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Community at the Pioneer · Woodside, CA

The Pioneer Community

Some venues are great because of the sound, the beer, or the crowd. But very few of them are able to help build a community. The Pioneer was that and a lot more to me, and many, many others.

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Community event · July 2026

Third Annual Van Hiller Rock and Roll Backyard BBQ

Welcome to the Third Annual Van Hiller Rock and Roll Backyard BBQ, a lively and impactful fundraising event dedicated to supporting Breakthrough T1D's vital mission. Join us for a spirited day filled with great music, delicious BBQ, and a community united in the fight against type 1 diabetes.

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