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Publication Date: Friday, March 04, 2005 Calendar
Calendar
(March 04, 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 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.
Valley Concert Chorale
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
Pleasanton Public Library
Storyteller Martha Kendall will present "Failure is Impossible!" the story
of American Women's Rights, at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 13, at the library,
400 Old Bernal Ave. Call Penny Johnson, 931-3405.
Towne Center Books
Holly Payne, author of "The Sound of Blue," is rescheduled for 7:30 p.m., Wednesday,
March 16, at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St. Call Judy Wheeler, 846-8826.
Book Clubs
Bay Books Book Club
A book discussion of "My Sisters Keeper" by Jodi Picoult is slated for 7
p.m., Tuesday, March 15, at Bay Books Pleasanton, 5698 Stoneridge Drive.
Call 460-3213. No cost.
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.
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.
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 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 April 4.
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 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 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 April 6.
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 April
14.
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 April 14.
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
23.
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 22.
Youth Commission
The commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month in the
Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. The next meeting is April 6.
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.
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, March14-May 23, Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol
Blvd. Cost is $77 for 9 classes. Call Sue Evans, 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.
Department 56 Collectors Club
The club is committed to enhancing knowledge and enjoyment of the various
Department 56 lines while providing fellowship within the club and other
clubs. They meet 7-9 p.m., every third Wednesday monthly, Eden Villa, 4115
Mohr Ave. Call Mary, 846-6145.
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 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 atTyco, 4280 Hacienda Drive. Everyone
is welcome. Call Kevin Crossman 598-5442 or e-mail keviin@kevdo.com.
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, meets at 11:45 a.m.,every Friday, at VicÕs All Star Kitchen,
201 Main St. Guests are welcome. The Foothill Kiwanis Key Club meets from
noon-12:30 p.m., Thursdays,Foothill High School, 4375 Foothill Road. Call
Vic, 484-0789 or visit www.Kiwanis-pleasanton-sunrise.com.
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 WomenÕs
Club at Vineyard Avenue and Regalia Court. Contact Paul Stahlnecker, 426-7867.
Order of Eastern Star
Diablo Star #571 focuses on charity work for cancer and heart disease and organizes
fundraisers and provides scholarships. Meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Monday
of the month, at the Orinda Masonic Center, 9 Altarinda Road, Orinda. Call
846-0995.
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.
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.
Phi Delta Kappa
This international organization of professional educators of all kinds and
others interested in education meets at varied locations four to six times
during the school year. Call Pat Wheeler, 443-5526.
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
This international organization of men and women that performs community
service meets at 11:45 a.m. every Friday at Vic's All Star Kitchen, 201
Main St. Membership is open. Call Vic, 484-0789.
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 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.
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 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 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
Free Family Concert
This one-hour event of orchestra music, fiddles and more, presented by Livermore-Amador
Symphony, is slated for 2 p.m., Saturday, March 19, at William Mendenhall
Middle School Gymnasium, 1701 El Prado Drive, Livermore.
Livermore-Amador Symphony
Enjoy listening to worksof Handel, Dukas, Bruch and Brahms, featuring soloist
Dawn Harms, a music faculty member at Stanford University, slated for 8
p.m., Saturday, March 19, at First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and L Streets,
Livermore. Cost varies. Call 447-3672 or 447-6454.
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.
Events
Alameda County Fairgrounds
This weekend, is the Country Folk Art & Craft Show, Friday-Sunday, March
11-13. Admission and times varies; $8 parking. For details visit www.alamedacountyfair.com
or call 426-7600.
Bring Your Green Thumb
Members of the Livermore-Amador Valley Garden Club will be on hand to demonstrate
creative ideas for spring gardening, at 1:30 p.m., Wednesdays, March 9-23,
Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Cost is $1.25/$1.75 non-residents.
Call 931-5365.
Hope Hospice Dinner Dance
Celebrate Hope Hospice's 25th anniversary and cruise the "Ship of Hope" at
Castlewood Country Club, 707 Country Club Circle, from 6-11 p.m., Saturday,
April 16. Corporate sponsorship is available.Visit www.Hopehospice.com. Call
829-8770
'Murder on The High Seas'
This interactive play, presented by Gibson House Mystery Performers, will
take place at 7:15 p.m., Fridays, March 11 and 18, Mystery Dinner Theater,
Pleasanton Hotel Restaurant, 855 Main Street. Cost is $54 per sleuth. Call
846-8106.
Poetry, Prose and Arts Festival Entries
The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council and city of Pleasanton are now accepting
early registration and poetry contest submissions for the festival, which
will take place Saturday, April 16. For registration and contest instructions
visit www.pleasantonarts.org or call Anne Gates, 931-5350.
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.
Tri-Valley Women's Connection
Have St. Paddie's Day Brunch, learn to get organized with Lori Brandes, and
find out what guest speaker Danita Schwemer found climbing Half Dome, from
9:30-11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 17, Wyndham Garden Hotel, 5990 Stoneridge
Mall Road. Cost is $15. Call Jan, 469-9142 or Jill, (510) 582-2351.
Exhibits
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.
Livermore Art Association Cooperative Gallery
"
Whiskers, Fur and Feathers" can be seen at the gallery through March 22,
2155 Third St., Livermore. Call 449-9927.
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 through 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
Assistance League Tea Party
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party will benefit Assistance League of Amador Valley
and is slated from noon-1 p.m., Saturday, April 23, for previewing the
tea tables and 1-4 p.m. for the Tea Party, at the Shrine Event Center,
170 Lindberg Drive, Livermore. Cost is $40. Reservation deadline is April
8. Call Ricki Morettini, 846-3922.
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.
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.
Swingin' Bingo
Play bingo and help raise funds for Children's Hospital Oakland, Cooley's
Anemia Research and the Italian Catholic Federation, Branch 285 Tri-Valley
Scholarship Program, at 7 p.m., Friday, March 18, at St. Michael's Parish
Hall, 372 Maple St., Livermore. Cost is $10. Call Don, 846-8436, or Maureen,
443-0671.
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, has immunization clinic for
children of low-income or uninsured families at 4361 Railroad Ave. Call
for schedule information 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.
Flag Hill Sunol Women's Wilderness Hike
Women: Get your heart pumping and enjoy the view up to Flag Hill and back
down to Cave Rocks on Indian Joe trail (about 4.5 miles), 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.,
Saturday, March 19. Cost of $18 includes a digital photo. Call Sue Evans,
484-0239 or visit www.fitness-to-photos.com.
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
Calling Young Artists
Artists under age 18 may submit art of any medium, before March 15, to be
considered for Poster publication. Accepted art must be received by April
13 for the show opening from 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 17, Art of Presentation,
1987 Santa Rita Road. Entrance fee is $15. Call 484-5123
Multilanguage Story times
These 30-minute story times at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays are told in multi languages,
including Russian, March16, 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
Watercolor /Pastel Workshop
This workshop, with artist Teresa Saia, will be held from 9 a.m.-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 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.
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 from 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
Celtic Music Quintet
Colcannon, an award-winning Celtic quintet, will be presented by Civic Arts
at 7 p.m., Sunday, March 13, at the Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road.
Cost varies. Call 931-3444 or visit www.civicartstickets.org. Group discounts
are available.
'Cinderella'
Presented by Amador Valley and Foothill High Schools, the play opens 7:30
p.m., Thursday, March 17, Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Road. Cost is
$10. Dates and times vary. Call 461-6100, Ext. 6197, or 461-6600, Ext.
5678. Visit khartman@pleasanton.k12.ca.us or lbean@pleasanton.12.ca.us.
'Godspell'
This untraditional musical tells the story of Christ and is being performed
now 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.
John DeKoven's Comedy Showcase
Laugh it up as some of the best Bay Area comedians entertain, 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 23.
'La Traviata'
This Livermore Valley Opera production is slated for 2 p.m., Sundays, March
6-13, and 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday, March 11-12, at the Performing Arts
Theater at Livermore High School campus, 600 Maple St., Livermore. Cost
varies.Call 960-9210 or visit www.livermorevalleyopera.com.
'The Taming of the Doo'
This local comedy event will benefit Valley Humane Society and is slated
for 9 p.m., Saturday, March 19, at Victoria's Hair On Stage, 520 San Ramon
Valley Blvd., Danville. Call Gay Maestas, 447-8903. Cost is $37. Must be
age 21 and older to attend.
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
Box Office Brunch
The Dublin Senior Center hosts lunch and a free movie at 11:30 a.m. every
first Wednesday of the month, Dublin Senior Center, 7437 Larkdale Ave.,
Dublin. Call 829-6316 or visit www.geocities.com/dublinseniortrips for
more activities. Reservations are needed.
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 support, socialization and fun weekly
field trips. Call Angie or Norman at 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
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 has ongoing Bible study classes at Saint
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
CYO Track and Field Program
Catholic Youth Organization Track and Field starts Saturday, March 5, and
boys and girls in grades 1 through 8 are invited. Coaches are also needed.
Call Mark Worrell, 426-5375, or visit www.eteamz.com/ccopcyo.
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 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.
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
Is clutter stressing you out? Clutter is a psychological issue, not an organizing
issue, says this group, which meets 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 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.
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, 462-2766.
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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