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October 2003 Domestic Violence Awareness Month Events in Alameda County
In the memory of those who have died because of domestic violence,
celebrating those who have survived, and connecting those who work to
end violence.
September 30, 2003 Alameda County Board of Supervisors (510-272-6918); Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker sponsors a
proclamation to declare October 2003 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Alameda County.
9:30 AM, Board Chambers, 5th Floor. County Administration Building, 1221 Oak Street, Oakland.
October 1, 2003 Family Violence Law Center (510-540-5370); Kick off for DV Awareness month – “Uniting to End
Domestic Violence!” at City of Oakland Frank Ogawa Plaza.
October 3, 2003 Supervisor Gail Steele (272-6692); Children‘s Memorial Grove, Fairmont Ridge, 3:00 PM.
October 4, 2003 Tri-Valley Haven, Livermore (925-449-5845); Pace for
Peace: (Walk and Run) 9:30AM; Family Fair, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM.
Berkeley Domestic Violence Prevention Program (510–981-5303); Art
Exhibit Opening: “Violence Against Women, Women Against Violence”;
Nexus Gallery, 2701 8th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710;
5:00-9:00 PM. Exhibit continues through October 12, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
October 6, 2003 The Latina Center (510-233-8595); “Abriendo las Puertas
del Alma” offered in Spanish in association with “Violence Against
Women, Women Against Violence” art exhibit; Nexus Gallery, 2701 8th
Street, Berkeley, CA 94710; 6:00-8:00 PM.
October 7, 2003 Berkeley Domestic Violence Prevention Program
(510-981-5303); “Caring for Ourselves” Art and Healing for Providers
and Caregivers offered in association with “Violence Against Women,
Women Against Violence” art exhibit; Nexus Gallery, 2701 8th Street,
Berkeley, CA 94710; 2:00-4:00 PM.
SAVE (Shelter Against Violent Environments) (510-574-2250); Spiritual
Leaders Luncheon to discuss domestic violence from various
spiritual/religious perspectives; 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Please RSVP at
the number above.
October 9, 2003 Northern California Women’s Caucus for Art
(510-521-7262); “Artists Panel and Performance” offered in association
with “Violence Against Women, Women Against Violence” art exhibit;
Nexus Gallery, 2701 8th Street, Berkeley, CA 94710; 6:00-8:00 PM.
October 12, 2003 SAVE (Shelter Against Violent Environments)
(510-574-2250); Club Sport Triathlon; Swim, Bike and Run to benefit
SAVE.
October 15, 2003 Children’s Hospital Oakland (510-428-3135); Batterer’s Treatment, 8:30-11:30 AM; Out Patient Center Auditorium.
California STD/HIV Prevention Training Center, 1947 Center Street, Suite 201, Berkeley
(510-883-6642); Training on Domestic/Intimate Partner Violence Assessment and Referral, CEU’s available; 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
October 16, 2003 First Annual Conference of Alameda County Domestic
Violence Collaborative (510-540-5370); & Multi-Disciplinary
Approach to Domestic Violence”, San Leandro Library; 8:30 AM-5:00 PM,
Keynote Speaker: Rolanda Pierre-Dixon, the Deputy District Attorney for
Santa
“Connecting the Dots…Creating a Multi-Cultural
Clara County.
SAVE (Shelter Against Violent Environments) (510-574-2250); Remembrance
and Celebration of Hope; 6:00-8:00 PM; Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish,
40374 Fremont Blvd. Fremont
October 17, 2003 Tri-Valley Haven, Livermore (925-449-5845); Candlelight Vigil, Main Street, Down Town
Pleasanton; 7:00 PM.
October 18, 2003 A Safe Place (510-986-6800); 2nd Annual Walkathon, at Lake Merritt.
Shimtuh: Korean Domestic Violence Program (510- 547-2360); 5th annual
community event and fundraiser. 2 :00 – 5:30 PM; Richmond Korean
Baptist Church, 5711 Jefferson Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804. This event
centers around stories of Korean women‘s experiences, and hopes to raise
awareness about the effects of domestic violence on children and
survivors. Designed with families of our community in mind, the event
will feature a silent witness exhibit, a puppet show, and interactive
question and response and discussion sessions. Food & Beverage and
Childcare provided
October 24, 2003 Alameda County Board of Supervisors (510-272-6918);
Memorial Ceremony, County Administration Building Plaza, 1221 Oak
Street, Oakland. County Supervisor Alice Lai-Bitker will lead an event
to honor survivors and remember victims of domestic violence. Art
exhibit opens at 11:30 AM. Program begins at 12:00 PM.
Narika (510-540-5370); Annual Fundraiser Dinner; Midnight Masquerade
Benefit Gala; 401 Van Ness Blvd. Green Room, SF Veterans Building, San
Francisco. 9:00 PM –2:00 AM.
October 25, 2003 A Safe Place (510-986-6800); 25th Anniversary Gala Celebration at the Dunsmuir Mansion in Oakland, CA.
October 30, 2003 Children’s Hospital Oakland (510-428-3135); Working
with Gay and Lesbian Families Experiencing Intimate Partner Abuse;
8:30-11:30 AM, Out Patient Center Auditorium.
October 31, 2003 SAVE (Shelter Against Violent Environments) (510-574-2250) Domestic Violence Awareness
Breakfast; 7:30-9:30 AM at Fremont Marriott; Honorary Chair: Senator Liz Figueroa. Special
“Liz Figueroa award presented to Nancy O’Malley, Chief Assistant District Attorney, designated a
Domestic Violence “hero”.
Domestic Violence Awareness Flower Campaign - a month long flower
fundraiser/ awareness campaign in the workplace (local companies and
organizations.)
This list was complied by the
ALAMEDA COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COLLABORATIVE
(510) 208-5966
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