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We’re so excited about the great June events in NorCal this weekend! The summer season will be filled with lots of family fun in the Bay Area.

Put your dancing shoes on tonight because OTR is performing at Concert in the Park! Head over to downtown Pleasanton from 7PM to 8:30PM and enjoy a mix of rock and R & B tunes from the ’70s to present day. Before the concert, pick up dinner from one of the local restaurants downtown and have a picnic in the park during the concert. Get more info on this music event here.

Go on an adventure around the world tomorrow in Livermore! Dancers from the Livermore School of Dance present It’s A Small World at Bankhead Theater tomorrow at 11AM.
Get tickets here.

A fun crafting fair is coming to Retzlaff Vineyards in Livermore this weekend! Head over to the annual Black Sheep Gathering – an event filled with the best in textiles and yarns from weavers of the Northwest – this Saturday, June 4th from 11AM to 4:30PM. Plus, sip on wine and enter to win great prizes. Learn more here.

Learn bike safety skills in Pleasanton tomorrow! Hit the streets during Family Bike Rodeo with your little ones (grades 2 to 6) tomorrow from 11AM to 2PM at New Leaf Community Market. Find out more here.

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Have a fun weekend in the Bay Area on Saturday and Sunday!

Make sure you’re at the 22nd annual Livermore Valley Wine Auction this weekend! This event, featuring a live auction, local wines, dinner, mingling and entertainment, is coming to Wente Vineyards on Saturday, May 14th from 5PM to 10PM. The night benefits local children’s charities in the Livermore area. Get tickets here.

The Northern California Reptile Expo is headed to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton this Saturday and Sunday! This event also features educational sessions and fun for the entire family. Go here for more info.

Get ready to cycle through and explore Pleasanton and Dublin this Sunday, May 15th! Join other bike enthusiasts from 9:30AM to 12PM at Community Bike Ride, hosted by Mike’s Bikes Pleasanton, and enjoy free giveaways, refreshments and some great exercise with your friends and family. Learn more here.

An Armed Forces Day fundraising event is happening next Friday, May 20th in Pleasanton. The 6th Charity Golf Tournament Supporting Gold Star Parents is taking place at the Callippe Preserve Golf Course from 10AM to 5PM, and proceeds from the event help fund the CA Gold Star Parent Honor & Remembrance ceremony. For more info, click here.

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There are some great events coming soon to the Bay Area. Experience music and movies in Northern California.

Save the date, movie lovers – a mix of science, technology and film are coming to Livermore next weekend! The Livermore Valley Film Festival “Where Science Meets Art” is headed to downtown Livermore with a three-day event offering workshops, screenings and panels on Friday, May 13th through Sunday, May 15th. Learn more here.

The force will be strong at Livermore Civic Center Library this weekend! The library is hosting their very own Star Wars Day tomorrow, Saturday, May 7th from 1PM to 4PM with plenty of games and costumes. Click here for more info.

Get your tickets now for the first concert event of the season at Wente Vineyards in Livermore! Chicago, with special guest Rita Wilson, are hitting the stage on Tuesday, June 28th at 8:15PM. If you can’t make this date, Diana Ross is coming to the winery on Thursday, July 7th. Purchase tickets here.

Prep your picnic gear! Concerts in the Park in downtown Pleasanton returns next month – so make sure you mark your calendar with all of these dates. The concerts start on Friday, June 3rd and run until August 26th with music ranging from soul and rock to oldies and blues. Get more info here.

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We’re glad it’s April in Northern California because that means plenty of fun events coming your way! Take a look.

Hear some great musical hits in Livermore tomorrow night! Waterloo: The ABBA Concert Experience features tunes from the iconic band at 8PM. This family-friendly event will have you singing along to songs like Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, The Winner Takes It All and many more. Click here to purchase tickets.

Raise money for Pleasanton schools this weekend! The 4th annual Pleasanton Run for Education is happening this Sunday, April 17th at the Alameda County Fairgrounds and includes a 15K, 10K, 5K and kids run. Get more info about the race here.

A new musical is hitting the stage at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton next weekend. Enchanted April, based on a novel by Elizabeth von Armin, is playing Saturday, April 23rd through Sunday, May 8th. Get tickets here.

Save the date for this Wente Vineyards event! Dog Day Afternoon is taking place on Saturday, April 30th from 12PM to 5PM in Livermore with wine and fun for your furry friends. Plus, there will be vendors selling pet supplies and you can enjoy complimentary wine with a donation of dog accessories and food. You may even find a new family member that day through the Valley Humane Society. Learn more here.

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Welcome to new Northern California homes that are smart, elegant and distinctive! Coming soon from Ponderosa and located in established NorCal communities, these family-friendly, single-family neighborhoods feature everything you’re looking for on your hunt for a new home.

You’ll soon have the chance to purchase a one-, two- or three-story residence at Red Hawk in Danville, Meridian at Ironwood in Pleasanton, The Vines in Livermore and Belmont in San Jose.

With up to 4,520 sq. ft. of living space, these homes will inspire you to experience the lifestyle you love in Northern California.

New Northern California Homes

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We have a few new home neighborhoods joining our lineup in Northern California!

The exquisite new homes at Meridian at Ironwood will let you enjoy an elevated lifestyle in the city of Pleasanton! These two-story residences will feature captivating designs, impressive amenities and up to 2,682 sq. ft. of living space.

A new collection of 20 single-family homes is coming to Red Hawk in Danville. With classic allure and modern amenities, this new home neighborhood will bring you one-and two-story home designs with spacious floor plans that are ideal for your growing family.

The Vines in Livermore will present you with the perfect reflection of home. This new home community is being built in one of California’s oldest wine regions and will boast two-story residences with plenty of sought-after features and nearby amenities.

Big-city attitude with smalltown charm is what you’ll find at Belmont in San Jose. These new two- and three-story residences will be classically designed with modern comforts and will offer a central location that allows for new possibilities to come to life.

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Don’t you just love getting out on the town in the Bay Area? There’s so much to do! Here’s a peek at some events around Livermore and Pleasanton.

Beloved musical, Guys and Dolls is coming to Pleasanton this weekend! Amador Valley and Foothill high schools’ spring production takes place this Friday, March 18th and Saturday, March 19th at 7:30PM and Sunday, March 20th at 2PM. Buy tickets here.

Another fantastic wine event is coming to Livermore this weekend! The Livermore Valley 8th annual Barrel Tasting Weekend is this Saturday, March 19th and Sunday, March 20th from 12PM to 4:30PM at participating wineries in the valley. Click here for tickets.

If you are a car enthusiast, you’ll love this event! The Goodguys 34th annual All-American Get-Together is this weekend, March 19th from 8AM to 5PM and March 20th from 8AM to 4PM at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Experience autocross, a model car show and free kids’ entertainment with your family on Saturday and Sunday. Get more details here.

Celebrate your friendship next weekend in Livermore! Friends Night Out is happening at Wente Vineyards on Friday, March 25th with great food, wine and vendors selling beauty and health products, jewelry and more. For more info on the event, click here.

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St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re seeing green in the Bay Area! Check out the events that are happening this weekend and next.

Jewels everywhere! Gem Faire is coming to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton this weekend. Large selections of gems, beads, minerals, pearls and more will be available for purchase from importers and wholesalers. Learn more here.

The work of William Shakespeare is coming to life on stage this weekend in Pleasanton! A Midsummer Night’s Dream by Civic Arts Stage Company is coming to the Firehouse Arts Center starting today, March 11th. Get the performance schedule and purchase tickets here.

Get ready to run! The Badger Cove Half Marathon 10K & 5K is taking place this Saturday, March 12th at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. Be there bright and early to participate in this St. Patrick’s Day-themed race. Get more info here.

Save the date for the St. Patrick’s Day Brew Crawl in Downtown Pleasanton! Sample craft beers from the Bay Area on Saturday, March 19th from 5PM to 8PM. Get tickets here.

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It’s almost spring in the Bay Area, and that means lots of events coming our way! Take a look.

The Easter Bunny is hopping into town! Bring your kids to Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton tomorrow, March 5th from 8:30AM to 12PM. The event also includes a scavenger hunt, petting zoo, crafts and breakfast snacks. Get more details here.

Yum! We’ll definitely be at this food- and spirit-pairing event this weekend. Head over to Cedar Mountain Winery in Livermore for Port and Girl Scout Cookies tomorrow, Saturday, March 5th from 12PM to 4PM. Learn more here.

March brings Wine Month to The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards! Explore wines from Livermore Valley as well as other locations in California, Oregon and Washington. You’ll receive 50% off bottle purchases when you dine at The Restaurant between March 1st and March 31st. Make reservations here.

The City of Livermore is calling on artists to assist with the downtown outdoor sculpture project! Submit applications online by March 15th for consideration. Learn more about this great art opportunity here.

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We love the great events that happen in Livermore and Pleasanton! Take a look.

Get ready to have your funny bone tickled tomorrow night! Comedian Bryan Kellen is coming to Las Positas Vineyards in Livermore and performing from 6:30PM to 8PM. Get tickets here.

Kids love robots! The Civic Center Library is hosting their Maker Program for Kids tomorrow, Saturday, February 20th at 1PM, with a chance to create a recycled robot. Get more info here.

A Vince Guaraldi tribute is headed to the stage at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton this weekend! San Francisco-based jazz musician and composer Larry Vuckovich brings the sounds of the artist to you with his tribute quintet on Sunday, February 21st at 2PM. Get tickets here.

Monday, February 22nd is the first day to register your kids for the Lawrence Hall of Science Inventor’s Workshop: Fun with Physics. The workshop is for children grades 2 – 5 and is scheduled for Saturday, March 19th from 2PM to 3:30PM. Call the Children’s Desk at (925) 931-3400, ext. 3 to register.

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