Community Online Calendar
Showing listings from December 10, 2009 to December 10, 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.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The Pleasanton Parks & Recreation Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month at City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave.
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.
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.
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.
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
Figurative work by Barbara Stanton
Figurative work by Barbara Stanton will be featured at the Wild Vine, 2187 First St., Livermore from Dec. 10 to 31. An artist reception will be at 7 p.m. Dec. 10. Most drawings and paintings are drawn from life at the Figure Drawing Workshop on Friday mornings at the Bothwell Center.
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.
Model Trains at Blackhawk Museum
The European Train Enthusiasts will be bringing their exhibition of HO Scale Model trains to the Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays, Nov. 27 to Jan. 17. With hand built miniature countrysides and an assortment of locomotives and engineers, this exhibition shows the European rail experience. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 for seniros and children 6 and under are free. Call 736-2280 or visit www.blackhawkmuseum.org.
Xmas Trees for Wishes
Support the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation by purchasing a tree from Nov. 27 to Dec. 22 at Alpine Christmas Trees, 6407 Tassajara Road, Dublin. Proceeds will help grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses.
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.
Holiday Shorts
Join teen improv team Creatures of Impulse as they perform Holiday Shorts at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10 and 11 at the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Audience suggestions will inspire holiday themed games, scenes and audience interactions. Tickets are $8 or $5 for students with ID in advance, or $10 at the door. Call 931-3444 or visit www.civicartstickets.org.
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.
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.
What is Wellness?
Wellness is the ultimate solution to America's health care crisis. Dr. Walsh will define wellness and present common sense, time tested proven advice for better health through better living at 10 a.m. Dec. 8 and 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Cost is $1.75 for residents or $2.25 for non-residents. Call 931-5365.
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.
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.
American Red Cross Volunteer Orientation
The American Red Cross is holding a volunteer orientation from 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 10 at its Pleasanton Blood Donor Center, 5556-B Springdale Ave. Tour the center and learn about ways to greet, inform and thank our community's blood donors or help post fliers at key locations. 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.
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.
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.
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