Sí Se Puede Collective Youth COVID-19 Vaccination Town Hall

1700 Alum Rock Ave,San Jose CA 95116

06 December, 2021

Description

In partnership with Gardner Health Services, the Sí Se Puede Collective will host a town hall to discuss youth COVID-19 vaccinations. MAXIMUM100 PERSON CAPACITY. MUST RSVP BEFORE ATTENDING. LIVESTREAM AVAILABLE. Within the Mayfair and East San José community, the community-based teams of the Sí Se Puede Collective hear a lot of questions and growing concerns regarding the vaccine. As a result, the Sí Se Puede Collective, in partnership with Gardner Health Services, has come together to host a Town Hall meeting to discuss the recent decision to allow children ages 5-11 to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Dr. Ranjani Chandramouli, Gardner Health Services Medical Director, will lead this conversation, along with representatives from the Mayfair community, to engage in an open dialogue about youth COVID-19 vaccinations. The meeting will be held on Monday, December 6th, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, at the Mexican Heritage Plaza Theatre, located at 1700 Alum Rock Avenue. To attend the meeting, community members will need to register in advance using the Eventbrite link as there will be a maximum attendance capacity of 100. Attendees are required to show proof of vaccination and wear masks at all times. For those who wish to tune in virtually, there will be a Livestream along with a facilitator relaying any questions or concerns to the live panel. _______________________________________ Location: School of Arts & Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose, CA 95116 Date: Monday, December 6, 2021 Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm ___________________________________________ ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:    The School of Arts and Culture at MHP (the School)  is a vibrant, cultural institution in East San Jose. Founded in 2011, the School activates a vital local asset –the Mexican Heritage Plaza; a 6-acre, $35M facility with an expansive plaza and theatre. Annually, the School hosts over 70,000 people. Through our core programming, we catalyze creativity and empower community.    CORE PROGRAMMING:    1. Community Engagement Program (CEP): Holding and providing space for cultural expression in marginalized communities is critical. Through the School’s Community Engagement Program (CEP), our community’s culture is practiced, affirmed, and celebrated in a way that is not happening in mainstream America. At the School, we uplift our community’s heritage through authentic placemaking and relevant  multicultural productions. Events range from theatre performances to educational workshops.    2. Arts Education Program: Through our School Year and Summer Programs, we offer East San Jose youth quality learning opportunities in the visual and performing arts. Our classes are bilingual (English and Spanish) and promote the historical perspective of dance, music, and art. Annually, we serve 800 students.   3. Multicultural Arts Leadership Institude (MALI): The Multicultural Arts Leadership Institute (MALI) is a leadership development program for local artists. Annually, 10-12 local artist go through a rigorous 12-month training that not only equips them with the skills to stabilize and grow their businesses, but also shows them the importance of advocacy to create a strong and healthy multicultural arts community. Since 2008, 119 artists have completed the program of which 24 are in Director level positions, 22 are Small Business Owners, 8 are Artist Laureates, and 5 work in Government.