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Updated Mask Mandate
California will keep the existing mask guidance in place until Tues, June 15, when we will implement the CDC’s guidelines around masking to allow fully vaccinated Californians to go without a mask in most indoor settings.
Thrive Events
Looking Forward to Fall: Exploring Opportunities for Partnership and Shared Learning
Tues, June 8, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Please join us for a discussion on fall programming addressing: what are the needs and how can we best address them? Where are there available resources and opportunities for partnership? What training and what evaluation tools will you be using? How can a collective partnership serve the needs of the providers and the students?
Doug's Farewell Hike: Celebrating His Leadership and Wishing Him the Best
Thurs, June 10, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of Thrive's own Environment & Sustainability lead, Doug Silverstein. Wish him farewell and the best of luck as he moves onto his next adventure in Germany. Don't miss the opportunity to say goodbye! BYOM- (bring your own memory) and bring your own beverage and food too!
We will meet at Coyote Point Recreation Area at the Beach Picnic Area. There will be two hike options, one low and one medium difficulty.
Summer Openings and Fall Plans: Sharing Ideas for Re-Entry
Tues, June 22, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Join us for an engaging discussion on what re-entry will look like for the Arts in San Mateo County this summer and fall. As restrictions gradually lift, many questions are raised. What are safe and effective strategies to return to in-person activities? With the changing landscape of the Arts sector, there will be so much that is different from before. How can arts organizations collaborate to come back thriving? Please join to share and learn from one another about plans for the future.
The County of San Mateo will be giving free Pfizer & Janssen vaccines at the San Mateo County Fair. Those who get vaccinated will get free admission, a $20 voucher for food, and 4 free ride tickets.
Note: San Mateo County residents 12+ will be eligible to receive their vaccine (If under 18, with parental consent). All are welcome, regardless of immigration status.
Safer At Work: Outreach Toolkit
Safer At Work has created an Outreach Toolkit on their website that provides resources and materials to assist you with your outreach work.
Community Events
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative: Getting Back to Work(Spaces): A 3-Step Plan
Thurs, June 3, 9:30 - 11:00 am
Many of us are envisioning a return to physical workplaces after prolonged absences necessitated by the global pandemic. We’ve adapted to working remotely while vying with our families and roommates for coveted wi-fi. Surely returning to familiar workspaces will be easier, or will it? Join CZI and Nonprofit HR for a session addressing the return to physical workspaces.
Featuring: Nonprofit HR Strategy & Advisory Senior Consultant Lisa Wright Ponce and Strategy & Advisory Consultant Lisa A. Smith.
Sanchez Art Center: The Gang’s All Here: Artists of Sanchez (June 4 - 27)
Fri, June 4 to Sun, June 27
Join Sanchez Art Center as they present a show by their studio artists titled The Gang’s All Here: Artists of Sanchez. This exhibition will be curated by Artistic Director Jerry Ross Barrish, a well-known sculptor and filmmaker.
Note: The Gang’s All Here: Artists of Sanchez will be located in the Main and East Galleries. In the West Gallery the Art Guild of Pacifica will present its group show About Face. Appointments are available Fri - Sun, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
HEART of San Mateo County: First Time Homebuyer Workshop
Tues, June 8, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Want to buy your first home in San Mateo County with only 5% down? Join HEART and Meriwest Mortgage for one of their free virtual first-time homebuyer workshops to learn about HEART's unique down payment assistance program and the home-buying process.
Featuring: John Souza, Meriwest Mortgage; Lee Ginsburg, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Realty; Boris Vatkin, HEART.
California Policy Forum: We Draw the Lines - What CA Nonprofits and Funders Need to Know About Redistricting
Wed, June 16, 10:00 - 11:15 am
Every ten years, California adjusts the boundaries of political districts throughout the state to reflect new demographic shifts revealed by data from the Census. These decisions shape how our communities are represented, how our public officials are held accountable, and how well our democracy works for the people of California. Join California Policy Forum to learn about the redistricting process and timeline, ways redistricting affects our communities, and strategies for nonprofits and funders to get involved.
Featuring: Pastor Trina Turner, Member of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission and Executive Director of Faith in the Valley; Petra Silton, Director of Advocacy and Education at Thrive Alliance; Jonathan Mehta Stein, Executive Director of California Common Cause. This event will be moderated by Christian Arana, Vice President of Policy, Latino Community Foundation.
County of San Mateo Office of Sustainability Virtual Climate Ribbon Community Workshop
Thurs, June 10, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
The Climate Ribbon is a global storytelling project that helps us move from climate grief to climate action - and you’re invited to add your story to this community wide online event. Join the County of San Mateo Office of Sustainability and Sanchez Art Center for their upcoming Climate Ribbon workshop. During this workshop, you’ll meet the Climate Ribbon Artists, add your story to the Climate Ribbon, and learn how the Climate Ribbon can be used as a tool to unite community around a common cause.
Stanford University: Discover Stanford For You - Early Life Stress and Resilience
Wed, June 16, 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
Join Discover Stanford For You and their guest speaker Stanford Dr. Carrion to discuss biological and psychological research on the impact of stress and how this research has helped develop mental health interventions that promote resilience and adaptation. After the presentation there will be a dedicated time for Q&A.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative: Attacking (and Securing) the Remote Worker
Thurs, June 17, 9:30 - 11:00 am
COVID19 has brought about a staggering increase in remote work across the globe. Employees have quickly pivoted to this new work environment, and as with most things, cyber security can be an afterthought. Join CZI and Include Security for a session designed to shed light on how hackers can target the average user and how to keep yourself and your organization digitally safe while working remotely.
Featuring: Include Security Managing Consultants Joel St. John and Nick Fox.
For COVID-19 health and vaccine information for San Mateo County, visit San Mateo County Health.
COVID-19 Prevention Social Media
Through the County of San Mateo Office of Community Affairs, Thrive is providing COVID-19 prevention focused communications for you to share with your community. Simply copy the text and image provided and post it to your social media account. For additional communications options, please click here.
California, don’t put away those masks yet...wear a mask outdoors in public spaces when you can’t distance (this includes outdoor concerts, street festivals, farmers markets, outdoor gardening stores, etc.) https://covid19.ca.gov/masks-and-ppe/
Applications are currently being accepted for the CA COVID-19 #RentRelief program. Nuestra Casa can provide application assistance for community members in East Palo Alto, Belle Haven, & North Fair Oaks. Visit nuestracasa.org or call 650-771-4449. #RentRelief #NuestraCasa
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