Seniors are invited to a back-to-school themed luncheon with LARPD Senior Services. The entertainment will include a spelling bee contest, with prizes for the winner and all participants. The lunch from Premiere Catering will include ham, macaroni and cheese, salad, dessert and beverage. The luncheon is scheduled for noon Friday, Sept. 10, at the Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Ave. Tickets are $8 each and must be purchased by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at the Senior Services Office at the Community Center. Tables may be reserved for large groups. For more information, call 925-373-5760.

2nd Annual Walk for Education to benefit the Livermore Valley Education Foundation, hosted by American Swim Academy at Granada High School in Livermore on Saturday, September 11 from 9 a.m. until noon. Students from every Livermore Valley school along with their friends and families are invited to participate in the walk, and the school that generates the most walkers will win $500. Registration is open to the public by downloading a registration form at www.americanswimacademy.com/LVEF. The entry fee is $5. Each walker who participates will receive a t-shirt and refreshments. There will also be a Family Fun Festival during the walk with live entertainment, DJ music, family friendly booths and more.

Tuff Firl Fitness is hosting free boot camps on Saturdays, Sept. 11 and 25. This is a fundraising boot camp for the Wounded Warrior Project to raise money for wounded soldiers who have protected our country and were wounded in the process. Donations are appreciated but not required. This cause helps support the needs of severely injured service men and women to get financial help and other support that will enable them with needed home-care. There will be a raffle drawing for a free month of boot camp. To sign up for the two boot camps go to www.tuffgirl.com or send an email to tuffgirlfitness@yahoo.com.

Jewish Sunday school based on family, history and culture instead of religion, offered in an introduction to Jewish Culture School, an affordable hands-on twice-monthly Sunday school for Secular Humanistic Jewish children aged 5-14. Sunday, Sept. 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bothwell Arts Center 2466 8th St. in Livermore.  There will be activities for children and a chance for parents to talk to other parents and the JCS teachers about the philosophy of the school and of Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, its sponsor.  The school meets in Castro Valley in a private home to facilitate cooking, which the students participate in most days.  They also learn folk dance, songs in Hebrew, Yiddish and English, and history.  This year, the curriculum focuses on the migration of Eastern European Jews to America and the flowering of Yiddish culture, the labor movement and progressive social involvement in America. For information, please email JCS@tri-valleyculturaljews.org or call 925 485 1049.

Divorce Care, Valley Bible Church, 7106 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. 13-week seminar and support group for people going through divorce or separation. A 30-minute video shown each night featuring experts on a variety of topics. Group meets Tuesdays 7 to 9 p.m. starting Sept. 14. There is a one time charge of $25 for the workbook and other materials. Preregistration is required. Contact Mark Porter, 846-9693 or mcporter@hotmail.com.

Are You a Leader with Heart?, The American Heart Association is looking for team captains for our Heart Walks. We need leaders of healthier living for their family, friends and colleagues to help raise funds to save lives from the No. 1 and No. 3 killers of Americans: heart disease and stroke. Learn more at an information session in Walnut Creek. Thursday, July 29, 6-7 pm at Sports Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598. Details at heartwalkbayarea.org or call 510-904-4028. Heart Walks near your area include: Snow Park, Downtown Oakland, Thursday, September 16; Danville Livery and Mercantile, Sunday, September 19; Lake Elizabeth, Fremont, Thursday, September 30.

San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club invites new & long-time residents to its monthly luncheon on September 16 at Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville.   11:30 - 2pm. Representatives from the League of Women Voters will speak.  Lunch cost is $19.00. Call Susan, 925-718-5214, for reservations.

Exploring Non-Traditional Work Opportunities for Moms, Life Course Learning, offered through Las Positas College Community Education Friday, 9/17 6:30-9:30, 3 hour seminar explores new ways to work that allow  flexibility and control over scheduling.  $39.00 registration & $10 materials fee. www.lifecourselearning.com

 2245C South Vasco Rd., Livermore. End of summer art and wine meltdown, Sept. 18 and 19, noon to 5 p.m. Featuring local artists, musicians and restaurants.  925.294.8647, nottinghamcellars.com.

Livermore High School Class of 1970 reunion, Sat., Sept. 18, 6 to 11 p.m. . Hilton Garden Inn, 2801 Constitution Dr., Livermore. $60.00pp - includes a buffet dinner and a glass of wine. To reserve send a check to Robert Plunkett  6752 Teasdale Street, Lancaster, CA 93536-1246, by August 18, include email or phone number so reservation can be confirmed.

Amador Valley High School, Class of 1980 will celebrate its 30 year class reunion on Saturday, September 18th, 2010. “Meet & Greet” Friday night at the HopYard Alehouse & Grill in Pleasanton beginning at 7pm. There will be a buffet dinner, cash bar and dancing to Rock & Roll music. Tickets are $65 per person until September 8th; and $75 thereafter. Classmates are encouraged to make their reservations early. The reunion will be held Saturday, September 18th at 6pm, at the Pleasanton Hilton; 7050 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton. Visit the Class Reunion website at www.valleyweb.org/1980reunion.htm or Facebook page for more information. The HopYard Alehouse & Grill is located at 3015 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. If you know where any of “lost” classmates are, please help get the word out. For more information on the reunion contact Mindy Gottesman-Smith email: minsmith@aerosurf.net (951-453-7673) or Kelly Ornellas-Sleek at kellysleek@comcast.net (925-963-7088).

Tri-Valley Cultural Jews: Saturday, September 18: Yom Kippur observance. 1-5 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St. in Livermore. New format this year includes a short ceremony and a series of workshops for adults and children. The ceremony will include readings, music and a memorial. Adult workshops include discussions of guilt and forgiveness, how to decide what charities to support, and how best to influence social change. Those attending are encouraged to bring canned or boxed food for the food bank. Free to TVCJ members. $10/adult (over 13) non-member. For information and reservations 925 485 1049 or reservations@tri-valleyculturaljews.org.

Tri-Valley Holistic Moms Network, meets 7 p.m. Sept. 20. Program presented by Nicole Valega, DC, HBCE Owner of Life With Harmony, www.lifewithharmony.com and Andrea Pritchett, DC, Owner of Vital Life Wellness, www.vlifewellness.com Topic will be Gentle Chiropractic: Nurturing the Whole Person - Emotionally, Mentally and Physically. Harvest Park Middle School, 4900 Valley Avenue, Pleasanton. This meeting is free for Chapter members and first time visitors. Meetings are held on the third Monday evening of each month. For further information, please visit: www.holisticmoms.org or email Tri-ValleyHMN@hotmail.com

Moms to Work, Life Course Learning, offered through the LARPD 9/21-9/30 (TTh) or 10/4-10/13 (MW) 9:00-11:00. This four part course for Mom's will examine how to return to work despite long absence and a tough economy. Learn how to update, polish and present yourself with confidence and prepare to tackle the job search! $99 registration. Information at www.lifecourselearning.com

   Summer Series, Tuesdays through Sept. 24. Music 5 to 8 p.m. at the Livermore Valley Plaza in front of the Bankhead Theater. Hummingbirdz, high octane blues. July 20, Cool Tones Big Band; July 27, LunaFish, 60s and 70s FM rock. No admission charge. Each week, two Livermore wineries featured; also beer selected by downtown bartenders. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available. Restaurants will offer food for purchase. The Livermore Downtown Inc. website lists the restaurants, wine shops and tasting rooms at www.livermoredowntown.com.

Livermore High School Class of 1965 is celebrating their 45th year class reunion, "Together Again," September 24-26. There are a number of activities to choose from including a Saturday evening party and a Sunday picnic. The evening party will be held on September 25th at Beeb's Sports Bar & Grill , 7pm-Midnight. The cost is $45 per person. The picnic will be held Sunday afternoon, $15 per person. For more information contact Betty Gonzales Klino at 925- 443-0642 or nklino@hotmail.com