Dog licenses 3333 Busch Road, Pleasanton. The city’s Utility Billing Department issues dog licenses. An up-to-date rabies vaccination certificate with expiration date is required. Prices are lower for dogs that are spayed or neutered if documentation is provided.
* 931-5425
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/os/service/petlicense.asp
East Bay SPCA 4651 Gleason Drive, Dublin. The East Bay SPCA, and its Dublin Adoption Center, are committed to ending the euthanasia of all adoptable dogs and cats in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. It provides adoption services, affordable high-quality spay and neuter procedures, dog training classes and community education about responsible pet ownership.
* 479-9670
* www.eastbayspca.org
* email: info@eastbayspca.org
* adoptions: customercare@eastbayspca.org
East County Animal Shelter 4595 Gleason Drive, Dublin. The shelter is one of two run by the county. It impounds stray animals, picks up sick and injured animals, issues citations for violations, removes dead animals from public areas, rescues endangered animals, investigates inhumane treatment of animals and animal nuisance complaints, and issues dog licenses for unincorporated areas of the county and the city of Dublin.
* 803-7040
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/police/animals/shelter.asp
Pleasanton Animal Control 4833 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Call the Animal Services Bureau of the Pleasanton Police regarding all animal problems: lost, found, injured, bite, abuse, barking dogs.
* 931-5100 or 931-5122
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/police/animals/services.asp
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue PO Box 11143, Pleasanton. Dog adoptions occur Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. next to the Pleasanton Farmers Market at First and Angela streets and cat adoptions are held at the Dublin Petsmart. TVAR does not accept surrendered animals from the public. TVAR volunteers are often available at the East County Animal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Drive in Dublin.
* 803-7040
* www.tvar.org
* email: contact@tvar.org
Valley Humane Society 3670 Nevada St., Pleasanton. Adoptions come with appropriate vaccinations, neutering and include a free visit with a vet. Microchipping is also available.
* 426-8656
* www.valleyhumane.org
* email: msadek@valleyhumane.org
ART ASSOCIATIONS
City of Pleasanton Civic Arts 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Civic Arts offers classes in many forms of artistic expression for all age groups. Arts experiences include youth theater and dance, the Children’s Arts Festival, the Youth Music Festival and the Civic Arts School Concert Series. Civic Arts sponsors Pleasanton’s Poet Laureate, Civic Arts Presents performances, Civic Arts Stage Company and Public Arts programs as well as Free Shakespeare in the Park by the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival.
* Community services manager Michele Crose 931-5347
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/cs/arts/default.asp
* http://www.firehousearts.org/
Harrington Gallery at Firehouse Arts Center 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. The Harrington Gallery features the works of renowned visual artists of regional and national stature in painting, sculpture, installations, and conceptual art. Exhibits change to feature themed exhibits, each opening with a reception open to public. Gallery hours are 12-5 p.m. Wednesday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Donations appreciated.
* 931-4850
* www.firehousearts.org/harrington-gallery
* Gallery coordinator: Julie Finegan at jfinegan@cityofpleasantonca.gov
Pleasanton Art League Cultural Arts Building, 4455 Black Ave., Pleasanton. In partnership with the Livermore Art Association, the Pleasanton Art League holds monthly meetings featuring demonstrations by nationally recognized artists. The PAL Circuit provides a showcase for members’ work at various public buildings. Annual scholarships are awarded to art students at Las Positas College.
* Pat Smith 846-4138 ; psmithrltr@comcast.net
* www.pal-art.com
* email: info@PAL-ART.com
Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council PO Box 1298, Pleasanton. Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council (PCAC) is dedicated to the understanding and enrichment of the arts in our community and cultivating an environment that supports visual, literary, musical and theater arts. It presents quality concerts, plays, art shows and festivals and supports community events, such as the Arts in the Schools program and the Poetry, Prose and Arts Festival. PCAC advocates for arts and art facilities on behalf of the community.
* 931-1111
* www.pleasantonarts.org
* email: info@pleasantonarts.org
BUSINESS GROUPS
Hacienda Business Park Owners Association 4473 Willow Rd., Ste. 105, Pleasanton. An organization of property owners in the Hacienda Business Park. The 875-acre park is one of the largest of its kind in Northern California and, at build-out, could hold up to 11.2 million square feet of mixed-use space.
* 734-6500
* www.hacienda.org
* email: info@hacienda.org
Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce 777 Peters Ave., Pleasanton. This independent, nonprofit corporation, which has 1,000 members, is devoted to creating economic opportunity and strengthening the business community.
* 846-5858
* www.pleasanton.org
* email: info@pleasanton.org
Pleasanton Downtown Association 4725 First St., Suite 200, Pleasanton. The association is an organization of downtown merchants and business people. It sponsors community events such as the First Wednesday Street Party on the first Wednesday of the month May to September, Antique Faires, Art & Heritage Days, summer Concerts in the Park and two Wine Strolls each year.
* 484-2199
* www.pleasantondowntown.net
* email: info@pleasantondowntown.net
Visit Tri-Valley 5075 Hopyard Road, Ste. 240, Pleasanton. The bureau is the official public relations, sales and marketing arm for Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and Danville.
* 846-8910
* www.visittrivalley.com
* email: info@visittrivalley.com
CAREER/JOB SERVICES
Tri-Valley One Stop Career Center 6300 Village Pkwy, Suite 100, Dublin. Nonprofit career center that assists with employment. It offers job search, resume and interviewing skills workshops, resource library and a job bank. Career assessment tools are available, as are dedicated phone lines and a fax machine for job seekers to use. Services are free.
* 560-9431
* www.trivalleyonestop.org
Tri-Valley Regional Occupational Program (ROP) 1040 Florence Road, Livermore. ROP teaches occupational classes to high school juniors and seniors in Pleasanton, Livermore and Dublin. ROP also has two adult programs: cosmetology at the Dublin Beauty School, and water and wastewater treatment at the Dublin San Ramon Services District facilities.
* 455-4800
* www.tvrop.org
TriValleyJobs.com The cities of Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore and San Ramon sponsor this website to help residents find employment close to home. It includes custom job searches, resume broadcasting and email alerts when matching jobs become available.
* www.trivalleyjobs.com
CITY GOVERNMENT
City of Pleasanton: Pleasanton Civic Center, 200 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. City Manager: Nelson Fialho. Governed by a mayor and four City Council members, the city of Pleasanton features a range of governmental services, including community and economic development, police, fire, engineering, community services, housing, operations services and city administration.
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov
* 931-5002
COMMUNITY CENTERS
Amador Recreation Center 4455 Black Ave., Pleasanton. The recreation center, located in the 23.5-acre Amador Valley Community Park, is the site for a variety of city-sponsored classes for all ages. It is adjacent to the Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center.
* 931-5340
Century House 2401 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Located at Bicentennial Park, this facility, which is a historic 1870 Victorian farmhouse, offers community classes and can also be rented for private functions.
* 931-5340
Pleasanton Senior Center 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. The senior center, located in Centennial Park, offers a variety of classes and support groups for seniors 55 and older. Its large dining hall is the venue for the VIP club lunches, weekday Sage Cafe lunches and other events and classes for mature adults. The Peddler Shoppe offers gifts handmade by the seniors and is open to the public.
* 931-5365
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/cs/senior/center.asp
Tennis & Community Park 5801 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. The tennis complex offers tennis lessons for adults and children, as well as a variety of other classes and camps. Club room or tennis court reservations can be made by phone.
* 931-3449
Veterans Memorial Building 301 Main St., Pleasanton. This recently restored facility, built in 1932, houses the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and their functions. It is regularly used for city recreation classes and special events. Its large main hall is available for rental.
* 931-5340
DISABLED PEOPLE SERVICES
Community Resources for Independent Living 3311 Pacific Ave., Livermore. CRIL supports, empowers and teaches skills to people with disabilities so they may more effectively participate in daily community and life activities. It provides service and support in the areas of benefits, housing referrals, personal assistant services, assistive technology and peer support.
* 371-1531
* www.crilhayward.org
Dial-A-Ride Paratransit Service 1362 Rutan Ct., Ste. 100, Livermore. Pleasanton registered ADA clients can take advantage of this door-to-door registered transportation service during the hours that Pleasanton Paratransit is not operating. Call for pickup 24 hours to one week in advance. No same-day service. Fares are $3.50 each way.
* 455-7510
* www.wheelsbus.com
Keystone Adult Learning Center 1241 Quarry Lane, Ste. 145, Pleasanton. The mission of the Keystone Adult Learning Center is to provide opportunities for developmentally disabled adults to lead meaningful and active lives within the mainstream of the Tri-Valley community. Ages 22+ welcome.
* 484-5330
* www.kalc.org
* email: kalcdd@pacbell.net
Pleasanton Paratransit Service 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Door-to-door transportation service is available for Pleasanton residents age 60 and older and disabled Pleasanton residents age 18 and older who are ADA approved. Call for pickup 48 hours to two weeks in advance. No same-day service.
* 931-5376
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/cs/senior/transit.asp
RADD – Recreational Activities for the Developmentally Disabled RADD provides activities such as dining, sports, entertainment and recreation. Call to be added to mailing list for calendar of activities.
* 931-5373
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/cs/senior/radd.asp
REACH (Resources, Education, Activities, Community, Housing) PO Box 5564, Pleasanton. The group’s goal is to provide safe, quality living environments where developmentally disabled residents learn self efficiency and live with dignity and respect. Check its website to see what household goods are needed for the homes.
* www.trivalleyreach.org
* email: info@trivalleyreach.org
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HELP
Domestic Violence Support Group 3663 Pacific Ave., Livermore. Tri-Valley Haven, a nonprofit organization that helps homeless and battered women and their children, offers a domestic violence support group. Call for meeting time and location.
* crisis line: 449-5842 or (800) 884-8119
* administration: 449-5845
* www.trivalleyhaven.org
Temporary Restraining Order Clinic This clinic is for victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault at the Tri-Valley Haven satellite office, 3663 Pacific Ave., Livermore, and in the Tri-Valley Haven Community Building.
* 449-5847 ext. 2606
DRUG, ALCOHOL SERVICES
Al-Anon Family Groups PO Box 1797, Pleasanton. Al-Anon Family Groups offers programs to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with problem drinking. Alateen, sponsored by Al-Anon, is a family recovery program for young people. Group meetings are held at various locations in the Tri-Valley at least once a day.
* 277-7661
* www.alanontrivalley.org
* email: help@alanontrivalley.org
Alcoholics Anonymous Crossroads Fellowship, an AA support group for alcoholics, meets at 386 Preston Ct., Livermore. Special groups for women, newcomers and youths at Tri-Valley Fellowship, 3701 Old Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. Other locations available.
* 829-0666
* 24-hour hotline: (888) 859-3230
* www.valleyservicecenter.org
* email: info@valleyservicecenter.org
Biletnikoff Foundation 7080 Donlon Way, Ste. 126, Dublin. A nonprofit organization that offers support for teens who have been affected by drug or alcohol abuse.
* 556-2525
* www.biletnikoff.org
* email: angela.biletnikoff25@gmail.com
Narcotics Anonymous This group assists in helping people in the Tri-Valley and Contra Costa areas with problems of addiction.
* 685-HELP (685-4357)
* www.contracostana.org
* email: admin@contracostana.org
EDUCATION
Pleasanton Unified School District 4665 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Superintendent: David Haglund. Approximate enrollment, 14,800. Governed by a five-member board of trustees, the PUSD district includes nine elementary and three middle schools, two comprehensive high schools, a continuation high school, alternative programs and adult education programs.
* 462-5500
* www.pleasantonusd.net
Sunol Glen Unified School District 11601 Main St., Sunol. Superintendent and principal: Molleen Barnes. Opened in 1925. The one-school district is a K-8 public school with a preschool operating on its campus. The school offers small classes with a curriculum aligned with the Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) to enable students to successfully transfer to PUSD high schools.
* 862-2026
* www.sunol.k12.ca.us
Independent Study/Home Schooling 245 Abbie St., Pleasanton. Supervisors: Joanne Gross and Valerie Dillon. Offered through the PUSD system, Independent Study.
* 426-4435
* email: jgross@pleasantonusd.net, vdillon@pleasantonusd.net
Pleasanton Adult and Career Education 4665 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Formed last spring, the PACE program offered through the Pleasanton Unified School District oversees a range of adult learning opportunities, including English as a second language and high school equivalency. Future offerings will include programs for adults with disabilities and parent education.
* www.pleasantonusd.net
Las Positas College 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore. Part of the Chabot-Las Positas Community College.
* 424-1000
* www.laspositascollege.edu
FAMILY HISTORY
Livermore-Amador Genealogical Society PO Box 901, Livermore. The group meets at Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Nevada Ct., the second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. It typically has three other meetings each month, two on genealogical software and a study group.
* www.l-ags.org
* email: president@l-ags.org
Pleasanton Public Library Genealogical Collection 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Family Tree Maker software available for people to research family history. Some books are also available.
* 931-3400
FARMERS’ MARKET
Pleasanton Farmers’ Market Shop for fresh produce, flowers, baked goods and more on West Angela between First and Main streets downtown. Cats and dogs are also available for adoption. Hours: Sat 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
* 825-9090
* www.pcfma.com
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
Alameda County Community Food Bank PO Box 2599, Oakland. The food bank’s toll free Emergency Food Hotline connects Alameda County residents with local emergency food programs and provides information about government nutrition programs such as food stamps and school meals.
* (510) 635-FOOD (635-3663)
* www.accfb.org
* email: info@accfb.org
Open Heart Kitchen Hot meals are served free-of-charge, no questions asked, to anyone in need at locations in Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore.
* Heather Greaux at 580-1616
* volunteer coordinator at 580-1619
* www.openheartkitchen.org
* email: info@openheartkitchen.org
Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry 418 Junction Ave., Livermore. The food pantry provides free groceries to low-income Tri-Valley residents.
* 449-1664
* www.trivalleyhaven.org
Valley Bible Church Food Pantry 7106 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton. Local churches, Scout groups, 4-H clubs and schools help keep the pantry stocked.
* Kim Chew at 426-2492
FOUNDATIONS & FUNDRAISING ORGANIZATIONS
Friends of the Pleasanton Senior Center 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton is a nonprofit fundraising foundation committed to raising funds for the Pleasanton Senior Center.
* 931-5365
* www.seniorcenterfriends.org
* email: info@seniorcenterfriends.org
Friends of the Pleasanton Library Friends of the Library sponsors two book sales per year, held at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Proceeds go toward providing library programs, materials and equipment.
* Nancy Bering at 462-4368
* www.friendsofthepleasantonlibrary.org
* email: nancybering@yahoo.com
Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council PO Box 1298, Pleasanton. PCAC is a nonprofit fundraising foundation established by Pleasanton residents in conjunction with the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council to support construction and operation of public arts facilities. This includes the Firehouse Arts Center on Railroad Avenue.
* 484-0614
* www.pleasantonarts.org
* email: info@pleasantonarts.org
Pleasanton Partnerships in Education Foundation (PPIE) 333 Division St., Pleasanton. PPIE, a community-based organization, exists to enhance learning experiences for students of the Pleasanton Unified School District through a partnership of business, education and the community.
* 846-5620
* www.ppie.org
* email: mail@ppie.org
Pleasanton Schools Educational Enrichment Foundation (PSEE) PO Box 785, Pleasanton. PSEE is a nonprofit public benefit corporation that provides grants to the Pleasanton school system for music, art, science and other educational enrichment programs. The all-volunteer organization also funds the Pleasanton Schools Strings Program.
* Denise at 200-8054
* www.psee.org
* email: savethemusic@pseefoundation.org
Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund 5506 Sunol Blvd., Ste. 100, Pleasanton. This annual fund runs from Thanksgiving week to early January and provides contributors with an opportunity to donate to charities that serve the Pleasanton community, with 100% of all contributions being passed on to the charities with no administrative or other fees. For information, read Holiday Fund stories in the Pleasanton Weekly, which include a contribution coupon and list of community donors.
* 600-0840
* email: editor@pleasantonweekly.com
Sandra J. Wing Healing Therapies Foundation 440 Boulder Ct., Ste. 100C #7, Pleasanton. Its mission is to provide cancer patients, during their treatment period, with financial assistance for complementary healing services. The foundation focuses on the five therapies that its founder experienced during her cancer journey: acupuncture, acupressure, therapeutic massage, guided/visual imagery and deep breathing meditation.
* 249-6771 or (866) 862-7270
* www.healingtherapiesfoundation.org
ValleyCare Charitable Foundation 1111 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore. This nonprofit foundation, established in 1984, raises funds for Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare. It sponsors special events throughout the year, including its annual golf tournament in June and the Christmas Tree Lane in November. It helps fund the medical center, its cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, the Maternal/Child Fund, the Intensive Care Unit, the ValleyCare Health Library and the Ryan Comer Cancer Resource Center.
* 373-4560
* www.valleycare.com/foundation.aspx
GARDENS
Livermore-Amador Valley Garden Club PO Box 12093, Pleasanton. The club provides guest speakers and community outreach opportunities, such as maintaining the Sensory Garden at the Senior Center, an annual plant sale, Arbor Day planting and more. The club is open to anyone interested in gardening and visitors are welcome. Monthly meetings are held at Alisal Elementary School in the Multi-Purpose Room, 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton .
* www.lavgc.org
* email: vp_organization@lavgc.org
Pleasanton Community Garden 7350 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. The Department of Parks and Community Services facilitates this community garden in Val Vista Community Park. The garden is comprised of 40 patches, 225 square feet and 100 square feet patches.
* Community garden coordinator Patti Joki pjoki@cityofpleasantonca.gov.
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/cs/parks/default.asp
Sensory Garden 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Located in Centennial Park at the Pleasanton Senior Center. In the garden, visitors can feel a lamb’s ear (a plant with soft velvety gray-green leaves) and sniff lemon grass or a chocolate geranium.
* 931-5365
HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES
American Cancer Society 2185 North California Blvd Ste 290, Walnut Creek. This volunteer-based organization provides cancer information, patient services, such as rides to medical treatments and support programs free of charge. It also provides information for financial assistance programs available to cancer patients in their area and an on-site wig resource room.
* 24-hour hotline: (800) ACS-2345 (227-2345)
* www.cancer.org
American Red Cross Give blood at the Pleasanton Blood Bank, 5556-B Springdale Ave.
* (800) 733-2767
* www.redcross.org
Axis Community Health 5925 West Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton. Axis Community Health offers services at various locations: 5925 West Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton: new medical clinic, integrated behavioral health, admin offices, enrollment services; 4361 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton: medical and enrollment services; 3311 Pacific Ave., Livermore: medical and enrollment services; 6666 Owens Drive, Pleasanton: mental health services, teen drug and alcohol program, DUI program; 1991 Santa Rita Blvd., Ste. H, Pleasanton: WIC nutrition program
* 201-6017
* www.axishealth.org
Bereavement Support Group of the Catholic Community This group of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. It is open to anyone of any faith and is held at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. In spring and fall, there is a eight-week bereavement workshop that meets weekly.
* Eleanor at 846.8708
Breast Cancer and Support Group of the Catholic Community The Breast Cancer and Support Group of the Catholic Community of Pleasanton meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Stoneridge Drive, room B, Pleasanton. All are welcome.
* 484-5020
Cancer Support Group A free support group for people with cancer and their loved ones is held from 2 to 4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Valley Care Health Library, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Ste. 270, Pleasanton.
* 734-3313
* www.valleycare.com/service-support-groups.aspx
Diabetes and Nutrition Education Center ValleyCare Medical Plaza, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Ste. 220, Pleasanton. The center offers community education seminars, diabetes and nutrition counseling and classes by physician referral only. It also runs several free diabetes support groups that meet at the center.
* 416-6710
* www.valleycare.com/service-diabetes.aspx
Hope Hospice 6377 Clark Ave., Ste. 100, Dublin. Hope Hospice provides medical and support services in an in-home setting for patients who are facing a life limiting illness with a prognosis of six months or less. Surviving family members are offered 18 months of grief support from the Bereavement Program. Groups for children, teens and adults and a resource library are available at no cost to the community. Call for meeting times. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
* 829-8770
* www.hopehospice.com
* email: info@hopehospice.com
Live Beat Dads This group for fathers raising their children provides information on legal rights for fathers and mothers, including custody and child support issues. Child care is available. Meets at 1550 Springtown Blvd., #7E, Livermore.
* Pete at 449-8436
* https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/livebeatdadsus/info
Mothers with a Purpose This group works to raise awareness of the epidemic use of illicit drugs in our community. Its goal is to educate and provide resources to afflicted families. It meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Foothill High School, 4375 Foothill Rd., Pleasanton.
* www.motherswithapurpose.org
* email: info@MothersWithAPurpose.org
NAMI Tri-Valley Family Support Group This group is provided for family/caregivers of adults with mental illness and meets from 7:15-9 p.m., on the second and fourth Monday of every month, at the Livermore Public Library, 1188 S Livermore Ave., Livermore 94550.
* Marsha McInnis at 980-5331
* www.nami-trivalley.org
* email: marsha@nami-trivalley.org
Overeaters Anonymous PO Box 11561, Oakland 94611. OA is a fellowship of people recovering from compulsive overeating, starving and/or purging. They meet at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore.
* 337-9118
* www.eastbayoa.org
* email: info@eastbayoa.org
Parkinson’s Support Group This Tri-Valley area support group, sponsored by the Parkinson’s Network of Mt. Diablo and the city of Pleasanton, is open to those with Parkinson’s disease and their families. Meetings are held at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton.
* 831-9940
Pleasanton Parks and Community Services PO Box 520, Pleasanton. The Parks and Community Services Department offers exercise and wellness classes including yoga, meditation, weight loss, hypnosis, aerobics and more.
* 931-5340
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/cs
Prostate Cancer Support Group This is a drop-in support group for men with prostate cancer and their families. It meets at San Ramon Regional Medical Center, 7777 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon.
* 933-0107
R~Quest 533 Peters Ave., Ste. 206, Pleasanton. R~Quest holds support groups for adults, adolescents, parents, families, women only and men only, covering a variety of concerns. These include drug and alcohol addiction, eating disorders, recovery and relapse prevention, and adult and youth intervention.
* 426-0501
* www.rquest.org
Self-Help for Clutter Get rid of clutter and discuss why it is a psychological issue, not an organizing issue. Meetings are at 100 Valley Ave, Pleasanton.
* www.clutterlesseastbay.org
* email: info@clutterlesseastbay.org
Sexual Assault Support Group Tri-Valley Haven’s support group for women 18 years and older helps provide understanding and support for assault survivors.
* 449-5845
* www.trivalleyhaven.org
Taylor Family Foundation 5555 Arroyo Road, Livermore. Nonprofit foundation that provides medical care and psychiatric support for children with life threatening and chronic illnesses and developmental disabilities. It established Camp Arroyo in Livermore, a summer youth camp.
* 455-5118
* www.ttff.org
* email: ttff@ttff.org
Valley Pregnancy Center 5776 Stoneridge Mall Road, Ste. 200. Pleasanton. Valley Pregnancy Center strives to meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs resulting from crisis or unplanned pregnancies and to help women make an informed decision by providing information on all available alternatives to abortion. The center offers free early pregnancy medical care and consultation, including ultrasound imaging.
* 425-0414
* www.valleypregnancycenter.com
* email: info@valleypregnancycenter.com
ValleyCare Health Library and Ryan Comer Cancer Resource Center ValleyCare Medical Plaza, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Ste. 270, Pleasanton. The health library offers personalized reference assistance and access to medical databases, including a Spanish video database, websites and articles. It also has more than 6,000 books, videos, DVDs, posters, models and interactive kits.
* 734-3315
* www.valleycare.com
HEALTH CLINICS AND HOSPITALS
Axis Community Health 5925 West Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton. Nonprofit community clinic that provides medical care, drug and alcohol recovery services, mental health counseling, DUI and court-ordered programs and the WIC program.
* 462-1755
* www.axishealth.org
Eden Medical Center 20103 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley. This health facility offers many centers of excellence including orthopedics, rehabilitation, breast imaging, childbirth, women’s health, stroke care, adult psychiatry and cancer care. Eden is the regional trauma center for Southern Alameda County and home to the Sutter East Bay Neuroscience Center.
* main number: (510) 537-1234
* physician referrals: (800) 4SUTTER (478-8837)
* www.edenmedicalcenter.org
John Muir Health 5860 Owens Drive, Pleasanton. John Muir Health and San Ramon Regional Medical Center offer a jointly-operated Pleasanton Outpatient Center. Health care providers and services available at the center include primary, pediatric and specialty care as well as imaging and laboratory services. Urgent care services are available seven days a week during daytime hours.
* 224-0800
* www.johnmuirhealth.com
Kaiser Permanente 7601 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. This health facility offers outpatient services, adult primary care, allergy services, dermatology services, health education, laboratory, mental health services, minor injury clinic, ophthalmology, optometry, pediatrics, physical therapy, podiatry, radiology, urology, women’s health clinic, orthopedics and a pharmacy. Must be a member of Kaiser to be treated at this facility.
* 847-5100
* www.kaiserpermanente.org
Palo Alto Medical Foundation 4050 Dublin Blvd., Dublin. The Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) Dublin Center is a spacious new facility and provides family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, laboratory and x-ray, urgent care, and a community health resource center.
* 875-6100
* www.pamf.org/dublin
San Ramon Regional Medical Center 6001 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon. In operation since 1990, the full-service acute care hospital has 123 beds, 24-hour emergency services, as well as comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Its family birthing center features private rooms with baths, a neonatal intensive care nursery and a pediatrician from Children’s Hospital Oakland on duty 24 hours a day.
* main number: 275-9200
* physician referrals: 275-8230
* www.sanramonmedctr.com
Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare 5555 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton. The medical center is part of Stanford Health Care. It offers pediatrics, medical, surgical, maternal, child and critical care services. Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare also has a Livermore campus, which offers a health and wellness center and outpatient services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, outpatient surgery and urgent care. Open 24 hours.
* 847-3000
* www.valleycare.com
Veterans Medical Center 4951 Arroyo Road, Livermore. The Livermore Division of the VA Palo Alto Health Care System has a 120-bed nursing home and 20 sub-acute care beds as well as an outpatient clinic. Open only to veterans.
* 373-4700
* www.paloalto.va.gov
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS
Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society 603 Main St., Pleasanton. The society runs the Museum On Main, where the public can attend special events, and view permanent and changing exhibits of historical artifacts. It also sells history books, miniatures and postcards at its gift shop.
* 462-2766
* www.museumonmain.org
* email: info@museumonmain.org
HOUSING HELP
City of Pleasanton Housing Specialist 200 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Housing specialist Fran Reisner provides information about affordable rental, ownership and senior housing.
* 931-5011
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/resident/housing
* email: housing@cityofpleasantonca.gov
Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity Center 350 Sonia Ave, Second Floor, Livermore. The center offers home-buyer education classes and credit and budget counseling at various locations in the Tri-Valley. It is also a referral service to community partners providing affordable housing opportunities. Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
* 373-3130
* www.tvhoc.org
* email: info@tvhoc.org
LEARNING
Museum On Main 603 Main St., Pleasanton. The museum is a local, regional history museum, which has rotating exhibits of historical artifacts from various time periods as well as permanent displays. It also has a gift shop that offers history books, miniatures, postcards and more. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday. Donations accepted.
* 462-2766
* www.museumonmain.org
* email: info@museumonmain.org
Pleasanton Public Library 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. The library offers a variety of reading programs for children and teens, including Paws to Read (a reading program for grades 1-5), Friday Storytime, Toddler Laptime, Spanish Storytime, Bookleggers, book clubs for children and young adults, and the Teen Advisory Group. The library also offers a Mature Adults Program (M.A.P.) for seniors, a book club for adults, Internet classes for seniors and Friends of the Library.
* 931-3400
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/services/library
RECYCLING AND HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL
Alameda County Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Facility 5584 La Ribera St., Livermore. Accepts household hazardous waste such as cleaners, paints and painting products, motor oil, filters, antifreeze, transmission and brake fluid and other auto products, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and other garden products, pool chemicals, mercury thermometers, fluorescent light tubes and household and auto batteries. Does not accept TVs, computers, microwaves, refrigerators or other machinery or equipment.
* (800) 606-6606
* www.stopwaste.org
* email: acwma@stopwaste.org
Eyeglasses Donation The Lions Club collects used eyeglasses and donates them to those in need. Donations can be made at the bin in front of the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Lenscrafters in Stoneridge Mall also accepts eyeglass donations for its “Gift of Sight” program.
* www.pleasantonlionsclub.org
Mercury Recycling Program Pleasanton City Hall, 200 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. Also, the Operations Service Center, Administration Building, 3333 Busch Road. Residents of Pleasanton may bring in fever thermometers and exchange them for free digital thermometers. No broken thermometers accepted.
* Recycle mercury waste: 846-2042
* Thermometer exchange: 931-5427 or 931-5500
Pleasanton Garbage Service 3110 Busch Road, Pleasanton. Provides Pleasanton’s residential and commercial garbage pickup, removes and sorts recyclable materials from the collected trash. It also offers curbside recycling of greenwaste and food scraps. Residents can also dump non-hazardous trash at its Transfer Station and bring recyclable trash to its Recycling Center, both on site.
* 846-2042
* www.pleasantongarbageservice.com
* info@pleasantongarbageservice.com
StopWaste.Org 1537 Webster St., Oakland. The Authority manages a long-range program for development of solid waste facilities and offers a wide variety of programs in the areas of waste reduction, recycling, home composting, green building, business recycling assistance, funding, market development, technical assistance and public education.
* (510) 891-6500
* www.stopwaste.org
* email: info@stopwaste.org
REGIONAL & STATE PARKS
Augustin Bernal Park 8200 Golden Eagle Way, Pleasanton. This city-owned park, adjacent to Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, covers 237 acres and offers hiking trails with panoramic views, picnic tables and restrooms. Horses (residents only), dogs and mountain bikes also allowed. Access is up Golden Eagle Way and Pleasanton residents must show proof of residency at the gate. Non-residents must obtain a permit, valid for one week, at the City Parks and Community Services office.
* 931-5565
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/pdf/AugustinBernalMap.pdf
Del Valle Regional Park 7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore. Located on Lake Del Valle in Livermore, this 4,000-acre park offers numerous water activities. There is a 750-acre lake that offers swimming, boating, kayaking, boat launch, boat rental, beach and fishing. There are also trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and amenities such as water for horses, equestrian staging, parking, picnic tables, restrooms, camping and naturalist-led programs. Kayak and food concessions open part of the year. Fishing permits are required.
* camping and group picnic reservations: (888) 327-2757
* http://www.ebparks.org/parks/del_valle
* email: info@ebparks.org
Dublin Hills Regional Park Dublin Hills Regional Park, with a staging area on Dublin Boulevard two miles west of San Ramon Road, spans approximately 654 acres within an undeveloped open space corridor with a main ridge that connects Donlon Point on the park’s southern boundary to Wiedemann Hill located on adjacent private property to the north, interspersed with steep-sloped canyons.
* (510) 544-3030
* www.ebparks.org/parks/dublin_hills
Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park Located on Foothill Road in Pleasanton. From I-680 exit at Castlewood Drive, turn left onto Foothill Road. The staging area is about two miles from Castlewood Drive. This 5,271-acre park offers a 25-mile multipurpose trail system with canyon views, remote streams and ridgetop vistas. It has trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and water for horses, parking, restrooms and a pond.
* (510) 544-3030
* www.ebparks.org/parks/pleasanton
Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Area 2500 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton. This 249-acre park offers an 80-acre lake for swimming, boating and fishing, boat launch, boat rental and fishing docks. There are also trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Parking, picnic tables, birdwatching, restrooms, food concession and horseshoe pit are also available. Fishing permits are required.
* (888) 327-2757, option 3, ext. 4557 or (510) 544-3230
* www.ebparks.org/parks/shadow_cliffs
Sunol and Ohlone Regional Wilderness Southeast end of Geary Road, Sunol. Located off I-680 at the Calaveras exit, this 6,859-acre park offers trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, parking, visitor center, picnic tables, restrooms, camping and nature programs. Drinking water is not available.
* camping and group picnic reservations: (888) 327-2757, opt. 3 ext. 4559 or (510)544-3249
* www.ebparks.org/parks/sunol
SENIORS
Affordable Housing For a list of low-income senior housing, visit the city of Pleasanton’s website.
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/resident/housing/seniors/complexes.asp
Dublin Senior Center 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. The Dublin Senior Center offers a variety of classes, activities and programs that engage the mind, body and spirit. It provides a lunch program, a newsletter, classes and activities, special programs including public forums and holiday events, and trips and tours.
* 556-4511
* www.dublin.ca.gov
* seniorctr@dublin.ca.gov
Emotional Wellness Support Group This alcohol and drug recovery program for seniors age 60 and older meets every other Thursday from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd.
* 931-5393
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers free individual counseling to seniors on billing, claims and other questions about Medicare, HMOs and other health and long-term care insurance by appointment only at the Pleasanton and Dublin Senior Centers.
* (800) 434-0222
* Pleasanton Senior Center: 931-5365
* Dublin Senior Center: 556-4511
Open Heart Kitchen 1141 Catalina Drive, Ste. 137, Livermore. Open Heart Kitchen serves meals five days a week to low-income seniors from 4-5:30 p.m. at Ridge View Commons, 5200 Case Ave.
* Heather Greaux at 580-1616
* www.openheartkitchen.org
* email: info@openheartkitchen.org
Pleasanton Senior Center 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. The Pleasanton Senior Center offers the following: a personal computer group, Internet access workstation, Pleasanton V.I.P. Senior Club, Senior Meals, local day trips, crafts classes, a woodshop program, Senior Players Theater Group, community lectures, dances, support groups, information and referral, health screenings, income tax assistance, legal assistance, health insurance and Medicare counseling, volunteer opportunities, exercise, yoga and tai chi classes, bridge, daytime bingo and more.
* 931-5365
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/cs/senior/center.asp
Senior Health Screening 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. The Senior Support Program conducts health screening at the Senior Center, including blood pressure and cholesterol checks; hemoccult, diabetes, urine and hearing tests; nutrition counseling; foot care; and medication review.
* appointments: 931-5365
Senior Mature Adults Program (MAP) The Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton offers a program for seniors to get together for films and refreshments.
* 931-3400
* www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/cs/senior/center.asp
Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Provides programs for in-home registry, drug and alcohol counseling, caregivers support and case management. Always looking for volunteers for its Friendly Visitor program.
* 931-5379
* www.ssptv.org
* info@ssptv.org
Social Dinners Come and mingle with other seniors for dinner at Ridge View Commons Apartments, 5200 Case Ave, Pleasanton. Occasional entertainment. Dinners are put on by Open Heart Kitchen. Must be 60 or older. Optional donation of $3.
* reservations: 484-5131
Widowed Men and Women of Northern California PO Box 1701, Pleasanton. Social group for men and women who have lost a spouse. Get together for plays, dinners, lunches and more.
* Rose at 462-9636
Wiesner Memorial Senior Fund 4444 East Ave., Livermore. This local nonprofit organization helps adults 60 and older by giving one-time emergency grants for medical supplies, treatment or equipment; utility bills; appliance repairs; or any other critical need. Apply through the Senior Support Program at the Senior Center. Staff will assist with applications.
* 447-7878
SERVICE GROUPS
Amador Valley Lions Club Members collect used eyeglasses and donate them to those in need, provide eye surgery for people in developing countries and host various fundraisers throughout the year.
* www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/amadorvalley
Assistance League of Amador Valley PO Box 11843, Pleasanton. This volunteer organization offers many programs, including Assault Survivor Kits, Cares About the Retired and Elderly, Operation School Bell, and Screening Eyes Early. The organization accepts donations and is in involved in grant writing. New members are welcome.
* 461-6401
* www.amadorvalley.assistanceleague.org
* email: assistanceleagueamadorvalley@yahoo.com
Pleasanton Lions Club PO Box 5398, Pleasanton. Members collect used eyeglasses and donate them to those in need, support diabetes-related issues, provide eye surgery for developing countries and host various fundraisers throughout the year. Meets on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Inklings Coffee House, 500 Main Street, Pleasanton.
* www.pleasantonlionsclub.org
* 462-9498
Pleasanton North Rotary Club PO 1142, Pleasanton. World’s largest service organization that does community and worldwide service projects. Meets at 11:45a.m. every Friday at Handles Gastropub, 855 Main St., Pleasanton for fellowship, lunch and interesting and informative programs.
* www.pnr-rotary.org
Rotary Club of Pleasanton PO Box 352, Pleasanton. The Rotary Club works to benefit charitable organizations in the community, funding scholarships and generally promoting good citizenship.
* www.pleasantonrotary.org
Tri-Valley Rotary PO Box 12545, Pleasanton. The Rotary is a local and international community service organization. Meetings are at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at Castlewood Country Club Grill, 707 Country Club Circle, Pleasanton.
* www.trivalleyrotary.org
* email: info@trivalleyrotary.org
SHELTERS
Shepherd’s Gate 1660 Portola Ave., Livermore. Shepherd’s Gate provides a safe haven for women and their children who are homeless because of abusive relationships, addictions, loss of financial support and other factors. Christ-centered services include professional counseling, drug and alcohol recovery, parenting classes, job and career training.
* (888) 216-4776
* www.shepherdsgate.org
* email: shepgate@shepherdsgate.org
Sojourner House 3663 Pacific Ave., Livermore. Sojourner House, which is run by Tri-Valley Haven, is a homeless shelter for families and single women with 16 beds and a maximum stay of six months. The organization also runs a domestic violence shelter for women and children with a maximum stay of 120 days. Locations undisclosed. The shelter is open 24-hours a day, but does not have a 24-hour emergency homeless response. Hours: shelter open 24 hours daily. Admin: Monday to Thursday 9 a.m to 5 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon.
* www.trivalleyhaven.org
Tri-Valley Haven 3663 Pacific Ave., Livermore. Tri-Valley Haven provides a shelter for battered women and children, counseling, a legal clinic and other practical assistance. It also has a 24-hour crisis line and community violence prevention and education services. Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon.
* admin office: 449-5845
* 24-hour crisis line: (800) 884-8119 or 449-5842
* www.trivalleyhaven.org
SISTER CITIES
Pleasanton-Tulancingo Sister City Association PO Box 5283, Pleasanton. Tulancingo, Mexico has been sister city to Pleasanton for 25 years. The association, which is open to everyone, promotes friendship between the two countries by meaningful cultural exchanges for adults and a student exchange program. A room with Mexican treasures that were gifts to Pleasanton is located in City Hall, next to the Public Works Department.
* Jorge at 462-6723
* www.ptsca.org
* email: info@ptsca.org
Pleasanton/Blairgowrie/Fergus Sister City Organization PO Box 10162, Pleasanton. Pleasanton is sister city with Blairgowrie, Scotland and Fergus, Ontario, Canada. The program offers cultural learning experiences, Celtic genealogical resources, social activities and events and hosts a student exchange for high school juniors and seniors.
* www.pbsco.org
* president@pbsco.org
SOCIAL SERVICES
Alameda County Social Services 3311 Pacific Ave., Livermore. Takes applications for assistance for all major social service aid types: CalWorks, food stamps, and MediCal. Apply for assistance in person.
* 455-0747
* www.alamedasocialservices.org
Birthright Pregnancy Support Center1010 Murrieta Blvd., Ste B, Livermore. Birthright is a pregnancy support service that provides free pregnancy tests, maternity and baby clothing, diapers and medical and professional referrals, such as adoption. All services are free and confidential.
* 449-5887
* www.birthright.org
Child Care Links 6601 Owens Drive, Ste 100, Pleasanton. Child Care Links acts as a link between government, social service agencies and families and assists child care providers and employers. The agency also provides training and support to child care providers.
* 417-8733
* www.childcarelinks.org
* email: mail@childcarelinks.org
Wesley Youth Homes 1033 Crellin Rd., Pleasanton. Wesley Youth Homes offers a home for abused and neglected teenage girls, and provides therapeutic services, an educational specialist and tutoring and round-the-clock supervision. Placement is through child protective services.
* 426-8861
WIC Infant Supplemental Nutrition Program 1991 Santa Rita Road, Ste. H, Pleasanton. Supplemental food and nutrition educational program for pregnant women, infants and children. Based on income eligibility and residence in Alameda County. Offers monthly classes in nutrition and breast-feeding.
* 462-2365
* www.axishealth.org
THEATER
Amador Theater 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton. The Amador Theater, located on the Amador Valley High School campus, is owned and operated by the city of Pleasanton. Built in the late 1930s and renovated in 1989, the theater seats 591 and houses performances by the high school, the city’s Civic Arts performance program and various local musical organizations. Tickets are available at firehousearts.org and the theater is also available for rental.
* 931-4848
* http://www.firehousearts.org/locations/amador-theater/
Firehouse Arts Center 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. The Firehouse Arts Center blends modern architecture with the historic fire station built in 1929 to feature a 227-seat flexible studio theater; 2,000 square feet of gallery space; two large art classrooms; and a spacious grand lobby and patios for receptions and events. Box office hours are Wednesday to Friday 12-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and two hours prior to each performance.
* Box office: 931-4848
* Information: 931-4850
* www.firehousearts.org
Free Shakespeare in the Park Performances by the San Francisco Shakespeare Festival run Sat-Sunday 7:30 p.m. for three weekends in the summer at Amador Valley Community Park, 4455 Black Ave. Sponsored by the city of Pleasanton.
* (415) 558-0888
* www.sfshakes.org
Las Positas College Theater Department 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Livermore. The theater performance schedule consists of three main stage productions a year, plus a touring children’s theater play and student-directed one-act plays. Classes include acting, improvisation, musical theater performance training, technical theater and theater/film appreciation.
* Titian Lish 424-1127
* www.laspositascollege.edu/THEA
* email: tlish@laspositascollege.edu
Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre 1020 Serpentine Ln., Ste. 101, Pleasanton. Formerly the Pleasanton Playhouse, the Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre is a community nonprofit theater company dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality productions. Musicals are held at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St. in Livermore, and some shows, including Broadway Chorus, are held at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton.
* 462-2121
* email: info@trivalleyrep.com
* www.trivalleyrep.org
VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS
Ambrose D. Regalia V.F.W. Post 6298 Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St., Pleasanton. The Veterans of Foreign Wars is a veterans’ organization for men and women who served at least 30 days in any foreign military conflict. The nonprofit organization is involved in community support activities.
* 249-1559
* www.pleasantonvfw.org
Ambrose D. Regalia Women’s Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post 6298 Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St., Pleasanton. The auxiliary assists the Veterans of Foreign Wars with projects, making donations to the veterans’ hospital and seniors of Pleasanton. The club sponsors a holiday boutique in October.
* www.pleasantonvfw.org
American Legion Pleasanton Post 237 Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St., Pleasanton. For all men and women veterans. Provides benefits to veterans, assists fellow veterans and their families, sponsors Scout troops and school activities and teaches flag etiquette and Americanism.
* 249-1559
Pleasanton Military Families This group provides support to Pleasanton families with loved ones deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq. It has meetings and “pack outs” of comfort and care items for deployed members of the armed forces.
* www.pleasantonmilitaryfamilies.org
* email: pmfsg.ca@gmail.com
Operation SAM PO Box 2992, Livermore. Operation Supporting All Military (SAM) is a Tri-Valley group that ships comfort packages to U.S. troops all over the world, especially to Iraq and Afghanistan. Check the website for events.
* 443-7620
* www.operationsam.org
* email: operationsam@comcast.net
WOMEN’S CLUBS
American Association of University Women PO Box 661, Livermore. Members of the Livermore-Pleasanton-Dublin branch seek personal lifelong development and advocate social change and public policy consistent with gender equity. Members can participate in monthly programs, interest group meetings and other activities. Funds are raised during the year for local projects, scholarships, the AAUW Educational Foundation and the Legal Advocacy Fund.
* www.lpd-ca.aauw.net
YMCA
Tri-Valley YMCA 5000 Pleasanton Ave., Ste. 220, Pleasanton. The YMCA offers summer camp, school age child care, youth sports, dads and kids, youth and government, team programs and more.
* 263-4444
* www.ymcaeastbay.org
* email: tvinfo@ymcaeastbay.org
YOUTH SERVICE GROUPS
Boy Scouts of America 1001 Davis St., San Leandro. Open to boys first grade through age 18. A co-ed program is available to boys and girls ages 14-20. The San Francisco Bay Area Headquarters in San Leandro supports several thousand Pleasanton Scouts.
* (510) 577-9000
* www.sfbac.org
* email: Barbara.Trujillo@scouting.org
Girl Scouts — Crossroads Association Girl Scouts is open to girls ages 5-17. This Girl Scouts association, which covers Pleasanton, Dublin and Sunol, has about 160 troops.
* www.crossroadsgirlscouts.com
YOUTH SPORTS
Ballistic United Soccer Club 275 Rose Ave., Suite 209, Pleasanton. The Ballistic United Soccer Club is for boys ages 4-19 in Pleasanton and its surrounding unincorporated areas. BUSC and the Pleasanton Rage are the affiliated branches of the Pleasanton Youth Soccer League.
* 463-6313
* www.busc.org
Cricket for Cubs This not-for-profit organization aims to organize youth cricket competitions in Pleasanton and throughout the Tri-Valley to support the growing regional interest in the sport.
* www.cricketforcubs.org
Lady Hustle Fast Pitch PO Box 5252, Pleasanton 94566. Lady Hustle Fast Pitch is a year-round traveling softball team for girls ages 12-18 with elite softball skills.
* Teresa Borchard at 785-0846
* www.ladyhustlefastpitch.com
Pleasanton Foothill Little League Baseball PO Box 1676, Pleasanton. Spring season only. Open to children ages 5-18. Games are held at Pleasanton Sports Park. PFLL is a member of the Positive Coaching Alliance.
* www.pfllonline.org
* email: Chuck Brown at brown12399@hotmail.com
Pleasanton Girls Softball League PO Box 911, Pleasanton. Open to girls kindergarten through age 18. Season runs the end of March to early June with two games per week.
* Greg Chandler at 570-4423
* www.pleasantonsoftball.org
Pleasanton Junior Football League Flag and contact football league for ages 8-14, as well as cheerleading for girls ages 8-14. The season runs August to November. Registration is February to April.
* www.pjfl.com
Pleasanton Lacrosse Club Open to boys and girls ages 9-15. Registration is from September to November for a spring season from February to May. For summer season (July to August), registration is in April/May.
* www.pleasantonlacrosse.com
Pleasanton Little League PO Box 461, Pleasanton. PLL is a youth baseball program for children ages 5-18. The league is separated into divisions covering different age and skill levels, including children with special needs. Games are held at the Pleasanton Sports Park. Season runs March to July.
* www.pleasantonnational.org
Pleasanton RAGE Girls Youth Soccer Club Club office: 173 Spring St., Ste. 100, Pleasanton. This girls soccer club for ages 5-18 supports the youth of Pleasanton and its surrounding unincorporated areas. Pleasanton RAGE and the Ballistic United Soccer Club for boys are part of the Pleasanton Youth Soccer League.
* 251-9116
* www.pleasantonrage.org
* rage-president@pleasantonrage.org
Pleasanton Youth Basketball PO Box 520, Pleasanton. Pleasanton Youth Basketball offers youth in grades 1-12 the opportunity to play in competitive Saturday leagues during the winter. Also offered is a preseason clinic for players to prepare for league play. Check the city’s activities guide during the fall season.
* 931-3437
* http://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/cs/sports/youth.asp
* nvelazquez@cityofpleasantonca.gov
Roller Hockey Kids 3-6 are introduced to roller hockey equipment and techniques, as well as get exercise, make friends, learn listening skills, develop teamwork and have fun.
* 931-5340
Seahawks Swim Team A group swim team for ages 4-20. Practices are held five days a week at Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center, 4455 Black Ave. All levels are welcome.
* VIP-SWIM (847-7946)
* www.pleasantonseahawks.org
* email: info@pleasantonseahawks.org
Tennis Camps and Lessons 5801 Valley Ave., Pleasanton. Week-long tennis half- and full-day camps are offered all summer at the city tennis complex for ages 7-16. Personal lessons and small tennis classes are offered year-round.
* 931-3449
* cyrilm@lifetimetennis.com
* www.lifetimetennis.com/Pleasanton/Home.htm
