The Vallejo Weekly - Volume 9 Issue 42

Vallejo W e e k ly Vo l u m e 9 I s s u e 4 2 October 21, 2021

Photo Courtesy of: McKinley Photography

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3RD ANNUAL SOLANO YOUTH RESILIENCY SUMMIT REGISTRATION NOW OPEN The Solano County Office of Education (SCOE), in partnership with Fighting Back Partnership, Fairfield Police Activities League and other organizations will host the 3rd Annual Solano Youth Resiliency Summit on December 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This virtual Summit is free and open to all middle and high school students living in or attending school in Solano County. The Youth Resiliency Summit will feature various workshops focusing on mental health and wellness, alcohol, tobacco, other drug prevention, life after high school, healthy relationships, and more.

This year’s Summit will also feature an adult track, free to educators, parents, and the larger community. Adult participants will be offered training on cultivating positive youth and adult partnerships, mental health and wellness, alcohol, tobacco, other drug prevention, and more.

For registration and additional information, please visit the Solano County Office of Education website at www. solanocoe.net/youthsummit or Johanna Nowak-Palmer, SCOE Program Manager Youth Development at (707) 646-7608 or jnowak@solanocoe.net.

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COLD, FLU, & COVID UPDATES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Join HouseCalls in a conversation between Kaiser Permanente Northern California Physicians.

Discuss essential Cold, Flu & COVID-19 information for Black & Brown communities, including the COVID-19 Vaccines. Attendees will be able to send in questions before and during the event. This virtual event is free, and you do not need to be a Kaiser Permanente member to attend. This event will take place on October 27 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

To register, click here. A Zoom link and pre-event survey will be sent after you register.

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COVID-19VACCINEPOP-UP Join La Clinca at La Tapatia Market, 601 Broadway Street, on October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for free food and COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines. Those who receive a COVID-19 vaccine will get free tacos and agua fresca. No appointment is necessary on this day, however, those who would like to register are able to by clicking here.

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THE GREAT SHAKE OUT! The world’s LARGEST earthquake drill took place this morning, (October 21) at 10:21 a.m! Did you participate?

Major earthquakes may happen anywhere you live, work, or travel.

The Great California Shake Out is our chance to practice how to protect our lives, and for everyone to be prepared.

Everyone, everywhere should know how to protect themselves during an earthquake!

If you experience an earthquake, simply remember to: “DROP! COVER! AND HOLD ON!” Learn more at shakeout.org.

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PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING CYCLE 7: THE RESULTS ARE IN! You showed up and voted, and EIGHT important community projects (those show in blue) will be funded with the $547,000 allocated towards Cycle 7 of the Participatory Budgeting Program.

Thank you to those of you who voted!

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SOROPTIMIST LIVE YOUR DREAM: EDUCATION AND TRAINING AWARDS FOR WOMEN A program geared towards helping women around the world since 1972!

The program provides cash grants to women working to better their lives through additional schooling and skills training. Over half of the Live Your Dream Awards recipients are survivors of domestic violence, trafficking or sexual assault.

Nearly all of the women and families they serve have overcome enormous obstacles including poverty, teen pregnancy, and drug or alcohol addiction.

Award recipients may use the cash award to offset any costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education, such as books, childcare, tuition and transportation.

You are eligible to apply: • If you’re a woman with primary financial responsibility for yourself and your dependents.

• If you’re attending an undergraduate degree program or a vocational skills training program.

• If you have financial need.

For more information or to apply, click here.

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THE (MUCH-NEEDED) RAIN IS HERE!

USE FLASHLIGHTS, NOT CANDLES.

While that’s welcome news in a

due to the risk of fire. And keep extra

California drought, we want to ensure you’re prepared with these storm safety

During a power outage, use batteryoperated flashlights, and not candles, batteries on hand. If you must use candles, please keep them away from

tips:

drapes, lampshades, animals, and

• First and foremost - SLOW DOWN!

unattended.

• Rain causes the roads to become slick, and this causes accidents.

NEVER TOUCH DOWNED WIRES. If you see a downed power line, assume it is energized and extremely dangerous. Do not touch or try to move it - and keep children and animals away. Report downed power lines immediately by calling 9-1-1 and by calling PG&E at 1-800-743-5002.

USE GENERATORS SAFELY. Make sure standby electric generators are properly installed by a licensed electrician in a well-ventilated area.

Improperly installed generators pose a significant danger to customers, as well as crews working on power lines. If using portable generators, be sure they

small children. Do not leave candles

NEED SANDBAGS? During the winter, Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District supplies free sand and burlap bags to residents in the greater Vallejo area, and provides instruction in filling and stacking bags.

The self-service station is located at the West end of Ryder Street and is open the following days and times: Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Visit VallejoWastewater.org or call (707) 644-8949 for more info!

For more storm safety tips visit pge. com/beprepared.

are in a well-ventilated area.

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U.S. CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE TO VISIT VALLEJO

Vallejo on November 1 will be hosted

Every year, the USDA Forest Service

entertainment, music, DIY ornament

selects one of its 154 national forests to provide a tree to appear on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building for the holiday season. The Six Rivers National Forest in partnership with nonprofit partner Choose Outdoors will bring this special gift from California to Washington, D.C. for the 2021 holiday season. The Tree will make a special appearance in Vallejo on November 1 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Vallejo Ferry Terminal on Mare Island Way. “The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree campaign exists to connect people from across California and throughout the country to the outdoors and their public lands,” said Ted McArthur, forest supervisor for the Six Rivers National Forest. “We are honored to represent California national forests and bring the joy of the People’s Tree on its journey to Washington, D.C.” Festivities during the tree’s visit to 16

by A Plus Tree, Inc and will include a proclamation by City officials, making, raffles, games, food, drinks and more. The tree will be escorted by a mini parade that includes the Vallejo PD, the CAL Maritime Color Guard cadets, a percussion band from the Solano/Widenmann alumni members, Santa Claus and the Mad Hatter mascots, Quetzalli AC Ballet Folklorico and other representatives from the community. Activities are open to the public and free for all to enjoy while following local health guidelines.

“We are grateful to the host cities such as Vallejo who play a vital role in bringing the tree across the country and this annual celebration to life”, said Bruce Ward, President, Choose Outdoors.”

For more information on the Vallejo event, visit www.aplustree.com/ capitoltree.

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VALLEJO SENIOR ROUNDTABLE On Monday, November 1, there will be a Senior Roundtable via Zoom from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Frank Nelson, Regional Program Manager, will be discussing the topic of the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). This event is open to everyone and will be held at the Florence Douglas Center, 333 Amador Street.

Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or a negative COVID test from the previous 72 hours required to enter the Florence Douglas Center. Masks will be required. The room will be set up to provide social distancing.

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WATER DEPARTMENT & CAL MARITIME TEAM UP FOR CLEAN AIR Vallejo Water representative Jeffery Peterson was on campus at the Cal Maritime Academy on October 7. During his visit, he answered questions about local drinking water supplies, distributed drought information and water-saving devices to students and staff attending the University’s 2021 Clean Air Day celebration.

In addition to the Water Department, several other public and private organizations were on hand to pass out reading material and explain details surrounding eco-friendly projects underway within their companies. The cast of supporters included Valcore Recycling, MCE Clean Energy, Solano Transportation, and others. It was a great learning opportunity for all.

One sensational and noteworthy standout display that marveled onlookers throughout the day was an award-winning exhibit highlighting a fully operational mini-wind turbine and electrical generator designed and built by Cal Maritime students.

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WATER WISE TIP OF THE WEEK: INSTALL AERATORS A faucet aerator is a small, round device that screws into the tip of your faucet to create a more consistent stream of water. Aerators create a mixture of water and air, making the stream smoother, and a standard faucet aerator can limit the water flow to 1.8 or 2.2 GPM (gallons per minute).

Installing aerators can save almost ONE AND A HALF gallons per person, per day.

Learn more at SaveOurWater.com.

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