Saturday, October 3, 2026 – 10am to 1pm
Silliman Center, 6800 Mowry Avenue, Newark, CA
The FREE event invites kids from Newark, Fremont, and Union City to meet “real-life heroes” — from public officials to first responders, utility workers, and nonprofit leaders — in a fun, interactive way. Scouts receive a “Bingo-like” card with stamps at each hero booth; collecting all stamps can earns a prize. This is also a great opportunity to get many requirements written off in your scouting requirements, like meeting police officers and firefighters, shaking hands with veterans, etc.
Key Participants & Organizations
The lineup that has been invited this year includes a wide range of community leaders and agencies such as:
- City & State Leaders: Newark Mayor Mike Hannon, Assemblymember Alex Lee, Senator Aisha Wahab, City Councilmembers Julie del Catancio and Terrence Grindall
- Law Enforcement & Safety: Newark Police Department, Alameda County Fire Department, FBI Outreach Program, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
- Public Services: City Public Works, Recreation & Community Services, A/C Transit, Alameda County Water District, Mosquito Abatement Program
- Nonprofits & Community Groups: Republic Services, Newark Rotary Club, Alameda County Library, Ohlone Humane Society, American Legion Post 837, Union Sanitary District, Tri City Volunteers Food Bank
- Other Notable Attendees: Veterans, utility company representatives, trade unions, and civic leaders
Here are some great pictures from the event last year so show you how much fun we had – (5) Facebook