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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