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The Syndicate Patio (used to be the Last Word), 2470 First Street, in Livermore.

The AAUW-LPD&nbsp;Branch and Towne Center Books are pleased to sponsor a book talk with Allison Larkin who is the internationally bestselling author of the novels The People We Keep,&nbsp; Stay,&nbsp;Why Can’t I Be You,&nbsp;&nbsp;and Swimming for Sunlight. She is also the cohost of the podcast Now That We Think About It. Home of the American Circus, her most recent book, is a deeply moving novel that explores broken families, the weight of the past, and the complicated journey or finding home.&nbsp;The venue is across from the original Livermore parking garage on Railroad Ave. and is adjacent to the front entrance of&nbsp;&nbsp;the Bankhead Theater. Parking is easiest in the garage.

Local Event: AAUW and Towne Center Books Hosts Book Talk with Allison Larkin

AAUW and Towne Center Books Hosts Book Talk...

The AAUW-LPD Branch and Towne Center Books are pleased to sponsor a book talk with Allison Larkin who is the internationally...

AAUW and Towne Center Books Hosts Book Talk with Allison Larkin

Ardenwood Historic Farm

Bring the Family to Rail Fair at Ardenwood Historic Farm on Memorial Day Weekend, MAY 23, 24, 25 to experience trains of all sizes for all ages! Attractions include operating model trains, a full size train where you can go for a ride, family and toddler activities, historic railroad cars, displays by train museums from across California, live music, tours of the historic Patterson House, and more. Rail Fair is loads of fun for train fans of all ages!
Rail Fair is our annual event and fundraiser that is all about trains each year on Memorial Day Weekend: MAY 23, 24, and 25. Bring your family and enjoy trains of all sizes, from a variety of model and live steam trains, to a full-size locomotive. Rail Fair is loads of fun for train fans of all ages. So much fun that some families come all 3 days! Attractions will include operating model trains, historic railroad equipment displays, live music, train rides, tours of the historic Patterson House, displays by other railroad museums in California, family and toddler activities, and more. Everything is included in the price of admission except food and face painting. You can also bring your own picnic.
Buy your tickets in advance so you don’t have to wait in line! IMPORTANT NOTICE: Advance tickets are only available until May 22. On event days you can purchase tickets at the gate (credit cards only). Get your advance tickets at our website <a href="https://www.spcrr.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.spcrr.org</a>. 
Rail Fair is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Railroad Museum at Ardenwood, operated by SPCRR, in partnership with Ardenwood Historic Farm. The admission price includes all activities except food and face painting! Prices are $16 for adults (18+), $14 for seniors (62+), $13 for children (4-17), and Free for ages 3 and under. Parking is also Free.
Event hours are 10 am to 4 pm each day. Ardenwood is located at 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard in Fremont near the intersection of I-880 and Hwy 84. For general information call 510-544-2797. More Rail Fair information will be available on SPCRR’s website&nbsp;<a href="https://www.spcrr.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.spcrr.org</a>.

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Local Event: Rail Fair 2026

Rail Fair 2026

Bring the Family to Rail Fair at Ardenwood Historic Farm on Memorial Day Weekend, MAY 23, 24, 25 to experience trains of all...

Castro Valley Veterans Memorial

Please join Castro Valley Veterans in honoring our fallen heroes ay Castro Valley Veterans Memorial.&nbsp; Military Honors featuring Bagpiper, Drummer and rifle team .&nbsp; Scouts and Sea Cadets will be posting colors and assist with the ceremony

Local Event: Memorial Day Ceremony

Memorial Day Ceremony

Please join Castro Valley Veterans in honoring our fallen heroes ay Castro Valley Veterans Memorial.  Military Honors featuring...

Pans on Fire

<a href="https://www.grainbakers.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Grainbakers</a> teams up with Pans on Fire cooking school in Pleasanton for an incredible night of whole-grain breadmaking. Our summer bread flavors and inclusions, a lovely, comfortable kitchen, and BYO beverages (some provided, wink). Join us for a delicious evening.

Local Event: Breadmaking Class

Breadmaking Class

Grainbakers teams up with Pans on Fire cooking school in Pleasanton for an incredible night of whole-grain breadmaking. Our...

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