The Vallejo Weekly - Volume 9 Issue 41

Vallejo W e e k ly Vo l u m e 9 I s s u e 4 1 October 14, 2021

Photo Courtesy of: Memories by McKinley

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP THIS SATURDAY Join us on Saturday morning, and GIVE LITTER THE BOOT! Saturday, October 16, 2021 1050 Redwood Street (Walgreens parking lot) 9 a.m. - noon Just show up - the community cleanup tool trailer will be there with all the tools you’ll need!

Masks are HIGHLY encouraged.

Be sure to tag us in your photos, and use the hashtag, #GiveLitterTheBoot!

Interested in hosting a community cleanup?

Send us an email at volunteers@cityofvallejo.net or (707) 648-8616 to get started.

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A NEIGHBORHOOD ON THE MOVE TO GIVE LITTER THE BOOT

neighborhood more attractive and

It all began with a phone call from

Public Works staff member Isiah

volunteer lead, Patrick Gaul, asking

Johnson when he arrived to pick up

how a group of friends could improve

the collected trash bags and other

their neighborhood. Those are the

items so they wouldn’t be spread

kinds of calls that make a Volunteer

back out over the alley. The City of

Coordinators day!

Vallejo appreciates and applauds

leave it cleaner than they found it!

The group was very grateful to Vallejo

the Washington Park Neighborhood Patrick and his neighbors noticed that

Association for taking the initiative to

the alleyways in their neighborhood

solve a challenging problem.

needed a major cleaning. These outof-sight, out-of-mind locations always

BRAVO to all the community members

attract more than their fair share of

and COV staff who showed up and

illegal dumping.

Gave Litter the Boot!

On Saturday, October 2, the group gathered for their first of many Community Clean Ups, hosted by the newly formed Washington Park Neighborhood Association (WPNA).

The team split up the 10 square block area into four quadrants, and every first Saturday of the month will be targeting a different quadrant. Each member comes with their own tools, including litter pickers, buckets, vests, and plenty of enthusiasm to make their

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CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS FOR THE BAY RIDGE TRAIL WORK DAY There are almost 400 miles of Ridge Trail, and we need your help to keep it in tip-top shape!

On Saturday, November 6, Vallejo & Benicia volunteers are asked to meet up at Channing Park 800 Channing Circle or one of the many other trail stewardship projects all around the Bay Area for Ridge Trail Service Day! For 14 years, this has been one of the biggest single-day volunteer trail projects of the year. Hundreds of volunteers and multiple projects across the Bay Area, all on one trail!

Can’t join us on November 6?

Sign up to care for the Ridge Trail on your own schedule with DIY Stewardship!

Learn more and register at RidgeTrail.org/ RTD2021

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BEAUTIFY VALLEJO! Fall is a great time to refresh your yard and garden by adding new mulch in preparation for winter. Mulch helps retain valuable moisture, and once you start digging around, you may find a cute little insect that are often referred to as Roly Pollies or pill bugs. These little creatures are generally found under a brick or a wet object and play a key role in renewing our soils. Their official species name is Oniscidea and their main diet is mostly on dead plant matter. As the dead plant matter moves through their system, it removes heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium, and lead.

The excrement that is left behind becomes part of the clean soil. So next time you see a Roly Poly in your garden or yard, remember they are an important part of our eco-system and no matter how small, their function makes a huge impact!

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WATER WISE TIP OF THE WEEK! Who doesn’t love belting out a good tune in the shower? Do your water bill a favor and save your best Stevie Nicks impersonation for the stage!

On average, every minute of shower time equates to two gallons of water, and the shower of an average American lasts eight minutes.

If you shower daily, cutting back your shower time by just one minute could save SIXTY gallons of water per month and keep cash in your pocket!

For more tips on how to be #VallejoWaterWise and save money, visit SaveOurWater.com.

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COASTAL DISPENSARY A Tenant Improvement permit was finaled on September 21, 2021 by the Building Division for the Coastal Dispensary located at 128 Robles Way in the Safeway Shopping Center. The Dispensary is 1957 square feet and included major remodeling to fit the new floor plan. The project is valued at $30,000.

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THE LIVING HISTORY OF MARE ISLAND HOSPITALS presented by Thomas L. Snyder, MD

Mare Island has a long history of service to the City of Vallejo and the United States Armed Forces. Join Thomas L. Snyder, MD, as he presents this informative webinar, “The Navy’s Hospitals on Mare Island, 1856 – 1957. Preregistration is not required, and this webinar FREE to all!

WHEN: Thursday, November 4 at 12:00 p.m.

Click here to join: tu.edu/150yearsbefore

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SAVE THE DATE: Vallejo Veteran’s Day Honor Ceremony November 11, 2021 Veteran’s Day is a day to acknowledge the sacrifice members of the armed forces make and to express our gratitude for their service. On Thursday, November 11, 2021, the City of Vallejo and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post cordially invite the public to attend the Annual Honor Ceremonies. Dignitaries from Washington, DC, the Veteran’s Administration, the State of California, and local representatives will attend.

WHEN & WHERE: November 11, 2021 @ 10:00 am - Mare Island Historic Naval Cemetery November 11, 2021 @ 11:00 am - Veteran’s Memorial (behind Vallejo City Hall) Click HERE to register Both events will encourage social distancing and mask-wearing.

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TRAUMA-INFORMED NUTRITION EDUCATION: AN EMERGING PRACTICE Join Norma Lisenko, MPH, as she presents her dissertation results of the following key elements: • A systematic review of the psychological, social, environmental, and systemic key risk factors contributing to adverse maternal and infant health outcomes.

• Evaluation of a trauma-informed nutrition education intervention delivered to pregnant and postpartum women of color affected by social determinants and the systemic policies of substance use disorder (SUD).

This webinar will take place via Zoom, ID 81351548530, on Friday, October 15, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Objectives of the webinar are: • Identify the association between risk factors and trauma affecting maternal health outcomes.

• Illustrate ways to reframe conversations about health and eating behaviors.

• Explore the application of trauma-informed nutrition education practices.

• Spark further research and discussions for policy, systems, and environmental change.

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