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January 6, 9:00 – 10:30 January 8, 1:00 January 11, 9:00 – 10:30 January 13, 9:00 – 10:30 January 18, 3:30 – 5:00 January 19, 20 January 20, 8:00 – 1:30 January 23, 2:45 – 4:00 January 25, 9:30 – 11:00 January 25, 1:00 – 3:00 January 25, 3:00 – 5:00 January 25, 6:00 - 8:00 pm January 26, 9:00 – 11:30 January 31, 7:00 – 9:00 pm For a calendar of children’s health events sponsored by nonprofit organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, visit www.kidscal.org. Save the Dates February 1, 5:30 – 8:00 pm February 6, 3:15 – 5:30 February 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm February 11, 8:30 - 1:00 February 16, 6:00 February 28, 7:30
February 28, 8:30 – 5:00 March 4, 8:30 – 1:30 March 8, 8:15 – noon March 23, 6:00 March 25
April 4, 7:30 pm
April 6
May 8, 11:00 – 2:00 May 25, 7:30
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Happy New Year and welcome to the January e-newsletter! Expanded Services for Teen Victims of Dating Violence New Foster Care Project Discover the Get Fit for Life Program at PJCC
4Cs Launches Online Referral Tool Free Training for Qualified Staff New Newsletter for Caregivers Senior Center Becomes Adult Community Center New Director at Coastside Opportunity Center (COC)
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Community Calendar
North County Providers Monthly Meeting
January 6, 9:00 – 10:30. This month’s meeting will feature an overview of the Child Welfare System and the Mandated Reporter Training Program.
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.
Senior I & R Forum
January 11, 9:00 - 10:30.
Contact Pat Michelin at 802-7549 or michelin@plsinfo.org or pmichelin@smchsa.org for information on this month’s topic.
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.
Coastside Collaborative Meeting
January 13, 9:00 – 10:30. Taara Hoffman, Executive Director of Coastside Children’s Programs, will give a presentation about that agency’s vision and services. Refreshments will be served. Attendees may bring a brunch item to share with the group after the meeting.
Meeting Location: Cabrillo Unified School District Conference Room, 498 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay. For more information, contact Cheryl Sinclair at 650-563-7121.
back to calendar>>ACAT (Adolescent Collaborative Action Team) Monthly Meeting
January 18, 3:30 – 5:00. In recognition of National Mentoring Month, Debra Pomeroy of the Mentoring Coalition of San Mateo County will give a presentation on mentoring.
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.
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.
7th Annual Mentoring Conference
January 19 and 20.
The theme for this year’s Mentoring Conference, sponsored by Friends for Youth Mentoring Institute, is “Safe and Sound Mentoring.” “Mentoring 101: Core Principles and Practice” on January 19 (location to be announced) focuses on the basics for those who are new to mentoring, who are working with a new mentoring program, or for those who need a refresher. “Achieving Excellence in Programming” on January 20 at Oracle Conference Center in Redwood Shores, features keynote presentations by Dr. Susan Weinberger, also known as Dr. Mentor, sharing from her new book, “Mentoring a Movement: My Personal Journey” and by Phil Cousineau, a writer, filmmaker, photographer and adventure travel guide.
Event Location: Check www.mentoringinstitute.org or www.friendsforyouth.org for more information and to register.
1st Annual State of the Valley Conference
January 20, 8:00 – 1:30. This Conference, Silicon Valley’s Town Meeting, will feature the release of the 2006 Silicon Valley Index, a CEO Panel Discussion, a Keynote Address on “Our Troubled Health Care System” and a University Presidents Panel Discussion.
Event Location: Parkside Hall, 180 Park Avenue, San Jose. Cost is $60 and registration deadline is January 16. For more information visit the Joint Venture Silicon Valley Network Web site at www.jointventure.org or call 408-271-7213.
CCAT (Children’s Collaborative Action Team) Monthly Meeting
January 23, 2:45 – 4:00. This month’s meeting will feature an overview of the System Improvement Plan (SIP) and Child Welfare Redesign. It will also include status reports from CCAT’s RFP grantees. The CCAT meeting schedule for 2006 is February 13, March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, September 18, October 16, November 20, and December 18.
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.
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.
CIP’s Orientation to Community Services
January 25, 9:30 – 11:00. 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 resource information.
Event Location: 262 Harbor Blvd., Building A, Hacienda Room, Belmont. Registration is required because seating is limited. Call 650-802-7950 for more information or to register.
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Redwood City Human Service Agencies Quarterly Meeting
January 25, 1:00 – 3:00. The January meeting will bring together several organizations that provide housing preservation and maintenance services. Currently scheduled are Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP), Center for Independence of the Disabled (CID) and Community Action Agency (CAA).
Meeting Location: Fair Oaks Community Center, 2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. RSVP to Norma at 650-780-7509 or nlomeli@redwoodcity.org.
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention Task Force Meeting
January 25, 3:00 – 5:00. A comprehensive needs assessment report will be presented at this meeting. This Task Force is still accepting members from all sectors of the community. If you are interested in joining, contact Cristina Heinz at 650-573-2304 or cheinz@co.sanmateo.ca.us.
Meeting Location: Contact Cristina Heinz at 650-573-2304 or Pat Michelin at 650-802-7549 for information.
Mentor Recruitment and Appreciation Event
January 25, 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The Silicon Valley, San Mateo County and San Francisco Mentoring Coalitions are planning this event to honor the good work of current mentors, with a request for them to invite others who may also be interested in becoming a mentor.
Event Location: The Little Fox Theatre, 2209 Broadway, Redwood City. For more information, contact Debra Pomeroy at DPomeroy@co.sanmateo.ca.us or Sarah Kremer at Sarah@friendsforyouth.org.
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Thrive Meeting
January 26, 9:00 – 11:30. Note that this month’s meeting will be held on a Thursday, not the usual Tuesday. The tentative topic is Affordable Housing. Check the Thrive Web site at www.thrivealliance.org for details. The Thrive general membership meeting schedule for 2006 is March 23, May 23, July 25, September 26, and November 28.
Thrive, The Alliance of Nonprofits for San Mateo County, is a network of more than 100 nonprofit, business, government and community leaders who are working together to speak collectively with a stronger, unified voice to help improve the quality of life in San Mateo County.
Meeting Location: Peninsula Community Foundation (PCF) Imagination Room, 1700 South El Camino Real, Suite 100, San Mateo. Free for Thrive Members and Friends of Thrive; $25 per person for all others. For more information, visit www.thrivealliance.org or call Cari at 650-766-1162.
Coffee Talk: Nourishing Smart Choices for 2006
January 31, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Lecture; 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Bilates Class. The talk will focus on how nutrient dense foods improve fitness programs, help with weight loss and assist with disease prevention. The Bilates Class, provided by Evolve Fitness for Women, includes cardio, strength, and pilates.
Event Location: This free event will be held at Evolve Fitness for Women, 755 California Drive, Burlingame. Space is limited. RSVP by January 26 to Karen Malekos-Smith at 650-696-5908 or malekok@sutterhealth.org.
Save the Dates
Daly City Peninsula Partnership Collaborative (DCPPC) Meeting
February 1, 5:30 – 8:00 pm. This month’s session is a General Membership meeting.
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 contact Ed Barney at 650-746-8372 or ebarney@dalycity.org.
Prevention of Childhood Obesity Task Force Meeting
February 6, 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.
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.
"Setting Limits With Love" Parent Workshop
February 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. The Child Care Coordinating Council (4Cs) and Our Second Home are presenting a free parenting workshop on how to set limits while keeping your child happy, healthy and safe.
Event Location: Child Care Coordinating Council, 2121 South El Camino Real, San Mateo. Child care and food will be provided. To register or for more information, call 650-655-5052 or email kjernstedt@sanmateo4cs.org.
4th Annual Service and Leadership Conference
February 11, 8:30 – 1:00. Formerly known as the Youth Service Conference. This civic engagement event of student- and educator-led workshops is designed to inspire leadership development, promote diversity and provide civic engagement skills training.
Event Location: College of San Mateo (CSM), 1700 West Hillsdale Blvd., Building 5, San Mateo. For more information, including how to register, contact CSM Connects Coordinator, Beverley Madden, at 650-312-8786 or csmconnects@yahoo.com.
Sustainability San Mateo County Awards Presentation and Dinner
February 16, 6:00.
Since 1999, Sustainable San Mateo County has presented the annual Sustainability Awards program, an event that heightens community awareness about sustainability. The awards recognize San Mateo County businesses, community groups, and individuals that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to bringing sustainable practices to their work.
Event Location: Clarion Hotel, 401 East Millbrae Avenue, Millbrae. To order tickets or for more information, contact Sustainable San Mateo County at 650-638-2323 or advocate@sustainablesanmateo.org.
PCRC’s Third Annual Breakfast
February 28, 7:30.
“It Takes a Community to Build a Community” is the theme of PCRC’s (Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center’s) breakfast this year. The scheduled Keynote Speaker is Susan Manheimer, San Mateo Police Chief.
Event Location: Radisson Villa Hotel, 4000 South El Camino Real, San Mateo. Cost is $35. For more information, contact PCRC at 650-513-0330.
STD Overview for Non-Clinicians
February 28, 8:30– 5:00. This training provides an overview of STD trends, transmission, consequences and risk-reduction for people working in STD/HIV prevention and education. The target audience for this session is family planning staff, counselors, case managers, outreach/community workers, teachers, health educators and others involved in STD prevention.
Event Location: 400 Harbor Blvd., Building B, Harvard Room, Belmont. The event is free, but there is a charge for Continuing Education Credits. Register online at www.stdhivtraining.org. For more information, contact Nabil Ahmed at 650-573-2033 or nahmed@co.sanmateo.ca.us.
2nd Girls’ Day Conference
March 4, 8:30 – 1:30. This free event is sponsored by Senator Speier’s Office. Through hands-on workshops, girls age 9-13 and their parents will develop tools for dealing with issues such as getting along with others, positive body image, healthy lifestyles and community involvement.
Event Location: Notre Dame de Namur University, 1500 Ralston Avenue, Belmont. Registration is limited to a first come, first serve basis. For more information, check www.girlsday.org.
(Almost) Everything You Wanted to Know About Recent Changes to Child Support and
Family Law But Were Afraid to Ask
March 8, 8:15 – noon. Sponsored by the Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County, the target audience for this session is family law attorneys and service providers who work with dads and families who are in the child support system.
Event Location: Foster City Library Community Center, 1000 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. For more information, or to reserve a seat, contact Eve Agiewich at eagiewich@fatherhoodcollaborative.org or 650-655-5038.
Women’s Hall of Fame and Young Women of Excellence Awards Dinner
March 23, 6:00.
Sponsored by the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and the Commission on the Status of Women, awards will be presented to honorees whose contributions to the arts, athletics, business, education, government, the humanities, philanthropy and/or science have been of great value to the development of the community. The “Young Women of Excellence” category 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.
Event Location: South San Francisco Conference Center. For more information, contact Cynthia Maltez, Interim Director of the Commission on the Status of Women, at 650-363-4872 or cmaltez@co.sanmateo.ca.us or check www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/eps/csw.
Women Seeing Beyond Today Conference
March 25.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, this is a day of education, networking and empowerment.
Event Location: South San Francisco Conference Center, 255 South Airport Blvd., South San Francisco. For more information, visit www.womenseebeyond.org.
Exploring Bullying Among Adolescent Girls
April 4, 7:30 pm. Part of the Reader’s Theatre at Hillbarn Theatre, this presentation will explore, through literary and staged methods, the topic of bullying by girls. A discussion about bullying will occur at the end of the play.
Event Location: Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. Cost is $10 per ticket and tickets can be ordered online at www.hillbarntheatre.org. For more information, call 650-349-6411.
10th Annual Literacy Breakfast
April 6.
Sponsored by the Peninsula Library System (PLS), the theme of this year’s breakfast is Health Literacy. Details to follow in future issues of this newsletter.
Event Location: Dominic’s at Poplar Creek Golf Course, 1700 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo. For more information, contact Ruth Nagler at 650-349-5538.
Women and Heart Disease 2006: Detection, Evaluation and Management
May 8, 11:00 – 2:00. This luncheon and lecture with guest speaker C. Noel Bairey Merz, M.D., sponsored by Mills-Peninsula Women’s Health Council, overviews the high prevalence of heart disease in women and why heart disease is under-recognized and under-treated in women. It also examines how risk factors for heart disease differ between women and men, and reviews risk reduction treatments.
Event Location: San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel, 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame. For more information, contact Karen Malekos-Smith at 650-696-5908 or malekok@sutterhealth.org.
Complete Articles
Expanded Services for Teen Victims of Dating Violence
The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County recently received funding to expand services to teen victims of dating violence. The new project, PATHS (Partnerships to Assure Teen Health and Safety), consists of three major components: training and collaborating with health personnel and school contacts; direct legal and educational services to teens; and participating in community efforts to address the problem.
Teens 19 or under who are being threatened or abused by a dating partner can receive free, confidential legal help and advice by calling 1-800-381-8898 or 650-375-0185 x3315. Callers may ask general questions or may ask for help filing for a restraining order or other action. Anyone wishing to schedule a presentation about teen dating violence and the PATHS program to teens or to service providers working with teens may contact Jenny Horne, Staff Attorney, at 650-375-0185 x3315 or jhorne@legalaidsmc.org.
New Foster Care Project
The Foster Care Project, a new program of the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, provides the county’s foster children with free legal help in obtaining appropriate education and mental health services. Areas of assistance include special education, school discipline, access to mental health services through Medi-Cal, and enforcement of foster children’s rights related to school placement, enrollment, transfers and credits. In addition to providing advice and direct representation to foster children, the Foster Care Project will train foster children, foster parents, service providers, and other agencies that work with foster children on foster children’s rights in these areas. Call 800-381-8898 or 650-558-0915 to make an appointment or to refer a foster child or youth who needs help.
New Get Fit for Life Program at PJCC
The Peninsula Jewish Community Center’s (PJCC’s) tailored, self-paced 12-month health and fitness program, Get Fit for Life, begins February 1. Designed for adults 55 and over who exercise less than 60 minutes per week, this program includes an array of exercise classes, a walking program, monthly speakers on health topics, social events, plus on-going monitoring and personal guidance. PJCC seeks participants of all faiths and backgrounds. Learn more about this program and about the PJCC at an Open House on January 8, starting at 1:00. The Open House includes complete program information, body fat and blood pressure testing, wellness consultations, facility tours, massages, refreshments, and a guest pass. For more information, contact Ellen Saliman at 650-378-2718 or esaliman@pjcc.org or Cheryl Vargas at 650-378-2781 or cvargas@pjcc.org.
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