Spirit Run
Rotary Club of Pleasanton is holding its annual 5K-10K Spirit Run Sunday, June 18, which is also Father’s Day. The 10K race starts at 8 a.m., followed by the 5K run/walk at 8:20 a.m. and the Kid’s Challenge at 9:30 a.m. All races start and end under the Pleasanton Arch on Main Street. During the last seven years, the race has raised $174,140 in sponsorships and $83,360 in registration fees. Approximately $155,000 net has been raised and transferred to the Pleasanton Education Foundation for scholarship distribution. To register for the run, visit www.pleasantonrotary.com.Animal fundraiser
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is holding the “Huge Yard and Boutique Sale” Saturday, June 10 to raise funds for its animal rescue services. TVAR is a nonprofit organization that is run solely by volunteers dedicated to finding homes for homeless animals. The sale will last from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Amador Valley High School parking lot, 1155 Santa Rita Rd. All proceeds go toward TVAR services. Visit www.TVAR.org for more information.Austrian exchange students
Edu-Culture International, a nonprofit organization that hosts student exchange programs to the Bay Area, will be hosting 25 students from Austria this summer in Pleasanton. Although the students will be here in less than three weeks, only half have been placed in homes and Edu-Culture is looking for Pleasanton families willing to host the students. All the students speak English and most of their days are spent in pre-arranged activities organized by Edu-Culture. For more information or to express an interest, contact Judy Nobriga at jamn53@comcast.net.Summer writing camp
Hacienda School of Pleasanton and the Emerson School of Palo Alto are holding the “Write Now! Summer Writing Camp” from July 17-21 and August 14-18. The first course focuses on expository writing, specifically essays, book reports, research papers, as well as note taking, outlining and self editing. The second course focuses on creative writing and self-expression through poetry, narrative fiction, drama and screenplays. Call 485-5750 or visit www.headsup.org for more information.
