James R. Doty, M.D. is the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University of which His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the founding benefactor. He collaborates with scientists from a number of disciplines examining the moral, social and neural bases for compassion and altruism.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
The Science of Compassion: Dr. James Doty at TEDxUNPlaza
James R. Doty, M.D. is the founder and director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University of which His Holiness the Dalai Lama is the founding benefactor. He collaborates with scientists from a number of disciplines examining the moral, social and neural bases for compassion and altruism.
Monday, July 28, 2014
The 7th Annual Matt Garcia Softball Tournament is August 9th & 10th! Sign Up Today!
Step Up To The Plate And Help Strengthen Our Community!
SIGN YOUR TEAM UP NOW BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - AUGUST 9TH & 10TH
COMPETITIVE AND COED DIVISIONS
REGISTRATION FEE $325.00
DEADLINE TO REGISTER AUGUST 2nd, 2014
4 Games Guaranteed / 15 Players Per Roster
Home Run Derby
Contact Information
(Team Registrations) Dave Diaz - Cell # (707) 249-9747 / Email: ktdadaved@gmail.com
(Sponsorship Inquiries) Scott Siordia - ktdascotts@gmail.com
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Friday, July 25, 2014
Join Us For Our Monthly Community Clean Up Tomorrow!
When: Sat, July 26, 9am – 11am
Where: We meet at Starbucks Downtown Fairfield Corner of Jefferson & Texas Street
Description: The last Saturday of each month (weather permitting) we meet at 9am @ Starbucks. We clean up different areas and meet the community in neighborhoods throughout our city. All are welcome to join us.
At the Matt Garcia Foundation we don’t want to complain about this, we want to create solutions to problems. It is with this spirit that we began our Monthly Community Clean Ups.
On the last Saturday of every month, volunteers get together and clean up a neighborhood in Fairfield. We pick up trash, work on landscaping paint windows, fix fences – all in an effort to improve our community. This is another example of community coming together to help make a difference.
The Matt Garcia Foundation Dream Team, is all about stepping up and stepping out of ourselves to serve others and our communities to be a part of the solution. Matt would say ” if you see a piece of garbage on the ground, please just pick it up” How simple is that! So, that is what we do.
Where: We meet at Starbucks Downtown Fairfield Corner of Jefferson & Texas Street
Description: The last Saturday of each month (weather permitting) we meet at 9am @ Starbucks. We clean up different areas and meet the community in neighborhoods throughout our city. All are welcome to join us.
At the Matt Garcia Foundation we don’t want to complain about this, we want to create solutions to problems. It is with this spirit that we began our Monthly Community Clean Ups.
On the last Saturday of every month, volunteers get together and clean up a neighborhood in Fairfield. We pick up trash, work on landscaping paint windows, fix fences – all in an effort to improve our community. This is another example of community coming together to help make a difference.
The Matt Garcia Foundation Dream Team, is all about stepping up and stepping out of ourselves to serve others and our communities to be a part of the solution. Matt would say ” if you see a piece of garbage on the ground, please just pick it up” How simple is that! So, that is what we do.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
HELP! - Mission Solano Food Supply is Dangerously Low
"Our
commitment is to provide food and care for the homeless and hungry on
Solano County. At this moment Mission Solano NEEDS your help to
accomplish this goal. During the summer months we hit the "Summer
Slump" as much of our funding and donations tend to get fewer and
further in between. However, those that we serve do not stop needing
our services. Our hard working volunteers and staff continue to serve
and care for the most vulnerable in our county in spite of the "slump".
This summer is particularly challenging and we are asking our great supporters to consider helping supply $50 in canned goods this July.
When your family goes shopping this month would you prayerfully
consider purchasing a little more and bringing a bag of canned goods to
the Mission Solano Community Outreach Center (740 Travis Blvd)?
Maybe you can provide a bit more. Would you consider donating funds at MissionSolano.org?
Or
is this the year you, your church, your business or even you family
decides to supply a meal for the nearly 60 hungry homeless that fill our
building every night? Contact Nick Fisher at nick@missionsolano.org
for more information on hosting a meal at our Community Outreach
Center.
Thank You"
-Mission Solano
Saturday, July 19, 2014
The Importance and Need For After School Activities
Many parents feel that with the pressure on today's students that
it might be cruel to consider enrolling their children into after
school activities and programs. But there are very good reasons why it
is the act of a responsible parent to take this course of action.
After school activity groups and programs have become more and more popular in recent years. The growth has been quite amazing. The primary reason for this is the working pattern of the parents. It is estimated that the average child spends around 15 to 20 hours per week without any parental or even adult supervision. They are left to their own devices and because of this many turn to petty crime as a means to alleviate their boredom and lack of structure. How many of us have seen documentaries of youth gangs where the majority of them say "there's nothing better to do around here" or something similar. After school activities are a superb remedy to this situation.
Crime is generally understood to be at its most prevalent immediately following the school day. I'm not suggesting that this is entirely due to the delinquency of modern day youth although it certainly plays a part. However, this part of the day is also a dangerous time to be a child with many traveling home unsupervised and possibly at risk. After school activities allow the children to be occupied during this time and allows a parent or other trusted adult time to pick them up from school after work.
Another 'big' concern with our children today is how prone they are to obesity. With the advent of computer games, internet communication, junk food and a lack of parental discipline our children s health is at a great risk and must be taken seriously. A well structured and physical after school activity can divert their attention from the desire to be at home and will greatly assist their physical condition and development as well as increasing social skills and abilities and helping to create a more rounded, healthy adult in later years.
There is a lot of pressure from parents and teachers for children to take their studies seriously with academic prowess being a much coveted goal but thought and attention should be given to preparing your child or children for life as an adult and the social, physical and mental benefits gained from after school activities make it an essential part of your child's progress into adulthood.
After school activity groups and programs have become more and more popular in recent years. The growth has been quite amazing. The primary reason for this is the working pattern of the parents. It is estimated that the average child spends around 15 to 20 hours per week without any parental or even adult supervision. They are left to their own devices and because of this many turn to petty crime as a means to alleviate their boredom and lack of structure. How many of us have seen documentaries of youth gangs where the majority of them say "there's nothing better to do around here" or something similar. After school activities are a superb remedy to this situation.
Crime is generally understood to be at its most prevalent immediately following the school day. I'm not suggesting that this is entirely due to the delinquency of modern day youth although it certainly plays a part. However, this part of the day is also a dangerous time to be a child with many traveling home unsupervised and possibly at risk. After school activities allow the children to be occupied during this time and allows a parent or other trusted adult time to pick them up from school after work.
Another 'big' concern with our children today is how prone they are to obesity. With the advent of computer games, internet communication, junk food and a lack of parental discipline our children s health is at a great risk and must be taken seriously. A well structured and physical after school activity can divert their attention from the desire to be at home and will greatly assist their physical condition and development as well as increasing social skills and abilities and helping to create a more rounded, healthy adult in later years.
There is a lot of pressure from parents and teachers for children to take their studies seriously with academic prowess being a much coveted goal but thought and attention should be given to preparing your child or children for life as an adult and the social, physical and mental benefits gained from after school activities make it an essential part of your child's progress into adulthood.
There is a lot of information that parents should be aware of regarding your child's development. Visit the after school activities hubpage for all the research you need.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
The Science of Happiness - Forgive and Forget
Forgiveness, what does it really mean? If you ask for forgiveness, do you lose the upper hand? This week on Science of Happiness we get selfish for minute, and find out what's in it for you.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
The 7th Annual Matt Garcia Softball Tournament is August 9th & 10th! Sign Up Today!
Step Up To The Plate And Help Strengthen Our Community!
SIGN YOUR TEAM UP NOW BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY - AUGUST 9TH & 10TH
COMPETITIVE AND COED DIVISIONS
REGISTRATION FEE $325.00
DEADLINE TO REGISTER AUGUST 2nd, 2014
4 Games Guaranteed / 15 Players Per Roster
Home Run Derby
Contact Information
(Team Registrations) Dave Diaz - Cell # (707) 249-9747 / Email: ktdadaved@gmail.com
(Sponsorship Inquiries) Scott Siordia - ktdascotts@gmail.com
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
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