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Around here · Oct 15
Fall Stargazing
A free all-ages fall stargazing event at the Arroyo Road Staging Area on November 14, 2026, lets visitors view star clusters and nebulae.
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Livermore, Tri-Valley · Oct 14
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Mind Balance Flow
The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomed Mind Balance Flow to the community with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on October 7, 2026.
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Livermore, Tri-Valley · Oct 14
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Alpha Integrated Services (AIS)
Alpha Integrated Services held a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting with the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce on October 6, 2026.
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Orinda, Lamorinda · Oct 14
Annual Trunk & Treat Event-Register Now
Orinda Parks and Rec invites families to its annual Trunk & Treat on October 22, 2026, at the Library Parking Garage & Plaza.
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Around here · Oct 9
Groundbreaking Begins Transformation of Tidewater Day Use Area at Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline
A $16.9 million project has broken ground to expand Tidewater Day Use Area at the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline with new recreation and education am
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Pleasanton, Tri-Valley · Oct 9
Medical Assistance Fund: Darrell Lea’s Story
Valley Humane Society's Medical Assistance Fund helps shelter animals like Darrell Lea get lifesaving medical treatment.
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Around here · Oct 9
Veterans in the Parks - Del Valle
A free Veterans in the Parks outing at Del Valle will include a tour boat trip to look for ducks and other wildlife.
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Around here · Oct 9
Veterans in the Parks - Quarry Lakes
The East Bay Regional Park District is hosting a free Veterans in the Parks outing at Quarry Lakes on November 10, 2026.”
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Danville, Tri-Valley · Oct 6
Art in the Dark Opens at Village Theatre Art Gallery This Fall
Art in the Dark opens at the Village Theatre Art Gallery with an October 17 reception featuring refreshments and meet-the-artists time.
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Pleasanton, Tri-Valley · Oct 5
Adoptable Spotlight: Carey Martin, A Sun-Loving Small Dog
Carey, a sweet 10-pound blond dog who loves sunbathing and backyard play, is ready for a forever home.
From Valley Humane Society · Read the original ↗
Livermore, Tri-Valley · Oct 2
ArtWalk Livermore Celebrates 25 Years of Art, Creativity, and Community
ArtWalk Livermore is marking its 25th year of bringing art, creativity, and community together.
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San Leandro, East Bay · Oct 2
City and San Leandro Unified School District Break Ground on Cary-Haas Pedestrian Bridge
The City of San Leandro and the school district broke ground on the Cary-Haas Pedestrian Bridge, with completion estimated for spring 2027.
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Pleasanton, Tri-Valley · Oct 1
Bay Woof Feature: United for Good
Valley Humane Society is pleased to be featured by local outlet Bay Woof for its call to create a state bureau for animal welfare laws.
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Danville, Tri-Valley · Oct 1
Celebrate Spooky Season Around Danville
Danville is hosting spooky season events and activities throughout October for residents of all ages.
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Around here · Sep 30
2026 Contra Costa County Block Party
Contra Costa County thanked attendees for the 2026 County Block Party, held with Supervisor Ken Carlson and the City of Pleasant Hill.
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Concord, Central Contra Costa · Sep 29
The Cap-tivating World of Fresh Fungi
A farmers' market feature highlights fresh mushrooms and the local growers who bring them to Bay Area markets.
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Livermore, Tri-Valley · Sep 29
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Downtown Pour Collective
The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Downtown Pour Collective on April 22, 2026, with owner Nick Martinez receiving a congratulati
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Livermore, Tri-Valley · Sep 29
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Dumont Creamery & Cafe
Dumont Creamery & Cafe celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce.
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Livermore, Tri-Valley · Sep 29
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Children & Family Wellness Center
The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the new Children & Family Wellness Center on September 17, 2026.”
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Livermore, Tri-Valley · Sep 22
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: The Ranch at Birch Creek
The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of The Ranch at Birch Creek, with staff, board members, and friend
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Pleasanton, Tri-Valley · Sep 21
Adoptable Spotlight: Fish Queen
Fish Queen, a friendly black cat who raised three kittens that all found homes, is now looking for her own forever home.
From Valley Humane Society · Read the original ↗
Pleasanton, Tri-Valley · Sep 18
September is Hunger Action Month
Open Heart Kitchen is running a donation match of up to $45,000 from Sept. 15 to Oct. 31 during Hunger Action Month.
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Pleasanton, Tri-Valley · Sep 14
Adopted: Pounce-A-Lot and Cat Benatar
Two bonded sisters, Pounce-A-Lot and Cat Benatar, are listed as adopted from Valley Humane Society.
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Pleasanton, Tri-Valley · Sep 11
A Dog Never Judges: How Valley Humane’s Paws to Read Program Supports Bay Area Kids
Valley Humane Society's Paws to Read program lets Bay Area kids practice reading aloud with therapy dogs that offer a judgment-free audience.
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