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
Self-Care for the Caregiver
The stress that family caregivers experience as their loved one declines can be staggering. The constant fluctuation of changing roles, uncertainty about the future, and fatigue may ultimately result in compromised health and family dysfunction. This webinar will focus on understanding the causes of stress, strategies for coping, and the importance of seeking support and utilizing resources.
If you’re caring for an elderly family member, Hope Hospice is here to help with a free education series, now offered as interactive classes through Zoom. Attend the live webinars for a chance to ask questions of the presenters, or watch recorded versions posted to our website a few days after each presentation.
Register at HopeHospice.com/family. Questions? Call (925) 829-8770.
Facing End-of-Life Issues: Hospice and Palliative Care
End-of-life care refers to both the medical care and the emotional support that patients and families receive when death is imminent. While the dying process can vary greatly from individual to individual, this webinar presents general information about what to expect in the final days of life, transitioning to palliative (comfort) care, selecting hospice services, and making funeral arrangements.
If you’re caring for an elderly family member, Hope Hospice is here to help with a free education series, now offered as interactive classes through Zoom. Attend the live webinars for a chance to ask questions of the presenters, or watch recorded versions posted to our website a few days after each presentation.
Register at HopeHospice.com/family. Questions? Call (925) 829-8770.
Hidden Meanings in Chinese Art
Bats, gourds, peaches, ribbons, and monkeys on horses. These images and many others are frequently and artistically depicted in Chinese art, but what do they mean?
Using selected objects from the fabulous collections at the Asian Art Museum our presenter will help you understand some of the fascinating and fun meanings and messages hidden in Chinese art.
Join us on Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 pm for this is a virtual program via Zoom and is designed for adults and teens. Register at www.aclibrary.org to receive the Zoom link. This program is hosted by the Castro Valley Library and the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco speaker's bureau.
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.
New Dementia Diagnosis — Next Steps
Hearing a medical professional confirm that the memory issues you (or a loved one) have been experiencing are, in fact, early symptoms of dementia would understandably be cause for concern. While it may only be natural to think about the worst-case scenario, receiving a dementia diagnosis early on is actually a good thing, giving you and your family more time to plan for the challenges that lie ahead. Our dementia specialists will share resources and strategies to help individuals and families prepare for the inevitable changes a dementia diagnosis will bring.
If you’re caring for an elderly family member, Hope Hospice is here to help with a free education series, now offered as interactive classes through Zoom. Attend the live webinars for a chance to ask questions of the presenters, or watch recorded versions posted to our website a few days after each presentation.
Register at HopeHospice.com/family. Questions? Call (925) 829-8770.
Navigating the Healthcare Environment
Understanding your rights and learning to communicate effectively with healthcare professionals are essential in advocating for your loved ones and yourself in a complex healthcare system. Webinar topics will include tips for communicating effectively with healthcare professionals, handling hospitalizations, and understanding the discharge process and follow-up care.
If you’re caring for an elderly family member, Hope Hospice is here to help with a free education series, now offered as interactive classes through Zoom. Attend the live webinars for a chance to ask questions of the presenters, or watch recorded versions posted to our website a few days after each presentation.
Register at HopeHospice.com/family. Questions? Call (925) 829-8770.
Virtual Alameda County Community Climate Action Plan Kickoff Workshop
Castro Valley has felt the impacts of extreme weather events, including recent flooding, extreme heat, and wildfire smoke. Attend the Virtual Alameda County Community Climate Action Plan Kickoff Workshop (via Zoom) on Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 6–7:30 p.m. to discuss your concerns and inform updates to the County's Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) and Safety Element. This interactive Kickoff Workshop will explore the local impacts of extreme heat, wildfires, flooding, and other climate-related hazards, and engage participants to address these issues and support resilient, climate-smart unincorporated communities. Visit www.acgov.org/cda/planning/ccapse.htm to learn more and register
CVE Auction Spree
Castro Valley Elementary Parent & Teacher Association (CVE PATA) presents the CVE Auction Spree, a virtual auction fundraiser! The online auction will be open for bidding November 15th through November 19th. Amazing items include local goods, experiences, gift baskets, family packages, game tickets, and more – all generously donated by local business and CVE Families! All proceeds support the Castro Valley Elementary community. Please visit our auction site: paybee.io/@cve-pata@1 to bid, win, and give! To learn more, visit www.cvepata.com.
H.A.R.D. Hosts Virtual 5K, 10K Run/Walk
The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District (H.A.R.D.) invites the community to join the Virtual 5K or 10K on the Bay Walk/Run, held throughout the month of September. Registration is required in order to participate in the awards. The 5K or 10K on the Bay is an all-ages run or walk that benefits the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center (HSIC) programs. There will be two courses offered, a 5K and a 10K. Your treadmill, your neighborhood, or your favorite trail walking or running using the RaceJoy tracking App. After the race is completed, awards will be given to the fastest overall male and female runners in each age category. Registration may be completed online. The registration fee is $20 per person. Registrants will receive an event t-shirt that can be picked up after the race. To register or to obtain more information, visit www.10KontheBay.org or email info@haywardrec.org or call 510-881-6700.