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Light up the tracks: Train of Lights rides through Niles Canyon all holiday season long
Niles Canyon Railway’s Train of Lights has left the station, starting its seasonal rides full of holiday cheer last weekend and continuing through Dec. 30. Enjoy slideshow of photos from the 2025 test train …
Holiday festivities on the horizon in Danville
The Town of Danville and the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce are gearing up to kick off the holiday shopping season at the end of the week with the 49th annual Lighting of the Old Oak Tree and Small Business Saturday rapidly approaching.
Community Briefs: Turkey Trot | DVHS band director award | DeSaulnier town hall
Runners, walkers, and trotters of all ages are invited to participate in San Ramon’s Thanksgiving morning tradition at City Center Bishop Ranch, with registration still open for this year’s Turkey Trot. See that and more in Community Briefs…
What a Week — The Power of Giving: Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance showcases impact of community connections
Community leaders, organizers, volunteers and contributors joined in celebration earlier this month at The Power of Giving, the annual showcase of the Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance.
Pleasanton veterinarian accused of stealing prescription drugs
A local veterinarian could be facing disciplinary action by the state for allegedly diverting prescription medication from the practice for personal use.
Pleasanton Preps: Reminiscing with my former Amador soccer teammates and coach
“It was a couple of hours of telling stories, laughing and remembering some of the best days of our lives. In some ways it was like those high school days had never left.”
‘A safer, more efficient route’: Highway 84-Interstate 680 interchange improvements complete
State and local leaders came together last week to celebrate the completion of the Highway 84-Interstate 680 interchange upgrades in Sunol, lauding the years-long investment to improve commute and safety conditions through the Tri-Valley for the following decades.
Hot Picks
Bocce Ball: Bocce Ball at Alcosta Senior & Community Center. 9:30-11 a.m., Wednesdays. Drop-in fees apply.
Family Story Hour: Family Story Hour is a fun combination of books, finger plays, rhymes, songs, movement activities and more. 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m., Wednesdays. Danville Library.
Melded Metals Exhibition: Experience Melded Metals and let the textures, forms and transformations reveal the hidden life within metal, a material that, in the right hands, transcends its surface and speaks to the imagination in unexpected and moving way. Through Dec. 19. Art Gallery at the Village Theatre.
Tri-Valley Community Outreach Thanksgiving Dinner: Join for a traditional sit-down dinner serving families, seniors, military, singles and anyone in need. 12 p.m.-4 p.m., Nov. 27. St. Raymond Catholic Church, 11555 Shannon Ave., Dublin. Free and no reservation required. To volunteer by donating food, supplies or cook a turkey visit tvc-thanksgiving.com.
Free Park Day: Each year, to encourage time in nature, the Park District celebrates Green Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, as a free park day in East Bay Regional Parks. Nov. 28. Visit ebparks.org.
Danville Lighting of the Old Oak Tree: Watch as Father Christmas and the Snow Angel sprinkle a little magic dust on the old oak tree and bring it to light. Stroll downtown Danville and enjoy refreshments, entertainment and holiday shopping through the festively decorated streets 5 p.m., Nov. 28. Visit danville.ca.gov.
Have a happy Thanksgiving!
We hope you enjoy the holiday. There will be no Express email tomorrow or Friday as we celebrate with our loved ones, but your local e-newsletter will be back on Monday (Dec. 1).
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