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The 83rd annual Pleasanton Rose Show took place on Saturday, May 13 at the Pleasanton Senior Center.

Pleasanton Rose Show returns to in-person after three years

Aileen Hu, AVT News Editor May 14, 2023

On Saturday, May 13th, Pleasanton’s 83rd annual Rose Show took place at the Pleasanton Senior Center. The tradition started in 1940, and became a recurring event that always happens on the Saturday before...

Earlier this year, the Pleasanton City Council decided to reduce the Weekends on Main to last six weekends instead of ten.

Pleasanton City Council reduces annual Weekends on Main tradition

Anita Gautam, Staff Writer May 10, 2023

Pleasanton’s First Weekends on Main is now a recurrent tradition in downtown Pleasanton. The tradition started first in 2020, when the Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) decided to close down Main...

Weekends on Main is a local summer tradition consisting of a series of events on the first weekends of each month from May to October.

Weekends on Main begin marking the start of Pleasanton’s summer events

Aimee Sitter, Staff Writer May 9, 2023

On Friday, May 5th, Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) started up the first Weekends on Main of the year. From Friday to Sunday, Main Street was closed down for various downtown events, such as live...

The 2023 annual PPIE Run for Education is a long-time fundraising tradition and this year's race took place at the Alameda Fairgrounds on Sunday, April 30th.

2023 PPIE Run for Education takes place at Alameda County Fairgrounds

Jalen Alami, Staff Writer May 1, 2023

The annual Pleasanton Run for Education promotes fitness, celebrates the community, and fundraises for local schools. This year, the event took place on Apr. 30 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.  The...

PAL's pals also provided an online art exhibit for people who couldn't visit the showcase in person.

PAL’s pals holds 2023 high school art exhibit

Krithika Subramaniam, AVT Page Editor April 30, 2023

On Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, the Stoneridge Mall hosted a showcasing event for PAL’s pals art contest participants and winners. The event included a brief examination of several student-made art pieces from...

Towne Center Books hosted its Independent Bookstore Day event on Saturday, April 29.

Towne Center Books celebrates Independent Bookstore Day

Emma Vollgraf, Staff Writer April 29, 2023

For the past ten years, Pleasanton’s local bookstore, Towne Center Books, has participated in national Independent Bookstore day. The event lets them show appreciation to customers and local stores and...

Downtown's Zachary’s Pizza is celebrating its 40th anniversary with an art contest open to anyone in the community.

Zachary’s Pizza hosts a 40th anniversary art contest

Preston Elliott, Staff Writer April 20, 2023

From March 13th until April 23rd, Pleasanton’s Zachary’s Pizza is hosting an art contest to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Contestants submit their art to win a $100 Zachary’s gift card as well...

Every year, local volunteers led by  Pleasanton's Environmental Education team gather to clean up the Arroyo de Laguna creek.

Pleasanton Arroyo de Laguna Creek cleanup: solving the trash crisis

Shimon Arai, Staff Writer April 19, 2023

On April 16, Pleasanton’s annual creek cleanup was held at Arroyo de Laguna Creek to celebrate Earth’s day. The event, led by the Environmental Education Team, gathered ten bags of waste and litter,...

The Pleasanton Community Concert Band's spring concert, this time featuring saxophone player Ricardo R. Martinez, is one of its biggest shows of the year.

Downtown hosts “A Saxophone Spectacular” concert featuring Ricardo R. Martinez

Lexiss Marajas, Staff Writer April 19, 2023

The Pleasanton Community Concert Band consists of local volunteer musicians, from students to retirees, with a passion for music. At the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton, the band held an "A Saxophone...

The deadline for the Library Roof Replacement Project was extended from fall 2022 to summer 2023 due to lasting unforeseen issues from the library's initial construction.

Pleasanton Public Library temporarily closes indoor services for final phase of Roof Replacement Project

Zaynah Shah, Amadon Editor-in-Chief April 11, 2023

Under construction since early August, the Pleasanton Public Library recently moved into the final stages of its Roof Replacement Project. Following the completion of the new roof in late February, the...

Sprinkle welcomes their guests with vibrant colors and a menu proudly displaying their special cupcakes.

Sprinkles and Crumbl- St Patty’s Treats!

Tatum Krekorian and Makenze Mapes March 28, 2023

On March 12, the two bakeries, Sprinkles and Crumbl, released St. Patrick’s Day-themed treats! With Sprinkles being a bakery known for their unique cupcakes and Crumbl known for selling flavorful cookies,...

The Light Up the Night 80s prom took place on the evening of Saturday, March 25.

AV Athletic Boosters host Light Up the Night 80’s prom at Pleasanton Senior Center

Olivia Vollgraf, Staff Writer March 27, 2023

The 80’s prom, an annual school sports fundraiser for Amador athletes, teachers, coaches, and parents, took place on Mar. 25 at the Pleasanton Senior Center. AV Athletic Boosters hosted the event to...

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