Vallejo Weekly | Vol 11 | Issue 24

JUNE EVENTS

Join in the fun with a variety of events for youth and families brought to you by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District (GVRD). GVRD offices are now open Saturdays and are temporarily relocated at the Cunningham Aquatic Complex (801 Heartwood Ave). To pre-register for events or for more information on programs, events, classes and activities visit their website at www.gvrd.org, call (707) 648-4600, or email recreation@gvrd. org.

FATHER'S DAY CELEBRATION

Sunday, June 18th

11:00am- 7:00pm

Children’s Wonderland Park- 360 Glenn Street

This is a FREE event

Bring your family and relax while the kids play! Dads will receive a free gift when entering the park!

SUMMER FUN DAYS

Wednesdays through August 19th

June 14th/ June 21st/ June 28th

Children’s Wonderland Park- 360 Glenn Street

Residents: FREE/ Non-Residents: $4.00

Join GVRD each Wednesday for activities, art projects, and science experiments!

STORYTIME AT CHILDREN'S WONDERLAND

Thursdays through October

June 15th/ June 22nd/ June 29th

11:00am-11:45am

Children’s Wonderland Park- 360 Glenn Street

This is a FREE event

Join GVRD and friends from the Solano County Library for story time!

ABILITY DAYS- SENSORY & CRAFT FUN

Monday, June 26th

11:00am- 1:00pm

Childrens Wonderland Park- 360 Glenn Street

Cost: $5 per participant

Adaptive Recreation. Join GVRD for a day of music, fun and snacks at the park. Ability Day sessions are designed for individuals of all abilities who are looking for a safe and fun environment to socialize, build, and create. Preregistration is required.

FLAVORTOWN TUESDAYS

Second and fourth Tuesdays through September

June 13th/ June 27th

4:00pm-7:00pm

Children’s Wonderland Park- 360 Glenn Street FREE entry to the park. Food and drink costs vary by vendor.

Bring your family, friends, or come solo to Flavor Town Tuesdays at Children's Wonderland! This is a free community event for the entire family. Food Trucks, Outdoor Games, Live music and so much more!

SUMMER BARBECUE

Wednesday, June 28th

11:00am-1:30pm

Blue Rock Springs Park- 650 Columbus Parkway

Cost: $8.00

GVRD Adaptive Recreation Presents Summer Barbecue! Lunch and refreshments will be provided along with tons of games and music. Pre-registration is required.

Juneteenth Flag Raising

On June 2, 2023, City Manager Mike Malone joined Vallejo Mayor Robert McConnell along with members of the Vallejo African American Family Reunion Committee to raise the Juneteenth flag in commemoration of Juneteenth, which falls on Monday, June 19, 2023, and marks one of the most important days in our Nation’s History.

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day and Emancipation Day, is a holiday or observance in many U.S. states to celebrate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865. The observance commemorates the day on which Union soldiers, led by General Granger, enforced the Emancipation Proclamation and freed all remaining slaves in Texas. The news was delivered two and a half years after the executive order was effective.

Transportation into and out of Vallejo made easy with Amtrak San Joaquins Route 7 Thruway Bus

Amtrak San Joaquins Thruway Bus is a public transportation service that provides travelers to and from Vallejo with an additional convenient and affordable option. The service travels into and out of Vallejo at the Curtola Park & Ride at 1501 Lemon Street with four daily northbound departures and three southbound departures.

The Thruway bus connects with Amtrak’s larger train and bus network at the Martinez Amtrak station, where travelers can connect with trains serving that connect with destinations across the state.

As part of Amtrak San Joaquins’ Route 7, the Thruway bus service serves Vallejo bus-only tickets to cities along the route, providing an affordable option for transportation throughout the Bay Area and Northern California. Route

7 reaches as far north as Arcata and as far south as Martinez, with 19 convenient stops located throughout the counties of Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, and Humboldt. Buses’ amenities include restrooms, reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, plug-in outlets, and ADA accessible seating.

From Vallejo, southbound buses to Martinez leave daily at 7:00am, 12:40pm, and 4:45pm. Northbound buses leave daily at 10:45am, 2:20pm, 6:00pm, and 7:55pm. The 10:45am bus reaches Route 7’s northernmost destination (Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata) and all stops in between. The 2:20pm bus goes only to Napa, while the 6:00pm and 7:55pm buses run as far north as Santa Rosa.

Tickets must be purchased in advance on AmtrakSanJoaquins.com, on the Amtrak app or website, by calling 1-800-USA-RAIL, or at a staffed Amtrak train station. Bus drivers cannot accept cash or credit cards.

You can view all travel times and city-to-city pairs by CLICKING HERE.

California’s Electric Bicycle Incentive Project

The state Legislature allocated $10 million for California Air Resources Board (CARB) to create an Electric Bicycle Incentives Project to help people afford to purchase electric bicycles.

CARB has chosen San Diego-based nonprofit organization, Pedal Ahead, as the administrator to implement California’s statewide Electric Bicycle Incentive Project. The goal of this project is to encourage electric bicycles as a replacement

for in-town car trips by helping low-income Californians afford to purchase e-bikes. Through increased e- bike use, Pedal Ahead is seeing improved air quality and individual health, and low-cost high impact mobility. Possible criteria currently being examined for the program are income eligibility, electric bike types, retail support, educational needs, and other factors.

Learn more at: Nonprofit administrator selected to implement new statewide, income-based Electric Bicycle Incentive Project | California Air Resources Board

Summer Reading Challenge at The JFK Library

Beginning, June 1, come by your favorite library and pick up a Summer Reading Challenge activity booklet. All ages and all reading levels welcome! Set a goal by deciding how many activities you will complete during the summer. After you’ve completed all your activities, come back to the library to pick up a completion prize. The summer reading challenge runs from June

1- July 31, 2023. Everyone will receive a special tote bag when you sign up and children will also get a book. Prizes will be given out to those who participate in the Challenge. Learn more at https://solanolibrary.com/services/summerreading/

Also as part of the summer reading challenge program JFK library will be holding different events every Thursday from June 15th- August 3rd.

VIP FIBER

THE CITY OF VALLEJO BROADBAND SERVICE VALLEJONET IS NOW VIP FIBER

The City of Vallejo is excited to announce that its municipal broadband service, formerly known as "VallejoNet," has been rebranded as "VIP Fiber."

This rebranding initiative is part of the City's ongoing efforts to position Vallejo as a hub for technological innovation and to reflect its commitment to providing high-quality, reliable internet service to its residents and businesses. With VIP Fiber, Vallejo will continue providing customers with the same fast and affordable internet service they have known and loved, backed by great local customer support and technical expertise.

The new name, VIP Fiber, better reflects the premium level of service and cutting-edge fiber optic technology that Vallejo's community can expect from this broadband service. Additionally, please sign up for a service quote today and get added to the alerts and updates for when VIP Fiber service is available in your area of Vallejo.

Customers who are Onnet and currently serviceable by the existing fiber network can expect to see up to a 30% saving on their services compared to their current provider. Customers that are Offnet and not currently serviceable will soon be able to access VIP Fiber's fast and reliable internet service as the City continues its investment in expanding the fiber optic network. Offnet customers who are on our pre-registration list will be notified as soon as VIP Fiber service is available in their area and receive a special introductory offer.

Request a quote today to experience the premium internet service offered by VIP Fiber and join Vallejo in its mission to lead technological advancements in the region while enjoying fast and affordable internet!

Let's Talk About Finance!

Join First Chance Vallejo as they host two FREE financial seminars for youth this summer! One seminar will be for middle schoolers (grades 6-8) and the other will be for high schoolers (grades 9-12). Learn about money, credit, budgeting, saving, and much more.

Registration is required! Please register by visiting www. firstchancevallejo.com and clicking 'register for services' in the tab

The Middle Schoolers seminar is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union

• Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 - 2:00 p.m.

• John F. Kennedy (JFK) LibraryThe Joseph Room 505 Santa Clara Street Vallejo, CA 94590

The High Schoolers seminar is presented by Chase Bank

• Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 - 2:00 p.m.

• Chase Bank- Vallejo Branch 901 Tennessee Street Vallejo, CA 94590

RFP Released for City-Wide Youth Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning Services

On May 31st, 2023, The City of Vallejo published a request for proposal (RFP) to hire a consultant to develop and administer a City-Wide Youth Needs Assessment and provide Strategic Planning Services.

Youth/ Youth programming has been named a multi-year priority by Vallejo City Council. As a result, the Youth Coordinator position was created in the City Manager’s Office. Under the direction of the Youth Coordinator, the City of Vallejo is seeking proposals from qualified applicants to help facilitate and gather data on community needs for youth through a CityWide Youth Needs Assessment, along with the development of a City of Vallejo Youth Strategic Plan. This process will utilize community input

and other data to help identify current and potential offerings for youth ages 0-25 years old, as well as gaps in services within the City. Findings from the Youth Needs Assessment will be used to assist in the development of a City of Vallejo Youth Strategic Plan that will outline goals and objectives to guide future youth programming and help direct funding in the City of Vallejo.

Proposals must be submitted in writing or via Planetbids no later than Friday, June 30th ,2023 at 4:00pm.

Applicants can view the RFP and submit their online proposal at:

https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/42510/ portal-home

by clicking bid opportunities, project title “YOUTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES.”

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Join Vallejo Watershed Alliance for A Restoration Day in Hanns Park

WHEN: Saturday, June 17, from 9 a.m. to noon to support a habitat restoration project along Blue Rock Springs Creek.

WHERE: Park in the Wardlaw Dog Park lot. Follow the path behind the dog park. Cross the bridge over the creek and turn right (west) along the path. Shortly after you cross under Oakwood Avenue, you’ll see the site at Mile Marker 0.69.

MORE INFO: Wear comfortable clothes, sturdy shoes, hat, sunscreen, and gloves. The Watershed Alliance will provide water, refreshments, and tools. To RSVP or for more information, email Info@VallejoWatershedAlliance.org