UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS
Dictionary Day!! – February 23rd 2012
Volunteering for Oakland will distribute dictionaries to a total of 235 third grade students at these four Oakland schools: Bella Vista, Ascend, Manzanita SEED and Manzanita Community, using dictionaries provided by the California Dictionary Project.
This is a wonderful opportunity for us to participate in the literacy efforts of our schools. Other agencies are also participating in Dictionary Day at other schools and we hope that every 3rd grader is included by the end of the school year.
At the first of our sponsored schools, Manzanita Seed, the 35 third graders received their dictionaries on Thursday, January 19th. Our next scheduled volunteer opportunity will be on Wednesday February 23rd, 2012 at Manzanita Community. Anyone interested in participating in future dates should contact Toni Rubardt at: rubardt@gmail.com.
Home Energy Forum with Greening Oakland Homes – February 28th 2012
Green Your Home-Combat Global Warming!
Once again, Greening Oakland Homes is partnering with Energy Upgrade California in Alameda County and the City of Oakland in a Home-Energy Forum. If you are considering retrofitting your home and are looking for ways to make it easy and affordable, this seminar is a must as your first step!
Learn about real Rebates and Incentives, and talk to the experts.
Energy Upgrade California is a one-stop-shop for home improvement projects that will save you money, lower your energy use, and make your home healthier and more comfortable. Homeowners can get up to $4,000 back in rebates when you make your home more energy efficient, and there are local contractors who are trained and ready to do the work today. You can also get a $300 rebate on a comprehensive energy assessment through February 2012.
A new program called Energize for the Prize also donates money to local schools when you get an energy upgrade! Learn how it works and get your school on the list at www.energizefortheprize.org.
Please join us for a homeowner information event in Oakland where you can learn about these incredible opportunities, meet Participating Contractors, and have all your questions answered. This event is free.
Date: Tuesday, February 28th
Time: 6:30pm ~ 8:00pm
Location: Dimond Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA
RSVP: http://oaklandenergyworkshop.eventbrite.com/
The January 31 Energy Upgrade California Workshop Co-Sponsored by Greening Oakland Homes, PG&E, the cities of Oakland and Piedmont was a resounding success, with 60 interested homeowners in attendance! RSVP today!
Read Across America Day – March 2nd 2012
We’re gathering volunteers to read aloud to elementary students on East Oakland in honor of Read Across America, a program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. This year’s theme is green and the special day coincides the the release of Dr. Suess’ Lorax Movie.
Contact Jo Budman if you’d like to be a storyteller for the day! midchai@sbcglobal.net
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2012 EVENTS
Dictionary Day in Oakland – February 15th
Greening Oakland Homes Seminar - January 31st
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2011 EVENTS
Greening Oakland Homes Seminar - July 26th
Greening Oakland Homes Seminar - April 26th
School Book Drive - April 16th
Mentoring Affiliate Group - January 24th
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2010 EVENTS
Youth Mentoring Brainstorming Session – November 2010
Election Phone Banking – October 2010
Greening Oakland Home Fair – October 2010
Volunteer Fair for Oakland Schools – September 2010
Annual School Supply Drive – August 2010
Book Share Program for Reach Academy – April 2010
