Community Pianos Return + Winning Lottery Ticket: Saturday Smiles

The weekend is here and that means it's time to get caught up on all of the lighter news you may have missed. Read on to learn more about how East Bay students are helping families affected by chronic illness and find out which local Little League team might make it to the World Series.

Livermore Hosts Intermediate 50/70 Baseball World Series

• The Bollinger Canyon Little League from San Ramon is playing as the D57 representative.

Danville Students Help Families Impacted By Chronic Illness

• Three Monte Vista students were among five honored by John Muir Health for their work with the Youth Giving Project.

Bollinger Canyon Little League Could Qualify For The World Series

• The team received a grand sendoff from San Ramon city officials before heading down to the West Region Tournament in San Bernardino.

Lottery Ticket Worth $32K Sold In East Bay

• It was one of two winning California SuperLotto Plus tickets sold statewide.

Danville Community Pianos Return

• Pianos painted by local students are on display in front of the Danville Community Center until October.

'Splatter' Celebration Set For Sept. 9

• Dublin's annual festival will feature music, dance, food, a lighted drone show, and more. Performance applications are available.

Photos: Danville's Magical Harry Potter Celebration

• Enjoy a few photos of young witches and wizards.

Marin, Sonoma & Mendocino Team Up For Coastal Cleanup Initiative

• Marin, Sonoma and Mendocino counties are hosting coastal cleanups in the coming weeks and streamlining their anti-litter messaging.

Let us know if you have an idea for a nice news story in your town. Email your story tips to autumn.johnson@patch.com.