District 5 Quick Bits

Release Date: March 8, 2011

1221 Oak St., Ste 536 Oakland, CA 94612 Tel. 510-272-6695 Fax 510-271-5151 dist5@acgov.org

The Fifth District includes the cities of Albany, Berkeley, Emeryville, Piedmont, and West Oakland, North Oakland, Rockridge, Grand Lake, and portions of the Fruitvale, Manzanita and Dimond District neighborhoods.

FEDERAL NEWS

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT 18th Annual Alameda County Women's Hall of Fame Awards Luncheon March 19, 2011, 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Doors Open/Silent Auction: 11:45 AM Greek Orthodox Cathedral 4700 Lincoln Avenue Oakland, CA 94602 Call 510.272.6510 for more information. http://www.acgov.org/cao/halloffame/ STATE NEWS The Governors proposed budget could reach a vote in the full Legislature this week after Democrats in the Budget Conference Committee voted to support key aspects of the plan this past Thursday. Redevelopment agencies are on the chopping block, as well as numerous safety net programs that thousands of Californians rely upon for medical help, aging services and other needs. The head of the California Chamber of Commerce, a group of mostly Republican business leaders, expressed cautious support for the tax extensions in the Governors plan. For more information on Alameda Countys budget outlook: http://www.acgov.org/budget/ BWGForum2011-02-15and16.pdf

President Obama Could be Your Schools Commencement Speaker

Deadline now extended to March 11!
Applications are open for the 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge! The Commencement Challenge invites public high schools across the country to demonstrate how their school best prepares them for college and a career. Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 11 at 11:59 pm EST. The winning school will host President Obama as their 2011 commencement speaker. Click here for more information

In celebration of National Arts Education Month

Creative Albany
Saturday, March 26, 10 am 4 pm Albany Library 1247 Marin Ave., Albany CA
A captivating community arts day providing a range of ways for youth and families to experience the arts in action. Activities include an origami workshop with Margo Wecksler, a performance by the Albany High jazz combo, a presentation by Albany childrens book author Elisa Kleven, a puppet show by Fratello Marionettes. Visual art by Albany youth and local artist Irfan Akbar will be on display in the library and community center lobby. Presented by Albany Library / Alameda County Library, City of Albany, Albany Arts Committee, and Friends of the Albany Library. http://www.artiseducation.org/10/district5.html

DUE March 31: The U.S. Department of

Labor recently announced a solicitation for grant applications for the national Career Pathways Innovation Fund Grant Program. Over the next year, the department will award approximately $122 million through this program, including $65 million for health care-focused projects, and intends to fund 40 to 50 grants ranging from $1 million to $5 million each. These grants which are replacing the former CommunityBased Job Training grants will focus on career pathway programs that help individuals of varying skill levels enter and pursue rewarding careers in emerging industries and in-demand occupations. Click here to read more.

Fixit Clinic
Bring your broken, non-functioning things: electronics, appliances, computers, toys, etc. for assessment, disassembly, and possible repair. Staff will provide workspace, specialty tools, and guidance to help you disassemble and troubleshoot your device. This is a family-friendly event: children are heartily invited! Fixit Clinic IX at UC Village Saturday, March 12, 11 am 2 pm UC Village Computer Center, 1101 Jackson Street (next to the Community Center), Albany Join the Facebook group

DUE April 12: The U.S. Department of

Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA), announces the availability of approximately $17 million in grant funds authorized by the Workforce Investment Act for two grants to serve juvenile offenders, ages 16 to 24, in high-poverty, high-crime communities. The purpose of these grants is to improve the long-term labor market prospects of these youth. Click here for more information.

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