Ongoing Activities 2010
East Palo Alto Farmers' Market - Closed until Spring 2010
The East Palo Alto Farmers' Market presents an assortment of fruits and vegetables. It is now closed for the season. See the EPA Market Highlights page in English followed by the Spanish translation.
East Palo Alto Library Events - 2010 - See new programs and events
The East Palo Alto Library has a series of ongoing events. You can find a list of them here.
June 2010
Annual Fatherhood Awards - June 19, 2010
The Fatherhood Collaborative of San Mateo County will hold a special tribute for area fathers in a ceremony at Coyote Point. Go here for more information.
Foreclosure Resource Fair - June 12, 2010
Need assistance in saving your home? Attend the free foreclosure resource fair. The fair is being sponsored in partnership with San Mateo County Supervisor Rose Gibson and City of Menlo Park. Get more details here.
April 2010
New Dental Clinic and Health Center - April 29, 2010
The Ravenswood Family Health Center will host a grand opening in East Palo Alto for two new facilities: its new dental clinic and its new Center for Health Promotion. Click two facilities for more details.
Family Service Day - April 24, 2010
Youth Community Service will hold its 7th Annual Family Service Day. Find out more about this special event here.
Boot Camp Training - April 24, 2010
Youth for Community Service (YUCA) will be providing boot camp training for volunteers interested in political change. Go here for more information.
Voices of Recovery Party - April 22, 2010
The Cities of East Palo Alto and Menlo Park are seeking public input regarding traffic conditions on Willow Road. Get more details by clicking on traffic study.
Input Needed on Traffic Conditions - April 21-22, 2010
The Cities of East Palo Alto and Menlo Park are seeking public input regarding traffic conditions on Willow Road. Get more details by clicking on traffic study.
City Sponsored Field Trip - April 18, 2010
The City of East Palo Alto is sponsoring a Field Trip of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) sites as a follow up to the Specific Plan meetings. Get information about the trip. See an article about the Specific Plan here on page 2.
Rahn Sibley's Retirement Celebration -April 10, 2010
The East Palo Alto Police Department will celebrate Lt. Rahn Sibley's retirement. Get the details for the party.
Assemblymember Ira Ruskin Holds Local Meetings -April 10, 2010
CA State Assemblymember Ira Ruskin will hold local meetings in Palo Alto and Los Altos. Click information for more details.
Cooley Landing Meeting -April 8, 2010
The City of East Palo Alto will hold a community meeting to discuss the conceptual drawings for Cooley Landing. Get all of the details here.
Beat Meeting Schedule -April 2010
The East Palo Alto Police Department Beat meeting schedule has been released. See the schedule for the month.
March 2010
Health and Safety Fair - March 27, 2010
The City of East Palo Alto will host a health and safety fair. Go here for more details in English and Spanish.
Women's Hall of Fame - March 18, 2010
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and the San Mateo County Commission on the Status of Women will honor the 2010 honorees for the 26th Annual Women's Hall of Fame. Get more information about the honorees and the annual induction ceremony.
Remembering Victor Lopez - March 13, 2010
There will be a memorial service to celebrate the life of Victor Lopez. Go here for more information.
EPAPD Basketball Game - March 12, 2010
The East Palo Alto Police Department's basketball game will play a local game with the Boys & Girls Club. Get more details.
State Woman of the Year Award - March 8, 2010
The California State Assembly will present the Woman of the Year Award to its district honorees. Read about the Woman of the Year recipient from the 21st Assembly District.
Local Heroes Award - March 7, 2010
The Media Center in Palo Alto will hold a week long series of events in honor of those who receive its Local Heroes award. Click here to read about the award and the series of events.
A Celebration in Honor of Frank Greene, Jr. - March 6, 2010
There will be a celebration to honor the life of Franke Greene, Jr. Get more information about Greene and the celebration here.
Beat Meeting Schedule - March 4-30, 2010
The East Palo Alto Police Department has released its March 2010 Beat Meeting Schedule. Go here for more information about the beat meetings.
What You Think About Me is None Of My Business - March 4, 2010
Attend a workshop that will offer you and a teen you know peace of mind. Click details for more information.
February 2010
Eppie's Daycare/ Jones Family Fund
A fund was started to assist the daycare facility that was damaged by the fatal plane crash in East Palo Alto. Find out more information about the fund here.
Employment Law Seminar - February 26, 2010
Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto and Nuestra Casa are hosting an Employment Law community event, which will feature a panel of three lawyers who will discuss employment law issues. Get more details about the seminar by clicking here.
The Ravenswood/4Corners Project - February 18, 2010
The City of East Palo Alto will hold a public meeting on the Ravenswood 4 Corners project so that East Palo Alto residents can express their vision for the area. Go here to get more details about the meeting.
Emergency Preparedness Meeting - February 17, 2010
The East Palo Alto Police Department will be holding a special emergency preparedness meeting for neighborhood watch groups and anyone else who is interested in attending. Find out more information about the meeting.
Cooley Landing Open House - February 6, 2010
The City of East Palo Alto is hosting an important Community Open House to discuss the Cooley Landing Project. See the attached flyer to get the details.
Neighborhood Beat Meetings - February, 2010
The East Palo Alto Police Department released this month's neighborhood beat meeting schedule and information about a special emergency preparedness meeting. See both by clicking here.
January 2010
Recital Honoring African American Composers - January 24, 2010
The Eastside College Preparatory School will present a concert in tribute to African Americn composers. Go here to get more information about the concert.
Community Advisory Committee Meeting - January 21, 2010
There will be a Community Advisory Committee(CAC) meeting for the RBD/4 Corners Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan. Get more information about this important meeting here.
Canopy's Annual Party and Awards Ceremony - January 21, 2010
Canopy will hold its 14th Annual Party & Awards Ceremony with a special dedication. Find out more about the event here.
EPA Police Cultural Competency Training Series - January 19 and 21, 2010
The East Palo Alto Police Department will hold its 2nd Cultural Competency Training Series. Click the word training to find out more about this cultural competency training session.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - January 15 - 24, 2010
Go here to see some of the events that are taking place in the Bay Area to honor the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
EPAPD Newsletter and New Beat Meetings - January, 2010
The East Palo Alto Police Department posted its January Newsletter, a New Year's Warning and its new Beat Meeting schedule in English and in Spanish. See everything here.
Family Movie Night - January 8, 2009
The East Palo Alto Family YMCA will hold its first Family Movie Night of the new year. Go here to get more information about the evening in English and Spanish.
December 2009
Roll Back the Rents - December 31, 2009
Youth United for Community Action will hold one more rally this year to roll back the rents. Go here to read YUCA's Media Advisory and to get more details in English and in Spanish about the group's last rally of the year.
Chat with the Chief - December 22, 2009
East Palo Alto's Chief of Police Ron Davis is holding a Special Holiday Chat with the Chief session. Find out more about the session here and see information in English, Spanish, Samoan and Tongan.
Jazz Art Sales - December 19, 2009
The Jazz Heritage Center will hold its first ever "Gallerie 'JHC' Impromptu Improvisational Art Sale." Get more information about this event.
EPA Farmers Market Celebration - December 19, 2009
The East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market will hold an end of the year celebration. Get more details about it by clicking on the word celebration.
20th Anniversary Celebration - December 11, 2009
The East Palo Alto Council of Tenants (EPACT) Education Fund will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a celebration. To get more information, go here.
Ravenswood/4 Corners Community Advisory Meeting - December 10, 2009
The City of East Palo Alto is holding its second Community Advisory Committee meeting to discuss the Ravenswood/4 Corners Transit Oriented Development Specific Plan. Click here to get more information about the meeting and to print out an attached comment form.
Voices of Recovery - December 8, 2009
The Voices of Recovery agency will hold a business meeting and a special holiday celebration party. Find out more about the agency's evening of events here.
EPA Family YMCA - December 4, 2009
The East Palo Alto Family YMCA hosts its first Family Movie Night. To get more information, go here.
December Beat Meetings - Beginning December 3, 2009
The East Palo Alto Police Department has scheduled its December Beat Meetings and a Chat with the Chief meeting. Click here to see the scheduled list of meetings.
Facing History and Ourselves - December 3, 2009
The nonprofit organization Facing History and Ourselves will present a special showing of the film Banished, which chronicles the disappearance one hundred years ago of three black communities. Go here to get more information about the screening.
Rally to Roll Back Rents - December 1, 2009
Youth Unted for Community Action (YUCA) will hold a rally to roll back apartment rents. Find more about the rally here.
World AIDS Day - December 1, 2009
The County of San Mateo has announced various activities on this day as a way of acknowledging World AIDS Day. Click here to get more information about the activities.
November 2009
East Palo Alto Tree Task Force Project
The East Palo Alto Tree Task Force has distributed information about its latest project. Read more information about it here in English and Spanish.
S.F. Black Film Festival - November 14, 2009
The San Francisco Black Film Festival will honor its founder at a gala reception celebration. Get further details about the event here.
Mi Pueblo Celebrates Grand Opening - November 14, 2009
East Palo Alto's newest grocery store -- Mi Pueblo -- will celebrate its grand opening. Go here for more information, which appears in both English and in Spanish.
Documentary on Rick Walker - November 5, 2009
PBS affiliate KTEH in San Jose will broadcast the documentary titled $100 a Day, which chronicles East Palo Alto resident Rick Walker's wrongful conviction. Go here for more information.
Fellowship of Faith Luncheon - November 5, 2009
Interested members of the community are invited to attend the monthy Fellowship of Faith luncheon. Details can be found here.
Rally to Roll Back the Rents - November 4, 2009
Youth United for Community Action is launching a series of weekly actions to roll back the rents for tenants living in the apartments formerly managed by Page Mill Properties. Click here to see the press release and the poster promoting the event.
October 2009
Assist the Tsunami Relief Effort - October - December 2009
A local group is heading up a tsunami relief effort to assist Samoan and Tongan residents deal with the effects of the recent earthquakes and the tsunami that hit their islands. Find out more about the relief effort here.
Reopening of Jack Farr Park - October 31, 2009
The City of East Palo Alto will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of Jack Farr Park. Find out more about the ribbon cutting ceremony here.
Voices of Recovery - October 30, 2009
The Voices of Recovery agency will have its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Get the details here about this upcoming event.
Safe Routes to School Program Celebration - October 27, 2009
The City of East Palo Alto will launch its city wide Safe Route to School Program with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Go here to find out more about the launch and celebration.
East Palo Alto Youth Summit - October 24, 2009
The East Palo Alto Youth Summit has become an annual event. See the original letter and the latest press release to get more information about this year's event.
Helping the Homeless and Others At-Risk - October 22, 2009
East Palo Alto community leaders and stakeholders along with the San Mateo County Center on Homelessness Department will hold an event to assist the homeless and those in other at-risk populations in East Palo Alto and in eastern Menlo Park. Find out more about this event here.
Swearing-In Ceremony - October 21, 2009
The East Palo Alto Police Department will swear in its largest group of police officers yet. Go here to get more information about the ceremony.
Share the Vision for a New Secondary Educational Center - October 20, 2009
Patrick Gemma, the Sequoia Union High School District Superintendent, will speak on the school district's vision for a secondary educational center in East Palo Alto. Click presentation to find out more information about the event.
"Make the Call" Television Series - October 17, 2009
The "Make the Call" television series starts a new season on Saturday, October 17, 2009. To get more information about the series, go here.
HIV Awareness March - October 16, 2009 
The San Mateo County Health System is encouraging concerned community members to participate in a planned HIV Awareness March in East Palo Alto. For more details, click here.
Disaster Readiness Summit - October 13, 2009
The Bay Area Chapter of the American Red Cross is holding a Disaster Readiness Summit. Get more information here.
Launch of Safe Route to School Progam - October 13, 2009 - Canceled due to windy and rainy weather
The City of East Palo Alto and the Ravenswood City School District will jointly launch the Safe Routes to School Program. Find out more here about the program and the city ceremony that will take place on the day of the launch.
Special Kick-Off Workshop - October 8, 2009
The City of East Palo Alto will hold a special Kick-Off Workshop to discuss the Dumbarton Station Area Specific Plan. Find out about the plan. Get more details.
Fellowship of Faith Lunch- October 1, 2009
The Fellowship of Faith will hold its regular monthly lunch. Get the details here.
October Beat Meeting Schedule
The October Beat Meeting Schedule is out. See it here.
September 2009
Summit on Distracted Driving - September 30, 2009
Sen. Joe Simitian will hold a two day summit via webcast on distracted driving. Find more details here
Ecumenical Hunger Program Open House - September 22, 2009
The Ecumenical Hunger Program is having an open house and is inviting everyone to attend. Go here to get more information about the EHP's special event.
Fellowship of Faith Luncheon - September 3, 2009
During the September Fellowship of Faith luncheon, East Palo Alto's Chief of Police Ron Davis will give luncheon attendees an update on the current state of public safety in East Palo Alto. Get more details about the luncheon here.
Scheduled Community Protest - September 2, 2009
East Palo Alto's Mayor Ruben Abrica and city council member David Woods will lead a community protest objecting to the relocation of a "sexually violent predator" to the City of East Palo Alto. Get more details by clicking on protest.
September Beat Meeting Schedule
The September Beat Meeting Schedule is now available. See it here and note the rescheduled date for the August 31 beat meeting.
August 2009
Seventy Year Celebration - August 29, 2009
The East Palo Alto Sanitary District will celebrate 70 years of service to the East Palo Alto community. More information about the celebration can be found here.
Free Immunizations for Kids - August 29, 2009
The Ravenswood Family Health Center is providing free immunizations for kids. Get further details about the time, location and requirements.
Build EPA - August 29, 2009
The Build EPA Committee is inviting residents to a community fair to get their input for a proposed new downtown for East Palo Alto. Get further details about the community fair and the downtown plan.
YUCA Hosts Community Action Meeting - August 28, 2009
Youth United for Community Action will host a community action meeting to discuss action against Page Mill Properties. For more details, go here.
Planting a Fall Garden - August 27, 2009
If you are interested in planting a fall victory garden, you might want to click here to get more details.
Tri-City Business Mixer - August 26, 2009
East Palo Alto is the site for this year's Tri-City Business Mixer at the Four Season's Hotel. Get more details about the mixer.
Three Day Youth Revival Meeting - August 26 - 28, 2009
Here is a chance to attend an "old fashion Holy Ghost filled revival" meeting. Go here to get obtain the details.
Special Community Meeting - August 26, 2009
The East Palo Alto Police Department will hold a "Special Community Meeting." Click here to get more information about this special community event.
Talking with Henrietta - August 13, 2009
Representatives from two major Silicon Valley grantmaking organizations will discuss "The Changing World of Grantmaking" on the upcoming edition of Talking with Henrietta. Click here to get more details.
August Beat Meeting Schedule
The East Palo Alto Police Department has released its latest Beat Meeting Schedule. See it here.
National Night Out - August 4, 2009
Residents throughout America will gather in their own communities to speak out against crime. Click here to see in English and in Spanish what the residents are doing in East Palo Alto.
Live in Peace Week - August 2 - 8, 2009
A series of events will take place in the City of East Palo Alto centered around the idea of making the city a place of peace and harmony. To find out more about the events, go here.
July 2009
Talking with Henrietta - July 22, 2009
Participate in an in-studio discussion with Dr. Clayborne Carson, history professor at Stanford University and the Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute. Click here for more information.
Cooley Landing Update - July 20, 2009
The East Palo Alto City staff is having an informational update for those interested in seeing conceptual plans regarding a public park for Cooley Landing. Click on details for more information.
July Beat Meeting Schedule
The July Beat Meeting Schedule is out along with information about National Night Out. See both here.
Fourth of July Parade - July 4, 2009
The City of East Palo Alto is planning a Fourth of July Parade. Get the details about it in English and in Spanish.
June 2009
Official Opening of Barbara Mouton Wellness Center - June 30, 2009
East Palo Alto now has a wellness center which will have it official opening soon. Find out more about it.
Celebration for the Parole Re-Entry Program - June 25, 2009
A community celebration will be held to honor the men and women whohave participated in East Palo Alto Parole Re-Entry Program. Get more details.
Discussing HIV/AIDS - June 25, 2009
The Talking with Henrietta television show will have an hour long discussion on the impact of HIV/AIDS locally. To get more information about the show, go here.
Opening of Teen Wellness Center - June 23, 2009
San Mateo County will call attention to its new Teen Wellness Center with a grand opening celebration. Click details to find out more about the event.
National HIV Testing Day Events - June 22-26, 2009
The San Mateo County Health Department will present three days of activities to raise awareness about the high incidence of AIDS in the African American community. To find out about the planned activites, their locations and the people who will be participating in the series of events, go here.
Juneteenth Celebration - Back to Basics 3 - June 20, 2009
The annual Juneteenth Celebration is rapidly approaching. Click here to get more details about the celebration in East Palo Alto to commemorate this special day.
Town Hall Meeting: Adolescents and Depression - June 18, 2009
This town hall meeting is being held in the wake of several recent teenage suicides. Get more information about the meeting along with a list of resources available for those coping with stress and other emotional issues. To see a video excerpt from a recently taped show which discusses Teen Suicides: How We Can Prevent Them, click here.
Sponsored Employment Program’s (SEP) Kickoff Celebration - June 18, 2009
Attend a kickoff celebration for East Palo Alto's Sponsored Employment Program. Get the details concerning the event here.
Chat with the Chief - June 15, 2009
The East Palo Alto Police Department has planned another Chat with the Chief session to provide an open forum for the East Palo Alto community to talk with the city's chief of police. Click more information to get additional details about the session.
Showing of Documentary Film on Rick Walker - June 11, 2009
This event presents another opportunity to see the documentary film about Rick Walker's imprisonment and the circumstances behind his release. Go here for more details.
Measure C Funds Available for East Palo Alto Agencies - June 10, 2009
The City of East Palo Alto is calling for local agencies to submit proposals for Measure C grant awards. Go here to get more information about deadline dates.
Celebrate Healthy Babies - June 6, 2009
The Prenatal Advantage Black Infant Health Project will present a community screening and discussion session at its upcoming event. Get more details about the event.
June Beat Meeting Schedule
See the new East Palo Alto Police Department's Beat Meeting Schedule and the department's June 2009 Newsletter here.
May 2009
Downtown EPA - May 30, 2009
Participate in a workshop that will allow you to select what you would like to see in the new downtown being planned for East Palo Alto. Get more information about the workshop here.
The Ravenswood High School Alumni Association Benefit - May 30, 2009
The Ravenswood High School Alumni Association, Inc. will present a dinner dance and award scholarships. Get more details about this tax-deductible event and review the event's auction donor form and its dinner response form.
Job Train Graduation Ceremony - May 27, 2009
JobTrain, formerly known as OICW, will hold its graduation ceremony. The ceremony also includes the graduation of students enrolled in the SASSY program. Get details about the ceremony and the SASSY graduation here.
May Beat Meeting Schedule
See the new schedule for neighborhood beat meetings along with an important announcement regarding the proper number to use to call the East Palo Alto Police Department. See the schedule and announcement.
Canopy Presents E.O. Wilson - May 10, 2009
On this Mother's Day, Canopy will present the modern naturalist E.O. Wilson who will speak on Biodiversity & Our Future, Healing Mother Earth. Click here for more details about the event.
Graffiti Art Project Exhibition - May 9, 2009
The Graffiti Arts Project (GAP) Art Exhibition is co-sponsored by the East Palo Alto Police Department. The exhibit is the work of 50 young people who have been working for 20 weeks to turn their graffiti into art. Get more information about the event.
April 2009
Press Conference to discuss two probable cases of Swine Flu - April 30, 2009
The San Mateo County Health Officer Dr Scott Morrow will discuss the details surrounding two probable cases of Swine Flu in San Mateo County. Get the details regarding his conference.
Citywide Cleanup Day - April 29, 2009
The City of East Palo Alto is having a Citywide Cleanup Day, which is described on this new updated postcard.
Kite Day - April 26, 2009
The City of Menlo Park and Kiwanis International are sponsoring "Kite Day." Find out more about the event.
An Informational Workshop on Foreclosures - April 25, 2009
The City of Redwood City, Community Legal Services in East Palo Alto, the Chase Homeownership Center and EPA CAN DO have teamed up to present a free informational workshop called Facing Foreclosures? For more information, click on the foreclosure ad on the EPA Today homepage.
Celebrate Diversity - April 24, 2009
The Onetta Harris Community Center will host a "Multi-Cultural Event" with a series of programs for all. Get more details.
Small Business Capacity and Assessment Report - April 21, 2009
East Palo Alto's Renaissance Start Up is looking for participants to join the organization in making a report to the East Palo Alto City Council. Go here for more details.
AL Julian Track Meet - April 18, 2009
The Kiwanis Club of East Palo Alto is helping to sponsor the Hershey's Track and Field Games for kids between 9 and 14 years old. Get more details from the group's press release and flyer.
April Beat Meeting Schedule - Updated
See the latest April Beat Meeting here
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop on Video - April 5 - 11, 2009
Click for more information
Organizing with PIA - April 4, 2009
If you are interested in joining the Peninsula Interfaith Action group as an organizer, the following event will interest you. Read about it in English and in Spanish.
East Palo Alto Health & Safety Fair - April 4, 2009
Get the latest information on the upcoming East Palo Alto Health and Safety Fair. Click here to see how the East Palo Alto Police are participating.
Free Business Resources
Renaissance/Start Up is offering free resources and tips for local businesses. Get more information.
Sneak Preview - April 1, 2009
The San Mateo County Library is having a sneak preview of a prize winning author's program. Whose program? Find out by going here for more details.
See all of the East Palo Alto Library's upcoming events from March - April 29. 2009
March 2009
The Peninsula Interfaith Action Group - March 29, 2009
PIA will hold a meeting or "action" to protest the impoundment of certain cars. See information about the action in English and in Spanish. Also see the group's April training sessions above.
Historic Jazz Event - March 27, 2009
Jazz musician Marcus Shelby will give an historic performance at the Eastside Performing Arts Center. Find out more about it. Read the press release and see the flyer about the performance.
Youth Court Meeting - March 26, 2009
East Palo Alto's Youth Court will meet again. Information about the meeting can be found here.
Special Town Hall Meeting - March 24, 2009
The EPA Town Hall Committee is holding a Special Town Hall Meeting. Get more details.
Free Bankruptcy Clinics - March 24, 2009 - June 2, 2009
The Community Legal Services Agency of East Palo Alto is offering free bankruptcy clinics. Click this link to read a letter from the agency's executive director which tells about the agency and the free clinics.
Free Elecronic Recycling Event - March 28, 2009
Sony Electronics is offering to recycle outdated electronics for free at a drive-up event at the Shoreline Amphitheater. Get more details about the event here.
HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Event - March 11, 2009
The County of San Mateo STD/HIV Education and Prevention Program will host an HIV awareness health fair for women and girls. Get more information about the event.
March over Rent Control - March 11, 2009
The battle over rent control continues with a march against Page Mill Properties. Get the details about the march.
Make the Call Television Show - March 5, 2009
The Make the Call Television show premieres its second episode on March 5. The show can be seen on Channel 27 and on bliptv. Go here for more information.
29th Annual Black Cuisine Day - March 7, 2009
Join the seniors of the Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Seniors Services and the Adult Day Health for some good food and some good fun! The 29th Annual Black Cuisine Day event will take place from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 1706 Yosemite St. in San Francisco. For more information, call Sheron at (415) 822-1444.
3rd Annual Movement Benefit Concert - March 1, 2009
Take a trip in time to see some of the musical history of East Palo Alto's youth in the presentation of the 3rd Annual Movement Benefit Concert featuring History through Hip Hop: A Movement through Time. Go here for more information.
March Beat Meeting Schedule
See the latest March Beat Meeting here.
February 2009
Free Foreclosure Workshop - February 28, 2009
East Palo Alto's EPA CAN DO will hold a free foreclosure prevention intervention workshop at the Faith Missionary Baptist Church. Go here for further details.
Young Male Conference - February 28, 2009
You're invited to the 20th Anniversary Northern California African American Young Male Conference taking place in Sacramento. Click here for more information.
East Palo Alto Small Business Town Hall Meeting - February 26, 2009
Renaissance/Start Up and the City of East Palo Alto are sponsoring a "Small Business Town Hall Meeting." Get more details.
Walking for Fitness - February 22, 2009
If you're interested in keeping fit, go on a community walk. Get more details about it.
We Were There!! - February 21, 2009
Hear presentations by local residents who attended President Barack Obama's Inaugural Ceremony.
Caravan for Justice - February 19, 2009
See the details.
$100 a Day - February 18, 2009
The film is called “$100 a Day.” It’s the story of East Palo Alto resident Rick Walker, who spent 12 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. Once exonerated, he faced a new battle—how to get the $100 a day that was owed to him by the state for every day he spent in prison. For information about the event, click here to get the details.
Beat Meeting Schedule
See the latest February Beat Meeting Schedule.
January 2009
MLK Birthday Celebration - January 19, 2009
The City of Palo Alto is planning a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.s birthday. Go here for more details about the Palo Alto celebration and here to see what other cities and organizations have planned.
Seeking High School Tutors
The Built to Last Collaborative is seeking high school tutors to teach English, French, Spanish, math,and physical or sciences. Get more information.
New Classes Forming
The Onetta Harris Community Center is offering classes for those of all ages. Find out what they are here.
January Beat Meetings
The schedule for the January Beat Meetings is now out. See the schedule here.
The East Palo Alto Library Presents Well-Known Author - January 14, 2009
Award-winning author Art Rodriquez will speak at the East Palo Alto library. Click here to find out more.
Special Board of Supervisors Meeting - January 6, 2009
The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting. Go here for the details.
The Onetta Harris Community Center is offering classes for those of all ages. Find out what they are here.
The schedule for the January Beat Meetings is now out. See the schedule here.
December 2008
EPA Farmers' Market Celebration - December 21, 2008
The East Palo Alto Farmers' Market will celebrate the success of its first season on Sunday, December 21. Get important details about this upcoming event.
Prayer Vigil in East Palo Alto - December 12, 2008
A local East Palo Alto nonprofit will host a 24 hour prayer vigil for the East Palo Alto community. Get more details here
Special Community Meeting - December 10, 2008
The public is invited to meet with Mayor Ruben Abrica and Chief Ron Davis to discuss the recent spate of violence affecting the community. Find out more details.
City Council Reorganization
A Call to Action and to Community Service
December 2008 Beat Meeting Schedule
November 2008
EPA Economic Development Forum
Rally to Stop Foreclosures - November 25, 2008
Residents from all over the state will meet to stop current foreclosures. Read the news advisory and get more details in English and in Spanish.
Family Awareness Night - November 20, 2008.
For more information about an evening dedicated to fostering individual and community health, go here.
March to End Racial Profiling - November 9, 2008
Find out about this upcoming march. Get the details in English, Tongan, Samoan and Spanish.
Locally Televised Election Coverage - November 4, 2008
Get details about the local elections in East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and Palo Alto here.
The San Mateo County Transportation Authority Seeks Comments
October 2008
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is Recruiting
Other October Community Meetings
Bay Road Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Rally against Prop 6
Save the Date for Womenade - October 4, 2008
What is Womenade? It is a celebration for the Ravenswood Family Health Clinic. Click here for more details.
Ravenswood Teachers Association Dinner - October 2, 2008
The Ravenswood Teachers Association will honor retiring teachers. Get the details.
September 2008
Mental Health Event - September 28, 2008
The San Mateo County Health Department is collaborating with local organizations to sponsor an evening dedicated to good mental health event. Get the details in English and Tongan.
EPA Day for Kids and Youth - September 27, 2008
Enjoy a day filled with dancers, games, craft and a lot of fun things. Go here for more information.
Make a Splash on Coastal Cleanup Day - September 20, 2008
Find out here what you can do to make a splash on Coastal Cleanup Day.
Renaissance/Start Up Is Moving - September 18, 2008
Renaissance/Start Up is currently moving to its new location. Get the details.
Rally for Obama - September 13, 2008
Hear three local mayors, enjoy free food, get important information. Find out more details in the attached flyer.
Applications Available: U.S. Military Academies
U.S. Congressman Eni Faleomavaega is accepting applications to make appointments to the U.S. Military Academies. Get more information.
Sickle Cell Awareness Day - September 13, 2008
Get more information about the reason for the day and the planned events. Registration is required. Print the registration form.
International Literacy Day - September 8, 2008
The San Mateo County Library will celebrate Internation Literacy Day. Find out more about the day.
Disaster Preparedness Day - Saturday, September 13, 2008
September is National Preparedness Month. In recognition of the importance of emergency preparedness, San Mateo County is holding a Disaster Preparedness Day. Go here to get more information.
September Beat Meeting Schedule
The East Palo Alto Police Depatment's Septemer Beat Meeting Schedule can be found here.
Preventing and Surviving Cancer - September 8 - 29, 2008
The Cancer Project, a nonprofit agency, will present a four-part class to give people tips on how to prevent and survive cancer. Go here for the details.
August 2008
Meet the Candidate - August 29, 2008
Candidates for the East Palo Alto City Council are beginning to emerge. One has set up his first meeting. Get more details and see the change in time and location.
East Palo Alto Police Department Invitation - August 29, 2008
The East Palo Alto Police Department is extending an invitation to its upcoming swearing-in and awards ceremony. For more details, see the department's invitation.
Renaissance/Start Up Team Offers New Business Survival Workshop - August 27 and September 4, 2008
Whether you speak English or Spanish, you can get useful tips to show you how your business can survive the current economic slowdown. For more information about the workshop, go here for details in English and here for details in Spanish. If you're interested in starting a business, see this announcement.
Special Chat with the Chief Meeting - August 25, 2008
The East Palo Alto Police Department will hold a special Chat with the Chief meeting this month. Get the details in English and in Spanish.
Coupon Offer from EPA's Community Farmers' Market
The East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market is giving its clients a chance to get free merchandise. Get the details in English and Spanish.
New Program for Ongoing Recovery
Get more information about a new program that is being created to support those with addictions.
Community Brunch - August 16, 2008
Several East Palo Alto organizations will jointly hold a community brunch. Find out more information.
Awards to Local Business Women - August 12, 2008
Six local businesswomen will receive monetary awards to improve and strengthen their businesses. The awards will be given in the East Palo Alto City Hall. Get more details.
Meeting of EPACT Education Fund - August 8, 2008
Attend the regular monthly meeting of the EPACT Education Fund and get up-to-date on the rental housing issues affecting East Palo Alto. See the topics on the agenda and get more information about the meeting.
Homeless, Unhoused Event - August 7, 2008 
One East Palo Alto will host a special meeting to discuss the 2007 San Mateo County Homeless Census and Survey report. Find out more about the meeting and more about the information that will be discussed.
SEP Graduation - August 6, 2008
The Summer Employment Program for 2008 will celebrate its graduates. Click here for more information
Unfair Rent Increases Protest - August 1, 2008
East Palo Alto Tenants and community members launch “First of the Month” actions against Page Mill Properties. Find out why and where.
The August Beat Meeting Schedule can be found here.
July 2008
Summer Concerts at the EPA Community Farmers' Market 
The East Palo Arts Initiative, a program of FOR YOUTH BY YOUTH, in collaboration with Collective Roots will hold a series of musical performances at the East Palo Alto Community Farmers' Market every Sunday through the summer. Find out more about the concerts.
EPA's Renters Are Mobilizing - July 26 and August 2, 2008
Renters and their supporters in the City of East Palo Alto are holding events to protest the recent rent increases in the city. Find out what they are doing in English and in Spanish.
Second Annual Pacific Islands Higher Education Recruitment Program - July 31 and August 1, 2008
This two day higher education program is free and it contains a variety of fun-filled events as well as empowering workshops for young people and their parents. A flyer on the program can be found here.
Training for Emergencies
A local sorority is seeking males to participate in emergency response training. Go here to get more information.
Update about Former Romic Facility
Bay Enterprises has taken over the former Romic facility in East Palo Alto and has issued the first in a series of updates about the facility. See the first update here.
Collard Greens Cultural Festival - July 26, 2008
The 10th Annual Collard Greens Cultural Festival will take place in Bell Street Park from 12 noon to 7 p.m. Click details to find out more about this unique event.
July Beat Meeting Schedule
The East Palo Alto Police Department's July Beat Meeting Schedule can be found here.
Outstanding African Americans Exhibit - through March 2009
The San Mateo County History Museum is hosting a number of temporary exhibits. One of these exhibits is called "African Americans in San Mateo County." This exhibit will run through October 5, 2008. Within the exhibit is a special "Outstanding African Americans in San Mateo County" section which will run through March 2009. For more information, contact Diane Rummel at (650)299-0104.
Action for East Palo Alto's Streets - July 9, 2008
The Youth Leaders of Our Community (YLOOC), a Peninsula Interfaith Action youth group, is working hard to get sidewalks on every street in East Palo Alto. The group is launching its first "action" at the St. Francis of Assisi Church in East Palo Alto to bring the goal of sidewalks to fruition. Details about the YLOOC event are available in English and in Spanish.
Section 8 Housing Available
Section 8 housing applications are now being taken. Community residents who need such housing should sign up on the waiting list. Information is available in English, in Tagalog, in Spanish and in other languages. For more information, call (650)802-3318.
City Celebrates 25th Anniversary - July 1, 2008
The City of East Palo Alto will celebrate its 25th Anniversary. Get a chance to go back in history as you celebrate the city's founding at the scheduled East Palo Alto City Hall festivities . Go here for more information.
June 2008
Cummings Park Auction - June 29, 2008
The new housing development at Cummings Park is having an auction of homes. Get the details.
"Dollars & Sense" Financial Workshop - June 28, 2008
Assemblymember Ira Ruskin is hosting a free "Dollars and Sense" financial workshop this Saturday, June 28th from 10:00am to Noon at the East Palo Alto City Hall at 2415 University Avenue. The workshop will give residents an opportunity to learn from financial experts, free and without any sales pitches, about debt management, retirement planning, paying for college, saving and investing.
Please RSVP by calling 650-691-2121. If you have questions, contact Richelle Noroyan, District Director for Assemblymember Ruskin, at 650-691-2121. See attachment.
Zumba-thon Fundraiser - June 28, 2008
The East Palo Alto YMCA is holding an unusual fundraiser. Attendees to the fundraiser will have an opportunity to participate in various types of aerobics while they dance to Latin music. Go here for more details.
OEPA Meeting - June 24, 2008
OEPA is having its second quarterly membership meeting of the year. For more information about the meeting, see the attached invitation in both English and Spanish.
A Resolution for Juneteenth
The Ravenswood City School District issued a special resolution in honor of Juneteenth, which will be celebrated in East Palo Alto from June 14 - 15. Read the resolution here.
Special Youth Meeting - Saturday, June 14, 2008
Here is an opportunity for the East Palo Alto community's youth to decide on the programs and activities they would like to see for the city. Read about it in English and in Spanish.
May 2008
Youth Summit
The East Palo Alto Youth and Young Adult Summit is coming up
on May 10, 2008. See the group's flyer to get more details and find out how to help.
Jazz Appreciation
If you missed any of the April jazz events which took place at the San Mateo County Libraries, you can still catch some of the library jazz events scheduled for the month of May. May events are also scheduled for the East Palo Alto Library.
Police Beat Meetings
The East Palo Alto Police Department has released its community beat meeting schedule for the month of May.
Pacific Islander Education Conference - May 2, 2008
The Pacific Islander community will hold an annual education conference. You can get information about the program, read about the organization's objectives and get the program schedule.
Community Prayer Breakfast - May 1, 2008
The Service League of San Mateo County will hold the 22nd Annual Community Prayer Breakfast. Find out the details.
April 2008
East Palo Alto Library
April is Jazz Appreciation Month. The East Palo Alto Library is hosting several special presentations.
Smiles for Miles - April 20, 2008
Would you and your family like to get tips to show you how to care for your children's teeth? If so, here is an event for you.
More Free Tax Assistance - April 19, 2008
Did you miss the April 15 tax deadline? Would you still like to get free tax assistance? Then find out whether you or someone you know can still do so.
FCC Hearings - April 17, 2008
We all have a stake in the Internet. Here is an opportunity to get more information and to let the FCC know what you think.
Upcoming Democratic Caucus - April 13.
East Palo Alto community members are asked to attend the local Democratic Caucus by two local candidates who are running to be a delegate in the National Democratic Convention.
Mountain View Lecture in Spanish - April 13
Pastor Lorenzo Rodriquez will present a lecture in Spanish at the Mountain View Community Center.
Last Chance for Tax Assistance - April 12. Area residents can get free tax assistance.
The launch of GET FIT EPA - April 12
It has been in the making for at least a year. This weekend, GET FII EPA becomes a reality. See the group's new website for details. To hear how the website and the entire program started see "Getting a City Fit," which is the current edition of Talking with Henrietta.
OEPA Membership Meeting - April 1, 2008
At its next general membership meeting, OEPA will discuss a new initiative that it is launching. See the invitation to the meeting in four languages. Find out about the new initiative in English and in Spanish. Download the bi-lingual survey which should be submitted before the meeting.
March 2008
Activity Guide Training - March 28, 2008
East Palo Alto now has a web-based activity guide which is now available for local organizations to post their upcoming events. All are invited to receive hands on training to learn how to use the guide on the web. The sponsors of the activity guide say that it will be a real plus in keeping the community informed. See the attached information sheet, to get more information on the upcoming training session. Read the article by Marcia Perez title "Web-Based Bi-lingual Activity Guide Coming Soon," on page 13 in the February-March 2008 edition of East Palo Alto Today to get more information about the guide itself.
YUCA Press Conference - March 27, 2008
YUCA's fight with Romic is not over. YUCA representatives will explain why at their upcoming press conference. To get the details, read the organization's latest press release.
Grand Opening - March 15, 2008
The Community Trust Credit Union of East Palo Alto will hold
its grand opening celebration at its offices at 1836 Bay Road,
Suite B in East Palo Alto on March 15. See an ad showing the credit
union's services here.
YUCA Victory Celebration - March 15, 2008
YUCA will hold its gala, "Operation People Power: Mission
Possible," which will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2008,
beginning at 5PM at Costaño Elementary School in East Palo
Alto. For more information, please call us at (650)322-9165 or
email us at info@youthunited.net.
Confronting Hidden Bias - March 13, 2008
The Not in Our Town project will present a half-day discussion
and workshop called Beyond Us and Them: Confronting Hidden Bias
in Our Community. The workshop will be held on March 13, 2008.
Email niot.siliconvalley@yahoo.com to reserve space and get more
information
Annual Fundraiser
The Ravenswood Family Health clinic will hold its
annual fundraiser to benefit the clinic and the community
February 2008
Meetings of the East Palo Alto City Council
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is a place where students succeed and go to college. To find out where
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Many local youth will be
attending the Fifth Annual College Fair on Sunday, May 20 and there
are a variety of ways that you can help. To get more details, go 
A Saturday Brunch for
Mom on Cinco de Mayo - Celebrando a Mamas el Cinco de Mayo!!!
Learn more about the Silicon
Valley Community Foundation by attending an upcoming TV taping at the
Media Center on Wednesday, May 2. To get additional details, see the
attached 
Nobel Peace Prize recipient
Dr. Wangari Mathai visited the Bay Area nearly one year ago. What type
of legacy did she leave in the local cities she visited? Five local
residents share their views.
