Events

The annual Hayward Juneteenth Freedom Celebration is presented by the West Coast Blues Society and Juneteenth Hayward at Mt Eden High School on Saturday, June 20. The downtown event features a blues festival lineup, a variety of food vendors, beer and wine garden, and community programming honoring Russell City and Hayward’s African American heritage.

Ava Community Energy (Ava) has partnered with Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) and Local Clean Energy Alliance (LCEA) to support the Resilience Hub Initiative. This initiative provides technical assistance (TA) to help community-serving facilities explore resilience-focused solar and battery storage solutions, along with funding opportunities for qualifying resilience hub projects. This event will be led by Local Clean Energy Alliance & Emerald Cities Collaborative and hosted and in partnership with Glad Tidings International, Green the Church, California Interfaith Power & Light, and the City of Hayward.

Join us for Town Nights, a series of free community events. With a focus on community cohesion and fostering unity, Town Nights offers safe spaces for families, friends, and neighbors to come together and enjoy free food, music, games, and more. Ava is sponsoring Mandela Partners to provide free food for this event. Ava will also be bringing an informational table.

Join Ava Community Energy (Ava) and Bike East Bay for a free community event at Coliseum BART parking lot! Whether it’s your first time on an e-bike or you’re ready to upgrade, this free community event is the perfect place to explore your options and your chance to test ride a variety of e-bikes, meet local bike shops, access free bike education and safety resources and learn about Ava Bike Electric rebates.

Join us on July 1st at the Lathrop Generations Center as we celebrate the incorporation of the City of Lathrop. Ava will be there as a sponsor and tabling at the event, come say hi and learn more about your default electricity provider.

Have fun at the park the 2nd Thursday of every month, May through October, 5-8pm. Lincoln Summer Nights is for everyone. It is the community’s chance to celebrate, connect, stay informed and get involved in the community. Ava staff will be hosting an informational booth and sharing about our current offerings.

Ava is excited to co-host this year’s Certify & Amplify webinar with MCE and SVCE! Join us to learn how California’s Supplier Diversity and Small Business certification programs can help grow your business and expand opportunities across the state. Whether you’re looking to get certified or strengthen your network, this event is a great way to connect, learn, and amplify your impact.

Ava is proud to sponsor and participate in the Family Fun Festival hosted by Family Promise of San Joaquin County. This free community event brings families together for a day of fun, featuring activities for children, live entertainment, community resources, and more, while supporting local families experiencing homelessness. Stop by the Ava table and say hello!