Calendar

This calendar focuses on business and community events
of particular interest to Friend and Champion,
with a focus on southern Alameda County.

 

Feb
6
Mon
Memorial Service for James (Jim) Sakane @ Berge Pappas Smith Chapel of the Angels
Feb 6 @ 11:00 am
Feb
24
Fri
Ribbon Cutting – American Cancer Society Discovery Shop – Fremont @ American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

With stores throughout California, American Cancer Society Discovery Shops help support the fight against cancer through the sale of high quality, gently used, donated merchandise. For over 40 years, the Society has owned and operated these specialty resale stores, featuring items such as clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, artwork, antiques, collectibles, and other household items. Shop, donate, or volunteer at your Discovery Shop.  Together, we are saving lives.

Join us to celebrate their new location!

Feb
28
Tue
Mixer – Farmers Insurance – Hayward @ Farmers Insurance - Karen Lee
Feb 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Mar
4
Sat
Talk – About Honey Bees – CVEA @ Paradise Community Garden
Mar 4 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Mar
6
Mon
Public Discussion of “Linkage Fees” – Fremont @ Development Services Center, Niles Conf. Room
Mar 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Attend a meeting to talk about linkage fees on March 6.
The City of Fremont retained Keyser Marston Associates (KMA) to conduct a nexus study to determine whether an affordable housing impact fee on non-residential development is justifiable as a way to increase resources for affordable housing.

A copy of the KMA Report is available at: fremont.gov/DocumentCenter/View/32337

The City will be facilitating a meeting on March 6, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. to provide an overview of KMA’s nexus analysis including findings and recommendations. In addition, you will have an opportunity to provide the City and KMA with your feedback and comments.

Please find details regarding the upcoming meeting below:

Monday, March 6, 2017
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
City of Fremont Development Services Center
Niles Conference Room
39550 Liberty Street
Fremont, CA 94538

If you have any questions, please feel free to email May Lee at [email protected] or call her at (510) 494-4506.

Mar
11
Sat
Women of the Year – Hayward @ Chabot College Event Center
Mar 11 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Assemblymember Bill Quirk Honors Women of the Year

 

Susan Ojeda-Cobos

Susan Ojeda-Cobos has been named the Business Honoree for the 2017 Annual Women of the Year Awards by Assemblymember Bill Quirk.

Susan will be honored in a ceremony on Saturday, March 11 in the Chabot College Event Center, 25555 Hesperian Blvd.
Others to be recognized:

  • Sue Chan, social justice honoree
  • Helen Kennedy, education honoree
  • Jo A. Loss, lifetime achievement honoree.
  • Woman of the Year honoree is Monia Shaiq.

Coffee and dessert will be served. RSVP by calling (510) 583-8818 or to [email protected].

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