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 March 22, 2024
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 Fremont Restaurant Week Kicks Off
Today marks the beginning of Fremont Restaurant Week, a celebration of Fremont’s diverse culinary offerings and local small businesses. Throughout the 10-day event, from March 22-31, 45 local participating restaurants will offer exclusive, limited-time specials and showcase their culinary talents, ranging from fine dining brunch and stacked burgers to a flight of locally brewed beer.
Visit the official webpage for the full list of participating restaurants and specials. Be sure to pick up your passport at any of the 45 participating restaurants through March 31, 2024. It's your ticket for a chance at exciting prizes during Restaurant Week.
Fremont Restaurant Week is sponsored by global foodservice leader Sysco, and organized in partnership with the Fremont Chamber of Commerce and Yelp Bay Area.
 Fremont City Council Awards $34 Million for Affordable Housing
As part of the City’s focused efforts to increase affordable housing in Fremont, the Fremont City Council awarded $34 million in funding on March 19, 2024. This funding will help support the construction of over 450 low-income rental units in Fremont.
The funding, secured mainly through development fees earmarked for affordable housing, will aid in the development of three projects. Although the funding award represents a significant milestone, these projects will still need to undergo a comprehensive development process before construction can begin.
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Catch up on March 19 City Council Meeting
Did you miss this week’s City Council meeting? Catch up on the meeting agenda and webcast for updates on the following and more:
- Appeal of Conditional Use Permit for AT&T Wireless Ohlone College
- 2023 Annual Progress Report on the Implementation of the General Plan and Housing Element
- Affordable Housing Awards
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March 20, 2024 Statement from Fremont City Council on the Conflict in Gaza and Israel
As leaders of the diverse and compassionate community of Fremont, we are deeply saddened and concerned about the escalating conflict in Gaza and Israel. Our hearts go out to all those affected by the violence, including innocent civilians who are caught in the crossfire.
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Are you or someone you know looking for a meaningful career in public service? Working in City government is exciting, challenging, and rewarding! Our organization affects the livelihood of our community in very real, positive ways. Now more than ever, our City government needs smart, dedicated, and proactive people working together to sustain and improve our community. Apply today for one of these positions or view our website for additional career opportunities.
The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a CalPERS Retirement Pension plan, general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.
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New Intergenerational Annual Art Competition
The City’s Human Services Department is excited to announce an Intergenerational Annual Art Competition titled “Stand Up and Speak Out.” Expanding on the Annual Children’s Mental Health Awareness Art Competition that honors Children’s Mental Health Awareness each year in May, this year the City has added a competition for older adults to celebrate Older American’s Month, also in May. Tri City artists between the ages of 3 and 21 and 55 or older, are encouraged to submit their original artwork by the April 12, 2024, deadline. Winners will be announced at an Art Show on May 9, which is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth. Learn how to submit your art for these competitions.
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Fremont Celebrates Arts, Culture, and Creativity throughout April
Established in 2022 to honor April as Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month, Fremont Creates is back to infuse our community with artistic and creative wonders. Throughout the month of April, join this one-of-a-kind celebration featuring exhibits, performances, and hands-on activities across a variety of formats. From visual to performing arts, observation to participation, and opportunities to learn and experience, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Fremont residents are invited to immerse themselves in the arts by exploring public displays at businesses and the Fremont Main Library, engaging with local artists at Open Studios, attending performances and workshops, and discovering the incredible talent thriving right here in our city.
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 Jumei Hu is the recipient of the 10,000th Senior Clipper Card issued
10,000 Senior Clipper Cards Issued
Clipper is the all-in-one transit fare payment card that is accepted on all Bay Area transit systems. Individuals who are 65 and older can receive reduced fares and access to discount passes by getting a Senior Clipper card. Older adults can get a Senior Clipper card on the spot. Ride-On Tri-City! also provides free travel training to help seniors learn how to ride buses and BART, including how to use their Clipper cards.
Senior Clipper cards can be obtained in person with a completed Senior Clipper Card application and proof of age required at City of Fremont Human Service Department, 3300 Capitol Ave., Building B, Fremont, CA 94538, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
The Housing Authority of the County of Alameda (HACA) will be accepting online applications for its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and HACA-owned Project-based 3- and 4-bedroom units in Emeryville and Union City for families with very low-income and extremely low-income. Applications will be accepted starting Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 8:00 am through Friday, April 5, 2024, at 11:59 pm. The online application will be available continuously 24 hours a day during the open application period. There is no cost to apply. You can apply using any device that has access to the internet including your mobile phone. The application will be available in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. HACA is working with community partners in Fremont to provide in-person application assistance to the elderly, the disabled, those with limited English, and the general public.
March 22-31: Fremont Restaurant Week
Wednesday, March 27: Spring into STEAM Event, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Wednesday, March 27: Annual Military Equipment Display, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Fremont Police Department parking lot, 2000 Stevenson Blvd.
Sunday, April 7: Compost Giveaway, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (while supplies last), at the Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station, 41149 Boyce Rd.
Thursday, April 11: Engineering Expo, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Downtown Event Center and Plaza, located at 3500 Capitol Ave.
Saturday, April 20: Earth Day Fair, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
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