This advocacy Coalition invites interested parties from the community to participate in grass roots community change to help Prevent Alcohol Related Trauma in our communities. We meet for lunch monthly, 2nd Thursday in Salinas; 3rd Thursday on the Peninsula; 4th Thursday in South County. Call 831-753-5150 for more information.
Drug-Related Fatalities Top Deaths From Motor Vehicle Accidents
Source: drugfree.org
Deaths caused by drugs have topped traffic-related deaths, an analysis by the Los Angeles Times concludes. The rise in drug-related deaths is due in large part to an increase in overdoses from prescription narcotics. This is the first time drugs have caused more deaths than Continue reading
Haunted House
Haunted House
HAUNTED HOUSE TICKETS NOW ON SALE AT
THE DOOR AT EVENT LOCATION – MARYAL DRIVE
CASTLE OF THE DEAD OPENS SUNDAY, OCT. 23rd, 2011
Safe, Family Fun with Scary Zombies, Monsters and Vampires at Salinas Sports Complex.
Salinas, CA (September 27, 2011) ⎯ Sun Street Centers and Salinas Girls Fastpitch, Inc. are co-producing a Haunted House entertainment experience for families, teens and children 8-years-old and above, October 23rd – 30th at the Salinas Sports Complex.
The 15,000 square foot Storm House indoor facility will be transformed into a haunted castle with Dracula’s Den, Zombie-Land, a Ghoulish Graveyard, and a Monster Maze. Snacks, beverages, and other concessions will be for sale. Salinas will be scared-silly at this family-friendly and safe Halloween community event.
Tickets go on sale Saturday October 1; purchase tickets on our website at www.sunstreetcenters.org or call Sheryl Merrill at 831-753-5144 ext 3. Tickets will be sold at $10 each for visitors aged 12 and older and at $5 for visitors under 12.
What:
Castle of the Dead
When:
Sunday, Oct. 23st – Thursday, Oct. 27th; 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday Oct. 28th; 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sat Oct. 29th; 1:00pm-10:00pm
Sun Oct 30th; 1:00pm-9:00 pm
Where:
Salinas Sports Complex; Storm House
185 Maryal Drive
Salinas, CA 93906
Cost:
$10 – 12 years and older
$5 – 11 years and younger
The Haunted House is not recommended for children under 8. Outdoor concessions & activities are available for younger family members.
No refunds on tickets. Strobe light effect: warning
Proceeds from ticket sales and concessions will benefit the nonprofit organizations Sun Street Centers and Salinas Girls Fastpitch, Inc.
Men in Recovery Go to the Capitol
Sun Street Centers Celebrates “Recovery Happens” Month
Salinas, CA (September 2011) ⎯ Sun Street Centers begins a month long celebration of Recovery from Alcohol and Drug Addiction on the State Capital September 1, 2011, along with thousands of others from across California. Every September is Recovery Happens Month, a National declaration that people do recover from addiction and lead productive lives. Thousands of people will be on the steps of the capital cheering for recovery, including Governor Brown, who conducts a press conference. Continue reading
Gonzales Alcohol Outlet Sells Alcohol to Minor
South Monterey County, CA (August 19, 2011) – Sun Street Centers Safe Teens Empowerment Project (STEPS) participated in a decoy operation with the State of California Alcoholic Beverage Control in South County this past Saturday .
The clerk that sold to a minor may face a minimum fine of $250, and/or 24 to 32 hours of community service for a first violation. In addition, ABC will take administrative action against the alcoholic beverage license of the business where alcohol was sold to a minor. That may include a fine, a suspension of the liquor license, or the permanent revocation of the license. Continue reading