PRESS RELEASE

Redwood Alternative High School has had a clean campus and beautiful garden for quite some time, what they didn’t have was a food scrap recycling program.  That changed once Dan Poulos, substitute custodian, came to campus a short while ago.  With the help of Castro Valley Sanitary District (CVSan), Dan implemented a pilot food scrap recycling program complete with improved recycling stations around Redwood High.  Now, students are asking questions, paying attention to the new stations with recycling and organics, and they are reducing waste on campus.

Take 25 is a grassroots safety initiative created in honor of National Missing Children’s Day.  Annually honored in May, this day serves as a reminder to the nation to make child safety a national priority.  Designed to raise awareness of the issues surrounding missing and exploited children, the Take 25 Campaign encourages parents, guardians, educators, and others to take 25 minutes to talk to children about safety.  With a focus on prevention, Take 25 provides free safety resources including safety tips, conversation starters, and event planning guides to help communities host local events. 

In 2007, with the help of local and national partner organizations, more than 375 Take 25 child safety events were hosted in communities across the United States and abroad.  While this was a great achievement for the first year, the Take 25 Campaign continues to grow, hosting thousands of events in hundreds of cities over the past 5 years.  In 2012 campaign, more than 11,000 events were hosted in over 1,900 cities throughout the United States and abroad.  With more than 800 local, regional, and national organizations partnering with the National Center, this year promises to be the most successful yet.

The Castro Valley/ Eden Area Chamber of Commerce will once again offer discounted tickets to the Annual Alameda County Fair!

Adult Tickets (Ages 13 and up, Normally $10) are avaliable for $8 at the Castro Valley/ Eden Area Chamber of Commerce Offfice

Kids Tickets (Ages 6-12, Normally $6) are avaliable for $4 at the Castro Valley/ Eden Area Chamber of Commerce Offfice

Seniors Tickets (Ages 62 and up, Normally $8) are avaliable for $6 at the Castro Valley/ Eden Area Chamber of Commerce Offfice

Carnival Wristbands (offering unlimited rides any one day during the Fair, Normally $27-30) are avaliable for $22 at the Castro Valley/ Eden Area Chamber of Commerce Offfice

Fun Pack (4 General Admission Tickets, 1 General Parking, 2 "buy 1 get 1 free Drink" Coupons at select Carnival Food Stands, Normally Pre-Sale Only) are avaliable for $30 at the Castro Valley/ Eden Area Chamber of Commerce Offfice


Purchasing tickets from your Chamber of Commerce allows us to fundraise and continue serving the areas of Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland as well as San Lorenzo! Our office is open Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm. Please make check payable to "Alameda County Fair", we also accept cash. For more information please contact our office at (510) 537-5300 or info@castovalleychamber.com. You can also visit http://www.alamedacountyfair.com for more information.


 

The students of Castro Valley are the future of our country.  As a Chamber, we are proud to recognize the outstanding students in Castro Valley for their achievements at the Annual Student Awards Lunch.  As a chamber member, I am asking you to join in honoring these exceptional students on May 30th at 12:00 p.m. at Willow Park.  Tickets are only $25 to salute the leaders of the next generation.  You do not need to be a table sponsor to honor the students.  Your presence at the lunch will be a strong statement of support for our students.  Tickets as well as sponsorships are available at the Chamber Office: info@castrovalleychamber.com or 510-537-5300. 

The History Awards, the annual gala hosted by the Hayward Area Historical Society (HAHS) to recognize individuals and organizations whose efforts preserve and nurture the vibrant past of the Greater Hayward community, was presented at Stonebrae Country Club on April 26.  The celebration began at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and sweeping sunset views of the bay.  This year, five recipients were selected and were be honored at the event.

Thank You To Following Members:

McDonald's Restaurant

1620 Strobridge Avenue

Welcome and Congratulations!

Castro Valley Adult & Career Education is currently planning their fall schedule.  To help the in their planning, they are surveying the community asking what courses you would like to see offered.What new classes would you like to see offered at Castro Valley Adult & Career Education? Take the online Community Survey and let us know! Complete the survey by May 15 and you will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift certificate to take one of these many great classes. The survey is available on the home page of the school's website at www.cvadult.org.


To Take the Survey, Click Here!

ATTENTION ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS!

Please note the LOCATION AND DATE CHANGE FOR THE FOLLOWING CHAMBER EVENT: 

Earth Day 2013 Report & Charity Group Donations

Congratutaltions and Welcome to the

Castro Valley/ Eden Area Chamber of Commerce!

Norman's Grill

From Saluting Military Recruits

Michael L. Emerson, SMR Chariman

This is a request for the Chamber's help to inform our local business community about the Veteran's event that will be happening here in Castro Valley on Sunday, 2 June 2013, from 1pm to 4pm. We would like your help to ask businesses to participate and donate to the event. The event will be held at the Castro Valley Center for the Arts, 19501 Redwood Rd, Castro Valley, CA. Located near Castro Valley High School.

For more details please go to our website: www.SMR1.org.

Hill’s Veterinary Hospital is celebrating its 26^th Anniversary this May since opening its doors in Castro Valley. Dr. Robert A. Hill started practicing medicine in Castro Valley in 1980, before opening his own practice on Redwood Road in 1987.  In addition to his practice, he has given back to the community through career talks at local elementary and middle schools, Career Night Presenter at Castro Valley High School, supports Vannoy Elementary Cougarthon fund raiser, supports local Fix our Feral Spay/Neuter clinics, and encourages cat and dog adoptions by offering free wellness exams to pets adopted through humane societies, shelters, and rescue groups anywhere in the U.S.