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City candidate prep
The city of Pleasanton’s city clerk office will be hosting a “pre-nomination orientation session” next Thursday (June 25) for residents who are thinking about running for mayor or a seat on the City Council.
According to the city’s website, the orientation will include “information on district-based elections, city government structure, the role of elected officials, the nomination process, Fair Political Practices Commission filings, campaign statements and disclosure obligations, and provide resources to help prospective candidates get started”.
The free orientation session will take place at the City Council Chamber, located at 200 Old Bernal Ave., starting at 5:30 p.m. For more information and to register for the session, visit www.cityofpleasantonca.gov.
LVJUSD election workshop
Livermore residents interested in serving on the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District school board will be able to learn more about the responsibilities and expectations of the position during an informational session next Tuesday (June 23).
According to a district press release, the session will be located at the LVJUSD board room at 685 E. Jack London Blvd.
“Attending the session is not a commitment to run, but rather an opportunity to understand the commitment that comes with being a board trustee and member of the governance team,” Board President Steven Drouin said.
This November marks the first election since LVJUSD transitioned from at-large board election to by-trustee area elections. Residents will vote for three candidates to represent areas 2, 3 and 5 for the next four years.
‘Haubert Huddle’
An in-person roundtable for local business owners to discuss current challenges and opportunities is scheduled to take place in Dublin on Monday (June 22).
Hosted by Alameda County District 1 Supervisor David Haubert, the luncheon serves as a chance for Haubert to connect with Tri-Valley business leaders.
“Supervisor Haubert is taking a hands-on approach — listening directly and helping connect you with the resources and support you need to succeed,” the Dublin Chamber of Commerce website states.
The free event dubbed “Haubert Huddle: Tri-Valley & Sunol Business Round Table with Supervisor David Haubert” is scheduled to run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  at Patelco Credit Union in Dublin. Registration for the event is available online.
Summer Train Rides
The Niles Canyon Railway is once again selling tickets for its popular roundtrip train rides between Sunol and Fremont this summer.
The 1.5-hour locomotive roundtrips through Niles Canyon will be offered twice a day — once at 10:30 a.m. and again at 1 p.m. — every second and third weekend of each month between now and October. For the next few months, the train will be powered by diesel but starting in September, the train will run on steam only on Sundays.
The trips will begin and end at the Sunol station, unless otherwise noted. For more details and to purchase tickets, visit ncry.org.
Concannon Vineyard comedy series
Concannon Vineyard is set to host its comedy show, The Late Pour, next Friday (June 26) at the vineyard’s brand new Estate Room lounge.
According to the vineyard’s website, attendees will be able to enjoy a “low-key atmosphere” as they watch west coast and Bay Area comedians Shawn Felipe, Tramane Webb and Jacob Parnell perform. Concannon wines and pizza from Fratelli’s Pizzeria will be available for purchase at the event.
The show is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. and will run until 10 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
