Fairgrounds seeks board members
The Alameda County Fairgrounds is accepting applications to fill two open seats on its board of directors.
The board is responsible for policy oversight and general operation of the Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, home to more than 300 events each year, with an annual attendance that tops 3 million people.
Board members are required to attend monthly Board and Committee meetings, as well as the annual Alameda County Fair. The position is not paid.
Applications must be submitted by Oct. 11. Formal applications can be downloaded at www.alamedacountyfair.com or by contacting the CEO’s office at 426-7501. Applicants must live in Alameda County and be at least 18 years old.
Free stuff
Tri-Valley TV is offering viewers the chance to win prizes by signing up to be a TV30 “Lucky Fan.” In October, Lucky Fans can win one of four $50 gift cards to Zephyr Grill & Bar in Livermore. The station is also giving away tickets to upcoming productions at the Bankhead Theater, including Lauren Fox on Oct. 4 and Jonathan Batiste and the Stay Human Band on Oct. 24.
Tri-Valley TV will be giving away tickets to Gypsy Soul on Oct. 4, School of Rock Live! Jr. on Oct. 18 and Creatures of Impulse NIGHTMARE on Oct. 25.
Register for free at www.trivalleytv.org. Winners will be announced on the TCTV Facebook page and on TV30.
Come to “Carmen”
Bizet’s “Carmen,” a dramatic story of passion and its consequences premieres tomorrow at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore.
The opera classic tells the story of a gypsy who sets her sights on a naive but passionate young corporal. The Livermore Valley Opera Company has four shows, at 8 p.m. Sept. 28 and 2 p.m. Sept. 29, and the following weekend, Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 6 at two p.m.
Tickets range in price from $39-$74. The Bankhead Theater will also host an Opening Night Gala at Uncle Yu’s at the Vineyard, with a separate ticket price of $85. Call 373-6800 or go to www.livermoreperformingarts.org for tickets.
