Community Corner
Grab & Go: Berry Pancakes, Easter Egg Hunt, Healthy Kids Day
Here's a recycling contest, a Family Day at the Park, a Healthy Kids Day and making berry pancakes — pick and choose from this week's array of activities.
FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
Where/When: JCPenny at Newark Mall; April 13 through 26
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Why Go: Take your family on a shopping spree and help provide children in the community with access to life enriching afterschool programs! JCPenny will round up your purchases to the next whole dollar to donate the difference to the Fremont/Newark YMCA!
Pricing: Varies
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Where/When: Your house during regular garbage collection days from April through June
Why Participate: Encourage your family to recycle at home by participating in the Ready Set Recycle Contest! Households with the least amount of recyclables and compostables in their garbage relative to the whole bin will be declared the winners. Multiple winners will be announced each week and will receive cash or prizes!
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Community Center Park; Saturday, April 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Come out to enjoy a family day of Easter egg hunts, arts and crafts, games and bounce houses!
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Lake Elizabeth Pavilion in Fremont's Central Park; Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why Go: Over 30 providers of children and family services and programs will offer activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy!
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Ardenwood Historic Farm; Saturday, April 16 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Why Go: Take your family to trek around the farm to gather ingredients to make delicious, farm-fresh pancakes on a wood-burning stove.
Pricing: $1-$8
You can also always add any event yourself to our calendar here.
