Fremont Chamber of Commerce

September 8, 2008 (Monday, 10:30 am registration; 6:30 pm dinner): 24th Annual Fremont Bank/Ohlone College Golf Tournament, benefiting Ohlone College Athletics. Castlewood Country Club, Pleasanton. Contact: Connie Teshara at 510-659-6220 or http://www.ohlone.edu/org/athletics/golftournament.html

September 10, 2008 (Wednesday, 6:30 – 8:300 pm): Celebrate 2008 International Literacy Day. Fremont Main Library, Fukaya Rm A. Contact: 510-745-1480 or www.aclibrary.org.

September 11, 2008 (Thursday, 1 – 3 pm): Tri-City Elder Coalition 2nd Annual Recognition Event. Alma Via of Union City, 33883 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. Contact: Carolyn Robertson at crobertson@ci.fremont.ca.us.

September 12, 2008 (Friday, 6-10 pm): “Harvest Moon Celebration,” the Fremont Chamber’s annual gala. Magnussen's Lexus of Fremont, 5600 Cushing Parkway. Contact: 510-795-2244 or register online at www.fremontbusiness.com.

September 13, 2008 (Saturday, 9am – 12:30 pm): Climate Change workshop sponsored by the City of Fremont, featuring a variety of speakers and workshops related to climate change and sustainability. Fremont City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave, Bldg A. Free and open to community members. Contact: Taryn Hanano thanano@ci.fremont.ca.us or 510-494-4555.

September 15, 2008 (Monday, 7 - 9:15 pm): Candidate forum for FUSD Board of Education (7pm) and Washington Hospital Board (8:10 pm), sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Fremont, Newark and Union City. Fremont City Council Chambers, 3300 Capitol Ave. More info: www.lwvfnuc.org

September 17, 2008 (Wednesday, 2:45 pm): Candidate forum for 20th Assembly District, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Fremont, Newark and Union City. Comcast Studio, 555 Mowry Ave., Fremont. More info: www.lwvfnuc.org

September 20, 2008 (Saturday, 10am – 1pm): 1st annual “Home Run for Education” FREE education forum co-sponsored by the Oakland A’s, Cisco, and the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. Kennedy High School, 39999 Blacow Rd., Fremont. Experience the 21st century learning environment as demonstrated by Cisco and FUSD teachers. Meet Ricky Henderson, A’s legend. Lunch available from Outback Steakhouse for $5, benefiting the Chamber’s Dollars for Scholars program. Contact: Nina Moore at nmoore@fremontbusiness.com or 510-795-2244.

September 22, 2008 (Monday, 7 - 9:15 pm): Candidate forum for Fremont Mayor (7pm) and Fremont City Council (8:10 pm), sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Fremont, Newark and Union City. Fremont City Council Chambers, 3300 Capitol Ave. More info: www.lwvfnuc.org

September 25, 2008 (Thursday, 7 – 9:15 pm): Candidate forum for Ohlone Board (7pm) and Alameda County Water District (8:10) . Ohlone College Studio near Child Dev. Center-Main Campus. More info: www.lwvfnuc.org

September 26, 2008 (Friday):
• 7am registration; 7:30-9am breakfast: SAVE’s annual Eye Opener breakfast, themed “Breaking the silence: moving past barriers to change.” Fremont Marriott. Contact: Laura Schulmeister at SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments) -- 510-574-2266 or events@save-dv.org or info@save-dv.org.
• 5 – 8 pm: 15th annual Seniors Night Out, sponsored by the Tri-City Elder Coalition. Hilton Newark/Fremont. Contact: Linette Young, at (510) 818-9888 or linette@beyondexp.com.
• 6 – 9 pm: Niles Merchants’ Association BBQ dinner with entertainment and silent auction, benefiting annual Festival of Lights parade. Niles Canyon Mobile Home Park. 711 Old Canyon Rd. For info: 510-792-8023 or email@nilesmerchants.com or www.nilesmerchants.com

September 28, 2008 (Sunday, 10:30am – 4:30pm): Fall Sidewalk Sale, sponsored by Niles Merchants Association. Niles district. Contact: 510-792-8023 or email@nilesmerchants.com or www.nilesmerchants.com.

September 29, 2008 (Monday, 7 – 8:30 pm): Joint School Board and City Council candidate forum, sponsored by Fremont Council PTA. Irvington High School, Valhalla Theater, 41800 Blacow Rd. Focus is on education issues. To submit questions in advance, contact: Valerie Stewart at valeries4kids@aol.com.

This Community Calendar is maintained by Nina Moore. If your organization or community group has an event, please email Nina Moore