News and Events
There is always something exciting happening at Community Gatepath®.
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News and Press Release Archive: 2007
News and Press Releases
Gatepath’s statement on Michael Savage’s remarks on autism
July 23, 2008 - Comments recently expressed by radio personality Michael Savage reaffirm the importance Community Gatepath places in building respect and understanding about people with special needs and disabilities. We continue to be inspired by the commitment of individuals, city and county government, other nonprofit organization, business leaders, and schools who work with us to build opportunities of inclusion for children and adults with special needs. UNITY is a key component of commUNITY.
Lace Up Your Shoes...Race to Raise for PigMillion Possibilities™
July 7, 2008 - PigMillion Possibilities has been chosen as this years’ beneficiary of Franklin Templeton Investments Memorial 5K Walk/Run. Franklin Templeton Investments (Franklin) established the Memorial Race in honor of the 87 employees they lost during the September 11th tragedy. As a local non-profit, we are honored to be chosen as the beneficiary of this symbolic and meaningful event.
‘08 Sustainability Awards
March 4, 2008 - Sustainable San Mateo County, an agency dedicated to the long-term health and vitality of our region, recognized Gatepath ‘s nearly 90 year commitment to building social equality for people with disabilities at its Sustainability Awards Dinner.
The Turtle Island Project
May 1, 2008 - Community Gatepath’s Landscaping Team is currently working on a multi-phase landscaping project at Mills-Peninsula Health Center in San Mateo.
New Board Officers Appointed at Community Gatepath
January 1, 2008 - Community Gatepath, the largest non profits serving children and adults with disabilities has appointed a new slate of officers to lead their Board of Directors, which comprises 15 members total
Upcoming Events
Enrolling Now! Learning Links Preschool
Date: Monday, August 26, 2008
Location: Learning Links Preschool, 1764 Marco Polo Way Burlingame, CA 94010
Learning Links Preschool serves children ages three to five. Classes are designated by age with preschool activities emphasized among students ages three to four and pre-kindergarten curriculum is used for students ages four to five. Art, music, movement, self-help and pre-academic skills are combined to develop lesson plans designed to empower students to maximize their learning.
Learning Links Preschool is now accepting request enrollment information at www.learninglinkspreschool.org.
The 2008-2009 school year begins August 26, 2008 through June 11, 2009.
Reading Together in the Home/Leyendo Juntos en Casa (presented in Spanish)
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Location: Niall P. McCarthy Center for Children & Families, 1764 Marco Polo Way Burlingame, CA 94010
English
Reading Together in the Home presented by Community Gatepath
Come and learn tips on how to read with our child at home, and how to promote communication around reading. We have a dynamic staff who will present this topic in Spanish only. Open to all families
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Please RSVP to Vicky Torres by August 26, 2008 at (650) 259-0185.
Refreshments provided. Childcare is provided, but please R.S.V.P. beforehand to ensure a spot for your child.
Sponsored by Mills-Peninsula Health Services grant.
En Español
Leyendo Juntos en Casa presentado por Community Gatepath
Venga y aprendamos consejos de como leer con su niño en la casa, y como promover la comunicacion cuando estamos leyendo con nuestros niños. Tenemos un dinamico personal quien estara presentando este tema en español para todas las familias.
Hora de 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Por favor responda a Vicky Torres para el 26 de Agosto al (650) 259-0185.
Tendremos cuidado de niños, por favor avisenos con anticipacion y asegure un espacio para su niño.
Tendremos refrigerio.
Patrocinado por: El Health Services Mills Peninsula.
Fourth Annual Community Gatepath® Golf Classic
Date: Monday, September 8, 2008
Location: Stanford University Golf Course, 198 Junipero Serra Boulevard, Palo Alto, CA 94305
Join us for a fun-filled day of golf at the beautiful Stanford University Golf Course to support infants and children with disabilities. Please click here for more information.
Inside & Out Sale
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2008
Location: Under the blue awning at Community Gatepath, 875 Stanton Rd. Burlingame
| Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Hillsborough Auxiliary Resale Shop invites you to special shopping hours and an expanded selection at their first ever Inside & Out Sale. Featuring estate treasures, including a 5' x 11' MacKenzie-Childs dining table, antiques, art, jewelry and designer fashions for women.
The Resale Shop regular business hours are Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., excluding holidays.
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Franklin Templeton Investments Memorial 5K Walk/Run
Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008
Location: Franklin Templeton Investments campus, One Franklin Parkway San Mateo, CA
Lace up those shoes and join us -- we are looking for runners, walkers and teams! Don't delay -register today at http://www.franklintempleton.com/race. Franklin is offering a special discount to Gatepath Teams of five or more. Affordable sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information on team discounts and sponsorship opportunities, contact Jeanne Berube at jberube@gatepath.com. For details click here.
Chicago Tournament or Social Bridge
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Location: Hillsborough Racquet Club
Hillsborough Auxiliary to Community Gatepath cordially invites you to a day of bridge, boutique shopping and lunch. Join us for either the Chicago Tournament or Social Bridge at Hillsborough Racquet Club at 252 El Cerrito.
Space is limited, please reserve your seat by contacting Beverley Moore at 650-348-0559.
The Power of Possibilities Recognition Breakfast
Date: Friday, October 10, 2008
Location: San Francisco Airport Marriott 1800 Bayshore Highway Burlingame, CA 94010
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our participants and those in the community that dedicate themselves to “Turning Disabilities into Possibilities.” Our event this year features Patrick Henry Hughes and his father, demonstrating The Power of Possibilities. Their amazing story of determination and success has been featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Oprah and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Click here for details.
Support Group for Individuals with Brain Injury
Date: Fridays between 1:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Location: Niall P. McCarthy Center for Children & Families
A weekly support group for adults who have sustained a brain injury. This facilitated group provides peer support, as well as information on community resources.
For more information or to enroll in the group, contact: Susan Heartlight, LMFT (650) 595-0783
Questions? Click here to send an e-mail
The Auxiliary Shop
Stop by for amazing shopping! The Hillsborough Auxiliary to Community Gatepath® Resale Shop is filled with great buys including linens, fine china, silver, furniture, designer clothes and much more! Click
here for details.
