January 1, 2013 > SantaCon 2012 SantaCon 2012 Submitted By SantaCon Committee HaywardÕs first SantaCon was held December 8, 2012 in Downtown Hayward in support of the Hayward Animal Shelter. Three Hayward establishments welcomed participants - The Turf Club, The Bistro and Kupe Restaurant & Lounge which hosted the Best Santa/Ms. Santa Suit Contest. SantaCon Hayward 2012 attracted approximately 40 people from throughout the East Bay and the number of participants is expected to double in 2013. Not only did this festive event support and promote local businesses, it raised $250 for the Hayward Animal Shelter. We look forward to welcoming many more participants, including businesses, for SantaCon 2013 which is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2013. The Hayward Animal Shelter is located at 16 Barnes Court, Hayward, and open Tuesdays thru Saturdays from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. For holiday hours, call (510) 293-7200. Donations are appreciated and adoptions take place throughout the year. For more information about the Hayward Animal Shelter, visit www.HaywardAnimals.org. For more details about SantaCon, visit http://SantaCon.info/