Community Online Calendar
Showing listings from August 28, 2008 to September 3, 2008 in all categories.
City Council
The Pleasanton City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays at City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave.
Human Services Commission
The Human Services Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave.
Cantabella Children's Chorus
Quality choral instruction with excellent teacher/student ratio is available for children of the Tri-Valley. Openings now available in the 3-level training choir's for singers K-5 and auditions for openings in performing choir figth grade to high school. Go to www.cantabella.org for more information.
Amador Valley Toastmaster Club
Wake up your career and improve your communication skills by joining the Amador Valley Toastmaster Club. They meet at 7 a.m. Thursdays at Mimi's Cafe in Dublin.
Boutique Textile Art
Create home accessories, wearable art or soft sculpture. Learn how to piece, applique and embroider ideas into art from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Class is free. Bring fabric scraps, a yard of unbleached muslin, sharp scissors and dressmaker pins.
Communication Arts Network
The East Bay's Communications Arts Network (CommArt) meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Forli Ristorante in Alamo. Tickets are $20 cash, includes lunch. Call Terry, 462-8083, or visit www.commartnet.org.
Livermore Lioness Club
The Livermore Lioness Club welcomes new members at their regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday monthly. The Lioness Club is a service club, sponsored by the Livermore Lions Club, that helps many worthy causes in our community. Lioness main focus areas are women, children and family issues, in addition to helping the blind. Call 443-4543 for more information.
Tri-Valley Rotary Club Meeting
The Tri-Valley Rotary Club is one of the newest and most diverse Rotary Clubs. Club members meet Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Girasole Grill, 3180 Santa Rita Road. The cost is $20. Email info@trivalleyrotary.org.
Tri-Valley Wood Carvers
Tri-Valley Wood Carvers meet each Tuesday at the Pleasanton Senior Center, wood shop room, from 12 to 4 p.m. The regular business meeting is held the second Saturday of the month, at the Pleasanton Senior Center, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call Ken Morgan, 462-6586.
Widowed Men and Women
The Widowed Men and Women of Northern California will meet for dinner at the Elephant Bar at 5 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Elephant Bar, 7202 Amador Plaza Road in Dublin. Cost will be your menu choice. Advance reservations are required. Call 846-0111.
Concerts in the Park
The Pleasanton Downtown Association presents the 2008 Concert in the Park series. Each concert is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Lions Wayside Park at First and Neal streets. The lineup is The CoolTones, June 6; Blues Bottle Band, June 13; Night Fever Band, June 20; The Crisis, June 27; D-Lucca, July 25; Houserockers, Aug. 1; Finding Stella, Aug. 8; La Ventana, Aug. 15; Magic Moments, Aug. 22; Pladdohg, Aug. 29; Public Eye, Sept. 5.
First Wednesday Street Party
The First Wednesday Street Party is from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 3 on Main Street with live music by Magic Moments, family activities and a beer and wine garden.
Mystery of the Missing Bootlegger's Shipment
Visit the Pleasanton Library booth at the First Wednesday Street Fair Sept. 3 and pick up your first clue for the Mystery of the Missing Bootlegger's Shipment. Collect the clues and try and solve the mystery. Fun for the whole family.
Imagination Expressed
The Pleasanton Art League has an exhibit, "Imagination Expressed," in the Pheobe Hearst room of the Museum On Main Street, 603 Main St., which runs through Oct. 5. It features paintings, wood, ceramics, jewelry and textile artworks. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturdya and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $2.
Blood and Oil
This film documents how oil has been at the core of American foreign policy for over 60 years. This non-partisan public event at 7 p.m. Aug. 30 at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Pkwy., Dublin, provides refreshments and wheelchair access. Meet and greet starts at 6:30 p.m., while a short discussion follows the film. A $3 donation is accepted.
Boys and Girls Car Campaign
Now that the price of scrap metal has sharply risen, the Boys and Girls Car Campaign will accept most any car with no restrictions. Cars will be picked up anywhere in California, usually within a week, and are sold at auction. To donate, call 800-246-0493. Funds obtained by the sales go directly to help the California clubs.
Foothill Marching Band Fundraiser
The Foothill High School Marching Band hosts a breakfast fundraisre from 7 to 11 a.m. Sept. 1 at the Foothill multipurpose room. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, coffee and juice will be served. Adults are $7 and children 10 and under are $4. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Call 200-2209.
Wine Tasting Special
Enjoy various wines from Livermore Valley wineries, while riding through Niles Canyon aboard the Wine Tasting Special. Our expert sommelier will guide you through several wines paired with artisal cheeses and chocolate. Learn new tasting tips and techniques, food and wine pairing skills and more. Passengers must be 21 years old or older. Benefits Niles Canyon Railway preservation activities. Tickets are $39. Call 510-996-8420 or visit www.ncry.org for tour schedule.
Diabetes Support Group
Free support group meets the second Wednesday of the month at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. Topics will cover travel, stress, medications, food, emotions and general living with diabetes. Call 510-383-5185.
Gentle Yoga for 55+
Are you an active person 55+ years young? This free, gentle yoga class helps stress, flexibility, balance and overall health and is excellent for special/chronic conditions. Call Pleasanton school district at 426-4280 for times and locations.
Summer Immunization Clinics for Children
Saturday clinics, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 12, Aug. 2 and Sept. 6 at Axis Community Health, 4361 Railroad Ave., are open to Tri-Valley families who are low income or uninsured, including Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal Managed Care. Parents should bring child's immunization records, information about family income and medical insurance. There is a fee for some immunizations. Call 462-1755.
Competition for Young Musicians
The Livermore-Amador Symphony Association's 36th annual Competition for Young Musicians is open to instrumentalists and vocalists who reside or attend school in Pleasanton, Livermore, Sunol, Dublin or San Ramon. Students are eligible through grade 12, or age 17 if not enrolled in high school. Each winner will be awarded $250. Applications are due Oct. 5 and must include a $5 fee. Call 447-1957 or visit www.livamsymph.org.
Small Business Seminars
East Bay Small Business Development Center hosts seminars in Dublin Aug. 19 and Livermore Sept. 11. Seminars can help small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking the knowledge needed to grow sales, increase profits and get started in business the right way. Visit www.eastbaysbdc.org to register.
What's Your Creative Process?
Writer, artist and creativity coach, Lisa Gentile will host a discussion of creative processes Sept. 4 at the Museum On Main, 603 Main St. Those interested in any creative genre are invited to share the stories behind their work. Call 462-2766.
27th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration
The 27th Annual Livermore Valley Harvest Wine Celebration Aug. 31 to Sept. 1 showcases 43 local wineries, each with complimentary wine tasting. Some feature live music, vendors and more. Saturday and Sunday tickets are $50 or $55 day-of and Monday tickets are $45. Visit www.LVwine.org.
Chris Bradley's Jazz Band
Chris Bradley's Jazz Band plays music of the '20s, '30s, and '40s every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St. No cover.
Chris Bradley's Traditional Jazz
Listen and dance to the live, traditional jazz every second and fourth Tuesday at the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St.
Tuesday Tunes
Every Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. enjoy live music at either the Livermore Valley Plaza or the Flag Pole Plaza in downtown Livermore. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs. Visit www.livermoredowntown.com.
Healing Touch Therapy Seminar
Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., presents a free seminar on Healing Touch Therapy at 7 p.m. Aug. 28. Thoughts and touch can positively impact the lives of others.
Blackhawk Plaza Summer Concert Series
This music extravaganza will host top bands with diverse styles of music.
FRIDAY, JULY 25—The Fundamentals
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1—East Bay Mudd
FRIDAY, AUGUST 8—Super Diamond
FRIDAY, AUGUST 15—Tainted Love
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22—The Best Intentions
FRIDAY, AUGUST 29—Pride & Joy 7-8:30 p.m. Free For more information, call Blackhawk Plaza at (925) 736-2751 or visit http://www.shopblackhawkplaza.com/. Blackhawk Plaza, 3454 Blackhawk Plaza Circle , Danville
Beginning Jazz Dance
Never danced before? It's never too late to start. Feel the music and learn the steps Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the Dublin Senior Center (activity #18508). Call 556-4511 for details.
Health Chat
Health Chat takes place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. This group setting informs and educates seniors about various health issues. It is open forum and an interactive session. Sponsored by Amador Valley Adult School and the senior center. Call 426-4280.
Pleasanton PC Users Group
The PC User Group meets monthly at 10 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. You don't need to be an expert to attend, we have all skills levels in our meetings. Call 931-5365 or email pleasenior@yahoo.com for details.
Pleasanton PC USers Group
The PC User Group meets monthly at 10 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. You don't need to be an expert to attend, we have all skills levels in our meetings. Call 931-5365 or see pleasenior.googlepages.com for more info.
Faith Chapel Assembly of God
Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 Alisal St., has Sunday school for all ages at 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m., with nursery for both services. Children's church, ages 3-12, meets at 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible study meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. A prayer at 6 p.m. is held the first and third Monday of the month. Call 846-8650 for more programs.
Women's Christian 12 Step
Discover how much comfort there is in the journey of recovery walking with the Good Shepherd every STEP of the way! This group meets at noon every Friday and Saturday at Shepherd's Gate, 1660 Portola Ave., Livermore. Call 443-4283.
Callippe Niners
Callippe Niners is a fun group of nine-hole women golfers. We are currently welcoming new members into our group. Our play days are Tuesday mornings. Call Joan, 462-1054.
Fastpitch Tryouts
Lady Hustle Fastpitch will be holding tryouts in August for the fall season. Tournaments begin Sept. 6. For session details, visit www.ladyhustlefastpitch.com.
Saturday Morning Beginner Ride
This weekly no-drop ride from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturdays is for those new to cycling, who haven't been on their bike for a while or just want to ride at a slower pace. Rides depart from Cyclepath Pleasanton and will generally be 12 to 15 mph, 20 to 25 miles and no more than two hours. E-mail rides@cyclepath.com if you plan to attend.
Sunday Morning Group Ride
Join cyclists of all levels from 8 to 11 a.m. Sundays for this friendly, no-drop road ride. Routes vary weekly and last approximately two to three hours. Riders warm up together and split into smaller groups based on skill level (A--60 miles, B--35 to 40 miles, C--20 to 25 miles). Bring water and a snack. Rides depart from Cyclepath, 337-B Main St. (in the Bank of America building).
Cancer Support Group
A free support group for people with cancer and their loved ones is held from 2 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Valley Care Health Library, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Ste. 270. This group is facilitated by The Wellness Community. For information, call 933-0107 or email jblazin@twcba.org.
Domestic Violence Support Group
On-going support for women dealing with conflictual issues is available at Tri-Valley Haven, Livermore, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. A fee of $40 for every eight weeks or based on a sliding scale. Call Elizabeth, 667-2799.
Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group
The Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group meets at 10 a.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Heritage Estates Retirement Community, second floor conference room, 900 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore. All are welcome. Contact Lorene Stack, 447-6158 or Ann Laye, 443-4098.
Overeaters Anonymous
Overeaters Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Bartholomews, 678 Enos Way, Livermore. No dues, fees or weigh-ins and everyone is welcome. Visit www.diablovalleyoa.com.
Hats Off America
Volunteers are wanted for the Hats Off America Casino Night April 19; Muscle Car, Hot Rod, and Art Fair May 16 to 18; Red T-Shirt 10K runs/5K walks June 7, Sept. 13 and Nov. 8. HOA is a nonprofit organization benefiting families of fallen soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Email Sparky George, thebearflagrunner@yahoo.com.
San Damiano Retreat
Opportunities abound for people of all ages and abilities at San Damiano, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. Sit and socialize while helping with mailings, enjoy solitude and meditation while cultivating the flower, vegetable and fruit gardens, or lend your support to the front desk and gift shop. Open seven days a week includes a free meal. Call 831-9141 ext. 307.
Conversations
Join TV30 host Robin Fahr for "Managing Your Money" and "PowerCranks." Guests Steve Wilcox of Summit Financial Group discusses money management and Frank Day, M.D. talks about his new invention. On Channel 30 weekdays at 11:30 a.m.
Let's Talk Sports
TV30's "Let's Talk Sports" features sports memorabilia and the history of modern baseball with one of a kind artifacts, with sports collector legend Mark Macrea and Dr. B. On Channel 30 daily at noon, 2:30, 4 (Friday), 6:30 and 10:30 p.m.
TV30 News Live at 4
Community news focusing on the Tri-Valley with anchors Tom Morrison and Melinda Meza is live on Channel 30 at 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Repeat broadcasts are aired at 7 p.m., 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. the same day.
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