Community Online Calendar
Showing listings from November 21, 2009 to November 21, 2009 in all categories.
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.
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
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.
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.
Guns & Hoses Basketball Game
At 5 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Foothill High School Gym, 4375 Foothill Road, members of the Pleasanton Police Officers Association will take on members of the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department in a game of basketball. Tickets are $10 or $7 for students with ID. Free admission for military with ID and children under 5. Proceeds to benefit Vietnam veterans.
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.
Home, Holidays & Gifts
The annual Home, Holiday and Gifts craft show is coming to the Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., from Nov. 20 to 22. Hours are from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $7, or $6 with online coupon. Hand stamp re-admits all three days. Visit www.countryfolkart.com.
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.
Path to Publication
At the next meeting of the California Writers Club --Tri-Valley Branch, 11:30 a.m. Nov. 21 at the Oasis Grille, 780 Main St., three of the Tri-Valley's own published book authors will discuss what it took for them to be published and how other writers can benefit from their experience. For reservations call 462-7495. Cost is $21 for members or $27 for non-members. Visit www.trivalleywriters.org.
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.
'The School for Scandal'
The Las Positas College Theater Arts department presents its fall play, "The School for Scandal -- A Comedy of Very Bad Manners" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan and directed by Wendy Wisely. Shows are at 8 p.m. Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21 and 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at the college, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, room 801, Livermore. Tickets are $12 or $8 for students and seniors. Call 424-1812 for advance reservation or 424-1166 for show information.
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
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.
Men's Retreat: Wisdom for the Journey
During this weekend, Nov. 20-22, we will explore wisdom hidden in our story, wisdom revealed in Scripture, wisdom in male archetypes, and wisdom of the sacred. Presented by Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM. Registration begins at 4 pm. Concludes with lunch on Sunday. 6-1 p.m. $175 for a shared room/$205 for a private room For more information, call Kateri at 925-837-9141 ext. 315 or e-mail katerik@sandamiano.org or visit www.sandamiano.org. San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Drive, Danville
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.
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.
Intermediate No-Drop Road Ride
This is a moderate paced group road ride (15 - 18 mph) where riders warm up together and split into two distances from 8:30 a.m.-noon, every Saturday, meeting at Cyclepath, 337B Main St. Routes change weekly. Call 485-3218.
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.
No-Drop Beginner Ride
Come and enjoy a relaxed pace short distance (20-25 mile) road ride from 9-11 a.m., every Saturday, meeting at Cyclepath, 334B Main St. A coach is on hand to be of assistance, provide cycling tips, answer aerobic questions, assist with a flat, and help build your confidence in achieving your goals. E-mail info@cyclepath.com.
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.
East Bay Essential Tremor Support Group
This group meets from 10 a.m.-noon, on the third Saturday of each month, in the Blackhawk A and B conference rooms at San Ramon Regional Medical Center, 6001 Norris Canyon Rd. If you have recently been diagnosed with ET or would like to learn more about the most common movement disorder in a safe and supportive environment, please join us. Call 487-5706 or e-mail galexplor@comcast.net.
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.
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.
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