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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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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...

Car-Diology Driving School, located at 2010 Crow Canyon Pl.

Car-Diology Driving School

Car-Diology Driving School, located at 2010 Crow Canyon Pl. Ste 100 in San Ramon, provides professional driver training for teens and adults throughout the Tri-Valley and East Bay areas. Serving communities including Danville, Pleasanton, and Dublin, the school offers flexible scheduling seven days a week to accommodate busy student lives. Specializing in behind-the-wheel instruction, the school provides comprehensive services ranging from individual driving lessons to DMV road test preparation and official certificate programs. Their curriculum is designed to build essential road safety skills through personalized, patient coaching that adapts to each student's unique pace and comfort level. Students can expect a supportive learning environment featuring DMV-licensed instructors and modern, dual-controlled, fully insured training vehicles. By focusing on safety, patience, and clear communication, Car-Diology Driving School ensures that every learner gains the confidence and expertise necessary to navigate the road responsibly.

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San Ramon

Car-Diology Driving School, located at 2010 Crow Canyon Pl. Ste 100 in San Ramon, provides professional driver training for teens and adults...

The Little Butterflies is a premier early childhood educatio

The Little Butterflies Childcare Center (0-5 yr old)

The Little Butterflies is a premier early childhood education provider with two convenient locations in Pleasanton and San Ramon, California. Serving children from 3 months to 5 years old, the school offers a nurturing environment designed to support language, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development. Their programs include dedicated infant care, preschool education, and TK-eligible curriculum options to prepare young learners for their future academic journey. Expertly designed classrooms—categorized as infant, caterpillar, and butterfly—provide age-appropriate activities that foster self-learning and curiosity. The curriculum emphasizes mastery of foundational concepts in science, math, arts, and engineering through hands-on, theme-based lessons. Whether through full-time or part-time enrollment, the school focuses on creating well-rounded individuals by balancing structured learning with creative exploration. Families can expect a high level of transparency and engagement, supported by a mobile app that provides real-time updates on daily activities, meals, and naps. With a reputation for professional, caring staff and clean, well-maintained facilities, The Little Butterflies offers parents peace of mind and a supportive community for their child's early development.

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The Little Butterflies Childcare Center (0-5 yr...

The Little Butterflies is a premier early childhood education provider with two convenient locations in Pleasanton and San Ramon, California....

The Dorris-Eaton School is a private, award-winning educatio

The Dorris-Eaton School

Dorris-Eaton is an independent school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. We invite you to join us at our next Open House on October 7. Additional information can be found on our website. For more than 70 years, we have earned a reputation for exceptional teaching and academic excellence. Our six-acre preschool campus in Alamo offers a warm, nurturing environment where young learners explore, discover, and develop confidence. A rich curriculum, complemented by classes in art, Spanish, and music, gives children a solid foundation for kindergarten and the years ahead. At our K–8 San Ramon campus, the curriculum emphasizes strong academic fundamentals while encouraging critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. Classes in art, Spanish, music, and physical education, along with a wide variety of electives for students in grades 6–8, broaden the educational experience. Small class sizes allow teachers to recognize individual strengths, provide meaningful feedback, and help students build effective study habits and communication skills. Both campuses offer before- and after-school care as well as summer workshops. In San Ramon, after-school offerings include soccer, piano, robotics, chess, and 3D printing and design. Character development is woven throughout the school day. Students learn and practice kindness, respect, responsibility, and a growth mindset, while community service, school-wide volunteer programs, and age-appropriate leadership opportunities foster a sense of social responsibility.

Dorris-Eaton is an independent school serving students from preschool through eighth grade. We invite you to join us at our next Open House on...

2 weeks of unlimited classes for $59 ☀️ No commitment

Jazzercise Dublin CA

✨ 2 weeks of unlimited classes for $59! No commitment✨ Dance. Sweat. Get stronger. Feel amazing! 💪 Jazzercise Dublin CA combines science-based, high-energy workouts with dance cardio, strength training, Pilates, kickboxing, and HIIT to build strength, support bone health, boost endurance, and elevate your mood. Proudly serving Dublin and the surrounding Tri-Valley communities, our welcoming classes are designed for all fitness levels. Whether you're just getting started or ready to level up your fitness routine, no dance experience is needed — just show up ready to move, sweat, and have fun! Proudly serving Dublin and the surrounding Tri-Valley communities, our welcoming classes are designed for all fitness levels. Whether you're just getting started or ready to level up your fitness routine, no dance experience is needed—just show up ready to move, sweat, and have fun! 🕺 12 Classes Every Week 8:30 AM: Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Friday • Saturday • Sunday 4:30 PM: Monday • Wednesday 5:30 PM: Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday ❤️ Love Your Workout! Step onto the dance floor and shake it up with Jazzercise—where cardio, strength, and music come together for a fun, feel-good full-body workout. Every routine is choreographed to a specific song, so you'll move to music you already love while discovering new favorites. With fresh music and choreography updated regularly, every class feels new. 💪 A Workout for Every Body! Our instructors guide you through every move with low-, medium-, and high-impact options, plus modifications for strength training. Whatever your fitness level, you'll build strength, boost confidence, and have fun while you move! Explore our Signature Class Formats and Playlists at jazzercise.com Jazzercise Dublin is offered in partnership with the City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Department.

✨ 2 weeks of unlimited classes for $59! No commitment✨ Dance. Sweat. Get stronger. Feel amazing! 💪 Jazzercise Dublin CA combines science-based,...

PLEASANTON, CA — This weekend, the community can learn about all the good work that nonprofits and charities are doing, and how they can help. The Make A Difference For Pleasanton Festival is taking place Saturday, Jan. 13 from 10-2 at the Pleasanton Senior Center. Attendees can meet volunteers from and learn how to get involved with a number of local organizations, including: <ul><li>Agape Villages Foster Family Agency </li><li>Axis Community Health </li><li>Be SMART for Kids </li><li>Big Bay Ray </li><li>City Serve of the Tri-Valley </li><li>Culinary Angels </li><li>Open Heart Kitchen </li><li>Tri-Valley Haven </li><li>Valley Humane Society </li></ul> <a href="https://www.mad4p.org/2024-exhibitors/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">See here for a full list.</a> Admission and parking are free. See <a href="https://www.mad4p.org/make-a-difference-for-pleasanton-festival-2024/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">mad4p.org</a> for more information, or call 925-290-1932, or email <a href="mailto:info@mad4p.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">info@mad4p.org</a>.

PLEASANTON, CA — This weekend, the community can learn about all the good work that nonprofits and charities are doing, and how they can help.

The Make A Difference For Pleasanton Festival is taking place Saturday, Jan. 13 from 10-2 at the Pleasanton Senior Center. Attendees can meet volunteers from and learn how to get involved with a number of local organizations, including: <ul><li>Agape Villages Foster Family Agency </li><li>Axis Community Health </li><li>Be SMART for Kids </li><li>Big Bay Ray </li><li>City Serve of the Tri-Valley </li><li>Culinary Angels </li><li>Open Heart Kitchen </li><li>Tri-Valley Haven </li><li>Valley Humane Society </li></ul> <a href="https://www.mad4p.org/2024-exhibitors/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">See here for a full list.</a> Admission and parking are free. See <a href="https://www.mad4p.org/make-a-difference-for-pleasanton-festival-2024/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">mad4p.org</a> for more information, or call 925-290-1932, or email <a href="mailto:info@mad4p.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">info@mad4p.org</a>.

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Make A Difference For Pleasanton Festival...

The festival connects volunteers with local nonprofits and charities.

Make A Difference For Pleasanton Festival Coming Saturday

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900 Main Street

Join experts Susan P. Lucas, Eileen Loftus Manger, and Jennise Mendoza for an informative session on optimizing your life and assets. This seminar covers Medicare health plans, retirement financial planning, navigating real estate in later life, and professional downsizing services. Refreshments will be provided for all attendees who come to learn and connect.

Local Event: Seminars For Seniors: Medicare & Your Financial Future

Seminars For Seniors: Medicare & Your Financial...

Join experts Susan P. Lucas, Eileen Loftus Manger, and Jennise Mendoza for an informative session on optimizing your life and...

Seminars For Seniors: Medicare & Your Financial Future

Independence High School

TD;DR: Experience three days of epic foam-blaster fun at this giant Bay Area event featuring battles, missions, costumes, and creators. The weekend includes an all-ages blaster expo, immersive teen and adult games with live scoring, and both competitive and casual nerf battles.
This event only happens once a year! Don’t miss it! 
For more info and to sign up, visit Ragnarocktoberfest.com! 
Nonprofit, volunteer-run FoamWar, Inc., puts on an epic, 3-day Nerf event every year called Ragnarocktoberfest. This year it's the first weekend of October with a SPY v SPY theme at Independence High School in San Jose.
FREE! ALL AGES Friday afternoon/evening, (3pm - 8pm) is a blaster expo with vendors, mini games, and panels (including a rules briefing for Saturday's game and an opportunity to get your blaster checked and approved ahead of the weekend's games).
AGES 13+, $25 Saturday (10am - 9pm) is a long-form, team-based game where players on three competing teams aim at each other and also try to avoid the undead (players trying to tag and "turn" them) while playing mini games, solving puzzles, and going on missions.&nbsp;Because the rule set for The Stalking Dead is complicated, it is for ages 13+.&nbsp;
3-minute video explainer for The Stalking Dead game.&nbsp;&nbsp;https://youtu.be/45PAv9r4dZo
Sunday is a 5v5 King of the Hill elimination competition in the football stadium, 9am - 8pm, AGES 15+, team slots sold out, that's really fun to watch, and across campus is AGES 6+, $20, Superstock (9:45am - 4pm), a game for ages 6+ that is perfect for families, birthday parties, and groups. Play together or against each other in short games with the weekend's theme, SPY VS SPY. 
Costumes are encouraged! See the website for all the info you need plus an FAQ.&nbsp;

Local Event: Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event

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Ragnarocktoberfest 2026 3-Day Nerf Event

TD;DR: Experience three days of epic foam-blaster fun at this giant Bay Area event featuring battles, missions, costumes, and...

Greenlight Driver Training

Join Greenlight Driver Training for a cuppa joe, some donuts, and a FREE test drive in one their our state-of-the-art driving simulators. See firsthand why Greenlight has been voted the East Bay's BEST Driver Training 3 years in a row!

Local Event: Donuts & Demos!

Donuts & Demos!

Join Greenlight Driver Training for a cuppa joe, some donuts, and a FREE test drive in one their our state-of-the-art driving...

San Ramon Library - Contra Costa County Library

Adventures in Jazz 2026 at the San Ramon Library returns for a new season of fine jazz! &nbsp; The season kicks off with Akira Tana and Friends from Osaka with special guest Jamie Davis on Saturday, October 3rd!Don’t miss an electrifying, one night only performance of renowned drummer Akira Tana with his Osaka friends – award-winning Hammond B-3 organ master Atsuko Hashimoto and virtuoso guitarist Yutaka Hashimoto…and with Special Guest, the sensational Grammy-winning vocalist Jamie Davis!The performance will be held in the upstairs community room at the San Ramon Library on Montgomery Street, Saturday, October 3rd starting at 7:30 pm.&nbsp; Purchase tickets online at SanRamonPerformingArts.com or call <a href="tel:(925)-973-3343">(925)-973-3343</a>.&nbsp;






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Local Event: Akira Tana and Friends from Osaka Play San Ramon Library!!!

Akira Tana and Friends from Osaka Play San...

Adventures in Jazz 2026 at the San Ramon Library returns for a new season of fine jazz!    The season kicks off with Akira Tana...

Akira Tana and Friends from Osaka Play San Ramon Library!!!

🧯September is National Preparedness Month, and there is no better time to make sure you and your family are ready for an emergency.
Join the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department for our 2026 Fire Safety Expo on Saturday, October 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the LPFD Training Tower in Pleasanton.
This free community event is about more than watching firefighters in action. It is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and take simple steps to help your household be better prepared.
Community members will have the opportunity to:
📌Watch live firefighter demonstrations
📌Participate in fire extinguisher training
📌Meet local CERT members and learn more about community preparedness
📌Sign up for emergency notification systems and other preparedness resources
📌Bring the kids out for our obstacle course and family friendly activities
🥞 Enjoy a free pancake breakfast hosted by the Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation.
Preparedness starts before an emergency happens. We hope you will join us, meet your firefighters and community partners, and leave with tools and information that can help keep you and your family safe.
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
⏰ 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
📍 LPFD Training Tower, 3333 Busch Road, Pleasanton

Local Event: Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, Fire Safety Expo 

Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, Fire...

🧯September is National Preparedness Month, and there is no better time to make sure you and your family are ready for an...

Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department, Fire Safety Expo 

School of Rock Pleasanton

Join School of Rock Pleasanton for an exciting day of music exploration featuring free trial lessons on guitar, bass, keyboards, vocals, and drums. Plus join the band in one of our free group trials where students will learn, rehearse, and perform a song in 90 minutes!&nbsp; Take a tour of our state-of-the-art school and learn why School of Rock is the leader in performance-based music education!

Local Event: Open House

Open House

Join School of Rock Pleasanton for an exciting day of music exploration featuring free trial lessons on guitar, bass,...

Concannon Vineyard

These 20-minute Petite Photo Sessions are designed with busy families in mind. They're short enough to keep little ones engaged and long enough to create beautiful, natural images you'll treasure for years to come.
What Is a Petite Session?
<ul><li>20-minute outdoor portrait session</li><li>7 professionally edited high-resolution digital images of your choice</li><li>Option to purchase additional images or the full gallery</li><li>Choose from four beautiful locations: Concannon Vineyards, Joan's Farm &amp; Pumpkin Patch, Sycamore Grove, or Del Valle Regional Park</li><li>$295</li><li>$95 non-refundable retainer to reserve your session</li><li>Remaining balance due 7 days before your session</li></ul>
Ready to Reserve Your Session?
Select your preferred location, date, and time below, then complete the booking form. A $95 retainer reserves your spot, and I'll send your confirmation within 24 hours.
Thank you for being here and for supporting my work. I hope we get to create something beautiful together this fall.
Love &amp; all the good things,
Meli ♡

Local Event: Fall Petite Sessions with Meli Miller Photography

Fall Petite Sessions with Meli Miller Photography

These 20-minute Petite Photo Sessions are designed with busy families in mind. They're short enough to keep little ones engaged...

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Dog Gives Her Life To Save Owners | Race,...

Star Arrested In Traffic Stop | Whale Spotted 60 Miles Inland Up River | Yosemite Tragedy | World Record Potluck | CA Sea Turtle First

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🌱 Patch AM: Pleasanton Names New Superintendent...

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CA Restaurant Named 'Best Of The Best' Fine...

Only 19 restaurants made the cut in the fine dining category.

CA Restaurant Named 'Best Of The Best' Fine Dining In The Nation

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Happening soon: Calling All Superheroes: HERS 27th Annual Walk/Run Fundraiser & Community Expo is September 26th! on the Pleasanton Patch…

Pleasanton Names New Superintendent After...

The board approved a contract for Deputy Superintendent Ed Diolazo to serve as superintendent from Jan. 1 through June 2030. 

Pleasanton Names New Superintendent After Ghysels Plans Early Retirement

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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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