9/17/2022

Noteworthy News

Sutter Health, a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system serving more than 3 million patients across Northern California, announced today it has appointed Warner L. Thomas as its next president and CEO, effective Dec. 1, 2022.

Your Upcoming Chamber of Commerce Events

Sequoians Mixer

September 22, 5:30-7:30 pm

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Upcoming Community Events

Coastal Cleanup Day 2022

September 17, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

ABBAFAB, the Premier ABBA experience

September 17, 7:30 pm

Who can resist the music of ABBA? “Honey, Honey,” “Waterloo,” and “Dancing Queen” will have you singing along and dancing in the aisles. AbbaFab travels the country and abroad sharing the iconic music and dance of ABBA, the Swedish sensation of the ‘70s and ‘80s. Their multimedia production celebrates the familiar highlights of the ABBA journey in this joyous tribute concert.

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Dogs with Deputies

September 24, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Celebrate National Coffee Day with Creative Sips

September 25 - October 1

Creative SIPS is offering a special discounted coffee menu!

$1 for Drip Coffee

$2 for any Flavored Coffee, including Coconut, Ms. Symphony, & Mr. Toffee

$3 for Cold Brew with House made Simple Syrup

$4 for Coffee Frappe

Mark your calendars and get your drink on!

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Coffee with a Cop

September 27, 8:30 - 10:00 am

19th Annual Healthy Living Festival

September 29, 9:00 am-2:00 pm

The United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County along with Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley present the 19th Annual Healthy Living Festival. The Healthy Living Festival is a free event for older adults, 55 and above, living in Alameda County. This annual event promotes health and wellness for Aging Adults and includes free food, music, fun, and more. Join to take a collective action to improve the quality of life for seniors throughout Alameda County. Together, we can make a positive change! Friends and family of guests are welcome to attend and must be registered in advance.

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Kids Camp

Monday - Thursday, 6:00 pm

Castro Valley Yoga and Playground have colllaborated to offer drop-in, supervised play camps for children ages four-and-a-half and older during the 6:00 PM classes Monday through Thursday.

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12th Annual Summer Concert Series

Sundays 1-5 pm

Wondering what to do every Sunday? Enjoy live music, refreshments, and chalk art drawing for kids in the park. This event is jointly sponsored by H.A.R.D. and Hayward Odd Fellows Sycamore Lodge 129 to support music and arts in the community.

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Business Resources

Alameda County Resource Fair

September 17

Alameda County and Supervisor Keith Carson's Office are hosting a Resource Fair on September 17 at Laney College in Oakland to connect system-impacted and previously incarcerated people with employers, CTE/Vocational training, educational opportunities, and resources to help increase their success in the employment market. Register your business as a resource.

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$2,500 Microbusiness Covid-19 Relief Grant Program

Apply by October 19!

The California Office of the Small Business Advocate has awarded funding to the Chabot - Las Positas Community College District for the Microbusiness COVID-19 Relief Grant Program to provide grants to microbusinesses in the counties of Alameda, Amador, Contra Costa, and El Dorado.

This program will provide grants of $2,500 to microbusiness (businesses that have fewer than 5 employees and earn less than $50,000 per year) that were in operation in 2019, still in operation, and were impacted by the COVID-19 public health restrictions.

Apply Here.