BE PREPARED FOR A NATURAL DISASTER
VIRTUAL PRESENTATION WITH PANEL OF EXPERTS
Don't wait until you're dealing with a disaster to prepare for it. Join our panel of experts for a presentation about how to be prepared and what to watch out for when a natural disaster strikes.

EXPERT PANEL:
  • Lars Eric Holm, Eden Information & Referral - 2-1-1
  • Preparing for Natural Disasters
  • Cheryl Poncini, Deputy District Attorney
  • Common Frauds During Natural Disasters
  • Sara Kim Lee and Keith Thompson, Social Security Administration
  • Social Security Frauds

Tuesday, April 27, 10 - 11:30am on ZOOM
TURN YOUR STORIES INTO PAGE-TURNERS
Join 4-time published author, Barbara Flores, as she coaches you on techniques used by pros. Fee includes professional editing of your work. Class is held on ZOOM.

April 22 – May 27 (6 classes)
Thursdays, 5 - 7:30 pm
VIRTUAL PRESENTATION: THE HISTORY OF SCHOOLS IN LIVERMORE
CITY HISTORIAN, RICHARD FINN IS BACK!
Tuesday, May 11, 1-2:30 pm, ZOOM WEBINAR

Livermore's City Historian, Richard Finn, is back to share more about the history of Livermore. The discussion will focus on several very small schools in our valley:
  • What happened to them?
  • Why did so many close after a short time?
  • Who owned the property?
  • What happened to the property once the school closed?

Livermore Heritage Guild donations appreciated.
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS HELP GETTING A VACCINE?
APPOINTMENT LINKS:
If you're still looking to make an appointment visit MYTURN.CA.GOV

Clients who are 50 years of age or older can sign up for a vaccine at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. SIGN UP HERE

PHONE APPOINTMENTS:
If you know of someone who needs help signing up for a vaccine appointment, they can call Alameda County at 510-208-4VAX (510-208-4829) 

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Contact Senior Support of the Tri-Valley at (925) 462-1755 for assistance in scheduling an appointment.

TRANSPORTATION:
Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority is providing free rides on existing Wheels, Rapid, and Dial-a-Ride services to and from any COVID-19 vaccination site in Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore. 

If you have a disability or cannot take the bus due to a health condition, call Dial-a-Ride at 925-455-7510 to learn more about their services and to reserve a ride.
BRINGING SPRING HOME WITH YOU
TODAY! SPRING DRIVE-THRU - DIY SPRING PLANTS
Friday, April 16, 12-1 pm, RLCC (4444 East Ave)
We're back this month with another drive-thru where you can grab your very own clay pot with paints and brush to decorate and seeds to bring spring home with you.

No pre-registration needed. While supplies last.

Thanks to Bethany Homes for sponsoring this event. Their new assisted living and memory care facility is opening soon on East Ave!
VIRTUAL AND OUTDOOR CLASSES AVAILABLE
NATIONAL DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY
Saturday, April 24
NEED TO DISPOSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS?
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. 

HOW TO DO IT:
Bring your un-used, over-the-counter, Rx medications, whatever you have, and dispose of them properly! They also take pet medications.
Bring pills, liquids (in a bottle), creams, gels etc. No Needles.

Saturday, April 24
10 am - 2pm
Drop-off medication to 1110 S. Livermore Ave (In front of the police station)
YOUR DONATION GOES 50% FURTHER THIS SPRING!
LARPD FOUNDATION IS PARTNERING WITH CHEF FOR A FUNDRAISER THIS SPRING. For every $2 donated to LARPD Foundation, CHEF will match with an additional $1 up to $5,000.

Your donation supports programs for Livermore seniors, scholarships for youth and seniors, funds safety supplies for ESS classrooms, and enhances outdoor education with supplies and teaching tools among other critical projects to serve our community’s love for outdoors and recreation.

All donations are tax-deductible.
SENIOR SERVICES OFFICE
Please give us a call at (925) 373-5760. While our office is closed for in-person visits, voice mails are checked regularly. Our staff can assist with resources for wellness checks, insurance, free home repairs, transportation information, legal advice, form assistance, nutrition, support groups, and affordable housing information.

For more info and resources, check out larpd.org.
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