Livermore Area Recreation and Park District

If you are looking for that perfect venue for your special event, LARPD has you covered! For more information about LARPD Special Event Rentals please email: [email protected] or visit www.larpd.org

An Afternoon with Thomas Jefferson and LARPD Seniors! Ed Kinney Speaker Series Firehouse Arts Matinee, 2/1: The Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton brings historical characters to life during an afternoon matinee, complete with audience interactive Q & A session.... Attendees will spend an afternoon with historic character, Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President and draftsman of the Declaration of Independence. Inspiring Chatatauqua style performance. Enjoy lunch on your own in Downtown Pleasanton before the performance. Tuesday, February 1 2 - 3:30 p.m. Firehouse Arts Center $18R / $20 NR Please call 925-373-5700 to register by 1/31/22.

Did you see that? Neither did I! Join Ranger Seth to discus some of Mother Nature’s best camouflaged animals and insects. Have your mind blown as Ranger Seth shows you animals and insects that are right in front of you, but you didn’t even see them! This program is perfect for families and children of all ages. RSVP required: [email protected] or 925.960-2400

Every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order 4 free at-home, rapid COVID-19 tests. Getting tested, along with vaccinations and masking, help us reduce the chances of spreading COVID-19 and its variants. For free at-home COVID-19 tests, visit covidtests.gov

The AARP Tax-Aide program is returning to Livermore for this tax season. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone free of charge with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low-to-moderate income. Appointments are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, February 1 and continue through Tuesday, April 12. Fill out this form to sign up: http://ow.ly/q1Rz50HxlhO... For more informtion: 925-373-5760

All LARPD offices wil lbe closed on Monday, January 17, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

LARPD is seeking energetic, knowledgeable, and professional contract instructors for enrichment classes! If you are interested in providing programs to our community, please email [email protected] with questions and proposals.

Take a trip up stream and sneak a peek into the life of a Salmon. How can they survive in both fresh and salt water? How do they know which river is home? What challenges do they face and how can we help support these amazing fish! RSVP Required: [email protected] or 925-960-2400

Volunteer opportunity to create Valentine cards for seniors in the community. Volunteers will make cards at home using their own materials then drop off the completed cards on Thursday, Feb 3rd between 10am and 4pm at Robert Livermore Community Center. To signup: www.larpd.org/volunteer

Capture images that tell stories and highlight your memorable moments. Take your photos to the next level by discovering how composition, exposure, f-stops, shutter speed, and ISO work together to improve the artistry of your images. Learn about the different lenses and when to use them. Class is intended for users of SLR and equivalent cameras. Cell phone and other cameras can also benefit from the foundational background information.... 7 classes and 2 field trips on 2/5 and 2/26. Class and field trips will be taught in person this year. http://ow.ly/IiEZ50Hs66y

Join us for this informative presentation at the Robert Livermore Community Center on January 18th. -Reviews definitions of skilled care and personal care and explains available payment sources -Covers tips for success and how to identify care needs to safely remain in the home... -Explains differences between hiring through an agency or other methods -Provides resources for how to hire and maintain employment of a caregiver Free registration: http://ow.ly/qzSL50HscBP For more info: [email protected] or 925-373-5760

The Ravenswood historical site located at 2647 Arroyo Road is open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 12:00pm to 4:00pm for docent-led tours, hosted by the Ravenswood Progress League! For more information: [email protected]

Check out our upcoming holiday camps. Fun for all age groups. Space is limited, signup today. To register, visit us at LARPD.ORG/Activity-Guide. #ParksAndRecreation

Signup and have some fun with us over the holiday break. Visit LARPD.ORG/Activity-Guide to register.

Happy Halloween from Saturday’s virtual Zumba Class with Alice! The next session begins on November 10! Signup here for the next class: https://apm.activecommunities.com/larpd/Activity_Search

A friendly reminder to set your clocks back one hour tonight! #larpd #larpdlivermore #larpdcares Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Foundation - LARPD

Come tie the knot with us! Perfectly located among the vineyards and secluded in an enchanted romantic setting. Ravenswood Historic Site is the perfect location to exchange your vows in an intimate setting with your closest family and friends. For more information, email [email protected] or visit our website at LARPD.ORG/Ravenswood.

Now looking for youth volunteers 14 years and older to help create book marks for the Senior Services Curbside Lending Library. Signup at LARPD.ORG/Volunteer. Sycamore Grove Park - Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Robert Livermore Aquatic Center

Don't miss out on our upcoming Hot Shots Basketball Camp. Space is limited, register today to participate in a fun, interactive basketball camp within a safe environment. #larpd #ParksandRecreation Sycamore Grove Park - Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Robert Livermore Aquatic Center

Thank you to all of our monsters, superhero’s, witches, and unicorns for participating in our first Trunk & Boo. We are thankful to everyone for helping us celebrate Halloween in a safe and fun environment. You’re creativity was boo-tactic! Hope to see you all next year. #larpd #ParksandRecreation

1st annual LARPD Trunk & Boo winners: most spookiest, silliest, cutest, and creative. Thank you everyone who came out and participated in our socially distanced Halloween fun. #larpd #ParksandRecreation

The week is coming to an end but your commitment to model kindness, inclusion and acceptance continues into the future! Go to pacer.org/bullying/pledge to take the Unity Day pledge online. #LivermoreUnityDay2020 Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Sycamore Grove Park - Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Foundation - LARPD City of Livermore City Hall

#LivermoreUnityDay2020 Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District Sycamore Grove Park - Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Foundation - LARPD City of Livermore City Hall

Today is UNITY DAY! Wear and share ORANGE to show that we are together against bullying, and united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. For more information about Unity Day, please visit pacer.org/bullying #LivermoreUnityDay2020 Livermore Area Recreation and Park District Foundation - LARPD Sycamore Grove Park - Livermore Area Recreation and Park District City of Livermore City Hall Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District