Many students rely on school menstrual product dispensers during unexpected situations, yet these extremely essential resources + dispensers are often overlooked. When I noticed that the dispensers on my campus were outdated, frequently empty, and still displayed the 25&cent; labels from before California's AB 367 made menstrual products free in public schools, I knew something needed to change.
So, for my Girl Scout Gold Award, I chose to advocate for menstrual equity and equal access to feminine hygiene products!
Rather than simply replacing the dispensers, I wanted to address the larger issue of ensuring students had consistent, reliable access to these products. I began by raising awareness about the condition of the existing machines and advocating for community support to create a lasting solution. By sharing the importance of this issue with local organizations, school clubs, community members, and adults who wanted to support the cause, I was able to raise the funding needed to make my project possible.
We were able to successfully replace the outdated dispensers with new, functioning ones and make these free products more accessible to our students!
Finally, to ensure the project creates lasting change, I also worked with custodial staff to establish ongoing maintenance and restocking of the dispensers.
Although the project has received positive feedback since the new dispensers were installed, I hope its greatest impact is demonstrating the power of advocacy. If you ever notice something in your community that needs to change, don't be afraid to speak up and stand up for what's right! My hope is that others will turn advocacy into action, because one person willing to raise their voice can inspire change and end up benefiting an entire community!

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Alameda County Fire Department Station 27

Start your Independence Day with a fun, family-friendly morning featuring a delicious pancake breakfast hosted by your local firefighters. This festive event includes fire department demonstrations, the Classic Cruisers Car Club, and activities for all ages, with a suggested $5 donation benefiting the Alameda County Firefighters Association Charity Fund.

Local Event: Newark 4th of July Pancake Breakfast

Newark 4th of July Pancake Breakfast

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Paseo Padre Parkway

PARADE BEGINS AT 10:00AM SHARP!
Please be advised that the following read closures will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM:
<ul><li>Paseo Padre Parkway between Mowry and Stevenson</li><li>Capitol Avenue between Paseo and State</li><li>Liberty Street between Beacon and Capitol</li><li>Walnut Ave between Liberty and Paseo</li><li>Hastings Street between Mowry and Capitol</li><li>Stevenson Blvd between Civic Center and Paseo</li></ul>
HANDICAP PARKING
<ul><li>Available in the Kaiser parking lot off of Civic Center Drive.</li></ul>
PUBLIC PARKING
<ul><li>Public parking is available on side streets outside of the staging area and parade route or in parking lots outside of those areas.</li><li>THERE IS NO PARKING on the parade route, on closed streets or anywhere in the staging area.</li></ul>

Local Event: Fremont 4th of July Parade

Fremont 4th of July Parade

PARADE BEGINS AT 10:00AM SHARP!
Please be advised that the following read closures will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 1:00...

Fremont Main Library

Parade Celebrating our 250th! Event is hosted by the Fremont 4th of July Parade nonprofit, with top sponsors: Event sponsor City of Fremont and Title Sponsor Fremont Chevrolet.&nbsp;
The Parade kicks off at 10:00am from the Fremont Main Library on Stevenson and the 1 mile route ends at City Hall on Capital Ave. Featuring 70 entries and 5 helium balloons on this route, the Announcers and Judges Booth will be centrally located at Angry Chickz on Paseo Padre Parkway.&nbsp;
Welcoming this year's Grand Marshal Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, Ohlone College Professor leading STEM for Girls, Earn to Learn manufacturing opportunities, and many more incredible learning and career opportunities for people of all ages. Greet elected officials: Fremont Mayor &amp; City Council, Alameda County Supervisors David Haubert &amp; Elisa Marquez, and Assemblymember Alex Lee.
For more information, check out the website at www.fremont4th.org
See you on Saturday, July 4, 2026!!!

Parade Celebrating our 250th! Event is hosted by the Fremont 4th of July Parade nonprofit, with top sponsors: Event sponsor...

Fremont Downtown Event Center

The Parade After Party is hosted by the Fremont Education Foundation &amp; Krave the Experience, bringing you community engagement, fun &amp; games for all ages celebrating America's 250th.Thank you to our top Event sponsor Kaiser Permanente, and Stars &amp; Stripes sponsor Cargill!
<ul><li>DJ &amp; Live Entertainment</li><li>Artist &amp; nonprofit Booths with games, giveaways and arts to purchase</li><li>Beer &amp; wine station</li><li>Food Trucks</li><li>Cool off area in the event lobby space</li></ul>
Join us 11AM-2PM for a fun After Party. Elected officials will welcome the public at 12NOON and kick off the entertainment! Open to all, no entry fee.

See you on the 4th!!! Questions? Contact: president@fremont-education.org

Local Event: Fremont 4th of July "Parade After Party"

Fremont 4th of July "Parade After Party"

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American Legion Post 837 at Niles Veterans Memorial Building, 37154 2nd St, Fremont, CA, 94536

Celebrate our nation's milestone at this community gathering where all veterans and their families are welcome. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon featuring snacks, drinks, games for kids, and a firsthand look at what the post has to offer.

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USA 250th Anniversary

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Milpitas Sports Center

Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with an evening featuring a professional fireworks show and live performances by dance band Mercy &amp; The Heartbeats and headliner MarchFourth. Families can enjoy a variety of food trucks, a DJ, and activities for all ages at Milpitas' signature summer celebration.

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Personal Training with Unlimited DEXA and VO2 Max

Custom Fit

Most training programs run on guesswork. Custom Fit replaces it with measurement. At its San Francisco studios, Personal Training and Partner Training memberships include unlimited DEXA body-composition scans and VO2 max testing — diagnostics usually sold one scan at a time or reserved for specialized clinics. Custom Fit members can test as often as they train. The reasoning is straightforward. A DEXA scan measures fat, lean muscle, and bone density with clinical precision. A VO2 max test measures the body's maximum oxygen uptake, one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular fitness and long-term health. Run those tests on a regular cadence and a member can see exactly what is changing, where, and whether a program is working — rather than relying on the scale or the mirror. That is the idea behind Custom Fit's positioning: not a gym, a performance lab. Every program is built from a member's measured body composition and cardiovascular capacity, then adjusted as the data moves. The goal is to eliminate the guesswork that defines most fitness routines and to treat training as something you can verify. The model also brings longevity diagnostics that usually live in concierge medicine into a routine training week. Body composition and cardiovascular capacity are central markers of how well a person is aging, and regular testing keeps those numbers visible rather than treating them as an occasional, expensive add-on. Custom Fit operates in Hayes Valley (323 Octavia Street), on Market Street (1844 Market), and with a Downtown San Francisco location on Battery Street (570 Battery) opening soon. Personal Training, Partner Training, and select memberships include the testing. More information is available at customfitsf.com.

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SKYZONE FREMONT CA

Looking for a memorable way to celebrate your child’s birthday? Preferably something that doesn’t require a ton of planning on your part? Relax – we’ve got this. Sky Zone has hosted thousands upon thousands of group events, from schools and church groups to camps, corporate team building and boy/girl scouts. You name it, we’ve hosted it. Put the F-U-N in fundraising! All you have to do is pick a date + time, then spread the word. Open jump lets you fly high! That means full access to all Sky Zone activities, including the Main Court, Drop Zone, and more!

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Los Angeles

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Across America

America At 250: Voices Of Freedom, Worry And...

With a mix of pride, concern, and hope, readers described America as a land of liberty and opportunity with promises not yet fully realized.

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Fremont High Schools: U.S. News 2024 Rankings

One Fremont USD high school is ranked 11th in California. See Mission San Jose, American, Irvington, Washington and JFK rankings.

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The eatery was recognized for its hearty and creative dishes.

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Fremont received Platinum Designation for solar power leadership from a US Dept. of Energy program.

Fremont Is The First City In The Nation To Receive Coveted Designation

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A lonely Valentine's Day could make some people more susceptible to unexpected romantic overtures.

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5 Takes On Lake Elizabeth

Covering more than 80 acres, Lake Elizabeth is the watery heart of Central Park in Fremont.

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