The Week Ahead: Off the Grid, Zucchini Festival, Immigration Forum

Monday, August 12

Off the Grid Hayward

Enjoy gourmet food and live, original 
music at Hayward's Off the Grid. Berkeley 
singer-songwriter Steve Taylor-Ramírez will bring his folk-rock, 
blues and Latin tunes to the mobile gourmet marketplace. This event will be held from 6:30-8 p.m. 
at D Street and Mission Blvd., Hayward.

Tuesday, August 13

San Lorenzo Family Help Center Fundraiser 

Dine at Rigatoni's on Hesperian and A Street throughout the day! Just write "San Lorenzo Family Help Center" on the back of your receipt and give it back to the cashier. 20 percent of your purchase will be donated back to the San Lorenzo Family Help Center Food Pantry.

Orchid Workshop

Come and learn how to take care of orchids. Bring your orchids in question or re-potting (except cymbudiums). This workshop will start at 7 p.m. at the San Lorenzo Village Homes Association Hall located at 377 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo.

Thursday, August 15

Castro Valley Unified School District Board of Education Meeting  

The Castro Valley Unified School District will be holding a Board of Education meeting. This meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the District Office Board Room located at 4400 Alma Avenue, Castro Valley.

Food Truck Mafia Night

Many gourmet food trucks gather to satisfy your tastebuds! Not only is there amazing food — there's music and a bounce house! Chairs and tables will be provided, but most people bring their own fold-up chair to guarantee them a seat. The Food Truck Mafia will be held in the old Mervyn’s parking lot at the corner of Hesperian and Paseo Grande, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Downtown Street Party

The downtown Hayward Street Party will feature bands on four stages, a 100-vehicle car show, street entertainers, food, and an amusement zone for kids as part of celebrating a season of “California Dreamin’.” The event will be celebrated from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on B Street between Foothill Boulevard and City Hall on Watkins Street.

Saturday, August 17

Implosion of Warren Hall

Warren Hall, the former signature building of the Hayward Campus of California State University, East Bay that housed administration offices and classrooms for some 40 years, will be demolished by implosion on Saturday, Aug. 17, at approximately 9 a.m.

San Lorenzo Farmers’ Market

California's farmers bring you the freshest fruits and vegetables. The San Lorenzo Farmers' Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hesperian and Paseo Grande.

Hayward Zucchini Festival

CV Library Summer Book Sale

Immigration Forum

Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) will host an immigration forum for constituents at which he will provide up-to-date information and answer questions about reforming our immigration system. He also will share how his office can assist constituents with immigration needs. Representatives from immigration-based community organizations in the East Bay will be in attendance.  The immigration forum will be held at 10 a.m. at South Hayward Parish located at 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward.

Sunday, August 18

The Art of Animal Tracking