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‘LPC Run for Higher Education’
Las Positas College is holding its inaugural “LPC Run for Higher Education” next Saturday (March 29) at the campus in Livermore, with a public open house to follow.
“This event embodies the spirit of Las Positas College — bringing people together to support health, education and community engagement,” LPC President Dyrell Foster said. “We welcome students, staff, neighbors and Tri-Valley community members to join us in taking meaningful steps toward a brighter future.”
The fundraiser 5K run and 1-mile fun walk kicks off at 9 a.m. at LPC; the open house follows from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, go to https://bit.ly/LPCRUN2025.
‘Stripped for Parts’ screening
The Pleasanton Weekly and its sister news websites are hosting a free screening of the documentary “Stripped for Parts: American Journalism on the Brink” by Academy Award-nominated director Rick Goldsmith next weekend.
The film exposes the efforts and effects of so-called vulture capitalist hedge funds targeting the newspaper industry, centered largely around the example of Alden Global Capital and its acquisition of MediaNews Group and Digital First Media, including The Mercury News and East Bay Times.
The screening begins at 2 p.m. next Saturday (March 29) at the Pleasanton Public Library. Registration is requested because space is limited. More details at pleasantonweekly.com.
Local singer in national honor choir
Pleasanton resident Helen Li, a junior soprano vocalist who performs with Cantabella Children’s Chorus, has been selected to sing in the national honor choir at the American Choral Directors Association’s annual conference in Dallas this weekend.
Li, who attends The Dorris-Eaton School in San Ramon rose to the top through an audition process that saw thousands of youth performers try out for the opportunity.
Hear from The Tramp
The Museum on Main is presenting “An Afternoon or Evening with Charlie Chaplin” next week at the Firehouse Arts Center.
Scholar-actor Jeremy Meier will portray Chaplin, the legend of film known for his character The Tramp from the silent era before transitioning into the sound age with movies such as “The Great Dictator” and “Limelight”.
Part of the museum’s Ed Kinney Speaker Series, the nearly sold-out Chaplin appearance is set for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. next Thursday (March 27) at the Firehouse — with a virtual viewing via BigMarker to follow April 3. Visit museumonmain.org.
Congressional Art Competition open
U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-Concord) is taking submissions for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition, open to all high school students in his 10th District that includes much of the Tri-Valley.
The winning piece of original art, as selected by a panel of local judges, will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol and the winning artist will be invited to a ceremony in Washington, D.C., honoring the winners nationwide.
“The Congressional Art Competition is a welcome opportunity to turn a spotlight on the creativity and talent of student artists in our community,” DeSaulnier said in a statement. “Each year I look forward to seeing the wonderful submissions and hearing from young artists about the careful thought behind their artistic decisions. The participation across our district reminds us of the importance of the arts in fostering creativity and community.”
Submissions must be sent in by email to Kaylee.DeLand@mail.house.gov along with a completed release form by 5 p.m. (Pacific) on April 11. Learn more at desaulnier.house.gov/services/congressional-art-competition.
Pitch for ‘Festival of 10-minute Plays’
Livermore community theater group Encore Players is seeking original short-form plays for its upcoming “Festival of 10-minute Plays”.
Submissions are due by next Friday (March 28) via email to encoreplayersoflivermore@gmail.com. The festival is set for the weekends of May 24 to June 1 in the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore.
“The 10-minute play format is a great way for writers to try their hand at playwriting,” co-producer Martie Muldoon said. “Most short plays feature a small cast of characters and are a single scene. They can be serious or humorous, based in reality or in fantasy, or just about anything you can think up.”
Clean Water Program grants
The Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program is accepting applications from community groups with stormwater pollution prevention or local watershed health projects, with funding of up to $6,000 per initiative available.
“Eligible applicants include teachers and student groups, youth organizations, community and environmental groups, homeowner associations and nonprofit organizations,” organizers said. “Proposed activities can range from litter cleanups, creek restoration and wildlife habitat enhancement projects to art and multimedia projects, community outreach events and more. Creative and innovative ideas wanted.”
The application deadline is May 9. Eligible projects need to be implemented in Alameda County. Visit www.cleanwaterprogram.org/grants.
