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AANHPI celebration
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is hosting a celebration next week recognizing Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island cultures featuring guest speaker Andy Li, Ward 4 trustee for the Contra Costa Community College District Board of Trustees.
“The fabric of our County is woven with the cultures, languages, food, and traditions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities,” said Board Chair Supervisor John Gioia. “In the face of increased anti-Asian hate, we condemn any violence committed against AANHPI community members and stand in solidarity with our neighbors.”
The ceremony honoring cultures and traditions from across the Pacific region is set for 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday (May 9), and will be available for streaming.
More information is available here.
Danville business grants
The Town of Danville is set to offer new funding to small businesses following the Town Council’s approval of a “boost” business grant program on Tuesday (May 2).
The $200,000 approved for the program will go towards grants of up to $3,000 for small brick and mortar businesses in the town towards marketing, promotion, events, and capital and customer experience improvements.
“We are continuing to support our local small businesses in ways that are in tune with operational needs,” Director of Economic Development Jill Bergman. “For instance, business owners may be looking at ways to improve their façade or exterior lighting and displays, or upgrade their point-of-sale system and website. This grant allows for those wish-list items to become reality.”
Applications are now open, with grant funds set to be distributed within 30 days following approval. As of Thursday (May 4) an update on the program’s website noted that the processing of applications could be delayed given the large quantity that had already poured in.
More information is available here.
Community Bike Rodeo
The Street Smarts San Ramon Valley Bike Rodeo is set to return for its second year this Saturday (May 6) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Iron Horse Middle School Blacktop.
Advance registration is requested by Friday (May 5), with additional spots being available the day of the event on a first come first serve basis. More information and registration are available here.
“Welded” discussion
The Eugene O’Neill Foundation is set to kick off discussions of their recent production of the relatively obscure work “Welded” by the prolific and well known playwright the foundation is dedicated to.
The play had only been produced twice in the first century of its existence, making the foundation’s production early last year third ever. Since then, organizers have produced a video version of the stage production that was made available to the public last Thursday (April 27) here.
The foundation’s upcoming virtual discussion of the production is set for next Thursday (May 11) at 6 p.m.. Registration is available here.
DHS Film Festival
The ninth annual Dublin High School Film Festival is returning to the campus’ Performing Arts Center next Thursday (May 11) at 7 p.m.
With a movie premiere feel, the festival will feature the 13 finalists selected by judges who reviewed the record-setting 120-plus student submissions for this year’s competition.
“The DHS Film Festival is a great way for students to showcase their art, and use their creativity to showcase what they want the viewer to feel. Listening to the crowd throughout the night and all the energy they bring is always amazing. I can’t wait,” said Michael D’Ambrosio, Dublin High activities director and video production teacher.
Tickets are available now, with a limited number being offered. Visit gaelsvb.com.
CHP-Dublin recruitment open house
The California Highway Patrol’s Dublin office is hosting an open house this Saturday (May 6) as part of its efforts to recruit prospective new officers and staff members.
The free event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will inform potential applicants and community members at-large about the CHP hiring process for sworn officers, public safety dispatchers, Explorer cadets and professional staff positions. There will also be presentations of the CHP Mobile Command Center, a K-9 unit and motorcycle units.
“We are proud and thrilled to share what we do every day to save lives and serve the public. Whether you are one of our local youths looking for a meaningful learning experience through our Explorer Program or seeking one of our sworn or professional staff positions, we hope to see you,” Capt. Christopher Sherry, commander of CHP-Dublin, said in a statement.
The office is located at 4999 Gleason Drive in Dublin. To learn more about the open house, visit www.chpmadeformore.com or call 925-828-0466.
