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More Than Sixty People Hear Peper Talk
Paula Peper
Paula Peper held the attention of more than sixty people tonight with her talk about the history of East Sacramento (with a focus on trees). Historical slides, beautiful photos and a deep understanding of our history informed Peper’s presentation. She’s a thorough and literate historian who can also move a crowd.
“When I start to research a neighborhood I knock on doors and ask ‘Who is the oldest person on the block?’ This gets me to the person who remembers the most and has the greatest wealth of information,” said Peper. This attention to detail and intuitive instinct about how to unearth information has made Peper into a nationally known researcher.
Packed House
ESP was pleased to raffle off multiple copies of her books and showcase her talent.
“This is just what we need, a positive meeting about our heritage and the work that needs to be done going forward. The community came together in a positive way tonight,” said Pat Lynch.
Judah Jog-a-Thon Raises $29,000 for Its Music Program
Fifth graders Cash Johnson and Tavis Turner celebrate their run with popsicles
The Theodore Judah Elementary Jog-a-Thon, in East Sacramento, raised $29,000 for the school’s prestigious music program, surpassing the event’s goal of $18,000.
“The Jog-a-Thon was an amazing success,” said Jill Gardiner, who has been producing the event on behalf of Judah for the last seven years. “Thank you to our staff, parents, volunteers and community members who came out by the dozen to help make it run smoothly. It was the best year ever.”
The event, which was held November 14, is Judah’s second largest fundraiser. Monies raised are used to employ a school music teacher and provides for weekly instruction to students, including music appreciation, history, singing and rhythm, as well as a strong progressive note reading system.
“We see the effects of our music instruction as it enhances our students’ creativity and critical thinking abilities,” said Celeste. “This year’s proceeds will also fund 100 ukuleles, which will expand musical instruction on string instruments to all 6th grade students.”
New this year, the Jog-a-Thon implemented a sponsorship program which included title sponsor Pettit Gilwee of Lyon Real Estate, as well as businesses sponsors: Compton’s Market, Run to Feed the Hungry event producer Rich Hanna, Shields Electric, Law Office of Stephanie Glorioso Epolite, Firefly Art, East Sac Barber Shop, East Sac Give Back and Full Bleed Screen Apparel Printing.
The school also incorporated an online pledge platform so students’ friends and families could donate money electronically.
For more information about the Theodore Judah Jog-a-Thon and its music program, click to the Theodore Judah Elementary PTA website at www.theodorejudahpta.org.
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