January 26, 2018
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TONIGHT! A BARREL FULL OF MONKEYS
Friday, January 26 7 PM - 8 PM
Albany Community Center

Albany Recreation, the Albany Library, and Friends of the Albany Library present the Barrel Full of Monkeys Circus Variety Show.

Hilarious and inspiring family entertainment, Slim and Squeaky's show is the perfect cocktail of thrills and skills that will delight audiences of all ages.

Juggling, unicycle, hula hoop and ridiculous clowning is just some of the fun that awaits you with this circus show!

Join us for a different community event each month - live music, movies, demonstrations, lectures and events right here @ the (Albany Community) Center!

For more information: bbrown@albanyca.org

BECOME A SUBSTITUTE PT-TIME CROSSING GUARD
Are you looking for a part-time, on-call position or have interest in giving back to your community while earning extra income? If so, please consider becoming a City of Albany Crossing Guard Substitute. 

Apply online or in person at City Hall today! 
ICE ACTIVITY HOTLINE: (510) 241-0411
Possible Immigration and Customs Enforcement by Federal Government
Local Resources for our Community

The City has received concerns regarding possible local activity by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Federal Government. The City wishes to strongly reiterate our commitment to our status as a Sanctuary City, as adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2017-09.

In our joining as a Sanctuary City, we aim to commit to the dignity and civil rights of all community members including the right of all community members to live, work, and study in a City that does not subject them to prejudicial treatment or discrimination. 

For more information on Alameda County immigration, legal and education partnership (ACILEP) centrolegal.org/acilep

For more information on workplace raids, including your rights during a raid go to: legalaidatwork.org/factsheet/workplace-raids-workers-rights

Mayor McQuaid has issued a statement regarding Sanctuary City. 
SAVE ALTA BATES COMMUNITY FORUM
Please join Mayor Peggy McQuaid and Vice Mayor Rochelle Nason at the Save Alta Bates Hospital Community Forum on February 3rd, 2018 from 11:00-1:00pm- at the Ed Roberts Campus at 3075 Adeline St in Berkeley. This venue is in the Ashby BART station.

This free and public event is crucial to saving the Alta Bates hospital in Berkeley for the surrounding communities, including Albany, that depend on its services. It will be hosted by the California Nurses Association, the Berkeley Mayor’s Office and East Bay Mayors, and numerous local community organizations.

LIMEBIKE COMING TO ALBANY
LimeBike, which is already operating in nearby El Cerrito, Alameda, and South San Francisco, will bring 100 bicycles to local streets for a six-month pilot program.

The bicycles will provide residents, businesses, and visitors with an affordable, reliable, and sustainable option for traveling throughout Albany.

Stay tuned for more information or go to limebike.com to see what it's all about.
ALBANY CIVICS ACADEMY - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Registration for the 2018 Albany Civics Academy is now open.

Albany Civics Academy participants learn about how decisions are made, where funds are allocated and have an enhanced understanding of the organizational structure and operations of the various city departments that impact the quality of life in the City of Albany.


Application deadline is March 22, 2018.
COMMUNITY MEDIA IN ALBANY
Are you interested in media technology, film, or television broadcast? Are you a video storyteller and want to share about life in Albany? Does the consolidation of corporate media make your hair stand on end?

If so, the  Community Media Access Committee (CMAC) has one last vacancy, and you may be a good fit. You don't need to be a professional in any of these areas, just be a resident of Albany, enjoy working with fun, good-humored people and be willing to learn.

The City of Albany  Community Media Access Committee Advises the City Council on matters related to media access in the City, the City's TV station,  KALB, and sponsors  Albany FilmFest and AFF activities.
CMAC supports community access as a way for Albany citizens to share in the political and social life of their community, and as a vehicle for self-expression and communication. 

For more information, contact KALB Media Administrator and CMAC Staff Liaison, Jeremy Allen jeallen@albanyca.org
UPCOMING MEETINGS NEXT WEEK IN ALBANY
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