Vallejo Weekly | Vol 11 | Issue 26

VALLEJO WEEKLY

Come and Enjoy The 4th of July on the Mare Island Waterfront!

Get your dancing shoes out and ready to celebrate July 4th at the Mare Island waterfront with Mare Island Co.

This year, it’s not just about eating, drinking, and watching the sky, but they’ll also be featuring The Project 4 Band, a local favorite with the sounds of funk, soul, and R&B!

PLUS - DRONE SOCCER! Yes! There will be Drone Soccer exhibits at 6 pm, 7 pm and 8 pm with fun opportunities for kids to learn how to use a drone. Join Mare Island Co. and watch the national champions, the Sato Drone Soccer Team, play 4 v 4 "soccer."

Come and enjoy, Food Trucks, Cold Beverages - Thanks to The Mare Island Brewing Co., Sweet Treats, Face Painting, And more!

Doors open at 5:30 pm.

Seating area will be on the turf lawns. Small lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

Limited spots are available, so purchase your tickets today!

CLICK HERE TO GET TICKETS!!

Please note that OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED.

The Mad Hatter’s July 4th Waterfront Celebration’s Maritime Dog Parade

Bring fido and dress them up and parade them alongside the Mad Hatter Mascot along with other furry friends and enjoy all the cultural and live performances at the Mad Hatter’s July 4th Waterfront Celebration from 11:00 till the skies light up in celebration of Independence Day!

The Maritime Dog Parade is hosted by Mugsy’s

Pet Supply & Barkery in Downtown Vallejo at 507 Georgia Street – register your dog entry via email or at the store and received drawing tickets for raffle prizes for your furry companion!

Email registration: mugsyspetsupply@gmail. com. entrees will get one raffle ticket for a drawing or 2 tickets if signing up at the store location.

The Maritime Dog Parage takes place by the Vallejo Waterfront after the main July 4th Parade at 1:00 PM.

DON't FORGET TO VOTE for a PB Project - VOTE CLOSES THIS FRIDAY!!!!

The Cycle 8 Participatory Budgeting (PB) Vote kicked off on May 6 with an in-person polling booth at the Cinco de Mayo Festivities in downtown Vallejo. THE PB VOTE CLOSES TOMORROW, JUNE 30 SO BE SURE TO GET YOUR VOTE IN ASAP!

Vallejo residents, including those living in the unincorporated areas, are invited to vote on which community projects to improve the City will go to Council for funding approval.

Residents are allowed to vote for up to two projects on the 10-proposal ballot. Projects fall into the following categories:

INFRASTRUCTURE (e.g., park updates, street safety improvements, etc.)

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (e.g., youth programs, spay and neuter services, etc.)

Residents 14 years and older can vote online at www.pbvallejo.org, or in-person in City Hall, and a cell phone number and valid Vallejo address are required for online voting.

Visit myvallejo.com/pb8 to read the complete proposals.

The Cycle 8 ballot is the outcome of a 6-month process in which Vallejo volunteers and City staff liaisons screened, evaluated, and researched approximately 400 ideas submitted by community members.

JUNE EVENTS

BANDS AND BREWS 2023

Friday, July 7th, 2023- Git With It

Friday, July 21st, 2023- Papa Joe & The New Deal

Friday, August 4th, 2023- Mitch Woods & His

Rockin’ 88’s 6:30pm- 8:00pm

Blue Rock Springs Park- 650 Columbus Parkway

FREE lawn seating and FREE parking, beer and food available for purchase, reserved seating available for purchase ($140 to purchase a reserved season table/ Chamber of Commerce

Member Price is $110)

More info at www.gvrd.org or email jmyers@ gvrd.org

VALLEJO’S MOBILE RECREATION PROGRAMPARKS N' REC PARTY!

Saturday, July 8th, 2023- Norman King

Community Center

Saturday, August 12th, 2023- North Vallejo Community Center

11:00am-2:00pm

SUMMER FUN DAYS

Wednesdays through August 19th

Children’s Wonderland Park- 360 Glenn Street

Residents: FREE/ Non-Residents: $4.00

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

FLAVORTOWN TUESDAYS

Second and fourth Tuesdays through September

Tuesday, July 11th, 2023

Tuesday, July 25th, 2023

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!

ABILITY DAYS

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.

MOTHER OF ALL SALES - COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Saturday, July 15th, 2023

9:00am-2:00pm

Children’s Wonderland Park (Parking Lot) - 360 Glenn Street

Cost per spot: $20.00

One man’s trash is another one’s treasure! Declutter your home today and bring items to sell. Bring your own table, canopy, etc. Small artists and crafters welcomed. Register at www.gvrd. org

PARKS N’ REX DAY!

Thursday, July 29th, 2023

Session 1: 10:00am - Session 2: 12:00pm

Childrens Wonderland Park- 360 Glenn Street Ages 5-13

This is a FREE event. Pre-Registration is required. What better way to celebrate Parks Make Life

Better month than with Parker T. Rex! Parks N' Rex day is back and serving the community of Vallejo with another dino-packed free event! Dino Hunt, jumper, reptiles, face painting, music, meet Parker, and more. Concessions available for a nominal fee. Fun for the entire family! Children’s Wonderland Park will be closed to the general public on this date for the event. To pre-register or for more information visit www.gvrd.org, call (707) 648-4600, or email recreation@gvrd.org.

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.

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

NOW HIRING FOR: ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST I/ II (PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR)

CLOSES:

July 11, 2023

SALARY:

$38.06 - $53.73 Hourly

$3,044.43 - $4,298.60 Biweekly

$6,596.27 - $9,313.63 Monthly

$79,155.23 - $111,763.60 Annually

BRIEF DESCRIPTION / IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will be an outstanding communicator with sufficient experience in community engagement/public outreach within a public agency. While not required,

a Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, public administration, or related field is desirable. Community engagement/public outreach experience specific to Water is also desirable. The Administrative Analyst (Public Engagement Coordinator) will be proficient in the use of presentation applications such as PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, etc., and have outstanding written and verbal skills, including the ability to translate complex and technical information to the public. From time to time, the Public Engagement Coordinator will be required to attend public meetings and workshops, for outreach and public engagement in connection with various projects for the Water Department. Some meetings may be in the evenings and weekends.

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!

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