2008 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER |
OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER |
NOVEMBER
Beth Am Preschool: Free Preschool Early Intervention Speech and Language Screenings
ATPF sponsors FREE early intervention speech and language screenings given by Kara Dodds and Associates. All preschoolers with parent consent will be screened during the three-day session.
Event Walk Through for Winter Wonderland for Event Volunteers
Light dinner will be provided. Please bring a sample of what your team will be working on with the children.
Here is a link to directions to campus. Enter campus at the MAIN entrance (NOT the West entrance). You can pick up a free parking pass from the attendant and let them know you are going to University Center – they will direct you where to park (there is a large parking structure straight ahead and to your right as you enter campus). To get to University Center walk straight up the main street on campus. It is the first building on the right after the construction. Forums A and B are on the main floor.
For more information, contact: Jodette Goebel at 619-990-7713
DECEMBER
JCC La Jolla: Free Preschool Early Intervention Speech and Language Screenings
ATPF sponsors FREE early intervention speech and language screenings given by Kara Dodds and Associates. All preschoolers with parent consent will be screened during the session.
For more information, contact: Kara Dodds: 619-692-0622
JNF Luncheon at Temple Solel
Luncheon at Temple Solel given by the Jewish National Fund preceding the demonstration on Therapeutic Riding. For more information, contact: Batsheva Feldman at 858-824-9178
Demonstration and Presentation on Therapeutic Riding
Presentation and demonstration of Therapeutic Riding by Ellen Reisel of the Red Mountain TRC on Kibbutz Grofit in Israel. Presented by the Jewish National Fund.
For more information, contact: Batsheva Feldman at 858-824-9178
Holiday Mentoring Event, Cookie Exchange, and Winter Wonderland Party
For directions, please see the USD website.
Please RSVP no later than December 1, 2008,
to Dayna Hoff at daynahoff@cox.net or 619-980-8614
Download the flyer here (pdf)
2009
Red Brick Preschool: Free Preschool Early Intervention Speech and Language Screenings
ATPF sponsors FREE early intervention speech and language screenings given by Kara Dodds and Associates. All preschoolers with parent consent will be screened during the three-day session.
2128 Chadsworth Blvd., San Diego, Ca 92107
For more information, contact: Kara Dodds: 619-692-0622
“More Than Words” Hanen Training Program
The “More Than Words” program teaches parents with children with ASD how to structure their environment and activities in order to promote optimal communication and language opportunities for their children. Funding is available through the Regional Center. “More Than Words” Parent training program’s are scheduled to run in Mission Valley and Encinitas in April of 2008.
Please contact Breena Hayman at 858-414-4603 or breena@san.rr.com for more information, or find us on the web at www.hanen.org under More Than Words Program.
Balboa Preschool: Free Preschool Early Intervention Speech and Language Screenings
ATPF sponsors FREE early intervention speech and language screenings given by Kara Dodds and Associates. All preschoolers with parent consent will be screened during the session.
National Autism Awareness Month
ATPF Exclusive Crate and Barrel Shopping Event
Receive a $10 Shop Card -- Donate $25 to the Autism Tree Project Foundation and receive a $10 Crate and Barrel Shop Card! Crate and Barrel will donate 10% of the evening's proceeds to ATPF!
JANUARY
Committee Meeting for 5 Year Gala
Committee meeting to plan the 5 year gala taking place March 29th.
Red Brick Preschool: Free Preschool Early Intervention Speech and Language Screenings
ATPF sponsors FREE early intervention speech and language screenings given by Kara Dodds and Associates. All preschoolers with parent consent will be screened during the three-day session.
2128 Chadsworth Blvd., San Diego, Ca 92107
For more information, contact: Kara Dodds: 619-692-0622
FEBRUARY
Committee Meeting for 5 Year Gala
Committee meeting to plan the 5 year gala taking place March 29th.
Teacher Training Workshop
For more information, contact: Dr. Jean M. Novak, San Jose State University -- (408) 924-3671
Eastlake Preschool: Free Phase III Preschool Early Intervention In Harmony Training
ATPF sponsors FREE In Harmony programs and on-site trainings to equip preschool teachers with music strategies and techniques for inclusion in the classroom, as described in the In Harmony integrated speech and music therapy program. Provided by Angela Neve, MT-BC, NMT of The Music Therapy Center of California and Breena Schwartz, CCC-SLP.
Angela Neve, 619-299-1411
VIP Party for ATPF Honorary Committee
This party is by invitation only.
See the invitation here!
Beth Am Preschool: Free Phase III Preschool Early Intervention In Harmony Training
ATPF sponsors FREE In Harmony programs and on-site trainings to equip preschool teachers with music strategies and techniques for inclusion in the classroom, as described in the In Harmony integrated speech and music therapy program. Provided by Angela Neve, MT-BC, NMT of The Music Therapy Center of California and Breena Schwartz, CCC-SLP.
Contact: Angela Neve, The Music Therapy Center of California, angela@themusictherapycenter.com, 619-299-1411
MARCH
Committee Meeting for 5 Year Gala
Committee meeting to plan the 5 year gala taking place March 29th.
Speech and Language Pathology Students Training Workshop
For more information, contact: Dr. Jean M. Novak, San Jose State University -- (408) 924-3671
SCPNS: Free Preschool Early Intervention Speech and Language Screenings
ATPF sponsors FREE early intervention speech and language screenings at Santa Clara Parent's Nursery School. All preschoolers with parent consent will be screened during the session.
For more information, contact: Dr. Jean M. Novak, Director, Preschool Screening Program, San Jose State University -- (408) 924-3671
Customer Service Realty Tee Off Luncheon
Planning meeting for the 5th annual CSR Golf Classic. View the evite here.
RSVP to 408-558-5000
ATPF and Joel Anderson on XX Sports Radio
Dayna Hoff and artist Joel Anderson appear with San Diego Charger Lorenzo Neal on XX Sports Radio to plug the 5th Anniversary Gala.
See the photos here
ATPF on Fox 6 "That Sunday Sports Show"
Karen Wright and Anne Pickard appear with CS Keys on "That Sunday Sports Show" to plug the 5th Anniversary Gala.
ATPF UNDISPUTED: Celebrity Fight Day with James Toney
See the photos here
Children’s Hospital Celebrity Visit
ATPF takes James "Lights Out" Toney and San Diego Chargers Lorenzo Neal & Cassim Osgood to visit Children's Hospital, San Diego.
See the photos here
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ATPF 5th Anniversary Gala Please join us for an elegant, black-tie gala benefiting the Autism Tree Project Foundation. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by a gourmet dinner, entertainment and live auction. The event theme reflects ATPF’s goal to host an original, high-energy gala with live entertainment and celebrity ambassadors: James “Lights Out” Toney and San Diego Charger Lorenzo Neal. See James Toney's video ad for the Gala here Find out more about this event here Buy Tickets Become a Sponsor |
APRIL
ATPF on KUSI Morning News
Jonathan Heller talks about ATPF on the Dave and Jeff Morning Show on XTRA Sports 1360.
JCC - Los Gatos: Free Preschool Early Intervention Speech and Language Screenings
ATPF sponsors FREE early intervention speech and language screenings given by Dr. Jean Novak and SJSU staff. All preschoolers with parent consent will be screened during the session.
For more information, contact: Dr. Jean M. Novak, Director, Preschool Screening Program, San Jose State University -- (408) 924-3671
First Ever San Jose Mentoring Event
The event will include a light dinner and wine plus networking, followed by an hour of mentoring from 7-8PM. RSVP by April 1 to daynahoff@cox.net or 619-980-8614. If this will be your first event, please fill out and return one of the mentor/mentee request forms, found here.
Download the flyer
Kibbles Rockin' Clubhouse Party
More information coming soon
“More Than Words” Hanen Training Program
Encinitas: April 8th-June 24th **This session is full
The “More Than Words” program teaches parents with children with ASD how to structure their environment and activities in order to promote optimal communication and language opportunities for their children. Funding is available through the Regional Center. “More Than Words” Parent training program’s are scheduled to run in Mission Valley and Encinitas in April of 2008.
Please contact Breena Hayman at 858-414-4603 or breena@san.rr.com for more information, or find us on the web at www.hanen.org under More Than Words Program.
5th Anniversary Gala Wrap Party
**Invitation only**... ATPF would like to invite you and a guest to a Backyard Fiesta! Join in the fun with Mexican Food and Margaritas! We have a lot to celebrate. Please let us know if you are able to join us we need to plan the food (and margs) accordingly. RSVP to Anne Pickard, 619.889.0671
Panel Discussion:
“Marvelous children! What we’ve learned about autism and wish we knew.”
4077 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA
In recognition of April as Autism Awareness Month, the San Diego Psychiatric Society, in partnership with the San Diego County Medical Society and Scripps Mercy Hospital, is presenting a panel for the general public of local leading experts in the field of autism titled: “Marvelous children! What we’ve learned about autism and wish we knew.” Each panelist will speak briefly on autism, following which the panel will field questions from the audience. The program is open to the general public and is recommended for anyone who would like to learn more about autism.
The esteemed panel consists of: Doris Trauner, M.D., Interim Chairman of the Department of Neurosciences, UCSD School of Medicine; Dr. Michael Levy, pediatric neurosurgeon, Children’s Specialists of San Diego; Joshua Feder, M.D., child psychiatrist specializing in autism; Martin T. Stein, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics, UCSD School of Medicine/Rady Children’s Hospital specializing in pediatric developmental behavioral health; Stephen Edelson, Ph.D., Director, Autism Research Institute; and Alan Lincoln, Ph.D., Director, Center for Autism Research, Evaluations and Services. The panel will be moderated by Steven A. Ornish, M.D., Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UCSD School of Medicine.
MAY
Q2 Quarterly Mentoring Event
If you do not have a mentor and would like to be assigned one, please fill out a mentor request form and send it back to us at daynahoff@cox.net, and we'll do our best to match you up with an ATPF mentor.
Please RSVP to Dayna Hoff at daynahoff@cox.net or 619-980-8614 by May 7
Golf Tournament Planning Meeting
Our goal is to raise $75,000 net to screen children, train teachers, mentor families in the Bay Area. There will only be three meetings (5/12, 6/12, 7/17) All Thursday evenings at 6pm.
Gold Diggers "Hats Off To San Diego" Luncheon
ATPF will be modeling a hat in the "Parade of Hats". Attendees and others may write in to vote for our hat, with the opportunity to win monetary prizes for ATPF. For invitations or voting information, please contact Dayna Hoff at daynahoff@cox.net
See photos from this event!
Speaking of Women's Health Conference
Speaking of Women's Health is an interactive health-education experience that addresses the specific health concerns of women reaching them in a warm, inspiring setting. The symposium offers educational breakout sessions on women's health topics, a continental breakfast, gourmet lunch, a variety of health screenings and assessments, local and national exhibitors, Ask-the-Doctor and Ask-the-Pharmacist segments and an opportunity drawing with outstanding prizes. ATPF will have a booth at the conference.
Come by ATPF booth for a special mini Massage & Bodywork by Jodette!
JUNE
Picnic Planning Meeting
Planning meeting for 2nd Annual Wright Family Picnic
Golf Tournament Planning Meeting
Our goal is to raise $75,000 net to screen children, train teachers, mentor families in the Bay Area. There will only be three meetings (5/12, 6/12, 7/17) All Thursday evenings at 6pm.
JULY
The 2nd Annual Wright Family Picnic '08
3598 Talbot Street, San Diego, CA 92106 (corner of Talbot Street and Cañon Street) Map and driving directions
This event, benefitting the Autism Tree Project Foundation, will include an autism awareness table, raffle with giveaways for families, picnic lunch, music area, bubble machine, arts and crafts, a jumper and climber, party favors for kids, and sales of art and cards by local autistic artist Joel Anderson.
For more information, call 619-405-0176.
See the invitation here!!
A special note from the Beck Bunch
Dining for Dollars
Identify yourself as an ATPF supporter, and 20% of your purchases will be donated to ATPF. See the flyer for more information.
Golf Tournament Planning Meeting
Our goal is to raise $75,000 net to screen children, train teachers, mentor families in the Bay Area. There will only be three meetings (5/12, 6/12, 7/17) All Thursday evenings at 6pm.
AUGUST
Mentor Event at JCC Maccabi Cares Carnival
San Diego JCC Maccabi Games will present to the San Diego community, FREE of CHARGE, the MACCABI CARES CARNIVAL, specially designed to host San Diego’s “children at risk”, ages 3-10 years of age. MACCABI CARES CARNIVAL, operated by JCC Maccabi teen athletes and complete with age-appropriate game booths and prizes, jumpies, obstacle courses, clowns and carnival refreshments, will provide a fun-filled morning or afternoon for your children.
ATPF will assign each autistic child a Maccabi International Athlete to play with at the carnival while the parents meet with ATPF mentors. Children with autism & their siblings under 10 years old need to sign up now for a reserved spot, as space is limited!
Contact Dayna Hoff at daynahoff@cox.net or 619.980.8614 for more information or to reserve your spot.
Download the flyer here
**Everyone is welcome at the Opening Ceremonies to be held August 3rd at 7pm at SDSU's Cox Arena. ATPF is very honored to be a part of the Maccabi Cares Carnival and would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to all the athletes for spending time with ATPF kids. Please RSVP now to be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.**
We invite you to watch this video about the event, featuring San Diego's Mayor Jerry Sanders welcoming the event to the city. http://www.sdmaccabi.org/media/
San Jose Mentoring Event
The event will include a light dinner and wine plus networking, followed by an hour of mentoring from 7-8PM. RSVP by August 15 to daynahoff@cox.net or 619-980-8614. If this will be your first event, please fill out and return one of the mentor/mentee request forms, found here.
Download the flyer
Addison Penzak JCC of Silicon Valley: Free Phase III Preschool Early Intervention In Harmony Training
ATPF sponsors FREE In Harmony programs and on-site trainings to equip preschool teachers with music strategies and techniques for inclusion in the classroom, as described in the In Harmony integrated speech and music therapy program. Provided by Angela Neve, MT-BC, NMT of The Music Therapy Center of California and Breena Schwartz, CCC-SLP.
Contact: Angela Neve, The Music Therapy Center of California, angela@themusictherapycenter.com, 619-299-1411
Teacher Training Workshop
For more information, contact: Dr. Jean M. Novak, San Jose State University -- (408) 924-3671
SEPTEMBER
5th Annual South Bay Golf Classic
Sponsored by Customer Service Realty. Fifth annual golf tournament will offer 18 holes of golf at the exclusive Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, along with dinner, lunch, and an auction of prizes, including original artwork and signed sports memorabilia. Tickets only $250!! All proceeds benefit ATPF.
Visit Customer Service Realty for more information, as well as ticket purchase and sponsorship contact info, or email your questions to Golf@CSRteam.com.
Workshop on Toddler and Preschool Speech and Language Screenings
Presented by Dr. Jean M. Novak & Dr. Minnie Galvan. For more information, please call 408-924-3671.
ASA Sixth Annual Fall Conference
Presented by Autism Society of America, San Diego chapter. Featuring Paula Kluth, Ph.D., author of “You’re Going to Love This Kid," and a Transition to Adulthood Workshop by Jerry & Mary Newport.
Download the flyer or register now at www.sd-autism.org.
“More Than Words” Hanen Training Program
The “More Than Words” program teaches parents with children with ASD how to structure their environment and activities in order to promote optimal communication and language opportunities for their children. Funding is available through the Regional Center. Space is limited - reserve now!
Please contact Breena Hayman at 858-414-4603 or breena@san.rr.com for more information, or find us on the web at www.hanen.org under More Than Words Program.
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California's Great America 2nd Annual Autism Awareness Day
Celebrate a day of fun with the autistic community at California's Great America on September 27, 2008. For only $34 per person, receive admission to the park, enjoy an all-you-can-eat picnic, and view exhibits from autism support groups throughout the park. Purchase your tickets in advance and receive one free ticket for every 15 you purchase. For more information and to download the Autism Awareness Day order form, visit www.cagreatamerica.com/autism or call (408) 986-5853.
Download the flyer here (pdf).
OCTOBER
Binational Health Week Kickoff Event
Book Launch: AUTISM LIFE SKILLS and Magazine Launch: THE AUTISM FILE
Book launch party celebrating the release of local award-winning author Chantal Sicile-Kira's new book, Autism Life Skills, and the new magazine "The Autism File". The Poseidon is donating 20% of money spent in the lounge area between 4:00 and 7:00 to the Autism Research Institute. Chantal will donate $1.00 from every book sold by Barnes & Noble at the event to the Autism Research Institute
Crate & Barrel Committee Meeting
Closed planning meeting over dinner at Clay's.
Binational Health Week Screenings
Screenings for speech and language delays available in both Spanish and English. For more information, contact: Kara Dodds: 619-692-0622
Binational Autism Conference
First ever event with attendees and presenters from both sides of the border. Speakers include Dayna Hoff, the Consulate General, and a representative of California Senator Denise Moreno Ducheny.
East Lake Church: Free Preschool Early Intervention Speech and Language Screenings
ATPF sponsors FREE early intervention speech and language screenings given by Kara Dodds and Associates. All preschoolers with parent consent will be screened during the session.
“More Than Words” Hanen Training Program
The “More Than Words” program teaches parents with children with ASD how to structure their environment and activities in order to promote optimal communication and language opportunities for their children. Funding is available through the Regional Center. Space is limited - reserve now!
Please contact Breena Hayman at 858-414-4603 or breena@san.rr.com for more information, or find us on the web at www.hanen.org under More Than Words Program.
NOVEMBER
ATPF Exclusive Crate and Barrel Shopping Event
Receive a $10 Shop Card -- Donate $25 to the Autism Tree Project Foundation and receive a $10 Crate and Barrel Shop Card! Crate and Barrel will donate 10% of the evening's proceeds to ATPF! More information available here.
View the invitation here (pdf)
