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CASTRO VALLEY, CA — Dogs and beer - what could be better?Barks &amp; Brews will be held this Sunday, Oct. 9, noon - 4 p.m. There will be dog contests, food, drinks, live music, a kid zone and more.The location is 3601 Castro Valley Blvd.For more information call the Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce at 510-537-5300.--Image via Shutterstock

CASTRO VALLEY, CA — Dogs and beer - what could be better?

Barks &amp; Brews will be held this Sunday, Oct. 9, noon - 4 p.m. There will be dog contests, food, drinks, live music, a kid zone and more.The location is 3601 Castro Valley Blvd.

For more information call the Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce at 510-537-5300.--Image via Shutterstock

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