our readers enjoy personal service, certified mechanics specially trained for Acuras, Hondas, Lexus, and Toyotas, and speedy repairs. Best Carpet/Flooring Store: Carpet One Locally owned and operated, Carpet One has a 100 percent guarantee that you’ll love your floor, and a Healthier Living Carpet Installation System to minimize allergens, mold, mildew and dust. Best Florist: Crow Canyon Florist A family owned and operated business committed to offering the finest floral arrangements and gifts and dedicated to making your experience pleasant. Best Hardware Store: Ace Hardware Ace Hardware in Danville is probably the closest thing to those old-fashioned hardware stores where the guys knew every widget they had in stock.
Best Home Furnishings: Home Consignment Center As Home Consignment Center’s sales have grown, furniture factories have started to consign their samples, closeouts, overruns or other products directly to the stores, meaning great deals on new furniture, too. Best Home Builder: Shapell Homes A house is not a home without a certain extra something. This something is just what Shapell Homes brings to the table, making their homes comfortable, elegant and innovative. Best Nursery/Garden Center: Navlet’s Garden Centers Navlet’s has been a local institution for more than 100 years. They’re experts in the Bay Area’s micro-climates, and they offer classes and online how-to-guides. Best Senior Living Facility: Villa San Ramon The friendly, flexible environment
offers tailored solutions to varied resident needs. Villa San Ramon offers three chef-prepared meals daily, scheduled transportation and access to nearby parks, restaurants and shopping.
Rest & Recreation: Best Golf Course: The Bridges Golf Club at Gale Ranch Stunning views and gorgeous greens make this an ideal location for new and experienced golfers alike. Best Hobby/Craft Store: Michaels Guys’ names are usually more associated with power tools than crafts, but our readers trust Michaels. Best Kept Secret Treasure of San Ramon: Las Trampas Regional Wilderness A beautiful place to experience nature. With countless trails to choose from at varying levels
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of difficulty, Las Trampas makes the wilderness an amazing experience. Best Place for Dancing: Shboom If you want old school soul and to dance with people who really get down, this is the place for you. Refresh with a cool drink from the bar or order some munchies in between numbers. Best Place for Live Music: Dougherty Performing Arts Center This theater boasts great acoustics and resonance, with performances by local groups, high school bands and many other musical experiences. Best Public Event: Art & Wind Festival Hot air balloons, kites, dancing and vendors, this festival on Memorial Day Weekend includes over 200 arts and crafts booths and entertainment on three stages.
POP/ROCK:
IN THE SPIRIT OF LENNON October 5 • 8 PM
COUNTRY TRIBUTE:
A CASH COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
December 21 • 2 & 8 PM
Don’t Miss These Season Highlights: Greg Kihn Paula Cole Bo Bice Starship
November 1 & 2 • 8 PM March 28 • 8 PM April 5 • 8 PM May 31 • 8 PM
TICKETS – Online: www.firehousearts.org • Phone: 925.931. 4848 At the Box Office: 4444 Railroad Avenue, Pleasanton View Our Entire Season Online at www.firehousearts.org
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CABARET:
VALENTINES DAY WITH CLAIRDEE February 14 • 8 PM CABARET:
FAITH PRINCE March 16 • 2 PM