Meeting Highlights - July 21, 2020

Lisa Carmack,Community Manager at the Castro Valley Marketplace, described its soft opening on July 9th and plans going forward as more businesses open in the Marketplace.  During Lisa’s presentation, members chimed in about the quality of the food at Castro Valley Marketplace, especially the croissants at Seven Hills Bakery and the selection of cheeses at Castro Valley Natural Grocery, which has a cheese expert on staff.
After many years waiting and delays, the Castro Valley Marketplace finally opened on July 9 in the former Daughtery's Building, which had been vacant since the early 1990’s.  (Click here to read a history of the project written by Castro Valley Matters.)  
 
Lisa Carmack,Community Manager at the Castro Valley Marketplace, described its soft opening on July 9th and plans going forward as more businesses open in the Marketplace.  During Lisa’s presentation, members chimed in about the quality of the food at Castro Valley Marketplace, especially the croissants at Seven Hills Bakery and the selection of cheeses at Castro Valley Natural Grocery, which has a cheese expert on staff.
 
Currently open are Baron’s Quality Meats & Seafood, Castro Valley Natural Grocery, and, Seven Hills Bakery.  Opening soon will be Akemi Sushi, Amphora Natural Olive Oil Works, Cannery Kitchen & Tap, Cordial Cellar + Lounge, FARMcurious, Lab 2000, Night Owl, Oaktown Spice Shop, and, Pop Out Kitchen.  Click here to read more about each business.
 
Once shelter in place is over, the Club is looking to hold a Mixer at the Castro Valley Marketplace.
 
Lisa Carmack also works with Castro Valley Today, a resource created with a passion for Castro Valley.  The team is comprised of Castro Valley locals, friends, PTA members, and business owners who saw the strength of the community apart and wanted to bring it all together in one place.
 
Click here to watch Lisa's presentation.
Member Moment:  Carol Wikle
Carol Wikle has been a Rotarian since 1994 and a member of the Rotary Club of Castro Valley since 2000.  Carol served as Club President in 2016-2017.  She is a partner in Mirador Capital about  which you can learn more by clicking on the below. 
 
Carol began her Member Moment by connecting to the recent Racial Discrimination Forum and sharing her Hispanic background, which goes back to a Spanish land grant outside of San Antonio that her family received in 1800's.  With great emotion, Carol shared the impact that her family and faith has had on her life.
 
Click here to watch Carol's presentation.
Announcements
Announcements regarding Club and community activities and events included:  
  • Racial Discrimination and Racial Inequity Committee
  • District Designated Funds (DDF) to support Eden Medical Center
  • iPads to nursing homes in Castro Valley.
  • Virtual Beer Tasting 
  • Backpack Project 
  • A Day on the Greens Golf Tournament
  • Castro Valley Virtual Car Show
  • Pandemic Art Show
Click here to watch announcements or click on the link below for detailed information.
 
Upcoming Meeting                                   
 
July 28 - Evening Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Marian Meadows, LCSW, PPSC, who is a Social Worker for the Castro Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) will speaking on dealing with stress in the midst of a pandemic.

The Zoom link for both meeting is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/240179056

The list of Upcoming Event, registration for the events, and the Zoom access link are always posted on ClubRunner under Upcoming Events.  Please RSVP help us plan for the events, by sending your RSVP.  Guests are always welcome.