• Eleventh Annual Gala Recap • RSVP for A Jingle & A Thanks on December 4
• Stack City Brick-Con Weekend Wrap-up • Chabot College News and Upcoming Events • Upcoming Events in the Chabot Service Area |
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Eleventh Annual Gala Recap |
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The Friends of Chabot held its 11th Annual Gala on October 2nd at Stonebrae Country Club. It was a sold-out event with district, college, business, and community leaders in attendance. Many thanks to all who attended, donated auction items, made contributions, or lent words of support. Preliminary estimates show the Gala raised over $95,000 in support of Chabot students and programs - surpassing last year’s record-breaking total! This includes raising over $10,500 for campus tours to four-year universities. |
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| In addition, we honored leaders who have made sustaining contributions to Chabot College and the community:
• Chuck Leonard, Business Representative, UA Local 342 • Supervisor Elisa Márquez, Alameda County, District 2 • Freddye Davis, President, NAACP Hayward South Alameda County |
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| Deepest thanks go to: • Friends of Chabot Fundraising Chair: Obray Van Buren • Photography: Michael Craig
• Chabot College Reprographics graphic design and printing: Craig Shira, Sarah Flores, and Tina Smith-Crawford • Planning Committee: Sarah Renton, Angela Castellanos, Cheree Manicki, and Nicole Albrecht |
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Below are photos from the 11th Annual Gala, by Michael Craig. |
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Thank You, 11th Annual Gala Sponsors! | |
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RSVP for A Jingle & A Thanks on December 4th |
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Calling all business, community, and scholarship partners! Join the Friends of Chabot Board of Directors on December 4, 2025 from 4:30 to 7:00 P.M. for "A Jingle and A Thanks," a donor appreciation and networking mixer. It's free! The event will take place at Mission Hills Golf Course (275 Industrial Parkway, Hayward, CA 94544).
Please RSVP to help with planning. |
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Spring 2025 Donor Appreciation Mixer photos by Michael Craig |
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Stack City Brick-Con Weekend Wrap-up |
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The weekend of October 4th-5th, the Friends of Chabot collaborated with local business Brick by Brick Toys, with support from the City of Hayward, to host Hayward's first-ever Stack City Brick-Con! This free, family-friendly event drew 1,500 attendees to the Chabot campus to view extraordinary builds, engage in hands-on learning, and explore educational and career pathways. The Chabot Engineering Club was central to the event’s success, running hands-on activities for kids and their families.
Read more about the event in the Tri-City Voice article, and check-out event photos below. |
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Chabot College News & Upcoming Events |
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On September 25th, the Chabot College Career Center, with funding support from the City of Hayward, hosted the Fall 2025 Career Fair. Over 300 students participated in an afternoon filled with career exploration and information from numerous local employers. 88% of students completing the event survey strongly agreed/agreed the Career Fair was helpful. Students also shared:
"I appreciate events like these, as they provide opportunities and room for growth." "Thank you so much for offering this fair. It's been a bit hard finding jobs. I appreciate it." |
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Courtesy of Patrick Mwamba |
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On October 14th, Chabot's First-Year Experience and El Centro programs hosted a bilingual karaoke event, ¡Cántalo!, to wrap-up celebrations for Hispanic Heritage month. Over 30 attendees shared their voices in eight beautiful languages: French, Arabic, English, Spanish, Burmese, Tongan, Mandarin, and Tagalog. The event was filled with singing, dancing, and great energy. |
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Advanced Manufacturing Day 2025 |
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On National Manufacturing Day, October 3rd, Chabot College and the Eden Area Regional Occupational Program (ROP) proudly welcomed over 300 high school students and 30+ industry professionals to campus for their annual Advanced Manufacturing Day.
The event kicked off with a lively performance by the Chabot College Jazz Band, followed by an insightful industry panel and a counseling presentation on Industrial Technology & Automotive Pathways. Students and industry professionals who attended wrapped up the day with hands-on Career Technical Education lab tours and interactive company workshops. |
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Filipinx American History Month |
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In October, Chabot College celebrated Filipinx American History Month, honoring the rich history, culture, and contributions of Filipinx Americans. Events included the Halo Halo Hella Enough kickoff, where students shared cultural reflections over traditional dessert; the Barrio Fiesta, uniting Latinx and Filipinx traditions through food, music, and storytelling; and ending with the Filipino American History Month Recap and Araw ng mga Patay (Day of the Dead), connecting students with Filipino community organizations and resources.
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Where: Parking Lot B When: November 15 @ 8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Third Saturday each month Cost: Free to attend. See below for vendor information and pricing.
Flea Market Information |
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| PIPELINE by Dominique Morisseau
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Where: Stage One, Buildings 1200 & 1300 When: • November 6, 7, 8 @ 8:00 P.M. • November 5 & 9 @ 4:00 P.M. Cost: $11.44 in-person, $16.59 livestreaming
Tickets |
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Upcoming Events in the Chabot Service Area |
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| Castro Valley/Eden Area Light Parade |
Where: Castro Valley Blvd. When: November 8, 3:00-9:00 P.M. Cost: Free More Information |
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| Free Family Science Festival |
Where: San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577 When: November 8, 2:00 - 3:30 P.M.
More Information |
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Hayward South Alameda County NAACP 44th Annual Awards Gala Rising Above the Flames |
Where: Fremont Marriott Silicon Valley, 46100 Landing Parkway, Fremont, CA 94583 When: November 15, 6:00 - 10:00 P.M.
Cost: $188.58 General Admission, $55.20 Youth Admission More Information |
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Tell Us about Your Community Events |
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If you would like us to include your community event in our upcoming monthly newsletter, please email a flyer, website, and/or event details to: FriendsofChabot@chabotcollege.edu
The Chabot College service area includes: Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, and Union City. |
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| The Friends of Chabot College is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Donors are encouraged to consult a qualified tax consultant for more detailed information. |
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The Friends of Chabot College Board of Directors Hon. Mark Salinas, Chair; Hon. Pat Gacoscos, Vice Chair/Secretary; Mr. Obray Van Buren, Fundraising Chair; Ms. Marita Cheng; Dr. Hal Gin; Mr. Kris Kokotaylo; Ms. Melinda Matsuda; Ms. Olga Rosales Salinas; Dr. Jamal A. Cooks; Mr. Thomas Burke |
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