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Stockton nurse moonlights in L.A. music scene

Submitted by News10 Web Staff
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011, 1:12pm

STOCKTON, CA - Marirose Powell loves nursing, but she loves her music as well, and that's where she's experiencing a lot of success these days.

Powell is a nursing supervisor at Stockton's Dameron Hospital, but she's also up for two awards at the L.A. music awards for her song "Hiding Me" and for best female performer.

Powell leads the group Marirose and the Gypsies, and they were in Los Angeles last week performing at a showcase of bands up for the awards.

The award program recognizes small bands not yet signed to record labels.  But the list of previous performers and nominees is pretty impressive.

"Black Eyed Peas, Gwen Stefani ... a whole list of people who started by winning this award," said Powell.

She's not anticipating a sudden rise to stardom like those artists experienced.  Powell is also a grandmother, and she's been in nursing for nearly 20 years.

But she does smile when imagining the possibilities.

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Weston Ranch Library to offer free computer classes

Submitted by admin on Saturday, April 2nd, 9:00 am
Weston Ranch Library to offer free computer classes

STOCKTON - Let the library help you with computers and technology! The Weston Ranch Library will be offering the following, free computer classes:

? Wednesday, April 6 @ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Beginning internet /searching

? Friday, April 8 @ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - E-Mail Basics

? Wednesday, April 20 @ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Advanced E-Mail

? Friday, April 22 @ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Beginning internet / searching

? Wednesday, April 27 @ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - E-Mail Basics

? Friday, April 29 @ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Beginning Microsoft Word

These classes are designed to help new computer users get comfortable with technology. We welcome patrons who have little or no computer/technology experience. At the end of each class, the trainer will answer other computer/technology questions. All classes are drop in - no reservations are required.

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Weston Ranch Library to offer free computer classes

Submitted by admin on Saturday, April 2nd, 9:00 am
Weston Ranch Library to offer free computer classes

STOCKTON - Let the library help you with computers and technology! The Weston Ranch Library will be offering the following, free computer classes:

? Wednesday, April 6 @ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Beginning internet /searching

? Friday, April 8 @ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - E-Mail Basics

? Wednesday, April 20 @ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Advanced E-Mail

? Friday, April 22 @ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Beginning internet / searching

? Wednesday, April 27 @ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - E-Mail Basics

? Friday, April 29 @ 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Beginning Microsoft Word

These classes are designed to help new computer users get comfortable with technology. We welcome patrons who have little or no computer/technology experience. At the end of each class, the trainer will answer other computer/technology questions. All classes are drop in - no reservations are required.

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Interior design, floral competitions a hit at San Joaquin County Home & Garden Show

Submitted by Metro Expositions
Thursday, March 31st, 2011, 9:39am
Interior design, floral competitions a hit at San Joaquin County Home & Garden Show

STOCKTON - This past weekend the San Joaquin County Home & Garden Show came to the Sherwood Mall in Stockton. New and exciting additions to the show, the Interior Design and Floral Design competitions had local designers creating and displaying their works for industry professionals and show attendees to vote on.

The interior design competition featured three local designers. Taking the gold award and the show favorite was Norman Valdez @ The Gallery. Valdez used complementing colors of orange, tan and black and different textures including concrete to create an elegant and interesting living room.

The silver award went to Joseph Osborne and Bill Schoenleber of Jobi Dime Design.

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Free computer classes at Lathrop library

Submitted by admin on Tuesday, March 29th, 3:06 pm
Free computer classes at Lathrop library

LATHROP - Let the library help you with technology! The Lathrop Branch Library will be offering free computer classes on the following dates: 

- Tuesday, April 5 @ 4:00 p.m. 
- Thursday, April 7 @ 3:00 p.m. 
- Wednesday, April 13 @ 4:00 p.m. 
- Thursday, April 14 @ 4:00 p.m. 
- Saturday, April 23 @ Noon

These classes are designed to help new computer users get comfortable with technology. We welcome patrons who have basic questions concerning email, popular social networking sites, word processing products and digital photography. All classes are drop in - no reservations are required. Continue learning about computers by checking out books at the library.

This free program is provided through the generosity of the Library Services and Technology Act. The Lathrop Branch Library is located at 15461 7th Street.

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St. Joseph's receives Avon breast health grant for breast cancer outreach

Submitted by St. Joseph's Medical Center, Marketing Communications Department
Thursday, March 24th, 2011, 11:53am
St. Joseph's receives Avon breast health grant for breast cancer outreach

STOCKTON - The Avon Breast Health Outreach Program has awarded a $55,000 one-year grant to St. Joseph’s for an outreach project through St. Joseph’s Cancer Detection Program (CDP) and its Mobile Mammography Program. St. Joseph’s will partner with three Southeast Asian community organizations to develop a comprehensive breast cancer screening program that is culturally competent, including dedicated staff with specific language skills and trusted members of their own specific community to advocate on our behalf. It is the fourteenth year that the program has received funding from the Avon Foundation for Women to support its work on this important health issue, and in recognition of the program’s excellence. 

St. Joseph’s CDP will provide culturally appropriate education and educational material about breast cancer early detection and breast health to underserved women.

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UOP, Women's Center of San Joaquin County to offer relationship program

Submitted by Lesha Ruffin, Community Web Producer
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011, 2:42pm

STOCKTON - The Women’s Center of San Joaquin County and University of the Pacific’s Women’s Resource Center are collaborating to develop a Healthy Relationships Peer Education Program at Pacific. In the program, students will be trained to lead discussions and give lectures on how to create and maintain a healthy relationship.

The program is being made possible by a $10,000 grant awarded to Pacific by the beauty and fashion boutique "mark" as part of its "m.powerment" Healthy Relationship Peer Educator Mentor Program, which is managed by the Avon Foundation for Women.

"We are ecstatic that we were selected as one of 23 awardees from more than 100 applicants," said Corrie Martin, director of Pacific’s Women’s Resource Center.

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