TREE OF POSSIBILITIES

Thanks to funding from Creative Sonoma and Sonoma Plein Air Foundation, a unique sculpture is taking shape at the studio of artist and sculptor Martin Munson . Each week Alondra Perez (left) and Leila Whitney (middle) join Marty to learn the skills involved in creating a 9-foot, kinetic sculpture made of recycled bicycle parts and culinary items. Together, the three determined the general design of the tree and the teens have learned about weight, balance, form and space, as well as a variety of welding techniques. The end result will be the Tree of Possibilities on which hang flattened spoons and metal leaves imprinted with words about teen hopes and dreams for the future.

 

All Sonoma Valley teens are invited to create the leaves and share their sentiments. Stamping will take place at Teen Services, Sonoma Valley and Creekside High Schools, Mentoring Alliance locations, Art Escape, and Boys & Girls Club (The Club) later this month. For exact dates, contact the project manager, Pat Meier-Johnson .

 

The tree will be installed outside of Operation Bicycle in Vailetti Plaza and the ribbon cutting will take place on Saturday, April 25 at 1:00 pm. Plan to join us and enjoy the Tree of Possibilities!

 

Teen Services extends its thanks to Marty Munson and our funders as well as artist Pat Meier-Johnson who serves as the project manager and her husband, film maker and journalist Russ Johnson who is documenting the entire project. This has been an amazing team effort.

2020 brings a few new highlights to Cowboy Cab:

But never fear, you can still expect:

Be sure to get your tickets soon to guarantee a space and take advantage of the early bird price of $150 or please consider becoming a Cowboy Cab Sponsor for special recognition in assuring that we reach our fund-raising goal.

Ready to Work at La Luz

 

Thanks to funding from Impact100 Sonoma, we will be offering a special session of Ready to Work (RTW) for the group of Spanish-speaking adults enrolled in La Luz's upcoming Building Trades Training Program. This course is specifically designed to enhance the building trades training as participants will learn how to look for jobs on-line, research a company they may want to work for, write a resume, and pick up tips on money management. The classes will be held at La Luz Center in April.

As Pets Lifeline prepares to move into its new state-of-the-art facility in 2020/2021, they are also expanding their programming to include a Veterinary Shelter Assistant Training Program for Youth. Teen Services is very excited to partner with PLL in this effort through which teens will be trained to work at their animal shelter and other area veterinary clinics and hospitals. PLL experts will provide 18 hours of classroom instruction and practice labs plus 6 hours of job shadowing. TSS will help the graduates prepare a professional resume and cover letter and coach them to improve their job interview skills. St ay tuned for additional details.