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While it might seem awfully tempting to try to fix that wobbly table or rattling AC unit on your own, most home repairs are best left to the professionals. Hiring a handyman can save you time and stress — and Thumbtack, a convenient home services app used by millions, makes it easier than ever to find a handyman in the Livermore area.

Each pro on Thumbtack has their own profile with price information, allowing you to find a handyman who works within your budget. The average cost to hire a handyman in the greater San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA region is $68 per hour, according to data obtained by Thumbtack.

Eager to get started on those home repairs? Here are some professional handymen in the Livermore area.

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Once you’ve identified those home repairs, Thumbtack can connect you to pros in the Livermore area to complete just about any home task. You can hire a house cleaner, electrician, plumber, landscaper and pretty much any other professional you can think of to help you tackle that to-do list. Thumbtack pros even have reviews, so you know exactly what other Livermore community members thought of their services.

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LIVERMORE (KPIX 5) – A power surge in Livermore early Tuesday fried thousands of appliances and likely caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, as it impacted 521 homes.

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. said it happened around midnight Monday night into Tuesday morning when a palm frond falling across a high voltage distribution line and a lower voltage transmission line at Elaine Avenue and Holmes Street in Livermore.

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It caused a power surge so powerful it blew the meters off houses and fried electronics.

“I had the TV on and I literally can see the smoke and sparks flying. It was like a big fire, poof, and then it was over. Completedarkness. It was scary,” said Christy Garcia, one of the impacted homeowners.

“Our dishwasher we just bought is like completely destroyed, coffee maker, Xbox, monitors are fried,” Garcia recalled.

Neighbors also said they lost solar panels, pool pumps, hot tubs, TVs, computers and other small electronics, garage door openers, kitchen appliances, HVAC systems, sprinkler controllers – basically anything that was plugged in when the surge hit.

“How do you have that much electricity going through your house at one time to cause that much damage?” Garcia wants to know.

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“We’re extremely busy right now. Non-stop calls,” said Tim Agront, is one of the project managers for Five or Free, a local Livermore electrical company.

Agront told KPIX 5 that they have worked on 36 houses Tuesday and 43 houses Wednesday.

“Cost of repairs that I’ve seen, probably on the high end, would be at least up to $40,000-$50,000 and that’s just in appliances alone,” he says.

PG&E said impacted homeowners can file a claim on their website but told KPIX 5 in a statement that “Although the palm tree was not in PG&Es right of way and we are not responsible for its maintenance, we will review and consider each claim.”

Agront said one way to prevent something like this from damaging electronics in your home is to have a whole house surge protector installed or ensure all electronics are plugged into strip surge protectors before they’re plugged into the wall.

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Claims with PG&E can be filed by calling the utility’s claims department at (415) 973-4548 or online at www.pge.com/claims. Each household can only file one claim per incident, so people need to make sure they check everything in their homes before filing the claim.

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LIVERMORE (CBS SF) – Want to know what Livermore will be like by 2045? Consider helping to update the city’s master plan.

The master plan is a 20-year outline that guides the city’s decisions regarding everything from transportation to services, parks, and jobs.

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The plan, expected to be completed in early 2024, gives the community the ability to reevaluate and develop new guidelines to reflect changes in local priorities, technology and real estate market trends.

Citizens are encouraged to get involved. Visit imaginelivermore2045.org to sign up for the mailing list and find out about upcoming community workshops.

On the agenda for the beginning of 2022 are the investigation of land use alternatives and housing issues.

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The city is currently in the process of capital improvements valued at 152 million and a new Livermorium Plaza with a 5-foot diameter granite water polo fountain that pays tribute to the man-made transuranic atomic element made in 2000 by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Russian scientists would.

Also underway is the widening of Vasco Road, adding a second lane north of Garaventa Ranch Road, north through the Dalton Avenue intersection, to improve traffic flow and make the route safer for cyclists.

Last autumn, the city council elected 19 members of the community to the general plan advisory committee. This committee meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month and at other times as required during the master plan update. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings. The agendas can be found on the City Clerk Advisory Board website on cityolifermore.net.

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Here are 30 wine-centric experiences to enjoy this summer, from vineyard outings and winemaker dinners to virtual tastings you can do from home.

Abbot’s Passage Winery and Mercantile: Summer opening July 1, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Mondays, 777 Madrone Road, Glen Ellen. Offering guests tastings or bottle service, shuffleboard and other games, and a Mercantile with artisanal products. Reserve a wine tasting or immersive food and wine experience. abbotspassage.com

Acumen PEAKeasy Champagne Room: Acumen Napa Valley, which is known for its Atlas Peak wines, has just opened a new speakeasy-inspired Champagne lounge at the Acumen Wine Gallery in downtown Napa, pouring top French bubbles by the glass or bottle. Open by appointment from 3 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and noon to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sundays at 1315 First St., Napa; acumenwine.com.

Aperture Cellars Virtual Tastings: Join the winery’s experts for a virtual tasting in the comfort of your home. Order ahead so your tasting kit arrives before the virtual tasting. aperture-cellars.com/virtual-tastings

Berryessa Gap Vineyards’ International Food & Wine Dinners: 6 to 8 p.m. Aug. 14, Oct. 30, Berryessa Gap Vineyards, 27260 Highway 128, Winters. Each dinner features a Peruvian, Asian, Moroccan or Spanish cuisine experience, plus wine. Bring your own dishes, silverware and decorations for your party’s table. Individual events are $70. bit.ly/2PzjmiN

Best of the Valley Wine Tastings: Noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays through July 31. Silverado Resort and Spa, 1600 Atlas Peak Road, Napa. Taste eight wines from select Napa wineries paired with small bites. Tickets include a welcome “bubbles” reception from 12 to 12:30 p.m. $79. bit.ly/35eeoN3

Bouchaine Vineyards Picnic and Falconry Programs: Bring a picnic from home or any restaurant, then pick up a Bouchaine wine bag, which includes a wine key, water, two logo crystal wine tumblers and a bottle each of Bouchaine’s Estate Pinot Noir and Estate Chardonnay. ($150 per couple, $25 for additional guests.) Or enjoy a falconry demonstration with master falconer Kate Marden, of West Coast Falconry, at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Fridasy as part of a small group or private event. The experience is $75 and includes a glass of wine. bouchaine.com

Cabernet Classic: Aug. 19-22, Meritage Resort & Spa, Napa Valley. Guests will taste and learn about some of the world’s iconic cabs from Master Sommeliers Jay Fletcher and Thomas Price, and explore the cabernet franc and sauvignon blanc, too. Find details at thepatronfoundation.org

Cardinale’s Virtual Wine and Cheese Tastings: Crafted by Cardinale’s estate chefs and selected to pair with winemaker Chris Carpenter’s mountain wines, each kit includes a set of two to four wines accompanied by an assortment of cheeses, cured meats, and a variety of seasonal small bites. $100-$150. www.exploretock.com/cardinale

Carmel-By-The-Sea Wine Walk: Sip, savor and discover the region’s premium wines. This free digital guide details exclusive and upgraded tasting experiences at 11 Carmel wine tasting rooms. Carmel-by-the-Sea: https://bit.ly/35uWoy4

C’est Si Bon  — Bastille Day at Treasure Island Wines: 1-4 p.m. July 10, 995 Ninth St., Building 201, Treasure Island, San Francisco. Featuring  live French café music and classic bistro cuisine to pair with sauvignon blanc, rosés, Pouilly Fuissé chardonnay, Burgundian pinot, and Napa bubbly. $35. Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3zlB0sT

Charles Krug Live Events: Events at the St. Helena winery at 2800 Main St. include Blue Note Napa (June to October) with concerts twice per night Fridays through Sundays featuring acts such as Brian McKnight, Tycho, Los Lobos and Pink Martini; bluenotenapa.com. Festival Napa Valley (July 16 through 25) showcases Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Lisette Oropesa, Michael Fabiano, Roberto Bolle and more; festivalnapavalley.org/. The Cameo Theater brings a drive-in movie experience to the winery on Wednesdays through September; cameocinema.com. The Sunset Cinema Series brings a variety of screenings on July 9, Aug. 6 and Sept. 3; charleskrug.com. And Nimbash, Napa Valley’s annual celebration on Sept. 11, offers art, music, local cuisine and wine; nimbusarts.org/nimbash.

Chateau St. Jean Virtual Tastings: Order a tasting kit and enjoy a virtual tasting with Chateau St. Jean’s wine educators, available by reservation from 12 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Or head for the winery for outdoor tastings by reservation during the same hours. chateaustjean.com

Clif Family Virtual Experiences: Virtual Brunch: Enjoy farm-inspired ingredients paired with the lighter side of Clif Family wines. Tasting kit includes a rosé, a white and a red wine, three food pairings and recipes for brunch. $120-$150. Napa Valley Adventure Wine Tasting: This private gathering includes a guided tasting of Clif Family’s small production wines and hand-crafted food products, hosted by a wine educator. Kit includes one white wine, two reds and three food pairings. $120-$150. King of the Mountain Wine Tasting: This private tasting of small production wines features cabernet sauvignon from Howell Mountain Appellations of Napa Valley and three current vintages, complete with food pairings. $225-$250. https://cliffamily.com/visit/virtual-wine-tasting-experience/

Clos Du Val : This Napa winery is offering both real life and virtual tastings. The “Hirondelle House Experience” includes a winery tour and private seated tasting ($50, limited to six guests), while the “Tasting at your Table” offers a virtual tasting with a three or four-bottle tasting kit ($240 and up) to enjoy from home. 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa. www.closduval.com/Visit-Us

Contra Costa County Beer Trail: June 1-30, Contra Costa County. Explore 40+ local breweries, tap houses and beer bar restaurants, from Canyon Lakes to Danville Brewing and Epidemic Ales, try new brews and earn prizes during the month of June. https://bit.ly/3vlEedn

Cornerstone Sonoma Summer Music Series: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays in June, 23570 Arnold Drive, Sonoma. June 20, Steve Pile Band; June 27, the Henry Coopers. Free. Food, wine and other beverages available for purchase. www.cornerstonesonoma.com/

Cuvaison Estate Wines: Head for this Napa winery for intimate, in-person tastings by appointment amid lush vineyards and with panoramic views. The winery also offers virtual tasting experiences to showcase its new wines. 1221 Duhig Road, Napa.  www.cuvaison.com

Earth & Fire Wine Dinner Event: 7 p.m. June 27, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, 1685 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. Featuring a four-course dinner paired with Caymus wines. Taste and sip through a plant-forward earth menu or a land and sea fire menu, both paired with four Wagner Family wine pairings. $80-$98. www.flemingssteakhouse.com

Elevated Hike and Wine Adventure: This new hike and wine tour led by Active Wine Adventures takes guests on secluded trails, 4.5 to 6 miles long, in Napa and Sonoma, before heading to hidden wineries to taste small-production wines. $179. www.activewineadventures.com

Far Niente Family of Wineries: Get your pressing wine-related questions answered, while learning more about the wines and winery. Book a reservation for an outdoor seated tasting at the winery or a virtual tasting, with wine shipped directly to your door. 1350 Acacia Drive, Napa. www.exploretock.com/farnientewinery/

Festival Napa Valley Arts for All Gala: 5 p.m. July 18. Enjoy a lavish dinner paired with Far Niente wines at this charity event whose festivities include a powerhouse performance by Jennifer Hudson. $2,500. Other Festival Napa Valley 2021 events include performances and dinners July 13-25 at Napa Valley wineries and other venues. https://festivalnapavalley.org

Flowers Vineyards & Winery’s Indefinite Virtual Tasting Experiences: Offering 30-minute daily virtual tastings of pinot noir or estate flights, or you can customize a tasting with your favorite Flowers wines.  www.flowerswinery.com/virtual-tastings/

Frank Family Vineyards Fourth of July BBQ Bash: July 3, 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga. Celebrate Independence Day and the winery’s 28th anniversary alongside barbecue specialist and backyard pitmaster Jack Arnold, who will host a Zoom cooking demonstration at 2 p.m. The event includes expert wine pairings and recipes, so you’ll want to purchase both Frank Family wines and wagyu steak packages ahead of time. $235-$435. www.frankfamilyvineyards.com/events

Gloria Ferrer Virtual Tastings: This Sonoma Valley winery offers private, virtual tasting experiences with wine educators, who sip along with you through a selection of Gloria Ferrer wines. You can taste with just your household or invite friends to join in via Zoom. The Trio of Sparkling Wine & Chocolate Pairing experience ($115), for example, includes three bottles of sparkling wine and a 12-piece box of chocolate truffles. Details: www.gloriaferrer.com.

Hess Collection: Enjoy an interactive virtual experience or an outdoor tasting at the winery, with  a dedicated host to guide you. Reservations required. 4411 Redwood Road, Napa. www.hesscollection.com

Inman Family Wines: Patio tastings are held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday at the winery located at 3900 Piner Road in Santa Rosa. In addition to patio tastings, you can enjoy a number of virtual wine tasting events. www.inmanfamilywines.com/Visit-Us/Events

J. Lohr Vineyards Virtual Tastings: This San Jose and Paso Robles winery has launched private virtual tastings for J. Lohr aficionados. Order a four-pack of wine ($130 and up), then pop the cork for the one-hour tasting session held Wednesday through Sunday. Order the wines and make reservations via jlohr.com/virtual-tastings.

J Vineyards & Winery: Virtual tastings noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Choose your favorites for a custom flight, explore a new collection or take a deep look at a single wine through the years. www.jwine.com/bespoke-virtual-tastings

JCB Live Happy Hour: Indoor and outdoor experiences are available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday by appointment, as well as online. JCB Live Happy Hour sessions will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and at 4 p.m. Saturday through September. 6505 Wshington St., Yountville. https://jcbcollection.com/

Jordan Winery Events: Paris on the Terrace Noon Thursdays-Sundays through Aug. 29 and Oct. 1-17. Enjoy classic Parisian bistro fare with a California twist, including Jordan Garden crudité, a salad of Jordan Garden greens, charcuterie and cheese platter and dessert, paired with Jordan Cuvée by Champagne AR Lenoble and other Jordan wines. The winery also offers a library tasting, an estate tour and tasting, a winery dinner in July and August and more. 1474 Alexander Valley Road, Healdsburg. https://www.jordanwinery.com/

Justin Vineyards & Winery: Outdoor tastings at the estate and downtown tasting rooms, as well as lunch and dinner reservations are now available. Prefer to sip from home? The winery is also  offering interactive virtual tastings led by certified sommeliers. Estate winery, 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles; Downtown tasting room, 811 12th St., Paso Robles. www.justinwine.com

Keller Estate Road Rallies: This Petaluma winery has plotted three different, summery road trips from the East Bay and the South Bay to the winery that include a “rally kit” shipped ahead of time, a winery tour and a tasting served with salad and Argentine-style empanadas. $150. Find details at www.kellerestate.com/Visit/Hit-the-road, and reserve your spot at least a week ahead by emailing customercare@kellerestate.com.

Kendall Jackson Wine Estate Garden Dinner Series: Through October. These alfresco feasts, each with a different theme, showcase Kendall Jackson’s wines and estate garden’s fresh produce prepared by the winery’s gardeners and chefs. $135-$180. Kendall Jackson Wine Estate, 5007 Fulton Road, Fulton; www.kj.com/events/farm-table-dinner-series

Landmark Vineyards Sensory Tasting Experience: Guests will learn about all the sensory aspects of enjoying wine and how to identify and appreciate all the elements within the glass. After the guided tour, enjoy a selection of four Landmark wines paired with artisan cheeses, hand selected by winemaker Greg Stach. $85. 101 Adobe Canyon Road, Kenwood; Landmark Reservations.

Larkmead Estate Tastings: Open for outdoor estate tastings at the winery, as well as virtual tastings from home. Tasting fee ranges from $45-$95. Reservations required. 1100 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga. www.larkmead.com/pages/visit/

Lobster Feed in the Vineyards: 7-10 p.m. July 23, Hannah Nicole Vineyards & Winery, 6700 Balfour Road, Brentwood. Enjoy music, dancing, wine and and steaming pots of lobster, prawns, artichokes and more. $140-$150. Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3goWQmQ

Longevity Tastings: Now open for outdoor wine tastings on the covered patio and lawn from 1 to 6 p.m. Fridays and noon to 5 pm. weekends. If you prefer to taste from home, Longevity is also offering private virtual wine tasting experiences for you and your group. 2271 S. Vasco Road, Livermore. https://www.longevitywines.com/

Markham Napa Valley Vineyards Virtual Party: Outdoor tastings have returned with a variety of options, including wine and potato chip pairings, as well as virtual vineyard fly overs. 2812 St. Helena Hwy North, St. Helena. https://markhamvineyards.com/visit/

Meritage Resort Vista Collina Summer Events: Red, White & Rosé, noon-8 p.m. July 4. Guests can enjoy barbecue by chef Vincent Lesage, wine and cocktails, while the kids participate in activities including bubble fun and glitter tattoos from 1-4 p.m. https://bit.ly/2TKLDoK; Lobster Feed, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 14. This fork-free evening pairs wines and brews from the Vista Collina tasting rooms with lobsters, prawns, artichokes, corn and sourdough baguettes. Enjoy your meal outdoors, with a live bluegrass band providing tunes. $215. Adults only. https://bit.ly/3vbbd3g

Monochrome: Enjoy an outdoor seated wine tasting by appointment with owner/winemaker Dave McGee as you learn about Monochrome, the wines and winemaking style. $20. Free virtual tastings are also available. 3075 Blue Rock Road, Paso Robles. https://monochromewines.com/

Murphy-Goode Winery Tasting Lounge: This just-reopened tasting room is offering wine flights, paired cheese and charcuterie boards, pool and shuffleboard. Noon-6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. 241 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg. $10-$25. Tock: www.exploretock.com/murphygoodewinery

Napa Valley Tasting Barn: This family owned tasting room is offering wine tasting flights by appointment, along with a seasonal food menu. In-person tastings 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Monday. Private virtual tastings also available. 1021 Atlas Peak Road, Napa. www.primesolum.com/

Newsome Harlow Wines: Join the virtual tastings with this Sierra Foothills winery every Wednesday, alternating between happy hour with winemaker Scott Klannour and a guest and virtual tastings. www.nhvino.com/visit/

ONX: This Paso Robles winery and tasting room have reopened for tastings of current releases and library selections by appointment only. Virtual tastings are still available as well. 2910 Limestone Way, Paso Robles. www.onxwine.com/

Page Mill Winery: Livermore winemaker Dane Stark is offering Virtual Twilight Tastings on Facebook on the first  Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. The tasting benefits a different charity each time, with 10 percent of gross sales from the start of the virtual tasting to close of business on Friday going to that week’s organization. www.pagemillwinery.com/twilight-tastings

Parallel Napa Valley: Visit the Napa Valley winery for private tasting experiences by appointment, or book a private online tasting. Brasswood Napa Valley, 3125 St. Helena Highway North (highway 29), St. Helena. www.parallelwines.com/tastings

Passalacqua Winery Virtual Wine Tasting: Taste through Passalacqua’s small-lot handcrafted wines outdoors under the redwood trees by appointment, or reserve a virtual wine tasting session from home. 3805 Lambert Bridge Road, Healdsburg. https://passalacquawinery.com/

Priest Ranch Wines: This Yountville tasting room is offering a wide range of outdoor tasting experiences ($15-$50) that include a new Bubbles & Caviar Tasting, a Bacon & Wine Experience and more. 6490 Washington St., Yountville. Find details and make reservations at www.priestranchwines.com.

Quilt & Co.: This downtown Napa tasting room and wine lounge is currently open for outdoor seating. Enjoy a glass, tasting or bottle in a heated tent. Open noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, and noon-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Virtual wine tastings also available.  https://quiltandco.com

Rombauer Hour, Virtual Wine Tasting: Visit and taste wines at the winery’s Napa Valley and Sierra Foothills tasting rooms, as friendly, knowledgeable hosts guide you through a tasting by appointment. Virtual wine tasting sessions are also available. Napa Valley, 3522 Silverado Trail North, St. Helena. Sierra Foothills, 12225 Steiner Road, Plymouth. www.rombauer.com/

Secrets of Aging Cabernet with Mark Oldman and Chappellet: 7:30 p.m. July 8. During this virtual mini-master class on aging wine, guests will taste two vintages of the Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon and discuss aging characteristics and qualities that add cellar value. Free. Bevinars: https://bit.ly/3gEThcb

Silver Trident Winery: This Yountville winery is offering two tasting experiences, Perfect Pairing and a Potato Chip Extravaganza, each beginning with a complimentary splash of Rosé of Pinot Noir. Prefer to sip at home? They’re also offering virtual tastings. 6495 Washtington St., Yountville.  www.silvertridentwinery.com

Summer Wine Celebration: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. July 24, ZD Wines, 8383 Silverado Trail, Napa. This fete, which benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Napa Valley, features wine, live music and fare from Di Filippo’s wood-fired pizza food truck and Kona Ice. $100. Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/3pIaRjI

Takara Sake Virtual Sake Tasting: Takara tasting room manager Mika Tsuchiiwa will lead a Zoom class from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays. Tasting kits ($50) include five bottles of various types of sake, detailed charts and descriptive sheets. Register in advance for home delivery or pick up at Takara Sake, 708 Addison St., Berkeley. www.takarasake.com

Taste of Terroir Wine Dinner Series: This series of four wine dinners ($135-$160) includes a Pinot Noir Harvest Dinner and a Premier Cruz Dinner featuring hard-to-get wines from the region. The series opener will be at 5 p.m. June 27 for Heart of the Santa Cruz Mountain, followed by Elevated Wines of the Santa Cruz Summit at 6 p.m. July 24, Pinot Noir Harvest Dinner at 5 p.m. Aug. 29, and Premier Cruz at 5 p.m. Nov. 6. Tickets: https://bit.ly/2P6asJT

Thirsty Thursday: 5-8 p.m. July 1, Aug. 5. Hannah Nicole Vineyards & winery, 6700 Balfour Road, Brentwood. Enjoy music, wine and food on the first Thursday of every month. Ticket includes a meal, live music and a glass of wine or beer. Additional drinks available for purchase. $25-$30. https://bit.ly/2U0ViI7

Vinyl + Wine: 5-8 p.m. first Friday of the month from July through October, Farm at Carneros, 4048 Sonoma Hwy, Napa. Featuring music curated by executive chef Aaron Meneghelli from his personal vinyl collection, alongside sips from Napa and Sonoma wineries, raw bar station and seasonal small bites. https://carnerosresort.com/events/vinyl-wine-1

Wine Women Fundraiser: 5-7 p.m. July 14, Raymond Vineyards, 1584 Saint Helena Highway, St. Helena. This fifth annual benefit features live music, hor d’oeuvres and a talk by Maureen Downey, an authority on wine fraud, counterfeit wine and fine wine authentication. $100. https://bit.ly/35fj2KK

WineaPAWlooza: 5 p.m. June 19. This year’s virtual fundraiser features rare, handcrafted wines from more than 50 famed vintners and winemakers, and a live auction of 12 lots led by auctioneer Fritz Hatton.  $250-$25,000. https://bit.ly/2Ts0TqJ

Wine.com Experiences: Experience wine edu-tainment as you taste wines and talk to top winemakers and wine-loving celebrities, chefs and critics. Buy the wines ahead of time to get the full tasting experience. www.wine.com/content/landing/virtual-tastings?s

California Zinfandel Trail: ZAP, the ZInfandel Advocate and Producers association, has just launched a California zin-centric trail website with wine-tasting itineraries that include a Bay Area urban wine crawl and a Gold Country weekend jaunt, plus links to virtual winery experiences. Details: https://zinfandeltrail.com

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Civil Air Patrol’s San Francisco Bay Group 2 celebrated their return to face-to-face meetings this month with a training day, orientation flights, beacon hunting competition, and other educational activities at Livermore Airport, home of Tri-Valley Composite Squadron 156.

“This activity was the catalyst needed to get our organization out of the pandemic and foster a stronger sense of community,” said Lt. Col. Shawn Lawson, Group 2 commandant.

He said about 160 cadets, adult members, parents and visitors attended the celebration.

The volunteer Civil Air Patrol is the United States Air Force’s civil helper and provides air support in emergencies. Bay Group 2 includes 10 seasons based in Livermore, Concord, San Francisco, Oakland, Hayward, Palo Alto, San Carlos, San Jose and Watsonville.

Because of the pandemic, CAP squadrons have met virtually since March 2020 and did not resume face-to-face meetings until June.

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