Remembering James: The Musical
 Join the Black Repertory Group as we kick off our 56th Season of uninterrupted service.
Come out and enjoy this spectacular musical “Remembering James: The Musical” starring Dedrick Weathersby. You will laugh, You will sing, You will dance and most of all, You will remember the icon James Brown.
This is an exclusive 5 Show Only Event!
November 7 – 10, 2019
Black Repertory Group
3201 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
Remembering James, is a 90 minute musical starring Broadway World Nominee Dedrick Weathersby, telling the story of The Godfather of Soul, James Brown. Spanning nearly two decades of his monumental career, you’ll see how a divided country, the growing Civil Rights movement and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. shaped the artist’s work.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
The Truth About Stories:
Children's Program with Matika Wilbur
 Matika Wilbur, a photographer/visual storyteller from the Swinomish and Tulalip peoples of Washington state, founder of Project 562, and certified K-12 teacher, will talk to kids ages 8 and up on the topic of "The Truth About Stories."
Saturday, November 9, 2019
11:00 - 11:30 AM
Berkeley Central Library
3rd Floor, Community Meeting Room
2090 Kittredge Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
Audience members will be led in exploring our own creation stories and our beliefs around them, and then considering indigenous creation stories and how they are used to transfer knowledge and maintain an indigenous world view. Ages 8 and up.
For the full schedule of Native American Heritage Month events at the Berkeley Public Library, click here.
Alameda County Veterans Day
The Alameda County Veterans Affairs Commission is delighted to invite you to the official Alameda County Veterans Day event:
Monday, November 11, 2019
11:00 AM
Fremont Elks Lodge 2121
38991 Farwell Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
There will be 2 Guest Speakers:
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Dan Helix Jr. – General Retired
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Thomas Fitzgerald – Army Retired, Director VA Palo Alto Division Medical
Also present will be a Military Chaplain, Soloist, Color Guard, Taps, and the Releasing of Doves. Refreshments to follow. Open to the public.
Living on Ohlone Land:
A Talk with Corrina Gould
Join us for a talk with Corrina Gould to learn about Indigenous sites in the East Bay and Sogorea Te’ Land Trust, an urban Indigenous women-led community organization that facilitates the return of Chochenyo and Karkin Ohlone lands in the Bay Area to Indigenous stewardship.
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Oakland Public Library
Dimond Branch
3565 Fruitvale Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602
Ms. Gould is the spokesperson for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan/Ohlone and co-founder of Indian People Organizing for Change, hosts of the annual Shellmound gathering in Emeryville. She also formed Sogorea Te' Land Trust.
IEP Workshop: Understanding Your Child’s Special Education Roadmap
 PRAISE hosts a popular IEP workshop for parents to learn about the process of collaborating with the school district to develop an Individualized Educational Program.
This event will be led by Ms. Lilian P. Ansari, advocate at CASE and a member of COPAA.
Thursday, November 14, 2019
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Havens Library
323 Highland Avenue
Piedmont, CA 94611
PRAISE is a group of Piedmont parents who work collaboratively with the Piedmont Unified School District & other parent organizations to support and raise awareness for families whose children have special education needs.
This event is FREE. Click here for more information.
District 5 Boards & Commissions
 Vacancy Announcement
UPDATED LIST AS OF OCTOBER 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)
- Consumer Affairs Commission (3)
- Human Relations Commission (1)
- Mental Health 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/
Crisis Support Services of Alameda County
If you're in Alameda County and you or someone you know needs support, Crisis Support Services of Alameda County is available to help 24/7 at 1-800-309-2131. Youth can also text the word "safe" to 20121 between 4pm-11pm daily. You do not need to be experiencing suicidal thoughts or feelings to call.
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 The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is on Tuesday, November 19, 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!
Making a Healthier Home:
Improving Indoor Air Quality & Comfort
 Did you know that indoor air quality is typically 2-5 times worse than outdoor air quality, and can worsen common illnesses such as allergies and asthma? Find out where pollutants and allergens come from and how you can keep them out of your home. Learn about cash rebates and free technical support offered through the BayREN Home+ program.
Sunday, November 17, 2019
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Albany Community Center
1249 Marin Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Come hear from Jeffery Liang, father and home energy specialist at Stopwaste, as well as participating Home+ contractors. They’ll share tips to make your home healthier, safer, energy efficient, and more comfortable, with plenty of opportunity for Q+A.
Hosted by the City of Albany, City of Berkeley, Ecology Center, and BayREN.
Space is limited. Reserve your space here.
The Kaiser Permanente Thrive Center:
Seeking Construction Services in Oakland
Please join us for a project update by the development team of the Kaiser Permanente Thrive Center, SUDA/LanePartners. Learn about subcontracting opportunities, speak with representatives from the General Contractor, Swinerton-Webcor, and meet with City officials for local requirements. Kaiser Permanente representatives will be on hand to discuss programs related to the project.
Tuesday, November 19, 2019
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Oakstop
1721 Broadway, #201
Oakland, CA 94612
PLEASE NOTE: At the check-in table, you will be scheduled for a meeting with GC/Development Team. Please bring any marketing material produced for your company.
Click here to register.
For more information about the event, please contact Shonnell Frost-Gibbs at shonnell@360tcpr.com.
Apply for a Census Job!
 In advance of the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people for temporary jobs across the country. Census positions offer the perfect opportunity to earn extra income, while at the same time, helping your community.
Interested? Join the Alameda County Complete Count Committee for a workshop to learn about Census 2020 jobs and complete the online application.
Friday, November 22, 2019
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
150 Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Lab A - 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA, 94612
Jobs pay $25/hour with flexible hours.
RSVP Today! Email: Alessia.Simmonds@acgov.org
2019 Oakland Turkey Trot
More than just a healthy start to the holiday, the Oakland Turkey Trot 5K is a fun way to give back while you give thanks. In partnership with the Mayor’s Office, Alameda County Community Food Bank, Oakland Education Fund and local sponsors and charities.
Register now for Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 28).
Shaping the Future Together:
Aging in the Bay Area
The 2019 Senior Health Policy Forum will be packed with action-oriented and engaging sessions on issues impacting the Bay Area’s aging population.
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
South San Francisco Conference Center
255 South Airport Boulevard
South San Francisco, CA 94080
A free, accessible BART shuttle and free onsite parking will be available.
Topics include:
- Roundtable with Legislative Leaders and Policymakers
- Addressing Senior Homelessness in the Bay Area
- Ensuring a Complete Count for the 2020 Census
- Creating Affordable and Accessible Housing
- Implementing Livable Communities for All Ages
- Advocacy Opportunities for 2020 Federal and State Initiatives
$75 before November 15, $95 after November 15.
Registration Deadline: November 26.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
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.
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