 As
many of us gather with friends and families later this month, to celebrate all
that we are grateful for, I would like to extend my gratitude to the many
volunteers and organizations that will be working to give everyone a happy
Thanksgiving. These organizations continue to selflessly work and exemplify the
true meaning of the holidays.
Here
are just some of the events around District 2 for those that are interested in
attending or are able to volunteer:
League
of Volunteers of Newark will host the 25th Annual Tri-City
Thanksgiving Dinner. Volunteers are needed to help cook, deliver meals to
homebound citizens, pick up donations, help set-up and clean-up, and serve
dinner. Free meals will be served on November 28 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. at the
Newark Pavilion at 6430 Thornton Avenue in Newark. For more information on how
to volunteer or to receive a donation, please call (510) 793-5683.
The
Union City Lions Club will host the Al & Marcella Roderigues Memorial
Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Dinner on Friday, November 22 at the Ruggieri
Senior Center in Union City from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dinner is limited to senior
citizens only, but is free for those that attend. It
was my pleasure to contribute the funds, from the District 2 office, needed for
this year’s feast!
Hayward
will have numerous Thanksgiving dinner locations and are open to all that attend. Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, November
28. No reservations are needed and all sites are available to anyone who is
interested. Enjoy dinner at: New Bridges Presbyterian Church at
the Outreach Center at 27282 Patrick Avenue, the Salvation Army at 430 A Street or the Calvary Baptist Church at 28924 Ruus
Road. For more information contact the South Hayward Parish at (510) 881-6344.
Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
 Supervisor
Richard Valle is hosting a Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 12 from 4
to 6:30 p.m.
Location:
District
2 Office
24301
Southland Drive, Suite 101
Hayward,
CA 94545
For
more information or to RSVP please contact the District 2 Office at (510)
272-6692 or District2@acgov.org
In
honor of the holiday season, District 2 respectfully requests each attendee to
donate an unwrapped toy that will go to a family in need. All donations will be
distributed to Abode Services or Family Emergency Shelter Coalition (FESCO).
 Free
flu vaccines will be available for adults and children with no insurance or who
cannot afford to pay for the vaccine. Vaccines
are first-come, first-serve basis and limited to supply on hand. There will
be a limited number of vaccines available for children 36 months or younger. Children under the age of 18 must be
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
When:
Wednesday,
November 13 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Location:
Eden
United Church of Christ
Oliver
Hall
21455
Birch Street
Hayward,
CA 94541
Sponsored
by the Eden Medical Center Foundation in partnership with Eden United Church of
Christ and Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center
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 My office, along with, Alameda
County Health Care Services Agency and Social Services Agency will host the Health
Reform Implementation Forum for community-based organizations (CBOs).
The forum will focus on upcoming changes to eligibility, enrollment and
retention systems.
The
forum will be on Friday, November 15 at
Hayward City Hall at 10 a.m.
The
objective for the forum will be to:
- Update CBOs on implementation developments on
enrollment and retention processes and procedures from the State of
California
- Update CBOs on County plans regarding
enrollment and retention activities
- Inform CBOs about potential and evolving
opportunities
- Receive guidance and suggestions from CBOs on
activities and resources that can promote enrollment and retention
Covered
Topics:
- Assemblymember Bill Quirk will discuss
California’s Exchange, Covered California
- Alameda Alliance will be explaining the eligibility
and services changes in 2014
- Updates from Alameda County Social Services and
Health Care Services Agencies on open enrollment
- Outreach and certified enrollment
entities/counselors in Alameda County
RSVP
at: http://tinyurl.com/nov15forum
Questions
and suggestions please email healthreform@acgov.org
If you cannot attend the meeting, presentations
and materials will be posted on http://achealthcare.org/
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 The Hayward Fire Department is providing a free CERT
Training Program which will consist of 4 evening indoor classes and 1 outdoor
“hands-on” skills class. Participants will learn skills that enable them to
provide emergency assistance to their families and immediate neighbors, as well
as, organize a neighborhood team response. Training will begin this month at Hayward
City Hall (777 B Street).
The dates and
times are as follows:
Class 1: Monday, November 18 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at
Hayward City Hall
Class 2: Monday, November 25 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at
Hayward City Hall
Class 3: Monday, December 2 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at
Hayward City Hall
Class 4: Thursday, December 12 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
at Hayward City Hall
Skills 5: Thursday, December 19 from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
at Hayward Fire Station #6, West Winton
You must
attend all classes in order to receive certification.
You must be 18 years or older to sign up
and a resident of the City of Hayward or the Fairview area. Residential
verification will be required during the final application process.
Residents who are interested in this free training
can sign up via the city’s Disaster
Preparedness website. Residents will be asked to enter only their name,
phone number and address in the email. You will receive notification back by
email acknowledging your enrollment into the program and further directions.
For
more information please contact the Public Education Officer at (510) 583-4948.
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 Starting
this week, the District 2 office will be hosting a collection barrel for the
Alameda County Community Food Bank. The Alameda County Community Food Bank
serves about 49,000 people each week, helping 1 in 6 Alameda County residents.
Help District 2 and the Alameda County Community Food Bank get a head start to
the season of giving by donating non-perishable items.
Be sure to stop by the District 2 office
at 24301 Southland Drive, Suite 101 in Hayward with your donated items. Office hours vary based on employees work schedule, please
contact the office to ensure staff is available (510) 259-1097.
The
Alameda County Community Food Bank’s most needed items are (please NO glass
containers):
- Peanut Butter
- Canned Meat & Fish
- Rice and Beans
- Pasta and Sauces
- Soups and Stews
- Low-sugar Cereals
For more information on the Alameda County
Community Food Bank visit www.accfb.org
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 Homework has become an increasingly stressful
portion of a student’s education. Alameda County Libraries are available to
help! Branches in Fremont, Newark, Union City and throughout the County, have
available resources for students to keep up with their workload.
Fremont Library Homework Help Center
Homework Help Center is available for children
Kindergarten to 6th grade. The Homework Help Center is staffed by
high school students, Monday through Thursday 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. (closed on
school holidays)
Fremont Branch
is located at 2400 Stevenson Boulevard,
Fremont
To contact the Fremont program please call the
Children’s Information Desk at (510) 745-1421.
Newark Library Homework Express
High school and college volunteers help K-12 students
Tuesday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Volunteers are able to
help students with daily homework, writing reports, or studying test material. The
service is free, and attendance is on a drop-in basis.
Newark Library is
located at 6300 Civic Terrace Avenue, Newark
To contact the Newark program please contact Kathleen
Hannon at (510) 795-2627 x 18 or khannon@aclibrary.org.
Union
City Library Homework Center
Volunteer tutors are available to students in
grades K-12 for all subject areas. The Homework Center is supervised by an
adult coordinator, and allows high school students to tutor the
younger students. The center provides paper, pencils, and other basic supplies.
Laptops are also available for student use. The Homework Center is open
throughout the academic school year from September through the beginning of
June. It is closed on school holidays and County holidays.
Union City Library is located at 34007
Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City
To contact the Union City program please contact
Tracey Firestone at (510) 284-0628 or tfirestone@aclibrary.org.
For additional resources on student’s homework
visit: http://guides.aclibrary.org/homework
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