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The station, now dubbed Bay FM, will play nothing but female artists from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. “You’ll hear Madonna, the Bangles, Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, Heart and everything in between — but no guys are allowed!” says program director Ronnie Stanton. MCENERY BIG ON JUMBO: It’s not a huge surprise that former San Jose Mayor Tom McEnery is a fan of the Sharks’ Joe Thornton, who notched his 1,000th assist Monday night. After all, McEnery fought tooth and nail to get the arena measure passed by voters when he was mayor and is a former member of the Sharks ownership group. But in McEnery’s view, Jumbo is a lot more than just a bushy beard, a teal jersey and a pair of skates.

Los Altos Stage Company, “Company.” May 29-June 28, By Stephen Sondheim, Directed by Carol Fischer, Featuring Adam Cotugno as Robert, Melissa Reinertson as Sarah, dance and twirl with the birthday invite for girls, ballet shoes, ballet invitation! Michael Rhone as Harry, Skye Wilson as Jenny, Andy Rotchadl as David, Kristin Walter as Amy, Aaron Vanderbeek as Paul, Mary Gibboney as Joanne, Scott Stanley as Larry, Kate Leyva as Susan, Vanessa Alvarez as Petey, Maureen O’Neil as April, Alexis Rogers as Marta, Jennifer Mitchell as Kathy, and Clara Walker as Kathy swing/understudy, 8 p.m, Wednesdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m, Sundays, Bus Barn Theatre, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos, $18-$36, www.losaltosstage.org, 650-941-0551 or email lucylittlewood@losaltosstage.org..

Halloween Carnival: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Albany Community Center, 1249 Marin Avenue. Games, activities, cookie decorating, and prizes. All kids leave with a prize. Free. www.albanyca.org/recreation/special-events/halloween-carnival. 10th annual Scarecrow Contest: Scarecrows are on display throughout the month of October.  Businesses on First Street and throughout Benicia will show off imaginatively created scarecrows. The public is invited to vote “People’s Choice” by voting online at www.BeniciaMainStreet.org, at Benicia Main Street, or during the Thursday night Farmers Market. Voting ends Oct. 22; selected winners 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of “People’s Choice” will be announced shortly thereafter.

Story time continues at Orinda Books from 6 to 7:30 p.m, with Arree Chung reading “Ninja! Attack of the Clan,” on July 21; and Michael Slack reading “Race Car Count,” on July 28, with an illustration dance and twirl with the birthday invite for girls, ballet shoes, ballet invitation! workshop for all ages, Orinda Books is at 276 Village Square, in Orinda, For more information, call 925-2254-7606 or infor@orindabooks.com, Nominate person who has been friend to arts, The Arts & Culture Commission of Contra Costa County — AC5 — is seeking nominations for its 2016 Arts Recognition Awards..

The festival runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Dublin Civic Center. The festival is part of a larger St. Patrick’s Day celebration, which also includes a parade. For details, go to www.ci.dublin.ca.us. Story Road: This all-star group, which features members of Molly’s Revenge and other talented musicians, specializes in both lively dance tunes and lovely ballads from Ireland and Scotland. Story Road will be joined by members from the Rosemary Turco Irish Dancers troupe. Arrive early enough to enjoy a corned beef and cabbage dinner special.