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Publication Date: Friday, April 16, 2004 Calendar
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(April 16, 2004) Auditions
Harmony Crossroads Chorus
If you love to sing, visit the Harmony Crossroads chorus, a womenıs 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.
Pleasanton Playhouse's 'Carousel'
Auditions for the upcoming production "Carousel" will be held 7 p.m., Monday
and Tuesday, April 19-20, at the studio theater, 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite
303. No appointment necessary. For full audition notice, visit www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.
Pot Oı Gold Chorus
Men who enjoy singing are invited to join in 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 a wide
range of music, from classical to contemporary. Contact Pam Grove for appointment,
462-4205 or 866-4003, or visit www.valleyconcertchorale.org.
Book Clubs
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 grades 6-8 and their mothers or other
adult female. The April selection is "Pirate" by Cecilia Rees.
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.
Poet Laureate, Charlene Villella
The poetry reading series will continue 1-3 p.m., Sunday, April 18, at Century
House, 2401 Santa Rita Road. Pleasanton's first Poet Laureate Charlene Villella
will deliver her "Poetic Swan Song," with poet Jabez Churchill. Following
will be an open mike segment and a farewell reception. Admission is $3. Call
931-5361.
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.
Writersı Roundtable
Across the River Writersı 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 April
20.
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 May 3.
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 April 20.
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 May 20.
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 May 5.
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 May
13.
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 May 13.
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 April
28.
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. A budget hearing will be held 5-7 p.m., April 27. The next regular
meeting will be held May 11.
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 April 21.
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 a parenting class "Personal Integrity," 7-9
p.m., Wednesday, May 5, at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. No registration.
Other classes include "Discipline for Children 3-10" held 9:30-11:30 a.m.,
Tuesday, April 27, at the Pleasanton Community Church, 4455 Stoneridge Drive.
Call 426-4280.
Coffee Chat about Reading
Meet parents and tutors and learn about the Barton Reading Program, an effective
one-on-one volunteer reading program at any of the 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday
Coffee Chat events: April 22, Starbucks on Vasco Road, Livermore; May 6 at
Starbucks in the Stoneridge Shopping Center; May 13 at the Starbucks on Santa
Rita Road and Valley Avenue. Call Christina Clark for details, 462-2240.
Parenting Classes
The Amador Adult Education center will offer a parenting series call Love and
Logic, meeting on Tuesdays, April 27, May 4, 11 and 18, in the multipurpose
room at Hart Middle School, 4433 Willow Road. The fee is $20 or $30 for couples.
Pre-registration required; visit www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us or call 426-4280.
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.
Pet First Aid Class
The Oakland SPCA is offering a pet first aid class from 1-5 p.m., Saturday,
April 24, at their facility, 8323 Baldwin St., Oakland. Pet owners will learn
first aid basics. The cost is $50, with limited class size. Call (510) 569-0702,
e-mail training@eastbayspca.org or register online, www.eastbayspca.org.
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.
Summer Enrichment Opportunities
Explore summer enrichment opportunities for elementary school-aged children
at this panel discussion held 7-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, at Fairlands
Elementary School, 4151 W. Las Positas Blvd. Open to all Pleasanton parents.
Wine Tasting Classes
Learn all about wines at one of two classes hosted by Frank Jakubka at 6:30-8:30
p.m. at WineCentives, 6040 Dougherty Road, Dublin. Topics on Wednesday, April
21, include appellation, region, language; and Friday, May 12, learn what
to look for and steps tasting wines. Call the Amador Adult Education office,
426-4280, or visit the office, 215 Abbie St.
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 Womenıs 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. Call Sandy Smith, 516-8671, for location.
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 club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every 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.
Mothers of Preschoolers - Livermore
This club meets from 9-11:30 a.m. on the first and third Friday every month
at Cornerstone Fellowship, 111 C Lindbergh Ave., Livermore. Call 447-3465.
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
Womenıs 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
The next meeting, 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 19, guest speaker is Cay Lang, photographer
and author, who will discuss "How to Position Yourself in the Art Market." The
club meets at the Cultural Arts Center, 4477 Black Ave. Call Sonal Shaw for
details.
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 Maestroıs Restaurant,
5100 Hopyard Road. Members share leads and help promote each otherıs businesses.
Membership is limited to one member per business category. Call Jan, 734-5261,
or Cindy, 833-0106.
Pleasanton Mothers Club
Pleasantonıs 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 avenues. 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 Womenıs 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 at 7:30 p.m. on
the first Tuesday of the month. Call 829-6939 for location. Visit www.nowwatchthis.com/savor.
SnoıFlakes Ski Club
SnoıFlakes Ski Club meets at 7 p.m. on the first Thursday monthly at the Brass
Door Restaurant (back room), 2154 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. The club
plans 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
4D Corporation will demonstrate their 4th Dimension database program at the
next TMUG meeting, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 20 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 Veteranıs 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
Kitka
Mariana Sadovska will perform "Enchantment Songs: Ancient Music and Stories
from Ukraine" with performances at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 24; 7 p.m., Sunday,
April 25, at Lake Merritt Church, 1330 Lakeshore Ave., Oakland. Cost is $18
advance, $20 door. For reservations call (510) 444-0323. Visit www.kitka.org.
Pacific Chamber Symphony
The symphony's Echoes of Prague will be held 8 p.m., Friday, April 23, 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.
Pleasanton Chamber Players
A chamber music concert will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, May 2, at the Valley
Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway. Tickets are $15/adults; $10/seniors
(62 and older) and free for students high-school age and younger. Call 931-3444
or visit www.amadortheater.org.
Valley Concert Chorale
Enjoy the best of the Valley Concert Chorale as it performs "Forty Years of
Favorites" at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 15, at Valley Community Church, 4455 Del
Valle Parkway. For ticket information call 866-4003. Visit www.valleyconcertchorale.org.
Events
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Upcoming event schedule: Northern California Exotic Bird & Supply Exposition,
April 18; Corporate Motors Used Cars, April 24; Hawaiian Festival, May 8. Admission
varies; $8 parking. For more information, visit www.alamedacountyfair.com or
call 426-7600.
Antiques Faire
The Pleasanton Antiques Street Faire will be held downtown 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday,
May 30, along Main Street with more than 400 antique dealers. Admission and
parking are free. Call 484-2199.
Appraisal Event
The Blackhawk Museum Guild is sponsoring an antique road show-type appraisal
event with appraisers and experts giving verbal values from noon-4 p.m.,
Sunday, May 16, at the Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville.
Bring small antiques, art and collectibles for appraisal for a $10 donation
per item. Call Anita Venezia, 964-9999.
Author Visits
Upcoming author visits at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St., include: Dr. Cheri
Florance, author of "Maverick Mind," 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 19; Michael
Ross, author of "Salvador Dali and the Surrealists" and "Snug as a Bug," 10:30
a.m., Saturday, April 24; Ron Sacchi, "Design/Build Your Business," 7:30
p.m., Monday, May 3.
Bay-Friendly Garden Tour
A free tour of 30 residential gardens and five public gardens throughout Alameda
County will be open for a self-guided tour from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, May
2. Host gardeners and designers will be available to discuss their practices,
challenges and tips. Gardens range from edible, native plant, collector,
wildlife and children-friendly. No charge. Register online at www.stopwaste.org
by April 19.
Celebrate Earth Day
The annual free family-friendly event will be held from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday,
April 24, at the Main Street Bridge. Events include a juggling show, exploring
the creek with a naturalist, advice from a master gardener and participating
in a Crazy Cork Race. Exchange an old mercury medical thermometer for a free
digital one. Call Barb Kusha, 200-0705.
Civic Arts Presents Series
The concert series season finale is a jazz vocal performance by The Four Freshman
at 8 p.m., Saturday, May 8, at 1155 Santa Rita Road. Tickets are $20, $25
and $30. Call 931-5361 or visit www.amadortheater.org.
First Wednesday Street Party
"
Cinco de Mayo" is the theme for the First Wednesday Main Street event held
6-9 p.m., May 5. Enjoy music, business wares, and more. Call 484-2199. Visit
www.pleasantondowntown.org.
Las Positas Interior Design Open House
Students in Las Positas Community College's interior design program will hold
an open house, displaying design projects at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 20,
in building 1700, 3033 Collier Canyon Road, Livermore. The event is free;
parking is $2.
Lindamood-Bell Open House
Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes will host an open house, offering information
about dyslexia, hyperlexia, attention deficit disorder and autism, at 6:30
p.m., Wednesday, April 21, at 645 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. Call
(800) 300-1818 or visit www.lindamoodbell.com.
Pleasanton Downtown Association
Upcoming PDA events include: "Inside Out Sale," April 17-18; and Pooch Parade,
April 25. First Wednesday street parties begin May 5.
Royal Doulton Collectors
Speaker and author Louise Irvine will give two free presentations at the Four
Points Sheraton Hotel on Sunday, April 18. "Crinolines to Flappers" at 11:30
a.m. and "If Pots Could Talk" at 2:30 p.m. Call (305) 643-2550, Ext. 105.
Visit www.pascoeandcompany.com.
Val Vista Community Park Dedication
A dedication celebration will be held for the $7 million, 24-acre park at 7350
Johnson Drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, May 1. Festivities include sports
demonstrations, games, crafts, music and refreshments.
Whale-watching Cruise
The official San Francisco Giants' boat, MV Tamalpais, is joining the Oceanic
Society fleet of whale-watching vessels to view the animals migrating. The
six-hour cruise departs from San Francisco on Saturday, April 24. Cost is
$89. For reservations, call (415) 474-3385. Visit www.oceanicsociety.org.
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, a Pleasanton
resident. Museum hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday; and 1-4 p.m.,
Sunday. General admission is $2. Call 462-2766.
'It's in the Bag'
The Livermore Art Association Gallery "It's in the Bag" will be on display
through April at the LAA Gallery, 2155 Third St., Livermore. Bags, purses,
totes, neck pouches and more will be exhibited 11:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday.
Pleasanton Art League
Members will have artwork on display 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, May 15 at the
Bernal Block Party at the corner of Bernal Avenue and Valley Avenue.
Railroad History
The exhibit "Put Your Hands on Valley Railroad History" opens Saturday, May
1 with ice cream for the first 200 visitors at the Museum On Main Street, 603
Main St. The exhibit is on display through Aug. 29. Admission is $2 donation.
Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 1-4 p.m., Sunday. Call 462-2766.
Spring at Adobe
The Adobe Art Center will hold its spring exhibit with work by 68 artists on
display from April 17-May 13 at 20395 San Miguel Drive, Castro Valley. Call
(510) 881-6736 for details.
The Blackhawk Museum
Upcoming events include: Danville Dukes' second annual gathering at 10:15 a.m.-3
p.m., Monday, May 31; pedal-powered children's vehicles exhibit from the
late 1800s-2000, running through Sunday, Nov. 14. Call Jon Hart, 736-2277,
Ext. 248 or e-mail jhart@blackhawkmuseum.org.
Film
Fundraisers
Alameda County Meals on Wheels
"
Five Star Night" benefits the meals program and is slated for 6:30 p.m., Friday,
April 30, at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension, 4700 Lincoln Ave.,
Oakland. Events include both a silent and live auction and a four-course gourmet
meal. Tickets are $250 per person. Call (510) 577-3581 or visit www.feedingseniors.org.
Alameda Creek Spawning Run
This 5th annual event will be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 8 at Niles Community
Park on Third Street in the Niles District, Fremont. Funds benefit salmon
and steelhead restoration efforts in Alameda Creek. $25 entry fee includes
a T-shirt. Call (510) 845-2233; e-mail alamedacreek@hotmail.com or visit
www.alamedacreek.org.
American Cancer Society Cookbook
Donated items from the kitchen are being accepted for the Gourmet Kitchen and
Cookbook Event slated from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday-Saturday, April 23-24,
at 1987A Santa Rita Road. Call 462-7374.
Botanic Garden Sale
The Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Tilden Regional Park will host its annual
California native plant sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, April 17, at
the park located at the intersection of Wildcat Canyon Road and South Park
Drive in Berkeley. Call (510) 841-8732. Visit www.nativeplants.org.
Food Pantry Food Drive
Drop off goods benefiting the Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry, in celebration
of the Week of the Young Child, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday, April 19-23,
at the Children's World Learning Center, 7110 Koll Center Parkway. Call Donna
St. Germain, 462-2273.
Habitat for Humanity
Coldwell Banker agents in Northern California are collecting used cell telephones
for the Wireless Foundation's Donate a Phone program. The proceeds benefit
Habitat for Humanity. Take the phone, with accessories in a plastic bag,
to any Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office.
Harry Potter and Barton Reading Program
Enjoy the June 5 premiere showing of "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban" with
popcorn and drinks while helping the Barton Reading Program. The movie will
be shown at the Vine Theater in Livermore; tickets are $25 and available through
Valley View Elementary School, 480 Adams Way. Call Christina Clark for details,
425-4231.
Historic Homes Stroll
Visit the inside of beautiful historic homes between noon-4 p.m., Saturday,
May 1. Proceeds benefit the Hope Hospice. Tickets are $20 and include a refreshment
stop at La Crema d'Italia and a historic home information booklet. Call Rebecca
Bruner, 426-3815.
Home and Garden Tour
Pleasanton Partnerships in Education (PPIE) will hold a Home and Garden Tour
featuring five homes including John and Virginia Madden's historic adobe
from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 22. Tour includes catered refreshments.
Tickets are $45 and available by calling 846-5620.
Leukemia Walk
A "Walking for Ben" fundraising campaign, in memory of Ben McGovern and those
lost or suffering from leukemia, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 8,
at Burgess Park, 700 Alma St., Menlo Park. Live music and barbecue follow the
walk. Call (650) 593-8216 or visit www.walkingforben.org.
Livermore VA Hospital
Patient entertainment items, sponsorships, special daily services, and volunteers
are needed for the hospital's information desk. Also needed is a golf cart
driver and recreation assistants. Call Ginny De Guzman at 373-4700, Ext.
35360.
Nash's Surgery
A fund-raising garage sale will be held Saturday-Sunday, April 17-18, at 6725
Elm Court, Dublin, for Nash, a Dalmatian with kidney stones in need of lifesaving
surgery. To donate saleable items, call Rachael, 829-1187. Visit www.valleyhumanesociety.org.
Operation: S.A.M. Four-Mile Run
Operation: S.A.M. (Supporting All Military) invites participants to collect
pledges and take part in a four mile walk/run from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturday,
May 15, at Livermore High School, 600 Maple St., Livermore. Pledges will
be used for postage sending comfort packages to deployed troops. Registration
required, e-mail OperationSam@comcast.net, or call Penny, 443-7620, or Kristin,
443-7841.
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.
PPIE Thank You Luncheon
The luncheon will be held from 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, May 5. Tickets
are $40. A drawing for a trip for two to New York will also be held. Call
846-5620 or visit any district school office.
Recycling at School
Vintage Hills Elementary School, 1125 Concord St., and Alisal Elementary School,
1454 Santa Rita Road, are recycling ink cartridges, laser cartridges and
cell phones as well as aluminum cans through May. Items can be dropped off
in the office at Vintage Hills. Alisal will collect the recycled items at
school 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. on May 5 and June 2.
Spring Fundraising Extravaganza
The annual fundraiser benefiting Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, Shepherd's Gate
Women & Children's Shelter, Avon Walk for the Cure and the Breast Cancer
Walk will be held 2-5 p.m., Sunday, April 18, at Tucker Centoni Real Estate,
3430 Camino Tassajara, Danville. Donations accepted. Call Melisa Mazotti,
355-2584.
Top Hat Classic Bike Tour
The 14th annual Top Hat Classic bike tour will start at Carr America Corporate
Center, 4400 Rosewood Drive, Saturday, April 24. Pedal 10-75 miles through
East Bay communities to fight multiple sclerosis. Pledges optional. Donations
support the National MS Society. Visit www.msconnection.org or call (800)
FIGHT MS (344-4867).
Vintage Hills Golf Tournament
The third annual golf tournament will be held at Willow Park Golf Course in
Castro Valley at 10 a.m., Sunday, May 2, benefiting the upcoming Vintage
Hills Elementary School's Community of Character tile wall. Registration
limited to 60; sign up by April 20. Call Terri, 462-7956.
Walk With Me East Bay
The Bay Area Easter Seals is hosting a 3K/5K walk and fun run benefiting adults
and children with disabilities. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. at Cal State
Hayward's Contra Costa Campus, 4700 Ygnacio Valley Road, Concord. Register
online at www.walkwithme.org or call (510) 835-2131, Ext. 130.
Health
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Through the end of May, the American Red Cross will hold a mobile blood drive
at 5556-B Springdale Ave. To donate blood you must be at least 17 years old,
weigh more than 110 pounds and be in good health. To schedule an appointment,
call (800) GIVE-LIFE (448-3543) or visit www.BeADonor.com.
Common Digestive Disorders
The San Ramon Regional Medical Center will hold a free seminar discussing common
digestive disorders from 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 22, in the hospital's
south building conference room, 7777 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon. Register
online www.sanramonmedctr.com or call (800) 284-2878.
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
Axis Community Health has drop-in immunization clinics for children of low-income
or uninsured families 9-11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 1, 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.
Holiday
Kids & Teens
Benefits of Hypnosis
In this free workshop for children and teenagers, discover the magic, myths
and mysteries of hypnosis from 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, at 2440 Camino
Ramon, Suite 225, San Ramon. Many live demonstrations and take home scripts.
Call 997-5854. Visit www.andreashypnotherapy.com/newsletter/2004/march/index.html.
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.
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 libraryıs 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.
Young Artist Achievement Awards
The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council is accepting applications for artwork
by young Pleasanton artists between ages 14-20. $500 award for categories
creative writing, visual arts, music and performing arts. Application deadline
is April 26. Call Rebecca Bruner, 426-3815; Keith Kang, 417-8841; or the
PCAC, 461-4864. Visit www.pleasantonarts.org.
Lectures/Workshops
Career Workshops
The Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center offers career counseling on a drop-in
basis Monday and Friday and resume critiquing by appointment. Upcoming free
lecture: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 20, financial aid at 5020 Franklin Drive.
Call Tamara, 485-5266.
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
This forum for parents and teachers will be held from 1-4:30 p.m., Saturday,
April 24, at the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, 4300 Mirador Drive. No charge.
Preregistration is required at www.pleasantonpta.org or call 846-3257.
Woodshop Lecture Series
The Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., is holding a woodworking technique
lecture series from 10 a.m.-noon on Wednesdays in its woodshop. Topics include
Router Uses, April 21; and Jointer Techniques, May 19. Cost is $20/resident;
$23/nonresident. Pre-registration required. Call 931-5365.
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.
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
Pleasantonıs 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 artistsı 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 Drive, 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
'Cabaret'
Pleasanton Playhouse will present "Cabaret" with performances at 8 p.m. Fridays
and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, running April 16-May 2, at the Pleasanton
Playhouse Studio Theatre, 1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 309. Recommended for
mature audiences. Tickets are $20-$28. Call 462-2121 or visit www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.
Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts
Upcoming events include: Diablo Symphony performing "Themes from Hollywood
Film Classics" 2 p.m., Sunday, May 2; Diablo Ballet performing "Carmen" and "Opus
for a Table," 8 p.m., Friday, May 7 and 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Saturday, May 8,
at 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. For tickets call 943-7469. Visit www.dlrca.org.
Eugene O'Neill Foundation
A series of plays will be presented at the Old Barn at Tao House, Danville.
Performances are "The Lonesome West," 8 p.m., Saturday, April 17, and 3 p.m.,
Sunday, April 18; "Fog" and "Thirst," 3 p.m., Sunday, May 2; "Restlessness" and "Suppressed
Desires," 3 p.m., Sunday, May 16. Tickets are $35 for "The Lonesome West";
$25 for the other plays; or $75 for the entire series. Call 943-7469.
Steve Seskin Performs
Award-winning songwriter Steve Seskin will perform "Don't Laugh at Me" at 2
p.m., Saturday, April 24, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. No charge.
Call 931-3404.
Political Notes
California Federation of Republican Women
A spring mini-conference is slated 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesday, May 4, at Mira
Vista Country Club, 7901 Cutting Blvd., El Cerrito. Speakers include California
Republican Party secretary Jalene Forbis, Steve Klein of the American Middle
East Christian-Jewish Association and Abdullah Al-Araby, author of "Islam
Unveiled." $30 per person; mail checks payable to CFRW-ND-VI, 15 Cedar Hollow
Drive, Danville 94526, call 838-2182 or e-mail jngcabot@pacbell.net.
Recreation
Scholarships
Seniors
'Bette Davis: If Looks Could Kill'
A video presentation of "Bette Davis: If Looks Could Kill" will be shown at
the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, April
20. Call 931-3404.
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.
Downtown Walking Tour
Enjoy a historical tour of downtown Pleasanton, concluding at the Museum On
Main Street to view the Ansel Adams Exhibit, from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday,
April 23. Cost is $15 for residents, $17 non-residents. Lunch provided. Space
is limited. Call 931-5365 to register.
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 menıs 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.
Smart Travel in Europe
Ray McFalone will host a three-hour workshop sharing tips on packing smart,
the 10 biggest mistakes to avoid, the jet lag cure and more from 6:30-9:30
p.m., Tuesday, April 27, at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.
Cost is $22, residents; $25 non-residents. To register call 931-5340.
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
Bahaıi 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
Bocce League
League plays begins Tuesday, May 15, and continues through Aug. 24. Games will
be held 5:30, 6:45 and 8 p.m. every Tuesday. The cost is $60 per team plus
$1 for each non-resident. Individual players may register as well. Equipment
provided. Register at the Pleasanton Tennis Complex, 5801 Valley Ave. Call
Ian Anderson, 931-3447.
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.
Tri-Valley Sea Devils
The Tri-Valley Sea Devils are looking for year-round 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.
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 ³Living Beyond Limits² 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 at 7:30 p.m., 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.
Children and Teen Bereavement Support
Children and teens who have experienced the death of a loved one can find support
through Hope Hospice's seven-week meeting series. An orientation meeting
for parents and guardians only will be held 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 20,
at 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite 214, Dublin. No fee, although donations are accepted.
Call to register, 829-8770.
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 Centerıs 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 Centerıs
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 fathersı and childrenıs
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 elseıs 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 elseıs 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. Clareıs 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.
Parkinsonıs Support Group
The Parkinsonıs 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 Pat Johnston, 275-8206.
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 Letıs 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 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 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 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 Jill, 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 Bank
Volunteers are needed to staff the Emergency Food Hotline Monday-Friday, 9
a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Call (510) 834-3663 or visit www.accfb.org.
Children's Art Festival
Teen and adult volunteers are needed to help at the Children's Art Festival,
sponsored by the city's parks department, from noon-4 p.m., Sunday, June
6, at the Amador Community Park on Santa Rita Road and Black Avenue. Call
Michelle Stearns, 931-5349, or e-mail mstearns@ci.pleasanton.ca.us.
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.
Museum On Main Street
Volunteers are needed for the Museum On Main Street, 603 Main St., for events,
the education project, clerical work, archiving and greeting visitors. Call
Heather Haugen-Rizzoli, 462-2766.
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.
Tri-Valley Haven
Volunteer with the crisis hot line, legal clinic or sexual assault response
team. Call 449-5845, Ext. 110.
ValleyCare Auxiliary
Looking for meaningful volunteering? ValleyCare Auxiliary may be the place.
Opportunities exist for floor service, information desks, office, gift and
thrift shops and the library. Volunteers are also eligible for a discount
at LifeStyleRx. Call 734-3368.
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