I love the outdoor movie idea. How about changing locations occasionally? There are lots of great family neighborhoods (Birdland or?) that have parks perfect for an outdoor viewing. This would provide a great venue for getting the neighbors together...does everything have to always be downtown?

The reason behind this location is:

"This is the first of four outdoor movies the city of Pleasanton will offer this summer, part of the effort the city government and merchants are making to attract more residents downtown"

Got it. Still would be nice...at a future time...to change the venue.

I think some people just don't realize how important a thriving downtown really is. I selected my home based on the ability to walk to the downtown area. If there was no downtown I probably would have selected to live elsewhere. I appreciate that my city tries in many ways to keep the downtown alive and community oriented. I don't want to see any more merchants leaving due to the lack of sales.

Don't beleive that a lack of sales is the sole culprit to the empty storefronts downtown. High rents is another cause. Many landlords take not only rent, but a percentage of the gross. One landlord I know has no vacancies at this time because he does not do this, and charges a fair rent. He beleives that it is better to have paying tenants than squeezing every possible dollar out of them and risk having them leave.

Owners need to look in the mirror and see what it is they can do to help.

I believe all the problems downtown are a result of the Bush administration and perpetuated by the Obama administration.

Knowing Pleasantonian behavior from Shakespeare in Amador Park, you can count on high-backed chairs up front.

Thank you Mayor Hosterman, I heard that this was your idea. One suggestion...would appreciate G movies since this is a family outing.

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Since the movies can't start until dark, it is fine that they are PG. Many kids who would enjoy a G rated movie will be sound asleep by 8:30. Not everything has to be geared toward young kids, there are many older kids in Pleasanton too. Thanks to Pleasanton officials for planning a great outing for families in Pleasanton.

I too think PG is appropriate for the time of evening. Before or after the movie this aged child could grab a snack downtown and enjoy a full family outing. Younger children would be fast asleep. This way the goal of bringing families downtown to have fun and perhaps purchase can be achieved. I think it's a great idea and kids in this age bracket truly do need something to do. My praises for the idea. I hope attendees are considerate of each other over the course of the evening and tend to their trash when the fun has ended.

I think it's a great idea. Doesn't have to be all about kids. People without them would like to enjoy their night too.
Hopefully people will come and have fun, spend money and be nice.
It's all about downtown. Plan your own neighborhood events if you want but don't take away from the City trying to boost Downtown sales.

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Wow, that was fun! Thanks for the free pop corn, Thriving Ink!

Thanks to everyone who came out and waited in line for the popcorn! We just can't seem to find a big enough popcorn machine! :) Last thursday we gave out 400 bags of popcorn! Cannot wait for School of Rock! See ya'll downtown!
Jenelle
Thriving Ink