🌱 Patch AM: How a new CoLab space is reshaping neurodivergent life locally

Hello Castro Valley! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a new CoLab space is reshaping neurodivergent life locally

Also on today's calendar: Yoga Teacher Training at YogaSix Danville and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 40 degrees.
• Wednesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 67, low: 41.
• Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Neurodivergent youth find power, pride and community at newly launched CoLab (tricityvoice.com) — Neurodivergent teens and young adults in the Hayward/Castro Valley area now have The CoLab, a new space designed just for them, offering mentorship, maker labs, workshops and support groups. Founded by local therapist Adrianna Moreno, the center especially uplifts BIPOC youth on the spectrum, focusing on creativity, inclusive sex education, and building pride and leadership in a safe community hub.
   

📸 Around Castro Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Castro Valley

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★ Featured events ★

Friday January 16

• Yoga Teacher Training at YogaSix Danville
  YogaSix Danville, 680 San Ramon Valley Blvd, Danville
  7:30 pm

Saturday January 17

• Pick Your Pour: The $99 Case Event
  274 Lindbergh Ave, Livermore
  11:00 am

Tuesday January 20

• Pretzel Making Class Drake's Brewing, San Leandro
  Drake's Brewing Company, 1933 Davis St, San Leandro
  6:30 pm

Saturday January 24

• Castro Valley Parent Nursery School open House
  2657 Christensen Ln, Castro Valley
  10:00 am
• SRHF Crab Feed
  San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday January 13

• Creative Writing Group (Event 1 of 10)
  3600 Norbridge Ave , Castro Valley
  9:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Petes Hardware 100 Year Celebration Ribbon Cutting
  Pete's Ace Hardware , 2569 Castro Valley Blvd , Castro Valley
• San Lorenzo Unified Food Distribution
  Wilma Chan Family Resource Center , 20450 Royal Ave , Hayward Acres
  2:00 pm
• Homework Help Center
  Castro Valley Library , 3600 Norbridge Ave , Castro Valley
  3:30 pm
• TK/K Family Information Night (and Dual Language Immersion)
  Bohannon Middle School , Bockman Road , San Lorenzo
  5:30 pm

Saturday January 17

• MLK Peace Weekend at Longevity
  Longevity Wines Inc , 2271 S Vasco Rd , Livermore
  1:30 pm

Wednesday January 21

• AAUW-LPD Program: Travels With Nancy
  Livermore Public Library - Civic Center , 1188 S Livermore Ave , Livermore
  1:30 pm

📣 Castro Valley Shout Outs!

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Castro Valley PatchAM possible:

• Coastline Christian Schools — (510) 522-0200
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• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
  Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• #ForestrCleans kicked off 2026 at Strobridge and did a AMAZING job!
  Gathering 18 bags of litter (and sundry items) from the exit and surrounding areas. HUGE thanks to all the volunteers who showed up for this first… (Nextdoor East Side)
• Hello neighbors, here I present another project: over 1550 square feet of textured Victorian pavers, along with natural and artificial grass in another area, stone pathways, and sand paths.
  We also installed extensive irrigation for the plants and grass. This was a very large project where we exceeded the client's expectations in both… (Nextdoor East Side)

• 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Club Janitorial Attendant in Castro Valley. Apply here.
• The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Adapted Physical Education Teacher (APE) in San Lorenzo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Castro Valley here.

🗞 Nearby News

San Leandro

• California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta opts against running for governor. Again (latimes.com)

Hayward

• Police investigate possible assault at Hayward high school (ktvu.com)
• For 2026, these 401(k) details 'matter more than ever,' advisor says. What you need to know (cnbc.com)
• High school football: 2025 All-Bay Area News Group team (fresnobee.com)

Danville

Ok Castro Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I took its bike away.
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