The Friends of Chabot College

09/22/2025

Be Part of the Story - The Friends of Chabot College is holding its 11th Annual Gala fundraiser on Thursday, October 2nd, from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. at the Stonebrae Country Club.

When we come together, we do more than raise a glass—we help lift up our community. The annual gala isn’t just an event; it’s a gathering of those who believe in making a difference, together.

Purchase tickets, become a sponsor or donate, by going to: bit.ly/2025ChabotCollegeGala

09/13/2024

The Friends of Chabot College invites you to the 10th Annual Gala fundraiser on Thursday, October 10th, from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Join us for a beautiful evening at Stonebrae Country Club for dinner, wine, entertainment, and auction activities to raise funds for Chabot College students and programs. We will be honoring:

Greg Bonato, Business Manager, I.B.E.W. Local 595
Chief Garrett Contreras, Hayward Fire Department
Chief Bryan Matthews, Hayward Police Department
Tickets are selling quickly! Purchase your tickets early, as this event sells out every year.

https://www.supportchabotcollege.org/gala.php

09/13/2024

Join the Community Hike!
Join us on Saturday, September 21, 2024 for our next community hike at Lake Chabot (meeting at the parking/dog fee station at 17404 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546) and lunch after the hike at Pampas Café (22222 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley, CA 94546). Join us for the hike, lunch, or both!
Schedule:
10:00 A.M. - Sign-in/Meet & Greets at Lake Chabot
10:15 A.M. - Begin Hike
11:45 A.M. - Conclude Hike
12:00 noon - Lunch at Pampas Café
Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Please bring your own water, snacks, and anything else you might need to make your walk comfortable.
Please RSVP, so we are able to contact you with any updates.
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

08/23/2024

Thank you to those who participated in Relay for Life at Chabot College on Saturday, August 3rd! It was good seeing you.

Relay for Life benefits the American Cancer Society (ACS), and our Chabot Alumni and Friends team fundraised to support ACS's service and lifesaving research.

08/16/2024

Join the Community Hike!
Join us on Saturday, September 21, 2024 for our next community hike at Lake Chabot (meeting at the parking/dog fee station at 17404 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546) and lunch after the hike at Pampas Café (22222 Redwood Rd., Castro Valley, CA 94546). Join us for the hike, lunch, or both!

Schedule:
10:00 A.M. - Sign-in/Meet & Greets at Lake Chabot
10:15 A.M. - Begin Hike
11:45 A.M. - Conclude Hike
12:00 noon - Lunch at Pampas Café

Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Please bring your own water, snacks, and anything else you might need to make your walk comfortable.

Please RSVP, so we are able to contact you with any updates.
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=M5-eUWaqdkSZgtFw5oRiV31YtOOJpbZOpPslsuWPi_RUMDdBUEs5VllPNFRINEkxS0ZVWEYyNTg0Ui4u

If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

08/16/2024

The Friends of Chabot College invites you to the 10th Annual Gala fundraiser on Thursday, October 10th, from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Join us for a beautiful evening at TPC Stonebrae for dinner, wine, entertainment, and auction activities to raise funds for Chabot College students and programs. We will be honoring:

Greg Bonato, Business Manager, I.B.E.W. Local 595
Chief Garrett Contreras, Hayward Fire Department
Chief Bryan Matthews, Hayward Police Department
Purchase your tickets early! This event sells out every year.

https://www.supportchabotcollege.org/gala.php

08/16/2024

Thank you to everyone who joined the Alumni & Friends on Saturday, July 27 to watch the Deadpool & Wolverine movie at the Cinemark Century Theater at Pacific Commons in Fremont.

Our first movie community event was a hit with Chabot Alumni & Friends filling over 30 seats in the theater. Your enthusiasm is energizing, and we look forward to reconnecting with everyone at future events.

07/09/2024

Few more tickets available! Last chance to RSVP this week.

Movie time options:
12:05 P.M. (4 tickets remaining!)
4:40 P.M. (4 tickets remaining!)

Click on the link to RSVP:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=M5-eUWaqdkSZgtFw5oRiV31YtOOJpbZOpPslsuWPi_RUN0tJVjBUWDNGMVVJTUpDMzBWS1I4RlBKOC4u

Thank you to everyone who RSVP'd to join the Alumni & Friends on Saturday, July 27 to watch the Deadpool & Wolverine movie at the Cinemark Century Theater at Pacific Commons in Fremont.

06/28/2024

Deadline is today to sign up!

Who: All are welcome!
What: Watch the Deadpool & Wolverine Movie
Where: Cinemark Century Theaters at Pacific Commons, 43917 Pacific Commons Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
When: Saturday, July 27 (see time options below)
Cost: ~$12 per ticket
RSVP: Complete the interest form by JUNE 27
You're invited to join us on Saturday, July 27, 2024 to watch the Deadpool & Wolverine movie (rated R) at Cinemark Century Theaters at Pacific Commons in Fremont.

If you want to get tickets, sign up by THURSDSAY. JUNE 27TH
We are ordering all tickets about a month in advance (before they sell out!) at a group rate (~$12 per ticket). You are responsible for paying us for your ticket. We will provide payment options at a future time.

If you are interested in attending, complete the interest form by this Thursday, June 27.
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=M5-eUWaqdkSZgtFw5oRiV31YtOOJpbZOpPslsuWPi_RUN0tJVjBUWDNGMVVJTUpDMzBWS1I4RlBKOC4u&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3tQcVIJXz_j2KDaaHS-eSxHDw2ngvbaQk2_mDJdvzhy2UmZkNfzhC242Q_aem_ayru1GIIXiCSxbkkzR0a5Q

Depending on the number of people interested in each time, we may follow-up with you to confirm if you are available at a different time. Movie time options include: 12:05 P.M., 1:30 P.M., or 4:40 P.M.
Plan to meet us at a nearby cafe an hour or so before your movie time to pick-up your ticket and network!
Questions? Contact: [email protected], (510) 723-7412

06/27/2024

Who: All are welcome!
What: Watch the Deadpool & Wolverine Movie
Where: Cinemark Century Theaters at Pacific Commons, 43917 Pacific Commons Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538
When: Saturday, July 27 (see time options below)
Cost: ~$12 per ticket
RSVP: Complete the interest form by JUNE 27

You're invited to join us on Saturday, July 27, 2024 to watch the Deadpool & Wolverine movie (rated R) at Cinemark Century Theaters at Pacific Commons in Fremont.
If you want to get tickets, sign up by THURSDSAY. JUNE 27TH

We are ordering all tickets about a month in advance (before they sell out!) at a group rate (~$12 per ticket). You are responsible for paying us for your ticket. We will provide payment options at a future time.

If you are interested in attending, complete the interest form by this Thursday, June 27.
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=M5-eUWaqdkSZgtFw5oRiV31YtOOJpbZOpPslsuWPi_RUN0tJVjBUWDNGMVVJTUpDMzBWS1I4RlBKOC4u

Depending on the number of people interested in each time, we may follow-up with you to confirm if you are available at a different time. Movie time options include: 12:05 P.M., 1:30 P.M., or 4:40 P.M.

Plan to meet us at a nearby cafe an hour or so before your movie time to pick-up your ticket and network!

Questions? Contact: [email protected], (510) 723-7412

06/12/2024

Keep in touch with The Friends of Chabot College.

Here is the June newsletter for updates and different opportunities for Chabot College alumni.

New Job Opportunities at Chabot June 2024 Nurturing Learning, Creating Change GIVE NOW IN THIS ISSUE Welcome, New Alumni Scholarship Luncheon Photos Available Thank You, Community Hikers Join our Team

06/11/2024

Hi Everyone,

We have been collecting stories from alumni of Chabot College!

We want to thank the first three who shared their stories with us:

Mayor Mark Salinas, City of Hayward
John Wu, Program Data Analyst for Department of Veterans Affairs
Karin Richey, Founder & Executive Director of Plethos Productions

Check out their stories!
https://supportchabotcollege.org/snapshots-of-success.php

We would love to hear stories from Chabot College alumni. Want to share what you are up to with the Chabot College community? Take just a couple of minutes to fill out the form here:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=M5-eUWaqdkSZgtFw5oRiV31YtOOJpbZOpPslsuWPi_RUNDlZU1BFUUxCRjdQN0FSVEc3OEQ4V1gzWS4u

Photography by Phu Tran:
Mayor Mark Salinas