Community Corner
Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade Details Shared
Parade organizers now have website and Facebook page you can follow. Learn how you can be part of the parade and many events around it
The Rowell Ranch Rodeo Parade, taking place May 12 in Castro Valley, now has its own website and Facebook page and invites everyone to come follow its plans for the annual community-wide event that attracts 2,000 spectators.The parade starts at 10 a.m. on Castro Valley Boulevard.
Register to be a parade participant
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Theme for this year's parade is "Be a Part of Progress" and organizers are seeking additional parade participants. If your company, group or club has always wanted to be part of the parade, this is your chance. You can go here to see registration information and apply. Parade entry categories are listed here.
Be a parade sponsor or advertiser
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Want to be a sponsor of the parade? Go here for sponsorship details.
Each year organizers count upon sponsors in the community to make the parade possible. The community's support in underwriting the costs of the parade enables organizers to raise the money needed to cover the cost of trophies, security, judges, out-of-town bands, stage rental, clean-up and other necessities. The Rotary Club of Castro Valley relies upon sponsors to help underwrite these costs.
A list of sponsorship categories can be found on their website. If you have any questions, you can call Dwight Perry the parade sponsorship chairman at (510) 582-5366.
Come to the Chili Cook-off May 11
The Rotary Club of Castro Valley will sponsor the 21st Annual Castro Valley Chili Cook Off May 11 from 5 to 9 p.m. This signature fund-raising event has grown over the years into a hugely popular community tradition. In addition to chili creations there will be games, live music, beer and much more fun for all.
You can learn much more about the cookoff from its own website and Facebook page. (Note that the website does not yet have details posted about the 2012 cook-off. But, keep checking back to it and follow plans on its Facebook page. You can see photos from last year's cook-off on the website.)
Rodeo Art and Essay Contest
The Rotary Club of Castro Valley is inviting all elementary students in Castro Valley (public, private or home school) to participate in an art and essay contest. The theme this year is “Be a Part of the Progress”. Art work and Essays are judged in three levels: K-2, 3-4, and 5-6. You can read about contest rules here. The deadline to enter is April 30.
Pancake Breakfast held the morning of the parade
Before the parade gets underway on May 12 from 7 to 10 a.m. Alameda County Firestation #25 will hold a pancake breakfast for the community. The cost is $5 per person and benefits go to the Alameda County Firefighters Random Acts charity. The fire station is located at 20336 San Miguel Avenue. If you have questions about the breakfast, call 510-618-3479.
Parade Route for 2012
Because of , the parade route has changed a bit this year. The parade website has a special page devoted to news about the route via their website.