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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

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Livermore

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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...

Breadmaking & Soft Pretzel Classes, Pleasanton & Tri-Valley 

Grainbakers Baking School

Grainbakers offers one-of-a-kind whole-grain breadmaking classes and soft pretzel-making workshops. We are honored to be in a guest residency at Pans on Fire, the beloved Pleasanton cooking school. We are also well known for wholesome staff team builders hosted right at your office. Spent grain and brewer's barley are healthy whole grains recycled from the brewing process. Our 90-minute workshops are hosted at some of the country's best breweries, and they often sell out fast. Classes blend fun, relaxation, and the pride of saying "I made that." Whether you are brand new to breadmaking or a seasoned sourdough pro craving a fresh twist, you are welcome here. We especially love showing homebrewers how to transform that beautiful spent grain and brewer's barley into something extraordinary. Every workshop pairs you with friendly Teaching Assistants who guide you through mixing, shaping, and prepping your dough. You leave with oven-ready dough to bake fresh at home, plus recipes and tips to keep the magic going in your own kitchen. The aromas, the laughter, and the brewery atmosphere all add up to a night you will remember. This is a fun night out that is also an affordable night out. Most cooking classes are very expensive, and many paint-and-sip or craft classes burn through supplies, create a pile of trash, and still come with a hefty price tag. Grainbakers keeps it simple and satisfying. A warm setting, a hands-on experience, and something genuinely useful and delicious to take home. Our seasonal flavor lineup keeps regulars coming back, from Pumpkin and Spice in the fall to Persian Rose Cardamom in spring. The soft pretzel workshops are a guest favorite, complete with bonus recipes for pub cheese and dipping mustard. Learn about the fun you'll have: https://www.grainbakers.com/experience Find Tickets at https://www.grainbakers.com/tickets

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Grainbakers offers one-of-a-kind whole-grain breadmaking classes and soft pretzel-making workshops. We are honored to be in a guest residency at...

New Member Special 💪 2 weeks for $59. No Commitment.

Jazzercise Dublin CA

Curious about Jazzercise? 💃 New Member Special 💪 2 weeks for $59. No Commitment. Jazzercise Dublin classes combine dance cardio, strength training, Pilates, kickboxing, and HIIT for a fun, powerful total-body workout. You’ll boost both physical and mental health while sculpting and toning your muscles. Our group fitness classes welcome all fitness levels, ages 16+. No dance experience required! Serving Dublin and surrounding communities. 12 Classes Weekly- 8:30am M Tu W F Sa Sun 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.

Dublin

Curious about Jazzercise? 💃 New Member Special 💪 2 weeks for $59. No Commitment. Jazzercise Dublin classes combine dance cardio, strength training,...

Press release from the Valley Humane Society: Laid-back and loquacious, limitless Licorice is looking for loving lodgings. He is a friendly almost five-year-old feline. Licorice has been in Valley Humane's care for over four months and is ready for a new forever family! Learn more about Licorice and other cats and dogs at valleyhumane.org. Email <a href="mailto:info@valleyhumane.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">info@valleyhumane.org</a> to start the adoption application process. #ShareTheCare to help pets today! This press release was produced by Valley Humane Society. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Press release from the Valley Humane Society:

Laid-back and loquacious, limitless Licorice is looking for loving lodgings. He is a friendly almost five-year-old feline. Licorice has been in Valley Humane’s care for over four months and is ready for a new forever family! Learn more about Licorice and other cats and dogs at valleyhumane.org. Email <a href="mailto:info@valleyhumane.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">info@valleyhumane.org</a> to start the adoption application process.

#ShareTheCare to help pets today! This press release was produced by Valley Humane Society. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

Licorice: Valley Humane Pet Of The Week

"Laid-back and loquacious" Licorice is looking for a home. 

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Darcie Kent Estate Winery

Our BEST mystery case sale prices ever! Celebrate the season with our Memorial Day case offers—enjoy up to 85% off, with cases starting at just $96 for Wine Club Members, that’s only $8 per bottle!
Cases are $120 for the general public - that's just $10 per bottle! 
Choose from four unique case options: • Mixed Reds Case • Mixed Whites Case • 2019 Firepit Cabernet Sauvignon (Almost Famous label) - GOLD (SFCWC 22) • 2023 Darcie Kent Sauvignon Blanc - An award winning wine from a legendary vintage. 
Pickup only. No online orders. We cannot store or ship your order. 
All bottles are from recent vintages in excellent condition, sourced from our surplus restaurant inventory—making this the perfect time to stock up.
Join us inside Bing’s Barn for one of Darcie’s Signature Tasting Flights, and then pick up your Mystery Case (or two!) to take the experience home. We'll be open starting at 11 am on all days of the sale.

Local Event: Mystery Case Sale at Darcie Kent Estate Winery: As low as $8 per bottle!

Mystery Case Sale at Darcie Kent Estate Winery:...

Our BEST mystery case sale prices ever!  Celebrate the season with our Memorial Day case offers—enjoy up to 85% off, with cases...

Mystery Case Sale at Darcie Kent Estate Winery: As low as $8 per bottle!

Las Positas Vineyards

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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: Sweet Marie & the Suspects Live @ LPV!

Sweet Marie & the Suspects Live @ LPV!



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OUTDOOR  Live Music @ LPV  
Music starts at 6:00pm
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Ardenwood Historic Farm

Bring the Family to Rail Fair at Ardenwood Historic Farm on Memorial Day Weekend, MAY 23, 24, 25 to experience trains of all sizes for all ages! Attractions include operating model trains, a full size train where you can go for a ride, family and toddler activities, historic railroad cars, displays by train museums from across California, live music, tours of the historic Patterson House, and more. Rail Fair is loads of fun for train fans of all ages!
Rail Fair is our annual event and fundraiser that is all about trains each year on Memorial Day Weekend: MAY 23, 24, and 25. Bring your family and enjoy trains of all sizes, from a variety of model and live steam trains, to a full-size locomotive. Rail Fair is loads of fun for train fans of all ages. So much fun that some families come all 3 days! Attractions will include operating model trains, historic railroad equipment displays, live music, train rides, tours of the historic Patterson House, displays by other railroad museums in California, family and toddler activities, and more. Everything is included in the price of admission except food and face painting. You can also bring your own picnic.
Buy your tickets in advance so you don’t have to wait in line! IMPORTANT NOTICE: Advance tickets are only available until May 22. On event days you can purchase tickets at the gate (credit cards only). Get your advance tickets at our website <a href="https://www.spcrr.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.spcrr.org</a>. 
Rail Fair is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Railroad Museum at Ardenwood, operated by SPCRR, in partnership with Ardenwood Historic Farm. The admission price includes all activities except food and face painting! Prices are $16 for adults (18+), $14 for seniors (62+), $13 for children (4-17), and Free for ages 3 and under. Parking is also Free.
Event hours are 10 am to 4 pm each day. Ardenwood is located at 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard in Fremont near the intersection of I-880 and Hwy 84. For general information call 510-544-2797. More Rail Fair information will be available on SPCRR’s website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spcrr.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.spcrr.org</a>.

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Local Event: Rail Fair 2026

Rail Fair 2026

Bring the Family to Rail Fair at Ardenwood Historic Farm on Memorial Day Weekend, MAY 23, 24, 25 to experience trains of all...

Bistro 135

Join Bistro 135 for a special Memorial Day Weekend tribute honoring the brave men and women who served our country. As a token of appreciation, we are offering 50% off brunch &amp; dinner for all active duty military and veterans throughout Saturday and Sunday for Brunch and Dinner.&nbsp;

Local Event: 50% Off for Veterans and Those Serving our Country for Memorial Day Weekend 

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50% Off for Veterans and Those Serving our...

Join Bistro 135 for a special Memorial Day Weekend tribute honoring the brave men and women who served our country. As a token...

50% Off for Veterans and Those Serving our Country for Memorial Day Weekend 

Our BEST mystery case sale prices ever! Celebrate the season with our Memorial Day case offers—enjoy up to 85% off, with cases starting at just $96 for Wine Club Members, that’s only $8 per bottle!
Cases are $120 for the general public - that's just $10 per bottle!
Choose from four unique case options: • Mixed Reds Case • Mixed Whites Case • 2019 Firepit Cabernet Sauvignon (Almost Famous label) - GOLD (SFCWC 22) • 2023 Darcie Kent Sauvignon Blanc - An award winning wine from a legendary vintage.
Pickup only. No online orders. We cannot store or ship your order.
All bottles are from recent vintages in excellent condition, sourced from our surplus restaurant inventory—making this the perfect time to stock up.
Join us inside Bing’s Barn for one of Darcie’s Signature Tasting Flights, and then pick up your Mystery Case (or two!) to take the experience home. We'll be open starting at 11 am on all days of the sale.

Local Event: Mystery Case Sale at Darcie Kent Estate Winery: wines as low as $8 per bottle!

Mystery Case Sale at Darcie Kent Estate Winery: wines as low as $8 per bottle!

Fenestra Winery

Join Fenestra Winery for our Annual Spring Fling and White Wine Sale May 23, 24 &amp; 25! The weather is warm and it its time to PARTY! On Saturday we are having the Hurricane Band playing and Quake Catering bringing on the yummy food. On Sunday, Loren O is rocking the stage with Lotus Delights bringing the “delightful” food! &nbsp;We are having select white wines (including our newly released Rose) on sale. Buy 4 bottles of select wine, and get 30% off! In addition, on Monday, May 25, if you are a current or retired military member, we will give you a tasting for FREE! Military ID must be presented. &nbsp;Thank you for your service! Tasting wine has never been so enjoyable. Friends. Family. Fenestra.

Local Event: Spring Fling and White Wine Sale May 23-25

Spring Fling and White Wine Sale May 23-25

Join Fenestra Winery for our Annual Spring Fling and White Wine Sale May 23, 24 & 25! The weather is warm and it its time to...

Local Event: East Side Funk Live @ LPV!

East Side Funk Live @ LPV!

Our BEST mystery case sale prices ever! Celebrate the season with our Memorial Day case offers—enjoy up to 85% off, with cases starting at just $96 for Wine Club Members, that’s only $8 per bottle!
Cases are $120 for the general public - that's just $10 per bottle! 
Choose from four unique case options: • Mixed Reds Case • Mixed Whites Case • 2019 Firepit Cabernet Sauvignon (Almost Famous label) - GOLD (SFCWC 22) • 2023 Darcie Kent Sauvignon Blanc - An award winning wine from a legendary vintage. 
Pickup only. No online orders. We cannot store or ship your order. 
All bottles are from recent vintages in excellent condition, sourced from our surplus restaurant inventory—making this the perfect time to stock up.
Join us inside Bing’s Barn for one of Darcie’s Signature Tasting Flights, and then pick up your Mystery Case (or two!) to take the experience home. We'll be open starting at 11 am on all days of the sale.

Local Event: Mystery Case Sale: wines as low as $8 per bottle!

Mystery Case Sale: wines as low as $8 per bottle!

Pans on Fire

<a href="https://www.grainbakers.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Grainbakers</a> teams up with Pans on Fire cooking school in Pleasanton for an incredible night of whole-grain breadmaking. Our summer bread flavors and inclusions, a lovely, comfortable kitchen, and BYO beverages (some provided, wink). Join us for a delicious evening.

Local Event: Breadmaking Class

Breadmaking Class

Grainbakers teams up with Pans on Fire cooking school in Pleasanton for an incredible night of whole-grain breadmaking. Our...

12-Year-Old On Motorcycle In Danville Runs Stop...

Police say they attempted to stop the 12-year-old, but he continued speeding up to 45 mph through residential neighborhoods.

12-Year-Old On Motorcycle In Danville Runs Stop Sign, Speeds, Evades Police: DPD

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First Responders Escort 9/11 Beams To Alameda...

A countywide procession traveled along I-580 Thursday as World Trade Center steel arrived in Pleasanton for a commemorative exhibit.

First Responders Escort 9/11 Beams To Alameda County Fairgrounds

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San Ramon Art & Wind Festival: What To Know

From a helicopter landing to puppet shows to the famous kite demonstrations, here's everything to know about the festivities this weekend.

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Crane Driver DUI Crash: CHP | Loaded AR-15 Near...

ALSO: Brazen gunman convicted; Fatal motorcycle crash snarls traffic; Teacher arrested for relationship with student.

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Wave Waterpark Reopens Memorial Day

The beloved waterpark reopens Monday, but will not permanently reopen for the season until June. 

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Shop The Tucson Farmers Market Like A Pro, Info...

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

Shop The Tucson Farmers Market Like A Pro, Info Here

Snuggliest New Business: Mini Cat Town Kitten...

Mini Cat Town Kitten Lounge is the best of both worlds: petting and cuddling kitties (who need homes) while shopping. 

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Licorice: Valley Humane Pet Of The Week

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