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Issue date: April 28, 2000

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Auditions

Harmony Crossroads Chorus
Chorus meets for rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. every Monday at the Pleasanton Community Church, 4455 Stoneridge Drive. The chorus is a chapter of Sweet Adelines International. Visitors and prospective members are always welcome. Call (510) 582-0933 or (925) 828-6139.

Livermore Valley Opera
The opera company will hold auditions for the principal roles in ÒDon GiovanniÓ (in Italian with supertitles), ÒI PagliacciÓ (in Italian) and ÒGianni SchicchiÓ (in English) from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 3, at the Leo Croce School, 5650 Scenic Ave., Livermore. Most principal roles will be double-cast. Auditions are open, and no appointment is necessary. Those auditioning should prepare two selections and can audition for any or all of the operas, and can specify parts. They should be prepared to sing in the language of the productions they are interested in. Consider preparing an aria although not mandatory. Bring two copies of a resume, one photo and music for the pianist. A large number of people are expected. If needed, callback auditions will be arranged individually for a later time. For information, call 417-5070 or e-mail the auditions committee chair at mfroesch@aol.com.

Pot OÕ Gold Chorus
Men interested in barbershop singing are welcome to attend a rehearsal at 7:29 p.m. Tuesdays at Pleasanton Community Church, 4455 Stoneridge Drive. Additional information is available online at www.bayareametro.org or by calling the Bay Area Metro Hotline at 443-7464.

ÒWizard of OzÓ
Pleasanton Playhouse will hold auditions for children ages 6-14 from 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, May 8, and Tuesday, May 9, and children ages 14 and older at 8 p.m. Callbacks will be on Thursday, May 11. All roles are open with the role of Dorothy for girls ages 14 to 18. Children should prepare a song, bring sheet music and wear comfortable clothing for dance. The production will be held July 21 through Aug. 20. For information, call 462-2121.

Civic Meetings

Pleasanton City Council
Meeting begins at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, in the City Council chamber of City Hall, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The meeting is open to the public. Call 931-5002.

Pleasanton Civic Arts Commission
Meeting begins at 7 p.m., Monday, May 1, in the City Council chamber of City Hall, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The meeting is open to the public.

Pleasanton Human Services Commission
Meeting begins at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, in the City Council chamber of City Hall, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The meeting is open to the public.

Pleasanton Unified School District
A special meeting for budget study for the 2000-2001 school year is scheduled for 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, in the board room of the school district office, 4665 Bernal Ave. Meeting will be videotaped. Check Channel 28 for broadcast time.

Class Reunions

Amador Valley High School Class of 1980
The class of Õ80 will hold its 20-year reunion June 17 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Walnut Creek. For information, call (800) 655-7971.

Clubs

Amador Mothers Club
Amador Valley area families with children ages infant to 5 years meet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the third Monday of every month at the Sonshine Enrichment Center Preschool at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Road. Children under 6 months are welcome at the meetings. Call 927-2444.

Amador Valley Toastmasters Club 2452
Members meet from 6:45 to 8 a.m. every Thursday at CocoÕs Bakery Restaurant, 7944 Dublin Blvd., Dublin, to improve communication and leadership skills in a safe and supportive environment. Public is welcome. Free breakfast for first-time visitors. Call Phil Mitchell at 846-8815.

Great Books of Pleasanton
This local chapter of the San Francisco Council of Great Books meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Borders Books Music & Cafe, 4575 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton, to read and discuss outstanding works of literature. For information, send e-mail to lovetoread@home.com or call Lou at 846-4031.

Livermore-Amador Valley Garden Club
Club meets at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, at Harvest Park Middle School, 4900 Valley Ave. Moraga nurseryman will speak on growing citrus and other fruit trees. Guests are welcome. For information, call 484-7812.

Mothers of Preschoolers
Mothers of children from birth through kindergarten meet from 9 to 11 a.m. twice monthly on Tuesdays at the Valley Bible Church, 7106 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton, for a morning of nurturing, including speakers on a wide variety of topics, devotionals and crafts. Child care provided. Call 227-1301.

Phi Delta Kappa
This international fraternity of professional educators meets monthly on either the second or third Monday at the Crowne Plaza Holiday Inn, 19500 Dublin Canyon Road. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., program on educational issues at 7:30 p.m. Call Mary Switzer at 846-7342.

Pleasanton Community Toastmasters Club No. 4762
Members meet at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Dublin Library, 7606 Village Parkway, Dublin, to improve public speaking and leadership skills. Call Irma Rios at 551-4762.

Pleasanton Kiwanis
Group meets at 6:45 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month at Coffee Beans & Bistro, 401 Main St. Membership is now open. For information, call 846-1866.

Pleasanton Lunch Club
This Le Tip chapter meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday at MaestroÕs Restaurant, 5100 Hopyard Road. Members help promote each othersÕ businesses by sharing leads. The club has openings for new members from several business categories. Membership is limited to one member per business category. Call Jan at 734-5261 or Cindy at 833-0106.

Pleasanton Network
This group of local Tri-Valley businesses, dedicated to helping members prosper through information sharing, cooperative transactions and referrals, meets at 7 a.m. every Wednesday at the Simulcast Wagering Facility, Alameda County Fairgrounds, at Valley and Bernal avenues. For information, call Judy Bay at 846-8515.

Pleasanton North Rotary Club
Group meets at 12:15 p.m. every Friday at the Girasole Restaurant, 3180 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Call Vince at 462-4745.

Rotary Club of Pleasanton
Club meets at noon each Thursday at the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St. For information, call 736-3658.

Soroptimist International of Pleasanton/Dublin
Group meets at noon the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the New Rochelle Restaurant, 348 St. Mary, Pleasanton; and at noon the third Wednesday of each month at various locations in Dublin. Soroptimist International is a worldwide organization dedicated to issues affecting women and children. For information, call 846-6644.

Towne Center Books Book Club
Club meets at 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St. Ruth OzekiÕs ÒMy Year of MeatsÓ is the selection for the May 3 meeting. For information, call 846-8826.

Twin-Valley Mothers of Twins Club
Members meet at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin. The club provides useful information for mothers of multiples. Call 948-0004.

Veterans of Foreign War
Ambrose D. Regalia Post 6298 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St., Pleasanton. Call Leo Walker at 462-6931 or e-mail at ussdade@pacbell.net.

Concerts

Balladeer Alex Beaton and the Piedmont Pipe Band
The Pleasanton-Blairgowrie Sister City Organization presents an evening of traditional Scottish music at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors (over 60). Doors open at 7 p.m. For ticket information, call Alan and Jean Purves at 462-8490, or Kathleen Tollworthy at 462-6378.

ÒEvita in ConcertÓ
The Pleasanton Playhouse will present ÒEvita in ConcertÓ at 8 p.m., Thursday, May 4, through Saturday, May 6, and at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 7, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. Tickets are available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Playhouse office, 1048 Serpentine Lane, by calling 462-2121. Tickets are also available online at www.pleasantonplayhouse.com or at the theater, beginning one hour before the concert.

Livermore-Amador Symphony
The last concert of the 1999-2000 season will begin at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 13, at the First Presbyterian Church, 2020 Fifth St., Livermore. Daniel Glover, pianist, will perform a solo. Tickets are available in advance at Goodenough Books, 1362 Railroad Ave., Livermore; Springtown Express, 941 Blubell Drive, Livermore; and at the Lions Ticket Office and Visitors Center, 10 W. Neal St., Pleasanton. They may also be purchased by mail at Livermore-Amador Symphony, P.O. Box 1049, Livermore, CA 94551 or at the door. General admission is $12; youths through 21 and seniors are $9; and family (minor children plus two adults) is $29. For more information, call 447-3672.

Perla Batalla
The Latina folk-pop artists concert will begin at 8 p.m., Friday, May 12, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. Tickets are $17 in advance and $19 at the door, if available. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Department of Parks and Community Services, 200 Old Bernal Ave., during business hours. For information about ticket availability, call 931-3455.

Pleasanton Community Concert Band
The band will present a 25th anniversary concert at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 29, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, to commemorate CaliforniaÕs sesquicentennial. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for both seniors (over 60) and youths (under 18) are available at the door or may be purchased at Towne Center Books, 555 Main; the LionÕs Ticket Office, 10 W. Neal St; or Ingram & Brauns Musik Shoppe, 3160 Santa Rita Road.

Valley Choral Society
Presenting the wonderful voices of the Valley Choral Society performing numbers by J.S. Bach and Aaron Copland, plus a selection from their up and coming production ÒTime for Reflection: from Past to Present.Ó The performance begans at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 5 at Barnes & Noble, 4972 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Admission is free.

Dance

Chinese Cultural Dance Troupe
An internationally acclaimed Taiwanese dance troupe, half of them children, will perform both ancient and contemporary Chinese dances at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 29, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. Tickets in advance are $9 for adults, $5 for youths, 12 and under, and may be purchased at the Pleasanton Parks and Community Services office, 200 Old Bernal Ave., during business hours, or by using the order form in the Spring 2000 Activities Guide. Tickets at the door are $11 for adults and $7 for youth, if available. For information, call 931-3455.

Events

Alameda County Fair Parade Entries
The fair is looking for entries in its annual parade June 24. Ray Pulver, parade producer, will act as a coach to entrants, offering suggestions for creating the best float, band or equestrian group possible. The parade theme is ÒCelebrating the California Dream - Remember the Fun?ÕÓ Applications are available by contacting the fair at 426-7600.

Alameda County Fair Preview/Fund-raiser Gala
Supporters of ChildrenÕs Hospital Oakland will preview exhibits the evening before the county fair opens, and enjoy food, champagne and entertainment from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Thursday, June 22, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Prepaid tickets are $25 and must be purchased before May 10. Tickets at the door are $30. For tickets or information, call Lois Cox at 463-6119.

April Showers Fund-raiser
The Valley Humane Society will hold its annual fund-raiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, April 29, at the Pleasanton Farmers Market at First and Angela streets. The society will collect money and change during the event to benefit the animal shelter. For information, call 426-8656.

Artist Reception
A champagne reception will be held 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 29, at Artique, 4275-23 Rosewood Drive to meet the artist, Hessam Abrishami. Call 847-8799 for more information.

Bharatanatyam Performance
Pleasanton members of the South Asian community are invited to a Maitri Fundraiser. Alarmel Valli will perform a dance of the Pandanallur tradition in Bharatanatyam. The event will be held at 8 p.m., Friday, May 5 at the Theater at Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. Tickets can be purchased for $100, $50, or $20. Visit www.maitri.org for more information.

Cabaret 2000
Rotary Club-Pleasanton North will present a silent and live charity auction with dinner and dancing to the music of Tommy and the 4 Speeds at 5 p.m., Saturday, April 29, at the Pleasanton Hilton Hotel, 7050 Johnson Drive. Tickets are $80 per person and must be purchased in advance. For tickets, call Wayne Yeaw at 426-2510 or mail check to Rotary Club of Pleasanton North, P.O. Box 1142, Pleasanton, CA 94566.

Community Gardening Day
Las Positas College and the Tri-Valley ROP presents itÕs first annual Community Gardening Day featuring hourly workshops. It will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at the Las Positas College campus, 3033 Collier Canyon Way, Livermore. For more information call 373-5871.

Harvest Park Silent Auction and Casino Night
Harvest Park Middle SchoolÕs PFA will host a Catch the Wave Silent Auction and Casino Night from 7 p.m. to midnight, Friday, May 12, at the Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore. All money raised will be used to purchase library materials and science equipment for Harvest Park students. Tickets are available at the school for $25 by May 5 and are available at the door for $28. They include a buffet dinner, dancing, and a no-host bar. For more information, call Suzanne Young at 461-8624.

Italian Catholic Federation Dinner and Dance
Dinner and dance will begin with no-host cocktail hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at St. MichaelÕs Hall, 372 Maple St., Livermore. There will be dancing all evening. Cost is $21 per person. For reservations, call Pat at 447-0716 or Pauline at 447-4564.

Pleasanton Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Library will hold a book sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 6, and from noon to 3 p.m., Sunday, May 7, at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. A preview for members will be held from 7-9 p.m. Friday, May 5, with memberships available at the door.For information, call the library at 931-3400, or check the web site at www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library.html.

Spring Fling Dance and Fund-raiser
Pleasanton Post 6298 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a dance from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 29, at Veterans Memorial Hall, 301 Main St. Tickets are $12.50 per person and are available at the door or from noon to 5 p.m. weekdays at the Lions Ticket Office, 10 W. Neal St. Funds raised will benefit the Livermore Veterans Administration Hospital Nursing Home and other community projects.

Spring Garden Festival and Plant Sale
The fund-raiser sale of hundreds of rare and heirloom varieties of vegetables, herbs and annual bedding plants will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at Crow Canyon Gardens, 20 Boardwalk, San Ramon. Other festival activities include a drawing, childrenÕs activities, adult classes, demonstrations, gourmet food, organic wine and beer tasting, and guided tours of the garden. Admission is free. Proceeds go to the Crow Canyon Institute. For information, call 820-7471.

Exhibits

Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society Museum
Equipment from a typical early 1900s Chinese kitchen is on exhibit through May 28 at the museum, 603 Main St., Pleasanton. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Call 462-2766.

California Genealogical Society Family History Fair
More than 30 genealogical classes and 50 vendors and exhibitors will be featured at the fair from noon to 8 p.m., Friday, April 28, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, April 29, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Admission is $10 for adults. Parking is $5. For information, visit the societyÕs web site at www.calgensoc.com or call (510) 663-1358.

Celebrating ÒArt Made EasyÓ
The results of the cityÕs ÒArt Made EasyÓ classes taught by Charlotte Severin will be on display from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., May 1-5, at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. The exhibit opens with a reception from 7-9 p.m., Monday, May 1. The public is invited.

Exotic Bird Show
The show, which features more than 70 booths and exotic birds and supplies at wholesale prices, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, May 7, in the Hall of Commerce at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children, ages 6-12; children 5 and under are free. Parking is $5.

San Francisco Bay Area Woodworking Show
Free workshops, demonstrations, seminars and 100 vendors will be at the show from noon to 7 p.m., Friday, April 28; from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, April 29; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 30, in the Young California and Special Exhibits buildings at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Admission is $8 for adults. Children 12 and under are free. Parking is $5.

Health

Cancer Support Group
Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Thursdays of every month in Conference Room 2 (inside the cafeteria) in Medical Plaza East,ValleyCare Medical Center, 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton. Call Sue Rose at 462-4224.

CPR Classes
The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department offers cardiopulmonary resuscitation classes taught by firefighters. The class teaches basic lifesaving skills, the Heimlich maneuver and preventive signs of a heart attack, stroke and choking. Classes formed based on interest. Cost is $25. Call 454-2375 for details.

Home Birth Center
The center, which combines home and hospital childbirth, holds an open house on alternate Thursdays at 1393 Santa Rita Road, Suite C, Pleasanton. For information and individual appointments, call 447-1010.

Kids and Teens

Curious George Storytime
Children are welcome to visit Curious George when he visits at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 6, at Barnes & Noble, 4972, Dublin Blvd., Dublin. ÒCurious George Plays BaseballÓ will be read and there will be oppurtunities for photographs.

Free Screening for Children
The Alisal-Sequoia- San Ramon Masonic Lodge of Pleasanton is offering a medical screening at no cost to identify children (under 18) with problems of the bones, joints or muscles, or problems associated with healed burns, who may be eligible for free treatment at one of the Shriners hospitals. The clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 29, at the Pleasanton Masonic Center, 3370 Hopyard Road. For information, call Bill Worthing at 846-2929.

Girls Basketball Academy
Pleasanton Department of Parks and Community Services is offering a five-week basketball academy on Fridays, April 28-May 26, for girls in grades three to eight. Two sessions will be offered each Friday: the first, for grades three to five, from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m.; the second, for grades six to eight, from 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. Both sessions take place in the gymnasium at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. Each week a different coaching staff member from a California college or university, as well as Amador Valley High School varsity coach Elizabeth Stanley, will provide instruction. Players can register at the Parks and Community Services office, 200 Old Bernal Ave., or at the Tennis and Community Park, 5801 Valley Ave. Cost for the academy is $60 for Pleasanton residents and $66 for non-residents. For information, call John Morehouse at 931-3449 or Stuart Lawson at 931-3447.

Mother-Daughter Book Club
Group for girls, ages 9-12, and a female adult meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St. For information, call 846-8826.

Pleasanton Seahawks Swim Team
This year-round team, part of the U.S. swim program, needs school-age (up to age 18) swimmers. Highly trained and experienced coaches offer many levels of training. Practice is at the Dolores Bengston Aquatic Center, 4455 Black Ave. For information on free tryouts, call 847-7946.

Pleasanton Track and Field Team
The team will meet for practice from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday beginning Monday, May 3, at the Pleasanton Middle School track, 5001 Case Ave. Boys and girls, ages 9-14, are eligible to participate on the team. Sign up for the team at the Tennis and Community Park, 5801 Valley Ave. For information, call John Morehouse at 931-3449.

Reading Rainbow Storytime
Join other children for cookies and a story during storytime, 10 a.m., Thursday, May 4 at Barnes & Noble, 4972 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. The selected story that will be read is ÒStellalunaÓ by Janella Cannon.

Story Hour
Uncle Don will read Katie DavisÕ ÒWho Hops?Ó - the 1998 National Parenting Publications Award Honor Book - at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 29, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4972 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Treats and coloring will follow the program. Children will get free bookmarks from the author. For information, call 560-1495.

Teen Poetry Group
Teens meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton, led by Pleasanton Poet Laureate Charlene Villella. For information, call 931-3404.

TV Turnoff Week
The Pleasanton Public Library will honor TV Turnoff Week with evening programs for children May 2-4. Readers will entertain children from preschool through fifth grade with read-alouds at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 2, and Wednesday, May 3. Storyteller Gay Ducey will share a variety of stories suitable for all ages at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 4. All programs are free and will be held at the library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. For information, call 931-3412 or 931-3404.

Lectures/Workshops

Honoring a Living Legend
The Girl ScoutsÕ Crossroads Association is sponsoring an evening with Dr. Sylvia Earle, a National Geographic oceanographer who was named Time magazineÕs Òhero of the planetÓ in 1998, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday, May 7, at Pleasanton Middle SchoolÕs multipurpose room, 5001 Case Ave. Tickets for the lecture will be available at the door for $10 each.

Poetry Workshop
Pleasanton Poet Laureate Charlene Villella leads a workshop at 10:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month at Goodenough Books, 1362 Railroad Ave., Livermore. New members are welcome. For information, call Villella at 931-3455.

Live Music

Pat RyanÕs Celtic Junket
Bay Area musicians perform music from Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales, France, Canada and the United States from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, April 30, at Borders Books, Music & Cafe, 4575 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton. Program is free. For information, call 227-1412.

Miscellaneous

Peddler Shoppe
Local senior artisans present their nonprofit boutique of handicrafts at the Peddler Shoppe at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays. For information, call 931-5371.

Pleasanton Farmers Market
Shop for fresh produce, flowers, fish and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday on West Angela between First and Main streets in downtown Pleasanton.

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue
Dogs and cats are available for adoption from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday next to the Pleasanton Farmers Market at First and Angela streets; and from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday at the Pet Food Express, 1436 First St., Livermore. Volunteers also are often available to assist people looking for a pet, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, including weekends, at the new East County Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Road, Dublin. Call 803-7043.

Valley Humane Society
Cat adoption times are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 1 to 4 p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, at 273 Spring St., Pleasanton. Every Saturday, cats and kittens are available from noon to 4 p.m. at Petsmart, 6960 Amador Plaza Road, Dublin, with a $65 adoption fee to defray cost of vaccination, spaying and neutering. For information about dog adoption days or upcoming Humane Society events and programs, call 426-8656.

ValleyCare Health System Auxiliary
Volunteers are needed in Pleasanton for the gift shop, information desk, urgent care, floor service, emergency room, surgical center and health care library. Training will be provided. Pick up a form at the information desk at ValleyCare Medical Center, 5555 W. Las Positas Blvd., or at the HealthCare Library, 5698 Stoneridge Drive, or call the volunteer information line at 734-3368.

Readings

Mystery Reading Group
Join the Mystery Reading Group for a discussion of author Thomas PerryÕs book, ÒVanishing Act.Ó The group meets at 7 p.m., Monday, May 8 at Barnes & Noble, 4972 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. All books for the Mystery Reading Group are at a 20% discount. Contact Catherine Small at 560-1495 for more information.

Open Mike Night
Across the River WritersÕ Roundtable presents Open Mike Night at 7 p.m. the last Monday of each month at Coffee Beans and Things in downtown Pleasanton. Come share 10 minutes of poetry, essays or short stories, or just to listen. Call Charlene Villella at 846-3580.

Writing Group
Across the River WritersÕ Roundtable meets at 6 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month for a potluck and readings. All styles of writing and all topics are welcome. For information and location of meetings, call Blanche Adams at 454-9516.

Seniors

Ballroom Dancing
Do the waltz, fox trot and other ballroom dances from 1 to 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Live music by Bo Souza. Admission is $3 for Pleasanton residents, $4 for out-of-town residents. For information, call 484-8176.

Bay Area AlzheimerÕs Association Support Group
Group meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. For information, call 660-1993.

DRC Club, Company
DRC Club is a support group and socialization program for women in the early stages of memory loss such as Alzheimer's. Company is the comparable menÕs group. Both DRC Club and Company meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for weekly field trips including docent tours of museums, galleries, gardens and historic homes. Call Marilyn Trabert at 210-6196.

Sports and Recreation

Aerobics
Low-impact aerobic classes meet from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 301 Main St. Classes have monthly sign ups. Cost is $28 for eight sessions. For information, call 484-0239.

Exercise for Large Sizes and Beginners
A beginners exercise class meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Veterans Memorial Hall, 301 Main St., Pleasanton. Cost is $24 for eight classes. For information, call Nancy at 743-1750.

Exercitement
Aerobics or step classes, both with strength training/body conditioning for all skill levels, are held at Veterans Memorial Hall, 301 Main St., Pleasanton. Instructors are certified and trained in CPR. First class is free. For information and class schedule, call Terri at 462-6552 or Nancy at 743-1750.

Sunol Wilderness WomenÕs Hike
Participants can enjoy spring views, exercise, lunch, meditation and fellowship with other women. Hike begins at 8:50 a.m., Saturday, May 6, along the Alameda Creek in the Sunol Regional Wilderness Park, off Geary Road from the Calaveras Road/Highway 84 exit of the 680 South freeway. Cost is $19 for Pleasanton residents, $19 for nonresidents. Participants must register by Thursday, May 4, during business hours at Pleasanton Parks and Community Services, 200 Old Bernal Ave. For information, see the Spring 2000 Activities Guide or call 931-5340.

Support Groups

Adult Children of Alcoholics
Group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday nights at R~Quest Counseling, 189 W. Angela, Pleasanton. Call 426-0501 for an appointment to assess if this is the appropriate group for you.

Adults Who Have Lost a Parent
This grief support group meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays of each month at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 214, Dublin. Call 829-8770.

Battered WomenÕs Support Group
Group meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Valley Community Health Center, 3922 Valley Ave., Suite A, Pleasanton.

Family Support Group
This ongoing support group for caregivers and family members of people with chronic or terminal illnesses meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 214, Dublin. Call 829-8770.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Grandparents meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Vineyard Community Church of the Nazarene, 418 Junction Ave., Livermore. Child care is available. For information, call Peter Clark at 449-8436.

Grief in the Workplace
Hope Hospice offers education and support for managers, employees and human resource specialists coping with a terminal illness, the death of an employee or grief due to the loss of a loved one. This seminar is offered upon request and without cost to Tri-Valley businesses at their workplace. For information, call 829-8770.

HIV-AIDS Caregivers Support Group
Group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at Valley Community Health CenterÕs AIDS Project, 4341 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. For information, call Regina at 201-6088.

Live Beat Dads
Fathers who are raising their children meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Vineyard Community Church of the Nazarene, 418 Junction Ave., Livermore, for discussions and speakers on fathersÕ and childrenÕs rights, custody issues, networking and fathering programs. Child care is available. For details, call Erene or Tom at 606-1015.

Men in Grief
Ongoing group for men meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 214, Dublin. Call 829-8770.

Midlife Support Group
If youÕre feeling isolated and alone because of divorce, children leaving home, career burnout, retirement jitters or change of life issues, this unique group is for you. Group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 3730 Hopyard Road. Please call Donna Christner-Lile at 417-6957 before attending a session to make sure the group is appropriate for your needs. Membership is free.

Share and Care
Ongoing grief support group, primarily for those who have lost a spouse, meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 214, Dublin. Call 829-8770.

Together LetÕs Cope
This ongoing support group for parents who have lost children meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at Hope Hospice, Suite 210, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770.

Women and Alcohol
This discussion group for women who have questions about alcoholism meets at noon on Mondays at R~Quest, 189 W. Angela St., Pleasanton. Educational materials are available. Call 426-0501.

Youth Alcohol Education Program
This four-hour program to educate youths on alcohol is offered once a month or as needed, from 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays, at R~Quest Counseling, 189 W. Angela, Pleasanton. Call 426-0501 to register.