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Have you ever wondered about that friend who collects snowmen of all kinds and displays them proudly during the holidays? Or the relative who collects anything and everything affiliated with cows?
Well, there’s a new exhibit coming to the Museum of the San Ramon Valley in Danville that will put all sorts of quirky collections on …
Like most of the rest of the Tri-Valley, Blackhawk saw inventory drop lower than it has for several years, while pending sales actually rose sharply in December, after taking a dive in November. Two months ago, the higher and lower ends of the market were behaving differently, with the higher end showing more strength than …
There’s nothing like a good mystery to wrestle the mind and keep us on the edge of our seats. This Friday the Village Theatre Role Payers Ensemble presents LAURA by Vera Caspary and George Sklar at the Village Theatre in Danville
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This one has it all - crime, romance, obsession, and ghost story. You won’t want …
Whether you live here, are visiting, or are considering the Tri-Valley as your new home, there is one thing you can count on: there are plenty of ways to rejuvenate in a weekend. Trust me, I know.
Here are the first five that come to mind:
Wine tasting. This one’s a no-brainer. When you’re so close …
If you enjoy an old-fashioned charm with your holidays, then you should head over to the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, where they have a charming Christmas Memories exhibit up until Dec. 31.
The centerpiece of the display is an 1890s-era Christmas tree. The tree is surrounded with toys and keepsakes from an earlier time. …
The real estate market in Blackhawk is starting to behave differently depending on which end you look at. Homes priced over $1 million have seen pending sales and inventory fall over the past few months, while the market for those priced under $1 million has been steadier, if not stronger. It isn’t clear if this …
Seems impossible, but Thanksgiving is just next week. And for Danville, that means the 4th Annual Spirit of Danville Pre-Holiday Shopping & Dining Extravaganza is this Thursday, Nov. 17.
Go visit the more than 50 Danville merchants and restaurants and keep the promise you’ve made to yourself to get your shopping done by December. The event …
Now that the ghosts and goblins have cleared the neighborhood, it’s time to think snow!
One of Northern California’s largest ski and snowboard swaps will be held right in our own backyard this weekend in Danville
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The 33rd Annual San Ramon Valley High School Ski and Snowboard Swap will take place Nov. 5 and 6 from 10 …
If you want your favorite canine to be included in the Halloween fun, then think up a couple of creative costumes for you and your furry friend and take part in the Howl-O-Ween Parade Sunday, Oct. 30 in San Ramon
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The parade starts at 2 p.m. at the Alamo Pet Store and supports the San Ramon …
New York Times bestselling author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet Jamie Ford will be the CityRead guest Oct. 27.
The CityRead event will begin at 7 p.m. at the Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center in San Ramon. Tickets are free, but must be reserved ahead of time (only two tickets per person).
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San Ramon
Performing Arts has two great offerings this weekend; one provides some great music, the other some wonderful political comedy.
On Friday, Oct. 21, at 7:30 p.m., the 65-member San Ramon Symphonic Band under the direction of Larry B. Colón, will perform “Life is a Caberet.”
You can buy tickets online at http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/TicketRequest?eventId=486430&presenter=SANRAMON&venue=&event= or at the Dougherty …
Grab your running shoes, a buddy and all your extra energy. There’s still time to sign up for Primo’s Run for Education, slated for Oct. 9 in San Ramon.
Primo’s Run features a 5K in two categories: one that is timed for more serious runners, and one that is a fun run/walk. And for those who …
The Danville Express has reported that the San Ramon Valley Unified School District received an impressive score of 922 on its 2011 Academic Performance Index.
The score is 6 points higher than last year’s score and is the highest in the state among students with more than 9,000 students, the Express reports.
The API measures and compares …
The 12th Annual Eugene O’Neill Festival returns to the Tao House in Danville Sept. 16. This year marks the 75th anniversary of O’Neill’s Nobel Prize for Literature, which he received in 1936.
O’Neill is considered by many to be the father of the modern American drama. In addition to the Nobel Prize for Literature, he won …
From now until Sept. 25 you can check out Quirkology of Quilts: Warmth to Wimzy at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley in downtown Danville. Whether you’re a quilter, admirer of all things crafty, or are just looking for something to do after breakfast Saturday morning, this museum offers a nice piece of history.
The …
