Vallejo Weekly | Vol 11 Issue 32

VALLEJO WEEKLY

august 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.

DIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHTS @ CUNNINGHAM!

ANGELS WITH HEARTS STORY & ACTIVITY TIME

Every Friday through September 29

August 11, August 18, August 25 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Children’s Wonderland Park

360 Glenn Street

FREE Entry! Discover your next great read at Children’s Wonderland! Enjoy your day with story time, arts & crafts, snack time, games, and more. To learn more check out their Facebook page at facebook.com/Angelswithhearts

MOBILE RECREATION-PARKS N’ REC PARTY!

Saturday, August 12, 2023 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

North Vallejo Community Center

1121 Whitney Avenue

FREE for youth of all ages and abilities

Find GVRD in the community with their new Mobile Recreation Program! Meet GVRD staff in uniform in the parking lot and join them for outdoor games, activities, and fun for the entire family! For special services you can add on the mobile recreation to your next party! Areas are at designated GVRD locations (Centers and park areas only). For more info contact Assistant Coordinator Emely at (707) 980-8002

Saturday, August 26, 2023 - Minions (run time: 91 mins)

Saturday, September 23, 2023 - The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (run time: 88 mins)

August:

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Movie begins at 7:45 p.m.

September:

Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Movie begins at 7:15 p.m.

Cunningham Aquatic Complex

801 Heartwood Avenue

Cost: $5.00 pre -registration

$7.00 register at the door

The Aquatics Department introduces their first ever Dive-In Movies! Participants will be able to swim while watching a movie. Two pools are available: the Olympic size pool and the toddler pool. No swimming experience needed. Lifeguards will be on deck. Concessions will be available for purchase.

To register go to www.gvrd.org. For more info call (707) 648-4663 or email rallen@gvrd.org

ABILITY DAYS - TALENT DAY!

Monday, August 21, 2023 - Audition Time!

Monday, October 23, 2023 - Spooky Dance Party!

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Children’s Wonderland Park -360 Glenn Street

Cost: $5.00 per participant. Pre-Registration is required.

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. To pre-register or for more information visit www.gvrd.org, call (707) 648-4600, or email recreation@gvrd.org.

SUMMER FUN DAYS

Every Wednesday through August 19

August 16

Children’s Wonderland Park- 360 Glenn Street

Cost: Residents: FREE/ Non-Residents: $4.00

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

CAMPING UNDER THE STARS

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Sunday, August 13, 2023

6:00 p.m. (Sat)–8:00 a.m. (Sun)

Childrens Wonderland Park - 360 Glenn Street

Cost: $10.00 per person

Join GVRD for Camping Under The Stars! This event is a family event, and each individual will need to register. The event will include dinner, activities, games, and a light breakfast. To learn more, visit GVRD’s civic rec page, call (707) 980-8001 or email jgatmen@gvrd.org.

FLAVORTOWN TUESDAYS

Second and fourth Tuesdays through September Tuesday, August 22, 2023

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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!

POOCHELLA

Saturday, August 19, 2023

10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

City Park- 425 Alabama Street

FREE entry

Join all your furry friends at the 2nd Annual Dog Festival, Poochella! Poochella features animal friendly vendors from all over the Bay Area. Enter the free Every Day Dog Show where your dog can compete for Best Costume, Best Wag, Best Trick, Best Body Part, Best Bark, and Best Dog & Owner Look-a-like. Raffles, K9 demo, rescues, adoptions and much more. Vendor applications (10x10 ft booth space) are open. To purchase a $125 booth space, visit the GVRD website.  Click here to buy.  OR to purchase a $75 booth space and a donation of a raffle item, visit the GVRD website.

STORYTIME AT CHILDREN’S WONDERLAND

Every Thursday through October August 17, August 24, August 31 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Children’s Wonderland Park - 360 Glenn Street

This is a FREE event.

Join GVRD and friends from the Solano County Library for storytime!

3rd Annual A.C.E.s Awareness Community Resource Fair

Join Watch Me Grow, Inc for their 3rd Annual A.C.E.s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Awareness Community Resource Fair in partnership with The Hill Vallejo. Watch Me Grow, Inc is on a mission to strengthen the Child, Family, and Community by partnering with organizations across the Bay Area to build a bridge between the resources and those in need. The event will feature resources, a backpack giveaway, food, jumpers, games, raffles, a live DJ and love.

WHEN: Saturday, August 12, 2023 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Vallejo City Park

425 Alabama Street Vallejo, CA 94590

Police Townhall Meeting 8/8/23

Vallejo residents packed the townhall meeting to discuss proposed changes to alarm calls for service due to low staffing. Police Chief Jason Ta, Deputy Chief Joseph Gomez and Public Information Officer Sgt. Rashad Hollis carefully listened to the community’s input on the calls and will assess how to handle fake alarms versus verified response to alarm calls. Many community members thanked the Police Department for its hard work and commitment to improving public safety and rallied to “work together” to solve the challenges.

THE REFLECTIVE ART OF AN INDIGENOUS PEOPLE

The Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum is hosting a new art exhibit curated by Askari Sowonde: the Reflective Art of an Indigenous People. The exhibit features artwork from artists Leo Rodas, Midge Wagner, Malis Bee, Melissa Berrios Penny, Henry Edward Frank, Mario Saucedo, Alicia Gomez, Veronica Lindsey, Leatrice Mikkelsen and more.

WHEN:

Tuesday, August 1, 2023 through Saturday, August 19, 2023

Museum Operating Hours:

Tuesday–Friday: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed Sunday and Monday

WHERE:

The Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum

734 Marin St, Vallejo, CA 94590

Office: (707) 643-0077

COST:

Admission to the Reflective Art of an Indigenous People Exhibit is free.

If you would like to view the rest of the Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum, the general museum admission costs are:

Adults: $5

Seniors and Students: $3

Children under 12: Free

*Every 3rd Saturday of the month is free for everyone

HUMANE SOCIETY PET OF THE WEEK

BOBBY

Labrador Retriever/Shepherd, male, age 3

Meet Bobby! This tall, handsome charmer has big brown eyes and a soft beautiful blond coat. He loves hanging out with people and clowning around with other doggos. Bobby’s favorite activities include playing fetch and romping with his canine pals in the play yard. Bobby’s leash manners are always improving and he enjoys going for long, explorative walks. He is a strong boy who will need an equally strong, confident handler in case he sees something fun to chase—like a squirrel! What he wants more than anything is a home and family of his own. Bobby is highly affectionate and we believe he will make a deeply loyal family companion. If you’d like to make Bobby’s dream come true, visit HSNB.org to fill out our dog adoption interest application.

For a list of our available cats and dogs, go to HSNB.org and click on the Adoptions tab. We welcome potential adopters to browse available animals on our website and if interested, download an application. Email cat applications to catadoptions@hsnb.org and dog applications to adoptions@hsnb.org. Pets are available at time of article submission. We cannot guarantee they will be available upon publication. Humane Society of the North Bay is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We are located at 1121 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo. We are open by appointment, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, with up to two Open Shelter Saturdays per month. We are actively seeking fosters for our pets in need, and we are always seeking donations to help us do the lifesaving work we do.

HUMANE SOCIETY PET OF THE WEEK

WARREN

Hound (Unknown Type), male, age 2

This is Warren! He is a playful, affectionate hound mix and an all-around happy guy. His facial expressions range from serious to comical, and when he’s got his ears up it looks like he could take flight! Unfortunately, because his tail was so long and he is such an exuberant guy, he got “Happy Tail Syndrome,” which resulted in a damaged tip that had to be surgically removed. But his docked tail is adorable and still super waggy! Warren is an athletic dog who needs an active lifestyle. Because of his exuberance, he might accidentally knock over little kids so he’d probably do best in a home with teens and adults. To meet Warren, go to HSNB.org and fill out our dog adoption interest application.

For a list of our available cats and dogs, go to HSNB.org and click on the Adoptions tab. We welcome potential adopters to browse available animals on our website and if interested, download an application. Email cat applications to catadoptions@hsnb.org and dog applications to adoptions@hsnb.org. Pets are available at time of article submission. We cannot guarantee they will be available upon publication. Humane Society of the North Bay is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. We are located at 1121 Sonoma Blvd., Vallejo. We are open by appointment, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily, with up to two Open Shelter Saturdays per month. We are actively seeking fosters for our pets in need, and we are always seeking donations to help us do the lifesaving work we do.

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!

Volunteer Opportunities at Levi Stadium

Home of the San Francisco 49ers

The Coach Sarna League is a 501(c)(3) public non-profit that is dedicated to bringing families together, strengthening relationships, and building new ones. They teach players football fundamentals, build STEM skills through their Lego STEM leagues, and open up safe and competitive environments for all ages and genders to play non-contact football. The league is named in honor of longtime local coach, athletic director, and Notre Dame football player Ed “Coach” Sarna.

In 2022, they were nominated by NFL FLAG as one of the top new leagues in the nation out of approximately 700 other leagues. In 2023, they were nominated for the League of the Year Award, as well as the Community-Based League of the Year Award. The Coach Sarna League was honored to be selected as a guest speaker at the 2023 Annual NFL FLAG Conference in Atlanta, GA to discuss the rapid success of our league.

Their mission is that anyone who wants to play ball, will indeed play whether they can afford it or not. They have never turned a child away due to financial hardships and their goal is to never do so.

They offer scholarships to every child, K-12th, who needs one and currently have partnered with Shelter Inc. to provide scholarships to any unhoused families in the area who wish to participate.

The Coach Sarna League is proud to announce that they have now given out over $60,000 in registration scholarships since the Fall of 2021. None of this would be possible without fundraising efforts from families, friends, and supporters.

Join them in a new and exciting way to give back to the community. Volunteer at the beautiful Levi Stadium! This is a fun and engaging way to show your support for The Coach Sarna League while enjoying the electric atmosphere of professional soccer games; big-name performer concerts such as Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran; and of course, The San Fransisco 49er NFL Football Games.

For each volunteer, Levi Stadium will donate directly to the league, thus providing scholarship opportunities to local families. Come and have a blast while positively impacting your local community!

For more information and available volunteer opportunities, please contact:

Ryan Sarna

707-316-3029

www.thecoachsarnaleague.org

thecoachsarnaleague@gmail.com

AUGUST SUMMER NIGHTS

The event of the summer is here! Join your friends, family, and neighbors for August Summer Nights every Thursday in downtown Vallejo. This event is hosted by Vallejo Main Street, a non-profit dedicated to the enhancement of downtown Vallejo. Two live music stages, food trucks, a kid zone, and local artisan vendors will line the streets of downtown Vallejo every Thursday in August from 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Local businesses will stay open late to join in the fun! See you there!

AUGUST SUMMER NIGHTS PERFORMANCE LINE-UP

Thursday, August 10 – Ariel Marin & James Earley Band

Thursday, August 17 – David Bustamante & Bobby Santos / Beau Funk

Thursday, August 24 – Tom Jonesing/ Prieto & Mirage Band featuring Mio Flores

Thursday, August 31 – Guitarist Glenn Snyder/ Papa Joe & The New Deal

BAY AREA MAKER FAIRE MARE ISLAND

The legendary and mind-blowing Maker Faire is back for its 15th time in the Bay Area this October with a new direction, a new location, new makers, and old friends! After a few years’ hiatus, organizers are excited to bring back their flagship Maker Faire to California’s San Francisco Bay Area in Vallejo over two weekends at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard on October 13–15 and October 20–22, 2023. Experience the ultimate showcase of creativity, innovation, and endlesspossibilities at Maker Faire!

Immerse yourself in a world where robots come alive, art defies boundaries, drones soar through the sky, and groundbreaking technology shapes the future. Don’t miss out on this full-throttle event that will leave you awe-inspired and yearning for more! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Maker Faire Eventbrite webpage.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS END ON AUGUST 31, 2023 AT 11:59 P.M. PST. SAVE 30% ON TICKETS NOW!

WHEN:

October 13–15, 2023

Friday, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

October 20–22, 2023

Friday, 11:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Mare Island

850 Nimitz Avenue

Vallejo, CA 94592

Vallejo Sister City Association’s 17th Annual International Dinner & Auction

You’re invited to the Vallejo Sister City Association’s 17th Annual International Dinner and Auction featuring regional foods from each of Vallejo’s six sister cities and four friendship cities. The City of Vallejo is a sister city to Trondheim, Norway; Jincheon, South Korea; Akashi, Japan; Baguio City, Philippines; Bagamoyo, Tanzania; and Le Spezia, Italy. Friendship cities include Muju, South Korea; Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, Parun, Afghanistan; and Ensenada, Mexico. Festivities for the night include dinner, a silent auction, raffles, a no-host bar, door prizes and entertainment. This year’s feature is the 30th Anniversary of Sister Cities with the Philippines with a special performance by Parangal Dance Company and will honor the presence of Baguio City officials and delegation. Learn more about the Vallejo Sister City Association at www.vallejosistercity.com.

For more information about the International Dinner or to buy tickets online, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/638374714957. Tickets can also be purchased directly from Vallejo Sister City Association Board members.

WHEN:

Saturday, September 23, 2023

6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Filipino Community Center

611 Amador Street

Vallejo, CA 94590

COST:

$60 - Advanced

$75 - At the Door

$600 - Table of 10

MINGLE WITH THE SHARKS

Come mix and mingle with community leaders and exotic animals in a unique setting! Admission includes appetizers, two drink tickets, auctions and raffles.

There are limited tickets available for this event and advance purchase is required. Tickets are $65 before August 15 and $75 after August 15. To purchase tickets, visit the Leadership Vallejo website or call (707) 738-6964.

For more information or to donate an auction item, call (707) 738-6964.

WHEN:

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Shark Experience

1001 Fairgrounds Drive

Vallejo, CA 94589

Leadership Vallejo - BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE

Leadership Vallejo (LV) is excited to announce that this past month we have 19 new graduates from the Year 15 program, bringing the Leadership Vallejo alumni membership to over 235 members! We are proud of our participants taking the initiative to complete the 9-month program, enabling them to acquire an in-depth overview of the City of Vallejo while enhancing their leadership skills, knowledge, and a clearer understanding of how to develop their skills as a leader within their own businesses and community!

Now it’s your turn! Leadership Vallejo’s Year 16 program begins this September. We are looking for individuals who care about their community and want to be a catalyst for positive change. LV offers an opportunity to learn about our diverse, vibrant community—even for those who have lived here all their lives.

If you are interested in learning about the history of Vallejo, understanding behind-thescenes details about our City’s operation, and/ or want to expand your network of contacts with connections that will help drive change for the better, join us for LV’s Year 16 class.

Leadership Vallejo offers a nine-month program that educates and trains future business, government, and volunteer leaders to gain the skills and experience need to make the change they want to see in Vallejo and the world. This program includes a broad range of informative interactions with leaders in city government as well as sessions which include insights into our history, education opportunities, arts community, economic development, and other areas of interest, providing a well-rounded overview of this historic community. Participants also receive training in a variety of personal and professional development skills to help equip them for leadership roles in their community, business and personal lives.

For applications and additional information, visit our website at www.leadershipvallejo.org or contact Lisa Gannon at (707) 738-6964.

Deadline for registration is September 1 for the Year 16 class.

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