CERT ACADEMY

Please join us for the next Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy! CERT educates people in the community about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area (e.g. earthquakes or fires) and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.

Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members are also encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.

FALL CERT ACADEMY SCHEDULE:

Wednesday, September 6 – Intro to CERT & Disaster Preparedness

Thursday, September 14– CERT Organization

Thursday, September 21 – Disaster Medical, Part 1

Thursday, September 28 – Disaster Medical, Part 2

Thursday, October 5 – Search and Rescue

Wednesday, October 12– Fire Safety and Utilities

Saturday, October 14– Skills Day

There are two required classes that will need to be taken online: Disaster Psychology and Terrorism, info on this training will be provided during the first evening of the Academy.

Wednesday/Thursday classes will be held at the Community Activities Building, 1400 Roosevelt Ave in Redwood City and Red Morton Community Center, 1120 Roosevelt Ave in Redwood City from 6:30pm-9:00pm. The Saturday Class will be from 8:30am to 3:30pm and will be held at the Armory, 939 Valota Rd in Redwood City.

During the Saturday morning session students will have the opportunity to practice the training they received in the classroom, then in the afternoon students will participate in a mock disaster exercise. Participants must complete all classes and Skills Day in order to receive a CERT Certificate of Completion and become a member of the Redwood City and San Carlos CERT Community. For more information contact: lbach@redwoodcity.org

AFRICAN DRUM RHYTHMS & PERCUSSION

AGE 12+

WITH HOPE IZABELLE, a gifted teacher for both children & adults for over 15 years.

• Drums are furnished, but please bring a djembe if you have one!

• Take-home student drums available to rent on a per week basis.

• For the intermediate class, please contact the instructor to confirm your level before registering. For more info or to reserve a take-home drum for this class, go to "about" at https://www.holisticdrum.com Location: CAB

FUN WITH AFRICAN DRUMS & PERCUSSION (ALL LEVELS)

Come on out and enjoy some djembé and percussion fun while making fantastic inclusive music together. Explore and celebrate your connection to the drum and to the community at a comfortable pace in a relaxed, friendly and safe environment. Whatever your level of ability, you're bound to enjoy it! Share in the creation of good and positive vibes in this 4 week session, where the instructor makes the music and culture of Africa come alive. No previous experience needed. Drumming is a great way to connect with others, and have a good time while making music!

INTERMEDIATE WEST AFRICAN DRUM RHYTHMS & PERCUSSION

Designed for students who have some experience on hand drums to dig deeper into understanding the rhythms that surrounds them, and to integrate them into their lives, while learning to lead as well as to work as a team. Along with games, stories and music, lessons will cover specific rhythms, as well as measure, tempo, solo techniques, and much more. Take a deep dive into African rhythms, stories and culture! Pre-req: Knowledge of the gundun-godo-pata or similar method of hand drumming or equivalent.

Persian Drumming With Afshaneh Pakdaman

Learn to play the traditional Persian Frame Drum 'Daf'. The course takes you step-by-step from the very basics to more intermediate and advanced techniques such as various Riz (roll) techniques and chain control. Classes are suitable for all ability levels and students with no experience are welcome. Please Bring a frame drum musical instrument 'daf' to the class.

Location: RMCC

UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS WITH P.A. MOORE

The ukulele is a great way to start learning music. It's small, only 4 strings, and we use chords instead of reading music notes. Song sheets will be provided and some loaner ukes are available for use during class sessions. Challenge your fingers and your brain and join the mighty ukulele movement! Contact the instructor to reserve a loaner. $20 deposit required pamoore99@hotmail.com.

Location: VMSC Goldstar