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COVID testing site
KindlyTest has opened a new COVID-19 community testing site at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton designed to serve the Tri-Valley community.
Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week, the no-cost test site is open to everyone age 2 years old and up (insured or uninsured) and no appointment is necessary. The company partners with a certified laboratory in Hayward to process results within 24 to 36 hours.
“At multiple test locations across the Bay Area, KindlyTest partners with schools, businesses, organizations and community centers to improve access to COVID-19 testing for everyone. The company is currently completing more than 5,000 COVID-19 tests in Pleasanton each month to help reduce the spread of COVID-19,” fairgrounds officials said.
To access the site, enter the fairgrounds off Valley Avenue through Gate 12 and follow the KindlyTest signage.
Sponsor a banner
Dublin city officials are now accepting applications from residents interested in sponsoring a banner to honor a local service member or military veteran to be displayed along Dougherty Road between Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
“Each custom banner features a photo of the honoree; name, rank, and branch of the military served; and if they are active duty or a veteran,” city officials said.
The deadline to apply is March 31. The $200 sponsor fee is not due until after the application is approved — and financial assistance could be made available if needed. Contact the City Manager’s Office at 925-833-6650 or visit dublin.ca.gov.
The Golden Sneaker
Many schools throughout the county are participating in the Alameda County Transportation Commission Safe Routes to Schools Program’s 2022 Golden Sneaker Contest now through March 11.
“During this beloved event, Alameda County students, classrooms, and schools will participate to see who can use active and shared transportation the most, receiving points every time they walk, roll, bicycle, ride a scooter or skateboard, take transit, or use a supportive mobility device such as a wheelchair,” officials said.
Students work to track their progress and compete for prizes in the contest that aims to reduce schools’ carbon footprint and promote a safer, more active lifestyle. Learn more at alamedacountysr2s.org.
