Livermore Dental Center
Alameda Vintage Fashion Faire
Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18
Experience the elegance of Italy at the Vintage Fashion Faire, celebrating “La Dolce Vintage,” a tribute to classic Italian cinema and legendary designers. Shop highly curated pieces from Valentino, Versace, Gucci, Prada, Fendi and more. The faire opens Saturday at 5pm with live music, a fashion contest and Italian cuisine in a twinkling wine garden inspired by the Riviera. On Sunday, explore additional vendors in a charming piazza setting outdoors. With dealers from across the West Coast and beyond, this is a destination for anyone who values timeless craftsmanship.
Tickets: $10-$20 (Children under 12 are FREE with an adult) Alameda County Fairgrounds
Summer Building & Wine Garden 2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 12 • Pleasanton VintageFashionFaire.com
Hope Hospice Hike for Hope
Saturday, May 17 • 8:30am
Join the community for a heartfelt day of hope and philanthropy with this annual memorial hike and fundraiser benefiting Hope Hospice’s patient care and community programs. Stroll along a scenic 2.6-mile out-and-back trail and tack on an optional 2-mile loop featuring a moderate climb and stunning views. Hikers of all ages and levels, including your leashed four-legged friends, are welcome to make a difference!
Registration: $15-$80 (Children 12 & under are FREE) Del Valle Regional Park 7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore P2P.OneCause.com/HikeForHope
Livermore Valley Craft Beer Festival
Experience this immersive exhibit celebrating the artistry, resilience and legacy of modern-day cowboys and cowgirls. You’ll explore the vibrant traditions of the California West through a stunning collection of artworks of different media.
At the heart of the exhibit is the Range-Life Sculpture Exhibit—an open-air showcase of bold, temporary sculptures by regional artists. Each piece channels the grit, grace, and evolving artistry of cowboy life. Capping off the experience, a Cowboy Poetry and Storytelling Night will bring these themes to life through powerful performances filled with wit, wisdom, and heartfelt reflections on the cowboy spirit. Thursdays – Sundays, May 8 – July 27 • 1 – 5pm
Admission is FREE UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery • 2400 First St., Livermore LivermoreArts.org
Celebrate Summer at the Alameda County Fair June 13 – July 6
The 2025 Alameda County Fair is set to celebrate summer at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. The Big O Tires Summer Concert Series boasts an electrifying lineup featuring a diverse range of acts such as Too $hort, Air Supply and Colbie Caillat. Concerts will be held nightly at 8pm, except on July 4. Select evenings will be capped off with a mesmerizing drone show at 9:30pm and a fireworks show on Friday, June 13, and Thursday, July 3. Beyond the music, the fair offers exciting carnival rides, delicious fair food, incredible action sports, great shopping and much more.
Tickets: $5.50-$19.80 • Parking: $13-$15 Alameda County Fairgrounds 2005 Valley Avenue, Gate 8 • Pleasanton Annual.AlamedaCountyFair.com
West excitement. This historic rodeo draws fans from all over to experience heartpounding rodeo action, camaraderie and old-fashioned fun. The family-friendly atmosphere, set against the scenic East Bay hills, makes the event more than just a rodeo—it’s a celebration of Western culture and community spirit.
Festivities officially kick off with the return of the Rodeo Parade on Saturday, May 10. This beloved event now features a later start time followed by a lively music and food festival. Castro Valley Boulevard will be shut down to make room for an evening full of entertainment and culinary delights.
Events continue throughout the week, building up to rodeo weekend. Fans can look forward to the Cecil Jones Team Roping Cowboy Challenge, the spirited Cowgirl Picnic and the thrilling Rockin’ Bull Bash. Then comes the main event: two days of world-class professional rodeo action on Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18, including a steak BBQ, dance and the Cowboy Experience.
Tickets: $20-$40
Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park • 9725 Dublin Canyon Road, Castro Valley RowellRanchRodeo.com
SERVICES INCLUDE:
RODENT CONTROL & RODENT REMOVAL
■ Rat and Mice Extermination
■ Rodent Removal and Rodent Proofing Services
AC/ HEATING / WATER HEATERS
■ AC, Heating & Water Heater Installation & Replacement
ATTIC & CRAWL SPACE SERVICES
■ Attic & Crawl Space Cleaning
■ Insulation Removal and Replacement
■ Crawl Space Insulation Removal & Replacement
■ Attic Decontamination
■ Whole-house rodent proofing
■ Radiant Barrier Insulation
WATER DAMAGE & MOLD REMOVAL
■ Sump Pump Installation
■ French Drainage
■ Waterproofing
■ Basement Crawl Space Waterproofing
INSULATION & ENERGY EFFICIENCY
■ Attic Fan & Whole House Fan Installation
■ Vapor Barrier Installation
■ Attic Ladder Installation
■ Blow-In, Batt & Spray Foam Installation
■ Moisture Barrier
AIR DUCT SERVICES
■ Air Duct Repair & Replacement
■ Air Ducts Cleaning 95%
