The Dorris-Eaton School is a private, award-winning educatio

The Dorris-Eaton School

Dorris-Eaton is an independent school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. For more than 70 years, we have earned a reputation for exceptional teaching and academic excellence. Our six-acre preschool campus in Alamo offers a warm, nurturing environment where young learners explore, discover, and develop confidence. A rich curriculum, complemented by classes in art, Spanish, and music, gives children a solid foundation for kindergarten and the years ahead. At our K–8 San Ramon campus, the curriculum emphasizes strong academic fundamentals while encouraging critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. Classes in art, Spanish, music, and physical education, along with a wide variety of electives for students in grades 6–8, broaden the educational experience. Small class sizes allow teachers to recognize individual strengths, provide meaningful feedback, and help students build effective study habits and communication skills. Both campuses offer before- and after-school care as well as summer workshops. In San Ramon, after-school offerings include soccer, piano, robotics, chess, and 3D printing and design. Character development is woven throughout the school day. Students learn and practice kindness, respect, responsibility, and a growth mindset, while community service, school-wide volunteer programs, and age-appropriate leadership opportunities foster a sense of social responsibility.

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Dorris-Eaton is an independent school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. For more than 70 years, we have earned a reputation for...

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Shepherd's Gate New Life Thrift Store

Give Your Unused Things New Life at Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store! Your donations of gently used clothing, shoes or household items to the Shepherd’s Gate New Life Thrift Store in Livermore will do more than make room in your home — you’re giving those items a second chance to be useful and meaningful. The women and children who come to Shepherd’s Gate are seeking to start a new life. They are able shop for free at the thrift store for clothes for job interviews and school as well as items to furnish a new place to live after graduation. Proceeds from the thrift store directly support the women and children at Shepherd’s Gate by providing care, safety, education and encouragement as they rebuild their lives. For more information, visit us online at shepherdsgate.org/thrift-store

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Coastline Christian Schools

Coastline Christian Schools in Alameda is a private preschool–8th grade school that partners with families to nurture students academically, spiritually, socially, and emotionally in a Christ-centered environment. With dedicated teachers, small class sizes, and a focus on individualized learning, CCS helps each child reach their potential while building strong character and faith. Students are enriched through STEM, athletics, arts, class trips, and community events, developing compassion, resilience, innovation, and leadership. At Coastline, families are welcomed into a warm, supportive community where students are known, cared for, and prepared to thrive.

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CASTRO VALLEY, CA — Two Castro Valley businesses were honored in Diablo Magazine's 2026 "<a href="https://www.diablomag.com/2026-best-of-the-east-bay-our-complete-list-of-winners/article_a63c91c9-3bf4-436e-b022-8d8a6b3d87c0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Best of the East Bay</a>" Awards. Each year, the magazine asks its readers to vote on everything they like in the East Bay, from restaurants to museums to bars to barbershops. This year, The Prize Booth was selected as a winner in the Toy Store category, while Secretly Sunless won in the Tanning Salon category. <a href="https://www.diablomag.com/2026-best-of-the-east-bay-our-complete-list-of-winners/article_a63c91c9-3bf4-436e-b022-8d8a6b3d87c0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">See here</a> for the full list of East Bay winners. More Castro Valley News: <ul><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/castrovalley/east-bay-teen-sprinting-straight-top-report" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This East Bay Teen Is Sprinting Straight to the Top: Report</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/castrovalley/lawsuit-intensifies-nature-camp-battle-between-nonprofit-castro-valley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lawsuit Intensifies Nature Camp Battle Between Nonprofit and Castro Valley Residents: Report</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/castrovalley/youth-concert-honors-legacy-teen-killed-castro-valley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Youth Concert Honors Legacy Of Teen Killed In Castro Valley</a></li></ul>

CASTRO VALLEY, CA — Two Castro Valley businesses were honored in Diablo Magazine’s 2026 “<a href="https://www.diablomag.com/2026-best-of-the-east-bay-our-complete-list-of-winners/article_a63c91c9-3bf4-436e-b022-8d8a6b3d87c0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Best of the East Bay</a>” Awards.

Each year, the magazine asks its readers to vote on everything they like in the East Bay, from restaurants to museums to bars to barbershops. This year, The Prize Booth was selected as a winner in the Toy Store category, while Secretly Sunless won in the Tanning Salon category.

<a href="https://www.diablomag.com/2026-best-of-the-east-bay-our-complete-list-of-winners/article_a63c91c9-3bf4-436e-b022-8d8a6b3d87c0.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">See here</a> for the full list of East Bay winners. More Castro Valley News:

<ul><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/castrovalley/east-bay-teen-sprinting-straight-top-report" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This East Bay Teen Is Sprinting Straight to the Top: Report</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/castrovalley/lawsuit-intensifies-nature-camp-battle-between-nonprofit-castro-valley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lawsuit Intensifies Nature Camp Battle Between Nonprofit and Castro Valley Residents: Report</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/california/castrovalley/youth-concert-honors-legacy-teen-killed-castro-valley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Youth Concert Honors Legacy Of Teen Killed In Castro Valley</a></li></ul>

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Our epic Labor Day Sale is BACK, and BIGGER THAN EVER! Happening at the LINDBERGH WAREHOUSE! (274 Lindbergh Ave, Livermore, CA.)
Build your own cases! Wines as low as $8 per bottle for club members buying three cases or more. Take over 85% off wines, including wines that sell for $75 retail (wow!)
GREAT DEALS FOR EVERYONE! Not a member? All wines are just $12.50 per bottle to start, and the price drops to $10 per bottle for three or more cases.
1 or 2 cases: $150 public/$120 club -( $12.50 per bottle public / $10 per bottle club ) 3+ cases: $120 public/$96 club – ($10 per bottle public / $8 per bottle club)
This Treasure Hunt in the warehouse features many of our best wines, including wines that retail for up to $75 per bottle. The wines will be restocked, refreshed, and RANDOMIZED every hour. The best finds will be randomly available throughout the entire weekend. Most wines are of limited quantities and will only be available while supplies last.
One case minimum purchase; all purchases must be in case quantities of 12 bottles (e.g., 12, 24, 36, 48). In-person only; no shipping or holding orders. Many wines are of very limited quantities and will only be available while supplies last. No specific wine, varietal, or vintage is guaranteed to be on sale. Given limited quantities available, wines may not be available for tasting before purchase.

Local Event: Up to 85% off wines- Labor Day Weekend sale at Lindbergh Warehouse

Up to 85% off wines- Labor Day Weekend sale at...

Our epic Labor Day Sale is BACK, and BIGGER THAN EVER! Happening at the LINDBERGH WAREHOUSE! (274 Lindbergh Ave, Livermore,...

Up to 85% off wines- Labor Day Weekend sale at Lindbergh Warehouse

McGrail Vineyards and Winery

Join us on the Front Lawn at McGrail for an unforgettable summer evening of music, wine, and sunset views! Forejour, the ultimate Journey and Foreigner tribute band, will take the stage as the sun sets over the Livermore Valley, bringing classic rock anthems to life. Local food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase. McGrail wines will be available by the glass and bottle for purchase!
FOOD TRUCKS Soleil Wood Fired Pizza, Cousins Maine Lobster, &amp; Aldo’s GelatoWhat to Bring: Picnic chairs, blankets, and your dancing shoes!Limited on-site parking-we encourage carpooling or using Uber/Lyft. If our lot reaches capacity, additional vehicles will need to park off-property at their own risk.Outside food is welcome, but outside alcohol is strictly prohibited.No pets. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. $40/Wine Club Member $50/Guest 
5:30-8:30Buy Tix here:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.exploretock.com/mcgrailvineyardsandwinery/event/612622/sunset-concert-ft-forejour-tribute-to-foreigner-journey-september-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sunset Concert ft. Forejour | Tribute to Foreigner &amp; Journey | September 2026 - McGrail Vineyards and Winery - Livermore, CA | Tock | Tock</a>

Local Event: Forejour, The Premier FOREigner and JOURney Band, Rocks McGrails Labor Day Sunday! 

Forejour, The Premier FOREigner and JOURney...

Join us on the Front Lawn at McGrail for an unforgettable summer evening of music, wine, and sunset views! Forejour, the...

Forejour, The Premier FOREigner and JOURney Band, Rocks McGrails Labor Day Sunday! 

Local Event: FINAL DAY: Wines as low as $8 per bottle!

FINAL DAY: Wines as low as $8 per bottle!

The City of Union City invites the community to gather in remembrance and reflection at the 25th Anniversary Commemoration of Flight 93 on Friday, September 11, at 10:00 AM at Sugar Mill Landing Park in Union City.
This special ceremony honors the 40 passengers and crew members aboard United Airlines Flight 93 whose courage and selflessness on September 11, 2001, became a lasting symbol of sacrifice, unity, and resilience. The memorial provides an opportunity for the community to come together, reflect on the lives lost, and recognize the enduring impact of their actions.This event is free and open to the public.

Local Event: Join Us in Remembering the Heroes of Flight 93

Join Us in Remembering the Heroes of Flight 93

The City of Union City invites the community to gather in remembrance and reflection at the 25th Anniversary Commemoration of...

Hayward Executive Airport, 20301 Skywest Dr, Hayward, CA, 94541

WHO:&nbsp;Entrepreneur/Award-winning author, Cal alumna Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, the first Latina aviator in the U.S. Air Force to be awarded an Air Medal for combat air operations (over Iraq). Known as Captain Mama / Capitán Mamá in national airshow and school assembly circles, Graciela is a bilingual living-history STEM engagement performer who shares her unusual daughter-of-Mexican-immigrants-to-military-aviator journey through UC Berkeley and resources for HOW students can launch their own aviation careers too. See this<a href="https://www.wearegreenbay.com/hometown-heroes/hometown-hero-the-daughter-of-immigrants-graciela-tiscareno-sato-finds-her-own-path-to-american-dream/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Hometown Hero story for Graciela</a>’s origin story.WHERE:&nbsp;The Captain Mama space will be next to the Women in Aviation International booth by the airplanes, near the tower. Look for flight suits hanging from the canopy and kids dressing up as future aviators. WAI- San Francisco chapter President Ana Uribe is available for interviews too.

WHAT:&nbsp;See this<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vAUts5m_DD5iNOzYfjbWQjME8qNkVPRT/view?usp=drive_link" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> TV feature </a>from Sacramento to get an idea of the colorful, kid-centered, action-filled story local journalists can capture this weekend at the downtown festival and at the airport. The Captain Mama booth will be a bilingual author Meet-and-Greet activity. Captain Mama offers kids and teens a chance to dress up in her flight suits, answers questions about scholarships, college, military aviation service, and more. The author will be signing books and engaging with the public… bilingually.&nbsp;WHY:&nbsp;Because military service has always been a huge part of Hispanic heritage (and Hispanic Heritage Month is THIS&nbsp;month and next), Captain Mama’s story represents that educated women bravely and competently also serve this nation in difficult, technical and exciting careers during peacetime and wartime.&nbsp;
Parents: Stop by to capture the colorful action of your children wearing real flights worn by an aviation veteran, watch your kids get inspired to fly and take photos with a local award-winning bilingual author.
Educators: Come meet Hayward’s own bilingual Latina military aviation veteran who’s created an award-winning small business to uplift communities in two languages and help millions more Americans to fall in love with aviation and military service:<a href="https://shop.gracefullyglobal.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> (Gracefully Global Group)</a> – Tagline: “We’re in the business of inspiración” - creators of the first-ever, 11-time award-winning, bilingual children’s aviation book trilogy in which Mama is flying the airplane. See the bilingual Captain Mama trilogy here: <a href="https://www.captainmama.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.CaptainMama.com/</a>
Graciela is actively booking Hispanic Heritage Month school assemblies, creative-writing workshops all year, and Veterans Day assemblies in November. MEDIA assets: High-resolution images are here: <a href="https://www.captainmama.com/media/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.captainmama.com/media/</a>
Author bio is at: <a href="https://www.captainmama.com/meet-the-creators/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.captainmama.com/meet-the-creators/</a>
To schedule an interview at the event, or to inquire about scheduling a school assembly, contact Graciela at (510) 542-9449.
Graciela can also be reached on these social networks:
IG: @captainmamacapitanmama&nbsp;
FB: <a href="https://facebook.com/CaptainMama" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/CaptainMama</a>

Many community organizations will be exhibiting. ​Experience an exciting day of aviation and community fun featuring static aircraft displays, food, and classic cars. Visitors can also get an up-close look at police and fire equipment, along with other family-friendly activities.

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