June 25, 2004

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Harmony Crossroads Chorus
Harmony Crossroads chorus, a women's a capella barbershop-style chorus, invites singers of any experience level to join the group. 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 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
Join choral singers who enjoy performing a wide range of music from classical to contemporary. Contact Pam Grove, 462-4205 or 866-4003, or visit www.valleyconcertchorale.org.

Author Visit

Pleasanton Public Library
Upcoming visits at the library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., include: David L. Brown, producer of "Surfing for Life," narrated by Beau Bridges, 2 p.m., Sunday, July 11; Oliver Chin, "The Tao of Yao" and "9 of 1," 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 14; Jeff Savage, children's sports author, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Monday, July 19. Call Penny Johnson, 931-3405.

Towne Center Books
Upcoming visits at 555 Main St. include: Ed Mitchell, author of "Gold Raid," will demonstrate how to pan for gold, 7-9 p.m., Friday, July 16; Lars Clausen, "One Wheel-Many Spokes," 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 28. Call 846-8826.

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. on 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.

Online Book Club
The Pleasanton Public Library offers an online book club. Read the first few chapters of a book before it is released. The service is free. Join online at www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library.html. Call 931-3400.

Poetry Reading
The club meets on the first Sunday on even-numbered months at the Century House, 2401 Santa Rita Road. Admission is $3. Call 931-5361.

Purely Poetry
A poetry writing and critique group, with Poet Laureate Kirk Ridgeway, meets 7-9 p.m., the third Thursday monthly at the Century House, 2401 Santa Rita Road. 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 846-8826.

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 July 6.

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 Aug. 2.

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 July 6.

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 July 15.

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 July 7.

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 July 8.

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 July 8.

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 July 14.

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 July 14.

Class Reunions

Amador Valley High Class of 1974
The class will hold its 30th reunion on Saturday, Aug. 14, at the Doubletree Club Hotel, 720 Las Flores Road, Livermore. Cost is $60 per person. Reservations required by July 15. Call Doug Avilla, 462-3846, or Jan Arnold-Blotz, 462-6733. E-mail gewmer@aol.com.

RCS Class of 1984
Redwood Christian School in Castro Valley is planning a 20-year reunion. Call Renee Miller, 462-1342, or e-mail RMahdavi@comcast.net.

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.

Child Care Provider
A licensing orientation meeting will be held for those interested in becoming a licensed child care provider. The free orientation does not require orientation and will be held at 9:30 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, July 6, at Child Care Links, 1020 Serpentine Lane, Suite 102. Call 417-8733.

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.

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
Peggy True, author of "True Style," is guest speaker at the next meeting 1:30 p.m., Saturday, July 10. Meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month.at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. All are welcome. Call Marion Kremer, 828-5656.

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.

Kiwanis Pleasanton Sunrise Club
Group meets weekly at 7:15 p.m. at VicÕs All Star Kitchen, 201 Main St. This is an organization geared towards serving children of the world. Often have guest speakers. Call 484-0789.

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's community room, 1110 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. Call 371-4700.

Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society
The club meets at 7:30 p.m. 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 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. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and the education program 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 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 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 at 7:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month. Call 829-6939 for location. Visit www.nowwatchthis.com/savor.

SnoÕFlakes Ski Club
SnoÕFlakes 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
The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday every 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

Concerts in the Park
Bring blankets and lawn chairs for the free concerts held 7-8 p.m. every Friday throughout the summer at Wayside Park at First and Neal streets. Upcoming performers are: Finding Stella, rock/pop, June 25; Cooltones Band, big band swing, July 9; Direct Access, rock, July 16; and Blue House, acoustic rock and blues, July 23.

Pleasanton Community Concert Band
Upcoming performances include: Fourth of July Celebration at Wayside Park, First and Neal streets, noon-2 p.m., Sunday, July 4; Children's Night of the Pleasanton Library Concert, Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road, 7-8 p.m., Thursday, July 8. Admission is free. Visit www.pleasantonband.org.

Events

Alameda County Fair
The fair will be held June 25-July 11 and features extreme sports, opening night fireworks and a cooking academy. Downtown parade is 11 a.m., Saturday, June 26. Fair hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Friday-Sunday; 10 a.m.-9 p.m., July 4. $9/adults; $7/seniors; $6/children 6-12; $8 parking. Onstage at 6 and 8 p.m.: Sawyer Brown, June 25; Jump 5, June 26; Los Rieleros del Norte, June 27; ZOEgirl, June 28; Paul Revere/Raiders, June 29; Bo Diddley, June 30; Tower of Power, July 1; and Paul Rodriguez, July 2. Visit www.alamedacountyfair.com.

ArtistsÕ Night
An ongoing ÒArtistsÕ NightÓ is held at ArtWorks Studios from 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays at 2219 First St., Livermore. All artists are invited; bring something to work on, critique, share or just talk. A $5 donation is requested. Call 243-0424.

Girlfriends Fashion Show
A fundraising fashion show, benefiting Shepherd's Gate, will be held 1-4 p.m., Saturday, July 10, at 5627 Stoneridge Drive. Reservations required by July 2. $10 per person; send a check payable to Shepherd's Gate to Linda Pipe, 5122 Black Ave., 94566. Call for details, Linda, (888) 374-1925.

Insider's History of the Cold War
Former Secretary of the Air Force Thomas Reed will present "At the Abyss, An Insider's History of the Cold War" from 7-10 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, at the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Seating is limited for this free event.

Pleasanton Downtown Association
Upcoming PDA events events include Art and Heritage Days, June 25-26; The Great Race, July 2; First Wednesday, July 7; and the Wine Stroll, July 22.

The Great Race
The 22nd annual Great Race, a two-week cross-country vintage automobile rally, will make their last stop on Main Street, 5-9 p.m., Friday, July 2. Cars on display from 6-9 p.m. No charge. Visit www.pleasantondowntown.net.

Exhibits

Railroad History
Ongoing exhibits at the Museum On Main Street, 603 Main St., include: Put Your Hands on Valley Railroad History, displayed through Aug. 29; Lego Train Club, through July 11; Golden Gate Lionel Railroad Club, July 24-Aug. 8. Lectures include: Gene Skoropowski, passenger railroad future, 7 p.m., Thursday, July 15. Cost is $5. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 1-4 p.m., Sunday. Call 462-2766.

The Blackhawk Museum
Upcoming events include: Zonc, the 5th Annual California All Datsun/Nissan Sports Car Extravaganza, 10:15 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, June 26; 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

East Bay Habitat for Humanity
Participants are needed for the EBHH's Independence Day Build-A-Thon slated for Friday-Monday, July 2-5. For $100 in pledges per day, volunteers can frame six houses from the ground up. Sign up for as many days as wanted; refreshments provided. Call Lisa Boege, (510) 251-6304, Ext. 308, or visit www.eastbayhabitat.org.

Just Like New Fund
The Just Like New group, who assists low-income pet owners with animal medical expenses, is collecting animal-themed, nearly new items for its "Litter Box" table. Also, volunteers needed to help with the group's fall boutique. Call Jackie Barnett, 846-2512.

Quilts for Babies
Sewn, knitted and crocheted blankets are being collected for distribution at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at ValleyCare Medical Center and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. The blankets should be between 24 and 36 inches. Call Cleo Foster, 426-4306, or Sue Connolly, 426-4307.

'Stand Down' at Camp Parks
The fourth annual event, providing multiple services such as medical, dental, hygiene and legal, to homeless veterans, will be held Aug. 12-15 and needs donations to purchase sleeping bags for distribution. Donations accepted at the Pleasanton branch of the Bank of Walnut Creek.

Stoneridge Water Polo
To offset expenses as the team competes at the Maui Invitational Water Polo Tournament, the players will hold a $5 car wash 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Saturday throughout June at 1387 Santa Rita Road. Players will also be selling Alameda County Fair tickets, $6/adults, $4/youth and $18/carnival wristbands, at the Saturday Farmer's Market, near the dog adoption area.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Recycle cell telephones, empty ink jet and toner cartridges from printers, fax machines and copiers. Free pick up; prepaid envelopes and shipping labels are provided at no cost. Call Larry Behrens, 735-7203. Visit larry@recycleforbreastcancer.com.

Health

Axis Community Health
Axis Community Health, providing adult, child and geriatric medical care as well as mental health and addiction counseling, offers free health education services at its facility at 4361 Railroad Ave. Call Jenny Donovan, 201-6082 or e-mail jdonovan@axishealth.org.

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, July 10, 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

Bay Area Shakespeare Camps
In its 11th year, the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival's camp for ages 7-18 will be held 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, through Aug. 20. The camp is $365 and after-care is $490. For details or to enroll, call (415) 422-2222 or visit www.sfshakes.org.

Children's Theater
CLAP! (Creative Learning Arts Program) will bring swashbucklers, pirates and fair maidens to life in two 50-minute programs suitable for children in grades K-5 at 2 and 3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 1, at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. No registration required. Call 931-3400, Ext. 8.

Dublin Performing Arts Camp
The performing arts summer camp for children ages 7-18 will be held 9 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Monday-Friday, July 12-Aug. 7, at 6620 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. $490. Call 551-5382 or e-mail information@dublintheatre.com.

Family Read Night
Child Care Links' 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.

'Maze Mania!'
The Pleasanton Public Library summer reading program "Maze Mania" game board for children of all ages has begun and runs through Aug. 3. To sign up or for details, call 931-3400, Ext. 8, or visit the library, 400 Old Bernal Ave.

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.

Story Times in Many Languages
The Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., will hold a free multilanguage story time series with bilingual storytellers. The time, day and languages are 2 p.m., Friday, June 25, Russian; 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 28, Mandarin; 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, Farsi; 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 14, Mandarin; 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 22, Japanese; 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 28, Spanish; 2:30 p.m., Thursday, July 29, Spanish; and 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 5, Farsi. Call 931-3400, Ext. 8.

Teen Summer Reading Program
The Pleasanton Public Library's summer reading program "Book Your Journey: The Sequel 2004" for teens 13 and up will be held from 3-4:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 30-July 28, at 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call 931-3400, Ext. 37.

Lectures/Workshops

Managing Time and Money
A workshop discussing how to manage time and budget spending will be held 7:45-9:15 a.m., Wednesday, June 30, at One-Stop Career Center, 5030 Franklin Drive. The cost is $25. Register by calling Melinda Evett, 447-9131, or e-mail mevett9131@aol.com.

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

Bad Check Program for Merchants
The District Attorney Bad Check Program offers free online downloadable forms at www.DA-BadCheck.com. Or call the district attorney's office for free informational booklets at (800) 464-6737. This is a free public service provided b y District Attorney Thomas J. Orloff.

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
Give a homeless dog or cat a second chance 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, next to the Farmers Market on First and Angela streets. On Thursdays, 7-8 p.m., learn how to medicate homeless cats at a meeting at the East County Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Drive, Dublin. The shelter is open daily 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Spay and neuter assistance available. 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

'Carousel'
The Pleasanton Playhouse production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will open July 2 and run through July 18, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. Performances are 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m., Sundays. Tickets are $28/adults; $26/seniors and $20/juniors. To order tickets, call 462-2121, or order online, www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.

'Odd Couple'
" The Odd Couple" is on stage 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m., Sunday, through June 27 at the Pleasanton Playhouse Studio Theater, 1058 Serpentine Lane. $20/adults, $18/seniors and $18/juniors. For tickets call 462-2121 or visit www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.

Shakespeare in the Park
The San Francisco Shakespeare Festival's production of "Twelfth Night" will be performed at 7:30 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, July 10-25, at the Amador Valley Community Park, 4301 Black Ave. This free event is hosted by Pleasanton Civic Arts.

'The Last 5 Years'
Jason Robert Brown's "The Last 5 Years" is onstage 8:15 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday; 2:15 and 7:15 p.m., Sunday, through June 26 at Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1345 Locust St., Walnut Creek, at the Knight Stage 3. Tickets are $26-$29. Call 943-7469. Visit www.playhousewest.org.

Political Notes

Recreation

Parks and Community Services
The city department offers a wide array of activities and enrichment classes for the entire family, ranging from art, aquatics and sports to health, horsemanship and cooking. Visit www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/parks.html; call 931-5340; or visit the office at 200 Old Bernal Ave. for the latest activity guide.

Scholarships

Seniors

Coffee and Conversation With the Experts
Dr. Godwin Sammut of Lifetime Wellness will present "The Ten Keys to Longevity" from 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 22, at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Donations $1 for residents, $1.50 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. $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.

Managing Diabetes
At the next Coffee and Conversation with the Experts, held 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 13, managing diabetes will be discussed at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. A registered dietitian will offer tips from meal planning and glucose testing to safe exercising. $1.25 for residents and $1.75 for nonresidents. Call 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 Senior Center Activities
Upcoming Senior Center events include: Wear Hawaiian attire at the Friday Night dance from 6:30-9 p.m., June 25. Cost is $6/residents, $7/non-residents; the Paratransit bus going to the Alameda County Fair leaves the center at 10:45 a.m., Friday, June 30 and returns at 3 p.m. $6/residents, $7/nonresidents. Call 931-5365.

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 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 noon and evening meal donations are $2.50 and $3, respectively. For noon reservations, call 931-5385, and for the evening, 484-5131.

Woodshop Program
Woodwork with help from a volunteer assistant. The woodshop program is open 9 a.m.-noon, Tuesdays-Thursdays; 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Fridays; 9 a.m.-noon, the 2nd Saturday of the month at the Pleasanton 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

Baseball Summer Camps
Registration is being accepted for a five-day Adidas-Sportstime baseball summer camp for players, age 6-14, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., July 12 and Aug. 16, at the Pleasanton Sports Park, 5800 Parkside Drive. Cost is $225-$250. Register online, www.sportstime.com, or call 922-2255.

Sports and Recreation Camp
The Pleasanton Parks and Community Services is holding a sports and recreation camp for boys and girls, ages 6-12, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Friday, during the summer at Harvest Park Middle School, 4900 Valley Ave. Extended care available beginning at 7 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m.. Register at the Tennis Complex, 5801 Valley Ave., or call 931-3447.

Tri-For-Fun Triathlon
The 17th season triathlon schedule is: 7 a.m., Saturday, July 17 and Aug. 21, at Shadow Cliff, 2500 Stanley Blvd., and is suitable for veteran and first-time triathletes. The course includes a 700-yard swim, a 20-mile bike loop and a 4-mile run. Advance entry fee is $40, $45 on race day. To register call (209) 795-7832 or visit www.onyourmarkevents.com.

Tri-Valley Sea Devils
The Tri-Valley Sea Devils team is looking for year-round swimmers. Contact Hope, 469-8495.

Youth Basketball
The city's youth recreational basketball is accepting space-available late sign ups at the Pleasanton Tennis Complex, 5801 Valley Ave. Also the city is looking for boys' and girls' competitive basketball teams for grades 3-4 and 5-6. Limited space. Call Ian Anderson, 931-3447.

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 ÒLiving Beyond LimitsÓ 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.

Christian Singles Group
Join us for lively discussion on the realities of being a single Christian. Bible-based, supportive fun. All welcome. Mondays, 6-7 p.m., at the Christian Counseling Center, 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward. Call Julie Davis, (510) 783-6629.

Community Resources for Independent Living
If you or your loved one need a personal assistant to help you in your home, Community Resources for Independent Living can work with you to find help for your specific needs. Call 371-1531, or TTY, 371-1532. Visit www.cril-online.org.

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 in evening individual and group sessions are available to anyone. 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 provides help with resumes and networking during the job search. Meetings held at the Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway. For meeting times, visit www.vccpls.org or call 846-6622.

Jobs Networking Group
CSIX East Bay, helping individuals in career transitions, meets from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., every Thursday at WineCentives, 6040 Dougherty Road, Dublin. Cost is $3. Call Doug Herz, 746-0288.

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.

Living Well with Fibromyalgia and Arthritis
Starting Aug. 5 this group will meet from 6:30-8 p.m., the first Thursday monthly at ValleyCare Health, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 270, in the library. Call Debbie Walker, 484-3747.

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. Anyone who is affected by someone elseÕs drinking is welcome to attend the meetings 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 families are welcome at Man to Man, a support group that meets 7:30-9 p.m., on the second Tuesday monthly in the West Day Room in the south building at San Ramon Regional Medical Center, 7777 Norris Canyon Road. A licensed therapist facilitates the group. Call 933-0107.

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. Refreshments served. Call 455-6591 for information.

Sexual Assault Support Group
Tri-Valley Haven's support group for women 18 years and older helps provide understanding support for assault survivors. The group meets from 6:45-8:15 p.m., every Thursday. Call April, 449-5845, Ext. 126, for more details.

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 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.

Barton Reading Program
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.

Kid Power Program
Students entering grades 6-9 are invited to assist children of all ages for the summer reading program at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call 931-3400, Ext. 8. Visit www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library-children.html.

Livermore VA Hospital
Patient entertainment items, sponsorships, special daily services, and volunteers are needed for the hospital's information desk. Volunteer golf cart driver and recreation assistants are also needed. Call Ginny De Guzman at 373-4700, Ext. 35360.

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
Adult volunteers are needed for the autumn's resumption of the Booklegger program, promoting reading in grades K-8. The training class will begin 9:30-11:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call Penny Johnson, 931-3405.

Tri-Valley Haven
Volunteer with the crisis hot line, legal clinic or sexual assault response team. Volunteer training orientation will be held 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 29 and Thursday, July 1. Call 449-5845, Ext. 111.

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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