Local Girl Scout Troop No. 621 has partnered with Woodland’s Pet Supplies Plus to initiate a donation drive to help those affected by the recent Napa and Sonoma County fires.
Now through Friday, Nov. 3, the girls will collect packages of new kid’s socks (all sizes), new kid’s underwear (all sizes) books (new or gently used), pet food and pet toys. Pet Supplies Plus, located in the Gateway Shopping Center at 2091 Bronze Star Drive, will match all in-store purchases of selected pet foods. The retailer will also serve as a collection location for any items contributed as part of this donation drive.
The girls will partner with Girl Scouts of Northern California (Napa and Sonoma) to distribute donated items at the end of the drive.
The Troop is working with their principal, Dr. Felicia Wilson, to run the donation drive at Zamora Elementary school, too.
They spoke to almost every class at Zamora Elementary to promote their donation drive by helping the other kids understand the reason they are collecting kids socks and underwear is that the children who are victims of the Napa/Sonoma fires will want to feel comfortable and fresh. They are collecting books because the kids will want to read. And they are collecting pet foods (in partnership with Pet Supplies Plus) because pets are homeless, too.
If members of the Woodland community would like to contribute, they can drop items (even socks/underwear/books) at Pet Supplies Plus or they can email the troop at gshcctroop621@gmail.com.
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The City of Woodland, along with several community partners, is launching its “Commit2Fit” 30-Day Fitness Challenge beginning Nov. 1.
Commit2Fit is an opportunity to have fun, be active, and win prizes. This free program is available to anybody who works, plays or lives in Woodland.
The November Commit2Fit Sponsors include: NorCal Indoor Sports, Kaia FIT, Urban Soul Yoga, Woodland Public Library, Fitness Evolution, the YMCA, Oasis Club & Spa, The Max, Dignity Health, Yolo County, Woodland Joint Unified School District, Kuk Sool Won and Woodland Bike Campaign.
Commit2Fit registration will continue through the end of November.
Registration is simple and easy by going to www.C2FWoodland.org or by visiting the Woodland Community and Senior Center during operating hours. You may also register at any of Commit2Fit sponsor sites.
Once registered, receive the free Group Exercise Fitness Calendar and Fitness Log. Then, workout independently or attend free group exercise classes listed on the on the Group Exercise Fitness Calendar and record your activity on the Fitness Log. Finally, submit your completed Fitness Log at the Raffle Event on Nov. 30 to collect raffle tickets, which can be redeemed for a chance to win prizes.
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Raffle prizes include a Fitbit donated by Woodland Healthcare, camping gear donated by the City of Woodland, gym memberships, gym discounts, workout gear and bicycle-related equipment.
More information is available at http://ift.tt/2iflfNs or by calling the City of Woodland Community Services Department at 661-2000.
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Learn how to turn your garden and lawn waste into a valuable soil amendment and how red wiggler worms can munch up all your kitchen scraps.
The Yolo Master Gardeners and EnviroWoodland are hosting a free workshop from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 4, at Woodland Community College.
Free worms will be available, and Woodland residents can take home a free food scrap bin for attending the class.
For more information on these free workshops and other Master Gardener activities call 666-8143.
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Musictown Studio is offering a Smartphone Photography class from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 11, at its West Main campus (221 W. Main St.).
“Capturing an impromptu special moment and being able to share it right away is part of the magic of the world we live in today,” according to the class description.
What you’ll learn: Basic composition and fun ways to enhance smartphone photos, filtering, HDR, clarification and post-production skills with certain apps. Students will receive formal critiques from the instructor.
Tuition is $99 and registration is available at www.farrellscott.com
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Meanwhile, Home Depot has a slew of DIY workshops in coming weeks.
“Home Security” is scheduled for 10 to 11:30 a.m., tomorrow, Saturday. Learn how to use smart products to make your home and property more secure, from surveillance systems to smart garage door openers. Your instructor will give you a rundown of the latest smart devices and show you how to plan your home automation project. Then, your instructor will walk you through how to install a video-enabled doorbell that enables you to clearly see visitors before you open the door.
Kids are invited to a hands-on workshop from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Nov. 4, to build a custom wooden humvee to honor all those that have served our country. Once the humvee is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a free certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Home Depot will honor local veterans at its Veterans Day Celebration of Services workshop. With guidance from a Store Associate, participants will cut, stain and assemble a commemorative flag case that will be donated and on display in remembrance of those who have selflessly served our country.
The workshop takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 11.
All workshops take place at 1860 E. Main St. Register for free at homedepot.com.
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