February 04, 2005

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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.

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.

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.

The Institute of Management Accountants
" Business Start-Ups" is the topic of this discussion hosted by IMA from 8:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, at TJKM Transportation Consultants, conference room, 5960 Inglewood Drive, Suite 100. Cost is $5. Call Robert Hulin, (510) 304-1406 or e-mail rfhulin@theima.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. 15.

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. 15.

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 March 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

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.

Business Online RescourcesTraining
Pleasanton Public Library is offering a free hands-on orientation to business information online from 8-10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9, in the library's Meeting Room, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Registration is recommended. Call Yu Tao, 931-3410. Breakfast is included.

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, from 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 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 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.

Livermore-Amador Valley Legal Professionals
This association is hosting the Legal Secretaries Inc. Quarterly Conference, "Celebrating the Seasons," from Friday-Sunday, Feb. 11-13, at Crowne Plaza Hotel, 11950 Dublin Canyon Road. Call Joyce Woo 251-8538 or 462-1154.

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 Republican Women Federated
This newly formed club will meet for dinner at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 10, at Vic's All Star Kitchen, 201 Main St. Dinner reservations are required. This month's speaker will be Attorney Terry Thompson with Alliance Defense Fund. Call Marilyn Dubach, 485-9869.

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.

Livermore-Amador Symphony to Feature Young Pianists
Livermore-Amador Symphony is presenting a concert, East Meets West, featuring Janice Lee and Jeff Lin, winners of its Competition for Young Musicians, at 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 5, at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. Admission varies. Call 447-3672 or visit info@livamsymph.org.

Events

Alameda County Fairgrounds
Upcoming events: Past Present Doll Bear Show and "The Teddy Bear Jamboree," presented by Steve Souza, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m, Saturday, Feb. 12 . Admission varies; $8 parking. For details visit www.alamedacountyfair.com or call 426-7600.

Breakfast With Vietnam Vet
Decorated Vietnam vet, Brian Shul, will be the guest speaker at a breakfast at 8 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 19, at Valley Community Church, 4455 Del Valle Parkway. Free admission. For more information, visit http:// www.sleddriver.com/.

Lunch With California Sen. Liz Figueroa
The Valley League of Women Voters and AAUW is inviting the public to a lunch with state Sen. Liz Figueroa, 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.

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

Art Show
Come see, purchase art or participate in the show from 6-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb.12, at Tri-Valley Unity Church, 6325 Sierra Court, Dublin. Call 829-2733 or visit Trivalleyunity.com.

Edna Sischo- Nownejad Paintings
This artist's square mandala paintings reflect her philosophical explorations and are on free exhibit from noon-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, Feb.14-March 17, Louie Meager Art Gallery at Smith Center, Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont. Call (510) 659-6176. 

National Art Show
Artwork based on New Orleans jazz and mardi gras will be featured from 10 a.m - 6 p.m., Monday-Saturday, Feb. 7- March 5 at Art Of Presentation, 1987-F Santa Rita Road. Artist reception will be held 5-9 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8. Call 484-5123.

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.

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.

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.

Free Health Screenings
Check your heart health, blood pressure, cholesterol, and more as the American Heart Association celebrates "Go Red for Women," from 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 10, at San Ramon Regional Medical Center, 7777 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon. Men are welcome. Call (800) 284-2878.

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

Multilanguage Story times
These 30-minute story times, 7:30 p.m., Wednesdays, are told in multilanguages, including Spanish, March 2; Korean, Feb. 16; and Russian, March 16, at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call 931-3400, Ext. 8.

Preschool Information
Parents with preschool age children are invited to attend Parent Cooperatives' "Parent Information Night" at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8, in the Tennis Clubroom at Tennis and Community Park, 5801 Valley Ave. Call 462-4905 or visit www.parentcoop.org.

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.

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 February for its 2004-05 enrollment. For details, call 455-8021 or visit www.valleymontessorischool.com.

Lectures/Workshops

Managing Your Retirement Income
This free seminar hosts Sima Alefi, a financial representative with Edward Jones, at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8, at Pleasanton Public Library's Meeting Room, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Registration not required. Call Sima, 828-9115.

Science on Saturday Lectures
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is hosting five free lectures, intended for youths grade 6-high school, from 9:30-11:15 a.m., Saturdays, Feb. 5-March 5 at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. No preregistration is required. Call Richard Farnsworth, 422-5059, or visit http://education.llnl.gov/sciencechat/.

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 features five comedians at 8 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at Main Street Brewery, 830 Main St. Adult language; $5 cover charge. Call 462-8218 or visit www.trivalleycomedy.com. The next show is Feb. 9.

Forbidden Hollywood
Pistols are smoking with attitude, as "Forbidden Hollywood" comes to Smith Center at Ohlone College. Valentine's dinner, with reservations, is at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 14., 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont. Call (510) 659-6031 or visit www.smithcenterpresents.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.

'Murder Among the Stars'
Gibson House Mystery Performers is presenting this interactive sleuth at 7:15 p.m., Fridays, Feb. 11-18, at the Pleasanton Hotel Restaurant, 855 Main St. Reservations needed. Call 846-8106.

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.

Seniors Drug and Alcohol Recovery
The meetings, for seniors only, are held from 2-3:30 p.m. every other Thursday at the Pleasanton Senior Center Support Program Office Sunroom, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call Jode, 931-5382, Ext. 1, or Charlene, Ext. 2.

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

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 fromt 7-9 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3, and is repeated from 9:15-11:15 a.m., Friday, Feb. 4, at 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

Ballistic and Rage Soccer Registration for 2005
Both clubs will hold sign-ups from 6:30-9 p.m., Wednesday - Thursday, Feb. 23, 24, and March 3; also from 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., Saturday, March 5, at Hart Middle School, multipurpose room, 4433 Willow Road. Visit http://pleasanton Rage.org/index.html or http://www.busc.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 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 locations, 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 .

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.

Alzheimer's Caregiver Group
Meetings are held from 1-2:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month, at the Pleasanton Senior Center Support Program Sunroom, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call 931-5389 or Jode, 931-5382, Ext. 1.

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.

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 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.

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.

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. Call Penny Johnson, 931-3405.

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. Call 449-5845, Ext. 111.

TVAR Fundraiser Help Needed
A chairperson or two co-chairpersons are needed to oversee the primary Tri-Valley Animal Rescue event, slated for Sept. 17, "That's Amore." It nets $45,000 each year. For details, call Lisa Healy, 355-9039 or 200-7760, or Cindy Ferrin, 323-8517.

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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