 Dear Community Partner,
School is back in session and so is Science in the Park this THIS SATURDAY, October 3rd at Cal State East Bay in Hayward (my alma mater)!
 Photo caption: Check out the exciting activities, giveaways, and tips for coming ready to an action-packed day of joy and curiosity at www.acscienceinthepark.org or on social media at facebook.com/ScienceinthePark and on Instagram @scienceinthepark!
This beloved free family event for all ages organized by the Alameda County District 2 Office celebrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). My team and I are honored to play our part in inspiring the next generation of future STEAM leaders and are thankful for our continued partnership with Cal State East Bay in hosting this exciting opportunity for youth and their families in District 2 and the greater region.
 Photo caption: This year's Science in the Park will feature lots of giveaways and services. Come early for the free helmet giveaway, submit an entry for the Egg Drop Challenge to be entered for a chance to win signed merch from the Valkyries, and bring your bike for a free tune up from the bike mobile!
Since its inception in 2011 by the late District 2 Supervisor Richard Valle, Science in the Park has been a cornerstone of District 2’s community engagement, with a mission to support local schools and foster a love for STEAM subjects. Over 100 local organizations, government agencies, and innovators are involved in making the day a success. A very special thank you to our 2026 Science in the Park event sponsors:
- Alameda County Auditor-Controller/Clerk-Recorder Agency
- Alameda Health System
- Ava Community Energy
- Al & Marsha Badella
- Casa Sanchez
- Eden Health Care District
- Fremont Bank
- Newark Rotary Foundation
- Republic Services
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
- Union Sanitary District
- Washington Health
Russell City Redress Fund Update: Phase 1 Application Opens & Office Hours
Last month, the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a historic agreement to govern and administer the first phase of Russell City Redress Fund payments in partnership with the City of Hayward and the County Auditor-Clerk Recorder’s Office.
Phase 1 payments prioritize living former Russell City homeowners. To support Phase 1 applicants, in‑person Redress Fund Office Hours are available at:
Downtown Hayward Library - Fremont Bank Foundation Room A (888 C Street Hayward)
- Thursday, October 8: 11am - 4pm
- Thursday, October 15: 11am - 4pm
- Thursday, October 29: 11am - 4pm
Weekes Branch Library - John Pappas Legacy Room (27300 Patrick Avenue Hayward)
- Saturday, October 3: 12pm - 4pm
- Saturday, October 10: 12pm - 4pm
- Saturday, October 17: 12pm - 4pm
Photo caption: Click here and meet Meagan Turner: District 2’s Russell City Project Manager! Meagan is dedicated to assisting impacted residents with applying for Redress Fund payment, including answering potential applicants’ questions, demonstrating how to search for the required homeowner documentation, and providing computer access.
If you would like to join the Redress Fund update list or have additional questions, please call (510) 272-6684 or email russellcityredress@acgov.org.
For more detailed information, including Russell City Redress Fund Phase 1 Eligibility criteria, required documentation, application form and FAQs, latest updates and more, visit https://www.hayward-ca.gov/discover/hayward-history/russell-city/redress-fund.
No matter the generation, I believe all families deserve the opportunity to
be well and thrive in our Community 💜
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 It is an honor to represent and be a resource for you and your loved ones, and I hope to see you this Saturday at CSU East Bay for Science in the Park!
In Service,
 Elisa Márquez
Supervisor, Second District
Alameda County
 Science in the Park is right around the corner! Don't miss this free family event!
- Date: Saturday, October 3
- Time: 9am - 3pm
- Location: Cal State East Bay, Music Lawn Area
Presented by Supervisor Elisa Márquez and honoring the legacy of the late Supervisor Richard Valle, this STEAM fair event brings learning to life with hands-on activities, live demos, and opportunities to engage with local educators and innovators! Make sure to bring your bike for a free bike tune up from the Bike Mobile and your reusable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Don't forget to make your own egg container bring and bring it to the event to participate in the Egg Drop Challenge and automatically be entered for a chance to win free signed Valkyries merch!
Head over to ACScienceInThePark.org to learn more!
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Three Cheers for Autumn, the season of Gratitude! And Booo to Slips, Trips and Falls!
Did you know that 98% of Spectrum's seniors who participate in the fun and friendly fall prevention classes report increased confidence in their mobility, ease of performing daily activities, and/or fall prevention knowledge?
Sign-ups for Spectrum's Autumn series are open! Classes are accessible to seniors of many different exercise levels. Seniors can call (510) 876-8809 to save their spot at these sites today:
- Niles Discovery Church - offering EnhanceFitness on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9am and 10:30am
- Ralph & Mary Ruggieri Senior Center - offering EnhanceFitness on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am, and Walk with Ease on Mondays and Wednesdays 11am)
For more details visit https://spectrumcs.org/senior-services/fall-risk-reduction
 Join us for a day of connection, conversation, and wellness at the Stronger Minds, Stronger Future Youth Mental Health Summit!
- Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
- Time: 9am - 2pm
- Location: Chabot College (25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward)
Chabot College Behavioral Health Services & Wellness Ambassadors, Alameda County Behavioral Health, the Department of Ethnic Studies, and local high school partners are coming together for a youth-focused mental health and wellness event.
Attendees can look forward to peer-led workshops, a student panel, a photobooth and DJ, West African drumming, and a pupusa lunch!
For more information, click here.
 Don't miss Union City's Tejiendo Cultura Art Showcase!
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Time: 12pm - 5pm
- Location: Studio 11 (34626 11th St. Union City)
Tejiendo Cultura (Weaving Culture) is an art showcase celebrating Hispanic Heritage, identity, and community. Artwork on display weaves together personal stories and cultural connections, embracing themes of resilience and celebration.
Test ride a variety of e-bikes, connect with local experts, and learn more about rebates available with Ava and Bike East Bay.
- Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Time: 11am
- Location: Hayward BART Station Parking Lot (B St. and Grand St.)
Curious about e-bikes? Come test ride one for free!
Join Ava Community Energy (Ava) and Bike East Bay at this free community E-Bike Test & Ride event!
Whether you’re brand new to e-bikes, already an experienced rider, or somewhere in between, this is your chance to get on a variety of e-bikes, compare your options, and discover what works best for you.
Come experience it for yourself and:
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Test ride a variety of e-bikes on a supervised, closed-course circuit with no traffic
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Compare different styles and models to find the ride that fits your lifestyle
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Meet local bike shops and experts who can answer questions and help you explore your e-bike options
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Learn about Ava Bike Electric rebates and how you can save hundreds on a new e-bike of your choice. This program awards rebates to eligible Alameda County and San Joaquin County residents every month, with larger rebate amounts available for income-qualified residents!
- Get free bike education and safety resources
This is a family-friendly event — everyone is welcome! Please bring a valid ID if you’d like to demo an e-bike. You must be over the age of 18 to test ride an e-bike, though passengers on e-bikes may be under the age of 18.
Participating bike shops/brands at the event:
- Castro Valley Cyclery (Castro Valley)
- Ebikes2U (Fremont)
- eCyclepath (Hayward)
- Electric Bike Center (Dublin)
- Gazelle/Urban Arrow
- Mike’s Bikes (Pleasanton)
- The New Wheel (Oakland)
- Xtracycle Cargo Bikes
Please bring with you:
- Photo ID if you plan to test ride
- A water bottle (we’ll have water refill stations)
- Sunscreen or a hat, it’s gonna be sunny!
- A bike lock if you’re planning to bring your bike (we’ll have bike racks to lock to)
- A helmet if you would like to wear your own; we’ll also have helmets to borrow
Parking & transit:
The event is at the Hayward BART station parking lot, conveniently accessible by BART, bus, or car. Free bike valet parking, provided by Bike East Bay, will be available for attendees who ride their bikes to the event. Please bring your bike lock, as the bike valet racks will only be monitored by a volunteer.
Learn more and reserve a spot here.
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 BASF is a one-day only, FREE family-friendly celebration of science, bringing together thousands of curious kids, families, educators, scientists, and science lovers from across the Bay Area for a day of hands-on scientific discovery.
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 11am - 4pm
- Location: UCSF Mission Bay Campus
This year, the Festival returns to UCSF’s Mission Bay campus, where Koret Quad and the surrounding buildings will be overflowing with 100+ interactive exhibits, performances, lab tours, and opportunities to meet STEM role models from across the region. Try your hand at the physics of archery by shooting a short-range bow and arrow, see what happens when a marshmallow is placed in a chamber and deprived of air, view developing cells under a microscope in a working scientific lab, enjoy a STEM-themed magic show, and listen as UCSF scientists attempt to explain their research in three minutes or less. That’s just a taste of what you’ll discover at BASF!
To learn more, check out the festival website. You can also follow the Festival on Instagram (@BayScienceFestival) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bayareasciencefestival/).
 Have a spooktacular time at Newark's annual Howl-O-Ween event!
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Time: 10am - 12:30pm
- Location: NewBark Dog Park next to Newark Community Center (35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark)
Featuring costume contests, giveaways, crafts, vendors, a free photobooth, a pet altar in honor of Día de los Muertos, and more! Show up with your furry companion dressed to impress for a chance to place in our costume contest!
Costume contest categories include:
- Most Creative
- Best Duo or Group
- Best Overall
Dogs must remain on leash at all times during the event, unless inside the NewBark Dog Park designated areas.
For more information, click here.
 Build confidence and community with the Hearts in Harmony: Fall Singing Sessions!
- Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Time: 4:30pm - 5:15pm
- Location: Fremont Library (2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont)
These sessions will include vocal technique, beginner solfege (do-re-mi), music-related games, and summer-themed tunes that are easy to grasp and enjoy! Sessions will be held in a group setting with opportunities to sing solo parts so children can build self-confidence, collaborate, and grow creatively!! No prior singing experience required.
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
This is a series of 4 classes, held on Thursdays at 4:30 from 10/22/26 to 11/19/26 with no class on 11/5/26.
Registration is required.
Learn more and register here.
 Join us for a FREE Zoom webinar explaining how recent federal changes may affect you and your family.
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Time: 6pm - 7:30pm
- Location: Virtual
Learn about changes to:
- Medi-Cal
- Denti-Cal
- CalFresh
- Public Charge
For more info visit health.alamedacountyca.gov.
Register for the English Info Session here.
Register for the Spanish Info Session here.
 Join the Alameda County Probation Department for Trunk or Treat!
- Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
- Time: 5pm - 8pm
- Location: Juvenile Justice Center (2500 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro)
Families are invited to enjoy decorated trunks, candy and treats, music, activities, and community connection.
Costumes are encouraged!
For more information, contact Lorena Briseño, Executive Program Coordinator, Alameda County Probation Department, at lobriseno@acgov.org.
 District 2 appointments are available to those who live or work in Hayward (incorporated), Union City, Newark, and portions of Fremont (Ardenwood, Bayside, Canyon Heights/Vallejo Mills/Niles Crest, East Industrial, Lakes & Birds, Northgate, and Warm Springs).
Not sure if you’re in District 2? Find your district by clicking here
For further information, contact District Director Rodney Loche, rodney.loche2@acgov.org and/or (510) 813-1856. Please send a resume and request an application.
Learn more about County Boards and Commissions at https://www.acgov.org/bnc/#/board.
District 2 is actively seeking applicants for the following bodies:
1. Arts Commission
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Objective: Commission's purpose is to provide leadership in encouraging and supporting artistic endeavors in Alameda County. Mission Statement: The Alameda County Arts Commission is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Alameda County by nurturing a thriving environment for the arts and for cultural activities; promoting economic opportunities for Alameda County's artists and arts organizations through programs such as arts grants, public art, and art in education programs; encouraging public participation in the arts and actively advocating for the arts.
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Term: 4 years
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Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 4pm
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Location: 1106 Madison St, Suite 336 Oakland, CA 94607
- Qualifications:
2. Behavioral Health Advisory Board
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Objective: Review and evaluate the community's public mental health needs, services, facilities, and special problems in any facility within the county where mental health evaluations or services are provided, including but not limited to, schools, emergency departments and psychiatric facilities. Advise the Board of Supervisors and the Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services Director as to any aspect of the local mental health program. The Board may request assistance from the local patients' rights advocates when reviewing and advising on mental health evaluations or services provided in public facilities with limited access.
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Term: 3 years
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Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month at 3pm
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Location: 2000 Embarcadero Cove, Suite 400 Oakland, CA 94606
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Qualifications:
- Experience with and knowledge of the mental health system. This may include members of the community that engage with individuals living with mental illness in the course of daily operations, such as representatives of county offices of education, large and small businesses, hospitals, hospital districts, physicians practicing in emergency departments, city police chiefs, county sheriffs, and community and nonprofit service providers.
- Members shall be a resident of Alameda County and reside in District 2.
- 1 slot open and available
- Applications found here: Alameda County Boards and Commissions
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211 Alameda County: 211alamedacounty.org
Alameda County Housing Portal: Affordable Housing Rentals
Alameda County Housing Secure: Tenant and Landlord Housing Resources
Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA): Medi-Cal Enrollment
Alameda County Employment Openings: www.acgov.org/careers.htm
Board of Supervisors Meetings: Information on how to participate in public comment is available on the LIVE Broadcasts page on the Board of Supervisors' website.
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