Showing listings from August 28, 2011 to August 28, 2011 in all categories.
Residents are trying to start a Pleasanton Chess Club, primarily for kids. Anyone interested can email PleasantonChess@yahoo.com. Please provide email address, name, phone number and USCF rating, if any.
Friends of the Pleasanton Library will host the King Cotton Jazz Band at 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28, in the library's Meeting Room, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Doors open at 1:15 p.m. and free seating tickets will be handed out at 1 p.m. Call 931-3405.
Learn about what happened in the past on the site that is now Alviso Adobe Community Park, 3465 Old Foothill Rd., from 3-5 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 28. You'll also hear about opportunities to be part of the volunteer team. Call 931-3485 or visit www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us.
A Blessing of the Animals will take place at 3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28 at Lynnewood United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave. The public is welcome to bring pets (on leashes or in cages) to participate in this free outdoor worship celebration. There will be a free-will offering for the Valley Humane Society "Save Our Shelter" campaign. Call 846-0221 or visit www.lynnewood.org.
Visit the Pleasanton Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday, on East Angela Street between Main and First streets. The Farmers Market is open every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine, to provide the season's freshest fruits and vegetables, sold by the very farmers that planted, nurtured and harvested the crop.
This year's Goodguys West Coast Nationals is the largest automotive event in the Western United States, with over 3,500 hot rods, custom cars, and classics through 1972 vintage on display. The event is from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Aug. 27, and Saturday, Aug. 27; and from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave. Cost $18 for adults, $6 for children 7-12; parking fee $8. Call 838-9876 or visit www.good-guys.com. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults: $18, Kids: $6
David Bacon, Faces of Hunger, will host an exhibit stories and photos of the faces of hunger in Alameda County from Aug. 22-Sept. 2, at Oakland City Hall Rotunda, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland. Admission is free.
Studio Seven Arts is exhibiting the paintings of master abstract artist James Leonard, an acclaimed artist from Tri-Valley whose use of color palettes is vibrant, with a subtlety of composition and textural complexity. The exhibit is from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 4-31 at Studio Seven Arts, 400 Main St. Call 846-4322 or visit www.studiosevenarts.com.
American Cancer Society's Bark For Life honors the caregiving qualities of canine companions and is a non-competitive walk event for dogs and their owners that will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 28, at Muirwood Community Park, 4701 Muirwood Dr. Cost is $25 for individual dogs; $30 per family. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Call (510) 460-8515 or visit www.RelayForLife.org/PleasantonCA.
In an effort to help California foster kids feel prepared and confident this school year, Sleep Train is hosting its annual School Supply Drive for Foster Kids. Donations of new school supplies can be made at any Sleep Train store now through Sept. 5. Visit www.sleeptrain.com. Sleep Train
Tri-Valley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind will be meeting from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, at Valley Memorial Hospital, 1111 East Stanley Blvd., Livermore. Any visually impaired or blind person is urged to attend. Call Carl at 449-9362.
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