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Holiday HappeningsThanksgiving arrives next week, December is just around the corner and before we know it 2024 will be here. The Tri-Valley has a slew of special events to celebrate the spirit of this time of year. Here's our overview ...
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Finding joy in the kitchenParisa Z. Ambwani's latest cookbook installment "Enlightened Home-Chef III" shares over 140 vegetarian meals for everyday cook's to try. Along with recipes, the author offers her own tips and advice on how to live the happiest life.
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Pleasanton Art League's best on display in Harrington GalleryMemorable creations by local artists fill the Harrington Gallery this autumn as the Pleasanton Art League Fall Members' Show returns to the Firehouse Arts Center ...
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Take Us Along: A match made in the WeeklyLittle did Cody and Julia know in 2004 that Cupid and the Weekly would forever be a part of their story -- as they shared an original issue of their photo spread, along with a current issue of the Weekly, at their August 2023 wedding.
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Bob Williams hands off the batonWe have only one more chance to see H. Robert Williams in action as the conductor of the Pleasanton Community Concert Band. This Sunday, Bob will raise his baton like a magic wand for a final time to transform the individual members...
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Marching to their best beatThousands of the most talented teenage musicians converged onto Pleasanton on Saturday for the 49th annual Foothill Band Review, which included a parade downtown and competitive performances at Foothill and Amador Valley high schools.
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Views of the Golden StateThe new exhibit '150 Years of A Beautiful California' at the Bankhead Theater UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery displays paintings of California wilderness and nature. Works by 19th century painter William Keith are shown along with...
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'Conversation Banners for Youth Engagement'More than 250 Pleasanton students recently participated in a banner-making project curated by the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council in order to help the kids and teens regain a sense of community after the toll of the pandemic years.
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Livermore to restart cultural exchange program with Japanese sister cityThe cities of Livermore and Yotsukaido, Japan, will resume their sister city cultural exchange program for youth next fall, following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pleasanton set to host cultural celebrationsPleasanton's Library and Recreation Department will be hosting a series of cultural celebration events starting this weekend with the goal of bringing community members together to partake in various cultural activities.
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'Breakfast at Baci's' wins Paint Pleasanton 2023Bay Area artists descended upon historic downtown and surrounding areas earlier this month for the annual Paint Pleasanton outdoor art event and competition. Gouache artist Heather Martin won the top award for her painting...
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What a Week: Silent film festival spotlights Pleasanton's place in early days of cinemaThe headline did its job, grabbing my attention right away: 'Pleasanton in the Movies'. The Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum regularly screens films from the early days of American cinema, particularly those shot in the Bay Area...
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Livermore Valley Arts executive director honored by countyAlameda County officials recently announced the winners of the 2023 Arts Leadership Awards, with Livermore Valley Arts Executive Director Chris Carter among the seven honorees being recognized at the supervisors' meeting.
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A night out at the FirehouseWhether it's time for a night out on the town, a special occasion or to enjoy a favorite local artist live, the newly announced lineup of shows for the 2023-24 season at the Firehouse Arts Center seeks to suffice.
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Amador celebrates 100 yearsAmador Valley High alumni and current students joined community leaders and others in marking the school's centennial with a series of special events from Sept. 14-16. Enjoy these photos from our freelancer Chuck Deckert...
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Longtime journalist's book takes a deep dive into an infamous Peninsula murderThe 1974 murder of a young woman in Stanford's Memorial Church shocked the community and became a decades-long cold case. Journalist Scott Herhold followed the story throughout his career and now explores the case in a new book.
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What a Week -- Brilliance onstage: Jason Alexander wows at record-setting Livermore Valley Arts galaWorlds were colliding for me last weekend when my wife and I enjoyed an evening out at a work event -- the Brilliance at the Bankhead. Headlined by Tony and Emmy winner Jason Alexander, whose show featured an eclectic collection...
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Dublin teen named youth poet laureate of Alameda CountyTeens from Dublin and Albany are this year's youth poet laureate and youth poet vice-laureate in Alameda County, according to the Alameda County Library, which has held the competition for the past three years.
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'The Gems of Ruby Hill'Step aside Beverly Hills and Atlanta, there's a new group of wives -- and one man -- looking to rock the reality TV world with their recently launched show, 'The Gems of Ruby Hill,' which was shot in the backyard of the Tri-Valley.
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Tri-Valley author completes Luke Ryder thriller trilogyLocal author John Bluck has released his latest thriller book, 'Mayhem at Sea', completing his trilogy series with protagonist character Luke Ryder. Bluck spoke to the Weekly to share his writing process and inspiration.
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Hear it 'Through The Grapevine'The hosts of the 'Through The Grapevine' podcast are regularly joined by chefs, farmers, winemakers, community leaders and small business owners for in-depth conversations about all things hospitality and entrepreneurship.
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Native animals of Sunol WildernessTo the south of Pleasanton, the Sunol Wilderness Regional Preserve is home to a number of distinct critters significant to the native ecosystem. This summer, EBRPD has made an effort to highlight those creatures and their habitats ...
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Meadowlark Dairy named a top-10 ice cream shop in U.S.The popular food review service Yelp has recently named its Top 100 ice cream shops in the nation for 2023 -- and downtown Pleasanton's Meadowlark Dairy secured a spot in the list's top 10.
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What a Week: Thank you for taking us alongOne of my favorite recurring features in the Weekly is our popular Take Us Along series, where readers bring our print newspaper with them on vacation and snap a photograph at locations near and far ...
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'Who Wants to be Friends With a Dragon?'A new children's book co-created by Pleasanton author Linda Drattell chronicles the story of a young dragon who overcomes his fears and learns the power of friendship and self-acceptance.
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A culinary showcaseThe third annual Taste Tri-Valley Restaurant Week recently highlighted the food and drink scene in the region. I mapped out my route to new and favorite restaurants and reserved online for special events. Along the way, I savored...
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"Antarctica 6"
On a cruise ship in Antarctica. Left to right: Bruce and Barbara McLeod, Bev and Dave Naegle, Susan and Scott Nelson. Yes, it's cold there, even in their "summer".
Submitted by Barbara McLeod (sent from account of Scott an on Feb 23, 2017
Thanksgiving arrives next week, December is just around the corner and before we know it 2024 will be here. The Tri-Valley has a slew of special events to celebrate the spirit of this time of year. Here's our overview ... Thursday, November 16, 2:30 PM
Pleasanton Art League's best on display in Harrington Gallery
Livermore to restart cultural exchange program with Japanese sister city
Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council unveils student-painted 'Conversation Banners'
Views of the Golden State: New exhibit displays California landscapes, local artist spotlight
A night out at the Firehouse: Downtown venue announces entertainment lineup for 2023-24 season
What a Week: Silent film festival spotlights Pleasanton's place in early days of cinema
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