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Holiday Spirit Stroll

The Pleasanton Downtown Association is set to host the fourth annual Holiday Spirit Stroll downtown tomorrow from 5-8 p.m.

Sponsored by Visit Tri-Valley, the event will feature 30 downtown merchants paired with local breweries, wineries and bars for a night sampling beer, wine and cocktails. Participants are encouraged to dress up to participate in the ugly holiday sweater contest during the event.

Event tickets are available through today for $40. If the event is not sold out by tomorrow, tickets will be available for purchase at the Spirit Stroll for $45, cash only. Tickets can be redeemed tomorrow from 4:30-7 p.m. at the starting location, Museum on Main at 603 Main St.

The event will take place rain or shine; no refunds. For more info, visit the PDA website at www.pleasantondowntown.net or call 484-2199.

Turkey drop

The Mony Nop Turkey Drop benefiting local nonprofit Tri-Valley Haven’s efforts to feed families in need this Thanksgiving will take place this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Livermore City Hall.

Mony Nop, of the Mony Nop Real Estate Team, created the event after learning that Tri-Valley Haven didn’t have enough turkeys for all local families in need last holiday season.

During the turkey drop, people can donate a frozen turkey, gift card or cash contribution toward the cause to help ensure Tri-Valley Haven can feed all the 1,500-plus local families it expects to serve during Thanksgiving and the winter holiday season.

All month, residents can also pre-purchase a frozen turkey to benefit Tri-Valley Haven or donate cash or a gift card at the Livermore Grocery Outlet at 1320 Railroad Ave. For more information on the Turkey Drop, call 667-2707 or email Christine@trivalleyhaven.org.

Kua Body Studios

Kua Body Studios, which offers traditional Thai massage, is set to celebrate its grand-opening party today from 5-8 p.m. at its Pleasanton location, 555 Peters Ave., Suite 210.

Open to the public, the event will feature products from local merchants such as Tri Valley Bistro, Noland’s Cakes, Wente Vineyards and Cleophus Quealy Beer Co., and music from DeeJay 2e.

Kua Body Studios, which also has a location in Los Altos, is overseen by owner Upuia Ahkiong, a certified massage therapist who worked for 10 years as a lead massage therapist at Google in Mountain View.

Ahkiong described Thai massage as “an ancient energy-based healing system that combines acupressure, reflexology and assisted yoga postures.” For more info on the grand-opening, visit www.KuaBody.me or call 405-5828.