Community Calendar
Local Events, Meetings and More
Regular Government Meetings
• Castro Valley Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) generally meets on land-use issues at 6 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, and holds general purpose meetings at 6 p.m. on most 3rd Mondays. Meetings are currently virtual at 6 p.m. For agenda, visit: acgov.org/bc/cvmac
• Castro Valley School Board meetings are currently virtual. For agenda, visit: https://www.cv.k12.ca.us/boarddocs/
• Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan) meets at 6:30p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month. Meetings are currently virtual: https://www.cvsan.org/who_we_are/board_of_directors/agendas_and_minutes.php
• Alameda County Board of Supervisors meets every Tuesday at 10:45 a.m. Meetings are currently virtual: https://www.acgov.org/agenda_minutes_app/board/bos_calendar/ag_min.jsp?subType=REG
HAHS Fundraiser at Historic Hill and Valley Club
On Friday, September 20, 2024, the Board of Directors and staff of the Hayward Area Historical Society (HAHS) will host Casino Royale, a fundraising event at the historic Hill and Valley Club on B Street in Hayward from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. The festivities will include food and drinks, games and prizes, silent auction, single origin chocolate tasting and more, all to support the efforts of Hayward Area Historical Society in preserving the area’s history and culture.
Funds generated from this event will help HAHS to fulfill its mission to connect people, experiences, and stories, and directly support the ability to continue educational programs, K-12 classroom support, exhibitions and research services at their downtown Hayward Museum, online history resources related to our service area, and programs at two historic sites: McConaghy House and Meek Mansion. The Historical Society has been part of the unique fabric that encompasses the City of Hayward and the surrounding unincorporated areas of Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Ashland, Fairview, and Cherryland since its founding in 1956.
Sponsors of the event include Pete’s Ace Hardware, the Brandenburg Family Foundation, Supervisor Elisa Marquez, Calpine Russell City Energy Center, the World Famous Turf Club, Anna May Real Estate, BSR Reality Inc, Village Properties, Casa Sanchez Foods, and Tri-CED Community Recycling. Tickets and more information are available online at www.haywardareahistory.org.
Independence Day Celebration at Meek Estate Park
Summer is here, and it is time for Hayward Area Historical Society’s free annual Independence Day Celebration at Meek Mansion! The Blues Bottle Band will brighten the day with live music. Local artisans, artists, community groups, and organizations look forward to chatting with you. Walk through Meek Mansion to learn more about the Meek family and their place in history. Participate in outdoor activities, historical games, and fun crafts. Bring a picnic and the whole family for some day time fun!
Meek Mansion Guided Tour: Servants and Workers
It is always fun to imagine what it would be like to live at Meek Mansion, but have you ever wondered what it takes to run the home and work on the Meek property? June’s guided tour will explore the life of Meek servants and workers on the only tour that guides guests through the servants' quarters. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Free for HAHS Members. For tickets, please visit: www.haywardareahistory.org
Gleaning in the Hayward Area
As we all know, the Hayward area is known for being a great place to grow fruits and vegetables, so much so that we often have more on our trees and in our gardens than we know what to do with! Lucky for us, there is ForestR. ForestR is a nonprofit organization that offers many programs, but fruit tree gleaning is their specialty. Join us on June 1st to hear more about ForestR’s programs and how their fruit-gleaning service can help redistribute the overabundance your fruit tree produces. This event is free. Registration required at: www.haywardareahistory.org
The Joy of Textile Art
“The Joy of Textile Art” by the members of the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland at the HAHS Gallery, 22380 Foothill Blvd, 2nd Floor. Showcasing a collection of thirty-four quilts by nineteen East Bay area artists. This exhibit presents the culture, heritage and traditions of african american quilting. Artists’ reception on Saturday, March 9 from 1 PM to 2:30 PM. Sponsored by Hayward Arts Council and Hayward Area Historical Society. Public is welcome.
HAHS to Host Black History Month Program on Black Resistance
The Hayward Area Historical Society is hosting an online presentation focused on Black Resistance with RocQuel Johnson, Vice President of the Hayward/South County chapter of Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA). The event will take place on Saturday, February 18 at 10:00 am and registration is available online at www.haywardareahistory.org.
African Americans have resisted history and ongoing oppression in all forms, and resistance has achieved triumphs, successes, and progress. Black people have sought ways to nurture and protect Black lives and the autonomy of their physical and intellectual bodies through may avenues, such as education, media, legislation, and politics. Black-led institutions and affiliations have lobbied, litigated, legislated, protested, and succeeded. Strategies for black resistance have served as a model for other social movements in the country, thus the legacy and importance of these actions cannot be understated.
Johnson will speak about black resistance and BWOPA as they work towards their mission to activate, motivate, promote, support, and educate African-American women about political process, encourage involvement, and to affirm the commitment to solving problems affecting the African American community.
Johnson has over 23 years of extensive experience facilitating early community engagement work centered on difficult conversations. She has successfully developed direct partnerships, award-winning brand communications, and collaborations with communities, government, and elected officials. Additional information and registration is available at www.haywardareahistory.org.