VALLEJO WEEKLY 34Issue|10Volume 202225,August
By bringing in local experts, CAMN will work to provide training on air pollution and health; air pollution monitoring; leadership and advocacy; green jobs; and outreach and engagement.
The Vallejo Citizens Air Monitoring Network (CAMN) is pleased to announce the launch of its Clean Air Ambassador Program. The Program will provide funding and training to empower, mentor, and activate community leaders in Vallejo to take action for clean, healthy, and breathable air. Poor air quality from traffic, industry, refineries, and wildfires is a constant factor in environmental injustice and is linked to health issues, such as asthma, heart disease, and cancer.
CAMN has a strong history of serving as a voice for the community against air pollution from Forindustry.more information about this exciting new Program and to become a warrior for environmental justice and clean air, please click here.
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Ambassadors will go through a training program and will receive up to $1,000 upon completion of coursework and outreach activities.
CAMN is now recruiting for 2022-2023 Clean Air Ambassadors and strongly encourages local community leaders interested in health, clean air, and leadership development to apply. Eligible applicants include Vallejo residents, community leaders, faith groups, youth leaders older than 16, school leaders or school district staff, family members, and others committed to leadership development and clean air.
CAMN will build on its work to bring a network of air monitors to Vallejo through the cultivation of Ambassadors who will be able to speak about the importance of clean air and advocacy in their own communities. In addition, CAMN has partnered with a number of experts in air monitoring, public health, community advocacy, and capacity building, including the University of California at Davis, Touro University, and Calm Waters Group.
Vallejo Saturday Farmers Market City staff from across our departments will be at the Vallejo Downtown Farmer’s Market on the last Saturday of each month! Come say hello, ask questions, grab some swag, and get to know our team, all while supporting local vendors! We’ll be at the corner of Georgia and Marin Streets, in front of Brickmania, at 350 Georgia Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following Saturdays: • Saturday, August 27: Economic Development • Saturday, September 24: City Manager’s Office, City Attorney’s Office • Saturday, October 29: City Attorney’s Office, Water, Public Works, Information Technology • *Saturday, November 19 (third Saturday due to Thanksgiving): City Manager’s Office, Planning and Development Services (including the City’s General Plan Element consultants, (Schedule/staffingPlaceworks)subjectto change) To learn more about the Vallejo Farmer’s Market, visit pcfma.org/vallejo. WeeklyVallejo3
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Zion Bush (1st place); Ashley Gonzalez (2nd place); Kaylani Smith (3rd place); Alondra Munoz; Amy Chavez; Angel Ochoa; Brandon Belaidi; Dianie Merine; Jerica Libut; Joana Cervantes; Jordan Conley; Thomas Cummins
Fighting Back Calendar Art Contest
Fighting Back Partnership hosted an award ceremony and calendar reveal on August 3rd in John F. Kennedy Library’s Joseph Room. All youth participants were celebrated. Winners were presented with a gift card, a certificate of achievement, and placement on the 2022/2023 academic school year calendar. Congratulations to the top 12 participants:
To learn more about Fighting Back Partnership’s Annual Calendar Art Contest call (707) 648-5230 or email Dhoffman@fight-back.org.
For over 20 years, Fighting Back Partnership has encouraged youth to inspire the community through art as part of their annual calendar contest. They proudly continued the Calendar Art Contest tradition with this year’s theme, “In the eyes of the unhoused…”. This theme was chosen to encourage youth to think about the community around us, help us all learn about potential problems and advocate for change to make quality of life better. It’s been a great opportunity to start a dialogue with youth and families to explore awareness about the unhoused population and solutions to help prevent and end poverty in our community.
Fighting Back Partnership hopes the calendar contest will continue to be a vessel for healing the community through art.
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The ARPA 4 Arts program will grant funding to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations who have experienced financial hardship due to the Thepandemic.goalof this program is to provide funds to local non-profit 501(c)3 arts and cultural organizations located within the city limits of the City of Vallejo that experienced a loss of revenue as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The City of Vallejo approved the COVID-19 recovery and relief support for nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Vallejo through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
Please RSVP your date of choice to Carmen Slack carmen@solanocountyartscouncil.com no later than noon on the date you plan to attend. Include your name, organization and session date. A Zoom link will be sent shortly before the information session. Please email carmen@solanocountyartscouncil. com with any questions.
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Listening Sessions will be held on August 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the guidelines via a zoom listening session.
Fall Classes are here at the Vallejo First 5 Center! Looking for some fun family activities this Fall? New classes for Solano County families with little ones from 0 to 5 years old are here! Feel free to stop by the center located at 3375 Sonoma Blvd Suite 10, Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm to fill out a physical form. ¡Las clases para Otoño están aquí en el Centro de Los Primeros 5 de Vallejo! ¿Buscas actividades familiares divertidas este Otoño? ¡Llegaron las nuevas clases para las familias del condado de Solano con pequeños de 0 a 5 años! Siéntase libre de pasar por el centro ubicado en 3375 Sonoma Blvd Suite 10, de Lunes a Viernes de 8:30am a 4:30pm para completar el formulario en el Centro. Phone/Telephono: 707.784.1240WeeklyVallejo8
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Grants and park dedication permit fees assist in the provision for new park development projects and ongoing maintenance.
To learn more about gvrd, visit them at gvrd.
The Greater Vallejo Recreation District is happy to announce the pickleball court expansion at Glen Cove Park in Vallejo located at 605 Glen Cove Parkway. The expansion brings the total number of courts to four. The courts were completed earlier than expected and are now open for play. GVRD also plans to install a picnic table and bleacher seats next to the courts where players can wait their turn. GVRD plans on reaching out to the community later this month with a survey on possible locations to place additional pickleball courts. More soccer fields and pool upgrades are on the horizon as well. We thank the community for their support in activities for Vallejoans of all ages.
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Glen Cove Pickleball Court Expansion
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GVRD is a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo that provides parks and recreation programs for children, families, and seniors in Vallejo. GVRD operates primarily by means of locally controlled funding and receives revenue from fees for services, park entrances, programs, and facility rentals.
Greater Vallejo Recreation District Welcomes Newest Board Member. Greater Vallejo Recreation District would like to announce the appointment of Wendell Quigley to the GVRD Board of Directors.
When asked his thoughts on the appointment, Mr. Quigley stated: “Under responsible leadership, GVRD continues to grow and find new ways in which to serve our great city. I am looking forward to being back on the GVRD board and will strive in making headway on more opportunities for children and all Vallejo residents. I want to thank the City Council for the opportunity to prove myself. Being a 35-year resident of Vallejo I will strive to do my best for the city I love. In closing, I will donate my salary to college funds and swimming pool entrance for low-income children in Vallejo.”
Mr. Quigley was appointed by Vallejo City Council to replace Gary Salvadori on the Board of Directors finishing a four-year term that expires December 31, 2023. Wendell Quigley, a retired correctional officer, served on the GVRD Board of Directors from 2011 – 2019. He was the Chairperson during the passing of Measure K in both 2012 and 2017. The Measure K voter-approved parcel tax helped during difficult times and continues to be a vital lifeline. He has held other positions in the community: Architecture Heritage and Landmarks Commission for eight years, The Restoration Advisory Board for an ongoing commitment and Participatory Budgeting for two years.
GVRD is a separate government agency from the City of Vallejo that provides parks and recreation programs for children, families, and seniors in Vallejo. GVRD operates primarily by means of locally controlled funding and receives revenue from fees for services, park entrances, programs, and facility rentals. Grants and park dedication permit fees assist in the provision for new park development projects and ongoing maintenance.
To learn more about GVRD, visit them at gvrd.org.
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Mare Island Dry Dock is hiring! them for a free job fair September 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day – just bring your resume and get an interview! No appointments Tradesmenneeded. with welding, machinist, industrial mechanics, and general labor skills will be given highest priority.
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The fair will be open to all, and will be held at 1180 Nimitz Avenue, across the street from the shipyard in the large conference room.
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For those interested in community activities that serve them and the community please visit WatchMeGrowInc.com.
IVY (Impact Vallejo Youth) Council was founded by the help of ACT CA (All Children Thrive) initiative funded by the Department of Public Health, and led by Watch Me Grow, Inc. founder Jameelah Hanif.
all graduates of Leadership Vallejo Year 14 and created Youth Leadership Vallejo as their group project. They felt it would be beneficial for the youth to go through a similar program, so they know what's going on in the City of Vallejo and learn how to lead in their community.
IVY (Impact Vallejo Youth) Council
This past Saturday, Police Chief Williams had the opportunity to speak with the IVY Council and engage with Vallejo youth.
The goal of ACT is to create the conditions for our children to thrive. IVY Council were the first participants of the Youth Leadership Vallejo project. Jameelah Hanif, Toni Condit, Paul Lamb, Juan Vallejo’s, and Francisco Marin are
TIP-A-Cop We'll be working alongside Black Bear Diner staff once again to serve customers and collect tips as donations for Special Olympics Northern California and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Northern California! All "tips" will help create inclusive communities where people with and without disabilities can make connections, develop healthy lifestyles, achieve success, and experience the joy of sports. Come see us on Thursday, September 8 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Black Bear Diner – 980 Admiral Callaghan Lane, Vallejo. 14WeeklyVallejo
Have you submitted your PB idea yet? Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process in which community members (YOU!) recommend to the City Council how to spend a portion of the public budget. Anyone can submit an idea for a project proposal for projects like park improvements, job training programs, afterschool programs, and more! Cycle 8's Idea Collection Phase begin on Monday, August 1 and will run until Sunday, September 18, 2022. Ideas and project proposals will be accepted from any member of the Vallejo community. Non-profit organizations and public agencies can now submit on their own behalf! Learn more at myvallejo.com/pb8. 15WeeklyVallejo
16WeeklyVallejo Featured Accountant!Accountant/SeniorRecruitment: Join our team as an Accountant/Senior We’reAccountant!looking for a results-oriented, strong, analytical individual who can solve problems, has the ability to work with a diverse group of City departments and manage projects, is pro-active, self-motivated and committed, and able to work in a fast-paced environment while consistently delivering high-quality work on a timely basis. We’re hiring for one position, at either the accountant or senior accountant level, depending on Learnqualifications.moreandapply at governmentjobs.com/ careers/vallejo!
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