Anger Management Begins, Online Class! (8:00AM)
This new online course is designed to provide an overview of the causes of anger, road rage and other frustrations, along with effective ways of dealing with multiple situations. You can work at your own pace in the privacy of your own home or office from materials at this site. During the course you will work through the four modules and complete several exercises, all designed to help you understand and effectively deal with your anger. Computer, e-mail and Internet access required for this online course.

Some of the things you will learn by taking this course:

* Eighteen techniques for effective anger management.
* Recognizing what your main sources of anger are.
* Managing your emotional state with several effective tools.
* Understanding and managing road rage.
* Turning demands into preferences.
* The health hazards associated with excess anger.
* Using humor to defuse rage.
* Expressing anger in appropriate ways.
* Using an anger support network.
* Benefits of keeping an anger journal.
* Avoid taking things so personally.
* Learning to use the Internet for effective research
Sign up anytime, students work at their own pace for one month. Register at www.crpd.com



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Mystery Shopping Begins, Online Class! (8:00AM)
Get paid to go shopping as a freelance mystery shopper. Mystery shopping is used by hundreds of well-known businesses to ensure consistent, top-quality customer service from their employees. Paid shoppers earn from $10 to $40 per hour and are in regular demand. This new online course will provide you with information about how to become a freelance shopper or to set up your own business service. Students can start anytime during the registration period and have one month to complete the class. Computer, e-mail and Internet access required for this online course. Sign up anytime, students work at their own pace for one month.



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Sponsorship Beings, Online Class! (8:00AM)
Learn how to get your team or organization sponsored. This is a great way to raise money for your group. There are current sponsorships available for sports, art, dance, film, music, health, environment, religious, education and many other organizations. With this new online course, you will learn how to locate sponsorships, how to develop an effective proposal package, use publicity tools and much more. A sponsorship is an agreement between an event organizer and a business or organization where they give money or products, in exchange for rights to associate their company name with a specific event. Sponsorship is a huge industry and is generally easier than grants writing.

According to the World Sponsorship Monitor, the total spending on sponsorships is expected to be around $125 billion by 2015. Currently Adidas sponsors $775 million, Coca Cola is at $772 million, Sprint spends $613 million, each year. This new online course has modules, case studies, an example of a proposal and media kit, links and other resources. The course can be completed at home, on your computer, in about a month.

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Canine Classic Golf Tournament (All Day)
Tee off at the 1st annual Canine Classic Golf Tournament and help raise funds towards the first CRPD dog park! You'll have a great time at this event, that will include closest to the pin, longest drive, and a hole in one prize. Your fee includes 18 holes, range balls, and a tee gift. AND, unlike some of those "other" tournaments, we'll let you buy your own mulligans! You're sure to have a great day out with friends while raising funds for this project. CORPORATE HOLE SPONSORSHIPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT! Contact canineclassic@crpd.com for more information, or click here for a flyer.

Storytime In The Barnyard (11:00AM - 11:45AM)
Come hear a story and pet some farm animals. Your child can meet the animals in the barn and hear a great story every Tuesday. This program combines the skills of Lisa Skaarup, an elementary school librarian with a B.A. in English, and Lu-Anne Spencer, a Registered V eterinary Technician who has experience with educational science programs. Come let them share the barnyard life that has inspired so many great children's stories with your cnild. Bring some crackers or carrots for additional fun feeding the animals.

Storytime In The Barnyard (11:00AM - 11:45AM)
Come hear a story and pet some farm animals. Your child can meet the animals in the barn and hear a great story every Tuesday. This program combines the skills of Lisa Skaarup, an elementary school librarian with a B.A. in English, and Lu-Anne Spencer, a Registered V eterinary Technician who has experience with educational science programs. Come let them share the barnyard life that has inspired so many great children's stories with your cnild. Bring some crackers or carrots for additional fun feeding the animals.

Meeting Of The Board Of Directors (7:00PM - 9:00PM)

Poker Fun Run/Walk, Stone Creek Park (8:00AM - 12:00PM)
First Deal of the Poker Fun Run/Walk

Join us at Stone Creek Park on Saturday, May 17, for our First 5K Poker Fun Run/Walk, part of our 50th Birthday celebration.

What is this, you may ask? It is a morning of fun, fitness, and a little bit of luck. You may choose to go as fast, or as slow as you wish. Your finish time does not matter, but your participation does! Participants will be dealt two “Hole” cards upon registration, then as they travel on our 5K course, they will be dealt their three “Flop” cards, then “The Turn” card, and finally, upon crossing the finish line, they will receive their “River” card. Choose your best five card poker hand for your chance at prizes. Prizes will be awarded for “Two Pair” or better hands.

Entry fees are $20 per person by May 12, and $25 per person after. A Poker Fun Run/Walk t-shirt, and post race refreshments are included with your fee. Net proceeds will benefit the CRPD Children’s Funding Assistance Program, which provides recreation programming for disadvantaged youth throughout our District. A more detailed description of this program can be found at www.crpd.com.

Race Day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Stone Creek. The “race” will begin at 9:00 a.m., prizes will be awarded beginning around 10:30 a.m. Come join us for some morning exercise, and help a child learn to swim, experience a session of Day Camp, or learn a new sport!


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Sacramento Swim League Invitational Meet (8:00AM)
The meet begins at 9:00 am.  Come see what it's all about.

International Food Festival, The Village Green Park (11:00AM - 4:00PM)

The Rancho Cordova Leadership class and Cordova Recreation & Park District are pleased to present the First Annual Rancho Cordova International Festival in celebration of our communities cultural diverstiy.  Taste great food, see a wide variety of art, and experience live entertainment from many of the diverse and unique groups that make Rancho Cordova a great place to live.

 No preregistration required.  For more infomation, or to participate as a vendor or entertainer, please contact admin@lincolnvillage.org This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call 916-363-6544.  PLEASE NOTE:  NO individual barbecues or music (other than event sponsored) will be allowed at the park during this event.

Location:  The Village Green Park, 3141 Bridgway Drive, Rancho Cordova.  Take Zinfandel Drive to International Drive.  The park is across the street from Lowes.

 Saturday, May 17    11:00 am - 4:00 pm    Admission and parking is FREE!

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Dog Park Committee Meeting (7:00PM - 9:00PM)

Storytime In The Barnyard (11:00AM - 11:45AM)
Come hear a story and pet some farm animals. Your child can meet the animals in the barn and hear a great story every Tuesday. This program combines the skills of Lisa Skaarup, an elementary school librarian with a B.A. in English, and Lu-Anne Spencer, a Registered V eterinary Technician who has experience with educational science programs. Come let them share the barnyard life that has inspired so many great children's stories with your cnild. Bring some crackers or carrots for additional fun feeding the animals.

Free Knowledge About College Course (6:30PM)
Looking to gain some information about local colleges and admission requirements? This free course will be May 20th from 6:30-7:30pm at Cordova Community Center for ages 13-18. Parents are encouraged to attend also. Register online at www.crpd.com or call (916) 362-1841. Please register no later than May 16th by 5:00pm. * Knowledge About College.... Cordova Recreation & Park District is working with Sacramento City Community College to offer this free course for high school students. Discover how to select the right college for you! Understand community college requirements and CSU admission requirements, as well as the college locations available in the area. Also, learn about how to obtain financial aid, become aware of majors offered, and ideas to prepare you for the dorm experience or off-campus housing. Parents are advised to come and participate with their teen.

Meeting Of The Board Of Directors (7:00PM - 9:00PM)

Cordova Pool Open 1-5 Pm (8:00AM)
$2 per person or purchase a public swim punch card, $15 for 10 punches. Punch cards can be used by the whole family or just one person.

Cordova Pool Open 1-5 Pm
$2 per person or purchase a public swim punch card, $15 for 10 punches. Punch cards can be used by the whole family or just one person.

Cordova Pool Open 1-5 Pm
$2 per person or purchase a public swim punch card, $15 for 10 punches. Punch cards can be used by the whole family or just one person.

Storytime In The Barnyard (11:00AM - 11:45AM)
Come hear a story and pet some farm animals. Your child can meet the animals in the barn and hear a great story every Tuesday. This program combines the skills of Lisa Skaarup, an elementary school librarian with a B.A. in English, and Lu-Anne Spencer, a Registered V eterinary Technician who has experience with educational science programs. Come let them share the barnyard life that has inspired so many great children's stories with your cnild. Bring some crackers or carrots for additional fun feeding the animals.

Cordova Pool Open For The Summer. (8:00AM - 11:59PM)