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
Movie Night at Trinity Christian Fellowship
The movie “The Forge” will be shown free to the public at Trinity Christian Fellowship on Friday, April 25 at 6:30pm (doors open at 6:10). Snacks and beverages will be provided. Trinity Christian Fellowship is located at 20307 Marshall St. in Castro Valley.
Wild Callings: A Trio of Documentaries
The Hayward Public Library will host a free screening of 3 recent documentaries by Mr. Izenberg on Saturday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Izenberg will be at the event for a question and answer session following the screenings.
Mr. Izenberg’s film, SLOMO (2013), won over a dozen awards, including Best Short Documentary at SXSW, premiered as a New York Times Op-Doc and was shortlisted for an Academy Award. He co-directed Game Hawker (2022) for Patagonia Films and Eco-Hack!, which won an audience award at Hot Docs
and premiered with The New Yorker in 2023.
Reel Talk with Mick LaSalle: Movie Discussion at CV Library
You’ve heard of a book club. How about a movie club with the San Francisco Chronicle’s long-time film critic Mick LaSalle! Join us on March 16 at 2:30 pm for a discussion of the film A Most Violent Year.
First, watch the film, A Most Violent Year (2014; Rated R) starring Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain and David Oyelowo. (DVDs are available through the Library’s collection and Link Plus. The film is also available to rent on Amazon Prime and Apple TV, if you already happen to subscribe to those services.)
Next, consider questions developed by Mick. Questions will be emailed to registrants.
Then, come hear Mick’s take on the film and discuss it with fellow community members on March 16.
Registration is required. For information about this and other events, visit www.aclibrary.org or call 510/667-7900.
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.
Monthly Movie Night - Sing!
Join us for a fun-filled family movie night featuring the animated hit Sing! at Castro Valley School of Music on Friday, February 21 from 6 to 8pm (21060 Redwood Rd. Suite 100, Castro Valley). Get ready to cheer for your favorite characters as they chase their dreams in an epic singing competition full of heart and humor. But that’s not all—we’ll have exciting games before the movie! Bring your family, grab some popcorn, and enjoy a night of music, laughter, and community.
Free Screening of The Apology
Feature length documentary investigating an incident in the 1960s in which Alameda County and the City of Hayward dismantled the entire community of Russell City. Q & A follows with some of the surviving residents moderated by Aisha Knowles, producer. Castro Valley Center for the Arts (19501 Redwood Road) 6:30pm Free Parking.
Movies at the Morrisson: Japanese Cinema (Ghost in the Shell)
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) invites you to join us every Monday in August at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre for our series: Movies at the Morrisson: Japanese Cinema.
Inspired by H.A.R.D.’s Japanese Garden, moviegoers will explore the rich tapestry of Japanese cinema, from timeless classics to contemporary masterpieces, while celebrating the country’s cultural legacy through the lens of its most visionary storytellers.
The Douglas Morrisson Theatre aims to involve and enlighten the community and is located at 22311 N 3rd Street in Hayward. Before every movie, the film curator will share a brief introduction about the film and director. Admission price is $10; concessions will be available for purchase in the lobby. Join us at 7 PM for one or all of the following dates:
Upcoming Dates
August 26 – Ghost in the Shell
To purchase tickets or learn more about this and upcoming DMT events, visit https://douglasmorrissontheatre.thundertix.com/.
FREE Movie Night
The Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District is having a FREE movie night at the Castro Valley Community Park on August 23 (Movie begins at sundown around 8-8:15PM)! Get ready for a family movie night under the stars! No registration required! Gather everyone together, pack up your snacks, grab your cozy lawn chairs and blankets, and don’t forget those flashlights (but keep them low-key!). We'll be screening the awesome movie “Under the Boardwalk" (PG) for an evening of adventure and excitement. It's a recipe for laughter, snacks, and memories that'll light up the night! For any questions please call us at 510-881-6700 or email info@haywardrec.org.
Movies at the Morrisson: Japanese Cinema (Tampopo)
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) invites you to join us every Monday in August at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre for our series: Movies at the Morrisson: Japanese Cinema.
Inspired by H.A.R.D.’s Japanese Garden, moviegoers will explore the rich tapestry of Japanese cinema, from timeless classics to contemporary masterpieces, while celebrating the country’s cultural legacy through the lens of its most visionary storytellers.
The Douglas Morrisson Theatre aims to involve and enlighten the community and is located at 22311 N 3rd Street in Hayward. Before every movie, the film curator will share a brief introduction about the film and director. Admission price is $10; concessions will be available for purchase in the lobby. Join us at 7 PM for one or all of the following dates:
Upcoming Dates
August 19 – Tampopo
August 26 – Ghost in the Shell
To purchase tickets or learn more about this and upcoming DMT events, visit https://douglasmorrissontheatre.thundertix.com/.
Movies at the Morrisson: Japanese Cinema (Godzilla)
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) invites you to join us every Monday in August at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre for our series: Movies at the Morrisson: Japanese Cinema.
Inspired by H.A.R.D.’s Japanese Garden, moviegoers will explore the rich tapestry of Japanese cinema, from timeless classics to contemporary masterpieces, while celebrating the country’s cultural legacy through the lens of its most visionary storytellers.
The Douglas Morrisson Theatre aims to involve and enlighten the community and is located at 22311 N 3rd Street in Hayward. Before every movie, the film curator will share a brief introduction about the film and director. Admission price is $10; concessions will be available for purchase in the lobby. Join us at 7 PM for one or all of the following dates:
Upcoming Dates
August 12 – Godzilla
August 19 – Tampopo
August 26 – Ghost in the Shell
To purchase tickets or learn more about this and upcoming DMT events, visit https://douglasmorrissontheatre.thundertix.com/.
Movies at the Morrisson: Japanese Cinema
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) invites you to join us every Monday in August at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre for our series: Movies at the Morrisson: Japanese Cinema.
Inspired by H.A.R.D.’s Japanese Garden, moviegoers will explore the rich tapestry of Japanese cinema, from timeless classics to contemporary masterpieces, while celebrating the country’s cultural legacy through the lens of its most visionary storytellers.
The Douglas Morrisson Theatre aims to involve and enlighten the community and is located at 22311 N 3rd Street in Hayward. Before every movie, the film curator will share a brief introduction about the film and director. Admission price is $10; concessions will be available for purchase in the lobby. Join us at 7 PM for one or all of the following dates:
Upcoming Dates
August 5 – Rashomon
August 12 – Godzilla
August 19 – Tampopo
August 26 – Ghost in the Shell
To purchase tickets or learn more about this and upcoming DMT events, visit https://douglasmorrissontheatre.thundertix.com/.
Free Movie Night at Trinity Christian Fellowship
Free Movie Night! Join Trinity Christian Fellowship for “Courageous,” a movie about parenting and accountability in the influential role given to us by God ― Friday, August 2, 2024, 6:10 pm, at Trinity Christian Fellowship, 20307 Marshal Street, Castro Valley. Free light snacks provided.
Free Movie Night at Trinity Christian Fellowship
Free Movie Night! Join us for "Courageous," a movie about parenting and accountability in the influential role given to us by God ― Friday, August 2, 2024, 6:10 pm, at Trinity Christian Fellowship, 20307 Marshal Street, Castro Valley. Free light snacks provided.
FREE Movie Night at SLz Community Park
The Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District is having a FREE movie night at the San Lorenzo Community Park on July 19! Get ready for a family movie night under the stars! No registration required! Gather everyone together, pack up your snacks, grab your cozy lawn chairs and blankets, and don't forget those flashlights (but keep them low-key!). We'll be screening the awesome movie “Trolls 3" (PG) for an evening of adventure and excitement. It’s a recipe for laughter, snacks, and memories that'll light up the night! For any questions please call us at 510-881-6700 or email info@haywardrec.org.
Family Movie Night at the DMT
The Hayward Area Recreation & Park District invites you to join us for Family Movie Night at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre (DMT)! Gather your loved ones for an evening of cinematic delight in the cozy confines of the DMT for a family-friendly screening of The Little Mermaid (2023). Before the movie, we'll have a few activities for you to enjoy, including a photobooth with Ariel, underwater-themed crafts, and sea-themed snacks — this is an event you won't want to miss! Visit www.bit.ly/HARDMovieTLM to register.
Hometown Gal Presents BODA BABES RIDE!
Lorraine spent her childhood bicycling all over Castro Valley's hills, horse tracks and canyons and reading voraciously. She's lived in Egypt, Kenya, Costa Rica and Chile as an author/photographer and now lives in Tanzania where she produced, directed and edited her first film, Boda Babes Ride!
BODA BABES RIDE! is a really different story of 3 women who buy a used motorcycle in Africa. WHY? To deliver the bike to an award winning wildlife ranger. BODA BABES RIDE! is a comedy/drama/road movie starring trio Tiffany Coates—who’s ridden more miles on a motorcycle than any woman ever, Nicole Espinosa—motorcycle part designer, and Castro Valley’s very own adventurer/producer/editor Lorraine Chittock.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with fellow animal, motorcycle and travel lovers to enjoy a night of FUN. Lorraine will be dressing up Oscar style! Feel free to do the same. Lorraine would love to meet you during a 30 minute Q&A after the 1 hour 22 minute film, whatever your style!
Tickets can be purchased on https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boda-babes-ride-3-bloody-brave-broads-with-more-faith-than-fear-tickets-862795182617
Free Movie Night
Free Movie Night: Join us for "The Prince of Egypt" on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 6pm, at Trinity Christian Fellowship, 20307 Marshal Street, Castro Valley. Free light snacks provided.
Movies at the Morrisson
Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) invites you to join us every Monday in February at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre for our series: Movies at the Morrisson. We’ve curated a selection of films that have stood the test of time — you won’t want to miss our last two showings!
The Douglas Morrisson Theatre aims to involve and enlighten the community and is located at 22311 N 3rd Street in Hayward.
Before every movie, the film curator will share a brief introduction about the film and director. Admission price is $10; concessions will be available for purchase in the lobby. Join us at 7pm for one or all of the following dates.
February 19: Clue
February 26: Murder on the Orient Express
To purchase tickets or learn more about this and upcoming DMT events, visit: douglasmorrissontheatre.thundertix.com/.
Documentary Screening at the Castro Valley Library
Join the Castro Valley Library for a special screening of the award-winning documentary Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America on Sunday, February 18 at 2 pm. Running time: 2 hours. Rated PG-13.
Interweaving lecture, personal anecdotes, interviews, and revelations, the documentary draws a stark timeline of anti-black racism in the United States, from slavery to the modern myth of a post-racial America.
In 2011, criminal defense and civil rights attorney Jeffery Robinson began raising his then 13-year-old nephew and, as a Black man raising a Black son, struggled with what to tell his son about racism in America. How, he wondered, did we get here? And when he started looking at our Nation’s history, Robinson was shocked by what he had not known. For the past 10 years, in community centers, concert halls, houses of worship, and conference rooms across America, he has been sharing what he learned. And now his lecture and interviews have been turned into this gripping documentary.
According to one reviewer: “Jeffery Robinson is precise, empathetic, and informed. He is every teacher you might have wished for as a student.”
No advance registration required. For information about this and other events, visit www.aclibrary.org or call 510/667-7900.
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.
Building Hope for Mental Health
Initiating a conversation about mental health might feel uncomfortable, but with each discussion, Z-Cares chips away at stigma, dismantle barriers, and provide crucial support to those closest to us during their most challenging times. We acknowledge that mental health is not solely an individual responsibility but a reflection of community awareness and involvement. The simplest and most impactful way to support someone grappling with a mental health challenge is to extend a hand and assure them you're there.
In this full length independent documentary, we follow four youth, (one attended CVUSD Schools), struggling with mental health as they change their journey from a sense of despair to find their pathway to hope.
We hope you will join CVUSD and Z-Cares on February 6th. Please use the link below to register for this free event.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuFrArQbPElq3AvTOBpiDwlMoJoy36WjK51qS7UTaWZRVpqg/viewform