FILIGREE
Excellence in Cakes & Pastries
1987 B Santa Rita Road Pleasanton, CA 94566
925.484.0400
www.purefiligree.com Open Tuesday to Saturday 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
Come help us celebrate
Our 3rd Anniversary on Wed., Sept. 19th
Enjoy complimentary bite-size treats.
The Food Bank is looking for volunteers to help in this year’s distribution efforts. Anyone interested can, call Kathryn Weber at (510) 635-3663, Ext. 28, or email her at kweber@accfb.org. The event is also partnering with the Oakley Raiders Youth Football and Cheer league as the official show charity and will offer the youth sports organization half of the proceeds from every shopping bag sold. The Oakley Raiders also will host the interactive KidZone, dressed as goblins in the “Make It and Take It” area where they will create individual bags of Halloween candy. Children can participate in hands-on arts and crafts in the zone by making personalized labels to staple to their crafts. A free child identification program at the show will be offered by New York Life Insurance. Company representatives will issue IDs for children and also will teach them to them how to stay safe in their own home, at school and while out playing with friends. In fact, show-goers will be able to find something for all age groups. The Cash Tribute Band featuring James Garner will headline this year’s all-day outdoor stage entertainment with musical hits of the legendary “Man in Black” — Johnny Cash. Also appearing on the main stage will be comedian and entertainer John Park with his “Funny Waiter Show.”
And, after spending the he day at the festival, food trucks will be ill b available il bl att the Fairgrounds, offering both gourmet food and music. Drawings for prizes will take place at 1:15 p.m. all three days on the show’s center stage with top prizes including an Amazon Kindle Fire. All artisans featured at the Harvest Festivals are vetted by the Harvest Festival management team to ensure products are all handmade and made in the U.S. The juried process also ensures a rich mix and diversity of merchandise. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors who are at least 62 years old, $4 for teens between 13 and 17, and no charge for those 12 and under. Tickets are valid for re-entry all three days. For those who can’t make this show, the Harvest Festival organization has eight more coming between now and Christmas, including in Anaheim, Del Mar, Pomona, Sacramento, San Mateo, San Jose and Ventura, as well as in Las Vegas and Phoenix. For more information, call 800-346-1212 or visit www.harvestfestival.com. N
Lace up your sneakers and leash up your dog for a day in the park!
Sept. 23, 2012 11am-3pm
AMADOR VALLEY COMMUNITY PARK 4301 Black Avenue (Behind the Aquatic Center)
Animal Festival ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Pet Contests Animal-Themed Vendors Canine Demos Gourmet Food Trucks Fun for the Whole Family
Charity Dog Walk Register yourself or form a “dog pack” and start collecting pledges today at:
pawsinthepark.valleyhumane.org P R E S E N T E D
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PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE HARVEST FESTIVAL
The Harvest Festival Original Arts & Crafts Show at the Alameda County Fairgrounds this weekend will feature 24,000 handmade arts and crafts as well as (clockwise from left) comedian and entertainer John Park with his spectacular plate spinning finish at “The Funny Waiter Show”; many works of art to browse through and buy; displays of individually designed and handmade vases; the Cash Tribute Band featuring James Garner with musical hits of the legendary “Man in Black” Johnny Cash; hand-crafted purses in all shapes, sizes and designs; and artist demonstrations, even on the hand.
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