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Neighborhood Cleanup Event - June 1

Mark your calendars for San Leandro's annual Neighborhood Cleanup Day on Saturday, June 1st! Host a Garage Sale at your house in the morning. The City will advertise participating households in the San Leandro Times (registration by May 23, 2013 is required). Later, drop-off items to be recycled at a local facility.

Click here for more information.

American Red Cross Blood Drive - June 27!

The City's annual summer blood drive is scheduled on June 27. You are more than welcome to donate, and spread the word to your friends, family and neighbors. To schedule your appointment, please sign up online at http://www.redcrossblood.org/ and enter the Sponsor Code of CSL.

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Summer Activities Guide is Here!

The San Leandro Recreation and Human Services Department has launched its 2013 Summer Activities Guide!

Summer Camps, Family Events, Aquatics, Kiddie Kollege, trips, classes... the list goes on and on! There is something for everybody from tots to seniors and individuals to families in the San Leandro Recreation and Human Services Summer Activities Guide! Don't miss out on an opportunity to learn something new, meet new friends, get in shape and get involved in our community!

For information on our current course offerings, please visit Summer Activities or visit the Recreation and Human Services Department homepage.

San Leandro Library Launches The Millennial Academy

The Library is pleased to announce the launch of the Millennial Academy, an exciting and innovative new program designed by and for Millennials, people aged 18 to 33. The Millennial Academy is made possible through a $15,000 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the California State Library.

The Millennial Academy will offer a wide range of free, engaging events and activities including career development workshops, technology related volunteer opportunities, gaming events, a homebrewing workshop (for Millennials 21 and over), hands on "hacker/maker" 3D Printing and Arduino Programming workshops, a film series, and a Beard & Mustache Competition. The events have been designed for Millennials, but all adults 18 and over are welcome to attend. For more information about the Millennial Academy, contact Bill Sherwood at (510) 577-7964.

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Sign Up for SLPD Community Alerting System

To receive notification regarding a local emergency, sign up for alerts via Nixle and CodeRed.

In the event of a localized emergency:

  • Tune in Radio San Leandro - 1610AM
  • Watch Cable Channel 15/Comcast or Channel 99/U-Verse
For more information, visit: www.sanleandro.org/depts/pd/services.

Calendar

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Monday May 20, 2013
6:00  PM Main Library--Teen Volunteer Orientation
This orientation is for teens who have already been accepted into the San Leandro Public Library's teen volunteer program for summer 2013. For more information click here.
7:00  PM City Council Meeting
City Council Meetings occur on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. To view the agenda for tonight's meeting, please click here.
Tuesday May 21, 2013
3:30  PM Paws to Read (Main Library)
In PAWS to READ, children in grades 1 to 5 work on their reading skills by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. Children are invited to register for one session.

To register for this session, please call the Main Library at 577-3960.
Wednesday May 22, 2013
8:30  AM Coffee with the Cops

The San Leandro Police Department

invites community members to join them at:

Zocalo’s Coffee House

645 Bancroft Ave.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

8:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Police Officers, Detectives and the Police Captain will be discussing crime trends in your neighborhood. They will be available to answer your questions, offer tips and provide information on topics of interest. Members of the Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit and Code Enforcement Section will be on hand to speak with residents about enhancing Neighborhood Watch Programs and other strategies to reduce crime.

“Coffee with the Cops” is a pilot program implemented by the San Leandro Police Department in an effort to enhance communication between community members and the Police Department. Meetings will have an informal format, designed to be informative regarding public safety and quality of life issues that impact your neighborhood. This will be a quarterly presentation at locations throughout the community.

9:30  AM BABIES N TODDLERS STORYTIME - Main Library
BABIES N' TODDLERS STORYTIME
Designed for babies and toddlers up to age 3, this storytime is for the child and caregiver to participate together. We will sing songs, do fingerplays and many movement activities, and hear lots of short picture books! No registration required, but due to room capacity we will stop seating when we reach our seating capacity. We offer duplicate sessions at 9:30am and 10:30am for your convenience, so please choose just one to attend.
10:30  AM BABIES N' TODDLERS STORYTIME - Main Library
BABIES N' TODDLERS STORYTIME
Designed for babies and toddlers up to age 3, this storytime is for the child and caregiver to participate together. We will sing songs, do fingerplays and many movement activities, and hear lots of short picture books! No registration required, but due to room capacity we will stop seating when we reach our seating capacity. We offer duplicate sessions at 9:30am and 10:30am for your convenience, so please choose just one to attend.
1:30  PM PRESCHOOL STORYTIME - Main Library
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
Designed for children ages 3-8 (siblings welcome too), our preschool storytimes feature the best in children's books, songs, and arts and crafts activities. Each week we offer a different theme. This drop-in program is for children and a caregiver, to help children get ready for kindergarten, get the reading habit, and to have fun!
3:00  PM The Dub Club--Main Library
Need a place to do homework and enjoy a snack after school? Join us at the Dub Club. We'll also have gaming and a craft project. Visit the Main Library Children's Desk for more information about this free program.
4:00  PM Downtown Farmers Market

Come on down to the Downtown Farmers Market!

Every Wednesday, Parrott Street in Downtown San Leandro will be transformed into a vibrant marketplace of sweet, juicy, tree-ripened fruits; delicious, healthy, just-picked vegetables; beautiful fresh-cut flowers; gourment foods; and tasty snacks.

Weekly Farmers' Market Themes:
1st Wednesday of the month: Cooking Demonstrations
2nd Wednesday of the month: Green Market Days
3rd Wednesday of the month: Active Wednesdays
4th Wednesday of the month: Wine Tasting