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
CV Library Math Festival
Visit the Castro Valley Library for an afternoon of play and problem-solving at the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival. At the festival, children and families will have the opportunity to explore a variety of fun, hands-on math puzzles and games. Activities are designed for children (and adults) of all ages and backgrounds, so everyone is welcome. Drop in and drop out whenever you’d like. Whether you stay for one puzzle or join us for the entire festival, we’re looking forward to seeing you for a day of joyful math!
The Castro Valley Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system. The library is located at 3600 Norbridge Avenue and is wheelchair accessible. 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 or email castrovalley@aclibrary.org.
Las Positas College to Host Beer Festival
Las Positas College (LPC) is thrilled to host the 7th Annual Livermore Valley Craft Beer Festival on May 13 from 1 to 5 pm on the LPC campus athletic field. The festival is a celebration of local craft beer and an excellent opportunity to support small businesses in the Livermore Valley. All ticket proceeds will contribute to new equipment for the LPC Fire Service Technology program.
“We are excited to partner and begin a new chapter with Las Positas College and their Fire Service Technology program,” said Jon Sylvester, executive director of the Livermore Valley Craft Beer Foundation. “Even though most aspects of the festival will be the same as previous events, this year’s Livermore Valley Craft Beer Festival will have a new look and beneficiary and a fantastic new venue with more room for vendors, attendees and parking.”
The festival will feature over 40 NorCal craft breweries, including some of the most popular local favorites and emerging new brewers. Attendees can sample from a diverse selection of craft beers and ciders while enjoying live music and several local food vendors.
LPC President Dr. Dyrell Foster expressed that hosting the Livermore Valley Craft Beer Festival allows the college to build relationships with local businesses and community members.
"We are thrilled to bring the Livermore Valley Craft Beer Festival to Las Positas College for the first time," said Foster. "This festival is a great opportunity for the community to come together and support local businesses and our Fire Service Technology program while enjoying a fun day out."
The Livermore Valley Craft Beer Festival is open to anyone 21 or older. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the door and include a commemorative tasting glass and unlimited tastings.
Tickets:
$50 - General admission, $60 at the door.
$80 - VIP includes one-hour early entrance, exclusive live music, hang time with the breweries, a 2023 event T-shirt, and a reusable event bag.
For more information about the Livermore Valley Craft Beer Festival, visit: https://lvcbf.com/beer-festival/.
Las Positas College Literary Arts Festival
Las Positas College (LPC) is excited to announce its annual Literary Arts Festival on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Mertes Center for the Arts, Building 4000 on campus. The festival will showcase a variety of literary works, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction and more. This event is open to the public, and admission is free.
The festival will feature Tommy Orange, American Book Award winner and author of "There There." Orange will sit down for a fireside chat with LPC English Professor and author of "The Spitboy Rule,” Michelle Cruz Gonzales.
Additionally, NY Times #1 bestselling author Bruce Henderson will be joined by LPC English Professor Dr. Jim Ott for a discussion, followed by LPC student Veterans sharing their thoughts on writing about their military experiences. Attendees can also enjoy panels, workshops, book signings, food trucks, music and activities for children from the local libraries.
"I am thrilled to see the annual Literary Arts Festival come to life once again on our campus,” said LPC President Dr. Dyrell Foster. “This festival provides a wonderful opportunity for our students and community to engage with the power of words and creativity. I look forward to seeing the transformative impact it will have on all those involved."
Events will include the following:
Readings by the California and Livermore poets laureate
Native American poets panel
Drag queen storytime
LPC student veteran writing
Asian American histories
Young adult fiction
Workshops in fiction writing
Memoir writing, feminist writing
Publishing workshop
Slam poetry workshop
20th annual LPC Poetry Slam
Publication ceremony for Havik, LPC’s award-winning journal of arts and literature.
The festival is free, but seating is limited. Registration is encouraged. For more information on how to register and the Literary Arts Festival, including a full schedule of events and a list of participating authors, visit https://www.laspositascollege.edu/literary-festival/. For questions, contact LPCLitFest@gmail.com.