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
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. To register, call the Library Information Desk at 510-667-7900 or register online at www.aclibrary.org
SENIOR DRIVER TRAFFIC SAFETY SEMINAR
Stay safe…and save money! Registration has begun for the library’s popular senior driving program! Conducted by the California Highway Patrol, this seminar will include: Compensating for Age-Related Changes, Tune-Up Your Driving Skills, Rules of the Road, Safe Driving Tips; and more! Participants will receive a certificate for completing this FREE course which may lead to an insurance discount. You must be 65 or older to qualify. Registration is required for this FREE program. To register, call the Library Information Desk at 510-667-7900.
Traffic Safety Awareness at CV Library
Please join us at the Castro Valley Library for a number of Traffic Safety Awareness events hosted in memory of the life of Lana Carlos. Lana passed away from injuries due to a hit and run accident in February 2020. Her family would like the community to learn, celebrate and be inspired by Lana’s life. Lana’s light and legacy continues by educating the local community about traffic safety.
On July 20 from 9:30AM – 1:00PM, there will be certified California Highway Patrol officers at the library checking child car seats for safe installation. The majority of car seats are actually installed improperly. Please take advantage of this opportunity to have your child’s car seat checked for free. Visit the website or call the library to schedule your appointment.
On July 20 at 11:00AM there will be a special safety storytime presented by a local California Highway Patrol officer.
Throughout July and August, please read along our Story Walk to learn more about traffic safety. Participate in our traffic safety quiz and pick up a reflective safety item at the children’s desk.
For more information, call the library at 510-667-7900, or email castrovalley@aclibrary.org.
E-Bike Safety Workshop
E-Bike Safety Workshop
at the Castro Valley Library
Saturday August 19th, 1:30pm-2:30pm
E-bikes can make riding easier and farther for so many cyclists. This class shares introductory knowledge around e-bike riding safety and getting the most out of your e-bike!
During this in person, one hour workshop, a certified Bike East Bay Instructor will walk you through e-bike riding in an urban environment. This includes:
How to prepare for a ride
Intro to safe riding concepts
Battery and motor maintenance
Commuting tips
And more!
This indoor, 1-hour class is made possible with support from the Alameda County Transportation Commission, in partnership with the Castro Valley Library. For adults and teens, no bike required.
To register, contact the Castro Valley Library a 510-667-7900 or www.aclibrary.org
Bike Commuting Basics at CV Library
Bike Commuting Basics
at the Castro Valley Library
Saturday June 10, 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
Bicycling to shopping, transit, or work is a great way to save money, stay fit, and help the environment all in one! At this workshop you’ll learn how to outfit your bike, adjust a helmet, navigate urban traffic, and have more fun on every bike trip.
This indoor, 1-hour class is made possible with support from the Alameda County Transportation Commission, in partnership with the Castro Valley Library. For adults and teens, no bike required.
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.