The bar will be closed, and families are welcome to attend the meeting, organizers said.

"This meeting will be very different" from the organization's previous community meetings, said Irene Koehler, chair of the Celebrate Fremont executive steering committee. "We will present an overview of the exciting events and activities taking place during this historic 50th anniversary year."

At the meeting, members of the community will be given a preview of the admission-free 50th anniversary event called "Celebrate Fremont @ the Park," scheduled for Sept. 9-10 in Central Park. Those wishing to attend the meeting should R.S.V.P. by sending an e-mail to rsvp@celebratefremont.org or by calling (510) 790-9352.

"Until now, we have been talking in concepts. Now we have some definite plans to report for 'Celebrate Fremont @ the Park,'" said Councilmember Anu Natarajan, event committee chair. "We'll talk about logistics and volunteer opportunities. It is shaping up to be two days packed with fun and excitement."

Those who attend Monday's meeting also will be able to participate in a raffle for prizes, and they may join the list of volunteers working at "Celebrate Fremont @ the Park." Local restaurants will provide light refreshments at the meeting.

For a small donation, meeting attendees can ride the Saddle Rack's mechanical bull, or they may bring pennies, tokens and coins from their countries of origin to add their own personal touch to the Fremont Art Car, a mobile art project on a vintage van.