 New Age Well Center at South Fremont Opening Next Week
The City of Fremont held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 8 to celebrate the new Age Well Center at South Fremont. As Fremont’s second location serving our growing 55 and older population, the Center offers a place to gather for learning opportunities, meals, and fun while furthering the City’s goal of promoting an age-friendly environment.
Formally opening to the public on September 15, the Age Well Center at South Fremont’s hours will be Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm and Fridays from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. The Center will host a variety of classes and activities such as art, yoga, and technology classes; host informational events on finances, legal assistance, and caregiving; offer health screenings; and provide access to many social and cultural opportunities, including community dances and networking events. The building and surrounding lot feature an airy modern lobby, large dining/ multipurpose room with a full-service kitchen, an outdoor covered dining/patio and lounge area, bocce ball court, and raised gardening beds for growing fresh vegetables and herbs. The City’s Human Services Department will oversee the programming and day-to-day operations of the new Age Well Center at South Fremont, which is located at 47111 Mission Falls Ct. in Fremont.
More information about the Center, photos from the ribbon-cutting ceremony, classes and activities, and opportunities to volunteer can be found on our Age Well Center at South Fremont webpage.
The City of Fremont’s Open Data Hub is the place to go for helpful City maps, data sets, websites, story maps, and applications. Designed as an online library and reference tool, the Open Data Hub has an abundance of information, internal and external resources, and Geographic Information System (GIS) data which are useful for community members and businesses. Users can identify what Council District you live in, access Fremont’s online permitting portal, learn more about the City’s Rental Assistance Program (Keep Fremont Housed), find Alameda County resources and U.S. Census Bureau data, and more!
At the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on September 7, the Fremont City Council voted unanimously to adopt the proposed Trails Strategy Plan, which provides an overarching framework for implementing future trail projects in Fremont. The plan envisions more than doubling the City’s trail network from 61 miles to 140 miles over the next 30 years. The plan also identifies 12 projects as near-term priorities over the next decade. The Plan was prepared in coordination with a new Parks and Recreation Master Plan which identified building more paved trails as a top priority to the community. Other community input was obtained through survey, focus groups, and meetings with the City’s Mobility Commission and Recreation Commission. Active projects already underway include Niles Canyon Trail, East Bay Greenway, Dumbarton to Quarry Lakes Trail, Sabercat Trail Extension, Grimmer Greenway, and Kato Road Complete Streets.
The Fremont City Council received an update of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan at their regularly scheduled Council meeting on September 7. The presentation encompassed progress on the project, picking up where the previous update left off, including benchmarking against peer cities, prioritizing investments for City facilities and programs, assessing City programs, and mapping to better provide equitable levels of service. The combined data will inform and guide the Parks and Recreation Master Plan on how to meet the demands for future recreational, programming, environmental, and maintenance needs, as well as to establish priorities and funding strategies for facility improvements, future park and trail development, and land acquisition.
This week, Verizon deployed 5G Home Internet and 5G Ultra Wideband for customers in Fremont. As alternatives to cable internet, these services offer fast, reliable wireless connectivity to help those working from home or e-learning for residents. This 5G deployment is the first of many steps to improve connectivity and build a robust, citywide network that enables advanced technology such as state-of-the-art remote surgical procedures, smart city infrastructure, and truly autonomous vehicles.
Join the City of Fremont as we celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Lila Bringhurst Community Park on Saturday, September 18 at 10:00 am. The new park is located in South Fremont at 45051 Wisdom Way. There will be games, prizes, and food trucks (one food voucher offered per person for first 150 attendees). If you’re unable to attend, the event will also be streamed on Facebook Live.
Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, September 18. You will be joining over 9 million volunteers worldwide and making a difference for waterways, oceans, and wildlife.
There are a couple of options for participating this year. Join us at one of six designated City sites, including Central Park, or do a self-guided neighborhood cleanup on any day in September. Neighborhood cleanups are a great option for families with kids under 6 and for those who wish to participate on their own.
The full closure of State Route 84 in Niles Canyon for work on the Alameda Creek Bridge is pushed back to late October. Caltrans originally planned this closure between Palomares Road in Fremont to Main Street in Sunol for the weekend of September 17-20, 2021. The City will share updated closure details when available.
Alameda County is evaluating policies requiring vaccine verification at bars and restaurants. The County will monitor how these policies roll out in the City of Berkeley, San Francisco, and New York City. While vaccination continues to be the best protection against severe illness, vaccinated people may also spread the virus that causes COVID-19. Businesses can choose to implement vaccination verification systems to better protect their workers and patrons. Employers must also continue to comply with other state requirements like Cal/OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standards and the State’s recent Orders requiring vaccination, or vaccination verification or masking/regular testing for certain settings.
Helpful Resources
Free COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Drive-Thru at Central Park on September 20 and 22 with Bay Area Community Health (BACH). Pre-registration is highly encouraged.
Vaccine Guidance and Resources and COVID-19 Testing in Alameda County
Keep Fremont Housed Rental Assistance Program
Facing financial hardship due to COVID-19? Sign up for a free phone-based navigation session.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has implemented the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program which is intended to help families and households struggling to afford Internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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