Hayward Odd Fellows Sycamore Lodge #129 is partnering with H.A.R.D. and the local non-profit Sun Gallery for the first Concert at the Plunge Park this Summer on Saturday, June 18, 1-5 pm at the Hayward Plunge Park , 24176 Mission Blvd.  Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, a picnic (no alcohol), and enjoy a day in the park with Music, Art, Dance & Chess! 

 

Rock and Roll with four bands:

Razor Train, Hecka Dang, Shape Shifters and Crooked Monkeys

Kids of all ages are welcome to come create chalk art!  Chess players, bring your chess moves or come to learn!  Participate in a raffle for a child's spot in Summer Art Day Camp at the Gallery (seven different weeks available for July and August).

 

This event is free, with donations will be gratefully accepted by the Sun Gallery (subject to H.A.R.D. board approval, which we anticipate on June 13). The Sun Gallery, Hayward 's longest standing non-profits arts organization, established its prominent Art Education Program, picturesque Gallery Shop, and year-round series of highly respected artistic exhibitions to enrich the cultural life of our community and promote art as the universal language between cultures, income levels and ages.  For more about the Sun Gallery see www.sungallery.org  

The Hayward Odd Fellows Sycamore Lodge #129 was re-formed in 2010 with a focus on supporting music and arts in the community, as well as doing other good work and providing good fellowship.  For more about the lodge, see www.haywardlodge.org .  The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization that believes in Friendship, Love and Truth, in making the world a better place, and in supporting their fellows.  For more about I.O.O.F, see  www.ioof.org .

 

All activities will be at the Hayward Plunge Park , 24176 Mission Blvd. This concert series will resume on most Sundays, August through Oct 2, from 1-5 pm., and is free to the public. A tot lot is nearby, as is a lovely hiking trail, indoor pool, tennis courts and plenty of free parking.

 

This magnificent local park is managed by the Hayward Area Parks and Recreation District, the premier agency in the greater Hayward area.  

 

What follows below is the description of the highly successful Summer Concert series given in 2011. Plans are underway to continue with an even better series for 2012. Stay tuned.