Events
January 2022
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Jan 4th 9:00am–10:30am
Recovery Planning - A Whole Community Discussion for Santa Clara County
Join us for the first CADRE webinar of 2022. REGISTER for this zoom session via the Training Calendar on our CADRE website.
The objectives for this session are to:- Learn about recovery planning structures currently in place for Santa Clara County, the City of San Jose and other jurisdictions within our Operational Area
- Discuss with nonprofit organizations and other NGOs that are currently involved in these efforts and where there is room for others to become engaged in work going forward
- Hear about the goals and objectives of various recovery workgroups and how whole community planning is being embraced for Santa Clara County
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Jan 12th 2:00pm–4:00pm
2022 SCC Refugee Planning Session
Through this meeting, we aim to determine best practices to maximize refugee opportunities to finding employment, identify refugee needs and explore the current labor market conditions. Additionally, we will collectively develop a service component that will strategically align such needs with the regulations and performance outcome standards set by the Federal and State oversight agencies. Click here to join the meeting.
Please join us in designing our refugee service delivery. If you have questions, please contactSteven Mantegani at (408) 755-7740. -
Jan 13th 12:00pm–1:30pm
U.S. Safe Haven Military Bases: Understanding Afghan Arrivals
Join us on Thursday, January 13, us understand this diverse group of Afghan arrivals and recommendations for service providers.
Our speaker(s) will share stories from the U.S. “safe haven” military bases that help us understand this diverse group of Afghan arrivals and recommendations for service providers. We hope to see you there as we partner and coordinate together to welcome our incoming Afghan arrivals with cultural sensitivity and humility.
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Jan 13th 6:00pm–8:00pm
COVID-19 Recovery Task Force Meeting
- Zoom (passcode 446384)
Representatives from the 55 organizations appointed to the COVID-19 Recovery Task Force will hold their third meeting. Meetings will include a space for public comment, and live interpretation will be available in Spanish and Vietnamese. The COVID-19 Recovery Task Force web page includes the list of Task Force members, meeting materials, and other resources.
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Jan 15th 1:00pm–3:00pm
The King & Faith Interreligious Symposium
brings together scholars and the general public in interreligious discussions on themes of justice in varied religious traditions.
Participate by emailing your questions to kfl.series@gmail.com
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Jan 16th 5:00pm–7:00pm
REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. INTERFAITH & INTERCULTURAL CELEBRATION
A Conversation with Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr, Ghandi, Malxom X, and Dr. Ikeda. Interfaith Clergy, Community Leaders, Music & More! Hosted by the SOUTH COAST INTERFAITH COUNCIL (SCIC)
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Jan 17th 11:30am–7:30pm
Red Cross Blood Donation Drive - Urgent Need
Blood and platelet donations are critically needed to help prevent further delays in vital medical treatments, and donors of all blood types – especially type O − are urged to make an appointment now to give in the weeks ahead. Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVI
Red Cross Blood Donation Center
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Jan 18th 1:15pm–3:30pm
Avenidas Apple Tech Tutoring - On Zoom or by phone
Need help learning to use your iPhone, iPad, MacBook or iMac? Set up a half-hour appointment for individual tutoring online. Email rsvp@seniorplanetavenidas.org to request an appointment. In your email, please provide a brief description of what you need help with as well as your telephone number.
The best way for our tutors to assist you is in an online meeting. If your technology does not support Zoom conferencing, we can make alternate arrangements, including connecting via the phone. Please note that we are only able to provide tech tutoring to individuals in our local Avenidas area (Palo Alto)
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Jan 19th 7:00am–8:00am
One Year In: President Biden's Track Record on Immigration
President Biden laid out an ambitious immigration agenda while on the campaign trail and promised to enact immigrant-friendly policies during his first year in office. One year in, the Biden administration has seen mixed success in implementing its priorities, achieving progress in some critical areas while failing to meet its commitments in others. Register Now
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Jan 19th 9:00am–2:00pm
US Postal Service Career Fair
Every 3rd Wednesday we will help you submit your online application for a job with the U.S. Postal Service. We’ll have computers on site and HR staff and local Postmasters will be there to provide guidance. We are hiring in SAN JOSE throughout the SOUTH BAY for the following positions:
- City Carrier Assistant and Rural Carrier Associate
- PSE Sales & Services / Distribution Associate
Registration Required Seating and computers will be limited. Sessions at 9 am, 10:30 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm Walk-ins accepted on a first come-first service basis. Masks are required and social distancing will be practiced.
San Jose Processing & Distribution Center
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Jan 19th 11:00am–12:00pm
Understanding News Media Bias
Join Senior Planet from AARP and National Literacy Project for our final session in the series. This session tackles the adjacent subject of bias in news coverage which also has the potential to mislead and misinform the public. At the same time, vague or unfounded perceptions of bias can cause people to dismiss credible reporting or, worse, institutional news media altogether. This session will help you think more clearly about what causes bias in reporting, what it looks like in coverage and what you can do when you encounter it in your news diet.
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Jan 19th 1:00pm–2:00pm
Hosting a Zoom Meeting - Workshop
Curious about Zoom meeting features? In this free hands-on workshop, we’ll cover the most commonly used Zoom meeting controls. We’ll review how to mute and unmute participants, request that participants turn on their video, rename participants, transfer files, and share screens. Whether you’ve hosted Zoom meetings, or you’re brand new to it, come practice and build your confidence and skills! Hosted by Avenidas Senior Planet
Click or tap to join this class by Zoom: https://seniorplanet.zoom.us/j/81344204997 Meeting ID: 813 4420 4997
Need help joining by Zoom? English instructions / Spanish instructions
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Jan 20th 9:00am–10:00am
Mandarin Multilingual Technology Program:「關於 Zoom 的一切」開放問答室 (All Things Zoom Open Lab)
Pre-registration is required, and to enroll into the series, please email ACCC@avenidas.org with “Mandarin Multilingual Technology Program” in the subject line, and your name, email address, and telephone number in the email. Once you have been registered, you will receive an email confirmation with the Zoom link and instructions to join the session.
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Jan 20th 11:00am–12:30pm
Overview of myUSCIS for Applicants
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) invites stakeholders to participate in a webinar to discuss the applicant experience with USCIS’ online portal, myUSCIS,
Using myUSCIS provides applicants with a personalized account to help them navigate the immigration process.
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Jan 21st 9:00am–10:00am
Silicon Valley Speakers Series: Cash and Currency
Join this discussion about cash, banking, online banking, and future of banking with Greg Thornton, Enterprise Architect of Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.
Need help joining by Zoom? English instructions / Spanish instructions
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Jan 22nd 9:00am–5:00pm
Free Domestic Violence/Family Law clinic
Individuals will have an opportunity to speak with the legal team either remotely or in person. English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese
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Jan 22nd 9:00am–4:00pm
Domestic Violence/Family Law Legal Clinic
Attached please fine registration information in English, Chinese and Vietnamese, and Spanish for a Domestic Violence/Family Law clinic on from Elevate Community Center.
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Jan 25th 9:00am–10:30am
CADRE Workshop - Assessing Your Organization’s Disaster Readiness and Resilience
Join us for this interactive session to assess your own organization’s disaster readiness and resilience. Using a new, upgraded digital version of the CADRE Self-Assessment tool, participants will have an opportunity to reflect upon their own organization’s planning and preparedness and learn how to prioritize next steps to building a more resilient organization. Information will also be shared on self-guided online planning and preparedness tools available through CADRE and other national VOAD agencies such as American Red Cross’ Ready Rating program.
Click here to register
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Jan 26th 10:00am–11:30am
Yu-Ai Kai: The Internet of Things and Healthcare
This KLS session will explain the ‘Internet of Things’ and how it applies to your healthcare as well as provide you with the ‘tools’ to keep your personal and medical information safe and private. There are many benefits to the use of new technologies in healthcare.
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Jan 26th 11:00am–12:00pm
Geography Areas and Concepts for the American Community Survey
JANUARY 26, 2022
Description
Geography plays an important role for all Census Bureau activities. This webinar will explain how the popular geographic types, such as block groups, census tracts, and ZIP Code Tabulation Areas are used to present American Community Survey (ACS) data. Additional information on how geography boundaries are updated and on how Census Geocoder can be used to identify geographies. REGISTER
