Auditions

Livermore's 2010 Talent Competition Tryouts
Livermore's 2010 Talent Competition is accepting applications through Dec. 11. Top prize is $2,500. Visit LivermoresTalentCompetition.com for details.

Book Clubs

Civic Meetings

Housing Commission
The Pleasanton Housing Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month at City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave.

Classes

Learn German at Livermore Adult School
Livermore Adult School presents classes in German: beginning German starting Sept. 17, continuing beginners starting Sept. 22, and advanced German starting Sept. 23. Classes are $120-$150. Call 455-8196 or visit www.livermoreadulted.org.

Photoshop and Photoshop Elements
The FAA is pleased to offer a plethora of photography classes.Local photographer, Ralph Cooksey-Talbott will provide you with a wealth of knowledge to improve your Photoshop and photography skills. 7-9 p.m. See website for details For more information, call Cooksey-Talbott at 510.742.0548 or e-mail cooksey@cookseytalbottgallery.com or visit www.cookseytalbottgallery.com. Fremont Art Association Gallery, 37659 Niles Blvd., Fremont

Pleasanton Library English Conversation
The Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., offers free English conversations classes from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, and 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays. Call 931-3411.

Teen-Assisted Computer Learning
Learn to set up email, work with Microsoft Word or Excel, or do simple Internet searches at the Teen-Assisted Computer Learning for Adults program. It meets every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 5 through Dec. 17 at the Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza. Call 803-7286.

Clubs

Business Builder Networking
A breakfast meeting is held at 7 a.m., on the first and third Wednesday of every month, at the Radisson Hotel, 6680 Regional St., Dublin. This group of business persons are dedicated to enhancing careers through exchange of social/professional contacts. Each occupation is represented once. The First two meetings free. Call 829-5620.

Chess Club
Residents are trying to start a Pleasanton Chess Club, primarily for kids. Anyone interested can email PleasantonChess@yahoo.com. Please provide email address, name, phone number and USCF rating, if any.

Rotary Club of Pleasanton
The Rotary Club of Pleasanton since 1965 has been a leader in the community in helping make Pleasanton a great place to live. They meet for a luncheon meeting from 12:15-1:30 p.m., every Thursday, at Hap's Restaurant, 122 W. Neal St., Pleasanton. Cost for lunch is $17. For information, visit www.PleasantonRotary.org.

Tri-Valley Executives' Association
This business networking organization meets at 7 a.m. Thursdays for breakfast at Vic's All-Star Kitchen, 201-A Main St. Membership is open to businesses that are not in competition with a current member and the first two meetings are free. Call 736-4522 or visit www.trivalleyexecs.com.

Events

Business Opportunity Meeting
Learn how to earn an immediate and residual income and position yourself for the explosive growth in the Telecommunications and VoIP industry from 7-9 p.m., every Thursday, at Hotel Sierra, 2323 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. For information, call Roy Carney at 548-3511.

Put a Little Love In Your Heart
This event, supporting Open Heart Kitchen, is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Blacksmith Square, 21 South Livermore Ave., Livermore. It features classic rock guitarist Roger Kardinal, wine tasting and appetizers, jewelry and sports memorabilia sales, and raffle prizes. Call 580-6793 or visit openheartkitchen.org.

Thursday Evening Programs - Senior Center
The Pleasanton Senior Center is open until 8:30 p.m. on Thursdays. Programs include lectures, Wii games, bunko, beginning bridge and more. Call 931-5365 for schedule and program fee. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Varies - please call for information

Exhibits

Gourd Madness 3
This exhibit is here just in time for autumn celebrations. These wearable, giftable, and decorative gourds are created by several Bay Area gourd artists. You will be amazed of the transformation these humble gourds have made by the hands of their skillful masters. 11-5 p.m. FREE For more information, call Fremont Art Association at 510.792.0905 or visit www.FremontArt Association.org. Fremont Art Association Gallery, 37659 Niles Blvd., Fremont

Heavenly Vistas
This exhibit features photography with encaustic wax painting and encaustic landscape paintings from contemporary California artists Thea Schrack and Paula Wenzl Bellacera. It is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 26 at Deer Ridge Vineyards, 1828 Wetmore Road, Livermore. A reception is from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 5. Call 866-561-0838.

LAA Exhibit
The Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon, hosts an exhibit featuring the Livermore Art Association in November. The gallery is open from 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays. The exhibit will depict artwork in various mediums and showcase the immense talent of these fine artists. A reception to open the exhibit will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 7. Call 973-3200 or www.sanramon.ca.gov.

Oil Paintings by Norma Webb
Norma Webb will show oil paintings during the month of November in the Tasting Room at Wente Vineyard Estate Winery, 5565 Tesla Road, Livermore. The winery is open daily from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An artist reception is from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 1.

Holiday

American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop Holiday Store, 1987 F Santa Rita Road, is open. It features wreaths, trees, ornaments, dishes, decorator items, music, books and clothing. All proceeds go to fund research, and patient services.

Holiday Food Drive
Pleasanton CPA firm, JL Consulting is coordinating a holiday food drive benefiting people in need served by the Alameda County Community Food Bank. Donations of nutritious non-perishable foods can be dropped off at 1024 Serpentine Lane, Suite 105 in Pleasanton from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until Dec. 11. Call 846-1859 or email info@jlcpa.net.

Kids & Teens

Sign-Ups for Youth Food Drive
Youth service groups in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, Sunol, San Ramon, Alamo, Danville, Walnut Creek and Concord may now volunteer for the eighth annual Youth Food Drive to be held on March 6. Sign up at www.youthservicecouncil.com/Volunteer/Volunteer.html. Details are online.

Lectures/Workshops

Live Music

Miscellaneous

Food Pantry at Valley Bible Church
The Food Pantry at Valley Bible Church has open pantry hours on from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at 7106 Johnson Drive. Since opening in March 2008, the pantry has served over 200 families and passed out over 50,000 items. Local churches, scout groups, 4H clubs and schools help keep the pantry stocked. Email smchew@sbcglobal.net for details.

Food Pantry at Valley Bible Church
The Food Pantry at Valley Bible Church, 7106 Johnson Drive, has an open pantry from 6 to 8:30 p.m. It can be reached from Wheels route 3. It will be closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, but will be open the Sunday before the holidays from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Dec. 20 and 27. Donations of food are by Valley Bible Church, Centerpointe Church, Valley Community Church, Boy Scout Troop 941, and Pleasanton Middle School. Call 426-2492.

On Stage

Help! I'm Trapped in a High School!
Amador Valley High brings this farce to the stage with hilarious results. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 12 to 21 at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. Tickets are $5 for students and $8 for adults. Visit amadordons.com or call 461-6100 ext. 6197.

RABBIT HOLE
A child's tragic death, a cold marriage bed, quantum immortality and a girl fight at Whole Foods? These disparate elements come together with a big splash of black comedy, in Rabbit Hole, the fall theatre production at Ohlone College. Nov. 5 (Preview) & Nov. 13 are ASL Interpreted Performances. 8 p.m. $10-$15 For more information, call Smith Center at 510-659-6031 or e-mail boxoffice@ohlone.edu or visit www.smithcenterpresents.com. Smith Center at Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd, Fremont

Seniors

Computer Tutoring
One-on-one computer tutoring is available every day at the Pleasanton Senior Center. The tutor works with you on topics where you need help with no formal program to follow. Internet, Word, photo editing, etc. Cost is $1.50 an hour for residents. For an appointment, call 931-5365.

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, all skill levels are invited. Agenda is posted on pleasenior.googlepages.com; call 931-5365.

Pleasanton Senior Center to Expand Hours
Effective Sept. 10, the Senior Center will be open Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Evening activities will include a fee-based Beginning Bridge program, a drop-in lecture series focused on health issues, special interest classes, Bunko and Nintendo Wii sports. Call 931-5365 or visit www.pleasantonseniorcenter.org.

Spiritual

Prayer/Meditation Circle
Sixty minutes of prayer, meditation, song, and sharing. Meets from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays at Tri-Valley Unity Church's Gathering Place, 7567 Amador Valley Blvd., Rm. 120, Dublin. Call 829-2733.

Study Genesis with CBS
Genesis will be the topic of study for the Community Bible Study Class in Pleasanton at Centerpointe Presbyterian Church, 3410 Cornerstone Court. CBS is open to all women and offers a special children's program for ages 0-5. The class meets on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning Sept. 10. Call Kim about registration, 209-0242. Cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children.

The Principles and Process of True Prosperity
This four-week course, based on Eric Butterworth's book "Spiritual Economics," will be taught by LUT Bob Hardy at Tri-Valley Unity, 2260 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning Nov. 1. Learn to attract wealth and abundance in every area of your life. Email Bob Hardy, hardyco1@comcast.net or Trivalleyunity@aol.com.

Sports

Lacrosse Registration
Registration is open for the 2010 spring season of Pleasanton Lacrosse Club's boy divisions U-9 ($175), U-11 ($260), U-13 ($290) and U-15 ($290). Tryouts and team placements will take place the first two weekends of December. Register before Nov. 1 to avoid a late fee. Visit pleasantonlacrosse.com.

Little League Registration
Pleasanton Foothill Little League will join American and National Little Leagues in a joint registration for the 2010 season. All players ages 5 to 18 (as of April 30, 2010) are invited to play. Online registration is at www.sportability.com. First walk-through registration is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct 25 at the Pleasanton Sports Park. Fees vary. Visit www.pfllonline.org.

Little League Registration
2010 Spring Registration is now open for the three Pleasanton Little Leagues. Register online now at www.sportability.com/pll. Walk-up registration us from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at Sports Park, field 5. Info and registration night is from 7 to 9 p.m. Nov. 3 at Donlon Elementary.

Spring Girls Lacrosse Registration
Pleasanton Girls Lacrosse Club has opened registration for its 2010 Spring season, which runs February through May. Space is limited. Call 413-8154 or visit www.pleasantongirlslacrosse.com.

Support Groups

Crohns and Ulcerative Colitis Support Group
This support groups meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of every month at the ValleyCare Health Library, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Ste. 270. Walk-ins are welcome. Feel free to bring a guest. Call 462-6764 or 846-4653.

Volunteering

American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation
The American Red Cross is holding a volunteer orientation from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 19 at its Pleasanton Blood Donor Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave. Advanced sign-up required. Dates and times are subject to change. Call 510-594-5165.

Animal Fosters Needed
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is looking for fosters for cats, kittens, dogs and puppies. We provide training on how to be a foster, food and vet care; you provide love and a place for them to stay until they are adopted. For cats/kittens call Linda 961-0260 for dogs/puppies call Lisa 355-9039. Visit www.tvar.org.

Museum On Main Street and Alviso Adobe
Many interesting volunteer opportunities are available at the Museum On Main Street and Alviso Adobe on Foothill Road. Call 462-2766 or visit www.museumonmain.org.

Ongoing Volunteer Drivers Needed
Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley is looking for Volunteer Drivers to transport seniors to their medical appointments. The Senior Transportation Program supplements existing public and paratransit services by providing rides via volunteer drivers. For information, call Jennifer at 931-5387.

Reading Volunteers Needed
If you would like to volunteer for a worthwhile cause, consider becoming a Barton Reading Tutor. No experience is necessary and training and materials are free of charge. There are currently over 80 volunteer tutors making a difference for over 160 Pleasanton students. Call Christina Clark at 596-0292 or email christina.clark2@comcast.net.

TV30

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.

Tri-Valley Sports Final
Tune in to Channel 30 as hosts Ian Bartholomew and George "Dr. B" Baljevich provide up-to-the-minute reporting on area high school sports, including football, girls volleyball, water polo and tennis. Visit tri-valleytv.org for show schedule.