August Update from Supervisor Sackett

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AUGUST 2024

HOUSING BOND SUMMER SNAPSHOTS SIDEWALK CPR UPCOMING SEPTEMBER EVENTS HAVE YOU HEARD? WHAT I'M READING

 

Dear Neighbors,

Summer is in full swing with so many wonderful community events. As we transition into the start of school over the next couple weeks, please drive a little slower and look out for students getting to school.

My daughter and I joined Homeward Bound of Marin for a volunteer event in partnership with the Salvation Army. Each volunteer received a list of clothing requests for students served by Homeward Bound and a $125 budget at Target. We were happy to support getting all students ready for school.

As we prepare for the return to school, families with teens can look forward to a valuable resource. The annually updated “Let’s Talk toolkit” provides guidance in navigating tough conversations about mental health and substance use. Let’s Talk Marin is an initiative between Marin County schools, local government, and community-based organizations dedicated to the wellbeing of our youth. This year, Let’s Talk will feature Community Discussions for a deeper dive with experts. Topics include The Adolescent Brain; Mental Health and Underage Substance Use; and
Let’s Start Talking: The Middle School Years. Register to attend the Community Discussion Series. 

 

HOUSING BOND

 

 

SUMMER SNAPSHOTS

 

Here are some highlights of the last few weeks in the community:

US Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District Leadership Team and the City of San Rafael joined the County in paddling from 101 Surf Sports to discuss dredging and sea level rise.	Paddling break with the owners of Helmut's Marine Service, Inc., discussing the significant economic engine along the San Rafael Canal.
Community Chat at the farmers market with Marin Villages volunteers, Carol and Nancy.	County Parks work day on Eagle Rock Trail in Terra Linda with Greg Reza and Doug Sides.
National Night Out at Contempo Marin with San Rafael Fire and Councilmember Rachel Kertz.	National Night Out with the Santa Venetia Neighborhood Association.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIDEWALK CPR

 

The 14th annual Marin County Sidewalk CPR event, sponsored by Marin County Health and Human Services and the Marin Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency, returns on Saturday, August 17, from 10 AM to 2 PM. In 15 minutes, you will learn lifesaving skills. The free trainings will take place at 13 locations throughout Marin County.

During the trainings, participants will learn how to:

• perform hands-only CPR;
• operate an automated external defibrillator (AED);
• administer Narcan nasal spray to reverse an overdose, and;
• control bleeding when someone is injured.

People with this training can make all the difference between life and death in emergency situations when every second counts. According to a recent study by the Marin County EMS Agency, nearly 90% of the almost 200 Marin County residents who experienced cardiac arrests away from a medical facility last year did not survive. Bystander CPR, particularly when administered immediately after cardiac arrest, has proven to increase the chance of survival by 60%.

 

UPCOMING SEPTEMBER EVENTS

 

Fire Safe Marin's Ember Stomp invites residents to learn how we can all prepare for wildfire. This free event on September 7 from 11 AM - 5 PM at the Marin Fairgrounds is fun for the whole family. A “Kids Zone” will feature a magician, face painting, sing-a-longs, and interactive games. The event includes wildfire products and service providers, fire-smart landscaping exhibits, and live burn demos. Live music, food trucks, art, and firefighting goats and sheep guarantee a good time. Learn more about Ember Stomp here. 

 

The Marin County Electrification Career Fair is on September 14th from 10 AM to 3 PM! We aim to open the door to exciting career paths by providing students and professionals with opportunities to explore careers and education in renewable energy and electrification.

• Find resources for career opportunities related to EVs, EV charger installation, e-bikes, residential and commercial electrification, renewable and clean energy, and related fields.
• Take the next step on your electrification career path with insights from industry experts, employers, and live demonstrations.
• Attend training programs and workshops to enhance your skills for electrification careers.

Save the date and join us for a day packed with possibilities! Register and learn more here.

 

The Marin Senior Fair will return for its 36th year on September 18th, from 9 AM to 3 PM, at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall. This year's theme is Flower Power, Where Peace and Wisdom Flourish. The Fair will have 140 exhibit booths presenting valuable information and resources for seniors and those caring for seniors. The Fair will have food, live music and dancing, along with costumes. You can enjoy beautiful quilts, have your photo taken, and pick up free books. Attendance and parking are free, and there is free transportation to and from downtown San Rafael. Learn more here.

 

 

HAVE YOU HEARD?

 

WHAT I'M READING

The Marin IJ Marin Voice article "Dinner Meetups a Good Way to Avoid Patterns of Loneliness" by Eileen Denny Alexander emphasizes the importance of "Third Places," spaces beyond home and work where people can connect. Eileen recounts her experiences with communal dining in Marin, where she connected with others over shared food, conversation, and interests—key ingredients for building friendships. In our digital age, nurturing face-to-face connections remains vital. Eileen's article is a reminder to explore and find new friends in the process.

 

Please stay in touch,