Lineage & Legacy/Kingdom Love is organizing an evaluation for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). To participate in the 8-hour instructor-led, skill-based training in person, First Aiders will only need to complete a pre/post-evaluation and a test online. MHFA is skill-based training that helps you understand mental health and substance use challenges in people. As a first aider, you will be able to identify signs and provide initial first-aid support. The Mental Health First Aid ALGEE Action Plan will equip you with the necessary tools to support and connect people to appropriate resources and treatments.

Join The Parent Venture for this event, where Kendall Cotton Bronk, PhD, will delve into the concept of purpose and its significance in life. The discussion will draw upon nearly two decades of scientific research and explore how parents and caregivers can help their children discover their purpose. The event is open for parents/caregivers, students, educators, health professionals, and community members, and simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.

Please join YCS for the YCS Community Impact Exhibit on Sunday. This is a free event, open to the public. You will be able to immerse yourself in a showcase of our YCS youth's accomplishments from the past year! From initiatives like Trash2Art's cleanups and captivating murals to insightful reflections of our President's Volunteer Service Award recipients on their service, this unveiling promises an inspiring journey through a year of remarkable achievements.

The Pacific Beach Coalition is organizing an Earth Day celebration called WhaleFest at Linda Mar State Beach in Pacifica. The event will have booths lined up with engaging activities for both adults and children to learn about whales and other local nature. Environmental and community groups will be present along with inspirational speakers to celebrate Earth Day and keep watch for whale sightings just offshore.

Join The Parent Venture for an educational event. Climate advocate Liz Hurtado and award-winning journalist Anya Kamenetz in a conversation about youth climate anxiety and strategies to best support our kids and ourselves in processing climate emotions and taking action. This event is open to parents/caregivers, students, educators, health professionals, and community members, and simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available.

Please join 350 Silicon Valley at the LOVE OUR EARTH FESTIVAL: Learn how to "Go Electric to Build Healthy and Resilient Communities" from people who've done it. See lots of shiny new EVs, electric motorcycles, and e-bikes in one spot. This family-friendly outdoor sustainability education event includes live music and other performances, art, story times, live reptile shows, an induction-cooking demo, and delicious lunch options at the Plant-Based Market.

Tickets are now on sale for Sustainable San Mateo County’s 25th Annual Awards Celebration, which will honor five local sustainability champions and two green building projects with a hosted reception, dinner, live auction and awards program filled with inspiring stories about local sustainability heroes.

Join Art Bias and the San Mateo County Office of Arts & Culture for a free, hands-on workshop. In this workshop, multi-disciplinary artists will guide participants through the process of working through personal grief with the help of creativity. Through movement, visual art, sound, music, and theater/performance, participants will explore paths through grief. No artistic background is necessary to participate.

Join Art Bias for an afternoon filled with creativity and inspiration! Explore the vibrant world of art. Immerse yourself in the works of talented artists and witness their creative process up close. Discover a wide range of artistic styles, from traditional to contemporary, as you stroll through our diverse studios. Chat with the artists, ask questions, and gain insights into their techniques. Find a new favorite artist or artwork that speaks to your soul.

Join Chopsticks Alley and Stir Fry Stories for an open mic. The event is a multidisciplinary showcase for Asian American Pacific Islander musicians, singers, writers, poets/spoken word artists, comics, and visual artists—from high schoolers to elders, from seasoned creatives to first-timers looking for a low-key stage to share their art in the community.

Become a Mental Health First Aider! For Adults supporting youth ages 12-18. First Aiders will complete a 2 hour self-paced online course, prior to participating in a 6.5 hour instructor led, skill based training in person.

Peninsula Family Service is Holding a Thought Leader event to discuss the problem of loneliness in the community, which can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, economic status, or cultural background..

Please join 350 Silicon Valley for an electrification workshop sponsored by the City of San Mateo, Peninsula Clean Energy, and 350 Silicon Valley. This workshop is designed to help homeowners learn about rebates and other programs that can assist them in switching to electric power for their homes. The event will also include a presentation on electric service panel sizing. This community-led workshop is a great opportunity to learn more about electrification. 

Join Peninsula Family Service for a groundbreaking symposium led by Charles Hansen, Chief Program Officer at Peninsula Family Service, to tackle the preschool-to-prison pipeline head-on. This transformative event will delve into the root causes of this societal challenge, fostering collaboration and dialogue among attendees to bridge communication gaps and combat exclusionary discipline. Help empower the community in San Mateo County to achieve equity and inclusivity, working hand in hand to break the cycle and create a brighter future for children, families, and educators. Take advantage of this opportunity to be part of a collective effort for positive change.

JobTrain is organizing a career and opportunity fair, which is open to all. The event will offer job search preparation, supportive services, career opportunities, and a raffle with 15 prizes, including bicycles, laptops, and more! Additionally, the event will feature employers who are open to hiring jobseekers with barriers.

Join Acterra for an informative electric vehicle workshop that focuses on EV charging. This workshop will cover topics such as the best ways to find and use public chargers, the different available charging speeds and costs, available rebates for Bay Area residents, and charging options for residents who live in multi-family dwellings. The workshop will be conducted in both Spanish and English.

Leadership County San Mateo County is now accepting applications and nominations for their two Leadership Immersion Programs: Emerging Leaders and Leadership CORPS.

Join the Center for Creativity and Community Partners for an Inspiring Gathering of Art Enthusiasts. Learn more about the progress and strides the Center for Creativity has made. Spanish Translation is available.

As we witness the far-reaching effects of climate change, from the retreat of Arctic ice to unprecedented heatwaves and ecological shifts, we acknowledge that we stand at a critical juncture. Acterra’s Promise to Our Planet - At the Tipping Point delves into the dynamics of complex systems, emphasizing that seemingly small efforts can spark monumental change, altering the fate of our planet. This celebration is a collective call to action, encouraging each of us to be the small yet impactful changemakers who play a part in reaching the positive tipping point in climate change.

Join Community Equity Collaborative for a free 90 minute webinar in Spanish offering age-appropriate info, strategies, and resources to support young children as they explore who they are, whom they can love and what makes a family.

The Farmworker Convention will consist of several workshops of interest to farmworkers, with topics such as Pesticides, CPR, Labor Rights, Immigration Law, Workplace Safety and more. There will be speakers and panels of farmworkers who will share their stories, challenges, dreams, and their priorities for themselves and their families. If you are a farmworker in Pescadero, Half Moon Bay, Davenport, Santa Cruz, or Watsonville, this event is for you!

Join the Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County to learn about your rights as a renter in North County! The location of the training is to be announced. Dinner and Spanish translation will be provided. Everyone is welcome!

RWC Parks & Arts Foundation is hosting a free panel discussion titled "Stories of Success in the Creative Realm: Insights from Diverse Art Paths." Registration for the event is required. The panel will feature several speakers, including Binh Danh, who reconfigures traditional photographic techniques and processes in unconventional ways to delve into the connection between history, identity, and place. Tino Rodriguez draws imagery from his Mexican heritage. Na Omi Judy Shintani is a community artist who creates an environment for inquiry and connection. Elizabeth Gomez is a community artist who explores the relationships between humans and nature.

Join County of San Mateo Office of Racial and Social Justice in partnering with the Islamic Networks Group (ING), County Health’s Office of Diversity and Equity, the Spirituality Initiative, and the Peninsula Solidarity Cohort to host a webinar to increase understanding and belonging as we acknowledge the experiences of many Jewish, Muslim, Israeli, Palestinian, and Arab communities, among others in San Mateo County, and strive towards connecting across our shared humanity

Join The Parent Venture and learn more about what should parents/caregivers and community members know about domestic human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC)? Pamela Estes, Esq., is a certified human trafficking advocate and sexual assault counselor.

Do you think you can’t afford an EV? Join Acterra for a chance to learn about the many financial assistance programs available to income-qualifying residents, including the EV Federal Tax Credit, the New Clean Cars for All grant, and county-specific programs in the San Francisco Bay Area.