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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...

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...

Get your graduation lei's from Auntie Nay.  <a href="http://www.auntienaysleishop.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.auntienaysleishop.com</a>  She also does novelty leis and money leis.

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Pleasanton

Dublin

Contra Costa County

San Ramon

Fernando Haro

Fremont

Union City

Danville

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Newark

Santa Clara County

Milpitas

Angela Woodall

Walnut Creek

Wells Middle School

Indivisible Tri Valley is joining forces with local organizations to produce the Tri Valley Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Town Hall, one of dozens that will occur statewide this year. &nbsp;The event is free to participants.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act would hold major fossil fuel companies accountable for their share of climate damages to our state, and reinvest that money in community resilience, clean energy, the essential workers responding to climate disasters, and much more.&nbsp; As an Indivisible Youth leader Freyjaa Kirti, senior at Granada High School, stated, “You break it, you fix it”.&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="https://actionnetwork.org/events/tri-valley-polluters-pay-townhall" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Register Here</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://actionnetwork.org/events/tri-valley-polluters-pay-townhall" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://actionnetwork.org/events/tri-valley-polluters-pay-townhall</a>

What to Expect:
<ul><li>Powerful Stories: Hear from diverse local speakers on the frontlines of health, planning, youth activism, biodiversity and more</li><li>Energetic Education: Learn exactly how a "Polluters Pay" policy works with keynote speaker Dr. Clair Brown, professor of Economics at U.C. Berkeley&nbsp;</li><li>Interactive Action: Expect speaker spotlights, engaging activities for all ages, and facilitated discussion tables&nbsp;</li><li>Community Growth: Connect with other members of your community who are serious about accountability for climate disasters, climate action, and winning the transformative investments we all need.</li></ul>

This is a family-friendly event.&nbsp;
From devastating fires and floods to extreme heat and more intense storms, climate change is here, and the costs are only rising for Californians statewide. The world's biggest fossil fuel polluters are overwhelmingly responsible for this intensifying climate devastation, but right now, it’s taxpayers and families struggling to rebuild who are footing the bill.&nbsp; Explore the civic strategies needed to flip the script.&nbsp; Register to join the email list for future gatherings and resources.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Tri Valley Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Town Hall

Tri Valley Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Town...

Indivisible Tri Valley is joining forces with local organizations to produce the Tri Valley Polluters Pay Climate Superfund...

Tri Valley Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Town Hall

Celebrate 117 years of the San Leandro Cherry Festival on June 6th! Start your day at 10 AM at the San Leandro Cherry Parade and cheer on your community as they make their way down E. 14th Street in festive floats, classic cars, and creative costumes.Then, head over to the FREE festival for live music, live music on the main stage, a vendor market with over 150 booths, the fresh cherry market, the family fun zone, a car show, and more!Get in step at the Main Stage with the dynamic funk band Farenhyte5150. Dance into the afternoon with Conjunto Karabali, featuring Mike Spiro and 14x Grammy Award-winning Santana Percussionist Karl Perazzo. End your 2026 Cherry Festival experience to the music of the legendary Bay Area band The Purple Ones - Insatiable Tribute to Prince!

Local Event: San Leandro Cherry Festival & Parade

San Leandro

San Leandro Cherry Festival & Parade

Celebrate 117 years of the San Leandro Cherry Festival on June 6th! Start your day at 10 AM at the San Leandro Cherry Parade...

Wood Family Vineyards

Over +400 wines were submitted to this year's California Signature Wine Awards Competition, and our 2023 GSM Red Blend won BEST RED BLEND! We also won 3 Gold medals in addition to the Best Red Blend Award - one of which being the NEW 2025 "Pink Pearl" Rosé of Grenache! And if that wasn't enough... the 2023 GSM won BEST RED at Livermore Valley Uncorked as well!
To celebrate this momentous occasion, we'll be releasing the NEW 2025 "Pink Pearl" Rosé of Grenache and hosting a cheese and wine pairing party, with The Cheese Parlor. Enjoy a flight of 6 wines and 4 gourmet cheese pairings.
The event takes place Thursday, June 11th from 5:00 to 7:30 PM. Tickets are $10 for Club Members and $30 for non-club with a $10 bottle credit towards each bottle purchased up to the price of entry.

Local Event: Wood Family Vineyards' Best of Show and Rosé Release - A Cheese Pairing Party

Wood Family Vineyards' Best of Show and Rosé...

Over +400 wines were submitted to this year's California Signature Wine Awards Competition, and our 2023 GSM Red Blend won BEST...

Wood Family Vineyards' Best of Show and Rosé Release - A Cheese Pairing Party

<blockquote>Kickoff the holiday weekend in style. Take in the beauty of the vineyards at sunset with a breathtaking wine and food pairing experience at the Wood Family estate. Rhonda Wood and Harrison Wood will guide guests through a flight of six wines, including the the entire line of Culmination wines. A four-course menu will be prepped by Chef Jesus Martinez from Zephyr Grill to highlight the unique character of the wine it accompanies, offering guests an immersive tasting experience unlike any other. Below is the menu for the evening. Sunset Pairings: 2024 "Hot Lips" Blanc de Blancs FIRST COURSE - 2024 SAUVIGNON BLANC Paired with Crab &amp; Cauliflower Croquet Romaine lettuce, garlic confit puree, Meyer lemon limoneta, grana padano, &amp; E.V.O.O. &nbsp; SECOND COURSE - 2022 CABERNET FRANC Paired with Gorgonzola Tortellini Pillows of Pasta filled with Gorgonzola Cheese, Confit Red Grapes, with Gorgonzola Walnut Sauce. &nbsp; THIRD COURSE - 2022 CABERNET SAUVIGNON Paired with Filet Mignon Cacao and Coffee Crust filet. Served with grilled garden vegetables, &amp; crispy potato puree with a three Chili sauce. &nbsp; FOURTH COURSE&nbsp; - 2022 PROPRIETARY RED Paired with Undergrowth Chocolate Brownie With fresh berries, served with vanilla bean ice cream &amp; lavender raspberry sauce. Plus an exquisite Library wine. Whether you're a longtime wine enthusiast or simply love a great sunset with a glass in hand, this evening is crafted just for you. &nbsp; Reservations are $75 for Wine Club Members and $90 for non-club guests. &nbsp;A $10 credit will be applied toward every bottle purchased from the tasting menu, up to the full value of the event ticket. &nbsp; Spots are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this magical evening.</blockquote>

Local Event: Wood Family Vineyards Culmination Vineyard Sunset Pairing Experience

Wood Family Vineyards Culmination Vineyard...

Kickoff the holiday weekend in style. Take in the beauty of the vineyards at sunset with a breathtaking wine and food pairing...

Wood Family Vineyards Culmination Vineyard Sunset Pairing Experience

Join the St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s Brave the Shave – Summer Kickoff on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Emerald Glen Park in Dublin, CA.
This family-friendly community event brings people together to help conquer childhood cancer by raising money for lifesaving research through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the world’s largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants.
Participants can shave their head in solidarity with children battling cancer, donate hair to help create wigs for kids who have lost their hair during treatment, volunteer, fundraise, or simply come out to support the cause.
Every 2 minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer worldwide, and 1 in 5 children diagnosed will not survive. Brave the Shave gives the community an opportunity to make a bold and visible statement of support while helping fund research that gives children better treatments and better outcomes.
The event will feature: • Head-shaving stations • Hair donation opportunities • Family-friendly activities • Community fundraising • Before-and-after photo opportunities • Special appearances and photo opportunities with Vader’s 501st Stormtrooper Legion
Whether you choose to shave your head, donate hair, volunteer, sponsor, or cheer on participants, your support helps make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer.

Learn more, donate, or sign up at: <a href="https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/summerkickoff" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.stbaldricks.org/events/summerkickoff</a>

Local Event: St. Baldrick's Foundation Brave the Shave - Summer Kickoff

St. Baldrick's Foundation Brave the Shave -...

Join the St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s Brave the Shave – Summer Kickoff on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at...

St. Baldrick's Foundation Brave the Shave - Summer Kickoff

🌱 Patch AM: Why is homelessness rising in...

Spotted on the Livermore calendar: Tri Valley Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Town Hall

🌱 Patch AM: Why is homelessness rising in affluent Livermore while county totals fall?

Community Corner

Election Day In Livermore: What's On The Ballot...

Livermore voters will weigh in on their governor, member of Congress, assemblymember, and more. 

Election Day In Livermore: What's On The Ballot For June 2

Politics & Government

🌱 Patch AM: Want to celebrate unity and...

Also, don’t miss Tri Valley Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Town Hall on the Livermore Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Want to celebrate unity and friendship at Las Positas College June 14?

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Campaign Controversies Have Voters Hesitating...

Tom Steyer's campaign, which is the most expensive bid for governor, is facing new attacks after he reportedly paid influencers.

Campaign Controversies Have Voters Hesitating In Final Stretch Of CA Gubernatorial Primary

🌱 Patch AM: Want to celebrate unity? See what’s...

And check out Illusive Comics' 19th Anniversary Event on the Livermore Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Want to celebrate unity? See what’s planned at Las Positas June 14

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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