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Publication Date: Friday, February 25, 2005 Calendar
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(February 25, 2005) Auditions
Harmony Crossroads Chorus
Harmony Crossroads chorus, a women's a capella barbershop-style chorus, invites
singers of all experience levels to join. Rehearsals are 7:30 p.m. Mondays
at the Pleasanton Community Church, 4455 Stoneridge Drive. Call 846-1857
or (510) 582-0933.
Pleasanton Community Concert Band
The group of 60 amateur musicians give about 20 performances annually with
traditional music, marches, Broadway tunes and big-band music. Call 846-5897,
426-1055, or visit www.pleasanton-band.org.
Pot O¹ Gold Chorus
Men are invited to join this a capella chorus offering performance and musical
educational opportunities. Rehearsals are 7:30 p.m., Mondays at Lynnewood
United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave. Call 443-7464 or www.potofgoldchorus.org.
Valley Concert Chorale
Join choral singers who perform a wide range of music, from classical to contemporary.
Auditions will be held by appointment only on Mondays, March 14 and 21. Call
462-4205 or visit www.valleyconcertchorale.org.
Author Visit
Autism Author
Annabel Stehi, author of "The Sound of a Miracle," will be available for book
signing from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, at the Sensory Center, 5820
Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 112. Call 264-4198.
Pleasanton Public Library
Engineer and innovator Rob Koslowsky, author of "A World Perspective through
21st Century Eyes: The Impact of Science on Society," is visiting the library,
400 Old Bernal Ave., at 2 p.m.,Sunday, Feb. 27. Call Penny Johnson, 931-3405.
Book Clubs
CTV Book Club
The discussion airs on Channel 30 at 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and at
10:30 a.m. Sundays. Sign up for the e-mail announcement at ctvbookclub@yahoo.com.
Comments or suggestions by e-mail welcome, or mail them to CTV 30, 4663 Bernal
Ave., Suite B, Pleasanton, 94566.
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 Towne Center Books, 555 Main St.,
to read and discuss outstanding works of literature. E-mail ilovetoread@sbcglobal.net.
Poetic Medley
The group holds open and invitational readings as well as translations from
noted international authors at 7:45 p.m. on the second Thursday monthly at
Barnes & Noble, 4972 Dublin Blvd., Dublin.
Towne Center Books
Several on-going reading clubs meet monthly at 555 Main St., including mother
and daughter, an adult group and one for youths ages 8-10. Call for time
and day, 846-8826.
Writers¹ Roundtable
Across the River Writers¹ Roundtable meets at 6 p.m. every second Tuesday of
the month to share triumphs and problems. All styles of writing and all topics
are welcome. For meeting locations, call Blanche Abrams, 454-9516.
Careers
Career Workshops
The Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center offers career counseling, resume critiquing,
interviewing skills workshop, and more at 5020 Franklin Drive. Call for appointment,
485-5266.
The Institute of Management Accountants
"
Business Start-Ups" is the topic of this discussion hosted by IMA from 8:30-11:30
a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, at TJKM Transportation Consultants, conference room,
5960 Inglewood Drive, Suite 100. Cost is $5. Call Robert Hulin, (510) 304-1406
or e-mail rfhulin@theima.org.
Civic Meetings
City Council
The council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month in
the City Council chamber at 200 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March
1.
Civic Arts Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month in the City
Council chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March 7.
Dublin San Ramon Services District
The board for the DSRSD meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of
every month in the district office board room, 7051 Dublin Blvd. The next
meeting is March 1.
Housing Commission
The commission meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the
City Council chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March 17.
Human Services Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in the
City Council chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March 2.
Library Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month in the Pleasanton
Public Library meeting room, 400 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March
10.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month in the City
Council chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March 10.
Planning Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of every month
in the City Council chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March
9.
School Board
The Pleasanton Unified School District board meets at 7 p.m. on the second
and fourth Tuesday of each month at the district office board room, 4665
Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March 8.
Youth Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month in the
Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. The next meeting is March 9.
Class Reunions
Classes
Amador Adult School
Amador Adult School is offering free classes including ESL, older adult, parent
education, GED, citizenship and enrichment classes. Call 426-4280.
Bereavement Training
Hope Hospice is offering volunteer training in helping others deal with grief,
from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday in February, at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd.,
Suite 214, Dublin. For registration and details, call 829-8770.
Citizens' Police Academy
Adults interested in learning about the police can apply to attend the academy,
being held from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Thursdays, March 3-June 9, at Pleasanton
Police Department, 4833 Bernal Ave. Call Sgt. Laurence, 931-5169, or e-mail
blaurence@ci.pleasanton.ca.us.
Cooking Classes
Be one of 10 chefs and prepare a Cajun dinner complete with dessert at 5 p.m.,
Monday, March 21, at the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St. Dinner is served
for the guests of the chefs at 7 p.m. Cost is $85 for chefs and $35 for guests.
Call 846-8106 for more details.
Women's Empowerment Circle
A new session of Calling the Circle, a self-discovery group for women, meets
6:30-8 p.m., Mondays through Feb. 28, at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353
Sunol Blvd. Call Sue, 484-0239.
Clubs
Amador Mothers Club
Amador Valley area families with children up to 5 years meet 7:30-9:30 p.m.
on the second Tuesday monthly at the Sonshine Enrichment Center Preschool
at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Road. Call 927-2444.
Amador Valley Toastmasters
Amador Valley Toastmasters Club No. 2452 meets for breakfast at Mimi's Cafe,
4775 Hacienda Drive, Dublin, from 7-8 a.m. each Thursday with a goal is to
improve communication and leadership skills. Call Phil Mitchell, 846-8815,
or visit www.amadorvalleytoastmasters.org.
American Legion Post 237
The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday monthly at
the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Call Rene LaVigne, 846-7532,
or Dan Soria, 846-7320.
Business Builders
This is a group of professional business persons committed to build each other's
businesses meets 7-8:30 a.m., Wednesdays, at the Radisson Hotel, 6680 Regional
St., Dublin. Call Charlene, 479-9810, Ext. 29.
ClubSport Pleasanton Run Club
The club meets at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at ClubSport, Studio 3, 7090 Johnson
Drive. Call 463-2822 or e-mail Coach Louis at Ikao@genretech.com.
Crossroads Business Network
This professional networking group meets 7-8:30 a.m. every Friday at Fresh
Choice Restaurant in the Stoneridge Shopping Center. Membership is limited
to one per profession. Call Bill Evans, 249-1400.
Daughters of the American Revolution
The Jose Maria Amador Chapter welcomes genealogists of all levels at meetings
held at 11 a.m. on the second Saturday monthly. Call Laurie, 846-3898, or
e-mail dar_josemariaamador@hotmail.com.
Daughters of the British Empire
The John McLaren Chapter meets on the third Tuesday monthly. Newcomers and
longtime residents welcome to the join the group for tea and a chat. Contact
Joy, 462-5707, or Veronica, 846-4579.
Del Valle Folk Dancers
Beginning and experienced dancers are welcome for Balkan, Israeli and other
world dancers. Dress casual; group meets 7:45-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Livermore
Academy of Performing Arts, 315 Wright Brothers Ave., Livermore. $4 fee.
Call George Pavel, 447-8020.
eBig
The East Bay I.T. Group holds educational lectures, workshops and events for
members and interested persons on topics such as blogging, telecom and wireless
technology and more. Call 577-8454. For calendar event, visit www.ebig.org.
Express to Success Network
This new women's networking group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the third Thursday
monthly at Four Points Hotel, 5115 Hopyard Road. Call Karen (Kim) Pace, 998-5744.
Attendees at Feb. meeting are encouraged to donate fashionable items of women's
clothing, jewelry and handbags to benefit Bay Area women.
Hacienda Park Toastmasters
The club meets noon-1 p.m. every Thursday atTyco, 4280 Hacienda Drive. Everyone
is welcome. Call Kevin Crossman 598-5442 or e-mail keviin@kevdo.com.
Junior Women¹s Club
The Pleasanton-Livermore club offers its members the opportunity to perform
community service, develop leadership skills, further personal growth and
education. The club meets monthly. Call 462-6519.
Kiwanis Pleasanton Sunrise Club
This service group, meets at 11:45 a.m.,every Friday, at Vic¹s All Star Kitchen,
201 Main St. Guests are welcome. The Foothill Kiwanis Key Club meets from noon-12:30
p.m., Thursdays,Foothill High School, 4375 Foothill Road. Call Vic, 484-0789
or visit www.Kiwanis-pleasanton-sunrise.com.
Ladies Choice Investment Club
This group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of every month to discuss educational
stock selections and investments. Call Sandy Smith, 516-8671, for location.
Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club
The club will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 1, Alisal Elementary School multipurpose
room, 1454 Santa Rita Road. The topic will be succulents for bold year round
interest. Visitors are welcome. Call Bev, 485-7812.
Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society
The club meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday monthly at Congregation Beth
Emek, 1886 College Ave., Livermore. Call Jolene or David Abrahams, 447-9386
or visit www.l-ags.org.
Mothers of Preschoolers
MOPS meets from 9-11 a.m. every other Tuesday. All mothers with a child up
to 5 years old are invited. The group meets for speakers, crafts, snacks
and discussions. Call 227-1301, Ext.120.
Native Sons of the Golden West Pleasanton Parlor 244
The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday monthly at the Pleasanton Women¹s
Club at Vineyard Avenue and Regalia Court. Contact Paul Stahlnecker, 426-7867.
Order of Eastern Star
Diablo Star #571 focuses on charity work for cancer and heart disease and organizes
fundraisers and provides scholarships. Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday
of the month, at the Orinda Masonic Center, 9 Altarinda Road, Orinda. Call
846-0995.
P-Town Street Rods
The family oriented, truck or car enthusiast club meets 6-9 p.m. the second
Wednesday and fourth Thursday monthly at Fiesta Taco, 1989 Santa Rita Road
in Mission Plaza. Call George Withers, 846-5550.
PDA
The Pleasanton Downtown Association design committee is always seeking new
members. Any Pleasanton resident is eligible to join. The group meets at
4 p.m. on the third Tuesday monthly at the PDA office, 830 Main St. Call
484-2199.
Phi Delta Kappa
This international organization of professional educators of all kinds and
others interested in education meets at varied locations four to six times
during the school year. Call Pat Wheeler, 443-5526.
Pleasanton Art League
Regular meetings feature demonstrations by nationally recognized artists and
are held at the Cultural Arts Center, 4477 Black Ave. Call 462-5917, or visit
www.pal-art.com.
Pleasanton Community Toastmasters
Club No. 4762 meets at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Dublin Library, 7606
Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. Anyone interested in improving their public
speaking skills is welcome. Call 895-6682, or visit www.pleasantontoastmasters.com.
Pleasanton Jaycees
A general meeting is held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday monthly at the Pleasanton
Chamber of Commerce, 777 Peters Ave. The group of young professionals also
has mixers the second Thursday monthly at various locations. Call Becky,
212-9068.
Pleasanton Kiwanis
This international organization of men and women that performs community service
meets at 11:45 a.m. every Friday at Vic's All Star Kitchen, 201 Main St.
Membership is open. Call Vic, 484-0789.
Pleasanton Lions Club
The club meets for dinner at 7:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday monthly.
Call Jerry Hill, 846-9628.
Pleasanton Lunch Club
This Le Tip chapter meets 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. each Tuesday at Maestro¹s Restaurant,
5100 Hopyard Road. Members share leads and help promote each other¹s businesses.
Call Jan, 734-5261, or Cindy, 833-0106.
Pleasanton Mothers Club
The city's oldest and largest club for families with children, infants to preschool,
meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday monthly at Mohr Elementary School, 3300
Dennis Drive. Call 927-2444 or visit www.pleasantonmothersclub.com.
Pleasanton Network
This Tri-Valley business group, dedicated to helping members through information
sharing and referrals, meets at 7 a.m., Wednesdays, at the Simulcast Wagering
Facility, Alameda County Fairgrounds, at Valley and Bernal avenues. Call
Alice Jones, 846-0902.
Pleasanton North Rotary Club
The group meets at 12:15 p.m. every Friday at the Pleasanton Hilton, 7050 Johnson
Drive. Call Wayne, 426-2510.
PWBE
The Professional Women's Business Exchange for women seeking to enhance their
business meets at 9:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursday monthly. Call
Laurie, 895-2343. Visit www.pwbe.com.
Rotary Club of Pleasanton
The club meets at noon each Thursday at the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St.
Call 355-2564.
Sno¹Flakes Ski Club
Sno¹Flakes Ski Club meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday monthly at the Brass
Door Restaurant (back room), 2154 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. The club
plans year-round activities for adults and families. Call 736-1751.
Soroptimist
Soroptimist International of Pleasanton/Dublin, dedicated to issues affecting
women and children, meets at noon the second and fourth Wednesday monthly
in Pleasanton and on the third Wednesday monthly in Dublin. Call 846-6644.
Tri-Valley Boardgamers
The group meets on Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. at different homes. The club plays
a wide variety of board and card games. Prior experience not necessary. Low-key
competition. Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/trivalleygamers.
Tri-Valley Democratic Club
The club meets from 7:30-9 p.m. the third Monday monthly at 6250 Village Parkway,
I.B.E.W. Hall, in Dublin. Meet area Democrats, discuss community outreach
and hear civic and party leaders speak. Open to registered democrats. Call
294-8037.
Tri-Valley Fly Fishers
The club meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday monthly at the Livermore Rod
and Gun Club, 40000 Dagnino Road, Livermore. Visit www.tri-valleyflyfishers.org
or call Bob McCollum, 931-0870.
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. Call 462-4283.
Tri-Valley Macintosh Users Group
The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday monthly in room 8 at the
Livermore Adult Education Facility, 543 Sonoma Ave., Livermore. PC users
are also welcome. Call Izak Mutlu, 830-8838, or visit www.clubtmug.com.
Tri-Valley Rotary
The group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Girasole Restaurant, 3180 Santa
Rita Road. Call Marlene, 846-1000.
Twin Valley Mothers of Twins Club
The club meets on the second Tuesday monthly at John Knox Presbyterian Church,
7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin. The group provides a wide range of support services
for mothers of twins, triplets and multiples. Call 948-0004.
V.F.W. Auxiliary
The V.F.W. Post 6298 Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday monthly
at the Veteran¹s Memorial Building, 300 Main St. Call Ruth Lindhurst, 846-3040;
Gloria Stahlnecker, 846-5453; or 484-5031.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ambrose D. Regalia Post 6298 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday
monthly at the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Call Dan Soria, 846-7320.
Concerts
Valley Concert Chorale
The Chorale has two concerts slated in March: at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 12,
Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, 4300 Mirador Drive; and 7 p.m., Sunday, March
13, First Presbyterian Church, Fourth Street and L Street, Livermore. Call
Heidi Massie, 417-8584.
Vietnamese Music & Jazz
The sixth annual Children's Benefit Concert, featuring classical and traditional
Vietnamese music, plus jazz, to benefit street children in Vietnam, is slated
for 2 p.m., Sunday, March 6, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road.
Cost is $9. Call 275-9250 or visit world interchange@gmail.com.
Youth Music Festival
The city of Pleasanton Civic Arts will present various performances by youths
ages 5-17 at 8 p.m., Friday, March 4, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita
Road. Cost is $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Call 931-3444 or visit www.civicartstickets.org
Events
Alameda County Fairgrounds
This weekend, Feb. 18-20, is the Alameda County Spring Home & Garden Show;
next week the Tri-Valley Sportsmen's Exposition runs Friday-Sunday, Feb.25-27.
Admission and times varies; $8 parking. For details visit www.alamedacountyfair.com
or call 426-7600.
Bring Your Green Thumb
Members of the Livermore-Amador Valley Garden Club will be on hand to demonstrate
creative ideas for spring gardening, at 1:30 p.m., Wednesdays, March 9-23,
Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Cost is $1.25/$1.75 non-residents.
Call 931-5365.
Hope Hospice Dinner Dance
Celebrate Hope Hospice's 25th anniversary and cruise the "Ship of Hope" at
Castlewood Country Club, 707 Country Club Circle, from 6-11 p.m., Saturday,
April 16. Corporate sponsorship is available.Visit www.Hopehospice.com. Call
829-8770
Lunch With California Sen. Figueroa
The Livermore-Amador Valley League of Women Voters and AAUW is inviting the
public to a lunch with state Sen. Liz Figueroa, beginning at noon, Saturday,
Feb. 26, at Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 5115 Hopyard Road. Reserve a place
by mailing a $25 check, made out to LAV-LWV, to Barbara Hempill, 3186 Berkshire
Court, Pleasanton, 94588 no later than Feb. 22. Issues of the 2005 State
Legislature will be addressed.
'Murder on The High Seas'
This interactive play, presented by Gibson House Mystery Performers, will take
place at 7:15 p.m., Fridays, March 11 and 18, Mystery Dinner Theater, Pleasanton
Hotel Restaurant, 855 Main Street. Cost is $54 per sleuth. Call 846-8106.
Open House and Bridal Tasting
This free event, hosted by Garre Winery, is for brides-to-be or guests planning
a special event and is slated for noon-4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Martinelli
Conference and Event Center, 3585 Greenville Road, Livermore. Preregistration
is required. Call 371-8200.
Poetry Reading
The club meets on the first Sunday on even-numbered months at the Century House,
2401 Santa Rita Road.
St. Patrick's Day Festival
This annual event and parade, a favorite for Irish music, dance, food and shopping,
will be held from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, March 12-13, along Amador
Valley Boulevard in Dublin. Call event hotline, 833-6629, or visit www.DublinStPats.com.
St. Patrick's Day Stories
Pleasanton Civic Arts Manager Andy Jorgensen will tell Irish and Celtic stories
and fairytales to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, at 7 p.m., Thursday, March
17, at the Museum On Main Street, 603 Main St. Reservations are recommended.
Cost is $10 for non-members, $5 for members. Call 462-2766.
Exhibits
Annual Faculty Exhibition
This exhibit by 14 faculty members of California State Hayward's University
Art Gallery is open noon-3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, Feb.17-March 11, in the
Art and Education Building, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward. Call (510) 885-3299
.
Art Show
Come see, purchase or participate in the art show from 6-9:30 p.m., Saturday,
Feb. 26, Tri-Valley Unity Church, 6325 Sierra Court, Dublin. Cost is free.
Call 829-2733 or www.trivalleyunity.com.
Edna Sischo-Nownejad Paintings
This artist's square mandala paintings reflect her philosophical explorations
and are on free exhibit from noon-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, through March 17,
at the Louis Meager Art Gallery at Smith Center, Ohlone College, 43600 Mission
Blvd., Fremont. Call (510) 659-6176.
Livermore Art Association Cooperative Gallery
"
Whiskers, Fur and Feathers" can be seen at the gallery through March 22, 2155
Third St., Livermore. Call 449-9927.
New Orleans Jazz Art Show
Artwork based on New Orleans jazz and mardi gras will be featured from 10 a.m
- 6 p.m., Monday-Saturday, through March 5, at Art Of Presentation, 1987-F
Santa Rita Road. Call 484-5123.
Nicholas Charles Young
British artist Nicholas Charles Young, a plein air impressionist, has his art
on display through May 31 at Bay Books, 5698 Stoneridge Drive. Call 460-3213.
Pleasanton of the 1950-60s
Ongoing exhibits at the Museum On Main Street, 603 Main St., include "Pleasanton:
The Wonder Years, 50s & 60s" on display through March 27. Hours are 11 a.m.-4
p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 1-4 p.m., Sunday; admission varies. Call 462-2766.
Tricia Poulos Leonard
Tricia Poulos Leonard's watercolors will be on exhibit Jan. 26-March 20 at
the Museum On Main Street, 603 Main St. Call 462-2766 or valleymuseum@sbcglobal.net.
Film
Film Festival Entries Sought
Noncommercial filmmakers are encouraged to submit entries to the Ohlone College
Film Festival in DVD, DV and VHS formats, not exceeding 15 minutes, and postmarked
by May 6. Entries are not returned. For mailing address, call Jackie Nguyen,
(510) 659-6153 ,or e-mail Jacqua@gmail.com.
'Planting Melvin'
The premier of "Planting Melvin," filmed in Pleasanton by local producers,
will be at 9:15 p.m., Friday, March 4, with a second performance at 1:15 p.m.,Saturday,
March 5, at the Cinequest Film Festival, San Jose Repertory Theater, 101 Paseo
de San Antonio, San Jose. Cost is $9. Call (408) 295-3378 or visit www.cinequest.org.
Fundraisers
Assistance League Tea Party
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party will benefit Assistance League of Amador Valley
and is slated from noon-1 p.m., Saturday, April 23, for previewing the tea
tables and 1-4 p.m., for the Tea Party, Aahmes Event Center, 170 Lindberg
Drive, Livermore. Cost is $40. Reservation deadline is April 8. Call Ricki
Morettini, 846-3922.
Donate a Vehicle for Autism Cure
Benefit research to cure autism by donating a vehicle and receive a tax deduction.
Call toll free (866) 392-4483 or visit www.cureautismnow.org.
Just Like New Fund
The Just Like New Fund, which assists eligible pet owners with animal medical
expenses, is collecting animal-themed, nearly new items to sell at its "Litter
Box" table at the Feline Medical Center, 3160 Santa Rita Road. Call Jackie
Barnett, 846-2512.
MOPS Indoor Rummage Sale
Mothers of Preschoolers will benefit from this fundraiser to help pay for child
care, from 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, Valley Bible Church at the
Crossing, 7106 Johnson Drive. One hundred-plus families will sell clothes,
toys, electronics, jewelry and more.
Quilts for Babies
Sewn, knitted and crocheted 24- or 36-inch blankets are being collected for
distribution at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at ValleyCare Medical Center
and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Call Cleo Foster, 426-4306, or Sue
Connolly, 426-4307.
Recycle for Breast Cancer
Recycle cell telephones, empty ink jet and toner cartridges from printers,
fax machines and copiers to benefit Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Free pick up; prepaid envelopes and shipping labels are provided. Call Larry
Behrens, 735-7203, or e-mail larry@recycleforbreastcancer.com.
Swingin' Bingo
Play bingo and help raise funds for Children's Hospital Oakland, Cooley's Anemia
Research and the Italian Catholic Federation, Branch 285 Tri-Valley Scholarship
Program, at 7 p.m., Friday, March 18, St. Michael's Parish Hall, 372 Maple
St., Livermore. Cost is $10. Call Don, 846-8436, or Maureen, 443-0671.
Tri-Valley Haven Gala
The 15th annual Bella Notte Dinner, Dance and Auction is being held at 6:30
p.m., Saturday, March 5, at Ruby Hill Golf Club to benefit Tri-Valley Haven,
a nonprofit agency that provides shelter and support for the abused and homeless.
Tickets are $120 each, or $1,000 for a table for 10. Call 449-5845.
Valley Children's Museum
Valley Children's Museum is holding a "Night at the Oscars" fundraiser at the
Blackhawk Country Club from 5-9:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27. Tickets are $75 per
ticket or $675 for a table of 10. Purchase online at www.valleychildrensmuseum.org
or call 461-6574, Ext. 2.
Vintage Hills Dinner Dance
The Denim and Diamonds Dinner Dance and auction is slated for 6 p.m., Saturday,
March 5, at the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St., to benefit the technical
literacy and art appreciation at Vintage Hills Elementary School. Cost is
$65. Call the auction hotline, 398-8726.
Health
Ask the Doctor
The television show airs live the first Wednesday monthly on Channel 27 from
6:30-7:30 p.m. and discusses health topics. Viewers can fax, e-mail, or telephone
questions. The live call-in number is 313-1190. Send questions by e-mail
to askthedoctor@contracostatv.org or fax to 313-1185.
Axis Immunization Clinic
Axis Community Health, which provides medical care, mental health and addiction
counseling and classes for adults and teens, is having an immunization clinic
for children of low-income or uninsured families from 9-11:30 a.m., Saturday,
March 5, at 4361 Railroad Ave. Call 462-1755.
Exercise Classes
The Pleasanton Department of Parks and Community Services offers ongoing morning
and evening adult exercise classes at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353
Sunol Blvd., and at the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St. The cost
varies from $3 to $4.50 per class. Call 931-5340.
Health Workshops
Free health workshops are held at 6:30 p.m. on the first three Wednesdays monthly,
discussing stress reduction, nutrition, and ball exercise at Harvey Chiropractic
Center, 2610 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 110, San Ramon. Call Diana or Sue, 820-1202.
Pleasanton Birth Home
The center helps parents experience the birth of their child in a home-like
setting. A facility open house at 4441 Railroad Ave. is held on alternating
Thursdays. For the next open house date or individual appointment, call 447-1010.
Primal Reflex Release Technique
This free lecture, presented by Pleasanton Physical Therapy, will cover new
solutions to pain relief and is slated for 10:15 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, March
8, Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call 426-6986.
Holiday
Kids & Teens
Calling Young Artists
Artists, under age 18, may submit art of any medium, before March 15, to be
considered for Poster publication. Accepted art must be received by April
13 for the show opening from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 17, Art of Presentation,
1987 Santa Rita Road. Entrance fee is $15. Call 484-5123
Multilanguage Story times
These 30-minute story times at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays are told in multi languages,
including Spanish, March 2; Russian, March 16; at the Pleasanton Public Library,
400 Old Bernal Ave. Call 931-3400, Ext. 8.
Preschool Story Times
Free preschool story times for children 3-5 years are 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.,
Fridays, at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Toddler lap
time (18-36 months) is 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., Mondays. Story time for 3-7
years are 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays. Call 931-3400, Ext. 8.
Valley Dance Theatre Art Contest
Youth artists, grades K-12, can win four tickets to the May performance by
illustrating ballet themes; the winning illustration will be reproduced on
fliers, posters and program covers. Artwork will not be returned. Call Caryne,
443-1138.
Lectures/Workshops
Parenting Workshop
This free workshop, to help parents of children of any age enhance their parenting
skills, is slated from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Amador Valley
High School Library,1155 Santa Rita Road. Registration is required. Visit
www.pleasanto.k12.ca.us/adulted. or fax registration form to 846-5317.
Science on Saturday Lectures
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hosting five free lectures, intended
for youths grade 6-high school, from 9:30-11:15 a.m., Saturdays, Feb. 5-March
5 at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. No preregistration is required.
Call Richard Farnsworth, 422-5059, or visit http://education.llnl.gov/sciencechat/.
Watercolor /Pastel Workshop
This workshop, with artist Teresa Saia, will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday-Monday,
March 11-14, at the Cultural Arts Center, 4477 Black Ave. Cost is $270 for
the four days or $70 for one. Call Nancy Thompson, 462-5917.
Live Music
Main St. Brewery
The restaurant, 830 Main St., features live music every Friday and Saturday
night. Call 462-8218.
Pleasanton Hotel
Live music from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Friday and Saturday nights, at the restaurant,
855 Main St. No cover charge. Call 846-8106.
Miscellaneous
Bike Buddy
Bike Buddy is a service offered by RIDES For Bay Area Commuters. The program
matches experienced cyclists with new cyclists to help them learn how to
commute by bicycle. Contact the City of Pleasanton¹s Transportation Systems
Management coordinator at 931-5039.
Genealogy
The Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., houses an extensive book
and CD genealogy collection. Every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., a volunteer
from the Livermore-Amador Genealogy Society is available for assistance.
Call John Byron, 447-9407.
Institute of Management Accountants
A technical dinner meeting, given by IMA, will host speaker Dr. Jay Tonz, Professor/Past
Dean of California State University East Bay, to discuss "Forecasting the
Economy," at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 10, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5990 Stoneridge
Mall Road. Cost is $29. Call Tricia, 640-8509.
Pleasanton Farmers Market
Shop for fresh produce, flowers, baked goods from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday
on West Angela between First and Main streets in downtown Pleasanton.
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Adoption Days
See adoptable dogs 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, Feb. 12-26, next to the Farmers
Market on First and Angela streets. Adopt a cat from 1-4 p.m., Saturdays
and Sundays, Feb. 12-27, at PetsMart, 6960 Amador Plaza Road, Dublin. Low-cost
spay/neuter certificates available online at www.tvar.org. Call 803-7043.
Valley Humane Society
Valley Humane Society, 273 Spring St., is open 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 1-4
p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends. Cat adoptions are 1-4 p.m., on
the first and third Saturday at Pet Food Express, 4460 Tassajara Road, Dublin.
Dog adoptions are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturday at Pet
Extreme, 4500 Arroyo Vista, Livermore. Visit www.valleyhumanesociety.org
or call 426-8656.
On Stage
Anne Lamott
Pleasanton Civic Arts presents best selling author Anne Lamott, who is known
for her humor and honesty on subjects of alcoholism, motherhood and more,
slated for 8 p.m., Saturday, March 5, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita
Road. Cost varies. Call 931-3444 or www.civicartstickets.org.
Celtic Music Quintet
Colcannon, an award-winning Celtic quintet, will be presented by Civic Arts
at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 13, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road.
Cost varies. Call 931-3444 or visit www.civicartstickets.org. Group discounts
are available.
'Cinderella'
Presented by Amador Valley and Foothill high Schools, the play "Cinderella" opens
7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 17, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. Cost
is $10. Dates and times vary. For reservations, call 461-6100, Ext. 6197, or
461-6600, Ext. 5678. Visit khartman@pleasanton.k12.ca.us or lbean@pleasanton.12.ca.us.
Comedy Showcase
Hosted by John DeKoven, this event features five comedians at 8 p.m. on the
second and fourth Wednesday of every month at Main Street Brewery, 830 Main
St. Adult language; $5 cover charge. Call 462-8218 or visit www.trivalleycomedy.com.
The next show is March 9.
'Death of a Doornail'
The Pleasanton VIP Senior Club will present this play, using local senior performers,
at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 5, at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol
Blvd. Dessert will be served at intermission. Cost is $8 for VIP members;
$10 for non-members. Tickets are sold at the center's travel desk.
'Godspell'
This untraditional musical tells the story of Christ and is being performed
now through March 12 at the Pleasanton Playhouse Studio Theater, 1048 Serpentine
Lane, Suite 309. Cost is $20-adults; $18-seniors. Call for tickets and times,
462-2121, or visit www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.
'Into the Woods'
This award-winning musical is slated for Fridays-Sundays, Feb. 25-March 6,
at the Cal State East Bay University Theater, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward.
Cost and times vary. Opening night fundraiser is from 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the
Studio Theater. Call (510) 885-2877 or visit www.csuhalumni.org/events.html.
'La Traviata'
This Livermore Valley Opera production is slated for 2 p.m., Sundays, March
6-13, and 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday, March 11-12, at the Performing Arts Theater
at Livermore High School campus, 600 Maple St., Livermore. Cost varies.Call
960-9210 or visit www.livermorevalleyopera.com.
'Love and Loyalty: Something to Sing About'
This Broadway Chorus presentation of the Pleasanton Playhouse is slated for
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25-27, at the Amador Theater,
1155 Santa Rita Road. Cost varies. Call 462-2121 or order online at www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.
' The Shape of a Girl '
Teenage bullying is the subject of this Civic Arts performance slated for 7
p.m.,Wednesday, March 2, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. A post-performance
panel discussion will follow. Cost is $6. Call Anne Gates, 931-3444, or visit
www.civicartstickets.org.
'The Taming of the Doo'
This local comedy event will benefit Valley Humane Society and is slated for
9 p.m., Saturday, March 19, at Victoria's Hair On Stage, 520 San Ramon Valley
Blvd., Danville. Call Gay Maestas, 447-8903. Cost is $37. Must be age 21
and older to attend.
Political Notes
Jerry Thorne to Speak
Pleasanton City Council candidate, Jerry Thorne, is guest speaker at the Tri-Valley
Republican Women Federated meeting ,11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 10, at Vic's
All Star Kitchen, 201 Main St. Reservations are required. Call Marilyn Dubach,
485-9869
New Progressive Network
The Progressive Action Network is meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, in
the Livermore Public Library, 1188 S. Livermore Ave., building on the energy
generated in the fall election. It will be a clearing house for group action
and have discussion groups, speakers, films and a calendar. A book club is
already under way.
Recreation
Parks and Community Services
The city department offers a wide array of activities and enrichment classes
for the entire family, ranging from art, aquatics and sports to health, horsemanship
and cooking. Visit www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/parks.html; call 931-5340; or
visit the office at 200 Old Bernal Ave. for an activity guide.
Scholarships
Seniors
Daytime Bingo
The public is welcome to play bingo 12:30-3 p.m. on the first, third and fifth
Monday monthly and from 1-3 p.m. Fridays at the Pleasanton Senior Center,
5353 Sunol Blvd. $1 for residents, $1.50 for non-residents, game cards are
50 cents. All card sales money is awarded. Call 931-5365.
Daytime Personal Computers Group
This group meets from 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Thursday monthly at the Pleasanton
Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. $1.25 for Pleasanton residents and $1.75
for non-residents. Call 931-5365 or e-mail pleasenior@yahoo.com.
DRC Club and Company
DRC Club is a support group and socialization program for women in the early
stages of memory loss; Company is the comparable men¹s group. Both groups
meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for fun weekly field trips. Call Marilyn
Trabert, 210-6196.
Emotional Wellness Group
Learn more about depression, anxiety, and how medications and alcohol may affect
emotional well-being. The group meets at 2 p.m. every other Thursday at the
Senior Support office, Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call Charlene
or Jode, 931-5382.
Friday Night Dance
Join the crowd for ballroom dancing once a month at the Pleasanton Senior Center,
5353 Sunol Blvd. Tickets are $6 for residents and $7 for non-residents. Reservations
are required. Call 931-5365.
Internet Access Workstation
The Internet workstation at Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., is
available for adults, 50 and older, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
and 9 a.m.-noon most Saturdays. Tutors are available most days. Cost is $1.25
for residents and $1.75 for non-residents. For reservations, 931-5365.
Monday Movie Madness
The Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., invites seniors to watch free
movies on the center's big screen at 1 p.m. on the first and third Monday
monthly. Popcorn and refreshments available. Call 931-5365.
PC Users Groups
The group meets 10 a.m.- noon on the fourth Thursday monthly at the Pleasanton
Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Fee is $1.25 for residents and $1.75 for
nonresident. Call 931-5365.
Pleasanton Paratransit Service
The service provides door-to-door bus service to seniors 65 and older, and
individuals with disabilities of any age and is available 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Call 931-5376.
Pleasanton V.I.P. Senior Club
Regular meetings are held 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays monthly
at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Regular Snappy Cafe lunch
is served at noon and meetings follow. For lunch reservation call 931-5385.
Senior Meals
Spectrum Community Services provides seniors, 60 years and older, with a noon
meal Monday-Friday at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., and
evening meal at 5 p.m. at Ridge View Commons, 5200 Case Ave. Suggested noon
and evening meal donations are $2.50 and $3, respectively. For noon reservations,
call 931-5385, and evening, 484-5131.
Seniors Drug and Alcohol Recovery
The meetings, for seniors only, are held from 2-3:30 p.m. every other Thursday
at the Pleasanton Senior Center Support Program Office Sunroom, 5353 Sunol
Blvd. Call Jode, 931-5382, Ext. 1, or Charlene, Ext. 2.
Woodshop Program
The woodshop program is open 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays-Thursdays; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Fridays; 9 a.m.-noon, the 2nd Saturday of the month at the Pleasanton Senior
Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Drop-in fees are $1.75 for residents and $2.75 for
non-residents. Call 931-5365.
Spiritual
Baha¹i Informative Meeting
Baha'i Faith holds prayer meetings at 10 a.m., the first Sunday of every month,
featuring prayers from all faiths. All are welcome. For address and directions
call 485-9999. Visit www.pleasanton-bahai.org.
Catholic Community Bible Study
The Catholic Community of Pleasanton has ongoing Bible study classes at Augustine
Catholic Church parish hall, 3999 Bernal Ave. For details call Aggie Burke,
484-5020, Ext. 21, or e-mail agburke@sbcglobal.net.
Lighthouse Baptist Church
"
Back to Basics" is the topic of this year's worship. Bible classes are offered
for all ages at 9:30 a.m. with church services at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., every
Sunday at Second and Neal streets. Call 846-7220 or e-mail pastor@atthelighthouse.com.
Tri-Valley Unity Church
Join the church and children's education services at 10 a.m. Sundays at the
Tri-Valley Unity Church, 6325 Sierra Court, Dublin.
Sports
Ballistic/Rage Soccer Registration for 2005
Both clubs will hold signups from 6:30-9 p.m., March 3; also from 9:30 a.m.-
3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 5, at Hart Middle School, multipurpose room, 4433
Willow Road. Visit http://pleasanton Rage.org/index.html or http://www.busc.org/.
CYO Track and Field Program
Catholic Youth Organization Track and Field starts Saturday, March 5. Registration
for youths in grades 1-8 is slated from 2-3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, St. Augustine
Parish Hall, 3999 Bernal Ave. Coaches are needed. Call Mark Worrell, 426-5375.Visit
www.eteamz.com/ccopcyo.
Golf Tournament
This Parent/Junior Pony Golf Tournament, hosted by Pony Baseball, is slated
for 7:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, with check-in at 7:15 a.m., Las Positas Golf
Course, 917 Clubhouse Drive, Livermore. Call Andy Nilon (510) 915-1238 or
visit www.pleasantonpony.com
New Seniors Baseball Team
Pleasanton Little Leagues (PNLL, PALL and Foothill) are combining to form a15-16-year-old's
team to play in a highly competitive baseball league to include teams from
San Ramon, Alamo and Danville. Call 846-1283 or visit http://www.pnll.info.com
to register.
Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp
Applications to attend the camp are now being evaluated. The camp, which has
many locations, is by invitation only. Boys and girls ages 10-19 are eligible
to apply. Players from 50 states and 17 foreign countries attended the 2004
camp. Call (704) 373-0873 .
Tri-Valley Sea Devils
The Tri-Valley Sea Devils team is looking for year-round swimmers. Call Hope,
469-8495.
Support Groups
Al-anon and Al-a-teen
Al-Anon is a Tri-Valley support group for relatives and friends of alcoholics
that meets Monday-Saturday. Al-a-teen, a group for young people affected
by a parent, relative or friend's alcoholism, meets Mondays. Call 277-7661
or visit www.al-anon.alateen.org.
Bereavement Support Group
This group of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton meets at 7:30 p.m., the
second and fourth Thursdays monthly, and is for anyone of any faith at St.
Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive. Call Mary Hagerty, 846-5377.
Bipolar Support Group
The Tri-Valley Bipolar Support Group, which provides peer support for people
with mood disorders, meets 7:15-8:45 p.m. every Wednesday at St. Claire's
Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road. Call 560-0842 or e-mail trivalleybipolar@hotmail.com.
Breast Cancer Support
The free, professionally facilitated group is for women in any breast cancer
treatment stage; meetings are 6:30-8 p.m. on the first Wednesday monthly
in the south building's west day room at San Ramon Regional Medical Center,
7777 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon. Call 275-8414.
Cancer Support
Anyone facing cancer and care persons may join the ³Living Beyond Limits² group
that meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Thursday monthly
at ValleyCare Health Center, 5575 Las Positas Blvd. No fee. Call Ken Smith,
846-8594.
Caregiver Support Group
Meetings are held from 1-2:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month for people
caring for persons with Alzheimer's and dementia-related illnesses, at the
Pleasanton Senior Center Support Program Sunroom, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call 931-5389
or Jode, 931-5382, Ext. 1.
Chapter of SHHH
The Tri-Valley chapter of Self-Help for Hard of Hearing meets at 7:30 p.m.
on the third Thursday of the month at Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle
Parkway. Call Hiram Van Blarigan, 455-6591, or e-mail hvanblarigan@hotmail.com.
ClutterLess (CL) Self Help Group
Get rid of clutter and discuss why it is a psychological issue, not an organizing
issue, from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, at the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, Room
7, 4300 Mirador Drive. No meetings held on holidays. Call 443-0766.
Diabetes Support Groups
Groups meet from noon-1 p.m., on the first Wednesday monthly. Also from 6-7
p.m. every third Thursday monthly and for diabetics using insulin pumps,
from 6-7 p.m. the second Thursday of every other month, Diabetes and Nutrition
Education Center, Valley Care Medical Plaza, 5725 West Las Positas, Suite
220. Call 416-6710.
Fibromyalgia and Arthritis
The support group "Living Well with Fibromyalgia and Arthritis" meets from
6:30-8 p.m., on the first Thursday monthly at the ValleyCare Health Library,
5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 270. Call Debbie Walker, 484-3747.
Forty Plus of Northern California
The group is for professionals over the age of 40 who are unemployed or in
career transition. The free classes are held at 8:30 a.m.-noon Mondays at
770 Edgewater Drive, Suite 626, Oakland. Call (510) 568-7587 or visit www.fortyplus.org.
Grandparents Visitation Support Group
The group, for grandparents who have problems visiting their grandchildren,
meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Pleasanton Public Library in the small conference
room, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Space is limited. Call Joyce, 846-6346.
Head Injury Support
This group provides support for brain-injured individuals and their caregivers.
It meets from 7:30-9 p.m. every fourth Wednesday in the Blackhawk Room at
San Ramon Regional Medical Center, 6001 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon. Call
Jo Ann, 443-4366.
Hope Hospice
The nonprofit organization offers a wide range of support groups, including
grief support for adults, teens, children; young adult support; tragic loss;
loss of children; men in grief; terminal illness; loss of parents; and loss
of spouse; among others. Meetings held at 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 214, Dublin.
Call 829-8770 or visit www.hopehospice.com..
Independent Living
If you or your loved one need a personal assistant to help maintain independent
living, Community Resources for Independent Living can help with specific
needs. Call 371-1531; TTY, 371-1532. Visit www.cril-online.org.
Jobs Networking Group
CSIX East Bay, helping individuals in career transitions, meets from 1-3:30
p.m. every Thursday at WineCentives, 6040 Dougherty Road, Dublin. Cost is
$3. Call Doug Herz, 277-6600.
Live Beat Dads
Fathers who are raising their children meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 1550 Springtown
Blvd., Suite 7E, Livermore, for discussions and speakers on individual's
rights, custody issues, networking and parenting programs. Child care is
available. Call Pete, 449-8436, or visit www.lbduk.org.
Lupus Support
The group meets 7-9 p.m. on the first Friday monthly at Kaiser Permanente Medical
Center's north building conference room C, 7601 Stoneridge Drive. Call 846-5767.
Men at Work
This Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Pleasanton Presbyterian
Church, 4300 Mirador Drive. Call Tom, 417-7540.
Newcomers to Al-Anon
This group, for those who are new to Al-Anon and anyone who is affected by
someone else¹s drinking, meets 7-7:55 p.m. Thursdays at John Knox Presbyterian
Church, 7421 Amarillo Road, Room H, Dublin. Call 277-7661.
Operation MOM
The group, offering emotional support to families with loved ones in the military,
meets at 7 p.m., the second Monday monthly at Trinity Church, 557 Olivina
St., Livermore. Call Kristin, 443-7841.
Overeaters Anonymous
Meetings are held from 7-8 p.m., Thursdays, St. Clare¹s Episcopal Church, 3350
Hopyard Road. Call Lisa, 931-0994.
Parenting Again
This group, offering information and support to grandparents raising for their
grandchildren, meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Saturday monthly in the fireside
room in Valley Christian Center, 7500 Inspiration Drive, Dublin. Call 560-6200.
Parents of Alcoholics
Parents of alcoholics are welcome to join this Al-Anon group that meets 4:30-5:30
p.m. and at 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sundays at CalFed Bank, 3101 Crow Canyon Road,
San Ramon. Call 277-7661.
Parents of Diabetics
The POD Squad, a support group for parents of diabetics, meets 7-8:30 p.m.
the third Wednesday monthly, September-May, at the Laguna Oaks neighborhood
clubhouse. Call 461-1170 or visit www.podsquad.com.
Parkinson¹s Support Group
The Parkinson¹s 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
monthly at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call 931-5366.
Pleasanton Senior Group
Not limited to seniors, this group is open to all grief issues. It meets 10-11:30
a.m. on the second and fourth Fridays at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353
Sunol Blvd.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Men with prostate cancer and their families are welcome to Man to Man, a support
group that meets 7:30-9 p.m., on the second Tuesday monthly in the West Day
Room in the south building at San Ramon Regional Medical Center, 7777 Norris
Canyon Road. Call 933-0107.
Prostate Cancer Survivors
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 the Kaiser offices, 7601 Stoneridge Drive. Men are also invited to meetings
held at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month at the same location. Call
846-7460.
Sexual Assault Support Group
Tri-Valley Haven's support group for women 18 years and older helps provide
understanding support for assault survivors. The group meets from 6:45-8:15
p.m., every Thursday. Call April, 449-5845, Ext. 126.
Six Sigma Lean Enterprise Practitioners
Members of this group should have Six-Sigma, Lean or Project Management experience
to discuss real world challenges. The group meets at 7 p.m., premeeting is
at 6:30 p.m., every fourth Wednesday of the month, Winecentives, 6040 Dougherty
Road, Dublin. Call 485-1699 or visit fredlafontaine@yahoo.com.
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. 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 at 449-5845, Ext.
111.
Tri-Valley ADHD Adult Support Group
This group meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday monthly at Lynnewood United
Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave. Call Pattie Tanner, 548-4247.
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. Call Jill, 931-5369.
Volunteering
Alameda County Community Food Bank
Volunteers are needed to staff the Emergency Food Hotline Monday-Friday, 9
a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Call (510) 834-3663 or visit www.accfb.org.
Child Care Links
Volunteer positions are available at the non-profit organization serving families
and children of the Tri-Valley area for 26 years. Stop by 1020 Serpentine
Lane, Suite 102, call 249-3905, or visit www.childcarelinks.org.
Jewish Community Federation
Jewish Community Federation of the Great East Bay offers opportunities to volunteer
within the community, such as serving meals, tutoring children and serving
on Jewish agency committees or boards. Call (510) 839-2900, Ext. 261.
Livermore VA Hospital
The hospital seeks goods to entertain patients, sponsorships, special daily
services and volunteers for the information desk. Also volunteer golf cart
drivers and recreation assistants are needed. Call Ginny De Guzman, 373-4700,
Ext. 35360.
Museum Volunteer Coffee
Come and learn about upcoming events and special programs at 9 a.m. on the
fourth Wednesday monthly at the Museum On Main Street, 603 Main St. Call
Heather, 462-2766.
Pleasanton Public Library
Adult volunteers are needed for the Booklegger program, promoting reading in
grades K-8, at the library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call Penny Johnson, 931-3405.
Tri-Valley Haven
The Haven is a nonprofit organization helping women and children through its
shelters, food pantry and programs. Volunteers are urgently needed for the
crisis hotline, legal clinic, sexual assault response team and child care.
Call 449-5845, Ext. 111.
TVAR Fundraiser Help Needed
A chairperson or two are needed to oversee the primary Tri-Valley Animal Rescue
event, slated for Sept. 17, "That's Amore." It nets $45,000 each year. For
details, call Lisa Healy, 355-9039 or 200-7760, or Cindy Ferrin, 323-8517.
ValleyCare Auxiliary
Volunteers are needed at ValleyCare Medical Center. With nine volunteer service
areas in Pleasanton and Livermore, opportunities are available at the information
desk, office, library, gift and thrift shop. Call 734-3368.
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