ON THE TOWN â—? CALENDAR ALAMEDA COUNTY FAIR The Alameda County Fair runs through July 10. It is closed on Tuesdays. Horseracing is available and free concert series. For more information visit www.alamedacountyfair. com.
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ALVISO ADOBE TOURS Learn about what happened in the past on the site that is now Alviso Adobe Community Park, 3465 Old Foothill Rd., from 3-5 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 28. You’ll also hear about opportunities to be part of the volunteer team. Call 931-3485 or visit www. ci.pleasanton.ca.us. CALIFORNIA GLOBAL VILLAGE International Culture Exchange Group will host a new summer family event, California Global Village, from 2-11 p.m., TuesdayThursday; 11 a.m.-midnight, Friday-Sunday, July 29-Aug. 14, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. The village is a one-of-a-kind event with one-part Disneyland, onepart Olympics opening ceremony and one-part multi-cultural fair. Tickets are $10; $8 for seniors; $6
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for youth ages 5-12; and children under 4 are free. Parking is $8. FARMERS MARKET Island Earth’s farmers market is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays in the parking lot between Macy’s and Sears at Stoneridge Shopping Center. It features organic produce, artisan wares, fresh flowers and more. Call 510-769-1525 or visit islandearthfarmersmarket.org. FIRST WEDNESDAY’S STREET FAIR: RED, WHITE & BLUES First Wednesday will take place from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, July 6, in downtown Pleasanton. Houserockers will be performing at the Beer & Wine Garden Stage; Dave Crimmen Band will be at the North Stage. For more information, contact the Pleasanton Downtown Association at 484-2199 or email events@pleasantondowntown.net. HERITAGE PARK OPENING Celebrate the Grand Opening of the city of Dublin’s Heritage Park and Museums from noon-4 p.m., Saturday, July 2, at 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin. Enjoy free German food and entertainment featuring the Karl Lebherz Band & plenty of hot dogs, root beer, pretzels & more! Call 556-4508 or visit www. dublin.ca.gov.
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‘ A DIFFERENCE OF PERCEPTION’ The Harrington Gallery will display surrealistic works of three prominent artists from June 9 through July 7, at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. The exhibit showcases the artwork of Bill Weber, Bill Sala and others, along with a new collection of hyper-realistic renderings by Ron Norman. Gallery hours are WednesdayFriday noon-5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m. A donation of $2 is suggested. Call 931-4848 or visit www.firehousearts.org. ARTIST LU JIAN JUN The artwork will be on display from June 1 through July 4 at Studio Seven Arts, 400 Main St. His paintings featuring symmetry and distinctive insight into the human condition that stands alone in today’s world
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Film MOVIES IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES Residents are invited to enjoy free movies during six Thursday evenings this summer at the Amador Valley Community Park, 4301 Black Ave., compliments of the City of Pleasanton. All films will be shown at dusk. Summer film series kicks off on July 14 with “Despicable Me,� the charming tale of a criminal mastermind who uses a trio of orphan girls as pawns for a grand scheme, only to find that their love is profoundly changing him for the better. The film is rated PG. Seating will be cordoned off in sections with blanket seating in the front, low-back beach chairs in the center and camp chairs and other higher positioned seating in the rear to accommodate for the best viewing. Do not place blankets or chairs on the lawn area prior to 10 a.m.
Fundraisers HORSING AROUND The Foundation for Axis Community Health invites the community to an afternoon of fun at the races from noon-6 p.m., Saturday, July 9, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave. Activities will include, in addition to the full schedule of horse races, a catered buffet lunch, a “Best Hat� contest, prize drawings and silent auction, and a no-host bar. Tickets to the event are $50 and include admission to the Fair. Call 201-6017 or visit www.axishealth. org. RELAY FOR LIFE The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Pleasanton, which takes place at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 23, is a “celebration of life� that brings the community together in a united effort. Teams are being organized now to take turns walking around the track, and fundraisers are being held. Visit www.relayforlife.org/pleasantonca.
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That’s some kiwi! Valerie Joyce and Ken Trombadore enjoy their Weekly while in Queenstown, New Zealand, near the giant Kiwi bird statue.