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Totally Trains
The Museum of the San Ramon Valley’s popular model train exhibit Totally Trains is now on display through late August.
This year’s installment of the museum’s signature summertime exhibit is centered on a circus theme, with a display of the historic San Ramon Short Line Railroad and the museum itself, which is housed in what used to be the Danville train station.
“Imagine the days when dazzling circuses rolled into town, all thanks to the power of the railroad,” museum organizers wrote in a press release Wednesday. “Our main layout will feature charming models of Danville and San Ramon’s present and past, with trains zipping over trestles, bridges, and through mountains. Little engineers can even load ‘coal’ into a model steam locomotive for an awesome photo op!”
The exhibit opened June 21, and will be on display through Aug. 24 during the museum’s summer hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Senior variety show auditions
The Town of Danville is seeking talented seniors to audition for a spot in the next senior variety show, with the deadline for performance proposals – required ahead of auditions – coming up fast at 5 p.m. Friday.
The show is open to performers of all kinds – singers, dancers, musicians, comedians, magicians and more – over the age of 50, with acts of three minutes or less.
Auditions are scheduled for Wednesday (July 2) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Village Theatre at 233 Front St.
Following auditions, rehearsals will be underway for the main event Sept. 13.
Community Planning Academy
The City of San Ramon has opened applications for the next Community Planning Academy, aimed at giving residents a granular, on the ground insight into the operations of the city’s planning department.
Now in its eighth session, the latest installment of the academy is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at City Hall for four consecutive Monday evenings starting Sept. 8.
The course is offered for free, but space is limited to 20 students. More information and applications are available here.
Event Innovator Competition deadline extended
Discover San Ramon has announced an extended deadline through Friday (June 27) for its first-ever Event Innovator Competition, which aims to garner insight and ideas from local high school students on new events to host in the city.
The three winning proposals will be granted a $5,000 prize.
More information and applications are available here.
Fireworks in Dublin
Registered nonprofits will begin selling “Safe and Sane” fireworks at booths across Dublin, for use only at certain places within the city limits, this weekend until the day after the Fourth of July.
The “Safe and Sane” fireworks can be set off at any single-family residential property during the sales window, noon this Saturday (June 28) through noon Saturday (July 5), as well as in the parking lots of four designated city parks between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Independence Day: Alamo Creek Park, Dublin Sports Grounds, Emerald Glen Park and Shannon Park.
No other types of fireworks are permitted to be used. Dublin is the only Tri-Valley community that allows any type of fireworks for personal use, with all other jurisdictions banning them for safety reasons.
For booth locations, safety tips and how to report illegal fireworks usage, visit dublin.ca.gov/fireworks.
I-580 work
Construction crews are continuing work on improvements on I-580 between Pleasanton and Castro Valley, which now includes weeknight lane closures likely until next winter.
Caltrans announced this week that work will include multi-lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. eastbound from the I-680 overcrossing to Eden Canyon Road and westbound 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. in the same area Monday through Friday nights.
“This project aims to address safety concerns, improve ride quality, and extend the service life of the highway,” Caltrans officials said. “Key activities include replacing concrete slabs, constructing concrete barriers, and upgrading infrastructure to meet current standards. These improvements will enhance the overall driving experience and ensure the long-term durability of the roadway.”
“To ensure the safety of workers and motorists, multilane closures, shifting traffic patterns, and delays should be expected during construction hours. All work is weather and schedule permitting,” they added.
