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Ruby Bridges walk
Students at more than 10 out of the 23 elementary schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District recently participated in the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day alongside district and school officials and community and family members.
The national observance event marks the anniversary of then-6-year-old Ruby Bridges first day of school as the first Black student in a previously all-white Louisiana elementary school, and the symbolism of the event in the early days of school desegregation on Nov. 14, 1960.
“This show of unity reflects our shared commitment to teaching students about social justice and the importance of being informed and empathetic citizens,” SRVUSD Superintendent CJ Cammack said in an announcement Wednesday. “Walking together is a powerful reminder that each of us has a responsibility and a role to play in creating a more inclusive and equitable future.”
The district did not provide information on which elementary schools participated in the event, but noted that those that did supplemented the symbolic walk and gathering with a full day of learning in the classroom on history, civil rights, and the life and work of Ruby Bridges, now a 70-year-old philanthropist and activist.
Quail Run Elementary School in San Ramon was among the 10 schools that participated in the event, with principal Bassant Abdelrahman offering remarks on the school’s participation and its overall commitment to “foster an educational environment that respects and celebrates all backgrounds and experiences,” according to the district’s announcement Wednesday.
“Seeing so many people, young and old, walking together shows our children that they are part of something bigger than themselves and part of a community that values kindness, respect, and understanding,” Abdelrahman said in the district’s announcement.
‘In the Shadow of Diablo‘
Brentwood-based historical fiction author Dan Hanel is set to speak at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley’s next virtual program on the real life history behind his “In the Shadow of Diablo” series.
“Discover the true stories that inspired each including hidden treasures, clandestine interrogation centers, mystic symbols tied to ancient Greece, and the world’s largest winery,” event organizers said on the MSRV website.
The event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Thursday (Nov. 21). More information and registration is available here.
San Ramon chamber mixer
Registration is now open for the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce’s next Third Thursday Mixer, which is in partnership with the Alamo Danville Artists’ Society
The event is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday (Nov. 21) in the Blackhawk Gallery at 3416 Blackhawk Plaza Circle. More information and registration is available here.
Veterans town hall and resource fair
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) is hosting a veterans town hall and resource fair in Walnut Creek this week, marking the 221st town hall or office hour time over the course of his nearly 10-year tenure in office – and weeks after his election to another two-year term on Nov. 5, having beat out Republican opponent Katherine Piccinini.
“The event will provide an opportunity to hear updates on Congressman DeSaulnier’s work in Congress to support the veteran community, followed by a resource fair with veterans service organizations to share information on resources and benefits available to veterans,” DeSaulnier’s office said in an announcement Friday.
The event is scheduled for Friday (Nov. 22) at the Center for Community Arts in Walnut Creek, with the town hall set for 1-2 p.m. and the resource fair set for 2-3 p.m. An RSVP is available here. https://desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvp
Energy efficiency grant
Contra Costa County has been awarded $356,510 in federal funding for energy efficiency upgrades at home-based childcare facilities in low income communities as part of the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program.
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