March 16, 2010
March 17
City Council Meeting - Google Initiative
Help bring Google ultra-high speed internet to West Sacramento. Come to the City Council meeting at 7pm to learn about this initiative.
more info...
March 19
Deadline for "Best House on Block" nominations
The City of West Sacramento and The Home Depot of West Sacramento present the Best on the Block Community House. The selected home will receive a makeover with labor and materials provided by The Home Depot for a deserving owner-occupied home. more info...
March 22
Family Fun Night
Family Fun Night with the West Sacramento Police Dept.
Games, Bounce House, Fire Trucks, Ice Cream... and more!! Bring the whole family to the Riverbank School from 6 to 9pm.
March 23
Youth Voices Community Forum
Sactown Heroes will hold a community forum in partnership with BBCAN to address their work and advocacy around the structure and role of the student member for the Washington Unified School Districts Board of Education. The Sactown Heroes call this effort their Gold Medal strategy—their attempt to create a legacy of lasting community change in West Sacramento. Come learn about the process the Heroes have taken and hear about how this strategy influences our Coalition’s mission to increase youth voice in the community. (5:30 pm at the City Hall Galleria)
March 27
BBCAN Meet-Up
BBCAN's next Meet-Up will be held on Saturday, March 27 from 9 to 10 am at LaBou (Jefferson and Merkley). Come join us for coffee and conversation. Topic for the morning: Education and our Schools - how to be involved and have an impact!
March 27
Free Health Faire
Sponsored by Families in Self Help, Inc. (F.I.S.H.), part of our Bryte and Broderick Community Action Network.
More than 10 health agencies are donating their services. Bring your family!
There will be activities for the children, too. 10 am to 4 pm.
more info...
April 10
Bryte and Broderick Community Institute (BBCI)
The 5th installment of the Bryte and Broderick Community Institute (BBCI 4) will be on April 10 from 9:00am to noon. BBCI 5 will focus on Conflict Transformation: How to turn our natural differences into constructive dialogue and positive results.
more info...
More from our Network...
RESIDENTIAL REHAB PROGRAM
The City’s Residential Rehabilitation Program provides low-income homeowners assistance in the form of low-interest loans to correct major home construction deficiencies. This is a great opportunity to give your owner-occupied home some needed repair... roofs, gutters,
windows/doors,
furnaces,
water heaters,
plumbing,
electrical upgrades,
water,
insulation,
handicap access,
some painting, and
safety hazards correction. Learn more here!
or call Mercy Housing California at (916) 414-4400. Tell your friends and neighbors!
WEST SAC COUNTS! 2010 CENSUS
The Census determines the distribution of more than $400 billion annually of government funding for critical community services. It generates thousands of jobs across the country. And it impacts your voice in Congress. That data is used in determining U.S. House of Representative seats, community planning for roads, hospitals, schools and health and other services. Questions? contact the West Sacramento Complete Count Committee.
YOUR LIBRARY WORKS FOR YOU!
Join an Adult English Conversation Group for a fun and relaxed hour of conversation and English language practice at the West Sacramento's Arthur F. Turner Community Library on Friday mornings and Sunday afternoons. All languages are welcome. If you are interested in participating or becoming a facilitator, call 916-375-6465.
NUTRITION CLASS IN BRYTE PARK
On March 20 join your neighbors....Have Fun, Get Healthy and Save Money.
Bring your bag lunch at 12:15 to Bryte Park to learn the nutritional and energy values in the meal you are eating from Yolo County Master Gardeners.
SENIOR FRAUD ALERT!
If you receive an e-mail from someone claiming to be the IRS or directing you to an IRS site, beware! Do not provide any personal information, do not reply to the email, and do not click on any links. Your local IRS office can be reached at (916) 974-5225 if you have questions. Seniors are a prime target for this email scam.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Meade
Join BBCAN!
Go to our website www.BryteandBroderick.org to see more information about these activities and others on our calendar and to learn about BBCAN!
contact information: info@bryteandbroderick.org
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