Pleasanton to Host Open House

Special activities are offered for Mother’s Day. They include the following:

Pleasanton Rose Show
The Pleasanton Rose Show has moved to the library this year. It will be open to the public from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m on May 10 and 11.

This is the 68th edition of the show, which was begun by Pleasanton First National Bank founder Harry Harding in the 1930s, and continued by his son Warren, before the Main Street bank was succeeded by another bank.

Although there are many rose shows conducted by serious hobbyists and their rose societies, this one is strictly for the casual backyard rose grower. There is judging in various categories, and prizes are awarded.

Growers will bring the roses to the library between 7:30 am. and 10 a.m. on the first day. Judging will follow until 12:30 p.m. The roses will be on display in the meeting room and also in the front lobby of the library.

Elliston Vineyards will offer wine tasting from 1-5pm. Elliston will offer a variety of 2 whites, 2 reds and possibly a champagne.

The Sunday portion of the show coincides with Mother’s Day, so the show is a magnet event for some families to treat mom on her day. The show is free. However, donations are accepted to defray the cost.

Battaion Cellars
Battaion Cellars will be celebrating moms, grandmas, aunts and best friends of children at the tasting room in Blacksmith Square during the Mother’s Day weekend.

There will be live music on Sat., May 10. There will be extra special treats paired with all of the winery’s bubblies. There will be a drawing to win one of two gift buckets filled.

Battaion Cellars is located at 21 So. Livermore Ave., #109 in downtown Livermore.

Mother’s Day Event
Rodrigue Molyneaux Winery in Livermore will host a Mother’s Day Event on May 10th and 11th from 12:30 until 5:00 PM.

All grandmothers, mothers, & mothers-to-be are invited to come and enjoy complimentary punch made from the winery’s Sangiovese and a dessert made with fresh strawberries. The event is limited to the first 100 mothers.

Information is available at 447-4280 or www.rodriguemolyneaux.com.

Mother’s Day Stroll
Wente Vineyards will host a “Mother’s Day Stroll” in honor of Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11th.
Families are invited to celebrate their mothers on a wine country “stroll” around each of the Wente Family Estates properties, including Wente Vineyards’ Estate Tasting Room and Vineyard Tasting Room, The Course and The Grill at Wente Vineyards, The Restaurant at Wente Vineyards, Murrieta’s Well and Tamás Estates.

Mothers will receive a carnation at each stop along the way, creating a bouquet by the end of the day. The Restaurant will be open for gourmet wine country brunch and dinner, reservations are recommended.

• Wente Vineyards, Estate Tasting Room, 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore, (925) 456-2305: The Estate Winery Tasting Room is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Daily public winery tours begin at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.

• Wente Vineyards, Vineyard Tasting Room, 5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, (925) 456-2405: The Vineyard Tasting Room is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• The Course at Wente Vineyards, 5040 Arroyo Road, Livermore, (925) 456-2475: Tee times available beginning at 6:50 a.m.

• The Grill at Wente Vineyards, 5040 Arroyo Road, Livermore, (925) 456-2481: Open for breakfast until 11:00am daily and lunch after 11:00am. Please call for current hours of service.

• Murrieta’s Well, 3005 Mines Rd., Livermore, (925) 456-2425: The tasting room is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• Tamás Estates, 5489 Tesla Rd., Livermore, (925) 456-2380: Tasting room open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Champagne Brunch
A Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch will be held Sunday, May 11, at Garré Winery, in the Grand Pavilion.

The chefs make omelettes to order, the buffet is filled with brunch favorites and the champagne is free flowing. Reservations are required at $36.95 person, children 4-12 $14.95, 3 and under are free.

Seatings are from 10am-2pm. Garré Winery, 7986 Tesla Road, Livermore. Please make reservations at 925.371.8200. or go to www.garrewinery.com.

Mother’s Day Picnic
A Mother’s Day Picnic will be held Retzlaff Vineyards, 1365 So. Livermore Ave, on Sun., May 11, 11:30 a.m. Reservations are Required. Bring a picnic lunch and the children. A hat contest with prizes will be held. Dancing will be to the music of: “Blue Truth.”

Cost is $10.00 per adult to cover the cost of the band. For information, call 447-8941.