Save the Date:
All About the Quest Science Center
Thursday, January 16; 6:30 PM
San Ramon Community Center
Terrace Room
12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon
Join us for an exciting and informative program about the Quest Science Center. Monya Lane, CEO and Board Chairperson for the Science Center, will talk to us about the Science Center’s mission and purpose, which focuses on educating the public about scientific advances. Quest has a distinguished history of leadership, education outreach, community building, volunteerism, and fundraising.
This organization was founded in 2017 by a group of Lawrence Livermore Lab retirees and community leaders who decided to share their love of science and technology. They paid it forward by leading an effort to create a science center in downtown Livermore where everyone—at any age—would have engaging experiences and understand the impact science has on society.
The idea behind the center is to encourage innovation and creativity with hands-on activities that inspire students, businesses, and lifelong learners. Join us in the Terrace Room for an innovative and fun presentation—and it’s open to the public, so bring a friend!
FRIENDSGIVING
What better time than now to recognize our gratitude for all we have—most especially our near and dear friends and family? On Thursday, November 21, we are delighted to host our second Friendsgiving holiday event. This year, the Friendsgiving Celebration will be an Appetizer Potluck at the Bollinger Hills Cabana.
This is a no-cost, all-friends, fun celebration with social time, games, snacks, and loads of cheer! For Friendsgiving, be sure to note what you would like to share in way of appetizer or sweet treat.
See how to do so here:
What: Friendsgiving Appetizer and Sweet Treat Potluck
When: Thursday, November 21 4:30 PM–6:30 PM
Where: Bollinger Hills Cabana 2951 Morgan Drive, San Ramon
Cost: Free to all, guests welcomed
Please RSVP to email invitation coming soon
BRING: Your favorite savory appetizer or sweet treat.
When you RSVP, kindly share the type of dish you will bring in the “comments” or email Karen Rice directly.
Some of the food enjoyed that evening.
LOCAL ELECTIONS
Tuesday, October 1, Meet the School Board Candidates
This forum was moderated by the League of Women Voters Diablo Valley and can be viewed here.
Support our branch by joining us at this in-person event at the
San Ramon Community Center’s Terrace Room
12601 Alcosta Blvd.
9:45 AM to 11:30 AM
Event will begin promptly at 10:00 AM
AAUW San Ramon and AAUW Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branches are pleased to present a candidate forum for the SRVUSD Board of Education Trustee seats. All are welcome to attend to learn more about the candidates before voting.
This forum will be moderated by the League of Women Voters.
An evening candidate forum is also available.
Wednesday, Oct 16, 6:30 pm at Iron Horse Middle School hosted by the SRV Council of PTAs and AAUW DAW. This forum will be moderated by the League of Women Voters.
Wednesday, October 2, San Ramon Mayor and City Council Candidates’ Forum
VIEW THIS FORUM HERE
Roundhouse Bishop Ranch, Tahoe Auditorium
2600 Camino Ramon
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM: Mayoral Candidates
7:15 PM to 8:15 PM: City Council District 1 Candidates
Presented by the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce and Embarcadero Media Foundation’s East Bay Division
The candidates for San Ramon Mayor and City Council District 1 will share their thoughts on key city issues during this free public forum. Moderated by Gina Channell and Jeremy Walsh of the Embarcadero Media Foundation East Bay Division.
More information here: https://members.sanramon.org/events/details/san-ramon-mayor-and-city-council-candidate-forum-debate-9247
Don’t miss these voter education opportunities!
Janice Colby & Karen Rice
Co-Chairs, Program
Thursday, September 26
VIEW THIS PRESENTATION HERE
League of Women Voters Ballot Propositions Pros and Cons
Zoom-only event at 4:00 PM
Confused about the ballot propositions? Want to learn quickly about them in depth and through a non-partisan lens? Every election cycle, the League of Women Voters presents Pro and Con positions about the propositions based on research as well as information about major funding sources supporting the propositions. Janet Hoy and Sue Brandy of the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley will moderate this important webinar as well as answer your questions about the upcoming California ballot propositions.
You MUST register for this event and space is limited. To register follow this link:
https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/66ac026442fa12abcec8afcb
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the propositions so that you can make an informed decision when voting on November 5.
Great turn out at last night’s meeting. This is the slide deck and resource list we promised.
This educational and inspirational program will expand on the AAUW CA initiative, The School Board Project plus National’s recent presentation School Boards: The Battleground for the Education Culture Wars.
Join us for a relaxed conversation focused on the current climate and public education issues in the San Ramon Valley School District. School Board President Laura Bratt will be interviewed by Ravneet Julka, local PTA leader, parent, and lawyer.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a better understanding of what SRVUSD School Board and other School Boards around the nation are facing Learn what you can do to support quality public education in our community.
The event is FREE and open to the public.
Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch members will be our guests. The event is free to all.
An Evite has been sent to members of both branches, please respond to ensure we’ve an accurate count of attendees.
The public is asked to email aauwsr@gmail.com to RSVP, not required but as a courtesy so we know to expect you.
For more information on the School Board Project, visit our website page at https://sanramon-ca.aauw.net/school-board-project/
March 4–10
Local Scholarships Fundraiser at Dos Coyotes
3191 Crow Canyon Place
1-925 242-1100 https://doscoyotes.com
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We hope you will join us for our “Tips for Change” fundraiser. We receive 10% of the sales and 100% of the tips for meals served that evening. It is a fun event, where our members fill in as the waitstaff. Enjoy a tasty meal, catch up with friends, and support Tech Trek!
Reservations can be made online or by calling Gianni’s at (925) 820-6969.
You may learn more about AAUW’s Tech Trek Program by visiting
https://www.aauw-ca.org/what-is-tech-trek/
Guest Speaker, Kristy Higares of Girls Garage, will share background and detailed information about this extraordinary, first of its kind organization. She will wow us with descriptions of the great design projects their students have built at their local site where the girls learn to “Fear Less. Build More.”
Kristy is an educator, writer, and arts administrator who has worked for over 20 years serving schools and communities in Oakland. She is inspired by the intersection of arts, education, community, and impact. Her passion and vision have been motivated by her work with Bay Area teens at The Crucible, an industrial art school in West Oakland, where she worked for 12 years.
In 2010, Kristy was honored with a Jefferson Award in Public Service for her work at The Crucible, which included managing educational programs, teambuilding, volunteer and workforce development programs, studio operations, public art, and events.
She was an YBCA Equity Fellow in 2016 and created a photojournalism exhibit, interviewing and documenting residents in Oakland along International Boulevard.
Girls Garage is a nonprofit design and construction school for girls and gender-expansive youth ages 9–18 in the Bay Area. Founded in 2013, Girls Garage is the first-ever design and building workshop for female, non-binary, trans, and gender-expansive youth in the United States.
Through after-school and summer pathways, Girls Garage provides free and low-cost programs in carpentry, welding, architecture, engineering, and activist art to a diverse community of 200 students per year. Their programs equip youth with tools to build the world they want to see through integrating technical skills, college and career guidance, and community leadership.
To date, participants have built 184 projects ranging from a geodesic dome for the Eames Institute, book benches, shelves, and displays for a transitional housing shelter, furniture for a domestic abuse shelter to a greenhouse for a community garden and 500 square foot chicken pavilion for an urban farm. Learn more about Girls Garage here.
The public interested in attending may email us at aauwsr@gmail.com to RSVP.
October Program
The School Board Project
Protecting Honest, Inclusive Education in the
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
Overview of AAUW CA Initiative
Background, Discussion, and Actions!
Thursday, October 19, 2023 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Danville Congregational Church
989 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville, CA
Social time: 6:00pm – 6:30pm Meeting starts: 6:30pm
The School Board Project, developed by AAUW CA Public Policy team, is designed to ensure school boards throughout California include members who are committed to the maintenance of high standards of education for all students – including access to diverse and historically accurate information. In partnership with the Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch, join us for a panel discussion focused on protecting honest, inclusive education in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
We look forward to an informative, energizing presentation!
Click here to RSVP!
Click here for the Power Point presentation on The School Board Project.
California AAUW Public Policy Committee announcement of The School Board Project.
To watch the Sept. 21 CA AAUW Webinar on the subject and read up on resources available click here.
