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Publication Date: Friday, February 27, 2004 Calendar
Calendar
(February 27, 2004)
Auditions
Harmony Crossroads Chorus
If you love to sing, visit the Harmony Crossroads chorus, a womenÕs a capella
barbershop-style chorus. No experience required. Rehearsals are Mondays at
7:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton Community Church, 4455 Stoneridge Drive. Call 846-1857
or (510) 582-0933.
Pleasanton Community Concert Band
The group of 60 amateur musicians give about 20 performances annually with
traditional music, marches, Broadway tunes and big-band music. Call 846-5897,
426-1055, or visit www.pleasanton-band.org.
Pot OÕ Gold Chorus
Men who enjoy singing are invited to join an a capella chorus offering performance
and musical educational opportunities. Rehearsals are open at 7:29 p.m.,
Mondays, at Lynnewood United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave. Call 443-7464
or www.potofgoldchorus.org.
Valley Concert Chorale
The Valley Concert Chorale is looking for singers who enjoy performing exciting
music. Contact Pam Grove for appointment, 462-4205, or 866-4003 or visit
www.valleyconcertchorale.org.
Book Clubs
Century House Poetry Readings
The poetry reading series will be held from 1-3 p.m. on the first Sunday on
even-numbered months at the Century, 2401 Santa Rita Road. Call 931-5361.
CTV Book Club
The discussion airs on Channel 30 at 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays and at
10:30 a.m. Sundays. Sign up for the e-mail announcement at ctvbookclub@yahoo.com.
Comments or suggestions by e-mail welcome, or mail them to CTV30, 4663 Bernal
Ave., Suite B, Pleasanton, 94566.
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, to read and discuss outstanding works of literature. E-mail
ilovetoread@comcast.net.
Mother and Daughter Book Club
The club meets at 6:30 p.m., the third Wednesday monthly at Towne Center Books,
555 Main St., and is open to girls 6-8 years and their mothers or other adult
female. The March selection is "Angus Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging" by
Louise Rennison. Call 846-9974.
Online Book Club
The Pleasanton Public Library offers an online book club. Members read the
first few chapters of a book before it is released and can receive new books
to preview on completion of the first chapters if interested. The service
is free and can be joined by visiting www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library.html.
Call 931-3400.
Poetic Medley
A themed poetry reading on the centenary of Pablo Neruda will be held at 7:45
p.m., Thursday, March 11 at La Crema d'Italia, 780 Main St. Original compositions
by local poets will be read in English and Spanish.
Purely Poetry
A poetry writing and critique group, hosted by Poet Laureate Kirk Ridgeway,
meets 7-9 p.m., the third Thursday monthly, at the Century House, 2401 Santa
Rita Road. Bring 12 copies of one or two original poems. Contact Ridgeway,
462-8061 or klridge@comcast.net, or Cynthia Bryant, 461-8740 or cynthia.bryant@comcast.net.
Towne Center Book Club
The club meets at 7 p.m., the second Wednesday monthly at Coffee Beans and
Bistro, 401 Main St. Call 846-9974.
WritersÕ Roundtable
Across the River WritersÕ Roundtable meets at 6 p.m. every second Tuesday of
the month to share triumphs and problems. All styles of writing and all topics
are welcome. For meeting locations, call Blanche Abrams, 454-9516.
Youth Book Club
This boys and girls, ages 8-10, club meets at Town Center Books, 555 Main St.
Call for meeting time and day, 846-8826.
Civic Meetings
City Council
The Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of every month in
the City Council chamber at 200 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March
2.
Civic Arts Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of the month in the City
Council chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March 1.
Dublin San Ramon Services District
The board of directors for the DSRSD meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third
Tuesday of every month in the district office board room, 7051 Dublin Blvd.
The next meeting is March 2.
Housing Commission
The commission meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in the
City Council chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March 18.
Human Services Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month in the
City Council chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March 3.
Library Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month in the Pleasanton
Public Library meeting room, 400 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March
11.
Parks & Recreation Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month in the City
Council chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March 11.
Planning Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of every month
in the City Council chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March
10.
School Board
The Pleasanton Unified School District board meets at 7 p.m. on the second
and fourth Tuesday of each month at the district office board room, 4665
Bernal Ave. The next meeting is March 9.
Youth Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month in the
Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. The next meeting is March 10.
Class Reunions
Classes
Amador Adult School
Amador Adult School is offering free classes including ESL, Older Adult, Parent
Education, GED, HS Diploma, Citizenship and more. Call 426-4280.
Anger Management and Domestic Violence Classes
Valley Community Health Center offers evening classes for anger management
and domestic violence to all teens and adults at its facility, 4361 Railroad
Ave., Suite A. Fees are based on a sliding scale from $15-45. Call Debra
Eberhart, 201-6033.
Character Education
The Amador Valley Adult center is offering monthly parenting classes through
May. Each class meets 7-9 p.m., on the first Wednesday monthly, at Pleasanton
Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. No registration. Call 426-4280. Topics are:
Respect, March 3; Successful Assets, April 7; and Personal Integrity, May
5.
CPR Preparedness Saturday
The American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter will hold its annual free CPR Preparedness
class on Saturday, March 13, at the Celebration Christian Center, 1135 Bluebell
Drive, Livermore. The four-hour class is available in the morning and afternoon
and in English and Spanish. Register at (888) 686-3600, English, or (888)
327-3311, Spanish, or online at www.bayarea-redcross.org.
Parenting Teens
Valley Community Health Center offers an ongoing teen parenting class 5-7 p.m.
Thursdays at 4361 Railroad Ave., Suite A. The 10-week class is open to Alameda
County residents with children under 18 years old at home. The fee is $15.
To preregister, call Debra Eberhart, 201-6033.
Sharing Ideas for Parenthood
This ongoing class discusses setting limits and easing family frustrations
in a warm supportive atmosphere. It meets 9:30-11:30 a.m., Thursdays, at
Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, 4300 Mirador Drive. Intended for parents
of children ages newborn-12 years. $25 per semester. Call Ruth, 443-7140.
Teaching Positive Discipline
Amador Adult Education will hold a series of classes to learn effective ways
to teach children, ages 4-14, self-discipline and personal responsibility
from 7-9 p.m., Wednesdays, March 10 and 24, at Hart Middle School, 4433 Willow
Road. To register call 426-4280.
Clubs
Amador Mothers Club
Amador Valley area families with children (infant-5 years) meet 7:30-9:30 p.m.
on the second Tuesday monthly 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 Quilters
Regular meetings are held at 1:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month
at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. All are welcome. Call 443-5622.
Amador Valley Toastmasters
Amador Valley Toastmasters Club No. 2452 meets for breakfast at Mimi's Cafe,
4775 Hacienda Drive, Dublin, from 7-8 a.m. each Thursday. Its goal is to
improve communication and leadership skills. For first-time visitors, the
breakfast is free. Call Phil Mitchell, 846-8815, or visit www.amadorvalleytoastmasters.org.
American Legion
Pleasanton Post 237 meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of
every month at the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Call Rene LaVigne
at 846-7532 or Dan Soria at 846-7320.
Business Builders
This is a group of professional business persons committed to build each other's
businesses. The group meets 7-8:30 a.m., Wednesdays, at the Radisson Hotel,
6680 Regional St., Dublin. Join us for a complimentary breakfast. Call Charlene
at 479-9810, Ext. 29.
Daughters of the American Revolution
The Jose Maria Amador Chapter can help you find your roots. Meetings are held
at 11 a.m. on the second Saturday every month. Chapter focuses on community
and patriotism. Call Laurie, 846-3898, or e-mail dar_josemariaamador@hotmail.com.
Daughters of the British Empire
The John McLaren Chapter meets on the third Tuesday monthly. Newcomers and
longtime residents welcome to the join the group for tea and a chat. Contact
Joy, 462-5707, or Veronica, 846-4579.
Golden Bay Runners
A monthly potluck business meeting is held at 7 p.m. on the third Friday of
each month at the Castro Valley WomenÕs Club, 18330 Redwood Road, Castro
Valley. Runners of all abilities, from the casual minded to 5K to marathoners,
are welcome. Call 484-1339 for more information.
Hacienda Park Toastmasters
The club meets noon-1 p.m. every Thursday at Mallinckroot Inc., 4280 Hacienda
Drive. Everyone is welcome. Call Charlotte Machi at 462-9765.
Ladies Choice Investment Club
This group meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of every month to discuss educational
stock selections and investments. The next meeting is Monday, March 8. Call
Beth Cassidy, 455-8616 for location.
Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club
Dr. Raabe will be the guest speaker on plant diseases, 7 p.m., Monday, March
1, at Walnut Grove School, 1999 Harvest Road, in the multipurpose room. Call
Bev, 485-7812.
Livermore Lunch Bunch #6282
One of more than 8,000 Toastmasters clubs dedicated to helping others become
effective speakers, the group meets noon-1 p.m., Mondays, at the Livermore
Police Department community room, 1110 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. Call
371-4700.
Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society
The group meets 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Congregation
Beth Emek, 1886 College Ave., Livermore. Call Jolene or David Abrahams, 447-9386
or visit www.l-ags.org.
Mothers of Preschoolers
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets from 9-11 a.m. every other Tuesday. All
mothers with at least one child up to 5 years old are invited. The group
meets for speakers, crafts, snacks and discussions. Call 227-1301, Ext.120.
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
WomenÕs Club at Vineyard Avenue and Regalia Court. Contact Paul Stahlnecker
at 426-7867.
Order of Eastern Star
San Ramon Valley Order of Eastern Star #588 meets at 8 p.m. on the second and
fourth Thursday of the month. All meetings are held at the Pleasanton Masonic
Center, 3370 Hopyard Road. Call 743-1846.
P-Town Street Rods
The family oriented club meets 6-9 p.m. the second Wednesday and fourth Thursday
of the month at Fiesta Taco, 1989 Santa Rita Road, in Mission Plaza. Open
to any car or truck enthusiast.Call George Withers, 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 Art League
Regular meetings feature demonstrations by nationally recognized artists and
are held at the Cultural Arts Center, 4477 Black Ave. Additional workshops
give local artists the opportunity to work with top instructors. Call 462-5917,
or visit www.pal-art.com.
Pleasanton Community Toastmasters Club No. 4762
Community Club #4762 meets at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Dublin Library,
7606 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. Anyone interested in improving their public
speaking skills is welcome. Call 895-6682, or visit www.pleasantontoastmasters.com.
Pleasanton Jaycees
A general meeting is held at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the
Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, 777 Peters Ave. The group also has mixers
the second Thursday monthly at various locations. Call Becky, 212-9068. Members
are young professional adults.
Pleasanton Kiwanis
Group meets at 6:45 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Coffee
Beans & Bistro, 401 Main St. Membership is open. Call 846-1866.
Pleasanton Lions Club
The club meets for dinner at 7:15 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of
the month. Call Jerry Hill, 846-9628.
Pleasanton Lunch Club
This Le Tip chapter meets 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. each Tuesday at MaestroÕs Restaurant,
5100 Hopyard Road. Members share leads and help promote each otherÕs businesses.
Membership is limited to one member per business category. Call Jan, 734-5261,
or Cindy, 833-0106.
Pleasanton Mothers Club
PleasantonÕs oldest and largest club for families with infants through preschool-aged
children meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday monthly at Mohr Elementary School,
3300 Dennis Drive. Call 927-2444 or visit www.pleasantonmothersclub.com.
Pleasanton Network
This Tri-Valley business group, dedicated to helping members through information
sharing and referrals, meets at 7 a.m., Wednesdays, at the Simulcast Wagering
Facility, Alameda County Fairgrounds, at Valley and Bernal Avenue. Call Alice
Jones, 846-0902.
Pleasanton Newcomers Club
The club meets the first Wednesday monthly for coffee at 10 a.m. Contact Sharon,
461-9343, or Ruth, 249-1102, for location. Monthly luncheons are held at
11 a.m. on the second Wednesday. Call Carole, 251-9251, or Jackie, 398-8313.
Visit www.pleasantonnewcomers.com.
Pleasanton North Rotary Club
The group meets at 12:15 p.m. every Friday at the Pleasanton Hilton, 7050 Johnson
Drive. Call Wayne, 426-2510.
Pleasanton/Livermore Junior WomenÕs 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. The club meets monthly. Call 462-6519.
Professional Women's Business Exchange
This Pleasanton Chapter meets at 9:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursday
of the month, and is for women who want to grow their business. Call Laurie,
895-2343 for location. Visit www.PWBE.com.
Rotary Club of Pleasanton
The club meets at noon each Thursday at the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St.
Call 355-2564.
SAVOR
The Tri-Valley Civic Liberties Group, Save Our Rights, meets 10 a.m.-noon,
the second Saturday of the month at Livermore Library, 1000 S. Livermore
Ave., Livermore, in the meeting room.
SnoÕFlakes Ski Club
SnoÕFlakes Ski Club meets the first Thursday of every month, 7 p.m., at the
Brass Door Restaurant (back room), 2154 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon.
We have year-round activities for adults and families. Call 736-1751.
Soroptimist International of Pleasanton/Dublin
Group meets at noon the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in 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. Call 846-6644.
Tri-Valley Boardgamers
The group meets on Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m., weekly at rotating homes. The club
plays a wide variety of board and card games. Prior experience not necessary.
Low-key competition. Visit http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/trivalleygamers.
Tri-Valley Democratic Club
The club meets from 7:30-9 p.m. the third Monday of every month at 6250 Village
Parkway, I.B.E.W. Hall, in Dublin. Meet other area Democrats, discuss community
outreach and hear civic and party leaders speak. Open to registered democrats.
Call 294-8037.
Tri-Valley Fly Fishers
The club meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at the Livermore
Rod and Gun Club, 40000 Dagnino Road, Livermore. Visit www.tri-valleyflyfishers.org
or call Jim Broadband, 455-1046.
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. Call 462-4283.
Tri-Valley Macintosh Users Group
TMUG meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday month at the Livermore Adult Education
Facility, 543 Sonoma Ave., room 8, Livermore. PC users are also welcome.
Call Izak Mutlu, 830-8838, or visit www.clubtmug.com.
Tri-Valley Rotary
The group meets at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday at Girasole Restaurant, 3180 Santa
Rita Road. Call Marlene, 846-1000, for more information.
Twin Valley Mothers of Twins Club
The organization meets on the second Tuesday monthly at John Knox Presbyterian
Church, 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin. The club provides support services for
mothers of twins, triplets and multiples that includes a Preemie Closet,
playgroups, mentoring and more. Call 948-0004.
V.F.W. Auxiliary to Post 6298
The V.F.W. Post 6298 Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the
month at the VeteranÕs Memorial Building, 300 Main St. Call Ruth Lindhurst,
president, 846-3040, or Gloria Stahlnecker, 846-5453. Call 484-5031.
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. Call Dan Soria, 846-7320.
Concerts
Campana Jazz Festival
The 29th annual festival will be held Friday-Saturday, March 5-6, at Amador
Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. The event kicks off Friday at 7:30 p.m. and
continues with a day-long competition and culminates with a big band concert.
Tickets range from $5-$12. To order tickets call 484-5202 or visit www.Amadorband.org.
Diablo Symphony Orchestra
Joyce Johnson-Hamilton conducts Tchaikovsky's "Serenade for Strings" and Mahler's "Symphony
No. 1" at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 7, at Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts,
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Tickets are $10-$20. Call 943-7469 or visit
www.dlrca.org.
'Fall Into Spring'
The Pleasanton Community Concert Band will perform its spring concert at 3
p.m., Sunday, March 7, at Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway.
Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Call 846-5897 or visit
www.pleasantonband.org.
Pacific Chamber Symphony
The symphony's Concertos starting with Bach will be held 8 p.m., Friday, March
19, at Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway. Tickets are $22 for
adults, $17 for students and $10 for children under 18. Season tickets also
available. Call 484-9783 or e-mail info@pacificchambersymphony.org.
Valley Concert Chorale
Valley Concert Chorale will perform Johannes Brahms' "Requiem" at 7 p.m., Sunday,
March 21, at Saint Augustine Catholic Church, 3999 Bernal Ave. Tickets are
$18 for adults, $15 for seniors and available by calling 866-4003 or e-mail
info@valleyconcertchorale.org. Visit www.valleyconcertchorale.org.
Events
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Events include: Tri-Valley Sportsmen's Exposition, Feb. 26-29; How-To Fair,
March 6-7; Past & Present Doll & Bear Show & Sale, March 13; American Indian
Arts Show, March 13-14. For hours, call 426-7559. Admission varies; $8 parking.
For more information visit www.alamedacountyfair.com or call 426-7600.
Anatolian Spirit
Yore Folk Dance Ensemble of UC Berkeley and Stanford University will present
this Turkish folk dance at 1-3 p.m., Sunday, March 14, at the Amador Theater,
1155 Santa Rita Road. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for children under 9,
$10 for PUSD employees. For tickets call Cengiz, 398-0626, or Pam, (650)
574-2201.
Annual Pleasanton Poetry Festival
Registration and submissions for the 3rd annual Poetry and Arts Festival and
Poetry Contest are being accepted. Submission fees postmarked by March 6
are $65; afterward it is $80. Forms available online at www.pleasantonarts.org,
or call Charlene Villella, 931-5350. The festival will be held Saturday,
April 3, at CarrAmerica Conference Center, 4400 Rosewood Drive.
Author Appearances
Upcoming author appearances include Firoozeh Dumas, "Funny in Farsi," 1:30
p.m., Sunday, Feb. 29; and Jean Shinoda Bolen, "Crones Don't Whine," 3 p.m.,
Saturday, April 4, at the Towne Center Bookstore, 555 Main St. Call 846-9974.
Citizens' Police Academy
The Pleasanton Police Department is accepting applications for its 9th semi-annual
citizens' academy that will meet 6:30-9:30 p.m., Thursdays, March 4-June
10. Topics include SWAT, K-9, evidence collection, traffic, Community Policing
and animal services. Applications available at the police department, 4833
Bernal Ave., or call Sgt. Michael Collins, 931-5230.
Civic Arts Presents Series
Performances for the 2003-04 season include a two-piano concert by Mark Anderson
and Tamriko Siprashvili, Feb. 28; Fred Garbo's Inflatable Theater, March
13; Deborah Johnson performing Gershwin and Weber classics, March 21; vocalist
Karla Bonoff, April 3; and the jazz vocals of The Four Freshman, May 8. Call
931-5361 or visit www.amadortheater.org.
Mt. Wanda Wildflower Walk
Join a national park service ranger for a walk in the hills where John Muir
took his daughters to look for wildflowers at 9-11 a.m., Saturday, March
6. Admission is free. Call 228-8860.
Mystery Dinner Theater
"
Murder in the Old Wild West" is the next mystery dinner theater with seating
open at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, March 12 and 26, at Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main
St. $48 (tax and gratuity included) for the play and a three-course gourmet
meal. For reservations, call 846-8106.
Pleasanton Downtown Association
Upcoming PDA events include: Campana Jazz Festival, March 6-7; "Inside Out
Sale," April 17-18; and Pooch Parade, April 25. First Wednesday street parties
begin May 5.
St. Patrick's Day Festival
The 21st annual festival with the them "You're in Luck" will be held 10 a.m.-5
p.m., Saturday and Sunday, March 13-14, on Amador Valley Boulevard, Dublin.
Tales and Legends of Amador Valley
Pleasanton Civic Arts Manager, Andy Jorgensen will tell tales of the valley
and its history, 7 p.m., Thursday, March 18 at the Museum On Main Street,
603 Main St. Cost is $5. Call for reservation, 462-2766.
'The Killing Blanket'
Word for Word will perform "The Killing Blanket," a short story based on a
somber event in 1892 involving the Choctaw Indians in Oklahoma when their nation
was divided by the U.S. government, at 7 p.m., Monday, March 8, at the Pleasanton
Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call 931-3404.
Youth Music Festival
Civic Arts will host its second annual youth music festival at 8 p.m., Friday,
Feb. 27, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. Young performers, ages
8-18, will perform. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door and can
be purchased at the Civic Arts Box Office, Amador Theater, between 10 a.m.-2
p.m. weekdays and three hours before the show. Call Hiram Berhel, 931-5354.
Exhibits
Ansel Adams Exhibit
The Museum On Main Street is exhibiting "Ansel Adams Photographs: A Family's
Collection" through April 24, at 603 Main St. The family collection of more
than 100 photographs belongs to Adams' granddaughter Sylvia Desin. Museum hours
are 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m., Sunday. General admission
is $2. Call 462-2766.
Film
Fundraisers
Alameda County Community Food Bank
Local students will assist families in need while learning about hunger in
their community during the annual School Food Drive being held March 1-31.
Participation is open to schools in Alameda County from kindergarten through
college. To register call Kim Hansen, (510) 834-3663, Ext. 318 or visit www.accfb.org.
Amador High Pancake Breakfast
The senior class of Amador Valley High School will hold a pancake breakfast
to raise money for year-end activities from 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 28,
at Amador, 1155 Santa Rita Road. Cost is $5.
Auction and Crab Feed
Open Heart Kitchen will host its second annual auction and crab feed "Castaway
Hunger" at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Veterans Memorial Building,
522 S. L St., Livermore. For ticket price call Tina Gregory or Valerie Davis,
580-1619, or e-mail tgregory@openheartkitchen.org.
Carnivale! A Celebration of Hart
Hart Middle School will host its 2nd annual live and silent auction fundraiser
at 6:30 p.m., Friday, March 12, at the Crowne Plaza Pleasanton Hotel, 11950
Dublin Canyon Road. Tickets are $45; after March 7 cost is $55. For tickets
call Patsy Valenziano, 426-0282. For questions or to make a donation, call
Lynn Pulino, 846-1964.
Children's Benefit Concert
The fifth Children's Benefit Concert will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 29,
at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. The concert will feature traditional
Vietnamese and classical music. All proceeds benefit needy children in Vietnam.
Tickets are $8 and are available at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St. or at
the door.
Disco Bingo
Italian Catholic Federation Branch #285 will host bingo and dancing at 7 p.m.,
Saturday, Feb. 28, at St. Michael's Parish Hall, 372 Maple St., Livermore,
benefiting the Cooley's anemia research at Oakland Children's Hospital and
the ICF Scholarship program. Cost is $10. Call Mary, 447-8471 or Helen, 462-3798.
Donations accepted; mail in care of Helen Wirtenson, 4071 Moselle Court,
Pleasanton, 94566.
'Enchanted Evening'
Hearst Elementary School will host its annual fundraising event Friday, Feb.
27, at Castlewood Country Club, 707 Country Club Circle. Tickets are $65.
An auction will also be held. To donate items or services, contact Brenda
Balducci, 931-0435, bbalducci@earthlink.net, or Ellen McGraw, 462-8570, epensky@comcast.net.
Fashion Show
The Women's Ministries of John Knox Presbyterian Church will host a benefit
luncheon and fashion show at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 6, at the Shannon
Center, 7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin. Proceeds benefit the Children's Emergency
Council Food Bank. Tickets are $30. Call 846-8268.
Guy Houston's 3rd Annual Crab Feed
Join Guy Houston for the third annual crab feed benefiting the Houston re-election
campaign to the California State Assembly from 7 p.m.-midnight, Friday, Feb.
27, at the Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Way, Livermore. Seats are $125
or $1,000 for a table of eight. Call Inge Houston, 997-6335.
Jewelry Sale
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop, 1987 Santa Rita Road, will host
a jewelry sale from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27, and Saturday, Feb. 28.
All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Call 462-7374.
Junior League Gala
The 10th annual spring gala, "The Glamour of Old Hollywood," will be held at
6 p.m., Saturday, March 13, at Castlewood Country Club, 707 Country Club Circle.
Funds support community programs and projects benefiting children at risk in
Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Tickets are $125. Order tickets at www.jloeb.org.
Morning Ritual Collection
Morning Ritual will hold its monthly collection for underwear, socks, toiletries
and clean clothes from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, March 6, in the parking
lot at Amador Valley High School, 1155 Santa Rita Road. Donations benefit
the homeless through Saint Mary's Interfaith Community Services. Call Mary,
484-9013.
Mothers of Preschoolers
MOP's will hold a garage sale with items from nearly 100 families from 7 a.m.-12:30
p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, at Valley Bible Church, 7106 Johnson Drive. All
proceeds benefit MOPS. Call 277-0100.
Pancake Breakfast
The Alameda County Firefighters will also host their annual pancake breakfast
7-10 a.m., Saturday, March 13, at Fire Station No. 16, 7494 Donohue Drive.
Proceeds benefit the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation.
PAR 4 Kid's Sake Golf Tourney
The 3rd annual Providing Autism Research 4 Kid's Sake Golf Tournament will
be held Monday, June 14, at Castlewood Country Club, 707 Country Club Circle.
The main beneficiary will be M.I.N.D. Institute. Register online at www.par4kidssake.org/feedback.htm.
Sunol Repertory Theater
The melodrama production "Trapped In a Villain's Web" with performances on
March 6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, at Sunol Glen School Theater, 11601 Main St.,
Sunol. Tickets are $10. Proceeds benefit Sunol Glen School arts program. Call
862-2020 or visit www.sunol.net.
Tri-Valley Haven
This annual fundraising gala, Bella Notte "Beautiful Evening," will take place
at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, March 6, at Ruby Hill Golf Club, 3400 West Ruby Hill
Drive, and includes dinner, live and silent auctions, comedy and dancing. Tickets
are $100. Call 449-5845.
Valley Children's Museum
The third annual "Big Hands Helping Little Hands" gala will be held at 6 p.m.,
Saturday, March 13, at the Blackhawk Museum, 3750 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville.
Proceeds enable VCM to develop and implement its children's programs. Tickets
are $75. To purchase tickets call 461-6574 or visit www.valleychildrensmuseum.org.
Health
Back Pain and Disc Problems
Chiropractor Lynne Sullivan will discuss how to best care for back pain at
6:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, at Curves, 4555 Hopyard Road. No charge.
Seating is limited. Call 484-1070.
Exercise Classes
The Pleasanton Department of Parks and Community Services offers ongoing adult
exercise classes, including aerobics, strength training, cardio-cross training
and slim trim at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., and at the
Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Morning and evening classes are
offered. The cost varies from $3 to $4.50 per class. Call 931-5340.
Falun Gong
Falun gong is a low impact, slow motion exercise and is practiced 7-8 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday and 8:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday at the Tennis and
Community Park, Hopyard Road and Valley Avenue. The activity is free and
everyone is welcome. Call Jan Ren at 640-2061.
First Aid and CPR Classes
Kaiser Permanente offers a first aid and adult and child CPR class 8:30 a.m.-3:30
p.m. on the third Saturday each month. The cost is $45 for Kaiser members
and $50 for nonmembers. Call for class reservations, 847-5172.
Immunization Clinics
Valley Community Health Center has drop-in immunization clinics for children
of low-income or uninsured families 9-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 6, at
4361 Railroad Ave. Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal managed care programs are also eligible.
There is a charge for some immunizations. Call 462-1755.
Stress Reduction, Nutrition and Ball Exercise Workshops
Free health workshops are held at 6:30 p.m. on the first three Wednesdays of
the month, stress reduction on the first; nutrition on the second; and ball
exercise on the third, at Harvey Chiropractic Center, 2610 Crow Canyon Road,
#110, San Ramon. Call Diana or Sue, 820-1202.
Women's Empowerment Circle
Join a women's empowerment circle that uses stories, music and meditation toward
self-discovery. The sessions are 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays through March 17.
Fee is $76.50. Register at the Pleasanton recreation department, 931-5340,
or contact Sue Evans, 484-0239, or fitness-to-photos@comcast.net.
Holiday
Kids & Teens
Family Read Night
Child Care Links holds Family Read Night for families with children ages newborn
up to 4 years at two locations: 6-7 p.m., first and third Thursday, at Child
Care Links, 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite 104; 6-7 p.m., second and fourth
Thursday, at Livermore Play School, 5261 East Ave., Livermore. Registration
required. Call Kim, 417-8733, for Pleasanton and Donnamarie, 249-3923, for
Livermore.
Poetry Workshop Series
Open to youths to age 18, this series, led by Susan Wooldridge, author of "Poemcrazy:
Freeing Your Life With Words," will be held 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, May 22.
Call 931-3400.
Preschool Story Times
Free preschool story times for children 3-5 years are 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.,
Fridays, at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Toddler lap
time (18-36 months) is 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., Mondays. Story time for 3-7
years are 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays. Call 931-3400, Ext. 8.
Real-time Online Homework Help
The Pleasanton Library offers a homework tool for children and young adults
through the libraryÕs Web site (www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library.html). Students,
grades 4-12, can receive immediate help in math, algebra, geometry, calculus,
trigonometry, social studies, general sciences, biology, chemistry, physics,
earth sciences and English from qualified tutors. All sessions are private
and strictly monitored. The help is available from 3-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday;
1-4 p.m., Saturday; and 5-9 p.m., Sunday. Call 931-3400, Ext. 8.
Science on Saturday
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's popular "Science on Saturday" lecture
series is held 9:30 a.m. Saturdays at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road.
The lectures are free and seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Lectures/Workshops
Basic Compost Workshop
The Alameda County Waste Management Authority and Recycling Board will hold
a free compost workshop from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Livermore
Demonstration Garden, 3589 Pacific Ave., Livermore. Call (510) 444-7645.
Career Workshops
The Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center offers career counseling on a drop-in
basis every Monday and Friday and resume critiquing the first and third Tuesday
of the month, by appointment. Call Tamara, 485-5266.
Child Care Licensing Orientation
Child Care Links is offering an overview of their services to potential providers
from 9:30 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, March 2, at 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite 102.
No charge and no preregistration is necessary. Call Pru Bartlett, 417-8733
or visit www.childcarelinks.org.
Disaster Preparedness Workshop
The American Red Cross Bay Area and the Livermore/Pleasanton Fire Department
will hold a free disaster preparedness workshop for Livermore and Pleasanton
residents at 7:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, at the Livermore Adult Education,
543 Sonoma Ave., Livermore. To register call (510) 595-4459 or e-mail cps.english@usa.redcross.org.
Visit www.bayarea-redcross.org.
Home-buying Answers
Vintage Mortgage will hold a free home-buying seminar from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday,
March 6, in the business conference room at Vintage Mortgage, 5976 W. Las
Positas Blvd. To preregister call (888) 629-0077, Ext. 8610.
Looking for a Job?
The Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., will hold a free educational
workshop from 10 a.m.-noon, Thursday, March 4. Jerry Simerman, Job Developer
at the Tri-Valley One Stop Career Center will be the guest speaker. To register
call 931-3404.
Overcoming Limitations
Inspirational speaker David Stevens will discuss how anyone can overcome limitations
from 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Dublin Library, 200 Civic Plaza,
Dublin. Cost is $15; register online, www.seekanswers.info. Sponsored by
Hayward and Livermore Christian Science churches. Call 447-2946.
School Community Forums
PUSD Superintendent John Casey will hold a community forum at 7-9 p.m. on Monday,
March 1, at the Pleasanton Public Library community room, 400 Old Bernal
Ave.
'The Energy of Money'
A book study of "The Energy of Money" by Maria Nemeth will be held 7-8:30 p.m.,
every Thursday, through March 4 at the Tri-Valley Unity Church, 6325 Sierra
Court, Dublin. Johnnie Woods will lead the class and the book cost is $14.95.
Call 829-2733.
Watercolor and Pastel
Artist Teresa Saia will teach a watercolor and pastel class March 13-16 in
the Cultural Arts Building, 4455 Black Ave. $270; register with Nancy Thompson,
462-5917.
Live Music
Main St. Brewery
The restaurant, 830 Main St., features live music every Friday and Saturday
night. Call 462-8218.
Pleasanton Hotel
Live music from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Friday and Saturday nights, at the restaurant,
855 Main St. The Patio Blues, live outdoor entertainment, is held Thursday
5:30-9:30 p.m. No cover charge. Call 846-8106.
Union Jack Pub
The band Carpetshag will perform at Union Jack Pub, 725 Main St., from 9 p.m.-1
a.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, for ages 21 and older. Call 462-5596.
Miscellaneous
Bike Buddy
Bike Buddy is a service offered by RIDES For Bay Area Commuters. The program
matches experienced cyclists with new cyclists to help them learn how to
commute by bicycle. For general transportation information contact City of
PleasantonÕs Transportation Systems Management Coordinator at 931-5039.
Coffee Time
Coffee time, with free coffee and pastries, is held every Saturday from 7:30
to 9 a.m. in the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St., and hosted by
the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ambrose D. Regalia Post 6298, and the American
Legion, Pleasanton Post 237. Call Daniel Soria at 846-7320.
Genealogy Docents
The Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., houses an extensive book
and CD genealogy collection. Every Wednesday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., a volunteer
from the Livermore-Amador Genealogy Society is available for assistance.
Call John Byron at 447-9407.
Oakland Artisan Marketplace
The ongoing marketplace features local and regional artistsÕ craft artwork
at two locations: the Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 14th and Broadway, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Friday; and the Jack London Square from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, and 10 a.m.-4
p.m., Sunday. Call (510) 238-4948.
Open Heart Kitchen
Open Heart Kitchen provides hot meals to the underprivileged 2-6 p.m. Fridays
at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard Road, and noon-6 p.m. on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays at Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743 East Ave., Livermore.
For volunteers or donations, call Barbara Thomas 294-9224.
Pleasanton Farmers Market
Shop for fresh produce, flowers, baked goods and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
every Saturday on West Angela between First and Main streets in downtown
Pleasanton.
Telephone Library Renewal System
Pleasanton Public Library borrowers can renew items with a touch-tone telephone,
their library card and the bar code on the items to be renewed. Call 600-1342.
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Adoption Days
Adopt a dog or cat 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, next to the Pleasanton Farmers
Market at First and Angela Streets, and 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on the last
Sunday monthly at the East County Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Road, Dublin.
The shelter is open daily 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Call 803-7043.
Valley Humane Society
Valley Humane Society, 273 Spring St., is open 1-5 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 1-4
p.m. Friday; and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends. Cats adoptions are 1-4 p.m., on
the first and third Saturday at Pet Food Express, 4460 Tassajara Road, Dublin.
Dog adoptions are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturday at Pet
Extreme, 4500 Arroyo Vista, Livermore. Visit www.valleyhumanesociety.org
or call 426-8656.
On Stage
'I DO! I DO!'
Pleasanton Playhouse will present the musical "I DO! I DO!" with performances
at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, running through March 14,
at the Pleasanton Playhouse Studio Theatre, 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 309.
Tickets are $18-$20. Call 462-2121 or visit www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.
Political Notes
Recreation
Scholarships
Amador Valley Scholarships
Amador Valley Scholarship Inc. annually awards scholarships to Amador Valley,
Dublin, Foothill, Village and Valley high school students planning to attend
vocational, technical, two- or four-year colleges. Submission deadline is
March 30. Call Mary Feding, 846-3933.
Recruitment Grant Award
The Delta Kappa Gamma, an international honor society for women educators,
will award one female a $500 recruitment grant award. Application must be
received by March 20. For an application form, send self-addressed stamped
envelope to Barbara Costerus, 5732 Hansen Drive, 94566.
Tri-Valley Educators Scholarship Committee
The committee is offering four $750 scholarships to high school seniors and
Las Positas College students who are studying education and will be going
to a four-year college. Applications are available at all Tri-Valley high
schools and at Las Positas College; submission deadline is March 2.
Seniors
Coffee and Conversation with Experts
Dentist Arnold Paulos will be the next guest speaker at Coffee and Conversation
With the Experts at 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 9, at the Pleasanton Senior
Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. A donation of $1 for residents, $1.50 for nonresidents.
Call 931-5365.
Daytime Bingo
The public is welcome to play bingo 12:30-3 p.m. on the first, third and fifth
Monday monthly and from 1-3 p.m. Fridays at the Pleasanton Senior Center,
5353 Sunol Blvd. Cost is $1 for Pleasanton residents, $1.50 for non-residents,
game cards are 50 cents each. All card sales money is awarded. Call 931-5365.
Daytime Personal Computers Group
This group meets from 10 a.m. to noon the fourth Thursday of each month at
the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. The drop-in fee is $1 for
Pleasanton residents and $1.50 for non-residents. Call 931-5365 or e-mail
pleasenior@yahoo.com.
DRC Club and Company
DRC Club is a support group and socialization program for women in the early
stages of memory loss and Company is the comparable menÕs group. Both groups
meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for weekly field trips including museum tours,
galleries, gardens and historic homes. Call Marilyn Trabert, 210-6196.
Emotional Wellness Group
Learn more about depression, anxiety, and how medications and alcohol may affect
emotional well-being. The group meets at 2 p.m. every Thursday at the senior
support office, Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call Charlene
or Jodi, 931-5382.
Internet Access Workstation
The Internet workstation is located in the Pleasanton Senior Center library
area , 5353 Sunol Blvd., is available for adults ages 50 and older, and is
open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon most Saturdays. Tutors
are available most days. Cost is $1 for residents and $1.50 for non-residents.
For reservations, 931-5365.
Monday Movie Madness
The Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., invites seniors to watch movies
on their big screen at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the third Monday monthly. Admission
is free; popcorn and refreshments available. Call 931-5365.
PC Users Groups
The group meets 10 a.m.-noon on the fourth Thursday monthly at the Pleasanton
Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., for discussions and demonstrations. All
welcome. Drop-in fee of $1. Call 931-5372.
Pleasanton Paratransit Service
The service provides door-to-door bus service to seniors 65 and older, and
individuals with disabilities of any age and is available Monday-Friday 8
a.m.- 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 931-5376 for the service.
Pleasanton V.I.P. Senior Club
Regular meetings of the V.I.P. club are held 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. the second and
fourth Mondays monthly at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Regular Snappy
Cafe Lunch is served at noon and meetings follow. For lunch reservation call
931-5385. To join the club, attend a luncheon meeting and pay $10 first annual
dues.
Senior Meals
Spectrum Community Services provides seniors, 60 years and older, with a well-balanced
noon meal Monday-Friday at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.,
and evening meal at 5 p.m. at Ridge View Commons, 5200 Case Ave. Suggested
meal donations are $2.50 and $3, respectively. For noon reservations, call
931-5385, and for the evening, 484-5131.
Woodshop Program
Work on a project of your choice with help from a volunteer assistant. The
woodshop program is open 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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.
Spiritual
BahaÕi Informative Meeting
Baha'i Faith holds prayer meetings at 10 a.m., the first Sunday of every month,
featuring prayers from all faiths. All are welcome. For address and directions
call 485-9999. Visit the Web site at www.pleasanton-bahai.org.
Sports
Ballistic United Soccer Club
Registration times are 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, March 6, at the BUSC office
in the Body Max building, 6668 Owens Drive. Register online at www.busc.org.
Challenger Baseball Sign Up
Sign up for the Pleasanton Little League Challenger Division from 1-3 p.m.,
Sunday, Feb. 29, at Round Table Pizza, 530 Main St. The division is open
to all Tri-Valley mentally and physically disabled youths ages 5-21. Call
Janet Frame, 846-3278.
East Bay Bulldogs
The league is accepting applications for boys grades 4-9 who are interested
in a basketball program for the spring and summer. Contact Paul, 570-1334,
or David, 227-6601, or e-mail dpersin@pclient.ml.com.
Pleasanton Girls Soccer
Registration will be held on Tuesday, March 2, at the Pleasanton Tennis Complex,
5801 Valley Ave. For the time, contact Susan Shier, 426-8224.
Pony Baseball
Registration for players not playing high school baseball will be held from
March-May. Evaluations will be held Saturday, March 6, at Pleasanton Sports
Park, Field HB-A, 5800 Parkside Drive. Register at All Star Sports, 3037
Hopyard Road or visit www.pleasantonpony.com. Adult baseball plate and base
umpires are needed. A training meeting for candidates will be held Sunday,
Feb. 29. Call Ken White, 876-7630 or e-mail your name, telephone number and
experience to info@pleasantonpony.com.
Tri-Valley Sea Devils
The Tri-Valley Sea Devils are looking for year-round swimmers. Sign-ups are
also being held for a winter stroke clinic for summer league swimmers. Contact
Hope, 469-8495.
Support Groups
Adults Who Have Lost a Parent
Adult survivors of a parental death can obtain support and understanding while
grieving. The group meets 7:30-9 p.m., the second and fourth Monday at Hope
Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770.
Al-Anon and Alateen Meetings
Al-Anon is a support group fellowship for relatives and friends of alcoholics.
All welcome. The group has meetings Monday through Saturday throughout the
Tri-Valley. Call 277-7661 or visit www.al-anon.alateen.org for details. Alateen,
a group meant for young people seeking help with problems when alcoholism
affects a parent, relative or friend, meets Mondays.
Bereavement Support Group
The group meets at 7:30 p.m. every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month through
April 8 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Dr. All are welcome.
For more information contact Mary, 846-5377.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Women in any stage of breast cancer treatment, including survivors, are invited
to this free, professionally facilitated group held 6:30-8 p.m. on the first
Wednesday monthly in the south building's west day room at San Ramon Regional
Medical Center, 7777 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon. Call 275-8414.
Cancer Support Group
Anyone facing cancer and their care person may join the ŌLiving Beyond LimitsĶ group
that meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Thursday monthly
at ValleyCare Health Center, 5575 Las Positas Blvd. No fee. Call Ken Smith,
846-8594.
Chapter of SHHH
The group meets on the third Thursday of each month at Valley Community Church,
4455 Del Valle Parkway. Call Hiram Van Blarigan, 455-6591 or e-mail hvanblarigan@hotmail.com.
Christian Singles Group
Join us for lively discussion on the realities of being a single Christian.
Bible-based, supportive fun. All welcome. Free. Mondays, 6-7 p.m., at the
Christian Counseling Center, 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. Call Julie Davis,
(510) 783-6629.
Diabetes Support Group
The support group meets the first Wednesday of every month noon-1 p.m. at Valley
Memorial Hospital, 1111 E. Stanley Blvd., Room 224, Livermore. Call 373-4166.
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program
Valley Community Health CenterÕs Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program provides low-cost
treatment and counseling for adults and teens. Fall openings are available
to anyone, regardless of income, at ongoing evening individual and group sessions.
Some daytime hours are available. Call Rick Eastman (9 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Friday),
201-6215.
Family Support Group
This ongoing support group for care givers and family members of people with
chronic or terminal illnesses meets from 7:30-9 p.m. the first and third
Monday at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770.
Grandparents Visitation Support Group
The group meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday monthly at Pleasanton Public Library
in the small conference room, 400 Old Bernal Ave. This group is for grandparents
who have problems visiting their grandchildren. Space is limited. Call Joyce,
846-6346.
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 workplaces. Call 829-8770.
Grief Support for Seniors
This program offers seniors a place to meet with others who have experienced
the death of a loved one. It meets at 10-11:30 a.m., on the first Wednesday
monthly, at the Livermore Senior Services Center, 2466 Eighth St., Livermore.
No fee, but donations accepted. Call 829-8770.
Head Injury Support Group
The group meets at 7:30 p.m. every fourth Thursday of the month at Harvey Chiropractic
Center, 2610 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 110, San Ramon. Call Jo Ann Swift, 443-4366.
HIV-AIDS Care Givers Support Group
The group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Monday at Valley Community Health CenterÕs
AIDS Project, 4341 Railroad Ave. Call Regina, 201-6088.
Job Search Support Group
This group will help you with your resume, networking and provide support while
looking for employment at the Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway.
For future meeting times visit www.vccpls.org or call 846-6622.
Live Beat Dads
Fathers who are raising their children meet at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at 1550 Springtown
Blvd., #7E, Livermore, for discussions and speakers on fathersÕ and childrenÕs
rights, custody issues, networking and fathering programs. Child care is
available. Call Pete, 449-8436, or visit www.lbduk.org.
Lupus Support Group
The group meets on the first Friday of the month 7-9 p.m. at Kaiser Permanente
Medical Center, North Building, conference room C, 7601 Stoneridge Drive.
Call 846-5767.
Men at Work
These meetings are open to men who are affected by someone elseÕs 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.
Call 277-7661.
Men at Work
The group is a part of Al-Anon and meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at the
Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, 4300 Mirador Drive. Call Tom, 417-7540.
Men in Grief
This ongoing support group offers the opportunity for men to help each other
when grieving the death of a loved one. They meet from 7:30-9 p.m., the first
and third Tuesday at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 214, Dublin.
Call 829-8770.
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 elseÕs drinking is welcome to attend the group, which
meets 7-7:55 p.m. Thursdays at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Amarillo
Road, Room H, Dublin. Call 277-7661.
Operation MOM
The group offers emotional support to families with loved ones in the military
and meets at 7 p.m., the second Monday of the month at Trinity Church, 557
Olivina St., Livermore. Contact Kristin, 443-7841.
Overeaters Anonymous
Meetings are held from 7-8 p.m., Thursdays, St. ClareÕs Episcopal Church, 3350
Hopyard Road. Call Lisa, 931-0994.
Parenting Again
This group is offers information and support to grandparents caring for their
grandchildren. Meetings are the second Saturday monthly at 5:30 p.m. in the
Fireside Room, Olive building, Valley Christian Center, 7500 Inspiration
Drive, Dublin. Call 560-6200.
Parents of Alcoholics
Those who are parents of alcoholics are welcome to join these meetings, a part
of Al-Anon. The group meets 4:30-5:30 p.m. and also at 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sundays
at CalFed Bank, 3101 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon. Call 277-7661.
Parents of Diabetics
The POD Squad, a support group for parents of diabetics, meets 7-8:30 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
or visit www.podsquad.com.
ParkinsonÕs Support Group
The ParkinsonÕs Network of Mount Diablo and the city of Pleasanton co-sponsor
a support group for the Tri-Valley area from 10 a.m.-noon on the second Saturday
of each month at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call 931-5366.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Men with prostate cancer and their family are invited to a free support group
on the second Tuesday monthly, 7:30-9 p.m., at San Ramon Regional Medical
Center"s west day room, south building, 7777 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon.
Call Cynthia, 275-8429.
Self Help for the Hard of Hearing
Tri-Valley Section of SHHH meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7:30
p.m., Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway. Call 455-6591 for
information.
Share and Care
This ongoing grief support group, primarily for those who have lost a spouse,
meets from 7:30-9 p.m., the second and fourth Tuesday at Hope Hospice, 6500
Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770.
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 2-3:30 p.m. Sundays at the Resurrection Lutheran Church,
7557 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. Call 277-7661.
Temporary Restraining Order Clinic
This clinic is for victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. They
meet 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays in Pleasanton. Call Raeanne at 449-5845, Ext.
111.
Together LetÕs 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 7:30-9
p.m. at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. Call 829-8770.
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. Call 829-8770.
Tri Valley ADHD Adult Support Group
This group meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday monthly at Lynnewood United
Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave. Contact Pattie Tanner, 548-4247.
Tri Valley Bipolar Support Group
This group meets 7:15 p.m.-9 p.m. every Wednesday monthly at Saint Claire's
Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road. Call 462-1248.
Tri-Valley Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Valley Community Health Center has expanded its drug and alcohol recovery program
to include adolescents with substance abuse problems. The comprehensive,
16-week program offers counseling and education while addressing many aspects
of substance abuse. Call 201-6033.
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 also invited to meetings held at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday
of the month at the same location. Call 484-0392.
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 10-11:30 a.m. at the Pleasanton
Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call 931-5369.
Weight Management
This small group focuses on developing skills needed for healthier eating habits
and discusses self-care, body image and self-esteem in a safe environment.
Join anytime. Call Dublin Health Center, 485-9370.
Young Adult Support Group
Young adults can find themselves isolated in their grief. This group offers
peer support, an important aspect in combating isolation and meets on the
second and fourth Monday monthly from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at Hope Hospice, 6500
Dublin Blvd., Suite 214, Dublin. Call 829-0868.
Volunteering
Alameda County Community Food Banks
Volunteers needed to assist with warehouse and office activities, during the
week or at weekends. Individuals or groups are welcome (children 10 years
and older). Volunteers also needed to staff both the year-round Hungry Hotline.
Call (510) 824-3663, Ext. 308 or visit www.accfb.org.
American Red Cross
American Red Cross Blood Services is holding a volunteer orientation from 9:30
a.m.-11 a.m., Tuesday, March 2 at its office, 6230 Claremont Ave., Oakland.
Volunteers are needed to support the more than 40 blood drives held each
month. Advance sign up needed. Call (510) 594-5165.
Help Students Read
Volunteer to help tutor at-risk readers one-on-one to improve children's reading
skills. You will make the difference in the life of a struggling student.
Contact Christina Clark, 426-4231 or send an e-mail to Cclark@pleasanton.k12.ca.
Hope Hospice Crisis Support
Hope Hospice is developing a program to provide support for those in crisis
when a loved one is critically ill or near death in the hospital setting.
The program is designed to offer a hand to hold or a shoulder to lean on.
Call Doris Felton, 513-0356.
Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay
Opportunities to volunteer within your own community. You can serve meals,
tutor school children, serve on committees or boards of Jewish agencies and
many more things. Call (510) 839-2900, Ext. 261.
Open Heart Kitchen
Volunteer positions available at Open Heart Kitchen, a food kitchen serving
in Pleasanton and Livermore. For more information call 580-1616 or visit
www.openheartkitchen.org.
Pleasanton Downtown Association
The Pleasanton Downtown Association (PDA) Design Committee is always seeking
new members. Any Pleasanton resident is eligible to join. For details, call
the PDA at 484-2199.
Pleasanton Public Library
Do you enjoy kids and like to read? Use your talents to help children love
reading by becoming a Booklegger. Volunteers are needed at the Pleasanton
Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call Penny Johnson, Booklegger director, 931-3405.
Shamrock Fun Run Walk
CVB and the City of Dublin are looking for volunteers to help with race activities
and booth management, 7 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Sunday, March 14. Volunteers will
earn $6.75/hour, which will go directly back to the Tri-Valley CVB organization.
Call Amy Blaschka, 846-8910 or e-mail at amy@trivalleycvb.com.
Tri-Valley Haven
Volunteer with the crisis hot line, legal clinic or sexual assault response
team. Call 449-5845, Ext. 110.
ValleyCare Auxiliary
Are you ready for some meaningful volunteering? ValleyCare Auxiliary may be
the place for you. Opportunities exist for floor service, information desks,
office, gift and thrift shops and the library. As a bonus for joining, you
will be eligible for a discount at LifeStyleRX. Call 734-3368.
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