August 23, 2011 > Concert at Memorial Park Concert at Memorial Park Submitted By Julie Machado Hayward Odd Fellows Sycamore Lodge #129 is partnering with Hayward Area Parks and Recreation District (HARD) and local non-profit Bands4Bands for a concert at Memorial Park Sunday, August 28. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, a picnic (no alcohol), and enjoy a day in the park with music, art, dance, and chess! Kids of all ages are welcome to come create chalk art! Chess players are invited to bring your chess moves or come to learn! Enjoy original rock music by Shape Shifters, and Lonesome Locomotive. This event is free, but donations will be gratefully accepted by 501(c)3 non-profit partner Bands4Bands which provides music programs, education and preservation to the community through concerts and canned food drives. Check them out on Facebook! The Hayward Odd Fellows Sycamore Lodge #129 was re-formed in 2010 with a focus on supporting music and arts in the community as well as doing other good work and providing good fellowship. For more about the lodge, see www.haywardlodge.org. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that believes in Friendship, Love and Truth, in making the world a better place and in supporting their fellows. For more about I.O.O.F, see www.ioof.org. This free and open to the public concert series is scheduled for most Sundays through October 2 from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. A tot lot is nearby, as well as a lovely hiking trail, indoor pool, tennis courts and plenty of free parking. Hayward Memorial Park is managed by HARD. Concert in the park Sunday, August 28 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Hayward Memorial Park 24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward www.haywardlodge.org Free