Benevilla today announced that the Royal Oaks Wooden Toy Crafters have donated new, handmade wooden toys to Wirtzie’s Preschool & Child Care. Royal Oaks Wooden Toy Crafters was formed from a core group of Royal Oaks residents. The group was conceived and established with the idea of providing simple wooden toys to children’s hospitals, foster homes, shelters for women, and other organizations that provide care for pre-school children. The toys are developed from ideas presented by volunteers then patterns are made and refined as necessary to … [Read more...]
Benevilla Seeking Artists in Residence
Benevilla is seeking West Valley artists to volunteer their time for a new program, “Artists in Residence.” The volunteer artists will work with participants in Benevilla’s six West Valley day centers for those dealing with memory loss, Parkinson’s, stroke, and intellectual disabilities. The Artist in Residence will design, plan and implement the interactive arts program at a Benevilla day center. They will lead participants in a variety of the arts, including music, dance, literacy, and drama. The position requires a background in art, art education, … [Read more...]