Announcements
by John M. Zukoski on November 13, 2011 | 
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The Livermore Shakespeare Festival is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary in Livermore, CA with a double salute to the Bard. In Summer 2012, audiences will enjoy not one, but two Shakespeare plays. Livermore Shakespeare’s Associates will present the Merry Wives of Windsor, a sidesplitting comedy of comeuppance, and Hamlet, one of the most powerful and renowned dramas in the English language.
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by John M. Zukoski on November 12, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Local Issues · Opinions
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare (NCPSSM) has endorsed Congressman Pete Stark (D-CA) for his continued leadership and advocacy for quality, affordable health care and to protect the retirement of working Americans. NCPSSM President/CEO Max Richtman hailed Stark’s record as Chair and Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee and his efforts to preserve Medicare and Social Security throughout his career. “Our nation needs Congressman Stark’s continued leadership, vision, and determination to fight for working families and older Americans,” said NCPSSM President Richtman. “He earned the endorsement of the National Committee because he understands and supports the critical roles that Medicare and Social Security play in the health and retirement security of our nation’s older citizens and their families.”
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by John M. Zukoski on November 8, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · City Hall
Residents in and around Dublin, CA will experience a short interruption to their radio, television, and other video services late Wednesday morning. On November 9th at approximately 11:00AM, Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will conduct the country’s first nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) Test. The test will last approximately three minutes across the country. The purpose of the test is to assess the reliability and effectiveness of the system in alerting the public. This national-level EAS is a national public alert and warning system that enables the President of the United States to address the American public during extreme emergencies.
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by Around Dublin Team on November 5, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements
The Around Dublin Blog would like to remind readers in and around Dublin, CA that Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, November 6th, for most Americans. Most of the nation will return to standard time at 2AM on Sunday, November 6th, when clocks will be turned back one hour, providing an additional hour of daylight in the morning. Under law, daylight saving time is observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November, with the nation returning to daylight saving time starting Sunday, March 11, 2012.
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by Around Dublin Team on November 1, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Local Businesses
The City of Dublin, CA has partnered with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce to launch a Shop Local Holiday Campaign via Facebook. The goal of the campaign is to encourage and increase shopping around Dublin through the holidays. The campaign is a Dublin Chamber of Commerce led initiative that the City is supporting. The Chamber has launched a Facebook page designated for the Shop Local Holiday Campaign where businesses will be able to add their business profile, store promotions, product features, and store events.
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by Around Dublin Team on October 30, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Things To Do
Dr. Janice Liao and Dr. George Shiao will be bringing back their highly popular Halloween Candy Buy Back at Dublin Smiles Dentistry in Dublin, CA. Why? Because they know very well the damaging effect of too much candy on children’s teeth. Dr. Liao and Dr. Shiao see firsthand how cavities can ravage both the enamel and the wallet. This Halloween they hope kids in Dublin and the Tri-Valley will pick out their favorite candy collected from trick-or-treating and turn the rest in for a nice cash price. In addition, the children will receive a new toothbrush and goody bag of gifts. This generous offer is limited to one goody bag per child, while supplies last. All the candy from this Great Halloween Candy Buy Back will be shipped to our troops overseas, so they may be reminded of home while serving our country.
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by Around Dublin Team on October 27, 2011 | 6 Comments | Topics: Announcements
The Around Dublin Blog, an independent and not-for-profit hyperlocal website dedicated to everything Dublin, CA, turns four years old today. The Around Dublin Team started the blog as a way to share interesting information we have collected and digested from Dublin City Council meeting minutes, Staff Reports, and communication with City Staff. Initially we focused our reporting on new developments in Dublin. Over the years, we have expanded our coverage to include the other cities in the Tri-Valley, as we break down regional news and issues of interest from Dublin’s perspective.
The Around Dublin Blog has enjoyed sharing some of Dublin’s great successes this past year. Dublin made national news after being named an All-American City. The long-awaited Heritage Park and Museums finally opened against all odds. Following the grand opening of the West Dublin BART station, retailers like DSW, Half Price Books, and Sprouts Farmers Market have all helped breathe new life into Dublin’s historic big-box shopping district. Celebrities and other high-profile public figures came out in droves to join television chef Guy Fieri at the grand opening of his new Johnny Garlic’s in Dublin. Resident and teacher Roger Mueller-Kim also made All-American City Dublin proud when he won big on Jeopardy in February.
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by John M. Zukoski on October 27, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Local Businesses · Retail
REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.) will celebrate the grand opening of its newest California location in Dublin‘s historic shopping district with co-op members and the local community on Friday, October 28th to Sunday, October 30th. A number of events and giveaways are scheduled throughout the weekend in honor of the store’s opening. REI kicks things off for early birds with a free light breakfast available at 9:00AM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, starting one hour before the store opens.
The first 200 people (age 12 and older) who visit the store throughout the weekend will receive a limited-edition CamelBak water bottle with an REI gift card inside ranging from $5 to $100. Doors open at 10:00AM Friday through Sunday. Additionally, REI members and customers can enter to win a gear sweepstakes package, available only at the Dublin store throughout the grand opening weekend. Customers that ride their bikes to the opening will receive a special promotion and free bike maintenance check by REI techs. From 9:00AM to 1:00PM on Saturday, riders can also take advantage of the free bike valet parking provided by East Bay Bicycle Coalition.
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by John M. Zukoski on October 23, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Local Issues · Sustainability
People who work in Alameda County will have the chance to prove their recycling prowess by participating in StopWaste.Org’s “Stop Waste at Work Contest.” Recently announced, the contest gives employees of commercial businesses as well as civic organizations and nonprofits the chance to be rewarded for properly sorting their office waste. From October through November, individuals who work in Alameda County can participate and become eligible to win prizes by pledging to sort their office waste properly and encouraging co-workers to do the same.
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