Oak Springs Pool and Clubhouse

Are you looking for a family friendly, sun-drenched recreation pool this summer? Come join us at Oak Springs Pool! Located just off Highway 24 in downtown Orinda, Oak Springs Pool is now offering Summer 2026 memberships. You can bring your floaties, lounge under the umbrellas or have a BBQ under the trees. The pool also offers a fully furnished Clubhouse available year-round for your parties and events, a separate shallow area for tots, lap swimming, diving board and a learn-to-swim program by our experienced swim instructors. For more information go to www.oakspringpool.com or email orindapool@gmail.com.

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Lamorinda

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Are you looking for a family friendly, sun-drenched recreation pool this summer? Come join us at Oak Springs Pool! Located just off Highway 24 in...

Toddler and Preschool Enrollment Available 

Tudorka Tots Inc 

We are excited to announce the grand opening to our new Toddler and Preschool Center in Moraga. At Tudorka Tots, children learn through a warm, nurturing environment with a focus on stem-play based curriculum, creativity and learning. Our dedicated teachers inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning every day. Now enrolling Toddlers and Preschoolers! Contact us at 510-717-8494 Moraga.tudorka@gmail.com Join us for a one-week free trial as we continue to grow Tudorka Tots.

 We are excited to announce the grand opening to our new Toddler and Preschool Center in Moraga. At Tudorka Tots, children learn through a warm,...

SHOW YOUR JEWISH PRIDE!It's Hanukkah! Come together with family and friends to celebrate the festival of Hanukkah!Grand Menorah lighting!<ul><li>Latkes &amp; Donuts!</li><li>Dreidels &amp; Coins!</li><li>Music &amp; Dancing!</li><li>Chanukah Crafts!</li><li>Chanukah Gelt!</li></ul>Amazing hanukkah Celebration. Share with Family and friends and come celebrate Hanukkah together. Lafayette Plaza Park. Corner of Mt. Diablo and Moraga Rd. December 25th 4:30 PM. For Adults and Children Alike. Free of Charge! Looking forward to seeing you! For more info. or for questions: <a href="http://chabadoflamorinda.com/Menorah" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Chabadoflamorinda.com/Menorah</a> 925-384-7242

It's Hanukkah! Come together with family and friends to celebrate the festival of Hanukkah!Grand Menorah lighting!

<ul><li>Latkes &amp; Donuts!</li><li>Dreidels &amp; Coins!</li><li>Music &amp; Dancing!</li><li>Chanukah Crafts!</li><li>Chanukah Gelt!</li></ul>Amazing hanukkah Celebration. Share with Family and friends and come celebrate Hanukkah together. Lafayette Plaza Park. Corner of Mt. Diablo and Moraga Rd. December 25th 4:30 PM. For Adults and Children Alike. Free of Charge!

Looking forward to seeing you! For more info. or for questions: <a href="http://chabadoflamorinda.com/Menorah" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Chabadoflamorinda.com/Menorah</a> 925-384-7242

Grand Hanukkah celebration in Lafayette CA! Open to the Public!

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Join the Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley for a patriotic community tribute featuring keynote speaker Colonel Chris Starling, USMC (Ret.). Col. Starling is&nbsp;an American Patriot,&nbsp;Commanding Officer, Battalion&nbsp;Landing Team, Persian Gulf War, with&nbsp;ten overseas deployments and three&nbsp;combat tours in Desert Shield, Desert&nbsp;Storm, and Iraqi Freedom.
The event includes a pledge by Pearl Harbor Survivor Chuck Kohler, performances by the Monte Vista Choir, a 9-11 Essay Awards Contest, and free ice cream for attendees.
Featured will be local community leaders, military honors, and a tribute to our first responders.

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25th Annual 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony

Join the Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley for a patriotic community tribute featuring keynote speaker Colonel Chris Starling,...

The Berkeley Lodge #270 invites everyone&nbsp; to celebrate with us the 100th anniversary of the Berkeley Lodge Hall at OddBall 2026 – Costume Ball &amp; Zydeco Dance Party, featuring Northern California’s Funky Gators. Costumes are optional, but a “1926” costume contest will offer prizes for Best Costume/Couple, Oddest Costume, and best costume representing the OddFellows values of Friendship, Love, and Truth.
All are welcome—please share this invitation!
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 5–8 p.m. |&nbsp;Doors open at 4 p.m. Where: Berkeley Lodge #270 Grand Hall, 2288 Fulton Street (2nd Floor), Berkeley, CA 94704 Tickets –Advance tickets: $10 for Odd Fellows, $15 General AdmissionTickets at the door: $15

Local Event: ODDBALL 2026 - Zydeco Dance Party and Costume Ball

ODDBALL 2026 - Zydeco Dance Party and Costume Ball

The Berkeley Lodge #270 invites everyone  to celebrate with us the 100th anniversary of the Berkeley Lodge Hall at OddBall 2026...

Vintage Vida

Join us at the Contra Costa Vintage Market on Sunday, September 13th from 10am-3pm in downtown Lafayette, California!
This East Bay gathering showcases a curated lineup of the Bay Area's top vintage dealers and brings community together every second Sunday of the month for a day of treasure hunting, shopping, relaxing, connecting, and soaking up good vibes!
Spend the day discovering one-of-a-kind treasures, timeless finds, and thoughtful gifts at one vintage market in two separate parking lots off Mt. Diablo Blvd in the heart of sunny downtown Lafayette, California.
Make a day of it! The market is perfectly situated between amazing brunch spots, yummy cafes, fun local bars, delicious restaurants, and premier independent specialty boutiques!
*Free Admission
*Free Street Parking
*Free Bart Parking 
*Bartable (Lafayette Station)
*30 Experienced Vintage Vendors
*4 Talented Live Musicians 
*Beer Garden at the Roundup Saloon Bar
*Family Game Room at All Ages Play Recreation
*Pick up a site map at Vintage Vida Store (3581 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette)
*For more details follow @contracostavintagemarket

Local Event: Contra Costa Vintage Market Lafayette CA September 2026

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Join us at the Contra Costa Vintage Market on Sunday, September 13th from 10am-3pm in downtown Lafayette, California!
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Contra Costa Vintage Market Lafayette CA September 2026

Stop the world for a beautiful summer night of live music to benefit the kids of The Crayon Initiative at the Melt With You Festival — Saturday, September 19, 5:00pm PDT Rolling Range Ranch, Martinez, CA
Live music from Zach Heckendorf + RPM, BBQ, and drinks — all benefiting The Crayon Initiative, bringing fresh crayons to pediatric patients in children's hospitals.
Presented by Premier Sponsor&nbsp;Pleasant Hill Coin &amp; Jewelry Exchange, with support from&nbsp;Kendra Scott Walnut Creek. BBQ provided by&nbsp;Slow Hand BBQ, beers by&nbsp;Canyon Club Brewery, and cocktails by&nbsp;Arena Mobile Bar Company.
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Melt with You Festival 

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