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Publication Date: Friday, April 19, 2002

Calendar

Auditions

Harmony Crossroads Womenís Chorus
Do you love to sing? Come and visit Harmony Crossroads chorus, a womenís 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.

Livermore Valley Opera
Auditions will be held for the 2002-2003 season during regular rehearsals at 7:30-10 p.m., Wednesdays through April 24, at Junction Avenue Schoolís band room, 298 Junction Ave., Livermore. For information, call 443-8755.

Pot Oí 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.

San Francisco Girls Chorus
The chorus will hold auditions for girls ages 7-12 years for the Chorus School Music Education Program in San Francisco and Oakland on June 15 in San Francisco. No previous music training required for beginning levels. The music program provides training in vocal technique, sight-singing, study skills and music theory. Need-based tuition assistance is available. For more information, call 415-673-1511, ext. 333.

The Band
The Band, a new East Bay youth, grades 6-9, performance ensemble, is hosting an open rehearsal-guest artist night at 7 p.m., Monday, April 22, at Piedmont Middle School, 800 Magnolia St., Piedmont, to recruit new members. Students and adults are invited to bring their wind and percussion instruments and play with The Band.

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, May 7, 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 May 6 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 May 16 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 May 1 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 May 9 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 May 9 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 April 24 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 April meeting has been rescheduled to April 30 to accomodate the second school budget public hearing, 5-7 p.m., April 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 May 8 at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.

Class Reunions

Livermore High School Class of 1982 and 1983
A combined reunion will be held on August 17 at the Shrine Event Center, Livermore. Information and registration are available at www.classmates.com. To submit a mailing address or for more information, e-mail: lhsclassof82@yahoo.com, or lhsclassof83@yahoo.com.

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
An eight-week basic drawing and design art class for middle school students will be held 3:30-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, through May 29, at Hart Middle School, room C-113. The cost is $70. 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.

Art Classes
An ongoing instructor-less life drawing class, with live models, is held from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Wednesday, at the Cultural Arts Building, 4477 Black Ave. The cost is $60 for Pleasanton residents, $66 for nonresidents. For more information, call 931-5340 or Erma Wheatley, 931-0757.

Art Through Discovery and Woodcut Classes
Learn about artists and the language of art through demonstrations and visuals in this free class, meeting 3:30-4:30 p.m., Mondays, at the Pleasanton Senior Center. A class for woodcut and printmaking, a Japanese art form using wood blocks, meets 1-3 p.m., Monday, also at the center. Both classes are taught by an award-winning artist and teacher. Call 931-5365 for more details.

Family Child Care Providers Training
Child Care Links offers free training for providers, discussing topics such as contracts, record keeping, program planning, activities, health and safety, in a three-session program meeting 9:30 a.m.-noon, Monday, May 6, 13 and 20. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate. For details, call 417-8733, ext. 935.

Herbal Soaps Made Easy
Learn how to create fragrant herbal soaps with minimal ingredients and time from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 20, at Crow Canyon Institute. The cost is $20 for San Ramon residents, $23 for non-residents; preregistration is required. Call 275-2300 or visit www.crowcanyongardens.org.

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 Teens
The Valley Community Health Center is offering a free ongoing parenting class, focusing on teen issues, from 5-7 p.m., Thursdays, at 4361 Railroad Ave., Ste. A. The classes, which repeat every 10 weeks, are open to Alameda County residents with children under 18 years old at home. A $15 fee purchases the book ìActive Parenting of Teens,î which is used as basis for the class. To preregister, call Debra Eberhart, 201-6033.

Clubs

Amador Mothers Club
Amador Valley area families with children ages infant to 5 years meet 7:30-9:30 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 6:45-8 a.m. every Thursday at Cocoís 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 Veteranís 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 adults in the Tri-Valley area; you must be 21 years or older. A 7 p.m. dinner meeting is held the first Tuesday each month; all other Tuesdays, the club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Celiaís Restaurant, Danville Hotel, 411 Hartz Ave. For more information, e-mail botabaggers@yahoo.com; call Bev, 743-8844 or visit www.botabaggers.org.

California Federation of Republican Women Mini-Conference
The northern division of the organization will hold its annual spring conference ìIn Defense of Libertyî on Thursday, May 23, at Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock Creek Drive, Clayton. The cost is $25; reservations required by May 15. For information, call Becky Kolberg, 828-6521.

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 Womenís 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 noon-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 noon-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. 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. ìAlanna,î the first adventure in the ìSong of the Lionessî by Tamora Pierce will be discussed at the April 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 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 9-11 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 Womenís 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 6-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Lyonís Restaurant, 1116 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore, and 6-9 p.m. the fourth Thursday of the month on Pleasantonís 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
Community Club #4762 meet at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Dublin Library, 7606 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. Guests and new members interested in improving their public speaking, leadership and communication skills are welcome. For more information, call 895-6682, or visit www.pleasantontoastmasters.com.

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 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. each Tuesday at Maestroís Restaurant, 5100 Hopyard Road. Members help promote each othersí 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
Pleasantonís oldest and largest club for families with infants through preschool-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 at 10 a.m. Contact Ingrid at 462-3190 for details. Monthly luncheons are held and reservations must made in advance. For details call Jeannie, 484-0949, or Cathy, 462-6707.

Pleasanton North Rotary Club
The 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 Womenís 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
The 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 are encouraged. Call Leta Rockwell, 838-2908.

SnoíFlakes 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 Fridayís, 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.

Suds Silicon Valley
The telecom, datacom, IT and Internet networking informal social organization will meet from 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, at Rose Hotel, 807 Main St. For more information, e-mail richard.barrett@netsuds.net or call 858-9017 about speaking slots and exhibits.

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. Mayís selection will be ìSnapshots: 20th Century Mother Daughter Fiction,î edited by Joyce Carol Oates. Call 846-8826 for more information.

Tri-Valley Business Builders
This business networking group meets to exchange information and leads 7:30-8:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesday of every month, at Mimiís Restaurant, 4775 Hacienda Drive., Dublin. New members and business guests are welcome. Call Jeff at 462-7534 for information and reservations.

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 Rotary
A new dinner group is now forming with meetings held 6 p.m., Tuesday, at Girasole restaurant, 3180 Santa Rita Rd. 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 ìMom-to-Momî individual help, a Preemie Closet, playgroups, one-on-one mentoring and ìHelping Hands,î 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 Veteranís 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

Contra Costa Wind Symphony
The premiere of ìMt. Diablo: A Symphonic Portrait,î with composer Steven Reineke of the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra conducting, will be held at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Tickets are $11-$15; call 943-7469 for more information.

May Trio in Debut Performance
The May Trio, consisting of violinist Ju-Yi Peng, cellist Gay Hagen Dunn and pianist Michelle Lin, will debut in a 2 p.m., Sunday, May 5, performance at the Library Concourse, Las Positas College, 3033 Collier Canyon Road, Livermore. Soprano Sarah Franklin will also perform. The concert is free. For more information, call 484-5483.

Pot OíGold Chorus Spring Concert
The menís chorus will perform its ìSpringtime Melodiesî concert at 2:30 and 8 p.m., Saturday, May 11, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, with a special appearance by Michigan Jake, the current international champion barbershop quartet. Tickets are $15 to $25 and can be purchased online at www.bayareametro.org or call 820-8086. Discount tickets for students 18 and under and seniors, 62 years and older.

San Francisco Girls Chorus ëA Sunday Serenadeí
The free concert, featuring levels I and II of the chorus school, will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 5, at the First Covenant Church of Oakland,4000 Redwood Rd., Oakland. A reception follows the concert. For more information, call 415-673-1511, ext. 303.

San Francisco Girls Chorus ëSongs for a Sunday Afternooní
The free concert, featuring levels III and IV of the chorus school, will be held at 4 p.m., Sunday, April 21, at the First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St. A reception follows the concert. For more information, call 415-673-1511, ext. 303.

Tribute to American Composers
The Valley Choral Society will hold a concert celebrating American composers and their songs at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at the Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway. The concert includes a musical tribute to Richard Rodgers and his collaborated efforts in productions such as ìThe King and Iî and ìThe Sound of Music.î Tickets, available at Lionís Ticket Office, are $18 adults, $15 senior (62 years and up) and students through 12th grade admitted free with I.D. For more details, call 866-4003.

Dance

Events

Amador Valley High School Evening Fund Raiser
Two fund-raising events will be held benefiting the Amador Valley High School Breakfast-Class of 2002. Fresh Choice, 2453 Stoneridge Mall, will donate 20 percent of sales made between 5-9 p.m., Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 22-24; and Chevyís, 5877 Owens Dr., will donate 15 percent in sales made between 5:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, April 29.

Annual Spring Downtown History Walk
The history walk, led by architect and local historian Charles Huff, will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, May 9, beginning in front of the Amador Valley Historical Museum, 603 Main St. The walk lasts approximately two hours with Huff discussing the history of downtown buildings as well as the people and businesses of the townís early days. For details, call 484-0475.

Annual Spring Festival
Crow Canyon Gardens, San Ramon, will hold its annual Spring Festival, featuring hard-to-find heirloom plants, classes and demonstrations on gardening, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, May 4, at 105 Park Place. A gourmet lunch will be served made from garden-grown produce. Admission is free. For more information, call 820-7471.

Artistís Night
ArtWorks Studios is hosting an ongoing ìArtistís Nightî from 7-10 p.m., Wednesdays, at 2219 First St., Livermore. Artists of all practices are invited to come, bring something to work on, critique, share or just talk with other artists. $5 donation requested. For more details, call 243-0424.

Authorsí Visit
Authors Shirley Climo and Maureen Biro will visit Amador High School library from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, April 25. Books by both authors will be available for purchase and signing. The cost is $5 for Alameda County Reading Association members and $8 for nonmembers. For reservations, call Cathe Norman, 462-7495.

Book Signing Events
Susan Parker, author of ìTumbling After,î will be signing her memoir at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St., and Terry Ryan, author of ìPrize Winner of Defiance, Ohio,î will sign her books at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 22, at Towne Center Books. For more information, call 846-8826.

Bowl for Hope
Granada Bowl, the Tri-Valley Convention and Visitorís Bureau and Hope Hospice team up for the 20th annual Bowl for Hope bowling tournament benefiting Hope Hospice, Sunday, April 28, at 1620 Railroad, Livermore. Squad bowling times are 11:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.; the five-member coed teams are open to adults and youth. The entry fee is $16 per bowler or $80 per team. For more information, call Dennis Fanucchi, Granada Bowl, 447-5600.

íComedy Niteí by Elliston Vineyards
Enjoy award-winning wines and good food while laughing to the comedy of stand-ups Drew Hastings and Dennis Regan from 6-9 p.m., Friday, April 19. Tickets are $55; for more information, call 862-2377, or visit Elliston Vineyards Events Office at 463 Kilkare Road, Sunol.

Demolay Motherís Day Bouquets
Order Motherís Day bouquets, delivered in Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore by the Pleasanton Demolay on Saturday, May 11. Bouquets are $20 and orders are due by April 21. Call David Wysock, 443-6668, or Nathan Greeney, 462-2822.

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.

Fashion Show/Scholarship Luncheon
The Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, a teachers honorary sorority, will hold its annual fund raiser on Saturday, April 27, at the Castlewood Country Club. The luncheon begins at noon and the fashion show at 1 p.m. A $25 donation requested; raffle tickets for theme baskets and a handmade quilt will also be available. For tickets, call Joan Porter, 462-1976, before April 22.

High Tea
The Pleasanton-Blairgowrie-Fergus Sister City Organization is sponsoring a High Tea at B.J. Gardners at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27. The cost is $15 and space is limited. Contact Cathe Norman for reservations, 462-7495.

March of Dimes WalkAmerica
The fund-raising walk will be held on Saturday, April 27, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and the official start time will be 9 a.m. Register by logging on to www.marchofdimes.com/walkamerica, or call 1-888-4BABIES (888-422-2437).

Motherís Day Pancake Breakfast
The Pleasanton Chapter Order of Demolay will hold a Motherís Day breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, fruits and beverage from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, May 12, at the Masonic Center, 3370 Hopyard Road. Tickets are $5 in advance, $6 at the door and $20 for a group of five. For details, call Brian or Connie, 462-8141.

Mystery Dinner Theater ëFuneral for a Gangsterí
The GibsonHouse Mystery Performers present the mystery dinner theater performance of ìFuneral for a Gangster!î on Friday, April 12 and 19, at the Pleasanton Hotel. Seating begins at 7:30 p.m. Select from a choice of three-course gourmet meals. The cost is $48, tax and gratuity included. Reservations required. Call 846-8106.

Networking Extravaganza
A Networking Extravaganza will be held for Bay Area businesswomen from 6-9 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, at Nile Hall, Preservation Park in downtown Oakland. Buffet and live music included. Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Free parking and walking distance from 12th Street BART. Register online at www.babwnews.com, or call (510) 654-7557 for sponsor opportunities.

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.

Spring Harvest Gift & Food Festival
The festival will showcase more than 200 costumed exhibitors selling handcrafted items, gourmet food and craft and cooking demonstrations from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, April 19-21. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 seniors (62 years and older), $4 children aged 6-12 and $5 parking. For more information, call (800) 321-1213.

ëTee Up for Teachersí 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.

ëThe Human Raceí
ìThe Human Race,î a walk benefiting the Valley Childrenís Museum, will be held Saturday, May 11. Walkers are sponsored by pledges for a flat dollar amount for participation in a three-mile untimed walk or run around Lafayette Reservoir. For event information, call Kelly Lake, 461-6574.

ëWalk for the Goldí Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for ìWalk for the Gold,î a non-competitive 5K walk raising funds for the Special Olympics to be held Saturday, Oct. 5, in the Hacienda Business Park. To learn more about coordinating walk teams, call Colleen Gaard, (510) 553-0280, ext. 30.

Exhibits

Abstract Art Work of Liz Maxwell
Meet Liz Maxwell, whose abstract and figurative art will be displayed at Studio 7 Fine Arts, during a reception at the gallery from 5-9 p.m., Saturday, May 11. For more information, call 846-4322.

ëAdornmentsí
The Livermore Art Association Gallery will host a reception to introduce a unique show entitled ìAdornmentsî from 1-4 p.m., Saturday, May 4, at Third and J Streets, Livermore. Decorative and wearable art, including jewelry, weaving, basket making, fused glass and beading, will be displayed. Admission is free. For more information, call 449-9927.

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.

ë...And Down She Went!í
The C.E.Smith Museum of Anthropology at California State University, Hayward, presents ì...And down she went! Everything you wanted to know about subterranean San Francisco but were afraid to ask.î 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, through June 7. For more information, call (510) 885-3104.

ëArt Through the Eyes of a Childí
The exhibit features sketches, oil and watercolor paintings by foster children in Alameda County from April 12-May 31 on the 5th floor of the Alameda County Administrative Building.

Artist Reception for Viktor Shvaiko
Artique will hold a champagne reception for artist Viktor Shvaiko from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, April 21, at 4275-23 Rosewood Drive. For information, call 847-8799.

Artwork on Exhibit at OíNeillís Tao House
Work by students who participated in an arts enrichment program at Tao House, the Danville home of American playwright Eugene OíNeill, will be on exhibit from April 28 through May. A recognition event for the students will be held from noon-3 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at the Danville Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front St.

ëGel Abstractí
The Danville Art Gallery is hosting a show of Linda Ryanís acrylic ìGel Abstractî paintings with a reception from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at 334 Hartz Ave., Danville.

Lithographs and Prints by Tom Everhart
Work by Tom Everhart, the only artist authorized by Charles Schultz to reproduce the Peanuts characters, will be featured during a show at Art of Presentation, from noon- 6 p.m., Sunday, April 21, at 1987F Santa Rita Road. For more details, call 484-5123.

ëThe Figureí
ArtWorks Studios will exhibit ìThe Figure,î a collection of works on the human figure by 17 artists, from Wednesday, April 17, through Friday, May 17, at 2219 First St., Livermore. An artistsí reception will be held from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 17.

Film

Health

Annual Livermore Fitness Day
Itís time to register for the 22nd Annual Livermore Fitness Day, Sunday, April 21, at Robertson Park Soccer Field in Livermore. A variety of events will be held, including 5K walk/run, 10K run, 12- and 20-mile bike rides and a kiddie dash for ages 3-8 years. Registration is $25 per person and forms are available at ValleyCare Medical Center, online at www.active.com, or call for 373-8081 for other locations or information.

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.

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.

Stress Reduction, Nutrition and Ball Exercise Workshops
Free health workshops are held at 6:30 p.m. on the first three Wednesdays of the month, stress reduction on the first; nutrition on the second; and ball exercise on the third, at Harvey Chiropractic Center, 2610 Crow Canyon Road, #110, San Ramon. For more information, call Diana or Sue, 820-1202.

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. Thursday, April 25; Friday, May 17; and Wednesday, June 5, at 4361 Railroad Ave. In addition to facility tours, presentations by representatives from the centerís medical clinic, Senior Support services, WIC as well as other divisions will discuss related topics.

Holiday

Kids and Teens

Bike Rodeo
The Pleasanton Police Department will hold a Bike Rodeo, for elementary school students, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, at ValleyCare Medical Center. Children can tour ìSafe Town,î have their bicycles registered and meet both motorcycle and K-9 officers.

Childrenís Artwork Collected
The Pleasanton Public Library and ìArt to Heartî are requesting colorful childrenís artwork for use in a special project benefiting children in need. Paintings or drawings will be collected at the childrenís desk at the library through Monday, April 22. Artwork is not returnable. For more information, call Jeannine Kenworthy, 200-6116, or the library at 931-3400, ext. 8.

Childrenís Museum and Zany Brainy Team Up
The Valley Childrenís Museum and Zany Brainy have teamed up for ìshop night,î the last Saturday of every month between 4-8 p.m. During those hours, 10 percent of purchases made at Zany Brainy, 4948 Dublin Blvd., Dublin, and checked out at the ìshop night registerî will be donated to the museum. For more details, call 461-6574.

ëClub Tí
The City of Pleasanton is ìbringing it onî with Club T, a new night spot for sixth to eighth graders, from 6-8 p.m., Friday, April 19, at the Amador Recreation Center. The evening will be loaded with fun including DJ Freeze, hang-out space, game tables and a few junior high surprises like New York pizza, nachos and blender drinks. The cost is $7 in advance, $10 at the door. For details, call 931-5340.

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.

Host Family Needed
The Pleasanton-Blairgowrie-Fergus Sister City Organization, promoting friendship and cultural understanding in the cities of Blairgowrie, Scotland, and Fergus, Canada, is looking for host families for two high school students. Families are needed for a 17-year-old girl from July 11-25 and a 17-year-old boy from July 25-Aug. 3; both students are from Blairgowrie. For more information, call Cathe Norman, 462-7495, or e-mail fnorman300@aol.com.

Live Homework Help
The Pleasanton Library is offering a new homework tool accessible to children and young adults through the libraryís 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
Mikaís 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.

ëSchool-Aged Saturday Nightsí
Pleasanton Parks and Community Services is sponsoring a recreational program for youth, kindergarten through fifth grade, from 6:30-9 p.m., May 4, 18, June 8 and 22, at Harvest Park School gymnasium. The fee is $15 and includes games, sports, arts, crafts and a snack. Register at the Tennis and Community Park office, 5801 Valle Ave., or call Hiram Berhel, 931-3449.

Teen Job Fair
The 2002 Teen Job Fair will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 20, at the Senior Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. The event provides teen-agers, ages between 14 and 19, with an opportunity to explore temporary and permanent employment options and is free to teen residents of Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville and Alamo. For details, call Renee Boone, 973-3200, or Derek Schweigart, 973-3213.

Lectures/Workshops

ëBehind the Curtain: Taking a Look at Risky Behaviorsí Series
Amador Valley Adult & Community Education, in coordination with the Pleasanton Unified School District, will present ìInternet Safety: A Parentís Guide for Safe Travels on the Information Highwayî from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, at the Pleasanton Middle School library. To preregister, call 417-5406, ext. 3, leaving name, telephone number.

Grief Workshop
The Bereavement Ministry of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton will hold a six-week grief workshop at 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, beginning May 2 through June 6, at St. Elizabeth Seton. For more details, call Mary Hagerty, 846-5377, or Nancy Silva, 846-9543.

Nonviolent Communication Lecture and Workshop
Dr. Marshall Rosenberg, founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication, will present a lecture series from 7-9:30 p.m., Monday, April 23, at Lake Merritt Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland, followed by three days of workshop training to help people find avenues to peace within families and communities. For more information, call (510) 655-1077.

Preparing to Care for Aging Parents
ìHow to prepare to care for your aging parentî will be offered from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, at Village High School, 4645 Bernal Ave. Registration is $15. For more information, contact Valley Adult Education, 426-4280.

ëSymptoms of Griefí
The symptoms of grief are varied and not everyone responds the same way. To explore the topic further, Hope Hospice will hold a ìSymptoms of Griefî presentation from 7:30-9:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, at 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 210. For more information, call 829-8770.

Live Music

Coffee Roast Express
Coffee Roast Express has live music from 8-11 p.m., every Saturday. Beatles Night! is the featured performer on April 20 and on April 27, Vienna Teng will perform. There is no cover charge. For more information, call 426-8869.

Main St. Brewery
The restaurant, located at 830 Main St., features live music every Friday and Saturday night. Mad Dog Toor, classic rock and blues, performs Friday, April 12; and Scotty Moore Blues band will perform on Saturday, April 13. Call 462-8218 for more information.

Pleasanton Hotel
The Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St., features live music with no cover charge. Major Link will perform at 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, April 12 & 13. Call 846-8106 for more information.

Tobyís Bar & Grill
Tobyís, located at 30 W. Neal St., features live music every Thursday and Saturday night with no cover charge. Every Wednesday, itís 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 Pardžn. Call 846-6384 for more information.

Miscellaneous

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.

Avon Breast Cancer Fund Raiser
A fund-raising pasta dinner will be held from 5-9 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at Vicís All Star Kitchen, benefiting the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 children under 12. For tickets or to sponser walkers Lori Schussel, Kathy Otvos and Elisa Francis, who will be participating in the 60-mile, three-day walk (from San Jose to San Francisco) on July 12-14, call 462-6249.

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.

Flea Market and Craft Sale
A flea market and craft sale will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, April 20, at Ridge View Commons (senior complex), 5200 Case Ave. Crafts and food available.

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 districtís 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.

Make a Difference for Pleasanton
Make a Difference for Pleasanton Coordinating Group (MAD4PCG) will hold a volunteer opportunity informational meeting, featuring four organizations, from 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, in the community room at the Pleasanton Library. The organizations featured are East Bay Regional Parks, Volunteer Center of Alameda County, Tri-Valley Haven and Green Dog Ranger. For more details, call 426-4280 or e-mail MAD4PCG@aol.com.

Oakland Artisan Marketplace
The ongoing marketplace features local and regional artistsí 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.

Open Heart Kitchen Extends Hours
The kitchen, which provides hot meals to underprivileged individuals and families, has extended its service hours, serving meals from noon-6 p.m. on both Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Asbury United Methodist Churchís fellowship hall, 4743 East Ave., Livermore. For those interested in volunteering or donating funds, call Barbara Thomas, 294-9224.

ëPassport to the Worldí
The Pleasanton Department of Parks and Community Services will host a Taste of Culture - Your Passport to the World featuring jewelry and art from Greece at 10-11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 27. The cost is $3 for residents, $3.50 for nonresidents. Reservations required; call 931-5365.

Pleasanton Downtown Association
The Pleasanton Downtown Association Design and Beautification Committee is seeking new members. Any Pleasanton resident is eligible to join. For details, call Denise, 484-0475.

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 Library Spring Book Sale
More than 30,000 donated books (in good to excellent condition), including tapes, compact discs and LPís, will be available at one of the Tri-Valleyís largest book sales from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, May 4, and 1-4 p.m., Sunday, May 5, at the library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. A preview sale will be held for Friends of the Library members from 7-9 p.m., Friday, May 3.

Telephone Renewal System at Library
The Pleasanton Public Library is offering borrowers an opportunity to renew items by telephone. Borrowers need to have a touch-tone telephone, their library card and the bar code 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.

Tri-Valley Community Foundation Grant
The Tri-Valley Community Foundation is accepting applications from non-profit agencies and schools in Pleasanton, Sunol, Livermore, San Ramon, Alamo and Danville for its Spring 2002 grant cycle. Non-profit agencies with 501(c)(3) status, school districts and individual teachers may apply until the April 30 deadline. For information or application, call 734-9965, or visit www.TVCFund.org.

Valley Humane Society
Donate your spare change to the society at the Pleasanton Farmersí Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 27. For cat adoptions, 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. Also 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.

Victorian Bridal Faire
Little Brown Church of Sunol is holding a Victorian Bridal Faire from 1-3 p.m., Sunday, May 26, at 141 Kilkare Road, Sunol. In addition to on-site vendors, a bridal fashion show will be held and a free raffle for a wedding ceremony.

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.

Volunteer Opportunities
Bingo callers are needed to call bingo from 12:30-3 p.m. on the first and fifth Monday of the month and every Wednesday, and from 1-3 p.m. Friday at the Tri-Valley Senior Center. Also, interpretive volunteers are needed to assist park rangers with large elementary school groups (100-120 children). Programs, running from March through June, focus on Ravenswood history and the Victorian era. Training begins in March. For details, call the Volunteer Center of Alameda County, 462-3570.

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities for events benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association are available at the Outback Celebrity Golf Classic fund-raising event Monday, May 6, at Ruby Hill Country Club, and Albertson's Muscle Team Dinner and Auction, Thursday, April 25, at the Shrine Event Center, Livermore. Volunteers are needed for pre-event day duties, set up, registration, hole contest judges, auction set up, evening registration and accounting. To sign up call Julia, 803-1100, or e-mail oaklanddistrict@mdausa.org.

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

Alice in Wonderland
The play, adapted by Virginia Koste from the Lewis Carroll classic, will be performed at noon and 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5, at California State University, Hayward, University Theater. Also on Saturday, there will be a ìMad Hatterís Tea Partyî from 1-2:15 p.m. Separate admission required. Play tickets are $6/adults, $3/children and $14/family of two adults and two children. Tea party tickets are $8/adults and $6/children; reservations required by April 30. For ticket information, call 885-3261.

ëFame!í
Dublin Theatre Company is presenting its production of ìFame!î with performances at 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, through April 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.

ëJesus Christ Superstarí
The Pleasanton Playhouse will present the musical production ìJesus Christ Superstar,î 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m., Sunday, from April 19 through May 5, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. Tickets are $20 for adults; $18 for seniors over 60; and $13 for children under 18. The show depicts scenes of graphic nature. For tickets, call 462-2121, or order online at www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.

ëPrivate Eyesí
The comedy of suspicion production ìPrivate Eyesî is running at the Playhouse West, Walnut Creek, at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. on Sunday through May 5. Tickets are $17-$21. For details, call 942-0300.

Readings

Open Mike Night
Across the River Writersí Roundtable presents poetry ìOpen Mikeî night on Friday, April 26, Coffee Roast Express, 780 Main St. Sign ups begin at 7 p.m., guest poet at 7:30 p.m. and open mike at 8 p.m. For more details, call Cynthia Bryant, 461-8740, or cynthiabryant@attbi.com.

The Third Annual Many Poets, Many Voices
In recognition of National Poetry Month, a wide range of local poets will present original poetry from 7-9 p.m., Friday, April 19, at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Free admission and parking. For more information, contact Kirk Ridgeway, 462-8061.

Writing Group
Across the River Writersí 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

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.

Coffee and Conversation with the Experts
The next topic for Coffee and Conversation with the Experts will be sleep disorders from 10:30 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, May 14, at 5353 Sunol Blvd. For more details, call 931-5365.

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 menís 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 8:30 a.m.-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.

Monterey for the Day
A touring coach will travel to Monterey for a day of sight seeing or shopping. The coach will leave the Pleasanton Senior Center at 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, returning at approximately 4 p.m. It will tour 17 Mile Drive, stop at Cannery Row for lunch and the remaining afternoon can be spent shopping or visiting the Monterey Aquarium. The cost is $55 for Pleasanton residents, $58 for non-residents and must be paid in advance. Call 931-5365 for more information.

Pleasanton V.I.P. Senior Club
Regular meetings of the V.I.P. club are held 11 a.m.-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 $10 first annual dues. Thereafter, dues are $7 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 9 a.m.-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

Bahaíi Informative Meeting
The public is invited to an informal and informative meeting to hear about the Bahaíi Faith, the newest of the worldís 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.

Sports

Coed Youth Basketball
The spring 2002 Tri-Valley coed youth basketball will be from April 20-June 15, at Pleasanton Middle School gymnasium, with separate divisions for 4-5 year olds, 6-7 year olds, 8-9 year olds and 10-11 year olds. For more information, visit www.trivalleyymca.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.

Semi-Pro Football Team Try Outs
Open football try outs for men age 18-40 are being held for the San Jose Titans, a new semi-pro team forming, for all positions. For more information, call 408-380-1210.

Sports and Recreation

Exercise Classes
The City of Pleasanton Department of Parks and Community Services is holding registration for a variety of ongoing adult exercise classes. Classes in aerobics, strength training, cardio-cross training and slim trim will be offered at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., and at the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Morning and evening classes are offered. The cost varies from $3 to $4.50 per class. For more information, call 931-5340.

Morgan Territory Spring Hike
Join Sue Evans and other women on a 5.5 mile hike at Morgan Territory from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, April 27. A walking mediation, a special sharing circle and a group photograph are included. Fee is $18; preregister at Pleasanton Recreation Department or contact Sue Evans, 484-0239, or suesfitnessplus@attbi.com.

Mt. Wanda Wildflower Walk
Join a National Park Service ranger on a walk through the hills where John Muir took his daughters to look for wildflowers from 9-11 a.m., Saturday, April 27. Admission is free; bring water and wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Meet Ranger Shay at Cal-Trans ìPark and Rideî lot, at the corner of Alhambra Avenue and Franklin Canyon Road, Martinez. For details, call 228-8860

Strength Training Men and Women
This class is offered from 8:30-9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thursday class includes at 15-minute stretch and relaxation. A new six-week session begins April 16, but students welcome to join any time. Fee $84. Contact Sue Evans, 484-0239, or e-mail suesfitnessplus@attbi.com for more information.

Support Groups

ADD/ADHD Support Group
The groups meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Harvey Chiropractic Center, 2610 Crow Canyon Road, #110, San Ramon. For more information, call Christy Harper, 461-2441.

Adults Who Have Lost a Parent
Adult survivors of a parental death can obtain support and understanding while they grieve. The group meets 7:30-9 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 elseís 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.

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

Cancer Support Group
Group meets 7-8:30 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 noon-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 Centerís 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.

Eating Disorder Parent Support Group
The group meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at R-Quest, 189 W. Angela St. For details, call the Parent Support Hotline, 736-1040.

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.

Head Injury Support Group
The group meets at 7:30 p.m. every fourth Thursday of the month at Harvey Chiropractic Center, 2610 Crow Canyon Road, #110, San Ramon. For details, call Jo Ann Swift, 443-4366.

HIV-AIDS Caregivers Support Group
Group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Monday at Valley Community Health Centerís 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 fatherís and childrenís 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.

ëMaking Sense of It Allí Discussion Group
For people who feel a need to talk, but do not know where to turn, the discussion group ìMaking Sense of It Allî 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 elseís 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.

Menís 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 youíre 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.

ëMoody Bluesí 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 ìMoody Bluesî 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 elseís drinking is welcome to attend the group, which meets 7-7:55 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. Clareís 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 Dr., 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 4:30-5:30 p.m. and also at 6:30-7:30 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 7-8:30 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.

Parkinsonís Support Group
The Parkinsonís 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 Parkway. 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 2-3:30 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 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays in Pleasanton. Call Raeanne for more information at 449-5845, ext. 111.

Together Letís 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 7:30-9 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. For more information, call 829-8770.

Tri-Valley Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
A comprehensive 16-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 10-11:30 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.

Womenís 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.