Community Calendar
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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
Chabot College Jazz Ensemble Holiday Concert
Chabot College (Chabot) is excited to present their Holiday Big Band Concert on December 12, 2024, at 7pm at the Reed L. Buffington Visual & Performing Arts Center, Building 1300, at 25555 Hesperian Boulevard in Hayward, CA.
The performance features Chabot College Jazz Ensemble, directed by Jon Palacio Jr., and will include Filipino-born American singer guest artist Ellona Santiago and actress, singer-songwriter, and recording artist April Absynth.
The Chabot College Jazz Ensemble is Chabot’s top multi-award winning student jazz group that consists primarily of music majors. The ensemble finished in the top five amongst two-year schools at a 2006 and 2007 national jazz festival in Reno, Nevada. The Jazz Band was also invited to compete with top four-year schools in the country at the Next Generation's Festival 2006.
“We are so excited to have an event that will highlight the best of Chabot’s Jazz Band along with amazing, featured artists,” said Director Jon Palacio Jr. “It will be a holiday big band extravaganza that everyone will truly enjoy.”
Guest artist Ellona Rano Santiago comes from a background singing since the age of three, early professional vocal training, and many professional contests. She also placed 6th out of 16 finalists and thousands of auditionees on the XFactor after being mentored by Demi Lovato. Ellona is also a passionate advocate for children in need, serving as an ambassador for Project Resoled, a nonprofit that provides refurbished shoes to impoverished children in developing countries.
Guest artist April Absynth comes with experience in not only singing but also TV, film, and theater acting with performances in Blindspotting, Lumpia with a Vengeance, Miss Saigon and Thoroughly Modern Millie. April performs as a professional singer around the country with her electro-pop duo No Rest Till Death.
With talented guest artists and Chabot’s Jazz Ensemble, you won't want to miss this exciting concert that is sure to get you in the mood for the holidays!
Ticket prices vary between $10 for general admission and $15 for livestream and can be purchased online at PurplePass.com. Doors open at 6:30PM. For additional questions, email Jon Palacio at jpalacio@chabotcollege.edu.
Chabot’s PAC is host to many community events and other world-class talent. For more information, visit The Chabot College Performing Arts Complex.
St. Gerard Women’s Club Christmas Bake Sale
Christmas baked goods sale fundraiser for St. John’s Church in San Lornzo. There will also be trinkets and treasures, continental breakfast, raffles, religious items, miscellaneous goods and lots of fun. It will all begin this Saturday, Dec. 7 from 4pm to 6pm and again on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 8am to 4pm. St. John’s Community Meeting Room (264 East Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo).
H.A.R.D. Holiday Lights!
H.A.R.D. Holiday Lights! Mt. Eden Mansion
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Celebrate the season with an enchanting time at our historical mansions as we transform them with dazzling lights! Join us for one (or all three!) of the free, family-friendly mansion-lighting events. Enjoy live entertainment, and dance along to festive music. Delight in crafts, and cozy refreshments to get the holiday spirit glowing. Mt. Eden Mansion will be open for tours.
Other Mansion Lighting Events
December 4 - McConaghy House
18701 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward
December 5 - Meek Mansion (Open for tours!)
240 Hampton Rd., Hayward
Eden Garden Club Holiday Bazaar
Eden Garden Club is having a Holiday Bazaar from 9am to 1pm at the Faith Lutheran Church located at 20080 Redwood Road in Castro Valley. The Holiday Bazaar will feature holiday gifts, gift certificates, handicrafts, homemade treats, plants, garden and storage goods, books, children's toys and housewares. All proceeds benefit School Garden Grants awarded to CVUSD and HUSD Schools. Donations are not accepted during the event. For more information, please call Pat Payne a 510-427-5261.
Free Community Band Winter Concert
Free Community Band Winter Concert presented by Castro Valley Adult and Career Education, Wednesday, December 20, 7:30 p.m., at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts, 19501 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley. Musical Conductor Kathy Maier. More information: cvcfa.com.
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.
Holiday Tea and Boutique
Holiday Tea and Boutique is happening at Castro Valley United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 2 from 10 - 5. Tea service is from 11 - 3. Tea tickets are $30.00. Previous teas have proven this event to be a wonderful, relaxing, and a tradition for family and friends. Reservations are optional but available by contacting karen.loughrige@yahoo.com. Entrance to vendors is free. Proceeds from this event will go toward numerous community projects.
Winter Concert: Hillside Woodwind Quintet & Mointecito Brass Ensemble
Enjoy live music! Two local groups will present a program of light classical and seasonal music. Members of the groups are local residents who wish to share their life-long love of music with the community. The groups have performed throughout the Bay Area.
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 may be limited at the library for this event. We will be maintaining social distancing practices and following all local health precautions and guidelines. For more information, call the library at 510-667-7900, or see Events at https://aclibrary.org/location/castro-valley-events/.
Morrisson Theater Chorus Holiday Concert
The Morrisson Theater Chorus returns for a joyous holiday concert Friday, December 9 at 8:00pm and Sunday December 11 at 2:00pm at the Douglas Morrisson Theater (22311 Third Street, Hayward). This unforgettable concert is sure to raise spirits and spark the holiday mood. Cesar Cancino will again direct and entertain with his informative and witty comments about the music and the solo performers. Get your holiday on and get out your warm and fuzzy (or ugly) holiday sweaters and attend this fun evening! Tickets can be purchased at the HARD offices (1099 E. St. Hayward) or online at haywardrec.org or call for assistance 510-881-6700. Tickets will not be available at the door.
Free Holiday Concert at CV Library
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/.
Morrisson Theater Chorus Holiday Concert
The Morrisson Theater Chorus returns for a joyous holiday concert Friday, December 9 at 8:00pm and Sunday December 11 at 2:00pm at the Douglas Morrisson Theater (22311 Third Street, Hayward). This unforgettable concert is sure to raise spirits and spark the holiday mood. Cesar Cancino will again direct and entertain with his informative and witty comments about the music and the solo performers. Get your holiday on and get out your warm and fuzzy (or ugly) holiday sweaters and attend this fun evening! Tickets can be purchased at the HARD offices (1099 E. St. Hayward) or online at haywardrec.org or call for assistance 510-881-6700. Tickets will not be available at the door.
Holiday Market
Get a head start on your holiday shopping by coming to our Holiday Market on Saturday, December 3rd from 12pm-5pm at FirstPres Hayward, located at 2490 Grove Way in Castro Valley. Everyone Deserves has partnered with Smalltown Society to provide live music and J-Boss Bakery to sell delicious desserts! FirstPres Kids will have an activity for kids and Santa will be stopping by! We will also be spotlighting local makers, crafters, artists, small businesses and brands. Join us! For more information visit: www.firstpreshayward.com/everyone-deserves.
Free Holiday Concert
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.