October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Plumas Rural Services Domestic Violence Services is spreading awareness and promoting healthy relationships through the month of October.
PRS encourages participating in events to raise awareness about intimate partner violence and its harmful and long lasting effects on individuals, and the silent victims, the children.
Since 1987, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, or DVAM, has been observed across the U.S. during the month of October.
PRS, along with its community partners, is raising awareness by “lighting up the town” purple. Purple is the nationally recognized color associated with domestic violence awareness.
Light up the town purple! Purple twinkle lights will be distributed to downtown merchants on and around Quincy Main Street at the end of September as a show of solidarity and a zero tolerance policy regarding domestic violence. If your business is not on Main Street and you would like lights, contact [email protected] or call Sarah at 283-5675 ext. 867.
Color Run
PRS is holding its ninth annual 5K Color Run on Saturday, Oct. 19, rain or shine, at the Feather River College Equine Facility.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. Individuals are $10, teams (three or more) are $20. Children are free!
Outdoor family movie nights
Something new this year from PRS are Outdoor Family Movie Nights in three communities in Plumas County. Bring the kids, a cozy blanket and snuggle up. Enjoy free popcorn, water and juice drinks while enjoying family togetherness.
Safe Trick or Treat
Downtown will be alive with little ghouls and goblins Oct. 31, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., for Safe Trick or Treat for a tasty treasure.
PRS encourages the community to participate in and support this most important cause.
PRS serves survivors of domestic violence in a myriad of ways, including safe shelter, confidential counseling, and advocacy with the justice system, court accompaniment, transportation, household establishment, referrals and more.
For more information about PRS or the Domestic Violence Services Program, visit www.PlumasRuralServices.org or call 283-5675. All services and contacts are voluntary and confidential.
Outdoor Family Movie Nights schedule
Quincy: Saturday, Oct. 5., 7:15 p.m., at Dame Shirley Plaza. “Inside Out.”
Greenville: Saturday, Oct. 12, 7:15 p.m., at Greenville High School. “Beauty & the Beast, 2017.”
Portola: Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7:15 p.m., Portola City Park. “Coco.”
