Saturday Smiles: World's Oldest Man Lives in East Bay; 'Blue Mass' to Honor First Responders; Middle Schoolers Swing Dance

f you are looking for a lighter news story for your weekend, Patch is here to help by sharing a few of our favorite happy stories and fun photos from this week.

• World’s Unofficial Oldest Man is Oakland’s Own
• Dublin Middle School Hosts Swing Dance Competition
• Little League Intermediate World Series Thanks LARPD, Presents $22,000 Check
• Upcoming Fall Festivals, Halloween Events in East Bay
• PHOTOS: Berkeley Police Receive a Sweet Treat
• Alameda Fire Awarded $2.2M Grant to Hire More Firefighters
• Livermore High Part of White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics
• Help Girls Inc of the Island City Teens Promote Zero Waste and Composting in Alameda
• Moldaw Residences Hosts Longevity And Healthy Aging Expert Dr. Walter Bortz, Author Of The Roadmap To 100
• Tips on How to Keep Your Pets Safe on Halloween
• Pleasanton Unites Against Bullying
• Catholic Leaders Hold ‘Blue Mass’ to Honor First Responders
• Kid’s Cooking Club Kicks Off This Saturday
• Coming to Theaters Near You: “Steve Jobs,” “Freeheld,” “The Walk,” and More
• Gov. Brown Signs California Fair Pay Act
• Photos: Clifford, the Big Red Dog, Visits Mulberry School
• Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers
• “The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter” Screening October 20
• Photos: Lesher Center Celebrates 25 Years with On Broadway Gala
• Birds of Prey Identification and Natural History Talk Presentation with raptor specialist, Lawrence Broderick
• UC Davis Distinguished Professor Earns Top National Teaching Award

Did you see last week’s Saturday Smiles feature? It was awesome!

• Saturday Smiles: Business Helps Fire Victims; CHP Rescues Fox; Thousands Cleanup Waterways; Festivals

Photo courtesy Delane Sims; Caption: Andrew Hatch, age 117 from World’s Unofficial Oldest Man is Oakland’s Own