OCCTAC NEWS

Great news from Cynthia Faisst, our violin teacher. A group of her violin students recently attended a concert at the Pacific Symphony by invitation of the Heartstring Program. Chaperon Erin reported that our students and their parents had a wonderful time and many parents realized at the event how enriching the experience was to their families. There are more concert dates coming up! March 15, 2008: Stone Soup In this symphonic adaptation of the favorite children’s story “Stone Soup,” you will learn about the many instruments of the orchestra. April 19, 2008: Peter Pan Our own retelling of the beloved story of the boy who wouldn't grow up and his adventures with Captain Hook, all set to beautiful classical music. Please see our reception front desk for more information and Cynthia's sign-up sheet. Parents, aunties, uncles, grannies, older siblings: since many of our students are young, we are looking for volunteer chaperons to accompany the children to the events. For more inf...

Congratulations to our art teacher and visual arts coordinator Kathryn Forrest! Kathryn was selected as one of only three winners out of hundreds of applications as a 2008 HONDA HELPFUL AWARD winner. Southern California Honda dealers honor three citizens who make a big difference with their helpful work in their community. Kathryn was honored for all her work with our students and our center. Few knew that Kathryn had to take the bus for 8 long months to get from her home in Seal Beach to the center, a 2-hour ride each way, often with a lot of art supplies as luggage. Thanks to her award, she will receive a brand new Honda Civic Hybrid in her favorite color. SoCal Honda also gifted Kathryn with a generous check to cover all ancillary cost. The new car will make her life a lot easier and we are really happy for her! Kathryn was honored at the Award Ceremony at the Santa Monica Pier on January 22nd. Many family members and friends attended the event. And the sun kept shining despite the ...

Feliz Navidad! Health and Happiness! Your friends from OCCTAC

Dear Friends! We are very happy and excited to share really good news! OCCTAC student Stefanie will have the honor of singing the national anthem on Friday, November 16th at the opening of the Arsenal's pre-season home scrimmage game hosting the Bakersfield Jam. Event tickets and parking are FREE since the Anaheim Arsenal are inviting fans to this exciting NBA Development game. Location: Arena at the Anaheim Convention Center Date: November 16 Time: 7:30PM Game Start For more information, please call Shu at (714) 635-BALL (2255)

Dear Friends! We have exciting news to share! Our StoryLady Lisa Cohen is bringing her Magic Book to local television! In Magic Book our students and the little television viewers learn the alphabet through a magical storytime. To enter the story, the Alfa Kids have to figure out Alfa Clues to open the Magic Book with the Alfa Key. Episode One features "Little Bunny FooFoo" and the letter B. The StoryLady's Magic Book will air Tuesday evenings at 5PM on your local Time Warner Public Access channel starting on November 13th. "Little Bunny FooFoo" will air through November, Episode 2 "The Frog Prince" will start airing in December, again on Tuesday evenings at 5PM. For more information, please visit Lisa's website: www.thestoryladysmagicbook.com Cast: Alfa Kids OCCTAC Students, StoryLady Lisa Cohen, Mr. Music James Post and Alfie the Alphabet Fairy, The StoryLady's daughter and Orange County High School of the Arts student, Leah Machelle Cohen. P...

Free Gratis Community Art Workshops On Saturdays at the Center from 1-3pm Halloween and Day of the Dead is coming up. Come and join us in the artful celebration. Everybody is welcome! Calendar: 2007 October 13th Halloween Fun Art projects and games November 3rd Dia De Los Muertos/Day Of The Dead Make calavera (sugar skulls) Skeleton masks December 22nd Holiday art activities Cards and ornaments 2008 January 12th 2008 Winter Art Workshop Winter themed projects and poetry workshop February 9th Valentine Workshop Making Valentine cards March 15th Clay Workshop Make a clay face April 12th Earth Day Workshop planting projects and more May 3rd Cinco de Mayo Party Make a Mexican flag and paper dolls Bark painting June 14th Summertime Fun Ocean and Beach themed art activities July 12th Drawing and Painting Workshop Rainforest Animals August 9th Mask Workshop SPONSORED BY THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ORANGE COUNTY

SANTA ANA, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007 MEET OUR STORYLADY LISA COHEN AT THE OC CHILDREN'S BOOK FESTIVAL THIS COMING WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 29TH AND 30TH. Dear Friends! Our Summer Camp Director and Storylady Lisa Cohen will perform this weekend at the Orange County Children's Book Festival. Storylady's Magic Book! Schedule: Saturday at 12 Noon and Sunday at 12 Noon. Address: Orange Coast College Campus 2701 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa More information on the festival's website: www.kidsbookfestival.com The Festival takes place on September 29th and 30th. Daily hours: 9:30AM to 4PM.