By Staff Reports
Inside Bay Area

Published March 8, 2007

CASTRO VALLEY - Lights. Camera. Action. Popcorn. Politics.
How about a night out on the town to catch a sneak preview of a major Hollywood movie after schmoozing with friends and neighbors about programs and legislation important to families?

The free program is from

7 to 9 p.m. March 22 at the Chabot Cinema, 2853 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley.

Mentoring and after-school programs are among the topics to be discussed before the airing of "Pride," starring Terrence Howard ("Hustle and Flow," "Lackawanna Blues") and comedian Bernie Mac.

Assemblywoman Mary Hayashi, D-Hayward, who's making health and children's issues among her top legislative priorities, is sponsoring the event. Co-sponsors include the San Leandro Boys and Girls Club, Lionsgate Films and the Be A Mentor program.

"Pride," to be released nationwide March 23, is the story of the founder of Philadelphia's first African-American swim team.

Hayashi, elected last November to the 18th Assembly District seat, already has introduced legislation to expand preventative dental services for children, qualify school health centers to bill Medi-Cal, raise funding for health services programs at community colleges, and improve vision care benefits for retired county or special district employees and dependents.

Reservations are required. Up to four seats can be reserved. Call (510) 583-8818.