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Let’s tell your family story Photo scanning and digitizing family legacy items: • Scanning printed photos in high resolution • Digitizing slides, negatives, and film • Converting albums or scrapbook pages into digital images • Scanning letters, certificates, recipes, diaries, and other paper keepsakes • Basic image cleanup, like cropping, rotation, and color correction • File naming and organization by family member, date, or event • Saving files in formats like JPEG, TIFF, or PDF • Delivering files through cloud storage, USB drive, or external hard drive • Creating backups for preservation For more delicate legacy items, some services also offer: • gentle handling for fragile or damaged photos • photo restoration for tears, fading, or stains • metadata tagging so future generations know who and what is in each image • custom digital albums or family history collections

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Let’s tell your family story Photo scanning and digitizing family legacy items: • Scanning printed photos in high resolution • Digitizing slides,...

Stop by Dress Best for Less to take advantage of sales all week, starting with BOGO today, Wednesday 12/19! Let our extensive, unique selection help you finish up your Christmas shopping. Dress Best for Less3411 Lakeshore Ave, OaklandTues-Sat 11-6Special holiday hours on this Sunday 12-3

Stop by Dress Best for Less to take advantage of sales all week, starting with BOGO today, Wednesday 12/19! Let our extensive, unique selection help you finish up your Christmas shopping.

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The City of Union City invites the community to gather in remembrance and reflection at the 25th Anniversary Commemoration of Flight 93 on Friday, September 11, at 10:00 AM at Sugar Mill Landing Park in Union City.
This special ceremony honors the 40 passengers and crew members aboard United Airlines Flight 93 whose courage and selflessness on September 11, 2001, became a lasting symbol of sacrifice, unity, and resilience. The memorial provides an opportunity for the community to come together, reflect on the lives lost, and recognize the enduring impact of their actions.This event is free and open to the public.

Local Event: Join Us in Remembering the Heroes of Flight 93

Union City

Join Us in Remembering the Heroes of Flight 93

The City of Union City invites the community to gather in remembrance and reflection at the 25th Anniversary Commemoration of...

Join the Berkeley Oddfellows Lodge and the Funky Gators in a Costume Ball / Zyedeco Dance Party. Doors open at 4 pm, music from 5-8 pm.
The Berkeley Oddfellows Lodge #270 presents OddBall 2026 - Costume Ball and Zydeco Dance Party, featuring the Funky Gators. Join the acclaimed Funky Gators in a Zydeco costume dance party. Costume theme is "1926", celebrating 100 years of the Berkeley Oddfellows Building. Prizes for the Best and Oddest Costume/Couple, and the best costume embodying the Oddfellows values of Friendship, Love and Truth. $10 advance ($5 for Oddfellows), $15 at the door. Doors open at 4 pm, Music 5-8 pm. Don't miss the event of the season! All proceeds benefit the Berkeley Free Clinic. An alcohol-free event.

Local Event: Oddball 2026 - Zydeco Dance Party and Costume Ball

Oddball 2026 - Zydeco Dance Party and Costume Ball

Join the Berkeley Oddfellows Lodge and the Funky Gators in a Costume Ball / Zyedeco Dance Party. Doors open at 4 pm, music from...

The Berkeley Lodge #270 invites everyone&nbsp; to celebrate with us the 100th anniversary of the Berkeley Lodge Hall at OddBall 2026 – Costume Ball &amp; Zydeco Dance Party, featuring Northern California’s Funky Gators. Costumes are optional, but a “1926” costume contest will offer prizes for Best Costume/Couple, Oddest Costume, and best costume representing the OddFellows values of Friendship, Love, and Truth.
All are welcome—please share this invitation!
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 5–8 p.m. |&nbsp;Doors open at 4 p.m. Where: Berkeley Lodge #270 Grand Hall, 2288 Fulton Street (2nd Floor), Berkeley, CA 94704 Tickets –Advance tickets: $10 for Odd Fellows, $15 General AdmissionTickets at the door: $15

Local Event: ODDBALL 2026 - Zydeco Dance Party and Costume Ball

ODDBALL 2026 - Zydeco Dance Party and Costume Ball

The Berkeley Lodge #270 invites everyone  to celebrate with us the 100th anniversary of the Berkeley Lodge Hall at OddBall 2026...

Svastha Yoga, Wellness and Community Hub

<h5>Nervous System Reset with Amber Abbott, CHt</h5>
<h5>Sunday, September 13</h5>
<h5>4-5:30&nbsp; PM</h5>
<h5>$35 and up</h5>
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Nervous System Reset Experience
Release stress. Regulate your nervous system. Return to yourself.
This 90-minute immersive experience combines guided hypnosis, breath awareness, somatic techniques, nervous system regulation practices, and deep relaxation to help participants shift out of survival mode and reconnect with a calmer, more balanced state.
Many people spend years trying to think their way through stress, anxiety, overwhelm, emotional reactivity, burnout, and recurring life patterns. Yet lasting change often requires more than insight alone.
The nervous system plays a powerful role in how we experience our thoughts, emotions, relationships, habits, and daily life. When the body remains in a chronic state of activation, even simple challenges can feel overwhelming. When the nervous system learns to settle, we gain access to greater clarity, resilience, presence, and choice.
During this experience you will:
• Release accumulated stress and tension held in the body • Quiet mental chatter and overthinking • Learn simple tools to regulate your nervous system in daily life • Experience a deeply restorative guided hypnosis journey • Strengthen your connection to safety, calm, and inner stability • Leave feeling more grounded, present, and refreshed
No prior experience with hypnosis or meditation is necessary.
Please bring anything that will help you feel comfortable during the guided portion of the experience, such as a yoga mat, blanket, pillow, eye covering, or water bottle.
This experience is appropriate for anyone seeking greater calm, emotional balance, nervous system regulation, and a deeper connection with themselves.
About Amber, your guide for this event:
Amber Abbott, CHt, is a certified clinical hypnotherapist offering trauma-informed, spiritually grounded support for healing and restoration.

Note: We have several events coming up that you will like. Email us at svasthayogahub@gmail.com or call/text us at 510-457-1606 if you have any questions. Here are the events:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.svasthayogahub.com/workshops-events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">svasthayogahub.com/workshops-events</a><a href="https://www.svasthayogahub.com/workshops-events" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>

Local Event: Nervous System Reset with Amber Abbott, CHt

Nervous System Reset with Amber Abbott, CHt

Nervous System Reset with Amber Abbott, CHt
Sunday, September 13
4-5:30  PM
$35 and...

The Terrace Room | San Ramon Community Center 12501 Alcosta Boulevard • San Ramon

Remodeling Without Regrets &nbsp;- The Smart Homeowner’s Guide to Remodeling Success

Local Event: Free Seminar

Danville

Free Seminar

Remodeling Without Regrets  - The Smart Homeowner’s Guide to Remodeling Success

Faction Brewing

Get ready for a relaxing, hands-on workshop where we’re bringing the art of the kitchen right to your fingertips. This isn't your average class—we’ve designed it for a small, intimate group so you can really dive into the world of professional buttercream artistry in a super-relaxed, fun setting.
 

We’ve got you totally covered on supplies—cupcakes, frosting, and tools are all included, and we’ll even send you home with a recipe and instruction guide so you can keep the magic going. Just make sure to wear some comfy, closed-toe shoes since we’ll be on our feet and getting creative. We also definitely recommend bringing along an apron to keep things tidy! See all of our classes at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.grainbakers.com/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">grainbakers.com/tickets</a>

Local Event: Cupcake Decorating Workshop Faction Brewing

Cupcake Decorating Workshop Faction Brewing

Get ready for a relaxing, hands-on workshop where we’re bringing the art of the kitchen right to your fingertips. This isn't...

CHP To Crack Down On Bay Bridge Carpool...

The fine for violating this traffic law can reach several hundred dollars. 

CHP To Crack Down On Bay Bridge Carpool Violators. Here's What To Know

CHP To Target Drivers Violating This One Traffic Law On The Bay Bridge

CHP Is Targeting Drivers Violating One Particular Law On The Bay Bridge

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Oakland Police Pilots Accused of Faking Flight...

The officers are accused of conspiring with a federal worker to cut corners in their bid to obtain flying certifications. 

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Woman Seen Stalking And Harassing Bay Area...

Police said the suspect targeted a father and child and was later linked to other incidents, including one at a local high school.

Woman Seen Stalking And Harassing Bay Area Family Over Their Skin Color Arrested: Police

Person, Dog Rescued From Water Near Cove In San...

The rescue happened near China Beach, fire officials said. 

Person, Dog Rescued From Water Near Cove In San Francisco: Officials

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2 Arrested After Routine Traffic Stop Turns...

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