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Annual SACBC Japanese Bazaar — 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Public is invited to come and enjoy the annual Japanese Bazaar at Southern Alameda County Buddhist Church, 32875 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. Something for everyone; Japanese foods, Taiko performances, Kendo demonstrations and other entertainment; lots of games for children, bingo and much more. For more information call 510-476-1415, or visit their Web site, www.sacbc.org.
MONDAY, July 14
Free diabetes screening — 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Washington Hospital's mobile health clinic, WOW (Washington on wheels), is offering free diabetes screenings to local residents at Family Resource Center, 39155 Liberty Street, Fremont. To achieve more accurate results, it's recommended that participants don't eat or drink anything for 12 hours before testing; however, this is not mandatory.
Teen/Senior computer connection — 2 to 5 p.m. Fremont Main Library will provide trained teen volunteers to help seniors (60 and older) with free computer training. No reservations are required. Seniors can drop in any time between 2 and 5 p.m on Mondays and learn to use the Internet, e-mail, word processing, computer basics and more. Library is at 2400 Stevenson Blvd. For more information call 510-745-1401.
Multicultural crafts for children — 2 to 3 p.m.,
TUESDAY, July 15
Free ukulele show — 1:30 to 3 p.m. Teddy Louis, who has performed his repertoire of ukulele songs at retirement homes and older adult communities throughout southern Alameda County, will play Hawaiian songs and oldies from the 1950s and '60s at the Newark Library, 6300 Civic Terrace. For more information, call 510-795-2627, ext. 11.
Slide presentation — 7 p.m. "Climbing Mount Whitney: The Mountaineer's Route." Join David Cressman of SWS Mountain Guides for slides and information on climbing the 14,505 foot peak. REI, 43962 Fremont Blvd. (near Auto Mall Parkway), Fremont. For more information, call 510-651-0305.
Learn self-acupressure techniques — 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. A licensed acupuncturist will give a free demonstration of techniques for applying finger pressure to acupuncture points to stimulate the body's natural self-healing abilities. Will also show how with deep breathing these techniques reduce tension, especially in the neck and shoulders. Newark Library, 6300 Civic Terrace. 510-795-2627, ext. 11.
Bookmobile — 2:45 to 3:30 p.m., Cabrillo School, 36700 San Pedro Drive, Fremont; 3:45 to 4:15 p.m., Glenmoor School, 4620 Mattos Drive, Fremont; 5:25 to 6:10 p.m., Booster Park, Gable Drive and McDuff Avenue, Fremont; 6:25 to 6:55 p.m., Camellia Drive and Camellia Court, Fremont. 510-745-1477.
WEDNESDAY, July 16
Free diabetes screening — 4 to 6 p.m. Washington Hospital's mobile health clinic, WOW (Washington on Wheels), is offering free diabetes screenings to local residents at Club Sport, 46650 Landing Parkway, Fremont. To achieve more accurate results it's recommended that participants don't eat or drink anything for 12 hours before testing; however, this is not mandatory.
THURSDAY, July 17
Drummm preschool program — 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Drummm program, designed especially for preschoolers, lets everyone get to play an instrument. Due to seating limitations, free tickets will be handed out at the children's information desk beginning at 11 a.m. Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd. For more information, call 510-745-1421.
Veterans career opportunity presentation — 1 p.m. Veterans' military experience and skills are highly valued and transferrable to many career opportunities within the federal government. Robert Trefault, Human Resources specialist from the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, will be at the Veterans Memorial Building in Niles, 37154 Second St., Fremont, to give a presentation and assist veterans in the application process for federal positions. All veterans are invited to attend. For more information contact Fred Koenig, Fremont Veteran Employment Services specialist, at 510-794-3892.
Bookmobile — 2:30 to 3 p.m., Lincoln School, 36111 Bettencourt St., Newark; 3:10 to 3:50 p.m., Milani School, 37490 Birch St., Newark; 4:05 to 4:40 p.m., Falcon Drive and Merganser Drive, Fremont; 5:20 to 5:50 p.m., Los Robles Apartments, 32300 Almaden Blvd., Union City; 6:05 to 6:35 p.m., Mission Gateway Apartments, 33215 Mission Blvd., Union City. 510-745-1477.
FRIDAY, July 18
Charitable event — Author Mike Goodenow Weber will sign copies and read excerpts from his latest book, "Visionary Behavior," from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Metro PCS Fremont, Pegasus Shopping Center in Fremont, and from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dollar Corner L&M, 36496 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. Please bring a flyer (available at www.TheBookLocker.com. or at The BookLocker, 34245 Fremont Blvd., Fremont), and canned food items for people and/or pets, to be donated to a local Charity Food for the Hungry program and the Ohlone Humane Society. For more information, call sponsor The BookLocker at 510-796-4364.
SATURDAY, July 19
Niles dog show — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual dog show is held at the Community Park, Third and H Streets. On-site registration at 9 a.m. Fun show for dogs of any breed or mix, with ribbons awarded in several classes — local office-holders will hand out the awards. Purebred dogs are welcome, but emphasis is on companion animals that make good family pets. Show also features performing and agility demonstrations, adoption parade by Tri-City Mobile Adoption Center, an information center and vendor village offering food, drink and exhibit wares. Spectator admission is free. Show participants, limited to 200 dogs, must register and pay a fee. To preregister or for more information, call 510-742-9868.
Art in the garden — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Fremont Art Association and Regan's Nursery have teamed up for an art-in-action weekend. Artists will be drawing, painting and creating jewelry and exhibiting ceramic pieces, textile art and photography in a garden setting accompanied by soft music and splashing fountains. Visitors can watch the artists at work under cover of canopies and shade covers while strolling through the garden. The FAA artists will donate 20 percent of all artwork sales to the Cultural Arts in the Schools program in support of after-school visual arts programs in local public schools. The nursery is located at 4268 Decoto Road, Fremont — look for colorful balloons at the entrance. For more information call Simone at 510-676-3938 or visit www.fremontartassociation.org.
Book sale — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fremont Friends of the Library book sale at the Old Main Library/Teen Center, 39770 Sailway Drive, Fremont. 510-494-1103.
Charitable events — Author Mike Goodenow Weber will sign copies and read excerpts from his latest book, "Visionary Behavior." Event takes plase 1:30 p.m. at Essanay Cafe, 37533 Niles Blvd., Fremont, and 6:30 p.m. at Cafe Verona, 46999 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont. Please bring canned food items for people and/or pets, to be donated to a local Charity Food for the Hungry program and the Ohlone Humane Society. Bring a flyer (available at www.TheBookLocker.com. or The BookLocker, 34245 Fremont Blvd., Fremont), or The Argus, and have 20 percent of food purchase donated to The Salvation Army. For more information, call sponsor The BookLocker at 510-796-4364.
Connect@the Library computer class — 2 to 3:30 p.m. A hands-on instructional class on how to search for reliable health information using MedlinePlus, a free site developed and maintained by the National Library of Medicine. Class is in the van Doorn Meeting Room, Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd. Participants must be comfortable with basic computer skills. Class is free, but registration is required. Sign up at the information desk or call 510-745-1401.
SUNDAY, July 20
Art in the garden — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Fremont Art Association and Regan's Nursery have teamed up for an art-in-action weekend. Artists will be drawing, painting and creating jewelry and exhibiting ceramic pieces, textile art and photography in a garden setting accompanied by soft music and splashing fountains. The FAA artists will donate 20 percent of all artwork sales to the Cultural Arts in the Schools program in support of after-school visual arts programs in local public schools. The nursery is located at 4268 Decoto Road, Fremont — look for colorful balloons at the entrance. For more information, call Simone at 510-676-3938, or visit www.fremontartassociation.org.
