Monthly Archives: July 2014

5th Annual Farm & Family Festival Scheduled

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Farm And Family Flyer 2014

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The 5th Annual Denair Farm & Family Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2014, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. This year’s festival should be bigger and better than ever! There will be over a hundred vendors for crafts, services and food, a huge kids play area with bounce houses, rides and more. Additionally, there will be an antique and classic car show, as well as entertainment, all day long on 2 stages. The day of fun kicks off with a 5K fun run to help stamp out childhood diabetes. For more information and to register for the run, visit the Denair Farm & Family Festival web site.

International Students Seeking Host Families

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World Heritage 2014World Heritage High School Student Exchange Program is one of the most respected international organizations dedicated to education through student exchange. Hosting a World Heritage foreign exchange student allows families like your own to experience the fun of getting to know another culture without ever having to leave your backyard! As a World Heritage host family, you will gain not only priceless memories with your new “son” or “daughter”, but also friendships that will last a lifetime. As your World Heritage student becomes a part of your life, he or she will also gain a deeper appreciation for both your culture as well as his or her own culture.

You can host an exchange student for the 2014-2015 school year with World Heritage and make a difference in the life a 15-18 year old student from many countries in Europe and Asia. Hosting an exchange student will enrich the lives of your family and allow you to teach a foreign student about American values and culture. You can choose a student based on your interests and activities.

World Heritage is looking for host families for this 2014-2015 academic year. The requirements are simple: provide a bedroom (with a bed, dresser, and a desk), have access to a bathroom, provide basic meals, and have English as the primary language spoken in the home. Students come with their own money and insurance.

The time to act is now! If you would like more information on hosting an international student, please contact  krista@world-heritage.org, call 1-800-888-9040 or go to the World Heritage web site and apply today!

July Vendors in the Park

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July 2014 Denair Vendors In The ParkThe next Denair Vendors in the Park is scheduled for Sunday, July 20, 2014, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Join them for amazing shopping, all while supporting small businesses, home businesses and local artists. It’s a laid back community and family friendly event, fun to just stop in and walk around. Bring the kids and the pooch too. they have a terrific assortment of booths for you to enjoy, from candles to country glass wear, they have it all! It all happens in Sterling Ranch Park, on the corner of Salluce Drive and McCauly Drive.

Vendor Information

Cost: $24 and a small fun raffle donation of $5 value (discount if prepaid at least two weeks prior to event date) All independent consultants, such as Mary K., Scentsy, etc., that sign up to hold a spot must prepay in that time, or spots will be released at the two week mark due to the fact that they only allow one representative per specific company.  All arts and crafters may either take advantage of the discount to prepay or pay the day of the event.

Space: You will have a space that is as big as your pop up, up to 12’x12′. Some spots are deep and you may utilize this extra room. If you would like a double space, please make arrangements with Mel DeSouza prior to set up so that she can accommodate this request, for an additional fee.

All vendors and crafters must sign a Vendor Contract and a Hold Harmless Agreement from Stanislaus County. They will be available at the event to print, as well as the Denair Vendors in the Park page in the notes section, for you to send in with your payment.

Set up will begin at 8:00 am and the show begins at 10:00 am. Tear down will be after 3pm. You may stay later if you wish, but please make arrangements if you will need to leave early as you will be assigned an outter spot so as to not disturb the show or neighboring vendors.  Non profit, Community Service, or Animal Adoption, Rescue or Awareness booths are still free! Spread the word!

Denair Unified School District Passes Budget

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DUSD_logo-SmallDenair school trustees passed a lean budget Thursday night while reassuring community members that the district is committed to sustained academic excellence even as it keeps a watchful eye on expenses.

After hearing an analysis by the district’s financial team, trustees voted 4-0 to pass the $8.15 million budget for 2014-15. The district expects to have a $130,000 deficit, but will not require any financial assistance from the Stanislaus County Office of Education. The past two years, the county office loaned the district $2.4 million to prevent state takeover.

By 2015-16, Denair officials expect to have about $370,000 more in revenue than expenses.

“We want to let parents know that we’re not just in survival mode,” Trustee John Plett said after the meeting. “We want the highest quality classes in arts, in math, in science, in English; we’ve not lost sight of that. We’ve hit a speed bump the past couple of years, but students still can get a quality education here.”

Plett joined Trustees Kathi Dunham-Filson, Carolyn Brown and Robert Hodges in passing the budget. Trustee Sandi Dirkse was absent.

“Even though the budget is lean, nothing has been taken away,” said Dunham-Filson. “We still do music. We still do languages. We still do ag. We still do many programs.” Continue reading “Denair Unified School District Passes Budget” »