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LLNL to conduct prescribed burn
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will be conducting its annual prescribed burns at its Site 300 Experimental Test Site, which is located south of Tracy, starting Monday.
Alameda County Fire Department will help carry out the burns, which are part of LLNL’s “ongoing efforts to reduce wildfire risk and maintain safe conditions at the site.”
“This protective activity will involve careful burning along the site fence line and in portions of the site interior under controlled conditions,” according to an LLNL press release. “The burn schedule will depend on appropriate weather conditions, which are confirmed by air district meteorologists on each day of a planned burn.”
According to the laboratory, the burns could also take place on weekends if conditions allow.
AVHS music fundraiser
Amador Valley High School’s music booster organization, Amador Friends of Music, will be hosting its 11th annual Bandcake Breakfast this Saturday (May 16) at the school.
From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., event participants will be able to enjoy live performances from students, a pancake breakfast prepared by parent volunteers, and an opportunity to support the school’s various music programs by purchasing online auction items and raffle tickets. Other donation opportunities will also be available.
“Bandcake is one of our largest fundraisers of the year and a special community event celebrating the students in our music programs,” Kathleen Leung, vice president of fundraising for Amador Friends of Music, told the Weekly.
Junie B. Jones musical
Junie B. Jones, the sassy and adventurous kindergartener-turned-first-grader, will be coming to life next week at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater as part of the Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Tri-Valley’s latest production; “Junie B. Jones The Musical Jr.”
The character is based on a children’s book series from the 90s written by author Barbara Park.
CYT Tri-Valley, the resident children’s theater company at the Livermore venue, will be putting on three showings on Tuesday (May 19) — the first at 10 a.m., the next at 12:30 p.m. and another at 6:30 p.m. — and two showings on Wednesday (May 20). The Wednesday shows are at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.livermorearts.org.
AC Health launches new website
Alameda County Health — which oversees various programs including the county’s behavioral health, public health and environmental health departments — recently launched its new website that aims to create a “more seamless and welcoming digital experience across devices.”
“For many Alameda County residents and partners, our website is their first introduction to us, and it’s imperative that we prioritize ease of navigation and accessibility,” Aneeka Chaudhry, director of AC Health, said in a press release. “This isn’t just a website redesign — it’s a living platform that showcases all that we offer and will evolve with the needs of the people we serve.”
Some of the key features of the new website include a search function, improved navigation and a mobile-friendly design, according to the press release. These all make it easier for residents to find health services, information and vital resources, the county stated.
Residents will also be able to choose their preferred language and they will be able to also easily navigate information for all of the other AC Health programs, the press release states.
To check out the new website, visit health.alamedacountyca.gov.
Water Reclamation Plant tour
The city of Livermore is offering a guided tour of the Water Reclamation Plant next weekend to showcase waste water processing.
“It may give you a whole new appreciation for modern plumbing,” Livermore Public Library officials said in a statement announcing the upcoming tour.
The majority of the event takes place outside and involves traversing stairs and gravel walkways. Attendees are recommended to wear closed-toed shoes. The tour is intended for individuals ages 12 years old and above and all participants are required to complete a waiver on-site.
Scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, (May 23) at 101 W. Jack London Blvd., the event coincides with Public Works Appreciation Week.
Pre-registration is required for attendance. For more information or to register, library staff are available to discuss in-person at all three library branches, by phone at 925-373-5505 and by email at lib@livermoreca.gov.
EBRPD Black Birders Week
The East Bay Regional Park District is recognizing May 24-30 as Black Birders Week, a nationwide initiative that celebrates Black representation in birding and outdoor recreation.
In celebration, naturalists are scheduled to lead bird-watching excursions throughout the park district.
“Along the way, we’ll reflect on the importance of representation in outdoor recreation and the power of community in conservation,” EBRPD officials wrote in a statement announcing its lineup of activities set during May and June.
Among the district-wide programming, three bird-watching boat tours are scheduled for Del Valle Regional Park beginning at 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday (May 27). The following day, a drop-in program at Shadow Cliffs for finding owls and herons tending their chicks is set to begin at 6:30 p.m.
All are welcome to attend the excursions, EBRPD officials said. For more information, visit the EBRPD website.
Jazz Camp registration opens
Las Positas College recently opened registration to its 2026 Summer Jazz Camp for high school students, rising high school students and incoming college freshmen.
Running from June 22 to June 25, the fifth annual intensive covers improvisation, rehearsals, technique and music theory, according to camp faculty. Students will be working with LPC music faculty and college alumni.
“It is an opportunity to study the music of one of the greatest composers of all time – Duke Ellington in a variety of settings: big band, combo, and sectionals,” said Dan Marschak, camp faculty and LPC music department co-coordinator.
“Moreover, it’s a lot of fun!” he said via email interview. “In addition to the musical aspects, campers make lifelong friends, get a complimentary camp shirt they tie-dye, and tend to come back each summer.”
The camp wraps up with a public concert at the Mertes Center for the Performing Arts, scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. June 25.
For more information about the camp and how to submit a performance placement video, visit the camp webpage here.
