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‘No Kings’ rallies
Two “No Kings” rallies are scheduled in the Tri-Valley this weekend as part of the national movement of protests against President Donald Trump’s administration.
Residents can first join Indivisible Tri-Valley’s “sidewalk chalk team”, which will mark a human chain route and write welcoming messages at Amador Valley Community Park in Pleasanton starting at 5:45 p.m. on Friday (March 27).
The rally itself will be held Saturday (March 28) at 1:30 p.m. at the same park. Participants will stand and sit along the marked route on Santa Rita Road starting at 2:15 p.m.
Livermore Indivisible will hold its own rally on Saturday at Portola Park, which lasts from 10 a.m. to noon. The rally will include a brief program hosted by comedian and entertainer Faith Alpher, as well as live music.
YEA! Awards
The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council presented its 29th annual Youth Excellence in Arts (YEA!) Awards last Sunday, where the nonprofit recognized over a dozen students’ literary, music and visual art work with a multitude of awards.
The nonprofit also awarded four young musicians each with a “Don Lewis Say YES to Music!” grant. The grants are supported by the Rotary Club of Pleasanton Foundation and honors the legacy of Don Lewis by encouraging the youth to pursue music education.
“The YEA! Awards celebrate not only artistic talent, but the dedication and passion of our youth,” PCAC leadership said in a press release. “We are proud to support and recognize these exceptional students who represent the future of the arts in our community.”
Ava expansion
Ava Community Energy, a nonprofit public power provider in Alameda County, recently announced that starting in May it will begin providing electricity to eligible customers in unincorporated San Joaquin County.
According to a Feb. 25 press release, about 60,000 accounts in the unincorporated San Joaquin County area have already been deemed eligible for the agency’s services.
“Keeping energy costs manageable is a top priority for families, businesses, and growers across San Joaquin County,” San Joaquin County Supervisor Robert Rickman said in the press release. “It’s gratifying to know we’ll soon be bringing Ava’s lower rates and local decision-making to our unincorporated communities.”
Eligible customers should have already begun receiving notices this month with information about Ava’s services and rates.
Morrison concert postponed
“Glee” alumnus Matthew Morrison had to cancel his return visit to the Bankhead Theater on Thursday due to illness.
The concert, entitled “Matthew Morrison Presents Show Up”, has been rescheduled for Sept. 17, according to Livermore Valley Arts.
LVA reps describe the Morrison show as, “A soul-stirring performance that blends music, dance, and raw vulnerability, a journey into the heart of what makes us human, inviting the audience to explore their own authenticity and wonder.”
Additionally, the stage show featuring comedic actresses Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery, which was postponed last September due to illness, was recently placed back on the Bankhead calendar for Aug. 21.
Tickets remain available for each performance. Learn more at livermorearts.org.
Egg hunt at Val Vista
Youngsters can get an early start to Easter this weekend with the annual Easter Egg Hunt organized by Flashberger Real Estate Group and the Flashberger family at Val Vista Park in Pleasanton.
The Easter Bunny will be on hand for photos starting at 1 p.m. Sunday (March 29), and the hunt will start “eggsactly” at 1:30 p.m., with groups separated by age: 4 years old and under, 5-7 years old and 8-12 years old.
“A friendly reminder to bring your own Easter egg basket to collect those colorful goodies and to personalize your egg-hunting experience. Let’s get ready to hop into some fun!” organizers said. Register for free beforehand at form.jotform.com. The park is located at 7350 Johnson Drive.
