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Arts relief grants
Officials are soliciting applications for the “Alameda County Arts Relief Grant Program,” which aims to assist nonprofit arts and cultural organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funded through the federal CARES Act with up to $900,000 available overall, the program will offer grants between $5,000 to $25,000 to qualifying organizations providing arts programs and services in the areas of visual art, dance, theater, music, literature, poetry, cultural traditions, and other related forms of arts, culture and creativity.
“The arts in Alameda County and nationally have been particularly hard hit as arts and cultural venues were among the first to close and are among the last designated for reopening. The county recognizes that the arts and cultural organizations are an essential part of our community and an instrumental aspect of our economic recovery,” county officials said.
The grants are “intended to provide support for expenses and income loss from business interruption due to COVID-19 between March 1, 2020 through Dec. 30, 2020,” officials said.
Program guidelines, including eligibility and application requirements, can be found on the county Arts Commission website at www.acgov.org/arts (click on “Programs”). Applications are due by 5 p.m. next Friday (Nov. 20).
Virtual Turkey Burn
Pleasanton North Rotary, adjusting to the health order and COVID conditions, has shifted its 2020 Tri-Valley Turkey Burn to a virtual format to encourage area residents of all ages to support the organization while enjoying a healthy and safe Thanksgiving Day.
A fun run, walk or stroll event for the whole family that usually takes place at Ken Mercer Sports Park, this year’s Turkey Burn will see registrants choose their own starting line and participate wherever they feel comfortable.
“By working with the City of Pleasanton, our club realized that hosting a large gathering, like last year with nearly 2000 participants, would be unwise,” event coordinator Michael Cherman said. “By doing it virtually this year, everyone can remain within their social bubbles, and with their families, to participate on their own.”
The Turkey Burn’s virtual starting times will be just as flexible; participants can start at any time during the entire four-day Thanksgiving holiday weekend from Nov. 26-29.
Registrants will receive a blank “I am thankful for…” bib for decorating to keep with the event’s tradition, as well as a finisher medal and a Turkey Burn-branded face mask, while supplies last. Turkey Burn tee shirts, knit beanie hats, and bandanas will be available as appreciation gifts.
Net proceeds will support Tri-Valley youth services and Covid-19 relief programs. Corporate sponsor recruitment is underway.
Registration is underway at www.trivalleyturkeyburn.org.
Thanksgiving plans?
Thanksgiving in the time of COVID. It’s hard to know what to expect.
The Weekly wants to hear from Tri-Valley residents about how — if at all — their holiday plans are changing this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. Are you having gatherings with family or friends in person or virtually? Any travel? What precautions are you taking? Or just business as usual for Turkey Day?
Reach out to editor Jeremy Walsh at jwalsh@pleasantonweekly.com by this weekend if you’d like to be interviewed.
