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2013 Open House & Holiday Food Drive
Martial arts open house Dec. 12
Published: Wednesday, December 11, 2013
(NOTE: This article is reprinted with the kind permission of the MS Area Newspapers, www.MtShastaNews.com)
The holidays are getting underway at the Mount Shasta Martial Arts Program with their 6th Open House and Holiday Food Drive, scheduled for December 12 from 4:30 to 6:30pm at their studio at 612 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd.
The annual event includes demonstrations by local children, teens, and adults; raffle drawings for several prizes — including adult ski day passes and more — donated by local businesses; and, a food drive benefitting the Senior Nutrition Program.
“This event began as a simple housewarming party in 2008 and is now our holiday tradition,” said MSMAP executive director and head instructor Chuck Buhs. “We greatly appreciate all the support we receive from local businesses and the rest of our community for this event. It gives us the opportunity to share all our holiday energy with martial arts action, lots of gifts, and much needed food for seniors.”
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GETTING READY FOR MORE ACTION: Participants in the Mount Shasta Martial Arts Program get ready for their 6th Open House & Holiday Food Drive. |
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District Administrator Mike Rodriguez notes “these food donations make a real difference in the lives of our seniors, many who are stretching every available dollar. A good number of our homebound seniors must survive on very limited monthly incomes, $800 or less. Just paying their monthly rent, utilities, and out-of-pocket medical expenses virtually depletes their funds to the point of making grocery shopping a real hardship. A simple bag full of soup or other food items is a welcome gift and a blessing.”
According to Buhs, “The demonstrations are promising plenty of high-level action including the Korean self-defense style of yongmudo. We have several kids with 3, 4, 5 years of training under their belts and ready to jump higher, kick faster, and show more advanced skills. These are very impressive and talented kids. In fact, Vitaliy Tveritin is getting ready for his junior black belt exam next May at U.C. Berkeley.”
“This my fourth open house and it’s really awesome,” said Vitaliy, 12. “It’s a chance for all of us to show our skill in front of an audience. In my experience, having a crowd cheer you on is very inspiring and helps build confidence. Preparing for this event allows me to practice a lot with the group. And, this group provides me with the support I need to get ready for my exam.”
Raffle prizes are contributed by the Mt. shasta Ski Park, the Siskiyou Ice Rink, Andaman Healthy Thai Cuisene, Shasta Base Camp, Sereni-Tea, and many other local businesses.
Raffle tickets are $2 each and are available at 612-A S. Mt. Shasta Blvd., email (info@MtShastaMA.org) or telephone (859-2024). A complete list of raffle prizes is online at www.MtShastaMA.org .
About the Senior Nutrition Program
The Recreation and Parks District is the official provider for the senior meal program thru a contract with the California Department of Aging and Planning and Service Area 2 - Agency on Aging. Year-round donations of food and money for the Senior Nutrition Program can be made by calling 926-2494.
“Since 1974, there has been a hot lunch program for senior citizens at the City Park Recreation Center...55+ meals are delivered to homebound seniors in the South County (Meals-on-Wheels). Transportation to and from the Mt. Shasta lunch site is also available...The Senior Nutrition Program strives to not only meet the nutritional needs of its senior participants, but also recognizes the importance of socialization and life enrichment. Informational programs, special events, and other activities are a regular component of the senior lunch program schedule.” More...
A Little About MSMAP
MSMAP offers dynamic and modern martial arts training for children, teens, and adults five days each week. More information can be found on their website at www.MtShastaMA.org, email (
), phone (530.859.2024), and on Facebook (MSMAP on Facebook). And, learn more about our annual open house and holiday food drive.
Newspaper Articles
We've been doing the Open House for over a decade. Learn a little more about what previous events were like.
Go to: What is Taekwondo?Go to: What is Yongmudo?
