Shape California's Future:
2020 Citizens Redistricting Commission
 Every ten years, after the federal census, California must re-establish the boundaries of its Congressional, State Senate, State Assembly, and State Board of Equalization districts to reflect new population data and shifting populations. The Voters FIRST Act gave this power to California citizens ensuring that new and fair political boundaries are drawn without special interests, politics and political influence.
California citizens who are eligible may submit an online application to the California State Auditor’s Office during the initial 60-day application period from June 10, 2019, to August 9, 2019.
This is your chance to become a part of creating fair and transparent district boundaries that serve the best interests of the people of California. If you believe politics are better when all sides work together and you have a passion for civic engagement, apply to become one of 14 new 2020 commissioners.
Click here to learn more and to apply.
Piedmont Community Pool Party
 Piedmont Recreation Department is hosting a community-wide Pool Party!
Friday, August 9, 2019
12:00 - 5:00 PM
Piedmont Community Pool
777 Magnolia Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
Party Admission:
Pool Pass or Daily Gate Fee
Daily Gate Fee:
Resident: Adult $10 Youth $5 18+ Observer $5
Non-Resident: Adult $20 Youth $5 18+ Observer $5
Community Engagement Workshop
The federal government is giving investors tax breaks to investors building in our Oakland community. Oakland is considered prime real estate for these investments. Come to this community workshop and share ideas with Councilmember Loren Taylor on how District 6 can shape development that centers our needs and uplifts our community!
Saturday, August 10, 2019
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Rainbow Recreation Center
5800 International Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94621
Participate in our Oakland A's and Oakland Zoo tickets raffle! Community resources and refreshments provided at 11:30 AM, breakout session starts at 12 PM.
Click here to register.
For any questions, please contact Victor Flores at vflores@oaklandca.gov or (510) 238-7977.
Blues Fest at Ohlone Park
While listening to authentic blues music by local performers, there will be activities for the whole family: a Kids' Zone with arts & crafts, a bubble guy, free snow cones & popcorn, a bounce house, rainbow art, and face painting. Local vendors will sell food and merchandise.
Saturday, August 10, 2019
12:00 - 5:00 PM
Ohlone Park Baseball Field
(Sacramento at Delaware)
Berkeley, CA 94702
The performers will be KP Project, featuring Willie G; Tamsen Donner Band and a series of soloists who perform under the banner of Ladies Sing the Blues: Bex Grimes, Marina Crouse, Tia Carrol, Rhonda Benin and Terri Odabi.
Live performances begin at 12:30 pm, so come early and bring your blankets and low back chairs to enjoy music on the lawn at our beautiful park. All events and music are family-friendly and provide recreation activities for children.
Alameda County Housing Survey
 Do you live in Alameda County? Are you concerned about Housing?
Take the Alameda County Housing Survey to provide feedback on housing characteristics in Alameda County. Your responses will help to guide housing policy in your area!
You can learn more information about the housing survey, or the 2020-2024 Alameda County Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice by e-mailing HousingSurvey@mbakerintl.com.
Please consider attending an upcoming in-person community meeting:
Meeting 1
August 13, 2019
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Berkeley Central Library
3rd Floor Community Meeting Room
2900 Kittredge Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
Meeting 2
August 21, 2019
5:00 -7:00 PM
Oakland Library
Community Room
81st Avenue Branch
1021 81st Avenue
Oakland, CA 94621
Meeting 3
August 24, 2019
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hayward City Hall
Conference Room 2A
777 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
TAKE THE SURVEY!
AB 617 Town Hall Meeting
 West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project and Bay Area Air Quality Management District will host a town hall meeting to get feedback from the community on Assembly Bill 617 West Oakland Community Action Plan to improve health and reduce air pollution. Light breakfast, refreshments, and lunch provided.
Saturday, August 17, 2019
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
West Oakland Youth Center
3233 Market Street
Oakland, CA 94609
Click here to register.
Questions? Email jhoward.woeip@gmail.com or call (510) 257-5640.
7th Annual Bark (and Meow) Around the Block
Attention, animal lovers! We need your help to find homes for 150+ animals at the 7th Annual Bark (and Meow) Around the Block. Join NBC, Telemundo Bay Area, Berkeley Humane and 20 rescue partners for Berkeley Humane’s biggest adopt-a-thon and street fair of the year.
Saturday, August 17, 2019
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Berkeley Humane
2700 Ninth Street
Berkeley, CA 947102
This pet-friendly event will also feature local vendors, raffle, live music, food trucks, plus games and activities for the whole family.
Click here for more information.
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 The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 beginning at 11:00 AM.
Meeting will take place in Board Chambers:
Administration Building
Room 512 - 5th Floor
1221 Oak Street Room
Oakland , CA 94612
Can't make it in person? Watch online!
APPLY NOW! Alameda County Citizens Academy
 The Alameda County Citizens Academy is a free six-session interactive program that provides insight to County services and operations and offers opportunities for civic engagement in the County.
It provides an excellent opportunity for the community to increase their knowledge of County government and its impact. Through presentations by top County leaders, participants benefit from a unique interactive learning and behind the scenes experience. Sessions include tours of key County facilities, demonstrations of specialized equipment, and hands-on exercises, all designed to illustrate the impact of County services in the community and opportunities for citizen engagement.
Click here to apply! The application deadline is August 10, 2019.
Sign Up for Emergency Alerts
 AC Alert is the Mass Notification System used by City and County agencies throughout Alameda County to rapidly disseminate emergency alerts to people who live, work in, or visit our County. AC Alert is capable of sending alerts by voice, text and email, as well as messaging Nixle subscribers, posting to social media pages, and sending FEMA Wireless Alerts (WEA).
The County of Alameda and our partner Cities strongly encourage all who live, work in, or frequently visit Alameda County, to opt-in to the AC Alert system. When you register with AC Alert you can provide multiple methods of contact, including your cell, home & work phones, and email addresses. You can designate multiple locations in Alameda County where you want to receive emergency alerts. Additionally, you can sign up for community subscription topics offered by participating jurisdictions.
To make sure we can reach you in an emergency, when you need to take protective actions, register with AC Alert at www.acalert.org.
Business Personal Property Workshop
 Join the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce and the Alameda County Assessor's Office for a step-by-step presentation on how to complete Form 571L -- a form that every business is required to complete and file annually. The workshop will be led by Supervising Auditor Appraiser II, Mika Hankins, from the Alameda County Assessor's Office.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019
12:00 - 1:15 PM
Berkeley Chamber of Commerce
1834 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
This workshop will be augmented with a short presentation by the California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development covering Go-Biz, California's single point of contact for economic development and job creation efforts.
In partnership with Senator Nancy Skinner, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, and Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson.
Seating is limited. Click here to register.
Workshop: How to Lead a Census Presentation
Do you want to present about Census 2020 to your community or organization?
The East Bay Community Foundation and the Complete Count Committees from Alameda and Contra Costa Counties are hosting a workshop to train grantees, community leaders, and advocates to give a Census presentation in their communities this Fall.
Monday, August 19, 2019
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
East Bay Community Foundation
200 Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
In this workshop you will:
- Be able to share why Census 2020 is important, what is at stake, and the challenges we face to achieving a complete count
- Learn about how to recruit other community stakeholders and potential partners to join this important work
- Be able to answer potential questions raised by attendees at a Census presentation
Click here to register.
Supplier Diversity Workshop
 ASIAN Inc. and the Minority Business Development Agency invite all industry small businesses, nonprofits, consultants, construction, instructors, coaches, and health professionals are welcomed to come participate and find out how to expand your business through Supplier Diversity.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Chapel of the Chimes Oakland
4499 Piedmont Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
Topics:
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Small Business Certification
Speaker: Wayne Gross
CA Department of General Services, Procurement Supplier Diversity
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Access to Capital
Speaker: Porter Wong
Asian Inc.
Click here to register.
Entwined: A Benefit for Axis Dance Company
 Come celebrate AXIS Dance Company's flourishing artistry and their deep roots in Oakland. Enjoy performances, hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, and dance the night away with a guest DJ all in support of their mission to change the face of dance and disability.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
7:00 - 10:00 PM
1544 Events
1544 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
Click here for tickets.
For more information, contact info@axisdance.org or 510-625-0110.
Rotten City Block Party 2019
 Join the City of Emeryville for the 2019 Rotten City Block Party!
Saturday, August 24, 2019
11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Park Avenue
Between Hollis & San Pablo
Emeryville, , CA 94608
- Food
- Trader Vic's Mai Tai Bar
- Cannabis Store
- IKEA Lounge
- Decathlon Kid Zone
- Aerialist Act
- Community Awards
- Zumba Class
- The Rottenest Dog Contest
Click here for more information.
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