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
Easter Bake Sale
St. Gerard Women’s Club from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is holding their Annual Easter Bake Sale at the Community Meeting Room, 264 East Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo on Saturday, April 5 from 3pm to 7pm and Sunday, April 6, from 8am - 1pm with continental breakfast available. There will be an assortment of scrumptious baked goods as well as raffle prizes (need not be present to win) as well as Trinkets & Treasure sale for you to explore. For more information please contact St. John’s Church Office at 510-351-5050.
San Lorenzo Adult School Resource / Job Fair
San Lorenzo Adult School is hosting a free Resource / Job Fair on Thursday, November 7, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. They are expecting more than 20 organizations, including Alameda County Social Services, San Lorenzo Library, and Chabot College. San Lorenzo Adult School is located at: 820 Bockman Road, San Lorenzo.

Curry with a Cop
Join us for a free mini appetizer (limited to the first 200 people) and chat with your local deputies from the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office. This is a great opportunity to get to know your local law enforcement over great food. Receive 20% off your dinner bill. The event takes place Wednesday, November 6 from 6 to 8pm at Flavor of India North and South Cuisine (15930 Hesperian Blvd. San Lorenzo, CA 94580).
Community Action Event (Preserving Mobile Home Parks)
**Community Action Event**
We must urgently protect our seniors, veterans, disabled individuals and families living in mobile home parks from corporate encroachment. These communities are at risk, and losing them would mean losing essential affordable housing in our county and more homelessness. THE HEARING WILL BE HELD AT: 6:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024 San Lorenzo Library 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo
**Join us in advocating for secure housing:**

FREE Movie Night
The Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District is having a FREE movie night at the Castro Valley Community Park on August 23 (Movie begins at sundown around 8-8:15PM)! Get ready for a family movie night under the stars! No registration required! Gather everyone together, pack up your snacks, grab your cozy lawn chairs and blankets, and don’t forget those flashlights (but keep them low-key!). We'll be screening the awesome movie “Under the Boardwalk" (PG) for an evening of adventure and excitement. It's a recipe for laughter, snacks, and memories that'll light up the night! For any questions please call us at 510-881-6700 or email info@haywardrec.org.
CV Democratic Club Candidate Endorsement Meeting
The Castro Valley Democratic Club will host a candidate endorsement meeting on Sunday, August 18, from 1-4 pm, at the San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo. Democratic Candidates from the following offices are participating: Oro Loma Sanitary District, Eden Township Healthcare District, Bay Area Rapid Transit District 5, and AC Transit District 6.
The public is invited, but only eligible members of the Castro Valley Democratic Club will vote for endorsements. Questions from the audience will be submitted in writing and screened by the Club's moderator.
At their last endorsement meeting, the Castro Valley Democratic Club endorsed:
HARD Board of Directors At Large Candidates: Louis Andrade, Rick Hatcher, and Peter Rosen;
CVUSD Board of Trustees Area 1: Dolly Adams, Trustee Area 2: Lavender Whitaker and Trustee Area 5: Michael Kusiak; and
CV Sanitary District Board of Directors At Large Candidates: Danny Akagi, Timothy McGowan, and Dave Sadoff.
For more information about endorsements, call or text Pat Payne at 510-427-5261.

Touch-A-Truck
The Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District is having a FREE event at the San Lorenzo Community Park on August 17 from 1PM - 3PM. Touch-A-truck is a hands-on family event that allows children to explore a variety of vehicles up close. From public service emergency vehicles and fire trucks to police cars and utility trucks, kids have the chance to honk horns, push buttons, and so much more!. Join us at the San Lorenzo Community Park and reserve your spot today! For any questions please call us at 510-881-6700 or email info@haywardrec.org.
Register here at haywardrec.org/register Activity #30942

FREE Movie Night at SLz Community Park
The Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District is having a FREE movie night at the San Lorenzo Community Park on July 19! Get ready for a family movie night under the stars! No registration required! Gather everyone together, pack up your snacks, grab your cozy lawn chairs and blankets, and don't forget those flashlights (but keep them low-key!). We'll be screening the awesome movie “Trolls 3" (PG) for an evening of adventure and excitement. It’s a recipe for laughter, snacks, and memories that'll light up the night! For any questions please call us at 510-881-6700 or email info@haywardrec.org.
Eden Bazaar 2024
Come visit the Eden Bazaar 2024 on Sunday June 9 from 11am to 6pm, at the Eden Township Japanese Community Center, 710 Elgin St. in San Lorenzo. Enjoy BBQ Chicken Teriyaki or Ribs, Sushi, Udon, Curry Rice, Pastries, Shave Ice and more! The event includes Children's Games and a Silent Auction. The Bazaar is a fundraiser for Eden JACL and Eden Township Japanese Community Center. For more information see: https://www.edenjapanesecc.org/events
Eden Bazaar 2024
Come visit the Eden Bazaar 2024 on Saturday June 8 from 1pm to 7pm, and Sunday June 9 from 11am to 6pm, at the Eden Township Japanese Community Center, 710 Elgin St. in San Lorenzo. Enjoy BBQ Chicken Teriyaki or Ribs, Sushi, Udon, Curry Rice, Pastries, Shave Ice and more! The event includes Children's Games and a Silent Auction. The Bazaar is a fundraiser for Eden JACL and Eden Township Japanese Community Center.
For more information see: https://www.edenjapanesecc.org/events
St. Gerard Women’s Annual Easter Bakes Sale
There will be an assortment of scrumptious baked goods as well as a raffle (need not be present to win) with exciting prizes; trinkets and treasure sale for you to explore. Continental Breakfast will be available on Sunday, March 24th. The event will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024 (3pm-7pm); and Sunday, March 24, 2024 (9am-3pm) at St John’s Church Community Meeting Room, 264 East Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo. For more information please contact St. John’s Church Office at 510-351-5050.

St. Gerard Ladies Annual Holiday Bake Sale
St. Gerard Ladies Annual Holiday Bake Sale will be held Saturday, December 2, 3pm - 7pm and Sunday, December 3, 8am - 1pm at Saint John's Community Meeting Room, located at 264 East Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo. There will be an assortment of scrumptious baked goods as well as a raffle (need not be present to win) with exciting prizes; trinkets and treasure sale for you to explore. It is a one-stop destination for holiday shopping and indulgence. A Continental Breakfast will be available on Sunday, December 3rd. For more information please contact the Church Office at 510-351-5050.

FREE Climate Disaster Preparedness Class
There will be a FREE Climate Disaster Preparedness Class plus Open House to review the draft Community Climate Action Plan and Safety Element for unincorporated Alameda County on Monday, October 30 from 6 to 7:30pm at the San Lorenzo Library (in the Community Room). The San Lorenzo Library is located at: 395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo. RSVP: https://forms.office.com/g/wDZpmdWqb8
Alameda County Housing Element - Q&A Session
Join Planning Department staff at the San Lorenzo Library in the Community Room (395 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo) on August 21 from 6 to 8 pm for a chance to learn more about the programs and sites of the unincorporated Housing Element! Spanish translation available. More info at: http://www.acgov.org/cda/planning/housing-element/housing-element.htm
Castro Valley Chamber Mixer
The Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Mixer on Thursday, June 22 at Neveria Colima Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt, located at 15568 Hesperian Blvd, San Lorenzo. Bring a raffle prize to promote your business! We hope to see you there!

Eden Bazaar 2023
Eden Japanese Community Center (EJCC) welcomes you to our annual bazaar. Proceeds go to maintenance costs for the EJCC—home to cultural activities for all generations.
When:
June 10th, Saturday from 1-7pm
June 11th, Sunday from 11am-6pm
Where:
Eden Japanese Community Center
710 Elgin Street, San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Food:
BBQ Teriyaki Chicken and Rib Dinner
Sushi
Udon
Curry Rice
Shave Ice
Activities: Raffle, Games for Kids, Silent Auction
Website: https://www.edenjapanesecc.org/events
Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/47LUzLO71
For more information: edenjapanesecc@gmail.com

Ribbon Cutting & Mixer
R𝐈𝐁𝐁𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐔𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐌𝐈𝐗𝐄𝐑
Save the date and mark your calendars!
Pinoy’s Place Restaurant (676 Bockman Rd. Unit D San Lorenzo, CA 94580)
Ribbon Cutting at 5 pm followed by the mixer at 5:30 to 7:30 pm
676 Bockman Rd. Unit D San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Bring a raffle prize for a 30 second commercial for your business!
FREE FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS, $10 for NON-MEMBERS

Easter Bake Sale & Raffle
St. Gerard Women's Club Easter Bake Sale & Raffle will be held at St. John’s Church Community Room, 264 E.Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo, beginning at 4pm on April 1 and ending at 2pm on April 2. There will be baked goods, Portuguese Bread, Trinkets & Treasures, Raffle and Raffle Bag and Continental Breakfast. Please come and enjoy a fun-filled day.