Thanksgiving Resources for District 5
 Thanksgiving is just one day away! if you or someone you know is in need of a warm meal for the holiday, my office has put together a list of a few places in District 5 that are hosting community meals.
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Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
For the Culture: Black Women's Holiday Market
Come purchase one of kind holiday gifts - handmade jewelry, body butter, clothes, house wares, and apparel at the largest Black Women Holiday Pop Up in the Bay Area.
Friday, November 29 & Saturday, November 30, 2019
12:00 - 6:00 PM
Impact Hub Oakland
2323 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
OUR GOAL IS TWOFOLD:
First, it is to generate life-changing revenue for local Black Women Entrepreneurs.
Second, it is to empower community to spend their holiday dollars locally with Black women from the Oakland and greater Bay Area community.
Click here for more information.
Disaster Summit: Training Nonprofits and Community Based Organizations
Learn to navigate the “Circles of Preparedness”, starting with your own personal preparedness and safety, then moving outwards to your agency’s preparedness, then learn how to form an awesome response team using the fundamentals of Incident Command System (ICS) for Community Responders, and finally see a panel about how to partner with government agencies to form a powerful whole community response
Monday, December 2, 2019
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Regional Center of the East Bay
500 Davis Street, Suite 100
San Leandro, CA 94577
There will be focus will be on preparedness for Access and Functional Needs (AFN) populations, because preparedness is for everyone! While we encourage attending the entire day, you are welcome to attend individual sessions as well.
Hosted by Alameda County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD).
Click here to register.
#GivingTuesday - December 3
 #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.
It was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, this idea has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
On Tuesday, December 3, 2019, and throughout the season, please consider donating your time or resources to one of the many wonderful nonprofit and community based organizations in District 5.
Visit https://www.givingtuesday.org/ to learn more.
Emeryville Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
and Community Parade
Please mark your calendars for the City of Emeryville's Annual Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade!
Friday, December 6th, 2019
Parade - 5:30 PM
Route begins: Emeryville Child Development Center 1220 53rd Street
Tree Lighting - 6:00 PM
Emeryville City Hall
1333 Park Avenue
Grab a seat on the curb and enjoy the parade! After the parade head down to City Hall and enjoy , entertainment, Tree Lighting and Santa.
For more information contact Stacy Thomas, at 510-596-4314 or City Hall sthomas@emeryville.org.
Click here for parade route.
Berkeley Holiday Gift Fair 2019
 Join the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce for their 2nd Annual Holiday Gift Fair.
Friday, December 6, 2019
3:30 – 7:30 PM
David Brower Center
2150 Allston Way
Berkeley, California 94704
30+ local vendors, artisans, retailers, and service providers. Free Face Painting! Free mini hydra facials by Nubo Spa! Free hair styling by Keter Salon! Complimentary snacks & refreshments. Exclusive holiday deals & discounts.
Gift wrapping by Rotary Club of Berkeley. FREE Admission to the public.
Click here for more information.
District 5 Boards & Commissions
 Vacancy Announcement
UPDATED LIST AS OF NOVEMBER 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/
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 The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is on Tuesday, December 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!
Serenity House 10-Year Anniversary
Open House Celebration
 Come out and join Serenity House for their 10-Year Anniversary Open House Celebration. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. We will be hosting an art sale, including over 70 beautiful paintings, professionally framed, at very affordable prices. Proceeds will go towards providing services for the women of Serenity House!
Sunday, December 8, 2019
3:00 – 6:00 PM
Serenity House
2363 A San Pablo Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
Serenity House is an affiliate of Sister to Sister 2, Inc., a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to help women survivors of addiction,violence, homelessness, and incarceration HEAL, EMPOWER, and ACHIEVE their dreams, living in their purpose.
RSVP: niccole@serenityhouseoakland.org or call (510) 891-0464.
Holiday Children’s Puzzle, Book & Toy Swap
 Brace yourself for the influx of holiday gifts this season and purge before the toy storm hits! Reduce your holiday footprint and go green this year by swapping the old for the ‘new to you’.
Sunday, December 8, 2019
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Albany Community Center
1249 Marin Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
How it works: Walk around your house with your children and have them help identify books, toys and puzzles they no longer use. Make sure everything is working properly, has all its pieces and clean toys thoroughly. Pack up a box, bring them down to the swap, and take home a few ‘new to you’ items.
Swapping begins promptly at 9:15 am – arrive early for the best selection!
* Toys must be gently used and in working order * No missing pieces * *No stuffies*
Annual Holiday Party & Toiletry Drive
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, State Senator Nancy Skinner, Assemblymember Rob Bonta, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, and Supervisor Keith Carson invite you to celebrate the season at the Annual Holiday Party & Toiletry Drive.
Monday, December 9, 2019
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Emeryville Center of Community Life
1100 47th Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
Please consider bringing an optional donation of NEW, UNUSED toiletries for the Emeryville Community Action Program:
- soap
- razors
- shampoo
- toothpaste/toothbrushes
- deodorant
- feminine hygIene products
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ALSO, socks, hats, gloves and rain ponchos!
This is a FREE event. Light refreshments will be served.
Click here to RSVP
Census 2020 Job Application Workshop
 Join Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson and the West Oakland Job Resource Center for a workshop to learn about Census 2020 jobs and complete the online application.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
West Oakland Job Resource Center
1801 Adeline Street
#2nd Floor, Room 211
Oakland, CA 94607
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people for temporary jobs across the country. Census positions offer the opportunity to earn extra income, while at the same time, helping your community.
Click here to register.
Annual African American Conference
The Souls of Black Folks: Reclaiming Our Humanity from Racialized Trauma
“Healing from 400 Years of Enslavement”
December 10, 2019
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Hilton Oakland Airport
1 Hegenberger Road
Oakland, CA 94621
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Kenneth Hardy
Workshops, entertainment, soul food breakfast and lunch served.
Continuing Education Units will be available.
Sponsored by: The African American Steering Committee for Health and Wellness; Alameda County Behavioral Health; and Supervisor Keith Carson’s Office
Click here to register.
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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