Ohlone Audubon meets 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 7 at the Carlton Plaza of Fremont, 3800 Walnut Ave. Take I-880 to the Mowry off ramp, then east to Fremont Blvd. Turn right on Fremont, then left on Walnut. The Carlton Plaza is on Walnut between Fremont Blvd. and Paseo Padre Pkwy. Bob Lewis will talk on "Birding the top of Central America: birds and wildlife of Belize & Panama." Refreshments. Information at 510-507-3383.

Widowed Men and Women of Northern CA., Club meeting Tues., Sept. 7, 10 a.m. at the Dublin Library, optional luncheon in Livermore follows, RSVP by Sept. 5 to Hilda 398-8808. Champagne brunch in San Ramon, 11:45 a.m., Sept. 12, RSVP by Sept. 9 to Marsha, 830-8483. Happy hour in Pleasanton, Sept. 16, 5:30 p.m., RSVP by Sept. 14 to Marge, 828-5124. Friendly bridge optional lunch in Pleasanton, Sept. 18, 1 p.m., RSVP by Sept. 14 to Athene at 846-0111. Birthday dinner in Dublin, Sept. 19, 4:30 p.m., RSVP by Sept. 17 to Marge, 828-5124. Margarita Party in Livermore, Sept. 25, 4:30 p.m., RSVP by Sept. 21 to Patti, 371-2612. Luncheon in Livermore, Sept. 29, 1:30 p.m., RSVP by Sept. 27 to Hilda, 398-8808. Annual picnic in Pleasanotn, Oct. 23, 2:30 p.m., RSVP and send checks by Oct. 20 to Ruby, 362-9636.

Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, Non-Religious Rosh Hashanah celebration. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St. in Livermore. A short program of readings and music followed by an apples and honey reception. Child-friendly. 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.

Northern California Human Resources Association presents: Wellness and EAP Panel, Wed., Sept. 8, noon-1 p.m. ADP, 4125 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. General: $35 / NCHRA Members: $25. www.nchra.org, email nchra@nchra.org, phone. 415-291-1992. 1 CPE Credit

Pleasantonians 4 Peace is sponsoring a candlelight Vigil in front of the Museum on Main, 603 Main Street, downtown Pleasanton, September 8, Wednesday, at 7 p.m. Participants will reflect on the human and monetary costs of the war, honor veterans who have sacrificed, and visualize ways of moving beyond this conflict to a more peaceful world. Additionally, there will be a Peaceful War Protest on the fourth Wednesday of the month, September 22 between 5 - 6 at the corners of First and Neal Streets.   Cathe Norman a  462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@gmail.com; or email kdowding@pacbell.net. www.Pleasantonians4Peace.org

Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University, Thursdays, Beginning September 9, 6:30-8:30pm, CrossWinds Church, Dublin, 13-week class. If interested, contact Carole Taylor (ctaylor@crosswindschurch.org; 925-560-3812).  $100 (materials and lifetime membership to Dave Ramsey's interactive website).  Flat fee per family.

Stepping Stones on Grief Journey Workshop, eight weeks, Thurs., Sept. 9 to Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton. Meetings are open to all, regardless of religious orientation. Preregistration required. Space is limited. One-time donation of $15 is requested. For registration or information, call Mary Hagerty, 846-5377.

Tri-Valley Republican Women Federated hosts a dinner meeting starting at 6:30pm on Thursday, September 9, at Cattlemen’s Restaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk Rd, Livermore. Fellow conservatives are invited to come and share election enthusiasm.  Learn how you can help the Republicans  roll to victory in November. Cost  $26 TVRWF members; $30 guests.  Reservations required by Sunday, September 5. Call Phyllis at (925) 462-4931 to RSVP.  For more information, visit www.trivalleyrepublicanwomen.org.

Dive N Trips Dive Club, meeting Thurs., Sept. 9, 7 p.m. at Dave N Trips, 1032 Serpentine Lane, Suite 108, Pleasanton. Seminar on how to take care of your back while diving. 462-7234.

Armchair Travelers, a monthly program, will take place at the Livermore Civic Center Library on Thurs., Sept. 9, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dale Schauer will show digital photographs of the hikes he and his wife Carlotta took in Switzerland. Adults are invited to this free program on the second Thursday of each month in the Community Meeting Rooms of the Civic Center Library, 1188 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. For additional information please call 925 373-5500.

NARFE, Federal employees and retirees are invited to attend a monthly lunchtime meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9, at Emil Villa’s Restaurant, 3064 Pacific Ave. in Livermore, to learn about a national association that advocates for them. The Livermore Chapter 397 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) will hold the meeting. Attendees need not be NARFE members. Formed in 1921, NARFE represents five million Federal workers, retirees, spouses and their survivors. A no host luncheon will begin at 11:30 a.m., and a business meeting will follow at 1 p.m. Delegate Vivian Nathanson will report on the recent NARFE National Convention. Look for chapter signs at the restaurant entrance. To request more information, directions or transportation to the meeting, please call Elaine at 925-426-7800. Background on NARFE is on the Web at http://www.narfe.org.

Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club will meet 7 p.m. on September 9 at Alisal Elementary School in the multipurpose room, 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. The program will feature Troy McGregor of Garden Natives, a home-based nursery in Martinez, where he grows and sells a wide range of CA native plants. He will describe plants that do well in the Tri-Valley area and will suggest how to add them to existing landscapes. Visitors welcome.

The Disability Action Network (DAN) meets Thurs., Sept. 9 2 p.m. at Livermore CRIL office, 3311 Pacific Ave. DAN is a group of people with all kinds of disabilities who are working together to make change in the community.  The group works on health care, housing, access, attendant programs, transportation, and other issues affecting people with disabilities.  The group is a project of CRIL, Community Resources for Independent Living.  CRIL serves people with all disabilities and seniors with disabling conditions, providing assistance with housing, personal assistant services, benefits, assistive technology, advocacy, and peer counseling.  CRIL’s mission is to advocate and provide resources for people with disabilities to improve the quality of life and make communities fully accessible. For more information, please call Jessica Lehman at (510) 881-5743 x5937.

San Lorenzo High School Class of 1965, celebrating 45th reunion on Sat., Oct. 9 at Castro Valley Moose Lodge, 20835 Rutledge Rd., Castro Valley. Theme is "Beach Party." 5 p.m. $60 per person. No tickets at the door. For additional information contact Jill Carnesi 510-673-2200, jcarnesi@webdesignsbyjill.com; Cyndee, 785-3397 or cyndeejdavis@aol.com; Paulette, 559-228-4713, allaboutme101@sbcglobal.net, or Sue, 916-826-6473, st859@aol.com.

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