Category: Lifestyle

• How to Start Volunteering in Your Community

  April 10 – April 16 is National Volunteer Week. A wholehearted “Thank you!” to the many volunteers who give their time to help community organizations! If you’re thinking about volunteering but not sure how to begin I can show you how.

  Sofia Colón

  April 14, 2016

  Politically Active

  Arthur Ash, civic engagement, Community, community service, Family, friends, neighborhood, service, Stockton, volunteering

• Etiquette Rules of the Road for Runners

  Knowing the rules of the road will calm your race day jitters and show that you are a courteous runner too!

  Sofia Colón

  April 6, 2016

  10K, 5k, etiquette, groups, half-marathon, Health, Lifestyle, manners, marathon, runner etiquette, running, walkers, wellness, wellness Wednesday

• Incorporating Culture Into Your High School Resume

  Roxanne Ocampo, also known as Quetzal Mama, in her book Flight of the Quetzal Mama How to Raise Latino Superstars and Get Them Into The Best Colleges, advises students to find creative ways to connect to your culture as an important component to building your high school résumé. I’m sharing how my children have found…

  Sofia Colón

  March 30, 2016

  cinema, civic engagement, college admissions, Community, creative, culture, dance, education, Family, high school, Lifestyle, movies, music, storytelling, strategy

• Working Together to Better Education in South Stockton, CA

  

  What brings people together twice a month for almost a year to talk about education and the action it takes to improve it? Respect, commitment, and love for our community.

  Sofia Colón

  March 23, 2016

  Politically Active

  California, civic engagement, committee, Community, education, engage, engaging, Reinvent South Stockton Coalition, South Stockton, Stockton, volunteer

• Enjoy Running in 4 Simple Steps

  Although I have a natural passion for running, I also had to learn how to run properly. I’ll share what I learned, and how to do it in 4 simple steps.

  Sofia Colón

  March 16, 2016

  5k, breathe, embrace running, enjoy, exercise, form, Health, learn, learn to run, Lifestyle, passion, preparation, run, runner, running, stretch