DRIVEWAY BBQ SOCIAL:  SATURDAY, JULY 11TH FROM 5:00 P.M. TO 7:00 P.M.  We would like to thank all those who signed and helped with the petition for Citizens for A Safe and Vibrant San Leandro.  Hot dogs, sausage, sodas and cookies will be served!  Come join us, meet your neighbors and enjoy live music.  Please bring a favorite beverage to share and a chair.

GARDEN CLUB MEETING:  THURSDAY, JULY 16TH @ 6:30 P.M. (via Zoom – link will be emailed to interested parties). 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 more than welcome!  Please email Kat at  katwellman54@gmail.com to join and get the zoom link!

GARDEN TOUR:  SATURDAY, JULY 18TH @ 10:30 A.M.  Join us to visit beautiful gardens in Bay-O-Vista and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine.  Email Kat at katwellman54@gmail.com if you would like to join the tour. 

BOVIA BOOK CLUB:  TUESDAY, JULY 28TH @ 6:00 P.M. (via Zoom – link will be emailed to interested parties). The book we are reading is “The Lion Women of Tehran” by Marjan Kamali.  In summary:

This book is a New York Times bestseller about the deep friendship between two girls, Ellie and Homa, in Tehran, Iran, from the 1950s through the Iranian Revolution, exploring themes of love, betrayal, feminism, and political activism. Their bond, forged in childhood across different social classes, is tested by political turmoil and personal choices, leading to a powerful story of resilience and the lasting impact of early connections.   

As an FYI, the next book on deck is “The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane” by Lisa See.  In summary, the book is:

A historical novel about a Chinese mother, Li-van, from the Akha ethnic minority, and her daughter, Haley, who is adopted by an American family.  The story follows their parallel journeys, exploring themes of tradition, modernity, motherhood, and the tea trade as Li-van leaves her village and her baby to find a new life, while Haley grows up in California wondering about her origins.

Our Book Club has a wonderful group of people with different perspectives and insights. Our discussions are diverse and interesting, even if you haven’t read the book!  You are welcome to join us!  Please email Kat at katwellman54@gmail.com for more information and the zoom link. 

BOVIA BREAKFAST CLUB:  FRIDAY, JULY 31ST @ 11:30 A.M. at SL Kitchen Thai Restaurant – 1057 MacArthur Blvd., San Leandro. We thought we would mix things up and try something new.  Come join the wonderful group of our neighbors for great conversation and a non-hosted delicious meal.  Please RSVP to Kat at katwellman54@gmail.comor call her at 510-427-3173 so we can make sure we reserve enough seats. (Last-minute attendees are welcome!)

TANDI FAMILY FARMS VICTORY GARDEN BUS TOUR:  SUNDAY, AUGUST 2ND @ 11:15 A.M. LEAVING FROM EVERGREEN NURSERY.  Experience the “garden magic” of Oakland and San Leandro.  Join the family friendly 2026 Summer Victory Garden Bus Tour on Sunday, August 2nd at 11:15 a.m. leaving from Evergreen Nursery.  Hosted by Tandi Family Farms, the 2nd Annual Bus Tour will explore vibrant satellite farms, tour local urban agriculture gardens, and end with a harvest farm-to-table after-party at Evergreen Nursey.  Tickets are $10.00 which includes entry to the after party!  Click HERE to check out the details, register and get your tickets now before they are sold out.

BOVIA NATIONAL NIGHT OUT (NNO):  TUESDAY, AUGUST 4TH FROM 5:30 P.M. TO 8:00 P.M.  Sponsored by BOVIA, our NNO will be held on Starview Drive.  Come meet members of our local police and fire departments and other community leaders.  Enjoy live music and fun activities planned for the kids.  Please bring a favorite food dish to share for a community feast and a chair to sit.