District 5 COVID-19 Resource Guide
Supervisor Carson's office has put together a COVID-19 Resource Guide for District to help centralize the information and resources you need to know about the COVID-19 Pandemic. It is updated regularly, so be sure to check back often.
https://covid19district5.wordpress.com/
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Vaccine Eligibility
Alameda County is currently vaccinating:
- All Alameda County residents, ages 5+
- The Pfizer vaccine is approved for 5+
- Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are only approved for 18+
You are strongly encouraged to get a booster if you are at least 12 years old and:
- 6 months have passed since your second dose of Moderna (for 18+)
- 5 months have passed since your second dose of Pfizer (for 12+)
- 2 months have passed since your Johnson & Johnson Dose (for 18+)
Find a Vaccine Site Near You
Alameda County residents can find a vaccine site using the interactive map on our dedicated vaccine website:
covid-19.acgov.org/vaccines
In-home COVID-19 Vaccinations
In-home vaccination is available in Alameda County for homebound individuals, people with disabilities, and groups of 3+ persons. Translation services are available.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Call:
510-208-4829 (4VAX)
Text:
VAX to 855-315-1373
Visit:
my.primary.health/l/alco-vax-signup
FREE Tax Preparation Services
Low and moderate income tax filers can now schedule appointments for no-cost tax preparation services through Alameda County Social Services Agency’s 2021-2022 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program!
Tax filers will need to create an account through the online Appointment Scheduler.
Tax services are provided by appointment only - no exceptions. Tax filers must present all required tax documents at the time of appointment. Appointments will need to be rescheduled if there are missing documents.
February 2 - April 18, 2022
Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Eden Area Multi-Service Center
24100 Amador Street
Hayward, CA 94544
Enterprise Self-Sufficiency Center
8477 Enterprise Way
Oakland, CA 94621
Thomas L. Berkley Square (North Oakland)
2000 San Pablo Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
Strict COVID safety protocols will be enforced. All customers and tax program volunteers will be required to wear masks and adhere to social distancing requirements.
Download the program brochure:
District 5 Boards & Commissions
Vacancy Announcement
UPDATED LIST AS OF MARCH 2022
Supervisor Carson needs District 5 Representatives in the following boards & commissions:
- Alameda County Health Care for the Homeless (1)
- Assessment Appeals Board (1)
- Public Health Commission (2)
- Parks, Recreation & Historical Commission (1)
- Consumer Affairs Commission (2)
- Alameda County Fair Association Board of Directors (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/ |
 The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, 2022 beginning at 11:00 AM.
Visit the Board of Supervisors' website to access the agenda: http://acgov.org/board/
While in-person participation is currently 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 .
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.
Berkeley Vision 2050 Community Meetings
Berkeley Vision 2050 is a long-term plan to build, upgrade, and repair Berkeley’s aging infrastructure to be more sustainable and resilient in order to meet serious challenges of the future, including climate change.
In the coming weeks, the City will be holding virtual public meetings for Berkeley community members to share additional feedback on their priorities for addressing our most pressing infrastructure and affordable housing needs. Meetings will include a staff presentation and provide time for general comments and a Q & A session.
Council Districts 5 & 6
Wednesday March 30, 2022
Council Districts 7 & 8
Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Council Districts 3 & 4
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Council Districts 1 & 2
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
All meetings will take place from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM via Zoom.
To learn more about Berkeley Vision 2050 and to access links for the community meetings, visit:
berkeleyvision2050.org
Try (it) Out: Empowering Girlx* to Play Sports
The City of Piedmont Recreation Department is hosting a series of events that will offer a variety of sports for girlx to try! Try (it) Out Sports are designed to get girlx involved in sports in a fun and supportive environment.
Tennis & Soccer
Monday, April 4, 2022
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Basketball, Baseball/Softball & Flag Football
Monday, May 2, 2022
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Linda Beach Playfield
333 Linda Avenue
Piedmont, CA 94611
No matter their skill level, participants ages 3–12 will have the opportunity to try various hands-on activities for each sport. Athletes can meet the coaches, ask questions, and learn about opportunities in their community.
Events are FREE! To sign up, CLICK HERE.
*To ensure that our community is inclusive and equitable, we are intentionally using an 'x' to include cis, trans, non-binary, gender nonconforming, gender queer and any female-identified individuals.
LGBTQ2+ Families Then and Now
Brazelton Touchpoints Center is excited to launch LGBTQ2+ Families Then and Now! This new, FREE 6-week webinar series offers conversations with a diverse range of families who identify as LGBTQ2+ at different stages of family life, from those with young children to those whose children have “grown and flown.” The series aims to explore the changing landscape of LGBTQ2+ parenting during the last several decades. All are welcome to join these powerful conversations!
Series takes place every other Monday:
April 11 - June 20, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PDT
All webinars will have live Spanish translation and closed captioning available. You can register for individual webinars or the entire series. If you cannot make a live session, register to receive access to the recording.
REGISTER HERE
SEL & Engaging Young Men of Color
Please join OUSD's Office of Equity and Zymbolic for a virtual professional learning series focused on supporting educators working with Young Men of Color through evidence-based transformative social emotional learning (SEL) practices to change disproportionate outcomes for young men of color in our public schools.
Tuesdays, April 12 - May 17, 2022
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This series is designed to be taken altogether so that participants can build on knowledge and engage in inquiry together around how to bring the learnings into practice in schools. Workshops will lift up student voice, provide activities that can be used to engage boys and young men of color, and deepen our understanding of their needs, hopes and dreams.
OEA Members, Classified Staff and UAOS Members will be compensated for Professional Development hours.
Deadline to register is April 11, 2022. Learn more and register HERE. |
