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Hello, Sunol Repertory Theatre (SRT) enthusiasts. Being in the business of bringing fun to our community while supporting Sunol Glen School for the past 40+ years, we at SRT value your opinion.
Friday November 24 - December 25, 2023
This is a free & fun new community event that we think will be a special new addition for our wonderful community to be able to walk around the park and view all the beautifully decorated holiday trees! More Information
Friday November 24, 2023 6 PM
The train tickets are no longer available. Come to the tree lighting in Sunol! Each year, one Train of Lights trip is limited to Sunol residents, click for more information (pdf).
Saturday Sept. 30, 2023
Bring a dish and celebrate Sunol at the Annual Potluck Picnic in the Sunol Depot Gardens. We will gather near the wood fired oven. Note that there is additional parking from the back entrance off Bond St.
Saturday September 23, 2023
Niles Canyon Road (SR 84) will be closed to cars for the day. Come out and enjoy the canyon at a leisurely pace. Click for more information
Join the Facebook group: Love Sunol
ACAlert is Alameda County's unified emergency notification system (email and text). It provides critical alerts during emergencies like earthquakes, fires, severe weather, road closures, and evacuations
Twitter @AlamedaCoFire This site has nice pictures, but no breaking news
Cal Fire Incidents Map A statewide map of active and past fires
Please visit https://www.goodtogowildfire.com for information on getting alerts, and planning an evacuation.
Ready.gov will help you make emergency plans. 511.org lists road closures.
Live Audio feed from Alameda County Fire For Android or IPhone, download the Broadcastify App and search it for Alameda County. Or use the web https://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/11878/web (click Play to start)
PulsePoint Phone App Note: This source lists the original dispatch time, but does not have live status updates. In the app, search for the agency Alameda Co and then select Follow. A speaker icon on the top bar plays the live audio feed.
Watch Duty App Website and moble app. This non-profit is primarily run by active and retired wildland firefighters, dispatchers, first responders, and reporters and has regular updates on active fires.
Tune in to AM radio In the Bay Area, KGO 810, KCBS 740 and KNBR 680 carry regular news updates, and each is set up to run emergency information broadcasts.
3rd Wednesday of each month
SCAC (Sunol Citizen's Advisory Committee) meeting Wednesday 6:30pm. Click for the full agenda
Sunol CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) was started in April 2010 with the purpose of putting together the infrastructure necessary to effectively apply CERT training in the event of a disaster in our own community. Find out what you can do to prepare yourself and your neighbors in the Sunol CERT blog.
2001-2008
Back Issues of the Around Sunol column (2001-2008, by Bree K. James, and Victoria Christian) are available here.
The Sunol Repertory Theatre, an all volunteer group, produces a melodrama play each spring. Click for ticket information and pictures from previous performances.
Located at the junction of Main St. and Kilkare, across from the Niles Canyon Railroad Depot, the Sunol Depot Gardens is a favorite meeting spot for Sunolians and visitors alike.
The Sunol Glen Unified School District is a highly regarded and very unique, one-school school district. The school has a grand total of about 275 students (grades pre K-8).
Since 1885, the Little Brown Church has been an integral part of the community. In addition to Sunday Service and weddings, the church sponsors a variety of youth and community groups.
The adjoining Sunol and Ohlone Wilderness areas cover over 15,000 acres. There are picnic grounds and easy hiking and mountain biking, as well as miles of difficult back-country trails. Horses welcome. Other local parklands include Pleasanton Ridge Park and Ohlone Wilderness.
Every year, the Sunol 4-H Club members bring home numerous awards for their animals from the county fair. They also work on many other projects including computers, drama, leadership and sign language.
The Sunol Business Guild is dedicated to improving and maintaining the Town of Sunol and community.
Open Wednesday to Sunday. Live Music most Saturdays. Dog Friendly and Bike Friendly with Inside and Outside seating.
www.boscosroadhouse.com or facebook
for hours, check google maps
Pastries and breakfast sandwiches complemnt the Fresh Roasted and Brewed Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino and other hot and cold drinks.
Open Tuesday to Saturday
sunolcoffee.com
A lovely little convenience store with a great selection of drinks, snacks, and desserts as well as novelty items and local fare.
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At the corner of Rt 84 and Pleasanton-Sunol Rd, the Little Market has fresh produce from both local and central valley farms. And don't forget the Chilled Coconuts!
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Visit the Elliston Vineyards tasting room to sample a wide variety of wines. Elegant winetaster dinners are hosted Fri. and Sat. evenings in the adjoining Victorian mansion, as well as many special events.
NellaTerra Cellars' vineyards are nestled in a valley atop the Sunol grade. Nella Terra's grounds are a secluded escape from clutter of the bay area. The gorgeous setting is perfect for weddings, corporate events, family reunions or any get-together of friends. Our tasting room is open the first Saturday and Sunday of every month and by appointment for groups of 10+. 5005 Sheridan Rd. Sunol, CA