Community Online Calendar
Showing listings from December 19, 2009 to December 19, 2009 in all categories.
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.
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.
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.
Cinderella
Cinderella is a fun-filled version of a "fabulously fractured" fairy tale. The audience will be invited to cheer, clap and shout "Presto!" to transform Cinderella for the ball. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 12, 18 and 19; and 11 a.m. Dec. 13 and 20. Tickets are $12-$20 for adults and $8-$16 for children and seniors. Call 931-3444 or visit www.civicartstickets.org.
Nutcracker
The Valley Dance Theatre presents "Nutcracker" at 7 p.m. Dec. 12, 18, 19 and 20; and at 2 p.m. Dec. 12, 13, 19 and 20 at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St. Performances will be accompanied the Livermore-Amador Symphony pit orchestra and holiday carols by Harmony Fusion will highlight the show prior to opening curtain and during the "snow" scene. Tickets are $24 to $33 for adults, students 17 and younger are $18. Call 373-6800 or visit www.bankheadtheater.org. Visit www.valleydancetheatre.com. Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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