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Publication Date: Friday, January 28, 2005 Calendar
Calendar
(January 28, 2005)
Auditions
Camelot at Amador Theater
Auditions for this musical production will be held at 7:30, Monday and Wednesday,
Feb. 7-9, with callbacks on Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Pleasanton Playhouse
rehearsal facility,1048 Serpentine Lane, Suite 307. For details before
attending the audition visit www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.
Harmony Crossroads Chorus
Harmony Crossroads chorus, a women's a capella barbershop-style chorus, invites
singers of all experience levels to join. Rehearsals are 7:30 p.m. Mondays
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 are invited to join this a capella chorus offering performance and musical
educational opportunities. Rehearsals are 7:30 p.m., Mondays at Lynnewood
United Methodist Church, 4444 Black Ave. Call 443-7464 or www.potofgoldchorus.org.
Author Visit
Pleasanton Public Library
Upcoming author visits at the library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., include: ____
at ___time_______. Call Penny Johnson, 931-3405.
The Bookstore
The author of ---------- is available for book signing and discussion from
------- at The Bookstore, 2911 Hopyard Road. Call 426-8255.
Towne Center Books
Upcoming author visits include Nicole Galland, author of " A Fool's Tale," for
another in its series of "Read It and Eat." Social time is at 11:30 a.m.
with lunch at noon, Monday, Jan. 31, at 555 Main St. Cost is $30, book included,
or $10 without book. Call for reservations, 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 CTV 30, 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 Towne Center Books, 555 Main St.,
to read and discuss outstanding works of literature. E-mail ilovetoread@sbcglobal.net.
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.
Poetic Medley
The group holds open and invitational readings as well as translations from
noted international authors at 7:45 p.m. on the second Thursday monthly
at Barnes & Noble, 4972 Dublin Blvd., Dublin.
Poetry Reading
The club meets on the first Sunday on even-numbered months at the Century
House, 2401 Santa Rita Road. Guest poets for 1-3 p.m., Sunday , Feb. 6,
are Cheryl Dumesnil and Deema Shehabi. 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 Books
Several on-going reading clubs meet monthly at 555 Main St., including mother
and daughter, an adult group and one for youths ages 8-10. Call for time
and day, 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.
Careers
Career Workshops
The Tri-Valley One-Stop Career Center offers career counseling, resume critiquing,
interviewing skills workshop, and more at 5020 Franklin Drive. Call for
appointment, 485-5266.
Professional Services Contracting Opportunities
Attend the Alameda County Public Works Agency breakfast and networking session
to learn about opportunities for contract work, from 8:30-10:30 a.m., Friday,
Feb. 4, at 951 Turner Court, Hayward. Call Joan Fisher, (510) 670-6407
or e-mail joan@acpwa.org.
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
Feb. 1.
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 Feb. 7.
Dublin San Ramon Services District
The board 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 Feb. 1.
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 Feb.
17.
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 Feb. 2.
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 Feb.
10.
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 Feb. 10.
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 Feb.
9.
School Board
The Pleasanton Unified School District board meets at 7 p.m. on the second
and fourth Tuesday of each month at the district office board room, 4665
Bernal Ave. The next meeting is Feb. 8.
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 Feb. 9.
Class Reunions
Pack 948 Cub Scouts
Pack 948 Cub and Eagle Scouts will hold a reunion for all pack members in
February. Come celebrate the pack heritage and the 75th anniversary of
cub scouting. Call Nancy denBroeder, 484-1976.
Classes
Amador Adult School
Amador Adult School is offering free classes including ESL, older adult,
parent education, GED, citizenship and enrichment classes. Call 426-4280.
Bereavement Training
Hope Hospice is offering volunteer training in helping others deal with grief,
from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday in February, at Hope Hospice, 6500 Dublin
Blvd., Suite 214, Dublin. For registration and details, call 829-8770.
Citizens' Police Academy
Adults interested in learning about the police can apply to attend the academy,
being held from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Thursdays, March 3-June 9, at Pleasanton
Police Department, 4833 Bernal Ave. Call Sgt. Laurence, 931-5169 or e-mail
blaurence@ci.pleasanton.ca.us.
Red Cross Courses
The American Red Cross will hold life saving skills classes, including first
aid, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12. Also adult, infant and chld CPR
classes are available at the training center, 373 North L St., Livermore.
Call (800) 520-5433 or visit www.bayarea-redcross.org.
Women's Empowerment Circle
A new session of Calling the Circle, a self-discovery group for women, meets
6:30-8 p.m., Mondays through Feb. 28, at the Pleasanton Senior Center,
5353 Sunol Blvd. Call Sue, 484-0239.
Clubs
Amador Mothers Club
Amador Valley area families with children up to 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. Call 927-2444.
Amador Valley Quilters
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 with a goal is
to improve communication and leadership skills. Call Phil Mitchell, 846-8815,
or visit www.amadorvalleytoastmasters.org.
American Legion Post 237
The group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday monthly at
the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Call Rene LaVigne, 846-7532,
or Dan Soria, 846-7320.
Business Builders
This is group of professional business persons committed to build each other's
businesses meets 7-8:30 a.m., Wednesdays, at the Radisson Hotel, 6680 Regional
St., Dublin. Call Charlene, 479-9810, Ext. 29.
Crossroads Business Network
This professional networking group meets 7-8:30 a.m. every Friday at Fresh
Choice Restaurant in the Stoneridge Shopping Center. Membership is limited
to one per profession. Call Bill Evans, 249-1400.
Daughters of the American Revolution
The Jose Maria Amador Chapter welcomes genealogists of all levels at meetings
held at 11 a.m. on the second Saturday monthly. 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.
Del Valle Folk Dancers
Beginning and experienced dancers are welcome for Balkan, Israeli and other
world dancers. Dress casual; group meets 7:45-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the
Livermore Academy of Performing Arts, 315 Wright Brothers Ave., Livermore.
$4 fee. Call George Pavel, 447-8020.
eBig
The East Bay I.T. Group holds educational lectures, workshops and events
for members and interested persons on topics such as blogging, telecom
and wireless technology and more. Call 577-8454. For calendar event, visit
www.ebig.org.
Express to Success Network
This new women's networking group meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the third Thursday
monthly at Four Points Hotel, 5115 Hopyard Road. Call Karen Ferriera, 462-2776.
Hacienda Park Toastmasters
The club meets noon-1 p.m. every Thursday at Mallinckroot Inc., 4280 Hacienda
Drive. Everyone is welcome. Call Charlotte Machi, 462-9765.
Junior WomenÕs Club
The Pleasanton-Livermore club offers its members the opportunity to perform
community service, develop leadership skills, further personal growth and
education. The club meets monthly. Call 462-6519.
Kiwanis Pleasanton Sunrise Club
This service group, dedicated to serving children worldwide, meets weekly
with guest speakers at 7:15 p.m. at VicÕs All Star Kitchen, 201 Main St.
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 Amador Valley Garden Club
Keeyla Meadows, Berkeley artist, author and garden designer, will host the
meeting at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 1, at Alisal School multipurpose room,
1454 Santa Rita Road. Visitors are welcome. Call Bev, 485-7812.
Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society
The club meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Tuesday monthly at Congregation Beth
Emek, 1886 College Ave., Livermore. Call Jolene or David Abrahams, 447-9386
or visit www.l-ags.org. Club mixer is slated for 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb.
8, at the Radisson Hotel, 6680 Regional St., Dublin. Call Mary 462-3018.
Mothers of Preschoolers
MOPS meets from 9-11 a.m. every other Tuesday. All mothers with a child up
to 5 years old are invited. The group meets for speakers, crafts, snacks
and discussions. Call 227-1301, Ext.120.
Native Sons of the Golden West Pleasanton Parlor 244
The club meets at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday monthly at the Pleasanton WomenÕs
Club at Vineyard Avenue and Regalia Court. Contact Paul Stahlnecker, 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 monthly at the Pleasanton Masonic Center, 3370 Hopyard
Road. Call 743-1846.
P-Town Street Rods
The family oriented, truck or car enthusiast club meets 6-9 p.m. the second
Wednesday and fourth Thursday monthly at Fiesta Taco, 1989 Santa Rita Road
in Mission Plaza. Call George Withers, 846-5550.
Phi Delta Kappa
This international fraternity of professional educators meets at 6 p.m. monthly
at the Crowne Plaza Holiday Inn,19500 Dublin Canyon Road. Call Mary Switzer
for meeting day, 846-7342.
Pleasanton Art League
Regular meetings feature demonstrations by nationally recognized artists
and are held at the Cultural Arts Center, 4477 Black Ave. Call 462-5917,
or visit www.pal-art.com.
Pleasanton Community Toastmasters
Club no. 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 monthly at the
Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce, 777 Peters Ave. The group of young professionals
also has mixers the second Thursday monthly at various locations. Call
Becky, 212-9068.
Pleasanton Kiwanis
Group meets at 6:45 p.m. the first and third Thursday monthly 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 monthly.
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.
Call Jan, 734-5261, or Cindy, 833-0106.
Pleasanton Mothers Club
The city's oldest and largest club for families with children, infants to
preschool, 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 at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday monthly for coffee and monthly
luncheons on the second Wednesday. Call Wendy, 398-0945, for location.
The Feb. 9 luncheon will be at Stacey's, 4500 Tassajara Road, Dublin. Call
Jackie, 484-2874. 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.
PWBE
The Professional Women's Business Exchange for women seeking to enhance their
business meets at 9:30 a.m. on the first and third Thursday monthly. Call
Laurie, 895-2343. 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 monthly. Call 829-6939. 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
Soroptimist International of Pleasanton/Dublin, dedicated to issues affecting
women and children, meets at noon the second and fourth Wednesday monthly
in Pleasanton and on the third Wednesday monthly in Dublin. Call 846-6644.
Tri-Valley Boardgamers
The group meets on Wednesdays, 6:30-9 p.m. at different 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 monthly at 6250 Village
Parkway, I.B.E.W. Hall, in Dublin. Meet 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 monthly 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 Thursday monthly in room 8 at the
Livermore Adult Education Facility, 543 Sonoma Ave., 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.
Twin Valley Mothers of Twins Club
The club meets on the second Tuesday monthly at John Knox Presbyterian Church,
7421 Amarillo Road, Dublin. The group provides a wide range of support
services for mothers of twins, triplets and multiples. Call 948-0004.
V.F.W. Auxiliary
The V.F.W. Post 6298 Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday monthly
at the VeteranÕs Memorial Building, 300 Main St. Call Ruth Lindhurst, 846-3040;
Gloria Stahlnecker, 846-5453; or 484-5031.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ambrose D. Regalia Post 6298 meets at 7:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday
monthly at the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St. Call Dan Soria,
846-7320.
Concerts
Er-hu Soloist Tao Shih
Enjoy the haunting sound of the Er-hu, a Chinese stringed instrument, played
by Tao Shih, a Pleasanton musician and teacher, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb.
6, at the Pleasanton Library meeting room, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call Penny
Johnson, 931-3405. Free.
Events
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Upcoming events: Northern California Boat Show, noon- 9 p.m., Monday- Friday,
10 a.m.- 9 p.m, Saturday and 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28-Feb. 6. Admission
varies; $8 parking. For details visit www.alamedacountyfair.com or call
426-7600.
Lunch With California Sen. Liz Figueroa
The Valley League of Women Voters and the AAUW is inviting the public to
a lunch with state Sen. Liz Figuera, beginning at noon, Saturday, Feb.
26, at Four Points Sheraton Hotel, 5115 Hopyard Road. Reserve a place by
mailing a $25 check, made out to LAV-LWV, to Barbara Hempill, 3186 Berkshire
Court, Pleasanton 94588 no later than Feb. 22. Issues of the 2005 State
Legislature will be addressed.
Retired Public Employees Association
This general meeting will include speaker Judie Fernandez, Ambassador for
Elder Hostel, and is slated for 10:45 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, at Emil Villa's
Hickory Pit, 3054 Pacific Ave., Livermore. For reservations call Bob, 845-6563,
or June, 461-0315.
Tri-Valley Chinese Culture Day
This year's celebration features exhibits, comedy, magic, opera and more
from 3:30-8:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 13, at the Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh
Ave., Livermore. E-mail newyear@caccusa.org or visit www.caccusa.org.
Truffles, Tidbits and Tastings
Truffles, Tidbits and Tastings, a dessert and wine tasting event sponsored
by the Pleasanton Downtown Association, will be held from 6-9 p.m., Thursday,
Feb. 10, at participating downtown businesses. Tickets are sold in advance
at various locations. Visit www.pleasantondowntown.net or call 484-2199,
Ext. 4.
Winter Guard Show
Over 30 winter guard units are taking part in this competition at 5:30 p.m.,
Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Large Gym at Amador Valley High School, 1155 Santa
Rita Road. Tickets available at the door are $10 for adults and $3 for
students. For details, call Jon Grantham, 461-6196.
Exhibits
Nicholas Charles Young
British artist Nicholas Charles Young, a plein air impressionist, has his
art on display through May 31, at Bay Books, 5698 Stoneridge Drive. Call
460-3213.
Pleasanton of the 1950-60s
Ongoing exhibits at the Museum On Main Street, 603 Main St., include "Pleasanton:
The Wonder Years, 50s & 60s" on display through March 27. Hours are 11 a.m.-4
p.m. Wednesday-Saturday; 1-4 p.m., Sunday; $2 donation for admission. Call
462-2766.
Tricia Poulos Leonard
Tricia Poulos Leonard's watercolors will be on exhibit Jan. 26- March 20
at the Museum On Main Street, 603 Main St. Call 462-2766 or valleymuseum@sbcglobal.net.
Film
Film Festival Entries Sought
Noncommercial filmmakers are encouraged to submit entries to the Ohlone College
Film Festival in DVD, DV and VHS formats, not exceeding 15 minutes, and
postmarked by May 6. Entries are not returned. For mailing address, call
Jackie Nguyen, (510) 659-6153 ,or e-mail Jacqua@gmail.com.
Fundraisers
Annual Two Piano Concert
The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council is presenting its annual concert by
world-renowned pianists Mark Anderson and Tamriko Siprashvili to benefit
its Arts in the Schools program, at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb.12, at Amador
Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. For tickets online visit www.civicartstickets.org
or call 931-3444.
Bay Area Tsunami Relief
The BATR, a volunteer group, is collecting donations for the American Red
Cross. Send a check payable to the American Red Cross, in care of BATR,
Mohseni & Associates, 5870 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 150, Pleasanton
94588; visit www.ItsTimeToHelp.com; or call Steve Mohseni, 484-0707. Donors
contributing $25 will be entered in a prize drawing.
Donate a Vehicle for Autism Cure
Benefit research to cure autism by donating a vehicle and receive a tax deduction.
Call toll free (866) 392-4483 or visit www.cureautismnow.org.
Foothill Marching Band Crab Feed
This event to benefit the Foothill Marching Band will feature an all-you-can-eat
crab dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions, and a drawing, beginning
at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, at Shrine Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave.,
Livermore. Tickets are $40. Call Annette Petersen, 846-6012.
Just Like New Fund
The Just Like New Fund, which assists eligible pet owners with animal medical
expenses, is collecting animal-themed, nearly new items to sell at its "Litter
Box" table at the Feline Medical Center, 3160 Santa Rita Road. Call Jackie
Barnett, 846-2512.
Key Club Raising Tsunami Aid
The Foothill High Key Club and Pleasanton Kiwanis are holding a pasta dinner
and drawing to benefit Doctors Without Borders, from 6-9 p.m., Friday,
Feb. 4, at Vic's All Star Kitchen, 201 Main St. Advance tickets are $10.
Call Alina Leung, 212-7278.
Open Heart Kitchen
Open Heart Kitchen's third annual, semi-formal auction to benefit underprivileged
Tri-Valley families is slated for 5:30-10 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 19, at Shrine
Event Center, 170 Lindbergh Ave., Livermore. Call Tina Gregory, 580-1619,
or visit www.openheartkitchen.org.
Quilts for Babies
Sewn, knitted and crocheted 24- or 36-inch blankets are being collected for
distribution at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at ValleyCare Medical
Center and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Call Cleo Foster, 426-4306,
or Sue Connolly, 426-4307.
Recycle for Breast Cancer
Recycle cell telephones, empty ink jet and toner cartridges from printers,
fax machines and copiers to benefit Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Free pick up; prepaid envelopes and shipping labels are provided. Call
Larry Behrens, 735-7203, or e-mail larry@recycleforbreastcancer.com.
Valley Children's Museum
Valley Children's Museum is holding a "Night at the Oscars" fundraiser at
the Blackhawk Country Club from 5-9:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27. Tickets are
$75 per ticket or $675 for a table of 10. Purchase online at www.valleychildrensmuseum.org
or call 461-6574, Ext. 2.
Health
Ask the Doctor
The television show airs live the first Wednesday monthly on channel 27 from
6:30-7:30 p.m. and discusses health topics. Viewers can fax, e-mail, or
telephone questions. The live call-in number is 313-1190. Send questions
by e-mail to askthedoctor@contracostatv.org or fax to 313-1185.
Axis Community Health
Axis Community Health provides medical care, mental health and addiction
counseling and classes for adults and teens as well as immunization clinics
for children of low-income or uninsured families 9-11:30 a.m., Saturday,
Feb. 5 and March 5 at 4361 Railroad Ave. Call 462-1755.
Exercise Classes
The Pleasanton Department of Parks and Community Services offers ongoing
morning and evening adult exercise classes at the Pleasanton Senior Center,
5353 Sunol Blvd., and at the Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St. The
cost varies from $3 to $4.50 per class. Call 931-5340.
Health Workshops
Free health workshops are held at 6:30 p.m. on the first three Wednesdays
monthly, discussing stress reduction, nutrition, and ball exercise at Harvey
Chiropractic Center, 2610 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 110, San Ramon. Call
Diana or Sue, 820-1202.
Pleasanton Birth Home
The center helps parents experience the birth of their child in a home-like
setting. A facility open house at 4441 Railroad Ave. is held on alternating
Thursdays. For the next open house date or individual appointment, call
447-1010.
Holiday
Kids & Teens
Family Read Night
Child Care Links' read night for families with children newborn-4 years meets
at 6-7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday at their office, 1020 Serpentine
Lane, Suite 104. Registration required. Call Kim, 417-8733, or Donnamarie,
249-3923, for Livermore meetings.
Free Preschool Fair
Representatives from more than 30 preschools from Dublin, Sunol, Livermore
and Pleasanton will be on hand to help simplify a preschool search, from
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, at Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol
Blvd. Call 846-7776 or visit www.tvpf.org.
Multilanguage Story times
These 30-minute story times, 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, are told in multilanguages,
including Spanish, Feb. 2 and March 2; Korean, Feb.16; and Russian, March
16, at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call 931-3400,
Ext. 8.
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.
Smith Center Children's Theatre
In this adaptation of Gene Zion's book "Harry the Dirty Dog," Harry's spots
take on a new look. The show is slated for 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 30, at Jackson
Theatre at Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont.Tickets are $12 adults;
$6 children. Call (510) 659-6031 or visit www.smithcenterpresents.com.
Sonshine Enrichment Center Preschool
Alumni family registration for preschool children ages 2-5 for the upcoming
September-May year is from 1-3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 1. Open registration
is from 7-10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 1225 Hopyard Road. Call 417-8411.
Valley Dance Theatre Art Contest
Youth artists, grades K-12, can win four tickets to the May performance by
illustrating ballet themes; the winning illustration will be reproduced
on fliers, posters and program covers. Artwork will not be returned. Call
Caryne, 443-1138.
Valley Montessori School
The Valley Montessori School will hold open houses by grade and age group
on specific dates in January and February for its 2004-05 enrollment. For
details, call 455-8021 or visit www.valleymontessorischool.com.
Lectures/Workshops
Communications for Nonprofit Groups
A communications workshop for nonprofit groups, "Getting the Word Out," will
be presented at Las Positas College from 9 a.m.- noon, Saturday, Feb. 5,
at 3033 Collier Canyon Road, Livermore. Price of $69 includes materials.
Call 373-5867 or visit www.laspositas.cc.ca.us/communityed.
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. 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. Contact the City of PleasantonÕs Transportation Systems
Management coordinator at 931-5039.
Genealogy
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, 447-9407.
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.
Call Barbara Thomas, 294-9224.
Pleasanton Farmers Market
Shop for fresh produce, flowers, baked goods from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every
Saturday on West Angela between First and Main streets in downtown Pleasanton.
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Adoption Days
See adoptable dogs 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, next to the Farmers Market
on First and Angela streets. Adopt a cat 1-4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays,
at PetsMart, 6960 Amador Plaza Road, Dublin. Low-cost spay/neuter certificates
available online at www.tvar.org. 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. Cat 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
Comedy Showcase
Hosted by John DeKoven, this event will feature five comedians at 8 p.m.
on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at the Main Street Brewery,
830 Main St. Adult language; $5 cover charge. Call 462-8218 or visit www.trivalleycomedy.com.
Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company
This troupe entertains with a blend of court, modern and ballet dances, and
is slated for 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb.19, at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita
Road. Admission varies; for details, visit www.civicartstickets.org or
call 931-3444. Group discounts available.
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 an activity guide.
Scholarships
Seniors
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. $1 for residents, $1.50 for non-residents, game
cards are 50 cents. 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 monthly at the
Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. $1.25 for Pleasanton residents
and $1.75 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; Company is the comparable menÕs group. Both groups
meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for fun weekly field trips. 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.
Friday Night Dance
Join the dancing crowd every Friday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton
Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Tickets are $6 for residents and $7 for
non-residents. Reservations are required. Call 931-5365.
Internet Access Workstation
The Internet workstation at Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., is
available for adults, 50 and older, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
and 9 a.m.-noon most Saturdays. Tutors are available most days. Cost is
$1.25 for residents and $1.75 for non-residents. For reservations, 931-5365.
Monday Movie Madness
The Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., invites seniors to watch
free movies on the center's big screen at 1 p.m. on the first and third
Monday monthly. 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. Fee is $1.25 for residents and $1.75 for
nonresident. Call 931-5365.
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 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Call 931-5376.
Pleasanton V.I.P. Senior Club
Regular meetings are held 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. the second and fourth Mondays
monthly at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Regular Snappy
Cafe lunch is served at noon and meetings follow. For lunch reservation
call 931-5385.
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 evening, 484-5131.
Woodshop Program
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 $1.75 for residents and $2.75
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 www.pleasanton-bahai.org.
Catholic Community Bible Study
The Catholic Community of Pleasanton's next ongoing Bible study session is
7-9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, and is repeated 9:15-11:15 a.m., Friday, Feb.
4, at the St. Augustine Catholic Church parish hall, 3999 Bernal Ave. Call
Aggie Burke, 484-5020, Ext. 21, or e-mail agburke@sbcglobal.net.
Tri-Valley Unity Church
Join the church and children's education services at 10 a.m. Sundays at the
Tri-Valley Unity Church, 6325 Sierra Court, Dublin.
Sports
Coaches Lacrosse Clinic
Local and national coaches will share experiences at the sll-day Coaches
Lacrosse Clinic on Saturday, Jan. 29, at the University of San Francisco.
Also the Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association will conduct sessions
to finalize team schedules for the 2005 season. For sign-up information,
visit www.norcallacrosse.org/.
Girls' Lacrosse Coaching
The Pleasanton Lacrosse Club is seeking assistant coaches for girls in grades
3-8. Practice is twice a week; the season is February-May with games on
the weekends. E-mail Bill Caldwell, plcgirlslax@comcast.net.
Pleasanton Senior Little League
Pleasanton Senior Little League, ages 15-16, is registering players through
March with tryouts in January and February. The senior league includes
Pleasanton National, Foothill and American leagues. Visit online at http://pnll.info.
Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp
Applications to attend the camp are now being evaluated. The camp, which
has many locaitons, is by invitation only. Boys and girls ages 10-19 are
eligible to apply. Players from 50 states and 17 foreign countries attended
the 2004 camp. Call (704) 373-0873 for brochure.
Tri-Valley Sea Devils
The Tri-Valley Sea Devils team is looking for year-round swimmers. Call Hope,
469-8495.
Support Groups
Al-anon and Al-a-teen
Al-Anon is a Tri-Valley support group for relatives and friends of alcoholics
that meets Monday-Saturday. Al-a-teen, a group for young people affected
by a parent, relative or friend's alcoholism, meets Mondays. Call 277-7661
or visit www.al-anon.alateen.org.
Bereavement Support Group
This group of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton meets at 7:30 p.m., the
second and fourth Thursdays monthly, and is for anyone of any faith at
St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive. Call Mary Hagerty, 846-5377.
Breast Cancer Support
The free, professionally facilitated group is for women in any breast cancer
treatment stage; meetings are 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
Anyone facing cancer and care persons 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 Tri-Valley chapter of Self-Help for Hard of Hearing meets at 7:30 p.m.
on the third Thursday of the month at Valley Community Church, 4455 Del
Valle Parkway. Call Hiram Van Blarigan, 455-6591, or e-mail hvanblarigan@hotmail.com.
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.
Fibromyalgia and Arthritis
The support group "Living Well with Fibromyalgia and Arthritis" meets from
6:30-8 p.m., on the first Thursday monthly at the ValleyCare Health Library,
5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 270. Call Debbie Walker, 484-3747.
Forty Plus of Northern California
The group is for professionals over the age of 40 who are unemployed or in
career transition. The free classes are held at 8:30 a.m.-noon Mondays
at 770 Edgewater Drive, Suite 626, Oakland. Call (510) 568-7587 or visit
www.fortyplus.org.
Grandparents Visitation Support Group
The group, for grandparents who have problems visiting their grandchildren,
meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Pleasanton Public Library in the small
conference room, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Space is limited. Call Joyce, 846-6346.
Head Injury Support
The group meets at 7:30 p.m. every fourth Thursday monthly at Harvey Chiropractic
Center, 2610 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 110, San Ramon. Call Jo Ann Swift,
443-4366.
Hope Hospice
The nonprofit organization offers a wide range of support groups, including
grief support for adults, teens, children; young adult support; tragic
loss; loss of children; men in grief; terminal illness; loss of parents;
and loss of spouse; among others. Meetings held at 6500 Dublin Blvd., Suite
214, Dublin. Call 829-8770 or visit www.hopehospice.com..
Independent Living
If you or your loved one need a personal assistant to help maintain independent
living, Community Resources for Independent Living can help with specific
needs. Call 371-1531; TTY, 371-1532. Visit www.cril-online.org.
Job Search Support
This group provides help with resumes and networking during the job search.
Meetings are held at the Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway.
For 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., Suite 7E, Livermore, for discussions and speakers on
individual's rights, custody issues, networking and parenting programs.
Child care is available. Call Pete, 449-8436, or visit www.lbduk.org.
Lupus Support
The group meets 7-9 p.m. on the first Friday monthly at Kaiser Permanente
Medical Center's north building conference room C, 7601 Stoneridge Drive.
Call 846-5767.
Men at Work
This Al-Anon group meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Pleasanton Presbyterian
Church, 4300 Mirador Drive. Call Tom, 417-7540.
Newcomers to Al-Anon
This group, for those who are new to Al-Anon and anyone who is affected by
someone elseÕs drinking, 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, offering emotional support to families with loved ones in the
military, meets at 7 p.m., the second Monday monthly at Trinity Church,
557 Olivina St., Livermore. Call 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, offering information and support to grandparents raising for
their grandchildren, meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Saturday monthly
in the fireside room in Valley Christian Center, 7500 Inspiration Drive,
Dublin. Call 560-6200.
Parents of Alcoholics
Parents of alcoholics are welcome to join this Al-Anon group that meets 4:30-5:30
p.m. and 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 monthly, September-May, at the Laguna Oaks neighborhood
clubhouse. 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
monthly at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call 931-5366.
Pleasanton Senior Group
Not limited to seniors, this group is open to all grief issues. It meets
10-11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Fridays at the Pleasanton Senior
Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Men with prostate cancer and their families are welcome to 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. 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.
Self-Help for Clutter
Get rid of clutter and discuss why it is a psychological issue, not an organizing
issue, from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays, at the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church,
Room 7, 4300 Mirador Drive. No meetings held on holidays. Call 443-0766.
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.
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.
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. Call Pattie Tanner, 548-4247.
Tri-Valley Bipolar Support Group
This group meets 7:15-8:45 p.m. every Wednesday monthly at Saint Claire's
Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road. Call 560-0842 or e-mail trivalleybipolar@hotmail.com.
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.
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 and make the difference in the life of a struggling student.
Call Christina Clark, 426-4231, or e-mail cclark@pleasanton.k12.ca.
Child Care Links
Volunteer positions are available at the non-profit organization serving
families and children of the Tri-Valley area for 26 years. Stop by 1020
Serpentine Lane, Suite 102, call 249-3905, or visit www.childcarelinks.org.
Jewish Community Federation
Jewish Community Federation of the Great East Bay offers opportunities to
volunteer within the community, such as serving meals, tutoring children
and serving on Jewish agency committees or boards. Call (510) 839-2900,
Ext. 261.
Livermore VA Hospital
Goods to entertain patients, sponsorships, special daily services and volunteers
are needed for the hospital's information desk. Also volunteer golf cart
drivers and recreation assistants are needed. Call Ginny De Guzman, 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.
Museum Volunteer Coffee
Come and learn about upcoming events and special programs at 9 a.m. on the
fourth Wednesday monthly at the Museum On Main Street, 603 Main St. Call
Heather or Terry, 462-2766.
Open Heart Kitchen
Volunteer positions available at Open Heart Kitchen, a food kitchen serving
in Pleasanton and Livermore. Call 580-1616 or visit www.openheartkitchen.org.
PDA
The Pleasanton Downtown Association design committee is always seeking new
members. Any Pleasanton resident is eligible to join. The group meets at
4 p.m. on the third Tuesday monthly at the PDA office, 830 Main St. Call
484-2199.
Pleasanton Public Library
Adult volunteers are needed for the Booklegger program, promoting reading
in grades K-8, at the library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Training classes are
set to begin 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 3. Call Penny Johnson, 931-3405.
'That's Amore' Fundraiser
A chairperson or two co-chairpersons are needed to oversee the primary Tri-Valley
Animal Rescue event, slated for Sept. 17. Called "That's Amore," it nets
$45,000 each year. For details, call Lisa Healy, 355-9039 or 200-7760,
or Cindy Ferrin, 323-8517.
Tri-Valley Haven
The Haven is a nonprofit organization helping women and children through
its shelters, food pantry and programs. Volunteers are urgently needed
for the crisis hotline, legal clinic, sexual assault response team and
child care. Next training session begins Tuesday, Feb. 1. Call 449-5845,
Ext. 111.
ValleyCare Auxiliary
Volunteers are needed at ValleyCare Medical Center. With nine volunteer service
areas in Pleasanton and Livermore, opportunities are available at the information
desk, office, library, gift and thrift shop. Call 734-3368.
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