May N&E Council Meeting

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Felix Hunziker

Join us at our monthly meeting and learn what’s happening in our neighborhood and beyond! This month’s featured speakers are Lynn Mueller of Writer Coach and our fellow N&E resident Melanie Myers who will update us on the Solano Playlot, currently under construction.

Don’t know what Writer Coach is?  Writing is a crucial 21st Century Learning Skill for students, essential for success in college and the workplace. WriterCoach Connection helps build that skill by working with students, one on one, in class, on their English writing assignments. Partnering with secondary-school English teachers, we mobilize community members to connect with their public schools.

See agenda below… Continue reading →

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April N&E Council Meeting

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Felix Hunziker

Join us at our monthly meeting and learn what’s happening in our neighborhood and beyond! This month’s speakers will feature City Manager Bill Lindsay (aka “The Renaissance Man”) and a business owner who would like to build a Planet Fitness gym in the now vacant Safeway building at Macdonald and San Pablo Avenues. See agenda below… Continue reading →

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Richmond Tales Fest 2012

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Felix Hunziker

West County Reads is spearheading a major community collaboration to celebrate and support family literacy and healthy living on Sunday, April 29, 2012 in the Richmond Civic Center Plaza.

The Richmond Tales Family Literacy Festival will attract over 1,000 families from the surrounding area to enjoy a range of educational and fun family activities designed to reinforce the importance of literacy and to provide parents information to help them succeed in their role as their child’s first reading teacher. The event is inspired by the local history and healthy living as documented in the beloved book Richmond Tales: Lost Secrets of the Iron Triangle. The event will also kick-off Screen Free Week by offering families fun and healthy alternatives to televisions and video games. Continue reading →

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Compost Giveaway!

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Felix Hunziker

Pick up free compost made from your food scraps and yard trimmings!

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March N&E Council Meeting

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Felix Hunziker

Join us at our monthly meeting!

1. Welcome, Introductions
2. N&E Beat Report
3. Reports from Officers
4. Richmond Anti-Smoking
5. N&E CERT Team
6. Shoes That Fit
7. RNCC Report
8. N&E Patrol
9. Solano Playlot
10. Children’s Back Pack Program
11. Picnic
12. Election Committee
13. Crime Prevention

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Partners For A Healthy Richmond

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Felix Hunziker

On Wednesday, March 14, the American Heart Association will host a special morning gathering with leaders in the community to discuss the current health of Richmond residents andwhat resources and programs are available to aid in building stronger, healthier lives. See this flyer for details.

The event will take place from 8:30 – 11:30 am at the Civic Center in Richmond and will include a healthy buffet breakfast, Richmond health status and panel discussion with key influenal community leaders who want to see a healthier Richmond. Topics discussed will include access to proper health care, safety, and programs designed to enhance the lives of residents.The event’s special keynote presenter will be Anthony Iton, MD, JD, MPH, Senior Vice President of The California Endowment. We look forward to this ground breaking event and invite everyone who is personally invested in building a healthier community to attend. For more informati on or to RSVP, please contact: Vicki Williams: 510.903.4015 or Vicki.Williams@heart.org Julie Kaufmann: 415.228.8418 or Julie.Kaufmann@heart.org

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Join the Richmond Urban Greening Master Plan Project!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Felix Hunziker

The City of Richmond invites you to the Richmond Urban Greening Master Plan Project kick off! Join us to learn more about urban greening and how it will benefit our community. After the morning workshop, you can get your hands dirty with a tree planting demonstration or participate in the first phase of the urban forest inventory process.

Saturday, March 17, 2012
9am to 12pm
Richmond Recreation Complex Social Hall
3230 Macdonald Ave

Please make sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

This project is being funded in part by an Urban Greening Planning Grant awarded by the California Strategic Growth Council.

For more information, please visit www.ci.richmond.ca.us/urbangreening or contact Lina Velasco at (510) 620-6841 or Lina_Velasco@ci.richmond.ca.us

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Changing Energy Providers with Community Choice Aggregation

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Felix Hunziker

The City of Richmond and the Marin Energy Authority will host a second community meeting to provide an overview of the Marin Clean Energy, Community Choice Aggregation program and obtain input for the City’s evaluation of participating in the Joint Powers Authority.  The meeting will take place in the City Council Chambers at 440 Civic Center Plaza on Tuesday, March 13th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM (light refreshments will be available served at 6:00 PM).  For our planning purposes, please RSVP at: www.richmondcca.eventbrite.com.

Community Choice Aggregation is a system that allows local governments to procure electric energy for residents and businesses. This system would, in turn, provide customers with a choice of energy purchase options, including remaining with PG&E or selecting other “green” energy sources.  The city is considering an option to join the Marin Energy Authority and participate in Marin Clean Energy, which is currently the only Community Choice Aggregation program in California.  Marin Clean Energy provides 50% renewable energy, over 30% more than PG&E currently provides.  For additional information regarding Community Choice Aggregation, including staff reports and past presentations, please visit: www.richmondenvironment.org.

Please consider attending the meeting and forwarding the event information to any community members whom may find it of interest.

 

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Richmond Livable Corridors comes to the North & East

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Felix Hunziker

 

The Richmond Livable Corridors Project is a very significant planning activity being undertaken by the City and will have important implications for our future. It will be engaging as well as useful and community input is absolutely vital!

Please see the English and Spanish flyers for more information.

For questions please contact:

Lina Velasco
Senior Planner
510.620.6841

 

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Sign up for April CERT Classes!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Felix Hunziker

The March classes were cancelled due to low enrollment. The April series at Shields-Reid Community Center is still scheduled but is subject to the same minimum class size requirements so it’s very important that you register! Here are some of the important things you’ll learn: Continue reading →

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