Fwd: eNewsletter - February 2023

[Lawrence Shing]

FYI

Jo Anne 

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From: The View Teen Center <recre...@mountainview.gov>
Date: Tue, Jan 31, 2023, 12:06 PM
Subject: eNewsletter - February 2023
To: <shing...@gmail.com>

There's SO much going on at The View Teen Center!

The View Teen Center eNewsletter February 2023 February Activity Calendar Come hang out with us! Drop-in Hours: Monday-Friday, 3:15-7 p.m. Saturday, 1-6 p.m. School Break Hours: February 21-24, 1-6 p.m. Upcoming Closure: February 20, 2023   Get a FREE Membership here! Applications OPEN SOON for the 2023-2024 Youth Advisory Committee and 2023 Teen Summer Volunteer Programs! Applications open Friday, February 10. Applications due Friday, March 31, 2023 at 5 p.m. Youth Advisory Committee Make a direct impact on your community! Apply to be a part of the 2023-2024 Youth Advisory Committee. You'll advise City Council and Staff on teen issues, represent your fellow teens and put your ideas into action. Apply here February 10. Applications open Friday, February 10. Applications due Friday, April 28, 2023 at 5 p.m. Teen Summer Volunteers Join Junior Leaders, Junior Lifeguards, or Deer Hollow Farm Interns! The Teen Summer Volunteer Programs are fun, dynamic, and skill-building programs that combine advanced training with a service opportunity. Apply here February 10. SCHOOL BREAK ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES Drop in at The View during Winter Break for a fun, supportive, and friendly atmosphere! School Break Hours: February 21-24, 1-6 p.m. Stay engaged doing school break - learn about different careers while enjoying local fun! Movie Theatre Trip Wednesday, February 22, 1:15-5 p.m. Staff will lead teens on a walk to the ICON Showplace Movie Theatre where they'll get a behind-the-scenes look and hear from Movie Theatre staff about the importance of customer service. After, teens will enjoy a showing of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. This trip includes your movie ticket, popcorn, candy, and an Icee! Sign up for the movie trip here.   Ice Skating & In-N-Out Trip Thursday, February 23, 2:15-5:30 p.m. Hear from the staff at Winter Lodge as they talk about their job running an ice rink and event center, then hit the ice to enjoy ice skating with friends. Midway through skating enjoy burgers, fries, and milkshakes from In-N-Out. This trip includes ice skating admission, skate rental, and dinner. Sign up for the ice skating trp here. Bike To Boba Friday, February 24, 2 - 4 p.m. Join us for The View Teen Center's newest program offering, Bike to Boba! Staff will lead teens on a bike ride to enjoy their choice of Boba from Ume Tea! Meet at the start time at The View Teen Center with your bike and a helmet. Sign up here! UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS Please note the date, time, and location of each program. To register, visit MountainView.gov/ActiveNet. Anti-Valentine's Day Party Friday, February 10, Drop-In 3:15-7 p.m. The View Teen Center - 263 Escuela Avenue If you’re not a fan of Valentine’s day, you’re in luck! Come join us for an anti-cupid, anti-red, anti-valentine’s day party! Un-celebrate this holiday with cranky crafts, moody music, a pitiful piñata, and spiteful snacks. No registration is required. Adulting 101 Workshop: Repurposing Clothing Thursday, February 16, 6-7 p.m. The View Teen Center - 263 Escuela Avenue This workshop will teach teens how to sew by hand and work with different textiles to fix clothes, add personal touches and create accessories. Participants will receive a free sewing kit! Bring a pair of old jeans to repurpose. Sign up here! Club 263 Friday, March 3, 6:30-9 p.m. The View Teen Center - 263 Escuela Avenue Club 263 is back for another takeover of The View Teen Center on Friday, March 3. Stay after hours for an event with a DJ, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Photo Booth, Pizza, Ice Cream, and more. This event is open to Mountain View and Los Altos 6th-12th graders only. School or Teen Center I.D. is required at entry. This event will be held indoors and outdoors. Tickets: $3/advance online, $5 cash at door Purchase a ticket here. COLLEGE & CAREER CORNER Please note the date, time, and location of each program. To register, visit MountainView.gov/ActiveNet. College Tours Resume! College tour trips have been an integral part of our College and Career Development program for years! These trips give teens the opportunity to visit college campuses and attend a special outing to enjoy the day. Saturday, February 18, 2023: Santa Clara University & San Jose State University Special Outing: Pizza My Heart & San Jose Sharks Game Saturday, March 11, 2023: Sonoma State University Special Outing: San Francisco Bay Cruise Sign up here! Teen Resume Workshop Wednesday, February 8, 4-6 p.m. Mountain View Public Library - Teen Zone Working on your resume? Drop by the Teen Zone and our librarians will be there to provide feedback and suggestions. Or if you're struggling with where to start, we're happy to give you some pointers. No registration is required. More information here. Teen Job and Volunteer Fairs Learn about 20+ job and volunteer opportunities in your community, interact face-to-face with hiring managers and supervisors, complete job and volunteer applications on-site, and gain experience practicing your elevator speech. The fair is held outside during lunch. No registration is required. Los Altos High School Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Mountain View High School Thursday, March 30, 2023 Find Your Fit: Teen Career Day! Saturday, March 25, 9:30 a.m. to noon The View Teen Center - 263 Escuela Avenue Career Panel with Local Professionals, Job/Volunteer Fair, Prizes, Food, and more! Find Your Fit: Teen Center Career Day is a wonderful opportunity to gain perspective about different industry careers and network with professionals regarding potential jobs and internships. Sign up for this FREE event! FREE Resources from FLEX College Prep For parents: FLEX College Readiness Assessment Complete a College Readiness Assessment that analyzes your teen's greatest areas of strength and possible areas for development based on post-pandemic admissions. Take the College Readiness Assessment here. For students: 7-day Leadership Challenge Course Develop skills like self-awareness and confidence, active listening and empathy, and relationship-building across diverse groups of people. Sign up for the FREE 7-day Leadership Challenge Course here. SCHOOL-YEAR PROGRAMS Please note the date, time, and location of each program. To register, visit MountainView.gov/ActiveNet. Teen Art Club Tuesdays through March 7, 4-6 p.m. The View Teen Center - 263 Escuela Avenue Projects include Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Digital Arts, Fabric & Fashion Arts, and more. Sign up for Art Club - join anytime! Teen Cooking Classes Wednesdays through February 22, 4:30-5:45 p.m. The View Teen Center - 263 Escuela Avenue Learn cooking and knife skills while making a new tasty recipe each week. Sign up for Cooking - join anytime! Free Tutoring! Monday-Thursdays, 4-6 p.m. The View Teen Center - 263 Escuela Avenue Provided by Unidos Tutoring Club. Email us for more details.