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 October 11, 2024
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 Age Well Center Wellness Expo Next Week on Oct. 16
The Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth will host its 2nd annual Wellness Expo, WE 2024! for older adults 55+ in the Tri-City Area.
The event will take place on Wednesday, October 16, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth, 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
WE 2024! will have over 40 community organizations and older adult service providers, including Haller’s Pharmacy, administering Flu and COVID vaccinations, Bay Area Community Health (BACS) providing blood pressure and A1C testing, and Institute on Aging conducting fall risk assessments.
The event will also include:
- Interactive demonstrations for older adults 55+
- Cookie-making and tasting demonstrations with the Age Well Center at Lake Elizabeth’s chefs
- Dancing to the rhythms of African Dance, experience the Latin flavor of Zumba, or sit in on a Fall Prevention presentation to learn exercises to improve your balance and mobility
A limited amount of $7 to-go box lunches will be available for pickup at the end of the event. Vaccinations must be scheduled in advance through the California Department of Public Health.
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 Catch up on October 8 Council Meeting
Did you miss this week’s October 8 City Council meeting? Catch up on the meeting agenda and webcast on our website. Topics included a Parking Enforcement Authority Ordinance to introduce an Ordinance Amending Section 10.05.550 and Adding Section 10.05.555 to the Fremont Municipal Code to Enhance Parking Enforcement Authority.
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 October 15 City Council Meeting Cancelled
The October 15, 2024 City Council meeting is cancelled.
You may view past city council agendas, meeting recordings, and meeting presentation materials on the City's website.
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During the month of October, the City invites everyone to celebrate the diversity of our community and to recognize the importance of sharing our culture, customs, and traditions with those around us. A Disability Employment Awareness Month flag is on display throughout October at City Hall.
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Fremont Police Department is looking for high school students to join the Chief’s Youth Advisory Board! The Chief's Youth Advisory Board is a great opportunity for students to make their voice heard.
The Board does the following:
- Connect young leaders with members of the Fremont Police Department, up to and including, the Chief of Police
- Conduct listening sessions with one another to learn of shared experiences
- Collaborate on long term goals for our community
- Introduce youth to subject matter experts within the field of criminal justice
- Provide educational opportunities and learning experiences for participating stakeholders
The Chief's Youth Advisory Board is open to all high school students (9th through 12th grade) who attend public, private, or alternative schools located in the city of Fremont. Members of the Chief’s Youth Advisory Board must attend monthly meetings, which are held in the evening on the first Monday of each month.
Applications are due October 18, 2024, and interviews will be conducted October 21 - November 25, 2024.
October 9 was International Walk and Roll to School Day. Students and families walked, biked, skated, took transit, and more to get to school. Thirty-four of Fremont’s public schools (including four high schools) participated in the event. Fremont elected officials and staff were present at schools across the city to help greet students, distribute giveaways, and to thank them for walking and rolling. For more information on the City’s Safe Routes to School Program and the best route to bike or walk to your schools, please visit the City’s website.
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Construction of the Veranda Project, a new mixed-use development in Centerville, has started. The project will occupy a 1.9 acre site comprising three separate lots, 37447 to 37471 Fremont Boulevard. The site, previously occupied by three privately owned buildings, was recently cleared for construction.
The Veranda Project will consist of eight buildings and feature the following:
- A total of 60 for-sale townhome-style condominium units with private garages for parking
- 9 for-sale affordable housing units for low- and moderate-income households who have not owned a home within the last three years
- 8 units with accessory dwelling units
- 2 ground-floor commercial spaces covering 1,100 square feet
- 6,000 square feet of community open space
The Veranda Project will be located within an existing town center area and will further the City’s General Plan policies that emphasize development close to transit. The project will offer convenient access to the Centerville Train Station, AC Transit, and pedestrian-oriented commercial uses. The project is expected to be completed in 2025.
To receive information when the new affordable housing units become available, sign up for the City’s First Time Homebuyer Program Interest List.
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As the weather turns colder, the needs of our unhoused neighbor’s shift. The City is continuing our partnership with Bay Area Community Services (BACS) and asking the community to donate essential items to help our unhoused neighbors stay safe and warm during these colder months. Donated items will be distributed through City programs and services, such as the Safe Parking Program and the Housing Resource Center. Items will also be shared with BACS to ensure they get to those who need them as quickly as possible.
An updated Homeless Services Needs List is available for those interested in donating items. The items most needed are the following:
- T-shirts
- Jackets/Coats
- Sweatpants
- Sweaters
- Undergarments
- Socks
All clothing items should be in adult sizes from small to XXXL. Drop-off locations and hours are listed on the Homeless Services Needs List. No appointment is necessary.
If you have questions, please contact Paula Manczuk-Hannay in the City’s Human Services Department at 510-574-2088 or by email.
Every donation, no matter how small, can help ensure that our neighbors have the essential items they need to stay safe during the cold weather. If you have already donated items or plan to do so, thank you for your support and for giving back!
For other ways you can help, including making a monetary donation online, please visit the City's How to Help webpage.
 Vote By Mail Drop Boxes in Fremont and Throughout Alameda County
Looking for an official drop box in Fremont to drop off your voting ballot? Every voter will be mailed a ballot for the November 5, 2024, General Election. Ballot drop boxes are located throughout Fremont and Alameda County for those who do not wish to mail their ballots. Voters may drop off their ballots at any of the following Fremont locations, 24 hours a day, through November 5, 2024:
- Fremont City Hall - 3300 Capitol Ave.
- Centerville Library - 3801 Nicolet Ave.
- East Bay Depot Café - 37260 Fremont Blvd.
- Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd.
- Irvington Library - 41825 Greenpark Dr.
- Niles Library - 150 I Street
- Northwestern Polytechnical University - 47671 Westinghouse Dr.
- Ohlone College (Building 19) - 43600 Mission Blvd.
In-person voting locations and Vote By Mail Drop Boxes will close at 8:00 pm on Election Night, November 5.
Additional ballot drop-off locations can be found throughout Alameda County. Please visit the County’s website for the most up-to-date list of locations. The Registrar of Voters Office will have staff available to close all Vote By Mail Drop Boxes and secure them until the next election.
Once you have mailed or submitted your ballot at a drop box location, you can sign up to track your ballot.
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Friday, October 11: Fremont Street Eats from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Saturday, October 12: Nature Learning Center Open House from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, 40224 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Tuesday, October 15: Facility Subcommittee Meeting at 11:00 am at the Age Well Center South Fremont, 47111 Mission Falls Court.
Wednesday, October 16: Wellness Expo from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Age Well Center Lake Elizabeth, 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Friday, October 18: Trick-or-Treat Event from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Friday, October 18: Fremont Street Eats from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
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Tuesday, October 22: Abracadabra Kids Edition from 3:40 to 4:50 pm at the Centerville Community Center Park: 3355 Country Drive.
Thursday, October 24: Fremont Family Resource Center 25th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Downtown Event Center, 3500 Capitol Ave.
Friday, October 25: Movies Under the Stars: Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, at 7:00 pm in Central Park.
Saturday, October 26: Diwali Art Workshop from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Shinn Historic Park and Arboretum: 1251 Peralta Blvd.
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