Making College Possible

Students and their parents who want assistance applying for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) can get help this Wednesday Jan. 13th at 6:30 PM in the High School Library. These are the things you should bring: both student and parent Social Security numbers, student drivers license, 2009 W-2 forms and other records of money earned if you have them. Student and parent 2009 Federal Income Tax return (or 2008 if no 2009 yet), 2009 untaxed income records, current bank statements for all accounts, Current business and investment mortgage info., business and farm records, stock,
bond and other investment records, student and parent alien registration or permanent resident card (if you are not a U. S. Citizen)

AV Adult School Presents

If you’d like help organizing your finances CPA Bob Nimmons is offering a Basic Finance Class through the adult school. This free class will cover opening accounts, credit cards, simple tax form preparation, and balancing your accounts. Class meets Tuesdays 6-7 P.M. at the Adult School next door to the Peachland Pre-School, behind the district office and across from the bus barn. Call Mitzi at 895-2953 for more information or to get started. Come and share in the success of Adult School Student And their talents and learn more about what the Adult School might offer you- 4:30 on March 21st at Lauren’s Restaurant, light refreshments served.

High School for Dummies

A one act play (comedy) for all ages by Bradley Hayward, “Advice you won’t find in any book on any shelf in any Barnes and Noble”. Two performances at Lauren’s Friday Jan. 29th at 9 PM and Saturday January 30th at 4 PM. Adults $5, Students and Seniors $3. Bay area actor Marcus Magdaleno directs assisted by Zoe Triplett. Nathan Schenck, Olivia Allen, Lily Leighton, Oren Klein, Otto Fraser, Samantha Villamor, and Chris Balson are the actors. Estephany Arias, Christian Mendoza, Karen Espinosa, Ana Maria Guerrero, and Mariela Espinoza are theater assistants. More information at
272-4801

Eggs, Eggs, Eggs

Beth Swelha and her Agriculture Department students want to remind everyone that they have beautiful Free-Range chicken eggs for sale at $3.50 @ dozen- find them in the first dome at the high school or 895-2514 or bswehla@mcn.org. The season of baby livestock births is approaching. Look for birth announcements in February.

Teen Center Overflows with Activities

The Teen Center is in the process of forming a collectively operated
bicycle workshop, run by teens for teens. All skill levels welcome- learn to repair, restore, tear down and rebuild bikes. Anyone who has broken bikes, bike parts, or tools can contact Meade at 391-6958. Over the vacation six very lucky puppies- Zoe, Chris, Sarah, Jazz, Nathan and Samantha went on an overnight to SF with chaperones Meade Williams, Ed Nieves and Julie Drucker. They attended a play put on by SF Teens that included a backstage visit. They went to a live music venue in the evening. The following day they visited Chinatown, and a museum. Quite the whirlwind urban adventure. A waterfall day hike and picnic to Russian Gulch is scheduled for the 16th. The annual Ski trip will be Feb. 12-15.
Nobody can say there is nothing for teens to do during the long gray winter in Anderson Valley. Completely new is the Junior High Teen Club that will begin meeting every Monday after school beginning on Jan. 25th. Students will be welcome (and supervised) between 3:35 and 4:35 at the Teen center behind the Methodist Church in downtown Boonville within easy walking distance of the high school. There will be snacks and games including pool, board games, basketball, etc.). It will be up to the parents and students to arrange for arrival and departure. Students can walk back to catch the after school activity bus at the high school at 5:00 P.M. to go to Philo. Parent permission is required call Celeste 621-1253 for more information.

Drug Talk

If you are interested in the “Sign and Symptoms” of the use of various drugs come to the High School Cafeteria Jan. 26th at 6:30. A panel discussion will include physical and behavioral symptoms as well as an update on local drug use. Especially helpful for parents but, everyone in the community is invited, call 895-2146 for more information.

Drawing Conclusions

Although the first session was cancelled due to last minute difficulties the monthly drawing studio for anyone from Junior High age through Senior Citizen will be happening the first Tuesday of each month. Bring your own drawing materials if you have them, we will provide materials for those who don’t have their own. Each session will have a still life to draw for those who prefer. For those who like life drawing we will draw each other (clothes on!). This is a teacherless class but those who are more experienced will help those with less. A great chance to try out drawing if you’ve never drawn. A good place to polish your skills if you’ve drawn before. No fee, drop-in basis, casual come as you are, no worries.  Place: Room 9 at the High School 5:30-7:30 P.M. call 895-2146 for more information.

On the Case

There are three flat glass display cases in the community that were
installed to help provide school related updates to the community. The three keys to the cases were missing for some time but have been found. Look at Lemon’s Market, the Yorkville Post Office or the Navarro Store for your local case and the ever-changing information that will be displayed.