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Thrive Events
Summer at the Beach: Murky Waters or Clean Coastlines?
Thurs, August 12, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Enjoying the beach this summer? How clean is the water? Three of the most polluted beaches in the state are located in San Mateo County. Join us as we discuss what is currently being done across government and nonprofits to prevent pollution and identify opportunities for collaboration to work toward cleaner coastlines.
Covid-19 protocols and the unfamiliarity of a recall election are leading to confusion and uncertainty about the September 14 recall election. If you want to get people excited about voting but still feel unsure of all the mechanics of voting this time around, join us for a super quick training on everything you need to know about the recall election. We will also provide outreach materials and fact sheets to take back to your community.
All trainings will be identical. Sign up for one only. Open to everyone. Co-hosted by San Francisco Peninsula People Power.
Hands-On Redistricting Workshop: Mapping Tools, Communities of Interest, and Public Input
Thurs, September 2, 10:00 - 11:00 am
Help shape the maps! As redistricting gets underway in San Mateo County and local cities, please join us for an online workshop to learn more about how to share your communities' concerns and map priorities.
We will address:
What a "community of interest" is and why communities of interest are so important in shaping district maps.
How to use online tools that can help you understand your community and its characteristics, and tools where you can draw maps to use in your redistricting advocacy.
How to develop community of interest testimony so that line-drawers draw maps that respect your community's voice.
What are our local issues in San Mateo County and who is organizing.
Featuring: Julia Marks, Staff Attorney on the Voting Rights and Census Team, Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus.
Vaccination continues to protect against severe COVID-19 illness, but with the COVID-19 Delta variant now infecting a small percentage of vaccinated people as well as many unvaccinated people, eight Bay Area health officers have issued Health Orders requiring masks indoors in public places. The Orders require all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, to wear face coverings when indoors in public settings, with limited exceptions, starting at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, August 3. To learn more click here.
PG&E and California Fire Foundation: Wildfire Safety and Preparedness
Evacuating from your home early can mean the difference of life or death. When a wildfire or other disaster strikes, be prepared to leave in a moment’s notice. Having a 5-minute plan with an escape route can get you and your family out and safe. Don’t wait to be told to be evacuated, leave before fires get too close.
Have an established meeting place
Pack an emergency kit with essentials like medicine, important documents, clothes, food, and water
Watch for weather reports and Red Flag Warnings
If you need to go, get your emergency bags packed and gather your family and pets
Most important, don’t wait for the evacuation order
Visit firefightersonyourside.org for more information on creating a 5-minute plan and being prepared for disaster. To access a Spanish-language outreach toolkit click here.
Rent an EV for the Weekend for Free!
Peninsula Clean Energy is offering a rebate of up to $200 for San Mateo County Residents to experience an electric vehicle (EV)! See for yourself why EVs are more cutting edge and fun to drive than gas cars. What are some other benefits of making the switch? Electric vehicles (EVs) generally cost about half as much to run, have lower maintenance costs and emit 25x less emissions than gasoline-powered cars!
Community Events
Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired: Back-to-School Student Spotlight
Wed, September 15, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Join Vista Center and Lions Clubs of District 4-C6 for a Back-to-School Student Showcase in support of programs and services for students who are low vision or blind. Students of all ages and abilities are invited into the virtual spotlight to share their talent with peers, friends, families, and supporters of the blind and visually impaired community.
Note: 100% of the proceeds from this show will benefit Vista Center Youth Programs for students who are low vision or blind. Talents can include singing, playing musical instruments, performing martial arts, reading a poem, and everything in between.
For COVID-19 health and vaccine information for San Mateo County, visit San Mateo County Health.
COVID-19 Communications
The County of San Mateo Office of Community Affairs provides these COVID-19 prevention, testing, and vaccination communications for you to share with your community. For additional communications click here.
The SMC Office of Community Affairs is providing free cloth face masks to community centers, schools, churches and other community-based organizations. To request face masks: surveymonkey.com/r/OCAmasks
Are you an eligible landlord or renter who’s been financially impacted by #COVID19? #ProjectSentinel is available to assist San Mateo County residents with application assistance! Please visit https://www.housing.org/ or call 650-321-6291 for an appointment.
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