Redwood City Public Library Events
May. The Redwood City Public Library will be holding events throughout the month, from movie screenings to book groups to lectures on health. Visit rcpl.wordpress.com/ for a list of events.
Location: Public Library, 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City. For more information regarding children's events call 650-780-7017; for adult events call 650-780-7026 or visit www.rcpl.info.
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Earth Day Events
Through May 17. 'Tis the season to be green! Around the world, millions of people will be celebrating our beautiful planet Earth by attending events and calling on governments, businesses and communities to make changes to benefit our planet.
Sustainable San Mateo County is making it easy for you to find your local Earth Day event. Check out their online calendar for a listing of events to commemorate Earth Day by clicking here.
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Affordable Housing Week 2008
Through May 17. Affordable Housing Week 2008 will bring local stakeholders together with policy makers and the public to make affordable housing a reality in our community. Throughout the week, the Housing Leadership Council (HLC) will educate policy makers and county residents about how more homes will make San Mateo County a stronger community.
HLC and their members and partner organizations across the Bay Area will raise public awareness of our acute need for more affordable homes, and promote viable and effective tools that can make them a reality.
For more information contact the Housing Leadership Council at 650-872-4444 or www.hlcsmc.org.
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Movin' On the Coast Fitness Month
Through May 31. May is Movin' On the Coast Fitness Month! Click here for a list of classes. An introductory class is free to new students. Contact the instructors for class times.
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Spark's
Spring 2008 Discovery Night
May 12, 13 and 14, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Spark's Spring 2008 program participants are about to graduate, after intensive apprenticeships in fields from fashion design to mechanical engineering. Spark's mission is to inspire middle-school youth to pursue their interests, create connections with their communities, and develop a lifelong passion for learning. Spark arranges empowering one-on-one apprenticeships, where students can pursue a learning interest at a real workplace and find personal motivation, confidence and support. This evening will be one of student presentations and celebration.
Locations:
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Selby Lane School
170 Selby Lane, Atherton |
May 13 |
Hoover School
701 Charter Street, Redwood City
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May 14 |
Clifford School
225 Clifford Avenue, Redwood City |
The events are free and refreshments will be served. RSVP to Stephen at 415-626-5470 ext. 101 or email stephen@sparkprogram.org.
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Growing Pains: Strategies for Fostering Growth and Expansion in Nonprofits
May 13, 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm. CEN, the Center for Excellence in Nonprofits, presents this program featuring Jerry Doyle, CEO of EMQ Services. Mr. Doyle will lead a discussion on nonprofit organizational growth and change based on his experiences in tripling the size of his organization since 1995. He will discuss the circumstances that allow substantial growth to happen, the challenges faced as a result of that growth and how to manage growth sustainably. Whether your organization is currently experiencing dramatically increased funding for new programs, increased demand for client services, a merger or acquisition, or would like to plan for future growth, this is an opportunity to learn from a leader who has done it all.
Location: EMQ Services Headquarters, 251 Llewellyn Avenue, Campbell. $45 CEN members, $65 non-members. For more information or to register, visit www.cen.org.
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Spring Book Discussion Series - The Inheritance of Loss
May 13, 7:00 pm. The San Mateo City of Readers spring book discussion series entitled "Tales of South Asia" will continue with a discussion of The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai. The City of Readers book group is open to everyone and there is no need to preregister.
Location: San Mateo Main Library, 55 West Third Avenue, Laurel Room, San Mateo. To borrow the book, visit www.smplibrary.org or call 650-522-7818.
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Senior I&R Monthly Forum on Hoarding
May 14,
9:00 am - 10:30 am. This month's meeting will feature Chris Rodriguez of the San Mateo County Hoarding Task Force who will discuss this impulse control disorder and the role the Task Force plays to help hoarders and their families and friends.
Location: San Mateo County Health Department, 225 - 37th Avenue, Room 20, San Mateo. All are welcome; no reservations needed. To be added to the email notification list for this monthly meeting, contact Pat Michelin at 650-802-7549, michelin@plsinfo.org or pmichelin@smchsa.org.
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Women's Health Fair
May 14, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Have blood pressure and body fat
screenings, speak to a dietitian and learn ways to prevent identity
theft. Shop at the optical mini-trunk show and
children's items store. There will be free chair massages, a raffle and free
giveaways.
Location: Kaiser Permanente, 395 Hickey Blvd., 1st floor lobby, Daly City. There is no charge for
San Mateo County residents. For more information call the Health
Education Department at 650-301-4445.
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Practical Advice for Caregivers of Aging Parents and Spouses
May 14, 6:00 pm. Charles G. Puchta, a Certified Senior Advisor, an award-winning author and
authority and speaker on the subject of aging and care giving will be featured speaker
at a free health care forum entitled "Caregiving with Confidence - As Loved Ones Age or Become Ill." Mr. Puchta is the Founder and Principal of Aging America Resources of Loveland, Ohio.
His talk will be aimed at current and future care givers. Co-sponsored
by
San Mateo County Health Foundation
and
Veterans Memorial Senior Center.
Location:
Veterans Memorial Senior Center,
1455 Madison Avenue,
Redwood City. Admission is free but reservations are required. Refreshments will be served.
To make reservations, contact 650-573-2655, or ecruz@co.sanmateo.ca.us.
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Fourteenth Annual Bike to Work Day
May 15. On this day, tens of thousands of residents from all corners of the Bay Area will put aside their car keys, don their helmets and bike to work. They will be seen on two wheels, big wheels, tandems and hybrids. Ride your bike to work, to class, to errands or to play. Throughout the Bay Area, dozens of local events taking place during the month of May will get people excited about bicycling and the benefits it provides for public health, traffic reduction and our environment.
Stop by one of over 190 Energizer Stations strategically located throughout the Bay Area and be greeted and cheered by volunteers handing out complimentary treats, tote bags and bicycle commute-related information. Find a list of these Stations at www.bayareabikes.org/btwd/index.php.
Celebrate National Bike Month throughout May by participating in events such as the Team Bike Challenge, a competition that challenges folks to ride for the entire month of May to earn points and win prizes. Nominate someone you know who epitomizes the spirit of Bike to Work Day 2008 for the Bike Commuter of the Year Award. For more information on on both of these, visit www.bayareabikes.org/btwd/index.php.
For more information about Bike to Work Day contact 415-246-8078 or btwd@511.org. To learn more about how you can save money and save the environment visit the San Mateo County Commute Alternatives Program's Website at www.smccap.org.
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Fifth Annual Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center (PCRC) Breakfast:
"Building a Stronger San Mateo County, Peace by Piece"
May 15, 7:00 am - 9:00 am. Connect with civic and business leaders as well as community members throughout San Mateo County at this breakfast, which includes a silent auction. The Master of Ceremonies will be Ed Everett, former City Manager of Redwood City. Dr. Jean Holbrook, San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools, will be the Keynote Speaker.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City.
Individual tickets cost $45. For more information and to RSVP, contact 650-513-0330 or breakfast@pcrcweb.org or visit pcrcweb.org.
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Discovering Secrets of the Aging Mind: Brain Health Across the Lifespan
May 15, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Research indicates the human brain generates new brain cells and that environmental input such as aerobic exercise changes the structure and function of the brain. These findings and the work of others have unleashed a cultural shift in America that underscores the importance of brain health. This program will teach the basics of your brain and propose a brain health lifestyle. Afternoon breakout sessions include Your Brain Health Lifestyle; Maintaining a Healthy Brain: What Does Science Tell Us; Food, Fitness and Brain Function; Community Outreach With Staying Sharp and more.
Location: Saint Mary's Cathedral Conference Center, 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco. $105 standard registration/$50 full-time students/$115 on-site registration. Continuing education units are available for $15 per program. For more details and to register visit education.IOAging.org or call 415-750-4180 ext. 227.
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Small Business Appreciation Month
May 15, noon – 1:30 pm. In honor of May being Small Business Appreciation Month, Skyline College, in partnership with Wells Fargo, will present a Young Entrepreneurs Panel Discussion. The panel features: Michael E. Parker, Stellar Enterprises, creator of Value-Centered Management Philosophy and Business System and author of Who Said So; Leila Perreras, Circle Communications; and Janice Weeks, Web Coast Graphics.
Location: Skyline College, 3300 College Drive, Student and Community Center, Room 6202, San Bruno. Refreshments provided. For more information, call 650-738-4492 or visit www.SkylineCollege.edu.
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Caregiver Support in San Mateo
May 15, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Are you a caregiver? Are you caring for yourself? Is long-term care the right decision? Learn how to assess the situation at this presentation by Family Caregiver Alliance and Ombudsman Services. This presentation will also be held on May 16, May 29, June 5 and June 18 at other locations.
Location: 1710 South Amphlett Blvd., #126, San Mateo. To register call 650-349-7008.
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California Women Lead Workshop
May 15, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. The San Mateo County Chapter of California Women Lead (formerly California Elected Women's Association - CEWAER) invites women interested in learning more about the process for seeking appointments to City, County and State Boards and Commissions to attend their inaugural event. This workshop will include a panel discussion with elected officials who make appointments at the City and County level as well as information about the process for becoming a State-level appointee.
California Women Lead is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association dedicated to provide leadership and campaign training, networking opportunities, and policy forums for women interested in or who hold elected and appointed offices.
Location: Foster City Library/Community Center, Port Room, 2nd floor, 1000 East Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. There is no charge for this event. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Honora Miller at 650-363-4463 or hmiller@co.sanmateo.ca.us. For more information about California Women Lead visit www.cawomenlead.org.
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Seasonal Sustainable Gardening Lecture: Pest Management
May 15, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). The second sustainable gardening lecture for the year will focus on pest management, sponsored by RecycleWorks, a program of San Mateo County. Author, researcher and lecturer for Bio-Integral Resource Center (B.I.R.C.), Tanya Drlik is an expert on Integrated Pest Management. She will discuss insect biology, least toxic product use and organic tips for gardening in a sustainable manner.
Location: San Mateo Garden Center, 605 Parkside Way, San Mateo. No advance reservations are necessary for this free lecture which is open to the public. For more information contact RecycleWorks at 888-442-2666 or info@RecycleWorks.org.
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Annual Fatherhood Awards:
Nominations Due
May 16. Annually, the Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County recognizes individuals and organizations who
have improved the lives of children by supporting the involvement of men and fathers in the lives of their
families. For 2008, the Awards Ceremony will be held on June 14 at Coyote Point Park, as part of
Dad and Me @ the Park.
Nominations are taken in three categories: Father of the Year, Fatherhood Advocacy and Fatherhood Service.
Father of the Year Award is awarded to a man who
is 18 years of age or older, who may be a biological father, stepfather, grandfather, or other male caregiver;
resides in San Mateo County (although the child does not need to reside in the in the County);
has demonstrated exemplary parenting skills; and
is involved in the life of a child/children.
Fatherhood Advocacy Award is awarded to an individual or organization that
advocates for community awareness and education regarding the importance of men and fathers in the lives of their children and families; and/or
articulates the need to develop policies and procedures that are more inclusive of men and fathers with children and families; and/or
actively promotes and supports the development of programs and/or services that emphasize men’s involvement with their children and families.
Fatherhood Service Award is awarded to an individual or organization that provides mentoring, educational, and recreational programs, activities or services that benefit men with
children and families; and/or is actively involved in programs and/or activities that specifically target men who fall into at least one of
the following categories:
first-time fathers, teen fathers,
non-custodial fathers, stepfathers,
incarcerated fathers, kinship-fathers or
fathers of children with special needs.
For further information, contact Eve Agiewich, Director, at 650-372-3252 or eagiewich@fatherhoodcollaborative.org. To download a nomination form visit www.fatherhoodcollaborative.org.
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Friends Walk for the Health of It
May 16, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm; walk starts at 9:00 am. Join the Veterans Memorial Senior Center for the 2008 Friends Walk for the Health of It. Money raised from this fundraiser will help support essential VMSC services and programs that promote healthy lifestyles throughout the year. Individuals are encouraged to join the morning walk, followed by a pancake breakfast. Vendors from around the Peninsula will also be on hand to provide health screenings and information.
Location: Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Avenue, Redwood City. For more information call Michele Venneri, Recreation Specialist at 650-780-7344.
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Career Closet's Style Cupboard
May 16, noon - 7:00 pm; May 17, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Who doesn't want to look like a million bucks for a fraction of the cost? Stop by Career Closet's Style Cupboard and find new and gently used women's clothing. There's a mix of top designers, vintage items, clothing and accessories. All proceeds benefit Career Closet, a nonprofit organization providing business attire and career advice to women in need.
Location:1165 Chess Drive, Suite A,
Foster City. Cash, checks, MasterCard and VISA are welcome. For more information call 650-572-1368 or visit www.careercloset.org.
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Podiatry Lecture
May 16, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Dr. Leland Smith will discuss the mechanics of the foot and aging issues regarding your feet.
Location: Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Avenue, Redwood City. For more information call Merrylen Sacks at 650-780-7320.
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Caregiver Support in Daly City
May 16, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Are you a caregiver? Are you caring for yourself? Is long-term care the right decision? Learn how to assess the situation at this presentation by Family Caregiver Alliance and Ombudsman Services. This presentation will also be held on May 15, May 29, June 5 and June 18 at other locations.
Location: Doelger Senior Center, 101 Lake Merced Blvd., Daly City. To register call 650-349-7008.
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Seventh Annual Soul Stroll 2008
May 17, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. The Mills-Peninsula Health Services African American Community Health Advisory Committee (AACHAC) will hold its seventh Annual Soul Stroll for Health 2008 Walk/Screening and Resource Fair. The Fair was created with a special focus on improving health in the African American, Hispanic and Pacific Islander populations through good nutrition and physical activity. The honorary chair is motivational speaker and physical fitness expert, Donna Richardson Joyner. Lunch will be served following the walk.
Location: Coyote Point Park, 1961 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo. One, three and five mile courses will be marked along the Bayfront path. $15 per person is registered before the event; $20 for on site registration. For more information or to register call 650-696-4376 or visit www.aachac.org.
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Immigrant Day Festival
May 17, noon. Discover the traditions immigrant groups have brought to the area during a Celebration of the Peninsula's Diversity: Immigrant Day Festival. The festival features food, craft activities for families and performances by Chinese, Filipino, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Mexican and Portuguese groups. The event highlights the History Museum's exhibit, Land of Opportunity: The Immigrant Experience in San Mateo County.
Location: San Mateo County History Museum and Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway Street,
Redwood City. For more information call 650-299-0104 or visit www.historysmc.org/annualimmigrants.html.
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"Dance For Your Heart"
May 18, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
"Dance For Your Heart" is a Movin' On the Coast sponsored
fundraiser for the American Heart Association (AHA).
Location: Ted Adcock Community Center, 535 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 5-17, and free to ages under 5. Minors must be
accompanied by an adult. All proceeds will go to the AHA for research, education, and treatment. For more information contact Cheryl Sinclair at 650-563-7121 or cherylsinclair@dochs.org.
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Sixth Dads Count Fatherhood Breakfast and Awards Ceremony
May 19, 7:30 am - 9:00 am. A father's involvement is vital to the healthy development of his children and San Mateo County is working to increase awareness of that. Conversely, a father's lack of involvement has a huge negative impact on his children's development, including school readiness and social skills. This event seeks to publicly recognize the importance of men as fathers, grandfathers and mentors to children; gain support from the business, legal and government communities for fatherhood efforts; gain visibility for the Fatherhood Collaborative; recognize family friendly employers and provide an opportunity for networking around fatherhood activities in the county.
The Keynote speaker will be Jim Plunkett, former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders, Heisman Trophy Winner and MVP of Super Bowl XV. He is also a father of two.
This event is sponsored by The Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County and the government, legal and business communities in San Mateo County. The Fatherhood Collaborative is an Advisory Committee to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and consists of organizations and individuals dedicated to supporting fathers' active involvement in the lives of their children and families.
Location: The Westin San Francisco Airport, One Old Bayshore Highway, Millbrae. $50 per person. To register by mail make check payable to San Mateo County - Dads Count and mail to San Mateo County Health Department - Family Health Services Division, 2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403. Tickets will be held at the door. Space is limited and the registration deadline is May 12. For more information call 650-363-4295 or visit www.fatherhoodcollaborative.org.
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Job Resource Workshop for Mature Workers
May 19, 10:00 am - noon. Family Service's Senior Employment Program presents this free Job Resource Workshop. It will include informational sessions covering many aspects of job searching such as job search tips, marketing to employers, transferring one's skill set to meet the demands of today's employers and learning proven techniques for tapping into the hidden job market. Staff will be available immediately following the workshop to schedule individual appointments for the Internship and Job Match-up Program.
Located in San Mateo, CA, Family Service Agency of San Mateo County is a private nonprofit organization that for 57 years has helped children, families and older adults build positive and productive lives through the provision of programs and services. For more information call 650-403-4300 or visit www.familyserviceagency.org.
Location: Family Service Agency, 24 Second Avenue, San Mateo. Space is limited and reservations are required; to register, contact Barbara Clipper at 650-403-4300, ext. 4368.
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CCAT (Children's Collaborative Action Team) Monthly Meeting
May 19, 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm. Contact Jane Smithson at jane.smithson@yahoo.com or Renee Zimmerman at 650-556-9503 or rzimmerman@familyconnections.org for this month's topic.
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, Harvard Room, Belmont. All are welcome. For more information, contact Renee Zimmerman at 650-556-9503 or rzimmerman@familyconnections.org.
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ACAT (Adolescent Collaborative Action Team) Monthly Meeting
May 21, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. 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. Contact Julia Salinas at 650-513-0330 ext. 320 or jsalinas@pcrcweb.org for this month's topic.
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 Julia Salinas at 650-513-0330 ext. 320 jsalinas@pcrcweb.org and include ACAT in the subject line of the email.
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Coffee Talk: The Brittle Truth About Osteoporosis
May 21, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Mills-Peninsula Hospital Foundation present Coffee Talk: The Brittle Truth About Osteoporosis featuring Ernest Satarain, M.D., Medical Director, Mills-Peninsula Arthritis Program. Osteoporosis is a silent condition until a fracture occurs. The results can be disabling in terms of costs, pain, disability and other medical complications. One of every two women over the age of 50 will suffer an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime; for men, the risk is one in five. Dr. Zatarain will discuss how the understanding of bone health and how to prevent osteoporosis has increased over the past twenty years. Much better information is available regarding which interventions work best and who benefits the most from different interventions at different stages.
Location: Mills Health Center, Hendrickson Auditorium, 100 South San Mateo Drive, San Mateo. For more information and to RSVP for this free lecture, contact Karen Malekos-Smith at 650-696-5908 or malekok@sutterhealth.org.
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Cunha Intermediate School Career Day
May 22,
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Cunha Intermediate School is hosting a Career Day, organized by students. The organizers surveyed their peers to determine careers with the most student interest. Based on this survey, they would like to find people in the the following careers to come and talk at the school:
Airplane Pilot, Archeologist, Astronomer, Athlete (Professional), Business Owner, CEO, Chef, Construction Worker, Cosmetologist, Doctor, Driver (Professional), Food Critic, Guide or Outfitter (Professional), Lawyer, Newspaper Writer, Nurse, Police Officer, Robotics Engineer, Shop Keeper, Singer, Skateboarder (Professional), Surgeon, Teacher, Vet Assistant, Video Game Inventor, Writer and Zoologist.
Location: Cunha Intermediate School, Kelly Ave and Church Street, Half Moon Bay. If you are interested in participating, contact Anne Hipskind at 650-712-0668 or hipskinda@cabrillo.k12.ca.us.
Coastside residents are encouraged to participate.
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Baby Sign Language Workshop
May 22, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm. Baby Sign Language gives parents the opportunity to communicate with babies long before they can verbalize their wants and needs. Signing with babies has been proven to help accelerate language development, reduce frustration, enhance a child's self esteem and deepen the bond between parent and child. Fun activities and songs will show you how easy it can be to integrate signs into your everyday routine and jump-start your baby's verbal skills. The Workshop is designed for parents-to-be and parents with babies ranging in age from birth to 18 months. You are welcome to bring your baby, but it is not required. Taught in English by Bill White of Touch Blue Sky.
Location: Our Second Home, 725 Price Street, Daly City. RSVP to Nely Martinez at 650-301-3300 or nely@oursecondhome.org or visit www.oursecondhome.org.
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CIP's Monthly Orientation to Community Services
May 28, 9:30 am - 11:00 am. Offered monthly, this free training session provides an overview of health and human services in San Mateo County. Attendees will learn about the work of the major service agencies and the interaction between county and nonprofit agencies. The services offered by the Community Information Program are outlined and each participant is given a packet of resource information.
Location: 262 Harbor Blvd., Building A, Veranda Room, Belmont. Registration is required as seating is limited. Call 650-802-7950 for more information or to register.
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2008 Senior Resource Faire
May 28, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
Brought to you by Senior Round Table and Peninsula Volunteers Little House, this event will showcase a wide variety of products and services catering exclusively to seniors and their families. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and enter to win one of over fifty free raffle prizes.
Location: Peninsula Volunteers Little House, 800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park. For more information contact Michelle Colombo at 650-344-6363 or michelle@sanmateoconvalescent. com.
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Annual Jobs for Youth Fundraising/Awards Breakfast
May 29, 7:30 am - 9:30 am. Adrienne J. Tissier, President of the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors, is the Honorary Chairman of Jobs for Youth which helps all youth in San Mateo County increase their self-esteem, job-seeking skills and to become responsible adults with one-on-one support to gainful employment. At this event, Building and Construction Trades Council of San Mateo and Affiliates will be recognized as will students who have displayed commitment and perseverance towards their employment goals. The Fifth Annual Mary Paskevich Award will be presented to Connie Zakos, Program Coordinator, Building Futures Adult Basic and Secondary Education, San Mateo Adult School.
Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City. Cost is $40 per person or $350 for a table of 10. To mail in reservations, send a check to San Mateo County Jobs for Youth, c/o PeninsulaWorks, 271 92nd Street, Daly City, CA 94015 or contact Al Teglia at 650-301-8444. For job information call Ruby Tomas at 650-301-8492.
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Caregiver Support in San Mateo
May 29, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. Are you a caregiver? Are you caring for yourself? Is long-term care the right decision? Learn how to assess the situation at this presentation by Family Caregiver Alliance and Ombudsman Services. This presentation will also be held on May 15, May 16, June 5 and June 18 at other locations.
Location: 1710 South Amphlett Blvd., #126, San Mateo. To register call 650-349-7008.
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Parent Discussion Group for Parents/Caregivers of Pacifica Teens
May 29, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Learn new communication tools and strategies for talking to your teens. Share ideas with other parents in a safe, confidential environment facilitated by Jenna Gilman, Marriage & Family Therapist. The group will also be held on June 26.
Location: Pacifica Community Center, 540 Crespi Drive, Pacifica. For more information contact Nancy Eagan, Partnership Director, at 650-550-7943 or neagan@juhsd.net or Mary Bier, Partnership Coordinator, at 650-550-7336 or mbier@juhsd.net.
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Livable Communities for Successful Aging Forum
May 30, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm. The purposes of this forum are to create awareness among seniors about the benefits of living in areas with easy access to needed services such as transportation, shopping and recreation; to hear from seniors as to how San Mateo County's transit-oriented development (TOD) areas can be designed to better meet the needs of our aging population and to generate greater acceptance and support for housing that meets seniors' transportation and other needs.
The forum will educate seniors about TOD, identify what is needed to make TOD irresistible to seniors and engage them in the support of the development of senior-friendly TOD projects throughout San Mateo County.
Location: San Mateo County Event Center, 2495 Delaware Street, San Mateo. To register for the event call 650-363-4526 or visit www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/successfulaging.
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Tenth Annual Update on Dementia: Translating Research into Practice
June 4, 8:00 am; registration begins at 7:00 am. Hear about the latest research on dementia and Alzheimer's disease from scientists and clinicians at this day-long program. Topics discussed include Mild Cognitive Impairment: The Current Status; Bathing Without a Battle; Love, Sex and Alzheimer's; and "Caring for Someone with Dementia When You Are LGBT: Understanding the Diverse Issues." Physicians, nurses, LCSWs, LMFTs, RCFE administrators and nursing administrators can earn seven CMEs/Continuing Education Units.
Location: Stanford University, Dinkelspiel Auditorium, 471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford. Registration is due by May 23. Regular registration is $80; VA employees $60; seniors age 65 and over $35; students $35. Lunch is included. Mail registration and payment to Alzheimer's Association, 1060 La Avenida Street, Mountain View, CA 94043. To register online or for more information, visit www.alz.org/norcal.
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Mandated Reporter Training
June 4, 10:00 am - noon. The Children's Collaborative Action Team (CCAT) will be offering a Mandated Reporter Training for San Mateo County.
Location: Edgewood Center, 957-B Industrial Road, San Carlos. RSVP to Jane Smithson at 650-364-3156 or jane.smithson@yahoo.com.
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Pacifica Collaborative General Meeting
June 5, 9:00 am. For this month's topic contact Julie Lancelle at 650-738-6693 or jlancelle@pacificasd.org.
Location: Pacifica School District, Board Room, 375 Reina del Mar Blvd., Pacifica. Contact Julie Lancelle at 650-738-6693 or jlancelle@pacificasd.org for more information.
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Caregiver Support in San Mateo
June 5 , 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Are you a caregiver? Are you caring for yourself? Is long-term care the right decision? Learn how to assess the situation at this presentation by Family Caregiver Alliance and Ombudsman Services. This presentation will also be held on May 15, May 16, May 29 and June 18 at other locations.
Location: Veterans Memorial Senior Center, 1455 Madison Avenue, Redwood City. To register call 650-349-7008.
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Deloitte Center for Leadership and Community Presents a Seminar for Nonprofit Executives
June 6, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Deloitte Center for Leadership and Community and United Way recognize the unique issues nonprofit organizations face and have developed this one-day seminar to address three hot topics: Current non-profit tax and accounting issues with speakers Sharon Zorbach, Director, Deloitte Tax LLP and
Sally Ann Flood, Partner, Deloitte and Touche LLP;
Retaining and coaching employees and volunteers through performance management presented by PJ Chan, Human Capital Manager, Deloitte Consulting LLP; and
Creating a succession plan to retain top talent featuring Jessica Bier, Human Capital Director, Deloitte Consulting LLP. You'll gain information and tools that will help you maintain a strong organization that enables you to focus on what you do best - serve our communities.
Deloitte has a long history of charitable giving, employee volunteerism, pro bono work, and board leadership. Each year, Deloitte professionals take a break from work and volunteer in their communities on what they call IMPACT Day. This year, along with United Way, Deloitte is offering workshops to nonprofit executives. By sharing with you our intellectual capital and problem solving capabilities, we hope to make a long-lasting impact on your organization.
Location: PG&E Building, 77 Beale Street, San Francisco. This workshop is free and space is limited.
If you have any questions, contact United Way at dclc@uwba.org. To register online click here.
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North County Providers Monthly Meeting
June 6,
9:00 am – 10:30 am. For this month's topic contact Pat Michelin at 650- 802-7549, michelin@plsinfo.org or pmichelin@smchsa.org.
Location: South San Francisco Adult Education School (in one of the portables), 825 Southwood Drive, South San Francisco. No reservations needed. Call 650-737-5702 for directions. To be added to the email notification list for this monthly meeting, contact Pat Michelin at 650- 802-7549, michelin@plsinfo.org or pmichelin@smchsa.org.
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HIP Housing Annual Luncheon
June 6, noon. Celebrate HIP Housing's success in helping thousands of individuals and families find a place to call home in San Mateo County. Through its Home Sharing, Property Development, Home Equity Conversion Counseling and Self-Sufficiency programs, HIP Housing helps those in need find stable, affordable housing.
Location: Hotel Sofitel, 223 Twin Dolphin Drive, Redwood City. $75 per ticket. For more information, call 650-348-6660.
Monthly Parent Support Group: Raising Kids in a Community
June 7, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Learn how to create a happy and healthy family. Meet other parents and build a community of support. Topics will vary month to month; this month the topic will be Raising Kids in a Community. Refreshments will be provided; childcare is available if arranged in advance. The group will be held the first Saturday of the month.
Location: Asian American Recovery Services, Inc., 1115 Mission Road, South San Francisco. For more information and to enroll, contact Rachel Su Su Maung at 650-243-4862.
Get Healthy San Mateo County (GHSMC) Task Force Meeting
June 9, 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm. This quarter's meeting will include Task Force updates and a main presentation. This was formerly the Prevention of Childhood Obesity Task Force.
Location: Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City. For more information contact Jennifer Gross at 650-573-2319.
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Advance Health Care Directives Workshop in Daly City
June 10, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County is conducting free legal clinics to help seniors prepare Advance Health Care Directives with the assistance of attorneys and law students. The purpose of the health care directive is to put in writing what your wishes are regarding life sustaining medical treatment in the event that you become incapacitated and cannot tell the doctor what kind of treatment you want. You can also name someone to make these decisions for you.
Location: Doelger Senior Center, 101 Lake Merced Blvd., Daly City. For more information and to sign up call 650-991-8012. Workshops will also be held on June 25, July 9 and July 16.
