Community Online Calendar
Showing listings from December 5, 2009 to December 5, 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.
Cantabella Children's Chorus
Cantabella Children's Chorus performs Dec. 5 at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. The 18th annual winter concert is entitled "Gaudete! Gaudete!" (Rejoice! Rejoice!) and includes medieval, classical, traditional and contemporary music sung in Latin, Hebrew, Finnish, Basque and English. The 1:30 p.m. concert features training and performing choirs and the 4 p.m. concert features performing choirs only. Tickets are $10, $15 and $20. Call 373-6800 or visit cantabella.org.
A Holly Day Affair DancEscape
Celebrate the season with dancing to the big band sounds of 3 O'Clock Jump at 7 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. Styles include swing, tango, rumba, waltz and cha cha, too. Cost is $9 for Dublin residents or $10 for non-residents. Call 556-4511.
Holiday in the Vineyards
Elliston Vineyards, 463 Kilkare Road in Sunol, will be participating in Holiday in the Vineyards, hosted by Livermore Valley Winegrowers (www.lvwine.org). There will be crafts and gifts for purchase in addition to free wine tasting Dec. 5 and 6.
Holiday in the Vineyards at RM Winery
Rodrigue Molyneaux will have live music, free tastings, free pumpkin soup and shopping for Holiday in the Vineyards, from noon to 5 p.m. Dec. 5 and 6. The winery is located at 3053 Marina Ave. in Livermore. Call 443-1998 or visit www.rmwinery.com.
Mansion Winetaster Dinner at Elliston Vineyards
Elliston Vineyards, 463 Kilkare Road in Sunol, hosts its Holiday Winetaster Dinner Dec. 5, 11 and 12. A champagne and hors d'oeuvres reception is at 6:30 p.m., followed by a 5-course meal with Elliston wine pairings. Tickets are $85. Call 862-2377 or visit www.elliston.com.
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.
Donlon Elementary Holiday Boutique
Donlon's Parent-Faculty Club is hosting a Holiday Boutique from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at the school, 4150 Dorman Road. Space is available for hand-craft vendors and an 8-foot table plus one donated raffle prize is $30. Email donlonboutique09@yahoo.com.
Every Christmas Story Ever Told
Bored with their annual performance of Charles Dicken's classic, this trio of actors decide to perform all the beloved holiday classics plus Christmas traditions around the world in one ensemble piece. This is a holiday performance not to be missed. Adults $16, Kids $12, Matinees $10 For more information, call Kathy Heimann at 925-973-ARTS or e-mail kheimann@sanramon.ca.gov or visit www.sanramonperformingarts.com. Front Row Theater, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon
Holiday Book Sale
The Friends of the Dublin Library present a Holiday Book Sale from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at the library, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin. There will be hardcover, children's and holiday books, as well as cookbooks, photographic collections, collectible books, game sand more. Call 828-1315.
Ohlone Community Chorale
Directed by Darryl Guzman. The seventy voice Ohlone Community Chorale will present the Mass in G by Franz Schubert and Te Deum by contemporary composer Mark Hayes. 3 p.m. $5 - $10 For more information, call Smith Center at 510-659-6031 or e-mail smithcenter@ohlone.edu.
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.
Ohlone College-Winter Dance Showcase
Join Ohlone College dance students in an informal presentation as they showcase the wide array of dance styles taught at Ohlone College, from tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, ballroom, and modern dance.
Proceeds support community outreach, costume needs, and performance supplies 8 p.m. $10.00 For more information, call Smith Center at 510-659-6031 or e-mail smithcenter@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.
Grief Retreat - For Everything There is a Season
Living with Grief & Loss
This retreat will explore ways to live with and move beyond grief and loss due to death, divorce, health issues, or economic reversal. Presentations, small group discussions. Dec. 4-6. Presenter: Carol Kaplan, MFT. Registration begins at 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4. 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
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.
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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