Vallejo Weekly | Vol 11 | Issue 13

VALLEJO WEEKLY

Vallejo Fire Department's Captain Morty Culverwell wins the Steven M. Smircich Officer of the Year award

This past week, Captain Morty Culverwell was presented with the “Steven M. Smircich Officer of the Year” award.

This award is presented to a Vallejo Fire Officer selected by his/her peers for excellence and commitment to our profession.

Congratulations Captain Culverwell for representing the Vallejo Fire Department with utmost professionalism!!

Photo: Captain Culverwell is seen holding his award with Vallejo Fire Chief, Kyle Long.

TONIGHT!

2022 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN

This new economic development effort is intended to plan for Vallejo’s future quality of life and prosperity by defining a vision for the economy and tasks needed to achieve it. The plan will address pandemic-based changes and will provide a roadmap with achievable and measurable implementation measures. For more information, see the project’s dedicated webpage at myvallejo.com/2022EDplan

We want to hear your opinions on these matters and will be holding a series of community meetings in local venues. Please see the list below for related dates and locations.

THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023 - 6:00 TO 7:30 PM

The Lodge at Glen Cove 140 Glen Cove Marina Rd

CAN'T MAKE THIS MEETING?

Check the link for additional meeting dates! cityofvallejo.co/EDmeetings

WE'RE HIRING

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

SALARY

$158,454.40 - $192,608.00 Annually

JOB TYPE

Regular Full-Time

THE POSITION:

To plan, direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Human Resources Department; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives general administrative direction from the City Manager.

• Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Experience:Seven years of increasingly responsible human resources or industrial relations experience, including four years of administrative and supervisory responsibilities.

Training:Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

with major coursework in human resources management, industrial relations, business administration, or related field.

Knowledgeof:

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a comprehensive human resources program.

• Organization and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.

• Modern and complex principles and practices of human resources program development and administration.

• Advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.

• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

• Current and pending legislation and court decisions relating to the rights and obligations of City leaders and staff.

• and more ...

To read the full brochure, CLICK HERE.

For more information about open positions with the City of Vallejo, visit governmentjobs. com/careers/vallejo

Business Highlight: Creative Reuse

Creative Reuse isn’t located on the sunny side of Capitol Street but it is definitely a bright spot in downtown Vallejo. Sitting on a tree lined street at the bottom of the Capitol Stairs you’ll find a store that embodies the spirit of Vallejo. Owned by Kristen Woods-Ponce, a southern California transplant whose love for photography jumpstarted her career path. Creative Reuse of Vallejo is dedicated to diverting waste away from landfills and into our community’s art projects. They offer recycled art supplies at low cost as well as workshops for all ages.

“After moving here I noticed there wasn’t a place to buy inexpensive craft supplies so I opened a store!” explains Kristen. “I wanted a place where people could come find supplies that were affordable.”

The shelves and walls hold a treasure trove for craft lovers. From colored paper and fabrics, to crochet needles and paint supplies. Kristen’s vision is to make crafting available to everyone. Even a novice artists will find an array of mixed media

to create or expand on their projects.

“People can come here to find that thing they need to finish a project,” Kristen shared. “I want to give people access to supplies in an affordable way.”

In Kristen’s store you can buy couple of buttons or a single paint brush. Unlike the chain stores, you don’t have to buy more than you need. Creative Reuse is designed to fit any budget. Kristen believes art shouldn’t be limited by money. As a nonprofit, the store in 100% dependent on donations and they will take almost anything, even dried up markers! Visit www.creativereuse. org for a full list of wants and needs.

Kristen has some workshop ideas and events planned throughout the year. The biggest being her Trash Fashion Show. It will be held on April 23, 2023 which is also Earth Day!

Registration is now open for artists who want to participate. The categories are Trash Fashion, Upcycled clothing, and trash croquis. All ages are welcome to join! Creative Reuse is currently accepting donations for fabric of any kind for the fashion show. More details will follow in the

coming weeks on her social media accounts so be sure to follow her for updates.

WONDERING WHAT A CROQUIS IS?

Remember that time in school when you glued cotton balls to Santa’s beard? Like that, but high fashion. Trash croquis are one of the coolest and creative ways to get people involved in the show. Can’t sew a dress made of bubble wrap or turn a broken umbrella into a skirt? No problem. If you have glue and some bottlecaps you can make a croquis!

Art can be something as small as a painted rock or a mosaic on the side of a building. No matter the size, Creative Reuse is bringing art to everyone in our community.

Contact Kristen for a better description of croquis and more information on the Trash Fashion Show.

You can reach Kristen at (707)788-8171 or creativevallejo@gmail.com

Hours vary, please call if you want to schedule a visit or drop off a donation.

FACEBOOK: @creativereusevallejo

INSTAGRAM: @creativereuseofvallejo

WEBSITE: www.creativereuse.org

Thie article was brought to you by the Vallejo Economic Vitality Commission.

#GrowVallejo

On March 24, 2023, the Vallejo Police Department received a call for service regarding a burglary in progress at a business on the 100 block of Lincoln Road West. An alarm monitoring company reported that people were attempting to burglarize the business.

When VPD officers arrived they observed a male and female attempting to break into a secured storage unit with burglar tools. Officers announced their presence and the two thieves

tried to flee the area. The male and female were captured and arrested. The couple was transported to county jail for attempted burglary and being in possession of burglary tools.

GREAT JOB VPD OFFICERS!!!

To read more stories about the great work VPD is doing, follow them on Instagram and Facebook!

National Vietnam Veterans Day - March 29, 2023

Wednesday, March 29th was National Vietnam War Veterans Day and this year marked the 50th anniversary of the day that the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam.

Yesterday, and all days, we pay special tribute to the 9 million Americans who served during the Vietnam War era, to the 58,000 names memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and to those who never received the recognition they deserved when they returned to America from war.

The Mare Island Historic Park Foundation invites you to the Easter Choral Concert on Saturday, April 8th

WHAT: MIHPF hosts the Cathedral Choir of the Napa Methodist Church for a joyful Easter concert in the historic St. Peter's Chapel.

WHEN: Saturday, April 8th, 3:00-4:00 PM.

WHERE: St. Peter's Chapel, 1181 Walnut Ave, Mare Island.

HOW: Tickets are free and limited. A $10 donation per ticket would be appreciated. All proceeds benefit the St. Peter's Renovation Fund.

FOR DETAILS AND TO RESERVE TICKETS VISIT: http://Easter-Concert.eventbrite.com

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION: The Mare Island Historic Park Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the rich and diverse history of the Mare Island Naval Shipyard. For more information, tours, and experiences on the Island, visit mihpf.org.

REMINDER: upcoming Business watch meeting

ATTENTION VALLEJO BUSINESS OWNERS!

We are pleased to announce the restoration of the Vallejo Business Watch program! This program has been inactive since 2016. However, with the increase in safety concerns from our businesses, it was important to bring this program back with a few upgrades that are appropriate for our business climate. The Vallejo Business Watch program is now being coordinated by the Vallejo Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Vallejo, the Vallejo Police Department, and the Vallejo Chambers Alliance.

YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A CHAMBER MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE.

Goals for this program include creating Business Watch groups throughout the entire city of Vallejo. Groups will be put together based on geographic location.

Once groups are formed, they will have their own meetings to create a phone/email tree, and discuss safety precautions and preventative measures for their areas.

These meetings will also bring together resources for each group; these resources may include the police department, code enforcement, city attorney’s office, and any other resources that may be needed.

If you would like more information, please send an email to: vallejobusinesswatch@gmail.com

Please Include:

• Name of your business

• Business address

• Best Contact

• Email

• Phone

They will send out an invitation to a citywide kick-off event and use this email to form the Business Watch groups.

KICK-OFF TOWN HALL MEETING

Thursday, April 6, 2023, 6 pm-8 pm

USA World Classics, 1525 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo

Soroptimist WineMakers

Dinner & Auction

SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2023 - 6 TO 9 PM

Soroptimist International of Vallejo, (SIOV) is proud to announce that 2023 marks our 84th year of service to the Vallejo community, where dreams come true. The mission of the SIOV club is to give women and girls the opportunity to reach their full potential and live their dreams… no matter what their past includes or their financial restrictions may be. In order to support this mission, Soroptimist International of Vallejo invites you to join us as a sponsor and an attendee as we host our signature Winemakers Dinner “A Night Under the Stars in Vallejo - Where Dreams Come True” on Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 6 pm - 9 pm.

We are excited to feature an elegant five-course dinner paired with selected wines from Sentivo Vineyards & Winery, owned and operated by Helen Pierson and family, local business owners of Medic Ambulance Service.

Dinner tickets are $120 per person and are limited to 150 tickets.

RSVP is required. It’s guaranteed to be an amazing evening with wonderful food, wine and company, all while raising money for a lifechanging cause.

For the past two pandemic years, our club has hosted our Wine Makers Dinner virtually. If not for our generous donors who support our mission, we could not have distributed over $80,000 in awards to women and girls in our community over those past two years. Our goal this year is to surpass the last two years, and raise over $80,000 to be given back in scholarships and awards in the coming year. With your help, we can make it happen! Because “Under the Stars in Vallejo, Dreams Come True.”

For information on sponsorships, email siovjo@ hotmail.com, or call Event Chair, Josette Lacey at 925-818-0180.

GET TICKETS HERE!

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Save the Date: Spring 2023 Dignity Day

APRIL 8, 2023 FROM 10AM TO 2PM

2166 SACRAMENTO ST. VALLEJO, CA

The Solano Dream Center will be hosting its bi-annual Dignity Day on April 8, 2023. The event is targeted to provide resources to people who are unhoused or in transitional housing. The first event was hosted in March 2021, which began as an opportunity to feed the homeless. Over the past two years the event has evolved to include more services and resources.

On April 8 guests will be able to get FREE on a first come first served basis. :

• mobile showers

• haircuts

• hot lunch

• clothes

• sleeping bags

• tents

• and shoes

Additionally, the Solano Dream Center has connected with community organizations to provide free health checks, spiritual care, social services, mental health service and housing navigation.

In the Fall 2022, the Solano Dream Center hosted approximately 80 people who are unhoused and about 20 people who are living at Transformation Village, the shelter previously known as Christian Help Center. This year they expect to see a similar or larger number. Dr. Hester who is the lead organizer is looking forward to providing folks with essential needs and to strengthen and build new relationships with unhoused neighbors. Dignity Day brings many essential resources into one location.

Vallejo residents have consistently voted to use Participatory Budget dollars to help unhoused neighbors and Dignity Day is one of the ways that dollars have directly reached people. The clothing, food, sleeping bags and tents that will be handed out on April 8 have been purchased using Participatory Budget dollars.

TRANSPORTATION: People who are interested in attending but need transportation support can reach out to 707435-3995.