Events
September 2020
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Sep 1st 10:30am–11:30am
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Community Stakeholder Meeting, San Jose Field Office
Geared towards immigrant service providers, citizenship/ESL teachers and community members. Local updates and answers to pre-submitted questions will be provided. Questions pertaining to specific cases, national policy, or legal interpretation will not be addressed. You can submit questions through your liaisons (Community Meeting: Jackie and Legal Representative Meeting: Vilma), or if you do not have a liaison, you can email me directly by August 24, 2020.
To join the meeting: Webex Link Access Code or Meeting Number: 199 360 8703 Meeting password: sj100!US#CIS Join by phone: +1-415-527-5035
Please review these instructions carefully to ensure that you have a smooth process in accessing the Webex presentation. We encourage participants to join 10 minutes before the start time.1) If you are using a computer, use Google Chrome to access the site and not Internet Explorer. You can copy and paste the link below to join the meeting.
2) If you are using a phone or tablet, it is best to download the Cisco WebEx Meeting App (it is free).
3) When you log in, please select the “Call Me” audio feature and type in your phone number (do not use your computer speakers as this will increase background noise). You will receive a call to join the meeting.
4) If you cannot view Webex on your phone, tablet or computer, you can still call in at 1-415-527-5035 and use the Access Code to join.
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Sep 1st 3:00pm–5:00pm
Curbside Tax Document Drop off Event
Hosted by Tax-Aid Come drop off your tax documents and Tax-Aid volunteers will prepare them for you! And we can help you complete the 2020 Census. You’ll get a free gift when you complete the Census.
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Sep 3rd 1:30pm–2:30pm
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Legal Representative Stakeholder Meeting, San Jose Field Office
Geared towards legal representatives, such as attorneys, accredited representative, law students supervised by an attorney. Local updates and answers to pre-submitted questions will be provided. Questions pertaining to specific cases, national policy, or legal interpretation will not be addressed. You can submit questions through your liaisons (Community Meeting: Jackie and Legal Representative Meeting: Vilma), or if you do not have a liaison, you can email me directly by August 24, 2020.
To join the meeting: Webex Link Access Code or Meeting Number: 199 360 8703 Meeting password: sj100!US#CIS Join by phone: +1-415-527-5035
1) If you are using a computer, use Google Chrome to access the site and not Internet Explorer. You can copy and paste the link below to join the meeting.
2) If you are using a phone or tablet, it is best to download the Cisco WebEx Meeting App (it is free).
3) When you log in, please select the “Call Me” audio feature and type in your phone number (do not use your computer speakers as this will increase background noise). You will receive a call to join the meeting.
4) If you cannot view Webex on your phone, tablet or computer, you can still call in at 1-415-527-5035 and use the Access Code to join.
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Sep 4th 10:00am–12:00pm
BHSD Town Hall for Refugee Community
Will you join the Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services for a Stakeholder Leadership Committee meeting to learn more about what Behavioral Health Services Department is doing to support your wellness?
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Sep 4th 4:00pm–5:00pm
Tus derechos, como tú, son esenciales. Diálogo con expertos.
Como parte de la actividades de la Semana de Derechos Laborales 2020 el Consulado de México llevará a cabo una serie de Webminars en esta materia que se trasmitirán en la página de Facebook del Consulado General de México en San José https://www.facebook.com/Consulmexsanjose.
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Sep 4th 4:00pm–5:00pm
Tus derechos, como tú, son esenciales. Consultorio Laboral.
Como parte de la actividades de la Semana de Derechos Laborales 2020 el Consulado de México llevará a cabo una serie de Webminars en esta materia que se trasmitirán en la página de Facebook del Consulado General de México en San José https://www.facebook.com/Consulmexsanjose.
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Sep 10th 4:30pm–12:26am
SJPL Virtual U.S. Citizenship Class
Requirements to take the Citizenship Class: You must have been a legal permanent resident for at least 5 years, or 3 years if married to a U.S. Citizen You must read, write, and understand basic English. You can also practice your citizenship interview! During the mock interview, you will practice how to answer questions about your application, background, and civics test, as well as to practice the reading and writing test!
Registration Required Contact: Marcela Munoz marcela.munoz@sjlibrary.org
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Sep 11th 7:30pm–8:30pm
COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Yu
Virtual session hosted by Los Altos Cert. Local family practice physician Dr. Edward Yu shares information about the latest data and knowledge about COVID-19, and answers your questions.
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Sep 12th 9:00am–1:00pm
FREE CITIZENSHIP WORKSHOP - SAN JOSE, CA
If you are eligible to apply, you will be assisted by immigration attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives. The citizenship application assistance you receive is FREE of charge, and all information is kept confidential. You will also receive resources to help you study for the citizenship interview.
If you are ineligible to apply, we will provide a FREE immigration consultation at a later date.
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Sep 12th 10:30am–12:00pm
Wildfire Insurance Recovery Orientation Webinar
Hosted by United Policyholders. First steps after a wildfire and insurance recovery orientation. Information and guidance on navigating the insurance claim process.
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Sep 12th 11:00am–1:00pm
Rapid Responder Trainings
COVID-19 UPDATE: Thank you for your interest in learning more about the Rapid Response Network of Santa Clara County. We want to ensure your health and safety, thus we have established protocols to keep these trainings safe for everyone.
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Sep 12th 7:30pm–9:30pm
PAWIS Kapehan - Philippine History and the Martial Law.
In commemoration of the anniversary of the Martial Law, the next PAWIS Kapehan will tackle Philippine History and the Martial Law.
Presented by Kirby Araullo, a historian of UC Davis and as usual, Professor Ruth Silver Taube will provide workers’ rights update in the time of the pandemic.
The event will be broadcast live on FB and Zoom with special live cultural performances from Himigrante, Migrante Thailand’s cultural group.Zoom link: TinyURL.com/PAWIS0912 Meeting ID: 848 2628 0007 Call in (669)900-6833
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Sep 13th 10:00am–12:00pm
Wellness in Our Homes and Community
Hosted by the SCC Office of Immigrant Relations Register Now
Virtual guided family activity part of Welcoming Week 2020.
Guided by Arcel Vazquez Blume who directs the Office of Cultural Competency and focuses on improving services and supports across county systems to ensure the wellbeing of families that have historically been disenfranchised so that their children may have successful life outcomes.
Bienestar y Conexion entre Familia y Comunidad
Actividad dirigida por Arcel Vazquez Blume quien dirige la oficina de cultura en comunidad y se enfoca en mejorar los servicios y apoyos de los systemas del condado para asegurar al bienestar de familias que historicamente no han beneficiado de derechos y oportunidades y puedan traer a sus familias adelante. -
Sep 13th 3:00pm–4:00pm
Tracy’s Virtual Tour of Emergency Kits and Preparedness
Hosted by Los Altos CERT - Join CERT volunteer Tracy Newby for a tour through the basics of emergency kits and preparedness. He’ll showcase various kits and their contents, and discuss the items’ purposes and uses:
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Sep 13th 3:00pm–6:00pm
Free Groceries for Anyone in Need - Drive Through at Local 4 SDA Churches
Drive through - Pop Your Trunk - No ID Needed
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Sep 15th 12:00pm–1:00pm
Welcoming Week Panel: Immigrant Resiliency: Entrepreneurship, Job Creation and Cultural Proficiency
Register NowHosted by the SCC Office of Immigrant Relations
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Sep 15th 2:00pm–4:00pm
Virtual Wildfire Recovery Workshop for Ranchers
This workshop provide a “one-stop-shop” for resources and information on how to rebuild and recover. SCU Wildfire recovery discussion.Topics include assistance programs from Farm Services Agency (FSA) and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), animal health concerns post-fire, and rangeland management and erosion concerns post fire.
Please wear your face coverings and honor social distancing for COVID-19.- Join Zoom Meeting https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/948538… ID: 948 5389 7773
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- Join Zoom Meeting https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/948538… ID: 948 5389 7773
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Sep 16th 12:30pm–1:30pm
Welcoming Week Panel: Immigrants are Essential: Protections, Rights & Contributions
Hosted by the SCC Office of Immigrant Relations
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Sep 17th 4:00pm–6:00pm
Citizenship Celebration with ILRC
Join @newamericans, @NewAmericanEcon, and @juliothesquare for a digital celebration of #CitizenshipDay! We’ll celebrate immigration and citizenship through comedy and illustration. #WeWelcomeYou
RSVP here: RSVP here
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Sep 17th 4:30pm–5:30pm
SJPL Virtual U.S. Citizenship Class
Requirements to take the Citizenship Class: You must have been a legal permanent resident for at least 5 years, or 3 years if married to a U.S. Citizen You must read, write, and understand basic English. You can also practice your citizenship interview! During the mock interview, you will practice how to answer questions about your application, background, and civics test, as well as to practice the reading and writing test!
Registration Required Contact: Marcela Munoz marcela.munoz@sjlibrary.org Registration Required
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Sep 17th 5:00pm–7:00pm
Socially Distant Census 2020 Event!
Hosted by the Day Worker Center MV
MQA will be there to help folks get counted. Free masks, care packages, and other resources will be provided! @SCCCensus @mtnviewcityhall
Rengstorff Park (near the pool), Mtn. View, CA 94040 -
Sep 17th 7:00pm–8:00pm
An Overview of U.S. Immigration. From Entry to Naturalization
The U.S, Citizenship and Immigration Services, community relations officers are offering free virtual sessions open to the public in September. No registration required.
Presenter: Jennifer LaForce, USCIS San FranciscoWebex Link: https://uscis.webex.com/uscis/j.php?MTID=md89b27b1bcdbd5f1dde44576e22e302c
Meeting number (access code): 199 193 8080 Meeting password: EGjkTGzR@332
Instructions to Join
Please review these instructions carefully to ensure that you have a smooth process accessing Webex. We encourage you to join 10 minutes early.
1. If you are using a computer, use Google Chrome to open the link. You can click on “Join from your browser” to join the meeting.
2. If you are using a phone or tablet, it is best to download the Cisco WebEx Meeting App (it is free).
3. When you log in, please select the “Call Me” audio feature and type in your phone number (do not use your computer speakers as this will increase background noise). You will receive a call to join the meeting.
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Sep 18th 9:00am–12:00pm
Free Drive-in Citizenship Application Assistance
At this event, potential citizenship applicants will have the opportunity to have their completed application reviewed by an attorney or a Dept of Justice (DOJ) accredited representative. Participants must wear masks at all times.
It’s important to register by calling (408) 510-4358. If no one answers, leave your name, phone number and best time to call you back.
For more information contact Gerardo Barba gbarba@catholiccharitiesscc.org.Catholic Charities
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Sep 18th 10:00am–3:00pm
Prueba de COVID-19 Gratuita
Seguro y confidencial. No necesitas nota del medico, no affecta tu estatus migratorio, no se necesitas seguro medico., no se requiere cita.
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Sep 18th 12:00pm–2:22pm
Welcoming Week Panel: Honoring Immigrant Contributions
Hosted by the SCC Office of Immigrant Relations. Panel including Beacon of Light 2020 Awardees
- Community Health Partnership
- Céline Dinh Janelle,
- Sarita Kohli
- Camille Llanes-FontanillaTime -
Sep 19th 10:00am–11:00am
Parents Helping Parents Early Start Online Resource Fair
Parents Helping Parents is hosting the first-ever “Early Start Virtual Resource Fair, Are you the parent of a child 0-3-years-old who may have a delay, or has a disability? Are you a professional who works with these families? Are you wondering what services are available for them in Santa Clara County?
This one-hour-long “virtual fair” will feature an amazing array of resources, showcasing a variety of Early Start services. Resources will be grouped into categories which will be introduced, and then each vendor has a chance to highlight their services.
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Sep 23rd 10:00am–11:30am
Community Health Partnership's Telehealth Town Hall
Learn about new and proposed legislation to expand telehealth services and support Community Health Center response to the needs of those hit hardest by COVID-19.
We’re excited to welcome these inspiring speakers working on the cutting edge of telehealth policy and implementation:
Our Featured Speakers:
Hon. Robert Rivas, State Assembly, 30th District
Dr. Hector Rodriguez, Professor of Health Policy at UC Berkeley
Luisa Buada, RN, MPH, CEO-Ravenswood Family Health Network
Our Special Guest Speakers:
Jeremiah Davis, MD-Assoc. Medical Director for Pediatrics and EHR Lead Physician, Ravenswood Family Health Network
Ranjani Chandramouli, MD-Medical Director, Gardner Health Services
Please join us for a conversation with these leaders in government, research, and innovation about the future of healthcare services. Register Now -
Sep 23rd 4:00pm–5:30pm
Overview of Provisional Waivers, Form I-601A, and Immigrant Visas
The U.S, Citizenship and Immigration Services, community relations officers are offering free virtual sessions open to the public in September. No registration required.
Presenter: Sai Phavisith, USCISWebex Link: https://uscis.webex.com/uscis/j.php?MTID=m977d392753318efb4a713a9ff230cd2c
Meeting number (access code): 199 083 4566 Meeting password: HNicMEkH$628
Instructions to Join
Please review these instructions carefully to ensure that you have a smooth process accessing Webex. We encourage you to join 10 minutes early.
1. If you are using a computer, use Google Chrome to open the link. You can click on “Join from your browser” to join the meeting.
2. If you are using a phone or tablet, it is best to download the Cisco WebEx Meeting App (it is free).
3. When you log in, please select the “Call Me” audio feature and type in your phone number (do not use your computer speakers as this will increase background noise). You will receive a call to join the meeting.
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Sep 23rd 7:30pm–8:30pm
COVID-19 Virtual Q&A with Dr. Yu
Hosted by the Los Altos CERT. Local family practice physician Dr. Edward Yu shares information about the latest data and knowledge about COVID-19, and answers your questions.
Register Now -
Sep 24th 3:00pm–5:00pm
Free Groceries (Comestibles gratis) for Anyone in Need - Drive Through at Local 2 SDA Churches
2 Locations
SDA Church, 653 W. Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale
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Sep 24th 4:00pm–5:30pm
How to Become a US Citizen - The Naturalization Process
The U.S, Citizenship and Immigration Services, community relations officers are offering free virtual sessions open to the public in September. No registration required.
Presenter: Nina Sachdev, USCIS San JoseWebex Link: https://uscis.webex.com/uscis/j.php?MTID=m98d36d25a45505e02f981ed4caf87822
Meeting number (access code): 199 905 7212 Meeting password: Natz100USgoCIS!
Please review these instructions carefully to ensure that you have a smooth process accessing Webex. We encourage you to join 10 minutes early.
1. If you are using a computer, use Google Chrome to open the link. You can click on “Join from your browser” to join the meeting.
2. If you are using a phone or tablet, it is best to download the Cisco WebEx Meeting App (it is free).
3. When you log in, please select the “Call Me” audio feature and type in your phone number (do not use your computer speakers as this will increase background noise). You will receive a call to join the meeting.
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Sep 24th 4:30pm–5:30pm
SJPL Virtual U.S. Citizenship Class
Requirements to take the Citizenship Class: You must have been a legal permanent resident for at least 5 years, or 3 years if married to a U.S. Citizen You must read, write, and understand basic English. You can also practice your citizenship interview! During the mock interview, you will practice how to answer questions about your application, background, and civics test, as well as to practice the reading and writing test!
Registration Required Contact: Marcela Munoz marcela.munoz@sjlibrary.org
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Sep 24th 5:00pm–6:30pm
2020 Wildfire Impacted Households - Virtual Workshop: How to read and understand your insurance policy
This United Policyholders webinar will cover:
•How to read your insurance policy
•Determining all available benefits
•Understanding lingo and claim rules
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Sep 24th 5:30pm–6:30pm
Virtual Latino Heritage Month Celebration
Hosted by Assemblyman Ash Kalra. RSVP contact teresa.gomez@asm.ca.gov or call (408)277-1220 ti receive a Zoom Link
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Sep 25th 1:00pm–4:00pm
Free Drive-in Citizenship Application Assistance
At this event, potential citizenship applicants will have the opportunity to have their completed application reviewed by an attorney or a Dept of Justice (DOJ) accredited representative. Participants must wear masks at all times.
It’s important to register by calling (408) 510-4358. If no one answers, leave your name, phone number and best time to call you back.
For more information contact Gerardo Barba gbarba@catholiccharitiesscc.org.Catholic Charities
2625 Zanker Rd. San Jose 95134 -
Sep 26th 10:00am–12:00pm
Rapid Responder Trainings
COVID-19 UPDATE:
Thank you for your interest in learning more about the Rapid Response Network of Santa Clara County. We want to ensure your health and safety, thus we have established protocols to keep these trainings safe for everyone.
1. Training will be held in-person at Sacred Heart Community Service in the outdoor courtyard
2. Limit to 5 participants and 2 facilitators
3. Temperature checks, hand sanitizer and masks will be available upon arrival
4. Email pre-registration will replace pen and paper sign-in sheets
5. Each person will be seated at a picnic table with 6 or more feet of distance from others
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Sep 27th 2:00pm–9:00pm
2020 SoFA Street Fair - Fall Edition
You can expect to see sofas in the street, live wrestling, arts and crafts, vendors, and an indoor swap-style marketplace. Come walk (or dance) through the streets and in and out of cafés and businesses listening to a diverse sampling of local musicians. To fuel you: craft beers, wine, and food trucks. For band updates and to learn more about what’s new, follow our Facebook page. Don’t forget to hashtag your photos! #sofastreetfair
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Sep 30th 1:00pm–2:30pm
Hybrid Affordable Housing Applyathon
Join Community Services Agency (CSA) and Sunnyvale Community Services (SCS), for a virtual affordable housing presentation, followed by a safe application distribution.
To access the ZOOM presentation in English at 1:00pm: Please use this Meeting ID: 951 4260 2370 or use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/95142602370
A safe in person application distribution will be from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the following two sites:Community Services Agency, CSA
204 Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, 94043
ecibrianpelayo@csacares.org 650.669.9551
Sunnyvale Community Services, SCS
725 Kifer Rd,, Sunnyvale, CA 94086
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Sep 30th 3:00pm–5:00pm
Virtual: Citizenship Application & Fee Waiver Assistance
During this free citizenship/naturalization workshop PARS Equality Center staff will:
- Provide legal advice, explain eligibility criteria and determine if you are eligible for citizenship
- Complete and file your Naturalization (Citizenship) application
- Organize your supporting documentation
- Submit USCIS fee waivers, if applicable
Languages: English, Spanish, Farsi To join please click here
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Sep 30th 4:00pm–5:30pm
Immigration Options for Victims of Crimes (T/U/VAWA)
The U.S, Citizenship and Immigration Services, community relations officers are offering free virtual sessions open to the public in September. No registration required.
Presenter: Jesse Castro, USCIS FresnoWebex Link: https://uscis.webex.com/uscis/j.php?MTID=m11bd5fa8d092970fbf5229f77442b9d8
Meeting number (access code): 199 396 5760 Meeting password: Wtp5bpkb7M$7
Please review these instructions carefully to ensure that you have a smooth process accessing Webex. We encourage you to join 10 minutes early.
1. If you are using a computer, use Google Chrome to open the link. You can click on “Join from your browser” to join the meeting.
2. If you are using a phone or tablet, it is best to download the Cisco WebEx Meeting App (it is free).
3. When you log in, please select the “Call Me” audio feature and type in your phone number (do not use your computer speakers as this will increase background noise). You will receive a call to join the meeting.
