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03 Feb 2026 Melissa Hernandez, BART Board President: BART’s Future Feb 03, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM BART Board President Melissa Hernandez, BART’s Future https://www.bart.gov/about/bod/member/district5 A lifelong public servant, Hernandez represents District 5, which encompasses eastern Alameda County communities such as Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore. Her tenure on the BART board began in May 2024 when she was appointed to fill a vacancy, followed by a formal election victory in November 2024. Upon her election as board president in late 2025, she made history as the first Latina to ever lead the agency. Before joining BART, Hernandez established herself as a key political figure in the Tri-Valley region, serving as a council member for the City of Dublin for eight years and as its Mayor for four years until mid-2024. Her extensive background in regional transit includes previous roles as chair of the Livermore-Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA) and the Tri-Valley/San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority. In 2026, Hernandez is leading BART through a critical period marked by a projected $400 million budget deficit following the exhaustion of emergency pandemic-era funds. Her current priorities focus on securing long-term financial stability for the agency while enhancing system safety, cleanliness, and reliability for riders.
10 Feb 2026 Chris Carr: 2026 Real Estate Update Feb 10, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM What's Happening in the Local Real Estate Market? www.yourlenderchris.com Chris Carr is a California-licensed Mortgage Loan Officer who helps homebuyers and homeowners make confident financing decisions without pressure or jargon. He specializes in purchase loans, refinances, first-time buyers, investment properties, and bridge financing, with a focus on clear strategy, fast communication, and smooth execution from pre-approval to closing. Chris is known for translating market changes into simple, practical guidance so clients and referral partners can move forward with clarity—even in volatile rate environments. He works primarily with clients across the San Francisco Bay Area and is committed to delivering a high-trust experience built on education, transparency, and long-term relationships. When he’s not working with clients, Chris is active in community service through Rotary and local nonprofit fundraising events. Presentation Overview Join us for a 2026 real estate market update that breaks down where housing sales and mortgage rates stand now, and what the coming year may bring for buyers, sellers, and homeowners. The market is shifting in real time: mortgage rates are trending with meaningful momentum, but they still experience short-term volatility that can change affordability and buyer behavior quickly. Join us for a talk that connects rate movements to what agents and consumers feel on the ground, showing how even small changes in rates can influence monthly payments, demand, and negotiation dynamics.
17 Feb 2026 Hands-On Mixer at 3Crosses Church Feb 17, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Castro Valley Rotary Hosts Fun, Hands-On Mixer at 3Crosses Church Castro Valley, CA – February 7, 2026 – The Castro Valley Rotary Club invites members and guests to a lively evening mixer on Monday, February 17, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, at Three Crosses Church, 20600 John Dr, Castro Valley. What’s on the menu? Guests will make their own wood-fired pizzas, guided by the culinary team from The Three Crosses. A selection of wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Beard Papa’s Castro Valley (3295 Castro Valley Blvd) will serve a Rotary-exclusive dessert Admission: $20 per person, which covers pizza-making, drinks, and the special dessert. This mixer is a great opportunity for Rotarians to connect, enjoy hands-on fun, and support local businesses—all in a warm, community-focused setting.
26 Feb 2026 Nik Dehejia: What’s Happening at the Oakland Zoo Feb 26, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM What’s Happening at the Oakland Zoo? Nik Dehejia is the Chief Executive Officer of the Oakland Zoo, a role he has held since April 2021. A dedicated leader with nearly two decades of experience at the zoo, he previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, where he was instrumental in transformative projects such as the $80 million California Trail expansion. Beyond his leadership at the zoo, Dehejia is an active member of the Rotary Club of Oakland, having joined in March 2021 to support local social services. His professional background is rooted in international public policy and corporate responsibility, including tenures at the World Bank and Levi Strauss & Co.. Dehejia’s civic engagement extends to several regional boards, including Visit Oakland, the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and the Regional Parks Foundation. He holds an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and a BA from Vassar College. A resident of Alameda for nearly 30 years, he remains a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation and community equity within the Bay Area.
28 Feb 2026 Whiskey Tasting Dinner Feb 28, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM For more information and to reserve tasting and dinner ticket, click here.