Events

You're invited to get to know residents of Goodness Village by participating in a special dinner, catered by Marty's Joint Food Truck, on Wednesday, July 30 from 5:30 - 7:00.

No cost to you, but your registration is needed so that we know we have enough Rotarians joining the event. We have room for a maximum of 10 people!

🎳 Ready to strike up some fun?

Join us for a night of strikes, spares and spirited fun at Granada Bowling Alley on July 30 from 6–8 p.m. 🎉

Tickets are just $30, and you must RSVP by July 23 at 4 p.m. Bowling shoes are included (please arrive by 5:45 p.m. at the latest)

🍕 Food is available for purchase, but feel free to bring a dessert to share.

Let the good times (and the bowling balls) roll!

*Limited to the first 30 people to sign up.*

We welcome State Senator Jerry McNerney, representing California Senate District 05.* We will hear about his work in the State Senate and learn about legislative updates in California.

For information, please visit Senator McNerney's official website.

*Senate District 05 contains all of San Joaquin County and a portion of Alameda County. In San Joaquin County, it includes the cities of Stockton, Tracy, Lodi, Lathrop, Manteca, Mountain House, Escalon, and Ripon. And in Alameda County, it includes the Tri-Valley area cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Sunol.

We look forward to hearing from the student leaders our club sponsored for their experience in the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp this summer.

We welcome Beth Szymanski, owner of Eden Design Services. She will share ideas of landscape design.

For a preview, you may visit the Eden Design Services website.

All club members are invited to enjoy a potluck dinner (BYOB) and bocce tournament at Deb Tacker's house. (Bocce is optional. Having a good time is for everyone!)

We welcome Paul Berlin who will share information about the 100 Club of Alameda County. This nonprofit's mission is to provide immediate financial assistance to the families of Police Officers and Firefighters killed in the line of duty in Alameda County. It is also the mission of the club to provide college scholarships for the children as well as an annual Holiday gift.

For more information, visit 100ClubAlamedaCounty.org

The Livermore Library joins Mayor Marchand in celebrating students who spend summer reading! Volunteers will help set up, greet families, give name cards to students, monitor traffic, and cheer on students as they meet the Mayor.

When: Monday, September 8 from 4:30 p.m.- 7 p.m.

Where: Livermore City Hall, 1052 S Livermore Ave

Sign up through the link on this event (or tell Katie you're interested!)

We welcome local winemaker and owner of Rosa Fierro Cellars who will share her story as a woman in the wine business in Livermore, California.

Please visit RosaFierroCellars.com for a preview.

The winery is located at 245 South Vasco Rd, Suite A, Livermore, CA 94550, and is open 12-5 Fridays - Sundays.

We welcome District Governor Herb Ritter who will provide us with an update on the goals and progress of Rotary District 5170 during the 2025-26 year.

When: September 20 

Where: Livermore (exact location dependent on sign up)

What: Community Service Day

Each year, the citizens of Livermore connect to improve the community around us. Projects vary from cleaning up creeks to improving schools. What will you do to improve your community this year?

Please use this link to sign up. Individual roles have different requirements listed.

Step 1: Select your project (look for the green bar at the right to see which projects need more volunteers)

Step 2: Complete the sign up

Step 3: Click save and Add Another Person if a minor will be joining you. Adults must complete this process on their own to satisfy the waiver requirement.

Step 4: Volunteer for the project you've selected!

Thank you again for all that you do.

When: September 20 from 2- 5 p.m.

Where: Livermore (exact location TBD)

What: Volunteer at Livermore Valley Wine Auction to benefit CALICO

CALICO has reached out to invite us to volunteer at the Livermore Valley Wine Auction, of which they will be a beneficiary. Please use this link to sign up. Individual roles have different requirements listed.

CALICO stands for Child Abuse Listening, Interviewing, and Coordination Center. Their East Bay branch has been serving Alameda County since 1997. CALICO provides a safe, supportive space for forensic interviews of children who’ve experienced abuse, ensuring justice and reduce trauma. They also offer ongoing family support—connecting caregivers with mental-health resources to begin healing as early as possible.

Everyone is invited to enjoy wine tasting and charcuterie at Dante Robere Vineyards on Tuesday, September 23. The cost is $30 per person.

Please register yourself and your guests for this event online. Signups will be open until Monday 9/22. 

Please save the date!

The Ambassadors of Compassion will launch their 2025 program on September 25 at Las Positas College. 

This exciting, no-fee Red-Carpet Kickoff event hosted by Rotary, Ambassadors of Compassion, and Las Positas College, enlists celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday heroes to introduce the Ambassadors of Compassion program to these students. The event will rally the entire community around the students’
mental and emotional well-being.

Volunteer requirements are minimal, but we'd love to have most of our club participate to connect with other Tri Valley community leaders and special guests in attendance!

Keep an eye out from an email from Rich Goldstein or more details here!

On Sunday, September 28 at Las Positas College, we have the opportunity to take part in the 2.2 for 22 Challenge for Veterans Expo. This event raises awareness of the heartbreaking reality that 22 veterans lose their lives to suicide each day.

Create teams, or join solo in competing in various 22 second challenges while sharing pictures using the hashtag #Challenge22forVeterans.

Register for free through September 27, but walk-ins are welcome.

Where: Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Drive-Track and Field. Free parking!

View a list of the challenges here

Goodness Village needs help refreshing the Tiny Homes that give people in our community the second chance that they need. They will be working Mon-Wed 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m. and any amount of help is welcome, just note how many hours you are available.

Important: Please bring work gloves, water, wear closed-toed shoes and be prepared for wind or sun. 

Sign up using this link!

Oct 6-8: Remove siding, trim and skirting

Oct 13-15: Scrape caulking, wash, level & some electrical

Oct 20-22: Painting

We welcome Angie Carmignani from California Fire Foundation, to provide us with information about dealing with fire in California.

Please visit cafirefoundation.org for more information about this organization's work.

Rotarians, here’s a chance to support the next generation of women in STEM.

Tech Trek is a week-long, hands-on STEM camp designed for rising 8th grade girls, and this AAUW fundraiser helps make it possible for more students to attend.

How you can help:

Join us for an evening of wine tasting and a silent auction at Darcie Kent Estate Winery (7000 Tesla Rd, Livermore) on Wednesday, October 8.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with a silent auction beginning at 5:45 pm.

RSVP at this link no later than 10/2.

Your participation helps empower young women to explore science, technology, engineering, and math—while enjoying a wonderful evening together.

Please contact stem@aauw-lpd.org with any questions.

CityServe of the Tri Valley has asked for our help in supporting the Unhoused and Seniors in Need this holiday season. We can support by purchasing items or by delivering gifts in December.

If you would like to deliver gifts to Livermore residents, please contact Katie Bardasu.

To support by purchasing gifts, please visit the following links:

Unhoused Necessities

Seniors in Need

That's not all! If you would like to do something extra special, we have the opportunity to help a specific senior in need. For more information, contact Katie directly.

Thank you!

Do you have what it takes to be a Student Mentor?

Tri-Valley ROP Youth Innovation Program is looking for volunteers to help students at the alternative education high schools in Livermore, Dublin and Pleasanton gain mentorship, career awareness, financial literacy and the confidence to succeed after graduation.

Your insight and experience make a serious difference for our students. Your involvement would be:

Partner with a student mentee for 7 sessions between November 2025 and May 2026. Topics and activities are provided, but your impact will last far beyond high school.

Other volunteer opportunities include:

Career Speaker – Share your career journey and community involvement with one or more student groups.

Career Conversationalist – Meet one-on-one with a student to discuss your education and career path.

To participate, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form. And please share with friends and family or anyone interested in impacting a youth's life!

Questions? Please contact the program coordinator, Joelle Glushenko at jglushenko@tvrop.org

On October 10 we’ll be joining Kids Bike Lane in their annual fundraising event in Livermore. Kids Bike Lane empowers youth in our community by refurbishing bikes, helping with free repair clinics, and ensuring all kids have access to safe, fun rides. Their work gives children reliable transportation, restoring pride, and bringing joy. Please consider volunteering that day; your time will make a real difference.

Sign up using this link. Volunteer responsibilities and locations vary. Please check the description for more information. With questions, please email Katie or Eric Dillie.

Group Details for All Joining Us on Sunday October 12:

• We will meet at the Dublin/Pleasanton BART @11am for departure @11:15. If you miss that one, there is another one @11:35. 
• Get off at the first SF BART station, Embarcadero. Walk to the Ferry Bldg. 
• From the Ferry Building to Pier 43 1/2:
  • ​Walk about 1.7 miles towards Fisherman’s Wharf OR
  • Take the free Short Hop Ferry to Pier 39, then walk towards Fisherman’s Whart Pier 43 1/2 OR
  • Take the F Trolly to Fisherman’s Wharf OR
  • Uber or Lyft to Pier 43 1/2
• Boarding is @1:45, be there in line @1:15 at Pier 43 1/2 Red & White Fleet.

Note: If you opt to drive to San Francisco, it's recommended to use Spot Hero to reserve a parking spot in advance.

Food & Beverage Information Onboard:

• You are allowed to bring your own boxed lunches or other food items aboard
• Snacks: A variety of snacks are available for purchase
• Beverages: Hot and cold drinks, including alcoholic and nonalcoholic options, are sold at the cafe and bar
• Merchandise: Various merchandise is also available for purchase
• Payment: Cash, credit, and debit cards are accepted for bar purchases

If you have not bought your tickets . . .

TICKETS MAY BE SOLD OUT

For a fun and unforgettable way to experience Fleet Week and the Blue Angels Air Show, join us on a Bay Cruise on the San Francisco Bay!

Spots are not reserved until you purchase your ticket. Tickets sell out quickly, so we encourage you to book ASAP!

🎟️ Purchase your ticket here: Fleet Week Cruises, and be sure to select:

Date: Sunday, October 12

Arrive time: 1:15 p.m.

Cruise Time: 1:45 p.m.

Location: Pier 43 1/2

Once you have booked your tickets, please email Jackie and let her know how many tickets you purchased so we can coordinate our group to be together.

We welcome Elaine Schroth from Three Thirty Three Arts, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering community through art.

Visit 333arts.org for more information.

The Xerces Society is seeking 10–12 more volunteers to support their Native Pollinator Habitat Kit distribution at Martial Cottle Park in San Jose. Volunteers are needed on Tuesday, October 20, and Wednesday, October 21, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (4-hour shifts available). Sign up here and fill out the volunteer waiver

What you'll do:

You’ll help unload and sort native plants into kits that will go to schools, parks, farms, and community partners across California—restoring habitat for monarchs and other pollinators. Lunch is provided, and no experience is necessary.

Important notes:

Bring sturdy shoes, comfortable clothing, water, a hat, sunscreen, and any clothes appropriate for the weather. Park entrance fees are waived for Xerces volunteers

Contact Jessa.kay-cruz@xerces.org or tex 530-510-0976 with questions

We welcome Christine Dillman, Executive Director of Tri-Valley Haven. Christine will provide us with an update of the services this local nonprofit provides to community members in need.

For more information, please visit trivalleyhaven.org.

We welcome Livermore Police Officer Don Swanson who will update us on scams and fraud we need to be aware of.

• Warm jacket or layers
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Light rain jacket / poncho

• Come in Costume accessories (hats, masks, glow sticks) – Not required but be a part of the fun!
• Small flashlight or headlamp.

• Light snacks (granola bars, trail mix)
• Reusable water bottle

• Small backpack or crossbody bag
• Cash or card for extrasAdd:
• ticket link to event page:  https://castrovalleyevents.com/.../alcatraz-halloween.../

Service, Sacrifice, Strength: Honoring our Heroes

Please join us at Las Positas Colleage in the College Mertes Theater Building on November 6.

The program will start promptly at 11:30 a.m.

Arrive about 15 minute early to find free parking in lots A or B.

The event will feature guest speaker Dr. Harolnd Strunk, US Army Veteran. The National Anthem will be sung by US Army Combat Veteran and Las Positas Colleage alumni Mr. Donald McIntyre. Presentations of scholarship and quilts of valor to our students and staff who were affected by combat will then be followed by a complimentary military appreciation lunch.

To see the full program please visit this link.

To RSVP for a complimentary Military Appreciation lunch, please visit this link.

Every year, Livermore Valley Rotary teams up with CAPE headstart to give out holiday turkeys. Please join us on Saturday, November 22 at CAPE to hand out turkeys. We need 2+ volunteers for each shift: 

Turkey Pick up 8- 9 a.m. (full)

Tent set up & unload 9-10 a.m. (2 people)

Turkey give away 10-12 (1 more person please)

Turkey giveaway/tear down 12-2:30 (2 people)

*We will take any extra turkeys to Tri Valley Haven.

Please connect with Beth to sign up!

Our December Meetings on the 2nd and 9th will be held at the Wall and Ceiling Bureau Office, 5690 Sonoma Dr, Pleasanton, 94566.

As usual, we will gather at 8:00, start the meeting at 8:15, and adjourn around 9:15.

(Beeb's will be unavailable, as they are booked for holiday parties.) Thanks, Sarah Thorvund, for arranging for this alternate location!

If you've ever wished for a bright and cheery way to welcome the holidays, the Holiday Train of Lights is what you've been missing!

Join members from Rotary Clubs all throughout District 5170 as we build fellowship, celebrate with impactful stories, and enjoy a fun evening with dinner and a magical train ride.

How: RSVP at this link. Tickets will sell FAST!

When: December 2 at 5 p.m.

Where: Casa Bella Event Center, 11984 Main Street, Sunol

Cost: Dinner $50 |  Train $55 |  Both Dinner + Train  $100

Full info can be found on this webpage

Every year, the Rotarian Foundation hosts CAPE Headstart's Holiday Event for Children. This year, we will share goodwill and the holiday spirit on Sunday, December 7, from 2- 4 p.m.

We would love to have all of our members join and share Rotary's mission of building goodwill and better friendships with everyone in our community.

We need help in the following categories:

Gifts

Set-up/Take Down

Food

Entertainment

Decorations

Please sign up online, or email Katie to let her know how you'd like to help!

Thank you again for making our community a better place for everyone.

Our December Meetings on the 2nd and 9th will be held at the Wall and Ceiling Bureau Office, 5690 Sonoma Dr, Pleasanton, 94566.

As usual, we will gather at 8:00, start the meeting at 8:15, and adjourn around 9:15.

(Beeb's will be unavailable, as they are booked for holiday parties.) Thanks, Sarah Thorvund, for arranging for this alternate location!

All club members and a guest are invited to our annual holiday party on Tuesday, December 16, from 6 - 9 pm. We will gather at Sarah Palmer's house, 546 Lagrange Ln, Livermore.

For the most enjoyable time:

• Dress to impress and win our Ugly Sweater contest
• Warm up your vocal chords to join in traditional holiday songs
• Bring a gift (max $25) to exchange during our Better-than-a-White-Elephant gift exchange. Funny gifts are always encouraged!
• Bring a dinner dish to share (think finger foods rather than ones that require a table and flatware)

Please use the registration link to sign up yourself and your guest(s).

Looking forward to a fun evening!

We’re excited to present the annual Christmas Miracles event at New Beginnings Church, 170 Lindbergh Ave in Livermore.

Volunteers are needed on multiple dates:

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Main Event: Saturday 12/20

Please sign up using the following link.

**People under the age of 16 are welcome to participate but must be supervised by a parent.

There are many different job assignments and we would love to include as many people as possible. If you have any restrictions, please let us know.

Coordinator Contact: Jeff Ribera jeff@monthlymiracles.org

We welcome fellow Rotarian Marc Roberts, President-Elect of the Rotarian Foundation of Livermore (RFL). Marc will update us on our foundation, shared with the Livermore Rotary Club.

Dr. Dyrell Foster, President of Las Positas College, will share an update on our local, award winning community college.

Madison Barton will share information about human trafficking. She is representing Love Never Fails Us, a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and protection to stop human trafficking. 

Visit the website, loveneverfailsus.com for more information.

Our January 20th meeting will be held at the Wall and Ceiling Bureau Office, 5690 Sonoma Dr, Pleasanton, 94566.

As usual, we will gather at 8:00, start the meeting at 8:15, and adjourn around 9:15.

Thanks, Sarah Thorvund, for arranging for this alternate location!

Join us for the last Tuesday of the month for revelry at Da Boccery in Livermore.

Details:

Tuesday, Jan 27 at 6 p.m.

Da Boccery, 175 E Vineyard Ave

Limit: 20 members

Please bring cash to pay for your food, drinks and games.