Community Calendar
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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
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
Independence Day at Meek Estate Park
Celebrate Independence Day with the Hayward Area Historical Society on July 1 at Meek Estate Park between 10 am and 2pm. 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 as Cherryland today, 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. Meek Mansion is located at 17365 Boston Road, Hayward, CA 94541.
Independence Day Celebration at Meek Estate Park
After a two year hiatus, Independence Day at Meek is back! The Blues Bottle Band will brighten up the day with live music. Walk through the Meek Mansion to learn more about the family that once lived in this beautiful house as well as their place in history. Community groups and organizations look forward to sharing information and resources. Enjoy lots of fun outdoor activities, games, and crafts for the whole family in this beloved park!