Events


Stockton King’s Women Empowerment Night

Sunday, March 9th 2pm (Doors open at 1pm)

Join the Stockton Kings on our annual Women’s Empowerment Night on Sunday, March 9th as the Kings go up against the San Diego Clippers. The game starts at 2 PM, and doors open at 1 PM! Enjoy a night full of amazing performances: pregame with Granny Basketball, the national anthem will be sung by Rose Krueger, and the halftime performance will be a done by Kings Dancers and Kids from their Dance Clinic! Following the game, the YMCA of San Joaquin County will have the opportunity to play on the court for 1 hour after the arena empties!

Discounted tickets have been provided for friends and family of the YMCA players for $10 per ticket to come out to the Stockton Kings game!

Click here for more info and to secure your seat!

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    Committee Members

    Jane Chamberlain

    Jane Chamberlain

    Deputy Superintendent, Professional Learning and Support - SJCOE

    Annie Cunial

    Annie Cunial

    Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services - SJCOE

    Melanie Greene

    Melanie Greene

    Assistant Superintendent of County Operated Schools and Programs - SJCOE

    Gorgina Halaufia

    Gorgina Halaufia

    Business Representative, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 595

    Janine Kaeslin

    Janine Kaeslin

    Deputy Superintendent, Student Programs and Services - SJCOE

    Gorgina Halaufia

    Terrell Martinez

    Deputy Superintendent of Business Services - SJCOE

    Jess Metcalf

    Jess Metcalf

    Program Manager, Comprehensive Health - SJCOE

    Dr. Cathy Nichols-Washer

    Dr. Cathy Nichols-Washer

    Retired Superintendent - Lodi Unified

    Chelsea Vongehr

    Chelsea Vongehr

    Director of Communications - Lodi Unified

    Bridget Watson

    Bridget Watson

    Executive Assistant to Jane Chamberlain, Professional Learning and Support - SJCOE

    Donna Williamson

    Donna Williamson

    Division Director, CodeStack - SJCOE

    Katie Wipfli

    Katie Wipfli

    Division Director, STEM, Workforce Development, and Innovation - SJCOE

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