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2020 fair dates
Alameda County Fair officials announced this week that they’ve set the dates for the 2020 fair in Pleasanton. The summer showcase will run for 18 days between June 19 and July 12.
With a theme of “Road to Summer 2020,” the fair will feature many favorites such as carnival rides, fair food, the Big O Tires Concert Series, shopping, live horse racing, action sports, exhibitions, animal displays, Kids Park, children’s STEAM activities, and numerous special events and cultural festivals.
“This year’s theme celebrates all the classic elements that lead people back to the fair year after year,” fairgrounds CEO Jerome Hoban said. “Whether it is the mouth-watering food, star-studded entertainment or the thrilling rides, the Alameda County Fair is your destination for summer fun.”
Follow updates on the 2020 fair at alamedacountyfair.com.
PDA’s Spirit & Sweater Stroll
The Spirit & Sweater Stroll is returning to downtown Pleasanton for this holiday season, set for 5-8 p.m. next Saturday (Dec. 14).
“Bust out your ugliest of sweaters and join the fun as we celebrate the holiday season in downtown Pleasanton,” Pleasanton Downtown Association officials said.
The event encourages attendees to wear their favorite ugly holiday sweaters while sampling drinks and food at more than 15 downtown shops. The PDA will also host an ugly sweater contest.
Tickets cost $45 if purchased now through next Friday (Dec. 13). If still available, remaining tickets will be sold for $50 outside the Museum on Main on event night (cash or check only). Visit pleasantondowntown.net.
Wreaths Across Pleasanton
In recognition of the sacrifices veterans have made so residents can feel safe this holiday season, the community is invited to participate in Wreaths Across Pleasanton on Dec. 14, a day where volunteers will work to create and place wreaths on all 560-plus graves at Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery.
Organized by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6298, American Legion Post 237 and chaired by Athenian School student Julia Borchers, locals can help assemble wreaths on Dec. 8 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Road, in Pleasanton from noon to 6 p.m. — participants are instructed to bring garden gloves, clippers and/or pliers, and to dress for chilly weather.
Sites will be prepared for placement at Pioneer Cemetery starting 9 a.m. on Dec. 14, a blessing of the wreaths and placements will take place at noon. Learn more at wreathsacrosspleasanton.org.
Holidays in the Vineyards
Livermore Valley Wine Country is hosting Holidays in the Vineyards at various local wineries this weekend, 12-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
“Wineries showcase their decorated tasting rooms with special wines, arts, crafts, holiday music, activities and more,” organizers said in previewing the event.
They have also partnered with Pacific States Petroleum for the Toys for Tots drive, with the company matching each donation toy for toy (up to $100,000) for items contributed by attendees during the event.
To secure tickets or learn more information, visit www.lvwine.org.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Dublin Mayor David Haubert and the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation will be hosting a special tribute at the Livermore Municipal Airport from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 7 in honor of the American airmen who fought the Japanese over the skies of China during World War II.
The day will feature veteran Flying Tiger pilots accompanied by other WWII veterans, including former Livermore mayor John Shirley, plus legendary aircrafts on display and a special air show. To register, visit here.
‘A Christmas Carol’
A special performance of Charles Dickens’ story “A Christmas Carol” will take place on Wednesday (Dec. 11) at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton at 7 p.m.
Historical performance actor Duffy Hudson will lead the reading performance. Hudson has appeared many times at the Firehouse portraying historic figures such as Audie Murphy and Harry Houdini.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children, free for active duty military and family. Call Doug Miller at 998-9905.
The event is sponsored by MG William F. Dean Chapter of the Association of the United States Army, which provides support to the local military community at Camp Parks and the East Bay.
Swalwell cancels town hall
U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Livermore) canceled his final district town hall of the year, originally scheduled for this Saturday in Dublin, citing his need to remain in Washington, D.C., with duties related to the impeachment inquiry.
He said, “It’s with a heavy heart that I must postpone our town hall meeting scheduled for this Saturday, December 7, in Dublin. I must remain in Washington, D.C., this weekend for Judiciary Committee activities related to the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.
“I remain committed to hearing from the 15th District’s constituents as often as possible, and we will reschedule this meeting as soon we can — so please watch for future emails, as well as for notices on my Facebook page and my website. Thanks for your understanding!”
swalwell, the poster child for why politicians approval rating is in the low teens. A total and complete waste of your hard earned tax dollars. He is the reason we need term limits on congress. To improve your district, VOTE swalwell out. What do you have to lose!!
MAGA!!!
swalwell you’re part of the Liberal swamp of political hacks who say all kinds of BS and deliver nothing. A total waste of tax dollars and President Trump and our great Americans are going to drain the swamp of tax wasting political hacks like yourself.
#RESIGNswalwell.
#MAGA
Swalwell postponed because his thing is charades and Washington hyperbole. Also, he did not want to be confronted with my questions, again.
“It is with a heavy heart that I must postpone our town hall meeting…”. That is impossible, Swalwell doesn’t even have a heart. Now LBJ had a heavy heart. Swalwell…well he’s just a silly person.