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ORGANIZING for POWER: East Bay Candidate & Voter Education Forum
 Let's #Organize4Power and get educated for the November 2018 Election! Come to the free East Bay Candidate and Voter Education Forum next Thursday, September 20th, from 6:00pm-9:00pm at Merritt College (12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CA 9619). We will hear from local candidates and see how their plans will potentially impact the Black Community and other communities of color.
Doors open at 5:00pm, Refreshments will be available beforehand and forum begins at 6:00pm.
Sponsored by Merritt College Office of Student Activities & Campus Life, Black Elected Officials of the East Bay, Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA) & Niagara Movement Democratic Club. Partners include AKA Xi Gamma Omega, BOSS, Community Organizing Foundation, Delta Sigma Theta, Bayard Rustin LGBT Democratic Club and more.
Click Flyer to Register in Advance!
Upcoming Candidate Forums, Sponsored by the League of Women Voters Berkeley-Albany- Emeryville
SEPT 18 – OCT 9
The League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville is holding candidate
forums this election season. Check them out and RSVP to save your spot! Email: voterservices@lwvbae.org if you have
any questions.
 Grants for Fall Resident‐Led Creative Placemaking Projects in the San Pablo Avenue Corridor & Havenscourt Areas
EBALDC is seeking proposals for creative community projects that bring
people together, celebrate local culture, and improve the streets and
public spaces around the San Pablo Avenue Corridor. Up to $1000 grants are
available.
PROJECTS
Project type, schedule, and scope are up to applicants. Examples of past projects have included (but are not limited to) community‐building events, mosaic trashcans, art installations, gardens, a pop‐up library, murals,and more. Grant applicants are responsible for obtaining permission or permits from property owners or governmental agencies as needed. Projects that show evidence of this grant funding contributing to a larger neighborhood effort are preferred.
WHO CAN APPLY
Individuals, community groups, businesses or formal 501c3 organizations may apply. People who live, work, or have strong ties to these geographic areas are preferred.
Applications due October 1st, 2018.
Visit EBALDC.ORG for Full Description and Application
Swim A Mile for Women with
Cancer
on October 6-7!
It's a fun and fabulous annual event whose swimmers
raise money for the wide range of FREE programs and services offered by the
Women's Cancer Resource Center.
Hosted by Mills College, it's an
all-ages pool party , with food, music and
community, and more. Don't think
you can swim a mile? Come anyway! You can walk in the shallow end or shorten
your distance.
Email swim@wcrc.org or call
510-809-0203 with Questions. See you at the pool!
WCRC creates opportunities for women with
cancer to improve their quality of life through education, supportive services
and practical assistance. Volunteers are at the heart of our work and we depend
on the community to support our local efforts.
 Berkeley's 26th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day POW WOW & Market
Celebrate with us in honor of all our ancestors, the people continuing the spirit today, and future generations. Featuring native California and Aztec Dancers Intertribal dancing, food, arts & crafts.
- Saturday, October 6, 2018
- 10AM-6PM at MLK Civic Center Park (Allston Way & MLK Jr Way)
Sponsored by the City of Berkeley
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.
Wheels for Meals Ride: Cycle to End Senior Hunger!
When: October 13th, 2018
Where: Bishop Ranch, San Ramon, CA
Why: Ride through the scenic East Bay hills and help feed homebound seniors served by Meals on Wheels of Alameda County!
Click flyer to Register!
*25 OFF with promo code: ALCO*
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Thursday, September 20th, 2018
Alameda County Board of Supervisors Calendar Updates
- We are back to our normal scheduling for the Board of Supervisors meetings. Tuesdays beginning at 9:30AM at the Board Chambers (1221 Oak Street. Oakland, CA 94612).
- For the full schedule, including updates on Recess or Cancellations visit: http://www.acgov.org/board/calendar.htm
See: Meeting Calendar for All Committees for a full schedule of upcoming committee meetings.
We want your input: Help Alameda County create a website for housing resources!
Alameda County wants to improve the
experience of community members who are trying to find housing and
complementary resources. Your input will be used to help design a website
that can be more responsive to the needs of Alameda County stakeholders.
The survey is anonymous, and we will not
ask for your name. Please take this survey and send this survey link across
your network.
After completing
the survey, you will be redirected to another page where you can enter your
email for the chance to win one of ten $50 Amazon gift cards. Email addresses are not linked to survey responses.
>>>Link
to survey<<
Local Job Announcements & Employment Programs
Berkeley Youth Alternatives Work Readiness Series
BYA: 1255 Allston Way
Berkeley, CA 94702
Berkeley Youth
Alternatives will be holding a Work Readiness Bootcamp Series for youth ages ranging 16-24 years of age. All youth that complete the full 3 week series will receive a stipend at the end of the Bootcamp.
Topics that will
be covered in the Bootcamp are as followed.
·
Customer
Service Certification
·
Resume
·
Cover
letter
·
Knowledge
of Interview Questions
·
Food
Handlers Certification
·
CPR
certification
·
Career
Coaching
·
Employment
Assistance
WR Bootcamp Dates:
- September 26 & 27
- October 3 & 4
- October 10 & 11
If this sounds like a program that you would like please feel free to contact us.
Phone: 510. 845.9010 ext. 214 or 510.845.9010 ext. 219
Text: 510.326.5719 or 510.384.4359
CIVICORPS Program: Conservation based internships and job training provide youth with the professional skills they need to succeed.
October 16 Orientation Is Seven Weeks Away
We are gearing up for Civicorps Academy's next orientation starting October 16
through October 19, 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!
Contact: Bethany Rivard, Student
Outreach Associate at (510) 915-5459
Saturday September 22, 2018 #hellaVotes
#HellaVotes Voter Education and Registration Festival will be a
day of civic/community engagement, music and guest speakers!
Where: MLK Civic Center Park (2151 Martn Luther King Jr. Drive, Berkeley, CA)
When: 11:00AM-5:00PM
For more information contact: Kinchasa@genxecosolutions.com
Black Business Mixer
Connect, Build and Grow with Like Minded People, RSVP: www.betterblack.eventbrite.com
Tuesday, September 25th
6:30pm-8:30pm
OVO Tavern & Eatery
5319 MLK Jr. Way, Oakland, CA
Food and Drinks Available
The Mental Health Matters Conference: The Impact in Our Schools, Communities & Churches
 1521 Derby St | Berkeley, CA Saturday, October 06 at 9:00am
This Conference Offers A Local Road Map To Resources, Intervention, Prevention, And Progressive Next Steps For Schools, Communities And Churches. Treatment Professionals And Experts From Various Counties Throughout The San Francisco Bay Area and U.S. will be present. Mental Health Wellness.Information Will Also Be Shared Regarding The Impact Of Trauma, Suicide And Stigma.
Bring Awareness About Mental Health Disorders, Including But Not Limited To:
- Depression
- ADHD
- Bipolar Disorder
- PTSD
- Anxiety
RSVP HERE
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.
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