March 05, 2004

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Publication Date: Friday, March 05, 2004

News Digest

Nominations for the Community of Character trait "respect" are being accepted through March 12. Nominations may be e-mailed to Jerri Long, jlong@pleasanton.k12.ca.us, or by mailing nominations to the attention of Long at Community of Character, c/o Pleasanton Unified School District, 4665 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566.

The trait respect is defined as using good manners and not bad language, being considerate, honoring the feelings of others and dealing peacefully with anger, insults or disagreements.

Nominations must include the name of the person or organization nominated; a contact telephone number or e-mail to reach the nominee; and a detailed description for the nomination.

The Community of Character traits have been recognized by the school district, the city and a coalition of businesses, organizations and churches by honoring individuals nearly every month for the past seven months who exemplify the attribute. Past traits were honesty, responsibility, compassion and self-discipline. Party needs music

The Bernal Block Party Committee planning the community celebration from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, May 15, is looking for musical and dramatic groups to perform without compensation. Groups must express interest before March 10, by contacting Les Duman at 426-1055 or laduman@aol.com. State the name of the group and a sentence describing the entertainment as well as a contact name and telephone number. Entries will be reviewed first come-first served.

The Bernal Block Party will have family activities, entertainment and informational booths about proposed land uses. For more information, call 931-5041. Young artists, apply

The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council is accepting applications for the annual Young Artist Achievement Awards for 2004. It is open to young artists, ages 14-20, who live or attend school in Pleasanton. The deadline is April 26.

Awards of $500 each for four winners will be given in the categories of creative writing, visual arts, music, and performing arts. Winners will be notified by May 21 and honored at the annual PCAC Awards Banquet on Wednesday evening, June 2, at the Pleasanton Hotel.

For more information, call Rebecca Bruner at 426-3815 or visit www.pleasantonarts.org.

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