Las Positas College Room 21107

Every strong college application starts with an essay that sounds like you. In “From Pen to Portal: Writing Strong College Application Essays,” a 4-session workshop for high school seniors and college transfer students, long-time LPC English professor Heidii McMichael will help you tackle the UC PIQs and the Common App essay with confidence and voice. You’ll walk away with a polished essay ready to submit, and we’ll also cover brag sheets, supplemental essays, scholarship statements, and how to make every part of your application tell your story. The workshop meets September 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at LPC in room 21107. The cost is $79 for four classes plus one free, optional Zoom edit session. (Workshop is not for college credit.) LPC students can also follow up in the RAW Center for more help on their application essays. Register now to reserve your spot at <a href="https://www.laspositascollege.edu/communityed" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.laspositascollege.edu/communityed</a>, or call (925) 424-1467 with any questions.

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September 5–7 | 11:30 AM–5:00 PM Live Music Daily | 12:00–4:00 PM
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with three days of live music, local food, and award-winning wines from Concannon Vineyard and Cuda Ridge Wines.
Stretch out on the Estate Lawn, take in the vineyard views, and spend the afternoon with friends and family at our historic Livermore Valley estate. Each day brings a different lineup of live music and local food trucks, with plenty of wine to enjoy along the way.
Come for an afternoon or make a weekend of it. This free community event is open to all, and kids are welcome.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 | SUGARBEAR
Live Music: SugarBear | 12–4 PM Food: Ampuli 
SugarBear kicks off the weekend with an energetic mix of soul, funk, and reggae guaranteed to get you moving. Grab a bottle of your favorite Concannon or Cuda Ridge wine, find a spot on the lawn, and settle in for an afternoon of great music, local food, and vineyard views.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 | LUNAFISH
Live Music: LunaFish | 12–4 PM Food: Fratelli’s Pizza + Essen German Food
LunaFish keeps the celebration going with an eclectic mix of psychedelic rock classics and crowd favorites. Pair the music with handcrafted pizza from Fratelli’s or authentic German fare from Essen, then kick back with a glass of wine and enjoy Sunday afternoon on the Estate Lawn.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 | MICHELLE LAMBERT
Live Music: Michelle Lambert | 12–4 PM Food: Fratelli’s Pizza + Lotus Delights
Local favorite and longtime Concannon performer Michelle Lambert closes out the weekend with her signature electric violin and a lively mix of familiar favorites. Grab lunch from Fratelli’s Pizza or Lotus Delights, pour a glass of wine, and enjoy an easygoing Labor Day afternoon at the estate.
THINGS TO KNOW
<ul><li>Estate Hours: 11:30 AM–5:00 PM daily</li><li>Live Music: 12:00–4:00 PM daily</li><li>Admission: Free and open to the community</li><li>Seated Tastings: Prefer a more traditional wine tasting experience? Seated tastings will also be available throughout Labor Day Weekend, and advance reservations are recommended.</li><li>Wine: Wines from both Concannon Vineyard and Cuda Ridge Wines will be available for purchase.</li><li>Food: Local food trucks will be onsite each day with food available for purchase.</li><li>Families: Kids are welcome! This is a family-friendly weekend on the Estate Lawn.</li><li>Seating: Lawn seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic blanket or low-back lawn chairs.</li><li>Outside Alcohol: Outside alcohol is not permitted.</li></ul>
WANT TO BOOK A TASTING?
Make a little more of your visit with a seated wine tasting before enjoying the Block Party. Advance reservations are recommended for Labor Day Weekend.
<a href="https://www.exploretock.com/the-concannon-estate" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BOOK A TASTING HERE →</a>

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Estate Block Party at Concannon Vineyard

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Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton

Date: Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 5 &amp; 6, 2026)
Time: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Hosted by the Caledonian Club of San Francisco, this year’s milestone 160th Annual Scottish Highland Gathering &amp; Games features the very best of traditional Scottish competition, ceremony, and cultural entertainment, including the 2026 Men’s Scottish Heavy Athletics World Championships; the 50th Annual U.S. Invitational Heavy Athletics Championships for men and women; the Gathering of the Clans; Soccer Competitions; Piping &amp; Drumming; Special Guest Military and Pipe Bands; Highland Dancing; Scottish Folk and Celtic Rock Music; the spectacular Massed Pipe Bands; Sheepdog Trials; Highland Cows; Scottish Foods and Goods; Whisky Tasting; and more.

Local Event: 160th Annual Scottish Highland Gathering & Games

160th Annual Scottish Highland Gathering & Games

Date: Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 5 & 6, 2026)
Time: 8:00am - 6:00pm
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McGrail Vineyards and Winery

Join us on the Front Lawn at McGrail for an unforgettable summer evening of music, wine, and sunset views! Forejour, the ultimate Journey and Foreigner tribute band, will take the stage as the sun sets over the Livermore Valley, bringing classic rock anthems to life. Local food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase. McGrail wines will be available by the glass and bottle for purchase!
FOOD TRUCKS Soleil Wood Fired Pizza, Cousins Maine Lobster, &amp; Aldo’s GelatoWhat to Bring: Picnic chairs, blankets, and your dancing shoes!Limited on-site parking-we encourage carpooling or using Uber/Lyft. If our lot reaches capacity, additional vehicles will need to park off-property at their own risk.Outside food is welcome, but outside alcohol is strictly prohibited.No pets. Guests must be 21 years of age or older. $40/Wine Club Member $50/Guest 
5:30-8:30Buy Tix here:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.exploretock.com/mcgrailvineyardsandwinery/event/612622/sunset-concert-ft-forejour-tribute-to-foreigner-journey-september-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Sunset Concert ft. Forejour | Tribute to Foreigner &amp; Journey | September 2026 - McGrail Vineyards and Winery - Livermore, CA | Tock | Tock</a>

Local Event: Forejour, The Premier FOREigner and JOURney Band, Rocks McGrails Labor Day Sunday! 

Forejour, The Premier FOREigner and JOURney...

Join us on the Front Lawn at McGrail for an unforgettable summer evening of music, wine, and sunset views! Forejour, the...

Forejour, The Premier FOREigner and JOURney Band, Rocks McGrails Labor Day Sunday! 

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