Weekend Planner: Pancake Breakfast, Warren Hall Implosion

Friday, Aug. 16

Castro Valley Library Summer Book Sale

Bargains galore at the Friends of the Castro Valley Library Book Sale!  The sale includes paperback and hardback books, music and books-on-cd as well as DVDs. All proceeds directly benefit the Castro Valley Library.  If you have books or other material to donate or would like to help with the sale, please call the Friends of the Castro Valley Library Book Store at 510-733-3285. 

Friday, August 16, 6-8 pm.  Member's Preview (Join or renew at the door)

Saturday, August 17, 10 am - 4 pm.   Open to all

Sunday, August 18, 1 - 4 pm.  Bag Sale!  Full bag of books for $3.00 (bags provided)

Saturday, Aug. 17

Veterans Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Come join the veterans of Castro Valley for an all you can eat pancake breakfast fundraiser to help veterans. Tickets are 10 dollars each at the door, from 8 to 10 a.m. Also, tickets on sale to win two tickets to the Raiders vs. Steelers football game drawing will be on Sunday, Sept. 15th at the Fall Festival.  This event will be happening at Knuden's Ice Creamery, 3323 Castro Valley Blvd. Castro Valley.

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

There's sure to be something for the entire family at the Hayward Zucchini Festival, including: live music, arts & crafts and a Kids' Town area with fun games, cool prizes, face painting and rides. This event will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Kennedy Park, Hayward.

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

Animals tend to hide from people, but the signs they leave can be found everywhere at the shoreline if you know where to look. Explore tracks, scat, nests, and burrows while hiking through a trail normally closed to the public. Age 7+. $8. This event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward.