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For a complete listing of events, click here. October 2, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
For a calendar of children's health events sponsored by nonprofit organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, visit www.kidscal.org. For a schedule of Child, Youth and Family Services Workshops offered through the San Mateo County Office of Education, click here. Email shulman@plsinfo.org anytime to submit your upcoming event for the CIP Community Calendar. Click here for the complete CIP Community Calendar.
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Mortgage Resource Information Housing Report Released HIP HomeSharing Program
Stop Smoking Now Coastside Hope: A Community Assistance Center Adopt-a-Family Program Registration dates for families from Montara to Pescadero will take place through October 31. Proof of total family income is required and registration is by appointment only. To make an appointment, contact Fatima Soares at 650-726-9071 ext. 224 or fatima@coastsidehope.org. Prevent the Spread of Flu Being Prepared
Fall Classes Announced for Senior Center Without Walls For more information and a calendar of activities and classes visit www.seniorcenterwithoutwalls.org/ or call toll free 877-797-7299. Prevention of Childhood Obesity Task Force Tip: Healthy Trick-or-Treat Giveaways Agency Updates Sustainable San Mateo County has a new logo and Web site. Visit www.sustainablesanmateo.org/ to see both. Thrive, The Alliance of Nonprofits for San Mateo County, has hired Porcia Chen Silverberg as their new Executive Director. She began on October 1 and is replacing Carilee Pang Chen who will be leaving on November 1. Article deadline for the November issue of the Resource Bulletin is October 15. Email your submission to shulman@plsinfo.org.
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Community Calendar Highlights
Is Media the Other Parent?
October 2, 7:
Location: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford,
Shelter Network's 20th Anniversary Benefit Breakfast
October 4, 7:30 am - 9:00 am. Join Shelter Network as they celebrate their 20th anniversary. The keynote speaker will be Chris Gardner, author of Pursuit of Happyness and Golden Globe and Oscar nominee. He will share his personal experience of becoming a homeless, single father in San Francisco and his journey from homelessness to founding and operating Gardner, Rich and Company, a brokerage firm.
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1333 Bayshore Highway, Burlingame. $75 per person; sponsorships are available. To purchase tickets contact Erin Johnston at ejohnston@shelternetwork.org or 650-685-5880 ext. 23. For more information visit www.shelternetwork.org.
San Bruno Chamber of Commerce Fourth Annual Autumn Fest
October 6, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Presented by the San Bruno Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the San Bruno Culture and Arts Commission, this free family event will feature food, live entertainment, music, games, booths, chalk art and a celebrity pie-eating event. The special guest emcee will be Rocky Cologne, a stand-up comedian well known for his Bay Area traffic school and for appearances on Food Network TV with Emeril Lagasse. He has appeared on TV and in the movies. There will also be a coloring contest sponsored by the San Bruno Library Foundation and a special collection of canned foods for North Peninsula Food Pantry and new or gently used children's Halloween costumes for HIP Housing and Shelter Network Programs.
Location: San Bruno City Park, 1125 Crystal Springs Road at Oak Avenue, San Bruno. For more information, call the Chamber at 650-588-0180 or visit www.sanbrunochamber.com.
Tenth Annual Cañada College Arts and Olive Festival
October 7, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Sponsored by the San Mateo County Community Colleges Foundation, the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission and the Redwood City Chamber of Commerce, the festival will feature more than 70 vendors consisting of some of the olive industry’s top experts to provide the community with olive education, olive and olive oil tasting and olive related products, as well as art works and gifts. The Festival began in 1998 as part of Cañada College’s 30 year anniversary celebration to benefit student scholarships. It is now one of the largest scholarship fundraisers of the year providing financial assistance to students. This year’s festival will also serve as a kick-off to the Cañada College Performing Arts Series, sponsored by the Associated Students of Cañada College, bringing some of the Bay Area’s performers to the Peninsula.
Location: Cañada College, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., Redwood City. For more information visit www.olivefest.org or contact 650-306-3428 or olivefest@smccd.edu.
Mandated Reporter Training
October 9, 9:00 am - 11:00 am. San Mateo County Children and Family Services is offering training for mandated reporters who are either living or working in San Mateo County. This training will cover Mandated Reporter Law, CWS Redesign/SIP, Child Abuse Indicators and an Overview of Differential Response. Two CEUs will be offered to LCSWs, MFTs and MFCCs.
Location: Human Service Agency, Notre Dame/Harvard Rooms, 400 Harbor Blvd., Building B, Belmont. There is no cost to attend this training. To register, contact Hmcclain@smchsa.org.
The Other 49ers: Untold Stories from the California Gold Rush - Where Hawaiians Met the Donner Party: Early Immigration into
October 10, noon.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Open House Reception
October 11, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Join Silicon Valley Community Foundation for an open house reception celebrating their new, centrally located headquarters in Mountain View.
The event will include a welcome from CEO and President Emmett Carson, an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and an opportunity to visit with staff about the new community foundation’s commitment to San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Tour their conference rooms, which are available to nonprofit organizations. Learn about their community input process and how you can make a difference in the community. Light refreshments will be provided.
Location: Silicon Valley Community Foundation Office, 2440 West El Camino Real, Suite 300, Mountain View. To register, visit www.siliconvalleycf.org/about_calendar.html.
in Our Diverse Community
October 12, 8:30 am - 2:00 pm. Domestic violence is a serious issue that affects individuals from every social, economic and racial background. Very often, victims of domestic violence do not report their abuse and suffer in silence. This silence, particularly prevalent among immigrant communities and communities of color, can be deadly. Battered women from traditionally underrepresented populations may face communication or cultural barriers to help themselves and have less access to legal and social services. In some cases, their abusers may use immigration status as a tool of control.
The purpose of this conference is to create a forum where professionals and community members can share their concerns about this problem and what is being done in our county to address it. Participants will also learn best-practices for effective outreach from experts in the field. It is geared toward social workers, advocates, law enforcement, attorneys, teachers, judges, clergy and faith community members, mental health providers, health care professionals, community organizers, students and policy makers. CEUs will be available.
Location: College of San Mateo, 1700 West Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo. The conference is free. For more information visit www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/domesticviolenceconference.
Binational Health Week Health Fair 2007
October 13, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Binational Health Week, held this year from October 13 - 21, is coordinated internationally by the Health Initiative of the Americas (HIA). It is an annual week-long series of health promotion and health education activities to improve the health and well-being of underserved immigrants and migrants of Mexican and Central American origin.
In San Mateo County, there will be an annual health fair at the Fair Oaks Community Center. The theme is "Tu Salud, Tu Futuro"/"Your Health, Your Future" and the focus is on youth and youth development. Your organization can participate by leading a workshop or presentation for the Latino community or bringing your program’s information/outreach to the health fair.
Location: Fair Oaks Community Center, 2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. For more information or to participate contact Vicky Avila at 650-780-7514 and/or Claudia Flores at 650-616-2044.
4Cs Family Forum 2007: Children With Special Needs
October 16, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Join 4Cs (Child Care Coordinating Council of San Mateo County) for its 15th Annual Family Forum. Learn approaches for inclusion of children with special needs in learning and educational systems from top researchers and practitioners. Conference topics include the latest research on parent engagement for inclusion and ways to promote healthy and inclusive learning environments in schools, recreation and childcare; creative inclusive early childhood and education environments; Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD; best practices for assessment, early screening and identification; and cultural differences in understanding children with special needs. The workshop is for those who care for or work with children up to age 12, including child care providers, school administrators, college and graduate students, child and family advocates, family resource specialists, pre-K and K-8 teachers, policy makers, social workers, parents and health and mental health professionals.
Location: Oracle Conference Center, 500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores. For more information visit www.sanmateo4cs.org or contact 415-584-1514 or serafina@tugboatevents.com.
Literacy Through Music with Nancy Stewart
October 18, 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Through songs and stories, explore the many ways music encourages and strengthens early childhood development. Geared toward library or early literacy staff working with young children, participants will gain specific ideas on how and why to use music in programs every day. Ms. Stewart is a children's singer and songwriter based in Seattle, Washington.
Location: Foster City Library, 1000 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. $20 for advance registration; $25 at the door. Make check payable to San Mateo County Library and mail to SMCO Library - Youth Services; Attention Grace Yang; 125 Lessingia Court; San Mateo, CA 94402. For more information contact Jeanine Asche at 650-312-5312 or asche@smcl.org. To download the registration form, click here.
Housing Leadership Day
October 26, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. An opportunity to network, learn and coordinate shared efforts in San Mateo County's development landscape, Housing Leadership Day is a local forum for the housing community in the county. Join community leaders, local elected officials, city and county staff, housing developers and advocates from across the county to share best practices, identify common pitfalls and work together to advance the creation of more homes on the Peninsula.
Location: Oracle Conference Center, 500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood Shores. For more information contact Greg Richane, Program Organizer, at 650-872-4444 or visit the Housing Leadership Council Web site at www.hlcsmc.org.
Community Breast Health Project's Fourth Annual Breast Cancer Conference: Sharing Knowledge - Creating Hope
November 3, 8:00 am - 4:35 pm. This conference provides a full day of breast cancer education that is open to the public, but directly targeted at those touched by breast cancer.
Complete Articles
Costumes for Kids
Halloween costumes can be too costly for some families. Costumes for Kids was established to provide a source of costumes for needy families and accepts donations all year. Wigs, masks, makeup, accessories and other Halloween related donations are needed.
Costumes can be dropped off or sent via PONY to 550 Quarry Road (HSA201) or to 2500 Middlefield Road (HSA147), Attention: Costumes for Kids. If you prefer to make a monetary donation make checks payable to The Children’s Fund with a notation in the memo that it is for Costumes for Kids. For more information contact Jennifer Rogers at jrogers@smchsa.org or 650-802-6454.
Housing Report Released
The San Mateo County Department of Housing has released "Housing Our Future: A Summary of the 2006 Housing Needs Study and What it Means for our Communities."
This graphics-rich report summarizes key findings of C/CAG's (City/County Association of Governments) Housing Needs Study, including projections of housing need and supply over the next 20 years. It also discusses the impact that the projected housing shortfall will have on our communities and explores policy solutions.
A PDF of the report can be downloaded by visiting www.smchousing.org and scrolling to the bottom of the page. Hard copies are available upon request by contacting 650-802-5040 or dtozun@smchousing.org.
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Prevent the Spread of Flu
The San Mateo County Health Department recommends flu shots during the fall season. Most healthy people who get the flu may be ill for a few days with a high fever, muscle pain, sore throat and weakness, however, the flu can cause serious problems for some people. That is why it’s important for them to get a flu shot every year. The flu vaccine is safe, effective and cannot cause the flu.
Who should get the flu shot? Persons at high risk of complications from the flu including children aged 6 months until their 5th birthday; people 50 years of age or older; residents of nursing homes; people with chronic heart or lung disease, kidney disease, asthma, diabetes, cancer or HIV/AIDS; women who will be pregnant during the flu season; household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu; household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age; and healthcare workers.
The best time to get the flu shot is late October through December. The flu season is usually from November to March. You can get your flu shot from your healthcare provider or check www.flucliniclocator.org. The San Mateo County Health Department also has flu shot clinics for people 60 years of age and older and other adults with long-term health problems for a $5 donation. More information is available at www.smhealth.org/flu and on the Flu Hotline at 650-573-3927.
To protect yourself and others from the flu, wash your hands often; stay home when you are sick; cover your coughs and sneezes with a sleeve or tissue; avoid close contact with sick people; avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth and get informed by visiting www.smhealth.org/flu.
Being Prepared
September was National Preparedness Month and was about helping individuals, businesses and communities take action towards being prepared for an emergency. Fall is an ideal time for residents to update their emergency supply kits and plans and become better informed. To make it easy for people to learn more about emergency preparedness, the San Mateo County Health Department is making its Pocket Guide to Emergency Preparedness available for free at city halls and libraries throughout the county.
The Pocket Guide is a simple, portable and local roadmap to staying safe. It offers residents valuable information on how to plan for and respond to natural and man-made disasters. Helpful Web sites and phone numbers are also included. Because of its small size, the Guide can be kept in purses or wallets for fast access.
"Recent floods, fires and storms across the nation remind us that a disaster can happen at any time. I encourage every San Mateo County resident to pick up a copy of this guide at their city hall or library and keep it in your purse or wallet," said Dr. Scott Morrow, San Mateo County Health Officer. "Preparedness begins at home. Make a family emergency plan and prepare a kit of emergency supplies to minimize the impact on your family in a disaster."
The Pocket Guide to Emergency Preparedness is available in English and Spanish and can also be downloaded from the department's Web site at www.smhealth.org.
Getting the word out to our community is very important in helping to prepare for the possibility of a severe influenza pandemic. A key operating principle of the planning continues to be one of self-sufficiency. The Health Department has developed an informative brochure for that purpose.
An electronic copy of the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Guide can be accessed by clicking here. Also available at the same Web site are guides on Flu Prevention and Care for Group Homes and Other Residential Settings and What You Can do to Stop the Flu.
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