Del Valle in Livermore
July 21, 2008
I’ve noticed one thing these last few weeks - the summer sure seems to go a lot smoother when the kids are active. This summer, we’ve decided to try to take lots of Bay area day trips both to keep the kids busy and to explore this fantastic place we are fortunate enough to call home - the Tri-Valley.
One of our favorite recent getaways was a trip to Livermore’s Del Valle. The beauty of this trip is that it keeps you in the Tri-Valley area but provides a whole day of fun for the family.
My family and I enjoyed every minute of our trip to Del Valle. Depending on where you are in the Tri-Valley, the destination is definitely within an hour. It takes about 35-45 minutes from the 580/680 interchange.
Once you meander through some of the winding country roads that Livermore has to offer, you find yourself quickly entering the main gate where there is a $6 vehicle entrance fee. If you have a dog it is an additional $2 fee. There is lots of parking, restrooms, a pay phone, and drinking water on site. Maps are available.
There are a number of things to do at Lake Del Valle. The centerpiece of the park is Read more
Tri-Valley Senior Games is Coming Soon
June 26, 2008
Are you 50 years of age or older, enjoy competition and want to test your talent against other Tri-Valley residents? If so, the “580/680 Senior Games” takes place on September 19th through the 21st. This is a great opportunity for adults 50 years of age and older to compete in a variety events. Events are being held throughout the Tri-Valley. Danville plays host to the tennis competition. Livermore is holding the softball event. San Ramon is in charge of swimming. Pleasanton gets the honor of ballroom dancing. And, Dublin completes the list with bowling. Registration is taking place now and information packets are available at the participating Senior Center sites. The 580/680 Senior Games Hotline can be reached at (925) 973-3255.
San Ramon’s Salon Terrazzo Holds Charity Event to Fight Cancer
June 19, 2008
San Ramon’s Salon Terrazzo is playing host to the 1st Annual Relay for Life Cut-A-Thon. This event is taking place on Sunday, June 22nd from 11:00AM to 5:00PM at Salon Terrazzo, 12131 Alcosta Blvd in San Ramon. A minimum donation of $30 includes shampoo, haircut and blow dry by their stylists for men, women and children.
All of the proceeds go directly to the American Cancer Society. There will be refreshments, door prizes and a raffle. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are also welcome. To participate, please call (925) 833-8085.
Volunteer - It Will Change your Life
June 15, 2008
Another regular season of baseball is wrapping up in the Tri-Valley. My son played his last game on Monday for a league in San Ramon and just had his end-of-season party.
Watching and participating with all of the dads and moms volunteering on and off the field filled me with gratitude towards these dedicated parents. Being a head coach, an assistant coach, a team mom, working at the “snack shack,” keeping score, working at picture day, etc. - all of these roles take a lot of time and devotion. Without these parents volunteering their time throughout the season, the baseball experience would not be the same for any of our children.
Some may say it is simply a duty to volunteer. And in some ways, Read more
R-O-D-E-O spells Rodeo. That is, with a Livermore twist.
June 13, 2008
You may want to go into your closet and start dusting off your cowboy hat and chaps. The 90th Annual Livermore Rodeo rolls into town during the weekend of June 14th and 15th. The festivities are held annually and are located at Robertson Park in Livermore. Don’t miss this opportunity or the Rodeo Parade that precedes the event. The parade begins Saturday monrning and goes through the Livermore Downtown area. This will be fun for the whole family.
