The Vallejo Weekly - Volume 9, Issue 4 - January 29, 2021

Vallejo W e e k ly Volume 9 Issue 4 January 29, 2021

GVRD WANTS YOUR INPUT! Join them on February 3rd to discuss the vision of up to six of their parks.

MARE ISLAND BRIDGE CAUSEWAY PROJECT The City is seeking your valuable input and questions for this project!

VALLEJO WATER IS HIRING! Two positions are currently open in the Water Department.

GVRD Wants your Input!

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HOW DO YOU

REIMAGINE

YOUR PARK? GVRD wants

your ideas!

GVRD wants your input!

GVRD is currently working with grant writers and developers with the vision to improve up to 6 of our parks.

Join us Wednesday, February 3rd at 6:30pm to give feedback on The Plunge and Franklin Middle School complex proposed ideas!

We cannot do this without your help!

Being awarded one of these competitive grants could mean amazing changes to a park near you.

Please visit the Reimagine Your Park page on the GVRD.org site to see what parks are being proposed.

RSVP for a community meeting or take an online survey!

Your ideas count!

go to

GVRD.org

to participate

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Check out the latest job openings at the City of Vallejo by visiting www.governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo January 29, 2021

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Calling all artists The Vallejo Citizen Air Monitoring Network is

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holding an Art Contest!

The contest is open to artists of all ages, free to enter and has a $500 grand prize.

Deadline is February 14, 2021. Winners will be announced on March 10, 2021.

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Solano County Office of Education is participating in “Operation Recognition� which honors United States Veterans and JapaneseAmerican citizens who were unable to finish high school due to wartime circumstances with retroactive high school diplomas.

SCOE is accepting applications through May 14, 2021 for the Operation Recognition celebration on June 30, 2021.

To learn more and apply, visit www.solanocoe.net/oprec

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Water Treatment Plant Operator The City of Vallejo is seeking a candidate to fill the Water Treatment Plant Operator position, as a collaborative member of the City’s Water Department. This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The ideal Water Treatment Plant Operator will be able to perform a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor, as regulated by Federal and State potable water treatment guidelines, in the operation and maintenance of the City’s drinking water treatment plants, transmission, distribution systems, and appurtenances.

While not required, possession of at least an Associate’s Degree in Water Treatment, Water Distribution or related field is highly desirable.

To apply for this amazing opportunity, or for more information about the recruitment process, please click here.

Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee I/II The City of Vallejo is seeking a candidate to fill the Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee I/II position, as a collaborative member of the City’s Water Department. This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment ... Continued on page 8 January 29, 2021

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may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The ideal Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee I/II will be able to learn and perform a variety of basic to moderate routine tasks required in the operation and maintenance of the City’s water treatment and distribution facilities.

To apply for this amazing opportunity, or for more information about the recruitment process, please click here.

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NAMI Family-to-Family:

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Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness.

Research shows that

NAMI Family-to-Family Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session educational program for family, significant others, and friends of people living with mental illness. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a mental health condition.

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and it includes presentations, discussion, and interactive exercises.

What You’ll Gain From The Class NAMI Family-to-Family not only provides critical information and strategies for taking care of the person you love, but you’ll also find out that you’re not alone. Recovery is a journey, and there is hope.

the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to

The group setting of NAMI Family-to-Family provides mutual support and shared positive impact. As a result, you can experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. You can also help others through your own experience. In the program, you will learn about: •

an individual living with a

•

mental health condition.

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• • • •

NAMI Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and it includes presentations, discussion, and

How to manage crises, solve problems, and communicate effectively Identifying self-care strategies that work for you Developing the confidence and stamina to provide support with compassion Finding and using local supports and services Up-to-date information on mental health conditions and how they affect the brain Current treatments, including evidence-based therapies, medications and side effects The impact of mental illness on the entire family

Zoom Class: 8 Thursdays: February 11 – April 1, 2021 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Registration is required – No cost To Register, email or call Sunny Bradford, namisunny2020@gmail.com Ph. 707-439-5519 Sponsored by NAMISolano County along with a grant from MHSA (Mental Health Services Act) and Solano County

interactive exercises.

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Sustainable solano

Sustainable Solano is rolling out their next

sustainable garden installation in Vallejo for

Spanish speaking residents thru the Resilient Neighborhoods program.

Over the years the Sustainable Solano reach has expanded from a single community garden at a local Benicia church to two community gardens, a community orchard, seven permaculture demonstration food forests, Community Supported Agriculture partnerships, a “Land Caretakers” sustainable landscaping education program, a food donation Share Plot, and a beloved monthly “What’s for Dinner?” educational cooking potluck series.

To learn more about how they’ve grown in the past 20+ years visit their website at www.sustainablesolano.org January 29, 2021

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Jardín Sostenible de Vallejo Sustainable Solano está implementando su próxima

A lo largo de los años, el alcance

instalación de jardín sostenible en

de Sustainable Solano se ha

Vallejo para residentes de habla

expandido de un solo jardín

hispana a través del programa

comunitario en una iglesia local de

Resilient Neighborhoods. Aquí hay

Benicia a dos jardines comunitarios,

un video que describe el programa.

un huerto comunitario, siete huertas de alimentos de demostración

Primer Dia- Lunes, 15 de Febrero

de permacultura, asociaciones

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

de agricultura apoyada por la comunidad, un programa educativo

Preparar los cimientos del jardín

de “Paisajismo Sostenible”,

comestible: cavar zanjas, mover

compartidura de terreno para

mantillo, y desviar el agua del techo la donación de alimentos y un hacia el jardín.

apreciada serie educativa de cocina llamada “¿Qué Hay Para Cenar?”

Segundo Dia- Sábado, 27 de

donde se comparte alimentos.

Febrero 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Obtenga más información sobre ¡Aprende a instalar un sistema de

cómo hemos crecido en los últimos

aguas grises de lavandería para

20 años visitando nuestro sitio web

paisajismo, riego por goteo en línea en y ayuda a plantar el jardín!

www.sustainablesolano.org

Por favor regístrese para turnos de una hora por cualquiera de los días haciendo clic aquí.

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Patio Sostenible De Vallejo Vallejo SUSTAINABLE BACKYARD ¡Instalación de Jardín de Bosque de Alimentos en Español!

Food Forest Garden Installation in Spanish!

Regístrese para la ubicación, Vallejo Register for location, Vallejo

Día 1: Lunes, Feb 15

Day 1: Monday, Feb 15

10 am - 4 pm Comenzar los cimientos de este jardín comestible: cavar swales, mover madera molida, y desviar el agua del techo hacia el jardín.

10 am - 4 pm Laying the foundation of this edible garden: digging swales, moving mulch, and diverting roofwater.

Día 2: Sábado, Feb 27

Day 2: Saturday, Feb 27

10 am - 4 pm ¡Aprende a instalar un sistema de aguas grises de lavandería al paisaje, riego por goteo en línea y ayuda a plantar el jardín!

Register for 1-hour shifts at / Regístrese para turnos de 1 hora en www.SustainableSolano.org/events

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10 am - 4 pm Learn to install a laundry-to-landscape greywater system, in-line drip irrigation and help plant the garden!

This program is funded by / Este programa está financiado por Solano County Water Agency

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The Vallejo Water Department Co-Sponsors Teacher Workshop The popular Project WET (Water Education for Teachers) workshop is once again being offered to Vallejo teachers on February 20 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. For over a decade the Vallejo Water Department has co-sponsored the no-cost, interactive, environmentally educational, teacher workshop. The program educates a wide range of ages, as it is designed for kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms.

During the session, educators are introduced to new water resource instruction materials and are taught how to integrate interactive drinking water and watershed related curricula into their classrooms.

These workshops are typically held twice during the school year at various locations throughout the County, however due to current restrictions they will be offered virtually.

Register for the February workshop by clicking here.

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Mare Island Bridge Causeway Project

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The City is looking for YOUR FEEDBACK on the Upcoming Mare Island Bridge Causeway Project The Mare Island Causeway Bridge, originally built in 1934, is a vehicle and pedestrian bridge that straddles the Napa River and serves as the connector between the Greater Vallejo area and Mare Island. In 2016, the City completed an upgrade project on the Bridge, replacing a 50-foot span of bridge timber with steel. The iconic Bridge requires additional maintenance repairs to extend the Bridge’s serviceable life and improve pedestrian and driver safety. These repairs are expected to include: • Bridge deck and pile repairs • Sidewalk replacement and ADA improvements • Lighting and handrail repairs • Repainting the Bridge’s steel lift span, towers, and historic logo • Deck methacrylate coating (Painting) • Concrete spall and crack repairs • Fender system repair for marine traffic safety • Replacement of underwater anodes For more information about the project, visit www.MIbridgeproject.com To leave your comments and questions, Click HERE. View and download the project information sheet HERE.

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