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Community Immunity Honor Society, Top Honors Nationally in Civic Education and Public Information category

At their July 2018 Conference, the National Association of Counties awarded the Alameda County Healthcare Services Agency for an program launched in 2014 that helped determine why kindergarten immunization rates in Alameda County were lower than the state average over the previous decade. The program created four different categories into which schools were classified based on their immunization rates and helped spark a 1-year immunization rate improvement in local schools of nearly 8 percent, highest in California.

For the 2017-2018 'Community Immunity Honors Society' List of Schools within Alameda County visit: http://www.acphd.org/media/507048/kindergarten-community-immunity-rankings-2017-2018.pdf

Attend & Achieve Back to School Rally - AUGUST 5th at Oakland City Hall

Register Here

Sunday, August 5th at Oakland at City Hall, located at 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza.  

9:00 am- 4:00 pm

EVENT INFO:

• This event is for students K- 12 Grade
• Admission is FREE to ALL ATTENDEES (must be pre-registered)!!!
• This year, giveaways are backpacks with supplies and shoes
• You can win super cool raffle prizes
• You will have access to valuable information that is key to academic success

Sun, August 5, 2018

11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
WHERE: Downtown Oakland (14th St. b/t Broadway & Webster)
WHAT: Main Stage - Music and dance performances by local youth groups (ages 13+), Art crawls, Farmer's Market. Youth Cinema and more.

The 2nd annual OYAE! Festival returns to bring our community a FREE youth visual and performing arts festival featuring and organized by the Oakland youth and young adults. 

For more info, visit: jgordonfoundationofthearts.org

BFF SCREENING SERIES AT THE NEW PARKWAY
THE PUSHOUTS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7TH @ 7:00 PM

'I was in prison before I was even born.' So begins the story of Dr. Victor Rios who, by 15, was a high school "dropout," heroin dealer, and Oakland gang member with multiple felony convictions and a death wish. But when a teacher's quiet persistence, a mentor's moral conviction, and his best friend's murder converge, Rios's path takes an unexpected turn.

Film website and trailer 

 Q & A with filmmakers: Katie Galloway, Dawn Valadez, Daniella Sueuga, and guests.

PURCHASE TICKETS

The New Parkway Theater   
474 24th St 
Oakland, 94612  
(510) 658-7900

 A portion of ticket sales revenue goes directly to the filmmakers.

Women's Health Promotion (WHP) Invites you to celebrate the future birth of your baby

Saturday, August 25, 2018 

11:00 AM-2:00 PM

Come hear about the health department programs that can help you and your baby get a healthy start. The free baby shower offers educational programs, free childcare, refreshments and raffles. *Expecting dads are welcome*

To Sign up for the Baby Shower Visit: (510) 618-2080

Sponsored by Alameda County Healthy Start Initiative {ACHSI}, Alameda County Public Health Department, Maternal, Paternal, Child & Adolescent Health Section.

Want to get involved in the events planned out of our District 5 Office? 

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 5th Annual Black-Eyed Pea Festival is a celebration of African and African American TRADITION through food, music and art.

When: Sept. 15, 2018
Time 11:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Front Lawn of Oakland Technical High School,
             4351 Broadway, CA 94611

Our line-up includes the dynamic Miss Faye Carol,
the harpist from the 'hood Destiny Muhammad
MJ's Brass Boppers, Fua Dia Congo and more.

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 (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.

Wednesday, August 1st, 2018

Alameda County Board of Supervisors  Calendar Updates

• The next Board Meeting is on Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 at the Board Chambers, 1221 Oak St. Oakland, CA 94612.
• The rest of August, the Board of Supervisors will be on RECESS until Tuesday, September 18, 2018.

Apply for the Citizens Academy for an opportunity to get a closer look at County services and opportunities for civic engagement! This annual six-week Academy is a free opportunity for constituents to learn about the County.

 Applications are being accepted online July 9 to August 5, 2018. 

See http://acgov.org/academies/citizens/ … for application details!

Fifty (50) participants are selected on a first-come, first-served basis, with consideration given to geographic location to ensure representation for all five Board of Supervisors districts.

Alameda County

 YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Applications will be open for the Alameda County Youth Leadership Academy in AUGUST 2018. The Youth Leadership Academy is a free, educational program that enables high school youth to learn about local government while completing a career development and job readiness program alongside their peers. 

• The Academy consists of five Saturday morning sessions (8:30am - 12:30pm) that focus on different aspects of County services such as Heath Care, Social Services, Public Protection, the County budget and Careers.
• Each session provides a forum for participants to learn, speak out and be heard about issues that affect youth and their communities.

For Application, Email: briana.brown2@acgov.org

To be eligible, applicants must be a high school junior or senior at a school within Alameda County, and reside in Alameda County. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis with consideration given to geographic location to ensure representation of all five Board of Supervisors districts.

Local Job Announcements

Alameda County Office of Education

ACOE is currently hiring for several roles across departments. There are multiple listings including: Director 1, District Advisory Services, Receptionist positions, Executive Director, District Business and Advisory Services. Please apply via EDJOIN.

Visit this link to view the email of job announcements: https://mailchi.mp/acoe/were-hiring-associate-superintendent-certificated-management-2067697?e=267cd77edd

-ACOE Human Resources

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Fairmont Hotel

Where: West Oakland Neighborhood Career Center (1801 Adeline Street- Suite 209, Oakland, CA)

When: Now until Friday, August 10th

Call (510) 419-0392 to reserve an interview.

Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center

Mission

The Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Center promotes the principles of nonviolence and offers an environment where young people actively seek peaceful, nonviolent solutions to the difficult challenges we all face in our communities.  The Freedom Center serves individuals, organizations, schools and communities in the Greater Bay Area.

Job Announcements:

• Grant Writer- Development Associate
• Community Organizer- Educational Services Team Member
• Communications Staff

Also, if you are interested in applying, please submit a cover letter and resume to Dr. Karen Bohlke, Director of Government and External Relations, Karen@mlkfreedomcenter.org 

August 21 Orientation Is Four Weeks Away

We are gearing up for Civicorps Academy's next orientation starting August 21 through August 24, 2018.  If your student or young adult is age 18-26 and is ready to start--or re-start--the path to earning their high school diploma, you can refer or have them sign up directly.  See our website:  www.cvcorps.org   New and returning students are welcome!

For students who need English language support, we are excited to launch our English Language Learner program.  Students will take a quick assessment, be given a dedicated orientation experience and preparation for the Academy.  More details are on the way, but you can enroll or have your student sign up directly now. 

See our website:  www.cvcorps.org

"The National Center of Elder Abuse has said that only one of every 14 cases of elder abuse is reported"

Agencies & organizations across the State are working together to raise awareness for elder & dependent adult abuse. Join us in spreading the word! If you suspect abuse report it Call: 1-866-CALL-APS or your Ombudsman at 510-638-6878 http://bit.ly/2rWeAMn