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Compost giveaway in Pleasanton
Pleasanton Garbage Service is holding a free compost giveaway event for Pleasanton residents from 9 a.m. to noon this Saturday (April 22).
The drive-thru event at the PGS headquarters at 3110 Busch Road will offer one bag of compost per household to those who show up, while supplies last; Pleasanton residency identification is required.
“Just drive up, open your trunk or hatch and a PGS team member will load compost into your vehicle,” officials said.
To learn more, go to pleasantongarbageservice.com or call 925-846-2042
PUSD community meeting
The Pleasanton Unified School District is hosting its next community meeting on Tuesday (April 25) from 5:30-7 p.m. at Foothill High School. The Board of Trustees, Superintendent David Haglund and the executive team will be on hand to present and answer questions.
“We’ll be discussing our recent elementary boundary adjustments including implementation timeline and process. We’ll also be including a brief update on Measure I implementation,” officials said.
Ryan Cassata at Firehouse
The Firehouse Arts Center is welcoming singer-songwriter, activist and transgender motivational speaker Ryan Cassata to the stage in downtown Pleasanton this Friday evening (April 21).
The New York native has become an award-winning performer, writer and public speaker with a particular focus on LGBTQ+ issues, including his personal experiences. His Firehouse appearance will include a pre-show meet and greet at 7:30 p.m., followed by the main performance at 8 p.m. Visit firehousearts.org.
‘The Manic Monologues’ at LPC
Las Positas College is presenting a live performance of “The Manic Monologues” next Friday (April 28) at 7 p.m. in the Mertes Center for the Arts’ main theater.
“The show features a collection of monologues written by people who have experienced mental health challenges. These stories are brought to life by a talented cast of actors who use their craft to convey the range of emotions and experiences associated with mental illness,” organizers said.
Performers will include a mix of LPC theater and psychology students, participants from a prior show recently at Stanford University and U.C. Berkeley psychology professor Dr. Stephen Hinshaw. There will be a brief panel discussion after the show, and wellness information tables and representatives will be onsite.
For more information, contact LPC professor and adviser Robin Roy at rroy@laspositascollege.edu.
