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Hops and Beans Cafe

<p><b>Unwind Your Friday with Live Jazz at Hops &amp; Beans Cafe!</b></p>
<p>Trade the workweek grind for smooth rhythms, fresh brews, and great company. Join us this Friday evening for a live set by the talented <b>Bayside Swing Quartet</b>, bringing classic jazz standards and lively swing vibes straight to Fremont.</p>
<p>Whether you're wrapping up the week with a craft beer or kicking off the night with a signature espresso roast, we’ve got your evening covered.</p>
<ul><li><b>When:</b> This Friday, October 23 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM</li><li><b>Where:</b> Hops &amp; Beans Cafe, Fremont</li><li><b>Live Music:</b> Bayside Swing Quartet</li><li><b>Admission:</b> Free (No cover charge!)</li></ul>
<p>Grab a friend, pick your favorite table early, and let the music set the tone for your weekend. See you there!</p>

Local Event: Jazz Evening at Hops & Beans Cafe

Jazz Evening at Hops & Beans Cafe

Unwind Your Friday with Live Jazz at Hops & Beans Cafe!
Trade the workweek grind for smooth rhythms, fresh brews, and great...

<h2><b style="font-family: var(--rx-font-heading); font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;">Join us on Sunday, October 25 for this year's event!&nbsp;</b><br></h2>
<h5><b>&nbsp;</b></h5>
<p>Start and finish in Downtown Pleasanton on Main Street. Wear a costume if you would like!&nbsp;</p>
<p>5K/10K starts at 8:30 a.m.&nbsp; 5K and 10K events are timed; awards will be presented to overall winners as well as to top finishers in each age group. Kids Challenge (1/4 mile for older kids, plus a 100 yard dash) starts at 10:00 am. Kids ages 12 and under are welcome to participate.&nbsp;</p>
<p>DryBlend long sleeved t-sleeve shirts for 5K-10K participants. Participants may opt out of t-shirt if they wish.&nbsp;</p>
<p>To celebrate our 33rd running of this event, finisher medals will be awarded to all 5K, 10K, and Kid's Race participants.</p>
<h3><b>Proceeds</b></h3>
<p>Proceeds support scholarships for Pleasanton students and community &amp; international projects of The Rotary Club of Pleasanton.</p>
<h3><b>Leashed Dogs</b></h3>
<p>Well-behaved dogs are permitted in the 5K or 10K; all dogs must start in the back of the pack at the starting line, be on a non-retractable leash, and be cleaned up after by their human. Dogs attending the event should be comfortable in crowds as well as around other dogs.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><b>Strollers</b></h3>
<p>Strollers are allowed in both the 5K and 10K; we ask that you start towards the back.&nbsp;</p>
<h3><b>Packet Pick Up</b></h3>
<p><b>Pre-race Packet Pick Up</b> will be held&nbsp; on Saturday, October 24, 2026 - at Fleet Feet Pleasanton (234 Main Street) from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.&nbsp; &nbsp;Participants may also pick up their bib and tshirt on race morning (10/25) near the start/finish line starting at 7 am and continuing through 8:15 am (through 9:45 am for Kids Challenge entrants).</p>
<p>Photo ID is not required to pick up packets and you may pick up for friends or family. Please bring your QR code from your confirmation email to check in.</p>
<h3><b>In-Person Registration</b></h3>
<p>Participants may register in-person at Packet Pick Up or on race morning (Sunday, October 25, 7:00 am to 8:20 am at the start/finish area adjacent to Workbench Hardware - 652 Main Street, Pleasanton). Those registering in-person may present payment in the forms of debit/credit card or cash. Personal checks are not accepted.</p>
<h3><b>Awards &amp; Age Groups</b></h3>
<p>Custom medals will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K in each age group. Overall winners will also receive a prize. Age groups are: 10K / 13 and Under, 14-18 yrs., 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. 5K age groups are: 9 and under, 10-13 yrs., 14-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.</p>
<h3><b>Race Results</b></h3>
<p>Past Race Results: <a href="https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&amp;RId=6156" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2025</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&amp;RId=6136" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2024</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&amp;RId=6122" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2023</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&amp;RId=6106" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2022</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&amp;RId=6088" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2021</a> &nbsp;<a href="https://results.changeofpace.com/results.aspx?CId=16356&amp;RId=6079" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">2019</a></p>
<h2>Course Map</h2>
<p>Course map for 2025 (subject to change).&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://d2mkojm4rk40ta.cloudfront.net/us-east-1-src/prod/clientUploads/2024-07/31/1/78864/45203d76-4c72-4f71-9153-5f153d833043-bMQSIN.png"></p>


<h2>Race Website</h2>
<p>Additional race information can be found at <strong><a href="https://pleasantonrotary.org/registration-fo-pleasantons-halloween-spirit-run-now-open/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://pleasantonrotary.org/registration-fo-pleasantons-halloween-spirit-run-now-open/</a></strong>.</p>
<h2>Race Contact Info</h2>
<p>If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.</p>
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Local Event: The Rotary Club of Pleasanton 33rd Annual Halloween Spirit Run

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Union City Library

<p><strong><strong>Find your Voice with Toastmasters and Change your Life!</strong></strong> is a FREE division-wide open house for professionals interested in networking and learning about Toastmasters.</p>
<h2>Explore Toastmasters</h2>
<p>Find out how Toastmasters can change your life for the better. Meet clubs and members from Union City, Fremont, Newark, Hayward, San Leandro, Castro Valley, and Alameda. Learn where and when to visit clubs, and ask questions of members from across the division.</p>
<h2>Attend in person or online</h2>
<p>Join in person, with limited seating in the <strong><strong>Union City Library community room</strong></strong>, or attend online. <a href="https://bit.ly/d205tm-voice" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a></p><p>To <b>attend in person</b> reserve your spot here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/find-your-voice-with-toastmasters-and-change-your-life-tickets-2003587240371" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/find-your-voice-with-toastmasters-and-change-your-life-tickets-2003587240371</a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/find-your-voice-with-toastmasters-and-change-your-life-tickets-2003587240371" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a></p><p>To <b>attend online</b> using Zoom, please register at <a href="https://bit.ly/d205tm-voice" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://bit.ly/d205tm-voice</a></p>
<p>Light refreshments are available starting at <strong><strong>6:00 pm</strong></strong>. The presentation begins at <strong><strong>6:30 pm sharp</strong></strong> and ends at <strong><strong>7:30 pm</strong></strong>.</p>
<p><strong><strong>Location:</strong></strong> Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City, CA 94587. The Zoom link will be sent to online attendees in advance of the event.</p>

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<p>Free Family Friendly fun! 30 decorated car trunks, loads of free candy games and entertainment! Wear non-scary costumes!&nbsp;</p>

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TRUNK or TREAT 

Free Family Friendly fun! 30 decorated car trunks, loads of free candy games and entertainment! Wear non-scary costumes! 

Valley Bible Church

<p>YOU’RE INVITED TO Candy Kingdom: Where Nothing is Sweeter Than Jesus! Now on TWO NIGHTS this year!&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>Friday, October 30 AND Saturday, October 31</b><b><br>6:30pm-8:30pm<br>Valley Bible Church, 1477 Willow Ave, Hercules</b></p>
<p>🍭🍭🍭🍭🍭🍭🍭</p>
<p>FREE EVENT WITH 7 INDOOR TRICK-OR-TREATING TRAILS in both buildings! That’s over 70 candy stations!</p>
<p>🍬🍬🍬🍬🍬🍬🍬🍬</p>
<p>Come enjoy the sweetest place in town and discover that nothing is sweeter than Jesus. You'll get to walk through several Treat Trails (including three "Wheelly-Friendly" paths for wheelchairs, strollers, and wagons) all while getting candy along the way! </p>
<p>Treat Trails include places like Jellybean Jungle, Reese's Ridge, Starburst Universe, Gummy Bear Geyser, and more! Candy Kingdom Around the World features candy from Italy, South Africa, Japan, France, just to name a few! Enjoy special-themed Treat Trails, like Under the Sea and Frontier!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.valleybible.org/candy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">PRE-REGISTER HERE</a></p>

Local Event: Candy Kingdom 2026

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Candy Kingdom 2026

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