Shopping with a Purpose: Good Deals for a Great Cause

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

Alameda County

Michael Wittner

Bay Area

Livermore

California

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...

Personal Training with Unlimited DEXA and VO2 Max

Custom Fit

Most training programs run on guesswork. Custom Fit replaces it with measurement. At its San Francisco studios, Personal Training and Partner Training memberships include unlimited DEXA body-composition scans and VO2 max testing — diagnostics usually sold one scan at a time or reserved for specialized clinics. Custom Fit members can test as often as they train. The reasoning is straightforward. A DEXA scan measures fat, lean muscle, and bone density with clinical precision. A VO2 max test measures the body's maximum oxygen uptake, one of the strongest predictors of cardiovascular fitness and long-term health. Run those tests on a regular cadence and a member can see exactly what is changing, where, and whether a program is working — rather than relying on the scale or the mirror. That is the idea behind Custom Fit's positioning: not a gym, a performance lab. Every program is built from a member's measured body composition and cardiovascular capacity, then adjusted as the data moves. The goal is to eliminate the guesswork that defines most fitness routines and to treat training as something you can verify. The model also brings longevity diagnostics that usually live in concierge medicine into a routine training week. Body composition and cardiovascular capacity are central markers of how well a person is aging, and regular testing keeps those numbers visible rather than treating them as an occasional, expensive add-on. Custom Fit operates in Hayes Valley (323 Octavia Street), on Market Street (1844 Market), and with a Downtown San Francisco location on Battery Street (570 Battery) opening soon. Personal Training, Partner Training, and select memberships include the testing. More information is available at customfitsf.com.

San Francisco

San Francisco County

Fernando Haro

Most training programs run on guesswork. Custom Fit replaces it with measurement. At its San Francisco studios, Personal Training and Partner...

Three Little Pigs

Bringing authentic Chicago-style BBQ to the Bay Area. Known for our rib tips, hot links, and Chicago-style hot dogs “dragged through the garden.” Catch us at pop-ups, markets, and events across the Bay.

Dublin

Bringing authentic Chicago-style BBQ to the Bay Area. Known for our rib tips, hot links, and Chicago-style hot dogs “dragged through the garden.”...

Happy Valley Art School

Happy Valley Art School is a premier local art academy dedicated to nurturing creativity and artistic excellence in students ages 5–18. With a comprehensive and professionally designed curriculum, the school supports young artists at every stage—from imaginative beginners to advanced high school students preparing competitive college portfolios. For younger students, creative art classes focus on exploration, imagination, and hands-on discovery. Children experiment with watercolor, acrylic, pastel, clay, and mixed media while learning foundational concepts such as color theory, composition, and visual storytelling. These classes build confidence, fine motor skills, and a lifelong love for art in a supportive and encouraging environment. As students grow, the program transitions into structured fundamental drawing and fine art training. Students develop strong observational skills, master perspective, understand light and shadow, and learn proportion and composition. Through pencil, charcoal, ink, and painting techniques, they build a solid technical foundation that strengthens both artistic ability and critical thinking skills. For dedicated middle and high school students, Happy Valley Art School offers advanced portfolio development with individualized mentorship. Students explore concept development, theme-based projects, figure drawing, and refined technical practices while building cohesive, college-ready portfolios. The program is ideal for students applying to art, design, architecture, and other competitive university programs where strong visual presentation is essential. What sets Happy Valley Art School apart is its commitment to small class sizes and personalized instruction. Experienced instructors provide professional guidance while encouraging each student’s unique voice. The school emphasizes both technical rigor and creative growth, ensuring measurable progress and artistic maturity. Beyond the classroom, students participate in exhibitions, co

Happy Valley Art School is a premier local art academy dedicated to nurturing creativity and artistic excellence in students ages 5–18. With a...

2 weeks of unlimited classes for $59 ☀️ No commitment

Jazzercise Dublin CA

Summer strength loading…. New customer offer: 2 weeks for $59 💃 Dance it out, sculpt it up, and stay consistent all summer long 💪 Get stronger, feel energized, and have fun doing it at Jazzercise Dublin CA! Our high-energy group fitness classes blend dance cardio, strength training, Pilates, kickboxing, and HIIT for a full-body workout that builds endurance, tones muscles, and boosts mood. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up your fitness routine, our welcoming community supports all fitness levels. No dance experience needed — just show up ready to move, sweat, and feel amazing. Proudly serving Dublin and surrounding Tri-Valley communities. 12 CLASSES WEEKLY 8:30am M Tu W F Sa Su 4:30pm M W 5:30pm M-Th Love Your Workout! Step onto the dance floor and shake it up with Jazzercise—where cardio, strength, and the latest hit music come together for the ultimate feel-good sweat. Every routine is choreographed to a specific song, so you’ll move to tracks you already love while discovering new favorites. With fresh music and choreography updated regularly, every class feels brand-new. A Workout for Every Body. Our instructors guide you through every move with low, medium, and high-impact options plus strength training modifications. No matter your fitness level, you’ll build strength, boost confidence, and have fun while you move! Check out our Signature Class Formats and explore our Playlists at jazzercise.com Jazzercise Dublin is offered in partnership with the City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Department.

Summer strength loading…. New customer offer: 2 weeks for $59 💃 Dance it out, sculpt it up, and stay consistent all summer long 💪 Get stronger,...

GrowWise empowers kids with hands-on, skill-based learning.

GrowWise School

Most Tri-Valley parents don't find out their child has a learning gap until the report card arrives. By then, the gap is three units deep. GrowWise School exists for that moment — and for the parents who want to get ahead of it before it happens. We are a K–12 enrichment center on Dublin Blvd built around one idea: find the real gap, fix it at the root, and align every session to what your child's school is covering this week — not a generic curriculum running on its own timeline. Every class has a maximum of 12 students. A qualified instructor teaches in the room. Mistakes are caught in real time. And every session includes a structured practice block — teacher guided, not sent home as homework. For elementary students, we build the foundation they need to reach the advanced math pathway before middle school. For middle and high school students, we align to DUSD, PUSD, and SRVUSD pacing so nothing we cover is disconnected from what their teacher is testing on Friday. This summer, we also run small-group camps in Math Olympiad, AI, Robotics, Scratch, Roblox, and Creative Writing — every student leaves with something real they built themselves. Education First, Always. Business Second. Free 20-min assessment: growwiseschool.org/book-assessment Summer camps: growwiseschool.org/camps/summer (925) 456-4606 | 4564 Dublin Blvd, Dublin CA

Most Tri-Valley parents don't find out their child has a learning gap until the report card arrives. By then, the gap is three units deep. GrowWise...

Black Bear Diner is coming to 5100 Hopyard in Pleasanton.  Our Job Fair will be held at the Four Points Hotel on October 8, 9 &amp; 10 between 9am to 5pm.  Bring your ID, Social Security Card and copy of your Food Handler certificate.  We will be hiring for all roles.

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Contra Costa County

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Danville

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Fremont

San Leandro

Angela Woodall

Walnut Creek

Newark

FRIDAY JULY 17TH to SUNDAY JULY 19TH, 11 - 4 PM274 Lindbergh Avenue, Livermore, CA, 94551



Take up to 85% off the retail price of these award-winning wines. This time, we’re selling Chardonnay, Rosé, and your other summertime faves! Some of these wines are as low as $6 per bottle when you buy three or more cases at a time. By popular demand, we are allowing half-and-half cases for this sale. So a case can include 6 bottles each of two different wines! Take the plunge and buy three or more cases for the best prices. Any combination of cases counts, including half and half cases. Purchase Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Zinfandel, and MORE at this summer wine sale. There’s something for everyone. TASTE THE WINES FIRST: These AWARD WINNING wines are in ideal cellar condition, and you can try before you buy! CLUB MEMBERS: These sale wines are COMPLETELY DIFFERENT from the EOV wines that will be available at the Q3 club release party. Don’t be afraid to come to both events, because you’ll be able to buy different wines at each! 🤔Hmmm, why are these wines on sale? Because their label designs have become obsolete, and because our restaurant partners are ready to turn the vintage. Several of these wines were impacted by the slowdown in post-pandemic restaurant sales. Our loss is your gain – snag these wines at never-before-seen wholesale prices! Take these wines off our hands, so we can get ready for a whole new look! 85% OFF RETAIL PRICE!!! PRICING GUIDE: When you purchase one or 2 cases: Current Vintages: $12 per bottle ($144 per case) Older Vintages: $8 per bottle ($96 per case) Half-and-half cases are OK! When you purchase 3+ cases: Current vintages: $9 per bottle ($108 per case) Older vintages: $6 per bottle ($72 per case) Half-and-half cases are OK! Wines purchased by the case quantity only, of twelve bottles per case. One case minimum purchase. At this sale, a case may be made up of six bottles each of two different wines. Must be purchased and picked up at the time of sale. In person only. No online ordering. No shipping or storage. Wines on sale are subject to change, but we will make sure we have the advertised varietals in stock. Past sales have started with a long line- please come prepared to wait in line, and layer up, as our warehouse is climate controlled. Limited to supplies on hand- once a wine is sold out, its gone!

Local Event: Summer Wine Super Sale! Up to 85% off Chardonnay, Rosé, Red Zin and more

Summer Wine Super Sale! Up to 85% off...

FRIDAY JULY 17TH to SUNDAY JULY 19TH, 11 - 4 PM274 Lindbergh Avenue, Livermore, CA, 94551



Take up to 85% off the retail...

Summer Wine Super Sale! Up to 85% off Chardonnay, Rosé, Red Zin and more

Las Positas Vineyards

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<h2>OUTDOOR Live Music @ LPV </h2>
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<h2>Wine by the bottle and glass, Tapas, flatbreads, and dessert plates available for purchase at the tasting room bar. </h2>

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Local Event: Uptown Trio with Joey T Live @ LPV!

Uptown Trio with Joey T Live @ LPV!



Join Us!
OUTDOOR Live Music @ LPV  
Music starts at 6:00pm
Wine by the bottle and glass, Tapas, flatbreads, and dessert...

Annual Woodranch/Meridian Hills Neighborhood Garage Sale in Danville! 📍19 Woodranch Cir, Danville CA Saturday July 18, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Over 35+ Families Participating!
Pick up your map and list of participants at the entrance to Wood Ranch (19 Woodranch Cir, Danville, CA) Look for the Kehrig Team pop up tent. All sales participants will have balloons to mark there locations.
🌞✨ Get ready for a weekend full of treasures, sunshine, and neighborly fun! Join us for the Woodranch &amp; Meridian Hills Neighborhood Garage Sale! Stroll from garage to garage, score incredible finds, and catch up with friendly faces along the way. Whether you're hunting for hidden gems or selling your own, it’s the perfect chance to shop, chat, and soak up the good vibes. 🎉🛍️
We can’t wait to see you this weekend!
For more information, map, list of items and list of participants visit: https://www.kehrigrealestateteam.com/garagesale

Organized, Hosted and Advertised By: The Kehrig Real Estate Team www.KehrigTeam.com CA DRE# 00679296

Local Event: 35+ Homes! Multi Neighborhood Garage Sale in Danville! Sat Jul 18, 8AM

35+ Homes! Multi Neighborhood Garage Sale in...

Annual Woodranch/Meridian Hills Neighborhood Garage Sale in Danville! 📍19 Woodranch Cir, Danville CA Saturday July 18, 2026...

35+ Homes! Multi Neighborhood Garage Sale in Danville! Sat Jul 18, 8AM

Local Event: Summer Wine Super Sale! Wines as low as $6 per bottle when you buy 3+ cases

Summer Wine Super Sale! Wines as low as $6 per...

Summer Wine Super Sale! Wines as low as $6 per bottle when you buy 3+ cases

San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA, 94583

Cool Family Fun! Hot Jazz and Blues! *FREE* Cool Summer Jazz Saturdays at the San Ramon Library continues with the Rhonda Benin Blues Band on Saturday, July 18th. The quartet includes: Rhonda Benin vocals, John R. Burr keys, Ron Belcher bass and Leon Joyce Jr. drums.San Francisco Bay Area vocalist Rhonda Benin has earned a reputation for not just a good voice, but showmanship, magnetic stage personality, humor, and, of course, her great dancing. “Benin’s got a cool hip vocal with a bit of hush and sugar and an undercurrent of big booming power. She can bend notes with the bass, talk serenade with a piano and steam the kettle from the drum.” Ran Pacifica TribuneThe hour-long performance will be in the upstairs community room at the Library starting at 2 PM. Doors open at 1:30 PM.The concert is free to the public, but seats fill up fast so get there!This concert is supported by the San Ramon Library Foundation and Jazz in the Neighborhood (JITN).




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Local Event: Rhonda Benin Blues Band Plays *FREE* Cool Summer Jazz at the San Ramon Library

Rhonda Benin Blues Band Plays *FREE* Cool...

Cool Family Fun! Hot Jazz and Blues!  *FREE* Cool Summer Jazz Saturdays at the San Ramon Library continues with the Rhonda...

Rhonda Benin Blues Band Plays *FREE* Cool Summer Jazz at the San Ramon Library

Zachary's Chicago Pizza

Join us for the Third-Place Playoff at Zachary's Livermore in our bar and covered patio for the chance to win a $50 or $200 Zachary's Gift Certificate. It's down to the last two games, which means you only have two more games to get tickets into our raffles! Visit our website for rules and restrictions. Come eat, cheer, and win with us.

Local Event: World Cup Watch Party: Third Place Playoff!

World Cup Watch Party: Third Place Playoff!

Join us for the Third-Place Playoff at Zachary's Livermore in our bar and covered patio for the chance to win a $50 or $200...

Local Event: Salvage Title Live @ LPV!

Salvage Title Live @ LPV!

Join us for the World Cup Final at Zachary's Livermore in our bar and covered patio for the chance to win a $50 or $200 Zachary's Gift Certificate. Visit our website for rules and restrictions. Come eat, cheer, and win with us1

Local Event: World Cup Watch Party: Finals Match!

World Cup Watch Party: Finals Match!

Join us for the World Cup Final at Zachary's Livermore in our bar and covered patio for the chance to win a $50 or $200...

YogaSix Walnut Creek

Join YogaSix Danville and Delia Cooper for an afternoon of deep rest, gentle movement, and immersive sound. <a href="https://members.yogasix.com/book/yogasix-danville/cr_98737309?amp_device_id=8e71AmBle4RW4DFOih4Ypl" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Book your spot here.</a>
This Yin Yoga &amp; Soundbath Journey invites you to slow down through long-held yin postures while the calming tones of crystal singing bowls and chimes create space to unwind, release tension, and reconnect with yourself.
📅 Sunday, July 19 🕒 3:00–4:30 PM
Reserve your spot through the YogaSix app or contact the studio and we'll get you scheduled. We can’t wait to share this restorative experience with you. 💙
YogaSix Danville 680 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Danville, CA 94526 (925) 272-7800 (call or text) Danville@yogasix.com

Local Event: Yin Yoga & Soundbath Journey

Yin Yoga & Soundbath Journey

Join YogaSix Danville and Delia Cooper for an afternoon of deep rest, gentle movement, and immersive sound. Book your spot...

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A 90-minute live workshop for parents. The skills employers want most can't be tutored in. They have to be grown, and no one grows them like you.
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Employers are telling us what the next decade of work will require, and it isn't more screen time or another coding class.
In the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025, more than half of employers named durable human skills, including creative thinking, resilience, self-awareness, empathy, and curiosity, among the core skills their workforce needs. CASEL, a leading authority on social and emotional learning, echoes this in its annual State of the Field address: alongside math, reading, and science, these human skills are what let a person grow, adapt, and thrive no matter how the economy or job market shifts.
Here's the part most parents never hear. Those workplace skills aren't a separate checklist to train. Each one grows out of a deeper set of social-emotional competencies: knowing your own emotions, managing them under pressure, and reading the emotions of others. Resilience and flexibility grow from a child learning to manage emotion. Empathy and collaboration grow from learning to read others. Creativity and sound judgment grow from self-awareness. Build that foundation, and the workplace skills follow. Skip it, and no amount of tutoring or enrichment fills the gap.
And that foundation is built through relationships, which is where you come in.
Teachers, coaches, and mentors all contribute to a child's social-emotional growth. But the most important relationship is the one at home. A child's bond with a parent is the template for every relationship that follows, and it is where they first learn whether emotions can be named, whether stress can be soothed, and whether the world is safe enough to stay curious in. Psychologists call that bond attachment, and it is the soil these durable skills grow in. No teacher or program can replace it, and no adult has more influence over it than you, at every age including the teen years.
This workshop shows you how it works and what to do about it: which skills the future demands, why they matter more as AI reshapes work, how secure attachment builds them from the inside out, and what you can start doing today.
<h2>What You'll Learn</h2>
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<li>The 2030 Skills Landscape. Which durable human skills employers actually need, and why AI makes them more essential, not less.</li>
<li>From Skills to Foundation. How the skills employers want are really expressions of deeper social-emotional competencies, and why those competencies take root at home first.</li>
<li>The 4 Attachment Styles. How your child's bond with you shapes their ability to manage emotion, collaborate, stay curious, and bounce back under pressure.</li>
<li>When Attachment Gets in the Way. How insecure attachment quietly undermines the exact skills the future workplace requires most, often without anyone noticing.</li>
<li>What You Can Do Right Now. Practical, everyday ways to strengthen the secure foundation your teen needs, at any age.</li></ul>
Learn more about attachment at <a href="https://www.attachmentmatters.co" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.attachmentmatters.co</a>.
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Sources
¹ Lieberman, Mark. "The SEL Skills Google, Microsoft, and Other Top Companies Want Schools to Teach." Education Week, January 13, 2025. <a href="https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-sel-skills-google-microsoft-and-other-top-companies-want-schools-to-teach/2025/01" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-sel-skills-google-microsoft-and-other-top-companies-want-schools-to-teach/2025/01</a>
² World Economic Forum. The Future of Jobs Report 2025. Geneva: World Economic Forum, January 8, 2025. <a href="https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025/</a>

Local Event: Ensure Your Teens Have the Durable Human Skills to Succeed in an AI Workforce & Life

Blackhawk

Ensure Your Teens Have the Durable Human Skills...

A 90-minute live workshop for parents. The skills employers want most can't be tutored in. They have to be grown, and no one...

Ensure Your Teens Have the Durable Human Skills to Succeed in an AI Workforce & Life

Pleasanton Cultural Arts Center

Academic achievement alone will not prepare teens for the AI-era workplace. This 90-minute workshop for parents and caregivers focuses on the social-emotional competencies — self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making — that form the foundation for workplace readiness.
Top employers agree. In a January 2025 Education Week feature, Google's global head of education impact, Jennie Magiera, named these exact CASEL competencies as traits her teams prize, noting that Google values social-emotional skills as much as technical talent.¹ Microsoft's vice president of education, Paige Johnson, added that the top skills needed to navigate complexity and change in the age of AI remain uniquely human.¹ These "durable human skills" also underpin the capabilities the World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 identifies as essential for tomorrow's workforce, including resilience, flexibility, creative thinking, and lifelong learning.²
Led by Heather Thompson of Attachment Matters, LLC, the session explores how attachment styles shape a child's capacity to develop these competencies and thrive. You'll leave with practical strategies to build the secure foundation your teen needs for future career readiness.
Learn more about attachment at <a href="https://www.attachmentmatters.co" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.attachmentmatters.co</a>.
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Sources
¹ Lieberman, Mark. "The SEL Skills Google, Microsoft, and Other Top Companies Want Schools to Teach." Education Week, January 13, 2025. <a href="https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-sel-skills-google-microsoft-and-other-top-companies-want-schools-to-teach/2025/01" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/the-sel-skills-google-microsoft-and-other-top-companies-want-schools-to-teach/2025/01</a>
² World Economic Forum. The Future of Jobs Report 2025. Geneva: World Economic Forum, January 8, 2025. <a href="https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025/</a>

Academic achievement alone will not prepare teens for the AI-era workplace. This 90-minute workshop for parents and caregivers...

Faction Brewing

Little Steven's Underground Garage, DJ Sid Presley, Faction Brewing present...
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1232889085625868" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">THE ALAMEDA ROCK &amp; ROLL FLEA MARKET</a>
Saturday July 25, 2026 
Faction Brewing | 2501 Monarch Street, Alameda 
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Craft brew made on the premises by Faction BrewingLIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE
11:30 Lowell Levinger of The Youngbloods, Little Steven &amp; The Disciples Of Soul
12:30 Dog Party 
1:30 The Control Freaks
2:30 Th' Losin Streaks 
3:30 The Pandoras
4:30 Muck &amp; The Mires 
ALL AGES | $5 admission (12 and under free)
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OUR SPONSORS - 1-2-3-4 Go! Records Alternative Tentacles Records Faction Brewing Satay By The Bay SF

Local Event: ALAMEDA ROCK & ROLL FLEA MARKET - 100 Vendors + Live Music, Food Trucks, Craft Beer

Alameda

ALAMEDA ROCK & ROLL FLEA MARKET - 100 Vendors +...

Little Steven's Underground Garage, DJ Sid Presley, Faction Brewing present...
THE ALAMEDA ROCK & ROLL FLEA MARKET
Saturday...

ALAMEDA ROCK & ROLL FLEA MARKET - 100 Vendors + Live Music, Food Trucks, Craft Beer

Orinda Academy

A Summer Workshop for College-Bound Students
As many families prepare to send students off to college this fall, SOS4Students is offering a resource for rising freshmen.
Many students arrive on campus academically capable but unprepared for managing their time, keeping up with assignments, communicating with professors, and navigating a much less structured environment.
Conquering College 101 helps students build the executive functioning, study, and life skills needed to thrive academically, socially, and independently during their first year.
Students learn practical strategies for:
<ul><li>Managing schedules and deadlines</li><li>Studying efficiently and preparing for exams</li><li>Taking effective notes and reading actively</li><li>Self-advocacy and communicating with professors</li><li>Building routines that support long-term success</li></ul>
A bonus parent session with Beth Samuelson is included and focuses on supporting your student's transition while fostering independence.Sunday, July 26 through Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm each evening.

Local Event: Conquering College 101

Conquering College 101

A Summer Workshop for College-Bound Students
As many families prepare to send students off to college this fall, SOS4Students...

Wente Family Vineyards Tasting Lounge

Cresta Blanca Celebration Dinner JULY 30 | 6PM – 9PM
Hosted by Fifth Generation Winegrower Aly Wente and Winemaker Alec Fraser, this elegant dinner experience begins with an exclusive first look at our new Cresta Blanca cave tour experience, offering guests a rare opportunity to step inside the story, legacy, and craftsmanship behind this historic label.
Following the tour, guests will gather outdoors for a four-course dinner under the summer sky, thoughtfully paired with the new Cresta Blanca wines alongside select nth DEGREE wines. Designed to be both refined and relaxed, the evening will bring together exceptional wine, seasonal cuisine, and meaningful conversation in a beautiful vineyard setting.
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This event is 21 and over only No outside food or beverages allowed Please no pets

Local Event: Cresta Blanca Celebration Dinner

Cresta Blanca Celebration Dinner

Cresta Blanca Celebration Dinner JULY 30 | 6PM – 9PM
Hosted by Fifth Generation Winegrower Aly Wente and Winemaker Alec Fraser,...

Middle school is an exciting milestone, but it’s also one of the biggest transitions students experience. Suddenly, they’re expected to manage multiple teachers, keep track of assignments across classes, stay organized, plan ahead, and take on more independence.
The challenge is that many students don’t realize they’re missing these skills until they’re already feeling overwhelmed. At SOS4Students, we’ve worked with countless middle school students who came to us after struggling with these new expectations. We saw the same patterns again and again, which is why we created Mastering Middle School.
This summer workshop helps rising middle schoolers build the executive functioning skills they’ll need before the school year begins. During the intensive session on August 1–2 at Orinda Academy, students will learn practical strategies for:
• Organization and managing materials • Time management and task management • Homework routines and study strategies • Effective note-taking • Self-advocacy and communicating with teachers • Navigating the increased independence of middle school
Students will also have the opportunity to return for a follow-up session on September 12 to reinforce skills and prepare for a successful transition into the school year.
Give your student the tools to start middle school feeling prepared, confident, and ready to succeed.
More information and registration can be found <a href="https://sos4students.com/mastering-middle-school/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>!

Local Event: A Summer Workshop to Help Students Thrive in Middle School

A Summer Workshop to Help Students Thrive in...

Middle school is an exciting milestone, but it’s also one of the biggest transitions students experience. Suddenly, they’re...

A Summer Workshop to Help Students Thrive in Middle School

Sunday School Barn

Join us as a vendor at the VFCCA Family Fair — a fun, community-centered event designed to connect families with valuable local resources, services, and businesses.
This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your organization, engage directly with parents and caregivers, build meaningful community connections, and promote the services you offer to local families. Vendors will have the chance to interact with attendees in a welcoming, family-friendly environment filled with activities, resources, and community engagement.
We are seeking vendors that support children, families, health and wellness, education, recreation, community services, and family life. Whether you provide products, programs, or services, we would love to have you be part of this exciting event!
Why participate?
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Connect directly with local families
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Share resources, services, and products with the community
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Build relationships with other local organizations and providers
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Support a meaningful family-focused community event
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Spaces are limited, so reserve your booth early! We look forward to partnering with you to make the VFCCA Family Fair a memorable experience for families in our community.

Local Event: Vfcca Family Fair!

Vfcca Family Fair!

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