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For
a calendar of children’s health events sponsored by nonprofit organizations
in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, visit www.kidscal.org. Throughout
October October/November October
1 – 2, 11:00 – 4:00 October
1 and 15, 10:00 – 11:30 October
2, 10:00 – 6:00 October
2, 4:00 – 6:30 October
4, 12:30 October
5, 5:30 – 8:00 pm October
5 – 8 October
6, 7:30 – 9:00 October
6, 9:00 – 5:00 October
7, 9:00 – 10:30 October
7 October
7 – December 9, Fridays 4:00 – 6:00 October
7 – January 22 October
8, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm October
8, 9:30 am October
8, 6:30 – 11:00 pm October
12, 9:00 – 10:30 October
13, 7:00 – 9:00 pm October
14, 9:00 – 10:30 October
15, 10:00 – 2:00 October
15 October
17, 2:45 – 4:00 October
17, 3:15 – 5:30 October
17, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
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Welcome
to our October e-newsletter! Glen
H. Brooks, Jr. Selected as Interim Director of Human Services Agency
 The
San Mateo County Manager, John Maltbie, has selected Glen H. Brooks, Jr., the
former San Mateo County Human Services Agency Self-Sufficiency Director, as the
Interim Director of the Human Services Agency. To read more, click
here… El
Concilio Now the Core Service Provider for East Palo Alto and Menlo Park Teen
Read Week October 16-22 Fire
Stations Added as Safe Havens for Abandoned Babies
RSVP
Sponsors Homeowner/Renter Assistance (HRA) Program of San Mateo County Enhanced
Bilingual Case Management Services Offered at Fair Oaks Intergenerational Center Nickelodeon
Announces Launch of “Let’s Just Play” Giveaway 2006
Women’s Hall of Fame Nomination Forms Now Available At
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Community Calendar
For
a calendar of children’s health events sponsored by nonprofit organizations
in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, visit www.kidscal.org.
Searching for events can be done by date, by keyword, or by major topics. This
site also features a Current Events section and a This Week’s Highlight
area. Agencies can register to submit and manage events. Users can subscribe
to a Kidscal Update, an email alert highlighting new and notable events. A link
exists to www.kidsdata.org,
a site of data and resources to promote the health and well-being of children
in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
Smoking
Cessation Classes through the Smoke-free Start for Families Program
Throughout October. The San Mateo
County Health Department’s Smoke-free Start for Families Program is offering
group smoking cessation classes throughout the County. The seven session classes
are offered in English and Spanish and are free to San Mateo County residents.
For specific information on location and times, call Naida
Pare, Martha Milk or Cristina Ugaitafa at 650-573-3989.
San
Mateo Men’s Group Meetings
October/November.The Child Care
Coordinating Council and Los Prados Neighborhood Partnership will continue convening
the San Mateo Men’s Group to educate, encourage and create an atmosphere
of unity among men. The mission of the group is to empower men in the lives of
their children and to be more responsible and self-sufficient when dealing with
the issues of parenthood, manhood and fatherhood. Meetings are held in San Mateo
on Wednesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 pm and in Daly City on Saturdays from 1:00 - 3:00.
Meeting topics include:
- Early Childhood Development
- Family Court in San Mateo County
- Document Preparation
- Family Planning and Life Strategies
- Individual and Group Support and Mentoring
- Educational and Resource Material
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Referrals for County Assistance
Meeting Location: San Mateo meetings are held at the Child Care Coordinating Council, 2121 South El Camino Real, Suite A-100, San Mateo. The Daly City meetings are held at the Westlake Doelger Senior Center, 111 Lake Merced Blvd., Daly City. For information on meetings held in San Mateo, contact Tim Collins at 650-574-3334 or tc94403@yahoo.com. For information on meetings held in Daly City, email Art Gutierrez or Paul Malolot at smmgd2@yahoo.com.
back to calendar>> Gateway
Festival 2005
October 1 – 2, 11:00 – 4:00. The
purpose of the Gateway Festival is to celebrate the diverse cultures of San Mateo
County and to help residents learn what services are available. Nonprofit organizations
are invited to set up a booth and share information.
Event Location: Serra Bowl parking lot, D Street and Junipero Serra Blvd., Daly City. For more information, call Pat Hatfield at 650-755-4683 after 4:00 pm, or leave a message at 650-757-1676, or email her at colmahist@sbcglobal.net.
New
Pilipino Support Group
October 1 and 15, 10:00 – 11:30. If
you are a grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative caretaker of Pilipino children,
join this support group to learn about services available to you and have the
opportunity to discuss your concerns.
Meeting
Location: Lincoln Community Center, 901 Brunswick Street (at
Acton Street ), Daly City. Coffee and light snacks will be provided. For more
information, call Vashti Sinigayan at 415-375-7579.
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8th
Annual Arts and Olive Festival
October 2, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. Arts,
crafts, and olive-related items will be available for sale at this event. All
proceeds go toward student scholarships.
Event Location: Canada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City. For more information, visit www.olivefest.org.
Nature’s
Inspirations: Celebrating the Arts
October 2, 4:00 – 6:30. This
celebration of coastal art and photography features a juried exhibition and sale
of works by invited local environmental artists. Proceeds support local open
space protection.
Event Location: Strawberry Ranch, 16 Thone Avenue, Half Moon Bay. Cost is $75 per person. For more information, contact the Committee for Green Foothills at 650-968-6243, email art@GreenFoothills.org or visit the Web site at www.GreenFoothills.org.
“Speak-Ups” Sponsored
by the Commission on the Status of Women
October 4, 12:30. A series of “speak-ups” sponsored
by the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) of San Mateo County will take
place during the next several months. The discussion sessions, planned for locations
throughout the county, are designed to learn what women view as their biggest
concerns today. The Commission wants to know what’s working and what needs
improvement, from transportation to health services and education, from housing
to child care and equal employment opportunity.
The October session is co-hosted by the San Mateo Chamber of Commerce.
Event Location: Health Services Agency, Room 100, 225 - 37th Avenue, San Mateo. Each session, although targeted for the convenience of a specific segment of the county’s female population, is open to the public. For more information, to RSVP or to volunteer, phone the Commission office at 650-363-4872. If you are unable to attend a session, visit the CSW website at www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/eps/csw and complete an online survey.
Daly
City Peninsula Partnership Collaborative (DCPPC) All Members Meeting
October 5, 5:30 – 8:00 pm. The
mission of the DCPPC, which is comprised of more than 60 agencies and institutions,
is to promote and facilitate collaborative efforts to ensure that all members
of the Daly City community have access to the health, education and social services
they need to be successful in both school and life.
Meeting Location: Doelger Senior Center, 101 Lake Merced Blvd., Daly City. For more information about the DCPPC, contact Ed Barney at 650-746-8372 or ebarney@dalycity.org.
League
of California Cities Annual Conference
October 5 – 8. Participate
in this gathering of several thousand California city officials as they set policies,
expand their knowledge and sharpen their skills to better serve their cities.
Event Location: Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco. Make reservations through the online system at www.cacities.org/ac.
Event Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame. Tickets cost $45 per person. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.shelternetwork.org.
Facility
Projects: Planning for Success Sponsored by the Peninsula Nonprofit Center
October 6, 9:00 – 5:00. This
workshop by the Nonprofit Finance Fund provides tools and strategies to help
assess key management, program and financial factors before, during and after
completion of a project. Session includes materials that can help your organization
plan and align the facility to mission, programs and financial capacity.
Event Location: The Peninsula Community Foundation, 1700 South El Camino Real, San Mateo. The $65 fee includes continental breakfast, lunch and workshop materials. Register online at SF@nffusa.org. For more information, contact Patti Pace at 650-358-9392.
North
County Providers Monthly Meeting
October 7, 9:00 – 10:30. Call
the CIP office at 650-802-7950 for this month’s topic.
Meeting Location: South San Francisco Adult Education School, 825 Southwood Drive, South San Francisco. All are welcome, no reservations needed. To be added to the monthly email notification list for this meeting, contact Pat Michelin at 650-802-7549 or michelin@plsinfo.org or pmichelin@smchsa.org.
People
Who Care Awards Dinner
October 7, 5:00 reception and art showcase, 7:00
dinner. The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and the Commission
on Disabilities are hosting the People Who Care Awards Dinner and Art Showcase
by Local Artists with Disabilities, celebrating 15 years since the passage of
the American with Disabilities Act.
Event Location: South San Francisco Conference Center, 255 South Airport Blvd., South San Francisco. Tickets are $45 per person. Visit the Commission on Disabilities Web site at www.smco-cod.org for more information.
Artists
in the Middle (AIM) Sponsored by the South San Francisco Public Library
October 7 – December 9, Fridays 4:00 – 6:00. The
Artists in the Middle Series provides after-school activities in the arts for
6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Activities include theater games, comedy, cartooning,
magic and drama.
Event Location: South San Francisco Public Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, South San Francisco. Sign up at the Main Library or call 650-839-3861 by October 7.
Sunset
Idea House
October 7 – January 22, 2006. In
fall 2005, Sunset will present their green-built Idea House, a first-of-its-kind
collaboration between the magazine, members of the state of California ’s
Sustainable Building Task Force, and builder Clarum Homes.
The Sustainable Building Task Force sought Sunset to build a home that would demonstrate to the public the latest advances in green building design and construction, as well as champion the benefits of sustainable building practices.
The Idea House will be built beside an identical demonstration house, where people can see the “inside” of a green-built home. Plexiglass cutaways will expose walls, floors, and ceilings, and the eco-friendly features and materials that compose them.
Check www.sunset.com for details.
Nonprofit
Boot Camp sponsored by the Craigslist Foundation
October 8, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. Boot
Camp is an opportunity for emerging nonprofit leaders and those interested in
the nonprofit community to build the knowledge, skills and contacts necessary
to achieve their goals. Events include a choice of more than 30 seminars covering
all aspects of effectively running a nonprofit; an exhibit hall filled with organizations
that serve the nonprofit community; a networking reception; speakers such as
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark, Glide Memorial Church’s Reverend Cecil
Williams and Janice Mirikitani, and Garage.com founder Guy Kawasaki; moderated
lunch discussion tables and ongoing access to the Craigslist Foundation Leadership
Council.
Event Location: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, San Francisco. The cost is $50 per person. Register at www.acteva.com/go/craigslist.
Memory
Walk 2005
October 8, 9:30 am. Registration
begins at 7:30, followed by warm-ups and an opening ceremony at 9:00. The 13th
annual Memory Walk is the Alzheimer’s Association national signature event
to help those battling Alzheimer’s disease.
Event Location: Treasure Island. For more information visit www.alznorcal.org or call 800-272-3900.
“Octoberfest
in Drydock” Fundraiser for Mission Hospice
October
8, 6:30 – 11:00 pm. This year’s fundraiser includes
a hosted bar, traditional Octoberfest buffet dinner and boat rides on the lagoon.
Music will be provided by veteran band leader Pete Damante. There will be a silent
auction and live auction with County Supervisor Jerry Hill serving as auctioneer.
All proceeds from the event will go toward the purchase of laptop computers for the Mission Hospice nurses, social workers and chaplain who go out into the community to see patients. Mission Hospice of San Mateo County has been serving the needs of the terminally ill and their families since 1979.
Event Location: Foster City Recreation Center, Lagoon Room, 650 Shell Blvd, Foster City. Tickets cost $75 per person. For more information, call the Mission Hospice office at 650-554-1000.
Senior
I & R Forum
October 12, 9:00 - 10:30. John
Timbs, Family Care Specialist from the Alzheimer’s Association, will be
presenting information on Alzheimer’s disease and the services provided
by the Alzheimer’s Association.
Meeting Location: San Mateo County Health Department, 225 – 37th Avenue, Room 100, San Mateo. All are welcome, no reservations needed. To be added to the monthly email notification list for this meeting, contact Pat Michelin at 650-802-7549 or michelin@plsinfo.org or pmichelin@smchsa.org.
Skyline
College Presents Author Michelle Tea as Part of WOW! Author Series
October 13, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The
first in a three-part series (see October 20 and October 27 listings) featuring
three local Bay Area authors, two of whom were featured at past WOW! Women on
Writing Conferences at Skyline and one author who will present her work for the
first time at the WOW! Women on Writing Conference 2006. After reading and speaking
about their work, the authors will guide the audience through a writing process.
Michelle Tea will discuss “Lies, Exaggeration and Secrets Revealed: Memoir and Fiction.” The workshop will explore the thin line between truth and fiction. Lecture, conversation and exercises will explore how to let your own lives enrich your fiction, and how to allow fiction to color your autobiographical efforts.
Meeting Location: Skyline College, 3300 College Drive, Building Seven, Room 7106, San Bruno. General admission costs $20 per evening or $50 for the series, and student admission is $12 per evening or $30 for the series. To register, contact the Skyline College Public Information Office at 650-738-4324 or visit the office in Building One, Room 1317. For more information, contact Professor Marijane Datson at 650-557-1111.
Coastside
Collaborative Meeting
October 14, 9:00 – 10:30 am. Dr.
Scott Morrow will be discussing the 2004 Quality of Life Survey in San Mateo
County. There will be time for resource sharing.
Meeting Location: Cabrillo Unified School District conference room, 498 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay. For more information, contact Cheryl Sinclair at 650-563-7121.
San
Mateo County’s Third Annual Binational Health Week Fair
October 15, 10:00 – 2:00. The
theme for this year’s event is “Take Control of Your Health!” The
fair will feature dental care, cholesterol screenings, car seat donations, diabetes
screenings, exercise instruction, blood pressure testing, and live music, dancing
and healthy foods!
Event Location: Fair Oaks Community Center, 2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. For more information call 650-780-7514 or email vickyavilam@aol.com.
Hands
on Bay Area Day
October 15. Join more than 2,500
volunteers from all over the Bay area who will complete 75 community service
projects in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and San Mateo County. The goal is
to provide more than 10,000 hours of volunteer service to Bay Area nonprofits
on this single day. For more information, visit www.handsonbayarea.org or call
650-965-0242 or 415-541-9616.
CCAT
(Children’s Collaborative Action Team) Monthly Meeting
October 17, 2:45 – 4:00. CCAT
is a public-private partnership among child service agencies working to improve
the lives of children in San Mateo County. Its mission is to provide leadership
to prevent child abuse by advocating, coordinating resources, and raising community
awareness through education and training. This will be a business meeting but,
in addition to the subcommittee reports, the bylaws will be presented to the
membership and there will be a report from the Fiscal Committee.
Meeting Location: Human Services Agency, 400 Harbor Blvd., Building B, Belmont. All are welcome, no reservations needed. For more information about CCAT, contact Barb Joos at 650-802-5122 or bjoos@co.sanmateo.ca.us.
Prevention
of Childhood Obesity Task Force Meeting
October 17, 3:15 – 5:30. The
Prevention of Childhood Obesity Task Force formed as a result of the Community
Health Improvement Initiative to Eliminate Health Disparities. The Task Force
is in the early stages of the strategic planning process, so it’s not too
late to become a member and add your expertise. Please note this is a change
in date from the previously scheduled meeting.
Meeting Location: Foster City Library Community Center, 1000 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. For more information or to join the Task Force, contact Michelle Oppen at 650-573-2507 or moppen@co.sanmateo.ca.us.
Small
Business Workshop on Business Planning Hosted by the San Mateo Public Library
October 17, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Learn
how and why to create a business plan.
Event Location: San Mateo Public Library, 1100 Park Place, 4th Floor, San Mateo. The event is free, but space is limited. Call 650-522-7818 to reserve a spot.
Assets
at Work: The Balancing Act Sponsored by the Peninsula Nonprofit Center
October 18, 9:00 – 12:00. This
workshop by the Nonprofit Finance Fund helps nonprofit organizations strike the
right balance among programs, business operations and financial structure. Participants
will take part in a dynamic exploration of nonprofit capitalization strategy.
Discussion will include the issue of overcoming the challenge of balancing mission,
programs and infrastructure needs with capital structure (the distribution of
assets, liabilities and net assets), all in an effort to help your organization
secure its long-term viability. The workshop also introduces the Nonprofit Business
Analysis (NBA) tool, a Nonprofit Finance Fund product now being offered in the
Bay Area.
Event Location: The Peninsula Community Foundation, 1700 South El Camino Real, San Mateo. The $45 fee includes continental breakfast and workshop materials. Register online at SF@nffusa.org. For more information, contact Patti Pace at 650-358-9392.
ACAT
(Adolescent Collaborative Action Team) Monthly Meeting
October 19, 3:30 – 5:00. ACAT’s
mission is to work in partnership with the community to provide all adolescents
in San Mateo County with the support, services, and programs needed to achieve
life-long self-sufficiency and a positive transition to a healthy, responsible
and productive adult life. This month’s topic is the second meeting of
a two-part series focusing on Alcohol and Other Drug services. Pat Morrisey will
present comprehensive information about services available in San Mateo County.
Meeting Location: Human Services Agency, 400 Harbor Blvd., Building B, Belmont. All are welcome, no reservations needed. To be added to the monthly email notification list for this meeting, contact Beverly Dekker-Davidson at 650-802-5119 or bdekker-davidson@co.sanmateo.ca.us.
Community
Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) Candlelight Vigil
October 19, 7:00. October is Domestic
Violence Awareness Month. Remember loved ones lost, honor the courage and strength
of those dealing with abuse, and celebrate survivors. Held in collaboration with
the County’s Domestic Violence Council, speakers will include County Supervisor
and Chair of the San Mateo County Domestic Violence Council, Mark Church, San
Mateo Police Chief, Sue Manheimer, Assistant District Attorney, Elaine Tipton,
survivors, and others.
Event Location: Central Park, Fifth Avenue and El Camino Real, San Mateo. The CORA 24-hour support line is 800-300-1080 and Web site is www.CORAsupport.org.
Skyline
College Presents Author devorah major as Part of WOW! Author Series
October 20, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The
second in a three-part series (see October 13 and October 27 listings) featuring
three local Bay Area authors, two of whom were featured at past WOW! Women on
Writing Conferences at Skyline and one author who will present her work for the
first time at the WOW! Women on Writing Conference 2006. After reading and speaking
about their work, the authors will guide the audience through a writing process.
devorah major will discuss “Painting the Poem.” This workshop will look at ways to use textures, colors, lines, rhythms and layers to explore the self and look outward from the self to larger world issues. Two new drafts of poems will be created within the workshop.
Event Location: Skyline College, 3300 College Drive, Building Seven, Room 7106, San Bruno. General admission costs $20 per evening or $50 for the series, and student admission is $12 per evening or $30 for the series. To register, contact the Skyline College Public Information Office at 650-738-4324 or visit the office in Building One, Room 1317. For more information, contact Professor Marijane Datson at 650-557-1111.
Housing
Leadership Day
October 21, 8:00 – 3:00. Housing
Leadership Council’s fourth annual Housing Leadership Day will present
a series of thought-provoking and solution-oriented speakers and panel discussions.
The morning panel will focus on the topic of Overcoming Barriers to Development
in the El Camino Corridor, and includes Duane Bay, County Housing Director; Gene
Mullin, Assemblymember; Mike Nevin, former San Mateo County Supervisor; Dena
Belzer, Principal, Strategic Economics. Afternoon
workshops include:
- Meet and Greet the new County Housing Director
- Green Building
- Condo Conversion
- Environmentalism and Smart Growth: A Pact?
- Housing for Persons with Disabilities
- Diverse Perspectives on Infill Redevelopment
- Speakers’ Bureau
Training (free optional post-conference event)
Event Location: Oracle Conference Center, 350 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores. Register online at www.hlcsmc.org/site/hlcsmc/section.php?id=79. For more information, visit www.hlcsmc.org or call Moira Birss at 650-872-4444.
Making
Strides Against Breast Cancer 5-Mile Walk
October 22, 8:00 – 10:00 am registration. Join
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer to promote early detection, help those affected
by the disease and support vital research to find a cure once and for all.
Event Location: Speedway Meadow, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. For more information, call 877-906-7222 or visit www.cancer.org/stridesonline.
Theta
Breakers Run for the Children
October 23, 9:00 am. Hosted by
Stanford’s Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, the 20th annual Theta Breakers Run
for the Children is a 5k/10k walk/run that attracts about 400 participants each
year. All proceeds benefit Child Advocates.
Event Location: Stanford University. For more information, contact Stephanie Potter at sspotter@stanford.edu or Karissa Hazy at khazy@stanford.edu, or visit www.cadvocates.org/events.htm.
CIP’s
Orientation to Community Services
October 26, 9:30 – 11:00 am. Offered
monthly, this free training session provides an overview of health and human
services in San Mateo County. Attendees will learn about the work of the major
service agencies and the interaction between county and nonprofit agencies. The
services offered by the Community Information Program are outlined and each participant
is given a packet of useful resource information.
Meeting Location: 262 Harbor Blvd., Building A, Hacienda Room, Belmont. Registration is required because seating is limited. Call 802-7950 for more information or to register.
Redwood
City Human Service Agencies Quarterly Meeting
October 26, 1:00 – 3:00. This
meeting’s presentation will be an update on Redwood City Child Care and
the Preschool for All Program. There will also be time for resource sharing among
the attendees.
Meeting Location: Fair Oaks Community Center, 2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. RSVP to Norma at 650-780-7509 or nlomeli@redwoodcity.org.
Bill
Harley Benefit Concert for Family Programming at the Redwood City Public Library
October 27, 7:00. Renowned storyteller
and singer, Bill Harley, will perform to raise funding for additional family
programming at the Redwood City Public Library. Bill’s ability to reach
both adults and children has earned him two Grammy nominations, national awards
and acclaim as a storyteller, songwriter, author, playwright and performer.
Event
Location: Forrester Hall, Redwood City. Tickets are on sale at
the Redwood City Public Library.
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Skyline
College Presents Author Gail Tsukiyama as Part of WOW! Author Series
October 27, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. The
third in a three-part series (see October 13 and October 20 listings) featuring
three local Bay Area authors, two of whom were featured at past WOW! Women on
Writing Conferences at Skyline and one author who will present her work for the
first time at the WOW! Women on Writing Conference 2006. After reading and speaking
about their work, the authors will guide the audience through a writing process.
Gail Tsukiyama will discuss “Family Matters: Family and Culture in Fiction.” This workshop will explore how family and cultures are currently being used in mainstream fiction. It will include a reading, discussion and writing exercise to enhance and enrich one’s own voice.
Event Location: Skyline College, 3300 College Drive, Building Seven, Room 7106, San Bruno. General admission costs $20 per evening or $50 for the series, and student admission is $12 per evening or $30 for the series. To register, contact the Skyline College Public Information Office at 650-738-4324 or visit the office in Building One, Room 1317. For more information, contact Professor Marijane Datson at 650-557-1111.
Coastside
Opportunity Center Fundraiser
October 28, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Join
in an evening of support for the Coastside Opportunity Center, one of the 7 core
service centers in San Mateo County.
Event Location: The IDES Hall, 735 Main Street, Half Moon Bay. For more information, call 650-726-9071 or visit their Web site at www.coastside.org.
The
Women’s Summit at Mills Health Center
October 29, 9:30 – 1:30. Mills
Health Center is hosting this conference addressing women’s health concerns,
social security benefits, financial planning and social options after retirement.
Hear how one woman completely changed her profession at age 65 and created a
new life.
Event Location: Mills Health Center, 100 South San Mateo Drive, San Mateo. Fee is $20 or $15 for those age 62 and above. Registration is required by calling 650-696-5600.
Take
Time for Hope…Fundraiser Dinner for the Service League
October 29. The Service League’s
annual fundraiser dinner for their substance abuse treatment programs, the Hope
Houses, will feature a live auction with former Supervisor Mike Nevin, a silent
auction, special guests and dinner.
Event Location: Pacific Athletic Club, Redwood Shores. Tickets are $100 each. For more information or to purchase dinner tickets or auction only tickets, call the Service League at 650-364-4664 or Hope House at 650-363-8735, or visit www.serviceleague.org.
Save
the Dates
“An
Evening with Children’s Authors” benefit for Family Connections
November 2, 6:00 – 9:00. The
seventh annual event will feature three authors/illustrators who have penned
or illustrated some of today’s most noted children’s books. All proceeds
will benefit Family Connections, a tuition-free parent participation preschool
for low-income families located in Menlo Park and East Palo Alto. Although the
books are geared toward children age 0-13, the event is for adults only.
Event Location: Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Email jromeo5@yahoo.com to request an invitation or call 650-369-6467 to order tickets. For further information or to download a ticket request form, visit www.familyconnections.org.
Working
With Sexually Aggressive Children and Their Families Workshop
November 3, 9:30 – 3:30. Presented
by the Greater Bay Area Child Abuse Prevention Council Coalition, this workshop
with Dr. Eliana Gil will present a framework for differentiating between normative
sexual exploration/curiosity and problem sexual behaviors in children twelve
and under. Emphasis will be placed on the identification and utilization of external
controls, maintaining a focus on risk factors and the crucial involvement of
parents and caregivers. The workshop is recommended for social workers, marriage
and family counselors, alcohol/drug counselors, physicians, nurses and law enforcement
personnel.
Event Location: San Francisco. A confirmation letter with map, directions and other details will be sent to participants after the registration deadline of October 13. The $65 registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch. For more information, call Dacia Sandoval at 707-284-9531.
Commission
on the Status of Women 8th Annual Legislative Breakfast
November 5, 9:00 – 11:00. There
will be a complimentary self-serve continental breakfast, followed by a pre-selected
question and answer session and an open discussion with Federal and State legislators
and Board of Supervisor members on issues and concerns regarding San Mateo County
women, children and families.
Event Location: Burlingame Public Library, 480 Primrose Road, Burlingame. Registration deadline is October 28. Call Lisa Lopez at 650-363-4872 or email her at lmlopez@co.sanmateo.ca.us for information and registration.
New
Pilipino Support Group
November 5 and 19, 10:00 – 11:30. If
you are a grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative caretaker of Pilipino children,
join this support group to learn about services available to you and have the
opportunity to discuss your concerns.
Meeting Location: Lincoln Community Center, 901 Brunswick Street (at Acton Street), Daly City. Coffee and light snacks will be provided. For more information, call Vashti Sinigayan at 415-375-7579.
“Speak-Ups” Sponsored
by the Commission on the Status of Women
November 7, 12:45. A series of “speak-ups” sponsored
by the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) of San Mateo County will take
place during the next several months. The discussion sessions, planned for locations
throughout the county, are designed to learn what women view as their biggest
concerns today. The Commission wants to know what’s working and what needs
improvement, from transportation to health services and education, from housing
to child care and equal employment opportunity.
The November session is co-hosted by the Senior Coastsiders.
Event Location: Ted Adcock Community Center, Half Moon Bay. Each session, although targeted for the convenience of a specific segment of the county’s female population, is open to the public. For more information, to RSVP or to volunteer, phone the Commission office at 650-363-4872. If you are unable to attend a session, visit the CSW website at www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/eps/csw and complete an online survey.
Small
Business Workshop on Access to Capital Hosted by the San Mateo Public Library
November 7, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Jenny
McNulty, of Urbansolutions SF, presents a workshop on how to approach banks and
other sources of funding for businesses.
Event Location: San Mateo Public Library, 1100 Park Place, 4th Floor, San Mateo. The event is free, but space is limited. Call 650-522-7818 to reserve a spot.
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Glen
H. Brooks, Jr. Selected as Interim Director of Human Services Agency
The San Mateo County Manager, John Maltbie, has selected Glen H. Brooks, Jr.,
the former San Mateo County Human Services Agency Self-Sufficiency Director,
as the Interim Director of the Human Services Agency.
Glen Brooks, Jr. served as the Self-Sufficiency Director for the Human Services Agency since March 2000. A senior executive with over 36 years of human services experience, Brooks brings a wealth of knowledge to the major challenges facing San Mateo County. His diverse background facilitates an integrated approach to help individuals, families and communities. In the beginning of Brooks’ career, he worked in direct services with disturbed adolescents and their families in nonprofit organizations. He then embarked on his career in the public sector; for 24 years he worked for the State of California in many areas, including child welfare services, state/county collaborations, quality control, training, fiscal policy and welfare reform.
Brooks replaced Maureen Borland, who recently retired. The County of San Mateo will recruit for a permanent Human Services Agency Director after the County reorganization study is completed next year.
El
Concilio Now the Core Service Provider for East Palo Alto and Menlo Park
El Concilio is now the lead organization in providing core services to East Palo
Alto and Menlo Park residents, operating with One East Palo Alto and Opportunities
Industrialization Center West (OICW) as collaborative partners.
El Concilio’s Emergency Social Services provides help to families to stabilize their immediate situations and work towards long-term solutions related to emergency shelter referrals, housing services, financial evaluations, advocacy, information and referrals, translations, form completion and letter writing. One East Palo Alto will facilitate community meetings to monitor emerging needs and quality of service in the community. OICW will ensure that East Menlo Park residents and student participants know of and utilize these services.
Contact Dolores Farrell at 650-330-7432 for further information.
Fire
Stations Added as Safe Havens for Abandoned Babies
The County of San Mateo has worked closely with San Mateo County fire chiefs
to expand additional safe haven sites for abandoned babies. Hospitals are already
established as such.
California’s 2001 Safely Surrendered Baby law is designed to prevent abandonment and save lives. It provides a way for an individual to safely surrender an unwanted infant without fear of criminal prosecution. Babies who are safely surrendered are given medical treatment and placed in a foster or pre-adoptive home.
Since March 2005, the County of San Mateo has conducted an outreach effort to educate teens and the general public about the new law. "The safety of unwanted infants has to be assured. In collaboration with the Health Services Agency, fire chiefs, and the County Office of Education, the Human Services Agency has provided information to schools and County staff targeting potential new parents who are unable to care for a child that there is a way to ensure the safety of their newborn," said Glen H. Brooks, Jr., Interim Director of San Mateo County Human Services Agency.
As of March 2005 state-wide, 71 babies have been abandoned since the implementation of the law. None has occurred in San Mateo County.
For more information
please contact Jennie Loft at 650-802-6433 or log
onto www.smchsa.org for
more details.
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Sponsors Homeowner/Renter Assistance (HRA) Program of San Mateo County
Homeowner and renter assistance is an annual payment made by the State of California
to qualified individuals. Payment is based on the total household income and
a portion of the property taxes paid on the individual’s home. Renters
may also qualify for assistance, as a portion of the rent is presumed to have
been paid for property taxes. The 2005 program (based on 2004 income, 2004 residency,
and 2004-2005 property tax bills) has an income limit of $39,699. The final application
deadline is October 15, 2005.
Trained HRA counselors provide free assistance to individuals who need help in preparing their homeowner or renter assistance claim for the Franchise Tax Board. Free assistance is provided at the following locations in San Mateo County:
- Twin Pines Senior
Center, Belmont
By appointment only.
October 4 and 18
650-595-7444 - Veterans Memorial
Senior Center, Redwood City
By appointment only.
Call for scheduled dates.
650-780-7274 - San Mateo Senior
Center, San Mateo
By appointment only.
October 11
650-522-7490 - Foster City Senior
Center, Foster City
By appointment only.
October 4 and October 22
650-286-2585 - Millbrae Senior
Center, Millbrae
By appointment only.
October 12
650-259-2370 - South San Francisco
Senior Services, South San Francisco
By appointment only.
October 5 and October 12
650-877-5996 (Arroyo Center)
650-829-3820 (Magnolia Center) - Pacifica Community
Center, Pacifica
By appointment only.
October 7
650-738-7353 - Senior Coastsiders,
Half Moon Bay
Call for assistance.
650-726-9056 - San Bruno Senior
Center, San Bruno
Call for assistance.
650-616-7150
A claimant must: be a US citizen, designated alien or qualified alien and age 62 or older, blind or disabled when filing the claim and have owned and occupied the home or mobile home on December 31 of the last year or have paid at least $50 rent each month and have a total household income of $39,699 or less.
The following documents are required in determining eligibility for HRA credit: Proof of age or disability, property tax bill (for homeowners), Federal and State tax records and any other income records.
Nickelodeon
Announces Launch of “Let’s Just Play” Giveaway
Children’s television network Nickelodeon has announced the launch of the
2005-2006 “Let’s Just Play” Giveaway Program. The network will
distribute more than $1 million from September 2005 to June 2006. The “Let’s
Just Play” Giveaway offers kids around the United States the opportunity
to take action and enter for a chance to win $5000 to improve their school or
community program’s fitness resources. The initiative is part of the network’s
three-year pro-social “Let’s Just Play” campaign, which encourages
healthy and active lifestyles for kids and families.
For ten months, Nickelodeon will award a minimum of 20 winners per month with $5000 each to help facilitate healthy play in their community. To enter, kids (age 6-15), partnering with teachers and other community-based leaders, must tell Nickelodeon what they need for their public or private school (grades k-9) or community-based after-school organization to help them play better and why. They must give three reasons why play is important. Once the entry form is completed and mailed to Nickelodeon, the winners will be randomly selected and announced via Nickelodeon Online at the top of each month.
As a partner of the “Let’s Just Play” Giveaway, the Kellogg Company matched a Nickelodeon grant of $100,000 for September, enabling the network to fund additional winners that month. The partnership is part of the network’s efforts to bring corporate partners on board in order to increase the total funds distributed to $2 million.
For more information on the “Let’s Just Play” program and details on submitting program entries, visit the Nickelodeon Web site at www.nick.com.
2006
Women’s Hall of Fame Nomination Forms Now Available
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and the Commission on the Status of
Women invite San Mateo County community members to join in the search for honorees
for the Women’s Hall of Fame and Young Women of Excellence. The deadline
for nominations is November 7, 2005.
The Board of Supervisors and the Commission are looking for women who live or work in San Mateo County, whose contributions to the arts, athletics, business, education, government, the humanities, philanthropy and/or science have been of great value to the development of our community. The “Young Women of Excellence” hopes to give visibility to, and empower, young women for their accomplishments in community service, academic achievement and acts of courage or perseverance in their daily lives.
Applications,
guidelines and additional information can be obtained by phoning
the Commission at 650-363-4872, emailing lmlopez@co.sanmateo.ca.us or
by visiting www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/eps/csw.
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