Whether or not you've ever thrown a parent a birthday party your official notice begins now: if…read morethey make it, you've an obligation to throw them one for their 90th. On the plus side, neither the one being feted nor many of the guests will mandate a party that runs more than a couple of hours and you can bet those hours will be daylight. Enter the Danville Community Center, where a close friend hosted a party for her mother's 90th. This is not the sort of space where food or drink is provided. If you want that you'll arrange for it separately, just as my friend did. She also self-managed a slide show, music, and a couple of group dances. The whole affair was perfect and the spacious, high-ceilinged room (with free on-site parking) was nicer than possibly any community center I've ever been to. While I'd not suggest the Danville Community Center to those who don't live in the East Bay if you do, and you're seeking an event venue, it is quite worth checking it out. Perhaps it might even inspire you to host an event.

Don't know if the staff is paid, or if they're volunteers... but it wouldn't hurt to be a bit…read morefriendlier when people are registering for classes

My BF & I saw a comedian here. The sound was echoing in the beginning but was fixed later on. It…read moreholds about 250 people & there's a park & parking lot on the back side of the building. There's an accessible bathroom & a small two stall bathroom as well. Even though they were running late, this was a decent spot to see a comedian. It is close to the freeway as well.

Positives: plenty of street parking right in front of this building on Saturday. Observed guests…read moreand the bride for a midday Saturday wedding in December. Interesting, I didn't know this building could be used for that. There were 2 security guard roaming the exterior and interior too, so that's a plus. Negatives: not applicable, was only observing.

What a Lovely Historical Landmark!!!…read more Located in Downtown Hayward this Historic Building has been a Meeting Place for Veterans of Foreign Wars!!! They also have Community Events to Help the Poor and Disabled Veterans!!! During Christmas they have a Community Giving Event to Help Immigrants, Families, Veterans and Underprivileged Children and Homeless People!!! For All These Reasons!!! This Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment , Building And Organization!!! I keep my Pimp Hand Strong !!! Number # 34 on The Yelp Top 50 Most Prolific Yelp Elite List for 2025!!!

This is a really old looking place. I guess its no surprise its some sort of historic spot…read more Looks like it needs some new life and some maintenance. Some revamp. Its rear neighbor is the old city hall that is cracked in half and shifting in two different directions. I love this area for exploring the Hayward Fault. I don't know if this place would survive - its all concrete looking and fragile with age. I love to walk the fault and I walk it often. I hang around the little park next to the Dirty Bird Lounge and then I make my way toward the old city hall. Next I go past the card room and across the street and look at the senior retirement center that is right on the fault line. I think to myself, "if this ever shakes one day those senior citizens will wake up." Then I go to the back parking lot of the Indian Food restaurant. Favorite Indian. I like that place... very classy hostess who always dressed up to impress. Kid brother and Godfather and I used to go there often. That doesn't happen anymore. Too bad. In front there is some green space and lawn - I do think that needs a little help too. Veterans deserve a bit better since this is their memorial building. IDK what are we going to do about this? Maybe we can put a new coat of paint on this building one day. I do think that is what might help.

Yep- 5stars! Here's the deal, kids are hard, when I find something that entertains them, gets…read morethem out of the house on a rainy day, and allows them to be messy and creative... Mommy WIN! Why 5 stars? - for $10 we got 2 art canvases, paint brushes, all the paint we could want, an amazing and patient art teacher willing to teach kids how to create a self portrait, and 90 min of pure creativity and messiness! My son drew a train, the teacher was totally cool with it and appreciated his creativity! How to sign up? It's easy: www.walnut-creek.org Class called: Kids Open Studio - one class It fills up fast so sign up in advance when the next one comes available! Parents, you're welcome!

I'm not going to name the teachers, but the last two classes I took here, I ended up just dropping…read moreout. The teachers did not have the background for the subject, or they only had experience teaching kids. VERY IMPORTANTLY, their website is very adamant that you will not be able to get a refund on a class after 14 days BEFORE the class starts. When you click on a button searching for REFUNDS, that is the message that you get. And most people would give up reading right there. With the most recent class I took, half way through, I couldn't take it anymore, and I called the office asking for a refund anyway. I told him that I knew from the first class that this was not going to work. He said "Oh I wish you'd have told us. We have a quality assurance policy that if after the first class you are unsatisfied, we will try to make it better." Ok, "make it better" does not say "refund". I told him to show me where this "quality assurance" clause was. When I finally found it, I could see that few reasonable people would have found it. It was a paragraph or two below "NO REFUNDS AFTER 14 DAYS BEFORE CLASS STARTS". Before that I was willing to take only half refund. When I say how ludicrous the website and policy was, I demanded a full refund. He refused. I then went through my credit card company and got a full refund. Another student in the class had the same response to the teacher and wanted to transfer to another class, and the administration would not let her. There is something wrong with the administration of this place. I assume it is primarily a profit center, and they cut costs by hiring inexperienced teachers, and play games with the website wording to dissuade you from asking for a refund.

Today was our 1st time here at the city hall....I was lucky to get a sweet front roll parking in…read morefront of this place... Nice day to walking around downtown Hayward after finishing out business with the city hall..

Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street is the best place to go for Passport Services. Briea in…read morethe passport office was friendly and very helpful. She provided clear information and reviewed my application, resulting in a quick turn-around time. I received my new passport that expires in 2035.

This is a lovely venue, quite nearly perfect! I attended an activity there and found the location…read morebeautiful and well-kept. I dinged the rating 1 star because the parking is really horrible - it's street parking only. Given that the site is in a neighborhood the competition for space is fierce. Also, there isn't central air condition in the larger event room. That's not necessarily bad, but maybe it should be pointed out to the people renting so they can plan for their guests' comfort. A tour was available, but it was limited to the first floor only. Not a lot of ground to cover there. Lots of people participating in the tour commented on that. Then, again, it's a free tour. Hope to see more events in this venue.

I've actually dont a ton of research about old San Leandro and the Peralta Home. I went here one…read moretime when they were having a little art show in the garden (which is beautiful. . .) and I happen to take a tour of the house which was amazing. I definately reccomend it.

Located in the center of Memorial Park the Veteran's Memorial Bldg has been host…read moreto many events we've attended---Albany's Green Festival, The Albany High Madrigal Dinner and Concert and other programs. We recently attended our neighbor's Quiceñera. This was their youngest daughter's celebration of her 15th birthday. This is the 3rd Quinceñera they've celebrated over the years. The Memorial Bldg was transformed into a gala party atmosphere. All of the guests were seated at several round tables. There was a large floor area in the middle for the ceremony and dancing. The chairs were draped in this satiny silver material. It looked so fancy but klutzy me kept sliding on it. The festivities started with a buffet spread of salad, chicken stew, beef with veggies, two kinds of rice and fresh corn tortillas. There were several types of non-alchy drinks. After dinner there was a candy shrine with gummy worms, caramel popcorn, lots of sticky candy and lots of stuff that looked too sweet. All of it was very colorful. There was a table with fruit salad. The ceremony followed with our neighbor, "D", dressed in a beautiful bright pink gown which looked like magical. Her attendants wore orange poofy dresses that were so cute. The guys in the ceremony looked so handsome in their suits. The dancing came next--live DJ and loud and very spirited Cumbia and Salsa music. At least half of the party goers got up to dance. Shy and klutzy Ms Rinky and her esposo watched. Although we didn't stay for the cake I did take a picture of it. Nothing fancy about this place but more than perfect for a Quinceñera or other large party.

I wandered in to check out this venue while enjoying the adjacent park and can definitely see…read morecoming back if I host a large event. The exterior is attractive, with an expansive yard out front and a nice stone courtyard. Inside is a fairly simple layout with numerous historical displays related to veterans' affairs, Albany veteran's themselves, and the Boy Scout troop sponsored here. The main hall is sizable (see picture) and has an attached full kitchen, appropriate for catering. When I visited, they were setting up for a quincenera, and I could see this building being a nice choice for a wedding or other large party.

They would not allow you to view it before the event. The trash bin was lock and did provide us the…read morecode.

Great park with tennis courts, a pool, and clubhouse. They have doggie poop bags in the parking…read morelot. Connects to the Greenbrook green belt and Osage park through Charlotte Wood Middle School.