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Sheep shearing at Forest Home Farms
The San Ramon Historic Foundation’s popular sheep shearing event is returning this year, with festivities scheduled for later this month.
The event drew nearly 2,000 people to Forest Home Farms last year for “an opportunity for community members of all ages to come together and enjoy a day on the farm while learning and having fun,” according to event organizers at the foundation.
In addition to sheep shearing, event-goers will have opportunities to experience tours, museum visits, sheep dog demonstrations, tractor rides, wool spinning, story time, and food options.
The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 22 at Forest Home Farms Historic Park at 19953 San Ramon Valley Boulevard. Tickets and more information are available here.
San Ramon city manager survey
The city of San Ramon is seeking community feedback as officials continue the ongoing process of hiring a permanent city manager, following the retirement of former city manager Joe Gorton at the start of the year, and the appointment of Steven Spedowfski to the role on an interim basis.
“The council appoints the city manager, who is responsible for addressing the priorities established by the council and for overseeing day-to-day operations of the municipal government,” councilmembers said in an announcement of the survey. “The council, therefore, is interested in obtaining feedback from the community to guide the recruitment process and their selection strategies.
A recently released survey is open through April 30, soliciting input from the community on what city officials should look for in Gorton’s successor. It is available here.
Lend-a-Hand volunteers sought
The town of Danville is seeking volunteers interested in supporting seniors during its 19th annual Lend-a-Hand Day on April 22.
“Community volunteers can donate their time to provide yard work assistance to their senior neighbors in Danville by raking, mowing, trimming and gutter cleaning,” town officials said in a recent announcement.
While pre-registration is encouraged, volunteers are also able to sign up on the day of the event.
No experience is required, and teenagers as young as 13-years-old are welcome to join the efforts with adult supervision. Officials are seeking to attract more than 100 volunteers to this year’s event, aimed at “beautify(ing) the neighborhoods by providing individual attention to homeowners who may be no longer able to maintain their yards themselves,” according to the announcement.
Volunteers will begin the day by picking up tools and receiving work assignments at the Danville Senior Center.
Interested community members are encouraged to fill out volunteer profiles here.
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