Community Online Calendar
Showing listings from November 22, 2009 to November 22, 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.
Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours
Oprywest -Monthly music series from the Saddle Rack Sunday November 22nd at 7pm featuring Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours, The Nickel Slots, Jenny Kerr, Sharene Spielman, Gary Tackett and more.
7-10 p.m. 20.00 For more information, call Gary Tackett at 209-221-2426 or e-mail takslyd@aol.com or visit www.oprywest.com. Saddle Rack, 42011 Boscell Road, Fremont
Champagne Birthday Brunch in San Ramon
The Widowed Men and Women of Northern California host a champagne brunch to celebrate members/guests November birthdays at 11:45 a.m. Nov. 22 at Marie Callender's,18070 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. RSVP to Marsha at 830-8483 by Nov. 19. Cost is $19.
Farmers Market
Island Earth's farmers market is open from noon to 6 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays in the parking lot between Macy's and Sears at Stoneridge Shopping Center. It features organic produce, artisan wares, fresh flowers and more. Call 415-834-5358 or visit islandearthfarmersmarket.org.
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.
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.
Special Needs Children Kidz Karnival
Joni and Friends and CrossWinds Church partner for families affected by disability. The "Kidz Karnival" is from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at CrossWinds 6444 Sierra Ct., Dublin. It includes games and crafts created specifically for those with special needs. Call 460-6299 or register at www.crosswindschurch.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.
'Little Women the Musical'
The Pleasanton VIP Travelers are seeing "Little Women, The Musical," at the Sierra Repertory Theater in Sonora Nov. 22. Cost is $89, which includes lunch. Call 931-5370. Deadline to register is Oct. 22.
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.
'The Principles and Process of True Prosperity'
This 4-week course, based on Eric Butterworth's book "Spiritual Economics," will be taught by LUT Bob Hardy from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays beginning Nov. 1 at Tri-Valley Unity, 2260 Camino Ramon, San Ramon. Learn to attract wealth and abundance in every area of life. Contact Bob Hardy, hardyco1@comcast.net, Trivalleyunity@aol.com.
Do you want to learn about the Catholic Faith?
Anyone interesting in learning about how to become a Catholic can attend an Inquiry Meeting at 9:30 a.m. Sundays in the St. Augustine Church Rectory, 3999 Bernal Ave. Call Father William at 846-4489.
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.
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.
NorCal Grizzlies Baseball Tryouts
Currently evaluating players aged 10U to 14U for the 2010 tournament season. Each team will practice twice per week in December and play in 15 tournaments from February through July. Online sign-ups available. Tryouts are from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 15 and Nov. 22 at 1306 Stealth Street, Suite B, Livermore. Call 922-5050 or visit www.norcalgrizzlies.org.
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.
Sunday Morning Advanced Group Ride
Enjoy a fast and furious (17-25+mph) road ride for cyclists who have serious fitness goals from 9 a.m.-noon, every Sunday, meeting at Cyclepath, 337B Main St. Routes change weekly and the group splits based on distance and speed. Bring water, a snack, spare tube and pump. Call 485-3218.
Widows/Widowers Grief Recovery
Those who have experienced the death of a spouse recently are invited to share experiences with others during this 10-week class, starting Sept. 20 at First Presbyterian Church of Hayward, 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley. Find hope, support and successful ways to process this significant life event. Pre-Registration required. Cost is $5 for the workbook. Call 510-581-6203 ext. 202.
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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