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Publication Date: Friday, August 02, 2002
Calendar
Calendar (August 02, 2002)
Auditions
Harmony Crossroads WomenÕs Chorus
If you love to sing, come and visit Harmony Crossroads chorus, a womenÕs
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.
ÔPicnicÕ
The Pleasanton Playhouse Studio Theatre will hold auditions for the Pulitzer
Prize-winning play ÒPicnicÓ at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 5 and 6, 1048 Serpentine
Lane, Suite 309. Cold read from a script; cast includes four male and
seven female roles, ages 15-55. No appointment necessary. Non-equity,
no stipend. Visit www.pleasantonplayhouse.com for more details.
Pot OÕ Gold Chorus
Men interested in barbershop singing are welcome to attend a rehearsal
at 7:29 p.m. Tuesdays at Pleasanton Community Church, 4455 Stoneridge
Drive. Additional information is available online at www.bayareametro.org
or by calling the Bay Area Metro Hotline at 443-7464.
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, Aug. 6, 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 Aug. 5 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 Aug. 15 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 Aug. 7 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 Aug. 8 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 Aug. 8 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 Aug. 14 in the City Council Chamber,
200 Old Bernal Ave.
Youth Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month; the
next meeting will be held Aug. 14 at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.
Class Reunions
Amador Valley High School Class of 1982
The class of 1982 will hold its 20-year reunion from 6-11 p.m., Saturday,
Sept. 28, at the Dunsmuir House, Oakland. For tickets, e-mail Ruthie Lynn-Fitzgerald,
ruthief4@cox.net, or Anna Haddad-Molz, molz6@attbi.com, or call Galen
Smith, (925) 516-4598.
Foothill High School Class of 1977
The class of 1977 will hold a 25-year reunion on Friday, Aug.16, at the
Pleasanton Hotel. For details, visit www.classmates.com, or call Brenda
Soule Richards, 625-5892.
Livermore High School Class of 1982 and 1983
A combined reunion will be held on Aug. 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.
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.
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.
Fall and Winter Vegetables
The class, covering topics including the how, when and what of cool weather
vegetable crops, including planting from seed, transplanting and fertilizing,
will be held 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Aug. 17, at Crow Canyon Institute,
105 Park Place, San Ramon. Cost is $15 for residents and $17 for non-residents.
Preregistration required; call 973-3200.
Garden-Inspired Pastel Painting
Learn how to use pastels to paint garden plants from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday,
Aug. 10, at Crow Canyon Institute, 105 Park Place, San Ramon. The class
is designed for beginning to intermediate artists and materials will be
supplied. Cost is $20 for San Ramon residents, $23 for non-residents.
Preregistration required; call 973-3200.
Gardening Classes
Free gardening classes will be held at 9 a.m., Saturdays at Western Gardening,
2756 Vineyard Ave., including Ornamental Grasses, Aug. 3, and Summer Rose
Care, Aug. 17. For details, call 462-1760
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., Suite 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 ÒActive Parenting of Teens,Ó which is used as basis for the class.
To preregister, call Debra Eberhart, 201-6033.
Piano Teaching Certificate Program
Los Positas College is offering two courses for the Piano Teaching Certificate
Program beginning Friday, Aug. 23. The two-credit-unit classes are Teaching
Beginning Piano and Teaching Intermediate Piano. The cost is $22 plus
college fees. For more information, call Mary Campbell 373-4918.
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. New students welcome
to join any time. Fee $84. Contact Sue Evans, 484-0239, or e-mail suesfitnessplus@attbi.com
for more information.
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 CocoÕs 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 VeteranÕs 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 CeliaÕs Restaurant, Danville Hotel, 411 Hartz Ave. For more information,
e-mail botabaggers@yahoo.com; call Bev, 743-8844 or visit www.botabaggers.org.
Boys Book Club
This book club for boys age 10-14 meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday
of the month at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St. For more information,
call 846-8826.
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.
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. For dates and time, call 417-2040.
Genealogical Society presents ranching saga
The Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society will present Malvern Sweet speaking
on the ranching saga of the Sweet and Young families, at its meeting at
7:30 p.m., Tuesay, Aug. 13, at Congregation Beth Emek, 1886 College Ave.
in Livermore. Guests are welcome at no charge to meetings of this friendly
group whose members are willing to help other bitten by the genalogy bug.
Their genealogical holdings are at the Pleasanton Library and from 10
a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays a LAGS docent is available. For information, call
Dick at 447-9642.
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 WomenÕs 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.
High School Book Club
This club for high school-aged youth meets at 8 p.m. on the second Tuesday
of the month at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St. For more information,
call 846.8826
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
The club, for girls ages 10-12 and their mothers or other friendly female,
meet the third Wednesday of the month at Towne Center Books, 555 Main
St. On Aug. 21 they will discuss ÒWatcherÓ and ÒStar Split.Ó For details,
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 201, 557 Olivina
Ave., Livermore. For more information, call Lara, (510) 339-8563, or Jill,
961-0595.
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
WomenÕs 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 LyonÕs Restaurant,
1116 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore, and 6-9 p.m. the fourth Thursday of
the month on PleasantonÕs 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
A general meeting is held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month
at the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, 777 Peters Ave. The group also
has mixers the second Thursday of every month at various locations. Contact
Becky, 212-9068, for more information. Members are young professional
adults, age 21 to 39, who meet for mixers, networking and/or community
service activities. Visit www.pleasantonjaycees.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 MaestroÕs
Restaurant, 5100 Hopyard Road. Members help promote each othersÕ businesses
by sharing leads. The club has openings for new members from several business
categories. Membership is limited to one member per business category.
Call Jan at 734-5261 or Cindy at 833-0106.
Pleasanton Mothers Club
PleasantonÕs 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 at
11 a.m. on the second Wednesday. 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 WomenÕs 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.
SnoÕFlakes 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 FridayÕs, 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. 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 MimiÕs 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
This dinner group meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesdays at Girasole restaurant,
3180 Santa Rita Road. The 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.
Tri-Valley Woodcarvers Club
The club meets 9:30 a.m.-noon on the second Saturday of month at Pleasanton
Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Classes are held for beginners and intermediate
carvers and sponsors a drop-in group on Tuesdays, noon-4 p.m. For details,
call Dave Gregory, 846-5011.
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 ÒMom-to-MomÓ individual
help, a Preemie Closet, playgroups, one-on-one mentoring and ÒHelping
Hands,Ó 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 VeteranÕs Memorial Building, 300 Main St. 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. Call Dan Soria at 846-7320.
WomenÕs Success Connection
WomenÕs Success Connection holds periodic luncheons to provide networking
and volunteer opportunities as well as inspiration for women. The next
luncheon, ÒAn Organized Life-Get More Free Time,Ó will be held 11:30 a.m.-1
p.m., Thursday, Aug. 29. The cost is $15 and includes lunch, the presentation
and child care. For reservations, call 463-2822, ext. 571.
Youth Book Club
This boys and girls, ages 8-10, club meets at 6:30 p.m., on the second
Tuesday of the month at Town Center Books, 555 Main St. For more information,
call 846-8826.
Concerts
Alay Sa Kapwa Benefit Concert
The Philippine Madrigal Singers will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m.,
Wednesday, Aug. 28, at the Amador Theater. Refreshments include a Filipino
pastry. Tickets are $25 for adults and $18 for students and seniors. For
tickets, call Pete Mortera, 462-6979; Grace Bandong, 426-7832; or Raul
Reyes, 846-2155.
Celtic Celebration
Enjoy acoustic, Celtic, contemporary, folk, traditional and vocals at
the celebration for the Sister Cities of Brae, Ireland, and Dublin at
5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 25, at the Heritage Center, Dublin.
Concert in the Park
Concert in the Park is held 7-8:30 p.m., every Friday through the summer
at Wayside Park, First and Neal Streets. Upcoming performers are: Off
the Record, Aug. 2; Ralph Woodson, Aug. 9, and Pleasanton Community Concert
Band, Aug. 16; and Jenny Kerr, Aug. 30 (no concert Aug. 21).
ÔSundayÕs ChildeÕ
ÒSundayÕs Childe,Ó a local a cappella group, will perform at 7:30 p.m.,
Thursday, Aug. 29, at Goodenough Books, 1362 Railroad Ave., Livermore.
For more details about this free performance, call 443-4354.
Dance
ÔPaws Ôn Claws BallÕ
The Valley Humane Society will hold its fourth annual 2002 ÒPaws Ôn Claws
BallÓ Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Elliston Vineyards. This unique dogs-invited
fund-raising event includes a champagne reception, dinner, silent and
live auction and dancing. For information, call 426-8656.
Sh Boom
Sh Boom features dinner and dancing every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and a gourmet buffet is served from 6-8 p.m. 4825
Hopyard Road. For more details, call Tricia or Dave 416-0777.
Events
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Upcoming events include the Country Folk Art Craft Show, 5-9 p.m., Friday;
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 2-4. The show
features folk art and crafts by more than 200 exhibitors. Adult admission
(valid for reentry all weekend) is $7 and $2 for children under 10. Other
coming up events are the Hopfest, Aug. 3; Past & Present Doll & Bear Show,
Aug. 10; and Scrapbook Expo, Aug. 16-17. For more details, visit www.alamedacountyfair.com
or call 426-7600.
ArtistÕs Night
ArtWorks Studios is hosting an ongoing ÒArtistÕs NightÓ 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.
Book Signing
Terry Ryan, author of ÒThe Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio,Ó will speak
and sign her book at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Goodenough Books,
1662 Railroad Ave., Livermore. For more details, call 443-4354.
Downtown 1st Wednesday
The next Pleasanton Downtown AssociationÕs 1st Wednesday Street Party
will be held from 6-9 p.m., Aug. 7, on Main Street. The event features
more than 100 vendors and food booths and live entertainment.
Family Read Night
Beginning Sept. 19, an English and Spanish Family Read Night, hosted by
Child Care Links, will be held monthly through June 2003. The Spanish
program meets from 6-7 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at Marilyn
Avenue School, 800 Marilyn Ave., Livermore, and the 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.
Massive Rally and March
A march against the development of nuclear bombs will be held 11 a.m.,
Saturday, Aug. 3, at Carnegie Park, Fourth and J streets, Livermore, proceeding
down to East Avenue to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. For
more information, call 443-7148 or (510) 663-8065.
National Night Out
The Pleasanton Police Department is inviting residents to participate
in National Night Out, a nationwide event to heighten crime and drug awareness,
on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Residents are asked to turn on exterior lights and
celebrate a party event with their neighbors. Registration packets are
available at the police station. For more details, call the Crime Prevention
Unit, 931-5233.
Ninth Annual Hopfest
This Tri-Valley microbrew and food festival, benefiting the Volunteer
Center of Alameda County, will be held from 3-7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3,
at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Live music and more than 35 microbreweries
and 20 restaurants will be featured. Tickets includes souvenir beer glass,
10 beer tastings and three food samples. Tickets are $25/advance; $30/door;
$10/responsible driver ticket (for those planning to drink soft drinks
only) and $5 parking. All attendees must be 21 years with valid I.D.;
no children permitted. For tickets, call 462-3570, or visit www.volunteeronline.org.
Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social
Ravenswood Progress League will hold their annual old-fashioned ice cream
social at Ravenwood from noon-5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, 2647 Arroyo Road,
Livermore. Admission is free for the event, which includes musical entertainment,
a farm animal petting zoo, miniature horse and buggy rides, Victorian
croquet and tours. For details, call Maryalice Faltings, 443-0238, or
Cindy English, 447-9480.
ÔPar 4 for MurderÕ
Solve a murder while enjoying a three-course gourmet meal during the dinner
theater production ÒPar 4 for Murder,Ó by the Gibson House Mystery Performers.
Seating begins at 7:15 p.m. with performances on Friday, Sept. 13 and
20, at the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St. Prizes awarded to winning sleuths.
Cost $48 (includes tax and gratuity). For reservations, call 846-8106.
Pleasanton/Tulancingo Barbecue Fund Raiser
The Pleasanton/Tulancingo Sister City Association will hold its 16th annual
barbecue fund raiser 6-11 p.m., Friday, Aug. 9, at the Alameda County
Fairgrounds barbecue area A. The evening includes a no-host bar, both
a silent and live auction, dancing and mystery door prize. Advance tickets
are $30 and $35 at the door. For more information or tickets, call Ivan
Orgee, 846-3695, or Jorge Victoria, 462-6723.
Sunol Glen Elementary School Registration
The school (kindergarten-8th) and the co-op school (3-5 years) are registering
incoming students for the 2002-2003 school year through the end of August.
Parents with students in other school districts may apply for an interdistrict
transfer. For details, or to schedule a visit, call 862-2026.
ÔThe TelephoneÕ
A video presentation reflecting the changes and impact the telephone has
had on life in America will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, at
the Pleasanton Public Library meeting room. The presentation features
never-before-seen still photographs, archival sound and film footage.
For details, call 931-3404.
Third Annual V.I.P. Country Western Barbecue
The third annual V.I.P. barbecue will begin at noon, Monday, Aug. 5, at
the Ridgeview Commons Patio area. ÒHard TravelinÓ will provide the country
and western music entertainment. Tickets are $4; call Joanne Kelly, 224-9888
for information.
Towne Center Book Signings
Elvet Moore, author of ÒZEV-2002,Ó will be at Towne Center Books at 7:30
p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, 555 Main St. For more information, call 846-8826.
ÔWalk for the GoldÕ Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for ÒWalk for the Gold,Ó 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 Figuratives
Abstract figurative paintings by artist Linda Ryan will be exhibited at
Wente Vineyards Estate Winery, 5565 Tesla Rd., Livermore, through Aug.
28. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 784-2772.
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.
ÔAnimal AnticsÕ
An exhibit, entitled ÒAnimal Antics,Ó featuring the work of advanced Las
Positas College watercolor students and LivermoreÕs Clay Playce students
will be on display from 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday, through Sept.
7, at the Tri-Valley SPCA, 4651 Gleason Drive, Dublin. Admission is free.
For more details, call 243-1043.
ÔArt Show: New Works by New ArtistsÕ Reception
A reception featuring works by new artists will be on display 1-5 p.m.,
Sunday, Aug. 6, at the Main Street Art Gallery. The artists will also
demonstrate their skills from 6-8 p.m. The works of art will be on display
at the gallery through Aug. 31.
Blackhawk Museum
ÒProduce for Victory,Ó an exhibit of 34 original World War II posters,
will be on display through Oct. 19. ÒGold Fever,Ó exploring CaliforniaÕs
Gold Rush, will be displayed through Aug. 25. ÒAnimals as Architects,Ó
a hands-on exhibit, will open through Sept. 8. The museum is open 10 a.m.-5
p.m., Wednesday-Sunday, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. For information,
call 736-2280.
ÔThe Many Splendors of TaiwanÕ
This traveling photo exhibit, illustrating TaiwanÕs beauty and heritage,
will be on display through Aug. 24 in the University Library at California
State University Hayward, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd. For more information,
call (510) 885-2299.
Film
ÔPropaganda Film NightÕ
Movie historian and documentary filmmaker James Forsher will share revealing
glimpses from his archives of propaganda films produced by the U.S. Department
of Defense at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22, in the Oak Room of the library
at California State University Hayward. Many of the scenes from the World
War II era include film talent such as Ronald Reagan, Jack Lemmon, Daffy
Duck and Jack Webb. For details, call 602-6772.
ÔA Sentimental JourneyÕ
This benefit for the Valley Choral Society features a gourmet dinner,
no host bar, both a silent and live auction as well as choral performances
of songs from the 1940s will be held 5-9 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, at Castlewood
Country Club, 707 Country Club Circle. Tickets are $65. Ticket mail-orders
must be postmarked by Sept. 5 and mailed to Bobby Jensen, 1133 Happy Valley
Rd., Pleasanton, CA 94566, or call 846-8813.
Fund-Raiser
Collecting for Mexican village
Valley Community Church is collecting for its annual trip Aug. 20 to villages
near Ensenada, Mexico, where people are struggling to survive. Needed
are a camper trailer or RV, generator, deep cell batteries, polaroid film,
canned foods, juice, funds to purchase construction materials, typhoid
medicines and food. Drop donations at the church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway
or call Madeline at 426-7099. Make checks payable to Rancho Agua Viva
Ministries.
Food Drive
Donate healthy, nonperishable food to the Alameda County Community Food
BankÕs summer food drive through Aug. 31. Collection barrels are located
at Safeway stores. For financial contributions or to host a barrel, call
Sarah Smale, (510) 834-3663, ext. 318.
Giving Thanks Charity Ball Sponsors Needed
Sponsors and volunteers are needed for the 2002 Ruby Hill Giving Thanks
Charity Ball to be held Saturday, Oct. 12. The fund-raising event benefits
seven local organizations. For sponsor information, call Susan Sasek,
426-0615. For event information, call Susan Dawson, 426-1757.
Morning Ritual
Morning Ritual, in service for Saint MaryÕs Interfaith Dining Room, will
hold its next collection from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, at the
Amador High School parking lot. The organization provides underwear, socks
and individual toiletries for the menÕs shower program, which offers homeless
men hot showers and clean clothes. For more details, e-mail mary0531@attbi.com.
Health
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.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 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.
Holiday
Kids and Teens
ChildrenÕs Theater Camp
A week-long theater training camp, hosted by the Pleasanton Playhouse,
will be held in two age-group sessions 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily: Aug. 12-16
for 7-11 years and Aug. 19-23 for 12-15 year olds, at 1048 Serpentine
Lane, Suite 303. Registration is $150 per child. Children must bring a
sack lunch with drink every day. To register or for more information,
call 462-2121.
Live Homework Help
The Pleasanton Library is offering a new homework tool accessible to children
and young adults through the libraryÕs 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.
Newcott-Caldebery Entries Sought
The Pleasanton Public Library is seeking young authors and illustrators
entering grades 1-8 to submit entries into the libraryÕs 2002 Newcott-Caldebery
book award program. The deadline is Aug. 31. Prizes awarded to authors
at a ceremony held in October. For details or entry forms, call 931-3400,
ext. 8.
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
MikaÕs 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.
Summer ChildrenÕs Reading Program
The Pleasanton Public Library is still registering children for its ocean-themed
summer reading program, ÒOtteropoly,Ó through Aug. 5. Also, the library
will perform its final Beach Blanket Storytime for preschoolers on Aug.
6 and 7. For complete program details, call 931-3400, ext. 8, or visit
www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library.html.
Summer Day Trips
Pleasanton Parks DepartmentÕs last teen day trip is to Six Flags/Marine
World, Aug. 13. The fee is $35 for residents, $39 for non-residents (includes
transportation and park admission); registration form is required. This
activity will be supervised with a 1-8 staff ratio. For details, call
931-5340.
Youth Sports and Recreation Camps
Pleasanton Parks and Community Services will hold several camps for boys
and girls, ages 6-12 years, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday, throughout
the summer. Extended care is available from 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. The
camps include basketball, soccer, tennis, football and kickball as well
as several day-long outings (on foot) to parks, the library, aquatics
center and more. Each camper will receive a T-shirt and lunch tote. For
more information, call 931-3449.
Youth Tennis Camp
A one-week youth tennis camp session will be held at California State
University, Hayward, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd. The camp, designed to help
all skill levels, will be held 8:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Monday-Friday, Aug.
5-9. Session fee is $190 for beginners, age 6-13 years, and $240 for intermediate
and advanced tournament players, ages 11-19. Enrollment is limited; call
Kevin Milligan, (510) 581-6984, for details.
Lectures/Workshops
Career Explorations Workshop
An informative workshop detailing career opportunities including, among
others, receptionist, exercise instructors, sales counselors and personal
trainer, will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Tri-Valley One Stop
Career Center, 4133 Mohr Ave., Suite K. For details, or an appointment,
call 417-2040.
ÔHow Small Companies Can Offer Big Benefits and Still Make MoneyÕ
This seminar, designed to meet the needs of self-employed businesses or
companies with as many as 15 employees, will be held from 8-8:45 a.m.,
Tuesday, Aug. 6, (registration at 7:45 a.m.) at Tri-Valley One Stop Business
& Career Center, 4125 Mohr Ave., Suite K. The seminar will cover employment
benefits, costs, turnover, write offs and options. For details, call Bill
Clevenger, 519-1867, or 417-2040 for reservations.
Summer Pleasanton Art League Workshops
Pleasanton Art League summer workshops will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays.
Class subjects include Small Creatures, Aug. 10; and the Grand Canyon,
Aug. 17. The cost is $30 per class. For more information, call Anne Emery,
846-7156.
Live Music
Coffee Roast Express
Coffee Roast Express has live music from 8-11 p.m., every Saturday. The
featured performer on Aug. 3 is Richard Streeter and on Aug. 10, Dan Taylor
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. Charles Wheel will perform rhythm & blues Friday,
Aug. 2, and Tom Rigney & Flambeau will perform cajun zydeco Saturday,
Aug. 3. 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 Friday and Saturday, July 26-27, and the
featured band on Thursday, Aug. 8, is Delta Wires. Call 846-8106 for more
information.
TobyÕs Bar & Grill
TobyÕs, 30 W. Neal St., features live music every Thursday and Saturday
night (no cover charge) with karaoke night on Wednesdays from 8-11 p.m.
Call 846-6384 for more information.
Union Jack Pub
Mayberry will perform alternative rock 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3,
at Union Jack Pub, 725 Main St. for ages 21 and older.
Miscellaneous
Child Care Community Links Orientation
Child Care Links will offer free monthly Community Links orientations
for Alameda County home child care providers caring for children enrolled
in CalWORKs and subsidized child care. The two-hour orientations provide
an overview of the Community Links program and resources available. For
dates, location, time and to register, call (510) 302-1393.
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
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 districtÕs 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.
Host Families Sought
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs, a non-profit organization,
is seeking host families for high school students from the former Soviet
Union. For details, contact Shirley at 485-9524, or visit www.asse.com.
Least Tern Habitat Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed Saturday, Aug. 10, to help improve the endangered
least ternsÕ habitat at the Hayward Regional Shoreline. Tasks include
sprinkling sand, salt and oyster shells. All ages welcome; children under
seven years must be accompanied by an adult. For details or to register
as a volunteer, call the Park District Stewardship Department, (510) 521-2451
or visit www.ebparks.org.
Oakland Artisan Marketplace
The ongoing marketplace features local and regional artistsÕ 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 ChurchÕs fellowship
hall, 4743 East Ave., Livermore. For those interested in volunteering
or donating funds, call Barbara Thomas, 294-9224.
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.
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.-1 p.m. every Saturday
next to the Pleasanton Farmers Market at First and Angela streets and
from 11:30 a.m.-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 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 or neutering. For information about dog adoption days or upcoming
Humane Society events and programs, call 426-8656.
Valley Humane Society Orientation
The Society will hold its hour-long new member orientation at 9:30 a.m.
on the first Saturday and 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at
273 Spring St. An upcoming orientation date is Aug. 3. The Society is
the only no-kill animal organization in the Tri-Valley area. For more
information, call Kate at 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
ÔJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor DreamcoatÕ
This Pleasanton Playhouse production of Andrew Lloyd WebberÕs musical,
based on the biblical story of Jacob and his 12 sons, runs through Aug.
11, with performances at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m., Sunday,
at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18
for seniors (60 and older) and $13 for youth under 18. For tickets, call
462-2121 or order at www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.
ÔThe WinterÕs TaleÕ
Marking a third season of Shakespeare in the Park, the San Francisco Shakespeare
FestivalÕs 20th anniversary production ÒThe WinterÕs TaleÓ will be performed
at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday through Aug. 4, at Amador Valley
Community Park (adjacent to the aquatic center at 4455 Black Ave.). No
admission cost; the audience is encouraged to bring picnic suppers, lawn
chairs and blankets. For more information, call 931-5340.
Readings
Writing Group
Across the River WritersÕ Roundtable meets at 6 p.m. every second Tuesday
of the month for a potluck and readings. All styles of writing and all
topics are welcome. For information and location of meetings, call Blanche
Abrams at 454-9516.
Recreation
Perseid Meteor Shower Walk
Join the Mt. Wanda rangers to view the annual Perseid Meteor Shower from
8-11 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13. Viewing conditions should be ideal for the
evening, which is predicted to be the height of the shower. Meet rangers
at the entrance to Mt. Wanda (located at the Cal Trans Park and Ride lot
on the corner of Alhambra Avenue and Franklin Canyon Road). Admission
is free. Dress in comfortable clothes, walking shoes and bring a sitting
blanket, water and a flashlight for the one-mile walk. For more details,
call 228-8860.
Seniors
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 12:30-4:30 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
ÒPlanning Your Future: Your Estate and Your Personal Well Being,Ó led
by attorney Edward Goodson, will be held from 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday,
Aug. 27, at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. For 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
menÕs group. Both DRC Club and Company meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
for weekly field trips including docent tours of museums, galleries, gardens
and historic homes. Call Marilyn Trabert at 210-6196.
Dublin Senior Center Summer Trips
The center is offering an expanded schedule of day and overnight trips.
The summer schedule includes visiting the McConaghy House, Roaring Camp
Railroad, Scharffen Berger Chocolate Factory tour, a Tahoe cruise on the
Dixie II, a Reno show and casino trip and a tour of the U.S.S. Hornet.
For details, call 829-6316.
East Bay Senior Games 2002
Adults age 50 and older are invited to participate in the East Bay Senior
Games, held Aug. 12-17, with competition events in basketball, ballroom
dancing and lawn bowling. For tournament or registration information,
call (510) 891-8033 or e-mail mwitte@ehf.org.
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.
Home Equity Conversion Counseling
Individual counseling for senior homeowners or other interested parties
will be held from 10 a.m.-noon, Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Pleasanton Senior
Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. The impartial counseling provides information
abut reverse mortgages and other forms of home equity conversion. Appointments
required; call 931-5365. Services provided by ECHO Housing, a non-profit
housing counseling agency.
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.
Jack London Square Trip
Included in the Pleasanton Senior Center outing, Thursday, Aug. 15, to
Jack London Square is bus transportation, a water taxi ride and lunch
at the Old Spaghetti Factory. Cost is $28 for residents and $32 for non-residents.
Space is limited. For details call 931-5365, or visit the Center, 5353
Sunol Blvd.
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.
San Francisco Bay Tour
The tour includes a one-hour land and bay tour aboard Splash ToursÕ amphibious
bus on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Afterwards, the afternoon will be spent at
the FishermanÕs Wharf, Pier 39. Cost is $15 for residents; $17 for non-residents.
Payment must accompany the reservation, which can be made at the Pleasanton
Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. For details, call 931-5365.
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
BahaÕi Informative Meeting
The public is invited to an informal and informative meeting to hear about
the BahaÕi Faith, the newest of the worldÕs major religions. It is held
the last Saturday of the month. For address and time, call 485-9999.
Community Drumming
Join the monthly gathering of drumming from the heart on Sunday, July
28, in the sanctuary of the Little Brown Church of Sunol, 141 Kilkare
Road, Sunol. For more information, call Pastor Tom Thresher, 862-2004
or 825-8059.
Sports
Catcher Workshop
Pleasanton Pony Baseball will hold a three-day catcher clinic for baseball
players interested in working on their skills from Wednesday-Friday, Aug.
7-9, at the Sports Park, Field HB-B. Players age 9-13 meet 10:30 a.m.-noon
and players age 14 and older meet at 2:30-4 p.m. The cost is $30. Register
at All Star Sports, 3037 Hopyard Road or online at www.eteamz.com/pleasantonpony.
For details, call 600-PONY (600-7669).
Coaching Workshop
A free baseball coach workshop with Foothill High Varsity coach Angelo
Scavone, college pitching coach Kim Eppard and 15-year major league veteran
and hitting instructor Gregg Jefferies will be held 6-9 p.m., Tuesday,
Aug. 13 at Hart Middle School, W. Las Positas Boulevard and Willow Road.
For details, call 600-7669 or stop in All Star sports, 3037 Hopyard Road.
Pleasanton Pony Baseball Fall Season
The league is now registering baseball players age 5-18 for the fall season.
Games will be held on Sunday afternoons throughout September and October.
Register at www.eteamz.com/pleasantonpony or at All Star Sports, 3037
Hopyard Road. Coaches are also needed; a free training workshop will be
held Aug. 13.
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, Suite 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 elseÕs 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 AlzheimerÕs 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
Anyone facing cancer and their care person may join the non-fee ÒLiving
Beyond LimitsÓ group, meeting from 7-8:30 p.m., the first, third and fifth
Thursday of the month at ValleyCare Health Library, 5575 W. Las Positas
Blvd., Suite 120. For details, call Ken Smith, 846-8594.
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 CenterÕs 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, Suite 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 CenterÕs
AIDS Project, 4341 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. For information, call Regina
at 201-6088.
Live Beat Dads
Fathers who are raising their children meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at
Vineyard Community Church of the Nazarene, 418 Junction Ave., Livermore,
for discussions and speakers on fatherÕs and childrenÕs 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.
ÔMaking Sense of It AllÕ Discussion Group
For people who feel a need to talk, but do not know where to turn, the
discussion group 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 elseÕs 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.
MenÕs 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 youÕre feeling isolated and alone because of divorce, children leaving
home, career burnout, retirement jitters or change of life issues, this
unique group is for you. Group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth
Wednesday of every month at 3730 Hopyard Road. Please call Donna Christner-Lile
at 417-6957 before attending a session to make sure the group is appropriate
for your needs. Membership is free.
ÔMoody BluesÕ 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 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 elseÕs 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. ClareÕs 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 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.
ParkinsonÕs Support Group
The ParkinsonÕs 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 LetÕs 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.
WomenÕs 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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