March 2, 2018
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COMMUNITY FORUM with NANCY O'MALLEY WED, MAR 7
Community Forum to Focus on Issues
Surrounding Sexual Assault and Harassment

Wednesday, March 7
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Albany Community Center 1249 Marin Avenue, Albany 94706

Albany Mayor Peggy McQuaid welcomes Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley to speak with the community on the topic of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment.

We invite community members and students to participate in the important forum.

For more information, please contact the Mayor, [email protected]
GIVE BLOOD ON TUES, MAR 6
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive at the Albany Community Center.

We ask that you register online to secure a time slot. It’s easy simply log on to www.redcrossblood.org, click on “ Enter a Sponsor Code” and enter “ Albany”.
ALBANY FILMFEST PASSES AVAILABLE NOW
8TH ANNUAL ALBANY FILMFEST  
We're rolling out the red carpet! MARCH 17 - 25, 2018

Join us for an awesome week of film screenings, filmmaker panels, and special events! FilmFest passes are available through the Albany Twin Theatre - online and at the box office. Watch the trailer below!

Questions? Contact [email protected]  
AFD SAFETY MESSAGE - BE INFORMED
The Albany Fire Department is a full service department providing the community with many diverse services including fire protection, emergency and disaster response, paramedic services, charity outreach, community education, earthquake preparedness and special events.

Snowstorms & Extreme Cold
This page explains what actions to take when you receive a winter weather storm alert from the National Weather Service for your local area and what to do before, during, and after a snowstorm or extreme cold.

COMMUNITY RESOURCE VOLUNTEER TEAM
Available on WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Albany Senior Center
846 Masonic Avenue, Albany

The Community Resource Volunteer Team provides information & referrals for food, shelter, transportation, legal aid, immigration services, caregiving, LGBTQ services, affordable medical, dental & mental health care, sobriety support, & more

For more information or if you would like to contact the volunteer team, please call the
Senior Center Front Desk: 510 524-9122
SIGN-UP FOR CERT - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Tuesday evenings
March 13 - May 8th (no class 4/3)
6:00 pm-9:00 pm @ EOC

The City of Albany and the Albany Fire Department are proud to provide Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training to help prepare Albany to be as resilient as possible. 

8 week CERT course
Call (510) 528-5710 for more information
ALBANY CIVICS ACADEMY - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Registration for the 2018 Albany Civics Academy is now open.

Albany Civics Academy participants learn about how decisions are made, where funds are allocated and have an enhanced understanding of the organizational structure and operations of the various city departments that impact the quality of life in the City of Albany.


Application deadline is March 22, 2018.
UPCOMING MEETINGS NEXT WEEK IN ALBANY