Apply by Aug. 30 for Walnut Creek's Measure O committee

As promised to voters, the city of Walnut Creek is establishing a committee to provide oversight of spending for Measure O, which the city’s voters passed last November to raise the sales tax by one half-cent for 10 years to fund important community projects and services.

“We want voters to have confidence that we’re spending their money wisely and according to the law,” said Walnut Creek Mayor Cindy Silva. “We believe having this oversight committee will help build confidence in our spending.”

The Measure O Citizens’ Oversight Committee will prepare a written report annually that will be presented to the City Council at a public meeting. Any written report will be a matter of public record and available to the community. The committee will consist of five members who are Walnut Creek residents or represent a business within the city’s limits if they are not Walnut Creek residents.

The terms of the Committee members will be staggered, with three members serving initial two-year terms and two members serving four-year terms. At least one member of the committee will need to have a financial or accounting background. The City Council will appoint the committee, which will meet in public at least twice a year.

To be considered for this volunteer position, a completed application must be submitted by no later than 5 p.m. Aug. 30. On Sept. 5, the City Council will select applicants to invite for interviews that will take place on Sept. 19. Appointments are expected to be made at the conclusion of the interviews. To apply online or read more information, visit walnut-creek.org.

— city of Walnut Creek

In collaboration with the Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill, the city’s Troop 401 would like to congratulate its newest Eagle Scouts. Earning the coveted rank of Eagle Scout is a testament to dedication and personal growth. These young men’s journeys were marked by challenges that molded their character and skills.

From camping trips and 50-mile hikes to canoeing expeditions, archery practice, marksmanship training and overcoming adversity, each experience contributed to their growth. Embracing nature’s beauty, resolving conflicts, honing cooking skills, engaging in community work and demonstrating leadership capabilities were all part of their journeys.

The path to Eagle Scout not only forges exceptional individuals but also fosters lifelong connections among peers and mentors. As we celebrate these achievements, our heartfelt gratitude goes to the Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill, our charter organization, for their invaluable support and contributions.

— John Ferrera

The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County in concert with Pittsburg Adult Education Center invites the public to join them at the East Contra Costa Career & Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 23. More than 30 employers will be hiring for hundreds of positions.

The event is free to the public, and plenty of convenient parking will be available. The job fair will be held in a setting outside the Pittsburg Adult Education Center at 1151 Stoneman Ave. in Pittsburg.

Attendees can preregister online at EventBrite (bit.ly/43MkUqr), should bring plenty of resumes and dress for success! For questions, email George Provol at [email protected].

— George Provol

Belinda Reyes Barreras, a rising senior at Dozier-Libbey Medical High School, learns about health and medicine during the academic year, but this summer she traded in her hospital scrubs uniform to take part in a unique, eight-week paid summer internship through the Bank of America Student Leaders program.

During the internship, Barreras worked with Junior Achievement of Northern California. She and four other San Francisco and East Bay students selected for the program shadowed corporate leaders and explored ways to bring financial education to more teens. The Bay Area student leaders also recently returned from a week-long leadership summit in Washington, D.C. with 300 other student leaders from around the nation.

Barreras is a science-minded student with a consistently high grade-point average who hopes to become an orthodontist after studying biology in college. A first-generation American, she is also fluent in Spanish. The BofA Student Leaders program provides community-minded juniors and seniors nationwide with firsthand experience in developing leadership and practical workforce skills working with local nonprofits, all while earning $17 per hour.

— BofA

In partnership with Bay Area Backyard Movement, the city of Antioch’s Recreation Department is excited to present our second annual Multicultural Day Festival. Highlighting cultural diversity and community engagement, this event will features live performances, local vendors, a kid’s zone and much more for all to enjoy.

The festival will be from 12 to 5 p.m. Aug. 12 at Antioch’s Williamson Ranch Park. For more details, visit antiochca.gov/multicultural-day online.

— city of Antioch

Are you interested in becoming a U.S. citizen but intimidated by the process? Liberty Adult Education (LAE) in Brentwood is offering a free “Citizenship Preparation” class to improve your success with the testing process. The class will cover U.S. history and government, the “100 Questions” and include a practice interview.

Participants must be able to read, write and speak English at a high intermediate level of English as a second language. The class will meets from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Aug. 21 through Nov. 13 in the Community Education Center at 929 Second St. in Brentwood. Call 925-634-2565 or visit libertyadulted.org online to register.

— LAE

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