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Community Calendar
Stand
for Children Day
May 3. Beginning at 7:00 am. This free event is an opportunity
for parents to display their collective commitment to California's children through
skill building, advocacy, testimony and celebration. The Parent Voices group
of the Child Care Coordinating Council (4Cs) is coordinating a breakfast, briefing,
bus trip to Sacramento, rally and meetings with elected officials.
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Third
Annual Circle of Support Breakfast Benefiting Family and Children Services
May 3, 8:00 - 10:30. Keynote speaker is Dr. Robert Sapolsky. He wrote "Why
Zebras Don't Get Ulcers," in which he combines scientific data and humor
to explore the role stress plays in disease and wellness. At the breakfast, Cynthia
Fry Gunn will be honored for her support of and dedication to Family and Children
Services. Tickets cost $60 each.
Location: Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Call 650-326-6576 or visit www.fcservices.org for more information.
Mental
Health Board Monthly Meeting
May 3, 3:00 - 5:00. The Tony Hoffman Community Mental Health
Service Awards will be presented to outstanding individuals, professionals, businesses
and the media who have made an extraordinary difference in the lives of people
with mental illness and the communities in which they live.
Location: San Mateo County Health Department, 225 - 37th Avenue, Room 100, San Mateo. Contact Pamela Machado at 650-573-2544 for details.
Your Legal Rights Radio and Web Program
May 3, 7:30 - 8:30 pm. Representatives from the Family Law Facilitator's Offices in San Mateo and San Francisco Superior Courts and the Director of Self-Help Services for Alameda Superior Court will be answering questions on-air about paternity, child support, child custody and visitation. They will also discuss a new law that covers paternity judgments.
Location: Tune in to radio station KALW at 91.7 FM or listen live on the Internet at www.KALW.org. For more information, contact Lauren Zorfas at lzorfas@sanmateocourt.org.
20th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast
May 4, 7:00. Sponsored by the Service League of San Mateo County to benefit Religious Services for inmates in the county jails. The theme this year is "Inside Light." Cost is $40.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City. For more information, contact Service League at 650-364-4664 or email dcrummel@serviceleague.org.
Pacifica Collaborative Monthly Meeting
May 4, 9:00 - 10:30. Contact Julie Lancelle at 650-738-6693 or jlancelle@pacificasd.org for information about this month's meeting.
Location: Pacifica School District, Board Room, 375 Reina del Mar Blvd., Pacifica.
May 4, 5:30 - 8:30. Talk with a lawyer, attend legal seminars or learn about helpful services at this free event presented by the San Mateo Superior Court and the San Mateo County Bar Association. Child care will be provided.
Location: Hall of Justice, 400 County Center, Redwood City. For information call 650-363-4188.
Proposition 82: Preschool for All Act - A Non-Partisan Informational Forum
May 4, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Proposition 82, an initiative sponsored by a coalition of business, education, labor and early childhood leaders, will be on the June 6 ballot. If passed, it will guarantee that every four-year-old in California will have the right to voluntarily attend a high-quality, part-day preschool program. Questions addressed at this Forum:
What exactly does Proposition 82 propose to do?
How would it affect San Mateo County families, schools and communities?
How would it fit in with the existing early care and education system?
Location: San Mateo County Office of Education, 101 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City. To RSVP or for more information, contact Nirmala Dillman at 650-802-5443 or ndillman@smcoe.k12.ca.us.
North County Providers Monthly Meeting
May 5, 9:00 - 10:30. This month's topic is The Ins and Outs of ROP (Regional Occupational Program). Fred Eikenberry will show a video, discuss ROP classes, credits, and advisory committees and answer questions.
Location: South San Francisco Adult Education School (in one of the portables), 825 Southwood Drive, South San Francisco. All are welcome. No reservations needed. Call Head Start at 650-737-5702 for directions. To be added to the email notification list for this monthly meeting, contact Pat Michelin at 650-802-7549 or michelin@plsinfo.org or pmichelin@smchsa.org.
Rummage Sale and Car Wash Fundraiser
May 6, 9:00 - 3:00. This event benefits the Daly City Youth Health Center.
Location: 699 Serramonte Blvd., Daly City. Contact Tracey Heather at 650-985-7014 or theather@co.sanmateo.ca.us for details.
Peninsula Volunteers Open Houses
May 7, 1:00 - 4:00. Staff members and volunteers will be available for tours and to discuss services. Services are available to older adults in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
Location: Rosener House Adult Day Services, 500 Arbor Road; Little House Activity Center and Meals on Wheels, 800 Middle Avenue; and Crane Place Senior Housing, 1331 Crane Street. All locations are in Menlo Park. For more information, call 650-326-0665 or visit www.penvol.org.
Women and Heart Disease 2006: Detection, Evaluation and Management
May 8, 11:00 - 2:00. Keynote speaker is C. Noel Bairey Merz, M.D. Sponsored by the Mills-Peninsula Women's Health Council, this luncheon and lecture will give an overview of the high prevalence of heart disease in women, why heart disease is under-recognized and under-treated in women, and examine how risk factors differ between women and men. Risk reduction treatments, including nutrition, exercise, low dose aspirin, cholesterol lowering and hormone therapy, will also be discussed.
Location: San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel, 1800 Old Bayshore Highway, Burlingame. Contact Karen Malekos-Smith at 650-696-5908 or malekok@sutterhealth.org for cost and details.
Dad's Count: 5th Annual Fatherhood Breakfast and Awards Ceremony
May 10, 7:30 - 9:30. Registration deadline is May 5 and cost is $50. Keynote speaker is Mike Nolan, Head Coach of the San Francisco 49ers, husband, and father of four. Local businesses and agencies will be recognized for their support of fathers and families.
Location: Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, 1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame. For more information, call 650-363-4295 or visit www.smhealth.org/dadscount.
May 10, 9:00 - 10:30. Linda Franco will discuss the services of the Ron Robinson Senior Care Center. It is a new outpatient health center located on the first floor of the San Mateo Medical Center and is designed for older adults in San Mateo County. The Center includes both primary care and geriatric assessment.
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.
Helping Families and Children Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices
May 11, 8:00 - 12 noon. Offered by the San Mateo Perinatal Council, this networking workshop features six speakers and will help attendees identify strategies to help families make healthy choices, identify resources to increase physical activity, and identify mental health strategies to support families when making changes. Cost is $20 and includes a continental breakfast.
Location: Child Care Coordinating Council (4Cs), 2121 South El Camino Real, Suite A-100, San Mateo. Pre-registration is requested. For more information, call Anne Garrett at 650-573-2955 or Kathy Prescott at 650-851-5825 or email smperinatal@aol.com.
4Cs 5th Annual Leadership Awards Dinner
May 11, 6:00 - 9:00. Celebrating Growth is the theme for this year's Child Care Coordinating Council's (4Cs) Awards. Keynote speaker is Rob Reiner, Founding Chair of First 5 California. Honorees are Margaret Taylor, Jewish Family and Children's Services, and Kathleen Kaz. Cost is $100 per person.
Location: Westin Hotel, 1 Old Bayshore Highway, Millbrae. To request an invitation, call Samantha at 650-655-5067 or email info@sanmateo4Cs.org. Information is online at www.sanmateo4Cs.org.
May 12 - 20. Affordable Housing Week is a series of community events presented to inform residents about actions they can take to make affordable housing a reality in their community. Activities educate the public about proven solutions to the housing crisis and illustrate how crucial the public's involvement is to ensure adequate, affordable and safe housing. This year, all 9 Bay Area counties will hold Affordable Housing Week concurrently, hosting more than 80 events open to the public.
Location: Various sites. Call 650-872-4444 or visit www.hlcsmc.org for details.
CORA's 2nd Annual Breakfast - A Mother's Day with Heart
May 12, 7:00 - 9:00. Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse (CORA) is the only provider of comprehensive domestic violence services in San Mateo County. Keynote speaker for the Breakfast is Professor Sarah Buel, who has dedicated her life's work to improving court and community response to abuse. She has been profiled on NBC as one of the 5 most inspiring women in America. Additionally, Mike Nevin will serve as auctioneer for silent and live auctions. Cost is $50.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City. For more information, contact Janet Sussman at 650-652-0800 ext. 113.
May 12, 11:30. HIP Housing creates a place to call home for thousands of people every year through its Home Sharing, Self-Sufficiency, Home Equity Conversion, and Property Development Programs. This luncheon celebrates the success of individuals and families who have benefited from stable, affordable housing with the help of HIP Housing. Cost is $75.
Location: Westin Hotel, 1 Old Bayshore Highway, Millbrae. For more information, visit www.hiphousing.org or call 650-348-6660.
Find a Bargain at the Countywide Swap Meet
May 13, 9:00 - 3:00. Clean out your garages or closets and sell your items at this Swap Meet. Download the registration form from www.RecycleWorks.org. Admission is free for shoppers. Parking fee is $3. The event will be held outdoors, rain or shine.
Location: San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo. For more information, call 1-888-442-2666 or visit www.recycleworks.org/swapmeet.html.
8th Annual Updates on Dementia Conference: Translating Research into Practice
May 15, 7:00 - 4:30. Registration deadline is May 8. Register online at www.alznorcal.org at the "Conferences" section. Cost ranges from $25 to $70, depending on registration type.
Location: Stanford University Medical Center, Fairchild Auditorium.
CCAT (Children's Collaborative Action Team) Monthly Meeting
May 15, 2:45 - 4:00. This is a regular business meeting with reports from the committees. Contact Barb Joos at 650-802-5122 or bjoos@co.sanmateo.ca.us for more information.
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.
Location: Human Services Agency, 400 Harbor Blvd., Building B, Belmont. All are welcome. No reservations needed.
Understanding Children in Out of Home Placement
May 17, 10:00 - 12 noon. This class, offered by the Peninsula Training Collaborative, will deal with the emotional and mental health issues with which these children struggle. Register online at www.PTCtraining.net.
Location: This class will be held at Boys Hope Girls Hope, 4174 - 24th Street, San Francisco.
ACAT (Adolescent Collaborative Action Team) Monthly Meeting
May 17, 3:30 - 5:00. This month's topic is Youth Involvement - Youth Fishbowl.
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.
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 Shauna Wilson at 650-513-0330 x308 or swilson@pcrcweb.org and include ACAT in the subject line of the email.
May 18 and 19, 8:30 - 5:00. This Summit is devoted to physicians, allied health professionals, health care and private sector leaders in businesses and education. Presentations by national, state and local experts will emphasize:
- Best science and its application to the control and prevention of pandemic influenza
- Applicable lessons from public health to better prepare for disasters and epidemics
- Strategies to control and mitigate the impact of a pandemic influenza outbreak
- Cross-sector planning and coordination between the public and private sectors in the event of a pandemic influenza outbreak
Location: San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo. Call 650-573-3930 for details.
The Criminal Justice System: Laws, Rights and Beyond
May 18, 12 noon. This free Brown-Bag Lecture is sponsored by the San Mateo County Law Library. The lecture by Mara Feiger, Esq., is designed for defendants, victims and concerned citizens. Ms. Feiger will explain the criminal justice system from investigation to arrest, through trial, conviction and beyond.
Location: San Mateo County Law Library, 710 Hamilton Street, Redwood City. Call 650-363-4913 for more information or visit www.smcll.org.
Communities of Today and Tomorrow
May 18, 6:45 - 8:30 pm. Part of Affordable Housing Week, this panel discussion, moderated by County Supervisor Jerry Hill, will cover The What, Where and How of Housing and Transportation.
Location: King Community Center, 725 Monte Diablo, San Mateo. Call 650-872-4444 or visit www.hlcsmc.org for details.
May 19. Five homes in Hillsborough will be open for touring by the public. The tour will allow guests to see state of the art kitchens, general family living areas and gardens. Ticket proceeds benefit Mental Health Association and Youth and Family Enrichment Services (YFES) clients.
Location: To be announced. Contact Angela Bruno Castro at 650-368-3345 ext. 102 for details.
2nd Annual National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
May 19, 5:00 - 9:30 pm. This event includes a free art show and program featuring local and national spokespeople from 5:00 - 6:30. MIX 06, a fundraiser which lasts from 6:30 - 9:30, includes community leadership awards, local and national celebrities and entertainers, a reception and a silent auction.
Location: AT&T Park (Home of the Giants), 3rd and King Streets, San Francisco. For more information, email kteevan@pacbell.net or visit www.banyantreeproject.org.
5th Annual Soul Stroll for Health
May 20, 10:00 - 1:00. Join former 49er Jamie Williams for a Walk by the Bay. The Soul Stroll was created with a focus on improving health in the African American, Hispanic, and Pacific Islander populations through good nutrition and physical activity. Walkers can go as little or as far as they prefer along one- three- and file-mile courses. Registration is $15. Free parking, commemorative t-shirts, refreshments and health screenings. Register by May 16 to be entered in an early-bird drawing.
Location: Coyote Point Park, 1961 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo. For registration forms and additional information, visit www.aachac.org or call 650-696-4275.
Affordable Housing Fair for Individuals and Families Seeking Housing
May 20, 10:00 - 2:00. The fair will include information tables about housing and housing-related programs, as well as seminars on topics such as first-time homebuying, affordable rental programs and tenant rights.
Location: Fair Oaks Community Center, 2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. Call 650-872-4444 or visit www.hlcsmc.org for more information.
Thrive, the Alliance of Nonprofits for San Mateo County, Membership Meeting
May 23, 8:30 - 11:30. This meeting starts with breakfast, networking and committee meetings, continues with committee updates, and ends with a panel discussion entitled Community Asset Mapping: How Rich Are We? Details are available on the Thrive Web site at www.thrivealliance.org. Free for Thrive members, $25 for all others.
Location: Peninsula Community Foundation, 1700 South El Camino Real, Suite 100, San Mateo. RSVP by May 19 to cari@thrivealliance.org or 650-766-1162.
24th Annual Jobs for Youth Fundraising Breakfast
May 25, 7:30 - 9:00. Cost is $40 per person or $350 for a table of 10. With one-on-one support, the Jobs for Youth Program helps youth age 14-21 increase their self-esteem and job-seeking skills and to become responsible adults.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City. Contact Al Teglia at 650-301-8444 to RSVP.
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the Dates
Details to follow
in future e-newsletters:
June 5 – 30: Bay
Area Heart Gallery, San Francisco County Exhibit
Contact: info@bayareaheartgallery.com or www.bayareaheartgallery.com
June 7,
5:30 – 8:00
pm: Daly City Peninsula Partnership Collaborative Meeting
Contact: Ed Barney at ebarney@dalycity.org or
650-746-8372
June 7,
6:00 – 8:00
pm (note time change): Mental Health Board Public Forum
Contact: Pamela Machado at 650-573-2544
July 11: CompassPoint’s
Nonprofit Day 2006
Contact: www.compasspoint.org or 415-541-9000
July 13,
9:00 – 11:00
am: Overview of the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) Process and Services Provided
(for community agency staff)
Contact: DOR at 650-348-4180
July 17: Ecumenical Hunger Program (EHP) 15th Annual Golf Invitational
Contact: Maleah at 650-323-7781 or maleah@ehpcares.org
August
4 – 6: National Conference on Dialogue and Deliberation in San
Francisco
Contact: sandy@thataway.org
August
5: San
Mateo County Parks and Recreation Foundation’s
Tour de Peninsula Bike Ride
Contact: www.supportparks.org or 650-321-5812
or info@supportparks.org
September
14 and September 17: Heart Walk
Contact: Pat Black at 650-363-4184 or pblack@co.sanmateo.ca.us
October
1: Olive Festival at Canada College (proceeds to student scholarships)
Contact: www.olivefest.org
October
7: Ecumenical Hunger Program (EHP) Annual Sharathon Walk and Community
Fair
Contact: Maleah at 650-323-7781 or maleah@ehpcares.org
November
3 – 5: Northern California Abilities Expo in Santa Clara
Contact: www.abilitiesexpo.com
Complete Articles
Help at Home Booklet Updated
May is Older Americans Month and the new edition of Help at
Home: A Guide to Assist San Mateo County Residents to Remain at Home is now available.
Help at Home, a 38-page pamphlet, lists resources that can assist adults of all
income levels to remain in their homes when they are ill, disabled, or in crisis.
Services described include adult day and senior centers, home health agencies,
home delivered meal programs, home care services, medical equipment providers
and specialized transportation services.
Help at Home is published by the San Mateo County Commission on Aging and is the work of a committee with representatives from nonprofit service providers and county government.
For free copies, call CIP at 650-802-7950 or email gaggero@plsinfo.org. It is also available online at the CIP Web site, cip.plsinfo.org.
June Election Voting Devices Information
San Mateo
County will be opening nine Universal Voting Centers throughout San Mateo County
in addition to the Election Day polling places. At the Universal Voting Centers,
San Mateo County voters can drop off their voted Absentee Ballot or vote using
the accessible, eSlate electronic voting device, designed to assist voters with
disabilities. The Universal Voting Centers in Redwood City and San Mateo will
be open May 8 – June 6 and locations in
Daly City, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica and
South San Francisco will be open from May 22 – June 5. For locations and
days and hours of operation, visit the San Mateo County Elections Web site at www.shapethefuture.org or
call 1-888-SMC-VOTE (1-888-762-8683).
Speakers Bureau Launched
The Speakers
Bureau is a free service of the San Mateo County Bar Association. All
volunteer speakers are attorneys and members in good standing with the San Mateo
County Bar Association and the State Bar of California.
Participating attorneys go to businesses, civic organizations, service clubs, professional organizations and schools to do presentations about areas of law, the justice system and the courts, and present programs that encourage questions and answers, while stimulating a lively discussion session for any group.
The attorneys are willing to speak about any matter of legal interest to any size group, are available during the day or evenings, and can customize a presentation to meet the needs and interests of your group, and welcome your ideas and requests.
Visit www.smcba.org for a complete list of topics and contact information.
Online Caregiver Support Groups
The Family Caregiver Alliance offers 3 free online support groups. All groups
offer participants supportive environments in which to ask questions and share
experiences, resources and ideas.
The Caregiver Online Group is for families, partners and other caregivers of adults with disorders such as Alzheimer’s, stroke and brain injury.
The Huntington’s Disease (HD) and Movement Disorders Online Group is for anyone living with the day-to-day challenges of HD, Parkinson’s or other movement disorder. This group is facilitated by a Registered Nurse with extensive personal and professional HD experience.
The LGBT Caring Community Online Support Group is for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender caregivers of adults with cognitive impairments and / or other chronic health problems.
To register for any of the groups, visit www.caregiver.org.
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