Category Archives: Branch Events

2025 Tech Trek Fundraiser

A unique off-hours wine experience at Darcie Kent Estate Winery raising funds for a week-long, hands-on STEM Camp for 8th grade girls

WHEN: October 8, 2025

FROM: 5pm to 8pm

WHERE: Darcie Kent Estate Winery, 7000 Tesla Road, Livermore

Free to attend. Open to all! “No host” food and wine available.

Click here to RSVP to let us know you’ll be coming!

Doors Open at 5:00 PM

Welcome at 5:30 PM

Silent Auction Set 1 closes at 6:45 PM

Silent Auction Set 2 closes at 7:30 PM

Tech Trek is a week-long, hands-on STEM Camp for rising 8th grade girls. Our goal is to send 10 girls to camp.

Can’t attend? Please consider a donation. It’s easy to donate here by credit card or by check made out to “LPD-AAUW Tech Trek Scholarship”. Mail checks to: AAUW-LPD, Tech Trek, P.O. Box 661, Livermore CA 94551.

The LPD Branch of the AAUW is grateful to Darcie Kent Estate Winery for its generous support of this event.

Event FAQ

Is the event indoors or out? We have access to indoor and outdoor facilities at Bing’s Barn and Patio at Darcie Kent Winery.

Can I invite others? Yes! Event is open to all. Please RSVP here so we’ll know your coming.

Is the event accessible to people with disabilities? Yes! Entrances and restrooms are wheelchair-accessible. Contact us in advance so we can make the necessary arrangements to support you.

View and download event flyer to share with your friends and family.

Learn more about Tech Trek: https://lpd-ca.aauw.net/stem/tech-trek

Questions: stem@aauw-lpd.org

International Lunch Group

Do you enjoy eating out? Join your fellow AAUW members once a month as we
try the various international cuisines available in the Livermore, Pleasanton, and
Dublin area.

The lunch day of the week will vary each time we eat out to accommodate various schedules. We will also vary the type and cost of the restaurant.

Contact Tina for more information.

Membership Dues deadline

The deadline for renewal of membership dues is in June; however membership renewals and new members are welcome year round. Renewal notices are distributed to members by April 1 and members may respond to the notices or go online to AAUW Membership to submit their renewal.

Mission Discussion Group

Participate or just listen–this group gets together to talk about issues related to AAUW’s mission. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month. All are welcome. Please call or email Chris Alesso for more information or email advocacy@aauw-lpd.org if you plan to attend.

Cocktails and Conversations

Here we are at our new venue – 828 Main

Join us as we wind down from busy days and enjoy the Happy Hour snacks and drinks the first Thursday of each month. Check your Friday update for location information.

Solo: Group for Singles

Our Solo Group for Singles meets in nearby restaurants to have a nice meal among friends. REMINDER: You don’t have to be single to join this group, you just need to enjoy eating out with friends. The group dines together on the third Friday of the month (typically), alternating between dinners and luncheons.

Contact Sandie Brown several days in advance if you would like to attend.

Board Meetings

Our Executive Board generally meets monthly on the first or second Wednesday of the month from August through June in member homes. Meetings are open to all members.

Books: Afternoon

We meet in the afternoon at 1:00 on the second Wednesday of each month. Contact Sheryl the Group Chair for details. Check Good Reads for more info on each title. Here is our schedule for 2025-2026:

Books: Morning

Morning Books usually meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the home of a member. Contact Cori for details. Book list for 25-26:

Bridge Groups

Our members enjoy much conversation over the bridge table – and some friendly competition.

Monday Night Bridge, meeting on the 2nd Monday, 7 – 9:30 PM of the month, (Contact Marti).