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by Around Dublin Team on October 14, 2011 | 
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Foodies in and around Dublin, CA rejoice. The Gourmet Food Truck Festival will be paying Alameda Fairgrounds in Pleasanton a return visit on Saturday, October 15th from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children. For those who missed this highly popular even the first time back in mid-September, here is the chance to experience what people have been buzzing about first-hand. The festival is organized by The Mobile Gourmet.
The Mobile Gourmet is the brainchild of Jill Horn and Lorring Jones, two local women who retired early from their high-tech careers to follow their true passion in life. The mission of this lean startup is to introduce the joys of the urban food truck phenomenon to the suburbs throughout the Bay Area.
Acccording to Jill Horn, chief marketing officer of The Mobile Gourmet, the Saturday event will have Nom Nom, Chairman Bao, and 20 other beloved food trucks. The number of vendors expected at this festival will help shorten the lines and diversify the menu. For those who are new to the gourmet food truck movement, the video below by the wonderful folks at the Nom Nom Truck should help explain why mobile kitchens like theirs are commanding such devotion from a growing legion of fans.
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by John M. Zukoski on October 7, 2011 | 1 Comment | Topics: Announcements · Things To Do
Free tutoring, homework help, museum passes, online classes, and SAT prep courses are among the many services available for free to residents in Dublin, CA. All you need to access these treasures is an Alameda County library card. The Alameda County Library system is moving aggressively into the Digital Age, as its brick-and-mortar branches evolve from a place of research and reading to a community gathering place.
Can your kids use a little guidance with their math homework assignments or benefit from having an expert critique their writing? Brainfuse’s online tutoring service can help with math, social studies, writing, English, science, and just about any school subject. Brainfuse also provides free online exam prep and other learning resources to complement the classroom experience.
Museums throughout the Bay Area recognize today’s economic challenges and remain more committed than ever to making access affordable to as many patrons as possible. Families in Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore can get free museum passes to destinations such as the Asian Art Museum, Cartoon Art Museum, Exploratorium, and Oakland Zoo. Discounted passes are available to hot spots such as the Tech Museum of Innovation. Please check the Discover & Go web site for more details.
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by John M. Zukoski on October 2, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Local Issues · Things To Do
The Hindu Community and Cultural Center at the Shiva Vishnu Temple at 1232 Arrowhead Avenue in Livermore, CA will be hosting its free Annual Senior Day on Saturday October 8th from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Seniors throughout the Tri-Valley and beyond are invited to come and enjoy a day of full of activities, including a talent show, games, a sumptuous lunch, and more. The talent show will have five minutes for bhajans(songs), 10 minutes for drama, and 7 minutes for dance. Please register by October 4th to participate in the performance.
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by Around Dublin Team on September 30, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Things To Do
Fans of The Amazing Race in and around Dublin, CA are rooting for the Tri-Valley’s very own Sandy Draghi and Jeremy Cline, who are currently competing on the 19th season of this popular unscripted competition show on CBS. Sandy is a 33-year-old nurse practitioner from Dublin, and her boyfriend Jeremy is a 35-year-old commercial real estate broker from Alamo. They are one of two “dating” couples competing for the $1M grand prize.
Another lucky team from the Tri-Valley may have the chance to follow in the footsteps of Sandy and Jeremy very soon. CBS will be holding an audition for The Amazing Race on Saturday, October 1st, from 11:00AM to 3:00PM at the Blackhawk Plaza in Danville, CA. Prospective contestants must be 21 or older to participate in this casting call. The casting call is sponsored by yogaworks, Crunch Fitness, and Prickly Pear Cantina.
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by John M. Zukoski on September 24, 2011 | 1 Comment | Topics: Announcements · Things To Do
Rockin’ Jump in Dublin, CA now offers a place where moms can have fun on trampolines with their children under 6 while socializing with their friends in a safe and comfortable environment. Trampoline aerobics strengthens the heart like all other cardio exercises, and this increase in cardio rate encourages energy use and weight loss. Five to eight minutes on a trampoline is like running a mile, except with less time and effort and a lot more fun. Jumping around on a trampoline has been reported to burn up to 1000 calories per hour.
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by John M. Zukoski on September 24, 2011 | 1 Comment | Topics: Announcements · Local Issues · Things To Do
Diablo Magazine has an announcement for readers in and around Dublin, CA about a special investigative report it did on local police corruption. Peter Crooks, senior editor of Diablo magazine, will be featured on Public Radio International’s acclaimed documentary program This American Life. The program will air Diablo’s inside story of Concord-based private investigator Chris Butler and his now-infamous efforts to get a reality TV series, as well as the shocking police corruption connection to this wild and scandalous story. The story has already garnered national attention and received accolades from the private investigative community across the country. The full article can be read on diablomag.com/thesetup.
Tune into KQED 88.5 FM this Saturday, September 24, at noon or 10PM to hear the story, or to KALW 91.7 FM on Sunday, September 25, at 1PM and Wednesday, September 26, at noon to hear Peter and other key characters from “The Setup” recount this harrowing tale. Readers can also go to thisamericanlife.org to stream the broadcast or download the podcast.
Peter Crooks, who had been writing a feature about Butler’s detective firm, was tipped to the illegal drug deals by an anonymous source. Crooks helped the source get to the Department of Justice and go undercover, which led to the arrest of Butler and Norman Wielsch, the commander of the Contra Costa County Narcotic Enforcement Team (CNET). Both individuals could face more than 25 years in prison for the 28 felony counts they have each been charged with. The charges include selling methamphetamine, anabolic steroids, and marijuana.
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by John M. Zukoski on September 18, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Things To Do
Piatti Ristorante and The Wheelchair Foundation are teaming up for a fabulous fundraising event featuring delicious food, wine, live music, and the opportunity to help provide wheelchairs to the needy in Honduras. The event is open to the public and will take place at Piatti Ristorante’s Danville location on Tuesday, September 20th from 4:00PM to 9:00PM. This fun-filled event will include a creative menu by Piatti’s Executive Chef Michael Baker with an open bar featuring Italian, domestic, and sparkling wines. Piatti Ristorante is located at 100 Sycamore Valley Road West in the heart of Danville’s Livery & Mercantile.
Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased at Wine for Wheels. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Wheelchair Foundation in its efforts to provide a free wheelchair to every child, teenager and adult worldwide who needs one but has no means to acquire one.
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by John M. Zukoski on September 11, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Things To Do
The Rotary Club of Castro Valley, with the help of other service organizations and local East Bay merchants, will once again be staging the Valley Blues Festival. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 17th, from noon to 7PM at the Rowell Ranch Rodeo Grounds, halfway between Castro Valley and Dublin, CA. Gates will open at 11AM. The festival highlights local blues musicians in a casual atmosphere and combines it with other outdoor activities to make it a great afternoon outing for blues fans of all ages.
Adults can sip on beer or wine as they listen to slow-handed licks from a trio of veteran bands. The Daniel Castro Band jams through a catalog of original tunes and classic covers, and sounds from local act The SolMates encourage a variety of dance styles including swing, funk, samba, and solo conga lines. Georgi and the Rough Week‘s lead singer belts brassy notes reminiscent of classic female crooners to fuel songs with emotion.
Making this truly a community event, the Rotary Club of Castro Valley has invited Save Our Schools Castro Valley and the Castro Valley Sports Foundation to provide the food services for this year’s Valley Blues Festival. Save Our Schools Castro Valley will be partnering up with Don Jose’s Mexican Restaurant once again.
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by Around Dublin Team on September 5, 2011 | No Comments | Topics: Things To Do
Located in the East Dublin foothills at 5900 Signal Hill Drive, the Dublin Ranch Golf Course is hidden gem for local golfers. This par 63 course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., one of the top golf course designers in the world. The front nine holes offer breathtaking views of the Tri-Valley landscape, while giving golfers a few challenges. The crosswinds and headwinds in Dublin can come into play on the front nine holes, while the nine holes wind through some homes and parts of the East Dublin hills. While the Dublin Ranch Golf Course has no water hazards, it has plenty of bunkers for players to remain on their toes. The entire course poses an interesting challenge for new and seasoned golfers alike.
The Dublin Ranch Golf Course is in excellent condition at all times, and the greens are top-grade for view and for play. In addition, the rates are a bargain for the quality of the course, at $25 per round with cart. The early evening start offers plenty of time to finish the 18 holes before dark.
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