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2021 SOUTH VALLEJO NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AND RESOURCE FAIR WHEN: August 3, 2021, from 6:00p to 8:00p WHERE: Emmanuel Temple Apostolic Church 900 6th St., Vallejo, CA 94590 Sponsored by Emmanuel Arms Community, Inc. National Night Out is a Police/Community crime awareness event. We help promote policecommunity partnerships; crime, drug, and violence prevention; safety; and neighborhood unity. Activities will include: • Resource Fair - Local vendors from healthcare, legal and educational sectors, and local businesses. • Free health checks and much, much more. • Free food and clothing • Live entertainment • Games and events for all ages • Raffles with gift giveaways. There will also be a Blood Drive at this event. For more information, contact DeaconHarding@ sbcglobal.net or call 707-631-1261
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VALLEJO PD SEEKS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK ON PROPOSED POLICY CHANGES The Vallejo Police Department (VPD) is continuing the process of assessing its policies, programs, and procedures to better serve the Vallejo community. As part of that ongoing process, the Department would like to engage Vallejo residents and stakeholders in providing public comments and feedback on proposed improvements to the Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct policies. “The heart of leadership and the character of our organization begins with ethics,” Chief of Police Shawny K. Williams stated. “As we include all department and community stakeholders in the process of change, we also want to ensure that we are actively listening, engaging, and building upon a solid foundation of core ethical principles. As part of our VPD Implementation Plan, OIR Report recommendations and collaboration with the California, Department of Justice, your feedback is integral to continuing our reform efforts. To review the policy drafts and provide your feedback, please visit the following webpage: https://www.myvallejo.com/vpd-policy-forreview The forum will be open for public comment from July 13, 2021 through August 16, 2021. CLICK HERE to read the full press release.
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GIVE LITTER THE BOOT Join us on Saturday, July 17th, and GIVE LITTER THE BOOT! Just show up - the community cleanup tool trailer will be there will all the tools you’ll need! Be sure to tag us in your photos, and use the hashtag, #GiveLitterTheBoot! *Masks and social distancing are REQUIRED. Interested in hosting a community cleanup? Contact our Community and Volunteer Coordinator at shelee.loughmiller@ cityofvallejo.net or (707) 648-8616 to get started.
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VALLEJO CENTER FOR THE ARTS GALA - VENETIAN CARNIVAL A CARNEVALE OGNI SCHERZO VALE (When it’s carnival time, anything goes!) It’s time to party again! Break out your fancy duds and join us on August 21 for the Vallejo Center for the Arts Venetian Carnival Gala event!We’ll bring the spirit of Venice, Italy to Vallejo at this elegant, merry evening of revelry in our Venetian Pavilion. Tickets Available: Individual ticket $149 Couple $298 Tables $1775 Sponsorships are available with special benefits. For more information on sponsorship CLICK HERE. To purchase tickets, CLICK HERE. The event will be held outdoors in tents in front of the Empress Theatre at 330 Virginia St, Vallejo, CA 94590
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JOIN THE OPERATION PEACE COMMUNITY TASKFORCE (OPCT) Each month, the Vallejo Police Department (VPD) Operation PEACE Community Taskforce (OPCT) meets to discuss prevalent issues in the City of Vallejo and solutions for addressing them. Through this taskforce, we are able to provide department updates, build community partnerships, plan events and increase awareness about the programs, services and resources available to the public. Highlights from this taskforce include our 2020 Virtual Community Day, 2021 Community Clean-Up Day in South Vallejo, and partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The OPCT is currently planning a community townhall and human trafficking awareness and prevention event scheduled tentatively for August 28, 2021. CLICK HERE to sign-up for the taskforce! Our next meeting will be held Thursday, July 16, 2021 at 6:00 pm OPCT Mission Statement: The Operation PEACE Community Taskforce (OPCT) represents diverse community members working to identify the contributing factors of crime and violence, mitigate their effects and create long term solutions for a safer Vallejo.The Operation PEACE Community Taskforce will achieve these goals by building community partnerships and increasing awareness about the programs, services and resources available to the public. 10
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OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT: ALADDIN Please join Southern Land Company on Friday, July 16, for an outdoor movie night featuring Aladdin. This will be a fun, old-fashioned movie night for the whole family to enjoy. Starring Will Smith, this popular 2019 film tells the tale of a kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier who vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true. This event will take place at 860 Nimitz Avenue, the parking lot behind the coal sheds. Tickets are $5 per vehicle, gates will open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie will begin right after sunset. To purchase your 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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CHELU CAR CLUB BATTLE ON THE BAY CAR SHOW N’ HOP On July 31, 2021, downtown Vallejo will
• 1:30 p.m.- Car limbo contest
be the setting for the 5th Annual Battle
• 2:00 p.m.- Car hop contest
on the Bay Car Show n’ Hop. In prior
• 3:00 p.m.- Live entertainment
years the event hosted by the Chelu
• 4:30 p.m.- Awards ceremony
Family Car Club in partnership with T.E.A.M. Hope has attracted over 400
Sponsors for this event include:
show vehicles. This is a family-friendly
Suite Treatments Inc., Les Schwab tires,
event and free to all spectators.
Navarro Welding, O’reilly Auto Parts, Local 741 and 376 Painters Union,
The proceeds from the event support
Chuco Fosho Photography, Buddy’s Auto
T.E.A.M. Hope a local non-profit.
body & Restoration, Audio House, Bill
Their efforts include the holiday Shop
& Jay’s Repair, Acapulco Muffler, and
with a Cop event with the Vallejo
Creative Customs.
Police Department at Target, a Back 2 School Shopping Spree and Backpack
Sideshow activity is NOT allowed at
Giveaway with Walmart, and overall
this event.
outreach efforts with needy families in the community. To donate new school supplies to T.E.A.M. Hope please contact them HERE. Car show activities schedule: • 11:00 a.m.- Sound off contest • 12:00 p.m.- Pie eating contest • 1:00 p.m.- Truck bed dancing contest
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E-WASTE IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD Have you seen the different types of E-waste illegally dumped in Vallejo? Instead of dumping on the roadsides and alleyways, our partners at Recology offer residents various ways to properly dispose of E-waste. Why is it important? Our environment is harmed due to elements E-waste contains, a variety of toxic components like lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic, flame retardants. When dumped in a landfill, these materials can contaminate the soil and our groundwater. Examples of electronic waste include: • Microwaves • Televisions • Computers and monitors • Cell phones, • iPods • DVD players • Stereos To learn more about how and where to dispose of your E-waste correctly, please visit the Recology Electronic & Universal Waste webpage. Additional Resources: California Department of Toxic Substances Control eRecycle 17
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS BACK! National Night Out (NNO) is back for 2021 and the Vallejo Police Department (VPD) is excited to join the festivities! Join us on August 3, 2021 for an evening of community-building, food and fun! To inquire about block parties or to register to host a block party in your neighborhood, contact the Community Services Section at (707) 5537218 or by email at css@cityofvallejo.net. The deadline to register is July 27, 2021. About National Night Out National Night Out is an annual communitybuilding campaign that promotes policecommunity partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors
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BLOOD DRIVE AT EMMANUEL TEMPLE National Night Out activities at Emmanuel Temple will include a Blood Drive by Vitalant. When: Tuesday, August 3, 2021, 5 PM - 8 PM Where: 900 6th St., Vallejo CA 94590 (Inside the Sancutary) Donors are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment in advance here, www.donors. vitalant.org, and enter your unique blood drive code: ETAC Questions? Please get in touch with Deacon Dan Harding at (707) 642–2391 or deaconharding@sbcglobal.net ** Masks are required unless you are fully vaccinated ***Fully Vaccinated means you have recieved both of your (Moderna or Pfizer) injections and it has been 14 days since your last injection OR you have received your single J&J injection and it has been 14 days since that injection.
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MAP VALLEJO REDISTRICTING PUBLIC HEARING [Español abajo. Filipino sa ibaba]
la reorganización de distritos en la Ciudad! Martes 27 de julio @ 8:00 p. m. zoomregular.cityofvallejo.net
We’re holding our second public hearing on the City’s redistricting next
La junta se llevará a cabo antes de
week!
la publicación de cualquier proyecto de mapa. Servirá para que nuestra
Tuesday, July 27 @ 8:00 p.m.
comunidad pueda identificar:
zoomregular.cityofvallejo.net
• Barrios • Comunidades de interés
The meeting will be held prior to the
• Zonas secundarias
release of any draft maps, and serves to help our community identify:
La junta también proporcionará
• Neighborhoods
una descripción general de
• Communities of interest
las herramientas cartográficas
• Secondary areas
disponibles.
The meeting will also provide an
Obtén más información en
overview of the available mapping
mapvallejo.org.
tools.
¡Súmate a la iniciativa #MapVallejo!
Learn more at mapvallejo.org. Join us, as we #MapVallejo together!
Isasagawa ang ikalawang pampublikong pagdinig tungkol sa
Photo Courtesy Of: Rosana Mariel
pag-aayos ng distrito ng Lungsod sa susunod na linggo!
¡La semana próxima realizaremos
Martes, Hulyo 27 @ 8:00 n.g.
la segunda audiencia pública sobre
zoomregular.cityofvallejo.net
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Isasagawa ang pagpupulong bago maglabas ng anumang planong mapa, at makatutulong ito para matukoy ng ating komunidad ang: • Mga kapitbahayan • Mga may kaugnayang komunidad • Mga sekundaryang lugar Magbibigay rin ang pagpupulong ng buod ng mga bagay na makatutulong sa pagmamapa. Matuto pa sa mapvallejo.org. Makibahagi at sama sama tayong mag #MapVallejo!
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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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PASTOR RECEIVES CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION On Friday, July 9, Pastor Jimmy Dean Neal received a certificate of appreciation from Mayor Robert McConnell for his brave actions during the Skyline Fire. The certificate reads: This certificate of appreciation is presented to recognize your courageous efforts on June 15, 2021. Your quick action helped to alert neighbors, slow down the wildland fire on the 300 block of Skyline Drive and prevent additional damage and potential loss of life.
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