Community Corner

Double Road Race; Nutcracker and Other Weekend Things to Do

Here's our "short list" of happenings this weekend in Dublin and nearby

It's Thursday, the unofficial start to the weekend and there's always something going on in Dublin.

Did we miss something? 

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Friday, Dec. 20

    Saturday, Dec, 21
    • Check for local garage sales here.
    • Sexual Abuse Prevention Community Forum at the YMCA located at 6693 Sierra Lane in Dublin. This is a resource for parents in preventing and talking to their kids about sexual abuse. 9 a.m. 
    • ALVISO ADOBE WINTER FAIRE. Foothill Road, Pleasanton. Ages 5 to 12. 11 a.m.            
    • James Garner A Cash Country Christmas. Firehouse Arts Center, Pleasanton. A fun, toe-tapping trip down memory lane honoring Johnny Cash's life and his longtime backing band, the Tennessee Three...a Holiday treat the whole family can enjoy. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
    • The Nutcracker. Bankhead Theater, Livermore. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
    • Niles Canyon Train of Lights. Brightly decorated holiday train, covered with thousands of lights, winds through Niles Canyon on 75-minute round-trip ride from Niles to Sunol and back. Departs 4:30 p.m. from Niles; 7:30 p.m. from Sunol. Tickets required.
    Sunday, Dec. 22
    • Double Road Race Pleasanton 10K+5K. Pleasanton. New sport of Double Road Racing. 
    • Niles Canyon Train of Lights. Brightly decorated holiday train, covered with thousands of lights, winds through Niles Canyon on 75-minute round-trip ride from Niles to Sunol and back. Departs 4:30 p.m. from Niles; 7:30 p.m. from Sunol. Tickets required.    
    Staying home this weekend? Some holiday ideas to try.

    Patch writer Susan Schena contributed to this report.


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