Community Online Calendar
Showing listings from July 11, 2013 to July 11, 2013 in all categories.
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.
Computer Tutoring
Need help with downloading E-books from the library to your E-Reader, sending e-mail attachments, social networking, blogging, general Internet questions? Drop-in classes are from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call Mary Luskin at 931-3400, ext. 7. Free and open to all.
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. It has 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.
Virtually Speaking Toastmasters
Virtually Speaking Toastmasters club meets from noon-1 p.m. every Thursday at Electrical Reliability Services, 6900 Koll Center Pkwy., Suite 415, Pleasanton. Everyone is welcome to come see what a positive change Toastmasters can make in their confidence. Call 580-8660.
Farmers Market
Visit the Pleasanton Farmers Market from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday, on East Angela Street between Main and First streets. The Farmers Market is open every Saturday, year-round, rain or shine, to provide the season's freshest fruits and vegetables, sold by the very farmers that planted, nurtured and harvested the crop.
Preschool Performance Series: Puppeteer Robin Stevens
This event is from 10-11 a.m., July 12 at Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Robin trained at Cannon Hill Puppet Theater in Birmingham, UK for four years. After doing puppetry with Down Syndrome children and doing a one man show, he went on to work as a puppeteer for the BBC and then Ragdoll Ltd making children's TV. Tickets are $3. Contact the Town of Danville at 314-3400 or visit www.villagetheatreshows.com.
Contemporary Landscape Exhibit
The Contemporary Landscape Exhibit, featuring five artists from abstract to conceptual, runs June 7-July 19 at Harrington Gallery at Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. An opening reception with artists will be 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, June 12. Admission is free, donations appreciated.
Jewels Needed for 'Time for Jewels' Event
Clean out your jewelry box to donate items to the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Mission Plaza on Santa Rita Road, which is seeking jewelry and clock donations for its "Time for Jewels" event happening April 19-21. Shop is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday at 1987-L Santa Rita Road. Call Monda Wiseman at 462-7374.
Diabetes Self-Management Educational Services
San Ramon Regional Medical Center now offers a two-part educational series on Diabetes Self-Management for adults. Classes are being held monthly throughout 2013 on Saturdays or weekdays in the West Day Room in the hospital's South Building, 7777 Norris Canyon Rd., San Ramon. Part one classes: 1-4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12; 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 9; 1-4 p.m., Wednesday, June 12; 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, July 13; 1-4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 3; and 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Nov. 9. Part two classes are: 1-4 p.m., Tuesday, April 9; 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, May 11; 1-4 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 14; 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 14; 1-4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12; and 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014. Barbara Reis, R.D., certified diabetes educator, will instruct the classes with other clinicians. Classes will discuss the risk factors, signs and symptoms of diabetes; blood sugar monitoring; medication; healthy eating; exercise; stress management; complications; and other important topics. A physician referral is required. Medicare and other insurances cover the classes. To enroll, call Barbara Reis at 275-6018.
Fife & Drum Corps
Pleasanton-area youths (ages 8-17) are invited to join the 1776-era Young American Patriots Fife & Drum Corps of Pleasanton. This 3-year-old band has performed at more than 30 events. Visit www.youngamericanpatriots.com.
M.o.M.'s Reading Time
The Museum on Main, 603 Main St., has announced its themes for its 2013 preschool pre-literacy program, M.o.M.'s Reading Time, that introduces preschoolers to a variety of holidays, events and cultures through books and activities. Preschoolers (ages 2-5) and their families are invited to meet at the Museum on Main for this free monthly reading program from 10-11 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month. On Feb. 13 "Snowy Day" by Jack Ezra recognizes Black History Month. For details, call 462-2776 or visit www.museumonmain.org.
Summer Thursday Activities
Join hands-on activities hosted by the Valley Children's Museum from 4-8 p.m. Thursdays starting April 18 during the Dublin Farmer's Market at Emerald Glen Park, 4201-B Central Pkwy., Dublin. Go to valleychildrensmuseum.org.
Musician Spencer Day
Spencer Day uses intuition and improvisation to craft a sound that is traditional and familiar, yet fresh and innovative, creating a blend too subtle to parse into neatly defined categories. He will perform from 8-10 p.m. Sept. 10 at Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Tickets from $12 to $40. Call 373-6800 or visit www.bankheadtheater.org.
Free Job Search Counseling
The Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., offers free, 20-minute consultations with an employment recruiter. To make an appointment, call the Reference Desk at 931-3400, ext. 7.
Friends of the Library Online Book Sale
Did you know you could buy books from the Friends of the Library at Amazon.com? The Friends have a year round magazine and paperback book sale in the library and have two major book sales a year. To buy books, visit www.amazon.com/shops/ptwnfriends or call Nancy Bering at 462-4368.
The Liar at Concannon Vineyard
Shakespeare's Associates presents "The Liar" by David Ives at Concannon Vineyard, 4590 Tesla Road, Livermore, June 20-July 20. Sit back and relax as the sun sets on the historic Victorian house in the middle of the vineyard in Livermore Valley Wine Country. Dates and times: June 20/21/22 and July 5 at 7:30-10:30 p.m.; June 30 and July 6/14/20 at 7-10 p.m. Tickets $25-$49. For details, call Katie Marcel at 443-2273.
The Taming of the Shrew at Concannon
Concannon Vineyard, 4590 Tesla Road, Livermore, hosts "The Taming of the Shrew," a romantic comedy and one of the most popular Shakespearean plays. Under the direction of Gary Armagnac, this will be a memorable evening at the vineyard. Dates and times: June 27/28 and July 19 at 7:30-10:30 p.m.; June 29 and July 7/12/13/21 at 7-10 p.m. Tickets $25-$49. For details, call Katie Marcel at 443-2273.
Thursday Bike Ride
Everyone is invited to join the Pleasanton Pedalers Cyclers on Feb. 7 for a 15- to 25-mile no-drop ride. The ride will be at a "social" pace and include a stop for coffee and talk along the way. The group will meet in the parking lot of the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., at 9 a.m. each Thursday, weather permitting. For details, contact Steve McGinnis at 200-3190 or PleasantonPedalers@bikerider.com. Free.
Computer Classes for Seniors
Pleasanton Public Library hosts Computer Classes for Seniors including Beginning Internet on the first Wednesday and Thursday of every month; Beginning E-mail on the second Wednesday and Thursday of every month; Open Practice on the third Wednesday and Thursday of every month; Advanced E-mail on the fourth Wednesday and Thursday of every month, at the Adult Computer Area in the library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Computer classes are designed for mature adults. Registration is required; call 931-3400.
Dublin Senior Center Dance Classes
Seniors are invited to a Beginning Latin Line Date from 1-2:15 p.m. Tuesdays; cost is $12 for four classes per month or $15 for five classes per month. Beginning line dance from 10:25-11:25 a.m. Thursdays, cost is $1.25 per class; beginning-intermediate line dancing from 10:15-11:15 a.m., Tuesdays, cost is $2 drop-in, or from 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays, cost is $3 drop-in; easy and intermediate line dance from 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, cost is $3 per class; intermediate line dance from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Fridays, cost is $1.25 per class; advanced line dancing from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Mondays, cost is $3 per class; or social line dance from 10:15-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, cost is $2 for drop-in or $6 for four classes per month or $7.50 for five classes per month; all at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. Call 556-4511.
Dublin Senior Center Mini-Library
The Dublin Senior Center Mini-Library is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at the senior center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. The library gladly accepts donations of like-new used books published in the last five years, puzzles, magazines within three months of distribution, and videotapes. Unused books are donated to Friends of the Dublin Library. Bring donations to the office for processing. Call 556-4511.
Dublin Senior Center Programs
Dublin Senior Center offers different programs and activities including "ESL" which helps seniors practice their English conversational skills from 1-2:30 p.m. every Friday; a Reading Group that discusses new books every month from 10:30-11:30 a.m., on the fourth Tuesday of every month; the Needle Arts Group that enjoys quilting, sewing and knitting from 1-4 p.m., every Monday; all at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. Cost is $1.25 for each activity. Call 556-4511
Mills Line Dance Social
DJ Millie Dusha will play tunes from the classic oldies at the Mills Line Dance Social on the first Thursday of every month from 2-4 p.m. at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd. All levels of dancers are welcome. Cost is $3. Call 556-4511.
Walking Sole Mates
Join the Pleasanton Senior Center as we kick off our new walking group. Get out and meet new people while walking the Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail with them. Meet at the staging area or register to ride over on Paratransit. For more information please contact the Senior Center front desk at 931-5365. 8:45-11 a.m. Wednesdays Free. For more information, call Amy at 931-535 or e-mail astatham@cityofpleasantonca.gov or visit www.pleasantonseniorcenter.org. Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton
Bible & Brew
St. Clare's Episcopal Church would like to invite anyone in the community who is interested to join them for heartfelt fellowship, Bible Study, and a good cup of coffee from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every Wednesday at 3350 Hopyard Rd. You don't need to be a member of St. Clare's to attend. Their hope is you will find this time of day convenient. Call the church office at 462-4802 or visit www.stclarespleasanton.org.
Boys Lacrosse Summer League
Pleasanton Lacrosse Club Summer League boys U9-U15 will have practice and instruction at 6 p.m. every Thursday and games on Sunday mornings, June 20-July 28. Contact 353-6503 or Information@PleasantonLacrosse.com, or go to www.pleasantonlacrosse.com.
RAGE Soccer Registration
Registration is now open for Fall Rec Season for girls U5/U6 to U19 with RAGE soccer. New programs to enhance the recreational soccer experience include free coaching education and reduced fees for U5/U6-U7. Register at www.pleasantonRAGE.org. Early bird discount by May 31.
National Association For Mental Illness (NAMI)
NAMI Tri-Valley Parent Resource and Support Group meets twice a month for parents with children to age 17 diagnosed or suspected of having bipolar or other mood disorders. It meets from 7-9 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Pathways To Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Suite 114, Pleasanton. The group is drop-in, no registration required and is free. For more information contact Suzi Glorioso at 443-1797 or email glorios4@comcast.net.
Pleasanton Military Families Support Group
Formed in 2003 this group provides support and comfort to the Pleasanton families whose loved ones are deployed in the combat zones of Afghanistan and Iraq. The group has monthly meetings and other events such as "pack outs" of comfort and care items for deployed members of the armed forces. The group also sponsors the Yellow Streamer program on Main Street where streamers are displayed with the name, rank and branch of service of Pleasanton military personnel. Learn more at www.pleasantonmilitaryfamilies.org.
Tri Valley Support Group for Fibromyalgia, Lupus and All Forms of Arthritis
This group meets from 6:30-8 p.m., on the fourth Monday of every month, at the Groves at Dublin Ranch in the Clubhouse, 3115 Finnian Way, Dublin. It hosts special speakers like doctors or specialists. For more information, call JoAnne at 875-0960.
Widows & Widowers Grief Recovery
For those grieving the loss of a spouse, the Widows/Widowers Grief Recovery and Support Group is holding a class from 7-9 p.m., Wednesdays, June 26-Sept. 4, at Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Pkwy. Topics include understanding grief, choosing to recover, letting go of the past, and building a new life. The fee of $15, which includes a workbook, will be collected at the first meeting. To preregister, call Linda Husted at 833-9013.
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