This is it…drumroll…my 200^th blog post. Cue the balloon drop and blow the kazoos! It’s mostly a milestone for me, but maybe for a few of you too. Especially Ray Basile who said “Dude, you should start blogging,” and those who said “I read every one of your stories to my teenagers,” and the many readers who told me, “Hey, you should collect your best blog posts into a book!”

Even with…

Tracy, California is home to some non-profit organizations such as, Mc Henry House, Pregnancy Resource Center and Delta Blood Bank to name a few. Our family oriented city is small enough to raise awareness about pretty much anything and everything that involves a worthy cause. It is so nice to see how several members have already created their groups to help support an individual or a charity that supports a medical research to help find a cure. Tracy CAres group is all about that and then…

VISION:

Nuestro propósito es poder compartir el mensaje de esperanza a las personas que no han experimentado una relación personal con el señor Jesucristo, tener un lugar disponible donde el que esta lastimado, viviendo en depresión, frustrado, confundido, adicto pueda encontrar aceptación, amor,…

Here I am in the so-called Act II of my life, waking up after intermission to an important realization: I am losing my fear of failing. I still fail a lot, but I’m somehow not letting it stop me from taking on more new things. It’s like I’m intentionally raising the risk that others may criticize or laugh at me but it feels OK. Am I losing my marbles?

As I walk this thin line between crazy and…

That’s right!  Did you know that for every hour of regular exercise, you can add 2 hours to your life expectancy! Hi, my name is Rae Santiago. I have created Tracy Cares group to invite Tracy residents to increase community involvement through better living and social giving. Tracy CAres goal is to promote health and wellness through different kinds of activities. To get the ball rolling, I have signed up our group to participate in a charity walk that will promote heart…

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If you one of those people that still hasn't decided what they are going to do for Thanksgiving, may we suggest spending it with us? M&J Bistro will be open this Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24, 2011 from 2-8 pm. We will be serving our regular menu, plus of course, Turkey! Hope to see you.

HAPPY…

Anybody getting a Kindle Fire? Mine should be on the way. Of course being an Apple geek I will be careful not to show my iPhone or iPad the new Kindle device. Don't need any jealous fights :-)

Early reviews aren't great for the Kindle Fire. The major drawback appears to be viewing magazines and web browsing isn't great on a 7inch screen. I kinda already knew that. The iPad is the perfect size for reading magazines on a digital device. However the price point of $199 is going…

Hello Tracy Island!!! =)

It has been just over 1 week since the Founder of TracyIslandOnline.com, Joleen Ruffin, announced her departure and sale of the website. Her departure was met with numerous well-wishes and farewells - but the legacy of what she built will live…

California’s Low Cost Auto Insurance!

For under $400.00 a year!…

It is with a mixture of sadness and excitement that I say goodbye to Tracy Island! I started this community website two and a half years ago and have enjoyed every minute of sharing and learning about the wonderful community of Tracy, California. My family and I are moving out of the area and on to, hopefully, new adventures. This month, I officially handed over operations of Tracy Island to Brian Schilling of Belief Concepts Marketing. No doubt, you will be hearing from Brian soon regarding…

She (He Who Learns Must Suffer).

Change is perhaps the only constant in life. I look back over the decades and like a film my life plays out in little snap shots. My first memory is as a four year old playing on the trampoline with my dad standing with his arms outstretched. ‘Catch me Daddy,’ I would shout out in giddy delight.

Like most little girls I was the apple of my father’s eye.…

TWFA’s PEARLS Program is proud to announce the next in their Youth Workshop Series: “College & Careers.. Building Your Brighter Tomorrow.. Today!”

The future can seem daunting to many high school students, with many choices to be made. This workshop is designed to provide information students can use to help them make the decision that will begin to build their future.. today! Join us as Guest Speaker, Laura Cole - District Director of the Pacific North West at Staffmark,…

They say the earth is not made of atoms, it is made of tales. Tales of humanity, and  the struggle implied therein.  In an essay by author Barbara Ehrenreich, who wrote “Nickle and Dimed” in  2001, she gives insights into some tales worth analyzing.

She analyses the period of the rapid rise in industrial fortunes of the 80s, to the tanking of the economy by 2008.  During the dot come explosion, many middle class Americans were able to take advantage of the…

Volunteers Needed 5th grade to Senior Age

Give Every Child A Chance of Tracy



Do you want to make a difference in a child's life?

GECAC is a non-profit organization focused on the academic success of students in the Tracy area.



We are looking for tutor-mentors for our after school programs.



1 hour a day/2 days a week or more.



Ideal for Highschool Students looking to fullfill their required Community Service hours. Savings Bonds also offered to…

GlamRus is running a cover girl contest right now. The entry deadline is August 20th, 2011. We are looking for a cover girl for the next GlamRus publication. You can view details of the contest on our web page at www.glamruseventz.com. Good Luck!…

I have a two-part question for you. What is the difference between winners and losers and what is preventing you from achieving the results that you see others getting? 

The answer is that, “Winners are simply willing to do what losers aren’t.”

I’ve helped hundreds of people (of all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities) over the last 5 years to lose body fat, get lean, and improve their overall health and…

We have great summer savings for the month of August:
- TEAM UP TUESDAY: Get a free entree
- WEEKEND WEDNESDAY: $5 Specials
- THRIFTY THURSDAY: Free pasta to take home

Visit our profile page for details of these specials.