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Embrace a community that’s reflective of who you are at Coventry in Livermore, California! This collection of single-family homes paints the ideal canvas for picture-perfect living in Northern California. These residences offer spacious floor plans, generous appointments and all of the amenities you seek in a modern new home.

Centrally located in Livermore, these new one- and two-story homes span up to 2,325 sq. ft., with up to 4 bedrooms, up to 3 baths, GreenPoint Rated energy-efficient features, inviting porches on select plans, beautiful front yard landscaping, premium GE stainless steel appliances, walk-in pantries and abundant storage. Plus, customizable opportunities such as upgraded countertops, flooring and kitchen appliances, an impressive home theater and HunterDouglas® blind and shutter packages are also available.

And, historic downtown Livermore brings you shopping, a farmers’ market, award-winning wineries, fantastic and fun-filled annual events and much more.

Stay up-to-date with all of our new homes coming to Northern California. Meridian at Ironwood in Pleasanton, Red Hawk in Danville, The Vines in Livermore and Belmont in San Jose are arriving soon.

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Check out the end of August events in the Bay Area that are taking place this Saturday and Sunday!

The Goodguys 30th West Coast Nationals is coming to Pleasanton this weekend! Head over to the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th and see hot rods, listen to live music and visit over 300 vendor booths. Learn more here.

We know you love concerts in the park! Another musical event is happening at Lions Wayside Park in Pleasanton on Friday, August 26th. Listen to rock and roll from Public Eye from 7PM to 8:30PM. Click here for more info.

Learn about the last concert the Beatles ever performed this Sunday, August 28th at the Livermore Civic Library! Dulais Rhys, PhD will take you back to that day 50 years ago with songs the famous band performed and more details about that historic night in San Francisco. Get more info here.

Save the date and get your tickets today for Melissa Etheridge – she’s coming to Wente Vineyards in Livermore on Thursday, September 1st. The Grammy Award-winning artist is performing at 8:15PM. Purchase tickets here.

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We know you love celebrating summer in NorCal! Here are some fun events taking place this weekend.

Magic Moments at Concert in the Park is happening tonight in Pleasanton! Sing along to your favorite hits from the 1950s to the 1980s from 7PM to 8:30PM. Bring a picnic dinner or grab take out from one of the local eateries. Find more details here.

Enjoy an evening of magic and comedy in Pleasanton this weekend! Grab your tickets for a performance by Ryan Kane tomorrow, Saturday, August 20th at the Firehouse Arts Center from 8PM to 10PM. Get tickets here.

Take part in a night of food and wine pairings in Livermore! Tomorrow at 6:30PM, join other enthusiasts of reds and whites at Nottingham Cellars for When in Rhone 2016. Don’t miss out on the delectable culinary and drink mixtures by award-winning chef Eduardo Posada. Click here for more info.

Spend the day with your dog at Steven Kent Winery in Livermore on Sunday! Pooches on the Patio is a great way for you and your dog to socialize while basking in the beauty of a vineyard. Get more info here.

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It’s going to be a wonderful August in Northern California! Check out the events happening soon.

Catch great deals during Sizzling Saturday in Pleasanton tomorrow! Listen to live music while walking through downtown, grabbing bites to eat and more from 6PM to 9PM.

A scavenger hunt designed for teenagers is happening tomorrow in Livermore! Middle- and high school-aged kids are welcomed to participate and enter to win prizes. It’s taking place at the Livermore Library from 1:30PM to 3:30PM.

Save the date for a classic American rock concert in Livermore! Lynyrd Skynrd is coming to Wente Vineyard on Tuesday, August 16th. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame artists will be performing at 8:15PM. Tickets start from $120 and are available for purchase here.

Get your tickets now to watch Wayne Catania and Kieron Lafferty as they take the stage in The Official Blues Brothers Revue at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore on Saturday, August 13th! You’ll hear tunes from the film and watch classic dance moves at 8PM.

 

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Cool Summer Recipes

July 23, 2016

Beat the heat in NorCal with these cool summer recipes! Your taste buds will thank you.

Start your meal off with this amazing salad! These healthy greens will make your summer evenings much better. Try out this zucchini and chicken salad recipe that doesn’t take long to make!

Now this is an appetizer! Take a look at this watermelon and prosciutto skewers dish that will be a great beginning for your summertime meal.

We can’t wait to make this dinner – and it looks so delicious! Lemon Sunflower Pesto Pasta should be on the menu tonight.

This pie looks heavenly! This no-bake chocolate mousse pie will have you going back for seconds on dessert.

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Check out the wine, film and comedy events in the Bay Area this weekend! Enjoy!

We love concerts in the park in downtown Pleasanton! Pack your picnic dinner or purchase eats from a local dining spot tonight, and then head over to Lions Wayside Park to hear the contemporary rock music of The Apes from 7PM to 8:30PM! Learn more about the concert here.

Get ready for some laughs! Comedy Night at Underdog Wine Bar at Concannon Vineyard in Livermore is happening tonight, July 15th from 6PM to 10PM. Make your reservation today for the show. Tickets are only $25. Purchase tickets here.

Don’t miss Thirsty Thursday at the Farmers’ Market in Livermore! Take part in this event that features wine and beer tasting plus fresh finds and entertainment. Wine from Fenestra Winery and beer from Sierra Nevada will be featured on Thursday, July 21st  from 5PM to 8PM at Carnegie Park. If you miss this date, this event takes place every third Thursday of the month. For more info call 925.373.1795 or click here.

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Enjoy music, theater and more in the Bay Area this weekend and throughout the month! Take a look at what’s happening in your area.

A Tony award-winning play is coming to Bankhead Theater in Livermore this month! Mary Poppins, a musical based on the books of P.L. Travers and the movie by Walt Disney is heading to the stage starting on Saturday, July 16th at 8PM. To get tickets today, click here.

An improvised teen soap opera has come to Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton! COI: Tri-Valley High The Series has three dates left, Saturday, July 13th, 20th and 27th and is perfect for pre-teens and teenagers. Buy your tickets today for this award-winning improv troupe’s performances starting at 7:30PM.

You’ll want to keep this evening free! Summer Wine Stroll is happening in downtown Pleasanton on Saturday, July 16th. Downtown businesses will transform into tasting rooms for this Tri-Valley event, and you’ll have the chance to sip wine, enjoy live music and bites to eat from 5PM to 8PM. Click here to buy tickets.

Save the date and get tickets today for a concert at Wente Vineyards in Livermore! Phillip Phillips and Matt Nathanson with A Great Big World are performing on Tuesday, July 19th at 8PM. There aren’t many tickets left, so make sure you purchase yours today.

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July is full of fun events throughout Northern California! See what’s happening near you.

Take the whole family to the 4th of July Family Fun Fireworks Celebration in Livermore. Dine at local restaurants or go shopping with special deals happening throughout the event. Grab your lawn chair and enjoy a spectacular fireworks show from the heart of downtown.

¡Viva Parks! has officially kicked off throughout San Jose.  Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6PM to 8:30PM enjoy food truck bites and community activities, such as Zumba, free roller skating, bounce houses and dance performances. On select nights, the parks play a free feature film for families to enjoy. These events run through September 1st so you’ll have plenty of time to play!

Soak in stunning views of the San Francisco skyline and sip on wines during the Alameda Urban Night Market on Saturday, July 9th from 7PM to 10PM. Dance the night away with live music or view the aerialist and fire dancer performances. A host of food trucks and local eateries will be there to try.

Spend an afternoon seeking out live performances in the San Francisco Botanical Garden. From July 7th through the 18th, pianos will be scattered throughout the flower-filled gardens for the public to play on during the week. On the weekend, professional pianists will take over so you can sit back and relax on the lawns while enjoying beautiful classical music.

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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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