Dublin Pride Week 2018: See List Of Community Events

DUBLIN, CA – Dublin Pride Week, the City of Dublin’s annual week-long series of events to promote volunteerism and environmental awareness, will be Saturday, April 28 through Saturday, May 5 -- and the call is out for volunteers.

This year's Pride Week theme, “Every Action Counts,” seeks to highlight ways residents and groups can improve the community, and the world, through even the smallest of positive acts. Volunteers are also needed to assist with multiple service projects planned for Volunteer Day on Saturday, April 28.

In 2017, nearly 400 volunteers assisted on such community projects as helping seniors with household maintenance and yard work, school and park beautification with painting and landscape work. Additionally, residents donated much-needed food to local food banks, city officials said.

“Time and time again, the Dublin community has shown its true spirit and heart through Dublin Pride Week activities,” Mayor David Haubert said. “By volunteering to help clean up and beautify the City, and assist local seniors and those in need, Dublin residents demonstrate true selflessness and kindness.”

Youth are also encouraged to participate in Volunteer Day and learn new skills at a workshop. Several community, youth, and faith-based groups and service organizations will assist in providing volunteers and support for the events.

2018 Events and Activities: The following events are planned for Dublin Pride Week 2018:

Volunteer Day – Saturday, April 28, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help with senior assistance, non-profit support, school and park beautification and creek clean-up projects. Register here.

Food Drive – Saturday, April 28, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Food will be collected at Volunteer Day and at both Safeway stores in Dublin. The donations will be given to food banks that service the Dublin community, including the Children’s Emergency Food Bank.

Volunteer Fair – Saturday, April 28, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Emerald Glen Park’s basketball courts. Learn about year-round volunteer opportunities in the Tri-Valley.

Drug Take Back, E-Waste Recycling, Document Shredding – Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 100 Civic Plaza. Residents are invited to recycle unwanted pharmaceuticals and e-waste, and shred documents containing sensitive information.

Fix-it Clinic - Sunday, April 29, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Dublin Library Community Room, 200 Civic Plaza. Learn how to fix that broken item that sits in the corner of your garage. The fix-it clinic will be staffed by volunteer coaches who will help you disassemble, troubleshoot and repair your item so that you leave fully empowered to share your new-found confidence and insight with your friends, neighbors and the community at large. Tools provided.

Bicycle Commuting Lunch and Learn - Tuesday, May 1, noon to 1 p.m., Civic Center Regional Meeting Room, 100 Civic Plaza. Learn the basics of bicycle commuting over lunch. Lunch will be provided for those who register at https://bikeeastbay.org/1Hr.

Emergency Preparedness Workshop - Thursday, May 3, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Dublin Library Program Room, 200 Civic Plaza. Learn disaster preparedness information so you can meet your own, as well as your family’s, needs during what could be an extremely chaotic period.

Home Energy Workshop – Wednesday, May 2, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., Dublin Senior Center Room A, 7600 Amador Valley Boulevard. Hear about the Home Energy Score, a rating system that rates your home’s energy efficiency, and the Home Upgrade Program, which provides rebates for energy-efficient upgrades. Reserve your spot at https://dublinhomeenergy.eventbrite.com.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection and Compost Giveaway Day – Saturday, May 5. Schedule an appointment to dispose of household hazardous waste and reserve your bag of compost by calling (925) 557-1091 or e-mailing psc-appointments@answerquick.com.

Poster and Essay Contest – Participants (K-12 students) receive a certificate; winners receive gift cards and City Council recognition. Winning posters and essays will be displayed in the Dublin Civic Center during the month of May. Since the 2018 theme is “Every Action Counts,” participating artists and writers should explain how every action a person takes to help their community or reduce their impact on the environment matters.

For more information on Dublin Pride events, follow this link or call (925) 833-6630.

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