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Publication Date: Friday, March 15, 2002 Calendar
Calendar
(March 15, 2002)
Auditions
Harmony Crossroads Women’s Chorus
Do you love to sing? Come and visit Harmony Crossroads chorus, a women’s
a Capella barbershop style chorus. No experience or previous musical training
is required. Rehearsals are Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton
Community Church, 4455 Stoneridge Drive. For information, call 846-1857
or (510) 582-0933.
Pot O’ 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.
Candidates
Civic Meetings
City Council Meeting
The council meets at 7 p.m., on the first and third Tuesday of every month.
The next meeting is Tuesday, March 18, at 200 Old Bernal Ave. in the City
Council Chamber.
Civic Arts Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month; the next
meeting will be held April 1 in the City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal
Ave.
Housing Commission
The commission meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.
The next meeting will be March 21 in the City Council Chamber, 200 Old
Bernal Ave.
Human Services Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month; the
next meeting will be held April 3 at the city council chambers, 200 Old
Bernal Ave.
Library Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month; the
next meeting will be held April 11 at the Pleasanton Public Library meeting
room, 400 Old Bernal Ave.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. The
next meeting will be held April 11 at the City Council Chamber, 200 Old
Bernal Ave.
Planning Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of every
month; the next meeting will be held March 27 in the City Council Chamber,
200 Old Bernal Ave.
Pleasanton Unified School District
The school board meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
The next meeting will be held March 23 at the district office, 4665 Bernal.
Youth Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month; the
next meeting will be held April 10 at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.
Class Reunions
Classes
Amador Adult School
Amador Adult School is offering free classes including ESL, Older Adult,
Parent Education, GED, HS Diploma, Citizenship, and more. Call 462-4280
for more information.
Amador Valley Adult & Community Education
Register now for any of the 18 classes beginning in March, with new classes
beginning every month. Courses include conversational French, Spanish,
Italian; beginning photography; natural childbirth options; genealogy;
and Introduction to Microsoft Word. For a complete course listing, visit
www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/adulted. Register online, or at 215 Abbie St.
For more information, call 426-4280.
Mediator Theory and Techniques Training
Center for Community Dispute Settlement is offering a comprehensive training
program that will certify individuals in accordance to the California
Dispute Resolution Act from March 21-23. The registration deadline in
March 15; call 373-1035.
Meditation Classes
Free meditation classes are held from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Friday evenings,
at Downtown Yoga, 220-B Division St. For more information, call 463-YOGA
(9642).
Parenting Class
First Presbyterian Church will hold a series Parenting Preschoolers and
Young Children classes 9-10 a.m., Sunday, April 14-May 19, at the chapel,
on K and 4th Street, Livermore. Classes, childcare and breakfast provided
free of charge. Reservations for childcare are required. Call 447-2078
by April 7.
‘Parenting the Gifted’
Amador Valley Adult & Community Education will present a two-evening series
presentation discussing parenting gifted students from 7-9 p.m., Thursday,
April 11 and Wednesday, April 17, at the Pleasanton Middle School, 5001
Case Ave. Registration preferred but not required; call 417-5406, ext.
3, leaving name, telephone number and specify the parenting series.
St. Mary’s College Accelerated Degree Program for Working Professionals
St. Mary’s College is offering a bachelor of arts degree in management
program through an accelerated course curriculum for working professionals
at the Consortium Education Network, 4811 Hopyard Road. Students meet
from 6-10 p.m., every Tuesday, for approximately 19-22 months and are
also able to receive degree credit through life and work experiences.
For more information, contact Bart Van Housen, 631-4900 or 800-538-9999
or e-mail offcampus@stmarys-ca.edu.
Total Tree Care
Learn to plan a year-round tree care program, including plant selection,
irrigation and pruning, from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, March 16, at the Crow
Canyon Institute, 105 Park Place, San Ramon. The cost is $10 for San Ramon
residents and $12 for non-residents. Preregistration is required; call
973-3200.
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 Coco’s Bakery Restaurant,
7944 Dublin Blvd., Dublin, to improve communication and leadership skills
in a safe and supportive environment. The public is welcome. Free breakfast
for first-time visitors. Call Phil Mitchell at 846-8815.
American Legion
Pleasanton Post 237 meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Building,
301 Main St. The group meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every
month. Call Rene LaVigne at 846-7532 or Dan Soria at 846-7320.
Bota Bagger Ski and Social Club
Expand your social circle and meet other single, active adults in the
Tri-Valley area; you must be 21 years or older. The club meets every Tuesday
at Celia’s Restaurant, Danville Hotel, 411 Hartz Ave. A 7 p.m. dinner
meeting is held the first Tuesday each month; all other Tuesdays, the
club meets at 7:30 p.m. For more information, e-mail botabaggers@yahoo.com;
call Bev, 743-8844 or visit www.botabaggers.org.
Daughters of the British Empire
The group invites all British women, longtime residents and newcomers,
to join the group for tea and conversation. Meetings are held the third
Tuesday of the month at Kottinger Gardens Hall, 251 Kottinger Ave. For
more information, call Joy at 462-5707 or Veronica at 846-4579.
Employment Network Group
The Tri-Valley One Stop Career Center is forming the Employment Network
Group, providing an opportunity for networking, learning new skills and
exchanging job leads. The group meets every other Tuesday at 4125 Mohr
Ave., Suite K. The first guest speaker will be career counselor Jean Rowland.
For dates and time, call 417-2040.
Golden Bay Runners
A monthly pot-luck business meeting is held at 7 p.m. on the third Friday
of each month at the Castro Valley Women’s Club, 18330 Redwood Road, Castro
Valley. Runners of all abilities, from the casual minded to 5K to marathoners,
are welcome. Call 484-1339 for more information.
Great Books of Dublin
The Great Books of Dublin group meets to discuss both classic and modern
authors from around the world at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the
month at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4972 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. For more
information, call 846-4031 or e-mail lovetoread@attbi.com.
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@attbi.com or
call Lou at 846-4031.
Hacienda Park Toastmasters
The club meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday at Mallinckroot Inc.,
4280 Hacienda Drive, Pleasanton. Everyone is welcome. For more information,
call Charlotte Machi at 462-9765.
Livermore Fly Fishers
The club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Livermore
Rod and Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino, Livermore. Call Bill McCampbell at 846-5463
or Rudy Lundburg at (510) 581-3390 for more information.
Livermore Lunch Bunch #6282
This is one of more than 8,000 Toastmasters clubs dedicated to helping
each other become effective speakers, leaders and communicators. The public
is welcome. The group meets from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays at the Community
Room of the Livermore Police Department, 1110 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore.
Call 371-4700 for more information.
Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society
The group meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Congregation
Beth Emek, 1886 College Ave., Livermore. Editor and publisher Jackie Pels
will be the Tuesday, March 12, guest speaker, discussing turning memories
in memoirs. Come learn from experts in family history. Call Jon at 447-9407
or visit www.l-ags.org.
Mother/Daughter Book Club
Towne Center Books, 555 Main St., hosts a Mother/Daughter Book Club for
girls, ages 9-12, and their mothers or other friendly female. Christopher
Paul Curtis, author of “Bud Not Buddy” will be at the March meeting. For
day and time, call 846-8826. Any book club registered with Towne Center
Books receives a 15 percent discount on five or more copies of current
titles.
Mothers and More
This Tri-Valley Chapter supports mothers who have changed their career
paths to care for their children at home. Meetings are twice a month:
the first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal
Ave., and the third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, Room
117, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. For more information, call Karen at
292-1624, Michele at 243-0928 or visit www.mothersandmore.home.att.net.
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.
Native Sons of the Golden West Pleasanton Parlor 244
The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Pleasanton
Women’s Club at Vineyard Avenue and Regalia Court. For more information,
contact Paul Stahlnecker at 426-7867.
On-Line Book Club
The Pleasanton Public Library now offers a new club through its Web site.
Members are able to read the first few chapters of a book before it is
released and will receive new books to preview on completion of the first
chapters. The service is free and can be joined by visiting www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library.html.
Call 931-3400 for more information.
P-Town Street Rods
The club meets from 6 to 9 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Lyon’s
Restaurant, 1116 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore, and from 6 to 9 p.m. the
fourth Thursday of the month on Pleasanton’s Main Street at the 600 block
near the Pleasanton sign. For more information, call George Withers at
846-5550.
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 Amador
Valley Blvd., Dublin, to improve public speaking and leadership skills.
For more information, call 423-1299.
Pleasanton Jaycees
The chapter has a general meeting at 7 p.m., the fourth Tuesday of every
month at Pizza Chicago, 3120 Santa Rita Road, #H. The group also has mixers
the second Thursday of every month at various locations. Contact Jennifer
at (408) 942-5743 for location and exact time. Members are ages 21 to
39 who meet for mixers, networking and/or community service activities.
Visit www.usjaycees.org for more information.
Pleasanton Kiwanis
Group meets at 6:45 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at
Coffee Beans & Bistro, 401 Main St. Membership is now open. For information,
call 846-1866.
Pleasanton Lions Club
Club meets for dinner at 7:15 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the
month at the New Rochelle Restaurant, 348 St. Mary St. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, call 461-5350.
Pleasanton Lunch Club
This Le Tip chapter meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday at Maestro’s
Restaurant, 5100 Hopyard Road. Members help promote each others’ 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 Mothers Club
Pleasanton’s oldest and largest club for families with infants through
pre-school-aged children meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each
month at Mohr Elementary School, 3300 Dennis Drive. Enjoy events for moms,
children and families throughout the year along with education and play
groups. For more information, call 927-2444 or visit pleasantonmothersclub.homestead.com/pmc.html
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
Alice Jones at 846-0902.
Pleasanton Newcomers Club
The club meets the first Wednesday of every month for coffee. Contact
Ingrid at 462-3190 for details.
Pleasanton North Rotary Club
Group meets at 12:15 p.m. every Friday at the Pleasanton Hilton, 7050
Johnson Drive, Pleasanton. Call Wayne at 426-2510.
Pleasanton-Livermore Junior Women’s Club
The club will hold a reception for all women interest in making a difference
in the lives of people in the community from 6:45-8:30 p.m., Wednesday,
March 27, at Albert’s Cantina on Main Street.
Pleasanton/Livermore Junior Women’s Club
The club offers its members the opportunity to perform community service,
develop leadership abilities, further personal growth and education, and
know the warmth of personal friendship. The club meets monthly. For more
information, call 462-6519.
Rotary Club of Pleasanton
Club meets at noon each Thursday at the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St.
For information, call 355-2564.
San Ramon Valley Republican Women
The club will feature Congressman Richard Pombo at its noon luncheon meeting,
Monday, April 22, at Crow Canyon Country Club, Danville. Cost is $20 and
early reservations encouraged. Call Leta Rockwell, 838-2908.
San Ramon Valley Republican Women
The organization’s guest speaker Abraham D. Sofaer, Hoover Institution
Senior Fellow, will discuss “War, Terrorism, Foreign Affairs and Constitutional
Power” at its Tuesday, March 26 meeting at Crow Canyon Country Club, Danville.
For time and reservations, call Leta Rockwell, 838-2908.
Sno’Flakes Ski Club
The club, which plans year-around activities for adults and families,
meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at TGI Friday’s, San
Ramon. For details, call 837-3760.
Soroptimist International of Pleasanton/Dublin
Group meets at noon the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the
New Rochelle Restaurant, 348 St. Mary St., 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
A book club for adults meets at 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of each month
at Coffee Beans & Bistro, 401 Main St. April’s selection will be “Pride
and Prejudice,” by Jane Austin. Call 846-8826 for more information.
Tri-Valley Business Builders
This business networking group meets to exchange information and leads
from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month, at
Mimi’s Restaurant, 4775 Hacienda Drive., Dublin. New members and business
guests are welcome. Call Jeff at 462-7534 for information and reservations.
Tri-Valley Christian Women’s Club
“Show Me the Books!” is the topic of the next luncheon meeting held at
noon, Thursday, March 21, at San Ramon Royal Vista Golf Club, 9430 Fircrest
Ln. $15 inclusive. Free child care provided. For reservations, call Cindy,
426-0427, or Jill, (510) 582-2351.
Tri-Valley Democratic Club
The club meets from 7:30-9 p.m. the third Monday of every month in Dublin
at 6250 Village Parkway, I.B.E.W. Hall, Local 595, to meet other area
Democrats, to discuss community outreach and to hear civic and party leaders
speak. Open to registered Democrats. Call 294-8037 for more information.
Tri-Valley Horseshoe Pitching Club
The club meets at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at the Alameda County Fairgrounds,
4501 Pleasanton Ave. The public is welcome to attend. For more information,
call 462-4283.
Tri-Valley Macintosh Users Group
The March meeting will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, at CompUSA
on Johnson Drive in Pleasanton. Apple Computer will demonstrate their
latest hardware and software offierings. For club information, visit www.clubtmug.com.
Tri-Valley Rotary
A new dinner group is now forming with meetings held 6 p.m., Tuesday,
at Girasole restaurant, 3180 Santa Rita Road. Rotary is a local and international
community service organization. For more information, contact Rob Anglin,
424-2919.
Tri-Valley Teen Volunteers Youth Service Group
The group meets from 5-6:30 p.m. every Monday (except on school holidays)
at the Volunteer Center of Alameda County office, 333 Division St. Students
in the group benefit from extensive leadership retreats, volunteerism
workshops and hands-on event planning experience. Projects and events
are always age-appropriate. For more information, contact Mark Duncanson,
417-7094 or e-mail mduncanson@volunteeronline.org.
Twin Valley Mothers of Twins Club
The organization meets on the second Tuesday monthly at John Knox Presbyterian
Church, 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin. The club provides support services
for mothers of twins, triplets or more, including “Mom-to-Mom” individual
help, a Preemie Closet, playgroups, one-on-one mentoring and “Helping
Hands,” assistance with meals, transportation and babysitting for members
in crisis situations. For more information, call 948-0004.
V.F.W. Auxiliary to Post 6298
The V.F.W. Auxiliary to post 6298 meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday
of the month at the Veteran’s Memorial Building, 300 Main St., Pleasanton.
For more information, call Joyce Oxen, president, 461-3009.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
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 Dan Soria at 846-7320.
Concerts
Valley Choral Society Presents Memorial Concert
The Valley Choral Society presents Mozart’s “Requiem,” a memorial concert,
featuring Robert Levin’s 1996 completion of “Requiem,” including orchestra
and four soloists at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at St. Augustine’s Church,
3999 Bernal Ave. Tickets are $15/adults, $12/seniors, $18/door and Tri-Valley
students up to 12th grade admitted free with I.D. Tickets available at
the Lion’s Ticket Office. For more information, call 866-4003. Memorial
dedications may be placed in the concert program for $20; contact Kristine
Harris, 866-4003.
Dance
Events
American Indian Arts Show & Sale
The show features contemporary and antique American Indian art from 40
dealers and Native American artists from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, and
11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, April 13 and 14, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
In addition to jewelry, rugs and pottery, bead work, sand paintings and
artifacts will be available. Admission is $6 for adults, free to youth
under 12 and $5 parking. For more information, call 415-892-8370.
‘Big Hands Helping Little Hands’ Gala Event
The Valley Children’s Museum will hold its first annual gala event, “Big
Hands Helping Little Hands,” at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 23, at the Blackhawk
Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. It includes dinner, a silent
auction and entertainment by Earth Circus, San Jose Taiko and comedian
Rick Robinson Jr. Tax-deductible tickets are $100. For ticket, table sponsorship
or auction donation information, call 461-6574.
Colorguard Show
Foothill High School will host more than 75 bands in a colorguard show
from 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, March 23, at 4375 Foothill Rd. Percussion
groups will be performing every 10 minutes. The event is free and open
to the public.
Country Folk Art and Craft Show
The Country Folk Art and Craft Show will be held from 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Friday;
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, March 15-17. The show
features the work of artisans across the country, including furniture,
dolls, wreaths, floral arrangements, clothing, paintings and more. Admission
is $7 adults, $2 youth under 10 years; free for children under four years
and $5 parking. For more information, call (248) 634-4151.
Crow Canyon Cat Club Cat Show
The cat show features exhibition and judging of pedigreed cats of all
breeds, cat supply vendors and arts and crafts from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday
and Sunday, April 6 and 7, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Cost is
$5 for adults; $3 seniors and children; $10 families; and $5 parking.
For details, call (510) 886-5910.
‘Dancing for Diamonds Gala’ Fund Raiser
The Danville Ballet Company will hold its Spring performance 2002 fund
raiser, “Dancing for Diamonds Spring Gala” from 7-11 p.m., Saturday, April
13, at the San Ramon Community Center Fountain Room. The event includes
dinner, entertainment, a silent auction and a chance to win a diamond.
Tickets are $125 and can be purchased by calling 831-9256.
Family Read Night
Child Care Links is hosting a English and Spanish Family Read Night for
an evening of reading stories, crafting and snacks for the entire family.
The Spanish program meets from 6-7 p.m. on the first Thursday of each
month at Marilyn Avenue School, 800 Marilyn Ave., Livermore and every
third Thursday of the month at Jackson Avenue School, 554 Jackson Ave.,
Livermore. The English program meets from 6-7 p.m. on the first and third
Thursday of the month at Hill N Dale Preschool, 4150 Dorman Road, Pleasanton.
For information or to register, call (English) Donnamarie, 249-3923, or
(Spanish) Christina, 249-3931.
Goodguys 20th All-American Get-Together
The Goodguys Rod and Custom Association is holding a car show, featuring
more than 2,500 All-American rods, customs, classics, trucks, muscle cars
and street machines, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday; 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday,
March 23 and 24. Admission is $12 adults, $6 youth (7-12 years) and $5
parking. For more information, call 838-9876.
Livermore-Amador Valley Garden Club 18th Annual Plant Sale
Sale features plants from perennial borders, roses, trees, shrubs, vegetables,
herbs and white elephant items from members’ gardens from 9 a.m.-noon,
Saturday, April 6, rain or shine, at the Amador High School parking lot.
Early birds get the best selection. For more information, call 485-9513.
Mardi Gras Gala at Hearst Elementary
Hearst Elementary will hold its second annual Mardi Gras Gala, a fund-raising
event, at 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 22, at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 11950 Dublin
Canyon Rd. The event, which includes appetizers, dinner, dancing and auctions,
benefits the school’s science and technology programs. Tickets are $50.
For tickets or more information, call Janice Smith, 846-1662.
Multicultural Festival
Contra Costa Children’s Chorus will hold its first annual Multicultural
Festival, featuring special guest artists including Flamenco, Argentinean,
Polynesian, Chinese dancers and African drumming Redwood Coast Youth Ensemble,
with performances at 1 and 3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 23, at Del Valle
Theater, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. Tickets are $5 adults,
$3 children under 12. Call 943-7469 for ticket information.
Salute to Partnership Luncheon
Pleasanton Partnership in Education Foundation is hosting its 15th Annual
Salute to Partnerships Luncheon, recognizing supporters and highlighting
programs, at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 8, at the Castlewood Country Club.
Tickets are $40; reservations required. Call 846-5620.
Sew-Quilt & Craft Expo
The exposition will feature local and national manufacturers, retailers
and designers as well as the latest products and accessories. Show hours
are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday-Sunday, April 12-14, at the Alameda County
Fairgrounds. Admission is $7 adults, free to youth 13 years and younger
and $5 parking. For more information, call 800-472-6476 or visit www.pcmexpo.com.
Southern Africa Safari Video Trip
The Pleasanton Public Library will have a video presentation of a safari
trip through Africa at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 19 in the Meeting Room.
For more information, call 931-3404.
Spring Art Show
The Livermore Art Association is holding its Spring Art Show from 10 a.m.-
6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14, at the Barn, 3131 Pacific Ave.,
Livermore. A community reception will be held from 7-9 p.m., Saturday,
April 13. Admission is free.
‘Tee Up for Teachers’ Golf Marathon
Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation is holding its second
annual golf marathon, with proceeds benefiting classroom grants, Tuesday,
May 21, at the Sunol Valley Golf Club. The pledge goal is $25 per hole
(or $2,500 per player). To pledge or sign up to play, call 846-5620.
Twin Valley Mother of Twins Club Fund Raiser
The organization, supporting mothers of multiples, is holding their semi-annual
fund-raising sale of children’s clothes, furniture, toys and other items
from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, March 23, at The Barn, 3131 Pacific Ave.,
Livermore.
Exhibits
Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Museum
The museum, located at 603 Main St., features rotating exhibits and heritage
photographs of the Tri-Valley area. Yesteryear platform exhibits display
early lifestyles of the community. The Archives and Reference Library
contains photos, maps, manuscripts and oral interviews. Hours are 11 a.m.-4
p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday. Group tours may be scheduled
by calling 462-2766. Admission is free.
‘...And Down She Went!’
The C.E.Smith Museum of Anthropology at California State University, Hayward,
presents “...And down she went! Everything you wanted to know about subterranean
San Francisco but were afraid to ask.” The exhibits displays Victorian
San Francisco artifacts that were unearthed from a scuttled ship exposed
during an excavation under the Embarcadero. The exhibit is open from 11
a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, Feb. 25 through June 7. For more information,
call (510) 885-3104.
Annual Watercolor Show
Main Street Art Gallery will exhibit the newest works of three popular
watercolorists, Ken Sigueira, Jack Anderson and Charlotte Britton, from
March 8 through April 6, at 610 Main St. An artist reception will be held
from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, March 10. For details, call 846-6015.
Local Photographer Exhibit
The Tri-Valley SPCA is hosting an exhibit of 25 local photographers, entitled
“On Camera.” Hours are 11 a.m.-5:15 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday, at 4651 Gleason
Dr., Dublin. For more details, call Linda Jeffery Sailors, 449-7274.
Museum of World Cultures
Foothill High School will hold its exhibit “Museum of World Cultures”
from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, at the school, 4375 Foothill Rd., B-Building.
Admission is free. The museum features 26 exhibits, designed by the honors
social studies class, from countries around the world. For more information,
contact the school’s Multi-Cultural Club at fhs_mcc@yahoo.com or visit
www.fhsmcc.cjb.net.
Film
Health
Coffee and Conversation with the Experts
“Ask the Pharmacist: Come with Questions, Get Answers” is the topic of
the next free conversation with experts from 10:30 a.m.-noon, Tuesday,
April 9, at 5353 Sunol Blvd. Bring medication containers for discussion.
For details, call 931-5365.
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.
Eating Right
Whole Foods Market is sponsoring a monthly information lecture and dining
series on the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Whole Foods Market
in San Ramon. Medical experts will give tips on how to stay healthy by
eating right. There will also be a meal provided, highlighting the significant
points of the lecture. For reservations or more information, contact John
Spain at 355-9000 or for information only, Deborah Wood-Campbell at 736-1742.
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 $28 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. Meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.
and Tuesday and Thursdays 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. For more information call
Terri at 462-6552 or Nancy at 743-1750.
Falun Gong
Falun gong is a low impact, slow motion exercise and is practiced from
7-8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Sundays
in the Tennis and Community Park at Hopyard Road and Valley Avenue. The
activity is free and everyone is welcome. Call Jan Ren at 640-2061 for
more information.
Free Hepatitis B Vaccination Clinic
The Rotary Club of Pleasanton and Valley Community Health Center will
sponsor a free drop-in Hepatitis B immunization clinic for children and
teens from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, at the Pleasanton Senior Center,
5353 Sunol Blvd. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
For details, call 417-5905.
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) will offer free
individual counseling on Medicare, HMOs and other health insurance questions
to seniors. HICAP will counsel by appointment on the fourth Monday of
each month, between 10 and 11:30 a.m., at the Dublin Senior Center, 7437
Larkdale Ave., Dublin. To schedule an appointment, call 829-6316. For
questions regarding HICAP, call (800) 393-0363.
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.
Strength Training for Women
Classes are offered from 8:30-9:30 a.m., Tuesday and Thursday, in Pleasanton.
Each six-week session is $84 and students may prorate. On Thursday, the
class includes 15 minutes of stretch and relaxation. It is a great way
to tone, strengthen bone and increase metabolism. For more information,
contact Sue Evans, 484-0239, or e-mail suesfitnessplus@attbi.com.
Valley Community Health Center Community Coffees
The center will hold a series of community coffees to inform the public
about its programs. The events will be held 7:30-9 a.m., Wednesday, March
27; Thursday, April 25; Friday, May 17; and Wednesday, June 5, at 4361
Railroad Ave. In addition to facility tours, presentations by representatives
from the center’s medical clinic, Senior Support services, WIC as well
as other divisions will discuss related topics.
Women’s Health and Wealth Day
The day-long event, featuring speakers on a variety of health and nuturition
topics as well a money management information, will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m.,
Saturday, March 23, at ClubSport, 7090 Johnson Dr. To register, call Robin,
463-2822, ext. 524.
Holiday
Kids and Teens
Car Seat Check
The Pleasanton police will join others for a free car seat inspection
from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at Pleasanton Volvo, 4339 Rosewood
Dr. Trained technicians from throughout the county will be on-hand to
inspect car seats for adjustments.
Children’s Author and Illustrator to Speak
Jan Brett, children’s author and illustrator, will speak to school classes
and the public from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Friday, March 22, at Goodenough Books,
1362 Railroad Ave., Livermore.
Foothill High School Alumni Career Day
Alumni Career Day will be held on Friday, May 3, at Foothill High School.
Alumni graduates will speak to afternoon classes about career paths from
legal and business professions to cosmetology. School alumni are invited
to share their experiences. To learn more or to register as an alumni
speaker, visit www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/foothill or e-mail acd_fhs@hotmail.com.
High School Forum for Parents
Parents are invited to attend a forum with Cindy Galbo, Educational Services
assistant superintendent, to discuss graduation requirements, homework,
grading policies and the exit examination. For Foothill High School, the
forum will be from 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21, in room C6, 4375 Foothill
Road, and for Amador Valley High School, it will be held from 7-8:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, March 27, in the choir portable, 1155 Santa Rita Road. For
more information, call Trish O’Keeffe, 426-4334.
Live Homework Help
The Pleasanton Library is offering a new homework tool accessible to children
and young adults through the library’s Web site (www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library.html),
where students can receive up to 20 minutes of immediate help in math,
social studies and English from qualified tutors. The help is available
from 3-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 1-4 p.m., Saturday; and 5-9 p.m., Sunday.
For details, call 931-3406.
Preschool Story Times
Free preschool story times are offered on Fridays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. They include stories,
music, puppet programs and more. Story times are suitable for children
ages 3-6. Call 931-3400, ext. 8, for more information.
Reading Program
Mika’s Downtown, 519 Main St., invites children between the ages of 2-12
to a reading program, taking place from 11-11:30 a.m. every Saturday.
Call 846-8525.
Storytime for Ages 5 and Under
Towne Center Books’ Storytime, open to ages five and under, will be held
at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 6-April 17. The fee is $36 and children will
receive a book of their own. For more information, call 846-8826.
Lectures/Workshops
‘Behind the Curtain: Taking a Look at Risky Behaviors’ Series
Amador Valley Adult & Community Education, in coordination with the Pleasanton
Unified School District, will hold a series of presentations examining
risky behavior among children and teen-agers from 7-9 p.m. at the Pleasanton
Middle School library. “The Truth Behind Teen Alcohol Use and Abuse” will
be held Wednesday, March 20; and “Everyone Else is Doing It” (discussing
teen sex) will be on Tuesday, April 16. To preregister, call 417-5406,
ext. 3, leaving name, telephone number and specify the session.
Garden Illustration Workshop
Learn how to illustrate the plants found in the garden in pen, colored
pencil and watercolor from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, March 16, at the
Crow Canyon Institute, 105 Park Place, San Ramon. The cost is $20 for
San Ramon residents and $23 for non-residents, plus a $20 supply fee.
Pre-registration is required; call 973-3200.
Home Composting for Busy People
A free workshop teaching how to reduce garbage, improve soil and protect
the environment will be held from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, March 23, at the
Crow Canyon Institute, 105 Park Place, San Ramon. To preregister, call
820-7471.
Science 2002 Lecture Series
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory presents a series of lectures to
bring important, current science topics to the community. The final lecture
is scheduled at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 21 at the Tracy Community Center,
300 East 10th St. Dr. John White of LLNL will discuss the physics of baseball.
The lectures are free and open to the public. Visit www.llnl.gov/llnl/06news/Community/lecture.html
for more information.
Live Music
Coffee Roast Express
Coffee Roast Express has live music from 8-11 p.m., every Saturday. Vienna
Teng will perform on March 16 and on March 23, Brian Cooper is the featured
performer. There is no cover charge. For more information, call 426-8869.
Latin Harpist and Violinist Carlos Reyes
Multi-instrumentalist and composer Carlos Reyes will perform at 8 p.m.,
Friday, March 29, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. Tickets
are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information, call Community
Concert, 229-2710, or visit the Web site CommunityConcerts@com.
Main St. Brewery
The restaurant, located at 830 Main St., features live music every Friday
and Saturday night. Martin Franco and his Latin-Funk dance band will perform
at 9 p.m., Friday, March 15; Pladdohg will perform Irish folk/Celtic rock
on Saturday, March 16 as well as a St. Patrick’s Day performance from
3-6 p.m., Sunday, March 17. Call 462-8218 for more information.
Modern Day Minstrels ‘Golden Bough’ Performs Annual St. Patrick’s
Day Show
Golden Bough, who have expanded upon traditional Celtic styles, will perform
its eighth annual St. Patrick’s Day show, featuring McGrath Irish Dancers,
at 8 p.m., Friday, March 15, at Mt. Diablo Unitarian Church, 55 Eckley
Lane, Walnut Creek. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. For
more information, call Community Concert, 229-2710, or visit the Web site
CommunityConcerts@com.
Pleasanton Hotel
The Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St., features live music with no cover
charge. The party band Mixed Nuts will be performing Friday and Saturday,
March 8 & 9. Call 846-8106 for more information.
The Chabot Panhandlers
The big steel drum orchestra Chabot Panhandlers will perform at 8 p.m.,
Saturday, March 23, at the Orinda Library Auditorium, 24 Orinda Way. Tickets
are $18 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information, call Community
Concert, 229-2710, or visit the Web site CommunityConcerts@com.
Toby’s Bar & Grill
Toby’s, located at 30 W. Neal St., features live music every Thursday
and Saturday night with no cover charge. Every Wednesday, it’s karaoke
from 8-11 p.m. On Thursdays, singing chef Vernon Thomas performs from
7-10 p.m. Every Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight, various bands play, including
Kokomo, Two Stiff Jacks and Pardõn. Call 846-6384 for more information.
Miscellaneous
Art Sessions for Area Artists
Bay Area artists are invited to apply for two art sessions of three days
each, creating new works at the Tao House, Nobel prize-winning playwright
Eugene O’Neill’s estate in Danville. Artists selected will be scheduled
for the sessions during the days of April 21, 23, May 4, 11, 14 and 18.
For applications, call Carolyn Thiessen, 820-1309.
Assistive Equipment for Visual Impaired
An Optellec magnifier and an audio atlas and encyclopedia are available
for visually impaired persons at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol
Blvd. The center hours are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Reservations recommended
but not required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 931-5365.
Coffee Time
Coffee time is held every Saturday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Veterans
Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Free coffee and pastries are offered to
anyone who is interested. The social event is put on by the Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Ambrose D. Regalia Post 6298, and the American Legion, Pleasanton
Post 237. Call Daniel Soria at 846-7320 for more information.
Genealogy Docents
The Pleasanton Public Library houses an extensive Genealogy Collection
that includes information in book form and CDs. Every Wednesday from 10
a.m.-1 p.m., a volunteer from the Livermore-Amador Genealogy Society is
available to assist the public in using the various search tools at the
library. Call George Anderson at 846-4265 for more information.
Home Study
Pleasanton Unified School District offers an innovative alternative to
traditional classroom instruction for children in grades kindergarten
through eighth. The program supports parents who educate their children
at home with the full use of the district’s resources including curriculum
materials. Information meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday
of each month at the Home Study office, 4665 Bernal Ave. For information,
call 426-4435.
Oakland Artisan Marketplace
The ongoing marketplace features local and regional artists’ craft artwork
at two locations: the Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 14th and Broadway, 11 a.m.-4
p.m., Friday; and the Jack London Square from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday,
and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday. Crafts include ceramics, dolls, paintings,
clothing, jewelry, baskets, floral arrangements and other unique items.
For more information, call (510) 238-4948.
Pleasanton Downtown Association
The Pleasanton Downtown Association Design and Beautification Committee
is seeking new members. Any Pleasanton resident is eligible to join. The
committee meets at 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Coffee
Beans and Bistro, 401 Main St. For information, call Julia Lewis at 417-2963.
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.
Pleasanton Junior Football League Drive
The league is holding a drive for sponsorship to upgrade its two primary
football fields by providing two scoreboards and removable aluminum grandstands.
For more information, call Casey Lewis, (510) 304-0933, or e-mail caseylewis1@attbi.com.
Tax Return Help for Students
Accounting students at California State University, Hayward, are offering
free tax return preparation help to low-income individuals through the
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program from 4-7 p.m., Monday-Friday,
and 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, through March 15 and again April 2-13, in
room 2501 of the Music and Business Building. For more information, call
(510) 885-2444.
Telephone Renewal System at Library
The Pleasanton Public Library is offering borrowers an opporunity to renew
items by telephone. Borrowers need to have a touch-tone telephone, their
library card and the barcode on the items to be renewed. For details,
call 931-3406
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Adoption Days
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 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the last Sunday of every month at the
East County Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Road, Dublin. Volunteers also
are often available to assist people looking for a pet, from 11:30 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m. daily at the shelter. Call 803-7043.
Valley Humane Society
Cat adoption times are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 1-4 p.m. Friday; and
11 a.m.-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 Auxiliary Offers New Idea for Moms
The ValleyCare Auxiliary needs volunteers for both Livermore and Pleasanton
and is offering a new idea. If two friends or neighbors with young children
join the Auxiliary, they can exchange babysitting duties. This way, both
the volunteer who works at the hospital and the volunteer who babysits
will get credit for hours. For more information, call 734-3368.
ValleyCare Health System Auxiliary
ValleyCare Health System Auxiliary is seeking men and women to volunteer
at ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton and at Valley Memorial in Livermore.
Volunteers are needed for the gift shops, hospital services, the emergency
rooms, and the surgical centers. Also for the Thrift Shop in Livermore
and the ValleyCare Health Library. Interested individuals may pick up
application forms at the Information Desks in Pleasanton or Livermore;
the ValleyCare Thrift Shop, 1911 Second St., Livermore; or the ValleyCare
Health Library, 5698 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. For more information,
call 734-3368.
Volunteer Crisis Support Needed
Hope Hospice is developing a program to provide support for those in crisis
when a loved one is critically ill or near death in the hospital setting.
The program is designed to offer a hand to hold, or a shoulder to lean
on. For more information, call Doris Felton, 513-0356.
Volunteers Needed at the Alameda County Community Food Bank
Volunteers are needed to assist with warehouse and office activities;
weekend and weekday opportunities are available for individuals, ages
10 years and older, and groups. For more information, call Mary Schoen,
(510) 834-3663.
On Stage
‘Don’t Dress for Dinner’ Opens at Pleasanton Playhouse
The theater production “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” directed by Mark Cornfield
and produced by Eileen McBean, runs from Friday, Feb. 22, through Sunday,
March 17. Show times are 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is $17 for adults, $15 for seniors (60 and older) and $13 for
students. For more information, call 462-2121.
‘Fame!’
Dublin Theatre Company is presenting its production of “Fame!” with performances
at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12-21,
at 6620 Dublin Blvd. The musical comedy-drama centers around 13 aspiring
teen-age performers. Tickets are $20 for adults and $16 for seniors and
students. For information, call 551-0200 between 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
‘Guys and Dolls’
Foothill and Amador Valley drama departments present “Guys and Dolls,”
at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday, March 13-16, and March 20-23, at the
Amador Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. For details,
e-mail guysanddollsfhsavhs@yahoo.com.
‘La Boheme’
The Livermore Valley Opera will perform this classic opera at 8 p.m.,
Saturday, and 2 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 10, 16 and 17, at the Livermore
Performing Arts Theater, 600 Maple St. Tickets are $30/adults, $25/seniors,
$15/juniors, $20/groups of 10 or more and opening weekend, $15 tickets
will be available while they last. For more information, call 960-9210.
‘Private Eyes’
The comedy of suspicion production “ Private Eyes” will open at the Playhouse
West at 8 p.m., Friday, April 5; 8 p.m. performances continue on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday, through May 5. Tickets are
$17-$21. For details, call 942-0300.
Readings
‘Women of Mystery’
The Pleasanton Public Library is hosting the third in a four-part series
of the “Women of Mystery” program 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, at the
library. Local mystery writer Penny Warner will lead a book discussion
on Sue Grafton’s “‘F’ is for Fugitive.” For more details, call Nancy Johnson,
931-3404.
Writing Group
Across the River Writers’ 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
Abrams at 454-9516.
Seniors
Bay Area Alzheimer’s 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.
Bocce Ball
Play bocce ball all year round at the courts located at the south end
of the Senior Center parking lot, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Times are 9 a.m. to
noon, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cost is $1 for residents and $1.50
for non-residents.
Card Games
Drop in Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.,
for a game of cards. Tuesdays offer Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot,
Pinochle, American Style Mah Jongg and more from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays
offer more chances for poker, dominoes and contract bridge. Drop in fees
are $1 for residents and $1.50 for non-residents. Call Gladys at 426-3212
for information.
Daytime Bingo
The public is welcome to come play bingo from 12:30-3 p.m. the first,
third and fifth Monday of every month and from 1-3 p.m. every Friday at
the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Cost is $1 for Pleasanton
residents and $1.50 for non-residents. Game cards are 50 cents each and
all money from the card sales is returned to the winners. No reservations
are required. Call 931-5365 for more information.
Daytime Personal Computers Group
This group meets from 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Thursday of each month
at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. The drop-in fee is $1
for Pleasanton residents and $1.50 for non-residents. Call 931-5365 for
information or e-mail pleasenior@yahoo.com.
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
men’s 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.
Free Medicare Counseling for Seniors
The Health Insurance and Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers free individual
counseling sessions on Medicare, HMOs and other health insurance questions
at the Dublin Senior Center, 7437 Larkdale Ave. An HICAP Counselor will
counsel by appointment on the fourth Monday of each month between 10 a.m.
and 11:30 a.m. To schedule an appointment, call 829-6316.
Internet Access Workstation
The workstation is located in the library area of the Pleasanton Senior
Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., and is available for adults ages 50 and over.
It is connected to the Internet and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon most Saturdays. Tutors are available
most days. Cost is $1 for residents and $1.50 for non-residents. For reservations
or more information, call 931-5365.
Pleasanton V.I.P. Senior Club
Regular meetings of the V.I.P. club are held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the Senior Center, 5353
Sunol Blvd. Regular Snappy Cafe Lunch is served at noon and meetings follow.
Reservation for lunch must be made by the Thursday before by calling 931-5385.
To join the club, attend a luncheon meeting and pay $7 first annual dues.
Thereafter, dues are $5 a year. It is not necessary to be a member in
order to attend.
Senior Meals
Spectrum Community Services provides seniors, 60 years and older, with
a well-balanced noon meal, Monday through Friday, at the Pleasanton Senior
Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. An evening meal is available at 5 p.m. at Ridge
View Commons, 5200 Case Ave. Suggested donations for the meals are $2.50
and $3, respectively. For noon reservations, call 931-5385 and for the
evening, 484-5131.
Woodshop Program
Work on a project of your choice with help from a volunteer assistant.
The woodshop program is open from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays
and Thursdays. Woodshop is held at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.
Drop in fees are $1.50 for residents and $2.50 for non-residents. Call
931-5365 for more information.
Spiritual
Baha’i Informative Meeting
The public is invited to an informal and informative meeting to hear about
the Baha’i Faith, the newest of the world’s major religions. It is held
the last Saturday of the month. For address and time, call 485-9999.
Christian Singles Group
The Christian Singles Group meets 6-7 p.m., every Monday at the Christian
Counseling Center, 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward, for a lively discussion,
bible study, group trips and activities. For more information, contact
Julie Davis, (510) 783-6629.
Community Drumming
Come experience the joy and freedom of drumming from the heart. The group
gathers monthly to explore and connect in a non-judgmental atmosphere
at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, March 10 and April 7, at the Little Brown Church
of Sunol, 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. For more information, contact Pastor
Tom Thresher, 862-2004 or (209) 825-8059.
Sports
Contact, Flag Football and Cheerleading Sign Ups
Signs up for both contact and flag football as well as cheerleading are
being held for boys and girls, ages 9-14 years, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday,
March 23, at Pleasanton Sports Park. First come, first serve. For more
information, or to sign-up online, visit 222.pjfl.com.
CYO Track & Field
The Catholic Community of Pleasanton is now accepting registration for
CYO track and field. All boys and girls, grades 1-8, are invited to participate.
For additional information and practice times, visit www.jgpc.com/cyo
or call Dave Stratman, 425-9870.
Girls Soccer Registration
The Pleasanton Girls Soccer Association will hold registration for the
2002-2003 season at the Pleasanton Tennis Complex, Hopyard Road and Valley
Avenue, at 6-8:30 p.m., Thursday, March 21; and 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday,
March 30. A parent or guardian must be present for registration. First-time
players or those not registered last year must bring a birth certificate
or passport. Fees are $100 for Pleasanton and Sunol residents, $125 non-residents
and $95 for each additional player in same family. For more information,
visit the Web site www.pleasantonsoccer.org.
Pleasanton Little League
The league is currently registering players. Forms can be picked up at
All-Star Sports, Hopyard Road and Valley Avenue. Cost is $135. The season
runs from Memorial Day weekend until July 4. A Big League (16-18 year
olds) manager is needed. Prospective managers may contact league president
Mike Duarte, (510) 272-6928. For league information, call 461-6542.
Pleasanton Pony Baseball
The league has only a few openings left on teams in age brackets ranging
from 5-14 years. Registration forms are available on the league Web site
at www.eteamz.com/pleasantonpony or at All Star Sports, 3037 Hopyard Rd.
Positive Coaching Alliance Parent Workshop
Foothill, American and National Little Leagues along with the Pleasanton
Girls’ Softball League, through the Positive Coaching Alliance, will hold
a parent workshop, from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at the Amador Theater.
The workshop will address how parents can help coaches and league administrators
maintain a positive competitive environment.
Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp
Applications are now being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer
Basketball Camp for both individuals and teams. The camp is by invitation
only. Past participants for individual camp, for boys and girls age 10-19,
include Michael Jordan, Jerry Stackhouse and Antawn Jamison, with camps
in 17 states. College basketball scholarships are possible for players
selected to the All-American team. For a brochure, call (704) 568-6801.
Umpire Certification Clinic
A clinic will be held for adults and teen-agers interested in improving
their umpire leadership skills at 9 a.m., Saturday, March 16, and noon,
Sunday, March 17, at the Dublin Sports Park. For more information, call
874-8106.
Sports and Recreation
Belly Dance Troupe
For fun exercise for “bellies” of all sizes and ages, join this start-up
belly dance troupe. Any experience level, including beginners and instructors
welcome. Contact Katherine, 960-0069.
Competitive Cheerleading Try Outs
Tri-Valley Elite Cheer and Dance will hold try outs for competitive cheerleading
teams for grades kindergarten-12 on Saturday, April 13. Ages and times:
10-11:30 a.m., grades kindergarten-4; noon-1:30 p.m., grades 5-7; and
2-3:30 p.m., grades 8-12. Parents can choose a time for an informational
meeting held at 4, 5, 6 and 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 10. For location, or
more details, call 371-7738.
Mt. Wanda Wildflower Walk
Walk through the hills where John Muir took his daughters to look for
wildflowers from 9-11 a.m., Saturday, March 16. The terrain is steep;
dress comfortably, wear walking shoes and bring water. Meet the park ranger
at the Cal Trans Park and Ride lot, at the corner of Alhambra Avenue and
Franklin Canyon Road, Martinez. For more information, call 228-8860.
Strength Training Men and Women
This class is offered from 8:30-9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at Schoeber’s
Athletic Club, Owens Court, Pleasanton. Participants do not have to be
members of the club. The class includes at 15-minute stretch and relaxation
on Thursdays. Contact Sue Evans, 484-0239, for more information.
Support Groups
Adults Who Have Lost a Parent
Adult survivors of a parental death can obtain support and understanding
while they grieve. The group meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. the second and
fourth Monday at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770
for more information.
Al-Anon and Alateen Meetings
Al-Anon is a support group fellowship that offers a program of recovery
to the relatives and friends of alcoholics. Anyone who is affected by
someone else’s drinking is welcome. The group has meetings Monday through
Saturday throughout the Tri-Valley. Call 277-7661 or visit www.al-anon.alateen.org
for dates, times and locations. Alateen, a group meant for young people
seeking help with problems when alcoholism affects a parent, relative
or friend, meets Mondays to exchange experiences and to gain understanding
of the alcoholic. Call for specific times and location.
Cancer Support Group
Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Thursday
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.
Cancer Support Group
The Wellness Community is offering a free networking support group for
people actively fighting cancer and their loved ones. The group meets
from 2-4 p.m. each Tuesday at Valley Care Health Library, 5698 Stoneridge
Drive. For information, call 933-0107.
Christian Singles Group
Join us for lively discussion on the realities of being a single Christian.
Bible-based, supportive fun. All welcome. Free. Mondays, 6-7 p.m., at
the Christian Counseling Center, 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. For more
details, call Julie Davis, (510) 783-6629.
Couples in Recovery
This group helps couples navigate change as their relationship becomes
healthier. Meetings are at 7:15 p.m. Mondays at R~Quest, 189 W. Angela
St. Preregistration is required by calling 426-0501.
Diabetes Support Group
There is a diabetes support group the first Wednesday of every month from
noon to 1 p.m. at Valley Memorial Hospital, 1111 E. Stanley Blvd., Room
224, Livermore. For more information, call 373-4166.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program
Valley Community Health Center’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program provides
low-cost treatment and counseling for adults and teens. Fall openings
are available to anyone, regardless of income, at evening individual and
group sessions. Sessions are ongoing and some daytime hours are available.
For information or to register, call Rick Eastman (9 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Friday),
201-6215.
Family Support Group
This ongoing support group for caregivers and family members of people
with chronic or terminal illnesses meets from 7:30-9 p.m. the first and
third Monday at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770
for more information.
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
Center’s 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 father’s and children’s rights, custody
issues, networking and fathering programs. Child care is available. For
details, call Erene or Tom at 606-1015.
Lupus Support Group
The group meets on the first Friday of the month 7-9 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente
Medical Center, North Building, conference room C, 7601 Stoneridge Drive.
For more information, call 846-5767.
‘Making Sense of It All’ Discussion Group
For people who feel a need to talk, but do not know where to turn, the
discussion group “Making Sense of It All” has formed at the Center for
Community Dispute Settlement. The nonprofit center provides a safe place
to find connections and talk with new friends. The group meets from 7:30-9:30
p.m., every Tuesday, at 291 McCleod St. For more information, call 373-1035.
Men at Work
These meetings are open to men who are affected by someone else’s drinking.
The group is a part of Al-Anon and meets Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
at Valley Memorial Health Center, 1015 Stanley Blvd., Classroom 1, Livermore.
For further information, call 277-7661.
Men in Grief
This on-going support group offers the opportunity for men to help each
other when grieving the death of a loved one. They meet from 7:30-9 p.m.,
the first and third Tuesday at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite
214, Dublin. Call 829-8770 for more information.
Men’s Recovery
This group welcomes men who need some professional help with their addiction
recovery. Meetings are at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at R~Quest, 189 W. Angela St.
Newcomers are welcome. Call 426-0501 for more information.
Midlife Passages Support Group
If you’re 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.
“Moody Blues” Groups for Teens
R-Quest Counseling is providing a place for teens to sort through feelings
about divorce, grief, loss, relationships and the emotional trials of
adolescence. The “Moody Blues” group meets 4:15-5:30 p.m., Thursdays,
with licensed marriage-family therapists facilitating the groups. For
more information, call 426-0501.
Newcomers to Al-Anon
These meetings are for those who are new to Al-Anon, a support group offering
programs of recovery to relatives and friends of alcoholics. Anyone who
is affected by someone else’s drinking is welcome to attend the group,
which meets from 7 to 7:55 p.m. Thursdays at John Knox Presbyterian Church,
7421 Amarillo Road, room H, Dublin. Call 277-7661 for more information.
Overeaters Anonymous
Meetings are held from 6:15-7:15 p.m., Thursdays, St. Clare’s Episcopal
Church, 3350 Hopyard Ave. For more information, call Eileen, 371-8251.
Parenting Again
This group is designed to help those taking a major parenting role for
grandchildren. It offers information, encouragement and support for grandparents
as they seek to provide care and guidance for their grandchildren. Meetings
are the second Saturday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room,
Olive Building, Valley Christian Center, 7500 Inspiration Drive, Dublin.
Call 560-6200 for more information.
Parents of Alcoholics
Those who are parents of alcoholics are welcome to join these meetings,
a part of Al-Anon. The group meets from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and also at
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays at CalFed Bank, 3101 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon.
Call 277-7661 for more information.
Parents of Diabetics
The POD Squad, a support group for parents of diabetics, meets from 7
to 8:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Coffee Beans & Bistro,
401 Main St. Meetings are held September through May with no December
meeting. Call 461-1170 for more information or e-mail zoef@home.com or
visit their web site at www.podsquad.com.
Parkinson’s Support Group
The Parkinson’s Network of Mount Diablo and the city of Pleasanton co-sponsor
a support group for the Tri-Valley area from 10 a.m.-noon on the second
Saturday of each month at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.
For information, call 931-5366.
Personal Growth
This group is for men and women who are healing from their past and learning
skills for a healthier future. Meetings are at 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays at R~Quest,
189 W. Angela St. Call 426-0501 to register.
Self Help for Hard of Hearing
The Tri-Valley section of SHHH meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of
the month at Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Pkwy. Guest speaker
for March 21 will be Gale Tang, director of National Linguistic and Cultural
Services for Kaiser Permanente. All interested people are invited. For
more information, call Hiram Van Blarigan at 455-6591.
Share and Care
This ongoing grief support group, primarily for those who have lost a
spouse, meets from 7:30-9 p.m., the second and fourth Tuesday at Hope
Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770 for more information.
Survival to Recovery
The focus of these meetings is for persons who grew up in an alcoholic
home or who were affected by the drinking of one or both parents. The
group, a part of Al-Anon, meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays at the Resurrection
Lutheran Church, 7557 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. For more information,
call 277-7661.
Temporary Restraining Order Clinic
This clinic is for victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
They meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays in Pleasanton. Call Raeanne for
more information at 449-5845, ext. 111.
Together Let’s Cope
This ongoing support group for parents who have lost children offers a
safe place to grieve. It meets the first and third Wednesday of the month
from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770
for more information.
Tragic Loss Group
A grief support group for tragic losses from suicides, accidents, homicide
is held from 4-5:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at
Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 214, Dublin. This is an opportunity
for people who have experienced a horrible and catastrophic sudden loss
to gain support during their grieving process. For more information, call
829-8770.
Tri-Valley Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
The Valley Community Health Center has expanded its Drug and Alcohol Recovery
Program to include Tri-Valley adolescents with substance abuse problems.
The comprehensive program is a 16-week series of individual and group
counseling and education, addressing many aspects of substance abuse.
For more information, call 201-6033.
Tri-Valley Us Too
A support group for prostate cancer survivors invites husbands and wives
to its meetings held at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at 7601
Stoneridge Drive. Men are invited to its meetings held at 7:30 p.m. the
third Tuesday of the month at the same location. Call 484-0392 for more
information.
Vision Support Group
This is for individuals and their loved ones who have any kind of vision
impairment. The group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 10
to 11:30 a.m. at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. For more
information, call 931-5369.
Women & Food
This group offers support and fresh ideas in the love-hate relationship
between women and food. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at R~Quest
Counseling, 189 W. Angela St. Call 426-0501 to register.
Women Growing in Recovery
Women with over a year of addiction recovery meet to support continued
self growth and healthy relationships. The drop-in group meets at 6:30
every Thursday at R~Quest, 189 W. Angela St. Call 426-0501 for more information.
Women’s Early Recovery
Women with less than a year of sobriety practice relating to other women
while gaining skills to prevent relapse. The group meets at 7 p.m. on
Tuesdays at R~Quest, 189 W. Angela St. Call 426-0501 to register.
Youth Alcohol/Drug Education Series
The facts about alcohol and other drugs are the focus of this 12-week
series for youths and their parents. Youths meet one hour in a youth group
and in a one-hour family group. Meetings are on Wednesdays beginning at
5 p.m. at R~Quest Counseling, 189 W. Angela, Pleasanton. Call 426-0501
to register.
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