Upcoming Events and Community Announcements
Boards & Commissions Vacancy Announcements: Positions still accepting applications!
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.
The West Oakland Job Resource Center has workshops and events
throughout May, so take advantage of the opportunities! See below and more
at http://oaklandcommunityjobscenter.org/.
ENTRY TO APPRENTICESHIP WORKSHOP for Women in Construction
Wednesday MAY 16, 2018 6 PM-8 PM
REGISTER NOW
For more information call (510) 891-1243
Sponsored by SparkPoint and Operation Hope:
FINANCIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
FOR YOUR SUCCESS
LEARN HOW TO: REDUCE Your Debt, IMPROVE Your Credit, INCREASE Your Savings with a Personal Financial Coach.
- WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 5-7PM
- Call to Registration – 510-419-0509
MEET THE PORT INITIATIVE
EVERY 3rd TUESDAY MONTHLY 2018
9:30-11:00AM
Presentation about the Port of Oakland includes:
Brief history about the role of the Port in today’s
emerging economy, and career opportunities at
the Port.
East Bay Housing Organization's 22nd Annual Affordable Housing Week (May 11th-May 20th, 2018)
- Affordable Housing Week is a week of grand openings, panel discussions, community events, tours, workshops, and more, all about local affordable housing.
- Check Out EBHO's list of Affordable Housing Week events: events and their website for more information on their work: ebho.org.
3rd Annual Older Americans Month Reception: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of World War I
Saluting Veterans of War, Historians and Service Providers. Food, Wine, Music and Vendors will also be present.
Location: East Oakland Senior Center, 9255 Edes Ave, Oakland CA
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2018 — Cost: $20 — Time: 4:00-6:30pm
Tickets: RenewWW1.brownpapertickets.com
Sponsored by Warren Publishing Group in conjunction with the City of Oakland – Aging and Adult Services
2018
Summer Pre-K Program Directory
The 2018
Summer Pre-K Programs directory is now available! Please note enrollment is
limited to children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2018, who have not
attended preschool or licensed child care.
- Children entering
the respective schools will have priority; however, children from
additional neighborhood schools may be admitted as space allows.
- Dates and times
are subject to change. For any site in session during the 4th of July
holiday, there is no school on July 4th.
Click
here for the 2018 Summer Pre-K Program Directory.
For low cost and no cost
family friendly activities check out AlamedaKids.org calendar of events!
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Thursday, May 10th, 2018
 Vote! on Tuesday, June 5th, 2018: Are you registered and ready?
Make sure your registration is up to date and that you know the process on getting your vote in! Check out these resources below to educate yourself on the process.
The Voter
Registration Deadline
The voter
registration deadline is always 15 days before an election (for the June 5th
election, the voter registration deadline is May 21st).
Voters should receive notice of the location of their polling place in the mail
a few days before the election.
How to Register to Vote
1) Online: One way to register to vote is online. You will need your
California driver license or California identification card number, the last
four digits of your social security number, and your date of birth.
2) In person: You can also register to vote in person by going to the
Registrar of Voters’ office at the Alameda County Courthouse, at 1225 Fallon
Street, Room G-1, Oakland, CA 94612.
3) Picking
up forms: You can pick up voter registration forms
at locations like:
- All offices of the Department of Motor Vehicle
- All city clerks’ offices
- All public libraries
- All post offices
Then, mail your completed
form to the Registrar of Voters.
4) Requesting
forms be mailed to you: You may also call the Registrar of Voters
at 510-272-6933 or the Secretary of State at 1-800-345-VOTE and a request that
a registration form be mailed to you.
You will need to re-register to
vote when:
- You move
- You change your name
- You change your
political party choice
Visit the California Secretary of
State’s website for more information about early voting and more.
Thank you to the Alameda County Early Care and Education Program for putting this guide together!
Poll Workers Needed!
June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary Election
*Bi-Lingual Poll Workers Especially Needed*
For questions and information, please contact the
Alameda County Registrar of Voters, Recruiting Unit at rov_pollworker@acgov.org or (510)
272-6971.
APPLY NOW - http://ow.ly/P9t130jiGkm
- Bil-Lingual Workers needed in these languages: Chinese, Punjabi, Khmer, Vietnamese, Korean, Spanish and Tagalog
The Oakland Youth Advisory Commission (OYAC) is recruiting for the 2018-2019 term! OYAC is seeking emerging young leaders between the ages of 13-21 who represent
the diversity of Oakland and show a strong commitment to community building
and improving services and outcomes for youth. Applicants should thoughtfully consider their 2018-2019 calendar of academic
and extracurricular activities before applying, and be confident that they
can dedicate a minimum of 10 hours per month.To become a Commissioner,
youth must;
- Be between the ages of 13-21
- Be able to participate a
minimum of 10 hours, monthly
- Submit the application and be appointed
by the Mayor
- Dinners and transportation
reimbursements provided
LINK TO APP: tinyurl.com/OYACapp
APPLY by June 29th (case-by-case extensions will be granted)
Webpage: http://tinyurl.com/oakyac
Phone: 510.238.3245
Email: youthcommission@oaklandnet.com
Social media: to stay
updated, find @oakyac on FB & IG
Oakland Retail Therapy: Examining the State of Urban Retail
Wednesday, May 16, 2018 | New Parkway Theater, 474 24th Street
Discussion 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Happy Hour 5 - 6:00 pm
As the face of brick and mortar retail changes across the country, how can the industry in Oakland and the Bay Area adapt and innovate to ensure sustainability? Join us to dissect and discuss the present and future state of local retail followed by a reception.
MARKET UPDATE
Andrew Nelson, CRE, Chief Economist, Colliers International
PANEL DISCUSSION
MODERATED BY Solomon Ets-Hokin, Senior VP, Colliers International
Laci Jackson Ravina, VP Retail Leasing, CIM Group
Ari Takata-Vasquez, Owner & Creative Director, VISCERA
Steve Berndt, VP oF Real Estate West Region, Albertson Companies
Anjan Mitra, Owner, Dosa by DOSA
Members $45 | Nonmembers $60
REGISTER
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