Fremont 4th of July Parade 2023

Submitted by Kathy Kimberlin

This year’s theme “Happiness Is…”

Happiness is…A Parade with Grand Marshal CJ Cammack, Fremont Unified School District Superintendent. Every parade needs a hometown hero, and Superintendent Cammack is it, for his critical role in keeping learning alive under shelter at home, and then safely ushering students back to school when it was safe.

On July 4, we will once again kick off the parade with a flyover by the Beech Boys, a formation flying team of pilots in Beechcraft air planes. There are over 60 parade entries bringing talented, festive and cultural groups to the lineup. The parade begins at the Alameda County main library on Stevenson & Paseo Padre Parkway and ends on Capital at the Fremont Downtown Event Center for a 1-mile route.

Costs have gone up for everything in our lives, and with that parade costs have also gone way up. We have secured some amazing sponsors and received donations from the community…every single donation helps the Fremont 4th of July Parade nonprofit pay the bills.

Huge thanks to generous sponsors!

• City of Fremont- Special Event Sponsor
• Fremont Chevrolet- Title Sponsor
• San Francisco Bay University- Premier Sponsor
• Washington Hospital Healthcare System and Alameda County Supervisor David Haubert- Red, White & Blue Sponsor
• Ohlone College & Mozzetti Trucking- Liberty Sponsors
• Citizens for Better Community, Fremont Firefighters local 1689, Patrick & Roberta Fisher, Sisters of the Holy Family, Fremont Gurdwara Sahib, Fremont Unified District Teachers Association and the Rotary Club of Fremont- Founding Fathers Sponsors
• Betchart Properties and the Lacy Family- Freedom Sponsors
• Museum of Local History, Haller’s Pharmacy, the Chen Family and Craig & Tina Steckler- Patriot Sponsors
• Many more community members donated various amounts that all make a difference and are very much appreciated.

To view the route, sign up to volunteer, become a sponsor or donate, please visit the parade website: www.fremont4th.org.

After the parade, you may wish to visit the Parade After Party at the Fremont Downtown Event Center where Food Truck Mafia, Das Brew and 23 local nonprofits will greet the public with performances and give aways.

Jesse Schaa, Fremont 4th President says “Happiness is…Seeing YOU at the Fremont 4th of July Parade!”

The Fremont 4th of July Parade is a non-profit, 501c3 organization whose mission is to plan and coordinate a 4th of July parade and celebration for and by the citizens of Fremont and surrounding cities. The parade and related events are funded by community sponsorship and donations. We are not affiliated with the City of Fremont.

Fremont 4th of July Parade 2023

Tuesday, July 4

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Stevenson & Paseo Padre to Capital @ Fremont Downtown Event Center

www.fremont4th.org

ChamberFest 2023

Submitted by Dr. Katherine Lee, ChamberFest Director, Music at the Mission

ChamberFest 2023 is here! Over the past eight years, it has been rewarding to watch our returning ChamberFest students grow as musicians as they return for more each summer with big smiles on their faces. It also brings us great joy to watch new students discover that there is more to playing their instruments than just practicing at home by themselves!

This year on June 30, ChamberFest students will be performing six pieces in groups of two, three, and four. The Haydn Piano Trio in C Major, composed in 1784, was attributed to Haydn but musicologists have discovered that the piece was most likely composed by Ignaz Pleyel, one of Haydn’s students. The young musicians who will be performing areSandra Choi, Violin; Timothy Huang, Cello; and Emma Xia, Piano.

Beethoven’s Piano Quartet No. 2 was posthumously published in 1828 but estimated to have been composed in 1784. It’s a piece written for piano, violin, viola, and cello, and one of three piano quartets written by Beethoven. Student musicians will be Claire Yang, Violin; Claire Lin, Viola; Sophie Choi, Cello; and Julian Tran, Piano.

Schumann’s Violin Sonata No. 1, written in 1851, was one of three Violin Sonatas written by Schumann. While it’s a beautiful work based on a passionate canonic theme, he himself had high expectations and was displeased with his composition, saying that he hoped his 2nd Sonata would be much better. The Sonata will be performed by Sophia Zhu, Violin; and Enrica Waugh, Piano.

Debussy’s G Major Piano Trio was written in 1880 in Italy when Debussy was only 18 years old—what’s fascinating is that most of this composition was thought to be lost until 1982, when it was recovered in the home of one of Debussy’s students, Maurice Dumesnil! The young musicians for this piece are Sandra Choi, Violin; Timothy Huang, Cello; and Emma Xia, Piano.

Max Bruch originally composed his Op. 83 pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano for his son, clarinetist Max Felix in 1910 —he later included an option to substitute the clarinet with violin, the version you’ll hear our students Sophia Zhu, Violin; Claire Lin, Viola; Enrica Waugh, Piano perform in this, our final concert of the season.

We’ll finish our program with a piece written by our own faculty member Steve Huber, Game of 5ths. The piece is described by Steve as a mashup of the Game of Thrones theme and the well-known theme from Beethoven’s 5th Symphony. It was first performed by the Music at the Mission Chamber Players in 2018, and we are excited that this will now be performed by our ChamberFest students Claire Yang, Violin; Sophie Choi, Cello; and Julian Tran, Piano!

“This performance is free to the public and offers a chance for the community to support the next generation of young musicians and peer into each stage of development that every performing artist must go through,” noted Aileen Chanco, Executive & Artistic Co-Director, Music at the Mission. “Each year I always enjoy witnessing the hard work, the fun and just the joy that ChamberFest students get working with each other and these elite teachers, and it all comes through in their final performance.”

ChamberFest Faculty

Adelle-Akiko Kearns, Cello, chamber music

Dr. Alison Lee, Piano, chamber music

Dr. Katherine Lee, Piano, chamber music

Steve Huber, Violin, Improvisation, chamber music

ChamberFest Students (age, instrument, year in ChamberFest)

Sandra Choi, 12: violin, 1st year

Sophie Choi, 15: cello, 1st year

Timothy Huang, 11: cello, 1st year

Claire Lin, 13: viola, 1st year

Julian Tran, 16: piano, 2nd year

Emma Xia, 12: piano, 2nd year

Enrica Waugh, 17: piano, 7th year

Claire Yang, 14: violin, 2nd year

Sophia Zhu, 18: violin, 5th year

The Concert Program

Haydn Piano Trio in C Major, Hob. XVI:3

Schumann Violin Sonata No. 1

Beethoven Piano Quartet No. 2

Debussy Piano Trio in G Major

Bruch Eight Pieces, Op. 83

Game of 5ths* by faculty member Steve Huber (*a mash-up of the Game of Thrones theme song with Beethoven’s 5th Symphony)

Music at the Mission ChamberFest

Friday, Jun 30

6 p.m.

Fremont Chinese United Methodist Church

2856 Washington Blvd., Fremont

musicatmsj.org/chamberfest

Tickets: FREE

Eden Youth and Family Center Hosts Cumbia & Community

By Stephanie Gertsch

“At the end of the day the goal is to heal through Cumbia and through dancing,” says Jose Carlos Montesinos, Public Relations Manager for Eden Youth and Family Center (EYFC), on the Center’s upcoming series of summer events. On June 30, August 5, and August 19, “Cumbia in Hayward” will promote mental and behavioral health for Hayward’s Latinx community, support EYFC programs, and also be a fun time of community building.

Why Cumbia? “There’s a little Cumbia movement going on in the Bay Area,” says Montesinos. “It’s not like it’s coming back—it’s always been around—it’s like the newest generation is having a nostalgic moment.”

“Every Latin-American country has its own version of [Cumbia]. Usually they switch out the instruments, and that kind of switches the sound,” Montesinos explains, saying it’s a household genre of music of upbeat songs similar to those by Latin music singer Selena. “It’s the kind of music that Mom would play cleaning the house on Saturday.”

What was originally planned for a single event in August, somehow turned into three: the first at Veterans Memorial Hall, sponsored by Alameda County Behavioral Health; a second on August 5 at the Center, including the yearly backpack drive; and a final event on August 19 that will raise funds for one of the Center’s programs, Eden Computer Clubhouse.

“We used the Cumbia as the vehicle, at least for these three events, to promote mental and behavioral health and build community, and we’re also supporting a good cause,” says Montesinos of the series. On the music side of things, EYFC is working with Cumbiatron. Those who have never done any Cumbia dancing need not worry; there will be a dance lesson so everyone can pick up basic steps before hitting the dance floor.

For the June event, the Center also hopes to collect some surveys from the community. “The data is not really there,” says Montesinos. “That’s something that needed to be addressed.” People don’t have to fill out surveys to attend, but the idea will be that you can fill in surveys to win raffle tickets. There are several workshops in English and Spanish planned for the June event: on mental health, parenting basics, and substance abuse prevention.

Montesinos says, “When Alameda County Behavioral Health decided to help us out, one of the things we mentioned was that we’re trying to work on is erasing the stigma. In the Latinx community, we don’t talk about these things. It’s hard to ask those questions.”

It’s becoming more and more acknowledged that taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. But with some upbeat music, some dancing, giveaways—and, for the June 30 event, catering from El Taquito 2—taking those steps doesn’t have to be intimidating.

 As Montesinos says, “We’re just trying to go with the flow; we don’t want it to be too heavy. We just want people to come in, have this vibe like a Quinceañera. And you’re just learning and there’s free food, and [all the workshops] are optional, and then you’re just dancing.”

  

Cumbia in Hayward

Friday, Jun 30

5 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Hall

22737 Main St., Hayward

Eden Youth and Family Center

www.eyfconline.org

Instagram: @eyandfc

Chicken and Herbs: A match made in culinary heaven

By John Schinkel

It is safe to say that most meat-eaters like at least one variation of chicken. It can be grilled, baked, roasted, fried, or even boiled, with each method changing the characteristic of the poultry to something unique. While there are so many controversies in the culinary world of how to do things best, I think (hope) we all can agree that however you choose to cook it, there are a few common goals: tender, juicy, and at least 165F.

Speaking of controversies, another major one is… to wash, or not to wash? Sometimes in the home kitchen we do things because that’s how we were taught. Whether it be throwing a spaghetti noodle at the wall to test for doneness, licking the batter off of a whisk, or tasting that raw cookie dough. However, washing chicken poses a serious threat to food safety in the kitchen, as it greatly increases the chance of foodborne illness through spreading harmful bacteria to different surfaces in the kitchen.

Let’s talk about seasoning: there are many herbs that go well with chicken, namely Thyme, Tarragon, Basil, Oregano, and Rosemary. Of course, you can always use premade poultry seasoning to produce a delicious meal. However, I always like to use fresh herbs when I can, with Thyme being my “all time” favorite. (Note: In the recipe I am sharing, the thyme can be substituted for any of the herb mentioned above.)

The main thing to consider when choosing herbs to pair with chicken is how aromatic they are. Parsley is lovely, but it’s not as flavorful as many other herbs. Another thing to consider is what season it is, what is the weather like outside? In the summer you may want to use basil (though it grows well in winter, too!), and in colder weather, rosemary and tarragon might be nice.

No matter what season it is: I like spice! So, if spice is not for you, skip this paragraph. Red chili flakes go on just about everything I make unless I know someone does not like the heat. Virtually every chicken recipe you find, in my humble opinion, has space for chili flakes! Other great ways to add spice to chicken is through cayenne, jerk seasoning (allspice & pimento), Cajun seasoning, and chili powder. If you are new to spice, start gently: You can always add, but you can’t subtract.

My favorite method of cooking chicken, whether for a crowd or a simple weeknight dinner, is skillet-roasting. This flavor-packed rendition is quite easy, and mess-free as it creates minimal d
ishes when preparing. Enjoy!

Skillet-roasted Lemon Thyme Chicken Thighs

Serves 4

Ingredients:

12-20 sprigs of Thyme, whole (or similar quantity of another herb)

1.5 teaspoons whole fennel seeds

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

¼ cup butter

Olive oil (for brushing chicken)

1 lemon, halved and sliced ¼ inch thick

Juice of one lemon

1 medium onion, sliced

3 large garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1.5 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breast)

Chili flakes (optional)

½ cup white wine

Directions:

-Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

-Place the lemons in the bottom of a skillet. Add butter, lemon juice, wine, garlic, fennel seeds, and ½ the thyme sprigs. Place the onion slices over. Add the wine.

-Season chicken with salt and pepper, and any desired spices (I like to add red chili flakes)

-Place the chicken on the bed of ingredients in the skillet, and top with more thyme sprigs. Brush with olive oil, coating the thyme sprigs.

-Cover with foil or a lid and roast for 25 minutes. Remove cover and roast an additional 15 minutes, or until a thermometer reads 165F.

-Serve with juices from the pan. The lemons will be very tender, and edible-including the peel.

Are you ready to celebrate 4th of July?

Independence Day Pool Party

Enjoy the pool while watching a movie on the big screen.

Friday, June 30

7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Milpitas Sports Center

1325 Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas

Admission: $5

Independence Day Celebration at Meek Estate Park

Historic games and crafts, live music from Blues Bottle Band, community information and resources, local artists and artisans, and self-guided tours of Meek Mansion, food for purchase.

Saturday, July 1

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Meek Mansion

240 Hampton Rd., Hayward

www.haywardareahistory.org

Fremont 4th of July Parade & After Party

Parade with community floats, Beechcraft airplane flyover, and after party with food trucks.

Tuesday, July 4

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Parade

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. After Party

Stevenson & Paseo Padre to Capital @ Fremont Downtown Event Center

www.fremont4th.org

Independence Day Celebration at Ardenwood

Celebrate the United States’ 247th birthday with music, games and activities. Bring a picnic or grab a bite at the Farmyard Café, and spend the day 1900s style.

Tuesday, July 4

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(510) 544-2797

www.ebparks.org

Admission: $10 adults, $8 seniors 62+, $5 children 4-17, kids under 4 free

Fourth of July Red, White, & Boom!

Concert and fireworks, live music from Sacred Fire Band, food trucks, kids’ area, climbing walls, RC cars, video game truck, bounce houses.

Tuesday, July 4

Gates open 5 p.m. for pre-sale ticket holders; 6 p.m. general admission

Milpitas Sports Center

1325 Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas

(408) 586-3210

cityofmilpitas.simpletix.com

Tickets: $5 pre-sale, $7 at the door

The wonders of miniature oil painting

Submitted by Lina Melkonian

Fremont Art Association (FAA) is delighted to have Barbara Stanton as the guest artist at its virtual General Meeting and Art Demo on Wednesday, July 5 at 1 p.m.

Stanton is a prolific, award-winning artist. Her expansive body of work includes landscapes and seascapes, florals and still lifes, portraits and figures, and animals. Most notably she’s best known for her astonishing miniatures. In her demo, “The Wonders of Miniature Oil Painting,” Stanton will offer a unique opportunity to observe how she captures all the elements of a large-scale painting, including the smallest of details, on a canvas small enough to fit into a dollhouse.

Stanton’s mastery of miniature oil painting is astounding. While some of her exquisite creations may be the size of a postage stamp, she says, “don’t mistake them for toys.” Her tiny paintings in the traditional realistic style have precisely detailed compositions, fine brushwork, crisp lines, and rich colors. Her miniatures stand up to inspection close-up and from a distance as pieces of fine art. She even makes her own mini frames and easels to display her “little jewels,” as they are known in the art world. While Stanton has received numerous awards in miniature art shows, it is noteworthy that she was awarded “Best of Show” at the 2022 Livermore Art Association’s Spring Art Show featuring standard size art works.

Stanton loves teaching art to both children and adults. She has several instructional videos on YouTube on miniature painting and color theory. She holds figure drawing workshops and is the chairperson for the Livermore Art Association’s annual Essential Figure Show. Stanton is a fellow of the MAA (Miniature Artists of America) and IGMA (The International Guild of Miniature Artisans).

You may view Stanton’s work at: www.barbarastanton.com.

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.

Fremont Art Association General Meeting and Art Demo

Wednesday, Jul 5

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Online via Zoom

Register at:

www.fremontartassociation.org/monthlymeetinganddemo

Berkeley Symphony receives $1.5 million gift from Gordon Getty

Submitted by Julie Richter

Berkeley Symphony announced today that it has received a $1.5 million gift from Gordon Getty. Th
e transformative donation will support Berkeley Symphony in its future growth as it heads into its 52nd season under the leadership of Music Director Joseph Young and Executive Director Kate Kammeyer. It will enable Berkeley Symphony to further pursue innovation in its programming and education programs, while extending its impact beyond the Bay Area.

“We are profoundly grateful to Gordon Getty for his extremely generous gift and for his unwavering support and friendship to Berkeley Symphony,” says René Mandel, Artistic Director of Berkeley Symphony. “This gift enables us to continue this tradition through diverse programming and the growth of our educational programs.”

Kate Kammeyer, Executive Director of Berkeley Symphony, adds “This gift gives the Symphony the flexibility to be creative, adaptable, and responsive in the moment to the demands of our ever-evolving world and our community’s well-being. Mr. Getty’s support will allow us to continue our exciting, innovative, and inclusive programming, bringing a wide variety of audiences together from across the Bay Area and beyond.”

www.berkeleysymphony.org

Bicycle and Auto swap meet

Submitted by Don Buchholz

The June 17 event, Larry-O Bike and Auto and Swap Meet, was held in what once was Jake’s Fireball Mohawk gas station on Mission Boulevard in the Decoto District of Union City. Started by Larry Orozco and a team of three Union City teen workers in 1974, the gas station was later converted into a city-sponsored teen workshop, specializing in bicycles. The swap meet was lots of fun with all kinds of vintage things including classic cars and bicycles.

Orozco will be holding another one of his annual classic car shows on Saturday, August 12 at Ruggieri Senior Center. The event will include classic and custom cars, trucks and hot rods from the 1920s to1970s; live music by Mr. Extremo; and Guest Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci. Admission is Free!

Larry O Car Show

Saturday, Aug 12

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Ruggieri Senior Center

33997 Alvarado-Niles Rd., Union City

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

Free admission

Building Futures’ 35th Anniversary Benefit a success!

Submitted by Building Futures

May 11’s sold-out evening at Nido’s Backyard featured great food and drinks, and live music, marking 35 years of Building Futures.

Thanks to our generous community, the event raised $135,000 to support life-changing services. On a warm evening, 250 community leaders and supporters gathered in-person at Nido’s covered oasis. Guests enjoyed an organic taco bar and event signature drink, “Purple Passion Drop.” The event featured a sultry live jazz performance by Daria Nile and Friends, including Grammy award-winning trombonist Mara Fox, as well as friends on piano, drums and bass. Big thanks to the event emcee, Nicole Hankton.

Attendees also heard from special guest Treva Reid, Alameda County Supervisor, District 7. Supervisor Reid is an overcomer, resilient single mother, and community builder. She spoke with great passion on the importance of housing and other help for struggling families. Reid represents County District 7, where Building Futures’ Family Housing Resource Center Family Front Door Oakland office is located.

And HUGE gratitude goes out to lead sponsors, Michael and Nancy Pretto, Main Advantage Technology Services, Kaiser Permanente, Star One Credit Union, Sarah Varela, Amazon, and Avalon Bay Communities!

100% of the net proceeds from Jazz it Up 2023 are already fueling effective homeless, domestic violence, and housing services in Alameda County.

Interested crowd learns about downsizing

Submitted by Evelyn LaTorre and Jane Mueller

Eighty-nine people streamed into Cole Hall on a warm Fremont evening in mid-June to hear a panel of three home organization experts discuss strategies and techniques for reducing clutter in the home and storing items efficiently. Each speaker had a different focus. Mary Enrique of “Organizing with Mary” spoke about decluttering and organizing. Kali Braunschweig of Revive Design talked about downsizing and preparing for a transition, such as moving. Binh Ly pointed out that people often focus on kitchen and bathroom storage and overlook the opportunity to make storage systems work better elsewhere, especially closets and garages.

These perspectives were especially timely for the group that hosted the event, Mission Peak Village, which is building the first cohousing development in the Tri-City area. Attendees discovered that cohousing was originally a Danish concept introduced to North America about 30 years ago. Cohousing neighborhoods, they learned, are for people who want to live among friends and interact with them both informally—maybe out in the central courtyard—or on planned occasions, such as neighborhood celebrations in the Common House. Mission Peak Village has advanced to the design development phase and received Planning Commission approvals in May. Members will turn their attention to moving into their 32 units by late 2025 or early 2026.

Three lessons that all three home organization experts agreed upon were:

1. To get yourself started on a project, begin with a big win—something you can accomplish in a short time that will give you an immediate feeling of success.
2. Take a before and after photo of each step you complete to remind yourself of the progress you’re making.
3. Understand that decluttering and organizing is a continuous process. Once you have completed the steps, cycle through them again over time, getting rid of additional things that you no longer need.

Binh Ly urged people to embrace technology, such as scanning documents and photos and storing them digitally. “I know there are some who resist breaking away from the familiar ways of doing things and learning to master newer solutions,” he pointed out. “But if we all insisted upon that principle, we would still be doing our laundry on a big rock down by the river.”

Kali Braunschweig and Mary Enrique agreed. Braunschweig pointed out that there are apps that facilitate scanning. Mary suggested that once photos are scanned, they can be enjoyed as slideshows on digital picture frames. Both mentioned a myriad of places that accept used items, like Make it Home, hospice shops, consignment stores, Facebook Marketplace, and the Salvation Army. Mary recommended beginning the process of downsizing and organizing using the acronym SPACE—Sort, Purge, Arrange, Contain, and Evaluate.

Cohousers will be able to rid themselves of excess possessions because many essentials, such as drills and ladders, will be shared. Though the condos they’ll own will have storage, garage, and closet space, there will be numerous opportunities to exchange unwanted items among the 32 households.

“A shelf full of knickknacks kept over time makes them less memorable,” Mary Enrique said, answering a question from the audience. “Keeping just one or two will make those chosen ones more precious. Your belongings should be only what is meaningfu
l to you.”

All the presenters acknowledged that old habits die hard and counseled the people present to be patient as they tackle the often seemingly-overwhelming tasks of ridding ourselves of material possessions for which we no longer have any use and organizing the remaining items of value. Yet, they agreed, doing so is empowering and freeing.

Mission Peak Village is composed of friends forming Southern Alameda County’s first cohousing community in Fremont. Memberships are still available. Call Kelli at (510) 413-8446 or visit Mission Peak Village on Facebook, Instagram, or www.missionpeakcohousing, where you can also register for a monthly walk to explore the neighborhood around the future site.

Note: This is our final article in the Co-Housing Series for Tri-City Voice. Thank you, Evelyn and Jane, for all your submission!

Bay Area couple donates $3 Million to Humane Society Silicon Valley

Submitted by Michelle Tennant Nicholson

Sue Diekman and John Diekman, PhD, are like family to Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV). Their first gift to the organization was a $5,000 donation in 2004 to support the construction of a new shelter that would become the Detkin/Oates Animal Community Center. That was only the beginning of their relationship with HSSV. Now, 18 years later, Sue and John have committed $3 million to support the organization’s mission to save and enhance lives—both two-legged and four-legged. This gift supports and expands the Regional Rescue Program through which HSSV transports and saves thousands of at-risk animals each year.

Sue and John met their beloved dog, Jeremy, in 2015 after he came to HSSV through the Regional Rescue Program. Jeremy was an overweight, arthritic golden retriever in need of dental care, and he was transferred in from a Bay Area municipal shelter that didn’t have the capacity to care for all his needs. The Diekmans fell in love and adopted him immediately. Three years later, they adopted another Regional Rescue beneficiary, Benny, a young energetic lab mix. Jeremy has since passed away, but Benny continues to bring them joy every day.

In recognition of this generous pledge, HSSV has renamed its rescue program the Sue and John Diekman Regional Rescue Program. The organization partners with dozens of shelters in Santa Clara County, the greater Bay Area, Central Valley, and beyond. HSSV is the safety net for animals in need of extra care and reduces the strain for shelters running out of space.

“We are tremendously grateful for this gift, which will allow us to not only increase the number of animals we rescue, but also support our partner shelters by taking in animals with complex medical and behavioral needs that HSSV has the expertise to address,” says Kurt Krukenberg, HSSV President.

“We love the Regional Rescue Program because of the significant impact it has both for the individual animals and the shelters they come from,” says Sue. “Watching the animals come off the Rescue Roadster and knowing that they have a better future is incredibly heartwarming. And it means that the less-resourced shelters they come from can continue to help animals in their communities without worrying about having to euthanize for lack of space.”

HSSV brings in approximately 4,000 animals annually through this program, making up over 50% of HSSV overall animal intake. With this gift from the Diekmans, the nonprofit will continue to grow the program.

Sue and John have been steadfast supporters of HSSV. Sue, who spent 30 years in the telecommunications industry, has served four terms on HSSV’s Board of Directors, including five years as Board Chair. John, a Founding Partner of 5AM Ventures, serves on HSSV’s Honorary Board. John and Sue co-chaired HSSV’s successful Paint a Better Future campaign that raised $59 million dollars over six and a half years to allow HSSV to sustain and expand its lifesaving programs.

Sue and John’s gift brings the total of recent commitments for HSSV’s Greater Together campaign to $18 million. These gifts include a $10 million multi-year investment from Michelle Oates Detkin and Peter Detkin to expand access to affordable veterinary care, a $3 million legacy gift to establish the Cecilia Claudio Spay and Neuter Programs, a $2 million pledge from Shannon Wass and Dan Kelmenson to grow foster care programs, and a $1 million gift by Conni Ahart and Clint Severson that will help support several areas of HSSV’s work.

Humane Society Silicon Valley

901 Ames Ave., Milpitas

(408) 262-2133

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4h of July Firework Laws

By Staff

Castro Valley

The sale and use of fireworks are prohibited.

Fremont

The sale, possession, and use of all fireworks are banned within the City of Fremont. This ban includes the “safe and sane” variety of fireworks that are legal in some other cities. Fire and Police resources will be on patrol in Fremont during the peak times of concern to maintain an active vigilance against firework use.

Hayward

All fireworks are illegal in the City of Hayward and Fairview Fire Protection District. Owners of properties where fireworks activity takes place, or emanates from, can be cited and face progressively increasing fines of $1,200, $3,000 and $5,000 for a first, second and third incident, respectively.

Milpitas

The sale and use of fireworks are prohibited.

Newark

Only State Fire Marshal-Approved “safe & sane” fireworks, bearing the seal are allowed in Newark. “Dangerous” fireworks are illegal. Anyone found to be in possession of or using illegal fireworks is subject to a fine and/or arrest.

San Leandro

The City of San Leandro does not permit the use or sale of fireworks. This regulation includes a prohibition on the use of the “safe and sane” variety of fireworks.

San Lorenzo

The sale and use of fireworks are prohibited.

Sunol

The sale and use of fireworks are prohibited.

Union City

“Safe and Sane” fireworks may be deployed between 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., July 1 – 4 on your private property. If you intend to use “safe and sane” fireworks on property other than your own, you must have written approval from the property owner. Deploy fireworks at least ten feet away from any dwelling or structure. Use fireworks under adult supervision. Fireworks are not allowed east of Mission Boulevard, in city parks, school property or city streets. Do not deploy illegal fireworks alongside “safe and sane” fireworks. Fireworks that explode or go up in the air are illegal. This includes firecrackers, bottle rockets, aerial shells and mortars. Property owners can be fined up to $1,000 if illegal fireworks are deployed from their property. Individuals possessing or deploying illegal fireworks from any location may be fined up to $1,000.

Independence Day Celebration at Meek Estate Park

Submitted by Marcess Owings

Celebrate Independence Day with the Hayward Area Historical Society on July 1 at Meek Estate Park between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This year’s event features historic games and crafts, live music from the Blues Bottle Band, community information and resources, local artists and artisans, and self-guided tours of Meek Mansion. The Cherryland Community Association will have food available for purchase as well. The near annual event has taken place almost every year since 2009.

Originally, Meek Estate Park was the last remaining parcel of property that once belonged to horticulturalist William Meek. His vast land holdings made up most of what is known today as Cherryland, and Meek was responsible for making commercial agriculture prosperous in the Hayward area. Later, his son Horry, continued the legacy of investing in the local community and was instrumental in bringing Hunt Brothers Cannery to Hayward.

Their home, which still stands in the park, was built in 1869. Three generations of Meeks lived in the Italianate style house until it was sold to Dr. Milton Ream and his family in 1940. Recently repainted and furnished to better reflect the era in which the Meek Family lived there, Meek Mansion remains a shining landmark of Cherryland.

The Hayward Area Historical Society, established in 1956, operates out of the HAHS Museum of History and Culture at 22380 Foothill Boulevard in Hayward. They also manage McConaghy House and Meek Mansion. For more information, please visit www.haywardareahistory.org.

Independence Day at Meek Estate

Saturday, Jul 1

10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Meek Mansion

240 Hampton Rd., Hayward

www.haywardareahistory.org

Kaiser Permanente places heavy emphasis on mental health training and care

By Alfred Hu

In a survey from 2022, the American Psychological Association found that the need for mental health care has only increased since the start of the pandemic. Seventy-two percent of psychologists reported longer waitlists, with six in 10 unable to accept new patients. California medical centers, including Kaiser Permanente (KP), are rising to meet this need, with Kaiser continuing and updating their mental health training programs to help trainees to complete their degrees in a variety of mental health disciplines.

KP’s Mental Health Training Program has been active for over 60 years. Currently, it provides comprehensive training to over 250 employees at 21 Northern California medical centers in adult and child behavioral health, chemical dependency treatment, and multiple specialty training tracks. Trainees also have the opportunity to pursue Masters and Doctorate degrees through degree and internship programs, such as Pre-Masters Mental Health Internship, Associate Post Masters Mental Health Fellowship, Psychology Doctoral Practicums, Psychology Doctoral Internship, Psychology Postdoctoral Residency, Maternal Infant Resilience Postdoctoral Residency, and Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Residency.

In addition, trainees are taught clinical skills and treatment protocols that follow evidence-based guidelines. They receive the supervised training needed to graduate and become licensed clinical psychologists and therapists. As part of the program, trainees work in the community, providing mental health education, mentoring, and resources to local schools and community organizations. Through these training opportunities, KP strives to increase diversity and representation in the mental health workforce.

KP recognizes that the demands on the mental health system have never been greater. Shortage of mental health care clinicians was a challenge before the Covid-19 pandemic. Then, during the pandemic, there was an increased need for mental health care, along with greater safety concerns. KP was able to pivot to providing patient care remotely. With the constantly shifting state of the pandemic, they are continuing to provide remote options for both patients and trainees where possible. They also continue to augment collaborative care programs for patients diagnosed with anxiety and depression.

In a recent press release, trainees shared their experiences in the program. One trainee, Daniel Gabay, is doing his post-doctoral training at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. He works with oncology patients who need mental health support as they go through treatment. Once he finishes the program, he hopes to work as a licensed clinical psychologist. “This program has been beneficial for me,” he shared. “You learn how to do goal-oriented interventions and you really get a holistic approach to the patient’s care.”

Another trainee, Helen Chan, has been in the Mental Health Training Program for three years as a practicum student, pre-doctoral intern, and now as a post-doctoral trainee. Her ambition is to become a licensed clinical psychologist to help autistic patients. She chose this specialty because her 14-year-old son is autistic. “I really want to help other families dealing with autism to help them mitigate some of the challenges,” Chan shared.

KP is recognized by the California Office of the Patient Advocate as the only health plan to receive the highest rating of 5 stars for quality of care, including Behavioral and Mental Health Care.

For more information on mental health training at KP, including open positions and salary, visit https://mentalhealthtraining-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/.

For KP’s mental health resources, go to: https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/mental-health.

Read the APA article on healthcare strains here: https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2022/11/mental-health-care-strains

Local student takes a unique path to graduation

By Anushka Vasudev

Photos courtesy of Kealani Arata

With graduation season in June, there is a unique opportunity to spotlight a local student who has taken a particularly exceptional approach to completing her high school education. Kealani Arata, student of Circle of Independent Learning, recently graduated from high school as a junior, finishing off her curriculum requirements so she can get a jumpstart on her future.

Upon entering high school, Arata knew that she wanted to take some college courses after seeing many articles about her male counterparts doing the same. “And I thought, well, if a boy can do it, why can’t a girl?” Arata shared. She became motivated to complete as many college courses as she could and started taking classes at Ohlone College, including Physics, English, and Biology. She focused on taking classes that aligned to her interests and were most transferable to a four year university.

Besides her academics and schoolwork, Arata participates in other extracurriculars such as ballet and fostering kittens. She has been dancing since she was three, and joined the San Francisco Ballet, a premiere dance company, when she was seven. Although balancing all her commit
ments requires hard work, Arata believes that these activities have shaped who she is today. “It’s a lot, but they are all things I am really passionate about, so I just make sure I find time to manage everything,” Arata said.

Beyond her individual efforts, Arata has also received support from her high school, Circle of Independent Learning. Since this school is slightly different from traditional high schools, Arata was able to choose whether she wanted to attend classes in person or online, and she had a lot of freedom in her course selection. Not only were Arata’s teachers and counselors helpful and open to discussing future academic and career plans, the structure of her school also gave her more time to focus on ballet and college work.

However, Arata’s high school journey was not always easy. Earlier last year, Arata faced poor health conditions and was diagnosed with first stage endometriosis and adenomyosis. She had to go through a total of six surgeries during the past year and had to make many trips to her doctor’s office. “Navigating through all my appointments, figuring out all my classes, and at the same time I was fostering kittens, and still trying to keep up with my strength for ballet—it was definitely a chaotic year, but luckily it has calmed down a lot now,” Arata said.

Now that she has graduated from high school, Arata plans to major in biology at Saint Mary’s College. She hopes that she can get into an MD/PhD program, and pursue medial research. Additionally, Arata hopes to continue her passion for ballet by joining a ballet dance company in the future. “That’s something I’ve always wanted since I was little,” Arata said.

For young students interested in following similar paths in high school, Arata advises them to do proper research into schools and the classes they are interested in taking. She says that this is helpful to ensure getting the right classes and good teachers.

Despite many obstacles and setbacks, Arata has truly persevered to chase after her dreams, not only in academics, but in all activities she participates in. Arata concluded by saying, “Don’t be afraid; it’s not easy sometimes, but’s its very rewarding.”

Did you know? – Mustard Greens!

Submitted by DSAL

Mustard Greens contain many of the micronutrients our bodies need on a daily basis while also being rich in fiber.

One cup (56 grams) of uncooked and chopped mustard greens is only 15 calories but contains 44% of the Daily Value (DV) for Vitamin C and 120% of the DV for Vitamin K.

One cup (140 grams) of cooked mustard greens increases the DV levels of Vitamin A to 96% and Vitamin K to 960%.

The concentration of Vitamin K and Vitamin C makes this vegetable a great addition to one’s diet as these vitamins may help ensure bone and heart health along with providing an immunity boost. This superfood, although it has many different varieties, generally has high amounts of antioxidants which help protect us from diseases that are linked to oxidative stress.

Find mustard greens and other superfoods in our locally grown CSA Bags that can be purchased through the ALL IN Eats website.

https://shopallineats.com/product/csa-bag/

Plethos Kicks Off Their 2023 Season with James and the Giant Peach Jr.

By David R. Newman

Castro Valley’s Plethos Productions started the summer off with a peach of a show, the culmination of two weeks of hard work and play by their Stagecraft Play Production Camp.

From Friday, June 16 – Sunday, June 18, 36 kids from grades 3 – 8 danced and sang their hearts out in three sold-out performances at Heirloom East Bay in the Castro Valley hills. Parents, family, and friends cheered for young James (played by the delightful Abi Lopez) as she escapes from the evil Spiker and Sponge (wonderfully campy portrayals by Ayla Zaman and Emma Mahar, respectively) and travels across the Atlantic in a giant peach filled with magical creatures.

Said Karin Richey, who founded Plethos Productions with her husband in 2017, “The kids love being part of a team in a non-competitive environment. They learn to think on their feet. And no matter how big or small their role, every child learns to act, sing, and dance. They also get to learn the ins and outs of play production and what it takes to put on a show, including props, costumes, set pieces, etc.” Campers also have the opportunity to learn about lighting and sound.

The venue for the summer camp, Heirloom East Bay, is a communal farm and artist colony, and makes for the perfect spot for water gun fights and mini-Olympic games amidst the goats and sheep. Says Richey, “I like to tell folks that I have a long list of Plethos miracles, and Heirloom is absolutely one of them! I was this close to paying thousands of dollars for a rehearsal space when they answered my post on Facebook Freecycle. They were looking for a way to attract people to their farm and we were looking for a camp venue. Voila!”

Plethos (which means “a plurality of people”) succeeds in large part thanks to strong community support. Parent volunteers and aspiring actors help run the camp, while partnerships with other local organizations like Smalltown Society, Twining Vine Winery, and Heirloom East Bay help provide venues. A collaboration with Play CV, an afterschool enrichment program, has enabled Plethos to teach musical theatre to children throughout the Castro Valley School District. “We did Seussical at nine elementary schools and Annie at the two middle schools. Eighteen performances over the course of two weekends! It was insane!” says Richey.

This is the second year that Plethos has run a summer theatre camp, and judging from the response, it is fast becoming a hit with campers and parents alike. Said camper Ada Jose, “I really liked the staff, they were so much fun! And the games. And being on a farm was very interesting.” Ada’s mom, Cherilyn, agreed. “Their camp is very well run, and pick up and drop off was a breeze, despite the remote location. Ada can be a little shy, but she learned how to get along with a variety of kids and even got some tips on how to project her voice when singing.”

Richey, a theatre major herself, founded Plethos Productions with the goal of creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for people of all shapes, sizes, colors, and backgrounds, and these values are reflected in how Stagecraft Camp is run. “One of the inciting moments of deciding my vision for Plethos was attending a local audition and finding myself as one of four people of color out of 40. I recognized that those were in no way the demographics of that city, Alameda County or the East Bay, so I wanted to do something to more intentionally select shows, performers and leaders who more accurately reflect the community in which we exist,” shares Richey.

It is an ambitious venture to learn James and the Giant Peach Jr. in just two weeks, but the campers came through with flying colors, learning 12 musical numbers, memorizing a lot of dialogue (especially the lead characters), and navigating multiple scene and costume changes, all on a tiny outdoor stage with a capacity for only 50 chairs. Said Assistant Director Curtis Manning, “We try to keep them engaged in creative activities as much as possible, and this helps them find where they shine.”

While Plethos is becoming well known for their children’s programming, it is their Mainstage Productions that take up most of their time. The remainder of their 2023 season includes a performance of Avenue Q, Pride & Prejudice, and a Murder Mystery. They also host comedy shows throughout the year.

The story of Plethos could so easily have been dubbed a Greek Tragedy were it not for their ability to adapt to whatever the gods threw at them. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Plethos went online, producing a weekly virtual open mic comedy show with comedians from around the world. They also created a reality TV version of Much Ado About Nothing. When the winter storms hit in January, flooding at Heirloom East Bay washed away their campsite. The community banded together to rebuild.

Through it all, Richey’s vision of building a diverse and inclusive theatre company has shined through. “Make it work,” she says with a smile. “That’s been our motto since Day One. The show must go on!”

Plethos Productions

www.plethos.org

Instagram: @plethosproductions

Road Closure for Fremont 4th of July Parade

Submitted by Fremont PD

The Fremont 4th of July Parade will take place on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Downtown Fremont.

Please plan ahead—several major roadways will be closed during the parade. All road closures will begin on July 4 from approximately 6 a.m. and roads are expected to reopen by 2 p.m. Please expect heavy traffic and delays in the area for the duration of the event.

Road closures are as follows:

Paseo Padre Parkway (both directions full closure between Mowry Avenue and Stevenson Boulevard)

Stevenson Boulevard between Civic Center Drive and Paseo Padre Parkway

Capitol Avenue (between State Street and Paseo Padre Parkway)

Hastings Street (between Capitol Avenue and Mowry Avenue)

Walnut Avenue (between Liberty Street and Civic Center Drive)

Liberty Street (between Beacon Avenue and Capitol Avenue)

Please note there is no public parking at the Fremont Main Library parking lot.

Fremont Police Department asks attendees to please refrain from bringing backpacks and large bags into the parade area. All bags are subject to search. In addition, UAVs (drones) will not be permitted to fly over the parade route or within the event venue. Only official parade participants with credentials will be allowed to enter the staging area and parade route.

As we celebrate this 4th of July season, please remember all fireworks are banned in the City of Fremont. Visit our website on how to report illegal fireworks: https://www.fremontpolice.gov/fireworks.

For event information, public parking, and parade route, please visit: https://fremont4th.org/

Hayward Russell City Reparative Justice Project in national spotlight

Submitted by City of Hayward

A national reporting team from NBC News recently came to town to report on the Hayward Russell City Reparative Justice Project in the context of the broader national discussion about reparations for descendants of slaves in America.

The reporting explores in-depth—through interviews and additional research—the origins of the Russell City Reparative Justice Project (RCRJP), its progress, differing views and perspectives on the work, as well as how it both relates to and is distinguished from reparations for slavery.

Watch the NBN News story on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=peGoqu4wT9E

By way of background, Russell City was a then- unincorporated area of Alameda County located near the Hayward shoreline south of Hayward Executive Airport. The RCRJP was initiated by the city at the urging of the Hayward Community Services Commission. It is exploring potential reparative responses to the forced relocation of Russell City’s primarily African American and Latino population to make way for redevelopment of the area during the 1960s.

The project is now led by a Steering Committee of former Russell City residents and descendants chosen by former residents and descendants, and is supported by city staff, a facilitator consultant and academic researchers.

To learn more about the Project, visit the RCRJP home page on the City of Hayward website, where background information, recordings of Steering Committee meetings, reports and related documents can be found and are being regularly updated.

Planning a Sustainable Summer Party

Submitted by Tri-CED Community Recycling

The Summer Solstice marks the beginning of summer, the season of barbecues, pool parties, family get-togethers and late-night campfires. Plan ahead so these gatherings don’t end with a lot of waste. Consider the tips below to reduce the amount of waste generated at your next summer party.

• Ditch Disposable Plates and Silverware – Opt for reusable plates, cups and silverware to reduce waste. Check local thrift shops like St. Vincent de Paul (3777 Decoto Rd, Fremont) or social media groups such as NextDoor or Facebook Marketplace to find sets in great condition. Some neighborhoods have “community-owned” sets of dishes, cups and silverware that travel from party to party. If you do use disposables, try to select BPI-certified compostable items to ensure the products you are buying will completely break down.
• Make Recycling and Composting Easy – Set up clearly labeled recycle, compost, and landfill (garbage) bins. Help guests sort correctly with StopWaste’s signmaker tool: Stopwaste.org/Signmaker. Choose items from the toolkit that best represent what you will have at your gathering. You can also contact Republic Services at (510) 657-3500 to request a Residential Services Guide, posters, and indoor bin decals.
• Zero Waste Menu – Consider purchasing in bulk instead of individually plastic-wrapped food. Condiments and drinks can be purchased in bulk. If you must use single serve drinks, strive for aluminum and glass bottles instead of plastic. Aluminum cans and glass bottles can be made into cans and bottles over and over again, providing the most environmental benefit. Visit SaveTheFood.com/Planning for tips and tools such as “The Guest-imator” to help plan for how much food you need for the number of expected guests. Reuse jars, yogurt tubs, or take-out containers to send your guests home with delicious leftovers.
• Skip the Paper Invitations – Create a Facebook event or use electronic invitations like Paperless Post to invite guests to your party without generating waste from paper invitations. Text message groups are also a great way to invite close friends and family to your event.
• Be Creative with Your Decorations – Reuse decorations from previous parties or ask around for already used items. Many decorations can be reused again and again. When you reuse items, you help keep usable items out of the landfill and reduce the demand for new products.

Reducing waste is muc
h more than just recycling and composting as much as possible. It takes into account the whole life cycle of products to eliminate waste from the start with products that are meant to be reused and recycled. With a little bit of planning, you can have a great summer gathering without generating extra waste.

Contact Tri-CED Community Recycling at (510) 429-8030 if you have any questions regarding the recycle and compost collection program and services or waste reduction best practices. For more information about the waste collection program and services, and to find useful publications and resources, visit www.UnionCityRecycles.org.

Hats off to these young entrepreneurs

By Victor Carvellas

Brothers Jalen and Nyles Madison of Hayward, 16 and 12, respectively, have an idea for building brick hobbyists too good to keep under their hats.

Their company, MOC Gear, sells caps and beanies that use LEGO© and mini bricks to create custom wearable creations. The line of colorful headwear uses two kinds of “build plates” that can be attached to the brim of caps and the front of caps and beanies. There, builders can showcase their own unique build (thus, MOC – My Own Creations, as they’re known.)

“My brother and I love LEGO©,” says Jalen. “About three years ago we went to a convention where we got the inspiration for the hats. We started putting our builds on caps and wherever we wore them, they got a lot of attention. People wanted to know where they could buy them.”

The boys’ mom, Nikitha Madison, sees this as a learning opportunity. “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” says Nikitha. “My mom [Debra Johnson] has owned a real estate company and a consulting company and co-owns a pet product business. I run a real estate consulting company. This is a great introduction to entrepreneurship for Jalen and Nyles while they do something they love.”

The pair are serious about making a success of it. With the help of their grandmother Debra, MOC Gear is a trademarked name. “It was important,” says Debra, “not only to protect the name, but to make sure they weren’t infringing on any existing brands.”

MOC Gear has employed a professional design firm to design their website and manage their social media, but the marketing ideas haven’t stopped at the Internet.

“We envision them being sold in vending machines at places where kids hang out,” says Jalen. Nyles sees them as potentially “helping schools fundraise.”

There’s also a place on the website, MOC Gear Club, where kids can safely share their creations, get special discounts, learn about upcoming releases, and ask questions of special guest builders.

MOC Gear Club

https://mocgear.club

Instagram @mocgear

History Matters

By John Grimaldi and David Bruce Smith

June 16 – June 30

Photos courtesy of The Grateful American Book Prize

Female Space Pioneer Sally Ride

On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride boarded the Challenger, and became the first American woman to traverse the cosmos. Originally, NASA had restricted its corps of astronauts to men, but, according to History.com, “in 1978 [the agency] changed its policy…[and] approved six women out of…3,000 original applicants to [emerge as] the first female astronauts in the U.S. space program.”

Ride—with “Stanford stamped” degrees in science and physics, was quickly positioned in the inaugural lineup. “She became an on-the-ground capsule communicator for NASA’s STS-2 and STS-3 [Space Transportation System] missions in 1981 and 1982, and an expert in controlling the shuttle’s robotic arm. NASA assigned Ride to be part of the STS-7 crew on April 30, 1982, serving as mission specialist and joining Commander Robert L. Crippen, mission specialist John M. Fabian, physician-astronaut Norman E. Thagard and pilot Frederick H. Hauck on the historic flight.”

For more information, The Grateful American Book Prize recommends Sally Ride’s and Susan Okie’s To Space & Back.

Remembering FDR’s New Deal

After World War I, America’s unemployed veterans were promised Bonus Act payments for their services, but political delays left them adrift in poverty. Finally, President Franklin Roosevelt ended the ordeal:

According to History.com, “as the last of its sweeping New Deal reforms, Roosevelt’s administration created the G.I. Bill (officially the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944) to avoid a relapse into the Great Depression after the war ended. FDR particularly wanted to prevent a repeat of the Bonus March of 1932, when 20,000 unemployed veterans and their families flocked in protest to Washington. The American Legion, a veteran’s organization, successfully fought for many of the provisions included in the bill, which gave returning servicemen access to unemployment compensation, low-interest home and business loans, and—most importantly—funding for education.”

The Grateful American Book Prize recommends The GI Bill: The New Deal for Veterans by Glenn Altschuler and Stuart Blumin.

The Smithsonian Institute

On June 27, 1829, James Smithson, an English scientist–and well-to-do member of the National Academy of Sciences–died at the age of sixty-four, and left his entire fortune of $500,000 ($16,487,120 in 2023) “to the United States of America, to found at Washington, under the name of Smithsonian Institution an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.”

Some people say the bequest was motivated, “in part–by revenge–against the rigidities of British society, which had denied Smithson, who was illegitimate, the right to use his father’s name.”

After Congress learned of the lucky largesse, it was decided to use the funds to build museums, conduct research, produce publications; invest in the sciences, the arts, and history.

Now, it is comprised of a worldwide network of 21 buildings, nine research facilities, a Zoo, and 2016’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

The Grateful American Book Prize recommends Gore Vidal’s novel, The Smithsonian Institution.

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

Fist bumps, anyone?

David Rush may not have broken the most Guinness World Records; that honor belongs to 68-year-old Ashrita Furman who, thus far, has won no less than 600 records, including the record for breaking the most Guinness Records. But Rush has broken more than 250 records thus far including the record for the most fist bumps, which he achieved with the help of Howie Mandel, the host of the America’s Got Talent TV show. Together they racked up 380 fist bumps in 30 seconds on a recent episode of the show. See the video on YouTube: www.yout
ube.com/watch?v=B0x_gWdgLZ0

A special anniversary gift

Tim and Melinda O’Brien of Kansas City, MO were married 40 years ago and spent their wedding night at what was then known as the Muehlebach Hotel, which presented them with a gift certificate good for a free room for the night in any year on the month of their wedding anniversary. The certificate was lost some time ago but as their anniversary approached this year, they found it. The hotel was sold to the Marriott Hotel Chain in 1996 but Tim decided to contact the new owners to see if they would still honor the gift certificate. The folks at Marriott agreed and said that, of course, they would for the same rate they paid in 1983 — just $38. Watch the story on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZknWrFIeb8

The gold dispenser

You can find a candy bar dispenser anywhere these days but you’ll have to go to South Korea if you want to find a gold bar dispenser. GS Retail, which operates some 10,000 convenience stores throughout that country, has been fitting them out with gold bar vending machines since last September. To date, just 29 of their stores have been fitted with the machines, but they’ve produced some $19 million dollars in revenues. Guess what? They are wasting no time in providing more and more of their stores with gold dispensers. A company representative told UPI, “The most popular gold bar is the smallest, the 0.13-ounce one, which is currently priced at around $225. People in their 20s and 30s appear to be the main buyers, purchasing physical gold as an investment vehicle, especially in times such as these, when its value is continuing to rise.” See the story on YouTube: /www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEaBYEcJbH

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.

City of Fremont accepting public comments on Draft Climate Action Plan

Submitted by City of Fremont

The City is pleased to announce that Fremont’s updated draft Climate Action Plan is now available @ my.fremont.gov for the community to review and provide feedback! On June 20, the Fremont City Council unanimously approved to release the draft for a period of public review and comment.

The plan, titled Climate Ready Fremont, provides a series of local greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction and climate adaptation measures to be undertaken through the year 2030. To learn more about the plan and the update process, please visit the City’s Climate Action Plan webpage.

To provide feedback on the draft, community members can take the following actions on MyFremont (my.fremont.gov) – the City’s community engagement platform.

• Review the draft.
• Take a quick poll with only three questions.
• View and participate in a discussion forum.
• Ask a question.

Feedback will be accepted on MyFremont for approximately one month. All of the feedback received will be reviewed and considered as staff prepares the final Climate Action Plan to bring to the City Council for adoption later this year.

For more information: ww.fremont.gov/Home/Components/News/News/524/

Union City’s Economic Development Advisory Team is seeking applicants

Submitted by City of Union City

Economic Development Advisory Team (EDAT) advises the City Council on factors affecting businesses and the economic health of the community in Union City including, but not limited to, business retention, business attraction, business development, city initiatives, and other factors. EDAT will meet at City Hall on a quarterly basis, calling special meetings when needed.

Seeking the following applicants:

• One member from the Union City business community
• Two Union City residents

How to Apply:

Applications are available from the Office of the City Clerk or at:

www.unioncity.org/201/Commissions

Applications may be submitted:

• Via email:
  
  Ci*******@un*******.org
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• In person, during normal business hours
• Via USPS:

City Clerk

34009 Alvarado-Niles Road

Union City, CA 94587

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

JULY 6, 2023

For more information about EDAT, please contact Economic Development Manager, Gloria Ortega, at:

Gl*****@un*******.org











or (510) 675-5396.

Fremont Senior Citizen Commission (FSCC)

June 23, 2023

Reports

• Presentation on the next Active Transportation Plan (ATP) by representatives of Fremont Transportation Engineering Department. The ATP is a 5-year plan to encourage active transportation (i.e., walking and rolling) use for all ages and abilities. Input given by the FSCC for the ATP included the following areas of concern:
• Hazardous sidewalk conditions that deter walking and rolling transportation.
• Timing of traffic lights that make crossing streets especially difficult for seniors.
• Bike lanes that make driving more challenging.
• Unclear traffic signage – especially at intersections with bike lanes.
• Unclear rules about using rolling transportation (e.g., mobility scooters) on sidewalks.

Fremont residents are encouraged to provide detailed transportation challenges and needs at www.my.fremont.gov

• Presentation by Human Services Department (HSD) describing services provided by HSD to the Fremont community, which include the following:
• Tenant and landlord services. For more information call (510) 733-4945.
• Transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities. For more information call (510) 574-2053.
• Fremont Family Resource Center which provides a “one-stop” shop for a wide variety of family support services. For more information call (510) 574-2000.
• Aging and family services. For more information call (510) 574-2040.

Age Well Centers

• A trip to the Benicia Peddler’s fair is being offered by the Age Well Centers. The fair has over 300 antique and collectible dealers from around the country in historic downtown Benicia with a view of the Carquinez Strait.
• Saturday, August 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Cost $50 for me
  mbers, $60 for nonmembers
• Call (510) 790-6600 for more information.
• New African Dance and Culture class at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth.
• Wednesdays July 12 to September 27, 5-7 p.m. Cost: $96/members, $116/nonmembers
• Fridays July 14 to September 29, 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Cost: $48/members, $68/nonmembers

FSCC Commissioner Openings

• There are still 2 open positions for commissioners on the FSCC. The FSCC meets on the fourth Friday of the month at the Lake Elizabeth Senior Center, 40086 Paseo Padre Parkway. Call (510) 574-2062 for more information.

Hayward sues Alameda County over failure to protect foster children

Submitted by City of Hayward

City of Hayward filed a lawsuit on Thursday, June 22 asking a judge to intervene to protect children at an Alameda County transitional center where foster children frequently go missing and are knowingly being exposed to and/or coerced into drug use, assaults and other forms of violence, sex trafficking, and prostitution.

The suit was filed after multiple attempts by city officials to convince Alameda County and its Social Service Agency to take steps to restore a measure of control at its Assessment Center in Hayward, which receives children pending placement in the foster care system after being removed from their homes.

“As a consequence of the County’s deliberate indifference and failure to act or intervene, the City has deployed officers from the Hayward Police Department (HPD) on hundreds of occasions since mid-February to investigate complaints of missing children, drug overdoses, assaults, human trafficking and sexual exploitation of children within the Center and in the surrounding neighborhood,” City Attorney Michael Lawson wrote in a June 14 letter, putting the County on notice of the pending lawsuit. Lawson reminded the County of the death of Sophia Mason, the eight-year-old child whose homicide last year highlighted the mishandling of at-risk children by social service administrators.

Conditions at the Assessment Center spiraled following the inexplicable withdrawal on February 15 of Alameda County Sheriff’s Office deputies who had provided security for the Center.

Since the deputies’ departure, calls to Hayward police and firefighter-paramedics related to the Center skyrocketed—including for AWOL children as young as 10, drug overdoses, assaults on staff, and sex trafficking of children by older youth in the Center—and have resulted in more than 750 police-officer-hours spent responding to, following up on and investigating Center-related calls and incidents.

Since mid-February, Hayward police and city administrative and elected leaders have made multiple contacts and pleas for Sheriff’s deputy staffing to be restored and for the County to implement other changes—including offers to partner with the County to find a new location and operating model for the Center.

These pleas included a May 26 letter from Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors and County Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez that recounted harrowing details shared with Hayward police by overwhelmed and alarmed personnel for a private security company eventually brought in to work at the Center after Sheriff’s deputies were removed.

“The security company representative expressed frustration with the AC (Assessment Center) staff and could not believe juveniles were being allowed to engage in conduct they were witnessing,” Mayor Salinas wrote. Yet, to date, the only official action taken since by the County has been a perplexing vote of the Board of Supervisors on June 6 to renew, without competitive bidding, the contract of a consulting group currently managing the facility, WestCoast Children’s Clinic.

The City’s lawsuit was filed in Alameda County Superior Court. It names as defendants the County of Alameda, property owner Wolf Investment Company, LLC, and WestCoast Children’s Clinic and asserts violations of the County’s legal responsibility to protect minors in its care and the flouting of a variety of state and local nuisance and anti-prostitution laws and statutes.

Specifically, the suit asks the Court to order the County to cease operations of the Center until procedures and policies can be put in place and ensure to the extent practically possible the health and safety of the children and youth in the County’s care.

According to City Attorney Lawson, Hayward will move for court intervention as soon as the County is served with the lawsuit and a judge is assigned, which could be as early as the last week in June, 2023.

Letters and lawsuit are available to read on City of Hayward website: www.hayward-ca.gov.

New legal resource for low-income Hayward residents facing eviction

Submitted by City of Hayward

Low-income Hayward residents facing eviction have access to legal assistance from advocates at Centro Legal de La Raza under a new agreement between the Oakland-based nonprofit organization and the City of Hayward.

An agreement to provide legal assistance for low-income tenants was approved by City Council following expiration of an Alameda County COVID-19 temporary eviction moratorium on April 29 and a contract to provide those services between Centro Legal and the City Housing Division was finalized last week.

The action was taken with the understanding that eviction proceedings have increased above pre-pandemic levels in some communities and that landlords more often than not have legal representation in these matters.

Tenants at risk of eviction or with other general questions about their rights as tenants are encouraged to first visit Alameda County Housing Secure website at https://www.ac-housingsecure.org/tenant.

Hayward tenants who have received an eviction summons are encouraged to contact Centro Legal immediately at (510) 437-1554 or

te***********@ce*********.org

Newark City Council

June 8, 2023

Presentations

• Proclaiming June 8, 2023 as Arbor Day in Newark

Other Business

• Adopt a resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the Contractual Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for tree maintenance services. Passed (4 Ayes, 1 Recused, Collazo)

• Introduction of an ordinance adding Chapter 8.44, Sustainable Foodware Ordinance, to the Newark Municipal Code to regulate the use of disposable foodware. Passed (4 Ayes, 1 Recused, Collazo)

Consent Calendar

• Adopt an ordinance establishing a Planned Development Overlay District at Cedar Boulevard
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Contractual Services Agreement with Pakpour Consulting Group for engineering project management services related to Central Avenue Overpass project
• Authorize Contractual Services Agreements with Interactive Resources, Inc. The KPA Group and Verde Design for on-call architectural services
• Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Contractual Services Agreement with Fehr &
  amp; Peers for additional traffic engineering and transportation planning services

Mayor Michael Hannon          Aye

Vice Mayor Susy Collazo       Aye

Luis Freitas                             Aye

Mike Bucci                              Aye

Matthew Jorgens                     Aye

San Leandro City Council

June 20, 2023

Recognitions

• Appoint Arlene Lum to Human Services Commission. Passed 5-0-2 (Reynes, Absent; Simon, Absent)

Items Removed From Consent Calendar

• Accept the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 for the Heron Bay Maintenance Assessment District, and; Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Heron Bay Maintenance Assessment District for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Passed 5-0-2 (Reynes, Absent; Simon, Absent)

Consent Calendar

• Approve the Acquisition of State Right-Of-Way for the MacArthur / Superior Roundabout Project
• Award a Construction Contract to Pavement Coatings Company for the Surface Seal Phase for the Annual Street Paving 21-23 Project
• Authorize a Project Funding Agreement with the Alameda County Transportation Commission for grant funding for the Lewelling Boulevard Streetscape Project and the Fairway Drive Traffic Calming Project
• Award a $1,385,330 Construction Contract to Basset Engineering for the Sanitary Sewer Point Repairs 2022 and Wicks Boulevard Vault Cover Replacement Project
• Approve a Project Funding Agreement with the Alameda County Transportation Commission for the Hesperian Boulevard Gap Closure Project
• Approve Five (5) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services Grants to CALICO (Child Abuse Listening, Interviewing, and Coordination Center) for $22,000; Davis Street Family Resource Center for $30,000; Service Opportunities for Seniors, Inc. (SOS/Meals On Wheels) for $39,000; Spectrum Community Services (San Leandro Senior Nutrition Program) for $30,342; and ECHO Housing for $20,000
• Approve a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Minor Home Repair Grant for Rebuilding Together Oakland-East Bay for $150,000 Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Approve a loan for $150,229 in Federal American Rescue Plan Act and Community Development Block Grant Program funds to assist Building Futures with Women and Children with rehabilitation of the San Leandro Shelter located at 501 Davis Street
• Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Installation Agreement Between the City of San Leandro and Climatec, LLC to Include Interim Replacement Components of the HVAC System at the Senior Community Center
• Approve an Animal Shelter Services Agreement with the East Bay SPCA
• Approve a Non-Professional Services Agreement for $751,200 for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 with Priority 1 Public Safety Equipment Installation Incorporated, for Maintaining, Servicing, and Outfitting of Existing Police Vehicles to match equipment presently in use in the

Police Department’s fleet

• Approve Amendment No. 8 with Del Conte’s Landscaping, Inc. for Citywide Median Maintenance and Weed Abatement in City Right-of-Ways
• Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 2023-001 To Terminate the City’s Eviction Moratorium effective July 31, 2023.

Mayor Juan Gonzalez             Aye

Bryan Azevedo                       Aye

Celina Reynes                         Absent

Victor Aguilar                         Aye

Fred Simon                             Absent

Xouhoa Bowen                       Aye

Pete Ballew                             Aye

Santa Clara Valley Water District

June 13, 2023

Consent Calendar

• Adopt employee salary schedule effective pay period 14 at the start of fiscal year 2024
• Approve the Board of Directors’ quarterly expense report for the quarter ending March 31, 2023
• Update on the Atmospheric River Emergency and determination that the emergency conditions continue to constitute an emergency
• Accept the CEO bulletin for the weeks of May 19, through June 8, 2023

John Varela                             Aye

Barbara Keegan                       Aye

Richard Santos                        Aye

Jim Beall                                 Aye

Nai Hsueh                               Aye

Tony Estremera                       Aye

Rebecca Eisenberg                  Abstain

Union City City Council

June 13, 2023

Consent Agenda

• Adopt a resolution authorizing the submission of a joint application for and participation in the HomeKey Program
• Adopt a resolution authorizing the acceptance of the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant, in the amount of $47,039.54, and amending the fiscal year 2022-2023 Police Department Grants Budget
• Adopt a resolution approving a list of projects for fiscal year 2023-2024, funded by the Road Repair And Accountability Act Of 2017
• Adopt a resolution giving standing authority to the city manager to accept and appropriate all donations made to the Police Department and Community & Recreation Services Department

Mayor Carol Dutra-Vernaci    Aye

Gary Singh                              Aye

Jamie Patino                            Aye

Jeff Wang                                Aye

Scott Sakakihara                      Aye

Alameda County Fire Log

Submitted by ACFD

Thursday, June 22

• At 3:50 p.m. ACFD was on the scene of a working fire near the 15000 block of Calgary Street in San Leandro.

BART Police Log

Submitted by BART PD and Les Mensinger

Friday, June16

• At 8:17 a.m. Officers contacted John Schmi
  dt, 29, of San Francisco in the paid area of Hayward station. Schmidt was subsequently arrested and booked into Santa Rita Jail for possession of narcotics and drug paraphenalia. He also had a misdemeanor warrant.

• At 11:25 p.m. a woman identified by police as Paige Boswell, 31, of San Francisco was contacted at Bay Fair station and determined to have several warrants for larceny and drug related offenses out of San Mateo County. She was also found not to be in possession of valid fare media. She was booked into Santa Rita Jail.

Saturday, June 17

• At 2:29 a.m. at Hayward station, a woman identified by police as Reshni Lata, 38, of Hayward was found to have a 20K warrant for driving or taking a vehicle without consent; a 20K warrant for vandalism; and a $2,500 warrant for vandalism out of Alameda County. She was booked into Santa Rita Jail.

Sunday, June 18

• At 11:32 p.m. a man identified by police as Gary Navarro, 34, of San Jose was contacted aboard a train and taken into custody at Bay Fair station on outstanding warrants. Navarro was transported to Alameda County Jail where he was booked.

• At 11:25 a.m. a man identified by police as Anthony Dean, 32, of Concord was arrested at Bay Fair station and booked at Santa Rita Jail on a 50k warrant out of San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.

Tuesday, June 20

• At 4:42 p.m. a man identified by police as Victor Green, 45, was contacted at Fremont station for being in the trackway. Green was arrested for hindering public transit; police resistance; possession of drug paraphenalia; and probation violation. Green was booked into Santa Rita Jail.

• At 11:56 a.m. a man identified by police as David Swenson, 27, of San Francisco was contacted at San Leandro station for fare evasion. Swenson was found to have two misdemeanor warrants out of San Francisco for assault and vandalism. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.

New Regional Fire Training Center and firehouse

Submitted by City of Hayward

The City of Hayward and Chabot-Las Positas Community College District celebrate today the opening of a new campus dedicated to fire, rescue and emergency response training and education.

Made up of a new Hayward Fire Training Center and Fire Station 6, the campus consists of classrooms and offices, a new training tower and other facilities for practicing urban search, rescue and emergency response, including a passenger jet, an old bus donated by Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) and a decommissioned BART train car and elevated trackway.

It will serve as the new home of Chabot College Fire Academy, a base of operations for firefighter and paramedic response on the city’s industry-rich westside and a state-of-the-art facility for continuing education and learning for members of the fire service locally, regionally and beyond.

Additionally, the Center will host Eden Area Regional Occupational Program (ROP) educators and students, providing a laboratory for hands-on training as well as opportunities for career-oriented mentor relationships with Hayward firefighter-paramedics for high school-age youth.

The presence of a steel beam harvested from the wreckage of the fallen World Trade Center towers, donated to Hayward Fire Department and installed at the entrance of apparatus Building 2 will symbolize and make tangible the Center’s purpose and spirit.

The new $82 million campus was constructed on the grounds of Hayward Executive Airport with funding from Hayward Measure C sales tax revenue and Chabot-Las Positas Community College District Measure A facility bond proceeds.

As such, the project also is an example of how public agencies with overlapping missions can strategically pool resources for greater good—in this case, creating a new education-to-career pathway for local youth while putting Hayward and Chabot College on the forefront of firefighter training and education in California and producing the state and nation’s next generation of first of responders.

Fremont Fire Log

Submitted by Fremont FD

Tuesday, June 20

• At 6:27 p.m. Fremont firefighters responded to a vegetation fire at southbound I-880 and Thornton Ave. Initially, smoke from the fire banked across both directions of the freeway, prompting a request for CHP to respond and perform a temporary closure between the Thornton ramp and I-880 to allow for a continuous and safe response by firefighters.

The fire was under control within 30 minutes due to the efforts of one Battalion Chief, Staff Captain, three engines (with a total of 9 firefighters), and CHP.

The cause of the fire is undetermined. The area of origin was identified near the homeless encampment within the cloverleaf. There were no reports of injuries or damage to structures.

Fremont Police Log

Submitted by Fremont PD

Friday, June 23

• In the early morning officers responded to an unattended death at the corner of Stevenson and Civic Center. A subject was found deceased from medical-related issues. No other subjects/suspects were involved, and this is not a case of homicide.

Hayward Police Log

Submitted by HPD

Tuesday, June 20

• A Hayward officer pulled a driver over for a moving violation and saw that the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs. During this interaction, the driver also shared that he had a handgun and drugs inside the car. The driver was ultimately placed under arrest. A search of the car yielded a loaded handgun, suspected drugs (including suspected cocaine), and drug sales paraphernalia.

Milpitas Police Log

Submitted by Milpitas PD

Monday, June 12

• A Community Service Officer investigated an overnight burglary at Calaveras Hills High School and Calaveras Montessori School. With the help of surveillance footage, the suspects were identified. Further investigation by detectives led to the arrest of three juvenile suspects, and the stolen property was successfully recovered and returned to the school.

Thursday, June 15

• A patrol officer investigated an overnight catalytic converter theft in a residential neighborhood. The officer used footage from residential and Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras to identify the suspect’s vehicle. The information was shared with other law enforcement agencies. On June 16, officers with the Pleasanton Police Department located the vehicle and arrested the driver. The vehicle was stolen and had 15 suspected stolen catalytic convertors in the trunk. Detectives are continuing the investigation.

• A string of overnight burglaries at a golf course in Milpitas were investigated. The suspects were identified and arrested. Several residential search warrants were executed as part of the investigation, leading to the recovery of stolen prop
  erty worth over $27,000. The suspects were also responsible for other golf course burglaries throughout the Bay Area.

Cougars Girls Summer Basketball Camp

Submitted by Darryl Reina

For the past 20-years, the annual Cougars Girls Basketball Camp has provided excellent instruction and opportunity to improve the basketball skills of over 1,000 girls.

This summer’s basketball camp program will be offered at the Silliman Activity Center Gymnasium in Newark, July 10-14.

The two primary goals of the basketball camp are that each camper should have fun and learn to become the best player that she can possibly be. The camp staff works toward these goals in every camp drill and activity. Newark Memorial Girls Varsity Coach and Camp Director Darryl Reina believes that basketball must be fun and that players should look forward to being in the gym as often as they can. Campers will also work on the goal of being the best they can be, by learning to play the game correctly.

The following grade groups are being offered: 1st-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade, and 6th-8th grade

To register go to the City of Newark Recreation website at http://www.newark.org or register in-person at the Silliman Activity Center.

Cougar Girls Summer Basketball Camp

Monday – Friday July 10 – 14

9 a.m. – 12 noon

Silliman Activity Center

6800 Mowry Avenue, Newark

http://www.newark.org

Cal State East Bay host girls’ soccer camp

Submitted by CSUEB Athletics Communications

Cal State East Bay Women’s Soccer is proud to host an ID Camp on Saturday, August 5.

This camp will serve to identify potential future student-athletes for Cal State East Bay and its women’s soccer program. The camp if for girls in the eighth grade to JUCO. Registration is $125 per athlete. T-shirts will be given to all camp participants and specialized training will be provided to goalkeepers. All participants will be taken on a walking tour of campus during the camp.

Athletes should bring cleats, shine guards, soccer attire, a water bottle, running shoes, jacket and pants if the weather is cold.

$15 off price per player when 4+ players from the same club team register at the same time. Contact Jacob Pickard (

ja***********@cs********.edu











) before registering in order to receive the discount code.

CSUEB Girls Soccer Camp

Saturday, Aug 5

1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Pioneer Stadium

25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward

https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?sport=7&id=249699

Olive Hyde Art Guild Announces 2023 Scholarship Award Winners

Submitted by Judy Anglin

Each year, Olive Hyde Art Guild provides scholarships to students who are planning to continue higher education in art. The art scholarships are offered to students from Ohlone College and students from Fremont high schools. The scholarship is to be used at an accredited school/college for classes of visual arts.

This year, twenty-three students applied for the scholarships. Nineteen students were from Ohlone College, and four students were from Fremont high schools, including American High School and Alsion High School. The awards were determined by this year’s jurors, Olive Hyde Art Gallery Curator Leah Andrews, and City of Fremont Recreation Supervisor Gloria Kim.

The OHAG Scholarship Awards reception was held Friday, May 19 at Olive Hyde Art Center & Gallery. Each of the seven finalists set up individual art displays, giving attendees the opportunity to meet them and view their artwork prior to the award presentation.

A special award was given this year, the Jan Schafir Memorial Art Scholarship Award, in honor of longtime Guild member and lifelong artist, Jan Schafir. During the program in the courtyard, family members Paulette Schafir and Alex Schafir each spoke and offered personal tributes to their loving mother. Mission Coffee OHAG Business Member Gael Stewart also spoke, sharing stories about her dear friend and some wonderful times they spent together setting up art exhibits at the coffee shop. Alex Schafir presented the award and also expressed their family’s decision to continue the Jan Schafir Memorial Art Scholarship Award for years to come.

OHAG Scholarship Program Chairs Dina Rubiolo and Edie Christensen proceeded with presentation of the Scholarship Awards. As the awards were announced, each student received flowers and an award certificate.

Congratulations to the Scholarship Award Winners!

Jade Baas, Ohlone College: $750 Jan Schafir Memorial Art Award

Sharanya Vangeepuram, American High School: $2,000 Scholarship Award

Kehath Bryan Ifasso, Ohlone College: $2,000 Scholarship Award

Emma Lucero, American High School: $250 Blick Art Gift Certificate

Malia Eugenio, Alsion High School: $250 Blick Art Gift Certificate

Metis Tse, Ohlone College: $250 Blick Art Gift Certificate

Robert Campbell, Ohlone College: $250 Blick Art Gift Certificate

Megan Olson, American High School Art Instructor: $500 Award for Classroom Art Supplies

Information about the 2024 Olive Hyde Art Guild Scholarship Program will be posted in November 2023: https://olivehydeartguild.org/scholarships/

Olive Hyde Art Guild

www.olivehydeartguild.org

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Crime in Fremont

I am writing to urgently bring your attention to the growing community concern regarding the increasing crime and residential burglary incidents in Fremont. We have taken proactive measures by initiating a Change.org petition (https://chng.it/2TdgbyjXxN), and I believe this information is crucial for the residents of Fremont and the wider public.

We have recently sent a formal email to Fremont Mayor Lily Mei and the City Council members, urging immediate action on the issues raised in our petition. The petition, signed by 378 concerned residents, outlines constructive suggestions such as expanding surveillance camera coverage, upgrading camera technology, integrating data analysis systems, supporting the local police force, and improving lighting and infrastructure in vulnerable areas.

Nitin Gupta

Fremont

Continuing Events

 

First and Third Tuesdays

Mobile Food Distribution with Tri-City Volunteers

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Bring your own bag

Fremont Adult School

4700 Calaveras Ave., Fremont

(510) 793-6465

tri-cityvolunteers.org/food

 

First and Third Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Trivia Night

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Gather your team, grab some beers, and compete to win prizes.

Drake’s Brewing Company

1933 Davis St. #177, San Leandro

(510) 568-2739

bit.ly/3U31xWD

 

Tuesdays

Poker Tournaments

6:00 pm

Weekly tournaments for beginner or a seasoned player

The Clubhouse Bistro & Bar

4020 Technology Pl., Fremont

(510) 651-2500

bit.ly/3GllRwI

Tuesday – Sunday

Ride the Rails $

10:20 am – 3:00 pm

Journey through eucalyptus groves as you travel back in time.

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757

Admission fee applies

 

Tuesday – Sunday

Patterson House Tours $

11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Tour the beautifully restored Patterson House Museum.

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757

https://rb.gy/pz5f8

Ardenwood admission fee applies.

Tuesdays – Fridays

Teen Drop-In for Ages 11-18 $

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Offers supervised activities (structured and unstructured), study space, computer lab and basic homework assistance for teens.

Kennedy Community Center

1333 Decoto Rd., Union City

(510) 675-5329

rb.gy/b9kbs

 

Wednesdays

Tropics Bingo

7:00 pm

Flash games

Tropics Mobile Home Park

33000 Almaden Blvd., Union City

(510) 471-8550

 

Wednesdays

Trivia Night R$

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Play & win prizes.

The Clubhouse Bistro & Bar

4020 Technology Pl., Fremont

(510) 651-2500

fremontclubhouse.com

 

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

Admission fee applies

Thursdays

Mahjong

1:15 pm – 3:00 pm

Enjoy the Chinese game of strategy, skill, & good fortune.

Age Well Center at South Fremont

47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont

(510) 742-7529

Thursdays

Chronic Pain Support Group

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Group guidance from Stanford Pain Management Clinic

For zoom link:

ag************@fr*****.gov

(510) 790 – 6600

Thursdays

International Folk Dancing in Mandarin R$

11:30 am – 12:50 pm

Age Well Center at South Fremont

47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont

(510) 742-7529

Thursdays

Chair Yoga R

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Breathing and stretching techniques

Age Well Center at South Fremont

47111 Mission Falls Ct., Fremont

(510) 742-7529

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

Last Thursdays, February 23 – August 31

The Peaceful Poets

5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Writers & appreciators meet

Milpitas Public Library

160 N Main St., Milpitas

(408) 262-1171

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

bit.ly/3pehdLx

 

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

bit.ly/3HKIhsa

First and Third Saturdays

Pacific Bus Museum $

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Open house

Pacific Bus Museum

37974 Shinn St., Fremont

bit.ly/41oKS25

First Saturdays

Music Hour at the Library

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Listen to music from local musicians of all ages

Newark Public Library

37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

(510) 284-0675, (510) 284-0685

rb.gy/3cetg

js*****@ac*******.org

First Saturdays, June – August

First Saturdays Summer Special

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Ride a historic train and tour Patterson House Museum

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757

rb.gy/zzh8g

Admission fee applies

Saturdays

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

bit.ly/4380OGV

 

Saturdays & Sundays

Recreational Swim $

12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Activity pool, waterslides, lazy river, and more

Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center

6800 Mowry Ave., Newark

(510) 578-4620

bit.ly/3nxo0is

 

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

bit.ly/42e4FlR

in**@fr*********.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

 

Second and Third weekends, March 11 – October 29

Public weekend train ride $

9:30 am – 5:00 pm

1.5 hour round trip on steam and/or diesel operated trains

Departures: 10:30 am & 1:00 pm

Niles Canyon Railway

6 Kikare Rd., Sunol

(510) 996-8420

Online booking: ncry.org

 

Tuesdays, April 4 – September 5

Lego & Duplo Time

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Create your own design using your imagination and engineering skills.

Centerville library

3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont

(510) 795-2629

Thursdays, Fridays, & Sundays, April 13 – June 30

Historic Days

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Involve in activities like ride a train, tour the museum, and more

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757

Admission fee applies

Mondays, April 17 – December 8

Job Lab

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

One-on-one help for jobseekers

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

bit.ly/3mbW8Qz

Fridays & Saturdays, April 25 – August 31

Your Wildest Dreams exhibit

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

An exhibit of wildlife’s paintings by Rita Sklar

Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center

4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward

(510) 670-7270

Wednesdays, April 26 – September 6

Manitas en Acción

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Reading out loud, learning about the culture, and other hands-on crafts in Spanish

Newark Public Library

37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

(510) 284-0675

 

Thursdays, May 4 – August 24

French Conversation Circle R

2:00 pm – 3:45 pm

Practice your French

Hayward Public Library

888 C St., Hayward

(510) 293-8685

bit.ly/HPLFrench23

**@ha********.gov

Fridays, May 5 – October 20

Fremont Street Eats $

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Food trucks and community fun!

Fremont Downtown Event Center

3500 Capitol Ave., Fremont

(510) 742-7510

bit.ly/2VfuSgv

Wednesday – Tuesday, May 10 – July 18

A Thread Through Time

During Senior Center hours

Textile Art by Anita Carse

Hayward Area Senior Center

22325 North 3rd Street, Hayward

(510) 881-6700

bit.ly/423u8hH

Sundays, May 21 – July 16

Creative H
ands Exhibit at Dove Gallery

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Featuring a wonderful collection of art depicting hands in creative endeavor

Park Victoria Baptist Church back Parking lot

Dove Gallery

875 S Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas

(408) 464-5011

Do**@Pa**********.org

Tuesdays, May 23 – July 11

Stay & Play

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Toys and activities to explore and mini storytime with music

San Lorenzo Library

395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo

(510) 284-0640

bit.ly/435psrT

sa********@ac*******.org

Friday & Saturday, May 26 – August 26

Hayward Live

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Experience musicians, artists & vendors, performances and art pieces

Downtown Hayward

B St., Hayward

hayward-ca.gov/hayward-live

 

Thursday – Tuesday, June 1 – August 15

AC Library’s Summer Adventure

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Get an Adventure Guide for activities, reading, and more to receive a book gift and prize drawing entries.

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Available Alameda County libraries

 

Saturday, June 3 – Saturday, August 1

Summer Library Program

During library hours

Reading and activities programs for all ages all summer long

San Leandro Library

300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro

(510) 577-3970

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First Mondays, June 5 – December 4

Teen Junk Journaling Workshop

5:45 pm – 6:45 pm

Learn the basics of journaling and start your own journal!

Hayward Public Library

888 C St., Hayward

(510) 293-8685

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Monday – Friday, June 5 – July 14

Imaginook Summer Camp R$

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Six weeks of arts and crafts camps

Imaginook

39675 Cedar Blvd., Newark

(214) 864-5133

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Kids age 5-18

Monday – Friday, June 5 – August 18

Code Ninjas Union City R$

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Interactive learning experience for children interested in coding and STEM

Code Ninjas

1772 Decoto Rd., Union City

(510) 585-9945

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Ages 5-14

Monday – Friday, June 5 – August 18

Code Ninjas Fremont R$

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Interactive learning experience for children interested in coding and STEM

Code Ninjas Fremont/Warm Springs

46525 Mission Blvd., Fremont

(510) 400-1466

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Ages 5-14

First Tuesday, June 6 – August 1

Lawyer in the Library Phone Appointments

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

In a one-on-one telephone appointment, lawyer can answer most legal topics questions

Hayward Public Library

888 C St., Hayward

(510) 293-8685

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Wednesdays, June 7 – June 28

Summer 2023 Find your voice

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Read- Alouds for grades K-4

Milpitas Public Library

160 N Main St., Milpitas

(408) 262-1171

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Thursday – Saturday, June 8 – August 5

I Dream of Color

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Paintings and textiles by Jennifer Banzaca

Olive Hyde Art Gallery

123 Washington Blvd., Fremont

(510) 791-4357

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Thursdays, June 8 – August 10

Connections Through Music (Special Needs Friendly)

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Inclusive musical experience designed for children with special needs, open to children of all abilities! Ages 5-14.

Newark Public Library

37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

(510) 284-0675

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Saturdays, June 10 – August 26

Computer Crew Teen Tech Help

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Meet one-on-one with a tutor to get assistance with basic tech issues

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

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Monday – Friday, June 12 – August 11

Little Steps STEAM Preschool Summer Camp R$

9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Explore new activities, learn new skills, make new friends

Little Steps STEAM Preschool

37957 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont

(510) 955-1150

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For children ages 3-6

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 13 – August 3

Free Recreational Summer activities in Fremont R

9:00 am – 10:30 am

2nd – 5th grade: 9:00 am – 10:30 pm

6th – 8th grade: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Session 1: Jun 13 – June 29

Session 2: July 18 – August 3

Brichfield Park

24438 Santa Clara St, Hayward

(510) 881-6700

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Limited space, registration going on now

Thursdays, June 15 – December 21

Social Work Services for the Homeless

1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Social Worker staff will address a variety of services

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

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Thursdays, June 15 – June 29

CleanStart Mobile Hygiene Unit Visit

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Providing hygiene services to the unhoused

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

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Fridays, June 15 – June 30

Bouncing Babies Storytime R

10:15 am – 11:15 am

Sing songs and hear stories with your baby

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

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Tuesdays, June 20 – August 15

TAG/ Teen Tuesdays R

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Play board games, join the teen advisory group, make art and poetry for the teen art board

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

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Thursdays, June 22 – August 3

Summer Adventure English Family Storytime

11:15 am – 12:00 pm

Series of summer family story times full of fun stories, songs, and activities!

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

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Thursdays, June 22 – August 3

Summer Adventure in Mandarin/English Storytime

11:15 am – 12:00 pm

Summer family story times full of fun stories, songs, and activities

Fremont Main Library

2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont

(510) 745-1400

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Tickets available 15 minutes before start time

Mondays, June 26 – July 31

English Conversations R

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Receive free learning material to development English conversation skills

Newark Public Library

37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

(510) 284-0675

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Mondays, June 26 – July 23

Build It Day

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Children and families are invited for an afternoon of Legos, puzzles, and more!

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

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Monday – Thursdays, June 26 – August 3

LOV’s 42nd Annual Summer Recreation in the Park R$

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Weekly themes and activities for children 5-12 in Fremont, Newark, Union City

Mayhews Landing Park

36380 Cherry St., Newark

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Saturdays, July – August

Bubbleworks Shows

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Machines blast bubbles while pop music plays

Fremont Hub Courtyard near Five Below

Fremont Hub Shopping Center

39281 Fremont Hub, Fremont

(833) 800-4343

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Upcoming Events

 

Tuesday, June 27

Coffee with a Cop

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Visit officers from Newark PD and enjoy free iced coffee

Newark Public Library

37055 Newark Blvd., Newark

(510) 284-0675

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Wednesday, June 28

Recreation Swim $

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Recreation swim open to the public

Dan Oden Swim Complex

33901 Syracuse Ave., Union City

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Wednesday, June 28

Journaling Hour

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

A peaceful hour of journaling for teens 14+ and adults. Bring your own journal

Centerville library

3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont

(510) 795-2629

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Wednesday, June 28

The Magic of Germar

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Dazzling magic show – perfect for children of all ages.

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

Wednesday, June 28

A Loving Approach to Challenging Dementia Behaviors R

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Laura Wayman will share techniques for caring for loved ones with memory loss

Aegis Living Fremont

3850 Walnut Avenue, Fremont

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Thursday, June 29

Plant & Sip $

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Learn to create decorative succulent gardens and decorative planters

Chabot Space and Science Center

10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland

(510) 336-7300

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Thursday, June 29

Summer Concert: Howell Devine

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

An outdoor summer concert featuring Howell Devine

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

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Friday, June 30 & Saturday, July 1

Hike & Sip $R

5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Easy Hike at 5:30 pm

Moderate Hike at 7:00 pm

Chabot Space and Science Center

10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland

(510) 336-7300

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July 1: rb.gy/wfs0b

Must be 21+

Friday, June 30

Sunset Science: Asteroid Day $

6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Get your answers to asteroid related questions

Chabot Space and Science Center

10000 Skyline Blvd., Oakland

(510) 336-7300

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Saturday, July 1

Storywalk along the marsh

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Outdoor story walk as we explore the wonders of the marsh

Coyote Hills Visitors Center

8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont

(510) 544-3220

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Parking fee applies

Saturday, July 1

Garden Club at the Learning Garden

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Help us maintain the Centerville Library Learning Garden

Centerville library

3801 Nicolet Ave., Fremont

(510) 795-2629

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Tools and gloves provided.

Saturday – Sunday, July 1 – July 2

Rabbit Rendezvous

11:30 am – 12:00 pm

Learn about and meet rabbits at Ardenwood

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757

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Admission fee applies

Saturday, July 1

Farm History Walk

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Hear the stories of people who lived around Ardenwood Farm

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757, (510) 544-2797

Admission fee applies

Saturday, July 1

Absolutely Amazing Abalone

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Learn about abalone and make your own abalone pendant

Coyote Hills Visitors Center

8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont

(510) 544-3220

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Parking fee applies

Saturday, July 1

Berry Picking

10:30 am – 11:30 am

Bring your own basket to gather berries for use in delicious treats

Ardenwood Historic Farm

34600 Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont

(888) 327-2757, (510) 544-2797

Admission fee applies

 

Sunday, July 2

Sunday Oscar Movies @ the Library!

1:30 pm – 3:45 pm

Join us for a showing of Elvis (2022)

Castro Valley Library

3600 Norbridge Ave., Castro Valley

(510) 667-7900

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Sunday, July 2

Reptile Meet and Greet

2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Learn about our resident reptiles and what you can do to help protect their habitat.

Sunol Regional Wilderness Visitor Center

1895 Geary Rd., Sunol

(510) 544-3245

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Parking fee applies

Summer Concerts

Milpitas Summer Concert Series

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Free admission excluding July 4

July 4

Sacred Fire Band

Milpitas Sports Center Complex

1325 E Calaveras Blvd.

July 21

Jordan T

Pinewood Park

Starlite Dr. & Lonetree Ct.

August 4

Billy Martini Show

Milpitas Sports Center Complex

1325 E Calaveras Blvd.

August 5

Other People’s Money

Milpitas Sports Center Complex

1325 E Calaveras Blvd.

www.milpitas.gov/milpitas/departments/recreation-services

Alameda County Fair concerts

8:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. nightly (except July 4)

7 p.m. Gates Open

June 28: Joe Nichols

June 29: E-40

June 30: Gin Blossoms

July 1: George Michael Reborn

July 2: Purple Reign – Prince Tribute

July 3: LANCO

July 5: Night Ranger

July 6 LeAnn Rimes

July 7: Mirage, Visions of Fleetwood Mac

July 8: Super Diamond – The Neil Diamond Tribute

July 9: Karla Perez as Selena

Alameda County Fairgrounds Amphitheatre

Gates 8 & 12 off Valley Ave., Pleasanton

(925) 426-7600

https://alamedacountyfair.com/

Hayward Municipal Band Summer Concerts in the Park

Sundays, June 18 – July 9

Hayward Memorial Park, Tony Morelli Bandstand

4176 Mission Blvd., Hayward (Behind Hayward Plunge)

Groovin’ at the Grove

Fridays; 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

4 p.m. Gates Open

Bring a blanket or low-backed chair

June 30

5 p.m. Mike Torres Band

6 p.m. The Servants

July 14

5 p.m. Randy Lira’s All-Stars

6 p.m. Evolution

July 28

5 p.m. OMT Band

6 p.m. Tortilla Soup

Shirley Sisk Grove, NewPark Mall

2086 NewPark Mall Rd., Newark

https://www.newark.org/

Pacific Commons Summer Concerts

Fourth Fridays

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.

July 28 – Neon Velvet

August 25 – East Bay Mudd

September 22 – The Cheeseballs

The Block near Koja Kitchen

43440 Boscell Rd., Fremont

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Central Park Summer Concert Series

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

June 29 – CC Segar

July 13 – Melody Makers

July 20 – Pride & Joy

July 27 – Touch of Class

August 3 – Idea Band

August 10 – Flock of Seagirls

Central Park Performance Pavilion

40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont

(510) 790-5541

www.fremont.gov

Niles Concerts on the Plaza

Saturdays; 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

July 8 – The Zydeco Flames with Iko Ya Ya

August 5 – The Coffis Brothers with Anthony Arya

September 9 – David Luning with The Hurricane Roses

October 7 – Jinx Jones & the Kingtones with Three on the Tree

Niles Town Plaza

37592 Niles Blvd., Fremont

niles.org

H.A.R.D and Hayward Odd Fellows Summer Concert Series

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Sundays, August 6 – September 24

(no concert September 3)

Hayward Memorial Park

24176 Mission Blvd., Hayward

Summer Outdoor Movies

Movie Night Out

8:30 p.m.

$10; register ahead of time

July 14

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

Peter Gill Memorial Park

Santa Rita Dr. & Paseo Refugio

July 28

Ant Man & the Wasp

Higuera Adobe Park

Wessex Pl., Milpitas

www.milpitas.gov

Family Movie Nights

Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks

July 11

Family Camp

8 p.m.

Chabot Park

July 28

Minions: Rise of Gru

7 p.m.

Farrelly Pool

$3 pre-registration, $6 at the door

August 8

8 p.m.

Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

Washington Manor Park

www.sanleandro.org/377/Recreation-Human-Services

Free Outdoor Movies

8 p.m.

Bring picnic dinner, low-back chairs or blankets, and flashlights

July 21

DC League of Super Pets

San Lorenzo Community Park

August 18

Turning Red

Castro Valley Community Park

September 8

Hotel Transylvania 4

Meek Park

www.haywardrec.org

Free Outdoor Movie Night

July 7

6:30 p.m. start; movie at sunset

Food trucks, bounce houses, crafts, games

Bring blankets or low-back chairs

Newark Community Center Park

35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark

Bark After Dark

8 p.m.

Bring low-back chairs and/or blankets. Pets must remain on leashes

July 7

Secret Life of Pets

July 14

Air Bud

July 21

Disney’s Bolt

July 28

Lady and the Ttamp

Kennedy Community Park

1333 Decoto Rd., Union City

Classic Movies Under the Stars

$5 Barbara Lee Senior Center Member; $10 Non-Member

Register online or at the Senior Center

July 21

8:30 p.m.

A League of Their Own

Cardoza Park

August 18

8:30 p.m.

Grease (1978)

Barbara Lee Senior Center

www.milpitas.gov