The Arc participates in several community fundraising events in addition to accepting monetary, vehicle, and property donations in order to raise money to support our clients and our programs and services.

If you would like to support these (or any) Arc activities please contact Sherri Pitto

or call 209-267-5978.

Dixieland Jazz Benefit Party - 4th Sunday in April

Since 1978, The Arc has been a part of the Dixieland Jazz Benefit Party (Also known as the Mother Lode Hot Jazz Party). This wonderful tradition takes place in and around Jackson, California on the last weekend in April each year. Dixieland musicians from all over California play at several venues each year. This event is widely regarded as one of the finest small festivals of this type anywhere in the world. Bands at various indoor and outdoor entertainment venues.

Push America - June of every year

ArCreations! - 1st Saturday in December

To be added to our Dixieland or ArCreations! mailing lists please email Sherri Pitto or call

209-267-5978, ext. 25. The Arc receives a percentage of the Dixieland proceeds based on

the number of badges we sell. If you can not attend this event you might consider purchasing

a badge for someone in our Recreation Program just write "Recreation Program" on your badge order and we will see to it that the badges go to someone in our program who could not otherwise afford to go. Thank you!