10-24-23 Articles

Celebrate the Bay Area edition of Diwali

Submitted by Ritu Maheshwari

 

“FOG Diwali,” the Festival of Lights, will be celebrated at India Community Center in Milpitas on Saturday, October 28. Diwali is one of the most pious and joyous festival celebrated across India and the world. The event is being organized by Festival of Globe (FOG) in association with Federation of Indo-Americans (FIA) of Northern California and Fremont Hindu Temple.

 

While there are many back stories to why Diwali is celebrated, victory of good over evil is the underlying theme. Diwali is traditionally celebrated on the new moon day in October and is a five-day festival, with the main event marked with lighting up homes and streets, preparing delicious sweets and praying to the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. After prayers, people visit their friends and families and wish each other health and wealth. One special feature of Diwali celebrations is fireworks held in every neighborhood to spread the joy. Diwali also marks the traditional new year for Indian businesses.

 

FOG tries to recreate the same traditional fervor in the community by celebrating the festival in the Bay Area.

 

Key features of the event this year are:

– Day-long cultural programs and kids’ contests from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

– Dazzling Sari Fashion Show at 6 p.m.

– Jewelry, clothing and food booths

– Kids talent show

– Lamp lighting and dignitaries’ recognition at 5 p.m.

 

For more information, call Ritu Maheshwari at (510) 304-5619. Visit Sulekha.com/FOG, Eventmozo.com or FOGSV.org for more details.

 

 

FOG Diwali

Saturday, Oct 28

10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

India Community Center

525 Los Coches St., Milpitas

(510) 304-5619

FOGSV.org

Tickets: $4; kids under 5 free

Free Parking

 

 

 

The Running Dead 5k Fun Run & Walk

Submitted by Robert Magbanua

 

They’re back! The Zombies are hungry and out for your Flags!

 

Join us on October 29 as we run and dodge our way to the finish line at the “Running Dead 5k Fun Run & Walk.” This fun community event is a great way to get friends and family active while also celebrating the Halloween holiday. Award medals are handed out to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of each registration category broken down by age group and gender (Youth Ages 12 & Under, Ages 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+).

 

We will also have awesome prize raffles for participants after finishing the race, with a special raffle held for those who survive the Zombie challenge. All registrants can opt into this challenge by picking up a pair of flags at the main event area. The Union City Youth Commission will be spread out at select locations along the race trail dressed as Zombies, and they will be out to get your flag.

 

And of course, it wouldn’t be Halloween without a costume contest! This race takes place rain or shine, so make sure to dress for the weather conditions! To register for the race, visit www.runsignup.com (search: Union City Running Dead).

 

 

The Running Dead 5k Fun Run & Walk

Sunday, Oct 29

8 a.m. – 12 noon

Civic Center / City Hall

34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City

(510) 675-5600

www.unioncity.org/192/Community-Recreation-Services

Registration: $25-$35

 

 

 

The Art of Dia de los Muertos at Sun Gallery

Submitted by Dorsi Diaz

 

The Sun Gallery’s Annual “Day of the Dead Exhibition and Celebration” is now open through Saturday, November 18. An Artist’s Reception will be held on Saturday, October 28 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. with food and drinks, and children’s crafts. A pop-up gift shop with Day of the Dead art and gifts will also be available. The reception is free to the public and open to all ages.

 

On display this year are over 24 artists’ works, including traditional Dia de los Muertos altars and art displays on the theme Dia de los Muertos: Life, Love & Family. Local artists Peter and Maureen Langenbach have several special pieces on display including “Remembering the Joy that they Bring” a beautiful collaborative altar with ceramic skulls, paintings, and floral artistry, located in the gallery foyer. Bright displays of their floral-inspired artworks are interspersed throughout the space.

 

Other participating artists and craftspeople include: Patra Nesseth-Steffes, Christine Bender, Karla Lopez, Carla Dozier, Tiffany Chou, Aaron Francis, Patricia Sobin, Karol Hilker, Dayle Achilles, Amy Lindalf, Ann Boylan, Molly Dolly, Kyla Ramos, Paola Lopez-Flores, Sarah Sammis, Jerrald Loche, Casey Gielan, David Steffes, Nahid Aria, Rachael Heiman, Dorsi Diaz, and Al Janske.

 

 

The Art of Dia de los Muertos

 

Artists Reception

Saturday, Oct 28

1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

 

Gallery Hours

Thurs – Sun; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

 

Sun Gallery

1015 E St., Hayward

(510) 581-4050

sungallery.org

 

 

 

Act For Peace Compassion Report

Submitted by Marie Annette Burkart, SNDdeN

 

On September 21, 2023—International Day of Peace—Tri-City Interfaith Council, Pax Christi, and Compassionate Fremont launched a fundraising campaign “Act for Peace.” This campaign is in response to the United Nations call for actions to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While there actually are 17 SDGs, we chose to focus on numbers 2 (zero hunger) and 6 (clean water). We were hard pressed to choose one or the other, so decided to divide whatever we collect (50/50) between the UN World Food Programme (www.wfp.org) and Pure Water for the World (www.purewaterfortheworld.org).

 

Our campaign will last another month and conclude with our traditional Tri-City Interfaith Thanksgiving Service on Monday, November 20, 2023. Between now and then, we invite each individual, family, friend, neighborhood, business group, and faith community to raise money or make a donation to Act for Peace for those most in need globally.

 

• Please make checks payable to St. Anne’s Episcopal Church
• Write “Act for Peace” on the memo line
• And send to St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 2791 Driscoll Road, Fremont, CA 94539

 

Please be generous in your donation. Our world is in desperate need at this time, with many affected by war, violence in their homeland, earthquakes, fires, floods, drought, and famine. We are so blessed that we wish to “Share our Abundance with Gratitude.” Again, please donate whatever you can. We are extremely grateful for each and every gift no matter how large or small. May your generosity be blessed in every way!

 

 

 

Student Video Contest Focuses on Finding and Fixing Household Leaks

Submitted by Sharene Gonzales, ACWD Public Affairs Supervisor

 

Alameda County Water District’s (ACWD) fifth annual WaterClips Student Video Contest is tapping into the talent of local youth to help educate customers about finding and fixing household leaks, accounting for more than 1 trillion gallons of water wasted each year in U.S. homes. Students in grades 6-12 who attend a school in Fremont, Newark or Union City can enter the contest to win scholarships up to $500. Entries are accepted now through March 1, 2024.

 

Each qualifying entry should be a fun, educational and engaging 30 second video on this year's contest theme, “Finding and Fixing Household Leaks.” ACWD will award six scholarships worth $500, $250 and $100 to students in two groups, grades 6-8 and grades 9-12. Individual or group entries are accepted. Teachers can also win! Classroom scholarships will be given to teachers in both groups, sponsoring the most student submissions or the winning videos. Teachers who sponsor the winning videos will be awarded classroom scholarships worth $500, $250 and $100.

 

ACWD will announce the winners at a board meeting in spring 2024, followed by a special awards reception. In addition, local movie theaters will show winning entries in advance of feature films in late May. Over the past four years, ACWD's student video contest generated over 200 entries from students in schools throughout the Tri-City area and awarded more than $5,500 in scholarships to students and teachers. “This contest is a vital component of our water education program,” said ACWD Board President Paul Sethy. “For decades, we have brought water education to the Tri-Cities and partnered with area schools, parents and students.”

 

For more information about the WaterClips Student Video Contest, visit acwd.org/waterclips or email waterclips@acwd.com.

 

 

 

Fremont bookshop owner speaks to local writers group

by Nancy Guarnera and Knuti VanHoven

 

At a time when bookstores are going out of business right and left, Amy Davis, owner of Banter Bookshop, chose to open an independent shop right here in Fremont. Why? What made her think that she could succeed when so many long-established bookstores had gone out of business…unable to compete with the big box stores and Amazon, or shuttered for lack of business during the pandemic? Did she have a plan? After a year in business, is the plan working?

 

If you love to read, and books are your idea of the best gift to give and receive, then join Fremont Area Writers as they hear from Davis about her motivations and intentions for Banter Bookshop. There’s more to it than just selling books.

 

Amy has been doing a PR campaign around the area to get people excited again about reading a book you can hold in your hands. She’s encouraging writers to come out of their isolation to her bookshop for readings, poetry slams, and other events.

 

A bookshop can be a spark in a community to bring people together. It can be much more than a place to buy a book. It can be the hub of a literary community: a place where writers can share their work, and the public can enjoy it. A place that reaches beyond the local community to bring books and reading to neglected populations.

 

After her presentation, Amy will be happy to answer your questions; bring them with you to the Zoom meeting on Saturday, October 28, at 2 p.m.

 

This presentation is FREE to all who love reading and writing of any kind. To get your link to this event, email a request to paulkdavis@eathlink.net or scottfrombayside@yahoo.com with “FAW Zoom” on your subject line. You should receive the link the day before or day of the meeting.

 

You can learn more about Fremont Area Writers at cwc-fremontareawriters.org. FAW is one of 22 branches of the California Writers Club (CWC) calwriters.org. CWC, and all its branches, welcome new members. For more information about Banter Bookshop, its evolution, offerings, and events and projects, go to banterbookshop.com.

 

 

FAW speaker Amy Davis

Saturday, Oct 28

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Via Zoom

Request link from:

paulkdavis@earthlink.net

scottfrombayside@yahoo.com

 

 

 

Animation Show of Shows

Submitted by Ohlone College

 

Get ready for the 19th annual “Animation Show of Shows,” an extravaganza showcasing the best animated films from around the globe! This free event will take place on Thursday, October 26 at the NUMMI Theatre located in the Smith Center at Ohlone College.

 

This event will showcase the best of the best in animation, featuring a diverse range of styles and storytelling techniques. From heartwarming tales to mind-bending adventures, this show has it all! Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the magic of animation come to life on the big screen.

 

The event is free to the public and is first come, first serve.

 

 

Animation Show of Shows

Thursday, Oct 26

4 p.m.

Smith Center at Ohlone College

43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont

https://www.ohlone.edu/daid/multimediafestival

 

 

 

World’s Largest Bounce House at Alameda County Fairgrounds

Submitted by Kiersten Laramee

 

The Big Bounce America’s 2023 tour has brought the largest touring inflatable event in the world to Pleasanton. This event includes four massive inflatable attractions: a unique, space-themed wonderland called airSPACE, the newly added Sport Slam featuring a customized sports arena; the 900+ ft. long obstacle course named The Giant, and a 16,000 sq. foot World’s Largest Bounce House. Standing 32 feet tall at its highest point and covering an area of over 16,000 square feet, this inflatable goliath has been certified by Guinness as The World’s Largest Bounce House.

 

Inside you’ll find giant slides, ball pits, climbing towers and basketball hoops alongside fun, friendly, over-sized characters of various colors, shapes and sizes. At the center is a custom-built stage where the resident DJ really turns up the party, hosting games, competitions and playing music tailored to each age group. Everyone is invited to enjoy the experience as sessions are organized by age, ranging from tiny tots to adult-only sessions.

 

All-access tickets are available online. These tickets include a three-hour pass to the event, with a timed session on The World’s Largest Bounce House, as well as unlimited access to Sport Slam, The Giant and airSPACE! Events are expected to sell out; advanced tickets are encouraged.

 

 

Big Bounce America Tour

Through Sunday, Nov 5

Alameda County Fairgrounds

2005 Valley Ave., Gate 8, Pleasanton

https://thebigbounceamerica.com/

Tickets start at $22

 

 

 

Candlelight Vigil honors victims and survivors of domestic violence

By Stephanie Gertsch

 

At sunset on Wednesday, October 18, City of Fremont held a candlelight vigil at the Downtown Event Center for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Organizations hosting booths at the vigil included: SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments), NISA (North American Islamic Shelter for the Abused), Narika, Maitri, The Hume Center, and Damsel in Defense.

 

Shailaja Dixit, Executive Director, Narika, opened the speaker portion of the evening. Representatives from the other nonprofits, City of Fremont, and from the County Supervisor Haubert and State Senator Wahab’s offices, also shared.

 

Jennifer Dow-Rowell, Executive Director, SAVE, spoke about how DV is a learned behavior and a choice. She continued, “In that, I find great hope. Just as we learn violence, we can unlearn it. Just as we choose violence, we can make a new choice.” She also brought up recent cutting of the Federal funding for VOCA (Victims of Crime Act). VOCA uses non-taxpayer money to fund nonprofit organizations like the ones represented at the vigil.

 

Fremont Mayor Lily Mei shared some data. In 2022, there were 84 DV-related homicides in California: with 63 female fatalities, and 21 male. In fiscal year 2021-22, DV programs served 13,370 individuals through shelters, and served 54,520 individuals through other services.

 

Attorney Kalpana Peddibhotla put DV in a larger context of what laws communicate about the value of all life. For example, the 5th Circuit in Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana has overruled a law stating that people under restraining orders should not be able to purchase firearms. Does the right to purchase a gun weigh more heavily than the safety of those already in danger? She asked, “If our established authorities have such disregard for the value of a woman’s life, what message does an abuser receive when committing violence against a woman?” This case will go before the Supreme Court on November 7.

 

After the speaker portion, there was an open mic for community members to share their perspective.

 

Three 11th graders from Washington High School shared about their student organization RISE (Respect, Inspire, Support, and Empower), founded in 2018. The goal of RISE is to raise awareness among youth through events and workshops about what DV is and how to recognize it. Several adult speakers at the open mic later commended the work being done by RISE, saying that they wished they had had information on healthy relationships and recognizing abuse earlier in their lives.

 

A woman survivor shared that when her boyfriend was abusing her, he was also being abused by his own family, who he was living with. She felt empathy for him, even as the tangled situation made it more difficult to see that his actions were harmful.

 

Another woman shared how she had grown up seeing her parents’ supportive marriage, with a dad who happily lost poker games to his wife just to amuse her, and would clean the house as she cooked dinner. Coming to the States, the woman was shocked to hear her friends in abusive relationships say things like “Oh, all men are like that. That’s how my dad talked to my mom.” This prompted her to learn more about DV and how to help victims.

 

A man spoke on how he was glad to see many women at the event, but also wanted to see more men standing against domestic violence. He urged the audience: “Involve men in your life from the early stages. Only then can we bring the change.” This call applies equally to men, who can urge each other to be more aware of what people might be going through, and to build and model healthy relationships.

 

The evening concluded with attendees holding electric candles and participating in an affirmation led by Chao Lee of SAVE in both English and Mandarin.

 

 

Hume Center – humecenter.org

Maitri – maitri.org

Narika – narika.org

NISA – asknisa.org

SAVE – save-dv.org

 

 

 

Compost your Halloween Pumpkin

Submitted by City of Fremont

 

Don’t let your waste haunt you! Instead of throwing your Halloween pumpkin into the garbage bin on November 1, compost your pumpkin and keep it out of the landfill. Use your green organics bin and give your pumpkin a new purpose. Composting creates a rich fertilizer that can be used for gardening. It also reduces waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

 

To learn more about composting, visit Fremont’s Composting and Food Scraps webpage at www.fremont.gov/government/departments/environmental-services/recycling-compost-garbage/composting-food-scraps.

 

To take action, visit the Composting Action on the Fremont Green Challenge at www.fremontgreenchallenge.org/action/compost.

 

 

 

Doris celebrates 102 years

By Stephanie Gertsch

 

At the October 17 meeting of the Tri-Cities Women’s Club, members celebrated the birthday of Doris (who prefers to go by her first name only for this article), former club president and honorary club matriarch. Doris is 102 years old, and has been part of the club for 39 years.

 

When asked whether she expected to participate in the club nearly 40 years, she laughs. “Of course not! I’d didn’t think I’d be with anything for 40 years. I celebrated my 80th wedding anniversary.”

 

Doris was born in Oakland, and was only 20 when World War II broke out. She married a West Point graduate she had only known for 10 days. Over the years, the couple moved around, sometimes living overseas. She lived two years in Beijing, working at a language school (her son was also born in Beijing). She recalls, “Mao chased us out. We had just 10 hours notice to get out, but we made it.” In 1964, her husband retired, and the couple moved back to the Bay Area.

 

Doris sticks to her life advice to not give into worry and depression. “It does no good to worry,” she says. “Everything works out the way it’s supposed to. Either with your influence or not. And love is the answer to everything. Look at all these women here. There’s so much love in this room right now for me.”

 

The truth of her statement is borne out by the number of people who came over to congratulate and hug her during 10 minutes of interviewing.

 

The Tri-Cities Women’s Club has members ranging from their 60s, to 80s, and (obviously) well beyond. They have book, walking, dining, and bridge clubs; and they donate to a different local charity each year. In the past, they’ve supported Meals on Wheels, SAVE, and Starstruck Theatre. Each holiday season they support LOV’s Thanksgiving and Christmas programs.

 

Elderly members of the community can face isolation, but organizations like Tri-Cities Women’s Club set an example of how to provide a vibrant social life where age is no barrier, but instead where long life is a blessing to be honored.

 

Reflecting on being a centenarian, Doris remarks, “It is what it is. I’m enjoying it, and I’m content. I have NO idea why I’m still here.”

 

 

 

Flash Fiction Love Stories – The Results!

Submitted by Arathi Satish

 

Fremont Cultural Arts Council (FCAC) is pleased to announce the results of the 2023 Flash Fiction contest – “The Day I Fell in Love.” Co-sponsored with Half Price Books, entries this year were love stories.

 

Al Minard, organizer of this event, said, “I thought this particular Flash Fiction subject was very positive in nature and more than sixty writers took part in the event. We had well over 200 ballots cast and a lot of fun conducting the event. It was supported by Half-Price Books, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Erick’s Delicafe, and Infinity Care LLC.”

 

Julie Gilson, President, FCAC, also pointed out, “We were pleased to have so many entries this time and a record number of people voting. We hope to see a similar participation in our next Flash Fiction contest, planned for April 2024 as part of Fremont Creates celebration of April as Art, Culture and creativity month. Congratulations to our winners!”

 

The first-place winner was Moukthika Kuruva for her story, “Changes in Perception,” 2nd place went to Edward Soo Hoo for “Dosa,” 3rd place went to Richard Lau for “Bonus Time,” 4th place (a tie) went to Samuel Rodriguez for “A Drink to Savor” and Jill M. Buono for “Love Can Get Sticky.” A special prize donated by Nothing Bundt Cakes of a Trio Tower was chosen by Margaret Thornberry, President Emeritus of FCAC for “The Car” written by Al Minard.

 

Visitors to Half-Price Books selected the winners by voting for their favorite five stories. Richard Lau, who has been consistently winning a prize over the past few years, said, “I’m a writer, so I write. What I love about the FCAC’s contest is that it encourages others to write. Hopefully, they will find they enjoy sharing and continue. This enriches both themselves and their community. I was impressed with the variety and quality of the entries.”

 

Margaret Thornberry who selected the story “The Car” by Al Minard for this year’s President Emeritus award, said, “Love is so specific to each of us, yet so universal. Thanks to the writers who shared their stories of love, love lost, love found, love true and false, subjects from present, past and future, sacred and mundane, fantastic tales of elephants in Christmas Skies, vampires on the beach, faithless peanut butter, of candy bars, coffee and cats.”

 

Al Minard concluded by saying, “Everyone seemed to think that the quality of the stories has improved over the years and enjoyed reading them. Half Price Books gave 10% off coupons for everyone who voted which encouraged more people to read the stories…This year, the competition was tough. The difference in the votes cast for first and second place was one vote, and there was a tie for 4th place.”

 

Winning stories can be read on the Fremont Cultural Arts Council website www.fremontculturalartscouncil.org. Below is the first-place story. The rest will run in the paper over coming weeks!

 

 

Changes in Perception

By Moukthika Kuruva

 

The world started spinning. Memories, regrets, and embarrassments from the previous day came flooding into the girl’s head. Her world had fallen apart, and she didn’t know what to do. Helplessness and exhaustion threatened to overtake her. Despite it all, she got up, her eyes going to her phone. Her mother had texted her asking if she was doing all right. She smiled a little, some of the emptiness inside her vanishing as she replied.

 

She greets her dog, and sings at the top of her lungs in her car on her way to the coffee shop. Her feet drag her to the bookstore, her face lighting up as she scans the novels. She catches sight of her favorite book, and a stranger sobbing while reading it. The girl sympathizes with the reader, remembering her own overwhelming emotions from the book.

 

She wanders to the park, clutching her newly purchased books tightly, and watches two young children making silly faces at each other. She nods and smiles at an elderly couple walking along the gravel path hand in hand. A wave of nostalgia hits her as she sees a teenage girl hugging her mother tightly.

 

Noticing the darkening sky, she heads home, and looks into the mirror as she gets ready to end her day. Surprisingly, none of her usual criticisms cross her mind.

 

She heads outside, her dog at her heels, gazing at the vast night sky. The large full moon casts pale light onto her face. Remembering the day’s events, she understands the beauty of the world. The beauty in failure and how it challenges her. It’s not so bad, she realizes. At that moment, as that revelation grows more insistent inside her, she realizes she has fallen in love. Fallen in love with life.

 

 

 

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Holiday Recreation for kids

By Jack Alcorn

 

Children can be restless and bored during the holiday season. Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) has the solution — Hundreds of recreation and education opportunities available over the next two months. Sports, cooking, crafts, computers, nature and more. Here are some highlights of the offerings in H.A.R.D.’s Fall 2023 Recreation Guide:

 

Santa’s Craft Workshop

In this one-day workshop, your child will make a total of six handmade gifts, plus we will wrap all of the gifts to keep them a surprise until the special day. Nothing says “I love you” more than a homemade present. 5 – 12 yr. olds

Saturday, Dec 9

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Weekes Park Community Center

27182 Patrick Ave., Hayward

 

Frozen-Themed Jazz/Ballet

Come whirl, twirl and tip toe with a new princess each week as we learn ballet movement and technique while dancing to our favorite Princess songs! We use scarves, wands and ribbons while learning basic ballet and creative jazz movement. Let your child’s imagination soar with this class! 3 – 5 yr. olds

Sundays, Nov 5 – Dec 17

10:05 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

Dance Live Dream Center

20391 Anita Ave., Castro Valley

 

Santa’s Baking Workshop

Just in time for the holidays and those last-minute gifts! Learn the fine art and science of baking for the family and friends. Measuring, mixing ingredients, budgeting and packaging, this 3-day workshop will develop your baking skills and gift wrapping for your creations. Campers will bake cookies, brownies, cakes and on the last day, a Bakers Challenge. 5 – 13yr. olds

Monday, Dec 11 – Wednesday, Dec 13

3:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.

Sorensdale Recreation Center

275 Goodwin St., Hayward

 

Holiday Elf On A Shelf Workshop

We will create a special elf for the whole family to enjoy this holiday season. You’ll also create a fun habitat for him to live inside and create fun gifts to exchange as part of this classic holiday tradition. 10 yr. olds and up

Friday, December 1

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Weekes Park Community Center

27182 Patrick Ave., Hayward

 

Winter Wonder

There is so much to wonder about in Winter! We’ll play in “snow”, save winter animals from the ice, and make our own wintery snowflake. 1 – 4 yr. olds

Fridays Dec 1 – Dec 15

10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center

4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward

 

Cooking Round The World: Parent & Me – Holiday Favorites

Thanksgiving rosemary-maple cornbread muffins, pumpkin cheesecake muffins, candy cane cookies. MMMMMM! 3 – 5 yr. olds

Wednesdays, Nov 1 – Nov 29

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Ashland Community Center

1530 167^th Ave., San Leandro

 

Hibernators

Meet the snake and turtle as we learn about hibernation. Create a sleeping critter craft and find out where creatures may be hibernating in our midst. The class will be completely outside, and masks are requested during the presentation for all participants. 3 – 12 yr. olds

Sunday, Dec 3

10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.; 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sulphur Creek Nature Center

1801 D St., Hayward

 

Adaptive Swim

Adaptive Swim Participants with special needs can play in the water and engage in activities that are tailored to address physical, developmental, and social needs. For younger children, parents may be requested to participate as well and enjoy the benefits of playing and learning together in the water. Participants must complete an Access for All application to be eligible to participate in these classes. If the application is approved, you will be able to register for the class. 6 – 12 yr. olds

Saturdays through Dec 9

12:25 p.m. – 12:55 p.m.

Hayward Plunge

24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward

 

Gymnastics Small Fry

Introduces boys and girls to tumbling and apparatus skills. We emphasize conditioning for strength, balance, and spatial awareness. 3 – 4 yr. olds

Sundays, Nov 5 – Dec 17

1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Cherryland Community Center

278 Hampton Rd., Hayward

 

 

H.A.R.D. is committed to promoting family and community health by providing recreation access for all. For more information and to register for classes visit the H.A.R.D. Fall 2023 Recreation Guide: www.haywardrec.org/407/Current-Recreation-Guides

 

 

 

Kaiser and Unions Reach Tentative Agreement

By Jack Alcorn

 

Earlier this month Kaiser Permanente endured an historic 3-day strike over wages and staffing levels. The walk-out brought the issues to the public's consciousness for support, according to the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions. The strike involved 75,000 workers including receptionists, nurses, home health aides, laboratory technicians and scores of other highly trained workers from surgical, pharmacy and emergency departments.

 

Last week Kaiser and the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions reached a tentative 4-year agreement after more than seven months of contract negotiations. The provisional 4-year agreement increases wages, expands job training, and improves the performance sharing plan. The new proposed deal went to employees for ratification October 18.

 

Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su was instrumental in negotiating the speculative settlement.

 

The workers' last contract was negotiated in 2019, before the pandemic. President Joe Biden said in a statement, “Health care workers and support staff kept our hospitals – and our nation – going during the dark months of the pandemic. They had our backs during one of our nation's toughest times. We must continue to have theirs.”

 

The tentative national agreement establishes new minimum wages over three years for Coalition-represented employees, that will reach $25/hour in California and $23/hour in other states where Kaiser Permanente operates.

 

The proposal offers guaranteed across-the-board wage increases totaling 21% over four years. It would also enhances the employees’ Performance Sharing Plan with minimum payout opportunities and a substantial maximum payout opportunity.

 

If ratified, the agreement would increases investments in professional development and job training, and includes other initiatives to help address the staffing crisis in health care.

 

President Biden applauded the tentative deal in a second statement, echoing his support for the health care unions.

 

More than 85,000 Kaiser Permanente front line employees and support staff who are represented by Coalition unions will consider the tentative agreement. If ratified, the agreement will have an effective date of October 1, 2023.

 

Kaiser serves nearly serve nearly 13 million Americans in California, Colorado, Oregon, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington. The healthcare giant reported a $2.1 billion profit for its past fiscal quarter.

 

The Coalition unions have withdrawn their notices for a November strike.

 

 

 

Teen mental health: film and discussion

Submitted by Barbara Meyers

 

What do young people—especially those who are hurting, and in danger of hurting themselves—wish their parents knew about them?

 

Jason Reid, who lost his own son to suicide at age 14, decided to find out, interviewing several young people of diverse backgrounds for his documentary film What I Wish My Parents Knew. Their testimony—given from the perspective of teens who have struggled with depression as well as suicidal thoughts and actions—is alarming, gripping, and potentially insightful for parents wondering about the mental well-being of their own children, and for those who work with children. The film is being shown throughout the United States and has gotten rave reviews.

 

The Fremont screening will be held on Saturday, October 28 in Cole Hall at the Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation. The location is at the top of a hill, next to the First United Methodist Church Campus, at 2950 Washington Boulevard in Fremont. The 45-minute screening starts at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a group discussion facilitated by mental health workers. The event will end at 8:30 p.m.

 

The event is free and intended for parents and others who work with teens. For more information, contact Rev. Barbara F. Meyers at bfkmeyers@gmail.com. For free childcare at the event please email dre@mpuuc.org in advance.

 

 

What I Wish My Parents Knew documentary screening and discussion

Saturday, Oct 28

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Cole Hall

(On First United Methodist Church Campus)

2950 Washington Blvd, Fremont

bfkmeyers@gmail.com

 

 

 

Enter the Newark Optimist Club essay contest

Submitted by Darryl Reina

 

Attention Tri-City Students! The annual Newark Optimist Club (Club #20261) Essay Contest is now underway. The Club is encouraging Tri-City area students to contemplate the phrase: “Optimism: How It Connects Us” The contest is now open to Newark, Fremont, and Union City students who are under the age of 19 as of October 1, 2023, and have not yet completed secondary school or its equivalent. There is no minimum age.

 

The top three Club essays will receive cash prizes ($200, $100, and $50) and medallions, with the first-place essay advancing to the District Level competition and have an opportunity to win a $2,500 college scholarship.

 

“The Essay Contest is designed to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live,” said Essay Contest Chairman Darryl Reina. “As Optimists, it is our goal to bring out the very best in each of them.”

 

For more information and application, that includes the official rules, students may go to

Optimist.org/documents/2023/programs/23-24_essay_application.pdf

 

Completed Essays and contest applications must be received by 12 midnight, January 19, 2024. Essays and applications are to be sent via email to Darryl Reina, Chairman, at

darryl14r@aol.com. For more info, call (510) 917-4060.

 

Winners will be notified and recognized at an Optimist Club meeting on February 14.

 

 

Optimist Club Essay Contest

Open to Newark, Fremont, and Union City students

Deadline: January 19, 2024

Send applications to darryl14r@aol.com

 

 

 

Pancake Breakfast & Halloween Carnival to benefit local students

Submitted by Newark Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association

 

Newark Middle School’s (NMS) Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA), in collaboration with the Alameda County Firefighters Association (ACFFA), and Newark Memorial High School’s (NMHS) leadership team are collaborating to host an all-day Halloween event at NMHS on Saturday, October 28.

 

The morning will start with a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. For $10, you get pancakes, sausage, and coffee, tea, or juice, and condiments to make your pancakes spooktacular! A vegan option will be available. Share your pancakes on socials for a chance to win “Best Halloween Pancakes!” ACFFA firefighters will not only be cooking, but will do a pumpkin drop from their truck! Costumes are encouraged, and we’ll have a photo booth for photo purchases! Proceeds will benefit the PTSA, in support of the NMS teachers, staff, students, and school.

 

Continuing the festivities from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., NMHS leadership students are hosting a Trunk or Treat—complete with an auto showcase, bouncy house, games, a vendor fair, and a haunted house!

 

 

Pancake Breakfast & Halloween Carnival

Pancake Breakfast: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Halloween Carnival: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Newark Memorial High School

39375 Cedar Blvd., Newark

https://njhsptsa.square.site

Tickets: $10

 

 

 

Irvington Redefined

Submitted by Kate Gu

 

According to the American Library Association, seven out of the 13 most challenged books of 2022 in public and school libraries across the U.S. were challenged for LGBTQIA+ content, with the Top 2 books both centered around LGBTQ+ characters. Despite increasing representation in media, backlash like these book challenges are a reminder that the LGBTQ+ community still has a long way to go in raising public understanding and acceptance.

 

Earlier in 2023, students at Irvington High School painted a new mural to celebrate the diversity of the student body. Members of Redefine Z, a student-led activist nonprofit organization, used the mural as a way to advocate for minority groups in the Irvington community, such as LGBTQ+ and disabled students, by highlighting their part in the community.

 

The project began, as everything does, with funding. In January 2023, Redefine Z won a $2,000 grant from The Power of 100 Girls, an organization that awards a yearly grant to a promising initiative with a positive community impact. The mural was then designed by Phi Chanda, a current senior at Irvington, who founded Redefine Z in 2021 to inspire young people to speak up about social justice issues. The organization has since expanded, with chapters in Texas and New York, as well as Kenya and India.

 

The design features seven figures from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and varying body types and identities. The words “Here to Stay” at the top of the mural send a bold message of endurance, one that is necessary in the current wave of backlash against the rights of marginalized people. Once the project was approved by school administrators and student government, Redefine Z began work on the mural in early May, with members taking shifts after school to complete the project. In spite of obstacles, from busy schedules to a missing ladder, students put the finishing touches on their artwork on June 3, just in time for Pride Month and the end of the school year.

 

 

13 Most Challenged Books:

https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10

 

 

 

Plethos kicks off comedy competition in November

Submitted by Plethos Productions

 

Show Me the Funny is back! Last year, Plethos Productions held this stand-up comedy competition featuring dozens of comics from all over the Bay Area. This November the competition will return for a new night of quick laughs from lots of comics.

 

Enjoy this stand-up show-down at8 p.m. on Thursday November 2, at JP’s Family Restaurant and Sports Lounge! This year will feature two tiers: comedians with over five years experience, and those with five years or less for a diverse showcase of comedy. With a grand prize of $500, who knows who will stroll on stage? Plus, audience members will get to make their voices heard and vote on which comedian they felt brought the most laughs.

 

Show Me the Funny won’t have just one but two rounds of totally original, action-packed stand-up. Round one comedians will have just three minutes to bring their best and funniest jokes before they drop the mic and peace out. Qualifiers for the finale will return to JP’s for a grand finale in an epic showdown for the grand prize on Thursday, December 7.

 

Round one commences on Thursday, November 2 and early bird ticket sales end October 25 at 11:59 p.m. Buy your tix ASAP and save $5 off general admission at plethos.org!

 

 

Show me the Funny

Thursday, Nov 2

8 p.m.

JP’s Family Restaurant and Sports Lounge

3600 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley

plethos.org

Registration for comics: $25

Early bird tickets: $10 ($15 after Oct 25)

 

 

 

Tri-City Band Corps: 2023 Fall Feed & Winter Program Registration

Submitted by Charleen Pan, TBC Chief Publicity Officer

 

Tri-City Band Corps (TBC) is hosting its annual “Fall Feed” on Sunday, November 12 at the Centerville Community Center! This event helps them fund their music programs throughout the year, buy new equipment, pay for transportation, and much more. Bring friends and family, and support TBC while enjoying unlimited food, including pasta, salads, garlic bread, mac and cheese, lasagna, boba, and more.

 

Tickets are $15 each for in-person dining and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/2023FallFeed. Prices will increase after November 10, so get a ticket soon! There is also an option to leave a donation in the link without purchasing a ticket, which will also help support TBC.

 

In addition, TBC opened registration for its Fall & Winter programs, Royal Regiment (Grades 9+), Tri-City Percussion (Grades 9+), Tri-City Percussion – A (Grades 6+), Imperialis Winter Guard (Grades 9+), Immortalis Winter Guard (Grades 5+), Winter Drum Major (Grades 6+), and Tri-City Winds (Grades 7-12).

 

Royal Regiment is TBC’s competitive marching band for high school students. They will perform at the Niles Festival of Lights on November 24 and the Hollister Lights-On parade on November 25. Students can earn service hours, make new friends, perform in front of hundreds, and help support the music community.

 

Tri-City Percussion and Tri-City Percussion – A (TCP and TCP-A) are TBC’s competitive indoor percussion groups open to high school and college students. TCP is audition-based, but TCP-A is open to everyone in Grades 6 and above. Imperialis and Immortalis are TBC’s competitive winter guard programs. Imperialis are required to have experience, but Immortalis is open to everyone. Anyone in Grades 6 or above can join. By joining Color Guard, students can learn dance fundamentals, exercise, make new friends, and win awards!

 

To sign up for any of their programs, visit https://linktr.ee/tricitybandcorps.

 

For more information on registration and details for all the programs, go to www.tricitybandcorps.org, or email tbc@tricitybandcorps.org.

 

 

Tri-City Band Corps Fall Feed

Sunday, Nov 12

5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Centerville Community Center

3355 Country Dr., Fremont

tinyurl.com/2023FallFeed

Tickets: $15 until Nov 10

 

 

 

Trunk-or-Treat

Submitted by City of Hayward

 

The City of Hayward and Alameda County Transit will close Watkins Street and part of C Street and reroute bus lines down Atherton Street from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, October 28, to make space for the return of Hayward Public Library’s Trunk or Treat.

 

Trunk or Treat event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, at the Heritage Plaza across the street from the downtown library this year will be bigger than ever. Dress in costume, or come as you are, but fun is guaranteed for all. There will be face painting, bubbles, crafts and activities for kids, free food, a car show, a job fair, and of course Halloween treats for kids. Performances by cheer squads, bands, folklorico dancers, and many other local talented students are scheduled. Bay Area Blues musician extraordinaire Aki Kumar will entertain the crowd with his singing, virtuoso harmonica playing, and his upbeat fusion of Blues and Bollywood music, which always gets the crowd dancing.

 

Trunk or Treat is being presented in conjunction with Hayward Promise Neighborhood’s Promise Fest. Hayward Promise Neighborhood is a collaborative partnership led by Cal State University, East Bay, focused on educational success from cradle-to-career in Hayward. The Promise Fest celebrates the partnership’s decade of service to the community and the expansion of services to the Downtown area.

 

 

Trunk or Treat:

Saturday, Oct 28

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Heritage Plaza

835 C Street, Hayward

www.hayward-ca.gov/discover/events/trunk-or-treat-promise-fest-2023

 

 

 

Biological Illustration and Bio-inspired Design

By Lina Melkonian

 

Fremont Art Association (FAA) is delighted to have fellow-member Zoe Caron as the guest artist at its virtual General Meeting and Art Demo on Wednesday, November 1, at 1 p.m.

 

Caron is a freelance artist working with pen and ink, pencil, watercolor, and digital media. She creates highly detailed, biological illustrations. Her spectacular pieces are populated with photo-realistic natural organisms that are overlaid on backdrops of intense abstractions. Caron balances her art with her career in biological research and development.

 

In her demo, “Biological Illustration and Bio-inspired Design,” Caron will share how artists can harness the beauty of natural patterns in their creative endeavors. She will showcase projects that were created through observing real-world creatures and how she taps into nature as inspiration in making her art.

 

Caron’s interest in art is rooted in her childhood experiences. One of her earliest memories is of fingerpainting jellyfish at her toddler-size easel. By the age of four, her mother enrolled Caron in the Gluck Method for art instruction where she could express her creativity and learn the fundamentals. And when she showed interest in watercolor, her mother sought an artist who would teach and mentor her. There were other forces at work in shaping Caron’s interests. Both her biologist parents fostered her love and respect for the natural world. Caron would go on to earn a degree in Biology from UC Berkeley.

 

Art and science go hand in hand for Caron. Her innate awe of the natural world is reflected in every one of her intricate pieces. She’s on a quest to explore and feature obscure but aesthetically beautiful organisms and experiment with, as she puts it, “blending the surreal and abstract with real creatures so gorgeous that they themselves could believably be fantasy.”

 

Caron is convinced of the power of art as a tool for building community. She currently partners with a fellow artist in painting large collaborative pieces and developing experiential community-building art classes.

 

You may view Caron’s work at:

Web: https://caronart.org/

Instagram: @zoecaron_art

 

The demo (free to attend) will be held via Zoom. Participants must register in advance and will receive the Zoom link via email. All details may be found on the Fremont Art Association webpage: www.fremontartassociation.org/monthlymeetinganddemo.

 

 

FAA General Meeting and Art Demo

Wednesday, Nov 1

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Online via Zoom

Register at:

www.fremontartassociation.org/monthlymeetinganddemo

 

 

 

HISTORY MATTERS

 

By John Grimaldi and David Bruce Smith

October 16 through October 31

 

Henry Kissinger

On October 16, 1973, Secretary of State, Henry Kissinger, received the Nobel Peace Prize for his part in ending the Vietnam War. He was to share it with Le Duc Tho, but the Asian diplomat turned it down, because the conflict—still in process—would not end—until April 30, 1975.

 

Meanwhile, the peripatetic Kissinger just celebrated his 100th birthday on May 27th, and, as the Associated Press said, “in recent years [he] has continued to hold sway over Washington’s power brokers as an elder statesman. He has provided advice to Republican and Democratic presidents, including the White House during the Trump administration, while maintaining an international consulting business through which he delivers speeches in the German accent he has not lost since fleeing the Nazi regime with his family when he was a teenager.”

 

The Grateful American Book Prize recommends Kissinger: A Biography by Walter Isaacson.

 

 

The Cuban Missile Crisis

On October 22,1962, President John F. Kennedy revealed to a stunned country that the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) had installed a military outpost in Cuba—90 miles away. As he said in a televised speech, “within the past week, unmistakable evidence has established the fact that a series of offensive missile sites is now in preparation on that imprisoned island. The purpose of these bases can be none other than to provide a nuclear strike capability against the Western Hemisphere.”

 

About a week earlier, according to History.com, “President Kennedy secretly convened an emergency meeting of his senior military, political, and diplomatic advisers to discuss the ominous development. The group became known as ExComm, short for Executive Committee. After rejecting a surgical air strike against the missile sites, ExComm decided on a naval quarantine and a demand that the bases be dismantled, and missiles removed. On the night of October 22, Kennedy went on national television to announce his decision. During the next six days, the crisis escalated to a breaking point as the world tottered on the brink of nuclear war between the two superpowers.”

 

The Grateful American Book Prize endorses Norman H. Finkelstein’s Thirteen Days/Ninety Miles: The Cuban Missile Crisis.

 

 

Astronaut John Glenn

In 1959, “John Glenn, a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, was among the seven men chosen by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)…to… become one of America’s first astronauts. A decorated pilot, he had flown nearly 150 combat missions during World War II and the Korean War…” according to History.com.

 

At 41—in 1962–Glenn was the first of the “group” to circle the Earth- and be hailed as a national hero. Thirty-six years later, the then Senator repeated the trip at 77, and became “the oldest human ever to travel in space. During the nine-day mission, he served as part of a NASA study on health problems associated with aging.”

 

Glenn passed away on December 8, 2016, at the age of 95.

 

The Grateful American Book Prize recommends The Last American Hero The Remarkable Life of John Glenn by Alice L. George.

 

 

This feature is courtesy of The Grateful American Book Prize, which is an annual award given to authors who have created outstanding works of historical fiction or nonfiction for seventh to ninth graders. Visit them at gratefulamericanbookprize.com.

 

 

 

News and notes from around the world

Submitted by The Association of Mature American Citizens

 

A hungry thief

Who can resist a plate of lasagna; not this bear. It happened in Barkhamsted, CT at the home of Helena Houlis who was away at the time, but security cameras kept watch while she was out and automatically followed the brash bruin as it wandered into the kitchen. The bear went straight to the fridge, opened the freezer and absconded with the frozen, but tasty treat. As Miss Houlis put it to reporters at WVIT-TV, “We have seen a lot of bears in the last few years, but nothing ever like this.”

 

‘Joy of joys’

Ernie on Sesame Street loved his rubber duckie; it was his “joy of joys,” as he put it. Likewise, Charlotte Lee up in Seattle loves rubber duckies so much that she has – so far – collected 5,631 of them to date. It was enough to get the attention of the judges at the Guinness Book of World Records who have declared it to be the largest rubber duckie collection on the planet. But that’s not enough for Ms. Lee to stop now. She told the guys at Guinness that her collection is still growing.

 

Don’t hold your breath

Twenty-two-year old Jovante Carter hails from New Orleans but he secured his page in the Guinness Book of World Records in Milan, Italy where he pulled his lower lip over his nose for 62 seconds. It’s a long amount of time to go without breathing, enough to win the prize formerly held by China’s Shuquan Tang who held his breath for just 53 seconds. As Guinness judge Marco Frigatti explained, “when performing this trick with the face, you can't breathe. Effectively you need to suspend your breath, and also all the muscles involved get really tired.”

 

 

The Association of Mature American Citizens is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization representing membership in Washington, D.C. and in local congressional districts nationwide. More information is available on its website at www.amac.us.

 

 

 

Halloween treats: Sweet, fun, and delicious!

By John Schinkel

 

Halloween is just a week away! Whether you are hosting or going to a party, you know there will be a spread of spooky desserts. Whether they’re lollipop ghosts or witch finger cookies, the novelty of these treats is tradition.

 

My favorite Halloween treat? Caramel apples—but not just any caramel apple. Those of us who have lived in Fremont know the beloved Candle Lighters Ghost House Caramel Apple is the best in the world, and is only available for a few short weeks every year. Best eaten right away, they come in plain, with chopped nuts, or sprinkles. I won’t provide the recipe, but I will say be sure to get down to the Fremont Hub ASAP and get yours before the Ghost House closes on Monday, October 30.

 

I will, however, share my recipe for the caramel apple’s cousin: the candy apple! These glossy, bright red treats are just as beautiful in appearance as they are in taste. The process for making them is simple, but requires caution as does any recipe involving molten sugar. Make sure you have a candy thermometer, and have everything set up before you start, as you have to move fast.

 

Another show-stopping treat: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Rice Krispy Treats! These sugary sweet treats disappear in a flash, and please both kids and adults alike. Rice Krispy Treats can really be made with any sweet cereals, crowd favorites being Fruity Pebbles, Cocoa Pebbles, Fruit Loops, and Captain Krunch. To take them to the next level, add another handful of mini marshmallows just before mixing to create pockets of gooey goodness in each square.

 

Whatever your plans are for Halloween, have fun, be safe, and enjoy something sweet!

 

 

Classic Candy Apples

Level: Easy

 

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar

1/4 cup corn syrup

3/4 cup water

1/2 teaspoon red food coloring

8 medium Granny Smith apples

Food-grade sticks

 

Instructions

Insert a stick into the stem end of the apple, pushing about halfway through, and set aside. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat generously with cooking spray.

 

In a large saucepan over high heat, stir together the sugar, syrup and water. Bring the mixture to a boil and turn heat to medium. Stir in the food coloring. Insert a candy thermometer and continue to boil until the mixture reaches 305 degrees. This takes approximately 15-20 minutes.

 

Remove the sugar mixture from the heat and allow to rest for a few minutes before quickly dipping the apples in the sugar mixture, turning to coat. (This allows bubbles to subside so you don’t have bubbles in your candy coating.) Transfer to the baking sheet to cool completely.

 

 

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Rice Krispy Treats

Level: Easy

 

Ingredients

5 tablespoons salted butter

8 cups miniature marshmallows, (¾ cup reserved)

1 box Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal

 

Instructions

Line a 9×9-inch square pan with parchment paper. In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add marshmallows and stir constantly until they have all melted. Remove from heat and stir in cereal, adding the extra handful of mini marshmallows, until it is completely coated with melted marshmallow sauce.

 

Turn the mixture out into the pan and, using a spoon or spatula that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, press into an even layer. Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, then cut into squares and serve. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

 

 

John Schinkel is a lifelong Fremont resident who completed his culinary education at Laney College in Oakland. He specializes in, and has a passion for French, Italian, and modern American cuisines. Professionally, he works in nonprofit development. His spare time is spent as President of the Rotary Club of Mission San Jose, Fremont Elks Lodge 2121, and the Washington Hospital Healthcare Foundation. John resides in Niles with his fiancé, Marty. Questions, comments? Johnarthurculinary@gmail.com

 

 

 

Alameda County Water District

October 12, 2023

6:00 p.m.

 

Action Items

• Resolutions honoring Douglas Young and Ariz Naqvi upon retirement from district service. Passed 4-0-1 (Akbari absent).
• Resolution awarding contract for the Driscoll Road Main Renewal Project; authorization of construction management and inspection services for the Driscoll Road Main Renewal Project; and amendment to professional services agreement for engineering services for the Driscoll Road Main Renewal Project. Passed 3-0-1-1 (Akbari absent; Sethy recused)
• Resolution awarding contract for the Groundwater PFAS Treatment Facility – Phase 1 Project; amendment to professional services agreement for additional construction inspection services in support of the Groundwater PFAS Treatment Facility; and amendment to professional services agreement for additional SCADA System Integrator Services for the Groundwater PFAS Treatment Facility. Passed 4-0-1 (Akbari absent)

 

Consent Calendar

• Ratification of payment of audited demands dated September 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2023
• Resolution approving and authorizing execution of public water system extension agreement with Nuvera Construction, Inc., Tract 7728 – Turk Island
• Authorization of purchase order for two district medium duty vehicles
• Authorization of amendment to professional services agreement for the Water Treatment Plant No. 2 SCADA Replacement Project

 

President Paul Sethy               Aye

Aziz Akbari                             Absent

James Gunther                        Aye

Judy Huang                             Aye

John Weed                              Aye

 

 

 

Fremont adopts Climate Action Plan

Submitted by City of Fremont

 

The City of Fremont is proud to announce the adoption of Fremont’s updated Climate Action Plan! The plan, titled Climate Ready Fremont, was adopted by Fremont City Council on October 10. It provides a series of local greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction and climate adaptation measures to be undertaken through the year 2030.

 

Climate Ready Fremont includes a variety of measures that address Fremont’s top sources of GHG emissions, including transportation, energy and waste. Some of the key community-level measures include: promoting clean power for residents and businesses; investing in electric vehicle charging infrastructure and encouraging the use of electric vehicles; requiring green building for new construction; reducing plastic waste; and promoting active transportation options like biking and walking.

 

In addition to reducing emissions, Climate Ready Fremont also includes measures that build community resilience to prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as extreme heat events and sea level rise.

 

Climate Ready Fremont was developed with input from residents, businesses, community organizations, and partner agencies. The city appreciates everyone who contributed to the plan and looks forward to implementation and collaboration with the community to create a Climate Ready Fremont.

 

 

To read the plan and learn more, visit the the City's Climate Action Plan Update webpage:

https://www.fremont.gov/about/sustainability/climate-action-plan-update

 

 

 

Hayward City Council

October 17, 2023

7:00 p.m.

 

Presentations

• California District 10 Senator Aisha Wahab, former Hayward City Council member, presented a Legislative Update and Special Presentations for Hayward Evaluation and Response Teams (HEART) and Stack Center Programs.

 

Public Hearing

• Micromobility Feasibility Study: Adopt a resolution approving recommended short- and long-term Micromobility Programs. Passed 5-0-2 (Salinas, Goldstein; absent)

 

Consent Calendar

• Adoption of ordinance amending Hayward Municipal Code and Traffic Code to establish regulations for sidewalk vending.

 

 

Mayor Mark Salinas               Absent

Angela Andrews                     Aye

Ray Bonilla                             Aye

Dan Goldstein                         Absent

Julie Roche                             Aye

George Syrop                          Aye

Francisco Zermeno                 Aye

 

 

 

San Leandro City Council

October 16, 2023

6:30 p.m.

 

Consent Calendar

• Nominate Natalie Risdale as District 5 Representative on the Arts, Culture and Library Commission, for the term ending December 31, 2026
• Nominate James Maes as San Leandro Unified School District Representative on the Recreation and Parks Commission, for the term ending December 31, 2026
• Nominate members to the Youth Advisory Commission for term ending August 31, 2024
• Accept the 2022-2023 fourth quarter City of San Leandro Investment Report
• Accept the 2022-2023 City of San Leandro Section 115 Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) and Pension Trust Investment report for the quarter ended June 30, 2023
• Approve a non-professional services agreement with Rubicon Landscape Corporation for citywide median maintenance for a term of 5 years with two one-year extension options for a cumulative 5-year total not to exceed $1,994,353
• Approve a ground lease with rehabilitation grant and operating subsidy agreement with Housing Consortium of the East Bay, Inc., to develop and operate 555 Lewelling as an Interim Homeless Shelter and Navigation Center
• Authorize a $142,325 Surrendered and Abandoned Vessel Exchange (SAVE-23) grant agreement between the City of San Leandro and the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Boating and Waterways for abatement of surrendered and abandoned watercraft at San Leandro Marina and San Leandro Shoreline

 

Mayor Juan Gonzalez             Aye

Victor Aguilar                         Aye

Bryan Azevedo                       Aye

Pete Ballew                             Aye

Xouhoa Bowen                       Aye

Celina Reynes                         Aye

Fred Simon                             Aye

 

 

 

Sunol Citizens Advisory Council

October 18, 2023

6:30 p.m.

 

Regular Calendar

• Alameda County Sheriff’s Office – Monthly Report Presenter: Sargent Marc Petrini II

42 calls for service were answered since last council meeting.

• Alameda County Fire Department – Monthly Report Presenters: Chief Bonnie Terra and Chief Jeff Nichols, CalFire

34 calls for service were answered for the Sunol service area since the last council meeting.

98 Defensible Space (Fire) Inspections have been completed to date this season.

• Tree Advisory Workgroup Presenter: Jim O’Laughlin III

Sunol Gardens project is being considered for development.

• Downtown Revitalization Workgroup

Diagram / proposal ready to go out to bid.

• Council/Staff Comments

Paul Dentinger resigned from the Sunol Citizens’ Advisory Council, effective 9/13/23.

 

 

Chair Connie DeGrange         Present

Mary Conant                           Present

Benjamin Harrison                 Present

Denise Kent Romo                 Excused

 

 

 

BART Police Log

Submitted by BART PD

 

Wednesday, October 11

• At 8:31 a.m. a man identified by officers as Marcos Lira, 26, from Berkeley was contacted for fare evasion at Hayward station. Lira had a $5K warrant out of San Francisco for assault and battery. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.

 

Sunday, October 15

• At 6:22 p.m. a man identified by officers as Jesse Smith, 28, from Santa Cruz was contacted for fare evasion at Milpitas station. Smith was arrested and booked into Santa Clara County Main Jail in San Jose for an outstanding arrest warrant.

 

Monday, October 16

• At 12:32 a.m. a man identified by officers as Andrew Payne, 36, from Modesto was contacted on a train at San Leandro station. Payne was arrested for robbery of a person using an ATM; possession of drug paraphenalia; and violating the terms of probation. Payne was booked into the Alameda County Jail.

 

• At 7:49 a.m. a man identified by officers as Joshua Wise, 36, from Oakland was located in the paid area of Bay Fair station. Wise was arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail for theft of lost property and possession of drug paraphernalia.

 

• At 8:10 a.m. a man identified by officers as Dazia Espinoza, 27, from Hayward was located in the paid area of Hayward station. Espinoza was arrested and booked into the Santa Rita Jail for an outstanding warrant.

 

• At 8:14 p.m. a man identified by officers as Richard Schlitz, 31, from Oakland was detained for creating a disturbance in Berryessa station and arrested for an active warrant. Schlitz was booked into Santa Clara County Jail.

 

Wednesday, October 18

• At 5:44 p.m. a man identified by officers as Michael Brown, 39, from Los Angeles was detained for fare evasion out of Bay Fair station. He was arrested for possession of methamphetamine.

 

 

 

National Drug Take Back Day

Submitted by Fremont Police Department

 

Mark your calendar for National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drop off unused or expired prescription drugs. We’ll also take e-cigarettes and vaping devices with batteries removed.

 

 

National Drug Take Back Day

Saturday, Oct 28

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Fremont Elks Lodge

38991 Farwell Drive, Fremont

(510) 790-6800

https://local.nixle.com/alert/10367327/?sub_id=0

 

 

 

Emergency Preparedness Workshop

Submitted by Sunol Citizens Advisory Council

 

Get the chance to learn about the critical steps to being prepared for fire, floods and other emergencies.

 

 

Emergency Preparedness Workshop

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturday, Oct 28

Sunol Glenn School

11601 Main St., Sunol

RSVP to attend: a24.asmdc.org/events

 

 

 

Fremont Police Log

Submitted by Fremont PD

 

Monday, October 16

• At approximately 6:25 a.m. two private schools, with four total campuses in Fremont, received an email from an unknown suspect claiming explosives were inside of the schools. Out of an abundance of caution, all four campuses elected to send students home for the day. Fremont PD became aware of the threat and immediately began investigating. Fremont PD and school officials searched the school campuses for any suspicious items, but none were located. It was soon learned this email threat affected schools nationwide. The FBI has been contacted and is investigating.

 

 

 

Milpitas welcomes new firefighters

Submitted by Milpitas FD

 

Milpitas Fire Department would like to introduce our newest Probationary Firefighters Matthew Alley, Alexander Steindel, and Firefighter Paramedic Nicholas Goodman. After an extensive hiring process and intensive orientation period, we are happy to report that our firefighters will be heading to the Fire Suppression Division to begin their online probationary period.

 

Firefighters Alley and Steindel, come to us as Lateral Firefighters from another organization in the Central Valley and have met the standards we have as an organization to become proficient members who can hit the ground running without having to attend a Fire Academy. After acclimating to our protocols and procedures Alley and Steindel will be assigned to an Engine Company where they will receive on the job training throughout the year.

 

Firefighter Paramedic Nicholas Goodman completed a Fire Academy and will be working through his Paramedic Accreditation process with Milpitas Fire Department to become accustomed and familiar with being a Firefighter Paramedic. Goodman comes to us with an extensive history working as a Paramedic on an ambulance for Santa Clara County EMS. His skill set as a Paramedic with ALS capabilities enhances our service to the community and all three encompass our “Dedication to Providing Quality and Responsive Service for the Community.”

 

 

 

Milpitas Police Log

Submitted by Milpitas PD

 

Sunday, October 15

• A detective driving through the Great Mall parking lot noticed two suspicious characters hurrying out of the Great Mall with large bags filled with merchandise. The detective saw them get into a car and drive away. A patrol officer was in the area and stopped the car, finding nearly $1,900 worth of stolen merchandise from Marshalls and a tool used to remove sensors inside.

 

The driver and passenger, both adult females from Merced, were arrested. One of the women had a felony warrant for grand theft. The thieves were booked into jail for multiple felony theft-related charges, providing false identification and warrants. The stolen merchandise was returned to Marshall's staff.

 

Monday, October 16

• A security officer reported two suspicious people in a gated area of a vacant building at the 1300-Block of California Circle. The subjects cut through a fence, entered the building, and attempted to steal copper. The first officer arrived within 40 seconds of the security officer reporting the break-in. MPD officers arrested a 37-year-old female from San Jose and a 33-year-old male from San Jose who tried to escape by climbing onto the roof and running away, but with help from our drone team, he too was arrested. The male suspect had multiple warrants for narcotics and assault-related charges.

 

 

 

Newark Police Log

Submitted by Newark PD

 

Monday, October 9

• At 9:23 a.m. Community Service Officer Vuong investigated an auto burglary that occurred overnight in a residential parking lot on Sycamore Street.

 

• At 10:03 a.m. Detective Musantry and Detective Herbert contacted and arrested a 52-year-old male out of Fremont for multiple felony warrants on Cedar Court. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.

 

Tuesday, October 10

• At 2:11 p.m. Officer McCuin arrested a 29-year-old male out of Newark for battery and vandalism in the area of 7000 Jarvis Avenue. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.

 

• At 11:45 p.m. Officer Cervantes arrested a 47-year-old male out of Hayward for assault with a deadly weapon in the area of 36000 Magnolia Street. The suspect was booked into Santa Rita Jail.

 

Wednesday, October 11

• At 8:44 a.m. officers investigated a grand theft of an electric vehicle charging cable in the area of Dumbarton Court.

 

• At 3:20 p.m. Officer Losier investigated a robbery from a restaurant on Newark Boulevard. The unknown suspects stole food.

 

Thursday, October 12

• At 2:44 p.m. officers responded to a report of a road rage incident where the suspect pointed a firearm at the victim. Officers located the suspect, a 22-year-old male out of Fremont, and located a replica handgun. He was arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail for brandishing an imitation firearm.

 

• At 11:32 p.m. Officer Torres arrested a 28-year-old female out of Newark in the area of Mowry Avenue for public intoxication. She was booked into Santa Rita Jail.

 

Friday, October 13

• At 7:11 a.m. Officer Frentescu investigated an auto burglary that occurred in a parking lot near Newpark Mall Road.

 

Saturday, October 14

• At 10:23 a.m. Officer Johnson contacted a 26-year-old male out of Newark near Newpark Mall road. He was arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail for a misdemeanor warrant.

 

• At 6:10 p.m. Officer Soto arrested a 31-year-old male for violating a restraining order and outstanding warrants. He was booked at Santa Rita Jail.

 

Sunday, October 15

• At 8:03 a.m. officers investigated an auto burglary that occurred on Joaquin Murrieta Avenue.

 

• At 8:32 a.m. Seargeant Warren observed a 34-year-old male out of Newark riding his bicycle near Newark Park Mall Road and learned he had a felony warrant for his arrest. Seargeant Warren attempted to stop the male, but he fled on his bicycle. After a brief pursuit, the male was taken into custody and booked into Santa Rita Jail for his warrants.

 

 

 

San Leandro Police Log

Submitted by San Leandro PD

 

Wednesday, October 4

• Dung Tu, 46-year-old, Castro Valley resident, was arrested for sexual battery by fraud. The San Leandro Police Department received a report that a victim was sexually assaulted by a staff member while being examined at San Leandro Hospital. The victim reported that after she had X-rays taken, the technician then touched her inappropriately under the guise of a physical examination.

 

After an extensive investigation, alongside the hospital’s own internal investigation, the Special Victims Unit developed enough evidence to successfully obtain an arrest warrant for the suspect. The suspect was taken into custody on 10/04/2023 and subsequently charged by the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.

 

Due to the nature of the alleged acts and the manner by which they were committed, detectives believe there may be other possible victims within at least the past few years.

 

Anyone with information is urged to contact SLPD via any of the following methods: Detective JoAnna Villa at (510) 577-3274, non-emergency line at (510)577-2740, anonymous tip line at (510)577-3278, or text-to-tip at 888777 (keyword: TipSLPolice).

 

Tuesday, October 17

• At 11:41 a.m. San Leandro Police Department received a call regarding a shooting at Washington Manor Middle. Officers arrived on scene and could not locate any evidence of a shooting, or the original caller. Our officers remained on scene working with school personnel and conducting a safety check of the school. Traffic was impacted in the area until the safety check was completed.

 

 

 

Possible hate incident in Fremont Gurdwara

Submitted by California Sikh Youth Alliance

 

On Sunday night, October 15, a man entered a Sikh Gurdwara (place of worship) in Fremont and proceeded to yell obscenities at worshippers and those attending services. These included calling Sikhs, “terrorists” and other anti-Sikh hate speech. The individual also tore posters which displayed victims of anti-Sikh state violence by the Indian government.

 

This comes amidst wider tactics of intimidation by the Government of India and the increase of anti-Sikh rhetoric espoused by Hindu nationalists across the globe. Last week, the Intercept reported that the FBI had visited homes of Sikh activists to inform them about threats of attacks by Hindu extremists. The rise of Hindu nationalism in India and abroad signal a worrying development for minorities including Sikhs, Muslims, Dalits and Christians, all who face discrimination from the increasingly authoritarian Modi government.

 

These incidents represent the serious threat of Indian nationalist violence both in India and across the diaspora. There is no place for hate speech in our communities, whoever it may be coming from. The California Sikh Youth Alliance believe local and state authorities must ensure the safety of minority communities, especially given the uptick in Hindu nationalist violence. It is important to understand these events with respect to the wider context of Indian nationalist violence against minority communities both in India and the diaspora.

 

 

 

Union City Welcomes New Officers

Submitted by Union City PD

 

We would like to recognize (from left to right) Officer Aaron Izquierdo, Officer Sunny Duong, and Officer Jonathan Vasquez for successfully completing the Field Training Program. They are now solo officers and ready to serve the community. We wish them well as they begin their law enforcement journey

 

 

 

Cougar Report

Submitted by Rachel Kahoalii

 

Champions of Character

 

The following Newark Memorial High School athletes were recognized as Champions of Character by their teammates this week:

 

Sport

Volleyball

 

Senior Malia Navarro is a role model for everyone on the team. She always works her hardest and is very present on the court. She works hard to fix her mistakes and is able to teach and learn every day.

 

Freshman Malia Kuehn is someone who continues to have a positive attitude both on and off the court. The team has seen a lot of improvement in all her skills and mental aspects. She is able to take criticism from both her coaches and teammates; and is even able to apply it right away. Malia is always striving to do her best and puts all her effort in doing so.

 

 

 

MVAL Water Polo Champions

Submitted by Newark Memorial Athletics

 

The Newark Memorial Water Polo boy’s teams made a splash this 2023 season. Both Varsity and Junior Varsity boys’ team concluded their regular season as Mission Valley Athletic League Champions.

 

The Varsity Water Polo team holds at 6-0 in league and 16-5 overall, while the Junior Varsity team is not far behind with at 5-0 in league and 7-0 overall. Congratulations Cougars!

 

 

 

Newark Memorial Pasta Feed

Submitted by Newark Memorial Athletics

 

Newark Memorial High School Athletics is proud to announce we are hosting our annual Pasta Feed on Saturday, November 4. Dinner which includes pasta, salad and dread will be served from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Swiss Park in Newark. This year we are also offering gluten-free pasta and vegetarian sauce options (limited). Attendees are encouraged to bring dessert. Festivities will also include a live DJ and a 50/50 raffle.

 

All proceeds support Newark Memorial High School Athletics. There are about 750 athletes, and they need your support now more than ever. From equipment to uniforms and more, your donations are gratefully received. Want to support our event but can’t attend? We are accepting monetary donations. Want to support a family in need? $100 can feed a family of 4. To purchase tickets go see any NMHS Coach or email Athletic Director Coach K at rkahoalii@newarkunified.org. Accepting Venmo payments @NMHSAthleticsBoosters. If paying by Venmo, in the comments section, add one of the following note options: 2023 NMHS Athletics Pasta Feed Tickets; 2023 NMHS Athletics Pasta Feed Donation; 2023 NMHS Athletics Pasta Feed 50/50 Raffle

 

 

NMHS Athletics Pasta Feed

Saturday, Nov 4

Doors open: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Dinner served: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.

rkahoalii@newarkunified.org

Tickets: $25

 

 

 

Honor Roll

 

Biola University

Spring 2023 Dean's List

• Abigail Castaneda of Castro Valley
• Elijah Chen of Hayward
• Shelby LaPorte of Union City
• Mikaela Lin of Fremont
• Quennie Liu of Fremont
• Anya Mortensen of Castro Valley
• Rebekah Stockinger of Hayward
• Kiana Truong of Union City
• Brooke Ung of Fremont

 

Palmer College of Chiropractic West Campus in San Jose

Summer 2023 Dean's List

• Tatsuya Ishikawa of Milpitas
• Christina Landreth of Milpitas

 

Palmer College of Chiropractic West Campus in San Jose

September 2023 Graduates

• Michael Munoz of Milpitas, Doctor of Chiropractic
• Kirby Olidan of Milpitas, Doctor of Chiropractic

 

 

 

40th Annual Mariner Cross Country Invitational

By Eric Donato

 

Moreau Catholic High School (Hayward) sponsored the 40th P. Wilder Cross Country Mariner Invitational on Saturday, October 20. The cross-country invitational event held at Hayward High School was an exciting athletic event and notably large in attendance, with eighty-nine participating schools. The attending athletes were in the hundreds from participating schools across several California school athletic divisions, including North Coast, Central Coast, Sac-Joaquin, Oakland, and San Francisco.

 

The crowded atmosphere was electric throughout the eleven main running events, with loud audience cheers that carried through the duration of the races from start to finish. Hundreds of runners lined up for the beginning of the individual races at the east end of the large open field. The runners filled the entire field width before dispersing to a frantic dash at the sound of the starting gun. The general pace was fast throughout the 3-mile cross-country course, which covered Hayward High School’s open athletic field’s perimeter and included the hilly sections of the campus surroundings. The loud cheers peaked at the finish line as shouts of final encouragement propelled the exhausted athletes sprinting across and under the large inflatable “Finish” arc.

 

Individual winners include:

 

Boys 3 Mile:

Championship Invite: Miles Cook (Sacred Heart Cathedral, San Francisco) 14:55.97

Frosh Soph: Sean Kummer (Sacred Heart Cathedral) 16:18.26

Junior Varsity: Gabriel Nellis Torres (Granada, Livermore)16:11.85

Open: Matthew Eichenberger (Granada)16:53.18

Varsity Open: Collin Kopchik (St. Mary's College, Berkeley)15:37.51

 

Girls 3 Mile:

Championship Invite: Natalie Arriaza (Patterson) 17:07.15

Frosh Soph: Sade Bumpus (Granada) 18:45.86

Junior Varsity: Savannah Harris (Lick Wilmerding, San Francisco) 20:19.78

Varsity Open: Alyssa Silverstein (Archie Williams, San Anselmo) 18:18.12

 

Official Top 10 Team Scores

1. Dublin, 30
2. Granada, 46
3. California (San Ramon), 70
4. St. Francis (Mountain View), 103
5. San Ramon Valley, 152
6. Mission San Jose (Fremont), 183
7. San Leandro, 226
8. Amador Valley, 240
9. Los Altos, 243
10. Foothill (Pleasanton), 295

 

 

 

‘Try to Remember’ Your First Love Story at Chanticleers Theatre’s The Fantasticks

By Hugo Vera

 

Love, fantasy and magical realism become intertwined at Chanticleers Theatre’s production of The Fantasticks. Based on the 1960 musical of the same name, which holds the record for the longest-running off-Broadway show in history, director Stuart Bousel’s production offers a fresh and modern retelling of the classic love story. Audiences follow the plight of Luisa and Matt, two teens living next door to each other in the rural American Midwest at the turn of the 20th century. When Luisa and Matt’s fathers (Bellomy and Hucklebee, respectively) devise a plan for their two children to fall in love each other (without the knowledge that the two men are orchestrating the courtship), they turn to a mischievous and wise-cracking traveling magician known as “El Gallo.” As El Gallo stages everything from a kidnapping to a feud to bring Luisa and Matt together, his increasingly-brazen and ludicrous plans send everyone involved into a tailspin as the story evolves into a satirical examination of American folklore and the romance genre.

 

The crux of the performance is without question the performances of Luisa (played by Amber Hunt Gee) and Matt (played by Judge Cantrell). Gee and Cantrell’s on-stage chemistry is matched only by their vocal range (compliments to Vocal Director Erin Reis) as songs such as “Try to Remember” and “They Were You” paint a poignant but also hopeful picture of the two’s feelings for one another. Ben Ball’s portrayal of El Gallo is another stand-alone achievement of the musical as his utilization of physical comedy and dark humor aids in establishing El Gallo as the story’s anti-hero as opposed to its savior. Accompanying Ball’s performance are the tomfoolish henchman Henry (Ron Talbot) and Mortimer (Jeremy Cortez). The duo of Talbot and Cortez demonstrate impeccable comedic timing which mirrors the “odd couple” aesthetic of other comedic duos such as Laurel & Hardy and Abbott & Costello.

 

The classic theater saying, There are no small parts, only small actors” is especially applicable to the role of “The Mute” played by Kim Saunders. Despite obviously not having any speaking lines (which is standard for this character in every adaptation of The Fantasticks), Saunders literally sets the stage as her movement of set pieces and backdrops throughout the various phases of the story transform what is essentially a stagehand into a unique, original character. With her facial expressions and body cues, Sanders’ “fly on the wall” approach no doubt lands with each audience.

 

Much praise is due to Director Stuart Bousel who filled in for Sarah Catherine Chan as the role of Hucklebee during the opening night performance on October 20. His dual role as director/actor was complemented by Elmer Stasser’s depiction of Bellomy. Both Bousel and Strasser convey a paternalistic and neurotic essence about their characters which makes their motivations relatable despite the obtuse means by which they attempt to achieve them.

 

In addition to the impeccable set design which employs props such as tunnels for the actors disguised as wardrobe chests and double-sided tapestries, the live music played throughout the show by pianist Sam Haese aids in transporting audience members to the time period in which the love saga takes place.

 

For those who have seen or heard the original off-Broadway musical as well as the 1995 film adaptation, Chanticleers Theatre’s production of The Fantasticks is sure to please fans of the tale old and new. Although the content presented in the show is appropriate for all ages (many of the dated/controversial lyrics from the original 1960s productions have been updated accordingly), its complex premise and subject material makes this show best suited for teenage/adult audiences.

 

The show runs roughly 120 mins, including a 15-minute intermission. It will be playing at Chanticleers Theatre through November 19.

 

 

Chanticleers Theatre’s The Fantasticks

Friday, Oct 20 – Sunday, Nov 19

Chanticleers Theatre

3683 Quail Avenue, Castro Valley

(510) 733-5483

www.chanticleers.org

Tickets: $30 General Admission, $25 Seniors/Students, $10 Student Price for Thursday shows (must present valid ID)

 

 

 

Pumpkin Patches

 

 

Pick of the Patch Pumpkins

 

Fremont

4020 Fremont Hub, Fremont

 

San Lorenzo

Hesperian Blvd at Paseo Grande

 

Mon – Thurs: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Fri: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Sat: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Sun: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Inflatable amusement zone, paint ball, pumpkin patch

Wristbands: $5-30

 

 

Joan’s Farm Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, Sept 30 – Sunday, Oct 29

10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Pumpkin patch, corn maze, snack shack, and more!

4351 Mines Rd., Livermore

(925) 980-7772

https://joansfarm.com/

 

 

Dig Deep Farms Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, Oct 14 – Sunday, Oct 29

Saturdays & Sundays: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Pumpkins, hay pyramid, corn maze, games and crafts

Dig Deep Farms at Ardenwood

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

Admission: $2-$5

 

 

Pumpkins in the Park

Saturday, Oct 28

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Cardoza Park

Kennedy Dr. & Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas

Register at: www.milpitas.gov/448/Activity-Guide-Registration

$15 per child

 

 

Boo Calendar

 

 

Unhinged: Housewarming

Friday, Sept 22 – Tuesday, Oct 31

Friday – Sunday; select Thursdays

Start times: 7:15 p.m., 10:15 p.m.

Garden party, haunted house, and Halloween museum

Winchester Mystery House

525 S Winchester Blvd., San Jose

(408) 247-2000

Tickets: $64.99

 

 

Fear Overload Scream Park

Saturday, Sept 23 – Sunday, Nov 5

7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

(times vary; check by night)

Two terrifying attractions: House of Phobia, Happy Days Asylum

2086 NewPark Mall, Newark

https://fearoverload.com/

Tickets: $19.99 – $32.99

 

 

Pirates of Emerson Haunted House

Friday, Sept 29 – Tuesday, Oct 31

Fridays – Sundays; Thursdays, Oct 19 & 26; and Tuesday, Oct 31

7:05 p.m. – 10 p.m. (11 p.m. or midnight on select nights)

Choose your attraction: Demented Dolls, Pirates of Emerson, Halloween Hell, Seesawz Circus

Alameda County Fairgrounds

Corner of Bernal & Valley Avenues

www.piratesofemerson.com

Tickets: $40 – $80; $13 landlubber pass

 

 

Boo at the Zoo

Friday, Oct 1 – Sunday, Oct 29

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

500-bale hay maze, scavenger hunt—come in costume!

Oakland Zoo

9777 Golf Links Rd., Oakland

(510) 632-9525

https://www.oaklandzoo.org

Tickets become available at 9 a.m., 28 days prior

Zoo tickets: $24 adults, $20 kids / seniors, free under age 2

Parking: $10 in advance / $15 at the gate

 

 

Fremont Ghost House: Voodoo on the Bayou

Friday, Oct 13 – Tuesday, Oct 30

Mon – Thurs: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Fri: 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Sat: 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Sun: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Haunted house, carnival games, and snacks

Chadbourne Carriage House

39169 Fremont Blvd., Fremont

(510) 796-0595

https://candlelighters.com/

Ghost House Admission: $5

Game tickets: $1 (6 for $5)

 

 

Ardenwood Haunted Train Rides

Friday, Oct 27 – Sunday, Oct 29

Fri / Sat: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Sun: 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

A spooky, not scary train ride with pumpkin art and encounter with a witch

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(510) 544-2797

http://spcrr.org/

Tickets: $15

 

 

Beyond the Veil

Friday, Oct 27 – Saturday, Oct 28

6:15 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 8:45 p.m.

Meek Mansion

17365 Boston Rd., Hayward

(510) 581-0223

www.haywardareahistory.org/beyond-the-veil

Tickets: $30

 

 

Howl-o-Ween Milpitas

Thursday, Oct 26

6 p.m.

Dog costume contest

Police Department Parking Lot

1275 N Milpitas Blvd., Milpitas

 

 

Zombie Family Fun Run

Friday, Oct 27

5 p.m. Check-In

5:30 p.m. Race Starts

Family-friendly 1.25-mile course filled with zombies – make it to the end with your flags to enter a raffle!

Lakeshore Park / Chelsea Dr., Newark

newarkca.activityreg.com

$30 per family

 

 

Trunk or Treat

Saturday, Oct 28

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Games, car show, art walk, cultural performances, live music

Heritage Plaza

835 C St., Hayward

(510) 293-8685

hayward.librarycalendar.com

 

 

Spooky House

Saturday, Oct 28

3 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Create a spooky Halloween house out of cardboard

Imaginook Studio

39675 Cedar Blvd., Ste. 135, Newark

www.imaginook.us/kids-events

Registration: $65

 

 

Unhaunted House & Carnival – Enchanted Forest

Saturday, Oct 28

2:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Crafts, storytelling, tasty treats, encounters with animal ambassadors

Sulphur Creek Nature Center

1801 D St., Hayward

(510) 881-6747

https://haywardrec.org/1991/Nature-Centers

Registration free; food/game tickets separate

 

 

Unhaunted House

Saturday, Oct 28

3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Carnival with Halloween crafts, stories, games and treats

San Felipe Community Center and Park

2058 D St., Hayward

Free; register at www.haywardrec.org

 

 

Running Dead 5K Fun Run

Sunday, Oct 29

9 a.m. – 12 noon

8 a.m. check in

Civic Center/City Hall

34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City

www.unioncity.org/419/Community-Events

Registration $35 Adults; $25 Youth

 

 

“The Milpitas Monster” Screening

Monday, Oct 30

7 p.m.

Pulp monster flick set in 1970s Milpitas

Cinemark Century Theatres

Great Mall, Milpitas

http://milpitasmonster.com/

Tickets: $20

 

 

Paranormal Investigation at Meek Mansion

Saturday, Nov 4

7 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Search for paranormal activity with an experienced investigator

Meek Mansion

17365 Boston Rd., Hayward

(510) 581-0223

www.haywardareahistory.org/explore-the-paranormal

Tickets: $75

 

 

 

Boutique Calendar

 

 

Dominican Sisters Holiday Boutique

Online

Monday, Oct 9 – Sunday, Oct 29

msjdominicans.org

In person

Saturday, Nov 18

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Dominican Sisters’ Motherhouse

43326 Mission Circle, Fremont

 

Holiday Boutique by The Builders Fund

Friday, Nov 3

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Handmade gifts and holiday decor, homemade baked items

Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth

40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont

 

Mistletoe Madness

Saturday, Nov 25

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

70+ local art vendors

Marina Community Center

15301 Wicks Blvd., San Leandro

http://www.mistletoemadness.net/

 

Newark Artists Open Studios & Holiday Boutique

Friday, Dec 1 – Sunday, Dec 3

11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Paintings, ceramics, jewelry, glass, scarves

Studio Sites

6222 Thornton Ave., Ste. B1: Nancy Benton, Scoop Benton, Farshid Namei

39675 Cedar Blvd. #135: Tetiana Taganska, Olga Tymoshchuk, Susan Helmer

36541 Cherry St.: Simone Archer, Shelley Stratton Stewart

35911 Ruschin Dr.: Adriane Dedic, Emelie Rogers

www.myartiststudio.com

 

Sun Gallery Holiday Boutique

Friday – Sunday, Dec 1 – Dec 9

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Sun Gallery

1015 E. St., Hayward

(510) 581-4050

 

Holiday Boutique and Craft Fair

Saturday, Dec 2

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Over 80 artisan vendors

American High School

36300 Fremont Blvd., Fremont

https://ahsboutique.weebly.com/

 

 

 

Dia De Los Muertos Calendar

 

 

Day of the Dead: Celebration of Life

Tuesday, Oct 3 – Friday, Nov 3

During library hours

Works by Hayward Arts Council Members

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

 

 

Day of the Dead Sun Gallery

Friday, Oct 20 – Saturday, Nov 18

Gallery Hours: Thurs – Sun, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Altars and works across a variety of media

 

Artist Reception

Saturday, Oct 28

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

 

Sun Gallery

1015 E. St., Hayward

(510) 581-4050

https://sungallery.org/

 

 

Dia de los Muertos

Saturday, Nov 4

9 a.m. – 12 noon

Youth Mariachi band, Aztec dancers, face painting, crafts, food for purchase

Cardoza Park

1356 Kennedy Dr., Milpitas

www.milpitas.gov

 

 

Sugar Skull 5K Walk, Run, Roll

Saturday, Nov 4

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

8 a.m. check in starts

Cardoza Park

1356 Kennedy Dr., Milpitas

https://cityofmilpitas.simpletix.com/

Last day to register: October 27

Registration: $25-35

 

 

Niles Altar Walk

Saturday, Nov 4

Artists & students build altars to commemorate the lives of passed loved ones

Downtown Niles

www.niles.org/annual-events/niles-altar-walk

 

 

 

Continuing Events:

 

Tuesdays

East Bay Games Meet

6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

German/Euro style board games and card games

Swiss Park

5911 Mowry Ave., Newark

(510) 936-2523

meetup.com/east-bay-games

sfdavidkaye@yahoo.com

 

Tuesdays

A Matter of Balance R

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels of older adults.

Age Well Center at South Fremont

47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont

(510) 742-7540

issuu.com/hsdept

mtorrez@fremont.gov

Call or email to register

 

Wednesdays

Ping Pong

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Activities for people with Parkinson

Age Well Center at South Fremont

47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont

(510) 742-7529

issuu.com/hsdept

mtorrez@fremont.gov

 

Wednesdays

Zumba Gold $

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Workout while dancing

Age Well Center at South Fremont

47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont

(510) 742-7529

issuu.com/hsdept

mtorrez@fremont.gov

 

Wednesdays

Tropics Bingo

7:00 pm

Flash games.

Tropics Mobile Home Park

33000 Almaden Blvd., Union City

(510) 471-8550

the-tropics.net/activites

 

Thursdays & Saturdays

Story Time

10:30 am – 11:00 am

Picture book story time.

Banter Bookshop

3768 Capitol Ave. Ste. F., Fremont

(510) 565-1004

bit.ly/3VFpbcz

 

Thursday -Sunday

Animal Feeding

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Feed livestock and learn about their favorite food.

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757

ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood#events

Admission fee applies

 

Thursdays – Sundays

Historic Days

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Ride a train, tour the Patterson House Museum, and join park staff in historic costume for programs and activities.

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757

ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood#events

Admission fee applies.

 

Fridays and Saturdays

Telescope Viewings

7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Experience the awe and wonder of the universe.

Chabot Space and Science Center

10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland

(510) 336-7300

 

Saturdays

Laugh Track City $

8:00 pm

Series of improvised games and scenes.

Made Up Theatre

4000 Bay St. suite B., Fremont

(510) 573-3633

madeuptheatre.com

 

Second & Fourth Sundays

Larry “O” Teen Workshop

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Used bikes, bike parts for sale and bike repair.

Instagram @ibikeunioncity

Larry Orozco Teen Workshop

33623 Mission Blvd., Union City

(510) 675-5487

RobertS@unioncity.org

chabotspace.org/events

 

Sundays

Weekly meditation Session R

8:30 am – 9:30 am

Explore the effortless way to ultimate bliss

India Community Center

525 Los Coches St., Milpitas

(408) 934-1130

samarpanmeditationusa.org

info@indiacc.org, info@samarpanmeditationusa.org

 

Mondays

Advanced Math + Science Tutoring

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Free high school and college-level tutoring.

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

aclibrary.org/locations/csv/

 

Mondays & Thursdays

Fruit Tree Gleaning

9:00 am – 10:30 am

Donate fresh fruits from your garden

LEAF CR Stone Garden

55 Mowry Ave., Fremont

fremontleaf.org/glean

info@fremontleaf.org

 

Wednesdays, December 7 – November 22

Qi Gong Meditation & Exercise Classes

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Relieve Stress and anxiety by joining Falun Dafa classes.

Milpitas Public Library

160 N Main St., Milpitas

(408) 262-1171

sccld.org/locations/milpitas

 

Fridays, January 20 – January 5

Knit & Crochet Circle

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Learn knitting and crocheting

Milpitas Public Library

160 N Main St., Milpitas

(408) 262-1171

sccld.org/locations/milpitas

 

Tuesdays, March 21 – December 19

Chess Mix

12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Drop in for some casual chess games

San Lorenzo Library

395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

(510) 284-0640

aclibrary.org/locations/SLZ

 

Third Saturdays, May 20 – December 16

Yoga for beginners & beyond

10:30 am – 11:45 am

Join for free yoga class

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

aclibrary.org/locations/csv/

joesapena@gmail.com.

 

Saturdays, May 27 – December 30

Divine Satsang Sabha

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Know techniques of living a virtuous, harmonious, & meaningful life

SMVS (Shri Swaminarayan Mandir)

36665 Cedar Blvd, Newark

(650) 585-5325

smvs.org/centers/centerdetail/106

 

Fourth Saturdays, May 27 – November 25

Reading Buddies for Grades K – 5th

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Buddy up with a furry friend & read one on one from a favorite book.

Milpitas Public Library

160 N Main St., Milpitas

(408) 262-1171

bit.ly/3MEpC3X

 

Tuesdays, July 18 – November 28

Baby Bouncers Lapsit

11:30 am – 12:00 pm

A baby and caregivers program including nursery rhymes, lap bounce, body rhymes, songs, & picture books.

Milpitas Public Library

160 N Main St., Milpitas

(408) 262-1171

sccld.org/locations/Milpitas

 

Wednesdays, July 19 – November 29

ESL Conversation Club

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Improve your English skills and learn about other cultures.

Milpitas Public Library

160 N Main St., Milpitas

(408) 262-1171

sccld.org/locations/Milpitas

dphillips@sccl.org

 

Monday – Friday, September 4 – October 26

“Climate Change – RE-Imagined” Sun Gallery Members Exhibition

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

John O' Lague Galleria

777 B St., Hayward

(510) 583-4000

haywardartscouncil.org

hac@haywardartscouncil.org

 

Tuesdays, September 5 – December 19

Music and Storytime

11:00 am – 11:45 am

Story, music, and movement with children.

Cherryland Community Center

278 Hampton Road, Hayward

(510) 626-8522

aclibrary.org/locations/slz/

sanlorenzo@aclibrary.org

 

Saturdays, September 9 – December 30

Computer Crew: Teen Tech Help

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

One-on-one tutor on basic tech issues

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

aclibrary.org/locations/csv/

castrovalley@aclibrary.org

 

Thursdays, September 14 – October 26

Silent Book Club

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Read your book in a group setting where everyone is quietly reading, in a peaceful outdoor environment.

Centerville library

3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont

(510) 795-2629

aclibrary.org/locations/ctv/

 

Monday – Friday, September 15 – October 27

Flux Exhibition

Upstairs Gallery: Mon- Fri: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Lower Gallery: Mon 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Tues & Thurs 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Several local artists displaying their fluctuation of creativity

Image Central Gallery

1099 E St., Hayward

(510) 881-6721

haywardrec.org

imagecentral@hawardrec.org

 

Saturday, September 16 – November 30

Latinx American Heritage Month Art Showcase

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Studio 11

34626 11th St., Union City

(510) 675-5825

rb.gy/gu46v

erine@unioncity.org

 

Sundays, September 17 – November 12

Epic Art Exhibit at Dove Gallery

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Featuring spectacular landscapes, historical landmarks, and symbols of great devotion.

Dove Gallery

875 S Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas

(408) 464-5011

t.ly/8X3Wa, dovegallery.com

dove@parkvictoria.org

 

Sundays, September 17 – November 26

Teen & Tweens Origami Workshop Series

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Come shape and make!

San Lorenzo Library

395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

(510) 284-0640

t.ly/F_G92

sanlorenzo@aclibrary.org

 

Mondays, September 18 – November 6

Music for Minors 2 Volunteer Training R

7:00 pm – 9:15 pm

United Church of Christ Hall

38255 Blacow Rd, Fremont

510-733-1189

musicforminors2.org

 

Mondays and Wednesdays, September 18 – November 6

Music for Minors 2 Volunteer Training R

In person Training on Mondays: 9:15 am – 11:45 am or 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm

Online training on Wednesdays: 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm

Corpus Christi Parish

37968 Third St., Fremont

(510) 790-3207

musicforminors2.org

 

Tuesdays, September 19 – May 28

It's Storytime

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Stories, finger plays, nursery rhymes, songs, and musical instruments for kids ages 18 month- 6 yrs.

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

aclibrary.org/locations/FRM/

fremontchildrens@aclibrary.org

 

Thursdays, September 28 – October 26

Preschool Storytime R

11:15 am – 12:00 pm

Read books, sing songs, dance to music, and have fun together. (Ages 3 – 5)

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

rb.gy/cwu2q

fremontchildrens@aclibrary.org

 

Tuesdays, October 3 – December 5

Tuesday Chat

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Improve your spoken English by talking with native speakers about everyday topics.

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

aclibrary.org/locations/FRM/

fremont@aclibrary.org

 

Tuesdays, October 3 – November 28

Teen Tuesdays Tag R

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join the Teen advisory group, meet other teens, play games, make art and poetry, and more.

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

aclibrary.org/locations/FRM/

ebuchanan@aclibrary.org

 

Thursdays, October 5 – October 26

Play and Learn

5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

Songs, fingerplays and books for kids ages 1- 5.

Milpitas Public Library

160 N Main St., Milpitas

(408) 262-1171

sccld.org/locations/Milpitas

 

Wednesdays, October 11 – December 27

Manitas en Acción

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Combination of reading books out loud, hands-on crafts and learning about culture in Spanish.

Newark Public Library

37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

(510) 284-0675

aclibrary.org/locations/NWK/

 

Mondays, October 16 – November 27

Lego Club for Grades K – 8

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

An hour of fun building with Legos

Milpitas Public Library

160 N Main St., Milpitas

(408) 262-1171

sccld.org/locations/milpitas/

uvu@sccl.org

 

Mondays, October 16 – November 6

Modern Brush Pen Calligraphy New! R$

10:30 am – 11:45 am

Learn to write beautifully and cover the basis of using, holding, and writing with brush pens.

Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth

40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont

(510) 790-6606

issuu.com/hsdept

njordan@fremont.gov

 

Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 19 – May 23

Literacy Enrichment Program R

4:00 pm – 5:45 pm

One-on one tutoring for struggling readers

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

aclibrary.org/locations/FRM/

FremontChildrens@aclibrary.org

 

Fridays – Sunday, October 20 – November 19

The Fantasticks R$

Fri and Sat: 8:00 pm

Sun: 2:00 pm

Chanticleers Theatre

3683 Quail Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 733-5483

chanticleers.org

 

Second and Fourth Tuesday, October 24 – November 28

Chinese Poetry & Songs for Families

10:30 am – 11:00 am

Chinese poems from the Tang dynasty for kids ages 0 – 12.

Union City Library

34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City

(510) 745-1464

aclibrary.org/locations/UCY/

unioncitylibrary@aclibrary.org

 

 

Upcoming Events:

 

Tuesday, October 24

Drive Smart R

10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Learn about aging and its effects on safe driving, maintaining good physical health, and self-assessment.

Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth

40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont

(510) 790-6606

issuu.com/hsdept

njordan@fremont.gov

 

Tuesday, October 24

Eviction Information Workshop

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Workshop to inform tenants about the typical eviction process.

Fremont Family Resource Center

39155 Liberty St., Fremont

(510) 574-2028, (510) 574-2000

t.ly/WZG0N

 

Tuesday, October 24

Learn through Play (Special need friendly)

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Practice fine and gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and social skills

Newark Public Library

37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

(510) 284-0675

aclibrary.org/locations/nwk/

newarklibrary@aclibrary.org

Caretaker must be present.

 

Tuesday, October 24

A symphony of Flavors Fundraiser $

12 pm – 8 pm

20% of all orders will be given to Bay Philharmonic Guild.

Strizzi's Restaurant

2740 Mowry Ave, Fremont

(510) 797-9000

t.ly/fd_E8

blgorsuch@att.net

For more information contact Barbara Gorsuch 510-673-0085

 

Tuesday, October 24

Game Time!

4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Make new friends, play a wide variety of games, have fun, and quality time together with friends and family.

San Lorenzo Library

395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

(510) 284-0640

aclibrary.org/locations/SLZ/

sanlorenzo@aclibrary.org

 

Wednesday, October 25

We (Wellness Expo) Together 2023 $R

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Resources, demonstrations, vaccines, screenings, lunch, and more.

Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth

40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont

(510) 790-6606

issuu.com/hsdept

njordan@fremont.gov

Registration (510) 790-6600

 

Wednesday, October 25

Public Meeting: Resident Input on Local Housing Protections

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join and share your perspective on potential housing protections in the community.

San Leandro Senior Community Center

13909 E 14th Street, San Leandro

 (510) 577-3462

sanleandro.org/Slhousingprotections

housing@sanleandro.org

 

Wednesday, October 25

Itty-Bitty Halloween Spooktacular for ages 0-6

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Join in for not so scary activities, costume parade and trick-or-treating.

Milpitas Public Library

160 N Main St., Milpitas

(408) 262-1171

sccld.org/locations/milpitas/

mlai@sccl.org

 

Wednesday, October 25

Winnie The Witch Puppet Show

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join in Winnie the Witch’s on her adventure to the Candy Island.

Milpitas Public Library

160 N Main St., Milpitas

(408) 262-1171

sccld.org/locations/milpitas/

eyeung@sccl.org

 

Wednesday, October 25

Teen Game Day

4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for video games & board games in the Teen Room.

Hayward Public Library (Downtown)

888 C St., Hayward

(510) 293-8685

hayward.librarycalendar.com

ariana.nussbaum@hayward-ca.gov

 

Wednesday, October 25

Little Pumpkins Halloween Storytime

11:15 pm – 12:00 pm

Special story time for babies and toddlers.

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

aclibrary.org/locations/FRM/

fremontchildrens@aclibrary.org

 

Wednesday, October 25

A Walk to End Domestic Violence

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join the walk and support.

Central Park Performance Pavilion

40200 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont

(510) 790-5541

bit.ly/SAVEWalk.

 

Wednesday, October 25

Bingo Night

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Free to attend. Food for purchase.

Chick-fil-A Mowry Avenue

5245 Mowry Ave., Fremont

(510) 608-5771

t.ly/a0wko

 

Thursday, October 26

Acrylic Space Paint & Sip R$

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Transitional instructor-led space-themed acrylic Paint & Sip party for adults

Chabot Space and Science Center

10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland

(510) 336-7300

chabotspace.org/events/events-listing/

 

Thursday, October 26

Breadboard Playground

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Learn how to build your own electronic circuits by prototyping on breadboards.

Irvington Library

41825 Greenpark Drive, Fremont

(510) 795-2631

aclibrary.org/locations/IRV/

irvington@aclibrary.org

 

Thursday, October 26

Halloween Storytime & Parade Session 1 R

Session 1: 10:00 am – 10:45 am

Session 2: 11:30 am – 12:15 pm

Not-so-spooky Halloween story time followed by a costume parade to trick-or-treat.

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

aclibrary.org/locations/csv/

castrovalley@aclibrary.org

 

Thursday, October 26

Ohlone College career center tabling!

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Learn about job searches, career exploration, resume development and more.

Fremont Family Resource Center

39155 Liberty St., Fremont

(510) 574-2000

 

Thursday, October 26

Halloween Spooktacular Dance $R

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Grab your scariest Halloween costume and dancing shoes and join for a fun afternoon.

Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth

40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont

(510) 790-6606

issuu.com/hsdept

njordan@fremont.gov

 

Friday, October 27

AWCSF Cinemas by On Lok Pace R

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

“The Bucket list”, adventure of two elderly men with terminal illnesses.

Age Well Center at South Fremont

47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont

(510) 742-7529

issuu.com/hsdept

mtorrez@fremont.gov

 

Friday, October 27

The Halloween Playground Improv Jam $R

7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Come out and play on the stage in improvised games and scenes

Made Up Theatre

4000 Bay St. suite B., Fremont

(510) 573-3633

madeuptheatre.com

 

Friday, October 27

Monster Party

3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Drop in to join us in making colorful paper monsters.

Irvington Library

41825 Greenpark Drive, Fremont

(510) 795-2631

aclibrary.org/locations/IRV/

irvington@aclibrary.org

 

Saturday, October 28

Halloween Full Moon Hike and Sip R$

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Moderate interpretive hike with some hills (90-120 minutes)

Chabot Space and Science Center

10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland

(510) 336-7300

chabotspace.org/events/events-listing/

 

Saturday, October 28

Giant Kelp S.O.S

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

3-in-1 special event to explore California costal challenges and opportunities.

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

aclibrary/locations/frm

fremontchildrens@aclibrary.org

Tickets starts at 1:45 pm

 

Saturday, October 28

Beguiling Bats

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Learn about bats and other species around.

Coyote Hills Visitors Center

8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont

(510) 544-3220

ebparks.org/parks/coyote-hills#events

EBlackwood@ebparks.org

Parking fee applies

 

Saturday, October 28

Poppin' Popcorn

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come to the kitchen, see how to prepare popcorn, and taste yourself.

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757

ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood#events

Admission fee applies

 

Saturday, October 28

Centerville Library Halloween Carnival

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Parade: 3 pm

Dress up and join in for tricks, treats, carnival games, and parade

Centerville library

3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont

(510) 795-2629

aclibrary.org/locations/ctv/

fremontneighborhood@aclibrary.org

 

Saturday, October 28

Movie on Teen Mental Health

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Screening of documentary film “What I Wish My Parents Knew”

First United Methodist Church, Cole Hall

2950 Washington Blvd., Fremont

bfkmeyers@gmail.com

 

Saturday, October 28

Screening of “The Magician” (1927, MGM) $R

7:30 pm

Fantasy horror film, followed by George Melies shorts including The Haunted Castle.

Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum

37417 Niles Blvd., Fremont

(510) 494-1411

nilesfilmmuseum.org

 

Saturday, October 28

Tree Planting

9:00 am

Tree planting in honor of Retired Teachers Week

Ash Street Park

37365 Ash St., Newark

sharonyool@yahoo.com

 

Saturday, October 28

Diwali at Milpitas Library

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Diwali celebration with music, crafts, and henna artists.

Milpitas Public Library

160 N Main St., Milpitas

(408) 262-1171

sccld.org/locations/milpitas/

rleo@sccl.org

 

Saturday, October 28

Diwali Mela

10:30 am – 08:00 pm

Jewelry, clothes and food booths, kids’ talent show, fashion show, lamp lighting, and more.

India Community Center

525 Los Coches St., Milpitas

(408) 934-1130

fogsv.com

ritu_m_usa@yahoo.com

 

Saturday, October 28

Spooky Movie Saturday

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us to watch movie together

Centerville library

3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont

(510) 795-2629

aclibrary.org/locations/ctv/

fremontneighborhood@aclibrary.org

 

Saturday, October 28 – Sunday, October 29

Halloween Spooktacular Show $R

Sat: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm (Adult only)

Sunday: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Family Friendly Edition)

Series of improvised games and scenes based on audience suggestions with Halloween twist.

Made Up Theatre

4000 Bay St. suite B., Fremont

(510) 573-3633

madeuptheatre.com

 

Sunday, October 29

Bats on the Bay

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Hike to observe different spices of bats and discover amazing facts about them.

Coyote Hills Visitors Center

8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont

(510) 544-3220

ebparks.org/parks/coyote-hills#events

csulots@ebparks.org

Parking fee applies

 

Sunday, October 29

Pumpkin Treats

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Drop by the wood stove and sample a treat fresh out of the oven.

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757

ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood#events

CGarcia@ebparks.org

Admission fee applies

 

Sunday, October 29

Barnyard Bats

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Learn about Bats

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757

ebparks.org/parks/ardenwood#events

Admission fee applies.

 

Sunday, October 29

Dia De Los Muertos Wetland Walk

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Join us on a walk through the vibrant wetlands

Coyote Hills Visitors Center

8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont

(510) 544-3220

ebparks.org/parks/coyote-hills#events

MCerda@ebparks.org

Parking fee applies

 

Sunday, October 29

Nepali Bhasa Class Dashain Picnic

10:00 am

Dashain celebration, potluck, games and more.

Quarry Lakes Regional Park

2100 Isherwood Way, Fremont

(510) 544-3130

Parking Fee applies.

 

Tuesday, October 31

Halloween Flash Mob Performance

11:45 am

Haunting performance by the AWCSF international folk dance dancers.

Age Well Center at South Fremont

47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont

(510) 742-7529

issuu.com/hsdept

mtorrez@fremont.gov

 

Tuesday, October 31

Let's Art – Acrylic Paints and a Gelli Plate R

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join for a relaxing night of creating artwork

Newark Public Library

37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

(510) 284-0675

aclibrary.org/locations/nwk/

Registration opens: October 24

 

Tuesday, October 31

Halloween Storytime and Parade

1:30 pm – 2:45 pm

Come in your costume for spooktacular Halloween Storytime (ages 3-5) followed by a parade to trick-or-treat.

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

aclibrary.org/locations/FRM/

fremontchildrens@aclibrary.org

Tickets will be handed after 1:15 pm.

 

Tuesday, October 31

Halloween Giant Bubble Party!

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Giant bubble making, chalk drawing, Halloween candy hand out, and hula hoops.

San Lorenzo Library

395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

(510) 284-0640

aclibrary.org/locations/SLZ/

sanlorenzo@aclibrary.org

 

Tuesday, October 31

Boo-tastic Storytime & Costume Parade

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Not-so-spooky Halloween storytime followed by a parade to trick-or-treat.

Newark Public Library

37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

(510) 284-0675

aclibrary.org/locations/nwk/

newarklibrary@aclibrary.org

 

Tuesday, October 31

Scary Story/Poem Competition

12:45 pm

Celebrate Halloween with stories and poems

Age Well Center at South Fremont

47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont

(510) 742-7529

issuu.com/hsdept

mtorrez@fremont.gov