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 September 15, 2023
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 State Awards $45.8 Million Grant to Support Affordable Housing and Clean Transportation in Fremont
Governor Newsom, in partnership with the California Strategic Growth Council, recently announced $757 million in funding through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program to create more affordable housing and clean transportation in walkable neighborhoods with a high concentration of jobs. The future “3900 Thornton” affordable housing project in Fremont’s Centerville area has been selected as an awardee and will receive $45.8 million in AHSC funding, with additional funding going towards promoting clean transportation in Fremont by supporting the Centerville Complete Streets project and improvements to the Centerville Train Station.
September 15 through October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month! Fremont is celebrating by raising a ceremonial flag outside of City Hall biennially in honor of the generations of Hispanic Americans, Latinos, Latinas, and Latinx-identifying people who have enriched our society through their many achievements. This aligns with City Council’s February 2023 decision to rotate through 11 flag observances on a biennial basis to ensure all observances are celebrated equally.
 Attend the Fremont Police Career Fair Tomorrow
We’re hiring! Join the Fremont Police Career Fair tomorrow, Saturday, September 16 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave. Learn about available positions within the department including part-time and full-time, professional, and sworn opportunities. We are looking for officers, dispatchers, records personnel, animal services staff, administrative staff, volunteers, explorers, and many more!
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 Share Your Feedback for the Active Transportation Plan Using New Interactive Map and Attend Upcoming Neighborhood Events
The City’s Transportation Engineering Team is transitioning into Phase 2 of the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) development. Phase 2 will focus on neighborhood-specific ideas, issues, and priorities. Join us at several neighborhood walks and bike rides scheduled throughout September and October and provide input on how to improve walking and biking in your neighborhood! Also, meet our staff at upcoming events and/or utilize our Phase 2 Interactive Map and share your location-specific feedback on issues and opportunities you’ve experienced while walking, biking, and rolling in Fremont.
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 Help the Tri-City Area with Development of 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
The Cities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City, and the Alameda County Water District and Union Sanitary Districts are partnering to develop a Tri-City Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP).
Get involved and help your community be hazard-ready! Help the Tri-City area with the development of their 2024 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and attend the upcoming planning committee meetings on September 19 and September 20 to share your feedback.
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 Disability Resource Festival
The second Disability Resource Festival takes place on Sunday, September 24 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Ardenwood Farm in Fremont. The goal of this free resource fair is to connect people with disabilities of all ages and their families to helpful area resources. Registration for lunch is closed; however, you are still welcome to come to the festival and enjoy all the fun activities and entertainment, including demonstrations from Fremont Police and Fire Departments and a performance by the Dream Achievers Band. You may bring your own lunch to the event. The event is hosted by the City of Fremont Human Relations Commission, in partnership with the Friends of Children with Special Needs, the event is in memory of late Human Services Commissioner Feda Almaliti and her son Muh.
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On September 8, 2023, Papé Machinery celebrated the grand opening of its new Fremont, California store, their largest location to date. CEO Jordan Papé and Mayor Lily Mei highlighted a collaborative vision for the future and emphasized Pape’s commitment to the Fremont community. The event showcased the impressive 64,000 sq. ft. facility with one million tons of steel, featuring 15 bays and high-tech cranes capable of lifting 22.5 tons each. Additionally, the facility incorporates sustainable elements like DIRTT walls and a solar-ready design, symbolizing a dedication to excellence, innovation, and environmental responsibility in the heart of Fremont.
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Every Friday May through October: Fremont Street Eats, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, at the Downtown Event Center and Plaza, 3500 Capitol Ave. Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Food Truck Mafia.
Saturday, September 16: Fremont Police Career Fair, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Tuesday, September 19: Tri-City Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - Planning Committee Meeting #3, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Alameda County Water District (Board Room), 43885 S. Grimmer Blvd., in Fremont.
Wednesday, September 20: Tri-City Local Hazard Mitigation Plan - Planning Committee Meeting #4, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Alameda County Water District (Board Room), 43885 S. Grimmer Blvd., in Fremont.
Friday, September 22: Movies Under the Stars at Central Park to watch Super Mario. The movie will start in the evening after sunset. Free admission and closed captions available.
Friday, September 22: Summer Concert Series at Pacific Commons Shopping Center, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at The Block plaza, 43806 Pacific Commons Blvd. Music performed by Cheeseballs.
Saturday, September 23: Coastal Cleanup Day throughout Fremont.
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Saturday, September 23: Niles Canyon Stroll and Roll, from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, open to cyclists and pedestrians. (7:00 am to 8:00 am, cyclists only.) Walk and bike through Niles Canyon. Event is organized by Alameda County Board of Supervisors David Haubert of District 1 and Elisa Márquez of District 2.
Sunday, September 24: Disability Resource Festival, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Ardenwood Farm in Fremont. Event is hosted by the City of Fremont Human Relations Commission, in partnership with the Friends of Children with Special Needs.
Saturday and Sunday, October 7-8: Olive Festival, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, behind Historic Old Mission San Jose in the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose Olive Grove. Presented by the Mission San Jose Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, October 13: Movies Under the Stars at Central Park to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The movie will start in the evening after sunset. Free admission and closed captions available.
Saturday, October 14: Ohlone College Flea Market at 43600 Mission Boulevard on the second Saturday of every month through 2023.
Sunday, October 15: Chalk Festival at Pacific Commons Shopping Center, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, at The Block, 43806 Pacific Commons Blvd.
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