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Community Briefs: SRVUSD students win gold in ‘Olympics of tap dance’ | Town office closure | Winter Wassail
Two students at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District are among the gold medal winners in this year’s World Tap Dance Championships, also known as the “Olympics of tap dance.” See that and more in Community Briefs…
Man found stabbed at Walnut Creek BART station
A man who had been on a Walnut Creek BART train was admitted to the hospital early Thursday morning with a stab wound, according to authorities.
What a Week – The best of us: Remembering our former editor, Dolores Fox Ciardelli
Dolores Fox Ciardelli, the award-winning journalist who helped lead the Pleasanton Weekly as managing editor and served as the founding editor of the former Danville Weekly, died this month after battling breast and brain cancers in retirement. As gifted and creative a feature writer as she was, Dolores was a down-the-line reporter through and through, so I thought she would want a straight news lede for her obituary story.
Researchers discover local squirrels hunt and eat voles
A new study from University of California, Davis and University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire chronicle widespread carnivorous behavior among squirrels.
Tim Talk: Dublin’s first mayor, Pete Snyder, left huge legacy
Few people, public officials and volunteers alike, have left the legacy that Dublin’s first mayor, Pete Snyder, carved into Dublin and the Livermore Valley.
Hot Picks
Self Defense for Seniors: Learn basic body conditioning, punches, kicks, balance, awareness and defensive & offensive techniques. Fridays, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Drop-in fees $5(R)/$6(NR). Alcosta Senior & Community Center.
Photos With Santa at Stoneridge: The ultimate holiday tradition, pictures with Santa Claus, awaits now through Dec. 24 at Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton. For available dates and times, visit simon.com/
The Nutcracker: Valley Dance Theatre’s full production of “The Nutcracker” at the Bankhead Theater is accompanied by the Valley Dance Theatre Pit Orchestra and entertains with elaborate sets, skilled dancers and beautiful costumes. Performances are Dec. 20-22. Tickets $39-$49. Visit livermorearts.org/
Swing into Danville: Live swing and jazz performances will bring the new Danville Prospect Park Plaza to life every Saturday 1-3 p.m., through Dec. 21.
Visits with Santa at the Square: Visit Santa on Black Friday and every weekend in front of the large, beautifully decorated Christmas tree for a magical holiday experience filled with joy, a photo, and a free gift from Santa from 12-4 p.m., through Dec. 22. City Center Bishop Ranch.
Hanukkah Celebration: Join the Tri-Valley Cultural Jews’ Hanukkah Celebration where the menorah will be lit and latkes fried. Spin the dreidel and enjoy games and crafts with this warm, welcoming community. 5-7 p.m., Dec. 21. For an evite email culturaljews@gmail.com or call 925-399-8029.
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