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Alamo Today & Danville Today News, Alamo, CA (2024)

12/18/2022

Stop by and see the exhibit! There are a lot of little details, thought, and time put into this.

12/04/2022

TONIGHT!

11/19/2021

Alamo Tree Lighting
The Alamo Rotary Club is sponsoring the annual Alamo Tree Lighting. This free event will take place from 4:30-6:30PM, November 28th, at Oak Tree Plaza located at 3000 Danville Blvd. in Alamo. There will be school choirs and jazz bands, and even Santa Claus making an appearance. It is a perfect way to begin the holiday season.

11/17/2021

Danville Tree Lighting
On Friday, November 26th from 5-8:30PM, come downtown Danville to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. The evening kicks-off with the lighting of the Danville Oak Tree on Diablo Rd. After the lighting ceremony stroll Hartz Ave. where businesses will be open for shopping and local groups will sing holiday carols.

11/11/2021

FREE “POP-UP MUSEUM,” RECOGNIZING 75th Anniversary OF END OF WORLD WAR II
San Ramon Valley veterans will be welcoming families and the general public to a special “Four Day Museum” in Danville starting on Thursday, November 11th. The military-themed exhibits, gathered from local residents, will be displayed inside the main auditorium of the Veterans Memorial Building located at 400 Hartz Avenue in Danville, as well as outside the building.
This year’s theme (carried over from the 2020 canceled event) is the “75TH Anniversary of the end of World War II.” The exhibits will recognize those who helped to win the war. Groups being honored include Tuskegee Airmen, Navajo Code Talkers, Port Chicago Sailors, 442nd Regiment of Japanese Americans, Filipino Forces on Bataan, Women in the Military, Polish Fighters in Europe, Rosie the Riveter, and the 761st Tank Battalion-“Black Panthers.”
In addition to live presentations, exhibits will also include military memorabilia from a variety of time periods including:
• Full size cockpit of F-8 Crusader jet from USS Hornet
• “Huey” helicopter
• Maps of a Changed World
• “Big Band” music from the 1940’s
• Military radios as precursor to cell phones
• Pearl Harbor newspapers
• World War II local Valley Veterans photo board
• Blue Star Moms (offering sending of a postcard to current
service men and women overseas)
Admission is free. Visitors and exhibitors are asked to wear masks indoors, per county health guidelines.
Hours of operation are Thursday, November 11th, Friday, November 12th, and Saturday, November 13th from 9AM to 5PM, and Sunday, November 14th from 10AM to 4PM.
For more information call 925-998-9433, email [email protected], or visit www.vmbsrv.org.

09/28/2021

Join Danville Mayor Renee Morgan for her monthly "Town Talks with the Mayor" program and hear about two of Danville’s accomplished athletes breaking records and winning gold!

Morgan will be chatting with Maggie Steffens and Jason Caldwell, who have had a phenomenal year. Three-time Olympic gold medal winner Maggie Steffens achieved her third gold medal for water polo in the 2020 Olympics. Ocean rower, Jason Caldwell, finished a four-man row from California to Hawaii, beating the previous record by nine days.

Maggie played water polo at Monte Vista High School. She achieved her first gold medal for water polo in 2012 at the Olympics in London, her second gold medal in Rio in 2016, then soared to further success at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, winning her third Olympic gold medal and also setting a new Olympic record in the most number of goals scored by a female water player over the course of their athletic career competing at the Olympic Games.

Jason, set a world record for the fastest four-person team to ever row across the Atlantic Ocean, 35 days, 14 hours, 3 minutes. This summer, Caldwell broke another Guinness World Record for crossing the Mid-Pacific in 30 days, 7 hours, and 30 minutes.

Join the discussion and find out more about these accomplished athletes. Participants can ask questions via the chat feature or email questions ahead of time to [email protected].

Join this inspirational discussion via Zoom at 9AM on October 1st. To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JfPOy_HlTZy672REq7mULA

The recording will be available on the Town Talks with the Mayor webpage, where you can find all the information for this program, including previous recordings. http://ow.ly/EcC550GiapI. The recording will also be available on the Town’s website http://ow.ly/uIay50Giavi and YouTube page.

For more information, contact Diane Friedmann at 925-314-3378 or [email protected].

09/27/2021

The Alamo Women's Club is sponsoring a Blood Drive with the Red Cross. They are excited to bring their mobile unit to our neighborhood and hope folks will open their hearts and donate blood. The need is especially urgent due to the ongoing COVID pandemic.

Date: Thursday, October 7
Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm
Where: Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo
Appointments are required. Schedule by visiting our bio or going to http://ow.ly/RrPE50GhrNb

For questions or registration help, contact Lynn Eager at [email protected] and she can schedule an appointment for you.

Thank you for helping to save up to three lives with one blood donation!

09/09/2021

9-11 Remembrance Ceremony
The Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley will be hosing a remembrance ceremony on Saturday, September 11th at Oak Hill Park located at 3005 Stone Valley Rd, Danville. The pre-program flyover and Procession of Scouts with American Flags begins at 4:20PM followed by the program from 4:30-5:30PM.

For questions please contact Karen Stepper at [email protected]

09/07/2021

AUTOS OF ALAMO! - Alamo's 8th Annual car festival will be held in Alamo Plaza from 4pm-8pm on Thursday, September 9th. Stop by for live music and enjoy locally-owned vintage, classic, custom, hot rod, muscle, and exotic cars.

To display your car, reach out to 925-247-8081.

09/05/2021

Monday, September 6 from 9-3. Stop by the RELICS ON RAILROAD Antiques & Art Faire located at 205 Railroad Ave in Danville.

The parking lot behind the Museum of the San Ramon Valley will transform into a marketplace of upscale recyclers and makers offering a wide variety of unique items.

Also, new this year will be sellers offering quilts, cottage trunks, vintage clothing, and old train sets. If you are getting ready for Halloween, take a look at some of the unique handmade holiday decor.

This year at Relics on Railroad, The Cottage Jewel will launch its 22-year anniversary sale. An event not to be missed!

Spend part of your Labor Day strolling through this unique marketplace. It is only here for one day and when it is over it is gone. Don't miss it!

09/04/2021

TOMORROW IS THE DAY! Stop by Hartz Ave. in downtown Danville for the parade that begins at 9AM! We hope to see you there!

08/31/2021

Everybody loves a parade! Danville's 2021 parade will begin at 9AM on THIS SATURDAY, September 4th along Hartz Avenue. We hope to see you there!

07/07/2021

This summer, pick up a copy of the newly-published book Historic Tales of Alamo by Beverly Lane with Sharon Burke, and learn more about the history of Alamo and the surrounding area. The book is available at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley in Danville and Ace Hardware stores in Alamo and Blackhawk. Use the book as reference to answer the 20 questions shown here and enter for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Ace Hardware!
Sharon and Beverly will be signing books at Alamo Ace Hardware from 2pm to 4pm, Saturday, July 31st. Stop by to get an autographed copy and meet the authors. Submit your answers anytime in July and drop it in the contest box at “The Kitchen” located at Alamo Ace Hardware. Entries must be received by noon on Saturday, July 31st. A winner will be drawn from all correct entries at 4pm on the 31st.

06/09/2021

Get a signed copy of the NEW BOOK on Alamo History at these upcoming events -

Saturday, June 12, Danville Farmers Market/Museum of the San Ramon Valley - outside the Museum next to the train tracks and just north of the caboose - from 11am to 1pm

Saturday, June 12, Alamo ACE Hardware, 3211 Danville Boulevard, Alamo - inside the store in the BBQ area near the front cashiers - from 2pm to 4pm

Sunday, June 13, Alamo Farmers Market, Alamo Plaza, between Bank of America and High Tech Burrito - from 10am to 1pm

The book has dozens of historic photographs, some never published before, and many interesting stories about Alamo, many never told before. Local historian Beverly Lane interviewed many Alamo residents, some of whom are descendants of the earliest pioneers. The book will be interesting to anyone interested in Alamo and history.

Ace Hardware in Alamo and the Museum of the San Ramon Valley in Danville will have copies for sale if you can't make these events.

03/17/2021

The Museum of the San Ramon Valley located at 205 Railroad Ave, Danville is excited to reopen this Friday and showcase their TOTALLY TRAINS exhibit (through April 11). Visit their website museumsrv.org for days and times they are open.

** Consider becoming a member or making a donation to the Museum. Donations of $50 or more earn an annual membership to the museum.

***Looking to Volunteer?
With the museum's reopening, they are looking for volunteers. The museum has a wide range of opportunities to get involved including:
Greeters
Museum Docents
Walking Tour Docents
School Education Programs - One Room School House & Indian Life
Store Committee
Exhibits Committee
Event Planning
Facilities Committee
Curator, Research & Collections Committee
Fundraising Committee

To find out more, visit the museum website or send an email to [email protected].

01/07/2021

Join in on a Zoom meeting regarding Alamo Public Safety on Tuesday, January 12 at 6pm.

Supervisor Candace Andersen, Sheriff David Livingston, and Fire Chief Paige Meyer will provide an update on the current status of public safety in Alamo.

Hosted by the Alamo P2B committee. Members of the P2B committee will be on hand to further explain their role and discuss their recent recommendation to Supervisor Andersen to raise the existing $18 annual parcel tax for police services.

To learn more call 925-957-8860. Visit our bio for the Zoom link.

12/28/2020

Bay Area Visual Artists, Writers, and Theater Directors ~ Apply for the Eugene O'Neill /Travis Bogard Day-Use 2021 program. Your project could benefit from the chance to work in the quiet and serenity of the Tao House in Danville.

Visit our bio for link or go to www.eugeneoneill.org/artist-in-residence-program for application and guidelines.

12/18/2020

It's never been more important to support our small businesses. Even if your financial situation is difficult this year, you can still have an impact and make a difference!

12/08/2020

Save Mount Diablo presents "Exploring the Natural History of the Diablo Range" on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 9-11am.

Find out about ongoing projects in the Diablo Range! Hear from numerous scientists about what they've discovered.

Botanist Heath Bartosh will share how he's searched for good habitat and potential reintroduction sites for the rare and threatened Mount Diablo buckwheat.

Researcher Kathy Cutting will show which wildlife are secretly roaming around our neighborhoods. Two scientists will discuss different aspects of ground squirrel ecology.

Please join for the virtual seventh annual Dr. Mary Bowerman Science and Research Colloquium.

Visit our bio for a link to RSVP or go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dr-mary-bowerman-science-and-research-colloquium-registration-126846903503

12/07/2020

TONIGHT!
Monday, December 7th, there will be a special virtual Beacon Lighting ceremony beginning at 4:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

As part of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, three local survivors of World War II’s “Day of Infamy”—the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941—will share their stories.

As a final tribute, the “Eye of Diablo” Beacon will be lit, to shine throughout the night as a tribute to those who served and as a reminder of our strength as a nation when we come together.

Join the presentation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1zdSEFhSek&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=SaveMountDiablo or visit our bio for a link to the presentation.

11/02/2020

Sign up now for the Ruth Bancroft Garden annual holiday exhibit - Garden of d'Lights 2020. The exhibit uses thousands of lights and lasers to illuminate the Garden and create magical colorful botanical sculptures from hundreds of cacti, succulents, and trees.

With more lights and lasers, this year’s Garden of d'Lights is set to be better than ever and will be a fun, safe outdoor event to brighten everyone’s 2020 holiday season.

Registration is required. Check our bio for link or sign up at https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/lights2020/

11/01/2020

Buy tickets now for the Lesher Center for the Arts North Pole Experience to be held December 15-23.

Visit LesherARTScenter.org or call 925-943-7469 for tickets or information.

See our bio for web link.

10/17/2020

On October 22nd at 11:30AM , take a virtual tour of the Alamo Cemetery presented by the Museum of the San Ramon Valley.

This little jewel is tucked away at the bend of El Portal just off Danville Blvd., on the border of Alamo and Danville. You may have passed it on your way to Hap Magee Park without giving it a second thought. Established in the 1850’s, the cemetery is a peaceful place, in a park-like atmosphere, to stroll through and admire the headstones of many pioneer families who established and built this valley.

During the program, hear stories of the history of the Alamo Cemetery as well as learn about pioneer families such as the Baldwins, Stones, Woods, and Bollingers.

To attend this free online program, please visit museumsrv.org, and go to the “Events” section. Click on “Alamo Cemetery Tour,” and register. If you have any questions, call the museum at 925-837-3750.

Visit our bio for links.

10/15/2020

Help keep Alamo, Danville, and Diablo clean! Read the "Trash Busters" article in the October issue of the paper (www.yourmonthlypaper.com).

If you would like a trash grabber to help you get started on keeping our neighborhoods clean, please reach out!

10/14/2020

Sign up for TOMORROW'S 4pm special event with Ecotherapist Darlene DeRose and her Save Mount Diablo presentation - "Reconnecting with Nature."

Topics include
• Returning a sense of sacred to nature
• Understanding our psychological connection to the natural world
• Exploring the ways in which our social institutions and practices perpetuate the disconnection
• Developing a commitment to practices that support nature connection

Check our bio for registration link or visit https://tinyurl.com/y35od9c6

09/11/2020

Who says “Plan B” can’t be fun?

These are extraordinary times, but Teen Esteem has adapted and is moving forward with virtual programs.

Going virtual means anyone can join their upcoming FREE event from the comfort of your home!

Join in Saturday, September 26 from 5-6pm (PT) on Facebook or YouTube for a LIVE stream of their virtual gala, complete with bidding opportunities, powerful student stories, and an exciting Capitola Getaway drawing! Preregistration is required.

Check out our bio for more info or visit https://www.teenesteem.org/2020fundraiser.html

08/29/2020

Support the Ruth Bancroft Garden while you sit back and relax in the comfort of home.

Saturday, September 19th from 5pm - 6pm

The event features a LIVE AUCTION and special appearances from some of the Garden’s most ardent fans. In addition Curator Brian Kemble's 40th year at the Garden will be toasted and recognized.

Registration for the Gala is just $10 and each registrant will receive a $10 Nursery coupon after attending the event!

There will also be an ONLINE AUCTION from Sept. 11th - 19th.
Bid on Garden Sign-Up Exclusives and one of a kind Garden items.
No tickets needed, just browse and bid.

For more information visit ruthbancroftgarden.org/Gala2020 or visit our bio.

08/17/2020

Join the Museum of the San Ramon Valley and museum curator Beverly Lane as they celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment.

Women Win the Vote in California, A Virtual Program, Thursday, August 20 at 11:30 am

Register at https://museumsrv.org/events/women-win-the-vote-in-california/.

07/30/2020

Join Save Mt. Diablo for a virtual Moonlight on the Mountain gala on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 5:30 PM via livestream.

Moonlight on the Mountain 2020 benefits Save Mount Diablo's work to protect Diablo's natural lands.

This virtual gala will include everyone's favorite Moonlight on the Mountain experiences, such as entertainment, exciting silent and live auctions, inspirational talks, a live Fund-a-Need, virtual audience participation, and more!

Registration is complimentary.

Check our bio for registration link or sign up at https://savemountdiablo.ejoinme.org/Moonlight2020.

07/20/2020

Join with the Alamo Improvement Association on Wednesday, July 22nd at 7pm via Zoom and hear about Emergency Preparedness in case of fire for our community. Key topics such as Evacuation Maps, planning for how to save your home and your family, perimeter planning and important do's and don'ts in Emergencies will be covered and more. San Ramon Valley Fire Battalion Chiefs and Ron Marley, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District will be our Subject Matter Expert presenters. There will be a short presentation and then time for Questions & Answers..

For link and program information see our bio or visit www.alamoca.org.