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
The LAB: Featuring Eileen Torrez
Oakland based singer-songwriter Eileen Torrez
The LAB returns with featured artist Eileen Torrez—an Oakland-based singer-songwriter whose sound dances between folk-rock, indie pop, and soul. Known for her clever, heartfelt lyrics and dynamic musical range, Eileen explores themes of joy, survival, and meaning with both reverence and playfulness. Hosted by Smalltown Society, The LAB is a monthly gathering for songwriters, poets, and artists to share, collaborate, and connect in an intimate, creative space. Each evening begins with a featured performance and conversation, followed by an open mic for artists to share new or in-progress work. This invite-only event starts at 7:30PM. To inquire about an invitation, email us at info@smalltownsociety.com.
Go Wild with Jessica Carew Kraft at Sibley Park
At our fall event, author Jessica Kraft will lead a “Rewilding & Natural Navigation Walk” at EBRPD's Sibley Park. Join The Friends and Jessica Carew Kraft, California naturalist and author of Why We Need to Be Wild for an adventurous wild wander at the Sibley Volcanic Preserve. Nature is always making a map for us, and the land is full of clues and signs. We will learn and practice techniques for reading the landscape used by wildlife trackers and all of our ancestors to forage and navigate. If you've ever wondered about how humans survived and thrived in wild environments, or questioned how to keep yourself from getting lost without using GPS, this afternoon excursion will give you more knowledge and the confidence to safely wander off the beaten path. Expand your perception of subtle signs in nature so that you can "read" trees, water paths, shadows, animal signs, and several species of edible plants. Kraft will also share her personal story of learning the skills of rewilding depicted in her book.
2+ mile hike. Bring sturdy footwear, water bottle, snack, and notebook (for notetaking).