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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

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...

10 percent off for any purchase above 20 dollars

Paris Baguette

We make best cakes, pastries, beverage, and sandwiches in the area. Please come and enjoy our goodies

Fountainhead Montessori School 

Fountainhead Montessori Schools Educational Philosophy Dr. Maria Montessori revolutionized education with her dynamic theories, which are the basis for Fountainhead’s educational philosophy. Each child is an individual accorded the respect due to every person. At the same time, children are not miniature adults; instead they think and learn in ways unique to their special time in life. Fountainhead Montessori provides an environment for children to literally create themselves through purposeful activity. Children age 18 months to 6 years old experience and learn through all of their senses. Everything is hands-on. When activity is purposeful, developmentally appropriate, and, above all, fun, learning is joyful.

Fountainhead Montessori Schools Educational Philosophy Dr. Maria Montessori revolutionized education with her dynamic theories, which are the basis...

eMaids House Cleaning

eMaids, based in Livermore, CA, has spent over 20 years building trust with quality and reliable cleaning services. We pride ourselves on our many long-term customers who have found us trustworthy, consistent, reliable, friendly, and conscientious in everything we do.

eMaids, based in Livermore, CA, has spent over 20 years building trust with quality and reliable cleaning services. We pride ourselves on our many...

Join Us for an Italian Feast Today   Please Come Hungry and Leave Happy   Lots of Food for one Low Price- $ 7.50 includes 1 Lasagna 1 Chicken parmesan 1 pasta with meatballs 1 garlic bread 1 garden salad 1 can of soda or bottle of water

Join Us for an Italian Feast Today

Please Come Hungry and Leave Happy

Lots of Food for one Low Price- $ 7.50 includes

1 Lasagna 1 Chicken parmesan

1 pasta with meatballs 1 garlic bread

1 garden salad 1 can of soda or bottle of water

Italian Feast Today at the Olive Tree Cafe in Livermore

Arts & Entertainment

Pleasanton

Dublin

Contra Costa County

San Ramon

Fernando Haro

Fremont

Union City

Danville

Castro Valley

Newark

Santa Clara County

Milpitas

Angela Woodall

Walnut Creek

Celebrate this Mother’s Day with something you’ll keep forever.
A simple, guided experience for moms who want to be in the photos with their children… and hold onto this season a little longer.
We’ll meet at a beautiful park in Livermore, surrounded by soft florals and warm golden light. During your session, you’ll just spend time with your little ones. You can put together a small flower arrangement, make a flower crown to take home, or sit down for a cozy picnic moment. I’ll gently guide you along the way so everything feels natural and easy.
These little moments are what make the photos feel real…
Soft blankets, fresh flowers, tiny hands reaching for petals… the kind of memories you’ll want to come back to again and again.
What’s included:
<ul><li>20 minute guided session</li><li>A beautifully styled outdoor setup with florals and soft textures</li><li>7 professionally edited high-resolution images</li><li>A private online gallery to choose your favorites</li><li>One polaroid keepsake</li><li>A flower crown or small floral arrangement to take home</li><li>Gentle guidance throughout the session so everything feels natural and easy</li><li>Access to a simple style guide to help you choose what to wear</li><li>A calm, relaxed experience designed with moms in mind</li></ul>
Once your gallery is ready, you’ll be able to select your favorite images, purchase additional ones, or upgrade to the full gallery if you’d like to keep everything.MORE DATES AVAILABLE

Local Event: The Motherhood Portraits: A Mother's Day Photography Experience

The Motherhood Portraits: A Mother's Day...

Celebrate this Mother’s Day with something you’ll keep forever.
A simple, guided experience for moms who want to be in the...

The Motherhood Portraits: A Mother's Day Photography Experience

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>

Local Event: Do Your Teens Have the Durable Human Skills to Succeed in an AI Workforce?

Do Your Teens Have the Durable Human Skills to...

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

Do Your Teens Have the Durable Human Skills to Succeed in an AI Workforce?

Bothwell Arts Center (2466 8th St) & Around Town

Meet talented Tri-Valley artists as they open their studios, homes, and collectives
The fifth Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour (TVAST) will be held the first weekend in May, May 1 to May3. TVAST will be a weekend filled with creativity and inspiration. More than 70 artists will be displaying their art in their homes, studios, gardens, and collectives, representing the entire Tri-Valley. Participating cities include Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville. Visit more than 25 locations to watch demonstrations, browse art for sale, and talk with local artists. You will find all kinds of wonderful art from paintings, ceramics, sculpture, glass, mixed media, photographs, and collage, to jewelry, textiles, and wearable art.
You will be amazed by the variety and originality in the artwork. This is a unique opportunity to experience the exceptional talent of local artists. Buy directly from the artist: from small gifts and home décor to full-size wall art, there is something for everyone at TVAST.
This fun family event is open and free to the public. Come and support local Tri-Valley talent and experience the tremendous diversity the local art scene has to offer. TVAST creates an opportunity for visitors to enjoy and discuss with the artists, their tools, techniques, and their inspiration with artists offering affordable art at studio prices.
For more details, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allianceforthevisualarts.org/tvast2026-artist-gallery)." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://allianceforthevisualarts.org/tvast2026-artist-gallery</a>

Local Event: 2026 Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour (TVAST)

2026 Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour (TVAST)

Meet talented Tri-Valley artists as they open their studios, homes, and collectives
The fifth Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour...

Around town

Meet talented Tri-Valley artists as they open their studios, homes, and collectives
The fifth Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour (TVAST) will be held the first weekend in May, May 1 to May3. TVAST will be a weekend filled with creativity and inspiration. More than 70 artists will be displaying their art in their homes, studios, gardens, and collectives, representing the entire Tri-Valley. Participating cities include Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon, and Danville. Visit more than 25 locations to watch demonstrations, browse art for sale, and talk with local artists. You will find all kinds of wonderful art from paintings, ceramics, sculpture, glass, mixed media, photographs, and collage, to jewelry, textiles, and wearable art.
You will be amazed by the variety and originality in the artwork. This is a unique opportunity to experience the exceptional talent of local artists. Buy directly from the artist: from small gifts and home décor to full-size wall art, there is something for everyone at TVAST.
This fun family event is open and free to the public. Come and support local Tri-Valley talent and experience the tremendous diversity the local art scene has to offer. TVAST creates an opportunity for visitors to enjoy and discuss with the artists, their tools, techniques, and their inspiration with artists offering affordable art at studio prices.
For more details, go to <a href="https://www.allianceforthevisualarts.org/tvast2026-artist-gallery)." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://allianceforthevisualarts.org/tvast2026-artist-gallery</a>
TVAST is sponsored by the Alliance for Visual Arts (<a href="https://www.allianceforthevisualarts.org)," rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">allianceforthevisualarts.org),</a> a non-profit organization promoting and supporting local artists. Visit TVASTart.com for details, maps, and updates about the event.

Local Event: Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour, May 1, 2 & 3 2026

Tri-Valley Artist Studio Tour, May 1, 2 & 3 2026

Illusive Comics & Games

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day where everyone can take home 3 free comics from a special selection, while supplies last. This family-friendly event features balloons, face painting, cosplayers, and an exciting sale. Plus, you can donate to the Child Advocates of Silicon Valley to get even more comics!

Local Event: Illusive Comics' Free Comic Book Day

Campbell

Illusive Comics' Free Comic Book Day

Celebrate Free Comic Book Day where everyone can take home 3 free comics from a special selection, while supplies last. This...

Shannon Community Center

This free community event is open to Family Child Care Providers, Child Care Centers, and parents who want to deepen their understanding of Measure C, the First Five Five-Year Plan, and how child care advocacy directly impacts families and providers in our community.
The symposium will feature engaging presentations, thought-provoking panel discussions, and meaningful opportunities to connect with others who are passionate about early childhood education and care.
✨ Lunch will be provided at no cost to participants.<a href="https://forms.gle/bgcDMdZmusHnpAxJ9" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">forms.gle/bgcDMdZmusHnpAxJ9</a>

Local Event: VFCCA Symposium 2026

VFCCA Symposium 2026

This free community event is open to Family Child Care Providers, Child Care Centers, and parents who want to deepen their...

Grand Theatre Center for the Arts

FOREJOUR pays tribute to the music of ‘80s mega bands (and Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Famers!) FOREIGNER &amp; JOURNEY,&nbsp;&nbsp;recreating the soundtrack of a generation with stunning accuracy.
Forejour’s multi-media show transports audiences back to the heyday of MTV as the band performs the live soundtrack to cherished videos on screen.
The group’s setlist includes the 20th century’s most down-loaded song, “Don’t Stop Believing”, as well as power ballads such as Foreigner’s “I Want To Know What Love Is”, and Journey’s “Faithfully”.
“Amazing…my favorite in the Bay Area!” – Carolyn McArdle, 98.1 The Breeze
“Incredible…Wow!” – John Young, 95.3 KUIC
“I’ve seen a lot of tribute bands…these guys are awesome!” – Roman Guzman, 105.5 The River
“Staggering talent!” – Greg&nbsp;Kihn, 98.5 KFOXTicket Price(s):&nbsp; $29-$49 ($4 per ticket fee included)Purchase Here:&nbsp; <a href="https://atthegrand.vbotickets.com/event/Forejour_A_Tribute_to_Foreigner_Journey/181137" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Grand Theatre Center for the Arts - Forejour - A Tribute to Foreigner &amp; Journey</a>

Local Event: Forejour (A Premier FOREigner and JOURney Tribute Band) Returns to Tracy!

San Joaquin County

Tracy

Forejour (A Premier FOREigner and JOURney...

FOREJOUR pays tribute to the music of ‘80s mega bands (and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers!) FOREIGNER & JOURNEY,  recreating the...

Forejour (A Premier FOREigner and JOURney Tribute Band) Returns to Tracy!

Behind City Center Bishop Ranch

The AIA's The Great Indian Food &amp; Shopping Fest (TGIFS Fest) &amp; Mango Festival is returning to Bishop Ranch in San Ramon on Saturday, May 9, 2026, bringing a vibrant celebration of culture, food, shopping, and family entertainment.REGISTER FOR FREE ENTRY &amp; FREE PARKING
This popular community summer festival features:
• Non-Stop DJ, Dance and music performances • A wide variety of food vendors • 100+ Shopping booths featuring clothing, jewelry, crafts, and unique products • Special Mango Festival with delicious mango treats and products • Family fun with carnival games, small rides, and kid's activities • Recognition of community leaders, sponsors, and volunteers

📍 Location: Bishop Ranch (behind City Center), San Ramon 📍 Address: 2700 Camino Ramon, San Ramon CA 📅 Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Families, food lovers, and community members are invited to enjoy a full day of entertainment, shopping, and delicious food.

Local Event: AIA's The Great Indian Food & Shopping Fest (TGIFS Fest) & Mango Festival - San Ramon – May 9th

AIA's The Great Indian Food & Shopping Fest...

The AIA's The Great Indian Food & Shopping Fest (TGIFS Fest) & Mango Festival is returning to Bishop Ranch in San Ramon on...

AIA's The Great Indian Food & Shopping Fest (TGIFS Fest) & Mango Festival - San Ramon – May 9th

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Mysterious Deaths, Disappearances Of CA...

Lawmakers worry that the incidents may represent "a grave threat" to national security due to the nature of the scientists' work.

Mysterious Deaths, Disappearances Of CA Scientists A 'Grave' National Security Concern: What To Know

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ICE Quietly Opens Another Detention Center In A...

California now has eight ICE detention centers. Two opened since President Trump took office in 2025.

ICE Quietly Opens Another Detention Center In A Former California Prison

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Livermore Reports 12% Job Vacancy Rate 

The city reviewed municipal staffing levels as part of a new state requirement. The council will hear a report Monday. 

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Rescue Horse That Beat Death Returns The Favor:...

Artist peddles T-shirts to buy bookstore that isn’t for sale; kits do the darnedest things; cops look for volunteers to get good and drunk.

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World’s Oldest Working Light Bulb Shines Light...

​The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department watches over the longest-burning light bulb, an international curiosity and source of local pride.

World’s Oldest Working Light Bulb Shines Light On Livermore

World's Oldest Working Light Bulb Shines Bright In CA

Shop The Livermore Farmers Market Like A Pro,...

Farmers markets offer fresh, local food and support the community. Find info on your local market's healthy fare here.

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