Community Online Calendar
Showing listings from December 6, 2009 to December 6, 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.
Sing-It-Yourself Messiah: Valley Concert Chorale's Fourth Annual Event
Join in singing Part I of Handel's choral masterpiece from 7 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Road. Tickets are $10, 18 and under free with paying adult. Call 866-4003 or visit www.valleyconcertchorale.org.
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.
Holiday Home Tour
Enjoy eight home tours with shopping opportunities, treats and live music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 6 in downtown Pleasanton. A raffle, music, food and shopping complete the festivities. Tickets are $35 and benefit the Valley Humane Society. Call 426-8656 or visit www.valleyhumane.org.
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.
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.
Christmas Craft Faire
St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road, hosts an old-fashioned Christmas Craft Faire from 1 to 6 p.m. Dec. 6. It includes handmade gifts, live holiday music, food and door prizes. Admission is $8 and includes holiday food sampler and one door prize ticket. Proceeds benefit church ministries. Call 462-4802.
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
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.
Advent Lessons and Carols
At 10:15 a.m. Dec. 6 at 3350 Hopyard Road, St. Clare's Episcopal Church will have readings and carols that tell the story of redemption, from prophecy to Christ's coming. All are welcome. Call 462-4802 or visit www.stclarespleasanton.org.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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