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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...

Offering youth soccer for boys & girls ages 4-18 since 1973

San Ramon FC

San Ramon FC develops players, character, and community through soccer. With both recreational and competitive programs, the club has teams for boys and girls, welcoming both beginners and players with advanced skills. Popular fall recreational programs include the U5-U8 Junior Academy and the U9-U19 Recreational program. The Junior Academy program is also offered in the winter and spring. The club's youth competitive program holds tryouts annually in May for its U7 Academy, U8-U19 Competitive, and ECNL-RL level teams. Camps are frequently offered during winter and summer breaks. Competitive youth futsal training and league play are available in the winter, as part of its youth futsal affiliate, 925 Futsal. San Ramon FC has received US Soccer's Players First designation and it promotes 11 pillars of character important for success in soccer and in life. Financial aid is often available to families that qualify for assistance. The club has a growing pro-development program, featuring a competitive women's team and two men's teams. These talented adult teams give local residents the opportunity to watch competitive adult soccer matches minutes from home. More importantly, they give skillful young adult players in the area the opportunity to further develop their soccer skills through competitive play. Older teenage players in the club also train and play on these pro-development teams to help them gain valuable experience. With an emphasis on its 11 pillars of character, the club continues to strive to teach the beautiful game to youth players in the community and to help them develop their full potential, both as players and as people. To learn more, please visit the club website or email info@sanramonfc.com.

Contra Costa County

San Ramon

San Ramon FC develops players, character, and community through soccer. With both recreational and competitive programs, the club has teams for...

Alameda County Industries

Alameda County Industries is proud to be your service provider for the collection of recyclables, organics, and garbage in the communities of Alameda, San Ramon, San Leandro (excluding the Oro Loma District), and the Castro Valley Sanitary District.

Alameda County Industries is proud to be your service provider for the collection of recyclables, organics, and garbage in the communities of...

Early Bird Tickets on Sale for a limited time!

TEDx CaminoRamon St Conference

TEDx is a program of local, independently organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Operating under a free license from TED, these community-driven gatherings feature live speakers, While adhering to TED’s guidelines, events are organized by volunteers in local communities. The events are set up to foster learning and inspiration. No Commercial/Political Agenda: Events must remain neutral, without specific commercial or political, agendas. Our events in San Ramon are know for high energy, fun, intellectual and inspiring. For Early Bird Tickets: https://www.tedxcaminoramon.org

TEDx is a program of local, independently organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Operating under a free...

SHINE DANCE FITNESS - Try A Class for Free!

SHiNE Dance Fitness San Ramon

🎉 Ready for a workout that feels like a dance party? 🎉 Join us for a FREE SHiNE demo class — fun choreography, incredible music, and the most uplifting community around. No dance experience needed! You’ll get cardio, strength, joy, and connection — and we even add a little disco-light glow 🪩✨. Come see why SHiNE is more than a workout — it’s a community! Bring a friend and come experience the SHiNE energy for yourself! ✨ 🔗 Free Demo Class: https://www.sanramondancefitness.com/shine 📸 Follow the fun on Instagram: @shinedancefitness_sanramon

🎉 Ready for a workout that feels like a dance party? 🎉 Join us for a FREE SHiNE demo class — fun choreography, incredible music, and the most...

2 weeks of unlimited classes for $59 ☀️ No commitment

Jazzercise Dublin CA

Summer strength loading…. New customer offer: 2 weeks for $59 💃 Dance it out, sculpt it up, and stay consistent all summer long 💪 Get stronger, feel energized, and have fun doing it at Jazzercise Dublin CA! Our high-energy group fitness classes blend dance cardio, strength training, Pilates, kickboxing, and HIIT for a full-body workout that builds endurance, tones muscles, and boosts mood. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up your fitness routine, our welcoming community supports all fitness levels. No dance experience needed — just show up ready to move, sweat, and feel amazing. Proudly serving Dublin and surrounding Tri-Valley communities. 12 CLASSES WEEKLY 8:30am M Tu W F Sa Su 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

Summer strength loading…. New customer offer: 2 weeks for $59 💃 Dance it out, sculpt it up, and stay consistent all summer long 💪 Get stronger,...

Part-Time to Full-Time Administrative Assistant opportunity in San Ramon with well known National company. Flexible hours. Interested?Call (925) 983-2038.

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Danville

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Fernando Haro

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Angela Woodall

Walnut Creek

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Las Positas Vineyards

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<h2>OUTDOOR Live Music @ LPV </h2>
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Local Event: Frankie Bones Project Live @ LPV!

Frankie Bones Project Live @ LPV!



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OUTDOOR Live Music @ LPV  
Music starts at 6:00pm
Wine by the bottle and glass, Tapas, flatbreads, and dessert...

Greenlight Driver Training

About to have a new driver?? Give your teen a FREE test drive in one of Greenlight Driver Training's state-of-the-art driving simulators and enjoy some tasty frozen yogurt from Cuppa Yo. Drop in or <a href="https://greenlightsimulationbooking.as.me/augdemodays" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">book your slot</a> today to see why Greenlight has been voted the East Bay's BEST Driver Training three years in a row!

Local Event: Demo Drives & Fro Yo!

Demo Drives & Fro Yo!

About to have a new driver?? Give your teen a FREE test drive in one of Greenlight Driver Training's state-of-the-art driving...

Plaza De Cesar Chavez

Join the Association of Indo Americans (AIA) and Bolly 92.3 FM for one of the Bay Area's largest multinational India Day parades, featuring Honorable Guest and Grand Marshal Taapsee Pannu.
This FREE community celebration includes a spectacular India Day Parade with 75+ cultural floats and marching groups, a Day &amp; Night Mela, live cultural performances, Vijay Bharat – Dances of India, a Food Festival, Shopping &amp; Exhibition, Fashion Show, Kids Zone, and the Historic Flag Walk &amp; Tiranga Walk.
Bring your family, wear your tricolor, and join thousands of community members as we celebrate India's 80th Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 
Parade: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM 
Mela: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM 
Location: Plaza de César Chávez, Downtown San Jose 
Admission: FREE (Register for your free Mela ticket at AIAEvents.org)

Local Event: Taapsee Pannu Leads AIA SWADES 2026 | Historic India Day Parade | Aug 15 | San Jose

Taapsee Pannu Leads AIA SWADES 2026 | Historic...

Join the Association of Indo Americans (AIA) and Bolly 92.3 FM for one of the Bay Area's largest multinational India Day...

Taapsee Pannu Leads AIA SWADES 2026 | Historic India Day Parade | Aug 15 | San Jose

San Ramon Library - Contra Costa County Library

Cool Family Fun! Hot Jazz and Blues! *FREE* Cool Summer Jazz Saturdays at the San Ramon Library continues with saxophonist extraordinaire Charles McNeal on Saturday, August 15th. 
The Charles McNeil and Friends quartet include: Charles McNeal, alto sax, Joe Warner, keys, Ron Belcher, bass and Deszon Claiborne, drums. 
Nationally-known Charles McNeal has been booked for such prestigious events as the Monterey and San Francisco Jazz Festivals. He is best known for the provision of many saxophone transcriptions and educational materials.&nbsp; 
The hour-long performance will be in the upstairs community room at the Library starting at 2 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.
The concert is free to the public, but seats fill up fast so get there! 
This concert is supported by the San Ramon Library Foundation and Jazz in the Neighborhood (JITN).




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Local Event: Saxophonist Charles McNeal & Friends Play Free Cool Saturday Jazz at San Ramon Library

Saxophonist Charles McNeal & Friends Play Free...

Cool Family Fun! Hot Jazz and Blues!  *FREE* Cool Summer Jazz Saturdays at the San Ramon Library continues with saxophonist...

Saxophonist Charles McNeal & Friends Play Free Cool Saturday Jazz at San Ramon Library

Local Event: Live @ LPV Take Five!

Live @ LPV Take Five!

Claremont Resort & Club

The days are still long and the nights are still warm, but you can feel it. Summer is winding down.
Before the season slips away, treat yourself to an evening you will still be talking about well into the fall.
<a href="https://www.conjuring.live/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CONJURING WONDER</a> returns Friday, August 21st at the Claremont Resort &amp; Club in Berkeley. An intimate, interactive evening of magic and mind reading up-close and personal.
<a href="https://www.conjuring.live" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Get your Summer-Time Magic tickets now!</a>Let's make CONJURING WONDER one of your summer memories.
PS -- The best summer memories are made with your friends. Reserve your seats while they're still available.

Local Event: CONJURING WONDER - Magic: Up-Close & Personal

CONJURING WONDER - Magic: Up-Close & Personal

The days are still long and the nights are still warm, but you can feel it. Summer is winding down.
Before the season slips...

Canyon Club Brewery Danville

A MASSIVE Cookie Swap in Summer. Bake 36. Leave with 36. Ugly sweaters still welcome. Prizes. ProBakers welcome. Rules, FAQ, details and tickets at the Link. Monday Aug 24: Christmas Eve in Summer!


This is for serious cookie lovers who want a truly excellent cookie swap. We are testing recipes, refining the rules, and working out the systems for much larger events in December, possibly the greatest cookie swaps ever assembled. 

Join us on Monday, August 24, for a Christmas-in-August preview event filled with festive summer whimsy.

You would love to go to a cookie swap. This is your invitation to The Greatest Cookie Swap, a festive cookie exchange with structure, sparkle, excellent cookies, and absolutely no holiday awkwardness. Grainbakers handles the setup, cookie check-in, counting, sorting, flow, and cleanup. You bring your best homemade cookies, enjoy a drink, spend a few festive hours with friends, and leave with a beautiful box filled with cookies that feel fair, special, and worth the effort.
<h1>How Does The Great Cookie Swap Work?</h1>Go to our website for details and rules.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grainbakers.com/event-details-registration/great-cookie-swap-summer-preview" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">grainbakers.com/event-details-registration/great-cookie-swap-summer-preview</a>

Local Event: Summer: Great Cookie Swap

Summer: Great Cookie Swap

A MASSIVE Cookie Swap in Summer. Bake 36. Leave with 36. Ugly sweaters still welcome. Prizes. ProBakers welcome. Rules, FAQ,...

San Francisco County

San Francisco

Air Quality Advisory Issued In Bay Area Due To...

Smoke from the 2,500-acre Timber Fire burning in Big Sur could worsen air quality in parts of the South and East bays, officials said.

Air Quality Advisory Issued In Bay Area Due To Wildfire Smoke

Weather

Back To School: 2026-27 San Ramon Valley...

Here's what to know as SRVUSD returns to school Tuesday.

Back To School: 2026-27 San Ramon Valley Unified School District Calendar

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What Time Is The Solar Eclipse And How To Watch...

Here’s when Wednesday’s solar eclipse begins, where it will be visible and how Californians can watch it live.

What Time Is The Solar Eclipse And How To Watch It In CA

Napa County

Napa Valley

As Hackers Hold Records For Ransom, Bay Area...

City leaders will weigh their response Tuesday after malware shut down departments and disrupted emergency services.

As Hackers Hold Records For Ransom, Bay Area City Calls Emergency Meeting

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🌱 Patch AM: What tonight’s San Ramon council...

Also check out Demo Drives & Fro Yo! on the San Ramon Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What tonight’s San Ramon council vote could mean for your I-680 commute

Cal High Lifts Lockdown After Bomb, Shooting...

The campus was on lockdown for several hours as police and bomb-sniffing dogs searched the perimeter and nearby pool.

Cal High Lifts Lockdown After Bomb, Shooting Threat

Crime & Safety

Shop The San Ramon Farmers Markets 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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