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Campana Jazz Festival
Amador Valley High School is getting ready to host the 49th Campana Jazz Festival this Saturday (Feb. 8), a day-long competition and celebration of music in honor of the late Jim Campana, Amador’s music director 1959-79.
“This educational festival consists of adjudicated performances of middle and high school jazz big bands, combos and vocal groups from the greater Tri-Valley and as far away as Folsom and Palo Alto,” organizers said. “The community is invited to enjoy day-long spirited performances at three venues with a final awards ceremony.”
Organized by Amador Friends of Music, the event is actually marking its 50th anniversary (with one skipped during the pandemic).
For tickets, schedule and more information, go to campana.amadormusic.org.
Sister city student exchange
Learn more about the student exchange program of the Pleasanton-Tulancingo Sister City Association at an informational session next Thursday (Feb. 13) at 7 p.m. in the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce offices at 777 Peters Ave.
Like summers in the past, PTSCA will help coordinate reciprocal trips for high school students, with Tulancingo teenagers staying with Pleasanton families from June 8-29 and Pleasanton teens traveling to Mexico from June 29 to July 20.
“This will be our 40th year offering the exchange program in an immersed, family orientated exchange coordinated by sister city associations in both cities,” PTSCA reps said. “The exchange has given our students an opportunity to practice/improve their Spanish and experience the real culture of our southern neighbors in a safe family environment.”
Visit ptsca.org or call Jorge Victoria at 925-989-6882 for more information.
Church security seminar
Public Safety Training LLC is partnering with the Pleasanton Police Department for an “East Bay Church Security Seminar” on Monday (Feb. 10) from 5-8 p.m. at Blue Oaks Church at 7139 Koll Center Pkwy.
Training topics will include de-escalation techniques, active shooter response protocol and the East Bay Church Security Coalition. The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office is among the other agencies scheduled to participate.
“This seminar provides a unique opportunity to learn about grant funding available right now (CalOES), connect with law enforcement and state subject matter experts on faith-based safety and security issues, gain practical insights, and network with fellow faith-based organizations,” organizers said. “Together, we can create safer environments for worship, fellowship and faith-based community gatherings.”
Details are available at churchsecurity-101.com.
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