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Free pet adoptions
The Valley Humane Society is teaming up with NBC Bay Area/KNTV and Telemundo 48/KSTS to host NBCUniversal Local’s 11th annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption drive this weekend.
During Friday (Aug. 22) and Saturday (Aug. 23), the Pleasanton-based nonprofit will offer free cat and dog adoptions as part of a “nationwide initiative that seeks to find new homes for homeless animals.”
Valley Humane, which is located at 3670 Nevada St. in Pleasanton, will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days for those interested in adopting a pet. According to the humane society, all adopted animals are spayed or neutered, microchipped and are up to date on vaccines.
For more information and to view adoptable animals, visit valleyhumane.org.
County transportation survey
The Alameda County Transportation Commission (CTC) recently launched a community survey for the Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP) to seek input from the public on the future of transportation in the county.
“Alameda CTC’s CTP is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the county’s transportation system for people who walk, bike, roll, drive, and ride transit and survey responses will help Alameda CTC understand community priorities that help advance the plan’s goals,” according to an Aug. 14 press release.
The commission updates its transportation plan about every four years to respond to “changing conditions and evaluate new opportunities and demands placed on the transportation system.”
The survey is open until October.
Forkful set for September
Tickets are now on sale for one of the city’s most delightfully delicious events: Pleasanton’s annual Forkful.
The event, organized by the Pleasanton Downtown Association, is a self-paced tasting experience where attendees stroll through downtown and stop by 10 participating restaurants to taste a “forkful of food.”
“Forkful is sure to be every foodie’s dream come true and an afternoon of culinary delights,” the PDA said in an Aug. 14 press release. “This event will allow event guests to truly experience the diverse culinary landscape of downtown Pleasanton.”
Forkful is set to start at 3 p.m. Sept. 13 and last until 5 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for $55 or $65 at the door. For tickets and more information visit the PDA’s website.
Stoneridge mall back-to-school event
The Stoneridge Shopping Center will be hosting a back-to-school event this Saturday (Aug. 23) for Emerald High School students and aspiring students as a way to celebrate the start of the new school year.
The School Takeover and Touch-A-Truck event, which will last from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will feature five different activities for Emerald High students and their families including a showcase of Emerald High School’s award-winning debate club, a Macy’s fashion show and meet and greets with first responders. There will also be various booths, games and giveaways throughout the event.
The shopping center will also host a canned food drive benefiting Tri-Valley Haven near Grand Court inside the mall.
