Located in the Old Alvarado region of Union City, Alvarado Elementary School is one of the oldest schools in the…More city. It serves Union City's diverse community, with an average student population of 860 students who speak 30 different languages. The school has set a goal to close the achievement gap for each student subgroup by 50 percent by the end of the 2012-2013 school year. The school is outfitted with state-of-the-art computer technology, two playgrounds, an open asphalt play area and an open grass field for Physical Education classes  and recess activities. The school offers two special education autism classes. There is also several specialists on staff, including: one school psychologist, two literacy coaches and one speech and language specialist.</p> <p>The principal is Tracie Noriega.</p> <p>For detailed school data, see the attached School Accountability Report Card and information below.</p> <p><i>*Sources: California Department of Education, Ed-Data and the New Haven Unified School District.</i></p> <p> </p>

Tagumpay Travel is located in the Old Alvarado neighborhood on Smith Street. This family-owned travel agency provides…More international travel packages and deals.</p> <p>Tagumpay Travel, which is staffed with friendly, experienced travel agents, specializes in travel and cargo services to the Philippines. Call for more info or to schedule an appointment.</p>

Located in the Old Alvarado District, the Union City Chamber of Commerce helps local businesses grow and prosper. The…More chamber provides business support, workshops and seminars, legislative advocacy and networking opportunities through a variety of events. To help reinvigorate local business, the chamber also produces the "Buy Local - Shop Union City Value Book."</p> <p>Membership rates vary based on the size of the business. Contact the chamber for additional information.</p>

Holly Community Center is the western hub for Union City's leisure activities. Activities include ballet, tap and…More jazz, hip-hop and belly dance lessons, jazzercise classes, martial arts courses and seasonal youth camps. Details can be found in the Leisure Services' <a href="http://www.union-city.ca.us/leisure/activity%20guide.htm">activity guide</a>.</p> <p>The community center also houses the Holly Preschool, a licensed full day program offered through the city's Leisure Services department. The preschool offers full-time or part-time programs for children ages 2.5 to 5 years old. The preschool was also dubbed The Best Preschool in Union City in our Readers' Choice 2012 contest.</p> <p>Holly Community Center is also a great location for banquets, parties and events. The auditorium room holds up to 250 guests and features a wooden stage and kitchen. The smaller senior room holds up to 90 people. Rental rates are available on its website.</p>

One of the largest parishes in the Oakland Diocese, St. Anne's Catholic Parish is hard to miss. Founded in 1860 and…More originally located in the Old Alvarado District, its large structure has dominated the corner of Cabello and Dyer streets since 1983. The church's membership reflects Union City's diversity and includes people of many different ethnicities and walks of life. St. Anne's offers educational courses for preschoolers through eighth-graders at its School of Faith Formation. It also hosts Catholic Youth Organization sports, a youth ministry and several other programs. Church services include mass, penance, baptisms, weddings and funerals. The pastor is Fr. Geoffrey Baraan.</p> <p> </p>