Water Parks Open For Memorial Day + Wine Country Town Named For Best Senior Living: Saturday Smiles

It’s Memorial Day weekend, and Patch is excited to celebrate the unofficial beginning of summer by sharing some of the lighter news from Northern California over the past week.

Two water parks are reopening for the season, and a popular wine country town was named one of the best places for senior living. Read on to find out which animal rescue is waiving adoption fees on older dogs this month.

Underdog Wine Country Town Named For Best Senior Living

• Two wine country towns were included on a list praised for the quality of senior living.

Wave Waterpark Reopens Memorial Day

• The beloved waterpark reopens Monday, but will not permanently reopen for the season until June.

Fremont Water Park Reopens In Time For Memorial Day Weekend

• "This family-friendly destination is the perfect place to cool off and celebrate the long weekend," officials said.

New Danville Restaurant From Michelin-Starred Chef Blends Lebanese Food, Beer Garden

• Danville native Monique Moufarrej, a fine dining veteran whose parents own Incontro, opened Albi’s on Hartz Avenue.

Pleasanton Students Defeat 100+ Teams In National Mission To Mars Contest

• Foothill students won Lockheed Martin’s nationwide challenge with a scalable nuclear energy concept for Mars settlement.

• Danville Teen Launches ALS Care Kit, Volunteer Program Inspired By Family Loss

Carson Lee partnered with the ALS Network after watching his sister-in-law struggle with everyday tasks during her battle with ALS.

• SF Senior Dog Rescue Is Waiving Adoption Fees Through The End Of May

"By waiving adoption fees, Muttville aims to attract more potential adopters who care about senior dogs," Muttville's CEO said.

• Lindsay Wildlife Breaks Ground On Nature Cove

Lindsay Wildlife launches largest expansion in organization’s 70-year history.

• San Ramon Art & Wind Festival: What To Know

From a helicopter landing to puppet shows to the famous kite demonstrations, here's everything to know about the festivities this weekend.

• San Leandro Cherry Festival Returns In June

The tradition dates back to 1909, officials said.

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