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TIMES Dobbins-Oregon House Improvement Foundation

Your Community Center Newsletter Update for December 1, 2008

Welcome to our fist issue of DOHIF Times – a newsletter intended to be published periodically with news and commentary about your new community center. We hope you enjoy this update and welcome your comments and questions. Please email me at: [email protected], or phone me at (530) 692-2294.

Chairman Douglas Binderup What happened in 2008: Here is a short recap of how your new community center (Alcouffe Center) changed in 2008:

- The operating engineers, including survey crew, used the Community Center site for 2 weeks of apprentice training in May. That effort resulted in a rough cut of driveways, parking, drainage, and sports courts. The cost to the foundation for this work was only fuel for transporting equipment (about $11,000) to and from the site and good lunches provided by our ever present volunteers. We estimate the Foundation received about $200,000 in value of heavy equipment work. Thank You Operating Engineers!

- Thanks to our dedicated group of volunteers (we call them “The 5 Amigos”) and additional volunteers from the community, the building is much closer to being usable for public and private events: interior doors and ceilings have been installed, and finish electrical and plumbing is done, along with fixtures and some appliances to make the restrooms, lighting, security and access functional.

- We have been working with Yuba County officials on a County wide parks master plan. The Dobbins-Oregon House community center is a significant part of that plan. You will find the complete plan on-line at http://www.co.yuba.ca.us/ click on “Parks Master Plan”. Adoption of this plan by county supervisors should result in the use of Prop 40 funds at our community center for park and sports area capital improvements in exchange for a long term lease to Yuba County of an approximately 5 acre park area east of the community center building. The capital improvements include grass, bleachers, a snack shack, outside bathrooms, a water system for irrigating the park and ball field areas and bar-b-ques and picnic tables in the park area. Final details of this plan and time frames are still being negotiated, but this is a very exciting development for your community center.

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2009 Events: Please check our web site (http://www.dohif.com) for current dates/times.

Tractor Days Saturday-Sunday, May 2-3 Wine Tasting April or May Hydroplane Boat Races Saturday-Sunday September 12-13 Mexican Dinner Late September Date/Time to be determined Wine and Art Festival October Date/Time to be determined

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Additionally:

We received a donation of 12,500 sq ft of sheetrock from NorCal Lumber. Thank You NorCal! Our donated 3000 gallon propane tank has been installed and is ready to be connected to the

heating system; Thank You Rick Brown! Our donated heating/cooling system was installed in its permanent mounts above the main

entrance; Thank You David Dickinson! Outside building lights have been installed, Sidewalks around part of the building are complete, Fiberglass Reinforced Panels have been installed in the restrooms and bathrooms as required by

current building codes, Restrooms are not quite complete, but they are functional! Thank You 5 amigos! Tile, adhesive and grout as well as lumber and hardware for cabinets has been purchased for the

bathrooms and kitchen.

Other 2008 News: - Key and Associates, our site engineers, discounted their bill by $10,000; Thank You Roger Key! - We received an unrestricted grant of $5,000 from PG&E; Thank You PG&E!

- Your response to our “Mass Mailing” has been great – this years donations have exceeded last years.

Thanks to you, we are only about $40,000 away from opening the Alcouffe Center doors for public use. Here is a list of all who have donated $500 or more in the last two years:

The Setzer Foundation Collins Lake Mgmt Corp. Neil Goforth Stephen & Jody Jakosa Michael & Patricia Trotti

Mr. Anonymous Will & Dolores Jagger Feather Falls Casino Ron Key Dave & Katie Lee

Leo J. Speckert David Westcott Richard Teagarden Kay Matecki

- We have a new board member: Lynne Cardoza. Many of you know Lynne from her days as principal at

Dobbins School. She is now principal at Yuba Feather school, and has joined the Grant Writing and Facility Planning committees of DOHIF. Welcome Lynne.

- Jules Alcouffes’ memorial service was held at Alcouffe center in May. It was attended by family and many local and distant friends. We’re all thankful for Jules and Barbara’s gracious and forward looking generosity without which your new community center may not be here.

- March is when we hold our annual Board of Directors elections. If you are interested in becoming more active with DOHIF, or joining the Board, please attend any of our monthly meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month except December and be sure to attend the February meeting to be considered for open Board positions.

- One last but very important topic: We need community volunteers to help with any of the following: Web Master Grant writing Bookkeeping Fund Raising

Event help Help tiling kitchen/baths Building a performing arts stage Finishing the building

New Board Members Center Administrator

If you would like to contribute some of your time to your community center, please contact Jeff Swindle. You can phone Jeff at (530) 692-1651, OR you can email Jeff at [email protected]. Also, you will find Jeff at most of our fund raising events. Watch our web site for upcoming events and other current news.

For More Information: See our web site at: http://www.dohif.com

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TIMES Dobbins-Oregon House Improvement Foundation

Alcouffe Center Newsletter for May 15, 2009

Welcome to DOHIF Times, a newsletter published periodically with information and commentary about your new community center. We hope you enjoy this update and welcome your comments and questions. Please email me at: [email protected], or phone me at (530) 692-2294.

Chairman Douglas Binderup What happened in 2008-2009: Here is a short recap of happenings at, and in support of, Alcouffe Center for the last six months:

- The 2008 Annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony quickly relocated to the community center when snow flurries showed up unexpectedly! Pat Dahms led the large crowd in enjoying a celebration of the Christmas Season with carols, skits and remembrances of Christmas past. Cookies, coffee and hot cocoa were especially tasty served in the warmth of the new community center!

- The Redbud Garden Club held their February meeting at Alcouffe center. They are planning to help landscape the grounds as their 2009 project. Douglas Binderup gave a history of the center project and led a tour of the building. The slope facing the entrance to the building is the most visible and in need of planting. A drip system and an assortment of plants such as trailing rosemary, forsythia, day lilies, ornamental grasses and butterfly bush are planned to keep the landscaping simple, hardy and drought tolerant. Troop & Pack 6400 Scouts have agreed to help with this project.

- On February 21, the Boy Scouts Annual Blue and Gold Dinner, sponsored by Cub Pack 6400 was attended by about 150 people. Mike Lee, chartering foundation representative and Pete Hammontre, executive director, both were honored with special awards for outstanding service.

- A Fund Raising Concert held February 22 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, featured Brian Ganz, a talented classical pianist. He performed selected arrangements from Chopin and Beethoven and explained the pieces, their history and meaning. His love for both the music and the composers was evident, which was well appreciated by the many attendees. Greg Holman did a fine job of arranging this outstanding fundraising benefit.

- On March 26, a delegation from DOHIF met with the Yuba County Building Department regarding a Conditional Use Permit. It is hoped that the final inspection will be completed and the permit will be issued by the time this newsletter is printed.

Building Progress: - Kitchen: Cabinets have been built and installed by Lloyd Appleby; They look great! Precision Stone has

agreed to donate and install the countertops. The kitchen tile floor has been laid, and the grease Interceptor will be installed soon. Upon installation of the ANSUL fire suppression system, the kitchen will be ready for final Inspection.

- Bathrooms: Fixtures, dividers and tile have been installed; all that remains to be completed are the mirrors.


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2009 Events: Weekly Community Market Starts: Saturday, May 16 Wine Tasting: Saturday, May 23 Spring Cleaning: May 30 Hydroplane Boat Races: Saturday-Sunday September 12-13 Mexican Dinner Saturday, September 26 Fall Harvest Festival: Saturday, October 24

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- Exterior: Forms are in place and the “Five Amigos” are preparing to pour concrete for the east side steps and kitchen patio areas, when fair weather arrives! The site is prepared for paving and marking a handicapped parking area near the main entrance.

- Recent Noteworthy Donations: o Local resident Kay Matecki has donated new treadmill and elliptical machines, mats and exercise

tapes for the Exercise Room. Many thanks for her generosity and vision for the health of our community! We’ll keep you posted on the opening date for this wonderful development!

o A big thank-you to Lola Welker and the Anonymous Donor of an upright Piano. This turn-of-the-century piano is a wonderful instrument and a terrific addition to our community center! A free tune-up would be a nice contribution – anyone interested?

o Yuba County has agreed to donate 13 Tons of Asphalt for the entry to the community center on Marysville Road. Thank You Yuba County!

o DeSilva-Gates has agreed to donate Asphalt for paving the handicap parking area. Thank You DeSilva-Gates!

o Asphalt placement and finish will be donated by long time supporter Jim Escheman. Thanks, Jim, we really appreciate your ongoing support!

o Two beautiful solid hardwood boards have been donated by Erik Johnson for countertops in the hospitality center. Thanks, Erik!

o Bob Sonick, a local craftsman, has agreed to build a custom bar with these. Thank You, Bob! o Mail donations have been great, especially considering the economy. Thank You!

Events: Come shop, swap, have lunch with your neighbors!! The Foothill Community Market will start happening

every Saturday, beginning May 16 from 9 am to 1 pm at Alcouffe Center. Vendors, lunch, demonstrations, lectures and a forum for local concerns will be offered at this venue. Vendor applications are now being accepted and are available online at http://www.dohif.com or contact Lew Neal at 692-9000.

Lucero Vineyards Wine Tasting, will be held Saturday, May 23, at the Lucero Vineyards and Winery, located at 10654 Texas Hill Road in Dobbins. This is a wonderful event with wine tasting and a selection of delicious hors d’oeuvres is planned. Call 692-1141 for more information.

Community Spring Cleaning Day is May 30! Supervisor Hal Stocker and Yuba Sutter Disposal have partnered to bring dumpsters to the Alcouffe community center. Residents of Dobbins, Oregon House, Camptonville and Brownsville may participate. Watch for posters at your local post office to learn the drop off details and disposal guidelines.

Our Annual Mexican Dinner fundraiser is in the planning stages, with a date to be set soon. Enjoy authentic Mexican Cuisine with some wonderful auction items as well!

Join us for the 2009 Hydroplane Festival, September 12 -13 at Lake Francis. This fun family event supports many local charities, including Alcouffe Center.

The Fall Harvest Festival, planned for Saturday, October 24 should be a wonderful celebration of all things tasty like local olive oils, wines and foods! Be sure to keep this date open!

Support your Alcouffe community center while grocery shopping! Save Mart and Food Maxx have partnered with DOHIF through the S.H.A.R.E.S. Program. 3% of qualifying purchases will be donated to your community center organization. Simply swipe your special S.H.A.R.E.S. card at the register. There is no personal information, as the card is in DOHIF’s name. Contact Jeff Citron at 692-1123 for your card and start shopping and donating today!

Donate your time: Contact Jeff Swindle at 692-1651 for some great volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are needed for fundraising, construction, and much more. Every skill level from web master, grant writing, bookkeeping, computer and carpentry skills to food preparation and serving to hanging posters and sweeping floors is needed. Call and volunteer today! Community center Wish List:

Commercial grade pots, pans & knives

Drip & watering system components

Soil amendments/mulch Plants like trailing rosemary, forsythia,

day lilies, ornamental grasses & butterfly bush

Library furniture & fixtures

Grand or baby grand piano

Can you help with our Wish List? Contact any Board Member!

For more information, including a list of board members, see our web site at: http://www.dohif.com New: Donate via PayPal!

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Dobbins-Oregon House Improvement Foundation Alcouffe Center Newsletter for Dec. 4, 2009

Welcome to DOHIF Times, a newsletter published periodically with information and commentary about your new community center. We hope you enjoy this update and welcome your comments and questions. Please email me at: [email protected], or phone me at (530) 692-2294.

Chairman Douglas Binderup What happened in 2009: Here is a short recap of happenings at, and in support of, Alcouffe Center for the last six months: - The Annual Community Spring Cleaning held at the Alcouffe

Center on May 30, 2009 was a success! A special note of thanks to Supervisor Hal Stocker and Yuba Sutter Disposal and many volunteers for all of their hard work.

- Lucero Vineyards Wine Tasting held Saturday, May 23 in Dobbins was quite a successful fundraiser for the Alcouffe Center. A special thanks to Dan and Marian Lucero for sharing their home and vineyard land. We look forward to the next May already!

- On July 17, 2009, Yuba County Building Department issued DOHIF a Certificate of Occupancy Permit soon after final inspection was completed by the county. Thanks to all who donated their time and energy to make this dream come true for local residents.

- The Wrestling Fundraiser was held at the Alcouffe Center on Saturday, August 8th, 2009. This event was well attended and great fun.

- The Hydroplane Boat races held at Lake Francis on September 12&13, 2009 was a lot of fun to watch and also fun to wander through the vendor booths. A special race between Foothill Fire from Brownsville and Dobbins/Oregon House Fire Dept. was a highlight of each day.

- The Mexican Dinner held at the Alcouffe Center on September 26 was a fun & successful event. For those who volunteered their time and auction donations, a very special thank you goes out to all of you. And we give a special thanks to head cooks, Ray & Reyna Gomez.

- Redbud Garden Club Fall Landscape project was held October 22&23, 2009. The Garden club donated 3 Forest Pansy trees, 3 Eastern Redbud trees and 2 Mexican Sage plants. Rod Hiskin donated 5 Autumn Fantasy Maple trees. We owe a special thanks to Redbud club members, Iva Norris and Susan Leone for planting the trees.

- The Fall Harvest Festival was held October 24, 2009. This annual Food & Wine festival is a great way to mingle with neighbors and experience many local flavors that regional vendors have to offer. Greg Holman did a great job with organizing this annual event.

- Building Progress:

- Kitchen: Cabinets have been built and installed by Lloyd Appleby. They look great! Precision Stone donated and installed the countertops. The new accessory corner counter for the coffee and tea service sure


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2009/2010 Events: Christmas Tree Lighting: Sunday, Dec.13, 2009 Crab & Shrimp Mardi Gras: Late March 2010 Grand Opening: Spring 2010 Tractor Days: Saturday & Sunday, May 1-2, 2010 Wine Tasting: Saturday, May 23, 2010 Community Spring Cleaning: Saturday, May 29, 2010 Mexican Dinner Date/Time to be set for September Lake Francis Hydroplane Festival: Saturday & Sunday Sept.11-12, 2010Fall Harvest Festival: Saturday, October 24

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Dec. 2009 Page 2 is handy. The kitchen tile floor has been laid, the Grease Interceptor is installed and the ANSUL fire suppression system is in.

- Bathrooms: Fixtures, dividers, tile and mirrors have been installed. - Exterior: The “Five Amigos” poured concrete for the east side steps and kitchen patio areas, which looks

fantastic! Also, the asphalt handicap parking lot was installed in May. A special thanks to Jim Escheman for his donation of the asphalt and finish.

- Interior floor & base have been installed. - The Stage is in and functional, ready for your event.

- Recent Noteworthy Donations:

o Yuba County donated 13 Tons of Asphalt for the entry to the community center on Marysville Road. Thank You, Yuba County!

o DeSilva-Gates donated Asphalt for paving the handicap parking area. Thank You, DeSilva-Gates!

o The labor for the Asphalt placement and finish was donated by long time supporter, Jim Escheman, Escheman Construction..Thanks, Jim, we really appreciate your ongoing support!

o Two beautiful solid hardwood boards have been donated by Erik Johnson for countertops in the hospitality center as mentioned in our May newsletter. Thanks, Erik! And, thank you, Bob Sonick, for agreeing to build the counters.

o Mail donations continue to be good, especially considering the economy. Thank You for all who have donated!

2010 Events: Crab & Shrimp Feed/Mardi Gras will be in the latter part of March. Call Sue Muths at 692-2709 for information. Tractor Days will be held Saturday & Sunday, May 1 &2, 2010, located at 9594 Yuba Ranch Way in Oregon

House. This is a joyous event for all the family to attend. Call Jeff at 632-6416 for more information. Lucero Vineyards Wine Tasting, will be held Saturday, May 22, at the Lucero Vineyards and Winery, located

at 10654 Texas Hill Road in Dobbins. This is a wonderful event with wine tasting and a selection of delicious hors d’oeuvres is planned. Call Dan or Marian Lucero at 692-1141 for more information.

Grand Opening of the Alcouffe Community Center Spring 2010. Watch the calendar on DOHIF.com. Community Spring Cleaning Day is Saturday, May 29! Supervisor Hal Stocker and Yuba Sutter Disposal

have partnered to bring dumpsters to the Alcouffe community center. Residents of Dobbins, Oregon House, Camptonville and Brownsville may participate. Watch for posters at your local post office to learn the drop off details and disposal guidelines.

Our Annual Mexican Dinner fundraiser is in the planning stages, with a date to be set for a Saturday in September. Enjoy authentic Mexican Cuisine with some wonderful auction items as well! We appreciate your donation items/gift certificates to help support our community center.

Join us for the 2010 Hydroplane Festival, September 11 -12 at Lake Francis. Vendor booths will be set up for food and crafts. This fun family event supports many local charities, including the Alcouffe Center.

The Fall Harvest Festival, planned for Saturday, October 23 should be a wonderful celebration of all things tasty like local olive oils, wines and food! Be sure to mark your calendar for this date.


3rd Tuesday each Month at 7pm, You are invited to attend the DOHIF board meetings held at the Alcouffe Center. Your voice in this community counts!

Donate your time: Contact Jeff Swindle at 692-1651 for some great volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are needed for fundraising, construction, landscaping and much more. Every skill level from web master, grant writing, bookkeeping, computer and carpentry skills, food preparation and serving, to painting event signs and sweeping floors is needed. Call and volunteer today!

Community Center Wish List: Can you help with our Wish List? Contact any Board Member! Commercial grade

kitchen pots, pans & knives

Library furniture & fixtures Stage Curtains Video Projector

Color Laser Printer Webmaster, see: http://www.dohif.com

For more information, including a list of board members, see our web site at: http://www.dohif.com New: Donate via PayPal!

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Alcouffe Center Newsletter for Spring, 2010

Welcome to DOHIF Times, a newsletter published bi-annually with information and commentary about your new community center. We hope you enjoy this update and welcome your comments and questions. Please email me at: [email protected], or phone me at (530) 692-9162.

Chairman Robert Longman What’s happened so far in 2010: Here is a short recap of happenings at, and in support of, Alcouffe Center for the last few months: Workout Sessions (circuit training) have been added as a regular ongoing weekly activity at the Alcouffe

Center. The community would love to see you participate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The one hour sessions cost only $2 each, and start each night at 6pm, and 7pm. Contact Cathy Monroe at 635-5677, [email protected] for information.

Boy Scouts Annual Blue and Gold Dinner was held at the Alcouffe Center on February 26, 2010. It was sponsored by Cub Pack 6400. Mike Lee, chartering foundation representative, and Pete Hammontre have been continually active in organizing this special event for young citizens and their families and friends.

Grand Opening of the Alcouffe Center occurred on March 20, 2010. Some of the festivities included an Opening ceremony with the raising of the flag, time capsule messages written by residents to be opened in 50 years, community center tours, bounce house for the kids, karaoke, free food and line dancing. Everyone who attended had a great time and were able to meet and socialize with community residents.

Mardi Gras Crab & Shrimp Dinner was held at the Alcouffe Center on March 27, 2010. A special thank you goes out to Fund Raising chairman Jeff Citron, Sue Muths, and the entire fund-raising committee for their hard work in organizing the authentic New Orleans style dinner. This was the first year for this event. We hope to continue this event year after year with your participation.

A fund-raising Spring Concert was held at the Alcouffe Center on April 17, 2010. It was joy to see our local talent perform and help raise funds for the community center.

Vintage Tractor days was held May 1 & 2, 2010. It was accompanied by a Pancake breakfast on May 2 at the Alcouffe Community Center. This annual event brings folks from all over the Foothills to Oregon House year after year for a weekend of activities. To register for next year’s Vintage Tractor Days, check our website for registration information, RV parking for exhibitors, tractor drive times, game events, and locations of all events.

Building Progress:

- Kitchen: The much needed walk-in cooler for the kitchen was installed on February 13.


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2010 Events: Vintage Tractor Days: Saturday & Sunday, May 1-2, 2010 Lucero’s Wine Tasting: Saturday, May 22, 2010 Community Spring Cleaning: Saturday, May 29, 2010 Mexican Dinner Saturday, September 18, 2010 Lake Francis Hydroplane Festival: Saturday & Sunday Sept.25-26, 2010Fall Harvest Festival: Saturday, October 23, 2010 For Updates and event times visit our website: http://www.dohif.com

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- Exterior: The Redbud Garden Club planted the trees on the east side of the building last October and set up a drip watering system. A special Thank You goes out to Iva Norris for donating her time for organizing the project and for doing a good part of the labor.

- Interior: The floor & base and stage have been installed and ready for your family or club events. The restrooms are finished. The board room paneling has been installed and looks fantastic. Most of the labor for these projects was performed by volunteers from our communities.

Recent Noteworthy Donations:

o Tim Wilkinson pledged a generous donation for a permanent marquee sign which has just been installed at the community center driveway entrance on Marysville Road. The new marquee sign will be dedicated in memory of long-time resident, Ray Ingersoll.

o Bob Sonic, master wood craftsman, has pledged to design and build a hand-crafted bar for the new lounge room.

o Most importantly, your individual and small business donations are the main source of funds for continuing improvements and operating expenses of your Community Center. For all of you who have donated, and wish to do so, a very big Thank You!

Upcoming 2010 Events:

Lucero Vineyard Wine Tasting will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 in Dobbins. Calolea Olive Oil and Alfred Comminotto cheese vendors will be present for sampling. Check our website for additional information on admission costs and directions to the winery in Dobbins. Or, contact organizer, Michelle Lee at 692-9906 for more information on how you can participate in this annual fund raiser.

Community Spring Cleaning will be held on the grounds of the Alcouffe Center for area residents on Saturday, May 29, 2010. Check your local post office to learn disposal regulations and details. Thank you County Supervisor Hal Stocker and Yuba Sutter Disposal for providing this free dump service.

Our annual Mexican Dinner at the Alcouffe Center on Saturday, September 18 will prove to be another colorful dinner and auction. You and your family will enjoy authentic Mexican food and auction items. Again, we appreciate donations from businesses and residents for gift baskets, gift certificates and home-made arts and crafts for donation items. Do you have a donation to contribute? Contact event organizer, Sue Muths, at 692-2709 for more information.

The Hydroplane Boat Races will be held at Lake Francis in Dobbins on September 25 & 26, 2010. Come out with your friends and family and enjoy the fun watching boat racing participants of all ages. A special race between Foothill Fire Dept. from Brownsville and Dobbins/Oregon House Fire Dept. will highlight each day.

Fall Harvest Festival is planned for Saturday, October 23, 2010 on the grounds of the Alcouffe Center. Regional vendors will be ready for you to sample and buy their harvested olive oils, wines and various crafts. See the DOHIF website http://www.dohif.com for more information. A special Thank You to Greg Holman for organizing this annual event.


3rd Tuesday each Month at 7pm, You are invited to attend the DOHIF board meetings held at the Alcouffe Center. Your voice in Community Center affairs counts!

Donate your time: Contact Jeff Swindle at 692-1651 for some great volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are needed for fundraising, construction, landscaping and much more. Every skill level from web master, grant writing, bookkeeping, computer and carpentry skills, food preparation and serving, to painting event signs and sweeping floors is needed. Call Jeff and volunteer today!


kitchen pots, pans & knives

Library furniture & fixtures Stage Curtains Video Projector

Webmaster, see: http://www.dohif.com

For more information, including a list of board members, see our web site at: http://www.dohif.com

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Dobbins-Oregon House Improvement Foundation Email: [email protected]

Alcouffe Center Newsletter for Winter 2010

Welcome to DOHIF Times, a newsletter published bi-annually with information and commentary about your community center. We hope you enjoy this update and welcome your comments and questions. Please email me at: [email protected], or phone me at (530) 692-9162.

Chairman Robert Longman What’s happened so far in 2010: Here is a short recap of some happenings at, and in support of, Alcouffe Center during 2010: Grand Opening of the Alcouffe Center occurred on March 20, 2010. The festivities began with the raising of the

American flag with the help of our local Boy Scouts and American Legion. The time capsule messages written by residents will be opened in 50 years. Visit our website to see photos of this memorable event.

Mardi Gras Crab & Shrimp Dinner was held at the Alcouffe Center on March 27, 2010. Be sure to check the website for pictures of this event. We look forward to seeing you at the February 19, 2011 Mardi Gras for another classic New Orleans style dinner.

Vintage Tractor days was another successful and fun weekend held the first weekend of May 2010 at Eventful Acres. To find out more about the 2011 Vintage Tractor Days, visit our website for information. This wonderful family event grows each year and attracts exhibitors and visitors from all over the west.

The 3rd Annual wine tasting party, a fund-raiser for the Center took place at the Lucero Winery on Saturday, May 22 in Dobbins. Even though the weather was threatening, there was a good gathering to enjoy delicious appetizers, award-winning wines, wonderful music and good fellowship.

Alcouffe Center’s first Country Nite occurred on July 17, 2010. The free event included country music, line dancing instruction, socializing with locals and just plain ol’ Foothills fun! Concessions included hamburgers, hot dogs, beer, wine and sodas.

The Brian Ganz piano concerts and an Evening of Jazz in September were wonderful additions to the music variety at the Center.

The fifth annual North Yuba Harvest Festival had a great community turnout. It was held indoors this year at the Alcouffe Center due to rain. Activities included children’s face painting, musical entertainment, along with fine arts and crafts. Gourmet tasting included award-winning local olive oils and local wines. For just $10, wine tasting included a souvenir wine glass and wine-tasting of North Yuba Foothill wines.

Workout Sessions resumed in September which includes Circuit Training and newly added ZUMBA Dancing! One hour sessions are from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The sessions cost only $2 each. Contact Arylce Baker at 692-1060 for information.


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2010/2011 Events:

Holiday Mandolin Concert: 12/19/2010 Mardi Gras party: 2/19/2011 Sock Hop: March 2011 Vintage Tractor Days: 4/30 – 5/1 2011 Lucero’s Wine Tasting: May 2011 Country night: June 2011 Jazz concert: July 2011 Bluegrass concert: August 2011 Mexican Dinner: 8/20/2011 Fall Harvest Festival: 9/17/2011 Oktoberfest: 10/15/2011 For Updates and event times visit our website: http://www.dohif.com

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Dec 2010 Page 2 Construction Progress:

- Park update: The baseball field, picnic area and playground are nearing completion. This area is a County Park available to all with no charge for use but on a first come first served basis. Park hours are sunup to sundown. Park use information is posted on the DOHIF website and at the facility.

- Exterior: With some concrete work and minor work yet to be done, the building exterior is complete. Sidewalks are scheduled to be completed in 2011. Upgrades are currently being made to the Center’s water system.

- Interior: With completion of the stage now in progress, installation of a drinking fountain and addition of video equipment, the building interior is near completion. Stage curtains will be added as funds permit. An exercise room is near completion in the South area of the building which will permit convenient use times.

Recent Noteworthy donations: Individual and business donations are the main source of funds for continuing improvements and to help cover operating expenses. For the many of you who have donated, and wish to do so, a very big Thank You! When road base was recently needed for driveway improvements, Teichert Aggregates generously donated six transfer loads of road base. And it goes without saying that the many businesses that help sponsor our fundraising events are invaluable partners in sustaining the Community Center. A tremendous thank you to all our sponsors.

Upcoming 2011 Events:

Mardi Gras Authentic New Orleans dinner is planned for February 19, 2011 at the Alcouffe Center. Keep checking the DOHIF website for details.

Our first Sock Hop is tentatively planned for March, 2011 at the Alcouffe Center. Details will be available on the website.

Vintage tractor days will be held again at Eventful Acres from April 30 to May 1, 2011. 4th Annual Wine Tasting party is planned for May 2011 at Lucero Vineyards in Dobbins. Olive oil and gourmet

cheese vendors will be present again for sampling and purchases at this annual fund raiser. Community Spring Cleaning is tentatively scheduled for Saturday May 28, 2011. It will be held on the grounds

of the Alcouffe Center for area residents. Check your local post office bulletin board to learn disposal regulations and details.

Country Nite is scheduled for June followed by a Jazz Concert in July and a Bluegrass concert in August. Mexican Dinner will be at the Alcouffe Center on Saturday, August 20, 2011. Donations from businesses and

residents for gift baskets, gift certificates and home-made arts and crafts for auction items are appreciated to raise funds for the community center. Do you have a donation to contribute? Contact event organizer, Sue Muths, at 692-2709.

6th Annual North Yuba Harvest Festival is planned for Saturday, September 17, 2011 on the grounds of the Alcouffe Center. Regional vendors will be ready for you to sample their olive oils and wines. Great food, musicians, arts & crafts vendors are also featured at this annual autumn event.

Oktoberfest is planned for Saturday, October 15, 2011. This will be a new event for the Alcouffe Center. Details will be available at dohif.com by mid 2011.

Support your Alcouffe community center while grocery shopping! Save Mart and Food Maxx have partnered with DOHIF through the S.H.A.R.E.S. Program. 3% of qualifying purchases will be donated to your community center organization. Simply swipe your special S.H.A.R.E.S. card at the register. (There is no personal information, as the card is in DOHIF’s name). Contact Jeff Citron at 632-6416 to obtain your card.

3rd Tuesday each Month at 7pm, DOHIF Board Meeting. You are invited to attend the board meetings held at the Alcouffe Center. Your ideas and concerns are welcomed and appreciated.

Help your community center by volunteering your time. Contact Jeff Swindle at 692-1651 for great volunteer opportunities. Volunteers are needed for fundraising, working at events, construction projects, landscaping and much more. This community has many talented residents so call Jeff and volunteer today!


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Webmaster, see: http://www.dohif.com

For more information, including a list of board members, see our web site at: http://www.dohif.com

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