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For a full calendar of events click here. Through October 30, Time Varies by Day
October 9, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
October 16, noon Brown Bag Lecture on Elections and Voting October 17, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm October 18, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
October 31 November 4, November 5, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm or 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm November 5, 6:00 pm - 9:30 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 calendar of training opportunities for nonprofit staff, visit compasspoint.org.
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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Welcome to our e-newsletter! Free2Vote Human Services Agency of San Mateo County Receives Accreditation Costumes for Kids V3 Campaign Launches New Web Site Get Healthy San Mateo County Task Force Launches New Web Sites Prevent the Spread of Flu Grantmaking News Cyberbullying Resources Foothill College's QUEST Program and Certificate in Gerontology PG&E Free Energy Efficiency Education Class Schedule Released More than 8,500 residents of San Mateo County have yet to claim economic stimulus payments. With the cost of energy, food and other expenses on the rise, the economic stimulus payments are as critical as ever and assistance is available to those who need it. If you know someone who has not filed their Economic Stimulus Payment (ESP), they have until October 15, 2008 to file for their payments. For free tax assistance call 800-358-8832 for locations or North Peninsula Neighborhood Services at 650-588-8822 for an appointment. Portola Valley Laptop Pilot Project Women in County Government Recognition Awards Nominations Due October 31
The Women in County Government (WICG) Governing Board invites the recognition of accomplished women employed by the County of San Mateo. The purpose of the recognition program is to acknowledge and honor county women employees who have demonstrated success through their commitment in the areas of Community Service, Self-Development and Public Service. The 18th Annual Recognition of Women in County Government and Charity Event will be held December 15 in Burlingame. For more information on nominating someone, click here... Agency Updates The new Redwood Shores Library has opened at 399 Marine Parkway, Redwood City, California 94065. The phone number is 650-780-5740.
Rebuilding Together Peninsula has moved to 841 Kaynyne Street, Redwood City, CA 94063. Their mailing address remains P.O. Box 4031, Menlo Park, California 94026 and their phone number, 650-366-6597, has not changed. 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
Bay Area Heart Gallery
October 1 - 30, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm (Monday - Saturday) and 11:00 am - 7:00 pm (Sunday). This photo exhibit raises awareness about the 10,000 local children who are awaiting permanent, loving homes. Included is a series of photographs dedicated to
The Bay Area Heart Gallery Team is a partnership of four public and private agencies serving children and youth in foster care, working together with volunteer photographers and artists from throughout the Bay Area. The partner agencies are Alameda Social Services Agency, San Francisco Human Services Agency, San Mateo County Human Services Agency and Family Builders. The result is a photo exhibit, of children, youth and families, accompanied by their stories.
Location: Serramonte
Family Caregiver Mini-Sabbatical
Tuesdays, October 7 - 28, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. This four session “mini-sabbatical” is for family members who are helping an older spouse, parent or sibling, especially someone with increasing memory loss or confusion. It is an opportunity to get some respite and relaxation while refreshing caregiving skills. Topics will include creating/preserving a support system for the caregiver, stress reduction techniques, communicating more effectively, improving caregiving skills and handling challenging behaviors.
Location: San Carlos Adult Day Services, 787 Walnut Street, San Carlos. $25 fee; a sliding scale and free respite care can be arranged in advance on an “as available” basis. To obtain more information or to register call 650-592-9325 or email mvargas@cccyo.org.
IDA Savings Program Orientation
October 9, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Do you need help paying for college or training? Do you have an idea to start a small business? Do you want to learn more about how to manage your money? Come learn about the IDA Savings program – a matching grant program that offers up to $4,000 per family. Learn about program benefits, how to qualify and apply on-the spot during this free orientation. One hour will also be devoted to tax preparation. The IDA Savings Program is for low-income working people in
Location: StartUp EPA,
Beyond the Background Check: Incorporating SAFE Practices Into Your Program
October 14, 11:30 am - 3:00 pm. Screening potential volunteers continues to be one of the most
over-looked yet crucial steps for any program that places children and
youth with adult volunteers. Most training resources have general
guidelines, but how do you decide what is appropriate for your program?
And how do you teach gut instinct to staff members so they can
identify potential applicants who wish to do harm?
Based on current research, the mentoring field's Recommended Best
Practices and Friends for Youth's nearly 30 years of experience, this
workshop offers practical, tested tools to prevent child predators from
infiltrating organizations and turning children into sexual abuse
victims. The workshop is designed for program staff of any youth-serving organization; managers of volunteers who work with children and youth; trainers for volunteer and youth-serving programs; supervisors of direct staff; and administrators of youth-based programs, including supervised and site-based.
Sponsored by The Mentoring Coalition of San Mateo County, the training will be presented by Sarah Kremer, Program Director, Friends for Youth's Mentoring Institute. Copies of SAFE (Screening Applicants for Effectiveness): Guidelines to Prevent Child Molestation in Mentoring and Youth-Serving Organizations, will be available for $10.
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Human Services Agency,
Rebuilding Together Peninsula Application Deadline
October 15. Rebuilding Together Peninsula (RTP) strives to improve the lives, homes and community facilities of low-income individuals while providing a positive volunteer experience for community members and partners. Every project that RTP undertakes is unique. Each work site comes with a different history, need, scope of work, and volunteer team.
RTP provides a variety of services from yard cleanup and painting to skilled repairs of plumbing, windows, electrical systems and flooring. They also repair or replace roofs on homes and community facilities.
National Rebuilding Day is an annual event that takes place every year in April. For this one-day rebuilding event, thousands of volunteers and corporate sponsors unite to rehabilitate the homes and community facilities of low-income neighbors and revitalize communities across the Peninsula. The next National Rebuilding Day will be held April 25, 2009, but applications for services are due October 15. For information on applying call 650-366-6597 or visit www.rebuildingtogetherpeninsula.org/.
Leadership Reveille
October 15, 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Since March, Threshold 2008 has brought together nearly 1000 people to discuss the future of housing in San Mateo County. This started a public conversation about the complex choices facing our communities. Hear what they said and explore how to move forward together at this event, sponsored by the Open Square Foundation.
Location: Sharon Heights Golf and County Club, 2900 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park. For more information visit www.threshold2008.org.
Jail Planning Public Meeting in San Mateo
October 15, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. The County of San Mateo is exploring options to relieve jail overcrowding, improve incarceration programs to decrease recidivism and meet projected needs in the men's and women's facilities. To learn more, join representatives of the Sheriff's Office, Board of Supervisors and County Manager's Office at one of three meetings. The others will be held October 16 in San Carlos and October 23 in South San Francisco. See the calendar listings for more information on those events.
Location: Senior Center, 2645 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo. For more information call 650-363-4153 or visit www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/jailplanning.
Brown Bag Lecture on Elections and Voting
October 16, noon. Presented by David Tom, Elections Manager, County of San Mateo, with special guest the Honorable Gene Mullin, 19th Assembly District, this lecture will focus on elections and voting.
Location: San Mateo County Law Library, 710 Hamilton Street, Redwood City. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information contact Karen Lutke 650-363-4913 or visit www.smcll.org.
Jail Planning Public Meeting in San Carlos
October 16, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. The County of San Mateo is exploring options to relieve jail overcrowding, improve incarceration programs to decrease recidivism and meet projected needs in the men's and women's facilities. To learn more, join representatives of the Sheriff's Office, Board of Supervisors and County Manager's Office at one of three meetings. The others will be held October 15 in San Mateo and October 23 in South San Francisco. See the calendar listings for more information on those events.
Location: Central Middle School, 828 Chestnut Street, San Carlos. For more information call 650-363-4153 or visit www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/jailplanning.
Housing Leadership Day
October 17, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Join housing activists, builders, city planners, elected officials and housing providers for a day of education, strategy and action for housing. Hear the latest in planning for climate change, economic and demographic trends and seismic shifts in the housing and mortgage markets, as well as workshops, networking a Housing Fair and lunch.
Location: Oracle Conference Center, 350 Oracle Parkway, Redwood City. For more information and to register visit www.hlcsmc.org/site/hlcsmc/section.php?id=114.
Fifth Annual Nonprofit Boot Camp
October 18, 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Nonprofit Boot Camp is a community effort planned, produced and promoted in partnership with over 100 local organizations. Its focus is to educate, empower and connect the next generation of nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs. 2008 participants will have the opportunity to choose between six Educational Tracks: Nonprofit Basics, Fundraising, Social Entrepreneurship, Technology, Big Ideas, and Lobbying and Advocacy.
Highlights include a choice of over 15 seminars, panels and interactive workshops covering the essentials of starting and running a nonprofit or social enterprise; an exhibit hall featuring more than 50 organizations that support nonprofits and social entrepreneurs; one-on-one nonprofit consulting and career counseling sessions; facilitated networking and community lounge; greening strategies to reduce environmental impact and opportunities for participants to apply for grants through “Reality Grantmaking.” Nonprofit Boot Camp is sponsored by Craigslist Foundation, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and Zazzle.
Location: San Mateo County Events Center, 2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo. $75 per person. For more information and to register, visit www.craigslistfoundation.org/bootcamp.
California Women Lead, San Mateo County Chapter, Screens What's Your Point, Honey?
October 18, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm. California Women Lead, San Mateo County Chapter, will be screening the independent documentary film What's Your Point, Honey?, directed by Amy Sewell and Susan Toffler. This non-partisan look at the challenges facing women who seek the highest levels of political office focuses on the importance of developing the leadership skills of young women.
California Women Lead (formerly CEWAER) is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging, training and supporting women to seek appointed and elected positions. For more information on the recently established San Mateo County Chapter visit www.cawomenlead.org.
Pacifica Gardens First Harvest Fundraising Dinner
October 18, 5:30 pm. Celebrate the growth of Pacifica Gardens, a 30,000 square foot urban agricultural project located on an abandoned soccer field at Linda Mar School, 830 Rosita Road, Pacifica. This community-based project has plans to include community garden beds; gardens for children, seniors and the disabled; native and bee gardens; a fruit mini-orchard; and food forest, herb, flower and biointensive market gardens. Programs in development include school garden demonstration and education; backyard edible garden demonstration; community education classes and workshops; and composting. Enjoy live music and a silent auction.
Location: Pedro Point Firehouse, 1227 Danmann Avenue, Pacifica. For more information call 650-303-8766 or melissa@livabilityproject.org or visit www.livabilityproject.org/pacificagardens.
Mandated Reporter Training
October 21, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. 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 Services 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.
Jail Planning Public Meeting in South San Francisco
October 23, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. The County of San Mateo is exploring options to relieve jail overcrowding, improve incarceration programs to decrease recidivism and meet projected needs in the men's and women's facilities. To learn more, join representatives of the Sheriff's Office, Board of Supervisors and County Manager's Office at one of three meetings. The others will be held October 15 in San Mateo and October 16 in San Carlos. See the calendar listings for more information on those events.
Location: El Camino High School, 1320 Mission Road, South San Francisco. For more information call 650-363-4153 or visit www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/jailplanning.
IDA Savings Program Orientation in Daly City
October 28, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Do you need help paying for college or training? Do you have an idea to start a small business? Do you want to learn more about how to manage your money? Come learn about the IDA Savings program – a matching grant program that offers up to $4,000 per family. Learn about program benefits, how to qualify and apply on-the spot during this free orientation. The IDA Savings Program is for low-income working people in
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Hoarding and Cluttering Conference
October 29, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. The Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHA-SF) presents this conference. Compulsive hoarding and cluttering refers to the acquisition of and failure to discard a large number of possessions, which appear to be useless or of limited value, in an attempt to decrease stress and anxiety. This serious and prevalent problem can lead to eviction and homelessness. It is often a feature of several psychiatric disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder and major depression, and can be caused or aggravated by problems associated with increasing age or physical disabilities. The keynote speaker will be David Tolin, Ph.D., Director of the Anxiety Disorders Center at The Institute of Living at Hartford Hospital.
Location: The Westin San Francisco Market Street Hotel, 50 Third Street at Market, San Francisco. For more information and to register for the conference visit www.mha-sf.org/programs/hcconf.cfm.
Women in County Government Recognition Awards Nominations Due
October 31. The Women in County Government (WICG) Governing Board invites the recognition of accomplished women employed by the County of San Mateo. The purpose of the recognition program is to acknowledge and honor county women employees who have demonstrated success through their commitment in the areas of Community Service, Self-Development and Public Service. The 18th Annual Recognition of Women in County Government and Charity Event will be held December 15 in Burlingame. More details for that event coming soon.
To acknowledge outstanding performances of your fellow female colleagues, submit a one to two page detailed description of your nominee, with specific details about her successful accomplishments. Include your name, the nominee’s name, the award category and contact phone numbers. Nomination forms should be submitted to Christina Johnsen at Cjohnsen@co.sanmateo.ca.us or Pony PRO114 or Carol Karwat at ckarwatt@sanmateocourt.org or Pony SMC110XO. For more information, click here.
DOVIA San Mateo County Quarterly Meeting
November 4, 9:00 am - 11:00 am. The topic for this month's meeting is Back-to-Basics: How and what do we do to attract volunteers to our organizations. "DOVIA" is the generic name for "Directors of Volunteers in Agencies" Association. DOVIAs are local professional associations made up of leaders of volunteer programs. Members are local volunteer managers from nonprofit and government agencies who share, network and discuss local volunteer related issues as well as broader issues facing the professional.
Location: 262 Harbor Blvd., Building A, Hacienda and Veranda Rooms, Belmont. For more information about DOVIA contact Deborah Owdom at 650-696-7661 or owdomd@sutterhealth.org. To be added to the email notification list contact Pat Michelin at michelin@plsinfo.org or pmichelin@co.sanmateo.ca.us.
November 5, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm or 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Do you need help paying for college or training? Do you have an idea to start a small business? Do you want to learn more about how to manage your money? Come learn about the IDA Savings program – a matching grant program that offers up to $4,000 per family. Learn about program benefits, how to qualify and apply on-the spot during this free orientation. The IDA Savings Program is for low-income working people in
Location: Cañada College Learning Center, 4200 Farm Hill Blvd. 9-212, Redwood City. To register contact Angelita Hernandez at 408-516-4699 or angelita@oppportunityfund.org
November 5, 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm. Family Connections, with the support of Linden Tree Bookstore and Hiller Aviation Museum, is sponsoring this celebration of the creative process behind children's literature. The event features presentations by authors/illustrators Jeanne DuPrau (The City of Ember), Anna Grossnickle Hines (1, 2, Buckle My Shoe) and Thacher Hurd (Mama Don't Allow). Enjoy refreshments, a raffle and book sales and signings. This event is not recommended for children. All proceeds benefit Family Connections, a tuition-free parent participation preschool for low-income families, where parents learn positive parenting skills while their children develop the skills necessary to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.
Location: Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Tickets are available by calling 650-369-6467 or visiting www.familyconnections.org.
Complete Articles
Human Services Agency of San Mateo County (HSA) is the first social services agency in California to receive accreditation across all eligible services. It is one of a handful of public agencies in the nation to attempt accreditation under so many different service standards. The accreditation means that HSA is committed to providing the best possible services, above and beyond mandated guidelines.
It also shows that HSA is capable of self-evaluation and motivated to meet the needs of the communities it serves. When faced with the need for change, staff at all levels addressed those critical areas and corrected them.
According to Beverly Johnson, HSA Director, in an email to employees, HSA "has accomplished something...that changes the world around us. We have raised the bar for the delivery of public human services, both here in California and beyond...you are the standard bearers for excellence in the delivery of social services."
Costumes for Kids
Halloween costumes can be beyond the budget for some families. Costumes for Kids was established to provide a source of costumes for needy families and accepts donations year round. Wigs, masks, makeup, accessories and other Halloween related donations are all needed.
An estimated 400 costumes were distributed to the children of San Mateo County last year. To donate this year, costumes can be dropped off at 550 Quarry Road, San Carlos or sent via PONY to HSA201, or to 2500 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, PONY HSA147. Pickups are available. For more information about the program, contact Jennifer Rogers at 650-802-6454 or jrogers@co.sanmateo.ca.us or Yazmin Amacker at 650-363-4859 or yamacker@co.sanmateo.ca.us. To make a monetary donation to Costumes for Kids, contact Al Teglia at 650-301-8444.
V3 Campaign Launches New Web Site
The V3 Campaign (Voice Value Votes of the Nonprofit Sector) will make the voice of the nonprofit sector heard, its value realized and its votes counted in every election in America. It gives unprecedented access to every candidate who seeks your vote. Any nonprofit employee, volunteer, funder or friend can, with the push of a button, ask men and women who are running for office to detail how they would partner with and strengthen the sector to achieve their vision for their city, state or the country.
By entering your address, the V3 Campaign Web site will identify all candidates running for office in your community. You can then send the V3 Campaign questions to all of the candidates, to determine which has the vision and understanding required to take full advantage of the vast resources that the nonprofit sector has available.
The V3 Campaign will manage a blog to post the candidate responses, allowing visitors to the site to rate the ideas that are submitted. The candidates to whom you send the V3 Question will respond directly to you; then you forward the responses to the V3 Campaign. This direct connection between candidate and potential constituent is key. They want your vote, we want their ideas. Once the responses are posted, you can leave your feedback on whether or not the response is innovative enough to warrant your vote and allow others in your community to view it and make that decision as well.
For the first time, a candidate who is running for office in a small town thousands of miles from Washington, DC who feels strongly about the important role nonprofits play in society, can share his or her innovative ideas by answering the V3 Question. A member of their community can then have it posted on the V3 Web site, and suddenly nonprofit Executive Directors, employees, volunteers and other men and women running for office all over America can view, rate and potentially build on their ideas.
To submit a question, visit the V3 Web site, enter your zip code, click send a letter, choose who you want to send it to, add a personal message and the V3 Question will be sent from your email address. Once a response is received forward it to responses@v3campaign.org and it will be posted on the soon-to-be-unveiled blog where you will be able to see the responses, rate them, leave your comments and join in a national dialogue about our future.
With the V3 Campaign, every election in America will have the opportunity to reach out to the millions of nonprofit constituents and detail how they would work with them to tackle social issues. It is a way to help make real change happen. For more information visit www.v3campaign.org. This information was submitted by Thrive, the Alliance of Nonprofits for San Mateo County.
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.
The flu shot is recommended for persons at high risk of complications from the flu, including children aged 6 months until their 18th 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. For a list of these clinics in both English and Spanish, visit www.smhealth.org/flu or call 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.
Grantmaking News
Silicon Valley Community Foundation has announced new grantmaking strategies and The Foundation Center will present a close-up look at funding in San Mateo County.
Silicon Valley Community Foundation is focused on innovative solutions that solve problems and improve the quality of life throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. The Foundation has examined the diverse needs across our region, evaluated the best practices of its parent foundations and incorporated community input before launching a new set of grantmaking strategies. To learn more about these new guidelines, visit www.siliconvalleycf.org.
The Foundation Center presents a close-up look at funding in San Mateo County. Panelists will describe their organizations' funding programs and guidelines as they pertain to the County, as well as provide "insider tips" for making a compelling case for a funding request. Panelists include Ellen Clear, Vice President, Grantmaking, Silicon Valley Community Foundation; Elizabeth Curtis, Vice President, Administration, Atkinson Foundation; and Neela Benjamin Gentile, Cisco Giving Counselor, Cisco Systems Corporate Giving Program. The event will take place October 7 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm at the San Mateo Main Library, 55 West Third Avenue, San Mateo. To register call 415-397-0902 or visit foundationcenter.org/sanfrancisco/training/
mtgsm10_7.html.
Prior to that event, The Foundation Center is sponsoring "How to Approach a Foundation: From Initial Contact to Getting Funded - What Does It Take?," from 9:00 am - 10:30 am. Intended for fundraisers with some experience under their belts, though not necessarily with foundations, this class will teach you how to initiate contact with potential funders, plan calls and meetings and build partnerships with donors. It will also be held at the San Mateo Main Library, 55 West Third Avenue, San Mateo. To register call 415-397-0902 or visit foundationcenter.org/sanfrancisco/training
/fdnapproachmateo.html.
Both programs are free of charge but space is limited. Pre-registration is preferred but walk-ins that morning are acceptable for both events.
Cyberbullying:
www.cyberbullying.info
What is cyberbullying? How is it different than facing a bully in real life? What can kids do about it? This site provides the answers in a playful format. Users visit Detective Henshaw's office and click on objects to reveal information, such as how different media (chat, text messages) are used to intimidate others. Play “Shrink the Cyberbully” at www.mcgruff.org/Games/cyberbully.php.
Dealing With Bullies:
kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/emotion/bullies.html
This article will help adults start a dialog with kids about what to do if they are being bullied (also available in Spanish). If a teen is being victimized, read “Dealing With Bullying” at kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/problems/bullies.html (also available in Spanish).
It's My Life - Bullies:
pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/bullies
Geared for middle school students, “Bully-Free Zones” offers a book list of related fiction and nonfiction for kids. “Watch It,” a video, has kids discussing bullies. Play the “Beat the Bully” game and win a race between you and your nemesis. For another online game, try “The Bully Roundup” at www.bam.gov/sub_yourlife/yourlife_
bullyroundup.html#.
McGruff - Bullies:
www.mcgruff.org
McGruff the Crime Dog teaches elementary youngsters how to cope with bullies. In games such as “Shrink the Cyberbully” and “Stop the Bully,” users learn about aggressors encountered in real life and online. The section “Parents and Educators” provides statistics and advice for adults. Concerned adults can access the NCPC handout “Stop Cyberbullying Before It Starts” at www.ncpc.org/
topics/by-audience/parents/bullying/
cyberbullying/cyberbullying.pdf.
Stop Bullying Now:
stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/index.asp?area=main
This site discusses what middle school kids can do if they are victimized by or witness bullying, or if they bully others. Each of the twelve animated “webisodes” covers a different aspect of bullying. If you're planning workshops on bullying, each would make a great introduction, and the accompanying discussion questions will make it easy to get folks talking. For more helpful teaching ideas, visit “Bullying – Lesson Plans and Strategies” at www.educationworld.com/a_special/bully.shtml.
Foothill College's QUEST Program and Certificate in Gerontology
Foothill College is launching two new programs this quarter, a Certificate in Gerontology and the QUEST Program which provides lifetime opportunities for intellectual, social, cultural and wellness development for adults age 50 and older.
The College will be holding a one-day conference on the QUEST program; presentations include Exploring the Human Potential, Creating Wellness and Getting Along Better with Your Loved Ones: Conflict Resolution in Families. The conference will be held October 4, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm in the Foothill College Cafeteria, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. It is free and open to the community and lunch is included. For more information and to register contact Nhung Tran, MPA, at 650-949-7332 or trannhung@foothill.edu.
Foothill also offers a Certificate in Gerontology. It introduces students to the continuum of characteristics, abilities and needs of older adults, the policies and services that are available, and the skills needed to be effective in working in aging programs. Both programs offer a wide variety of courses that provide up to date and extensive information having to do with older adults, aging and special populations. Check Foothill's schedule of classes at www.foothill.edu for more details on both programs.
Portola Valley Laptop Pilot Project
The new Portola Valley Library will be instituting a pilot circulating laptop service for Peninsula Library System (PLS) patrons with library cards in good standing. The service will consist of six laptops that will circulate for two hours inside of the library. These laptops will be installed with the same applications as the public access computers and will connect to the Internet via the library wifi. Printing will not be supported and files must be saved to a flash drive or uploaded online via email attachment.
Because these are high-value items, the laptops follow a different loan rule than other items. They will be available for in-library use for a total of two hours. After the two hours are up, there will be a 15 minute grace period and then fines begin accumulating at the rate of $5 per hour for a total of 10 hours. The maximum fine is $50. Overdue notices are sent to patrons at 24 hours and 48 hours. Billing occurs at 72 hours. The total bill includes the price of the laptop ($1750), the maximum fine ($50) and a service charge ($15) for a total bill of $1815.
Women in County Government Recognition Awards Nominations Due October 31
The Women in County Government (WICG) Governing Board invites the recognition of accomplished women employed by the County of San Mateo. The purpose of the recognition program is to acknowledge and honor county women employees who have demonstrated success through their commitment in the areas of Community Service, Self-Development and Public Service. The 18th Annual Recognition of Women in County Government and Charity Event will be held December 15 in Burlingame.
To acknowledge outstanding performances of your fellow female colleagues, submit a one to two page detailed description of your nominee, with specific details about her successful accomplishments. Include your name, the nominee’s name, the award category and contact phone numbers. Nomination forms should be submitted to Christina Johnsen at Cjohnsen@co.sanmateo.ca.us or Pony PRO114 or Carol Karwat at karwatt@sanmateocourt.org or Pony SMC110XO. For more information, click here.
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