"You Are Not Alone!": Workshop Series
Supporting African American Families
 The African American Family Outreach Project will host its free informational workshop "YOU ARE NOT ALONE," for African American families who seek support and care for those who are living with mental illness and/or addicted to drugs or alcohol with an opportunity to talk with several mental health professionals.
Saturday, February 1, 2020
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Charles Porter Golden Gate Recreation Center
1075 62nd Street
Oakland, CA 94609
Time will be offered for individuals to discuss symptoms, causes and medications with a Alameda County psychriatrist Aaron Chapman - an expert in dealing with drug and alcohol problems and advice from experienced family members who are willing to help.
Lunch is provided free of charge. Advance registration is required for proper planning.
Please RSVP by Thursday, January 30, 2020.
REGISTER HERE.
Fourth Street Lunar New Year Festival
Join us for one of our most favorite events of the year...Lunar New Year Festival in celebration of Year of the Rat! Rain or shine, this is a family friendly, authentic, celebratory, exciting and funny event.
Saturday, February 1, 2020
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Fourth Street @ Delaware
In front of Sur La Table & Fourth Street Flower Stand
Berkeley, CA 94710
Sponsored by Fourth Street and the lion dancers of Kei Lun this special day includes:
- Martial arts performances
- Original lion dance
- Shop blessing parade
- Craft tables for the kids
- And much more!
This annual event is dedicated to the life and memory of Winnie Yu, co-founder of Teance Fine Teas. She passed away in 2017 but we will always carry her remarkable strength, friendship and leadership in our hearts. In partnership with Fourth Street, Winnie began our beloved festival 11 years ago. We will keep her traditions going strong.
Click here for full schedule.
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
Lunar New Year 2020
 OACC is celebrating the Year of the Rat with live performances and fun activities for the whole family in the heart of Oakland Chinatown!
Sunday, February 2, 2020
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
388 9th Street, #290
Oakland, CA 94607
Enjoy our Youth Showcase featuring students performing guzheng (Chinese zither), various Chinese dances and more. Join interactive workshops on Japanese taiko drumming, relaxing Taichi exercises, and children’s story time with a free book giveaway!
Our celebration also features a special appearance by Emmy Award-winning Vietnamese artist, Vanessa Van-Anh Vo.
Click here for event details.
Solano Avenue Lunar New Year Celebration
The Solano Avenue Association and Stroll, in conjunction with the Albany Unified School District Chinese After-School Program, with help from the City of Albany, presents the 14th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration and Parade!
Sunday, February 2, 2020
10:00 AM -12:30 PM
Albany Twin Theater
1115 Solano Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
Two hours of free performances including singing, dancing, and drama programs. Theater entry begins at 09:30 AM. Admission is FREE!
The 30 minute parade leaves the Kains and Solano intersection (at the theater) at noon and travels eastbound to Colusa and Solano Avenue on the (south side) sidewalk - rain cancels parade.
For more information, click here.
Art Talk - Soul of a Nation:
Art in the Age of Black Power 1963–1983
This Art Talk brings the de Young museum's exhibit Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963–1983 to you!
The internationally acclaimed exhibition, organized by Tate Modern, celebrates art made by Black artists during two pivotal decades when issues of race and identity dominated and defined both public and private discourse.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
6:30 PM
Oakland Library - Rockridge Branch
5366 College Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
The de Young’s exhibit includes a focus on Bay Area artists whose work promoted personal and cultural pride, collective solidarity and empowerment, and political and social activism.
This multi-media presentation will delve into highlights of the show.
You can visit the exhibit at the de Young for free on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Free Tax Assistance
The Alameda County Social Services Agency’s annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is now underway - through April 15, 2020!
The VITA program provides IRS certified tax preparation services at no cost to low-and moderate-income tax filers.
Appointments are REQUIRED at all sites!
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Saturdays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Eden Area Multi-Service Center
24100 Amador St
Hayward, CA 94544
- Enterprise Office
8477 Enterprise Way
Oakland, CA 94621
- Thomas L. Berkley Self-Sufficiency Center
2000 San Pablo Ave
Oakland, CA 94612
Wednesdays, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Saturdays, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
- San Lorenzo Office of Supervisor Wilma Chan
15903 Hesperian Blvd
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
For more information and to schedule an appointment, click here.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS!
Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame 2020
Do you know an outstanding woman who is making a difference in our community? Now accepting nominations for the Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame 2020!
Nomination Categories
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Business and Professions: Women creating economic development opportunities in business
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Community Service: Women whose work helps to improve the overall quality of the community
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Culture and Art: Women making outstanding contributions in the performing, visual & media arts
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Education: Women promoting success and contributing to the progress and growth of education
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Emerging Leader: Young women representing a new generation of leaders
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Environment: Women supporting and advocating the preservation of our environment
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Health: Women improving access to health care services and medical advancement
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Justice: Women reforming and expanding legal advocacy in the justice system
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Non-Traditional Careers: Women succeeding in and/or promoting the advancement of women in non-traditional careers
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Philanthropy: Women increasing the well-being of humankind by promoting and championing charitable aid
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Science, Technology, Engineering: Women pioneering the advancement of scientific research and technology
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Sports and Athletics: Women promoting and encouraging leadership in sports and athletics
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Youth: High school females in the 11th and 12th grades demonstrating leadership and making a difference in the community
The Women's Hall of Fame is open to women who currently live or work in Alameda County regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, disability (mental or physical), medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, religious or political affiliation. Posthumous honors are not awarded.
For more information and to submit a nomination, click here.
CALIFORNIA PRIMARY ELECTION
TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020
Check your registration status or register by visiting www.acvote.org.
Last day to register in order to vote in the March 3rd, 2020 Presidential Primary Election: February 18, 2020.
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 The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 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!
District 5 Boards & Commissions
Vacancy Announcement
UPDATED LIST AS OF JANUARY 2020
Supervisor Carson needs District 5 Representatives in the following boards & commissions:
- Alameda County Fair Association Board of Directors (1)
- Consumer Affairs Commission (2)
- 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/
Soulful African American History Celebration
Join community leaders and the MLK Jr. Youth Services Center/Y.A.P. staff in honoring and celebrating African American history and culture through music, art dance and spoken word.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
6:00 PM
MLK Jr. Youth Service Center Gym
1730 Oregon Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
Come and share in the celebration of life, culture and remembrance as we honor the past and embrace the future. Food will be served.
For more information, call (510) 981-6671
EBALDC 45th Anniversary and
Lunar New Year Celebration
Join East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation (EBALDC) as we celebrate our accomplishments and look forward to continued collaborations to build healthy, vibrant and safe neighborhoods in Oakland.
Thursday, February 6, 2020
5:30 - 7:30 PM
The Alice Collective
272 14th Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Mingle with EBALDC Staff, learn about new projects, meet our new board members, and enjoy delicious dumplings.
Purchase tickets HERE.
Census Training for
Early Childhood Providers & Advocates
 Did you know that children 0-5 and their families are among those most likely to be under-counted in the 2020 Census?
The Census count determines our representation in Congress and the appropriations of billions of federal funding for Head Start, health care, education, housing, and many other programs. An under-count could have grave consequences for Alameda County, and may even result in California a losing a seat in Congress.
Please join Alameda County Complete Count Committee and First 5 Alameda County at a special training session for early childhood providers and advocates. We will learn more about the importance of the Census and explore ways to help families with young children participate in the Census.
2 sessions to choose from:
February 6, 2020, 1:00 - 2:30 PM
February 11, 2020, 9:00 - 10:30 AM
Location
First 5 Alameda County Conference Center
1115 Atlantic Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served.
Census 2020 Town Hall at Cal
 Join Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson and the Associated Students of the University of California for a special discussion about Census 2020 for the UC Berkeley Community.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
6:00 - 8:00 PM
ASUC Student Union: Eshleman Hall
2465 Bancroft Way - 5th Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704
Refreshments will be provided.
RSVP: census2020atcal.eventbrite.com
Opioid Overdose Responder & Naloxone Training
YOU CAN SAVE A LIFE!
Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless is providing opioid overdose responder and naloxone training. This training will prepare individual participants with the knowledge to comfortably assess and respond to an opioid overdose including the use of naloxone, an opioid overdose rescue medication.
REGISTER FOR FEBRUARY AND MARCH DATES:
February 11, 2020, 4:00 PM
February 26, 2020, 4:00 PM
March 10, 2020, 4:00 PM
March 25, 2020, 4:00 PM
Location
ACHCH Offices
1404 Franklin Street
Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94612
*Free naloxone kits will be provided while supplies last.
*Registration is required. Space is limited.
Census 2020 Town Hall for Berkeley
Join Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson for a community discussion about Census 2020.
Thursday, February 20, 2020
5:30 – 7:30 PM PST
Ed Roberts Campus
3075 Adeline Street
Berkeley, CA 94703
Learn about why it is important to participate, what efforts are being made to count "hard to reach" populations, and how you can become involved to ensure everyone in our community is counted.
Refreshments will be provided.
Co-sponsored by: City of Berkeley, Center for Independent Living (TheCIL), Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS), Berkeley City College, Berkeley Unified School District, LifeLong Medical Care, Berkeley NAACP, and Berkeley Juneteenth Festival.
RSVP: census2020berkeley.eventbrite.com
Census 2020 Student Video PSA Contest
 The Alameda County Office of Education wants student-created public service announcements (PSAs) that help our community understand the importance of being counted in 2020.
1st Place = $1,500 | 2nd Place = $1,000 | 3rd Place = $500
Top entries will be posted all over social media, and shared with news media and the Alameda County education community. The winner will be shown at the Chase Center and an Alameda County Board of Education meeting.
- Videos must promote participation in the 2020 Census with the theme of You Count - Be Counted
- Videos must be made by K-12 student(s) in Alameda County, individually or on a team
- Videos can be in ANY language
- Videos must be 60 seconds or shorter
Entries must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, February 16, 2020 - no exceptions!
Visit acoe.org/census for full details.
Civicorps Learning Academy and
Job Training Center
Civicorps fosters a supportive environment, where students LEARN, EARN and GROW
As of January 2020, each student can design a schedule that meets their portfolio and academic needs, and aligns with their commitments outside of Civicorps. Students will be allowed to move into paid Job Training upon completion of a baseline of onboarding activities.
Each student can now select from:
- Part-time or full-time academic options
- Morning, afternoon, evening or full day options
- 3-day and 5-day per week options
And remember, we’re now opening our doors every week to new enrollees. Every Tuesday at 10AM, new students can get started on the path to earning a high school diploma. Must be 18-26 years old to enroll.
For more information: cvcorps.org/join-us/enroll/
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