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‘Super Saturday’
Main Street is gearing up for “Super Saturday” this weekend, as the Pleasanton Downtown Association has three marquee events that day.
The rescheduled Downtown Block Party is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., which the PDA says “will transform the streets into a hub of live music, delicious food, and entertainment for both kids and adults.” The free BMX Bike Fest will also take place during part of that time, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Then from 3-5 p.m., adults can sample some of the best food-and-drink pairings in downtown as part of the annual Forkful culinary showcase.
The PDA also reminded residents, businesses and visitors that Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from 8 a.m. Saturday to 9 p.m. Sunday as part of its First Weekend on Main program. Learn more at pleasantondowntown.net.
Mental health talks
The local nonprofit Alan Hu Foundation is holding two webinars this month as part of its Mental Health Lecture Series.
Dr. Abigail Gewirtz, professor at Arizona State University, is scheduled to present “When the World Seems Like a Scary Place: Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents and Worried Kids” next Tuesday (Sept. 10) from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Then Yale University professor Dr. Wendy Silverman will lead “Understanding and Managing Problematic Anxiety in Children and Adolescents” from 5-6 p.m. on Sept. 24.
Each online event will include a 15-minute Q&A session after the formal presentation. Organizers ask prospective attendees to RSVP by the day before the webinar. Go to alanhufoundation.org.
Golf Outing fundraiser
The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce has set its annual Golf Outing for the afternoon of Sept. 26 at Callippe Preserve Golf Course, with spots still available.
The event, which is the main fundraiser for the chamber each year, includes 18 holes of golf in a scramble format, lunch, dinner and prizes. Golfers of all skill levels are welcome, organizers said.
“We look forward to our golf tournament each year because it’s always such an incredibly fun and memorable day,” said Kate D’Or, events and communications coordinator for the chamber. “From the putting contest at the beginning to the many theme hole sponsors throughout the day to giving away prizes at the end, it’s just a fun way to spend the day on a beautiful golf course.”
For more information, visit business.pleasanton.org.
Wheels 10R back
Wheels 10R bus service in downtown Pleasanton is returning to normal next week after several bus stops were closed and relocated due to the traffic pattern changes by the city to accommodate Meadowlark Dairy summer queues.
Starting on Monday (Sept. 9), the 10R westbound will stop its detour via Old Stanley Boulevard, and the following bus stops will open up again in both directions: First and Ray streets, Main Street and Vervais Avenue, and Peters Avenue and St. Mary Street.
The bus shelter at Neal and First remains closed until further notice though, Wheels officials said. The stop is temporarily located to the north end of Lions Wayside Park.
Officials also reminded that there will be no 10R bus service in either direction in downtown this weekend as Main Street is closed for First Weekends on Main — the Old Stanley detour will still be in place.
New Dublin chamber awards
The Dublin Chamber of Commerce is soliciting nominations for its inaugural Best of Dublin award program.
“The past few years have been hard on businesses. That’s what makes this race so important to Dublin. The race uplifts our community and helps our businesses and people understand just how important they are. It is the ideal way to show your love for your favorite places,” chamber President/CEO Inge Houston said in a statement.
Nominations are free and open through Sept. 24. All Dublin businesses are eligible to be nominated in no more than three of the 73 categories and multiple nominations are allowed across categories.
The voting period is also now open through Oct. 4. Winners will be announced via social media on Oct. 15. Go to www.bestofdublinca.com.
Art in the Park
The Livermore Art Association is holding its annual Art in the Park event this Sunday (Sept. 8) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Carnegie Park on Third Street.
Local artists will be displaying their pieces for sale and some will be demonstrating their creative techniques. Learn more at livermoreartassociation.org.
Lengyel retiring
Alameda County Transportation Commission Executive Director Tess Lengyel has announced her retirement effective in December after nearly 35 years in the industry including 25 years at Alameda CTC and its predecessor agencies.
“I am deeply proud of our work, our committed staff and all the partners we work with to plan, fund and deliver transportation projects and programs that improve the quality of people’s everyday lives,” Lengyel said in a statement Aug. 23. The commission’s board is in the process of planning how to hire her successor.
