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The city of Pleasanton is offering a free workshop from 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the Farmer Restaurant, 855 Main St. Pleasanton business owners will learn retail strategies for the holiday season. RSVP by Monday to rperry@ci.pleasanton.ca.us or 931-5038.

Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Pleasanton) is accepting applications for unpaid internships in his Stockton, Pleasanton and Washington, D.C. offices. College and post-graduate students are eligible to apply, but high school students are considered on a case-by-case basis for internships in the Stockton and Pleasanton offices. Learn to apply at mcnerney.house.gov.

From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, 50 middle and high school bands will participate in the Foothill Band Review, a parade that travels from Amador Valley High School on Santa Rita Road down Main Street and west on Angela Street. There are awards at the Foothill High School stadium at around 2:20 p.m. followed by a field show competition until about 10 p.m. Visit www.foothillband.org.

Volunteers are needed for the annual Hometown Holidays Celebration from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5. For a list of jobs and an application, visit www.hometownholiday.com or call 931-5352.

Arlene Thompson, a certified clinical hypnotherapist, will offer a free talk on hypnosis and lead a guided imagery in relaxation at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Through hypnosis and guided imagery, it is believed people can increase self-confidence, motivation, energy, focus and joy.