IMPORTANT INFORMATION – UPCOMING EVENTS
BAY-O-VISTA IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
(BOVIA)
Welcome to the Bay-O-Vista Improvement Association (BOVIA) website! BOVIA is a non-profit voluntary neighborhood association dating back to the 1950s that seeks to improve the quality of life in our neighborhood by building a close and supportive community of friends, neighbors and residents in Bay-O-Vista.
All Bay-O-Vista residents are eligible to become a member of BOVIA and for those of you who are not currently members, we would love for you to join! For those of you who are already BOVIA members, we hope you find our website useful to keep apprised of BOVIA events, issues impacting Bay-O-Vista, various BOVIA clubs and new interest groups, special benefits and business discounts for BOVIA members, community resources and much more. More information will be continually added, so make sure you keep checking back.
If you have any questions about BOVIA, would like to provide us with information, give us feedback about the website, or have ideas on how we can make BOVIA more meaningful or effective, please feel free to email us at [email protected].
Our BOVIA members make our community a special place to live!
Warm regards,
Your BOVIA Board
BENEFITS OF BEING A BOVIA MEMBER
Being connected to where we live has become more important than ever, which is why we want you as a member of the Bay-O-Vista Improvement Association (BOVIA) to help improve our neighborhood and build a close and supportive community of friends, neighbors, and residents in Bay-O-Vista.
You’ll receive the following benefits by becoming a BOVIA Member:
- General Membership Meetings in the spring and fall, where City and County Officials or our state representative speak about important issues
- Seasonal newsletters
- Monthly emails containing events & important information about our community
- Special discounts for BOVIA members from local businesses
- Annual Shredding Event Free for members (4 boxes free)
- College or Tradeschool scholarships to Bay-O-Vista high school graduating seniors
- Help mediating conflicts, when possible, between willing neighbors involving view-blocking trees and vegetation
- Representation of Bay-O-Vista concerns to the City Council, Boards, Commissions and other public agencies
- Driveway Socials, Wine & Cheese Socials, Potluck Dinner Neighborhood Socials
- Sponsored National Night Out Potluck
- A BOVIA Bookclub
- A BOVIA Cookbook
- A BOVIA Car Show
- A Garden Corner to exchange information and ideas (including a possible BOVIA walking/driving garden tour this spring)
- Interest Clubs specifically for car enthusiasts, community seniors, parents with young kids, and pet parents too!
We provide a valuable service for a modest membership fee of $30 annually. We hope you agree to become or continue to be a dues-paying BOVIA member! Our wonderful members are what make BOVIA such a worthwhile and fun organization!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Please make sure you mark your calendar and attend our Spring General Meeting on Wednesday, April 26th @ 7:00 p.m. on zoom. Hear from the Chief Administrator of San Leandro Hospital about the new and improved benefits the Hospital provides to our community. We will also hear from the Director of Employee and Community of San Leandro School District who will provide information on all the new programs being offered to students, which is very important to parents looking to enroll their children or grandchildren now or in the future.
Topic: BOVIA Spring General Meeting
Start Time: Apr 26, 2023 07:00 PM
Meeting ID: 836 5131 4609
Passcode: 042804
CALENDAR SUMMARY
| ACTIVITY | DATE & TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
|
Chat With the Chief |
Wednesday, June 8th @ 6:00 p.m. |
Zoom |
|
Scholarship Applications Due |
Monday, June 12th |
TBD |
|
Financial Market Update |
Wednesday, June 15th @ 7:00 p.m. |
Zoom |
|
Garden Club Meeting |
Thursday, June 16th @ 5:30 p.m. |
Zoom |
|
Wine & Cheese Social |
Friday, June 24th @ 6:00 p.m. |
Zoom |
|
BOVIA Garden Tour |
Saturday, July 16th @ 10:00 a.m. |
TBD |
|
National Night Out |
Tuesday, August 2nd @ 5:30 p.m. |
Starview Court |
|
BOVIA Car Show |
Sunday, September 11th @ 1:00 p.m. |
1837 Starview Drive |
|
Meet the City Candidates |
September & October (Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m.) |
Zoom |
|
Potluck Dinner Social |
Saturday, October 8th @ 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
Vistagrand Court |
|
General Meeting |
Wednesday, October 26th @ 7:00 p.m. |
TBD |
|
Shredding Event |
Saturday, October 29th @ 9:00 – Noon |
Little Park on Benedict |
|
Financial Market Update |
Wednesday, Sept 21th @ 7:00 p.m. |
Zoom |
|
Garden Club Meeting |
Thursday, September 29th @ 5:30 p.m. |
Zoom |
IMPORTANT COMMUNITY INFORMATION
On October 27, 2020, we received an incredibly informative presentation about the UNIQUE FIRE DANGER IN BAY-O-VISTA from Cheryl Miller, Executive Coordinator for the Diablo FireSafe Council, and Alameda County Fire Chief Derrick Thomas and Breanne Slimick.
Below is a summary of our last General Meeting.
- Juniper shrubs and trees that were originally planted all over in Bay-O-Vista and are still found on most of our properties are a recipe for disaster if there is a fire in our community, or if the wind blows embers from nearby or even distant fires into our area.
- Junipers (as well as rosemary, which is also common in our area) are full of volatile oils, small needles, and dry woody branches, and will ignite easily from windblown embers, placing our homes and community at risk.
- We are also at risk of fire because most of our homes are located in the hills. Fires tend to burn quickly up hillsides.
- With wildfires becoming worse in California and our location so close to Lake Chabot, we need to do what we can to reduce the risk of fire danger that could devastate our community.
This was probably one of the most important General Meetings we have had. We learned what we can do to protect our homes, the importance of having a clear perimeter around the home, and tips to minimize the risks. We also learned that Alameda County Fire will send an inspector to assess your home and give you advice about how you can make it more fire safe.
Contact ACFD Breanne Slimick at 925-833-3473 or email her at [email protected]. Other Fire Departments charge for this service, so we are fortunate to get it for free!
Our annual mailed Newsletter requesting the $30 BOVIA annual dues is coming. Please mail your check for $30 in the enclosed envelope – or – pay online via PayPal at bovia.org. Your dues help us put on events and provide scholarships to our members’ graduating seniors.
Bay-O-Vista has a Brand New Facebook Group Page!
You can connect with neighbors and keep up to date with upcoming events and activities. You can join at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bovia94577/
CALENDAR SUMMARY
| Activity | Date & Time |
|---|---|
|
Estudillo Corks & Crafts |
April 12th & 13th (Wed. & Thur.) 10% off (see discounts) |
|
Eric’s Finance Class |
April 19th (Wednesday) @ 6:00 p.m. (zoom) |
|
Garden Club Meeting |
April 20th (Thursday) @ 6:00 p.m. (zoom) |
|
Pets Club + Parent’s Network
|
April 22nd (Saturday) @ 11:00am to 1:00pm at Fairmont Terrace Park in San Leandro
|
|
Spring General Meeting |
April 26th (Wednesday) @ 7:00 p.m. (zoom) |
Coming soon
| Activity | Date & Time |
|---|---|
|
Book Club |
May 2nd (Tuesday) @ 6:00 p.m. (zoom) |
|
Pet Lovers Club Meeting |
May 3rd (Wednesday) @ 5:30 p.m. |
|
Parents Network |
May 3rd (Wednesday) @ 7:00 p.m. |
|
Spring Garden Tour
|
May 6th (Saturday) @ 10:00 a.m. (in person tour) |
|
BOVIA Retirees Breakfast |
May 10th (Friday) @ 10:00 a.m. at I-HOP in San Leandro |
DETAILS ABOUT EVENTS
GARDEN CLUB MEETING: THURSDAY, APRIL 20TH @ 6:00 p.m. (via zoom – link will be emailed to interested parties closer to the event). These are monthly meetings to discuss gardening issues, tips and challenges. We also plan Garden Tours in Bay-O-Vista. It is a wonderful way to meet people in our community who have a wealth of knowledge and love to garden. Novices are welcome too! Please email Kat at [email protected] to join!
PETS CLUB AND PARENT’S NETWORK FIRST EVENT POTLUCK AT FAIRMONT TERRANCE PARK: SATURDAY, APRIL 22ND @ 11:00 a.m. Newly Formed Pets Club and Parent’s Network are combining together to hold their first event Potluck at the Brand New Fairmont Terrace Park. This new park has both a play structure for big and little kids, separate dog park areas for small and large dogs, basketball court, and hiking trails. It’s clean, safe, and only a 5 minute drive from Bay-O-Vista. This will be a potluck so please bring a dish and all BOVIA members are welcome to join. Please email Eric at [email protected] to RSVP or if you would like more information on this event. The address for Fairmont Terrace Park is 2103 Manchester Rd, San Leandro, CA 94578.
**SPRING GENERAL MEETING**: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26th @ 7:00 p.m. (via zoom – link will be provided closer to the event). This is open to all Bay-O-Vista Residents. Join us in hearing from the Chief Administrator of San Leandro Hospital about the new and improved benefits the Hospital provides to our community. We will also hear from the Director of Employee and Community of San Leandro School District who will provide information on all the new programs being offered to students, which is very important to parents looking to enroll their children now or in the future.
ERIC’S FINANCE CLASS: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27TH @ 6:00 p.m. (via zoom – link will be emailed to interested parties closer to the event). Listen to BOVIA Board Member and Financial Expert Eric Hon CFP® talk about Basics of Estate Planning Strategies including Trust, Wills, and Power of Attorney. If you have never attended one of Eric’s classes, you are missing out on the best financial advice you will ever get for free! Join on zoom and see what our BOVIA members are raving about! For more information and the zoom link, email Eric at [email protected].
BOVIA BOOK CLUB: TUESDAY, MAY 2nd @ 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. (via zoom – link will be emailed to interested parties) The book we are reading now is The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration by Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times Best Selling Author Isabel Wilkerson. “This beautifully written masterwork chronicles one of the great untold stories of American history: the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities, in search of a better life.” Interested in joining our wonderful discussions? Please email Kat at [email protected] for the zoom link.
CHINESE CULTURAL MONTHLY MEETUP WEDNESDAY, MAY 3rd @ 4:45 p.m.: Are you interested in Chinese cultural events and activities? Do you want to meet other Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) speakers in the neighborhood to connect and practice Chinese language with. Due to popular demand, we are starting a monthly meet up for those who would like to connect and practice Cantonese or Mandarin with as well as take part in Chinese Cultural Events. All are welcome to join. Please email Eric @ [email protected] if you are interested in learning more information about the next meet up.
PET LOVERS CLUB MEETING: WEDNESDAY, MAY 3rd @ 5:30 p.m. (via zoom – link will be emailed to interested parties). Pet Lover’s Club is a club for pet lovers and owners to connect. All pet owners are welcome! Join this second meeting of the year to plan for upcoming playdates and romps and to discuss other ideas. If you are interested reach out to Eric at [email protected]
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS NETWORK: WEDNESDAY, MAY 3rd @ 6:00pm (via zoom – link will be emailed to interested parties). Our community is thriving with many young professionals looking to connect, network, and share activities together. Join other young professionals for skills classes, networking happy hours, and new restaurant discovery runs. Reach out to Eric at [email protected] for the zoom link.
PARENTS NETWORK: WEDNESDAY, MAY 3rd @ 7:00 p.m. (via zoom – link will be emailed to interested parties). We now have lots of young parents in BOVIA! Join other parents for this second meeting of the year to plan playdates and events for parents and their kids. Reach out to Eric at [email protected] for the zoom link.
SPRING GARDEN TOUR: SATURDAY, MAY 6TH @ 10:00 a.m. Join us for our first Garden Tour of the year! Visit beautiful gardens in Bay-O-Vista and have fun meeting new neighbors. Please email Kat at [email protected] if you would like to come on the Garden Tour.
BOVIA RETIREES BREAKFAST: FRIDAY, MAY 19TH @ 10:00 a.m. We have a lot of retired people living in Bay-O-Vista. We thought it would be fun to have a monthly BOVIA Retirees Breakfast. Our first breakfast will be held at our new I-Hop restaurant on May 19th at 10:00 a.m. Please RSVP to Kat at [email protected] if you would like to attend. Last minute guests are ok, but we want to make sure we get a big enough table for everyone!
WHISKEY TASTING EVENT: For those of you who attended the Tequila Tasting Event, you know how much fun it was. We are planning on having a Whiskey Tasting Event in the near future, but want to hold it outdoors when the weather is nicer. We are looking for a good backyard that would work well for such an event. If you enjoy whiskey and have the space, please email Linda at [email protected] so we can plan this event!
NEW INTEREST GROUPS
SEWING, NEEDLEWORK, CRAFTING: Are you a knitter, quilter, like to do needlework or crafts? This will be a way for those who love to do these things to connect and work on them together, sharing ideas or just good company. For more information or to join, please email Janet at [email protected].
VOLUNTEER CORPS: Ever want to volunteer and give back to the community, but not quite sure how best to do it? BOVIA will be putting together one day a month where members can join together to give back to the community and help others. Please email Garry @ [email protected] if you are interested in being part of our volunteer corps!
BALLROOM DANCING: Are you interested in Ballroom Dancing? Are you an expert or a novice wanting to learn? We are looking to start a BOVIA Ballroom Dancing group. Please email Kat at [email protected] if this sounds like something fun you would like to do!
CHINESE CULTURAL MONTHLY MEETUP: Are you interested in Chinese cultural events and activities? Do you want to meet other Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) speakers in the neighborhood to connect and practice Chinese language with. Due to popular demand, we are starting a monthly meet up for those who would like to connect and practice Cantonese or Mandarin with as well as take part in Chinese Cultural Events. All are welcome to join. Please email Eric @ [email protected] if you are interested in learning more information about the next meet up.
中国文化月度聚会 您对中国文化活动感兴趣吗？你想认识附近其他说中文（广东话和普通话）的人，一起交流和练习中文吗？由于大众的需求，我们开始每月为那些想联系和练习粤语或普通话以及参加中国文化活动的人举行聚会。欢迎大家加入。如果您有兴趣了解有关下次聚会的更多信息，请发送电子邮件至 Eric @ [email protected]。
BAY-O-VISTA IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
(BOVIA)
Welcome to the Bay-O-Vista Improvement Association (BOVIA) website! BOVIA is a non-profit voluntary neighborhood association dating back to the 1950s that seeks to improve the quality of life in our neighborhood by building a close and supportive community of friends, neighbors and residents in Bay-O-Vista.
All Bay-O-Vista residents are eligible to become a member of BOVIA and for those of you who are not currently members, we would love for you to join! For those of you who are already BOVIA members, we hope you find our website useful to keep apprised of BOVIA events, issues impacting Bay-O-Vista, various BOVIA clubs and new interest groups, special benefits and business discounts for BOVIA members, community resources and much more. More information will be continually added, so make sure you keep checking back.
If you have any questions about BOVIA, would like to provide us with information, give us feedback about the website, or have ideas on how we can make BOVIA more meaningful or effective, please feel free to email us at [email protected].
Our BOVIA members make our community a special place to live!
Warm regards,
Your BOVIA Board
BENEFITS OF BEING A BOVIA MEMBER
Being connected to where we live has become more important than ever, which is why we want you as a member of the Bay-O-Vista Improvement Association (BOVIA) to help improve our neighborhood and build a close and supportive community of friends, neighbors, and residents in Bay-O-Vista.
You’ll receive the following benefits by becoming a BOVIA Member:
- General Membership Meetings in the spring and fall, where City and County Officials or our state representative speak about important issues
- Seasonal newsletters
- Monthly emails containing events & important information about our community
- Special discounts for BOVIA members from local businesses
- Annual Shredding Event Free for members (4 boxes free)
- College or Tradeschool scholarships to Bay-O-Vista high school graduating seniors
- Help mediating conflicts, when possible, between willing neighbors involving view-blocking trees and vegetation
- Representation of Bay-O-Vista concerns to the City Council, Boards, Commissions and other public agencies
- Driveway Socials, Wine & Cheese Socials, Potluck Dinner Neighborhood Socials
- Sponsored National Night Out Potluck
- A BOVIA Bookclub
- A BOVIA Cookbook
- A BOVIA Car Show
- A Garden Corner to exchange information and ideas (including a possible BOVIA walking/driving garden tour this spring)
- Interest Clubs specifically for car enthusiasts, community seniors, parents with young kids, and pet parents too!
We provide a valuable service for a modest membership fee of $20 annually. We hope you agree to become or continue to be a dues-paying BOVIA member! Our wonderful members are what make BOVIA such a worthwhile and fun organization!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
BOVIA 1st BOVIA CAR SHOW!!: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH @ 1:00 P.M. tO 4:30 P.M.
WHEN: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH (Please note - we have moved it to Sunday)
TME: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: 1837 STARVIEW DRIVE (Where we held the BOVIA sponsored NNO)
Come see some cool cars! Enter a free raffle! Enjoy a grilled hot dog! Win a free car wash! Have fun meeting new neighbors and visiting with those you know! This is a fun event for all Bay-O-Vista residents!
For more information, contact DeWayne Cornelious at [email protected] or call (925)580-8716
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
FINANCIAL MARKET UPDATE: WEDNESDAY, SEPT 21th @ 7:00 P.M. Via Zoom (Rescheduled from Sept 14th)
Understanding the importance of Estate Planning and Probate. Listen to BOVIA Board member and Financial Expert Eric Hon CFP® explain the importance of Trusts, Wills, POA, and Probate and how they fit into everyone’s overall financial plan. Contact Eric Hon @ [email protected]
Topic: BOVIA Financial Market Update
Start Time: Sept 21, 2022 07:00 PM Pacific Time
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5109082695
Meeting ID: 5109082695
Passcode: 144815
GARDEN CLUB MEETING: THURSDAY, SEPT 29TH @ 5:30 P.M. Via Zoom
Are you a gardener, or maybe a “wanna-be” gardener? These are monthly meetings to discuss gardening issues, tips and challenges. It is a wonderful way to meet other people in our community who love to garden. Please email [email protected] if you want more information or would like to join!
CALENDAR SUMMARY
| ACTIVITY | DATE & TIME | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
|
Chat With the Chief |
Wednesday, June 8th @ 6:00 p.m. |
Zoom |
|
Scholarship Applications Due |
Monday, June 12th |
TBD |
|
Financial Market Update |
Wednesday, June 15th @ 7:00 p.m. |
Zoom |
|
Garden Club Meeting |
Thursday, June 16th @ 5:30 p.m. |
Zoom |
|
Wine & Cheese Social |
Friday, June 24th @ 6:00 p.m. |
Zoom |
|
BOVIA Garden Tour |
Saturday, July 16th @ 10:00 a.m. |
TBD |
|
National Night Out |
Tuesday, August 2nd @ 5:30 p.m. |
Starview Court |
|
BOVIA Car Show |
Sunday, September 11th @ 1:00 p.m. |
1837 Starview Drive |
|
Meet the City Candidates |
September & October (Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m.) |
Zoom |
|
Potluck Dinner Social |
Saturday, October 8th @ 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
Vistagrand Court |
|
General Meeting |
Wednesday, October 26th @ 7:00 p.m. |
TBD |
|
Shredding Event |
Saturday, October 29th @ 9:00 – Noon |
Little Park on Benedict |
|
Financial Market Update |
Wednesday, Sept 21th @ 7:00 p.m. |
Zoom |
|
Garden Club Meeting |
Thursday, September 29th @ 5:30 p.m. |
Zoom |
IMPORTANT COMMUNITY INFORMATION
On October 27, 2020, we received an incredibly informative presentation about the UNIQUE FIRE DANGER IN BAY-O-VISTA from Cheryl Miller, Executive Coordinator for the Diablo FireSafe Council, and Alameda County Fire Chief Derrick Thomas and Breanne Slimick.
Below is a summary of our last General Meeting.
- Juniper shrubs and trees that were originally planted all over in Bay-O-Vista and are still found on most of our properties are a recipe for disaster if there is a fire in our community, or if the wind blows embers from nearby or even distant fires into our area.
- Junipers (as well as rosemary, which is also common in our area) are full of volatile oils, small needles, and dry woody branches, and will ignite easily from windblown embers, placing our homes and community at risk.
- We are also at risk of fire because most of our homes are located in the hills. Fires tend to burn quickly up hillsides.
- With wildfires becoming worse in California and our location so close to Lake Chabot, we need to do what we can to reduce the risk of fire danger that could devastate our community.
This was probably one of the most important General Meetings we have had. We learned what we can do to protect our homes, the importance of having a clear perimeter around the home, and tips to minimize the risks. We also learned that Alameda County Fire will send an inspector to assess your home and give you advice about how you can make it more fire safe.
Contact ACFD Breanne Slimick at 925-833-3473 or email her at [email protected]. Other Fire Departments charge for this service, so we are fortunate to get it for free!
Click the link below to view the BOVIA General Meeting recording:
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