BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA) - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://casa-alameda.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20180311T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20181104T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20190310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20191103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012925 CREATED:20220415T083326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T051053Z UID:5604-1668247200-1668254400@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:Monthly Coastal Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join the San Francisco Bay Hope Spot champions and let’s clean up the Beach! Meet at Waterfront Park at the Sea Plane Lagoon (1801 Ferry Point\, Alameda\, CA 94501). Buckets & pickers provided. \nPlan to join us monthly on the second Saturday of the month. Rain cancels! \n \n \n \n \n \n Riding your bike? Great! It’s right at the western end of the Cross Alameda Trail\, and there’s plenty of bike parking available. \n \n \n \n \n \n https://casa-alameda.org/coastal-clean-up URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/monthly-coastal-cleanup-2022-11-12 LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 1801 Ferry Point\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA)":MAILTO:info@casa-alameda.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221103T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221103T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012925 CREATED:20200102T190708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T190708Z UID:5517-1667494800-1667498400@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:CASA Steering Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The CASA Steering Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month from 5-6 p.m. (currently meeting online via Zoom). All are welcome! For more information contact us at: info@casa-alameda.org. URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/casa-steering-committee-meeting-4-2022-11-03 LOCATION:Alameda City Hall\, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012925 CREATED:20220928T123939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220928T123939Z UID:5619-1665079200-1665086400@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:BikeWalk-CASA Mayor and City Council Candidate Forums DESCRIPTION:You are invited to meet the candidates for Alameda mayor and city council and hear their views on: climate action and resilience and safe streets for bikes and pedestrians.\n\n\nRegister in advance for these meetings via Zoom:\n\n\nBikeWalk-CASA Mayoral Candiate Forum\nWhen: Oct 6\, 2022 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nhttps://tinyurl.com/BikeWalk-CASA-Mayoral-Forum\n\n\nBikeWalk-CASA City Council Candidate Forum\nWhen: Oct 13\, 2022 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)\nhttps://tinyurl.com/BikeWalk-CASA-Council-Forum\n\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/bikewalk-casa-mayor-and-city-council-candidate-forums LOCATION:CA ORGANIZER;CN="Bike Walk Alameda":MAILTO:info@bikewalkalameda.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220813T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220813T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012925 CREATED:20220415T083326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T051052Z UID:5499-1660384800-1660392000@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:Monthly Coastal Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join the San Francisco Bay Hope Spot champions and let’s clean up the Beach! Meet at Waterfront Park at the Sea Plane Lagoon (1801 Ferry Point\, Alameda\, CA 94501). Buckets & pickers provided. \nPlan to join us monthly on the second Saturday of the month. Rain cancels! \n \n \n \n \n \n Riding your bike? Great! It’s right at the western end of the Cross Alameda Trail\, and there’s plenty of bike parking available. \n \n \n \n \n \n https://casa-alameda.org/coastal-clean-up URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/monthly-coastal-cleanup LOCATION:Waterfront Park\, 1801 Ferry Point\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA)":MAILTO:info@casa-alameda.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211026T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012925 CREATED:20211018T152238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T152314Z UID:5396-1635274800-1635280200@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:Climate Code Red and Personal Action Plan Presentation DESCRIPTION:Climate Code Red Flyer \nThe 2021 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change declared climate change iswidespread\, rapid and intensifying. The UN Chief warned that this report is CodeRed for human driven global heating. Presenter Joyce Mercado\, a trained ClimateReality Project Leader\, joins thousands of other Climate Leaders from around theworld in presenting information on climate change to the public. Topics to becovered include the causes of climate change\, temperature increases\, climatechange impacts and solutions. Attendees will also receive a Community Action fora Sustainable Alameda (CASA) checklist created by Joyce with 70 climateprotection action items and resources available which will be discussed at theconclusion of the presentation to develop your personal action plan to protect theclimate. The planet needs big action now and you can be part of the solution! \n Free registrationhttps://tinyurl.com/climate-code-red URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/climate-code-red-and-personal-action-plan-presentation LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210408T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210408T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012925 CREATED:20210325T232035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T233002Z UID:5239-1617908400-1617913800@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:Electrifying Alameda Homes: What's in the Works? DESCRIPTION:Electrifying Alameda Homes: What’s in the Works?\nLearn how to reduce emissions\, make your home healthier\, and your last mile ride home greener — free Zoom Webinar by League of Women Voters of Alameda & CASA.\nVirtual Panel Featuring Ann McCormick. Chair\, Alameda Municipal Utility Board. Register to attend this Zoom webinar. \nCo-sponsors are CASA and the League of Women Voters of Alameda. \n\nAlameda is taking climate emissions reduction to the next level. Since January 2020 Alameda electricity comes from 100% clean energy sources. Emissions from gas vehicles and gas appliances are the next milestone to a greener Alameda. Join us to learn how to reduce emissions\, make your home healthier and your last mile ride home greener!\n\nLeaders from Alameda Power Utility Board\, the City of Alameda and the Alameda Community will briefly describe their vision of an Electric Alameda and engage in a panel discussion on how to make this happen. They will also answer audience questions in breakout rooms.Contact William Smith to submit questions for the speakers or to get more event info: email vpprograms@lwvalameda.org or phone 510-522-0390. URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/electrifying-alameda-homes-whats-in-the-works LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200916T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20200830T193414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T191944Z UID:4912-1600275600-1600282800@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:Bike Walk Alameda/CASA City Council Candidate Forum DESCRIPTION:Bike Walk Alameda and Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda City Council Candidate Forum\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBike Walk Alameda and Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda jointly sponsored an online forum with the candidates for City Council on Wednesday\, September 16th. Alameda can be a leader in reducing the impacts of climate change and creating a safe and enjoyable place to walk and bike. The City adopted its Climate Action and Resiliency Plan in September 2019 and the City’s Active Transportation Plan is currently in development. Decisions made by the City Council over the next few years will significantly affect the implementation of these plans and the vision of the City’s future. Please see links below for the candidate responses to the CASA questionnaire and the forum video.\n\n\n \nCandidate Responses to the CASA questionnaire (click on the buttons below): \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gig Codiga\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Oddie\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trish Herrera Spencer\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Malia Vella\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amos White URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/bike-walk-alameda-casa-city-council-candidate-forum LOCATION:CA ORGANIZER;CN="Community Action for a Sustainable Alameda (CASA)":MAILTO:info@casa-alameda.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200206T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20200102T190708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T085802Z UID:4269-1581008400-1581012000@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:CASA Steering Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The CASA Steering Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month from 5-6 p.m. (currently meeting online via Zoom). All are welcome! For more information contact us at: info@casa-alameda.org. URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/casa-steering-committee-meeting-4 LOCATION:Alameda City Hall\, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200115T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20200102T192058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T213114Z UID:4280-1579111200-1579114800@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:Urban Forest Research Presentation DESCRIPTION:The City is updating its 2010 Street Tree Plan. Scoping for the plan begins this spring and the planning process will begin in July 2020. \nThe City’s Climate Action and Resiliency Plan recognizes the importance of trees: \n\nTrees sequester carbon by breathing in CO2 and storing the carbon as plant material.\nTrees not only help settle airborne particles during wildfire smoke events\, but also remove carbon from the atmosphere and reduce heat impacts.\n\nThe Climate Plan calls for the continued development of urban forest and update Master Street Tree Plan. CASA is hosting Kian Kafaie as our Brown University winter intern who will be researching issues related to the Urban Forest and present ideas for further development in the new Urban Forest Plan. Please join us to hear about Kian’s findings on Wednesday\, January 15th at 6 p.m. in the Stafford Room at the Alameda Free Library. Light refreshments will be served and there will be an opportunity for questions and discussion. \nHere are the relevant local links to the 2010 Plan:\nhttps://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Public-Works/Street-Trees\nhttps://www.alamedaca.gov/files/content/public/departments/public-works/city-of-alameda-\nmaster-tree-plan-2010.pdf\nhttps://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/Public-Works/Urban-Forest\nhttps://alamedacaarchive.org/go-green/street-trees\nClimate Action and Resiliency Plan\nhttps://www.alamedaca.gov/GOVERNMENT/Initiatives/Climate-Action-and-Resiliency-Plan URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/urban-forest-research-presentation LOCATION:Alameda Free Library\, 1550 Oak Street\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200112T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200112T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20190426T233229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T020614Z UID:3883-1578844800-1578852000@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:CASA Sustainability Book Group DESCRIPTION:The CASA Sustainability Book group will meet on January 12th from 4-6 PM to discuss Drawdown by Paul Hawken. \nDrawdown describes the 100 most substantive solutions to global warming. For each solution\, we describe its history\, the carbon impact it provides\, the relative cost and savings\, the path to adoption\, and how it works. The goal of the research that informs Drawdown is to determine if we can reverse the buildup of atmospheric carbon within thirty years. All solutions modeled are already in place\, well understood\, analyzed based on peer-reviewed science\, and are expanding around the world. \nBooks can be purchased at Books Inc. Alameda. CASA Sustainability Book Club members receive a discount. For further information or to register for the CASA Sustainability Book Group email casabookgroup@gmail.com URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/casa-sustainability-book-group-3 LOCATION:Books Inc.\, 1344 Park Street\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200109T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200109T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20200102T185941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200102T185941Z UID:4267-1578589200-1578592800@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:CASA Steering Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:January 9\, 2020 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm\n\n\n\n\nAlameda City Hall\, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue\nAlameda\, 94501 United States + Google Map\n\n\n\nThe CASA Steering Committee typically meets on the first Thursday of each month from 5-6 p.m. in Room 360 at City Hall. This month’s meeting is postponed one week to Thursday\, January 9th. \nAll are welcome! For more information contact us at: info@casa-alameda.org. URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/casa-steering-committee-meeting-3 LOCATION:Alameda City Hall\, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191006T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20191006T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20190426T233052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190819T031246Z UID:3881-1570377600-1570384800@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:CASA Sustainability Book Group DESCRIPTION:How to Give Up Plastic\nA GUIDE TO CHANGING THE WORLD\, ONE PLASTIC BOTTLE AT A TIME\nBy WILL MCCALLUM \nBook Group Discussion\nSunday\, October 6th from 4-6 PM\nBooks Inc. 1344 Park Street\, Alameda 94501 \nABOUT HOW TO GIVE UP PLASTIC\nAn accessible guide to the changes we can all make—small and large—to rid our lives of disposable plastic and clean up the world’s oceans \nHow to Give Up Plastic is a straightforward guide to eliminating plastic from your life. Going room by room through your home and workplace\, Greenpeace activist Will McCallum teaches you how to spot disposable plastic items and find plastic-free\, sustainable alternatives to each one. From carrying a reusable straw\, to catching microfibers when you wash your clothes\, to throwing plastic-free parties\, you’ll learn new and intuitive ways to reduce plastic waste. And by arming you with a wealth of facts about global plastic consumption and anecdotes from activists fighting plastic around the world\, you’ll also learn how to advocate to businesses and leaders in your community and across the country to commit to eliminating disposable plastics for good. \nIt takes 450 years for a plastic bottle to fully biodegrade\, and there are around 12.7 million tons of plastic entering the ocean each year. At our current pace\, in the year 2050 there could be more plastic in the oceans than fish\, by weight. These are alarming figures\, but plastic pollution is an environmental crisis with a solution we can all contribute to. \nBooks can be purchased at Books Inc. Alameda. CASA Sustainability Book Club members receive a discount.For further information or to register for the CASA Sustainability Book Group email casabookgroup@gmail.com URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/casa-sustainability-book-group-2 LOCATION:Books Inc.\, 1344 Park Street\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190922T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190922T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20190618T015621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T021943Z UID:4068-1569160800-1569168000@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:Discussion of The Great Pivot with author Justine Burt DESCRIPTION:CASA and Alameda Free Library present Justine Burt for a discussion of The Great Pivot: Creating Meaningful Work to Build a Sustainable Future\, which describes 30 sustainability projects in five areas – advanced energy communities\, low-carbon mobility\, the circular economy\, food waste reduction\, and nature restoration – that will create millions of meaningful jobs. \n \nAmerican society currently faces a crisis in the world of work between outsourcing\, automation\, the gig economy\, and low levels of employee engagement. At the same time\, our transportation systems and means for producing energy\, materials\, and food are degrading life support systems on Earth. The solution\, however\, is simple: we must abandon “business as usual” and draw up a blueprint for creating meaningful jobs that will also dramatically reduce waste and restore the natural world.The Great Pivot is that blueprint. It details 30 projects for developing advanced energy communities\, low-carbon mobility systems\, a circular economy\, a rejuvenated food production system\, and restoring nature. It starts\, of course\, with people. Americans want work that gives their lives purpose and meaning. First\, however\, we must ensure that everyone has shelter\, food\, and access to affordable healthcare and childcare\, especially those lower on the socioeconomic ladder. By doing so\, those securing meaningful work for the first time will be able to pull themselves up financially\, while those currently working disappointingly unfulfilling jobs will jump to more meaningful employment\, whether starting their own business or joining an existing team. The financial sector also wants more sustainability projects to invest in. By harnessing Silicon Valley’s startup culture of disrupting lumbering\, inefficient industries\, the Great Pivot will create both more effective and efficient jobs and manifold investment opportunities. Make no mistake: the investment needed to kickstart a sustainable future is considerable\, but this money will go directly into the pockets of the millions of people doing this meaningful work\, thereby providing the necessities of a stable\, middle class life. With this bold vision we will not only save the environment\, but in the process of creating millions of meaningful jobs\, we will save ourselves. A sustainable future needs us to envision it\, and it needs us to make it happen. It’s time to make the Great Pivot. \n  \n  URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/discussion-of-the-great-pivot-with-author-justine-burt LOCATION:Alameda Free Library\, 1550 Oak Street\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20190831T051712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190831T051712Z UID:4143-1569056400-1569070800@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:I Heart Alameda & Oakland Estuary On-the-Water Cleanup DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe Oakland Estuary is a special corner of San Francisco Bay that’s home to countless marine animals and a thriving community. This stretch of water gets hit hard by urban trash pollution\, storm drain runoff and illegal dumping. Join us to remove garbage from the shores of the Alameda & Oakland Estuary and protect our water\, wildlife\, and community! \nWe’ll have cleanup teams working “On the Water” via kayaks\, boat\, and stand up paddle boards. Team captains will lead groups to shoreline garbage hotspots that are only accessible by watercraft. Hugely discounted Kayak rentals available through California Canoe and Kayak. On-land non-watercraft volunteers also needed for dock and site logistic and clean up. \nJOIN US on a Grand-Garbage-Go-Getting-Adventure\, connect with nature\, protect and clean your waterways\, love your land while having FUN with your community. \nRegister Today > https://estuary_cleanup.eventbrite.com URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/i-heart-alameda-oakland-estuary-on-the-water-cleanup LOCATION:Jack London Aquatic Center\, 115 Embarcadero\, Oakland\, CA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190921T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20190903T030830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190903T030830Z UID:4150-1569056400-1569067200@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:Alameda Coastal Cleanup DESCRIPTION:CASA will be tabling at the Coastal Cleanup at Crown Beach on Saturday\, September 21st. Please join us to learn about what you can do to help heal the ocean and reduce the impacts of Climate Change. Look for us at the corner of Shoreline and Park. \n\nWe are also organizing a Brand Audit with CASA Youth and Rethink Disposable Ambassadors at the Coastal Cleanup event. Contact info@casa-alameda.org if you are interested in participating in the Brand Audit.  URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/alameda-coastal-cleanup LOCATION:Crown Beach\, Corner of Shoreline and Park\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190920T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20190917T174103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190919T061232Z UID:4182-1568973600-1568998800@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:Alameda Climate Strike DESCRIPTION:September 20th is the global climate strike. We are calling for everyone to join us. This past month\, CASA Youth has been planning an “Alameda Climate Strike”\, with different tiers of engagement so that anyone can participate in the global action. We will also be asking teachers to conduct teach-ins throughout the school day\, where they will lead classroom discussions around the climate crisis. The final tier involves Alameda students taking public transportation and joining the SF climate strike itself. \n  \nAlameda Student Meeting Location is Fruitvale BART Station @ 9:00 AM on Sept 20th. Look for students with signs saying “Climate Strike”!! \nGeneral Strike FAQ & Tiers of Engagement for Sept. 20th \nWhat is the significance of September 20th? \nOn September 20\, three days before the UN Climate Summit in NYC\, young people and adults will strike all across the US and world to demand transformative action be taken to address the climate crisis. For more information on the global movement\, please visit https://strikewithus.org/.  \nWhat are the four tiers of engagement? \nSome students find difficulty in participating in civil disobedience due to conflicts with grades or attendance. We do not wish to alienate anyone who wishes to get involved. To help people participate without pushing them to leave school\, we have organized FOUR “tiers of engagement\,” incrementing from least risk-averse to most risk-averse. \nTier 1: “11 Actions You Can Take For Our Earth” \nTier 2: Moment of Recognition \nTier 3: Die-in \nTier 4: Strike \nMore info can be found at:  https://350bayarea.org/event/youth-climate-strike-march URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/alameda-climate-strike LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190818T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190818T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20190426T232946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190720T034024Z UID:3879-1566144000-1566151200@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:CASA Book Group DESCRIPTION:The CASA Sustainability Book group will meet on Sunday\, August 18th from 4-6 PM. Books Inc. – 1344 Park Street \nBook: The World Is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean’s Are One by Sylvia A. Earle (Author)\, Bill McKibben (Foreword). \n \nThis book tie-in to National Geographic’s ambitious 5-year ocean initiative—focusing on overfishing—is written in National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Sylvia Earle’s accessible yet hard-hitting voice. Through compelling personal stories she puts the current and future peril of the ocean and the life it supports in perspective for a wide public audience. \nBooks can be purchased at Books Inc. Alameda. CASA Sustainability Book Club members receive a discount. For further information or to register for the CASA Sustainability Book Group email casabookgroup@gmail.com \n  URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/casa-book-group LOCATION:Books Inc.\, 1344 Park Street\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190801T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190801T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20190701T071059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T071059Z UID:4084-1564678800-1564682400@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:CASA Steering Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The CASA Steering Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month from 5-6 p.m. in Room 360 at City Hall. All are welcome! For more information contact us at: info@casa-alameda.org. URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/casa-steering-committee-meeting-2 LOCATION:Alameda City Hall\, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190711T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190711T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20190701T070731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T070731Z UID:4081-1562864400-1562868000@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:CASA Steering Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The CASA Steering Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month from 5-6 p.m. in Room 360 at City Hall. All are welcome! For more information contact us at: info@casa-alameda.org. Our July meeting has been moved to July 11th in recognition of the July 4th holiday. URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/casa-steering-committee-meeting LOCATION:City Hall\, 2263 Santa Clara Ave. #360\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190618T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20190402T034605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T034605Z UID:3840-1560880800-1560884400@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:Alameda Backyard Growers - Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:Our summer garden tour with Margie Siegal will feature and introduction to growing melons in Alameda. \nLocation TBD – check back! \n \n  URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/alameda-backyard-growers-garden-tour-2 LOCATION:CA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190609 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190610 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20190402T031519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T032356Z UID:3818-1560038400-1560124799@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:March for the Ocean DESCRIPTION:Check back in for Alameda March! \nhttps://marchfortheocean.org URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/march-for-the-ocean LOCATION:Crab Cove Visitor Center\, 1231 McKay Ave\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190606T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190606T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012926 CREATED:20190127T222126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T182429Z UID:3704-1559840400-1559844000@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:CASA Monthly Steering Committee Meeting DESCRIPTION:The CASA Steering Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month from 5-6 p.m. in Room 360 at City Hall. All are welcome! For more information contact us at: info@casa-alameda.org. URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/casa-monthly-steering-committee-meeting-5-2-2-2-2 LOCATION:Alameda City Hall\, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States CATEGORIES:Meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190602T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190602T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012927 CREATED:20190426T232656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190426T232656Z UID:3874-1559491200-1559498400@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:CASA Sustainability Book Group DESCRIPTION:Announcing New CASA Sustainability Book Group! \nLet’s Learn Together and Help Change the World! \nThe CASA Sustainability Book group will meet on the first Sunday of every other month\n(June\,August\, October\, December) from 4-6 PM \nWe will meet to discuss a range of books about environmental issues\, sustainability\, resilience and restoration. Through shared ideas\, stories\, dialogue we will discover ways to take action\, make a difference\, and build community while developing and maintaining hope. \nBooks can be purchased at Books Inc. Alameda. CASA Sustainability Book Club members receive a discount.For further information or to register for the CASA Sustainability Book Group email casabookgroup@gmail.com \nFirst meeting Sunday\, June 2nd 4-6 PM at Books Inc.  1344 Park Street\, Alameda \nWe will be discussing “Active Hope- How to Face the Mess We’re in without Going Crazy” by Joanna Macy & Chris Johnstone \n“Active Hope is about finding\, and offering\, our best response to the crisis of sustainability unfolding in our world. It offers tools that help us face the mess we’re in\, as well as find and play our role in the collective transition\, or Great Turning\, to a life-sustaining society.” \n“At the heart of this book is the idea that Active Hope is something we do rather than have. It involves being clear what we hope for and then playing our role in the process of bringing that about. The journey of finding\, and offering\, our unique contribution to the Great Turning helps us to discover new strengths\, open to a wider network of allies and experience a deepening of our aliveness. When our responses are guided by the intention to act for the healing of our world\, the mess we’re in not only becomes easier to face\, our lives also become more meaningful and satisfying.”   ~ From www.activehope.info URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/casa-sustainability-book-group LOCATION:Books Inc.\, 1344 Park Street\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190530T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190530T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012927 CREATED:20190430T184437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190430T190619Z UID:3964-1559241000-1559248200@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:League of Women Voters of Alameda Sea Level Rise Community Forum DESCRIPTION:League of Women Voters of Alameda\nSea Level Rise Community Forum \n \nSea level rise is steadily increasing\, putting us & our property at risk. What can we do about it?\nPanel Discussion – Q&A – Free Event \nThursday\, May 30th from 6:30 to 8:30pm\nCommunity Center of Harbor Bay Isle\,\n3195 Mecartney Road\, Alameda \nInfo: LWVAlameda.org/calendar URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/league-of-women-voters-of-alameda-sea-level-rise-community-forum LOCATION:Community of Harbor Bay Isle Owners’ Association\, 3195 Mecartney Road\, Alameda\, 94502\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190524T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190524T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012927 CREATED:20190514T202808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T202808Z UID:4056-1558710000-1558717200@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:CASA Youth Eco Swap DESCRIPTION:Please join CASA Youth in an islandwide eco swap on Friday\, May 24th from 3-5 p.m. at Jackson Park. Bring all your gently used items (books\, clothes\, school supplies\, sports equipment) and swap them for something you would like. Free and available to all. URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/casa-youth-eco-swap LOCATION:Jackson Park\, 2430 Encinal Ave\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190521T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190521T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012927 CREATED:20190402T034336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190402T034336Z UID:3838-1558465200-1558468800@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:Alameda Backyard Growers - Succession Planting and Interplanting for Summer Veggies DESCRIPTION:Meet Alameda County Master Gardeners Sam Foushee and David Blood to discuss planting your summer vegetable garden. URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/alameda-backyard-growers-succession-planting-and-interplanting-for-summer-veggies LOCATION:Rhythmix Cultural Works\, 2513 Blanding Ave.\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012927 CREATED:20190430T183559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T201607Z UID:3961-1558375200-1558382400@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:Climate Action Public Comment Session DESCRIPTION:Alameda’s draft Climate Action and Resiliency Plan is now available for review and comment: https://www.opentownhall.com/7405. \nThe City is accepting public comments on the first draft of the Climate Action and Resiliency Plan. Everyone with a stake in Alameda is encouranged to participate. The public comment period will run from May 14-31. Link to the online platform. \n \nThe City is hosting an in-person public comment session\nMonday\, May 20 | 6-8 pm\nElks Lodge\, 2255 Santa Clara Avenue\, Alameda\, CA 94501\nAs an island city\, Alameda is particularly vulnerable to sea level rise\, and at the same time it faces the challenges caused by greenhouse gas emissions. \nThe City of Alameda is developing a Climate Action and Resiliency Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate impacts like increased flooding. \nAs part of this process\, the City wants your input. For information about the City’s Climate Action Plan Process\, visit the Climate Action page. URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/climate-action-public-comment-session LOCATION:Elks Lodge\, 2255 Santa Clara Avenue\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190519T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012927 CREATED:20190502T234437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T234437Z UID:4036-1558267200-1558278000@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:Alameda Bike Festival & Rodeo DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, May 19th\, 2019\n12pm to 3pm\n\n\nBring your friends and family to this city-wide bike festival hosted at Otis Elementary School. \nFestival activities include:\n\n\nFree raffle prizes from local businesses including a new bike donated by Alameda Bicycle!\nLearn about the planned bike improvements around the City\nFree bicycle tune-ups with the BikeMobile\nLearn about BikeLink eLockers and sign up for a card\nA bike rodeo to practice skills and drills\nA helmet and bicycle decoration station\nHelmet fittings and giveaways\nBike-blended smoothies\nA bicycle Trivia Wheel\nA taco truck\nAnd a whole lot more to inspire\, educate and encourage bicycle riding in Alameda\n\n\nThis festival is a project of Alameda County Safe Routes to Schools\, the Alameda Safe Routes to School Task Force in partnership with Alameda Unified School District\, the City of Alameda\, Alameda Recreation and Parks\, Alameda Elks Lodge and the Kiwanis Club of Alameda.\n\n\nFamily Cycling Workshop Schedules:\n\n\n\n9:30am-12:00pm: Family Cycling Clinic:\nParents and children attend together\, both with their own bikes and helmets. For youth in grades 2-6. Everyone participates throughout the entire event. And free reflective vests for youth attendees! \nBicycles and helmets required.\nRegistration: http://bikeeastbay.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1387\n\n\n\n\n11am-12:30pm: Learn to Ride Class:\nWe’ll help you get off training wheels\, or learn how to ride a bicycle for the first time. Bring your bike\, helmet\, and a dash of courage – we’ll provide the rest.  One adult per family required\, one adult per child recommended.  Bicycles and helmets required. Email hannah@alamedabicycle.com if your child needs anything specific from us to make their experience safe and enjoyable. \n​Registration: https://bikeeastbay.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=1438\n\n\n\nLinks:\n\n\nWe’d love your help! You can sign up to volunteer here: https://volunteersignup.org/BRF3J\nLooking for Alameda Bicycle? They live here: www.alamedabicycle.com URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/alameda-bike-festival-rodeo LOCATION:Otis Elementary School\, 3010 Fillmore\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190519T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190519T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012927 CREATED:20190502T234728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T235558Z UID:4039-1558258200-1558267200@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:Family Cycling Workshop DESCRIPTION:The family that rides together thrives together! Join Bike East Bay’s certified instructors for a day of fun games\, safety drills\, skills building\, and a neighborhood ride. This class is made possible via funding from the City of Alameda. \nThis workshop is for kids who are able to ride a bike and ready to take to the paths and roadways with their parents (suggested grade range 2nd-6th). The event includes instruction on: \n\nfitting a helmet\nperforming a bike safety check\ncommunicating with other road users\nriding in a straight line and avoiding obstacles\nas well as navigating safely through intersections\, all while playing fun games!\n\nWe will also be bringing our bike teeter-totters\, making bike-powered fruit smoothies\, and ending the class with a group ride around the neighborhood together! \n\nAll minors must be accompanied by an adult to participate\, both with their own working bikes and helmets. Each child will receive a free reflective vest.\nThis class is part of the free Alameda Bike Festival & Rodeo. The Festival is after our class\, from 12-4pm\, with activities for the whole family to enjoy!\n\n\n\n\nWHEN\nMay 19th\, 2019 9:30 AM   through   12:00 PM\n\n\n\nLOCATION\n\nOtis Elementary\, 3010 Fillmore Street\nAlameda\, CA 94501\n\n\n\n\nCONTACT\nOffice: 510-845-7433  ext. 2 \nEmail: robert@bikeeastbay.org\n\n\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/family-cycling-workshop LOCATION:Otis Elementary School\, 3010 Fillmore\, Alameda\, 94501\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T012927 CREATED:20190502T165856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190502T165856Z UID:4026-1558173600-1558180800@casa-alameda.org SUMMARY:Alameda Go Green "Spring" Sports Swap DESCRIPTION:Out with the old. In with the new. FREE Swap. Open to ALL on May 18th (10am-12pm)! \n \nPlease bring clean\, usable items in good condition for spring\, summer\, fall or year-round sports to trade.\nNO WINTER SPORTS GEAR\, Please.\nDonations not required to carry out. \nCan’t attend\, but want to support?\nDonations accepted:\n— 3-7 pm on 5/17 at Earhart in room 26\, or\n— 9-11:30 am on 5/18 in the Earhart parking lot \nAll unclaimed items will be donated to local charity or sports organizations. \nEvent brought to you by AUSD Go Green Committees across Alameda. All residents welcome.\nThis event is non-affiliated with AUSD. Join us to swap & trade!! URL:https://casa-alameda.org/event/alameda-go-green-spring-sports-swap LOCATION:Earhart Elementary School\, 400 Packet Landing Rd.\, Alameda\, CA\, 94502 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR