What’s New Big Turnout at 4th of July BBQ Party! Hayward city mayor Mike Sweeney and city council members Anna May-Bruno and Kevin Dowling graced this year’s HOA Independence Day celebration that featured dance and tai chi performances, childrens’ games, free hamburgers and hot dogs, a chili cooking contest (judged by Mayor Sweeney), and a display by the Hayward city fire department. See 258 pictures in two Photo Gallery slide shows.   Basketball Court and Pool Access Now you can use your Swimming Pool card key to access the HOA Basketball Court during published hours of availability. The basketball court has been fenced in and equipped with locks in order to control its unauthorized and improper use.   Public hearing set for new electric plant Tierra Energy’s bid to build a 115MW gas-powered electric plant off Depot Road is up for public comments at a hearing starting 1:00 PM on Tuesday, July 21 at Hayward City Hall, 777 B Street. Written comments can also be submitted via email until July 28 to docket@energy.state.ca.us or mailed to Docket Unit, California Energy Commission, 1516 Ninth Street M.S. 15, Sacramento, CA 95814. Comments should refer to "06-AFC-6." The Tierra plant would consist of fourteen natural gas-fired generators that will operate during periods of peak electricity demand in the Bay Area.   Paying too much in Property Tax? Apply for a ”Decline In Market Value Reassessment” of your property. Get the help of a real estate agent or realtor to complete your application. For the 2009-2010 tax year, file your application before July 2009 or after you receive your 2009-2010 assessment notification if you are not satisfied with that value. Click here for Assessment Reduction form   Costco store on Hesperian OK’d Construction commences on the Costco Wholesale store on Hesperian and Industrial. A huge sign at the location proclaims an opening date late fall this year. Read story.    Hayward City Events & Activities Events and activities within the city that you’re welcome to take part in. Click on a link. For up-to-date information, click here. KEEP HAYWARD CLEAN & GREEN! Join the task force in cleaning our city and graffiti abatement -- every 4th Saturday of the month from 8:00 AM to NOON. HAYWARD SMOKING BAN! The City Council has passed an ordinance that bans smoking in public places. FARMERS MARKET Saturdays 6 AM - 1 PM on Main Street (between A and B streets). Hayward Area Senior Citzens’ Activities Year round -- read the newsletter for events of interest. Caltrans 92/880 Interchange Reconstruction Project -- overview and update information bulletins    Get Connected - Important Links City of Hayward City Government Hayward Police Department Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) Hayward Area Parks & Recreation (HARD) Chabot Community College California State University East Bay Hayward Chamber of Commerce Alameda County Government California State Government Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Alameda County Transit (AC Transit) National Railroad - AMTRAK Earthquakes and Floods, Hazard Zones Earthquake Maps, Information US Geological Service Information About Our Bay Area Wetlands		Today’s Weather Complete Weather Report for Hayward, CA (94545)  Latest News Latest World, National, and Local News reports.   Use the Message Board [Publish Your Views or Ideas] Use the HOA Message Board to share your ideas and views. It’s a good way to share and help make our community a better place to live in. Our Message Board has 18 active members who’ve posted valuable tips and other helpful information.    Welcome to Eden Shores Our community is located in North California’s East Bay. The Eden Shores Homeowners Association is made up of 534 single-family homes. It includes a clubhouse, a pool, and a 2-acre private park. Whether you are a new resident at Eden Shores, or are a more established one, we ask that you assist us in the task of maintaining our beautiful neighborhood. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact any officer of the Association, or send us a note through this website. ~David Huang   President, Eden Shores HOA      Missed the Event? Check the Photo Gallery for pictures and video of the HOA event you missed.    Exercise, Physical Fitness FREE TAI CHI LESSONS Thursdays 8:30 AM at HOA Clubhouse Contact Nina Lee New beginners’ class instructor FREE DANCE LESSONS Monday Class (every Monday): 7:30-9:00 PM, HOA Clubhouse Contact Lydia Hui or Candy Chen Wednesday Class (every Wednesday): 7:30-9:00 PM, HOA Clubhouse Contact Lydia Hui or Candy Chen   SPORTS CENTER MEMBERSHIP You get $100 off on a Union City Sports Center membership as an Eden Shores homeowner or resident. Sign up by email to sportscommitee@edenshoreshoa.org and president@edenshoreshoa.org.    Got a Meeting or Party? Use our HOA Clubhouse! Our clubhouse is spacious and convenient, and has the necessary faciliities. Log in to find availability and get a rental form. CLUBHOUSE RENTAL FEES: May-Dec.: $100 (all day)/$50 (4 hrs) Jan.-Apr.: $75 (all day)/$40 (4 hrs)		Neighborhood Alerts Avoid ‘Swine Flu’, germs The government Center for Disease Control (www.cdc.gov) has issued a notice on how to avoid getting the deadly “swine flu” and how to avoid germ contamination. Read all about it here.   Assaults on women increase Hayward Police reports a rise in assaults against women. HPD Report.   Test your street smarts! Test your basic Street Smarts IQ: Street Sense, On Foot, Carjack tips. Click here.   Report taggers, get $500 You could get $500 in City reward money for reporting neighborhood “taggers”. Details   Anti-vandalism campaign Tom Santos, our new HOA handyman, has been cleaning up graffiti in the community and repairing vandalized community mailboxes. Tom has also been reinforcing the mailboxes to make them “vandal proof.” See some Before & After pictures.   Dead street light? What to do If you notice a "dead" street light in your area, take down the number that's at the base of the lamp post (pole #) and then send an email with the information to StreetLightRepair@EdenShoresHOA.org. Your HOA will have the street light repaired.   Mailbox vandalized/damaged? If your mailbox is vandalized/damaged: 1. Call the USPS Maintenance Supervisor at 510-783-5693; give a description of the damage and the mailbox location; 2. Call Lt Sheryl Boykins (510-293-7296 HPD) and make a report; 3. Email or call Michelle New at Walsh PM (see HOA Contacts); if you email her, copy it to President@EdenShoresHOA.org. If you could not receive mail at your box because it is damaged, pick up your mail at the USPS branch at 24438 Santa Clara Street. Click here for driving directions.    Home Security Click here to learn more about Home Security and effective home security systems.    Neighbor to Neighbor Patronize your neighbor Many of our neighbors offer products and services: day care, real estate, financing, architectural design, carpentry, vacation rentals, computer repairs/upgrades, computer networks, website design and hosting, etc. Check the HOA Promotions page.