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 June 7, 2024
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 Family Resource Center Fair - 25th Anniversary
Join us today (Friday, June 7), from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm as the Fremont Family Resource Center (FRC), consisting of 23 social service agencies, hosts a family-friendly resource fair in celebration of their 25th anniversary. In addition to community resources, there will be prizes and giveaways, free health screenings, kid activities, a bounce house, and more. The event will take place in the FRC parking lot at 39915 Liberty St. Fremont Street Eats will occur next door at the Downtown Event Center, so people can conveniently enjoy both events.
 June is Pride Month
This month, the City welcomes everyone to celebrate the diversity of our community. A LGBT Pride Month flag is on display throughout June at City Hall.
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 Donate Items to Help Keep Our Unhoused Neighbors Safe from Summer Heat
With warmer weather here, the needs of our unhoused neighbors change. The City is continuing its partnership with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) and asking the community to donate items our unhoused neighbors need during these warmer months. Donated items will be distributed through City programs and services, such as the Safe Parking Program and the Housing Resource Center.
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 New Fremont Cares Story
The City is continuing to share our Fremont Cares stories to help amplify the experiences of our unhoused residents and highlight homeless response efforts. Our latest story follows the journey of a single father in search of stable housing for himself and his teenage daughter. To receive future stories by email or text message, sign up for the City’s Homelessness Interest List. To learn how you can help, visit the City’s How to Help webpage.
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The Active Transportation Plan Team will be at the Irvington Farmers Market this Sunday, June 9 to share information about the proposed bicycle network and pedestrian priority areas, and most importantly, receive feedback from you! If you can’t make it, the Team will also have a table at the June 22 Niles Farmers Market. You can also provide your input on project and program priorities through the Phase 3 survey and location-based input on the proposed bicycle network and pedestrian priority areas through the new interactive map. The survey and interactive map will close on June 28. The team hopes to hear from you either online or in-person!
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The Second Public Hearing and Adoption of FY 2024/25 Operating Budget and Appropriations Limit will be held during the City Council meeting on Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00 pm at Fremont City Council Chambers or viewed virtually via Zoom or on Cable Channel 27. The meeting agenda will include the following items and more:
- Second Public Hearing and Adoption of FY 2024/25 Operating Budget and Appropriations Limit
- Special Event Sponsorship Program
- Annual Approval of Investment Policy
View the complete meeting agenda for more information and Zoom details to join virtually.
The South Bay Connect (SBC) project aims to enhance the Capitol Corridor passenger rail service with a more direct connection between Oakland and San Jose by relocating trains to the Coast Subdivision (in Ardenwood) and away from Niles and Centerville. A new station would be provided at Fremont’s existing Ardenwood Park-and-Ride lot and the existing Centerville Station would remain to support growing service by Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) trains.
The Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority has prepared a draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed SBC project. The public is encouraged to submit input about the project online and/or by attending upcoming virtual public meetings on June 12 and June 20. The deadline to submit feedback is July 15. To learn more about the project and submit feedback on the draft EIR, please visit the South Bay Connect website.
Consider serving the City of Fremont as a commissioner or advisory board member! The City of Fremont Community Services Department currently has vacancies on its Recreation Commission, Youth Advisory Commission, and George W. Patterson House Advisory Board.
At the June 5 Recreation Commission meeting, Leah Martinez, the California Parks & Recreation Society (CPRS) Awards Chair presented the City of Fremont Community Services Department and the Recreation Commission with two Awards of Excellence. The first award celebrated Fremont's Excellence in Park Design/Planning of the Dusterberry Neighborhood Park. The project demonstrated high standards of planning, design, community input, accessibility, and operations which transformed an abandoned car dealership to a community gem. The second award was for Marketing & Communication and recognized the department's outstanding publication of the 2023 Summer Camps Recreation Guide. The guide showcased Fremont's prehistoric history through an innovative marketing campaign, creating memorable experiences for the community. These awards recognize City staff’s commitment to achieving excellence in Parks & Recreation and serving the Fremont Community.
On Monday, June 3, the City of Fremont celebrated the grand opening of the Central Park Knoll Pickleball Courts with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The newly unveiled facility features eight beautiful pickleball courts, now available for drop-in use. This vibrant addition to Central Park provides a fantastic new recreational option for the entire community, promoting active living and community engagement. The courts overlook scenic views of Lake Elizabeth and Mission Peak, making them a picturesque and exciting destination for all pickleball enthusiasts in Fremont. Don't want to wait for a drop-in court? Book a fee based court online for a guaranteed date and time at the Fremont Tennis Center. Visit www.RegeRec.com or call 510-790-5510 for more details.
The City of Fremont will be initiating a monitoring program for a tiny, tree-damaging bark beetle called the Invasive Shothole Borer (ISHB). This non-native beetle is believed to have been introduced from Asia and was first detected in Southern California in 2012. ISHB has now recently been detected in neighboring Santa Clara County. ISHB introduces a fungus into the tree that causes decline, branch dieback, and eventually tree death. Common landscape trees like sycamore, cottonwood, sweetgum, trident maple, willow, and box elder are especially susceptible.
Regular monitoring is recommended by University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources to facilitate early detection of ISHB. The City will be installing sticky panel traps, as seen in the above photo, in strategic locations on City property to monitor for activity.
If you want to learn more about the issues and opportunities facing the City of Fremont, stay tuned! Fremont Mayor Lily Mei will be presenting the annual State of the City Address on Wednesday, June 26, at 10:00 am at the Fremont Downtown Event Center, located at 3500 Capitol Ave. The event is free and open to the public (no ticket required). The Fremont Chamber of Commerce is hosting this event.
In case you can’t make it, the State of the City Address will be rebroadcasted on Fremont Cable TV Channel 27, as well as posted to the City website by the end of the following week.
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Through October 18: Fremont Street Eats, every Friday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave. Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Food Truck Mafia.
May 25 – September 2: Aqua Adventure Waterpark is open.
Tuesday, June 11: City Council Closed Session Meeting, at 5:45 pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 3300 Capitol Ave., Building A.
Tuesday, June 11: Second Public Hearing and Adoption of City Budget, at the City Council Meeting, at 7:00 pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 3300 Capitol Ave., Building A.
Tuesday, June 11: City Council Meeting at City at the City Council Meeting, at 7:00 pm, City Hall Council Chambers, 3300 Capitol Ave., Building A.
Thursday, June 13: Environmental Sustainability Commission Special Meeting at 4:00 pm.
Saturday, June 15: Community Block Party in Downtown Fremont, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, located at 39150 Fremont Blvd. Event is hosted by Fremont Bank, in partnership with the City of Fremont.
Saturday, June 15: Fremont Pride Fair, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Fremont Main Public Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd.
Friday, June 21: Aqua Adventure Family Fridays, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aqua Adventure Waterpark, 40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Wednesday, June 26: Fremont State of the City Address, begins at 10:00 am at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave. Hosted by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.
Thursday, June 27: Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Thursday, July 4: Fremont Fourth of July Parade.
Thursday, July 11: Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
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Friday, July 12: Aqua Adventure Family Fridays, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aqua Adventure Waterpark, 40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Thursday, July 18: Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Saturday, July 20: Niles Dog Show, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at Niles Community Park, 3rd Street & H Street. Presented by Niles Main Street Association.
Thursday, July 25: Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Friday, July 26: Aqua Adventure Family Fridays, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aqua Adventure Waterpark, 40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Thursday, August 1: Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Saturday and Sunday, August 3-4: Fremont Festival of the Arts, in Downtown Fremont from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Produced by the Fremont Chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday, August 6: Fremont Police Department’s National Night Out, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm throughout Fremont.
Thursday, August 8: Summer Concert Series, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Central Park Performance Pavilion (next to 40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy.).
Friday, August 9: Aqua Adventure Family Fridays, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Aqua Adventure Waterpark, 40500 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Sunday, August 11: Hot August Niles Car Show, along Niles Boulevard and J. St. Hosted by the Niles Main Street Association.
Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18: Festival of India Mela and Parade, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Produced by Federation of Globe (FOG) and Federation of Indo Americans (FIA) of Northern California.
Sunday, August 25: Niles Antique Faire and Flea Market.
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