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AJ's Fave Five Slide Shows

If you're new to Patch, you may have missed some of our favorite feature articles from last spring. Each day this week, Patch will post links to cool stories, slide shows and videos. These five favorites were chosen by the author.

The lights of Castro Valley are featured in this series of long-exposure photos looking at Castro Valley after dark. Included are photos taken at Castro Valley High School, Neighborhood Church, BART, Highway 580 and several along Castro Valley Boulevard.

Let's Go Fishing

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Let's Go Fishing is a great program that pairs special needs students with high school students from around the area for a day of fishing and fun in the park. It was truly a heart-warming day. I personally met some incredible people. 

Viewfinder: Skate Park

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I spend a lot of time near the skate park and I always find myself checking out what's happening over there. I often see high-flying stunts and boarders and bikers getting some big air. Skateboarders and bicyclists are featured in this photo gallery. 

Senior Olympics

Dale Harder opened up his backyard for senior and others to compete in a number of feats of strength competitions. The result was some impressive sights and even some broken world records. The photos tell quite a story.

Beauty is in the Face of the Ice Cream Eater

Every Tuesday night at Knudsen's Ice Creamery, facepainter Sandra Leathley paints faces. She does incredible work and it made for great photos. Besides, how bad a time can be had when Knudsen's Ice Cream is involved? 

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