Friends of Oakley

Here’s the Zoom Registration link to the training: Please share with your consumers and their families. The training is limited to the first 100 people. https://romickinoakley.wordpress.com//free-emergency-prep/

California’s Boating Clean and Green Program is looking for individuals to become Dockwalkers to help keep California waterways clean. The program is an education and outreach program conducted through California State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways and the California Coastal Commission. For the past two decades, Dockwalkers have taught more than 100,000 boaters about keeping waterways clean from oil, fuel, sewage, and marine debris.... https://romickinoakley.wordpress.com//saturday-may-8-2021/

With Mother’s Day around the corner and mothers regaining jobs lost due to COVID-19 at a faster rate than fathers, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2021’s Best & Worst States for Working Moms, as well as accompanying videos. In order to help ease the burden on mothers in the workforce, WalletHub compared the attractiveness of each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia for a working mother based on 17 key metrics.... https://romickinoakley.wordpress.com//2021s-best-worst-st/

Additional Resources from Mental Health America (MHA) Adapting After Trauma and Stress Podcasts: Past Trauma Affects My Relationships I’m Exhausted from Explaining My Trauma Article: Is All Trauma the Same? Webinars: Protective Factors for Healing From Trauma In BIPOC Communities Owning Your Feelings & Moving Through Emotional Discomfort Processing Big Changes Podcasts: Dealing with Change... https://romickinoakley.wordpress.com//may-is-mental-healt/

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month is a month to celebrate and pay tribute to the contributions generations of Asian/Pacific Americans have made to American history, society and culture. The origin of Asian/Pacific-American Heritage Month dates back to the 95th Congress (1977-1978) when five joint resolutions were introduced proposing that a week in May be designated to commemorate the accomplishments of Asian/Pacific Americans.... https://romickinoakley.wordpress.com//may-1-31asian-ameri/

Rainfall totals in Oakley for January 2021, from the unofficial Romick rain gauge, was 3.17". A little over the average of 2.68" putting us at just less than 65% of normal for the year. https://romickinoakley.wordpress.com//rainfall-totals-in-/

The following links are just news items and opinions that pass my desk throughout the week. I don’t necessarily support or advocate any of the items, they are just interesting reads. Making America California - As the Biden administration settles in and begins to formulate its agenda, progressive pundits, politicians, and activists point to California as a role model for national policy.... https://romickinoakley.wordpress.com//sunday-reading-01-3/

Walking is a healthy, fun, and eco-friendly way to get around town. 511 Contra Costa’s new Winter Walk Challenge is designed to get county residents outside and on the move. Participants will receive weekly Challenges and can enter photos for chances to win Amazon gift cards and an iPad Grand Prize. The program is free, fun for all ages, and runs January-March. Sign up today to start 2021 on the right foot. Contact: [email protected] https://romickinoakley.wordpress.com//winter-walk-challen/

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) and Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) are proud to unveil Link21, a transformational rail improvement program, and a new website that outlines the program's objectives. Link21 will connect BART and Regional Rail (including intercity, commuter and high-speed passenger rail) while also connecting people sustainably to employment opportunities and affordable housing throughout the 21-county Northern California Megaregion.... https://romickinoakley.wordpress.com//bart-and-capitol-co/

By Robin Reshwan, Contributor Jan. 22, 2021, at 2:25 p.m. THE WORLD OF WORK HAS changed dramatically over the past year due to the need to be socially distant and the resulting employment downturn. These hurdles magnify the importance of showcasing desired skills and capabilities during your professional career especially during the job hunt. The first step of almost every job application process is to ... https://romickinoakley.wordpress.com//best-skills-to-list/

State and county health officials are reaching out in an effort to improve vaccination access in rural communities. While the state is prioritizing vaccines for distribution, officials expect to have enough supplies to vaccinate most Californians by Summer 2021. Food and agricultural workers, for example, are in Phase 1B, Tier 1. For more information about the state's efforts, the vaccines available, and the distribution schedule, visit the California Department of Health's... https://romickinoakley.wordpress.com//improving-rural-acc/