Weekly Update - March 3, 2023 | |
Input Wanted Regarding Improvements to Alamo’s Livorna Park | |
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Supervisor Candace Andersen, in coordination with the Alamo Municipal Advisory Council and Public Works/Special Districts, invites you to participate in the Public Engagement Program for the Livorna Park Revitalization.
The revitalization is aimed at providing improvements to the park that will accommodate a wide range of ages, abilities, and interests for years to come.
There are three opportunities to add your voice:
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March 8, 6:00pm - Zoom Meeting - Click the button below to join. (Meeting ID: 845 2973 1171)
- March 22, 6:00pm – In-person meeting at the Alamo Women’s Club - 1401 Danville Boulevard, Alamo
We are all very excited about this opportunity to continue the legacy of Livorna Park as a gem in our community. Please join us. Thank you for sharing your opinion!
If you have any questions please contact Contra Costa County Public Works at 925.313.2000 or Supervisor Andersen’s office at 925.655.2300.
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Disaster Recovery Center Remains Open Through March 16 For Residents Impacted By Winter Storms | |
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Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are now open for Contra Costa County residents impacted by the December and January winter storms to connect with federal recovery resources in person. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened two mobile centers throughout Contra Costa County. The mobile centers will be available at these dates and times, depending on need:
510 La Gonda Way, Danville, CA 94526
March 2 to March 16, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
*Please note: This site will be closed Sunday, March 5, and Sunday, March 12
Community Presbyterian Church 200 E. Leland Road in Pittsburg
Dates: March 2 to March 4, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Additional details can be found by clicking on the button below.
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Town of Danville Replacing Drainage Culvert on Diablo Road
Full road closure, between Alameda Diablo and Avenida Nueva, will begin on March 23
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Contra Costa County to hold 5 Community Visioning Sessions for Arts and Culture Planning | |
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To see the dates and locations, click on the button below:
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Orinda Eagle Scout Court of Honor | |
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Supervisor Andersen was honored to attend the Orinda Boy Scout Troop 303 Eagle Scout Ceremony on Saturday, February 25 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Orinda.
Scouts pictured from left to right are Aidan Dial, Jon-Marc Mosher, William Steinmeir, Leo Streubel, and Thomas Wilson.
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Pictured on the right, Supervisor Andersen with Scoutmaster of Troop 303 Angelica Steinmeier, Eagle Scout William Steinmeier, Scoutmaster Jeremy Steinmeier, and Scout Aimee Steinmeier, who helped emcee the Court of Honor.
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Congressman DeSaulnier Announces Community Project Funding Opportunities for Non-Profits and Government Entities | |
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Congressman Mark DeSaulnier announced that the U.S. House of Representatives will continue to offer opportunities for Community Project Funding (sometimes known as “earmarks”) in the upcoming appropriations bills.
If you are interested in submitting a project to the Congressman for consideration for this funding, please fill out the form by clicking on the button below and provide all supporting documentation requested by the end of the day Wednesday, March 15th.
Submission of a request is not a guarantee that the request will be promoted to the House Appropriations Committee or selected for funding. Additional guidance on Community Project Funding, can be found by clicking on the button below.
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Board of Supervisors Recognizes February as
Black History Month
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At the February 28th Board of Supervisors meeting, the Supervisors recognized February as Black History Month. Representatives from the Richmond and Antioch Branches of the NAACP are pictured above with the Supervisors.
To read the full resolution, click on the button below:
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Board of Supervisors Recognizes February as
American Heart Association Month
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Also at the February 28th Board of Supervisors meeting, the Supervisors recognized February as American Heart Association Month. Contra Costa Health Emergency Medical Services Agency, the Cardiology Centers at John Muir Health, Kaiser Permanente, San Ramon Regional Medical Center, and Sutter Delta Medical Center had representatives who attended the Board meeting to recognize the importance of heart disease, prevention, and treatment.
To read the full resolution click on the button below:
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Lafayette Chamber to Honor Citizen of the Year | |
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The 2023 Lafayette Citizen of the Year Dinner is honoring former Lafayette Mayor Mike Anderson on Friday, March 24, 2023, at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa. A selection committee consisting of the previous year’s honorees, the current Chamber Board President, a Lamorinda Weekly representative, and an Executive Chamber Board Member unanimously selected Mike Anderson as Lafayette’s 72nd Citizen of the Year.
There will be a no-host bar from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Dinner at 7:00 p.m. The evening ends at 9:00 p.m. Seating is limited. Purchase tickets for the dinner by clicking on the button below.
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Gianni's Bistro "Tips for Change" Fundraiser to Benefit
National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse (NCAPDA)
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Contra Costa County Looking for New Members for
the Civil Grand Jury
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Contra Costa County Superior Court is accepting applications for jurors to serve the Civil Grand Jury for the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 term.
The Civil Grand Jury is made up of 19 members who serve for one year, July through June, to monitor, review and report on city and county governments, special districts and school districts.
Every effort is made to ensure that the Grand Jury reflects the makeup of the residents of the county. Approximately 75 applicants will be selected to be interviewed by the Grand Jury Selection Committee, which is composed of Superior Court Judges.
Persons interested in applying may contact the Office of the Civil Grand Jury at (925) 608-2621, or visit the website by clicking the button below to receive additional information.
Application Deadline is Friday, March 24, 2023.
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Moraga Seeks Nominations for 2023 Citizen(s) of the Year | |
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Do you have a person or couple in mind to be honored as the 2023 Moraga Citizen(s) of the Year?
Selection criteria are as follows:
- Cannot be a current elected member or paid staff of the Town Council, the Town or any other local public agency (e.g., School District or Fire District)
- Must have a Moraga mailing address
- Nominees should be persons who have given their time, talent, and treasure to help make Moraga a vibrant community, one where people want to live, work and shop; and bring the community together and make us proud to be residents of Moraga
Please email your nomination to nominations@lamorindaweekly.com or mail it to Moraga Citizen of the Year Nominations, Lamorinda Weekly, 1480 Moraga Road Suite C # 202, Moraga CA 94556. The deadline for receipt of nominations is Thursday, March 9, 2023.
A celebration dinner will be held on Friday, April 28, in the Holy Trinity Cultural Center in Moraga to honor the winner.
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AAUW San Ramon Event - Women Leaders in our Community
Featuring Our Chief of Staff Gayle Israel
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Grants For Microbusinesses and Non-Profits | |
Community Advisory Board Looking for Members | |
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The Community Advisory Board (CAB) on Public Safety Realignment was established by the Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Executive Committee in December 2012 to provide input on community needs and encourage outcomes that are consistent with the County's Reentry Strategic Plan. The Community Advisory Board includes anyone interested in public safety issues and members with expertise in:
- domestic violence prevention
- workforce development
- behavioral health issues
- post-release reentry services
- adult education within a correctional setting
- services for reentering women
- criminal and drug court
- crime survivors
- law and policy related to issues of the formerly incarcerated
CAB meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ALL MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY VIA ZOOM DUE TO COVID but will return in-person beginning in March.
Applications are on the CAB website - click the button below.
APPLY NOW as applications are continuously reviewed. Refer your questions to CAB's Outreach & Community Engagement Subcommittee: (925) 335-6440 or email by clicking the button below.
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Alamo Police Advisory Board Looking for Members | |
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Alamo Police Services Advisory Committee (CSA P-2B/APSAC)
To advise the Board of Supervisors and the Sheriff's Department on the needs of the Alamo/Danville community for police services.
You must reside in the P2B area of Alamo to serve on this committee.
1 Alternate Seat
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
To find out more information about volunteering for an advisory body and to apply online click the button below.
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