Ruth and Warren Higgins were married 65 years ago, when Ruth took a trip here from Minnesota after graduating from high school.

Ruth had never traveled much and it was her first big trip.

“She came out here in January and we were married in March,” said Warren.

It happened this way. Ruth got a job at the Blue-White Drive-In on MacArthur Boulevard and one day Warren walked in.

“I asked for a slice of apple pie and a vanilla milkshake,” said Warren. “And she said, ‘I don’t think you need that.’”

Ruth and Warren were married at a church in Alameda and have lived in San Leandro all these years. Since their retirement, they’ve had a chance to travel. Their first trip was to Michigan, but since then they’ve gone to Hawaii, Mexico, Hong Kong and China, among other countries.

One time in Hawaii, Warren looked up and saw Ruth.

“I looked up and there she was,” Warren said. “She decided to go parasailing.”

– By Jim Knowles

CAPTION: Ruth and Warren Higgins were married in 1948 after they met at the Blue Bird Drive-In on MacArthur Boulevard. To the right is a photo from their wedding day.

PHOTO BY JIM KNOWLES

SL Art Association Accepting Entries

The San Leandro Art Association is accepting entries for this year’s Festival of Fine Art. Youth and adult entry forms are available online at www.slartassociation.org. Forms are also available at the San Leandro Main Library and the Senior Community Center. Receiving of art is on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Casa Peralta, 384 W. Estudillo Ave. The festival will be held on June 28 to June 30.

St. Leander’s Looking for Photos

St. Leander Church is planning its 150th anniversary and is looking for photos or memorabilia of events at the parish over the years. If you have anything to share, call the parish office at 895-5631 or Agnes Macadangdang at 483-3147 or Marivic Matias at 636-0879. You can also bring your pictures to the parish office, 474 West Estudillo Ave. in San Leandro.

Spaghetti Dinner for Global Students

Hosted at Carlton Plaza of San Leandro is hosting Service Project spaghetti feed fundraising dinner on Thursday, May 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. for local college students traveling abroad with the non-profit youth organization Global Student Embassy. They will travel to Nicaragua, in an effort to create sustainable production farms to supply food in this rural community. Adults $20, children $10. For more information, call 636-0660.

San Lorenzo Kindergarten Forum

The San Lorenzo Unified School District is having a Transitional Kindergarten Community Forum on Thursday, May 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the district office, 15510 Usher St. in San Lorenzo. A Spanish interpreter will be present. Learn about the changing kindergarten entry date and transitional kindergarten with a talk by school readiness coordinator Julianne Martyn and district interpreter Laura Low.

Hayward Animal Shelter Pet Adoption

The Hayward Animal Shelter, 16 Barnes Court in Hayward, will have a pet adoption festival, called Where Friendship Begins, on Saturday, May 18, from 1 to 5 p.m. The artists who created the shelter’s new mural will be on hand and Mayor Sweeney will speak at a ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Meet the artists, chat with rescue groups and veterinarians, and see the Hayward police canine unit demonstrate their skills, learn about search and rescue dogs, tour the shelter, enjoy refreshments and there will be games for kids and doggies.

Assumption Dads’ Club Car Show

Assumption School, 1851 136th Ave. in San Leandro, is having its 4th Annual Dads’ Club Car Show on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to all makes and models. Games, prizes, awards, food, and fun for all.  Live music by The San Leandroids. Proceeds go to CYO and Assumption School athletics. For an entry form or more information, go to www.assumptiondads.com.

Eden Garden Club Plant Sale

The Eden Garden Club is having its Annual Giant Plant Sale on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.; and Sunday, May 19, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 3785 Somerset Ave. in Castro Valley. There will be hundreds of beautiful plants carefully grown and nurtured by garden club members at great prices. For more information, call 727-9296.

Dusty Paws Pet Adoption

Dusty Paws Rescue is holding an adoption on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pet Food Express, 3385 Castro Valley Blvd. in Castro Valley. Meet the animals who are looking for forever homes. Volunteers will be there to answer question.

James Monroe School Carnival

James Monroe Elementary School, 3750 Monterey Blvd. in San Leandro., is having a carnival on Saturday, May 18, form 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by the PTO and Dad’s Club. There will be games, bounce houses, a photo booth, cake walk, great food, a raffle and prized for all. For more information, contact Leo Sheridan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Hindi Music at the San Lorenzo Library

The San Lorenzo Library presents a special free afternoon of Hindi music and dance on Saturday, May 18, at 3:15 p.m. Join JhankarLive for this Bollywood music and dance concert. The Jhankaris are local group of passionate Indian music enthusiasts who have performed for charitable causes and supported education and development of artistic talent for children since 2006. Perfect for the whole family.

Boys & Girls Club Annual Auction

The San Leandro Boys & Girls Club will be hosting its annual auction gala on Saturday, May 18, at the Marriott of Pleasanton, 11950 Dublin Canyon Road. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with hosted hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. followed by the “live” auction. Tickets are $125 per person or $1,000 for a table of 8. For more information or to make reservations call 483-5581. Proceeds benefit the San Leandro Boys & Girls Clubs programs.

SOS Meals on Wheels Spring Luncheon

SOS Meals on Wheels is having its Fifth Annual Spring Luncheon on Saturday, May 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Oliver Hall at the Eden United Church of Christ, 21455 Birch St. in Hayward, with a buffet lunch, raffle and auction. For more information, call 582-1263 or go to www.sosmealsonwheels.org/events/.  For reservations, mail check payable to SOS/Meals on Wheels to 1435 Grove Way, Hayward, CA 94546. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope, or tickets will be held for you at the door.

Hayward Eagles Auxiliary Tea Party

The Hayward Eagles Auxiliary is having its annual tea party on Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 21406 Foothill Blvd., near I-580 with finger sandwiches, scones, desserts and a variety of teas, plus a charity raffle and prizes. Tickets are $14. For tickets, call Glenda at 584-1568.

Alta Mira Club Tag Sale

The Alta Mira Club, 561 Lafayette Ave. in San Leandro, is having its annual Tag Sale on Saturday, June 1, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 562-7144.

Bayfair Toastmasters

The Bayfair Toastmasters meets on Wednesdays from noon to 1:15 p.m. at the Bayfair Mall, 15555 East 14th St. in San Leandro. Gain confidence in public speaking with a friendly, supportive group through Toastmasters. For more information, call Noreen at 538-6025 or Ed at 352-6800.

Sheriff’s Cop Shop Flea Market

The Sheriff’s Department Cop Shop flea market will be on Sunday, June 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (and again on Aug. 4) at the old Mervyn’s parking lot, Hesperian Boulevard and Paseo Grande in San Lorenzo. Reserve your spaces by calling 667-7770. Two car spaces for $30, three car spaces for $40. Proceeds will go toward funding community events. Clean out your closets, basements, attics, garages and sell your trinkets and treasures.

Eurydice previews on May 16, opens May 17, and runs through June 9 at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St. in Hayward. The Saturday matinee on June 1, at 2 p.m. will be followed by a talkback session with the director and cast.

Performances are on Friday and Saturday nights at 8 o’clock, and on Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 o’clock.

Tickets are $10 for the preview, and $29 for all other dates. Discounts available for seniors, students, TBA, KQED members, and groups of 10 or more. The box office number is 881-6777 or go to www.dmtonline.org.

In the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, as it has come down to us from Virgil’s Georgics and Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Orpheus travels to the underworld to bring back his new bride Eurydice who has died tragically on her wedding day.

There’s only one condition: he must walk in front of her and not look back until they reach the surface. Just as he is about to reach daylight, he turns to gaze upon his love’s face, and she is snatched away forever.

The story has been explored in poetry, painting, sculpture, ballet and opera for over 2000 years.

Directed by the Douglas Morrisson Theatre’s Artistic Director Susan E. Evans, the play features an ensemble of Bay Area performers: Alisha Ehrlich as Eurydice, Aby George as Orpheus, Tom Reilly as Her Father, Davern Wright as A Nasty Interesting Man/The Lord of the Underworld, Allison Fenner as Big Stone, Bessie Zolno as Little Stone and Pamela Drummer-Williams as Loud Stone.

CAPTION: Alisha Ehrlich plays Eurydice in the Douglas Morrisson Theatre’s production of Sarah Ruhl’s Eurydice.

PHOTO BY TERRY SULLIVAN

Bancroft Musical Theater’s annual musical Guys and Dolls opens this Friday night at the San Leandro High School Performing Arts Center, 2200 Bancroft Ave.

The show runs this Friday and Saturday (May 10 and 11) at 8 p.m. and Sunday (May 12) at 2 p.m. and next Friday through Sunday at the same times.  On Sundays, every child in grades K-8 is admitted for $1 with a paying adult.

Tickets are available at the door, in the office at Bancroft Middle School or online at www.sanleandroperformingartscenter.com.

CAPTION: Lily Tholfson as Sarah Brown and Carlos Garcia as Sky Masterson in Bancroft Musical Theater’s production of Guys and Dolls.

SL Art Association Accepting Entries

The San Leandro Art Association is accepting entries for this year’s Festival of Fine Art. Youth and adult entry forms are available online at www.slartassociation.org. Forms are also available at the San Leandro Main Library and the Senior Community Center. Receiving of art is on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Casa Peralta, 384 W. Estudillo Ave. The festival will be held on June 28 to June 30.

St. Leander’s Looking for Photos

St. Leander Church is planning its 150th anniversary and is looking for photos or memorabilia of events at the parish over the years. If you have anything to share, call the parish office at 895-5631 or Agnes Macadangdang at 483-3147 or Marivic Matias at 636-0879. You can also bring your pictures to the parish office, 474 West Estudillo Ave. in San Leandro.

Roosevelt School Auction & Sock Hop

Roosevelt Elementary School is having its Annual Spring Auction & Sock Hop on Saturday, May 11, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Veteran’s Hall, 1105 Bancroft Ave. in San Leandro. Silent and Live Auction—neat-o items for every T-Bird and Pink Lady, drive-in cuisine, Daddy O’s-Club bar drinks, DJ Mr. C. Tickets are $25 in advance, just $15 for friends of Roosevelt, $30 at-the-door). All are welcome. Fabulous prizes, Sober Van, San Leandro Cheer Team child care. Bring your bread, man, to benefit our schools. For tickets or questions, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Arroyo High Boosters Club Car Show

The Arroyo High School Athletic Boosters 12th Annual Car Show will be on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arroyo High, 15701 Lorenzo Ave. in San Lorenzo. Enjoy hundreds of classic and custom cars, street rods, tricked out trucks, muscle cars, vintage cars, low riders, motorcycles, bicycles, and more. There will be live music, vendors, food, and contests. New car dealers from the Bay Area are all invited to showcase their new makes and models. Also looking for sponsors. For more information, call Debbi Chambless at 483-1776 or visit the website: www.arroyocarshow.com.

SL Rotary Club Casino Night

The San Leandro Rotary Club is hosting a “Casino Night” on Saturday, May 11, starting at 6 p.m. at the San Leandro Marina Inn. The cost for the fundraiser is $45 per person and will include light hors d’oeuvres, prizes and a silent auction of estate/antique jewelry. For tickets, call Carole Rogers at 772-1669 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Hayward Eagles Bingo Luncheon

The Hayward Eagles Auxiliary is having its monthly bingo luncheon on Monday, May 13, at noon at the Eagles Hall, 21406 Foothill Blvd., near I-580. The hostess Margie Hoard and her helpers will be serving chicken croissants, salad, potato salad and dessert. The price of $7 includes a bingo card. Two raffle tickets for a dollar. The proceeds go to Meals on Wheels.

SL Art Association Watercolor Demonstration

The San Leandro Art Association will meet on Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at the San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave. Artist Leslie Wilson of Walnut Creek will be doing a watercolor demonstration. Admission is free. For more information call 357-4650.

Spaghetti Dinner for Global Students

Carlton Plaza of San Leandro is hosting Service Project spaghetti feed fundraising dinner on Thursday, May 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. for local college students traveling abroad with the non-profit youth organization Global Student Embassy. They will travel to Nicaragua, in an effort to create sustainable production farms to supply food in this rural community. Adults $20, children $10. For more information, call 636-0660.

Join the Marines...for Coffee

Don’t be just a former Marine, join other Marines, past and present, once a month on the second Saturday (except in November) at 0900 hours at the Veterans Memorial Building, 1105 Bancroft Avenue, San Leandro, following the tradition of “Once a Marine, Always a Marine,” for coffee, doughnuts and friendship. All are welcome. For more information, call Bobby Ferreira at 460-0636.

San Lorenzo Kindergarten Forum

The San Lorenzo Unified School District is having a Transitional Kindergarten Community Forum on Thursday, May 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the district office, 15510 Usher St. in San Lorenzo. A Spanish interpreter will be present. Learn about the changing kindergarten entry date and transitional kindergarten with a talk by school readiness coordinator Julianne Martyn and district interpreter Laura Low.

Assumption Dads’ Club Car Show

Assumption School, 1851 136th Ave. in San Leandro, is having its 4th Annual Dads’ Club Car Show on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to all makes and models. Games, prizes, awards, food, and fun for all.  Live music by The San Leandroids. Proceeds go to CYO and Assumption School athletics. For an entry form or more information, go to www.assumptiondads.com.

Boys & Girls Club Annual Auction

The San Leandro Boys & Girls Club will be hosting its annual auction gala on Saturday, May 18, at the Marriott of Pleasanton, 11950 Dublin Canyon Road. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with hosted hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. followed by the “live” auction. Tickets are $125 per person or $1,000 for a table of 8. For more information or to make reservations call 483-5581. Proceeds benefit the San Leandro Boys & Girls Clubs programs.

SOS Meals on Wheels Spring Luncheon

SOS Meals on Wheels is having its Fifth Annual Spring Luncheon on Saturday, May 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Oliver Hall at the Eden United Church of Christ, 21455 Birch St. in Hayward, with a buffet lunch, raffle and auction. For more information, call 582-1263 or go to www.sosmealsonwheels.org/events/.  For reservations, mail check payable to SOS/Meals on Wheels to 1435 Grove Way, Hayward, CA 94546. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope, or tickets will be held for you at the door.

Hayward Eagles Auxiliary Tea Party

The Hayward Eagles Auxiliary is having its annual tea party on Saturday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eagles Hall, 21406 Foothill Blvd., near I-580 with finger sandwiches, scones, desserts and a variety of teas, plus a charity raffle and prizes. Tickets are $14. For tickets, call Glenda at 584-1568.

Alta Mira Club Tag Sale

The Alta Mira Club, 561 Lafayette Ave. in San Leandro, is having its annual Tag Sale on Saturday, June 1, from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 562-7144.

Marina Women’s Golf Play Day

The Marina Women’s Golf Club invites all women interested in making new friends and improving their golf game to a Play Day at the Marina Golf Course for a 9-hole, best ball round on Tuesday, May 7.  Registration and continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m., tee off at 9 a.m. Complementary lunch to follow. All levels welcome. If interested contact Alice Edmondson at 483-2351) or Betty Rubio at 351-2351 by May 2.

Building Futures Benefit Celebration

Building Futures with Women and Children will have a celebration and benefit on Thursday, May 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the San Leandro Senior Community Center 13909 East 14th St. in San Leandro. Tickets are $30 at the door. For for more information, contact Kim Stange-Herlihy at 357-0205 ext. 206 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . All proceeds help provide shelter, housing, domestic violence programs, and supportive services to women and children.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at City Hall

The City of San Leandro will host its 16th annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Friday, May 3, at 6 p.m. on the Civic Center Plaza, 835 East 14th St. The highly popular event will feature regional Mexican dances performed by the Ballet Folklorico Mexicano de Carlos Moreno and the music of Mariachi Juvenil de Hayward and Mariachi Mexicanisimo de Raymundo Coronado. Children will have a chance to make traditional Mexican arts and crafts, and light refreshments will be served.

SL Art Association Accepting Entries

The San Leandro Art Association is accepting entries for this year’s Festival of Fine Art. Youth and adult entry forms are available online at www.slartassociation.org. Forms are also available at the San Leandro Main Library and the Senior Community Center. Receiving of art is on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. the Casa Peralta, 384 W. Estudillo Ave. The festival will be held on June 28 to June 30.

Hayward Arts Show and Sale

The Hayward Arts Council presents “Spring into Summer” Art and Crafts Show and Sale at Cinema Place Gallery, 1061 B St. in Hayward, on Saturdays, May 4 and May 11, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Local artists will be selling ceramics, jewelry, mosaics, woodwork, leather, hats, dolls and much more. For more information, call the Hayward Arts Council Office at 538-2787.

Chihuahua Adoption in Hayward

The Hayward Animal Shelter, 16 Barnes Court in Hayward, is celebrating the small dog with a week long adoption event, called Chihuahua Palooza, today through Saturday, May 4, from 1 to 5 p.m. Lots of Chihuahuas, Chihuahua mixes, cats, kittens, bunnies and dogs are available for adoption. All Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes adopted will be just $20. Sponsored by the Hayward Animal Shelter Volunteers.

2nd Infantry Division Reunion

The Second Infantry Division Association is searching for anyone who served in the Army’s 2nd Infantry Division at any time. For information about the national association and the annual reunion in Columbus, Georgia from September 17 to 21, 2013, contact secretary-treasurer, Bob Haynes, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 224-225-1202.

SL Players Present Little Women

The San Leandro Players present “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott on Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through May 5 at the  San Leandro Museum/Auditorium, 320 West Estudillo Ave. in San Leandro. Tickets are $20 general admission, and $15 for seniors, TBA members, under 12, and students with ID. The theater is one block from the San Leandro BART Station. For more information or reservations, call 895-2573, or online at www.slplayers.org.

St. Leander’s Looking for Photos

St. Leander Church is planning its 150th anniversary and is looking for photos or memorabilia of events at the parish over the years. If you have anything to share, call the parish office at 895-5631 or Agnes Macadangdang at 483-3147 or Marivic Matias at 636-0879. You can also bring your pictures to the parish office, 474 West Estudillo Ave. in San Leandro.

Alta Mira Fashion Show and Tea

The Alta Mira Club presents the Vintage Fashion Show and Tea on Saturday, May 4, at 12:30 p.m. at the Alta Mira Club House, 561 Lafayette Ave. in San Leandro. Tea and coffee will be served along with a tea sandwiches and desserts, followed by a fashion show and tours of the historic home. Admission is $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased by check or with cash at the Information Desk at the San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Avenue.

I.D.E.S. of Alvarado Holy Ghost Festival

The I.D.E.S. of Alvarado Street annual Holy Ghost Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, at 790 Antonio St. in San Leandro. Saturday’s festivities will start at 5 p.m. with folklore dinner and dancing. On Sunday at 10:30 a.m. there will be a Mass in the Hall, followed by the traditional parade. At 1 p.m. the traditional Holy Ghost “Sopas e Carne” will be served to everyone in attendance. For more information, call 635-3580.

Badarikashrama Flea Market

Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Avenue in San Leandro, is having a flea market on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Free food, entertainment, new and used goods, crocheted and knitted scarves, shawls, rugs, hats, dancing, face painting, petting zoo and ponies.

Arroyo High Boosters Club Car Show

The Arroyo High School Athletic Boosters 12th Annual Car Show will be on Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arroyo High, 15701 Lorenzo Ave. in San Lorenzo. Enjoy hundreds of classic and custom cars, street rods, tricked out trucks, muscle cars, vintage cars, low riders, motorcycles, bicycles, and more. There will be live music, vendors, food, and contests. New car dealers from the Bay Area are all invited to showcase their new makes and models. Also looking for sponsors. For more information, call Debbi Chambless at 483-1776 or visit the website: www.arroyocarshow.com.

SL Rotary Club Casino Night

The San Leandro Rotary Club is hosting a “Casino Night” on Saturday, May 11, starting at 6 p.m. at the San Leandro Marina Inn. The cost for the fundraiser is $45 per person and will include light hors d’oeuvres, prizes and a silent auction of estate/antique jewelry. For tickets, call Carole Rogers at 772-1669 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Assumption Dads’ Club Car Show

Assumption School, 1851 136th Ave. in San Leandro, is having its 4th Annual Dads’ Club Car Show on Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to all makes and models. Games, prizes, awards, food, and fun for all.  Live music by The San Leandroids. Proceeds go to CYO and Assumption School athletics. For an entry form or more information, go to www.assumptiondads.com.

San Lorenzo Schools Kindergarten Forum

The San Lorenzo Unified School District is having a Transitional Kindergarten Community Forum on Thursday, May 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the district office, 15510 Usher St. in San Lorenzo. A Spanish interpreter will be present. Learn about the changing kindergarten entry date and transitional kindergarten with a talk by school readiness coordinator Julianne Martyn and district interpreter Laura Low.

Roosevelt School Auction & Sock Hop

Roosevelt Elementary School is having its Annual Spring Auction & Sock Hop on Saturday, May 11, from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Veteran’s Hall, 1105 Bancroft Ave. in San Leandro. Silent and Live Auction—neat-o items for every T-Bird and Pink Lady, drive-in cuisine, Daddy O’s-Club bar drinks, DJ Mr. C. Tickets are $25 in advance, just $15 for friends of Roosevelt, $30 at-the-door). All are welcome. Fabulous prizes, Sober Van, San Leandro Cheer Team child care. Bring your bread, man, to benefit our schools. For tickets or questions, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

George Mark Children’s House Benefit Bocce Tournament

The Buon Tempo Italian American Club will host the 4th Annual George Mark Children’s House Benefit Open Bocce Tournament at the Adobe Park bocce courts in Castro Valley on Saturday, June 8. The entry fee is a tax deductible $150 per team, which goes to the George Mark House. For more information and entry forms, contact Ken Martin at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 727-9296. Entry deadline is June 1.

Curtain Call Performing Arts is teaming up with Shades of Grey and Gray Matter for an evening of Improvisation on Friday, April 26, at 8 p.m. at the California Conservatory Theatre, 999 East 14th St. in San Leandro.

Troupe members of the renowned Leela Improve Theatre Company of San Francisco, Shades of Grey and Gray Matter, have performed their unique brand of comedy to audiences around the country.

The show will explore universal characters living in a world that is not black and white.

Tickets are $10 at www.curtaincallperofrmingarts.org, or by calling 909-9516 or at the door.

CAPTION: The Leela Improve Theater Company, and Shades of Grey and Gray Matter will perform on Friday night at the California Conservatory Theatre in San Leandro.

Leadership San Leandro Wine Tasting

Enjoy an evening of wine tasting from over 20 wineries and delicious food from local restaurants, caterers and retailers on Thursday, April 25, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Marina Community Center, 15301 Wicks Blvd. in San Leandro. Tickets are $35, or $45 at the door. All proceeds benefit Leadership San Leandro, a program of the San Leandro Chamber of Commerce. For tickets or more information, call Carole Rinaldi at 351-7956.

Friday Night Improv

Curtain Call Performing Arts is teaming up with Shades of Grey and Gray Matter for an evening of Improvisation on Friday, April 26, at 8 p.m. at the California Conservatory Theatre, 999 East 14th St. in San Leandro. Troupe members of the renowned Leela Improve Theatre Company of San Francisco, Shades of Grey and Gray Matter, have performed their unique brand of  comedy to audiences around the country. Tickets are $10, available online at www.curtaincallperofrmingarts.org, by phone at 909-9516 or at the door.

Irish Music at San Lorenzo Library

Hear Irish music with Chris Waltz and his band at the San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande, on Saturday, April 27, from 2 to 3 p.m. Waltz specializes in eclectic Celtic world music.

Dahlia Society Tuber Sale

The San Leandro Dahlia Society is having its annual tuber sale on Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Root Park in San Leandro, next to the bridge where East 14th Street crosses San Leandro Creek. For more information, call 276-0530.

Children’s Day, Book Day

Enjoy El día de los ninos, El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) at the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., with fun-filled activities that celebrate reading on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be stories, crafts and performances in honor of children and books. Music by La Familia Pena-Govea at 11:45 a.m. and a puppet show by Caterpillar Puppets at 1 p.m. For more information, call the Library at 577-3960.

Sheffield Village Art Show and Sale

Sheffield Village Recreation Center is having an Art Show and Sale for Mom’s Day on Saturday April 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sheffield Village Recreation Center, 247 Marlow Drive in Oakland. Local handmade arts will be displayed. Raffle prized will be awarded throughout the day. Vendors are still welcome to apply. All arts must be created or upcycled by the artist. $15 per artist, plus one donation for the raffle. For more information, contact Michelle Doppelt at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Garden Club Luncheon

The San Leandro Garden Club is having its annual Salad Bar Luncheon, “A Day in the Garden,” at the San Leandro Boys & Girls Club, 401 Marina Blvd. in San Leandro, on Saturday, April 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon. There will be pick-a-prize raffle, jewelry table, silent auction and a previously-loved-treasures table. Plus, a plant table with a large variety of plants for sale. Tickets are $15. Ticket deadline is April 20. Limited seating, no tickets will be sold at the door. For tickets and more information, call Sharon at 785-2057.

SL Players Present Little Women

The San Leandro Players present “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott on Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through May 5 at the  San Leandro Museum/Auditorium, 320 West Estudillo Ave. in San Leandro. Tickets are $20 general admission, and $15 for seniors, TBA members, under 12, and students with ID. The theater is one block from the San Leandro BART Station. For more information or reservations, call 895-2573, or online at www.slplayers.org.

Rock the Wave Concert at Moreau High

The Moreau Catholic Class of 2013, is sponsoring the “Rock the Wave” concert on Sunday, April 28, from noon until 5 p.m. in the festival area of the school at 27170 Mission Blvd. in Hayward.  The concert will feature the bands 3 Simple Words, Mission Peak Band, Across Party Lines, Fleetwood Mask, and Andy Castro, all performed with Moreau students, past and present. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 on the day of the event. For more information and ordering tickets online go to www.moreaucatholic.org or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Building Futures Benefit Celebration

Building Futures with Women and Children will have a celebration and benefit on Thursday, May 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the San Leandro Senior Community Center 13909 East 14th St. in San Leandro. Tickets bought before May 1 are just $25, or $30 at the door. For tickets or for more information, contact Kim Stange-Herlihy at 357-0205 ext. 206 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . All proceeds help provide shelter, housing, domestic violence programs, and supportive services to women and children.

Parkinson’s Support Group

The San Leandro Parkinson’s Support and Information Group will meet on Thursday, May 2, at the San Lorenzo Community Church, 945 Paseo Grande in San Lorenzo. Exercise at 10 a.m. and the meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. Lauran Brown from Eden Hospital will speak about advanced directives.

Alta Mira Fashion Show and Tea

The Alta Mira Club presents the Vintage Fashion Show and Tea on Saturday, May 4, at 12:30 p.m. at the Alta Mira Club House, 561 Lafayette Ave. in San Leandro. Tea and coffee will be served along with a tea sandwiches and desserts, followed by a fashion show and tours of the historic home. Admission is $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased by check or with cash at the Information Desk at the San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Avenue.

I.D.E.S. of Alvarado Holy Ghost Festival

The I.D.E.S. of Alvarado Street annual Holy Ghost Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, at 790 Antonio St. in San Leandro. Saturday’s festivities will start at 5 p.m. with folklore dinner and dancing. On Sunday at 10:30 a.m. there will be a Mass in the Hall, followed by the traditional parade. At 1 p.m. the traditional Holy Ghost “Sopas e Carne” will be served to everyone in attendance. For more information, call 635-3580.

Badarikashrama Flea Market

Badarikashrama, 15602 Maubert Avenue in San Leandro, is having a flea market on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Free food, entertainment, new and used goods, crocheted and knitted scarves, shawls, rugs, hats, dancing, face painting, petting zoo and ponies.

Sheriff’s Cop Shop Flea Market

The Sheriff’s Department Cop Shop flea market will be on Sunday, June 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (and again on Aug. 4) at the old Mervyn’s parking lot, Hesperian Boulevard and Paseo Grande in San Lorenzo. Reserve your spaces by calling 667-7770. Two car spaces for $30, three car spaces for $40. Proceeds will go toward funding community events. Clean out your closets, basements, attics, garages and sell your trinkets and treasures.

Students take the stage in annual spring musical

The story is based on the novel 7 1/2 Cents by Richard Bissell, a romantic comedy about workplace romance, set in a pajama factory.

The musical runs this Friday and Saturday (April 19 and 20) and next Friday and Saturday (April 26 and 27) at 8 p.m.; and two Sundays (April 21 and 28) at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available at the theater website, www.sanleandroperformingartscenter.com or at the door.

With music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, this classic, fast-paced Broadway favorite from the 1950s features plenty of splashy, fun production numbers, including “Hernando’s Hideaway,” Steam Heat,” and “Hey There.”

The show is perhaps best remembered as a hit movie starring Doris Day and John Raitt (the original “Sid” on Broadway.) The show’s most recent Broadway production, featuring Harry Connick Jr., won the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival.

San Leandro High School is fortunate to have a diverse and talented cast of over 30 student actors, including senior Kelty Morash as Babe, the Pajama Factory worker who is leading the crusade for the union. Philip Stanly plays Sid, the new superintendent of the Sleep Tite Pajama Factory and Babe’s love interest.

San Leandro High School’s Band and Jazz Ensemble teacher David Leese directs the live orchestra that includes both professional and student musicians.

Evan Crone is the vocal director and accompanist for The Pajama Game. Dallis Wright-Morash is the choreographer for the show.

CAPTION: Kelty Morash as Babe and Philip Stanley as Sid star in The Pajama Game, San Leandro High’s spring musical, playing this weekend and next.

The San Leandro Library and the Alta Mira Club present the Vintage Fashion Show and Tea on Saturday, May 4, at 12:30 p.m. at the beautiful Alta Mira Club House, 561 Lafayette Ave. in San Leandro.

Tea and coffee will be served along with a spread of assorted tea sandwiches and delicious desserts. Admission is $25 per person.

Theresa LaQuey, Custom Clothier and Designer for Simplicity Pattern Company, and her lovely models will then present a fashion show. Afterwards, enjoy a free home tour of the beautiful mansion.

Tickets can be purchased by check or with cash at the Information Desk at the San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Avenue. Seating is limited so purchase your tickets soon. Please, no will call. Reserved seating can be made for groups of 8 or more. For more information, call 577-3986.

Meet Your Elected Representatives

Elected officials representing the local communities of Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro and San Lorenzo have been invited to “report to the residents” at a Meet Your Elected Officials forum on Friday, April 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hayward City Hall. This forum is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters Eden Area (LWVEA) and the American Association of University Women (AAUW).

Volunteer for San Lorenzo Earth Day

Volunteers are needed at the San Lorenzo Earth Day cleanup on Saturday, April 20, at Mervin Morris Park 15887 Nielsen Ave. in San Lorenzo. Sign up at 8:30 a.m. and the clean up will be from 9 a.m. until noon. A free barbecue lunch will be provided to all volunteers. For more information, call 276-4554.

Earth Day at Davis Street Recycling

Everyone is invited to the Davis Street Resource Recovery Complex, 2615 Davis St. in San Leandro, for the annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be hands-on activities for kids, free bags of WM EarthCare compost, tours of the recycling facility, a “Ready Set Recycle Sort-Off” with prizes, and the opportunity to explore the new Reuse Center for Local Charity. Come enjoy this fun and informative event for the whole family.

Make Art from Books

The San Lorenzo Library will have a Recycled Book Art Workshop for families on Saturday, April 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. This fun and free workshop will be led by acclaimed teaching artist Marion Coleman. Using simple cutting and folding techniques, participants will take old books apart and make them  into new three-dimensional works of art. All ages are welcome and materials will be provided. For more information call the San Lorenzo Library at 670-6283, ext. 14 or see the Alameda County Library website www.aclibrary.org.

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir presents its annual Spring Free Concert, featuring renowned blues vocalist Faye Carol, on Saturday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at the Islamic Cultural Center, 1433 Madison St. in Oakland. There will also be a series of workshops from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the day of the concert, including a “Singing Your Blues” workshop led by Faye Carol. Register for the workshop online at www.oigc.org.  For more information, call 839-4361 or go to www.oigc.org.

Hill & Valley Women’s Club

The Hill & Valley Women’s Club, 1808 B St. in Hayward, presents “Bunco Madness” on Saturday, April 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A $15 donation includes a salad bar lunch. For reservations, call Joann Silveira at 785-2053. Ticket deadline is April 13.

Bayfair Toastmasters

The Bayfair Toastmasters meets on Wednesdays from noon to 1:15 p.m. at the Bayfair Mall, 15555 East 14th St. in San Leandro. Gain confidence in public speaking with a friendly, supportive group through Toastmasters. For more information, call Noreen at 538-6025 or Ed at 352-6800.

Craft Fair-Relay for Life Fundraiser

Come to the Craft Fair/Relay for Live Fundraiser on Sunday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the San Lorenzo Homeowners Association Community Hall, 377 Paseo Grande in San Lorenzo. Open to all artisans and crafters. The cost is $30 for each booth that has an 8-by-3-foot table and two chairs (supplied). For more information, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 427-1973 or 206-9068.

Bilingual Clown Chiquy Boom at the Library

Clown around at the San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., on Wednesday, April 24, at 7 p.m. with the popular bilingual children’s performer Chiquy Boom who will present magic, music and movement games in both English and Spanish. All ages welcome at this Family Fun Night. For more information, call 577-3960.

Children’s Day, Book Day

Enjoy El día de los ninos, El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) at the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave., with fun-filled activities that celebrate reading on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be stories, crafts and performances in honor of children and books. Music by La Familia Pena-Govea at 11:45 a.m. and a puppet show by Caterpillar Puppets at 1 p.m. For more information, call the Library at 577-3960.

Sheffield Village Art Show and Sale

Sheffield Village Recreation Center is having an Art Show and Sale for Mom’s Day on Saturday April 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Sheffield Village Recreation Center, 247 Marlow Drive in Oakland. Local handmade arts will be displayed. Raffle prized will be awarded throughout the day. Vendors are still welcome to apply. All arts must be created or upcycled by the artist. $15 per artist, plus one donation for the raffle. For more information, contact Michelle Doppelt at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Garden Club Luncheon

The San Leandro Garden Club is having its annual Salad Bar Luncheon, “A Day in the Garden,” at the San Leandro Boys & Girls Club, 401 Marina Blvd. in San Leandro, on Saturday, April 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be served at noon. There will be pick-a-prize raffle, jewelry table, silent auction and a previously-loved-treasures table. Plus, a plant table with a large variety of plants for sale. Tickets are $15. Ticket deadline is April 20. Limited seating, no tickets will be sold at the door. For tickets and more information, call Sharon at 785-2057.

SL Players Present Little Women

The San Leandro Players present “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott on Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through May 5 at the  San Leandro Museum/Auditorium, 320 West Estudillo Ave. in San Leandro. Tickets are $20 general admission, and $15 for seniors, TBA members, under 12, and students with ID. The theater is one block from the San Leandro BART Station. For more information or reservations, call 895-2573, or online at www.slplayers.org.

Rock the Wave Concert at Moreau High

The Moreau Catholic Class of 2013, is sponsoring the “Rock the Wave” concert on Sunday, April 28, from noon until 5 p.m. in the festival area of the school at 27170 Mission Blvd. in Hayward.  The concert will feature the bands 3 Simple Words, Mission Peak Band, Across Party Lines, Fleetwood Mask, and Andy Castro, all performed with Moreau students, past and present. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 on the day of the event. For more information and ordering tickets online go to www.moreaucatholic.org or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

“Vein Glory” by Pat Devitt won the Best of Show award in the San Leandro Art Association Spring Art Show, on exhibit through the month of April at the San Leandro Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave.

The library’s hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. until 5:50 p.m., and Sunday from noon until 4 p.m. Mark Mertens of Castro Valley was judge for the show.

Art Association members are also showing at the San Leandro Senior Center, 13909 East 14th Street through the end of May.

The artists who won Merit Awards in the Spring Art Show are: Barbara Berrner (“Lone Iris”), Jane Tsushima (“Boquet of Beauties”), Rene Clair “A Special Moment”), Gil Raposo (“Desert Bloom”) and Minnie Viramontes (“Cactus Blossoms”).

CAPTION: Pat Devitt’s painting, “Vein Glory” won the Best of Show award at the spring art show.