Ready to Learn Fun Fair
For more than 10 years, the Ready to Learn Fun Fair has been a highly valued resource for hundreds of families across Alameda County.
Saturday, October 12, 2019
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Washington Elementary School
2300 Martin Luther King Junior Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Hosted by Supervisor Carson, Ready to Learn Fun Fair provides families with information about local community resources in the areas of education, nutrition, social services, exercise and the arts.
In addition, there will be musical performances, a clown show, and the popular television character Clifford the Big Red Dog will be in attendance to promote reading as a fun activity.
Entrance to the fair is FREE and all children that attend will receive a complimentary book.
Census 2020 Ambassador Program
Are you a trusted messenger and wish to lead outreach in your community? Apply to join Alameda County's Census Ambassador Program!
What is it? A once in a decade chance to count everyone to bring money, data, and decision makers to our communities.
Why does it matter? Alameda County has 413,000 residents who are considered “Hard-to-Count,” such as seniors, young children, immigrants, and low income individuals.
What can you do to ensure our community counts? As trusted community members, we invite you to volunteer as an Ambassador to educate residents about the census and motivate your communities to get counted.
- Become an Expert on Census 2020
- Conduct Outreach in Your Community
- Keep Your Community Informed
- Access Ambassador-Exclusive Resources
To learn more, click here for the Census Ambassador Program flyer.
Apply by October 28 for a minigrant! Limited funding is available for organizations/individuals with a financial need. Include request in your application.
Freight Fest - FREE Music Festival
Saturday, September 28, 2019
10:45 AM - 6:00 PM
Freight & Salvage
2020 Addison Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
Join Freight & Salvage for an all-day FREE Music Festival – a party on the street and inside our venue with multiple stages, food trucks, and family-friendly activities!
Click here for details.
East Bay Regional Park District Presents:
FAM Fest!
 Celebrate the East Bay Regional Park District's 85th anniversary and the Regional Parks Foundation's 50th anniversary. Explore Oakland’s newest regional event center, the Bridge Yard Building, and get a sneak a peek at the future Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline.
Saturday, September 28, 2019
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Bridge Yard Building
Judge John Sutter Regional Shoreline
210 Burma Road
Oakland, CA 94607
The celebration will feature live music performances, kids activities, vendors, live art and exhibits, food, tours, secure bike parking, and much more.
FAM Fest! is all-ages, FREE, and ADA accessible.
Click here for more information.
Old School Copes Day
 Please join the City of Oakland and Mayor Libby Schaaf in honoring James Copes with the proclamation of Old School Copes Day.
Sunday, September 29, 2019
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Frank Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
Be sure to wear your favorite Old School Copes apparel!
For more information, visit Old School Copes on Facebook, email olsdchoolcopes@gmail.com, or call (510) 205-7507.
Alameda County’s 14th Annual Disability Employment Awareness Conference & Training
 The Alameda County Disability Employment Awareness Conference & Training is an opportunity for supervisors, managers, professionals in human resources, law and others interested in diversity and inclusion (D&I) to discuss best practices and gain knowledge on how to attract, engage and advance per-sons with disabilities in employment.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hilton Oakland Airport
1 Hegenberger Road
Oakland, CA 94621
$45 - Alameda County Employees
$75 - All Other Interested Professionals
Visit http://acdeaconf.acgov.org/ to register and for more information.
International High School Essay Contest
As part of our Achievement week activities, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc is hosting our annual High School Essay contest for High School seniors with a first prize (international) of a $5000 scholarship along with local awards from the Alpha Rho Chapter in Berkeley, CA of up to $2000.
This year's essay topic is: “The U.S. Census projects that the United States will become a majority-minority country by the year 2045. How can we combat, prevent and/or reduce prejudice, discrimination and violence in a new, more diverse America?” (700-750 words)
Essay entries be sent to alpharhoques@gmail.com on or before October 18, 2019.
Click here to download the application.
Oakland Unite
Community Healing Mini-Grants Opportunity
Oakland Unite is proud to announce the first Community Healing Mini-Grants funding opportunity, in partnership with Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth, Urban Peace Movement, Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice, Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency, and Roots Community Health Center.
Over $400,000 in Mini-Grant funding from the City of Oakland will be issued through Oakland Unite's Community Healing partner agencies. Mini-Grants of up to $15,000 for small non-profit organizations and up to $5,000 for individuals will be awarded.
APPLICATIONS DUE: Monday, October 21, 2019
Click here to apply.
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 The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is on Tuesday, October 1, 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!
Nominate Your East Bay Innovators!
 East Bay EDA is now accepting nominations for the 2020 East Bay Innovation Awards (iAwards)!
Often referred to as the “Academy Awards of the East Bay,” the East Bay Innovation Awards is the premiere program of its kind that celebrates and honors the extraordinary companies and organizations that contribute to the East Bay’s legacy of innovation. Please take a moment to nominate companies, organizations and individuals that should be recognized for their innovative work!
This year’s nomination areas will include Advanced Manufacturing, Arts & Culture, Built Environment, Community Impact, Education, Engineering & Design, Food, Health/Life Sciences, Sustainability and Technology.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2019.
To learn more or to submit a nomination, CLICK HERE.
Making Conversations Count:
A Workshop on Advance Care Planning
Advance care planning enhances quality of life by ensuring that plans are developed to address end-of life care decisions in accordance with personal wishes. Join Janet Thompson, senior living counselor, to learn more about methods to engage others in this important conversation and to teach it effectively.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Assn.
6230 Claremont Avenue, 3rd Floor
Oakland, CA 94618
After attending this training, attendees will be able to:
- Identify the concepts and benefits of advance care planning.
- Utilize the tools available to engage in discussion of advance care planning
- Distinguish the importance and characteristics of an effective Health Care Agent
- Complete and assist others with advance health care directives and POLST forms
CE credits are FREE to everyone for this event / 3.75 CME credits are free to ACCMA members ($187.50 for non-members).
Click here to register.
12th Annual Oaktoberfest
 Join us for Oaktoberfest in the Dimond District, at the intersection of Fruitvale Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard, in Oakland!
Saturday, October 5, 2019
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
&
Sunday, October 6, 2019
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oaktoberfest is one of the Bay Area’s premiere craft-beer festivals boasting over 200 craft beers to choose from, but it’s not only about the brews. We have four stages jam packed with amazing artists like Andre Thiery, Midtown Social, and Bayonics and Soji and the AfroBeat Band to name a few. There is an entire street dedicated to kids and family attractions with a root beer garden where root beer floats abound. There will also be hundreds of vendors with clothes, crafts and of course plenty of great food options.
Admission is Free!
Click here for more information.
Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day
This will be the 27th Annual Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day Pow Wow and Indian Market. Celebrate this annual holiday with us in honor of all of our ancestors, the people continuing the struggle today and future generations.
Saturday, October 12, 2019
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Civic Center Park
2151 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
For details, visit www.ipdpowwow.org.
Mental Health 101 for Clergy
 This will be an introduction to early signs and symptoms of mental illness experienced by individuals as well as the impact of complex trauma on the lives of individuals, families, and communities.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019
5:00 – 8:00 PM
First Congregational Church of Oakland
2501 Harrison Street
Oakland, CA 94612
All denominations are welcome and encouraged to attend.
SCHEDULE
5:00 - 6:00 pm: Registration & Dinner
6:00 - 7:30 pm: Workshop
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For questions or more information, contact Amy Shrago: Amy.Shrago@acgov.org, (510) 272-6695.
Applications for Leadership East Bay's
Class of 2020 are Now Open!
Join our diverse group of highly motivated and bright participants who come together from a wide array of community sectors to explore and refine their leadership skills, gain a comprehensive look at community and regional issues, build their professional networks, and become part of a supportive learning community. Class size is limited, so application does not guarantee admission.
Early application is recommended.
You may apply online now and our Program Director will be in touch with you to discuss your application. Or you may contact her before applying to schedule a meeting to discuss the program: Ann Goldman, (510) 393-4529 or agoldman@leadershipeastbay.org.
Leadership East Bay is open to all individuals who live or work in Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, and Kensington, who work for regional agencies or businesses that serve clients in these communities, or share regional interests.
Learn more and apply here.
District 5 Boards & Commissions
 Vacancy Announcement
UPDATED LIST AS OF AUGUST 2019
Supervisor Carson needs District 5 Representatives in the following boards & commissions:
- Alameda County Fair Association Board of Directors (2)
- Alameda County Fire Advisory Commission (1)
- Commission on the Status of Women (3)
- Consumer Affairs Commission (3)
- Human Relations Commission (1)
- Tree Advisory 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 more information and to apply, visit the Boards and Commissions site: https://acgov.org/bc/
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