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A.R.T. Inc Members’ Exhibit 2013
Adobe Art Gallery
January 19 – March 2, 2013
(510) 881-6735
Opening Reception: January 19, 2013, 1:00-3:00 pm. Multi-media juried show open to all A.R.T. Inc members. www.adobegallery.org.
Eye on Youth Photography Exhibit
PhotoCentral Gallery
January 26 – March 2, 2013
(510) 881-6721
Opening Reception: January 26, 2013, 2:00-5:00 pm. Images from Bay Area high school photographers and portraits by internationally acclaimed artist Jona Frank from her body of work “High School”. www.photocentral.org
Battle of the Bands
Chabot College Auditorium
February 9, 2013
(510)888-0211
Northern California's Premiere Music Showcase! Held annually since 1964, the Battle has drawn a broad spectrum of entertainers and spectators. The Battle of the Bands is one of the longest-running events of its kind in the state of California. (510) 888-0211. www.haywardrocks.com.
Sherlock Holmes: the Final Adventure by Steven Dietz
Douglas Morrisson Theatre
February 14 – March 10, 2013
(510) 881-6777
Combining two of Arthur Conan Doyle's stories, "The Scandal in Bohemia" and "The Final Problem," award-winning playwright Steven Dietz's fast-paced thriller packs a punch. Hot on the trail with their latest case, the world's greatest detective and his able sidekick Doctor Watson tangle with a temptress only to find themselves in the clutches of Holmes' longtime adversary, Professor Moriarty. www.dmtonline.org.
Big Spring Flea Market
Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center
March 2, 2013
8:00 am-1:00 pm
(510) 881-6738
Everyone is invited to come to this fundraising event benefiting our Senior Programs. There will be over 55 vendors selling one of a kind items. There will also be a snack bar and a bake sale with homemade goodies, so bring your appetite. Don’t miss this special event! Tables are available to rent for vendors to sell items and may be reserved in advance. Tables cost $25 each for residents and $35 for non-residents. The limit is 2 tables per person. The Flea Market is open to the public.
30th Annual Spring Show 2013
PhotoCentral Gallery
March 16-May 16, 2013
(510) 881-6721
Opening Reception: Saturday, March 16, 2:00 - 5:00pm. Each year students, friends, new comers, and supporters of PhotoCentral share their best work in the art of Photography. This eclectic group show features a wide variety of works from over 50 artists. www.photocentral.org.
The Morrisson Theatre Chorus
Douglas Morrisson Theatre
March 22, 23, & 24, 2013
(510) 881-6777
Join the Morrisson Theatre Chorus, under the direction of Cesar Cancino, for a concert of music from operas, musicals, and movies. www.dmtonline.org.
EyeTalk at the Adobe
Adobe Art Gallery
March 23 – May 16, 2013
(510) 881-6735
Artists Reception: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 1:00-3:00pm. Hottest new art form – photographs created from ubiquitous mobile phone. This is a juried cell phone photographic exhibit. www.adobegallery.org.
Bonnet Parade & Egg Hunt
Kennedy Park
March 30, 2013
9am - Start!
Phone: (510) 888-0211
This event is held annually the Saturday before Easter at Kennedy Park. The Easter Bonnet Parade is led by the Easter Bunny for children ages 6 years old and under who wear homemade bonnets. Prizes are given to those bonnets judged as the prettiest, most unusual, and most colorful. The Egg Hunt is for children between the ages of 1 and 9 years old.
Bare Bones Tuesday
Douglas Morrisson Theatre
April 2, 2013
(510) 881-6777
Bare Bones Tuesdays: A series of four staged readings, sprinkled throughout the year, of edgier pieces by contemporary writers. No sets, costumes, or tech stuff: just great stories. www.dmtonline.org.
Senior Health & Wellness Resource Fair
Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center
May 2, 2013
9:00am-1:00pm
(510) 881-6738
The Kenneth Aitken Senior Center hosts our Annual Senior Health and Wellness Resource Fair in the beginning of May to celebrate Older Americans Month. Participants are able to collect information from over 60 vendors, partake in health screenings,wellness demonstrations and informational seminars. This is a free all-ages event. The first 100 people through the door receive a special gift!
Dinner & Dance
Hayward Area Senior Center
Friday, May 3, 2013
5:30-10:00 pm
(510) 881-6766
Come to the Hayward Area Senior Center for an evening filled with delicious food, friends, and fun! Entertainment is provided by the “Richard Herman Band”. Dinner by Chef Arlington and include salad, a main entree’, vegetables, dessert and coffee or tea. Tickets are $15.00 per person.
Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl
Douglas Morrisson Theatre
May 16 – June 9, 2013
(510) 881-6777
A luminous reimagining of the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of his young bride Eurydice. Sarah Ruhl, winner of a MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant," and one of America's foremost contemporary young playwrights, enchants and moves us with her inventive new look at a timeless love story. www.dmtonline.org.
Paper at the Adobe – Spring Show
Adobe Art Gallery
May 30 – July 13, 2013
(510) 881-6735
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 1, 2013, 1:00pm-3:00pm. Area artists exhibit art created of paper or on paper – where paper is the dominant element. This is an open exhibit – entries due May 18, 2013. For entry information go to www.adobegallery.org.
The Foothill College Photographic Portfolio Class Exhibition
PhotoCentral
June 8 – August 29, 2013
(510) 881-6735
Opening Reception & Portfolio Viewing: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 2:00pm-5:00pm. This exhibition features the work of the members of the 2013 Photographic Portfolio class at Foothill College under the direction of Kate Jordahl. All are invited to a reception and portfolio viewing. www.photcentral.org
12th Annual Father’s Day Camp Out
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center
June 15, 2013 at 3:00pm to June 16, 2013 at 11:00am
(510) 670-7270
Feast on BBQ prepared by the naturalist staff and celebrate Dad's special day. Bring your sleeping bags and small tents for this exclusive camping event. Come prepared with warm clothes and we'll provide all the food and entertainment. Moms, grandparents, aunts and uncles welcome! Go fishing, find bugs, take hikes, build sandcastles, play games, roast marshmallows and learn about the animals and plants that make up the Shoreline habitat. Registration required. Meet at 3050 West Winton Avenue in Hayward.
Adult and Child/Pair: $80. Class #20727
Additional Child Participant: $10. Class #20728
Additional Adult Participant: $25. Class #20729
Hayward Municipal Band presents
Summer Concerts in the Park 2013!
Tony Morelli Bandstand in Memorial Park (behind the Hayward Plunge)
June 16-July 21, 2013
Sundays at 2:30pm – Free!
Join the Hayward Municipal Band as the great American tradition continues this summer. Bring your family, friends and picnic lunch to Memorial Park to relax, listen and enjoy, Classical, Popular, Big Band, Jazz, Musicals, Latin and more! Band plays under the direction of Kathy Morelli Maier and is produced in cooperation with HARD and the City of Hayward.
Heritage and Diversity Festival and Potluck
Hayward Area Senior Center
Friday,June 21, 2013
Phone: (510) 881-6766
This is an opportunity to share our rich culture, delicious food, music, dance and other activities with the community. Come and enjoy a wonderful variety of dishes from all around the world! Also, delight in a variety of performances. Let’s celebrate your heritage and diversity!
Sorensdale Players Presents "Sister and Brother Act"
Sorensdale Recreation Center
Summer 2013
1:15pm - 2:30pm
510-881-6778
The Special Needs performing arts group will perform their rendition of “Sister and Brother Act”. It will surely be an afternoon of fun & laughter.
Greater Hayward Area Recreation & Park Foundation
28th Annual Golf Tournament
Skywest Golf Course
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
12:00 Noon
(510) 881-6731
The Foundation’s largest fundraiser benefiting HARD programs and facilities! Enjoy a delicious catered lunch and barbecue steak dinner, an awards ceremony and raffle prizes, plus a hole-in-one chance to win a free year of golf! Join us for a fun day out for all! Register Today! Click here to download a registration form.
Ice Cream Social
Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center
Thursday, July 11, 2013
1:30pm-3:00pm
(510) 881-6738
All ages are welcome to The Social. Dessert is for $1.50 per person per (please bring exact change). This event features fabulous 50’s music and decorations! Come and beat the heat and enjoy some ice cream with your friends and family!
Skywest JGANC (Junior Golf Association of Northern California)
Golf Tournament
Monday, July 22, 2013
(510) 317-2322
Juniors 7-17 are eligible.
$45 per junior participant. Includes green fee & lunch.
Boys 7-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15, 16-17.
Girls 7-9, 10-11, 12-14, 15-17.
The Morrisson Theatre Chorus
Douglas Morrisson Theatre
July 26, 27, & 28, 2013
(510) 881-6777
Join the Morrisson Theatre Chorus, under the direction of Cesar Cancino, for a concert of classic music from North and South America. www.dmtonline.org.
Reptile Rally
Sulphur Creek Nature Center
Saturday, July 27, 2013
11:00am–3:00pm
(510) 881-6747 Reptiles: resilient, remarkable, and resplendent from the tip of their noses to the end of their tails. The Bay Area Amphibian and Reptile Society (BAARS) will be sharing their amazing array of reptiles. Come face to face with creatures that have endured the test of time, are scaly, and love to bask in the sun. Bring the family and slither into an exciting day of learning about snakes, lizards, turtles, and tortoises. This Special Event is FREE – Make it a family day, bring a picnic, and enjoy getting back into nature.
Bare Bones Tuesday
Douglas Morrisson Theatre
July 30, 2013,
(510) 881-6777
Bare Bones Tuesdays: A series of four staged readings, sprinkled throughout the year, of edgier pieces by contemporary writers. No sets, costumes, or tech stuff: just great stories. www.dmtonline.org.
The Woman in Black by Stephen Mallatratt, adapted from the book by Susan Hill
Douglas Morrisson Theatre
September 5 – 29, 2013
(510) 881-6777
On the windswept salt marshes lies Eel Marsh House. Hidden behind the shuttered windows lie tragic and terrible secrets. Now in its 23rd year in London's West End, The Woman in Black is a ghost story that will have you on the edge of your seat from the moment the curtain rises. www.dmtonline.org.
Dinner & Dance
Hayward Area Senior Center
Friday, August 2, 2013
5:30-10:00 pm
(510) 881-6766
Come to the Hayward Area Senior Center for an evening filled with delicious food, friends, and fun! Entertainment is provided by the “Richard Herman Band”. Dinner includes salad, a main entree’, vegetables, dessert and coffee or tea. Tickets are $15.00 per person.
Summer Ball & Dinner
Sorensdale Recreation Center
Saturday, August 10, 2013
3:00-8:00 pm
(510) 881-6778
The Special Needs Program will host a Summer Ball and Dinner. Tickets $15.00 per person and must be purchased in advance. Please call for more information.
Hayward Zucchini Festival
Kennedy Park
August 17 & 18, 2013
(510) 264-9466
This annual event features live entertainment, lots of food, fun and of course zucchini!
10th Annual 10K on the Bay Run/Walk Fundraising Event
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Registration begins 7:30am
Race Starts 8:30am
(510) 670-7270
Now with Chip Timing! Join us for a run/walk along the spectacular habitat of the Hayward shoreline overlooking the San Francisco Bay-Estuary. The course will kick off at the Interpretive Center, head out toward the Bay and circle the marsh along the Bay Trail. This event is designed to promote environmental and health awareness. The course is USA Track and Field Certified. Only pre-registered participants are guaranteed a T-shirt! $30 pre-registration/$35 day-of registration. Visit www.10konthebay.org to find more information and to register.
Flight to Freedom
Saturday, August 24, 2013
6:30pm-9:00pm
(510) 881-6747
Order Early - Tickets Selling Fast!
Relax under the oaks, and enjoy excellent wine, beer, coffee, and a delicious meal with dessert along with live music. As a highlight to the evening, you will witness the release of some young owls raised through Sulphur Creek’s Wildlife Rehabilitation program. Take part in the behind-the-scenes tours, live animal appearances, and much more. This is a fundraising event benefiting the wildlife education and rehabilitation programs of Sulphur Creek Nature Center. The evening will also offer you a chance to participate in a fantastic silent auction. Tickets are $70 and are available by calling daily(510) 881-6747 after 10:00am. This is an adult-only event, you must be at least 21 to attend.
"35th Area Artists Annual"
Adobe Art Gallery
September – October 2013
(510) 881-6735
This is a juried exhibit open to all Bay Area artists. Please visit our website at www.adobegallery.com for specific dates and times.
Starlight Ball & Dinner
Sorensdale Recreation Center
Saturday, September 14, 2013
4:00-8:00 pm
(510) 881-6778
The Special Needs Program will host our 2nd Annual Starlight Ball and Dinner. Tickets $15.00 per person and must be purchased in advance. Please call for more information.
International Coastal Cleanup Day
Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center
Saturday, September 21, 2013
9:00am-12:00pm
(510) 670-7270
Coinciding with the end of the summer beach season, Coastal Cleanup Day is a great way for families, students and service groups to work together and care for our fragile marine environment. It is also a fun way to show community support for our shared natural resources and learn about the impacts of marine debris and how we can prevent it. Dress in layers and wear sunscreen. We will supply gloves and bags for trash pickup and non-native plant removal.
Grandparent’s Day Pancake Breakfast
Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center
Saturday, September 21, 2013
9:00am-11:00am
(510) 881-6738
Join us for a wonderful morning; breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice & coffee. Sulphur Creek Nature Center will be at the event to share some wild critters. This event is co-sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Hayward-Castro Valley. The Kiwanis Club and students from the Hayward and Castro Valley Key Club will cook and serve the breakfast. This intergenerational celebration is open to all ages, so bring the whole family! Tickets for this event are $4.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door the day of the event.
BIG Fall Flea Market
Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center
October 5, 2013
8:00am-1:00pm
(510) 881-6738
Everyone is invited to come to this free fundraising event benefiting our Senior Programs. There will be over 55 vendors selling one of a kind items. There will also be a snack bar and a bake sale with homemade goodies, so bring your appetite. Don’t miss this special event! Tables are available for rent for vendors to sell their items, and must be reserved in advance. Tables cost $25 each for residents and $35 for non-residents. The limit is 2 tables per person. The flea market is open to the public.
Bare Bones Tuesday
Douglas Morrisson Theatre
October 8, 2013
(510) 881-6777
Bare Bones Tuesdays: A series of four staged readings, sprinkled throughout the year, of edgier pieces by contemporary writers. No sets, costumes, or tech stuff: just great stories. www.dmtonline.org.
Talent Show
Hayward Area Senior Center
Friday, October 18, 2013
(510) 881-6766
Do you or your family members have a special performing talent? We are looking for singers, dancers, musicians, poets, comedians, magicians, etc. If you like to participate please join our show. This is a free event for all ages.
Experience an Unusual
Halloween at Sulphur Creek’s
UnHaunted House
Friday, October 25, 2013
Saturday, October 26, 2013
(510) 881-6747
Tickets $8/person
Children Under 3 Free
Join us in a haunting adventure when you come to Sulphur Creek Nature Center to find out the real truth about Halloween’s dark and creepy creatures. Enjoy the rest of the evening with Halloween crafts, storytelling, playing great games, tasty treats and roasting marshmallows over a campfire. For those who love adventure in the dark, be sure to follow our naturalist on specially scheduled night hikes along the back trail. Tickets for the Unhaunted House are for specific time slots, so be sure to sign up early. Price only includes entrance into the Unhaunted House. Children under twelve must be accompanied by an adult. To register online, please click here for TICKETS and enter "Haunted House" in the search field. Then choose the class number from the list. Note: Ticket times indicate the time period we will try to begin your journey into the UnHaunted House. Delays may occur due to considerations for the animals.
Register online today!
Halloween Dance
Sorensdale Recreation Center
Saturday, October 26, 2013
1:00-4:00 pm
(510) 881-6778
The Special Needs Program will host a Spooky Halloween Dance. Tickets $5.00 per person and must be purchased in advance. Please call for more information.
110 in the Shade by N. Richard Nash
Music by Harvey Schmidt, lyrics by Tom Jones
Douglas Morrisson Theatre
November 14 – December 8, 2013
(510) 881-6777
Based on Nash's classic play “The Rainmaker,” 110 in the Shade tells the story of Lizzie Curry, a love-starved woman living with her family on a rain-starved ranch in the American southwest. Filled with achingly beautiful music and dynamic dance numbers (originally choreographed by Agnes de Mille), 110 in the Shade is a heartfelt musical romance you don't want to miss. www.dmtonline.org.
Annual Thanksgiving "Turkey Swim"
November 22, 2013
Hayward Plunge
(510) 881-6703
This event is a Thanksgiving morning lap swim special event with door prizes and lots of fun! Everyone works the body before the big Turkey dinner! This event has been a fundraising event for the Karen M. Gordon Scholarship Fund. Karen Gordon was an employee who died tragically in a car accident on her way to work at the Hayward Plunge Indoor Swim Center. Each year, two or more college scholarships are given out to qualified college student lifeguards in Northern California. This fundraiser raises money to offer free swim lessons to low income families. Come and support this worthwhile cause!!
Dinner & Dance
Hayward Area Senior Center
Friday, November 1, 2013
5:30-10:00 p.m.
(510) 881-6766
Come to the Hayward Area Senior Center for an evening filled with delicious food, friends, and fun! Entertainment is provided by the “Manny Guiterrez Band”. Dinner includse salad, a main entree’, vegetables, dessert and coffee or tea. Tickets are $15.00 per person.
Holiday Fine Art, Craft and Pottery Fair
Kenneth Aitken Senior and Community Center
Saturday, November 2, 2013
9:00am-3:00 pm
Find a unique gift for the holidays or that special piece of art for yourself! A variety of vendors will be selling handmade gifts including wood crafts, jewelry, crochet, knitted and hand sown items. The District’s pottery program will be selling hand-made items such as mugs, cups, bowls, serving and appetizer plates, vases, wall plaques and more. All items are handmade one-of-a kind pieces at extremely affordable prices. Vendor registration is $25 per table (limit 2 tables), additional $10 for non-residents. Proceeds benefit the District’s Art & Special Needs Programs.
Songs of the Season
Ashland Community Center
December
(510) 881-6700
The San Francisco Opera Center hosts a free Holiday party with performances by the San Francisco Opera Guild. This cultural event provides residents with an opportunity to participate and learn more about the opera.
Ashland Holiday Party and Gift Giveaway
Ashland Community Center
December
(510) 881-6700
A Holiday party will be held for low-income, at-risk youth, ages under 3 to 12 years old with caroling, visit with Santa, candy cane, and a present.
The Morrisson Theatre Chorus
Douglas Morrisson Theatre
December 13, 14, & 15, 2013
(510) 881-6777
Join the Morrisson Theatre Chorus for a concert of classic music for the holidays: special songs for a special time of the year. www.dmtonline.org.
Holiday High Tea
Kenneth C. Aitken Senior and Community Center
December 13, 2013
1:00pm - 3:00pm
(510) 881-6738
The Kenneth Aitken Center is taking a break from the hectic holiday season with a traditional English High Tea. The High Tea is $10.00 per person and reservations are required. Join us for tea and scrumptious treats!
Mother Nature’s Holiday Gifts
Monday, December 30,2013
1:00pm-4:00pm
A free program for all ages!
Welcome our wild neighbors into the New Year by making a variety of tasty treats. Children and adults alike will enjoy creating their own edible “works of art” to string on trees for the birds and squirrels to feast on. Refreshments for the “creative artists” will be provided. No reservations are required for this drop-in program. Free face-painting.
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