Upcoming Events and Community Announcements
 Supervisor Carson and Amy Shrago talk with Festival goers
Thanks to all who stopped by our booth at the Temescal Street Fair last Sunday. Come say hello at our booth at the Juneteenth Festival in Berkeley this coming weekend!
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Juneteenth Festival is FREE and open to the
public. Family entertainment is the focus of all Berkeley Juneteenth Cultural
Celebrations.
Sunday, June 17, 2018
11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Location: The
Juneteenth Festival is held annually in June in South Berkeley's 5-block
Alcatraz-Adeline Corridor.
Take ASHBY BART to the Festival, then walk south on MLK toward Alcatraz and
Adeline.
The RD BONDS and the LOTHARIO LOTHO Stages featuring music
like drumming, jazz, blues and neo-soul, HEALTH
SCREENINGS. Two on Two Basketball Tourney, Historical Exhibits, Arts &
Crafts for Children and more.
http://www.berkeleyjuneteenth.org/
FREE MATH TUTORING is BACK!
Brush up on your math skills for your apprenticeship
examinations. Earn $50 just by coming to classes!
- Free ten-week program
- Once a week, every Tuesday 5-7pm
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STARTING TUESDAY, JUNE 19th, 2018
Located at 1801 Adeline St., Oakland, CA 94607.Contact Matt Fernandes at 510-907-3327 or mfernandes@wojrc.org to register!
FINANCIAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS
- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 2018 5 7PM
Topic- Drivers License Workshop in partnership
with East Bay Community Law Center
Call 510-419-0509 to Register or for more information
African American Family Support Group
(On Mental Illness & Substance Abuse)
Saturday, June 23, 2018: FREE Workshop
9:30AM-2:30PM at Allen Temple Baptist Church (8501 International Blvd. Oakland, CA)
Join us for a free workshop for families whose members are struggling with mental illness or substance abuse. Speakers Include:
- A psychiatrist to discuss causes, symptoms and medication.
- A certified drug and alcohol counselor to discuss programs.
- And family members who have experienced similar issues with their loved ones.
RSVP by June 21: africanamericanfamilies623.eventbrite.com or Call (510) 697-8533.
Civicorps
is preparing for the June 26-29 orientation. Our students are young adults, age 18-26, who are looking for an
opportunity to earn a high school diploma, receive career services and job
training.
We understand our students may also
need to earn an income sooner than later. Civicorps offers the
following stipends to enrolled students:
- Successful completion of our orientation - $140
(begins June 26)
- Perfect attendance for every two weeks at
the Learning Academy during school term - $200
- Paid job training at a rate of $13.30 per hour
Please contact Bethany Rivard,
Student Outreach Associate at 510-9155459. See our website www.cvcorps.org.
 Register for the Summer Youth Enrichment Program at Prescott-Joseph Center (920 Peralta Street, West Oakland Ca 94607)
- Ages 8-13
- Program runs June 25th-August 3rd 2018
- Art & Computer, Sport Activities and Theater!
To register: Call Denise at (510)835-8683 or email denise@prescottjoseph.org.
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Thursday, June 14th, 2018
Measure A1 Affordable Housing Update:
The draft of the Housing Preservation Loan Program policies are available for public comment from June 11th- June 26th, 2018. Your voices are needed to inform Alameda County's Measure A1 Housing Preservation Program so that it effectively works for low-income older adults in Alameda County.
Comments may be submitted via email at achousingbond@acgov.org or via regular US Mail to: Jennifer Pearce, Housing and Community Development Department, 224 W. Winton Avenue, Room 108, Hayward CA, 94544.
See this PDF to review the draft Housing Preservation Loan Program Policies: http://ow.ly/JF5v30kpIxO.
The policies will also be made available on HCD's website: www.acgov.org/cda/hcd.
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Congratulations to the City of Emeryville for a victory for Measure C, Emeryville's $50 Million
Affordable Housing Bond! |
The Measure C for Emeryville residents will provide affordable local housing, prevent displacement of vulnerable populations and accomplish other goals in the city. Together, voters proved that county wide when Measure A1 garnered 73% of the vote, in Oakland when Measure KK got 82% of the vote, and it's been proven again in Emeryville with Measure C.
(Special thanks to the East Bay Housing Organization for information)
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Budget Proposed for Alameda County's 2018-2019 Fiscal Year
See details for the proposed budget here: Budget Press Release . The next public Alameda County Budget presentation is set for Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 at 2:00PM in the Board of Supervisors Chambers (1221 Oak St. Oakland, CA 94612).
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California Primary 2018
For Semi-Official California Primary Election Results visit: https://vote.sos.ca.gov/
For local Alameda County Primary Election Results visit this site: https://acgov.org/rovresults/235/index.htm
And mark your calendars for the November 6th General Election!
Want to get involved in the events planned out of our District 5 Office?
A few volunteers from the African American Caregiving & Wellness Forum in April
Sign up for our VOLUNTEER LIST to help out on community issues that you care about.
- To be notified about volunteer opportunities of District 5 events, email emma.ishii@acgov.org with your Name, Email Address and events you are interested in working on.
- Past events related to health (E.G. Planning and Caring), racial equity (E.G. Making Connections), childcare (Ready to Learn Fun Fair) & more.
The City of Berkeley Needs Volunteers!
The Pathways Navigation Center in Berkeley for our homeless residents will open in West Berkeley on June 23rd and the City of Berkeley is asking for volunteers to help:
- Paint
- Landscape
- Install sprinklers
- Help with final construction
- And much more!
BOSS supports all efforts to increase shelter and services for homeless people, including the new Pathways Project. Pathways will have in shared trailer housing, as well as supportive services such as counseling, transitional housing and job assistance.
If you're interested, please reach out to Jac McCormick with the City of Berkeley to sign up!
 Oakland 11th Annual Juneteenth Celebration in West Oakland
Saturday, June 23, 2018
10:00AM-7:00PM at the West Oakland Youth Center (3233 Market St, Oakland, CA 94608)
Boards & Commissions Vacancy Announcements: As of June 2018, New Spots Open!
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 (2)
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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