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
Soroptimist of the East Bay 19th Annual Holiday Boutique
Soroptimist of the East Bay will hold its 19th Annual Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 23 from 10am to 4pm at the Hill and Valley Women’s Club (1808 B Street, Hayward). There will be hand crafted gift items, holiday decor, jewelry, wardrobe accessories, handcrafted cards, woodworking, pampered chef, pottery, knitted/crocheted items, raffle prizes, and much, much more! Refreshments will be available. All proceeds benefit the goals of Soroptimist International – improving the lives of women and girls by providing educational scholarships and supporting local charities that serve our women and girls. For more information, please contact Donna Whitehouse at: 510-999-2911 or at: rambosmom@comcast.net
Huge Holiday Boutique for Scholarships
Nine Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) chapters from the East Bay will host a huge Holiday Boutique on Saturday, November 16, with proceeds going to educational grants, scholarships, awards and loans for women.
The boutique will be held from 9:30 to 3 p.m. at the New Bridges Presbyterian Church, 26236 Adrian Avenue, Hayward, near Chabot College. There is plenty of free parking, and items for sale include jewelry, cards, baked goods, jams, nuts, holiday decor, handcrafted items and more. Your holiday shopping will support a good cause.
The P.E.O. has been helping women reach their potential for over 155 years. This nonprofit organization has distributed over $432 million as of April 2024, helping over 125,000 women pursue their educational goals. Last year in California alone, 274 recipients received over $1.24 million in scholarships and loans.
What started in 1869 with a group of seven women friends in Iowa has grown into 5,500 North American chapters. To learn more about P.E.O. and its philanthropies, visit peointernational.org, or stop by the Boutique on November 16.
Our Lady of Grace Church Holiday Boutique
Holiday Boutique, Sunday November 26th 8:30am -1:00pm. Choose from unique handmade products for gift giving or for yourself. Our Lady of Grace Church Center, 3433 Somerset Ave. Castro Valley. For further information please call 510-537-0806.