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Publication Date: Friday, July 13, 2001
Calendar
Calendar (July 13, 2001)
Auditions
‘42nd Street’
The Pleasanton Playhouse is holding auditions for “42nd Street” on Wednesday,
Aug. 1, and Thursday, Aug. 2, at 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 303. Dance
chorus and tapping role auditions are at 7:30 p.m.; everyone else may
audition at 8:30 p.m. Callbacks will be Saturday, Aug. 4. Prepare 16 bars
of an up tempo song and bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist
will be provided. Those auditioning for non-tapping roles and vocal chorus
should also be prepared to learn a brief dance combination. For more information,
call 462-2121 or visit www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.
‘Communicating Doors’
The auditions for the Alan Acykbourn play “Communicating Doors” will be
held at 7 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, July 23-24, at the Studio Theater
of Pleasanton Playhouse, 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 309. The production
requires three males and three females, ages 30-50. The audition will
consist of reading roles from the script and no appointment is necessary.
Callbacks will be at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 26. Performance dates are
Sept. 21-Oct. 14. For more information, call 462-2121.
Harmony Crossroads Women’s Chorus
Do you love to sing? Come and visit Harmony Crossroads chorus, a women’s
a capella barbershop style chorus. No experience or previous musical training
is required. Rehearsals are Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton
Community Church at the corner of Stoneridge and Santa Rita Road. For
information, call 846-1857 or (510) 582-0933.
Pot O’ Gold Chorus
Men interested in barbershop singing are welcome to attend a rehearsal
at 7:29 p.m. Tuesdays at Pleasanton Community Church, 4455 Stoneridge
Drive. Additional information is available online at www.bayareametro.org
or by calling the Bay Area Metro Hotline at 443-7464.
Civic Meetings
Pleasanton City Council
Meeting begins at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, at the Pleasanton Public Library,
400 Old Bernal Ave.The meeting is open to the public.
Pleasanton Housing Commission
Meeting begins at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 19, at the Pleasanton Public
Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. The public is welcome.
Class Reunions
Castlemont High, class of 1956
The Castlemont High class of 1956 is having its 45-year reunion Saturday,
Aug. 11, at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 5115 Hopyard Road. For more
details, contact Ron Campos at 820-5628 or Greg Hickey at 462-8301.
Castlemont High Multi-Class Reunion Picnic
A no-host picnic for Castlemont High graduates of the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s
will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 12, at the Alameda County
Fairgrounds, picnic area B. There is a $3 admission fee, but no reservations
are required. Call Greg Hickey at 462-8301 for more information.
Dublin High School, Class of 1981
Dublin High School will be holding its 20 year class reunion from 6:30
p.m. to midnight on Friday, Oct. 19, at Scott’s Seafood Bar & Grill, 1333
N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek. For information and to purchase tickets,
visit www.dublin1981.homestead.com or www.homestead.com/dublin1981. You
may also leave your name and address at (510) 582-5932 or mail your information
to: Dave Snyder, 2423 Skylark Way, Pleasanton CA 94566.
Classes
Amador Adult School
Amador Adult School is offering free classes including ESL, Older Adult,
Parent Education, GED, HS Diploma, Citizenship, and more. Call 462-4280
for more information.
Citizens’ Police Academy
Enrollment is now open for the fall session. The program creates closer
partnerships with the public, explains law enforcement procedures and
discusses the importance of public involvement in the policing process.
The course will be held from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Thursday nights, beginning
Sept. 6 and concluding Dec. 13 with a graduation ceremony. The classes
cover a variety of topics. Applicants will be carefully screened. For
more information, call Sgt. Tom Fenner at 931-5230 or pick up an application
at the front counter of the police department, located at 4833 Bernal
Ave. Seating is limited.
QUICKEN Class
The San Ramon Valley Center of Diablo Valley College is offering a course
teaching QUICKEN, the personal financial management and tax information
software. The class is offered from 8 a.m.-12:15 p.m. on July 16, 18,
23 and 25 at 3150 Crow Canyon Place in San Ramon. There is a $4 fee plus
textbook. For information about the class, call Harry Baggett at 866-1822,
ext. 5106, or e-mail him at hbaggett@srvc.net. To register, call 866-1822,
ext. 5999.
Tap Dancing Workshop
The Pleasanton Playhouse is presenting a Tap Dancing Workshop to be held
from noon-2 p.m., Saturday, July 21, at 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 303.
The two-hour workshop will focus on tap basics and include routines from
the upcoming production of “42nd Street.” There is a fee of $15 and tap
shoes are required. To reserve a spot, call 462-2121 or visit www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.
Worm Composting Workshop
This hands-on class teaches participants how to compost their kitchen
waste using red wiggler worms. Learn to transform trash into free, nutritious
fertilizer. The free class is from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, July 14,
at the Livermore Garden, 3589 Pacific Ave. Call the “Rotline” at (510)
444-SOIL (444-7645) for more information.
Clubs
Amador Mothers Club
Amador Valley area families with children ages infant to 5 years meet
from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. the third Monday of every month at the Sonshine
Enrichment Center Preschool at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Road.
Children under 6 months are welcome at the meetings. Call 927-2444.
Amador Valley Toastmasters Club 2452
Members meet from 6:45 to 8 a.m. every Thursday at Coco’s Bakery Restaurant,
7944 Dublin Blvd., Dublin, to improve communication and leadership skills
in a safe and supportive environment. The public is welcome. Free breakfast
for first-time visitors. Call Phil Mitchell at 846-8815.
Great Books of Dublin
The Great Books of Dublin group meets to discuss both classic and modern
authors from around the world at 7:30 p.m. the second Thursday of the
month at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4972 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. For more
information, call 846-4031.
Great Books of Pleasanton
This local chapter of the San Francisco Council of Great Books meets at
7:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month at Borders Books Music & Cafe,
4575 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton, to read and discuss outstanding works
of literature. For information, send e-mail to lovetoread@home.com or
call Lou at 846-4031.
Hacienda Park Toastmasters
The club meets from noon to 1 p.m. every Thursday at Mallinckroot Inc.,
4280 Hacienda Drive, Pleasanton. Everyone is welcome. For more information,
call Charlotte Machi at 462-9765.
Livermore Fly Fishers
The club meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Livermore
Rod and Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino, Livermore. Call Bill McCampbell at 846-5463
or Rudy Lundburg at (510) 581-3390 for more information.
Livermore Lunch Bunch #6282
This is one of more than 8,000 Toastmasters clubs dedicated to helping
each other become effective speakers, leaders and communicators. The public
is welcome. The group meets from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays at the Community
Room of the Livermore Police Department, 1110 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore.
Call 371-4700 for more information.
Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society
The group meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Congregation
Beth Emek, 1886 College Ave., Livermore. Come learn from experts in family
history. Call Jon at 447-9407 or visit www.l-ags.org.
Mother/Daughter Book Club
Meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Towne Center Books,
555 Main St. It is open to girls ages 9-12 and their mothers or other
friendly female. Call 846-8826 for more information.
Mothers and More
This Tri-Valley Chapter supports mothers who have changed their career
paths to care for their children at home. Meetings are twice a month:
the first Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal
Ave., and the third Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church, Room
117, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore. For more information, call Karen at
292-1624, Michele at 243-0928 or visit www.mothersandmore.home.att.net.
Mothers of Preschoolers
Mothers of children from birth through kindergarten meet from 9 to 11
a.m. twice monthly on Tuesdays at the Valley Bible Church, 7106 Johnson
Drive, Pleasanton, for a morning of nurturing, including speakers on a
wide variety of topics, devotionals and crafts. Child care provided. Call
227-1301.
Native Sons of the Golden West Pleasanton Parlor 244
The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Pleasanton
Women’s Club at Vineyard Avenue and Regalia Court. For more information,
contact Paul Stahlnecker at 426-7867.
P-Town Street Rods
The club meets from 6 to 9 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Lyon’s
Restaurant, 1116 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore, and from 6 to 9 p.m. the
fourth Thursday of the month on Pleasanton’s Main Street at the 600 block
near the Pleasanton sign. For more information, call George Withers at
846-5550.
Phi Delta Kappa
This international fraternity of professional educators meets monthly
on either the second or third Monday at the Crowne Plaza Holiday Inn,
19500 Dublin Canyon Road. Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m., dinner at 7
p.m., program on educational issues at 7:30 p.m. Call Mary Switzer at
846-7342.
Pleasanton Community Toastmasters Club No. 4762
Members meet at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Parkway Baptist Church
Evans Hall, 7485 Village Parkway, Dublin, to improve public speaking and
leadership skills. Call Sandy Johnson at 829-5937.
Pleasanton Jaycees
The chapter meets has a general meeting at 7 p.m., the fourth Tuesday
of every month at Pizza Chicago, 3120 Santa Rita Rd., #H. The group also
has mixers the second Thursday of every month at various locations. Contact
Jennifer at (408) 942-5743 for location and exact time. Members are ages
21 to 39 who meet for mixers, networking and/or community service activities.
Visit www.usjaycees.org for more information.
Pleasanton Kiwanis
Group meets at 6:45 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month at
Coffee Beans & Bistro, 401 Main St. Membership is now open. For information,
call 846-1866.
Pleasanton Lions Club
Club meets for dinner at 7:15 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of the
month at the New Rochelle Restaurant, 348 St. Mary St. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, call 461-5350.
Pleasanton Lunch Club
This Le Tip chapter meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday at Maestro’s
Restaurant, 5100 Hopyard Road. Members help promote each others’ businesses
by sharing leads. The club has openings for new members from several business
categories. Membership is limited to one member per business category.
Call Jan at 734-5261 or Cindy at 833-0106.
Pleasanton Mothers Club
Pleasanton’s oldest and largest club for families with infant through
pre-school-aged children meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each
month at Mohr Elementary School. Enjoy events for moms, children and families
throughout the year along with education and play groups. For more information,
call 927-2444 or visit pleasantonmothersclub.homestead.com/pmc.html
Pleasanton Network
This group of local Tri-Valley businesses, dedicated to helping members
prosper through information sharing, cooperative transactions and referrals,
meets at 7 a.m. every Wednesday at the Simulcast Wagering Facility, Alameda
County Fairgrounds, at Valley and Bernal avenues. For information, call
Alice Jones at 846-0902.
Pleasanton Newcomers Club
The club meets the first Wednesday of the month for coffee. Contact Jeannie
at 484-0949 for location and time. The club also meets the second Wednesday
of the month for a luncheon. Call Liz at 462-0490 for location and time.
Pleasanton North Rotary Club
Group meets at 12:15 p.m. every Friday at the Pleasanton Hilton, 7050
Johnson Drive, Pleasanton. Call Wayne at 426-2510.
Pleasanton/Livermore Junior Women’s Club
The club offers its members the opportunity to perform community service,
develop leadership abilities, further personal growth and education, and
know the warmth of personal friendship. They meet at 7 p.m. on the third
Thursday of the month at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Road. For
more information, call 462-6519.
Rotary Club of Pleasanton
Club meets at noon each Thursday at the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St.
For information, call 736-3658.
Soroptimist International of Pleasanton/Dublin
Group meets at noon the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at
the New Rochelle Restaurant, 348 St. Mary St., Pleasanton; and at noon
the third Wednesday of each month at various locations in Dublin. Soroptimist
International is a worldwide organization dedicated to issues affecting
women and children. For information, call 846-6644.
Towne Center Books Book Club
Club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at Coffee Beans
& Bistro, 401 Main St. For information, call 846-8826.
Tri-Valley Business Builders
This business networking group meets to exchange information and leads
from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. the first and third Tuesdays of every month, at
Mimi’s Restaurant, 4775 Hacienda Drive, Dublin. New members and business
guests are welcome. Call Jeff at 462-7534 for information and reservations.
Tri-Valley Christian Women’s Club Luncheon
The club’s monthly luncheon is scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m., Thursday,
July 19, at the San Ramon Royal Vista Golf Club, 9340 Fircrest Lane, San
Ramon. The theme is “Christmas in July” and will feature different holiday
ideas. Richards Arts and Crafts will be on hand to offer festive craft
ideas and guest speaker Jana Clifford will tell a story of love lost and
found. Plus enjoy music from Thelma Mataban. Cost is $15 all inclusive
and free child care is provided. Reservations and cancellations must be
received by July 16. Call Cinday at 426-0427 or Jill at (510) 582-2351.
Tri-Valley Democratic Club
The club meets from 7:30-9 p.m. the third Monday of every month in Dublin
at 6250 Village Parkway, I.B.E.W. Hall, Local 595, to meet other area
Democrats, to discuss community outreach and to hear civic and party leaders
speak. Open to registered Democrats. Call 294-8037 for more information.
Tri-Valley Democratic Club Fund-raiser
The club will be hosting a summer BBQ from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, July
14, at the Livermore Veteran’s Park on Arroyo Road. There will be guest
speakers and plenty of food. Cost is $25 for adults and children 12 and
under are free. Proceeds will benefit the club. For information, call
James Farley at 294-8037 or send donations to PO Box 11886, Pleasanton
CA 94588.
Tri-Valley Horseshoe Pitching Club
The club meets at 1 p.m. every Tuesday at the Alameda County Fairgrounds,
4501 Pleasanton Ave. The public is welcome to attend. For more information,
call 462-4283.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ambrose D. Regalia Post 6298 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars meets at
7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of the month at the Veterans
Memorial Building, 301 Main St., Pleasanton. Call Leo Walker at 462-6931
or e-mail at ussdade@pacbell.net.
Concerts
Concerts in the Park
Free concerts in the park are performed every Friday evening through August
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wayside Park on First Street and Neal. On July
13, rock ’n’ roll band, Direct Access, will be performing . On July 20,
it will be a second dose of rock ’n’ roll with the Raving Daves.
County Fair 2001
Dance
Events
Art Under the Oaks
This annual art show will feature artist demonstrations and art sales
in watercolor, oils, acrylics, pastels and more, as well as jewelry, pottery,
glass and textile arts. There will also be live entertainment, food and
wine, and local wineries will be on hand to provide samples. There will
be drawings each hour for Alden Lane gift certificates, and a drawing
for the grand prize, a piece of artwork valued at $200, will be held at
the end of Sunday. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday,
July 14 and 15, at Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Lane, Livermore. Admission
is free. Call 447-0280 for more information.
Comedy Nite
Elliston Vineyards presents a night of laughs with local funny-man, Brian
Copeland. Albert Vallejo will open the show. There will also be a summer
buffet. The event takes place from 6:30-10 p.m., Friday, July 20, at 465
Kilkare Road, Sunol. Tickets are $55 all inclusive or $45 for Club 200
members. Call 862-2377 for information.
Eighth Annual HopFest
Come enjoy your favorite microbrews and specialty beers, sample gourmet
foods and listen to great live entertainment. The event is from 4-8 p.m.,
Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $25 in
advance and $30 at the door, and are good for a complimentary beer glass,
10 beer tastings and three food samplings. A $10 designated driver ticket
is also available. Parking is $5. All attendees must be at least 21 years.
For ticket information, visit www.volunteeronline.org or call Tami Guerra
at 417-7093.
Fiesta Mexicana
The 15th annual BBQ fund-raiser will take place Friday, Aug. 10, at the
Fairgrounds to help raise money for Pleasanton/Tulancingo Sister City
Association. The event begins at 6 p.m. with a no-host bar and a silent
auction, followed by a BBQ dinner at 7:30 p.m. After that, a live auction
will begin at 8:30 p.m. and then from 8:45-11:30 p.m., dance to “BJ the
DJ” with Anytime Music. Ticket donations are $25 for advanced purchases
and $30 at the door. For more information, call Dennis Allman at 443-3502,
Chuck Brown at 846-1187 or Jorge Victoria at 462-6723.
Paws ’n’ Claws Ball
Valley Humane Society will be holding its third annual ball Saturday,
Sept. 8, at Elliston Vineyards, 463 Kilkare Road, Sunol.The fund-raising
event will help in the purchase of new property in Pleasanton for a larger
facility. The ball is a unique way for humans to share an evening with
their favorite canine. There will be a champagne reception with hors d’oeuvres,
a sit-down dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. Call 426-8656
for more information.
Exhibits
Amador Livermore Valley Museum
The museum, located at 603 Main St., features rotating exhibits and heritage
photographs of the Tri-Valley area. Yesteryear platform exhibits display
early lifestyles of the community. The Archives and Reference Library
contains photos, maps, manuscripts and oral interviews. Group tours may
be scheduled by calling 462-2766. Admission is free.
Film
Modern Marvels: Mount Rushmore
There will be a video presentation at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, in
the Meeting Room of the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave.
The video tells the story of the sculptor of Mount Rushmore and the dangers
and controversy of the project. Also, Ted Crawford, one of the men who
worked on the mountain, will be available for questions before and after
the video. Refreshments will be provided. Call 931-3404 for more information.
Health
Cancer Support Group
Group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Thursdays
of every month in Conference Room 2 (inside the cafeteria) in Medical
Plaza East, ValleyCare Medical Center, 5575 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton.
Call Sue Rose at 462-4224.
CPR Classes
The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department offers cardiopulmonary resuscitation
classes taught by firefighters. The class teaches basic lifesaving skills,
the Heimlich maneuver and preventive signs of a heart attack, stroke and
choking. Classes formed based on interest. Cost is $25. Call 454-2375
for details.
Eating Right
Whole Foods Market and the Health Medicine Forum are sponsoring a monthly
information lecture and dining series on the second Tuesday of each month
at 6 p.m. at Whole Foods Market in San Ramon. Medical experts will give
tips on how to stay healthy by eating right. There will also be a meal
provided, highlighting the significant points of the lecture. For reservations
or more information, contact John Spain at 355-9000 or for information
only, Deborah Wood-Campbell at 736-1742.
Falun Gong
Falun gong is a low impact, slow motion exercise practiced from 7-8 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and 8:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday in the Tennis
and Community Park at Hopyard Road and Valley Avenue. The activity is
free and everyone is welcome. Call Jan Ren at 640-2061 for more information.
Home Birth Center
The center, which combines home and hospital childbirth, holds an open
house on alternate Thursdays at 1393 Santa Rita Road, Suite C, Pleasanton.
For information and individual appointments, call 447-1010.
The Mind/Body Connection
This workshop will explore the mind/ body connection, particularly as
it relates to emotions, the immune system and living with cancer. It takes
place from 10 a.m.-noon, Friday, July 27, at the Valley Care Health Library,
5698 Stoneridge Drive, and is free. Reservations are required. Call 933-0107
to register or for more information.
Holiday
Kids and Teens
Mother-Daughter Book Club
A group for girls, ages 9-12, and a female adult meets at 6:30 p.m. the
third Wednesday of each month at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St. For
information, call 846-8826.
Mystery Mansion Vacation Bible School
Pleasanton Presbyterian Church is holding a vacation bible school from
July 30-Aug. 3, called “Mystery Mansion: Unlocking God’s Truth.” It’s
open for children in grades K-6 and is held weekdays from 9 a.m.-12:30
p.m. Kids will investigate mystery Bible stories with creative learning
activities, music, crafts, games, snacks, science activities and more.
Cost per child is $15, with a maximum of $45 per household. For information
and enrollment forms, call Vicki Price at 846-4436 or visit www.pleasantonpres.org.
‘Pleasantonopoly’ Summer Reading Program
The Pleasanton Public Library’s 2001 Summer Reading Program runs through
Friday, Aug. 10. Children of all ages are invited to register for a free
reading game board and enjoy entertainment throughout the summer. Children
can keep track of their time spent reading or being read to and win prizes.
The library is also compiling a book of children’s art or writing about
Pleasanton. Selected artwork will be on public display. Fifteen different
versions of Monopoly will be available to “check out” to play at the library
with a library card. All programs are free. For more information, call
931-3400, ext. 8, or visit www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library-children.html.
Preschool Story Times
Free preschool story times are offered on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1
p.m. and on Fridays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. at the Pleasanton Public Library,
400 Old Bernal Ave. They include stories, music, puppet programs and more.
Story times are suitable for children ages 3-6. Call 931-3400, ext. 8,
for more information.
Story Time
Towne Center Books, located at 555 Main Street, offers a drop in story
time for children 2-6 years old (and their parents), at 10 a.m., Wednesdays
through Aug. Story telling is by Reading Wonders. Call 846-8826 for more
information.
Story Time for Preschoolers and Parents
Towne Center Books hosts a story time for preschoolers and parents at
10 a.m. Wednesdays at 555 Main St. for ages 2-6. Call 846-8826 for more
information.
Lectures/Workshops
Poetry Workshop
Pleasanton Poet Laureate Emeritus Charlene Villella leads a workshop at
10:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month at Goodenough Books, 1362
Railroad Ave., Livermore. New members are welcome. For information, call
Villella at 931-3455.
Shakespeare Workshop
Bob Lane, local Shakespeare expert, will hold a workshop at 2 p.m., Sunday,
July 22, at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. He will
focus on the comedy, “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” which will be performed
in Pleasanton over the weekends of July 20-Aug. 5. The workshop is free.
Call 931-3455 for more information.
Live Music
Blues on the Patio
The Pleasanton Hotel, located at 855 Main Street, features “Blues on the
Patio” every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., with no cover charge.
It also features a BBQ grill and full bar. July 19 will be Rene Solis
and The Pretenders. Call 846-8106 for more information.
Miscellaneous
Coffee Time
Coffee time is held every Saturday from 7:30 to 9 a.m. in the Veterans
Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Free coffee and pastries are offered to
anyone who is interested. The social event is put on by the Veterans of
Foreign Wars, Ambrose D. Regalia Post 6298, and the American Legion, Pleasanton
Post 237. Call Daniel Soria at 846-7320 or Clifton Camp at 200-4261 for
more information
College Readiness Program
This program is to help high school students improve their reading, writing
and study skills. It is open to all Bay Area students entering grades
10-12. Classes will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, July 30-Aug. 24. The location will be on the Hayward Campus of
California State University, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd. There is a $20 materials
fee. To register, call (510) 885-3521.
Free Dental Screenings
The faculty and students with Chabot College’s Dental Hygiene program
host free dental screenings from 1 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday at Chabot College,
2555 Hesperian Blvd., Room 2204, Hayward. Cleanings for children range
from $15-$20. Sealants are $5 per tooth and X-rays range from $5-$20.
For information or to make an appointment, call (510) 723-6906 or (510)
723-6900.
Freedom From Hunger Food Drive
The community is encouraged to help fight hunger this summer by donating
food or money. Food collection barrels are located at Safeway stores throughout
the Bay Area. The food drive, which runs through Aug. 31, benefits the
Alameda County Community Food Bank and the 300 social service agencies
the Food Bank serves. For more information, call (510) 834-3663 or visit
www.accfb.org.
Genealogy Docents
The Pleasanton Public Library houses an extensive Genealogy Collection
that includes information in book form and CDs. Every Wednesday from 10
a.m.-1 p.m., a volunteer from the Livermore-Amador Genealogy Society is
available to assist the public in using the various search tools at the
library. Call George Anderson at 846-4265 for more information.
Home Study
Pleasanton Unified School District offers an innovative alternative to
traditional classroom instruction for children in grades kindergarten
through eighth. The program supports parents who educate their child at
home with the full use of the district’s resources including curriculum
materials. Information meetings are held at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday
of each month at the Home Study office, 4665 Bernal Ave. For information,
call 426-4435.
Host an Exchange Student
Host families are being sought for 25 high school students from foreign
countries for the upcoming school year in a program sponsored by the American
International Youth Student Exchange Program (AIYSEP). The students, ages
15-18, will arrive in August and depart the next June. All students are
fluent in English, have been screened by school representatives and will
have spending money and medical insurance. If interested, call (800) 347-7575,
e-mail aiysep@aol.com, visit www.aiysep.com or write: Office of the Director,
200 Round Hill Road, Tiburon CA 94920.
On-Line Book Club
The Pleasanton Public Library now offers a new club through its web site.
Members are able to read the first few chapters of a book before it is
released and will receive new books to preview on completion of the first
chapters. The service is free and can be joined by visiting www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library.html.
Call 931-3400 for more information.
Pleasanton Downtown Association
The Pleasanton Downtown Association Design and Beautification Committee
is seeking new members. Any Pleasanton resident is eligible to join. The
committee meets at 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Coffee
Beans and Bistro, 401 Main St. For information, call Julia Lewis at 417-2963.
Pleasanton Farmers Market
Shop for fresh produce, flowers, fish and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every
Saturday on West Angela between First and Main streets in downtown Pleasanton.
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Adoption Days
Dogs and cats are available for adoption from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every
Saturday next to the Pleasanton Farmers Market at First and Angela streets;
and from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. the last Sunday of every month at the
East County Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Road, Dublin. Volunteers also
are often available to assist people looking for a pet, from 11:30 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m. daily at the shelter. Call 803-7043.
Valley Humane Society
Cat adoption times are 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 1 to 4 p.m. Friday;
and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, at 273 Spring St., Pleasanton. Every Saturday,
cats and kittens are available from noon to 4 p.m. at Petsmart, 6960 Amador
Plaza Road, Dublin, with a $65 adoption fee to defray cost of vaccination,
spaying and neutering. For information about dog adoption days or upcoming
Humane Society events and programs, call 426-8656.
ValleyCare Health System Auxiliary
The new wing of ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton is open and needs
volunteers for the gift shop, the information desk, floor service, the
emergency room, surgical center and health care library. Volunteers are
needed in Livermore for the gift shop, thrift shop and urgent care. Pick
up an auxiliary form at the information desk at Valley Memorial Urgent
Care Center, 1111 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore; ValleyCare Medical Center,
5555 W. Las Positas, Pleasanton; or HealthCare Library, 5698 Stoneridge
Drive, Pleasanton. Call 734-3368 for more information.
On Stage
‘Comedy of Errors’
Woman’s Will, the Bay Area’s all-female Shakespeare company, will perform
“Comedy of Errors” at 6 p.m., Sunday, July 15, at Centennial Park, 5353
Sunol Blvd. Admission is free. For information about other upcoming events,
call 931-3455.
Free Shakespeare in the Park
The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival’s outdoor touring program returns
to Pleasanton with “The Merry Wives of Windsor.” Performances are at 7:30
p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from July 20-Aug. 5, at the Amador
Valley Community Park on Black Avenue. Picnics are welcome at the outdoor
theater, though refreshment stands will be located nearby. Admission is
free. For more information, call 931-3455.
‘Oliver!’
Pleasanton Playhouse presents its summer production, a musical version
of the classic Charles Dickens tale, “Oliver Twist.” The play runs from
July 20-Aug. 12 and performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and
at 2 p.m. Sundays. The Amador Theater is located at 1155 Santa Rita Road.
Tickets are $18 adults, $16 seniors and $13 students. Call 462-2121 for
tickets or visit www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.
Readings
Open Mike Night
Across the River Writers’ Roundtable presents Open Mike Night at 7 p.m.
the last Monday of each month at Coffee Beans and Bistro in downtown Pleasanton.
Come to share 10 minutes of poetry, essays or short stories, or just to
listen. Call Cynthia Bryant at 461-8740.
Writing Group
Across the River Writers’ Roundtable meets at 6 p.m. every second Tuesday
of the month for a potluck and readings. All styles of writing and all
topics are welcome. For information and location of meetings, call Blanche
Abrams at 454-9516.
Seniors
Bay Area Alzheimer’s Association Support Group
Group meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month at the
Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. For information, call 660-1993.
Bocce Ball
Play bocce ball all year round at the courts located at the south end
of the Senior Center parking lot, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Times are 9 a.m. to
noon, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Cost is $1 for residents and $1.50
for non-residents.
Card Games
Drop in Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.,
for a game of cards. Tuesdays offer Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot,
Pinochle, American Style Mah Jongg and more from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays
offer more chances for poker, dominoes and Contract Bridge. Drop in fees
are $1 for residents and $1.50 for non-residents. Call Gladys at 426-3212
for information.
Daytime Bingo
The public is welcome to come play bingo from 12:30-3 p.m. the first,
third and fifth Monday of every month and from 1-3 p.m. every Friday at
the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Cost is $1 for Pleasanton
residents and $1.50 for non-residents. Game cards are 50 cents each and
all money from the card sales is returned to the winners. No reservations
are required. Call 931-5365 for more information.
DRC Club, Company
DRC Club is a support group and socialization program for women in the
early stages of memory loss such as Alzheimer's. Company is the comparable
men’s group. Both DRC Club and Company meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
for weekly field trips including docent tours of museums, galleries, gardens
and historic homes. Call Marilyn Trabert at 210-6196.
Free Medicare Counseling for Seniors
The Health Insurance and Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers free individual
counseling sessions on Medicare, HMOs and other health insurance questions
at the Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton Senior Centers as well as at ValleyCare
Health System in Livermore. To schedule an appointment, contact Louise
Linton at (800) 393-0363.
Home Equity Conversion Counseling
Individual counseling for senior homeowners or other interested parties
is available from 10 a.m.-noon at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol
Blvd., and from 1-3 p.m. at the Livermore Multi-service Center, 3311 Pacific
Ave., both by appointment only. It is free and impartial education about
reverse mortgages and other forms of home equity conversion. For Pleasanton,
call 484-8176 and for Livermore, call (510) 271-7931.
Internet Access Workstation
The workstation is located in the library area of the Pleasanton Senior
Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., and is available for adults ages 50 and over.
It is connected to the Internet and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon most Saturdays. Tutors are available
most days. Cost is $1 for residents and $1.50 for non-residents. For reservations
or more information, call 931-5365.
Legal Assistance for Seniors
The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) is offering
free individual counseling on Medicare, HMOs, and other health insurance
questions on the first and third Tuesday of the month. Appointments are
scheduled between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at ValleyCare Health System, 1111
E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 393-0363.
Livermore Day Trip
This day trip, scheduled for Thursday, July 19, will first bring you to
Concannon Winery for a tour and picnic lunch of wine and cheese. Next
you’ll travel to Lake Del Valle where you’ll board the Del Valle King,
a 25 passenger boat, to get a closer look at the lake and local wildlife.
Before heading back to the Senior Center, one last stop will be made at
Wente Brothers for a short tour of the winery. Cost is $46 for residents
and $49 for non-residents. Call 931-5365 for more information and to reserve
a space.
Pleasanton V.I.P. Senior Club
Regular meetings of the V.I.P. club are held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the Senior Center, 5353
Sunol Blvd. Regular Snappy Cafe Lunch is served at noon and meetings follow.
Reservation for lunch must be made by the Thursday before by calling 931-5385.
To join the club, attend a luncheon meeting and pay $7 first annual dues.
Thereafter, dues are $5 a year. It is not necessary to be a member in
order to attend.
Woodshop Program
Work on a project of your choice with help from a volunteer assistant.
The woodshop program is open Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. Woodshop is held at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.
Drop in fees are $1.50 for residents and $2.50 for non-residents. Call
931-5365 for more information.
Spiritual
Prayer Breakfast
The public is invited to a prayer and breakfast meeting held on the second
Sunday of each month and organized by the Baha’is of Pleasanton. Participants
are invited to share prayers of their religion. For location and time,
call 485-9999.
Sports
Pleasanton Pony Baseball
Pleasanton Pony Baseball will be having its Fall Ball program on Fridays
and Sundays in September and October for youth baseball players. It is
open to all players ages 5-16. Registration forms are available at All
Star Sports, located at 3037 Hopyard Road or by visiting www.eteamz.com/pleasantonpony.
Applications will be accepted prior to Aug.1. For more information, call
600-PONY (600-7669).
Sports and Recreation
Exercise for Large Sizes and Beginners
A beginners exercise class meets from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
at Veterans Memorial Hall, 301 Main St., Pleasanton. Cost is $24 for eight
classes. For information, call Nancy at 743-1750.
Exercitement
Aerobics or step classes, both with strength training/body conditioning
for all skill levels, are held at Veterans Memorial Hall, 301 Main St.,
Pleasanton. Instructors are certified and trained in CPR. First class
is free. Meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.
and Tuesday and Thursdays 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. For more information call
Terri at 462-6552 or Nancy at 743-1750.
Strength Training Men and Women
This class is offered from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at
Schoeber’s Athletic Club, Owens Court, Pleasanton. Participants do not
have to be members of the club. The class includes a 15-minute stretch
and relaxation on Thursdays. Contact Sue Evans at 484-0239 or e-mail suesfitnessplus@home.com
for more information.
Support Groups
Adults Who Have Lost a Parent
Adult survivors of a parental death can obtain support and understanding
while they grieve. The group meets from 7:30 to 9 p.m. the second and
fourth Mondays at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770
for more information.
Al-Anon and Alateen Meetings
Al-Anon is a support group fellowship that offers a program of recovery
to the relatives and friends of alcoholics. Anyone who is affected by
someone else’s drinking is welcome. The group has meetings Monday through
Saturday throughout the Tri-Valley. Call 277-7661 or visit www.al-anon.alateen.org
for dates, times and locations. Alateen, a group meant for young people
seeking help with problems when alcoholism affects a parent, relative
or friend, meets Mondays to exchange experiences and to gain understanding
of the alcoholic. Call for specific times and location.
Battered Women’s Support Group
Group meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays at the Valley Community
Health Center, 3922 Valley Ave., Suite A, Pleasanton.
Children’s Bereavement Program
A facilitated eight-week session for children and teens is offered three
times per year at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Preregistration
is required for upcoming sessions. Parents or guardians are required to
attend two meetings. Children and young adults meet in peer groups according
to age. Call 829-8770 for more information.
Couples in Recovery
This group helps couples navigate change as their relationship becomes
healthier. Meetings are at 7:15 p.m. Mondays at R~Quest, 189 W. Angela
St. Preregistration is required by calling 426-0501.
Diabetes Support Group
There is a diabetes support group the first Wednesday of every month from
noon to 1 p.m. at Valley Memorial Hospital, 1111 E. Stanley Blvd., Room
224, Livermore. For more information, call 373-4166.
Family Support Group
This ongoing support group for care givers and family members of people
with chronic or terminal illnesses meets at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin
Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770 for more information.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Grandparents meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Vineyard Community Church of
the Nazarene, 418 Junction Ave., Livermore. Child care is available. For
information, call Peter Clark at 449-8436.
Grief in the Workplace
Hope Hospice offers education and support for managers, employees and
human resource specialists coping with a terminal illness, the death of
an employee or grief due to the loss of a loved one. This seminar is offered
upon request and without cost to Tri-Valley businesses at their workplace.
For information, call 829-8770.
HIV-AIDS Caregivers Support Group
Group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Monday at Valley Community Health
Center’s AIDS Project, 4341 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. For information,
call Regina at 201-6088.
Live Beat Dads
Fathers who are raising their children meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at
Vineyard Community Church of the Nazarene, 418 Junction Ave., Livermore,
for discussions and speakers on fathers’ and children’s rights, custody
issues, networking and fathering programs. Child care is available. For
details, call Erene or Tom at 606-1015.
Men at Work
These meetings are open to men who are affected by someone else’s drinking.
The group is a part of Al-Anon and meets Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
at Valley Memorial Health Center, 1015 Stanley Blvd., Classroom 1, Livermore.
For further information, call 277-7661.
Men in Grief
This on-going support group offers the opportunity for men to help each
other when grieving the death of a loved one. They meet at Hope Hospice,
6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770 for more information.
Men’s Recovery
This group welcomes men who need some professional help with their addiction
recovery. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays at R~Quest, 189 West Angela
St. Newcomers are welcome. Call 426-0501 for more information.
Midlife Passages Support Group
If you’re feeling isolated and alone because of divorce, children leaving
home, career burnout, retirement jitters or change of life issues, this
unique group is for you. Group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth
Wednesday of every month at 3730 Hopyard Road. Please call Donna Christner-Lile
at 417-6957 before attending a session to make sure the group is appropriate
for your needs. Membership is free.
Newcomers to Al-Anon
These meetings are for those who are new to Al-Anon, a support group offering
programs of recovery to relatives and friends of alcoholics. Anyone who
is affected by someone else’s drinking is welcome to attend the group,
which meets from 7 to 7:55 p.m. Thursdays at John Knox Presbyterian Church,
7421 Amarillo Road, Room H, Dublin. Call 277-7661 for more information.
Overeaters
Is food controlling your life? Overeaters Anonymous has free meetings
from 1-2 p.m. Fridays in Emmas trailer at St. Augustine, 3999 Bernal Ave.
For information, call Eileen at 371-8251.
Parenting Again
This group is designed to help those taking a major parenting role for
grandchildren. It offers information, encouragement and support for grandparents
as they seek to provide care and guidance for their grandchildren. Meetings
are the second Saturday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Fireside Room,
Olive Building, Valley Christian Center, 7500 Inspiration Drive, Dublin.
Call 560-6200 for more information.
Parents of Alcoholics
Those who are parents of alcoholics are welcome to join these meetings,
a part of Al-Anon. The group meets from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and also at
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sundays at CalFed Bank, 3101 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon.
Call 277-7661 for more information.
Parents of Diabetics
The POD Squad, a support group for parents of diabetics, meets from 7
to 8:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at Coffee Beans & Bistro,
401 Main St. Meetings are held September through May with no December
meeting. Call 461-1170 for more information or e-mail zoef@home.com or
visit their web site at www.podsquad.com.
Personal Growth
This group is for men and women who are healing from their past and learning
skills for a healthier future. Meetings are at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesdays at
R~Quest, 189 West Angela St. Call 426-0501 to register.
Personal Nutrition Support Group
R-Quest’s registered dietitian uses computerized individual printouts
to help group members plan for a healthy lifestyle. New groups are starting
for the summer. Groups meet Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Call
Jan Van Gurp RD at 426-0501 or 461-7867 for information. R-Quest is located
at 189 West Angela St.
Self Help for Hard of Hearing
The Tri-Valley section of SHHH meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Wednesday
of the month at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive. All
interested people are invited. For more information, call Hiram Van Blarigan
at 455-6591.
Share and Care
This ongoing grief support group, primarily for those who have lost a
spouse, meets at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770
for more information.
Survival to Recovery
The focus of these meetings is for persons who grew up in an alcoholic
home or who were affected by the drinking of one or both parents. The
group, a part of Al-Anon, meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sundays at the Resurrection
Lutheran Church, 7557 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. For more information,
call 277-7661.
Temporary Restraining Order Clinic
This clinic is for victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
They meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays in Pleasanton. Call Raeanne for
more information at 449-5845, ext. 111.
Together Let’s Cope
This ongoing support group for parents who have lost children offers a
safe place to grieve. It meets the first and third Wednesday of the month
from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770
for more information.
Tragic Loss Group
A grief support group for tragic losses from suicides, accidents, homicide
is held from 4-5:30 p.m. on the first and third Monday of each month at
Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 214, Dublin. This is an opportunity
for people who have experienced a horrible and catastrophic sudden loss
to gain support during their grieving process. For more information, call
Doris Felton at 829-8770.
Tri-Valley Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
The group is open to all patients with Parkinson’s disease, care givers,
family members, and others that have an interest in the disease. Meetings
are held from 10 a.m.-noon, the second Saturday of each month at the Pleasanton
Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. For more information, call Elaine at 417-1040.
Tri-Valley Us Too
A support group for prostate cancer survivors invites husbands and wives
to its meetings held at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at 7601
Stoneridge Drive. Men are invited to its meetings held at 7:30 p.m. the
third Tuesday of the month at the same location. Call 484-0392 for more
information.
Vision Support Group
This is for individuals and their loved ones who have any kind of vision
impairment. The group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 10
to 11:30 a.m. at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. For more
information, call 931-5369.
Women & Food
This group offers support and fresh ideas in the love-hate relationship
between women and food. Meetings are at 7 p.m. on Thursdays at R~Quest
Counseling, 189 W. Angela St. Call 426-0501 to register.
Women Growing in Recovery
Women with over a year of addiction recovery meet to support continued
self growth and healthy relationships. The drop-in group meets at 6:30
every Thursday at R~Quest, 189 W. Angela St. Call 426-0501 for more information.
Women’s Early Recovery
Women with less than a year of sobriety practice relating to other women
while gaining skills to prevent relapse. The group meets at 7 p.m. on
Tuesdays at R~Quest, 189 W. Angela St. Call 426.0501 to register.
Youth Alcohol/Drug Education Series
The facts about alcohol and other drugs are the focus of this 12-week
series for youths and their parents. Youths meet one hour in a youth group
and in a one-hour family group. Meetings are on Wednesdays beginning at
5 p.m. at R~Quest Counseling, 189 W. Angela, Pleasanton. Call 426-0501
to register.
Youth Support Group
The summer group is professionally facilitated and is geared for children
and teens who need help coping with grief. Meetings are Thursday afternoons,
July 5-26 at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 100, Dublin. To register,
call 829-8770 for a private placement appointment. There is no fee to
attend.
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