Scottish pub night
The Pleasanton Blairgowrie Fergus Sister Cities Organization is hosting a Pub Night at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 31. Special guests include Pipe Major Doug Swann and Drum Major John Millar of the Toronto Scottish. The Piedmont Highlanders have also been invited to perform.Scottish gathering and games
The Caledonian Club of San Francisco presents the 141st Scottish Highland Gathering and Games at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2 and 3 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Adult admission is $15 or $22 for two days; youth ages 8-16, seniors age 65 or over and handicapped are $10.Poetry reading
Pleasanton’s Poet Laureate, Cynthia Bryant, will be reading from her new book of poetry, “No Time to Shoot the Poets” on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. This free bi-monthly poetry spotlight is located at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St.Tri-Valley Business Council
The Tri-Valley Business Council (TVBC) announced the hiring of Tobias Brink as its new President and CEO August 16. Brink currently serves as the President and CEO of the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce and will be replacing Tom O’ Malley, who has served as the President of TVBC for the past 8 years. To allow for a smooth transition, O’Malley will continue with the TVBC on a part time basis to manage the Vision 2010 Project through the next six months. For more information visit www.trivalley.org.Jewish community gathering
The Tri-Valley Jewish community is gathering at Hart Middle School on Thursday, August 31 to show solidarity with Israel. Recently confirmed by the Israeli Consul General David Akov, this gathering is co-sponsored by the East Bay Jewish Federation. It will also be the first time Consul General Akov will speak to members of the Tri-Valley with close to 500 people expected to attend.
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