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
Financial Literacy for Teens
Need to know more about how to save and grow your money as a teenager? This workshop at the Castro Valley Library will give teens the tools to become well versed in financial literacy, while learning how to make smart decisions with your money and avoid fraud. This program is free and geared towards middle and high school students. The event takes place on Saturday, April 26 from 11am to noon. To register go to www.aclibrary.org or call 510-667-7900.
Start Smart: Teen Driver Program
The California Highway Patrol and the Castro Valley Library present Start Smart: Teen Driver Program. CHP officers will discuss traffic collision avoidance techniques, collision causing factors, driver/parent responsibilities, and seatbelt usage. Additionally, testimonies will be provided by officers who have investigated fatal collisions involving teens, and by family members who have lost love ones in traffic collisions.
The Start Smart program is a driver safety education class which targets new and future licensed teenage drivers between the age of 15 - 19 and their parents/guardians.
A parent/guardian is required to attend the class with their teen.
Registration is required for this FREE program. To register, call the Library Information Desk at 510-667-7900 or register online at www.aclibrary.org
GO H.A.R.D.! Teen Cohort for Outdoor Education
Calling all teens (13-17 years)! Join the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) for our new Outdoor Education and Excursion program: Get Outdoors and Go H.A.R.D.
Starting February 17, we’ll meet every Saturday from 10 AM – 4 PM at the Ashland Community Center until the end of the program on March 23. Together, we can explore local parks and learn about nature, environmental stewardship, and careers in Recreation.
You’ll get to meet new friends, build outdoor skills, and get to know your community as we participate in activities, such as Hayward Shoreline Hike and Clean-Up, Quarry Lakes Excursion; Coyote Hills Excursion; Fishing; rock climbing on our 28-foot rock wall, hiking; and a Sulphur Creek Guided Tour. Please note that these locations and activities are subject to change due to weather.
Additional Information
Admission Fee: $248 (includes excursions and transportation costs). Registration is required to participate.
Class: #28812
Location: Ashland Community Center, 1530 167th Avenue, San Leandro
Participants must bring their own snacks, lunch, and water.
Questions? Please contact:
Noel Munivez
(510) 317-2303
munn@HaywardRec.org
Or
Mike Maine
(510) 888-0211
maim@HaywardRec.org
Everyday Magic: A Spoken Word Poetry Workshop for Teens
Everyday Magic:
A Spoken Word Poetry Workshop for Teens
Writing Workshop Part 1 • Saturday, June 10 • 2 pm to 4 pm
Writing Workshop Part 2 • Sunday, June 11 • 2 pm to 4 pm
Mini Poetry Slam • Saturday, June 17 • 2 pm to 4 pm
Castro Valley Library
Teens can learn the basics of spoken word poetry from Alameda County Youth Poet Laureate Yamini Jain in this 3-part workshop.
You will improve your creative writing skills and express your passions. You’ll get four hours of writing and performance instruction from Yamini and a few guest poets in a welcoming environment followed by an opportunity to perform for family and friends.
Details:
• 20 spots available for youth in grades 6 to 12
• You must be able to attend all three sessions
• Refreshments provided
To register, call 510-667-7900 or email castrovalley@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.