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Publication Date: Friday, February 18, 2005 Calendar
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(February 18, 2005) Auditions
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 O¹ 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.
Valley Concert Chorale Auditions
Join choral singers who perform a wide range of music, from classical to
contemporary. Auditions will be held by appointment only on Mondays, March
14 and 21. Call 462-4205 or visit www.valleyconcertchorale.org.
Author Visit
Altamont Books
Upcoming author visits include Mark Bittner, author of -----------," from
---------p.m., Day, Date, at Altamont Books, 1601 Railroad Ave., Livermore.
Call 443-4354 or e-mail lziock@altamontbooks.com.
Autism Author
Annabel Stehi, author of " The Sound of a Miracle," will be available for
book signing from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wednesday, March 9, at the Sensory Center,
5820 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 112. Call 264-4198.
Pleasanton Public Library
Engineer and innovator Rob Koslowsky, author of "A World Perspective through
21st Century Eyes: The Impact of Science on Society," is visiting the library,
400 Old Bernal Ave., at 2 p.m.,Sunday, Feb. 27. 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.
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.
Writers¹ Roundtable
Across the River Writers¹ 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
March 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 March 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 March 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 March
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 March
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 March 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 March
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 March 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 March 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.
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.
Cooking Classes
Be one of 10 chefs and prepare a Cajun dinner complete with dessert at 5
p.m., Monday, March 21, at the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St. Dinner is
served for the guests of the chefs at 7 p.m. Cost is $85 for chefs and
$35 for guests. Call 846-8106 for more details.
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 a 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.
ClubSport Pleasanton Run Club
The club meets at 6 p.m. every Tuesday at ClubSport, Studio 3, 7090 Johnson
Drive. Call 463-2822 or e-mail Coach Louis at Ikao@genretech.com.
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 (Kim) Pace,
998-5744. Attendees at Feb. meeting are encouraged to donate fashionable
items of women's clothing, jewelry and handbags to benefit Bay Area women.
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 Women¹s 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 Vic¹s 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.
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 Women¹s
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 Maestro¹s Restaurant,
5100 Hopyard Road. Members share leads and help promote each other¹s 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.
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.
Sno¹Flakes Ski Club
Sno¹Flakes 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 Bob McCollum, 931-0870.
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 Veteran¹s 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
Valley Concert Chorale
The Chorale has two concerts slated in March: at 8 p.m., Saturday, March
12, Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, 4300 Mirador Drive; and 7 p.m., Sunday,
March 13, First Presbyterian Church, Fourth Street and L Street, Livermore.
Call Heidi Massie, 417-8584.
Vietnamese Music & Jazz
The sixth annual Children's Benefit Concert, featuring classical and traditional
Vietnamese music, plus jazz, to benefit street children in Vietnam, is
slated for 2 p.m., Sunday, March 6, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita
Road. Cost is $9. Call 275-9250 or visit world interchange@gmail.com.
Youth Music Festival
The city of Pleasanton Civic Arts will present various performances by youths
ages 5-17 at 8 p.m., Friday, March 4, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa
Rita Road. Cost is $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Call 931-3444 or visit
www.civicartstickets.org
Events
Alameda County Fairgrounds
This weekend, Feb. 18-20, is the Alameda County Spring Home & Garden Show;
next week the Tri-Valley Sportsmen's Exposition runs Friday-Sunday, Feb.25-27.
Admission and times varies; $8 parking. For details visit www.alamedacountyfair.com
or call 426-7600.
Anne Lamott
This bestselling author is known to entertain with humor and ruthless honesty
is slated for 8 p.m., Saturday, March 5, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa
Rita Road. Cost varies. Call 931-3444 or visit www.civicartstickets.org.
Lunch With California Sen. Figueroa
The Livermore-Amador 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.
Open House and Bridal Tasting
This free event, hosted by Garre Winery, is for brides-to-be or guests planning
a special event and is slated for noon-4 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, at the
Martinelli Conference and Event Center, 3585 Greenville Road, Livermore.
Preregistration is required. Call 371-8200.
Poetry Reading
The club meets on the first Sunday on even-numbered months at the Century
House, 2401 Santa Rita Road.
St. Patrick's Day Festival
This annual event and parade, a favorite for Irish music, dance, food and
shopping, will be held from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, March 12-13,
along Amador Valley Boulevard in Dublin. Call event hotline, 833-6629,
or visit www.DublinStPats.com.
St. Patrick's Day Stories
Pleasanton Civic Arts Manager Andy Jorgensen will tell Irish and Celtic stories
and fairytales to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, at 7 p.m., Thursday, March
17, at the Museum On Main Street, 603 Main St. Reservations are recommended.
Cost is $10 for non-members, $5 for members. Call 462-2766.
Exhibits
Annual Faculty Exhibition
This exhibit by 14 faculty members of California State Hayward's University
Art Gallery is open noon-3 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, Feb.17-March 11, in the
Art and Education Building, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward. Call (510)
885-3299 .
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, through March
17, at the Louis 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, through March 5, at Art Of Presentation,
1987-F Santa Rita Road. 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; admission varies. 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.
'Planting Melvin'
The premier of "Planting Melvin," filmed in Pleasanton by local producers,
will be at 9:15 p.m., Friday, March 4, with a second performance at 1:15
p.m.,Saturday, March 5, at the Cinequest Film Festival, San Jose Repertory
Theater, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose. Cost is $9. Call (408) 295-3378
or visit www.cinequest.org.
Fundraisers
Denim and Diamonds Dinner Dance
This dinner dance and auction is slated for 6 p.m., Saturday, March 5, at
the Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St., to benefit the technical literacy and
art appreciation at Vintage Hills Elementary School. Cost is $65. Call
the auction hotline, 398-8726.
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.
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.
MOPS Indoor Rummage Sale
Mothers of Preschoolers will benefit from this fundraiser to help pay for
child care from 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 26, Valley Bible Church
at the Crossing, 7106 Johnson Drive. One hundred plus families will sell
clothes, toys, electronics, jewelry and more.
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.
Tri-Valley Haven Gala
The event benefits Tri-Valley Haven, a nonprofit agency that provides shelter
and support for the abused and homeless, and begins at 6:30 p.m., Saturday,
March 5, Ruby Hill Golf Club, 3400 West Ruby Hill Drive. Tickets are $120
each, or $1,000 for a table for 10. Call 449-5845.
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 Immunization Clinic
Axis Community Health, which provides medical care, mental health and addiction
counseling and classes for adults and teens, is having an immunization
clinic for children of low-income or uninsured families from 9-11:30 a.m.,
Saturday, 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.
Primal Reflex Release Technique
This free lecture, presented by Pleasanton Physical Therapy, will cover new
solutions to pain relief and is slated for 10:15 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, March
8, Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call 426-6986.
Holiday
Kids & Teens
Multilanguage Story times
These 30-minute story times at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays are told in multi languages,
including Spanish, March 2; 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.
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.
Lectures/Workshops
How To Buy Your First Home
Learn valuable information about the first-time home buying process presented
by Amador Valley Adult and Community Education from 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday,
Feb. 24, Village High School, 4645 Bernal Ave., Room 704. Cost varies.
Preregistration is required. Call 846-7442 or visit www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/adulted.
Parenting Workshop
This free workshop, to help parents of children of any age enhance their
parenting skills, is slated from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Feb. 26, at the
Amador Valley High School Library,1155 Santa Rita Road. Registration is
required. Visit www.pleasanto.k12.ca.us/adulted. or fax registration form
to 846-5317.
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/.
Watercolor /Pastel Workshop
The workshop, with artist Teresa Saia, will be held from 9 am-4 p.m., Friday-Monday,
March 11-14, at the Cultural Arts Center, 4477 Black Ave. Cost is $270
for the four days or $70 for one. Call Nancy Thompson, 462-5917.
Live Music
Main St. Brewery
The restaurant, 830 Main St., features live music every Friday and Saturday
night. Call 462-8218.
Pleasanton Hotel
Live music from 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Friday and Saturday nights, at the restaurant,
855 Main St. 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 Pleasanton¹s 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 , Feb. 12-26, next to the
Farmers Market on First and Angela streets. Adopt a cat 1-4 p.m., Saturdays
and Sundays Feb. 12-27, 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 March 9.
'Death Of A Doornail'
The Pleasanton VIP Senior Club will present this play, using local senior
performers, at 6 p.m., Saturday, March 5, at the Pleasanton Senior Center,
5353 Sunol Blvd. Dessert will be served at intermission. Cost is $8 for
VIP members; $10 for non-members. Tickets are sold at the center's travel
desk.
'Godspell'
This untraditional musical tells the story of Christ and is being performed
through March 12 at the Pleasanton Playhouse Studio Theater, 1048 Serpentine
Lane, Suite 309. Cost is $20 -adults; $18-seniors. Call for tickets and
times, 462-2121, or visit www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.
'Into The Woods'
This award winning musical is slated for Fridays-Sundays, Feb. 25-March 6,
at the Cal State East Bay University Theater, 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward.
Cost and times vary. Opening night fundraiser is from 6:30-7:45 p.m. in
the Studio Theater. Call (510) 885-2877 or visit www.csuhalumni.org/events.html.
'Love and Loyalty: Something to Sing About'
This Broadway Chorus presentation of Pleasanton Playhouse is slated for 8
p.m., Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25-27, at Amador Theater,
1155 Santa Rita Road. Cost varies. Call 462-2121 or order online at www.pleasantonplayhouse.com.
' The Shape Of a Girl '
Teenage bullying is the subject of this Civic Arts performance slated for
7 p.m.,Wednesday, March 2, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road.
A post-performance panel discussion will follow. Cost is $6. Call Anne
Gates, 931-3444, or visit www.civicartstickets.org.
Political Notes
Jerry Thorne to Speak
Pleasanton City Council candidate, Jerry Thorne, is guest speaker at the
Tri-Valley Republican Women Federated meeting ,11:30 a.m., Thursday, March
2, at Vic's All Star Kitchen, 201 Main St. Reservations are required. Call
Marilyn Dubach, 485-9869
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 men¹s 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 other Thursday
at the Senior Support office, Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.
Call Charlene or Jode, 931-5382.
Friday Night Dance
Join the crowd for ballroom dancing once a month 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
Baha¹i 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 has ongoing Bible study classes at Augustine
Catholic Church parish hall, 3999 Bernal Ave. For details call Aggie Burke,
484-5020, Ext. 21, or e-mail agburke@sbcglobal.net.
Lighthouse Baptist Church
"
Back to Basics" is the topic of this year's worship. Bible classes are offered
for all ages at 9:30 a.m. with church services at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.,
every Sunday at Second and Neal streets. Call 846-7220 or e-mail pastor@atthelighthouse.com.
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/Rage Soccer Registration for 2005
Both clubs will hold signups from 6:30-9 p.m., 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/.
CYO Track and Field Program
Catholic Youth Organization Track and Field starts Saturday, March 5. Registration
for youths in grades 1-8 is slated from 2-3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, St.
Augustine Parish Hall, 3999 Bernal Ave. Coaches are needed. Call Mark Worrell,
426-5375.Visit www.eteamz.com/ccopcyo.
Golf Tournament
This Parent/Junior Pony Golf Tournament, hosted by Pony Baseball, is slated
for 7:30 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, with check-in at 7:15 a.m., Las Positas
Golf Course, 917 Clubhouse Drive, Livermore. Call Andy Nilon (510) 915-1238
or visit www.pleasantonpony.com
New Seniors Baseball Team
Pleasanton Little Leagues (PNLL, PALL and Foothill) are combining to form
a15-16-year-old's team to play in a highly competitive baseball league
to include teams from San Ramon, Alamo and Danville. Call 846-1283 or visit
http://www.pnll.info.com to register.
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.
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.
Bipolar Support Group
The Tri-Valley Bipolar Support Group, which provides peer support for people
with mood disorders, meets 7:15-8:45 p.m. every Wednesday at St. Claire's
Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road. Call 560-0842 or e-mail trivalleybipolar@hotmail.com.
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 ³Living Beyond Limits² group
that meets from 7-8:30 p.m. on the first, third and fifth Thursday monthly
at ValleyCare Health Center, 5575 Las Positas Blvd. No fee. Call Ken Smith,
846-8594.
Caregiver Support Group
Meetings are held from 1-2:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month for people
caring for persons with Alzheimer's and dementia-related illnesses, at
the Pleasanton Senior Center Support Program Sunroom, 5353 Sunol Blvd.
Call 931-5389 or Jode, 931-5382, Ext. 1.
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.
ClutterLess (CL) Self Help Group
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.
Diabetes Support Groups
Groups meet from noon-1 p.m., on the first Wednesday monthly. Also from 6-7
p.m. every third Thursday monthly and for diabetics using insulin pumps,
from 6-7 p.m. the second Thursday of every other month, Diabetes and Nutrition
Education Center, Valley Care Medical Plaza, 5725 West Las Positas, Suite
220. Call 416-6710.
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
This group provides support for brain-injured individuals and their caregivers.
It meets from 7:30-9 p.m. every fourth Wednesday in the Blackhawk Room
at San Ramon Regional Medical Center, 6001 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon.
Call Jo Ann, 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 1-3:30
p.m. every Thursday at WineCentives, 6040 Dougherty Road, Dublin. Cost
is $3. Call Doug Herz, 277-6600.
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 else¹s 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. Clare¹s 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.
Parkinson¹s Support Group
The Parkinson¹s 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.
Prostate Cancer Survivors
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 the Kaiser offices, 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 846-7460.
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.
Six Sigma Lean Enterprise Practitioners
Members of this group should have Six-Sigma, Lean or Project Management experience
to discuss real world challenges. The group meets at 7 p.m., premeeting
is at 6:30 p.m., every fourth Wednesday of the month, Winecentives, 6040
Dougherty Road, Dublin. Call 485-1699 or visit fredlafontaine@yahoo.com.
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.
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
The hospital seeks goods to entertain patients, sponsorships, special daily
services and volunteers for the information desk. Also volunteer golf cart
drivers and recreation assistants are needed. Call Ginny De Guzman, 373-4700,
Ext. 35360.
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.
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 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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