Vallejo Weekly | Vol 10 | Issue 21

VA L L E J O W E E K LY

Volume 10 | Issue 21 May 26, 2022

Introduction to Commercial Culinary - A Four-Week Introduction to Commercial Culinary Course beginning 6/20/22 In partnership with the Vallejo Regional Education Center, join Chef Allen Calhoun for a Four-Week Introduction to Commercial Culinary Course beginning June 20, 2022 Classes take place on Monday and Wednesday Evenings (with the exception of the July 5 class).

Classes are in the evening from 5:30 PM to 8 PM.

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WHERE: Vallejo Regional Education Center 436 Del Sur, Vallejo, CA 94591 *All classes at VREC unless otherwise noted.

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WEEK 1: • Monday, June 20: Chef Allen's introduction.

Begin Food Handler’s card process. Industry overview. Begin development of resume.

Homework: Complete the online Food Handler’s course.

• Wednesday, June 22: Finish online test for Food Handlers card. Review teamwork in the kitchen.

WEEK 2: • Monday, June 27: Kitchen on-site training. *NOTE THIS ON SITE AT “PROVISIONS KITCHEN” AT 300 Virginia St., Vallejo, 94590.

Kitchen environment, equipment, safety, and use. How to sweep, mop, clean sanitize, move, and speak in a commercial kitchen.

• Wednesday, June 29: Knife skills introduction including description, claw, care, safety, code, and etiquette. Kitchen dress, hygiene, and shoes.

WEEK 3: • **Tuesday, July 5: (**note adjustment for Independence Day holiday). Knife practice, safety, knife etiquette, descriptions, care, and grip.

• Wednesday, July 6: Knife skills, practice dice, julienne, slice, feather cut, rough cut, brunoise.

WEEK 4: • Monday, July 11: Resume building. Intro to interviewing. How to prepare for an interview.

• Wednesday, July 13: Come dressed and prepared to interview. Mock interviewing. 7 PM Job fair with industry/restaurant partners eager to hire.

Widely known as Project Homekey, Vallejo's Broadway Project is a 48-unit Permanent Supportive Housing Program that will be located on Broadway Street.

site supportive services will be client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed to help participants with goal setting, life skills, financial literacy, budgeting, needs assessments, and connections to benefits and community resources.

The City will receive a $12.1 million grant after a successful application process.

Learn more and subscribe to receive updates at myvallejo.com/broadwayproject.

The project will include a community room, courtyard, and access to a rooftop deck. On-

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The Broadway Project

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WHEN: June 4, 2022 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Bring your chairs and join us for a Community Day of food, fun, music, and vendors!

WHERE: Vallejo City Park 1248 Sacramento St. Contact Refuge Community Fellowship (707) 280-8186 for questions and vendor info

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Community Outreach on the Grass

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INterested in Becoming A City Council Member?

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Have you ever thought about running for Vallejo City Council But Don't Know Where To Start? Well, you are in luck!

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Here is your chance to learn all about what it takes to become a Vallejo City Council Candidate on the Ballot and much more!

Join Vallejo City Clerk Dawn Abrahamson for an informational meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2022, from 6 to 8 pm. City Clerk Abrahamson

will cover everything from the basics of how to run for office all the way through to the responsibilities you can expect to have as a member of the Vallejo City Council.

To join this informational session and start your journey to becoming a qualified City Council Candidate, please register for the session by clicking HERE.

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A Celebration of the Art and Literary Genius of Lawrence Ferlinghetti

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WHEN: May 28 at 6:00 pm

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WHERE: The Temple Arts Loft 707 Marin St. •

Join the Empress Theatre for the grand opening exhibition of works by artist, activist, and poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti. View his paintings and enjoy a free performance by the Adam Briere • Trio in the Temple Art Lofts. Head on over to the Empress Theatre at 8:30 for a performance by • world-renowned trumpeter and six all-star greats when his band takes the stage. This is a ticketed • event. Purchase tickets by clicking here.

For more information about the monthlong series of events celebrating Lawrence Ferlinghetti, click here.

May 28 at 6:00 pm - Exhibition opening and free performance by Adam Briere Trio in the Temple Art Lofts May 28 at 8:30 pm - Performance by worldrenowned trumpeter Jeff Bordes - This is a ticketed event.

June 2 at 6:00 pm Poetry readings from the Beat Era by San Francisco Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin and a performance by Drew Harrison in the Empress Lounge. This is a ticketed event. June 3 at 6:00 pm - Films in the Empress Theatre - This is a ticketed event June 10 at 4:00 pm Private Tour - Ticketed Event June 10 at 6:00 pm Nick Rossi trio in the Temple Art Lofts and viewing of the exhibition. Free event June 12 at 11:00 am - Brunch in the Empress Lounge - This is a ticketed event June 12 at noon - Private tour of Ferlinghetti Exhibition. This is a ticketed event.

June 24 at 8:00 pm - The Electric Squeezebox Orchestra in the Empress Theatre. This is a ticketed event.

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Vallejo Center for the Arts Presents “Generation BEAT!”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETINGS FOR PROPOSED RATE INCREASES Adjustments for City of Vallejo Residential and Business Garbage, Recycling, & Organic Waste Customers

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Thursday, May 19th from 6p.m.-7 p.m.

– North Vallejo Community Center, 1121 Whitney Ave. Vallejo, CA.

Meeting Dates, Times, and Locations

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Thursday, May 26th from 6p.m.-7 p.m.

– South Vallejo Community Center, 545 Magazine St. Vallejo, CA.

– Public Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 892 8288 5363 & Passcode: 265691)

» Thursday, June 2nd from 6p.m.-7 p.m. »

Monday, June 6th from 6p.m.-7 p.m.

– Hidden Brook Golf Club (Garden Room), 1095 Hiddenbrook Parkway, Vallejo, CA.

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Monday, June 13th from 6p.m.-7 p.m.

– Glen Cove Marina, 2000 Glencove Marina Rd. Vallejo, CA

» Thursday, June 9th from 6p.m.-7 p.m.

– Public Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 827 5567 6226 & Passcode: 542266)

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Thursday, June 16th from 6p.m.-7 p.m.

– Navy Elks Club, 1020 Alabama St. Vallejo, CA.

For More Information call 707-648-5346 or Email Derek.Crutchfield@cityofvallejo.net Para makita ang dokumento na ito saTagalog, maaring pumunta sa website ng lungsod: MyVallejo.com/rate-increase Para descargar este aviso público en Español, visite el sitio web de la cuidad: MyVallejo.com/rate-increase

Photo: Walter Gutierrez

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