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
Family Cycling Workshop
Castro Valley Matters is pleased to bring Bike East Bay’s “Family Cycling Workshop” to the Castro Valley BART station parking lot on Saturday, March 9, 10am-1pm. This free workshop is geared toward “kids who are able to ride a bike and ready to take to the roads and pathways with their parents.” Following the workshop, join BikeWalkCV for a casual ride to the Japanese Gardens in Hayward.
Register for the Family Cycling Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-cycling-workshop-castro-valley-tickets-794953295707
E-Bike Safety Workshop
E-Bike Safety Workshop
at the Castro Valley Library
Saturday August 19th, 1:30pm-2:30pm
E-bikes can make riding easier and farther for so many cyclists. This class shares introductory knowledge around e-bike riding safety and getting the most out of your e-bike!
During this in person, one hour workshop, a certified Bike East Bay Instructor will walk you through e-bike riding in an urban environment. This includes:
How to prepare for a ride
Intro to safe riding concepts
Battery and motor maintenance
Commuting tips
And more!
This indoor, 1-hour class is made possible with support from the Alameda County Transportation Commission, in partnership with the Castro Valley Library. For adults and teens, no bike required.
To register, contact the Castro Valley Library a 510-667-7900 or www.aclibrary.org
BikeMobile Free Bike Repair
Is your bike making mystery sounds? Is it in your garage collecting dust because it has a flat tire? If so, come down to the Castro Valley Library and join us for this FREE bicycle repair clinic, hosted by BikeMobile of Alameda County. The BikeMobile can fix flat tires, adjust brakes and gears, and even replace worn out parts (The only thing it can’t do is replace missing wheels or gears).
While the mechanics work on your bike they'll explain how your bike works and how to keep it running smooth. Bikes will be repaired on a first come, first serve basis.
The BikeMobile (BMB) is a mobile bicycle repair clinic that offers schools, community organizations, and public events in Alameda County free bike repair services, and bike mechanics & safety education.
An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter or closed captioning can be provided for this program if requested at least three business days in advance. For assistance, please contact your library or accessibility@aclibrary.org.
The Castro Valley Library, a branch of the Alameda County Library system. The Library will provide an ASL interpreter for any event with at least seven working days’ notice. Please call 510-667-7900 or TTY 888-663-0660.
Bike Commuting Basics at CV Library
Bike Commuting Basics
at the Castro Valley Library
Saturday June 10, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Bicycling to shopping, transit, or work is a great way to save money, stay fit, and help the environment all in one! At this workshop you’ll learn how to outfit your bike, adjust a helmet, navigate urban traffic, and have more fun on every bike trip.
This indoor, 1-hour class is made possible with support from the Alameda County Transportation Commission, in partnership with the Castro Valley Library. For adults and teens, no bike required.
An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter or closed captioning can be provided for this program if requested at least three business days in advance. For assistance, please contact your library or accessibility@aclibrary.org.
The Castro Valley Library, a branch of the Alameda County Library system. The Library will provide an ASL interpreter for any event with at least seven working days’ notice. Please call 510-667-7900 or TTY 888-663-0660.