Join Plantify at Paradise Community Garden for our Community Kickoff Event. This is a free event for the community. Light bites and good vibes (from our live DJ).

(20095 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541)

Plantify is a 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit org based in CV. We work in areas of education, science, and charity. Hope to catch you there!

Has the wet weather been getting you down?.  Mark your calendars and invite your friends for a free winter concert put on by  Castro Valley Adult & Career Education. On March 29 at 7:30 pm Kathy Maier will lead the Castro Valley Community Band in a concert called "Wet, Wild and Wonderful." The concert is FREE and at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts.  Come out and celebrate the coming of Spring!

HOLIDAY CONCERT: SAXOPHONE QUARTET FUN’SQ

at Castro Valley Library

December 10, 2022, 2:00-3:30 PM

fun'SQ will be jazzing up the holidays at the Castro Valley Library. Join us and enjoy saxophone tunes that will have the whole family engaged! They’ll perform from a wide range of music genres including holiday tunes, video games, jazz, classical, pop/rock, movies, anime and more.

Reservations are required for this FREE event. Register at aclibrary.org. 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. Automobile parking will be limited at the library for this event. We will be maintaining social distancing practices and following all local health precautions and guidelines. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on Alameda County Library property. For more information, call the library at 510-667-7900, or see Events at https://aclibrary.org/location/castro-valley-events/.

Join us for a free holiday concert with The Tinseltones on Friday, December 2 at 5:00pm at the Hayward Area Senior Center. This concert is open to everyone! Enjoy holiday music for all moods, including bouncy jazz, pop, contemporary and holiday classics. Open your hearts to the possibilities of the season and hopes for the year to come! Call the Senior Center at 510-881-6766 to reserve your spot, space is limited. The Hayward Senior Center is located at 22325 North 3rd Street Hayward, CA.

When facing the incapacity of a loved one, reliance on professionals will ensure that families receive the most accurate information about options and protection. An elder law attorney will share information about establishing powers of attorney, trusts and wills, paying for long-term care and accessing government assistance programs. If you’re caring for an elderly family member, Hope Hospice is here to help with a free education series, now offered as interactive classes through Zoom. Recordings of past events are available on our website, too. Register at HopeHospice.com/family. Questions? Call (925) 829-8770.

Since dementia dramatically changes the ways that individuals think, perceive, communicate and behave, caring for a loved one with dementia presents a unique set of challenges. Hope Hospice’s dementia specialists will discuss the nature and progression of dementia and the various diseases and conditions that can produce its symptoms. Participants will gain a basic understanding of the ways in which dementia can impact the brain and behavior. If you’re caring for an elderly family member, Hope Hospice is here to help with a free education series, now offered as interactive classes through Zoom. Recordings of past events are available on our website, too. Register at HopeHospice.com/family. Questions? Call (925) 829-8770.

The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Crime Prevention Open house & BBQ on Saturday, August 27 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Ashland Community Center located at 1530 167th Avenue, San Leandro. The event is free to the community. Bring your family and friends for a fun filled day of good food and community building. Hot dogs, hamburgers, salad, beverages and desserts will be served. For more information, please contact Deputy Jordan Sanders by email at: jsanders@acgov.org

Have you ever worried whether some of the memory challenges you or a loved one are experiencing are “normal?” Could they be a sign of something else? As we age, our brains and our bodies undergo changes. We may experience instances where we process information more slowly, or we may have trouble recalling names or dates; these can be examples of typical age-related changes. But what are the indicators that these changes may be due to something more serious such as mild cognitive impairment or dementia? When might it be time to visit the doctor for an evaluation? Hope Hospice’s dementia specialists will discuss these questions and other food for thought. If you’re caring for an elderly family member, Hope Hospice is here to help with a free education series, now offered as interactive classes through Zoom. Recordings of past events are available on our website, too. Register at HopeHospice.com/family. Questions? Call (925) 829-8770.

No matter how thoroughly one has prepared for the inevitability of death of a loved one, when the time comes it still can be a shock to the system. In this webinar, a marriage and family therapist will discuss the complexities of grief and loss, including anticipatory grief and ambiguous loss. Participants will be provided with coping strategies to help them both during the final stages of life and after their loved one has passed. If you’re caring for an elderly family member, Hope Hospice is here to help with a free education series, now offered as interactive classes through Zoom. Recordings of past events are available on our website, too. Register at HopeHospice.com/family. Questions? Call (925) 829-8770.

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.

What better way to kick of the holidays than with an afternoon swing concert? The Castro Valley Adult School Swing Band is performing December 15 at 2 p.m. at the Castro Valley Library. This special performance will feature a holiday theme with many favorites swing versions of your favorites like Winter Wonderland and Santa Claus is coming to town. It’s free and sponsored by Castro Valley Adult & Career Education.Masks and proof of vaccination or Negative Covid Test required.

The Castro Valley Adult School Orchestra invites you to enjoy their winter concert Sunday, Dec 5 at 2 p.m. at Castro Valley Center for the Arts. Music will include Overture to Cosi Fan Tutti, by Mozart with guest conductor Beverly Johnson. Haydn's symphony No. 103 with guest conductor Melanie Work. Orchestrated keyboard suites JS Bach/Gerrard WIlliams/Josh Cohen featuring keyboard soloist Tiffany Poon and Tchaikovsky's Overture Miniature from the Nutcracker. A reception with a Silent Auction of orchestra members’ donations will follow the concert. Turn off the TV and brighten your week with this lively event! Masks and proof of vaccination or Negative Covid Test required.

The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) announced three nights of holiday lighting events to welcome the holiday season. The lighting events will be held at Eden Mansion, McConaghy House and the Meek Mansion.  Each night will include fun activities, refreshments hosted by the HARD Foundation, and the countdown to light up the home! The event is free to the public. Please bring a mask to wear indoors.  For more information, please call the H.A.R.D. offices at (510) 881-6700.

The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) announced three nights of holiday lighting events to welcome the holiday season. The lighting events will be held at Eden Mansion, McConaghy House and the Meek Mansion.  Each night will include fun activities, refreshments hosted by the HARD Foundation, and the countdown to light up the home! The event is free to the public. Please bring a mask to wear indoors.  For more information, please call the H.A.R.D. offices at (510) 881-6700.

The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) announced three nights of holiday lighting events to welcome the holiday season. The lighting events will be held at Eden Mansion, McConaghy House and the Meek Mansion.  Each night will include fun activities, refreshments hosted by the HARD Foundation, and the countdown to light up the home! The event is free to the public. Please bring a mask to wear indoors.  For more information, please call the H.A.R.D. offices at (510) 881-6700.