American Legion -- The San Lorenzo Post was chartered in 1949 and presently has about 260 members. It meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the San Lorenzo Community Hall (377 Paseo Grande). Contact Peter DiGregorio, 351-6148. See the website of American Legion Department of California.
Hayward Area Genealogical Society -- Meets monthly from January through October on the fourth Tuesday, 6:30 - 8 p.m. in the San Lorenzo Library, 395 Paseo Grande (you don't have to be a member to attend). The society publishes a monthly newsletter, The Informer, from January through November. See website or contact H.A.G.S. at PO Box 754, Hayward 94543; Carl Webb 351-3335 (cwebb531@aol.com).
Lions Club -- The San Lorenzo chapter, founded in 1945, meets every Wednesday morning at 6:45 a.m. at Baker's Square on Hesperian. The chapter supports centers for the blind in Oakland and Pittsburgh, raises funds for scholarships to local youth, and supports a group home for youth in San Leandro. Contact P.O. Box 395, San Lorenzo 94580; president Nelson Mosher (nelsonmosher@sbcglobal.net, 278-8854). See Lions International.
Little League Baseball
Ashland Little League includes about 300 kids. The ball park is behind Edendale Middle School, 16180 Ashland Ave. Early sign-ups ($50) on November 20 and 21, 2010, 10 am to 2 pm, at the snack bar at the field (the snack bar has a telephone, 276-9516). Regular sign-ups ($100) are from December through March. The season opens in late March. Call Jason Pereira (510.614.9739) or Eddie Rodriguez (Spanish speaking, 510.908.9383). Contact the League by e-mail ashlandinfo@yahoo.com.
San Lorenzo Little League hosts two leagues: the American and National, each with 28 teams. Over 700 kids participate. Registration takes place in January and the playing season opens in March. The ball park is on Grant Avenue across from Arroyo High School (the snack bar has a telephone, 278-5434). For more information write P.O. Box 21, San Lorenzo 94580, or call Rich Renteria, 881-8139.
Rotary Club -- The San Lorenzo Rotary Club was chartered in 1955. It meets every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. at a local restaurant. Contact secretary Judy Huie (tel. 786-1858). See Rotary International.
San Lorenzo Garden Club -- Meets the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 100 Hacienda, San Lorenzo. The club is engaged in a wide variety of activities, including plant exchanges, raising funds for reforestation and scholarships to students of horticulture, and helping plant and maintain gardens for nonprofit organizations. Contact Rose (278-2405) or Dorothy (481-1372).
San Lorenzo Girls Softball League -- Girls from 4 1/2 to 18 years old of any ability are invited to play. Games are on three fields at San Lorenzo Community Park. See League website for information on season, sign up, supporting activities, board of directors, etc.
Cub Scout Pack 603 (sponsored by San Lorenzo Community Church)
Cub Scout Pack 616 (sponsored by Kiwanis Club Of Chabot-East Oakland; meets at Lorenzo Manor School)
Cub Scout Pack 635 (sponsored by Church of Latter Day Saints San Lorenzo 2nd Ward)
Cub Scout Pack 702 (sponsored by Calvary Lutheran Church; meets at the church school)
Boy Scout Troop 603 (sponsored by Calvary Lutheran Ministries; meets at Calvary Lutheran Church school) Boy Scout Troop 612 (sponsored by San Lorenzo Community Church)
Boy Scout Troop 635 (sponsored by Church of Latter Day Saints San Lorenzo)
Senior Sociables -- Individuals over age 50 get together every Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for a variety of social activities, including card games, pool, bingo. The group also hosts dancing every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon. All activities take place at the San Lorenzo Community Hall, 377 Paseo Grande. Day trips are also planned. For more information call Patty Castro, 278-9983, or write c/o San Lorenzo Village Homes Assn., 377 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 94580.
Southern Alameda County Youth Soccer League -- This league is for boys and girls and covers San Lorenzo and San Leandro. The number of teams expands to fit the number of kids who sign up. There were more than 1,800 players in 2000. Player registration takes place in March and April. Visit the league website. Register at the website, call 278-7627, or e-mail winr95@aol.com.
