The May issue of San Leandro News is here. This publication will be posted on the City's website each month and include news, events and updates of interest to the community. Members of the community can receive an email notice of the new update by signing up through E-Notify.

City staff recently prepared a draft Economic Development Initiatives and Work Plan which reflects ongoing and planned efforts to promote sustainable economic development and transform San Leandro into a center for innovation. City staff is seeking input from the community to shape the Work Plan, please click here to view the Draft Work Plan. The Work Plan was presented to the City Council on May 13, 2013. To contribute your thoughts and inputs, please e-mail jkay@sanleandro.org.

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.

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.

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.

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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