City of Emeryville Summer 2015 City News and Activity Guide by City of Emeryville

2015

SUMMER

EMERYVILLE CITY NEWS AND ACTIVITY GUIDE

ACTIVITY GUIDE HIGHLIGHTS

CITY NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Summer Camps Bodylift Classes Fixit Clinic 4th of July Concert

Bike to Work Day Summer Intern Program Tenant’s Rights Safe Routes on San Pablo

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SUMMER CAMPS

Experience the best traditional summer day camp in the East Bay!

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Emeryville Center of Community Life Coming Soon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Enrolling now for 2015-2016, and 2016-2017 Register early for a new k-12 learning experience in Emeryville! https://emeryusd.k12.ca.us or 510-601-4906 for more information.

Emery Unified is a uniquely diverse Pre K-12 Public School District committed to tolerance, respect and engagement with people from different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. With highly trained educators, we prepare students for college and career by providing an innovative and challenging education supported by cutting edge technologies. We support the whole child in partnership with the City of Emeryville and its dynamic businesses.

ACTIVITY GUIDE

CITY NEWS

Child Development Center / 4

Golden Gate Library/ 26

Tiny Tot Summer Camp / 5

Bike to Work Day / 27

Youth Camps / 7

Annual Art Exhibition Call to Entry/ 28

Youth Sports / 8

Development Update / 29

Teens / 9

ETV Cable Television Government Access Channel / 31

Adult Enrichment / 11

Summer Safety Tips / 32

Senior Center / 12

Child Summer Safety Tips / 33

Senior Excursions / 14

Knowing Your Rights as a Tenant / 34

Senior Classes / 16

Safe Routes on San Pablo Avenue are Arriving / 35

City Special Events / 19

City Committees/Volunteers / 36

Emeryville Map / 24

Emergency Alerts / 37

Indoor Rental Info / 12

Community/City Contacts / 38

Frequently Asked Questions / 23 Public Facilities Map / 24 Registration Form / 26

This is an exciting time for the City of Emeryville. The Emeryville Center of Community Life (ECCL) is under construction with the first phase scheduled to open this fall. The Emeryville Senior Center is scheduled to undergo a significant renovation this summer, with the first upgrades it has had in 20 years. Joseph Emery Park is also about to undergo a total redesign with skating features that will promote physical activity and healthy living. These are just a few of the transformations you can expect to see in your City over the next year, and they show the commitment that the City has to improving quality of life of its citizens. I welcome your feedback, concerns, questions, and thoughts on what we do well and how we can improve. Please feel free to contact my office at any time. Sincerely,

Sabrina Landreth City Manager 510-596-4300 slandreth@emeryville.org

The Emeryville City News and Activity Guide is published three times a year by the City of Emeryville. The guide is printed by Casey Printing using recycled ink, a recycled paper cover, uncoated text pages, and no heat set presses to keep this issue green. Design: Urban Bird Design | Photos: Nick Sebastian and City Staff

Policy on Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability The City of Emeryville does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to its programs or activities. An Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator has been designated to coordinate compliance with the non-discrimination requirements contained in the Department of Justice regulations implementing Subtitle A of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. ยง12101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by public agencies. In compliance with the ADA, a person requiring an accommodation, auxiliary aid or service to participate in this program should contact the sponsoring department or Michael Biddle, City Attorney, at 510-596-4380 or mbiddle@emeryville.org as far in advance as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event. The best effort to fulfill the request will be made. All documents are also available in alternative format, upon request.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER EMERYVILLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 1220 53rd Street, Emeryville 510-596-4343 Hours: 7:30am – 6:00pm, Monday – Friday

NOW ENROLLING CHILDREN FROM ALL SURROUNDING AREAS!

ABOUT US The Emeryville Child Development Center (ECDC) is dedicated to providing children ages four months to five years old with daily experiences filled with learning, laughter, and love. ECDC is operated by the City of Emeryville to provide families living, going to school, or working in Emeryville, a safe and caring center for their children. ECDC is open year round and provides care for over 100 children daily. The center is staffed by certified, professional teachers who help children achieve growth in all areas of development. Bi-annual assessments and monthly observations are completed for parents to convey the progress of each child in all development areas.Age appropriate lunch and snacks for all ages are served. The center also boasts some of the best caregiver to child ratios anywhere in the Bay Area too. Opportunities abound daily for each child to explore, create, experiment, and savor the rewards that come with success!

WHO CAN ENROLL

The Center is now open to anyone interested in applying! Priority will still be given to families that live in Emeryville, work in Emeryville, have children in the Emery Unified School District, or live in the 94608 zip code. Verification of residence or employment is required when enrolling. The Center also participates in a State subsidized program that allow for families in need to participate.

PROGRAMS AND FEES Registration Fee $50/one time fee

Infants Res: $1,627/month Non-Res: $1,808/month Part-Time: Res: $89/day Non-Res: $99/day

Toddlers Res: $1,479/month Non-Res: $1,645/month Part-Time: Res: $81/day Non-Res: $90/day

Pre-K Res: $1,184/month Non-Res: $1,315/month Part-Time: Res: $64/day Non-Res: $71/day

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ECDC Has Openings for Your Family! · Subsidized Care for Ages 3-5 years old ·Market Rate Care for Ages 4 months to 5 years old · We’d love for you to join us today.

For more information on our programs & services, visit our website at http://emeryville.org/ecdc.

YOUTH UNDER 5

T OT Y N I T

M A MER C

(3.5-5 YEARS OLD) This program provides an enriching, hands-on environment for your preschool age child. We offer a variety of activities to promote the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and creative growth of your child in a warm and nurturing environment. The curriculum is planned around monthly themes and emphasizes the importance of learning through play and self-discovery. It will be up to the instructors to determine the readiness of a child to participate in the program. Children must be potty trained to participate.

DAYS

TIMES

WEEKLY FEES

M,W,F

9-11:30am

$46R/$51NR

WEEKLY THEMES DATES

THEME

Wk 1: June 22-26

Let’s Get Acquainted

Wk 2: June 29-July 2*

Red, White & Blue

Wk 3: July 6-10

The Olympics

Wk 4: July 13-17

Water Works

Wk 5: July 20-24

The Great Outdoors

Wk 6: July 27-31

Under the Big Top

Wk 7: Aug 3-7

Summer Science

Wk 8: Aug 10-14

Splash Attack

Wk 9: Aug 17-21

Let’s Get Cooking

Location: Recreation Center | *No Class 7/3 M,W,F Price prorated for Week 3 $33R/$38NR

Fall 2015 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

If you are already making plans for your preschool-age child for fall, don’t forget about our Kinder Buddies program for 3-5 year olds. This program provides an enriching hands-on environment for your preschool-age child. Our curriculum is planned around monthly themes and emphasizes the importance of learning through play and self-discovery. Classes begin on August 24th!

YOUTH CAMPS

ADVENTURE

WE OFFER A $10 SIBLING DISCOUNT PER WEEK WHEN YOU SIGN-UP 2 OR MORE CHILDREN!

WORKS SUMMER CAMP (AGES 5-12)

Experience the best traditional summer day camp in the East Bay! Adventure Works is specifically designed for the creative and active needs of children 5 (or are going into Kindergarten) through 12 years old. All campers participate in fun activities based upon the selected theme of the week. Campers will rotate through programs throughout the day such as: art projects, sports, cooperative games, music, dance, cultural studies, group projects, hikes, environmental awareness, off-site trips to Bay Area attractions, and much more! Our highly trained staff brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to ensure a positive, fun, and safe experience. Weekly camp fees include a camp T-shirt, entrance fees and transportation for trips, and free nutritious lunches provided by the Alameda County Lunch Program. While healthy lunches are provided for all campers, those with active appetites may wish to bring additional snacks.

SUMMER LUNCH TIME SHOWS

DAYS

TIMES

FEES

M–F

9am–6pm

$103R/$108NR (Week 2: $83Res/$88NR)

M–F 7:30am–9am (add Morning Care)

$18R/$23NR (Week 2: $14Res/$19NR)

DATES

THEME

FIELD TRIP

Dates

Theme

Field Trips

Wk 1:June 22-26

Fun in the Sun

Alameda County Fair

Wk 2: June 29-July 2*

Sports Galore

Oakland A’s Game

Wk 3:July 6-10

Splash Attack

Roberts Regional Park/Silliman Aquatic Center

Wk 4:July 13-17

Summer Safari

Oakland Zoo

Wk 5:July 20-24

Science Matters

Discovery Museum/ Academy of Science

Wk 6:July 27-31

Water Works

Waterworld

Wk 7:Aug 3-7

Games Unlimited

The Jungle/Boomer’s

Wk 8:Aug 10-14

Globe Trotting

Discovery Kingdom

Wk 9:Aug 17-21

Super Soakin’

Aqua Adventure

Location: Recreation Center *NO CAMP 7/3. On weeks where two field trips are listed, campers will be split up by age.

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This summer, we will be bringing back our popular Lunch Time Shows! Showcasing acts from around the Bay Area, these shows are a perfect way to treat the whole family. All shows will be held at Doyle Hollis Park on Thursdays at 11am and will be just $2 per family! Schedule (Check out our website for the most up-to-date information)

A Sliding Scale based on income is available for those who qualify. You must apply in advance.

ADVENTURE WORKS AND KIDS IN MOTION AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

SIGN-UP NOW FOR FALL! Don’t forget to make your plans for the school year with the Emeryville Recreation Center. Spots in our very popular after school program can be held with a $50 deposit (applied to the first month of tuition). Come and reserve your child’s space before it is too late! School starts August 24th!

YOUTH CAMPS YOUTH SPORTS AND MORE! PARK AND PLAYGROUND PROGRAM The Park and Playground Program is a drop-in recreation program for 7-12 year olds at Anna Yates School Yard in Emeryville. This location will offer a variety of games and activities and is supervised with trained recreation leaders. This program DOES NOT supply day care services! This is a drop-in program and children may choose to arrive and leave at any time. Registration: Participants may pre-register or participants may register on a daily basis at the Anna Yates location. Pre-registered participants have priority if space is limited. All participants must have a signed Emergency Contact Form at their site to participate in the program. Emergency Contact Forms are available on-site and at the Emeryville Recreation Center.

NEW! “DANCE DISCOVERY” WITH

OAKLAND BALLET COMPANY

Join Oakland Ballet Company in discovering the many joys of dance! Each day begins with a dance class exploring various styles, including creative movement, ballet, and modern. Students will discovery how dances are made with a choreography workshop and learn more about the art form with dance-themed activities. AGE

DATE

TIME

FEES

Youth 7–12

8/3–8/7

9–12:30pm

$200R/$205NR

Location: Bridgeecourt Room

LEGO® CAMP WITH PLAY-WELL TEKNOLOGIES

Location: Anna Yates School Yard

TAE KWON DO Tae Kwon Do is a history of the martial arts that originated in Korea. The knowledge of the founders of the art extends not only in the past but make us aware of the present as well as preparing for the future of how life was in the ancient times and how some of those lessons in the past help us in the present and future. The values and disciplines in Tae Kwon-Do, extend from the training hall to our communities. The respect of learning your capabilities makes you aware of the disadvantages that our communities face every day. AGE

DATES

DAYS

TIMES

FEES

Youth 6–13

4/13–8/24

5–6:30pm

$65R/ $70NR per month

Adults 14+

4/13–8/24

6:30–8pm

$65R/ $70NR per month

Location: Bridgeecourt Room

WE’RE HIRING! Looking for a summer job? Emeryville Recreation Center is currently recruiting for a variety of part-time temporary position for our Summer Day Camps. It’s an incredible opportunity to gain work experience! Many of summer employees are able to stay to work in our After School Program during the school year, gain valuable experience and skills and earn promotions to positions with more opportunity and responsibility.

PRE-ENGINEERING USING LEGO® (AGES 5-6) Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO®! Build engineer-designed projects such as boats, bridges, mazes and motorized cars, and use special pieces to create your own unique design! Explore the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO® building system with the guidance of an experienced Play-Well instructor. AGE

DATE

TIME

FEES

Youth 5–6

7/20-7/24

9–12pm

$150R/$155NR

Location: Bridgecourt Room

ENGINEERING: MINE, CRAFT, BUILD USING LEGO® (AGES 7-12) Bring Minecraft to life using LEGO! Build a motorized walking Creeper, a terrifying Ghast, and a motorized Minecart! This project-based course, designed by Play-Well instructors, combines the basic format of our core engineering-themed programs based on the world of Minecraft. Students will explore real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture while building their favorite Minecraft objects. Students will have a blast, even without any prior experience with Minecraft or LEGO. AGE

DATE

TIME

FEES

Youth 7–12

7/20-7/24

1:00-4:00

$150Res/$155NR

Location: Bridgecourt Room

Recreation Leaders help foster youth development, strengthen community image and sense of place, promote health and wellness, and provide recreation experiences. Please come visit us to fill out an application: 4300 San Pablo Ave.

YOUTH SPORTS AND CAMPS

Summer Intern Program We are now accepting applications for our Summer 2015 session (June-August). Incoming Juniors and Seniors attending Emeryville Secondary School The Internship Program is designed to provide incoming Juniors and Seniors with an opportunity to contribute to their community while learning vital job skills. While you are here, you will not only be involved in the operations of the Community Services Department but other departments within the City of Emeryville as well. For more information, please call the Emeryville Recreation Center at 510-596-4395.

LOOKING FOR YOUTH

SPORTS

IN EMERYVILLE?

During the construction of the ECCL, the City of Emeryville Community Services Department is happy to refer your family to other sports leagues in the area. We look forward to offering new programs when the ECCL Field opens to the public in 2016!

Youth Baseball: NOLL (North Oakland Little League) www.nollsoll.com Games are at Bushrod Park 5900 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland

Youth Softball: Albany Berkeley Girls Softball League http://www.abgsl.org/ Games held throughout Berkeley & Albany

Oakland Girls Softball League http://www.ogsl.org/ Games held throughout Oakland

Youth Basketball: Oakland Rebels Youth Basketball Club www.oaklandrebels.org Games are at Bushrod Recreation Center 590 59th Street, Oakland

Youth Soccer:

Albany Berkeley Soccer Club (ABSC) www.abscsoccer.com Games held throughout Berkeley Including Tom Bates Field 400 Gilman Street, Berkeley

East Bay United Soccer Club www.eastbayunitedsoccer.org Games are at Bushrod Park 5900 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland

Youth Football: East Bay Flag Football http://www.eastbayflag.com/ Games are at Oakland High School Football Field 1023 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland

Berkeley Junior Bears Football and Cheer http://www.berkeleycaliforniajuniorbears.com/ Games at Oakland and East Bay

East Bay Warriors Football and Cheer http://www.eastbaywarriors.org/ Games throughout Oakland and East Bay

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TEENS TEEN PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

LEADERS IN TRAINING (L.I.T.) The Emeryville Recreation Center’s L.I.T. program is a youth leadership course designed to offer employment readiness to teens. L.I.T.’s are volunteers between the ages of 14-17 years old. They will work with certified Recreation Leaders to learn the art of community leadership. L.I.T.’s are often later hired as Recreation Leaders based on the leadership skills they have gained during their assignments with us. Staff will also provide L.I.T.’s with a working reference when they are ready to enter the workforce. This year the L.I.T. program will offer two five-week sessions. Youth who are accepted will be assigned to one of the sessions, with up to 12 youth per session. Each session will provide opportunities to gain life skills, career training, job shadowing, and community service.

HOW DO I APPLY? Interested youth should complete the L.I.T. application. You can pick up an application at the Emeryville Recreation Center. All applicants will be interviewed by the L.I.T. Program Coordinator as interviews are the first step into job readiness. Application Deadline is April 21, 2014. SESSION

DATES

DAYS

TIMES

AGES

PRICE

6/22-7/17*

Mon-Fri

9am-3pm

14-17

$25R/ $30NR

7/20-8/21

Mon-Fri

9am-3pm

14-17

$25R/ $30NR

*Location: Emeryville Recreation Center; No Camp on 7/3

DROP-IN TEEN CAMP Is your teen sitting at home bored most of the summer? Send them over to our new Summer Drop-In Teen Camp! We will be offering loosely structured sports and art programming to those interested in participating, as well as general supervision for those who want to just spend time with friends. Teens can pay by the day or purchase a “Teen Summer Pass” that includes Drop-In Teen Camp as well as Teen Center Friday Nights all summer long. SESSION

DAYS

TIMES

AGES

PRICE

6/228/21

Mon-Fri

3pm-6pm

13-17

$2/drop-inR $3/drop-inNR $25/summer pass R $30/summer pass NR

Location: Anna Yates School Yard; No camp on 7/4

TEEN CENTER FRIDAY NIGHTS Are you looking for a fun and safe way to spend a Friday Night? No worries because Teen Nights are here! Come enjoy Friday nights at the Recreation Center during the summer. There will be music, pool, foosball, video games, art projects, and of course dinner! This program offers activities to help young teens develop both their sense of self and independence in a safe environment. All participants must have an Emergency Contact Form filled out by a guardian on file. Drop in fee: $3 AGES

DATES

DAYS

TIMES

13-17

6/20-8/22

Fridays

6-9PM

No Teen Night on 7/4; Teen Center Friday Nights are included in the “Teen Summer Pass”

CAPOEIRA CAPOEIRA Capoeira (capo-AYE-rah) is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines music, dance, acrobatics and self-defense. Do to it’s African roots, music and songs accompanied by percussion are an integral part of each class. Capoeira gives you power, flexibility, endurance and allows for self-discovery that builds your self-confidence. The challenge is within anyone’s reach regardless of age, gender or athletic experience. Classes are available for kids ages 5-7 (capo-kids), 7-12 (young warriors) and teens/adults in the regular capoeira class. Visit Malandro’s website at www.capoeirabayarea.com for more information about Capoeira. (add $5 to any fee for NR.) AGES

DATES

DAYS

TIME

FEES

13+

5/2-5/30

6–7pm 7–9pm 7–9pm 10am–12:30pm

$65 1x/wk, $70 2x/wk, $80 3x/wk $100 unlimited

6–7pm 7–9pm 7–9pm 10am–12:30pm

$65 1x/wk, $70 2x/wk, $80 3x/wk $100 unlimited

6–7pm 7–9pm 7–9pm 10am–12:30pm

$65 1x/wk $70 2x/wk $80 3x/wk $100 unlimited

6–7pm 7–9pm 7–9pm 10am–12:30pm

$65 1x/wk, $70 2x/wk $80 3x/wk $100 unlimited

T, Th S 13+

6/1-6/30

M T, Th S

13+

7/2-7/30

M T, Th S

13+

8/1-8/31

M T, Th S

Location: Senior Center-Upstairs | no class 5/25, 7/4

The Young Warriors is a capoeira youth program focused on developing discipline, respect, body awareness, confidence and social skills in a supportive and positive atmosphere. Capoeira is a community based art form that welcomes everyone from all ethnicities, ages or athletic ability. (add $5 to any fee for NR.) AGES

DATES

DAYS

TIME

FEES

7-12

5/4-5/27

M, W

4-5:30pm

$60 1x/wk, $65 2x/wk

7-12

6/1-6/29

M, W

4-5:30pm

$60 1x/wk, $65 2x/wk

7-12

7/1-7/29

M, W

4-5:30pm

$60 1x/wk, $65 2x/wk

7-12

8/3-8/31

M, W

4-5:30pm

$60 1x/wk, $65 2x/wk

Location: Senior Center | no class 5/25

“

It has been an amazing journey watching my daughter develop her discipline, physical strength, balance, coordination and self-esteem. I have also sharpened my ability to relax, handle stress, be flexible and creative, learn from my weaknesses, and have fun!

”

–A Long-Time Capoeira Parent and Participant

YOUNG WARRIORS CLASS

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CAPO KIDS CLASS The “Capo-Kids” program is geared towards children ages 5-7. Children learn basic capoeira movements and music in a fun and playful environment. The methodology used not only helps them to develop basic attack and defense skills and increase coordination of muscle groups, but it will also put them on a path to a mentally strong and physically active lifestyle. AGES

DATES

DAYS

TIME

FEES

5-7

5/2-5/30

9-9:50am

$55R/$60NR

5-7

6/6-6/27

9-9:50am

$55R/$60NR

5-7

7/11-7/25

9-9:50am

$55R/$60NR

5-7

8/1-8/29

9-9:50am

$55R/$60NR

Location: senior Center-Upstairs | no class 7/4

ADULT ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS BODYLIFT “BodyLift” is a concept created and designed that generally consists of using your own bodyweight to skyrocket your metabolism and burn more fat 24-48 hours after your workout. This is known as “Excess post oxygen consumption” (EPOC). Classes will consist of Circuit training, Strength training, and Bodyweight training at a high intensity level (HIIT) in either 30 minute or 60 minute class sessions. Ashley has personally designed and worked out with these routines and achieved successful results, as well as using the BodyLift method with her clients. So many muscles in the human body can be worked out with just simply knowing how to move your body correctly along with the amount of repetitions and weight put that is placed on our body. If you are interested in losing overall body fat or just looking to carve out the body you currently have to achieve lean muscle mass using the BodyLift method will do just that! Visit www.lamortelift.com for more info. Classes starting April 8th at Marina Park. Effective June 1st, all M-F classes will be held at Doyle Hollis Park. DAY

MORNINGS

Mon

6:30 - 7AM

7- 8AM

4:30- 5PM

5-6PM

Tue

6:30 - 7AM

7- 8AM

4:30- 5PM

5-6PM

Wed

6:30 - 7AM

7- 8AM

4:30 -5PM

5-6PM

Thu

6:30 - 7AM

7- 8AM

4:30- 5PM

5-6PM

Fri

6:30 - 7AM

7- 8AM

4:30- 5PM

5-6PM

Sat

8:30 - 9AM

9- 10AM

Meet Your Instructor:

Ashley LaMorte Ashley LaMorte is the founder and owner of LaMorteLift. She was born in San Jose, CA. Out of high school Ashley went from Nursing school to Interior design school, but neither of these kept her interest. Ashley knew she wanted more in life, she wanted to make a difference in peoples lives. Ashley had always been physically active growing up but took further interest in fitness in her early adulthood. She began working out regularly and quickly noticed how much of an impact training had on her, not only physically but also mentally. Ashley began training others and loved it. She came to realize becoming a Personal Trainer was what she was meant to do. Ashley became certified and shortly after moved to the San Francisco area to pursue her career in the fitness field. Ashley now resides in the East Bay area, where she is instructing fitness boot camp classes along with training clients one on one. Ashley’s belief is everyone can change their quality of life through fitness and clean eating habits.

CLASS

FEES

30 minute class

$10 (drop in), $50 / week unlimited $150 / month unlimited

60 minute Class:

$15 (drop in), $80 / week unlimited $200 / month unlimited

EVENINGS

• all unlimited packages are eligible for ONE class session per day • $25 Peet’s coffee gift card if you refer a friend

WALK · JOG · RUN EMERYVILLE Join us for a free, fun and exciting all level exercise group. Led by Charlandra Savage, a health coach and granddaughter of longtime Emeryville Councilmember Robert L Savage, this is a group of neighbors who walk, jog, and/or run the Emeryville Marina to make a positive impact on Emeryville. All families, friends, children, and pets are welcome. Come enjoy a nice evening getting to know the people in your community as well as getting a jumpstart to living a healthy active lifestyle. AGES

DAYS

TIME

FEES

18+

7pm

free

Meet-up at Emeryville’s Marina Park

The Senior Center will be closed for 3-6 months beginning in July for an extensive renovation and upgrade. Please visit www.emeryville.org or call 510-596-3730 for updates on class and program relocations.

EMERYVILLE

Welcome to the Emeryville Senior Center! A welcoming, vibrant, and action filled center for the 21st century for adults 50 years of age and older. This isn’t your boring, stale senior center of olden times. With over 2,300 active members from Emeryville, Oakland, and throughout the Bay Area enjoying the many special events, fitness classes, and our popular excursions program, you’re sure to find something to keep smiling and healthy every single day of the week!

Membership to the Emeryville Senior Center is only $10 per year. Take a look at what you can get for just $10 ($20 for non-residents): • Information and Referral • Physical Fitness Classes • Health Services • 94608 Zip Code Area Shuttle • Meals on Wheels • Daily Hot Lunches • Taxi Ride Reimbursements • Day and Overnight Trips • Discount BART Tickets

• Discount East Bay Paratransit Tickets • Music, Theatrical, and Sporting Events • Wi-Fi and Computer Lab

MAY 13 OLDER AMERICANS MONTH PANCAKE BREAKFAST MAY 27 NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH & FITNESS DAY JUNE 5 VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AND 37TH ANNIVERSARY

• Health and Enrichment Classes

JUNE 12 PICNIC AT DOYLE HOLLIS PARK

• Tax Assistance

JULY 17 BILLIARDS CONTEST

• Movies • Billiards Room • Arts and Crafts Classes

The Senior Center will be Closed on May 25th for Memorial Day and July 3rd in observance of Independence Day.

MAY1-31 CELEBRATE OLDER AMERICANS MONTH!

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JULY 10 PICNIC AT BERKELEY MARINA AUGUST 10-13 OVERNIGHT TRIP TO LAGUNA BEACH AUGUST 14 PICNIC AT UNION POINT PARK AUGUST 19 ICE CREAM SOCIAL

Emeryville Senior Center

4321 Salem Street Emeryville, CA 94608 510-596-3730 Monday-Friday: 9am – 5pm

SPECIAL EVENTS INTERESTED IN THE THEATER? The Center receives free tickets to other shows, including ballets, concerts, and various other entertainment throughout the Bay area. Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis and are available to members only—so join the center today!

MONTHLY DINE AROUND Meet for lunch at 12:15pm on the third Thursday of the month at a local restaurant, or go out of town on the “Go Van Go” bus. You are responsible for the price of your own meal and tip. Dates, times, and locations for the Monthly Dine Around are listed in the monthly “LINK.” Visit the Senior Center or www.emeryville.org for more information. DATES

PLACE

5/05

Diablo Valley College Buffet

6/18

Spinnakers

no dine around in July or August

ART AND MUSEUM LOVERS GROUPS Art and Museum trips are scheduled to take advantage of the best and most exciting exhibits in the Bay Area. Trip fees include transportation and excursions are planned that coincide with the museum’s FREE days as much as possible. There may be an additional charge for special exhibit entrance, which will be included in the trip cost.

FRIDAY CLUB The Friday Club continues to evolve into the “Hot Spot” in Emeryville. The Friday Club is held every Friday, but once a month the club enjoys a special line-up. These special days have included gumbo cook-offs, outdoor picnics, Wii competitions, baking contests, casino days, and much more.

Gift Certificates for Senior Center Trips Now Available. Makes a great birthday or holiday season gift!

FRIDAY “NIGHT” CLUB Get out and enjoy the night life like you used to every Friday night! Enjoy an evening of socializing with friends, playing the Wii, surfing the web, playing board games, or just “hanging out”. Free refreshments and dinner options make this a perfect place to kick off the weekend. Friday Night Club is from 5-8:30pm on the 4th Friday of each month beginning May 23rd.

FRIDAY MOVIES The center strives to provide the best entertainment and continues to offer the most current movies, award-winning series, and documentaries. Movies are shown every Friday at 1:00pm. Our projection system makes you feel like you are at the movies! While watching the movie, enjoy popcorn, a drink or other treats courtesy of the center. Don’t like our selection of movies? Please submit your suggestions or volunteer to be one of our “Movie Critics” that select the movie you feel other members would enjoy. Call the office to volunteer for this fun position.

LINK UP! Members of the Senior Center receive our monthly newsletter the LINK, which gives you up to date information about activities and events at the center.

EMERYVILLE SENIOR CENTER SENIOR TRAVEL CLUB

EXCURSIONS FOR SENIORS:

Our popular travel club for older adults offers fun, casual day and overnight trips. See the list on the right for our Spring Adventures. Important Information: Most trips depart from the Emeryville Senior Center, 4321 Salem Street, Emeryville. Trips are escorted by dependable trip escorts or staff. Fees are due in full at time of registration. Checks payable to the City of Emeryville. We also accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Trip fees include transportation. Transportation is provided by our 22-passenger bus or charter buses, depending on the number of registrations.

May:

July:

Castroville Artichoke Festival African American Shakespeare Company Cantor Museum Quarry Hill Botanical Gardens St. Francis Winery Dine Around Cache Creek Casino

Black Oak Casino Petaluma Art & Garden Festival Sacramento State Fair Oakland Zoo Healthy Living Fair Gilroy Garlic Festival Monterey & Carmel Main Street Jazz Festival

August:

June: ACT “A Little Night Music” Colusa Casino Dine Around: Spinnakers Alameda County Fair Stern Grove Concert Series Sonoma Lavender Festival Gilroy Outlets

Fees may be required for entrance and/or lunch on some scheduled trips, which you will pay directly to the vendor. Cancellation Policy – Trip refunds will be considered only with a ten (10) business day prior notice to the departure date or if a replacement can be found. Some exceptions may apply at the discretion of the Adult Services Supervisor or Youth and Adult Services Manager.

Dates and trips may change so please join the center to get the most current and updated information on trips and events from our Newsletter.

Overnight Trip to Laguna Beach (3 nights) ACT Theater Thunder Valley Casino Silicon Valley Tour with Marilyn Straka Muir Woods Peddler’s Fair in Martinez San Jose Jazz Festival Cajun Zydeco Festival

This is Just a Preview of a Few of Our Great Trips. For a Full Trips List, Join The Center Today!

FOR DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL GROUP TOURS Do you dream of exploring the World or maybe seeing more of the United States? What are you waiting for? Travel enriches your life forever! Your perspective is broadened, your senses are awakened, and your spirit is renewed. You know you deserve it! Join us for an engaging, color slide-show-video presentation that is sure to peak your interests!! We will be featuring “Guided Group Tours” with our respected travel partner, Collette Vacations. Everything has been preplanned for you to ensure a worry-free, exciting & memorable travel experience.

Take advance of early booking discounts when you book 6 months in advance! Colorado Rockies - 9/19/2015

Tropical Costa Rica - 1/28/2016

Colors of New England - 10/13/2015

Italian Vistas - 3/5/2016

San Antonio Holiday - 12/4/2015

Greece & its Islands - 4/17/2016

Stop by the Center to pick-up a color brochure with complete day-by-day itineraries or call to have one mailed to you. For information and reservations please call: Deborah Neal, Group Tour Coordinator @ 510-499-5900.

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SAVE THE

DATE! Wednesday, May 6, 2015 @ 1:30pm

COLOR TRAVEL SLIDESHOW & VIDEO PRESENTATION Emeryville Senior Center

EMERYVILLE SENIOR CENTER TRANSPORTATION: GETTING AROUND THE BAY AREA MEASURE B TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS: 8-TO-GO SHUTTLE AND TAXI REIMBURSEMENT PRESENTATIONS

Join us for one of these presentations if you are new to the program, need assistance filling out applications, or require assistance with reimbursement paperwork. This program is funded by the Alameda County Transportation Commission through Measure B funds. The next informational meetings will be held: DATES

DAYS

TIMES

6/17

10am

8/4

1pm

BART TICKETS

Discount tickets for adults age 65 and older. $9.00 for $24.00 worth of rides. We now also carry discounted tickets for people under the age of 65 with disabilities.

EAST BAY PARATRANSIT TICKETS

Available to Emeryville Residents only. Must meet eligibility requirements. Assistance is available with applications for East Bay Paratransit ADA rides.

AARP 55 ALIVE DRIVER CERTIFICATION COURSES 8-Hour Certification Class and 4-Hour Refresher Class AARP driving classes provide a comfortable setting for older adults (ages 50 and older) to help protect you and improve the roads for everyone. Participants who complete the course earn a certificate and may be eligible for a discount on their car insurance. Advanced registration required. Call the Center at 510-596-3730 to reserve a space. Fees: $15 AARP Members / $20 non-AARP Members.

8-HOUR CERTIFICATION COURSE DATES

TIMES

5/21 & 5/28

9am-1pm

7/23 & 7/30

9am-1pm

4-HOUR REFRESHER COURSE DATES

TIMES

6/25

9am-1pm

8/27

9am-1pm

All AARP Safe Driver Courses are located at the Emeryville Recreation Center, 4300 San Pablo Ave.

8-TO-GO ON-DEMAND SHUTTLE SERVICE Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities in Emeryville and Oakland

ONLY $1 PER RIDE!

WHAT IS ‘8-TO-GO’? The ‘8-To-Go’ is an on-demand shuttle service for everyone ages 60+, or people ages 18-59 who have a disability, living in the 94608 zip code area. Once enrolled in the program, users just place a call to set-up your travel itinerary and location, it’s that simple! Travel is limited to locations to and from the 94608 zip code area (which is all of Emeryville and portions of North and West Oakland including MacArthur BART, Kaiser, Sutter and more).

WHY SHOULD I USE ‘8-TO-GO’? This service is intended to help seniors and people with disabilities travel within the local 94608 area. Whether it’s a trip to the senior center, grocery store, favorite restaurant, medical appointment, or religious services, ‘8-To-Go’ will provide the personalized service and attentiveness not found in other transportation services.

HOW DO I FIND MORE INFO OR SIGN-UP FOR IT? Contact the Emeryville Senior Center by phone (510-596-3730), visit us online (www.emeryville.org) or in-person (4321 Salem Street, Emeryville) to fill out an ‘8-To-Go’ application and receive the rider’s guide. Once confirmed in our system, you will receive the direct reservation line that enables you to start using ‘8-To-Go’ at your leisure!

THE ‘8-TO-GO’ SHUTTLE SERVICE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: • City of Emeryville • Emeryville Transportation Management Assoc. • Alameda County Transportation Commission: Your Measure B tax dollars at work!

EMERYVILLE SENIOR CENTER CLASSES AT THE SENIOR CENTER Have an idea for a new class or instructor not in our current class lineup? Are you interested in sharing your skill or talent at the senior center? Contact Adult Services Supervisor Brad Helfenberger at 510-596-3779, bhelfenberger@emeryville.org or let one of our center staff know in person!

MONDAY TIME

CLASS

INSTRUCTOR

FEE

9:00am

Beginning Computer Class

Peter & Sharon Lee

Free for ESC members

9:00 - 10:00am

Tai Chi

Judy Jamerson

Free for ESC members

10:00 - 11:30am

Coffee and Current Events

Gene Weinstein

Free for ESC members

10:15 - 11:15am

NIA (Non Impact Aerobics)

Angie Spector

Free for ESC members

10:30 - 11:30am

Physical Fitness

Geraldine Washington

Free for ESC members

11:15am - 12:15pm

Pilates

Angie Spector

Free for ESC members

1:00 - 2:30pm

Posture Oriented Wellness (POW)

Amy Aldrich

Free for ESC members

1:00 - 2:00pm

Anti-Aging Class

Juanita Oribello

Free for ESC members

1:00 - 3:00pm

Bingo

Dottie Wieland/T.J. Bowen

$3.50 for 3 cards, 10 games and Blackout

9:00 - 10:00am

Light Weight Training

Helen Vaughn

Free for ESC members

1:30pm–2:30pm

Beginning Tap Dance

Bruce Biada

Free for ESC members

10:30 - 11:30am

Zumba

Helen Vaughn

Free for ESC memebers

2:30pm–3:30pm

Intermediate Tap Dance

Bruce Biada

Free for ESC members

11:30am - 12:30pm

Guitar/Folk Singing

Terry Lee

Free for ESC Members

12:15-1:15pm

Restorative Pilates

Isabelita Papa

Free for ESC Member

1:00 - 3:00pm

Mah-Jong

Terry Lee

Free for ESC Members

1:30-3:30

Chinese Dance

Julia Zhang

Free for ESC Members

11:00am- 12:00pm

Chair Yoga

Sally Maxwell

Free for ESC Member

9:00 - 10:00am

Yoga

Sally Maxwell

Free for ESC members

9:00 - 10:30am

Beginning Line Dancing

Novella Peterson

Small donations accepted

10:30am - 12:00pm

Soul Line Dancing

Ray Johnson

Small donations accepted

10:15am-11:45am

Qi Gong

Isabelita Papa

Free for ESC members

12:15 - 3:00pm

Painting and Drawing

Marjorie Wagner

Free for ESC members

9:00 - 10:00am

Light Weight Training

Geraldine Washington

Free for ESC members

9:00 - 11:00am

Cooking Round the World (2x/mth)

Mindy Myers

Free for ESC members

10:15 - 11:30am

Rosen Method Movement Class

Stephanie Peters

Free for ESC members

1:00 - 3:00pm

Knitting & Crochet Classes

Kim Huhta

Free for ESC members

1:30 - 3:30pm

Quilting & Sewing

Sandy Newman

Free for ESC members

9:00-11:00am

Beginning Tai Chi & Alexander Technique

Ann Koo

Free for ESC members

11:00 -11:45am

Zumba Gold

Isabelita Papa

Free for ESC members

1:00 - 2:30pm

Beginning Argentine Tango Dance

Ivan Shvarts

Free for ESC members

2:30 - 4:00pm

Practical Tango

Ivan Shvarts

Free for ESC members

TUESDAY

ALL CLASSES ARE HELD AT THE SENIOR CENTER Classes are partially funded by Alameda Agency on Aging.

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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UNDER 50? YOU CAN STILL ENJOY THESE CLASSES FOR A $7 PER CLASS FEE.

EMERYVILLE SENIOR CENTER CONTINUING SERVICES CONNECTIONS

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK-UPS The Alameda County Fire Department visits the Senior Center every first and third Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m. to check your blood pressure (and they maintain records for comparison).

HEALTH CHECK UP AND FOOT CARE A geriatric nurse practitioner from the 60+ Health Center provides bimonthly foot care, diet and medication review, and blood pressure checks at the Senior Center. Free for members. DATES

DAYS

TIMES

2/18

9-11am

4/8

9-11am

FINANCIAL ADVISING Do you need help managing your retirement finances? Lan Shaw, a financial advisor with Edward Jones, offers free financial advising on the third Friday of each month from 10am-12pm. Walk-ins are welcome, no need to make an appointment.

• Newsletter Assembly – Third Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11:30am • Brown Bag Program – First and third Thursday of the month, 8:00-9:30am • Meals-on-Wheels Delivery – Every weekday, 11:00am-1:00pm

Information and referral to help older adults and their families meet their needs by accessing community resources and professional services, assistance with senior housing, renter/homeowner tax refunds, referrals for housekeeping, financial advice, food stamp information, shopping and escort services, complaint resolution, forms and documents; long-term care planning, including pre-placement assessment. For more information, please call 510-596-3779.

HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HICAP) Unbiased assistance and information on long term care, Medicare, supplements to Medicare and HMOS. Offered every third Tuesday of the month by Legal Assistance for Seniors’ HICAP volunteer, Paul Lee. Please call the center at 510-596-3730 for an appointment.

HOME DELIVERED MEALS For home-bound older persons, 60 and over residing in Emeryville. Monday-Friday and weekends by special arrangement. Suggested donation of $3.00 per meal. For more information, call 510-596-4309.

EMERYVILLE TRI-CITY CAFÉ HOT LUNCH PROGRAM The center offers a hot pre-packaged meal daily in our main auditorium. The meals are provided by Nutrition Solutions focusing on using low fat and sodium ingredients. This is a self serve lunch which runs Monday–Friday, 11:45am-12:15pm. Suggested Donation for the meal is $3.00 for adults 60 years and over and $5.00 if under 60. You must fill out an application form to participate in addition to the Senior Center Membership form.

• We are also seeking skilled Teachers, Special Event Assistance, Trip Escorts, and Greeters/ Orientation Providers! If you can help or you would like more information on volunteering, please call 510-596-3730 today!

EMERYVILLE SENIOR CENTER

Why should I pre-register for activities? Almost all activities require pre-registration. Without pre-registration, our staff will not be able to have the correct supervision or supplies to make sure you have a great experience. Note: A few of our community/special events and senior activities do not require pre-registration. These will be noted in the activity/event description.

There are four (4) ways to register for activities/events in Emeryville:

ON-LINE Please visit www.emeryville.org/activenet to register for almost any program! ActiveNet requires immediate payment, so make sure to have your debit/credit card or electronic check handy. Avoid wasting gas, paper, and time waiting in line…register online today!

WALK-IN Register in-person weekdays at the Recreation Center (9:00am6:00pm) or Veteran’s Memorial/Senior Center (9:00am-5:00pm) for almost every activity and event. Be sure to bring your checkbook or credit/debit card too, fees are due in full to register for a program. If you also want to save time, please download a registration form from http://www.emeryville.org and pre-fill all of the activity information before you arrive.

FAX

Membership is only $10 for residents, $20 for non-residents, and entitles you to enjoy the many activities, events, and trips organized by the Senior Center. Members also receive ‘The LINK’, a monthly newsletter that gives up-to-date information that impacts seniors. Membership is open to residents and non-residents alike, so stop by the Senior Center to fill out the form or download it at http://www. emeryville.org/seniorcenter.

How do I register for infant and toddler/child development center activities? The Emeryville Child Development Center (ECDC) only accepts walk-in registrations due to eligibility constraints. Eligibility for enrollment into ECDC programs is open to all families with children ages 4 months to 5 years. Be prepared to fill out an application form when you visit and sign up for the monthly tour of the programs and facility. Please call the ECDC with any questions at 510-596-4343.

Why was the activity canceled or rescheduled? Due to low enrollment, instructor emergencies, weather conditions, or many other reasons, a class may be cancelled or rescheduled at any time. Staff attempts to limit these occurrences, but they are bound to happen. If an activity is cancelled or rescheduled, you will have the opportunity to join a rescheduled activity, join a different activity, or receive a full refund. Please allow four to six weeks for cash or check refunds to be processed. We sincerely apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

Pick up or download a registration form and fax it to 510-596-4339 for youth/adult activities/events or 510-652-0933 for senior activities/events. Faxed registrations require full payment by credit/debit cards only.

Where are the activities located?

MAIL

Veteran’s Memorial (Senior Center): 4321 Salem Street

Cut out the registration form on page 23, complete the registration form and sign the waiver, and mail the form with full payment to the Recreation Center, 4300 San Pablo Avenue for Youth Classes or the Senior Center, 4321 Salem Street for Adult/Senior Classes (both address are Emeryville, CA 94608).

Recreation Center: 4300 San Pablo Avenue

Activity locations are listed in each activity description. The addresses for these locations are as follows:

Bridgecourt Room: 3990 Harlan Street Child Development Center: 1220 53rd Street

Who should I make checks payable to? Please make all checks payable to: The City of Emeryville.

What credit cards do you accept? Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

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How do I register for youth, adult, and senior activities/events?

Why should I become a member of the Senior Center?

SPECIAL EVENTS

FREE! MAY DINNER AND MOVIE SERIES Date: Friday May 1st, 8th, 15th Location: Anna Yates Elementary School Times: All movies will start around 8pm and end around 10pm

Back by popular demand... join the City of Emeryville’s FREE May Dinner and a Movie Series! The movie series will be held at DoyleHollis Park on Friday, May 2nh; Friday, May 9th and Friday, May16th. All Movies will start around 8pm and end around 10pm. Food, popcorn and beverages will be sold.

FIXIT CLINIC COMING TO EMERYVILLE! GUIDED DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR BROKEN STUFF. OPEN IT UP. SEE HOW IT WORKED. HOPEFULLY FIX IT. Broken fan sitting in your closet? Sewing machine out of adjustment? Let a fixit coach help you fix it yourself!

May 9th, 2015, 2–5pm · Emeryville Senior Center Fixit Clinics are a new fun way to get your small appliances and electronics repaired. For Free! Bring electronics or small appliances that need fixing and get help taking it apart and figuring out how to fix it. You arrive with a broken item and just may bring it home repaired. Join your community, make new friends. Light refreshments, bring your own lunch if you want. Watch a video here: www.emeryville.org/fixit · Check it out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FixitClinic · www.fixitclinic.org

FIXIT CLINIC: COACHES WANTED! ARE YOU A FIXIT KINDA GUY OR GAL, LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO HELP? VOLUNTEER AT A FIXIT CLINIC! Fixit Clinics are a new fun way to get your small appliances and electronics repaired. For Free! Bring electronics or small appliances that need fixing and get help taking it apart and figuring out how to fix it. You arrive with a broken item and just may bring it home repaired. Join your community, make new friends. Light refreshments, bring your own lunch if you want. Watch a video here: www.emeryville.org/fixit. Check it out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FixitClinic Sign up to be a Coach: http://fixitclinic.blogspot.com/ (Sewing machine coaches needed too!)

SPECIAL EVENTS

FREE!

BIKE RODEO AND NATIONAL KIDS TO THE PARK Date: Saturday, May 16th · 1:00pm-3:00pm Location: Anna Yates Elementary School The Emeryville Community Services Department, Emeryville Police Department, and Alameda County Safe Routes to School are teaming up to host a FREE day of play and Bicycle Safety at Doyle Hollis Park. Bring your Bike! The Police Department will be discussing Bicycle Safety and challenge participants to a Bicycle Obstacle Course. Community Service’s Department will be leading FREE games and activities, including face painting, arts and crafts, and organized games.

• Free helmets will be handed out to the first attendees • Sign up to win a FREE bike! (Must be present to win)

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!

FREE!

4TH OF JULY PARTY IN THE PARK Date: Saturday, July 4th Location: Marina Park, Site E Times: Music will start at 4:30pm Join your fellow Emeryvillians for a special Fourth of July celebration at Marina Park. In addition to the spectacular views with some of the greatest vantage points for many of the surrounding firework shows, you’ll be treated to live music, and local food carts, selling their traditional 4th of July treats.

SPECIAL EVENTS

FREE!

Summer

CONCERT SERIES

Come out to the Park to enjoy FREE live music performances by some of the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best local talent. Enjoy music, dancing and save your appetite as we have lined up some of the best food trucks, who will be selling their best treats.

Dates & Times

DATE: Saturday, July 4th DATE: FRIDAY, July 31st LOCATION: Marina Park, Site E LOCATION: Doyle Hollis Park TIME: 4:30pm TIME: 5:30pm DATE: FRIDAY, July 17th LOCATION: Doyle Hollis Park TIME: 5:30pm

DATE: FRIDAY, August 14th LOCATION: Doyle Hollis Park TIME: 5:30pm

Jazz in the Park DATE: August 23rd, 3-5pm at LOCATION: Doyle Hollis Park Sponsored by Friends of the Berkeley Library

SPECIAL EVENTS

F REE! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! On Tuesday, August 4th Join the Emeryville Community Services Department and the Emeryville Police Department as they team up to host Community Block Parties throughout the City, all in honor National Night Out. National Night Out is an annual event to heighten awareness of crime, drug and violence prevention efforts, and encourage community participation. Last year the Community Hosted 5 block parties, where Community Captains gathered their neighborhood together, and hosted a block party either in the street or in their apartment’s common area.

Do you want to be a Community Captain? Community captains work closely with the City of Emeryville and the police department to host block party in their neighborhoods, for National Night Out? If you are interested in hosting a block party, please contact Sargent Fredrick Dauer at 510-596-3709 or Roselle Loudon at 510-596-4353 For a directory of block parties in your area please check the website at www.emeryville.org or contact Roselle Loudon for a list of parties.

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REGISTRATION EMERYVILLE COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS REGISTRATION FORM

ADDRESS............................................................................................................................................................................... CITY ........................................................................................... ZIP .................................................................................... EMERGENCY CONTACT .......................................................................................................................................................... TELEPHONE (DAY) ........................................................................ TELEPHONE (EVENING)........................................................

(Payable to City of Emeryville) Visa

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CARD NUMBER ............................................................................ EXPIRATION DATE ............................................................... BILLING ADDRESS ................................................................................................................................................................... CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE ..................................................................................................................................

1. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY RELEASES, WAIVES, DISCHARGES AND COVENANTS NOT TO SUE THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE, ITS EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND AGENTS (hereinafter referred to as “Releasees”) from all liability to the undersigned, his or her personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin for any loss, damage, or claim therefore on account of injury to the person or property of the undersigned, whether caused by any negligent act or omission, including gross negligence and/or willful disregard, of the Releasees or otherwise while the undersigned is participating in the City activity or using any City facilities in connection with such activity. 2. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY AGREES TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the Releasees from all liability, claims, demands, causes of action, charges, expenses, and attorney fees (including attorney fees to establish the releasee’s right to indemnity or incurred on appeal) resulting from involvement in this activity whether caused by any negligent act or omission of the release or otherwise. 3. THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ASSUMES AND ACCEPTS FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY AND ALL LOSS, BODILY INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE while upon City property or participating in the activity or using any City facilities and equipment whether caused by any negligent act or omission of Releasees or otherwise. The undersigned expressly agrees that the foregoing release and waiver, indemnity agreement and assumption of risk are intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by California law and that if any portion thereof be held invalid, notwithstanding, the balance shall continue in full legal force and effect.

I hereby acknowledge that I have read the foregoing and that I am aware of the legal consequences of this agreement, including that it prevents me from suing the City or its employees, agents, or officers if I am injured or damaged for any reason because of participation in this activity. I further acknowledge that no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made to me. IF THE PARTICIPANT IS A MINOR, I hereby warrant that I am the legal guardian or custodial parent of: ......................................................................................... Who is a minor, and agree on my own behalf and said minor’s behalf to the terms and conditions of the foregoing agreement. Signature Required: ........................................................................ Date: ................................................................................. (Participant signature or Parent/Guardian if under 18 years old) ......................................................................................... PHOTO RELEASE: I acknowledge that the City of Emeryville takes photographs and videotapes of its activities and events for publicity purposes and authorize the use of my image or my child’s image by the City for such purposes. I understand I will not be compensated for use of such photos or videos.

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Spokeland

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3839 Emery Street

www.sportsauthority.com

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EMERYVILLE CITY NEWS

GOLDEN GATE LIBRARY REOPENS! After being closed for building renovations for several months, the Golden Gate Library (5606 San Pablo Avenue) reopened on January 10. As part of the re-opening, the library returned to its former hours of being opened Tuesday through Saturday (rather than the Monday-Friday schedule that was piloted last year). See below for specific hours.

NEW LIBRARY HOURS HOURS

LOCATION

Monday Closed Tuesday 12:30-8pm Wednesday 10am-5:30pm Thursday 10am-5:30pm Friday 12:00–8pm Saturday 10am-5:30pm

Golden Gate Branch Oakland Public Library 5606 San Pablo Avenue Library: 510-597-5023 Computer Lab: 510-595-8213

ABOUT THE GOLDEN GATE BRANCH LIBRARY The City of Emeryville contracts with the City of Oakland for library services. Golden Gate is the closest branch library to Emeryville – but Emeryville residents have access to all Oakland public libraries and have reciprocal library privileges for the Berkeley and many other public libraries (just show your Oakland library card to be eligible to receive a Berkeley or other public library card within the statewide reciprocal city for no charge) Golden Gate has a collection of approximately 35,000 items. Circulating materials are largely of popular interest with a strong emphasis on fiction and jazz music. (Golden Gate is well known for its Golden Gate Friends sponsored Summer Jazz on Sundays series. The African American collection is one of the largest branch collections in the system.

Special-interest collections include a small Performing Art Collection (including storytelling, reader’s theatre, puppetry, and drama), and a collection of Chess “how-to” books for all ages. The East Indian collection includes books for adults and children in Hindi and Punjabi, DVDs of Hindi cinema (“Bollywood”), and CDs of many genres of classical, folk, and pop music from India. The branch is equipped with thirteen (13) computers with Internet access and word processing available for public use.

Meeting Room The branch meeting room has a capacity of 50 people.

POWELL STREET FIRE STATION TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR REPAIRS The Powell Street Fire Station (Fire Station 34) is scheduled to be temporarily closed for major building repairs between January 13 through late June/early July. The firefighters housed in Fire Station 34 will temporarily relocate and conduct its operations out of the Hollis Street Fire Station (Fire Station 35) located at 6303 Hollis Street. The Alameda County Fire Department (the City’s contracted fire services provider) anticipates that response times during the construction period will be maintained at a five minute maximum response time throughout Emeryville during the relocation. Dispatch services (emergency calls) will not be affected and will still be routed through 9-1-1.

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The Fire Station Improvement Project is designed to address a chronic roof leak issue which caused some damage to the interior of the building. The station was built in 1989 and the roof has surpassed its useful life expectancy of 20-25 years Additionally, the fire station will be updated with energy efficient upgrades such as solar panels installed on the roof as well as energy efficient appliances and replacement of the existing heating and ventilation system. The building and its major subsystems should be sufficiently updated to be generally serviceable for at least another twenty years as a result of this project. For more information about this project, contact the City’s Public Works Department at public_works@ci.emeryville.ca.us or (510)596-4330.

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Come Out and Ride!

Bike to Work Day is Thursday May 14, 2015 New cyclists, occasional riders, and die-hard commuters, Bike to Work Day is for you! Bike to Work Day is a fun campaign that encourages all of us to saddle up and ride. Volunteers will be stationed at Energizer Stations around the Bay to hand out morning refreshments and free gifts, and to count cyclists for the two hour morning commute. The more riders that are on the road for Bike to Work Day, the more funding the Bay Area can get for much-needed bike infrastructure like bike lanes, racks, signage and more. To join the fun, just stop by an Energizer Station, and pick up your FREE commemorative bag with bike goodies inside. The City’s five Energizer Stations will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m (locations?- refer to webpage). Check our bike/pedestrian program webpage (hyperlink!) for the latest on Bike to Work Day 2015.

NOT RIDING YET? Bike East Bay supports your decision to ride! Check out their video and more on their New Rider page: https://bikeeastbay.org/NewCyclists. Bike East Bay even provides FREE classes on safety and navigating traffic, to give you confidence in rush hour or on the trails. Classes include how to bike with your children, riding in the rain, hauling your stuff and lots more.

IN OTHER EMERYVILLE BIKE NEWS: Bike Racks: The City of Emeryville installed 57 new bike racks around town, thanks to funding from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. For future installations, the City will maintain a supply and install based on need and requests. Bike Lockers: In coming months, electronic bike lockers will be installed at both AMTRAK and at Bay Street Shopping Center. Bay Trail improvements: Come out and see the new Bay Trail improvements at the northwest corner of Powell St. and Frontage Road. This will also be the site of one of our Bike to Work Day Energizer Stations.

BE READY FOR ANY CONDITIONS: • • • • •

Always wear a helmet Use a white light in front, red in back for night biking Consider adding a rack and side basket or bag for hauling your stuff For year-round biking, use rain pants, rain jacket and hood for biking in the rain Get an experienced Bike Buddy to answer your questions: https://bikeeastbay.org/NewCyclists

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Annual Art Exhibition Call to Entry

A: 28th Annual Art Show Attendees view “Space Barbie” by Jaclyn Feakins Photo credit: Linda Lee Boyd <lindalee@prints-design.com> B: Nancy Karp + Dancers dance “Double Portraits” at the 28th Annual Art Show performers Photo: Linda Lee Boyd, lindalee@prints-design.com> C: Emeryville Poet Laureate Sarah Kobrinsky reads before audience at the 28th ECA Annual Show with Rik Ritchey’s “My Iconclast” (2014 City Purchase Award recipient) to her right.

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Plans are underway for the 29th Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition - a juried show of work by artists, craftspeople and performers who live or work in Emeryville. The Call to Entry application will be available on-line in May at www.emeryarts.org and must be submitted by the June 6 deadline. Work is selected by a jury visit to your studio, home or workplace or submission of a cd. The Annual Show, which opens in October, is our city’s biggest cultural event, co-sponsored by the non-profit Emeryville Celebration of the Arts and the City of Emeryville with the generous support of the business community, individuals and many volunteers. Are you an artist new to Emeryville or perhaps have just begun to think about exhibiting or performing your work or looking for a great volunteer experience in the community? Please visit www.emeryarts.org to see what the ECA is all about.

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Update on Development Proposals EMME RESIDENTIAL PROJECT ON CHRISTIE AVENUE Construction was nearing completion at press time on this project at 64th Street. This five-story building includes 193 residential units, including 29 affordable units.

6701 SHELLMOUND RESIDENTIAL PROJECT A 211-unit residential project on the northwest corner of town was expected to have a Planning Commission hearing in the spring of 2014. The seven-story building would feature a mix of materials and landscaped sidewalks on Shellmound Street.

PARC ON POWELL RESIDENTIAL PROJECT This four-story project on the corner of Powell and Hollis was almost complete at press time. It includes 168 residential units and 8 live/work-flex units. The project includes 21 affordable units. A park will be built between the building and Stanford Avenue.

LEPORT SCHOOLS LePort Schools, which provides a Montessori environment for children up to age 6, moved in to 6040 Hollis Street in the fall of 2014, and is seeking approval to open a second facility in the former dog day care building at 1450 63rd Street.

CHRISTIE AVENUE PARK EXPANSION Christie Avenue Park will be expanded as part of development of parking lots at the Public Market. The Planning Commission was expected to consider this park design in the spring of 2014. The park will include a lawn suitable for movie audiences, a children’s playground and nature trail, and a dog park.

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS SITE MIXED-USE PROJECT Environmental review began on a proposal to develop 540 residential units and 94,600 square feet of commercial space, including use of the existing 70,000 square foot paint factory building for offices, on the Sherwin-Williams site on Horton Street north of Sherwin Avenue. Neighbors proposed alternatives, which will be studied as part of the Environmental Impact Report.

3900 ADELINE RESIDENTIAL PROJECT Construction has begun on a four-story residential building on Adeline Street at 39th Street. The building will include 101 residential units and a café.

THE INTERSECTION MIXED USE PROJECT A building permit has been issued for a project including renovation of the retail building at 3800 San Pablo Avenue and construction of a 100-unit residential building on the parking lot behind the existing building. The City will build a rain garden on MacArthur Boulevard on the south side of the project.

HYATT PLACE HOTEL AT BAY STREET This hotel is under construction at the north end of Bay Street Center, at 5700 Bay Street near Shellmound Street. It will have 171 rooms in two six-story wings, shown here from the east side near the railroad tracks.

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BUSINESS LICENSE CERTIFICATES AND FEES • Are you Self-Employed? • Renting out Property in Emeryville? • Running a Daycare? Any individual, partnership, corporation or sole proprietor who wishes to conduct, either directly or indirectly, any business within the City of Emeryville must secure a business license certificate. The City of Emeryville ordinance states that it is unlawful for any person to commence, transact, engage in or carry on business in the City without first having obtained a valid license and paid the license fee. Organizations operating entirely for the benefit of charitable purposes and those exempt from filing information returns under 26 U.S.C. §6033 (a)(2) are exempt from the payment of business license taxes. However, such organizations must still receive and maintain a current business license and are subject to an annual renewal and statement affirming its status as a charitable organization by March 1 of each year. For more information and for links to other helpful resources, please visit the City’s website at www. emeryville.org/businesslicense.

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ETV: Cable Television Government Access Channel 27 Regular City Council meetings (including City as the Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency, the Management of Emeryville Services Authority, and the Community Development Commission of Emeryville when scheduled) are broadcast live, starting approximately at 7:15pm. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month (special meetings may be held as early as 5:30pm). Regular Emeryville Oversight Board (issues relating to the former Emeryville Redevelopment Agency) are broadcast live at 5:30pm. on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Regular Planning Commission meetings are broadcast live, starting at 6:30pm. on the 4th Thursday of the month. Special meetings are posted on the website at least 24 hours before the meeting. Live broadcasts of regular or special meetings will pre-empt the schedule shown below. The ETV program schedule and/or public service/information and special events (special programming) are broadcast between program broadcasts. All City-related meeting agendas, agenda-related documents, and minutes are available through the City’s website: www.emeryville.org. City Council agendas/documents are usually available 10 days before the Council meeting and Oversight Board agendas/agenda documents are available the Friday before the scheduled meetings from the City’s main webpage. For Planning Commission and City/School Committee agendas, agenda documents, and minutes, use the City Council/Boards, Committees, Commissions drop down menu from the City’s main website: www.emeryville.org. School Board meeting agendas and minutes are available from the Emery Unified School District: http://eusd.csbaagendaonline.net. ETV programming is simultaneously podcast through the City’s website: www.emeryville.org. Past broadcasts of City Council, City as Successor Agency to the Emeryville Redevelopment Agency, Management of Emeryville Services Authority, and the Community Development Commission of Emeryville and Emeryville Oversight Board meetings are archived on the City’s website.

BROADCAST SCHEDULE 6:00AM

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City Council

Special Programming

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Planning Commission

School Board

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City/School Planning Commission Oversight Board

Zoning Update

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Summer Safety Tips: BE OBSERVANT IN PUBLIC When you head out to a fun filled destination, try to keep in mind that criminals may be sharing your day with you. Following a few simple safety tips, you may be able to avoid being victimized by criminals who might be watching. Criminals are always on the lookout for an easy target, so make sure you don’t give them one. Always lock your doors and roll up the windows when you leave your car. Car thieves regularly patrol parking lots and try door handles to see if they will open, especially in Emeryville. They are hoping for an unlocked vehicle that they can get into quickly and take anything that was left inside. You should always store valuable items in the trunk, so that a criminal does not see them and become tempted to break in. While enjoying your day, keep a close eye on whomever you are with and everyone around you. Look for strangers who seem to be watching you or getting too close. They may be trying to determine if you have something they can take. Protect your companions and personal items carefully, and make sure no one has a chance to steal from you.

SAFETY AT HOME During the summer, people are outdoors working on projects like the garden, entertaining friends or relaxing. It can be easy to forget to close a door or window and if they are left open it creates an easy opportunity for a burglar. Garage doors are regularly used by criminals to gain access to a home during the warmer months. People go outside to do yard work and forget to close the garage door. Criminals may steal items from the garage itself, which usually contains tools and other valuable belongings or use it as an easy way to get into your home. Once inside, the burglar can grab an armful of things quickly and run off without ever being noticed. Some criminals will work together during the summer months. One will come to your door and distract you while the other sneaks into your garage, back yard or home to take whatever they can grab. Be wary of anyone who approaches your front door and don’t let them take up too much of your time. Every year thousands of burglaries occur all over the United States. Teach your family how to guard themselves and their property and do what you can to ensure a safe and happy summer for everyone.

If you see a crime in progress or suspect something suspicious is happening, call the Emeryville Police Department at 911 or 510-596-3700.

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Child Summer Safety Tips: OUTDOOR PLAY During the summer, kids go outside and are active. It gives them time to play, explore and make new friends. There are, however, some areas that children need to avoid.

Talk to your kids.

Tell them that it is best to avoid certain areas because they can be hazardous. Places such as busy intersections, industrial work zones where large trucks frequent and homeless encampments where hazardous wastes are prevalent. Young children should never get into a body of water unsupervised, especially if that water is moving. Other locations such as alleys, underneath bridges and abandoned buildings may also be dangerous. Assure them that your only concern is their safety and you would never want anything bad to happen.

Most importantly, discuss with your children why they should avoid strangers. Talk to them about being polite to

adults but keeping their distance from people they do not know. Stress that they should never take any item from a stranger and under no circumstances should they get into an unfamiliar vehicle. Let them know that if they feel frightened or threatened by someone they don’t know, they have permission to run away and call for help.

Encourage your kids to stay with a group of friends anywhere they go. A criminal will be far less likely to approach sev-

eral kids at once than a child who is alone and if something does go wrong another member of the group can run away to find help. Give your children a list of important contact numbers including your direct line at work, 911 and other emergency services. Supply them with change to use a public telephone if they are not old enough to own a cell phone.

STAY SAFE WHILE AT HOME During the summer young children may be home alone for a few hours while parents are working. Make sure they know how to call you and the police in case they need help. Leave a copy of the emergency numbers list by your primary phone and show each child exactly where it is. Tell your children not to answer the phone if no one else is home, but if they do they should know that it is never okay to tell a stranger that they are home alone. The same holds true when someone knocks on the door. Children should not answer at all but if they do they must never admit that no adults are present. In case an emergency does occur, your children should be aware of every exit in the house. That way they have options in case a fire is started or someone breaks in. Show them all the ways to get out, including windows on the first floor. Let them know if you have any nearby neighbors you trust, and tell them to go to their home if something happens.

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Knowing Your Rights as a Tenant Tenant’s Right and Landlord Responsibilities in the City of Emeryville are covered by State of California law. Fair Housing issues are covered by State of California and Federal laws.

TENANT’S RIGHTS AND LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITIES State laws regarding rental units have changed in recent years and many landlords and tenants are unaware of these changes. Details on tenant’s rights and landlord responsibilities can be found on the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs website: http://www.dca.ca.gov/publications/landlordbook/living-in.shtml The website covers the following issues: • Renter responsibilities • Paying rent on time • What should be and cannot be included in a rental agreement • Rent increases • When a landlord can enter a unit • Security Deposits

• Inventory checklist • Renters insurance • Subleases • Repairs and Habitability • Evictions • Reasonable Accommodations

Assistance with Tenant’s Rights and Landlord Responsibility Issues in the City of Emeryville can be found by contacting ECHO Fair Housing. ECHO’s Tenant/Landlord Counseling Program provides information to tenants and on their housing rights and responsibilities. Additionally, ECHO has trained mediators to assist in resolving housing disputes through conciliation and mediation. The primary objective of the program is to build awareness of housing laws and prevent homelessness.

TENANT LANDLORD FAIR HOUSING Assistance regarding Fair Housing Issues in the City of Emeryville can be found by contacting ECHO Fair Housing. ECHO’s Fair Housing Counseling Program conducts site investigations and enforcement in response to reports of housing discrimination complaints, performs audit-based investigations to determine degrees of housing discrimination existing in designated areas, and provides fair housing education for members of the housing industry including managers, owners, realtors

Protected classes under Fair Housing law include: • Age • Ancestry • Color • Familial status • Gender • Marital status

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Mental and physical disability • National origin • Race • Religion

ECHO Housing 1350 Franklin St., Suite 305 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 496-0496 http://echofairhousing.org/home.html Additional Legal Housing Assistance can be found at East Bay Community Law Center The primary work of the Housing Practice includes defending low income tenants who are being evicted, representing tenants in housing subsidy termination proceedings, and engaging in strategic affirmative litigation aimed at forcing landlords to maintain their rental properties in a habitable condition. In addition

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Sexual orientation and gender identity Source of income and arbitrary discrimination.

to direct representation of tenants, Staff attorneys, volunteer attorneys, and law students staff more than 100 educational workshops for low-income tenants each year. The Housing Practice also provides legal advice and assistance to self-represented litigants in eviction proceedings.

East Bay Community Law Center 3310 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94705 Phone: (510) 548-4040 http://www.ebclc.org/practice-groups.php#housing

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Safe Routes on San Pablo Avenue are Arriving! It is getting a lot easier to cross San Pablo Avenue, thanks to two Safe Routes grants received by the City of Emeryville. The first, $450,000 from the Safe Routes to Transit program funded by Regional Measure 2 (funds received from local bridge tolls managed by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission or MTC) was constructed over Winter at the Star intersection at 36th/Adeline/Macarthur and San Pablo Avenue with the final touches going in at 40th Street and San Pablo Avenue Transit hub. The second $750,000 from the state Safe Routes to School (SR2S) program, from Caltrans funded by the Federal Highway Administration as a pass-through, is being bid now with construction this summer at 43rd, 45th, and 47th Streets and San Pablo Avenue. Green bike lanes add visibility to the potential conflict areas at turning locations for vehicles crossing the bike lane at 40th and Adeline at San Pablo Avenue. SR2S improvements include a new Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFB) on mast arms over the street at 43rd and 45th Streets (replacing the existing in road lights with high visibility treatment and a pedestrian bulb-out and median refuge at 45th Pedestrian and cyclist activation will be immediate when pushed. Both projects are installing bike chevrons, also known as “sharrows,” which indicate bicycle shared use of the inside lane along San Pablo Avenue throughout Emeryville from 53rd in north to 36th in south, matching Oakland treatments to the south. New crosswalks serve 36th and Adeline across San Pablo Avenue making it much easier to grab a slice of pizza at Lane Splitter and serving the new housing developments coming at the former Maz building to be the “The Intersection,” 3900 Adeline and the proposed family friendly affordable housing at 3706 San Pablo Avenue. A new bike only left turn pocket, accommodating east bound cyclists on Adeline proceeding east to BART via Macarthur Avenue, allows cyclists to turn free of competing traffic, with a brand new bike signal. South bound cyclists wishing to turn to Macarthur BART can pass through the 40th intersection and turn in this left hand pocket to reach BART as well. Speed feedback signs will be installed adjacent to the Emery Center for Community Life. These improvements will be overlaid with a grant funded education and outreach program to each of the schools on San Pablo including Anna Yates, Emery Secondary and Escuela Bilingue. The SR2S program includes mapping, safety lessons and events encouraging bike and walking to school. In addition to a bike rodeo, events will be combined with Bike to School and Work month in May and middle schoolers will be led through an on-road bike field trip as they are taught biking skills. Maps with safe routes and bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure are being provided to all school children as part of the effort.

For more information on construction progress or impacts contact Michael Roberts, Senior Civil Engineer at 510-5964333 or mroberts@emeryville.org . For more information about the SR2S programs at the schools, contact Roselle Loudon at (510) 596-4353 or rloudon@emeryville.org

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Community Advisory Committee Information CITY COUNCIL AND OVERSIGHT BOARD

COMMUNITY ADVISORY BODIES (STANDING)

CITY COUNCIL

BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY SUBCOMMITTEE OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 7:15pm, City Hall Jac Asher, Mayor Ruth Atkin, Vice-Mayor Nora Davis Scott Donahue Dianne Martinez

OVERSIGHT BOARD

Meets 2nd Tuesdays, 5:30pm, City Hall Sabrina Landreth, Staff Liaison Jac Asher, Chair and Councilmember John Gooding, Vice Chair Aisha Brown Greg Harper Michael Parenti Susan Rinne

CITY COUNCIL SUB-COMMITTEES CITY/SCHOOL COMMITTEE

Meets Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct, 1st Thursdays, 5:30pm, Emery Unified School District Offices

COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Meets Quarterly, 3rd Thursdays, 11:00am City Hall

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

Meets 1st Thursdays, 9:00am Police Station

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

Meets 3rd Thursdays, 9:00am City Hall

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE Meets Quarterly, 4th Wednesdays, 9:00am, City Hall

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

Meets 4th Tuesdays, 9:00am, City Hall

Meets 1st Mondays, 5:30pm City Hall

Marcy Greenhut, Staff Liaison Tom Modic, Chair Laura McCamy Celeste Burrows Ken Bukowski Betsy Cooley David Kritzberg Brian Donahue Scott Donahue Svante Rodegard

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meets 4th Wednesdays, 5:30pm, ECDC Tanya Harris, Staff Liaison Jac Asher, Council Liaison Dr. Karen Steele, School Board Mark Kelley David Kritzborg Ruth Major Kirsten Walraven

COMMISSION ON AGING

Meets 2nd Wednesdays, 10:00am, Senior Center Brad Helfenberger, Staff Liaison Nora Davis, Council Liaison Joyce Jacobson, Chair Judy Inouye, Vice Chair Lillie Moseley Krisna Hanks Judi Oser June Abeyta Jerry Fishman Susan Penner Judy Inouye Richard Ambro

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Meets 1st Wednesdays, 12:00pm City Hall Nora Davis, Council Liaison Michelle De Guzman, Staff Liaison Bob Canter, Chamber of Commerce Ken Bukowski Kevin Christopher William Reuter

John Gooding Steven Keller Kris Owens Andrew Allen Phillip Clark Krisna Hanks Geoffrey Sears Mary Lou Thiercof Lauren Westreich

FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Meets Quarterly, 3rd Mondays, 5:30pm City Hall Nora Davis, Council Liaison Jac Asher, Coucil Liaison William C. Reuter, Chair Michael Costello Brian Cross Fran Quittel Benay Curtis-Bauer

HOUSING COMMITTEE

Meets 1st Wednesdays 6:00pm City Hall Catherine Firpo, Staff Liaison Ruth Atkin, Council Liaison Ed Treuting, Chair Frank Jordan, Vice Chair John Bauter Lawrence Cardoza Kris Owens Sarah Harper Tito Young Vickie Jo Sowell

MARINA COMMITTEE

Meets Quarterly, 4th Wednesdays, 5:30pm, City Hall Maurice Kaufman, Staff Liaison Nora Davis, Council Liaison Emery Marina Representative Emery Cove Representative Herrick Andrews Robert Blain Betsy Cooley Natalia Gomez Phyllis Larimore Jonathan Linder Eric Raff Phil Reynolds Stephen Yohn

PARK AVENUE DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Meets Quarterly, 2nd Wednesdays, 6:00pm, City Hall Diana Keena, Staff Liaison Nora Davis, Council Liaison Ann Weber, Chair Kim Steinbacher, Vice Chair Robert Arias Roger Bash Ralph Briskin James Kirpatrick Leigh Marymor Larry Mencin David Shamanik

PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE Meets 2nd Thursdays, 5:30pm City Hall

Amber Evans, Staff Liaison Kurt Brinkman, Council Liaison Sharon Wilchar, Chair Jean Goldman, Vice Chair Alicia Raffel Judy Wetterer Edythe Bresnahan Stephen Headley Harley Jensen Ryan McBrayer Lauren Merker

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

Meets 3rd Wednesdays, 5:30pm Rec Center Cindy Montero, Staff Liaison Ruth Atkin, Council Liaison Brian Carver, Chair Betsy Cooley, Vice Chair Joy Kent, School Board Gail Donaldson John Tann Linda Barrera

CITY COUNCIL/ OVERSIGHT BOARD MEETINGS ARE PODCASTED (LIVE AND ARCHIVED) AT WWW.EMERYVILLE.ORG/ CITY-COUNCIL

PLANNING COMMISSION / HOUSING ADVISORY & APPEALS BOARD

Meets 4th Thursdays, January through October and 2nd Thursday of December, 6:30pm, City Hall Charles Bryant, Staff Liaison Lawrence C. (Buzz) Cardoza, Chair Sean Moss, Vice Chair Gail Donaldson Brad Gunkel Steven Keller Vanessa Kuemmerl Kairee Tann

Sign Up Today for Nixle and CodeRED for Emeryville’s Emergency Alerts Did you know the City of Emeryville is served by two emergency alert systems? The City of Emeryville recommends you sign up for both systems today to make sure you are the first to know about any and all public safety alerts and advisories.

Nixle is a simple yet effective nation-wide emergency alert system that works by texting any zip code you’re located in to the number 88877 (you can unsubscribe anytime by texting STOP to 88877) to receive that local areas emergency alerts via text messages.

CodeRED gives the user more choices of notifications as users can choose their preferred communication (landlines, mobile phones, emails, voicemails, text messages, and social media) and allows users to opt-in to non-emergency notices, such as public meetings, special events, and other non-emergency outreach.

Nixle: Text your ZIP code to 88877 CodeRED: Sign-up online at www.emeryville.org/codered

LOCATION KEY ANNA YATES SCHOOL: 1070 41st Street CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER: 1220 53rd Street CITY HALL: 1333 Park Avenue POLICE DEPARTMENT: 2449 Powell Street SENIOR CENTER: 4321 Salem Street UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICES: 1275 61st Street

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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPT. STAFF DIRECTORY

All area codes are 510 unless otherwise noted.

ADMINISTRATION

POLICE/FIRE EMERGENCY.................................................911 CITY COUNCIL (VOICE MAIL )..........................596-4376 CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ................596-4300

Cindy Montero, Community Services Director........... 596-3770 Pedro Jimenez, Community Services Director........... 450-7813 Brad Helfenberger, Acting Recreation Manager........ 596-3779 Roselle Loudon, Program Coordinator ......................... 596-4353

Business Licenses ................................................................ 596-4325

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER..................... 596-4343

Bldg. Permits, Codes and Inspections ......................... 596-4310

Tanya Harris, Manager......................................................... 596-4348

Economic Development & Housing ............................. 596-4350

Antoinette Edwards, Supervisor.......................................596-4366

City Clerk ................................................................................ 450-7800

Angela Williams, Subsidy Specialist ............................... 596-4347

City Manager ........................................................................ 596-4370

Peter Chan, Office Assistant II........................................... 596-4343

FIRE DEPT. NON-EMERGENCY .....................596-3750

Samantha Wolfle, Office Assistant II............................... 596-4343

POLICE DEPT. NON-EMERGENCY ..............596-3700 Crime Hotline (Anonymous) ............................................ 596-3784 Graffiti Hotline ...................................................................... 596-3742

COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Action Program ........................................... 499-1263 County Mental Health Services ...............................800-491-9099

RECREATION CENTER ......................................... 596-4395 Nezam Etemadi, Recreation Supervisor........................ 596-4317 Allison Burnor, Program Coordinator ............................ 596-4396 Tamika Wright, Recreation Assistant ............................. 596-4322 Susan Liang, Office Assistant II ........................................ 596-4395

SENIOR CENTER ....................................................... 596-3730

Emery Unified School District .......................................... 601-4000

Stacy Thomas, Temporary Recreation Supervisor..... 596-4314

Anna Yates Elementary School ........................................ 601-4000

Kim Burrowes, Program Coordinator............................. 596-3730

Emery Secondary School ................................................... 601-4000

Chauncey Anderson, Recreation Assistant ................. 596-3778

Emery Ed Foundation......................................................... 601-4997

Nutrition Specialist............................................................... 596-4309

TRANSPORTATION Emery-Go-Round FREE Shuttle ....................................... 451-3862 AC Transit ................................................................................. 839-2882 BART .......................................................................................... 465-2278 Travel Info ............................................................................................511 8-To-Go...................................................................................... 596-3778

UTILITIES/SERVICES Garbage/Recycle/Compost by WM ............................... 430-8509 WM Residential Service Issues.......................................... 613-8710 WM Commercial Service Issues........................................ 613-8700 Environmental ....................................................................... 596-3728 Public Works, Maintenance Issues .................................. 596-4330 Public Works, Maintenance Issues (After Hours)........ 596-3700

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Public Works, Environmental Services........................... 596-3728 Gas/Electric (PG&E).......................................................800-743-5000 Water (EBMUD) ..........................................................1-866-403-2683

OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS Emeryville Marina ................................................................ 654-3716 Emeryville Chamber of Commerce ................................ 652-5223 Golden Gate Public Library ............................................... 597-5023 Emeryville Post Office .................................................800-275-8777 TTY Relay .............................................................................................771

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Are you looking for a great park or open space to host your next birthday party, family reunion, barbeque, or corporate picnic? The City of Emeryville has a space for you to enjoy throughout the summer season and rent exclusively for your private gathering. Marina Park: Emeryvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best kept secret...Marina Park (3300 Powell Street) is the perfect setting for your outdoor wedding, peaceful stroll, or some exercise along the waterfront. The park features large green spaces overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, Alcatraz, and beyond. A modern bathroom, refurbished trails, picnic areas, public art, and lots of fresh air and sunshine await your special day!

Doyle-Hollis Park:

An award winning park that features 4 picnic table areas, public art, a large green space, modern playground equipment, eco-friendly bathrooms and landscaping, a street skate area, and a half-court basketball area. This is the place to host your outdoor parties for the entire family or local business! The park is 1-block large between Doyle, Hollis, 61st, and 62nd Streets.

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Looking for that unique urban space to host a food truck gathering, dance party, or want to host a block party for your neighborhood? Complete a Community Event Permit today!

For more information on how to rent any of our beautiful parks, picnic areas, or any public spaces, you may visit our website to download an application at www.emeryville.org/eventrentals or contact Rental and Events Coordinator Roselle Loudon at rloudon@emeryville.org or (510)-596-4353.