Wednesday Weekly: Events & Community Announcements - May 12, 2021
Alameda County, California sent this bulletin at 05/12/2021 09:30 AM PDT
Alameda County honors and celebrates the African-American Quilt Guild of Oakland (AAQGO) on their 20th Anniversary. The Quilt Guild is an important Oakland-based arts organization focused on the preservation and continuation of the art of quilting and its role in African-American culture. We thank AAQGO for celebrating Black art and artists, spreading joy and stories through their artworks, and for uplifting Alameda County. As part of this celebration, the Alameda County Arts Commission proudly presents an online exhibition featuring artworks from members of the AAQGO. To view the exhibition, CLICK HERE. Founded in 2000, the mission of AAQGO is to preserve and continue the tradition of quilting, to promote fellowship among interested persons in all aspects of quilting, to contribute to the knowledge and appreciation of fine quilting and quilts, and to sponsor and support quilting activities through regular meetings and special events with the community. To learn more about the membership and activities of the AAQGO, please visit: https://www.aaqgo.org. Hate Crime HotlineIn the wake of the recent uptick in crimes against the AAPI community, the Alameda County District Attorney's office has set up a hotline to report incidents: If you or anyone you know has been the victim of a hate crime, or if you have witnessed a hate crime, please call the hotline number: (510) 208-4824 Hate of any kind must not be tolerated in our community! |
The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 18, 2021 beginning at 11:00 AM. Visit the Board of Supervisors' website to access the agenda: http://acgov.org/board/ While in-person participation is limited to essential personnel, the Board of Supervisors is committed to providing the public with live broadcast and remote opportunities to participate in public comment during the Shelter in Place order. Click here for public participation guidelines. Procedures for Board of Supervisors meetings are subject to change. Please check back on the the Board of Supervisors' website for the most up-to-date guidelines. Black Mental Health Webinar SeriesPlease join Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson for a webinar series focused on Black mental health, Thursdays in May at 5:00 PM: MAY 13 Presenters: MAY 20 Presenters: MAY 27 Presenters: The registration page will automatically sign you up for all webinars - you are not required to attend all sessions. Download the event flyer HERE. Together We Ride Watch PartyBART has partnered with Alliance for Girls, Betti Ono, Black Girls Brilliance, The Unity Council’s Latinx Mentorship and Achievement (LMA) Program, and a group of Alliance for Girls advocacy member organizations to launch the “Not One More Girl” campaign and twelve point policy advocacy initiative. Join a virtual watch party and youth panel to close out the events for the initiative. Friday, May 14, 2021 The event will debut a youth documentary featuring youth on what safety from gender-based violence and sexual harassment on public transportation looks like. You will hear from the team that designed the Not One More Girl initiative, the first comprehensive initiative addressing gender-based violence and sexual harassment on public transportation. The event will also feature a spoken artist and a virtual art exhibition by youth artists. To learn more about the Not One More Girl Campaign, visit bart.gov/notonemoregirl. City of Albany Energy Efficiency Webinar SeriesJoin Energy Upgrade California, the City of Albany, East Bay Community Energy (EBCE), and BayREN for informational webinars on energy efficiency for renters and homeowners. Energy Efficiency for Renters Energy Efficiency for Homeowners Learn how you can get started with energy efficiency, and how these practices aren't only good for the environment, but good for your wallet as well. In addition, learn about available programs and rebates for clean energy and energy efficiency from BayREN and EBCE. Older Americans Month Virtual Town Hall
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Join California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and the Director of Senior Medicare Patrol Project, Micki Nozaki, for a virtual town hall addressing fraud, scams directed towards older Californians and giving you the tools to fight back and protect yourself.
Thursday, May 20, 2021
1:30 PM
East Bay EDA Spring Membership Meeting:
The Future of Food
Renowned Chef Martin Yan will kick off East Bay EDA’s annual Spring Membership Meeting featuring East Bay food innovators.
Thursday, May 20, 2021
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Join us to learn more about our region’s deep history leading food movements and some of the latest innovations that are creating a more resilient and sustainable food ecosystem! We have a packed agenda with a great panel, including:
- Tyler Jameson, VP of Government Relations, Impossible Foods
- Betty Kaufman, Director of Product Development, CCD Innovation
- Kimberlie Le, Co-Founder & CEO, Prime Roots
- Rob Leibowitz, CEO & Board Chairman, Kite Hill
Our discussion will be moderated by Glenda Humiston, VP of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources at University of California, Office of the President.
Make sure to submit your questions for the Q & A in the registration form. This event is open to both members and non-members.
District 5 Boards & Commissions
Vacancy Announcement
UPDATED LIST AS OF MAY 2021
Supervisor Carson needs District 5 Representatives in the following boards & commissions:
- Alameda County Fair Association Board of Directors (1)
- Public Health Commission (1)
- Parks, Recreation & Historical Commission (1)
- Consumer Affairs Commission (1)
- Veterans Affairs Commission (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/
Transformative Pathways
Transformative Pathways is an 8-week work readiness and leadership program hosted by Urban Strategies, followed by up to 3-months of job search and placement support through our partners. Participants earn $1,000.00 for completing training, and up to an additional $1,500.00 for completing steps along their Career Action Plan with BACR. While in the program. participants are lent a Chromebook, earn transportation incentives, and will have a chance to pilot a community service project designed in training.
We serve young adults in the Greater Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Solano County) who are: 30 years and younger, identify as impacted by the war on drugs; and are interested to re-enter the Bay Area workforce.
If you would like to know more about the program, please feel free to contact:
Desire Johnson-Forte
(510) 827-7316
desirejf@urbanstrategies.org
Interested applicants can APPLY HERE.
If you would like your event featured in this mailer, email Melissa.Male@acgov.org.
District 5 Office | 1221 Oak Street, Suite 536, Oakland, CA 94612
Supervisor.Carson@acgov.org | (510) 272-6695