Supervisor Keith Carson- District 5 Newsletter

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Supervisor Keith Carson represents District 5 of Alameda County, which includes Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Piedmont, and parts of Oakland. 

Upcoming Events and Community Announcements

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This Saturday! The 10th Annual African American Caregiving and Wellness Forum

Learn more about taking care of loved ones with Alzheimer's and find out about accessible caregiver resources. FREE and Open to the Public, this event will also have lunch, free health screenings and respite care available.

  • Date: Saturday, April 21, 20/18 
  • Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m, program begins at 9:15 a.m. 
  • Location: Ed Robert Campus, 3075 Adeline St Berkeley, CA 94703. 

Register by visiting: bit.ly/AACWF2018, or calling (800) 272-3900 or emailing cwingate@alz.org.

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Hiring Fair and Summer Internships for Oakland Youth!

*All Events hosted at Laney College: 900 Fallon St. Oakland, CA*
Saturday, April 21, 2018

  • Session II: 1-3:30pm
  • Session I: 10am-12:30pm
  • Session II: 1-3:30pm

2. Youth Job Fair

  • 12:00pm-4:00pm

For details, on all events visit and information on how businesses can participate:  https://www.tfaforms.com/4657285
1. Job Readiness Workshop
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Wednesday, May 16, 2018

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Fundraiser for Dreamer Scholarships and Berkeley City College’s Undocumented Resource Center

Date: Sunday, April 29th, 2018

Time: 3:00PM-5:00PM

The UCRC was started by Berkeley City College students to offer a variety of resources to Berkeley’s undocumented community.
They offer resources for their undocumented community that includes: academic support, resources for prospective students, legal advice, mental health support, and more.

To RSVP to the event email:

 KarenWeinstein.berkeley@gmail.com

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4/18/2018

Budget Season for Alameda County

 Alameda County government is currently in the budget-making process. We have hosted multiple public forums on economic trends within the county and the next public budget work-group session is next Wednesday, April 25th at 1:00PM in the Alameda County Training and Education Center 125-12th Street, 4th Floor Oakland, CA 94612.

 For more user-friendly and information on the budget visit our site: http://budget.acgov.org

FATHERING FROM WITHIN (4-Part Series)

This workshop is designed to offer personal tools that help to define or redefine one’s sense of identity and purpose and establish guiding principles for fatherhood. Skills in navigating social norms and personal relationships will also be discussed!

Series Dates:

  • Thu, Apr 26 | 7pm - 9 pm
  • Thu, May 3,10,17| 7pm-9pm

          DINNER PROVIDED

Series Location:
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5232 Claremont Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
Alameda Room
 

REGISTER: CLICK HERE

Women's Health Promotion Community Events (Sponsored by the Alameda County Public Health Department

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1. Community Baby Shower (CBS), Expectings Moms and Dads welcome! on Saturday, May 5, 2018    from 11:00 am—2:00 pm. 

  • Come hear about our health department program services that can help you and your baby get a healthy start. Our free baby showers make learning fun and offer free child care, refreshments, and prizes.

To participate in the baby shower and raffle you must be pregnant, NOT enrolled in any case management program, and sign-up in advance. Please call 510-618-2080 to register, address will be given once registered.

2. Pregnancy Basics (PB) Workshop on June 7th, & 14th from 1:00pm – 3:30pm at 1100 San Leandro Blvd.,Suite 120 San Leandro, CA.

  • This class prepares pregnant women for a healthy pregnancy and baby. In addition to pregnancy, you will learn about available resources for you and you baby. Pregnancy Basics is taught in two – 2 and half hour classes. 

Please call 510-618-2080 to sign up!

 

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Boards & Commissions Vacancy Announcements

Supervisor Carson needs District 5 Representatives in the following boards & commissions: 

  •  Assessment Appeals Board (1)
  •  Consumer Affairs Commission (2)
  •  Fair Association Board (1)
  • Housing & Community Development Agency Advisory Board (1)
  • Mental Health Board (1)

This is an opportunity to serve your community and represent District 5! Please note the eligibility requirements and commitments associated with each position. For application information and more click HERE.

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Alameda Health System- Board of Trustees Vacancy

For a 3 year term the Alameda Health System needs a Board of Trustee to advance the strategic priorities of the Alameda Health System, and ensure organizational sustainability. Please see eligibility and commitments in the PDF link below.

PDF: AHS-BOT Application

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