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may 27

-- Real Estate Market Town Hall Meeting -- 7 p.m. ., May 27. This event will provide the public with objective, timely and accurate information about the residential real estate market in Pleasanton. A panel of experts from the real estate and lending professions will include Pat Huffman, President Bay East Association of Realtors, George Duarte, East Bay Chapter of the California Association of Mortgage Brokers and Jacqueline Rickman, director of the Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center. Veterans Memorial Building 301 Main St., Pleasanton. Free. 925-730-4068.

may 28

-- Ride-and-Drive -- 11 a.m.-1 p.m., May 28. Public showcase of fuel cell technology and clean air. Test drive or ride in the Hydrogen Road Tour fuel cell vehicles, watch them being fueled from a mobile refueler, and talk to the engineers who work on the FCVs. There will be live music from local band "Scientific Jam." Downtown Livermore, parking lot between First Street and Railroad Avenue, the old Lucky supermarket location. Free.

may 30

-- Happy Talkers Community Outreach Fair -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m., May 30. Free early autism detection and developmental screenings and immediate referrals to agencies on site. There will be 50 volunteers including pediatricians, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, child development specialists, psychologists, social workers, audiologists as well as officials from the Regional Center and school districts to provide parents with recommendations and, if necessary, critical intervention. Schafer Ranch Model Homes, 7625 Ridgeline Drive, Dublin. Free. For details, or to register, call 877- 543-7852 or visit www.schoolofimagination.org/outreach.> -- Spring Concert -- 1:30 and 4 p.m., May 30. The Cantabella Children's Chorus will be singing beautiful songs for the public to welcome in the spring season. Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Tickets are $10. www.cantabella.org.

-- Career & Leadership Summit-- 8 a.m.-2 p.m., May 30. Features three prominent speakers including Paul Kingsman, motivational speaker and executive coach; Dr. John Schinnerer, president and founder of Guide To Self, a company that focuses on what makes people successful in life; and Skip Weisman, international business Coach. There will also be an opportunity for up to 1,500 employers, job seekers and the employed to come together for personal and professional growth. Community Presbyterian Church, 222 West El Pintado road, Danville. Includes a continental breakfast and networking, followed by speakers and meetings with Bay Area company representative. Free. Presented by www.jobconnections.org.

-- Blood Drive -- 8 a.m.-2 p.m., May 30. American Red Cross Blood Drive sponsored by Boy Scout Adam Hillyer, who is working on obtaining his Eagle Scout rank. Most people over age 16, in good health are eligible to donate. Community Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado Road, Danville. To sign up to donate, visit www.danvilleblooddrive.org.

-- Kaplan's ACT/SAT Combo -- 9 a.m.-1 p.m., May 30. Pleasanton Library hosts an opportunity for high school students to take an ACT/ SAT combination sample test provided by Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions. Test taking strategies to be discussed. Pleasanton Library, 400 Bernal Avenue. Free. Students must register Online at www.kaptest.com/practicetest.

may 30 & 31

-- Goodguys Summer Get-Together Car Show -- 8 a.m. -- 5 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. -- 4 p.m., Sunday, May 30 and 31. View 2500 hot rods, custom car, muscle cars and trucks of all years, makes and models. Plus vendor exhibits, automotive swap meet, cars for sale corral, Street Challenge Autocross, a pinstriper's Brush Bash, kids entertainment, arts and crafts, model car show and lots more. Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Plesanton. General admission is $15 and kids 7-12 $6. For more information call 925- 838-9876 or go to www.good-guys.com.

may 31

-- Antiques Appraisal -- 4 p.m., May 31. This "Antiques Road Show" style fundraiser is sponsored by the Blackhawk Museum Guild. Bay Area appraisers will give verbal evaluations on such objects as furniture, art, rare and collectible coins, Americana, Native American baskets and artifacts, vintage and Victorian jewelry, porcelain, silver, and art glass and pottery. Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Circle, Danville. A $15 donation is requested per appraisal, or three items for $40. All proceeds benefit the museum's Children's Education and Transportation Fund. 925-736-2277.

-- Wine Tasting Event -- The Tracy Women's Club fundraiser will include music, raffles and wine tasting. All moneys generated by club fundraisers will be designated for specified charities. LaBonne Vie Cellars, 29181 S. Lehman Road, Tracy. Tickets are $20, call Sharon Gibson, 209-830-1702.

June 3

-- Jump into Summer -- 6-9, June 3. p.m. The Pleasanton Downtown Association First Wednesday street party includes vendor booths, beer and wine gardens and music from the Cocktail Monkeys. Main Street, Pleasanton. Free. 925-484-2199.