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  Folk Art for Schools – 2010 Calendar cover

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  Folk Art for Schools – Patrick Amiot sculpture

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  Cittaslow Sebastopol

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  Sebastopol Entrepreneurs Project

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  Tiny Tots – story telling

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  Tiny Tots – special guests

In-House Programs

Our in-house programs aim to bring the children of this community the art, excersice and creative experiences so needed at a young age.

• Jugalbandi - "A Musical Give and Take"
  The Jugalbandi Music and Arts in the Schools Program offers school age children high quality entertainment at a very low cost. The Jugalbandi program began in 2000, and provides West County school children with the opportunity to interact with and learn from world famous artists presenting music, stories, dance, and theater.
  Check out Greg Brown's CD,"In the Hills of California - Live at the Kate Wolf Festival." Proceeds of sales support the Jugalbondi Project.
  More info...
• Tiny Tots Preschool
  Tiny Tots Preschool provides 3 to 5 year old children a developmental approach to early childhood education, where the need for both order and freedom are recognized.
  For more info Email: tinytots@seb.org or call Fran @ (707) 823 - 0355.
  Tiny Tots Brochure
• Kindergym
  Kindergym gives those aged six months to three years a fun open-play time. The hour includes climbing on structures, dancing, singing, and fun games with a parachute! This time also provides an opportunity for parents of these young ones to connect with members of this community.

Collaborative Programs

Collaboration or co-supporting programs give those with an idea or cause the support to create something new. The Community Center works with individuals or groups assisting them with our facilities, equipment, expertise, and non-profit status. These collaborations create a lasting impact on our community.

• Folk Arts for Schools Calendar Program
  The calendar program began four years ago, and helps to fund school programs in the West County! The program's calendar features the work of our local artist, Patrick Amiot.
  See this year's calendar at the Folk Art for Schools website!
• TeensWork
  TeensWork is a sponsored program of the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center that is designed to help teens gain much needed job skills in preparation for entering the work force as young adults. Teens are provided with training, work experience, and job placement support, offered through a combination of classroom curriculum, real-world experience, and continuing mentoring and one-on-one support. Upon completion of the program, teens receive a Certificate of Completion, and participating businesses are assured that the teens placed with them are qualified for the jobs involved.
  Contact us at info@teenswork.org, for more information or to support TeensWork. Help give our local teens the skills they need to get jobs!

Co-Sponsored Programs

Co-Sponsoring allows us to assist in the production and presention of various unique community events: relief efforts, new performance opportunities, informational meetings, and more.

• Friday Night Live
  The Friday Night Live Concerts are on one friday of every month, and are held in collaboration with Mr. Music and the Love Choir. This all ages event features a musical theme,like Mardi Gras, the Beatles, or a 50's Sock Hop, and all music is by local community bands.
• Sebastopol Entrepreneurs Project
  The Sebastopol Entrepreneurs Project (SEP) was created to support our local economy by helping regional businesses meet the challenges of the new economy in the most sustainable manner possible. The mission is to support local, sustainable businesses by providing education, advice and incubation services. The Sebastopol Community Cultural Center assists in this by providing fiscal sponsorship; supporting SEP on their path to becoming their own non-profit organization.
  For more information on SEP, visit www.sebastopolentrepreneurs.org
• Cittaslow Sebastopol
  Part of the international Cittaslow network of "slow cities" (www.cittaslow.org) and a Founding Member of Cittaslow USA (www.cittaslowusa.org) , Cittaslow Sebastopol is an ad hoc committee of the City and a project of the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center. Cittaslow Sebastopol collaborates with local individuals, businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, and other organizations to serve the greater Sebastopol community by bringing groups together to promote our local economy, preserve our unique small town identity, and encourage a “slow” human-paced lifestyle. Cittaslow Sebastopol creates events and activities that
  - support local products and culture
  - provide welcoming hospitality
  - protect our environment with sustainable practices
  - develop human-friendly infrastructure
  - use technology in appropriate ways
  - create a vibrant, connected and resilient community
  For more information on Cittaslow Sebastopol, visit (www.cittaslowusa.org)

Facilities Presentation and Development

• Community Center Main Building
  Our Main Building expanded in 1992. It has also been refurbished after the floods of 1986, 1995, and 1997.
• SCCC's Annex
  Our Annex has been recently remodeled and supports a wide variety of activities, including music, dance, city meetings, and special events. It is also the the first municipal building to be entirely solar powered!
• Superplayground
  The Superplayground next to the Garzot Duffield Building was built through the efforts of our former Executive Director Kim Caruso and the people of our community.  The Community Cultural Center currently maintains and upgrades the facility.
• Garzot Duffield Building
  The Garzot Duffield Building was expanded from a one room facility to a fully functional day care and summer camp site, which also serves as a community meeting place.
• Analy High School Tennis Courts
  The high school tennis courts were unsuitable for league matches (undersized courts) with our help the tennis courts were expanded to a fully functional, lighted cluster of courts and are now regularly used by the school and community.
• Brook Haven Middle School Tennis Courts
  The middle school courts were damaged by school construction of the new gymnasium. The facility was resurfaced, with improved lighting and a small gathering spot.