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FAITH FOOD FRIDAYS CELEBRATES 10 YEARS DEFEND YOUR HOME FROM WILDFIRES SUMMER IS HERE! DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT AT MARE ISLAND Photo: Mayor Robert McConnell presents a proclamation for Faith Food Fridays 10-year anniversary
On Friday, June 25, Vallejo Mayor
They offer those in need fresh and
Robert McConnell presented a
shelf-stable foods along with other
proclamation in honor and celebration
grocery items. They also provide free
of Faith Food Friday’s tenth year of
clothing, shoes, personal hygiene
service in the Vallejo Community. The
items, pet food, and small household
celebration was attended by community
items, as donations allow. To read the
members, volunteers, and collaborative
full proclamation in celebration of Faith
partners alike.
Food Fridays’ decade-long service commitment to the community, click
Faith Food Friday was started by
here.
Ministry Director Benjamin Buggs and his wife, Mary Ann, back in 2011. They
For more information on how you can
began by serving approximately 35
receive support, volunteer, donate or
families a week every Friday. Today,
advocate for Faith Food Fridays, visit
Faith Food Fridays has grown, allowing
www.faithfoodfridays.com
them to open on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. They now serve over 400 families every week, and no one is turned away. 2
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VALLEJO PISTA SA NAYON: VIRTUAL & POP-UP FESTIVAL The Philippine Cultural Committee in cooperation with the City of Vallejo presents Vallejo Pista Sa Nayon, a virtual and pop-up festival this Sunday, June 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be food, entertainment, Health Screening, COVID Vaccinations, Martial Arts Demos, and much more. The festival will also have special online performances by: OneVo1ce, OPM Funk & Soul TWITCH Mix by DJ Shortkut, and Parangal Dance Company; along with special on-site performances by: Island Warriors Martial Arts, Zumba Flash Mob, Sinulog Dance Group, Banyuhay Group, and Kultura International Dance Ensemble. Join the festivies either in person at the Filipino Community Center 611 Amador Street or stream live online at VallejoPistaSaNayon.com
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CAPTURE VALLEJO Have a great photo of Vallejo? Want to have it featured on our social media, website, and/or other publications? Send it to us at vallejonews@cityofvallejo.net and help us #CaptureVallejo! Please include your name as a small watermark in a corner of the photo for photo credit. Be sure to tag us and use the hashtag on social media too! Fine print: In submitting your photo you consent to your photo or video be used for City business and agree to the following: • You will not receive any form of compensation for use of your content or likeness. • The City reserves the right to use any photo submitted for the sole purpose of City business whether or not the photo was selected for posting. The City will make every effort to recognize you for your submission unless a specific request is made to remain anonymous. • The City reserves the sole discretion to limit the number of submissions and/or the number of photos featured for any given photographer. • You release all copyright responsibilities.
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SOUTHERN LAND COMPANY DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT - THE GOONIES Looking for something to do tonight?? Join Southern Land Company at their Drive-In Movie Night and watch The Goonies! June 25, 2021 860 Nimitz Avenue Vallejo, CA 94952 (Parking lot behind Coal Sheds) Gates open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie will begin right after sunset. $5 per vehicle For additional details and to purchase tickets, click here. If you would like to learn more about upcoming Southern Land Company events, please e-mail info@nimitzgroup.com
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MOCHA MOMMAS THRIVE Solano County’s Black Infant Health Program will hold a virtual group series throughout the months of June, July, and August. Topics covered include: nurturing, attachment, parenting, self-care, discipline, communication, goal setting, relationships, and more. This group is for any Black/African American identifying pregnant, parenting, bonus-parenting, or caretaker, ages 16 years old and over, living in Solano County. The first session will begin on June 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Additional dates are: July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18, and August 25. For more information or to register, click here.
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DEFEND YOUR HOME FROM WILDFIRES There is no doubt that fire season is here. With record temperatures already recorded this year, firefighters across the state are bracing for another intensive round of large-scale wildfires. Residents can do their part in preventing destructive wildfires and reducing the impact they have on our community. To help do your part, the Vallejo Fire Department advises the following: KEEP YOUR PROPERTY MAINTAINED Vegetation fires reach uncontrollable levels due to heavy fuel loading. In addition, dead and dry vegetation and backyard clutter feed wildfires to extreme levels, making them nearly impossible for firefighters to manage and contain. Vallejo Recology provides weekly yard waste pick-ups. Just make sure to cut the vegetation down into sizes that fit easily into the green waste bin. CREATE DEFENSIBLE SPACE As mentioned above, a cluttered yard is dangerous. Create a defensible
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property by ensuring the closest five feet of land around your home is completely clear of all highly flammable materials. Think of this as your “Ember Resistant Zone.” The next zone, the area of land that lies from five to 30 feet from the perimeter of your house, should be well maintained, too. This space should be clear of dead plants, have only well-trimmed trees and shrubbery, and no areas of accumulated highly flammable materials such as woodpiles. Lastly, if your property extends out to 100 feet from the perimeter of your residence, ensure that the vegetation is not overgrown or densely planted. Fires cannot burn continuously if the vegetation that they consume is spaced apart. USE FIRE-WISE LANDSCAPING Do you have plans to refresh your yard? Avoid planting Cypress and Juniper trees as they tend to be more flammable. Incorporate non-flammable yard scaping materials such as decorative rocks and ensure that any new foliage that you plant is well spaced apart and easy to maintain. For more useful fire safety information, visit the Vallejo Fire Prevention page.
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PAINT OUT PARTY Join us and the Southern Land Company, and GIVE GRAFFITI THE BOOT! Just show up with your face mask - all the tools you’ll need to help us paint over graffiti on five buildings will be waiting for you. A pizza lunch will be provided by Southern Land Corporation as a thank you for your service! Click here to register so we know you’ll be joining us!
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HOW TO RECYCLE YOUR USED MATTRESS It is estimated that millions of mattresses and box springs reach the end of their lives in California every year. The bulky nature of mattresses and the lack of affordable, convenient recycling options has resulted in significant illegal dumping costs to local jurisdictions throughout the state. Fortunately, used mattresses are highly recyclable (between 80-90 percent of each mattress by weight), and specific components such as steel and polyurethane have positive market value. Click here for more information. Recology offers a free mattress drop-off service. Please visit this website for additional drop off locations. Have you purchased a mattress from a local retailer this year? If yes, did the shopkeeper provide details for proper disposal of your old mattress? If they did not, please contact shelee. loughmiller@cityofvallejo.net or derek. crutchfield@cityofvallejo.net to send them a friendly reminder that they are responsible for doing so. June 18, 2021
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GIVE LITTER THE BOOT Join us on Saturday morning, June 26 at 9 am, and GIVE LITTER THE BOOT! Just show up - the community cleanup tool trailer will be there with all the tools you’ll need! Be sure to tag us in your photos, and use the hashtag, #GiveLitterTheBoot! Interested in hosting a community cleanup? Contact our Community and Volunteer Coordinator at shelee.loughmiller@cityofvallejo.net or (707) 6488616 to get started.
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Check out the latest job openings at the City of Vallejo by visiting www.governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo
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