This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

5 Things You Need To Know This Week: Feb. 14–20

Some of the top items for Union City this week involve a blood drive, criminals appearing in court and a free NHUSD workshop for parents.

Ceri Hitchcock-Hodgson, Neighbor
|

  1. This Valentine’s Day, you can do something special for someone you will never meet by donating during the . The , 31224 Union City Blvd., in collaboration with the American Red Cross, will host a blood drive on Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Log on to www.redcrossblood.org and schedule your appointment by entering your ZIP code or the Sponsor Code: UCSPORTS. You can also make an appointment by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS or by contacting the Union City Sports Center directly at 510-675-5808.
  2. Roberto Moreno, 21, who last year pled guilty to manslaughter in at a house party, is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday morning for his sentencing. He is set to appear at the Hayward Hall of Justice at 8:45 a.m. Moreno, a gang member, was 17 at the time of Yifru's slaying.
  3. Also scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday morning is , the man charged with sexually assaulting a 2-year-old child at the Dollar Tree store in December 2010. Ramos, 36, is scheduled to enter a plea at 9 a.m. at the Fremont Hall of Justice. Originally set for Dec. 6, 2010, the hearing has been pushed forward three times. 
  4. Parents may want to check out New Haven Unified School District’s on Feb. 16. This workshop will be held at NHUSD's Educational Services Center, 34200 Alvarado Niles Rd., from 6 to 8 p.m. Call 510-476-2610 for more information. 
  5. What better way to get over the mid-week slump than taking part in Dodgeball Nights at the Union City Sports Center on Feb. 16. The winter session continues every Wednesday night through March 2 from 7 to 9. This program will resume with its spring 2011 session beginning March 30 and continuing through May 4. Union City residents ages 16 and over can play for a full season for $30 while non-residents can join in for $35. For game rules and information, call 510-675-5805 or email maynarde@unioncity.org
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Union City