Join Thrive and Purvi Shah for an in-person event: HAPPY - Have A Purposeful Playdate with Yourself. The 90-minute Playdate workshop will take place from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm and will include movement, drum circle, and sensory story-making based on the principles of PERMA - Positive Emotion, Engagement, Positive Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishments/Achievements. All you need to bring is yourself in some comfortable clothes. Play equipment and refreshments will be provided.
Join us for this fun event - limited spaces for our nonprofit community and partners are available.
Preparing for California Wildfire Season: Forest Management and Community Education
Wed, July 31, 10:00 - 11:00 am, Virtual
Join us for our July COAD meeting to discuss wildfire risk during California's driest months. With wildfire season upon us, community education on vegetation management and forest health has never been more urgent.
We are excited to welcome Timothy Federal, Manager of the San Mateo Resource Conservation District’s Forest Health and Fire Resiliency Program, and Cari Chen, Director of Innovation and Strategy at the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program to discuss their work on wildfire mitigation and education. Our speakers will share their insights on ongoing local efforts to mitigate wildfire destruction and offer advice on how the community can proactively prepare for wildfire season.
Peninsula Clean Energy offers a $2,000 rebate to income-qualifying residents of San Mateo County or the City of Los Banos who purchase a used plug-in hybrid or fully electric vehicle that is at least two years old. To qualify, residents must meet the income criteria outlined in Option 1 or Option 2 and must not have received a Peninsula Clean Energy Used EV rebate in their household in the past 3 years.
To find out more about eligibility, how to request the rebate, or to speak with an EV advisor, please click here.
Community Events
350 Silicon Valley: Electrify Your Home Pacifica! It's Easier Than You Think!
Thur, July 25, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, In-person
350 Silicon Valley is hosting a dynamic workshop where attendees can gain valuable insights into electrifying water heating, space heating, and cooking. This event will provide information on new full-service electric installation services and the latest rebates to help lighten the financial load. Led by seasoned experts from Peninsula Clean Energy and Home Energy Analytics, along with homeowners who have already electrified, this workshop aims to empower participants with straightforward steps and valuable knowledge. Additionally, every attendee will be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a portable induction cooking hob. Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your home's energy landscape.
Fixin' SMC : All Hands with Kalimah Salahuddin and Alexis Lewis
Tues, August 6, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Virtual
Join Fixin' SMC and meet Kalimah Salahuddin, voting member of San Mateo County’s new Civilian Advisory Commission on the Sheriff's Office, and Alexis Lewis, an alternate member, at Fixin’ SMC’s next all hands meeting. Everyone is invited to attend, ask questions, and learn more. We will have live Spanish translation.
Join Art Bias for the rare opportunity to join an enlightening conversation between esteemed international curator Lance Fung and artist, curator, and author Lisa Solomon. Join the discussion about how curators work closely with artists to ensure that their shared visions enhance the cultural landscape and provide artists with a platform to influence and inspire. Learn how curator and artist partnerships can engage and challenge the community, facilitating dialogues that might not otherwise occur. Lance and Lisa teamed up for an upcoming exhibition at the Art Kiosk in Redwood City and will share their collaborative process.
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