Vallejo Weekly | Vol 11 Issue 40

Message from Mike

Hello, Vallejo!

Some exciting news to share – Congratulations to our wonderful City and Public Works Staff for being nominated for the Solano Transportation Authority’s 26th Annual Awards in the following categories:

• The City of Vallejo, Bay Trail/Vine Trail has been nominated for Transportation for Sustainable Communities for recognition at the Solano Transportation Authority’s 26th Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

• The City of Vallejo, Sacramento Street Road Diet Phase 1 has been nominated for Safety Project of the Year.

• The City of Vallejo, Sacramento Street Bridge Replacement Project has been nominated for Project of the Year.

• The City of Vallejo has been nominated for Project Delivery.

• The City of Vallejo has been nominated for Agency of the Year.

• The Vallejo City Unified School District’s, Lincoln Elementary School has been nominated for Safe Routes to School.

Solano Transportation Authority is the Congestion Management Agency for Solano County. Each year, they host an Annual Awards Banquet to recognize projects, agencies, efforts, partnerships, that continue to strengthen Solano County. The Mayors of each City in Solano County sit on the STA Board. Winners will be announced next month!

In addition to the staff working on these projects to improve safety and traffic in the community, the City Council unanimously approved last week to further study how red-light cameras can help the Vallejo Police Department with traffic calming in your neighborhoods. Please enjoy the activities in the Weekly for this month and the upcoming holidays!

Respectfully,

Mike Malone Vallejo City Manager

October 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 Main Office (registrations & reservations) is temporarily relocated to Cunningham Aquatic Complex (801 Heartwood Ave) open M-F 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Sat 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. All GVRD Board & Committee Meetings are held at 401 Amador St (administration, finance, & human resources). To pre-register for events or for more information on programs, events, classes and activities visit www.gvrd.org, call (707) 648-4600, or email recreation@gvrd.org.

View the GVRD Fall 2023 Activity Guide for more programs, events, classes and activities!

STORYTIME AT CHILDREN’S WONDERLAND

Every Thursday through October October 12, October 19, October 26

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!

HISPANIC HERITAGE FIESTA

Saturday, October 14, 2023

10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Blue Rock Springs Park

650 Columbus Parkway

This is a FREE event!

Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant rhythms, captivating dances, and rich traditions of Latin America! Come join us for a day filled with music, dance, art, and community as we celebrate the diversity and contributions of the Hispanic Community. Vendor applications are now open to have a booth at this event. Food vendors are $40. Register online at the GVRD website today!

Retail vendors are $20. Register online at the GVRD website today!

NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

MONTH – WIG GIVEAWAY

Friday, October 20, 2023

Breast cancer can impact the important women in your life; GVRD wants to help these women at every step of their breast cancer journey. If you know anyone battling breast cancer who is interested in a wig, you can register on the GVRD website or call (707) 648-4600 or email emendez@gvrd.org. Wigs will be available for pick up or delivery. Delivery times will be from 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

SPOOKY PARTY

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Children’s Wonderland

360 Glenn Street

$5 entry, pumpkins will also be sold at the park.

It’s Halloween time for our adaptive community! We invite anyone with any disability to the park. We’re having a bash, wear your best costume to our fun monster mash. It’s going to be a spook-tacular party you will not want to miss! Enjoy the dance party, haunted house, costume contest, and hay maze. Register on the GVRD website today!

What’s happening in town

Being involved in your community and attending local events are a great way to bring members of the Vallejo community together to celebrate our rich cultural diversity. The benefits of these events are numerous:

• Bring members of a community closer together to develop and nurture relationships to support a thriving community.

• Spending time with family, friends and others in your community can help build healthy relationships and enhance mental well-being.

• Establishing a strong community identity fosters a greater sense of pride in our community which encourages participants to support their community and attract new visitors.

• Last but by no means least…it’s FUN! Great community events serve to ensure that the community we share is a pleasant place to live and work and members are excited to be a part of supporting.

October 2023 Events

Join us at the 9th annual Vallejo Waterfront Weekend

October 7th & 8th

THIS WEEKEND the Vallejo Waterfront Weekend is back for our 9th year and bigger and better than ever! This two-day event is held on the Vallejo and Mare Island Waterfronts, attracting thousands of visitors from all over the Bay Area and beyond, Saturday and Sunday, October 7th and 8th.

Created for the community, by the community, this event will showcase Vallejo at its finest. Come visit our classic attractions on Saturday including the Whaleboat Regatta, Car Show, Free Guided Ferry Tours, Kornhole, Disc Golf, and Filipino Martial Arts Tournaments. AND, there will be live music all day Saturday to enjoy while you’re checking out all the activities, food, vendors and enjoying our beer and wine booth.

Want to bring the family down? The Kids Zone returns with a pumpkin patch, Sparky’s Fire prevention trailer, carnival games, and the list goes on and on... stay into the evening and sign up for the annual Glo Run, supporting our Vallejo schools. Then come back on Sunday for the Coach Sarna Flag Football Clinic!

Sunday we are excited to host our first ever Community Day! Over 30 Community Resource vendors will be at the event to provide information and even provide flu shots courtesy of Kaiser Permanente (first come first serve basis). Stage activities will include performances by Verismo Opera, Moon Azteca Dance, and Juul Amir. New this year will be an in-depth historic bus tour of Mare Island bringing guests to iconic and historical sites, as well as some locations only opened for this tour!

Last but not least, don’t forget to purchase your Lucky Ducky Derby tickets to win cash prizes! Tickets will be available for purchase at the event both Saturday and Sunday.

Attractions are seemingly limitless at the Vallejo Waterfront Weekend. And, best of all, it’s FREE admission! So bring the friends and the family and enjoy all the activities on the beautiful Waterfront!

For more details, visit www.VallejoWaterfrontWeekend.com or call (707) 642-3653.

Vallejo Waterfront Weekend Entertains with an Exciting Musical and Community Stage Lineup!

The Vallejo Waterfront Weekend is excited to be providing two days of entertainment for the entire family!

Saturday, October 7th brings an amazing line up of all-day live music, thanks to our entertainment sponsor Mare Island Company. Music begins at noon on Saturday with soul music from LJ Bryant, a talented entertainer, singer, songwriter, and pianist. At 1:30 p.m., Soucano, a Latin rock, Chicano and soul cover band will spice up the afternoon! A local favorite, Alvon Johnson, who is one of the most versatile musicians, singers and entertainers on the music scene today brings blues and jazz to the stage.

And that’s not all.... we welcome one of the Bay Area’s number one entertainment bands, East Bay Mudd, a nine-piece party machine that has been entertaining audiences for over 15 years and has always brought the best classic soul and R&B to festivals!

To finish up the evening, Vallejo’s own Papa Joe and the New Deal will be energizing us with Motown, dance and classic rock! They will entertain you with feel-good music that you are sure to recognize and love.

Sunday, October 8th the Waterfront Weekend will be holding their Community Day. Entertainment will begin at 1:00 p.m. with a live performance from Verismo Opera, with an afternoon of beloved melodies from operas by Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Donizetti, Strauss, Bizet and more. Next we welcome the festive dancing from the Moon Azteca Dance and Art School. Moon Azteca is an organization with an after-school program dedicated to teach children to stay active, motivated and learning the dances, art, traditions and culture of the Mexican Folklore. The event will wrap up with a live performance from hip hop artist Juul Amir.

For a full list of event and stage schedules, visit VallejoWaterfrontWeekend.com. This is a free event with something for the entire family! Please note events subject to change.

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.

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

PB Cycle 9 Idea Collection is Open!

How would you make Vallejo an even better place?

Could we improve a park? Is there a local non-profit that could use some funding to support an extraordinary program? Do you have a beautification project in mind?

What about an after-school project? As a resident of Vallejo, you are a local expert, and the Participatory Budgeting (PB) process wants to hear your ideas for potential projects. The ideas you submit today could be considered and developed into proposals for the May/June 2024 PB ballot.

Cycle 9 of the Participatory Budgeting process will fund up to $500,000 worth of projects. Capital infrastructure projects must be implemented on City of Vallejo property and have a max budget request of $150,000. Program and service projects are usually implemented by local non-profits and partner agencies like the Vallejo City Unified School District or Greater Vallejo Recreation District. Program and service projects can request up to $37,500.

Community members and non-profit organizations can submit ideas and their complete proposals online at myvallejo.com/pb9. Non-profit 501(c)3 organizations interested in being an implementing partner must complete a prequalification application online by Sunday, October 22 at 11:59 p.m. You can submit your application in-person at City Hall.

In Cycle 9, community members also have the opportunity to assist with the PB process as an outreach volunteer or a budget delegate, by filling out a volunteer form online.

What projects won last cycle? – Visit the MyVallejo website for details on the Cycle 8 winning projects.

It all starts with you and your idea!

we’re hiring

JOIN THE CITY OF VALLEJO

PUBLIC WORKS

NOW HIRING FOR: Maintenance Worker I/II

CLOSES:

Open continuous until positions are filled

SALARY:

Maintenance Worker I:

$23.67 - $28.77 Hourly

$1,893.64 - $2,301.74 Bi-Weekly

$4,102.89 -$4,987.10 Monthly

$49,234.64 - $59,845.14 Annually

Maintenance Worker II:

$26.09 - $31.71 Hourly

$2,087.31 - $2,537.14 Bi-Weekly

$4,522.51 -$5,497.13 Monthly

$54,270.11 - $65,965.54 Annually

BRIEF DESCRIPTION / IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Maintenance Worker I/II is a flexibly-staffed class series. Positions are normally filled at the I level. Advancement from the I to the II level is at the discretion of the appointing authority provided that the following criteria are met: (1) the minimum qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, (2) demonstration of the ability to independently perform the full scope of the assigned duties. (3) possession of all required licenses and certificates.

Maintenance Worker I - This is the entry level class in the Maintenance Worker series. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker II by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within the series.

Maintenance Worker II - This is the experienced, journey level class, fully competent to independently perform the full range of the assigned maintenance and construction work. Specific duties will vary depending upon the section to which assigned.

Sprout Film Festival, a fundraiser for The Arc-Solano

Don’t miss the 5th annual Sprout Film Festival on October 15, 2023! This event focuses exclusively on films that celebrate the diverse lives and creativity of people with developmental disabilities. For the second year, our fundraiser will be at the beautiful Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum in downtown Vallejo. Our films will be screened in the lovely Hall of History along with our silent auction, no-host bar, and appetizers.

What can you expect from this event? Comedy! Drama! Documentary! Poetry! Music Video! We have it all! Previous attendees have been blown away by the talent they’ve seen on the screen and they’ve enjoyed themselves immensely. Plus, the silent auction is filled with desirable items and gift cards from our local community, exciting trips, jewelry, and artwork from local artisans. Last year’s auction donors included Bambino’s, Kehaulani’s Cafe, Moment’s Shared, Java Jax, The Buttercup Diner, the Sacramento Rivercats, Alibi Bookshop, Pieced on Earth, and Savage & Cooke.

Funds raised from the Sprout Film Festival are used towards our mission, which is to promote the greatest personal growth, community understanding, and full participation of people with developmental disabilities and their families through support, education, and advocacy.

WHEN:

Sunday, October 15, 2023

1:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Vallejo Naval and Historical Museum

734 Marin Street, Vallejo, CA 94590

CONTACT:

Stacey Martinez

smartinez@thearcsolano.org (707) 552-2935

Tickets are $35. You can purchase them on the Arc-Solano website.

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor? Then please visit our sponsor page for more information!

Open MIC Night at Better Chew

Join us every third Thursday at Better Chew Kitchen at 1745 Sonoma Blvd for Open Mic Night! Come get your favorite Vegan Cheesesteak or Chicken Sandwich and join our community in sharing music, poetry, and other talents!

Our next Open Mic Night is Thursday October 19th at 5:30 p.m.!

Vallejo Center for the Arts Announces Encore Presentation of Three Tenors Concert

The Vallejo Festival Orchestra debuted at the historic Empress Theatre in 2020 with Three Tenors! – The Next Generation, a tribute to the iconic “3 Tenors” concerts that have captivated the world for decades.

Building upon the legendary legacy of Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo, and José Carreras, the next concert, on Saturday, October 28, will be an encore presentation featuring three talented young tenors poised to carry the torch forward.

Grammy award-winning conductor Thomas Conlin, the 62 musicians in the Vallejo Festival Orchestra, and the three brilliant young tenors look forward to welcoming you to our evening of passionate and romantic Italian arias and songs. And plan on meeting all the performers in the Empress Lounge immediately following the program. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/empresstheatre/7268/event/1342585.

HUMANE SOCIETY PETs OF THE WEEK

LOUISE

American Pit Bull Terrier, female, 4 years old

This pretty girl is Louise! She is a medium-sized dog with a gorgeous brown coat and hazel eyes. A natural people-lover, Louise has become our temporary office dog, living 24/7 in the Shelter Director’s office. She enjoys meeting all the folks who drop by — and she (usually) doesn’t interrupt Zoom calls with requests for attention. Louise is a delightfully potty-trained overnight guest who doesn’t tear anything up and has never had an accident in the office. She also LOVES to play with toys and is treat-motivated. Louise is friendly with our other office foster dog and absolutely loves running around and playing with her. In the beginning, she didn’t understand the concept of sharing, but with some gentle correction, Louise has become great at playing together when toys are present. She’s still a bit of a food hog, so separate feeding areas are a good idea. She’d probably do great in a home with a canine friend her size. If you are interested in meeting the lovely Louise, go to 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 life-saving work we do.

HUMANE SOCIETY PETs OF THE WEEK

IRIS

Domestic Shorthair, female, age 5 months old

Meet Iris! She is a sweet, silly, athletic 5-month-old kitten who can’t wait to find her forever home. Iris is currently being fostered at a loving temporary home along with her littermates. Iris and her equally adorable siblings were rescued at a delicate age from beneath a wood pile. They are now romping, hopping, purring, happy little cats who love to run and play! If you’d like to meet Iris or her equally adorable siblings, , go to HSNB.org to fill out our cat 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 life-saving 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.

Community-owned ISPs are driven by the needs and interests of the local residents rather than profit-driven motives. The profits generated stay within the community, promoting local growth, job creation, and economic development. VIP is committed to upholding net neutrality principles, ensuring everyone enjoys a level playing field on the internet.

Local businesses currently using VIP are Brooks & Co. Real Estate, Kindred Motorworks, Aardvarks Adventureland, Suite Treatments Inc., and many more! You, too, can be a part of VIP.

Learn more about your local ISP and 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!

Stay updated with the latest news, updates, events, and more on our social media accounts on Instagram and Facebook!

Homework help

JFK Library, in partnership with Vallejo Project, offers after-school homework help! Students grades K–8 can work with math and English tutors on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information visit solanolibrary.com.

When Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Where

JFK Library

505 Santa Clara St.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL NEEDS YOU!

JOIN THE East Bay Basketball Officials Association!

This is a very exciting time to become a basketball official. As a member of East Bay Basketball Officials Association (EBBOA) you will be able to participate in lectures, trainings and exercises that will prepare you for everything you need to be successful. Every ballgame is one more way to stay connected to the community, while making a positive impact in the lives of many student-athletes.

Becoming a basketball official requires an immense amount of both physical and tactical training. Not only must officials be in good shape so that they can run up and down the court with ease, but they also need to develop communication skills and a concrete understanding of how to interpret each of the ever-evolving high school rules.

If you are interested, please fill out the EBBOA Inquiry Form. We look forward to supporting your journey!

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CALLING ALL FERRY RIDERS – WE NEED YOUR INPUT!

The operators of the San Francisco Bay Ferry are working on a project to reconfigure the existing Vallejo Ferry Terminal. The project will reduce annual maintenance costs and impacts on the environment, increase operational safety, and improve the overall rider experience.

An environmental study is underway, and we’re asking for feedback on three alternatives, each with different access points around the perimeter of the basin (see figure on the back):

Alternative 1 and 2 propose access from outside of the basin (southwest and northwest corners respectively) with a “dog-leg” design providing pedestrian access to the ferry.

• Alternative 3 proposes extended pedestrian access from the existing ferry terminal access point.

• Each option will provide more passenger queuing area, improve operational safety, and reduce commute times.

Sign up for the upcoming virtual public meeting or share your input by scanning the QR code. For more information, visit www.weta.sanfranciscobayferry.com/current-projects/vallejo-ferry-terminal-reconfiguration-project

Fixed Pier/ Gangway

Vallejo, CA

The Bay Trail/Vine Trail project will construct approximately 5 miles of bike and pedestrian trail facilities in the north end of Vallejo to ultimately connect the Vallejo Ferry Terminal to the jurisdictional boundary with American Canyon. The project will build sections of multi-use trail and bike lanes. The project will also include enhancements such as wayfinding, shelters, interpretive panels, and mileposts. 10-10:15

Welcome guests

Bay Trail/Vine Trail Construction Project Closures

10:15-10:45

Speakers

City of Vallejo Mayor Robert McConnell

Caltrans District 4 Office Chief Sergio Ruiz

Napa Valley Vine Trail Founder and Board President Chuck McMinn

Solano County Supervisor Erin Hannigan

Solano Transportation Authority/City of Benicia Mayor Steve Young

City of Vallejo, Assistant City Manager Terrance Davis

The City of Vallejo is excited to announce the beginning of the Bay Trail/Vine Trail Construction Project which will help close the 5-mile trail gap that now exists through Vallejo up to American Canyon. The project will build sections of Class I multi-use trail and sections of Class II and IV bike lanes along sections of Wilson Ave., Sacramento Street, Enterprise Drive, Lewis Brown Drive, Broadway Street, Sonoma Blvd., Meadows Drive, and Catalina Way. The project includes trail enhancements such as wayfinding signage, counters, a rest shelter, interpretive panel, and mileposts. The project addresses accessibility along all of the segments and will produce a safe and inviting facility for bike and pedestrian travel in northern Vallejo. Vallejo will serve as the trailhead and gateway to reach the larger Bay Area!

10:45-11:30

To construct the project as safely as possible, the public should expect project area closures of the existing trail between White Slough and Highway 37 between Sacramento Street and Enterprise Drive through early 2024. Please plan accordingly by allowing extra time to follow signage and use alternate routes when in these project areas.

Refreshments and giveaways -Thank you for coming!

For media inquiries, please contact: Sharon.Lund@cityofvallejo.net

Introducing Solano Volunteers

Introducing Solano Volunteers

Follow these five easy steps to get started today.

Easily connect with organizations and businesses across Solano County — where together you’ll make a bigger impact. Volunteernow.org is the place where you can create a custom personal profile, then find and engage with what matches your skills, interests, and the causes you care about. Improved, intuitive technology makes it easier than ever for you to give back.

Easily connect with organizations and businesses across Solano County — where together you’ll make a bigger impact. Volunteernow.org is the place where you can create a custom personal profile, then find and engage with what matches your skills, interests, and the causes you care about. Improved, intuitive technology makes it easier than ever for you to give back.

1. CREATE AN ACCOUNT

Click the “Login” icon. Selecting “Click here to Register” allows you sign up with just your email, or by using Facebook.

Volunteers, it’s FREE for you to create a profile!

2. CUSTOMIZE YOUR PROFILE

Anyone can create a free account. Opportunities of all kinds are being added and updated each day by our growing community of organizations and businesses.

The more complete your profile, the better Solano Volunteers will be able to match you to your next opportunity!

Volunteers, it’s FREE for you to create a profile!

Find an opportunity now. Follow the five easy steps on the back to get started today.

Anyone can create a free account. Opportunities of all kinds are being added and updated each day by our growing community of organizations and businesses.

SEE

FIND AN OPPORTUNITY NOW.

3. FIND OPPORTUNITIES

Under “For Volunteers” the “Find Opportunities” page offers advanced searching based on location, keyword, or interests.

4. SAVE YOUR SEARCHES

“Saved Searches” provide a way for you to easily recall a set of search parameters — and even share with your friends, family, or colleagues!

5. SIGN UP! YOU’RE SET TO VOLUNTEER

THE CITY OF VALLEJO COMMUNITY TOOL TRAILER PROGRAM

The City of Vallejo maintains a Community Tool Trailer stocked with landscaping tools and cleanup supplies to assist groups with community cleanups or beautification projects. This resource is offered to residents and groups free of charge to assist resident volunteers who gather together to give litter the boot!

Community projects must be in the City of Vallejo and must be on public, nonprofit, public school or church property. There is a minimum of ten volunteers committed to the project to make the group eligible for use of the trailer.

The trailer is booked on a first-come, first-served basis year-round – weather permitting. A Public Works staff driver brings the trailer to your event site, stays with the trailer for the duration of the event, and will remove collected bags of litter and/or bulky items.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

• Must be used in Vallejo, CA.

• Must be 18 years old or older to reserve the trailer.

• Must have a minimum of 10 volunteers.

• Project must be on public property (park, greenspace, school), church or nonprofit. NO PERSONAL PROPERTIES.

• Event must have project coordinator or lead volunteer.

• Completion and submittal of trailer application and participant list must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the event to prepare staff schedule.

• All volunteers are required to complete and sign a City of Vallejo volunteer waiver.

TO REQUEST A TOOL TRAILER RESERVATION, SEND AN EMAIL TO VOLUNTEERS@CITYOFVALLEJO.NET OR CALL 707-648-8616.

The City of Vallejo Community & Volunteer Coordinator will call/email within 72 hours to confirm and review details of the event.

GROW WITH GOOGLE SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS

Main Street America and Grow with Google have teamed up to help business owners gain new skills through local digital coaches. Through the Grow with Google Digital Coaches program, 10 coaches in small towns across America are offering live trainings and hands-on coaching on topics like how to connect with customers, sell more products online, and improve business productivity – all for free.

Starting in September and continuing through November, Grow with Google Digital Coaches will host a series of both live and on-demand virtual workshops for small business owners. These workshops are free and open to all small business owners and entrepreneurs across the network, beyond the 10 states hosting in-person trainings.

To learn more about each workshop and find registration details, visit the Grow with Google website.

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