Peninsula Family Service: Youth Financial Workshop Series
Mar
12
to Apr 16

Peninsula Family Service: Youth Financial Workshop Series

  • Bayshore Community Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Peninsula Family Service for their upcoming Youth Financial Workshop Series. This workshop empowers teens (15 – 19 years) to navigate the complex financial landscape of adulthood, ensuring they have the tools and resources to thrive and face financial challenges head-on. Participants will gain independence, responsibility, emergency preparedness, credit management, life skills, and ways to reduce stress.

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Peninsula Family Service: Youth Financial Workshop Series (San Mateo)
Mar
14
to Apr 18

Peninsula Family Service: Youth Financial Workshop Series (San Mateo)

  • Peninsula Family Service (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Peninsula Family Service for their upcoming Youth Financial Workshop Series. This workshop empowers teens (15 – 19 years) to navigate the complex financial landscape of adulthood, ensuring they have the tools and resources to thrive and face financial challenges head-on. Participants will gain independence, responsibility, emergency preparedness, credit management, life skills, and ways to reduce stress.

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JobTrain: Career and Opportunity Fair
Apr
2
10:00 AM10:00

JobTrain: Career and Opportunity Fair

  • San Jose Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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.

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350 Silicon Valley: Electrify Your Home: Let's Show You How
Apr
2
6:00 PM18:00

350 Silicon Valley: Electrify Your Home: Let's Show You How

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. 

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Zellerbach Family Foundation, Grove Foundation: DACA Webinar
Apr
3
to May 8

Zellerbach Family Foundation, Grove Foundation: DACA Webinar

DACA—the Obama-era remedy providing temporary legal status to undocumented children and youth—is headed back to the U.S. Supreme Court and may not survive. To protect DACA recipients, a group of practitioners and advocates are working on a program to provide DACAmented individuals with permanent legal relief. Please join Zellerbach Family Foundation (ZFF), Grove Foundation, Path2Papers, and Justice Action Center (JAC) for an important webinar on supporting DACA recipients through employment-based immigration remedies.

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Chopsticks Alley & Stir Fry Stories: CreativiTEA Open Mic
Apr
4
5:00 PM17:00

Chopsticks Alley & Stir Fry Stories: CreativiTEA Open Mic

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.

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Sustainable San Mateo County: SSMC's 25th Annual Awards Celebration and Auction
Apr
10
5:30 PM17:30

Sustainable San Mateo County: SSMC's 25th Annual Awards Celebration and Auction

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.

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350 Silicon Valley: Love Our Earth Festival
Apr
13
10:00 AM10:00

350 Silicon Valley: Love Our Earth Festival

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.

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Acterra: EV Charging Basics Workshop / Básicos de carga para los vehículos eléctricos
Mar
27
7:00 PM19:00

Acterra: EV Charging Basics Workshop / Básicos de carga para los vehículos eléctricos

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.

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Acterra: Promise to Our Planet - At the Tipping Point
Mar
21
5:00 PM17:00

Acterra: Promise to Our Planet - At the Tipping Point

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.

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Puente: Farmworker Convention 2024
Mar
17
8:00 AM08:00

Puente: Farmworker Convention 2024

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!

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Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County: North San Mateo County Know Your Rights Event
Mar
13
6:30 PM18:30

Housing Leadership Council of San Mateo County: North San Mateo County Know Your Rights Event

  • 477 Lincoln Circle Millbrae, CA, 94030 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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!

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RWC Parks & Arts Foundation: FREE panel discussion, Stories of Success in the Creative Realm: Insights from Diverse Art Paths
Mar
7
5:00 PM17:00

RWC Parks & Arts Foundation: FREE panel discussion, Stories of Success in the Creative Realm: Insights from Diverse Art Paths

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.

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County of San Mateo: Honoring our Shared Humanity: Countering Islamophobia and Antisemitism
Feb
29
5:00 PM17:00

County of San Mateo: Honoring our Shared Humanity: Countering Islamophobia and Antisemitism

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

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The Parent Venture: What Should You Know? Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Children
Feb
28
5:30 PM17:30

The Parent Venture: What Should You Know? Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Children

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.

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Community Equity Collaborative: Rainbow Kids en Español
Feb
13
4:00 PM16:00

Community Equity Collaborative: Rainbow Kids en Español

Please join facilitators Jennifer Ventura (Bilingual Early Childhood Specialist and Consultant) and Tania Cisneros-Ventura (Bilingual Childhood Educator and Family Therapist) for Rainbow Kids en Español. This free 90-minute webinar, offered by Community Equity Collaborative, focuses on why and how to talk with young children about diversity as it relates to gender, families, and love.

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Riekes Film: Spotlight Short Film Showcase
Feb
4
4:00 PM16:00

Riekes Film: Spotlight Short Film Showcase

Riekes Film is excited to host its 2nd annual Spotlight Short Film Showcase. This showcase will feature a selection of short films from local filmmakers, offering a diverse and exciting lineup of work. Whether you are a seasoned film buff or new to independent cinema, you are invited to join this special event.

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Rotary Club of Peninsula Starlight: 100 Points of Light 2024
Feb
4
3:00 PM15:00

Rotary Club of Peninsula Starlight: 100 Points of Light 2024

The Rotary Club of Peninsula Starlight invites you to join them for a lively, friendly competition between selected nonprofits. This not-to-miss afternoon will feature delicious fare from local restaurants, drinks, socializing, and community building. Come and support three local nonprofit organizations made up of passionate innovators dedicated to making a difference. Hear their pitches and vote for your favorite one to decide how the funds will be allocated to each nonprofit.

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Stanford University: The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Education
Jan
31
12:00 PM12:00

Stanford University: The Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Education

Join Stanford University to learn about the benefits and risks of AI in the changing landscape of education. Whether you're an educator, student, parent, or simply curious about the future of education, this event will inspire, inform, and spark a dialogue about the exciting possibilities at the intersection of AI and education.

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The Parent Venture: Accountable - The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed
Jan
25
5:30 PM17:30

The Parent Venture: Accountable - The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed

What does it mean to be held accountable for the harm that takes place behind a screen? Join The Parent Venture for a discussion with award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Dashka Slater. Dashka Slater has written a must-read book for our era that explores the real-world consequences of online choices.

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Home For All SMC: YES in God’s Backyard! SB4 and the Implications for Faith Communities
Jan
24
11:00 AM11:00

Home For All SMC: YES in God’s Backyard! SB4 and the Implications for Faith Communities

Join Home For All SMC for a chance to learn from a panel of experts, a developer, a land use lawyer, an architect, and a city planner, about how SB4 does and does not impact congregations considering building affordable housing. Come get your questions answered and see what is possible.

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Racial Equity Commission Meeting #1
Jan
24
10:00 AM10:00

Racial Equity Commission Meeting #1

You are invited to attend the Racial Equity Commission's Inaugural Public Meeting on January 24, 2024. Established through Executive Order N 16-22 by Governor Gavin Newsom, the commission's focus is on advancing racial equity and developing a framework to address structural racism. Your participation is crucial in shaping our mission.

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Sanchez Art Center: Foad Satterfield, Then is Now, 1995 – 2023
Jan
19
to Feb 11

Sanchez Art Center: Foad Satterfield, Then is Now, 1995 – 2023

Sanchez Art Center begins 2024 with three exhibitions with an array of artistic mediums including, a stirring painting retrospective of work by Foad Satterfield, a photography exhibition featuring the work of the Fog Fest Photography Contest award winners and judges, and a group show with the members of the Art Guild of Pacifica, themed Light & Shadow.

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Canopy: Webinar - Creating & Sustaining Denser, Greener Cities
Jan
18
10:00 AM10:00

Canopy: Webinar - Creating & Sustaining Denser, Greener Cities

The phrase “high density” can trigger images of concrete and crowding, but dense urban and suburban areas have more green potential than you might think. Not only does high-density housing and development create walkable, livable cities with a lower carbon footprint, but it can also—with some creative urban planning—incorporate green spaces that promote biodiversity, health, well-being, and equity. Join Canopy for a chance to hear from a panel of experts on how cities in Santa Clara County can become both greener and denser.

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C/CAG: January Biketivist Forum - Accessible and Equitable Bike and Scooter Share
Jan
17
6:00 PM18:00

C/CAG: January Biketivist Forum - Accessible and Equitable Bike and Scooter Share

The City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG) of San Mateo County is launching a new Bike Share and Scooter Share pilot program. Please join them for a virtual feedback session to learn more about the project and share your needs and preferences to help develop a program that works for all people, of all ages, and abilities.

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Citizens' Climate Lobby: Countering Extreme Weather - What Actually Works
Dec
18
6:30 PM18:30

Citizens' Climate Lobby: Countering Extreme Weather - What Actually Works

Join Citizens' Climate Lobby for a presentation about climate change action to reduce carbon pollution and lessen extreme weather. During this presentation, they will compare climate improvement solutions using En-ROADS, a climate change simulation website created by MIT Sloan. They will also discuss why solutions are more or less effective and share easy actions that all of us can do to help. This is not a doom-and-gloom presentation, this is a presentation that is full of hope and meaningful action.

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Acterra: Green@Home Workshop - Induction Cooking
Dec
14
6:00 PM18:00

Acterra: Green@Home Workshop - Induction Cooking

Join Acterra for the eighth and last Green@Home workshop of 2023! During this event, Acterra and Peninsula Clean Energy will present induction cooking and how it relates to home electrification. You will learn about the climate and health effects of induction cooking compared to gas and electric-resistance stoves and how the technology works.

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CalNonprofits’ 2023 Policy Symposium: Action for Uncertain Times
Dec
13
10:00 AM10:00

CalNonprofits’ 2023 Policy Symposium: Action for Uncertain Times

Join CalNonprofits for their upcoming 2023 Policy Symposium. This year’s event, “Action for Uncertain Times,” will offer an inspiring look at some of the most creative advocacy efforts from across the state, as well as a dive into CalNonprofits’ own multi-year campaign to improve the way the state contracts with its nonprofit partners.

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