North & East Neighborhood Council

Beat 7 Cops Visit the N&E Council

fhunziker — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:58:57 +0000

We were visited by our neighborhood police officers (Beat 7). Both of the Lieutenants, Seargeants, and all of the Patrolmen were present. They each told us their names and when they work. Sgt. Dickerson asked us to provide 5 quality of life issues and 5 crime issues that the neighborhood and police can work on as [...]

More Emergency Preparedness Classes Available

fhunziker — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:47:13 +0000

We are gearing up for the Spring REACT/CERT emergency preparedness courses. Please spread the word to your family, friends and neighbors.

Classes will be held at the West Contra Costa Adult Education, Alvarado Campus which is located at 5625 Sutter Avenue in Richmond. There are two sequences of training and the schedule is as follows:

Sequence 1 Class [...]

Richmond hoops tourney a benefit for Haiti victims

fhunziker — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:36:54 +0000

The San Francisco Rumble and other teams of the semiprofessional American Basketball Association will play a series of games next week at the Richmond Police Activities League gymnasium to raise money for the post-earthquake relief effort in Haiti. [Click here for a flyer]

Games will start at 7 p.m. at the RPAL gym, 2200 Macdonald Ave. [...]

REACT Training Nearby, Starts Soon, Sign Up!

fhunziker — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 05:01:45 +0000

Starting Tuesday February 2, 2010

REACT/CERT training is currently free to any citizen, neighborhood, school, church, employee, or business in the City of Richmond. Neighbors are encouraged to train in their neighborhoods.

REACT/CERT was implemented, and is maintained under the leadership of the City of Richmond, Fire Department Office of Emergency Services. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) [...]

East Bay told to be prepared for heavy rain, wind, flooding

fhunziker — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:46:21 +0000

ANTIOCH — Regional emergency crews warn residents in the East Bay to be prepared for heavy rains, wind and potential flooding this week.

“Citizens are requested to move to safe locations should water levels rise to unsafe conditions and avoid areas of downed trees, power lines and other potential life threatening hazards,” said a statement from [...]

Anti-Graffiti Volunteer Opportunity – MLK Day of Service

fhunziker — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:59:45 +0000

Greetings Dedicated Anti-Graffiti Volunteers. Are you still thinking about what to do on Martin Luther King, Jr., National Day of Service, Monday, January 18th? Bring your anti-graffiti kit and join us on the Richmond Greenway (6th Street and Ohio Avenue) between the hours of 10 a.m. and noon to help remove graffiti.

We’re teaming with Urban [...]

Come Help Welcome Our Newest Neighbors

fhunziker — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:16:00 +0000

Happy New Year! Here we are, starting another year of delivering ‘Welcoming Baskets’ to new homeowners in the N&E neighborhood. If you haven’t heard about our Good Neighbors committee you can read more about it here.

Because we did not deliver in December, our list is big: 24 New homeowners to welcome! Its very easy and [...]

Chevron Offers Scholarships For West County Students

fhunziker — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:02:55 +0000

Chevron is offering scholarship applications for West Contra Costa County students.

“At Chevron Richmond we believe in using our human energy to expand and improve educational opporutnities in our community. Every student deserves the chance to reach their fullest potential.

Chevron is proud to support students of West Contra Costa County.”

For more information, e-mail info@richmondrefinery.com.

Bay Trail New Year Report Now Available

fhunziker — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:51:56 +0000

The colorful, upbeat 2010 Richmond Bay Trail New Year Report is available!

Download it now to read all about new trails & trail guides, easements, construction bid documents and grants during 2009 plus plans for completing at least five miles of new trail during 2010 resulting in over 31 miles of San Francisco Bay Trail in [...]

H1N1 Vaccine Now Available at County Clinics

fhunziker — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:07:56 +0000

H1N1 Vaccine Now Open to Everyone at Contra Costa Public Health Flu Clinics

WHAT: Anyone ages 6 months and older can now get free H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccine at Public Health vaccination clinics in December while supplies last. The priority group requirements have been lifted because more vaccine is available.

WHEN & WHERE:

Locations (see website for [...]