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LPLEASANTON ife PUBLISHER’S NOTE Welcome to Pleasanton Life We’re back with another annual Pleasanton Life that’s jam-packed with information and advertisements that only Pleasanton’s most trusted, most connected local newspaper can provide. Inside you will fi nd the listings of local arts and entertainment op- tions, community groups and a handy reference directory of important phone numbers. Given the drought our city and all of California are facing this year, you’ll fi nd contact information for the Dublin San Ramon Services District where you can fi ll your containers free of charge with recycled water. There’s also free advice and on-site consultation available by calling Pleas- anton’s Water Conservation Hotline at (925) 931-5504. Despite the drought, Pleasanton has been experiencing signifi cant growth with a population now at 72,230, average median household income at $123,509 and General Fund revenue at more than $100 million. Even better days are ahead, as the ads and listings show in this issue of Pleasanton Life. The website 24/7 Wall Street ranks Pleasanton fourth on its list of America’s 50 Best Cities to Live. Money Magazine ranks us 31st on its 2014 Best Places to Live and ninth on its Top Earning Towns. This summer, AMANDA AGUILAR Pleasanton was featured as one of the most comfortable cities in America Fair-goers get a thrill by riding one of the Alameda County Fair’s many in an article by Expedia. At the same time, NerdWallet, an online fi nancial rides at the Carnival Midway. commentary, named Pleasanton No. 13 in the “Best Places to Start a Business in Northern California.” Perhaps most important for our bachelor and bachelorette readers, online service DatingAdvice.com has named INSIDE PLEASANTON LIFE Pleasanton No. 14 on its list of “Best Small Cities for Singles.” Pleasanton is both a great place to live and a major regional employ- Pleasanton’s ‘Field of Dreams’ nears completion ment center, with 53,000 coming to jobs here every day. Robust economic $16.5 million expansion of Bernal Community Park to open next year.. ..8 initiatives that continue have attracted growing companies such as Work- day, Clorox and Roche Molecular. Stoneridge Chrysler-Jeep just moved here Quick reference directory from Dublin, with CarMax and possibly a third company opening shortly. Some useful numbers for newcomers and old-timers ...... 10 The Tri-Valley is now a Bay Area retail center that is continuing to expand. Pleasanton’s Stoneridge Shopping Center, with its 165 stores Community and organizations and restaurants conveniently located at the intersection of I-580 and Clubs, support services, service groups and more ...... 12 I-680, opened in the late 1970s, bringing the metropolitan shopping experience to the Tri-Valley with Macy’s, Nordstrom, JC Penney and Kids’ stuff Sears as key anchor stores, complementing the charm and hometown Classes, outings and sports ...... 27 ambiance of downtown Pleasanton. Together with San Francisco Pre- Education mium Outlets in Livermore and Hacienda Crossings and Persimmon Place in Dublin, this area’s explosive growth has made our three cities Public and private schools, elementary through college ...... 29 “the hottest neighborhoods in America,” according to Business Insider. Arts & entertainment Just 45 minutes east of the Golden Gate Bridge, Pleasanton is “the Live music, theaters, galleries and more ...... 32 Sunny Side of the Bay,” says Visit Tri-Valley, a destination marketing organization. Enjoy all of these amenities by making Pleasanton Life Outdoors & recreation your ready reference guide. From basketball to golf to tennis to regional parks ...... 35
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www.thehomeconsignmentcenter.com 2015-2016 Pleasanton Life | 7 L Pleasanton Pleasanton’s ‘field of dreams’ nearing completion $16.5 million expansion of Bernal Community Park to open next year By Jeb Bing underway is using recycled water, also very proud that those who live of this neo-traditional planning Work is underway this fall on the which also will be used to irrigate and work here recognize how warm concept, which is signifi cant $16.5 million expansion of Bernal the 1,100 oak trees that will be and inviting our city truly is.” because this land represents one Community Park, another major planted. The project contractor has The expanded Bernal Commu- of the city’s last remaining, large phase of preserving a 318-acre tract committed to watering them with nity Park is the culmination of a undeveloped parcels. of undeveloped land that was once trucked-in recycled water until they community vision, ratifi ed in 2006, Given its location along I-680, owned by the city of San Francisco. take root. The oak woodland will to preserve the open space, which across from the Alameda County For years called “our fi eld of not be irrigated, so all plantings will was given to the city by develop- Fairgrounds and also within walk- dreams” by Pleasanton residents, rely on recycled water. Much of the ers in 2000 for the recreation and ing distance of historic downtown its second phase of development water-thirsty landscaping has been pleasure of the public. Pleasanton, the Bernal Park is one preserves forever its use by all delayed or dropped. That vision by San Francisco of the most visible sites in the who live here and come to visit It’s not easy being green these landscape architect Michael Foth- community. Visiting teams playing the community. days. But because of proper plan- eringham was born out of his neo- in Little League games at the park The project, to be completed late ning and resources, coupled with traditional concept in planning. praise the design of the fi elds and next year, will add three all-weather community support, Bernal Com- Put simply, Fotheringham said, this the scenic beauty of Pleasanton lighted multipurpose sports fi elds munity Park will give Pleasanton describes a planning approach that Ridge they face. The surrounding with synthetic turf suitable for another green footprint to add harkens back to “livable” urban de- landscaping in the park’s second soccer, football, rugby and lacrosse. to its environmental focus and velopment patterns, dating back to phase, when completed, will be These will add to the baseball fi elds reputation. the beginning of the century. The even more majestic thanks to already in use, providing a total of With its all-out focus on water Grand Meadow is an outgrowth Fotheringham’s vision. Q 16 acres for sports fi elds. conservation and other environ- Also under development is mental concerns such as this new a 38-acre oak woodland with community park development, trails, open space and passive Pleasanton has been recognized recreation areas. Key elements of as an environmental leader. Most the woodland, designated as the recently, the city is featured by an “Grand Meadow,” will be trails, tree article in Expedia as one of the canopies and diverse vegetation most comfortable cities in Amer- perceived as natural wilderness. ica. This recognition is added to Native woodland and grassland the many Pleasanton has received components will be included along in the last year. asphalt and decomposed granite “This designation speaks volumes pathways in the trail system. about the heart of our great city, Although a lot of parkland is the downtown,” said Laura Olson, being developed, which at fi rst executive director of the Pleasanton blush might appear as a contradic- Downtown Association. “It’s impor- tion during such a severe drought, tant that everyone who travels to all of the construction currently Pleasanton feels welcome. We’re
HARRIS AND ASSOCIATES JEB BING Map shows sports fi elds and heavily treed and landscape Grand Truck carrying recycled water leaves Bernal Community Park Meadow of $16.5 million expansion of Bernal Community Park now construction site on Bernal Avenue. underway. Completed park is scheduled to open in late 2016.
8 | Pleasanton Life 2015-2016 PLEASANTON RECYCLES
Help the city and county reach the goal of less than 10% of recyclable and compostable material in the trash by placing items in the right container.
Newspaper, Glass Grass, Leaves, Flowers, All Food Products Narrow-neck Office Paper, Bottles Weeds, Plant Clippings (Including Meat, Bones, Eggs Shells, Plastic Bottles Magazines & Jars & Branches (less than & Jugs & Mails 6”in diameter) Pasta, Fruits and Vegetables)
Food-Spoiled Paper & Cardboard, Paper Towels Cardboard Aluminum Cans Tea Bags, Plastic & Napkins (Pizza Boxes, Coffee Filters & Paperboard & Foil Steel Paper Plates & Cups, Tubs & Coffee Grinds Boxes & Tin Cans Waxed Paper Container)
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Waxed Paper Containers Plastic (Bags, Flower Pots) Plastics Bags Treated or Coated Wood Polystyrene or Rocks, Dirt & Concrete Foam Containers Cat Litter & Pet Waste Paper Towels & Napkins Diapers Food Spoiled Paper & Cardboard Feminine Products Aerosol Cans Diapers City of Pleasanton (510) 272-6362 Utility billing: 931-5425 Call to obtain a birth or death www.cityofpleasantonca.gov certifi cate or a marriage license. QUICK REFERENCE www.co.alameda.ca.us California Public Utilities Commission Consumer Registrar of Voters Aff airs Division 1225 Fallon St., G-1 Oakland 94612 Utility complaints: (800) 649-7570 (510) 267-8683 City of Pleasanton East County Animal Shelter 200 Old Bernal Ave. 4595 Gleason Drive Pleasanton 94566 Dublin 94568 931-5002 803-7040 Call to obtain a business, bike or dog license, to run for City Coun- Elder Abuse Prevention cil, if a tree branch falls in your Resources yard, report a large pothole or if Adult Protective Services you have a city-related concern. hotline: (866) 225-5277 Department of Motor (510) 577-3500 Vehicles State Attorney General’s 6300 W. Las Positas Blvd. Offi ce Pleasanton 94588 (800) 952-5225 Services include vehicle registra- tion and driver license/informa- Alameda County Social COURTESY OF DSRSD tion (ID) cards. For faster service, Services Residents fi ll containers with free recycled water at the Dublin San make an appointment. 3311 Pacifi c Ave. Ramon Services District water recycling plant on Johnson Drive in (800) 777-0133 Livermore 94550 Pleasanton. www.dmv.ca.gov 455-0747 Livermore-Pleasanton Graffi ti hotline Pleasanton Public Library Long-Term Care Fire Department Pleasanton: 484-8380 400 Old Bernal Ave. Ombudsman Pleasanton 94566 3560 Nevada St. Garbage Service 931-3400 (510) 638-6878 Pleasanton 94566 Pleasanton Garbage Service Inc. www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ Public Guardian’s Offi ce 454-2361 services/library/ www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/ 3110 Busch Road (510) 577-3585 depts/fi re Pleasanton 94566 U.S. Postal Service 846-2042 Legal Assistance for Seniors www.usps.com Pleasanton Police www.pleasantongarbageservice.com (800) 275-8777 (510) 832-3040 Department Refuse collection and curbside Pleasanton Main Offi ce County Child Abuse 4833 Bernal Ave. recycling 4300 Black Ave. Hotline Pleasanton 94566 Pacifi c Gas & Electric 931-5100 Pleasanton 94566 (510) 259-1800 (800) 743-5000 Call non-emergency line to report 846-3204 www.alamedasocialservices. an abandoned vehicle, non-injury Water Service Hacienda Branch org/public/services/community/ partners/accapc/community.cfm traffi c collision, animal cruelty or Dublin San Ramon Services 4682 Chabot Dr. a lost animal, stolen bike, a noise District (DSRSD) Pleasanton 94588 National Do-Not-Call complaint or to join a neighbor- 847-9308 hood watch program. 7051 Dublin Blvd. Registry www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/ Dublin 94568 County Recorder www.donotcall.gov depts/police 828-0515 1106 Madison St. (888) 382-1222 www.dsrsd.com Oakland 94607
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COMMUNITY & • adoptions: customercare@ CAREER/JOB SERVICES eastbayspca.org ORGANIZATIONS Tri-Valley One Stop Career Cen- Valley Humane Society ter 6300 Village Pkwy, Suite 100, 3670 Nevada St., Pleasanton Dublin 94568. Nonprofit career 94566. Adoptions come with ap- center that assists with employ- propriate vaccinations, neutering ment. It offers job search, resume and include a free visit with a vet. and interviewing skills work- Microchipping is also available. shops, resource library and a job • 426-8656 bank. Career assessment tools are • www.valleyhumane.org available, as are dedicated phone • email: [email protected] lines and a fax machine for job seekers to use. Services are free. BUSINESS GROUPS • 560-9431 Hacienda Business Park • www.trivalleyonestop.org Owners Association Tri-Valley Regional Occupation 4305 Hacienda Dr., Ste. 330, Program (ROP) 1040 Florence Pleasanton 94588. An organiza- Road, Livermore 94550. ROP tion of property owners in the teaches occupational classes to Hacienda Business Park. The 875- high school juniors and seniors in acre park is one of the largest of Pleasanton, Livermore and Dublin. its kind in Northern California and, ROP also has two adult programs: at build-out, could hold up to 11.2 cosmetology at the Dublin Beauty million square feet of mixed-use School, and water and wastewa- space. ter treatment at the Dublin San • 734-6500 Ramon Services District facilities. MIKE SEDLAK • www.hacienda.org The Pleasanton Farmers Market is a popular downtown event. • 455-4800 • email: [email protected] • www.tvrop.org Pleasanton Chamber TriValleyJobs.com The cities of ANIMAL SERVICES lost, found, injured, bite, abuse, of Commerce 777 Peters Ave., Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore and barking dogs. Pleasanton 94566. This inde- San Ramon sponsor this website Dog licenses 3333 Busch Road, pendent, nonprofit corporation, Pleasanton 94566. The city’s Utility • 931-5100 or 931-5122 to help residents find employment • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ which has 1,000 members, is close to home. It includes custom Billing Department issues dog devoted to creating economic licenses. An up-to-date rabies gov/depts/police/animals/ job searches, resume broadcasting services.asp opportunity and strengthening and email alerts when matching vaccination certificate with expira- the business community. tion date is required. Prices are Tri-Valley Animal Rescue jobs become available. • 846-5858 lower for dogs that are spayed PO Box 11143, Pleasanton 94588. • www.trivalleyjobs.com or neutered if documentation is Dog adoptions occur Saturdays • www.pleasanton.org provided. 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. next to the • email: [email protected] COMMUNITY CENTERS • 931-5425 Pleasanton Farmers Market at Pleasanton Downtown Amador Recreation Center • www.cityofpleasantonca. First and Angela streets and cat Association 4725 First St., 4455 Black Ave., Pleasanton 94566. gov/gov/depts/os/service/ adoptions are held at the Dublin Suite 200, Pleasanton 94566. The recreation center, located petlicense.asp Petsmart. TVAR does not accept The association is an organiza- in the 23.5-acre Amador Valley surrendered animals from the tion of downtown merchants Community Park, is the site for a East County Animal Shelter public. TVAR volunteers are often and business people. It sponsors variety of city-sponsored classes 4595 Gleason Drive, Dublin available at the East County Ani- community events such as the for all ages. It is adjacent to the 94568. The shelter is one of two mal Shelter, 4595 Gleason Drive First Wednesday Street Party on Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center. run by the county. It impounds in Dublin. the first Wednesday of the month stray animals, picks up sick and • 931-5340 May to September, Antique Faires, injured animals, issues citations • 803-7043 Century House 2401 Santa Rita Art & Heritage Days, summer for violations, removes dead ani- • www.tvar.org Road, Pleasanton 94566. Located Concerts in the Park and two Wine mals from public areas, rescues • email: [email protected] at Bicentennial Park, this facility, Strolls each year. endangered animals, investigates Tri-Valley SPCA 4651 Gleason which is a historic 1870 Victorian inhumane treatment of animals Drive, Dublin 94568. The Tri-Val- • 484-2199 farmhouse, offers community and animal nuisance complaints, ley SPCA, a facility of the East Bay • www.pleasantondowntown.net classes and can also be rented for and issues dog licenses for unin- SPCA, is committed to ending • email: info@pleasantondown- private functions. corporated areas of the county the euthanasia of all adoptable town.net • 931-5340 and the city of Dublin. dogs and cats in Alameda and Visit Tri-Valley 5075 Hopyard Pleasanton Senior Center • 803-7040 Contra Costa counties. It provides Road, Ste. 240, Pleasanton 94588. 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ adoption services, affordable The bureau is the official public 94566. The senior center, located gov/depts/police/animals/ high-quality spay and neuter relations, sales and marketing in Centennial Park, offers a vari- shelter.asp procedures, dog training classes arm for Pleasanton, Livermore, ety of classes and support groups Pleasanton Animal Control and community education about Dublin and Danville. for seniors 55 and older. Its large 4833 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton responsible pet ownership. • 846-8910 dining hall is the venue for the 94566. Call the Animal Services • 479-9670 • www.visittrivalley.com VIP club lunches, weekday Sage Bureau of the Pleasanton Police • www.eastbayspca.org • email: [email protected] Cafe lunches and other events regarding all animal problems: • email: [email protected] and classes for mature adults. 12 | Pleasanton Life 2015-2016 L Pleasanton
The Peddler Shoppe off ers gifts ports, empowers and teaches community skills, arts and crafts RADD - Recreational Activities handmade by the seniors and is skills to people with disabilities so and recreation with a second for the Developmentally open to the public. they may more eff ectively partici- location in Livermore. Disabled RADD provides • 931-5365 pate in daily community and life • 828-8857 activities such as dining, sports, • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ activities. It provides service and • www.bayarea.easterseals.com entertainment and recreation. support in the areas of benefi ts, Call to be added to mailing list for gov/depts/cs/senior/center.asp Keystone Adult Learning housing referrals, personal assis- calendar of activities. Tennis & Community Park Center 1241 Quarry Lane, Ste. tant services, assistive technology 5801 Valley Ave., Pleasanton 94566. 145, Pleasanton 94566. The • 931-5373 and peer support. The tennis complex off ers tennis mission of the Keystone Adult • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ lessons for adults and children, as • 371-1531 Learning Center is to provide op- gov/depts/cs/senior/radd.asp well as a variety of other classes • www.crilhayward.org portunities for developmentally REACH (Resources, Education, and camps. To reserve the club Dial-A-Ride Paratransit disabled adults to lead meaning- Activities, Community, room, call 931-3446. Court reserva- Service 1362 Rutan Ct., Ste. 100, ful and active lives within the Housing) PO Box 5564, Pleasan- tions can be made by phone. Livermore 94551. Pleasanton mainstream of the Tri-Valley com- ton 94566. The group’s goal is to • 931-3449 registered ADA clients can take munity. Ages 22+ welcome. provide safe, quality living envi- Veterans Memorial Building advantage of this door-to-door • 484-5330 ronments where developmen- 301 Main St., Pleasanton 94566. registered transportation service • www.kalc.org tally disabled residents learn self This newly restored facility, built during the hours that Pleasanton • email: [email protected] effi ciency and live with dignity Paratransit is not operating. Call and respect. Check its website to in 1932, houses the American Pleasanton Paratransit Service Legion and Veterans of Foreign for pickup 24 hours to one week see what household goods are in advance. No same-day service. 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton needed for the homes. Wars and their functions. It is 94566. Door-to-door transpor- Fares are $3.50 each way. • 872-6517 or 606-1730 regularly used for city recreation tation service is available for classes and special events. Its • 455-7510 Pleasanton residents age 60 and • www.trivalleyreach.org large main hall is available for • www.wheelsbus.com older and disabled Pleasanton • email: [email protected] rental. Kaleidoscope Activity Center, residents age 18 and older who • 931-5340 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Easter Seals of the East Bay are ADA approved. Call for pickup HELP DISABLED PEOPLE 7425 Larkdale Ave., Dublin 94568. 48 hours to two weeks in ad- Kaleidoscope is an after-school vance. No same-day service. Domestic Violence Support SERVICES program for people ages 5-22 • 931-5376 Group 3663 Pacifi c Ave., Liver- Community Resources for with developmental disabilities. • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ more 94550. Tri-Valley Haven, a Independent Living 3311 Pacifi c The center provides activities, gov/depts/cs/senior/transit.asp nonprofi t organization that helps Ave., Livermore 94550. CRIL sup- leisure skills, social interaction, homeless and battered women
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© 2015 Sensiba San Filippo LLP. All Rights Reserved. L Pleasanton and their children, offers a domes- Alcoholics Anonymous FAMILY HISTORY FOOD FOR THE NEEDY tic violence support group. Call for Crossroads Fellowship, an AA Livermore-Amador Alameda County Community meeting time and location. support group for alcoholics, Genealogical Society PO Box Food Bank PO Box 2599, Oakland • crisis line: 449-5842 meets at 386 Preston Ct., Liver- 901, Livermore 94551. The group 94614. The food bank’s toll free or (800) 884-8119 more. Special groups for women, meets at Congregation Beth Emergency Food Hotline con- • administration: 449-5845 newcomers and youths at Tri- Emek, 3400 Nevada Ct., the nects Alameda County residents • www.trivalleyhaven.org Valley Fellowship, 3701 Old Santa second Monday of the month at with local emergency food Rita Road, Pleasanton. Other Temporary Restraining Order 7:30 p.m. It typically has three programs and provides informa- locations available. Clinic This clinic is for victims of other meetings each month, two tion about government nutrition domestic violence and/or sexual • 829-0666 on genealogical software and a programs such as food stamps assault at the Tri-Valley Haven • 24-hour hotline: (888) 859-3230 study group. and school meals. satellite office, 3663 Pacific Ave., • www.valleyservicecenter.org • www.l-ags.org • (510) 635-3663 Livermore, and in the Tri-Valley • email: info@valleyservice- • email: [email protected] • www.accfb.org Haven Community Building. center.org Pleasanton Public Library • email: [email protected] • Deanna at 449-5845 Biletnikoff Foundation Genealogical Collection Open Heart Kitchen DRUG, ALCOHOL 7080 Donlon Way, Ste. 126, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasan- 1141 Catalina Drive, #137, Dublin 94568. A nonprofit orga- SERVICES ton 94566. Family Tree Maker Livermore 94550. Hot meals are nization that offers support for software available for people to served free-of-charge, no ques- Al-Anon Family Groups PO Box teens who have been affected by research family history. Some tions asked, to anyone in need. 1797, Pleasanton 94566. Al-Anon drug or alcohol abuse. books are also available. Five locations: Trinity Lutheran Family Groups offers programs • 556-2525 • 931-3400 Church, 1225 Hopyard Road, to help families and friends of al- • www.biletnikoff.net Pleasanton, Friday 4-6 p.m.; coholics recover from the effects • email: angela.biletnikoff25@ FARMERS MARKET Pathway Community Church, of living with problem drinking. gmail.com Pleasanton Farmers Market 6533 Sierra Lane, Dublin, Mon- Alateen, sponsored by Al-Anon, Narcotics Anonymous This Shop for fresh produce, flowers, day 4-6 p.m.; Vineyard Christian is a family recovery program for group assists in helping people baked goods and more on West Fellowship, 460 North Livermore young people. Group meetings in the Tri-Valley and Contra Costa Angela between First and Main Ave., Livermore, Thursday and are held at various locations in areas with problems of addiction. streets downtown. Cats and dogs Friday 1-6 p.m.; Asbury United the Tri-Valley at least once a day. • 685-HELP (685-4357) are also available for adoption. Methodist Church, 4743 East • 277-7661 • www.contracostana.org Hours: Sat 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Avenue, Livermore, Tuesday and • www.alanontrivalley.org • 825-9090 • email: [email protected] Wednesday 12-6 p.m; and Se- • email: [email protected] • www.pcfma.com niors (62+) Ridgeview Commons
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Senior Center, 5200 Case Avenue, organization, exists to enhance sors special events throughout Owens Drive, Pleasanton: mental Pleasanton, every weekday 4-6 learning experiences for students the year, including its annual health services, teen drug and p.m. of the Pleasanton Unified School golf tournament in June and the alcohol program, DUI program; • Linda McKeever at 580-1616 District through a partnership Christmas Tree Lane in November. 1991 Santa Rita Blvd., Ste. H, Pleas- • volunteer coordinator at 580- of business, education and the It helps fund the medical center, anton: WIC nutrition program; 446 1619 community. its cardiac and pulmonary reha- Lindbergh Ave., Livermore: adult • www.openheartkitchen.org • 846-5620 bilitation programs, the Maternal/ drug and alcohol services, drug • email: [email protected] • www.ppie.org Child Fund, the Intensive Care and alcohol testing services, drug Unit, the ValleyCare Health Library diversion program, Proposition 36 Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry • email: [email protected] and the Ryan Comer Cancer Re- program, IOP Program. 418 Junction Ave., Livermore Pleasanton Schools Educational source Center. 94551. The food pantry provides • 201-6017 Enrichment Foundation (PSEE) • 373-4560 free groceries to low-income Tri- PO Box 785, Pleasanton 94566. • www.axishealth.org Valley residents. PSEE is a nonprofit public benefit • www.valleycare.com/ Bereavement Support Group • 449-1664 corporation that provides grants foundation.aspx of the Catholic Community • www.trivalleyhaven.org to the Pleasanton school system GARDEN CLUBS This group of the Catholic Com- Valley Bible Church Food for music, art, science and other munity of Pleasanton meets on Livermore-Amador Valley Pantry 7106 Johnson Drive, educational enrichment pro- the second and fourth Thursday Garden Club PO Box 12093, Pleasanton 94588. Local church- grams. The all-volunteer organiza- of each month at 7:30 p.m. It is Pleasanton 94588. The club pro- es, Scout groups, 4-H clubs and tion also funds the Pleasanton open to anyone of any faith and is vides guest speakers and com- schools help keep the pantry Schools Strings Program. held at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, munity outreach opportunities, stocked. 4001 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasan- • Denise at 200-8054 such as maintaining the Sensory • Kim Chew at 426-2492 ton. In spring and fall, there is a • www.psee.org Garden at the Senior Center, eight-week bereavement work- FOUNDATIONS • email: [email protected] an annual plant sale, Arbor Day shop that meets weekly. planting and more. The club is & FUNDRAISING Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund • Mary Hagerty at 846-5377 5506 Sunol Blvd., Ste. 100, Pleasan- open to anyone interested in ORGANIZATIONS gardening and visitors are wel- Breast Cancer and Support ton 94566. This annual fund runs Group of the Catholic Friends of the Pleasanton from Thanksgiving week to early come. Monthly meeting are held Senior Center 5353 Sunol Blvd., at Alisal Elementary School in the Community The Breast Can- January and provides contributors cer and Support Group of the Pleasanton 94566 is a nonprofit with an opportunity to donate to Multi-Purpose Room, 1454 Santa fundraising foundation com- Rita Road, Pleasanton 94566. Catholic Community of Pleasan- charities that serve the Pleasan- ton meets the second and fourth mitted to raising funds for the ton community, with 100% of all • www.lavgc.org Pleasanton Senior Center. Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. contributions being passed on to • email: [email protected] at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, • 931-5365 the charities with no administra- 4001 Stoneridge Drive, room B, • www.seniorcenterfriends.org HEALTH AND tive or other fees. For information, Pleasanton. All are welcome. • email: [email protected] read Holiday Fund stories in the SUPPORT SERVICES • 484-5020 Friends of the Pleasanton Pleasanton Weekly, which include American Cancer Society Cancer Support Group A free Library Friends of the Library a contribution coupon and list of 101 Ygnacio Valley Road, Ste. support group for people with sponsors two book sales per year, community donors. 110, Walnut Creek 94596. This cancer and their loved ones held at the Pleasanton Library, • 600-0840 volunteer-based organization is held from 2 to 4 p.m. every 400 Old Bernal Ave. Proceeds provides cancer information, • email: editor@pleasanton- Tuesday at the Valley Care Health go toward providing library pro- patient services, such as rides to weekly.com Library, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., grams, materials and equipment. medical treatments and support Sandra J. Wing Healing Ste. 270, Pleasanton. • Nancy Bering at 462-4368 programs free of charge. It also Therapies Foundation • 734-3313 • www.friendsofthepleasanton- 1807 Santa Rita Road, D-182, provides information for financial library.org Pleasanton 94566. Its mission is assistance programs available to • www.valleycare.com/service- • email: [email protected] to provide cancer patients, during cancer patients in their area and support-groups.aspx Pleasanton Cultural Arts their treatment period, with finan- an on-site wig resource room. Diabetes and Nutrition Council PO Box 1298, Pleasanton cial assistance for complementary • 24-hour hotline: Education Center ValleyCare 94566. PCAC is a nonprofit fund- healing services. The foundation (800) ACS-2345 (227-2345) Medical Plaza, 5725 W. Las Positas, raising foundation established by focuses on the five therapies that • www.cancer.org Ste. 220, Pleasanton 94588. The center offers community Pleasanton residents in conjunc- its founder experienced during American Red Cross Give blood education seminars, diabetes and tion with the Pleasanton Cultural her cancer journey: acupuncture, at the Pleasanton Blood Bank, nutrition counseling and classes Arts Council to support construc- acupressure, therapeutic mas- 5556-B Springdale Ave. tion and operation of public sage, guided/visual imagery and by physician referral only. It also • (800) 733-2767 arts facilities. This includes the deep breathing meditation. runs several free diabetes support • www.redcross.org Firehouse Arts Center on Railroad • (866) 862-7270 groups that meet at the center. Avenue. Axis Community Health • www.healingtherapies • 416-6710 4361 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton • 931-1111 foundation.org • www.valleycare.com/service- • www.pleasantonarts.org 94566. Axis Community Health diabetes.aspx ValleyCare Charitable offers services at four locations: • email: [email protected] Hope Hospice 6377 Clark Ave., Foundation 1111 E. Stanley Blvd., 4361 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton: Pleasanton Partnerships in Ste. 100, Dublin 94568. Hope Livermore 94550. This nonprofit medical services, administrative Education Foundation (PPIE) Hospice provides medical and foundation, established in 1984, offices, enrollment services; 3311 333 Division St., Pleasanton support services in an in-home raises funds for the Stanford Pacific Ave., Livermore: medical 94566. 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John Muir Health Partner L Pleasanton facing a life limiting illness with resources to afflicted families. Parkinson’s Support Group Arroyo in Livermore, a summer a prognosis of six months or It meets the second and fourth This Tri-Valley area support group, youth camp. less. Surviving family members Thursday of each month at Foot- sponsored by the Parkinson’s • 455-5118 are offered 18 months of grief hill High School, 4375 Foothill Rd., Network of Mt. Diablo and the city • www.ttff.org support from the Bereavement Pleasanton. of Pleasanton, is open to those • email: [email protected] Program. Groups for children, • www.motherswithapurpose.org with Parkinson’s disease and their teens and adults and a resource families. Meetings are held at the Tri-Valley Bipolar Support • email: info@MothersWithA Group This group provides library are available at no cost Purpose.org Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 to the community. Call for Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. peer support for people with NAMI Tri-Valley Family Support meeting times. Hours: 9 a.m. to • 931-5365 mood disorders such as bipolar 5 p.m. Group This group is provided for disorder and depression. It meets family/caregivers of adults with Pleasanton Parks and • 829-8770 at St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, mental illness and meets from Community Services PO Box Classroom 1, 3350 Hopyard Road, • www.hopehospice.com 7:15-9 p.m., on the first Monday 520, Pleasanton 94566. The Pleasanton. Parks and Community Services • email: [email protected] of every month, at the Livermore • Mark at (510) 227-0618 Public Library, 1188 S Livermore Department offers exercise and Live Beat Dads This group for • www.dbsalliance.org fathers raising their children Ave., Livermore 94550. wellness classes including yoga, provides information on legal • Marsha McInnis at 980-5331 meditation, weight loss, hypnosis, • email: [email protected] aerobics and more. rights for fathers and mothers, • www.nami-trivalley.org Valley Pregnancy Center • 931-5340 5776 Stoneridge Mall Road, Ste. including custody and child sup- • email: [email protected] port issues. Child care is available. • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ 200. Pleasanton 94588. Valley Meets at 1550 Springtown Blvd., Overeaters Anonymous gov/depts/cs Pregnancy Center strives to meet #7E, Livermore. PO Box 11561, Oakland 94611. OA the spiritual, emotional and phys- is a fellowship of people recover- Prostate Cancer Support Group • Pete at 449-8436 This is a drop-in support group for ical needs resulting from crisis or ing from compulsive overeating, unplanned pregnancies and to • https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/ starving and/or purging. They men with prostate cancer and their families. It meets at San Ramon Re- help women make an informed groups/livebeatdadsus/info meet at 7 p.m. every Tuesday decision by providing informa- Mothers with a Purpose at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal gional Medical Center, 7777 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon. tion on all available alternatives This group works to raise aware- Church, 678 Enos Way, Livermore. to abortion. The center offers free ness of the epidemic use of • 337-9118 • 933-0107 early pregnancy medical care and illicit drugs in our community. Its • www.eastbayoa.org R~Quest 440 Boulder Ct., consultation, including ultra- goal is to educate and provide Ste. 100-B, Pleasanton 94566. • email: [email protected] sound imaging. R~Quest holds support groups for • 425-0414 adults, adolescents, parents, fami- lies, women only and men only, • www.championsofvpc.org covering a variety of concerns. • email: info@valleypregnanc Making it Happen for You! center.com These include drug and alcohol Top Producing addiction, eating disorders, recov- ValleyCare Health Library and Residential Specialist ery and relapse prevention, and Ryan Comer Cancer Resource in the Tri-Valley adult and youth intervention. Center ValleyCare Medical Plaza, • 426-0501 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Ste. 270, • www.rquest.org Pleasanton 94588. The health library offers personalized refer- • email: [email protected] ence assistance and access to Self-Help for Clutter Get rid medical databases, including a of clutter and discuss why it is a Spanish video database, websites psychological issue, not an orga- and articles. It also has more than nizing issue. Meetings are at 100 6,000 books, videos, DVDs, post- Valley Ave, Pleasanton. ers, models and interactive kits. • www.clutterlesseastbay.org • 734-3315 • email: [email protected] • www.valleycare.com Sexual Assault Support Group 925-963-1984 Tri-Valley Haven’s support group HEALTH CLINICS AND Realtor/Notary GRI, BRE #01307919 for women 18 years and older HOSPITALS CindyGee helps provide understanding and Axis Community Health SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD support for assault survivors. 4361 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton • 449-5845 94566. Nonprofit community • www.trivalleyhaven.org clinic that provides medical care, Taylor Family Foundation drug and alcohol recovery ser- Call CINDY 925-963-1984 for more information regarding vices, mental health counseling, homes in Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon and Danville. 5555 Arroyo Road, Livermore 94550. Nonprofit foundation DUI and court-ordered programs and the WIC program. A new CINDY Gee is the REALTOR OF CHOICE FOR PLEASANTON. She is a TOP PRODUCER that provides medical care and for Better Homes and Gardens and her over 14 years of experience has helped psychiatric support for children behavioral health center opened her guide Buyers and Sellers to make the right decision! with life threatening and chronic in 2009 at 6666 Owens Drive. [email protected] www.bhghome.com/CindyGee illnesses and developmental • 462-1755 Traveling Notary Services Available. Call (925) 963-1984 disabilities. 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Eden Medical Center basic needs: income, health care, 20103 Lake Chabot Road, Castro physical safety and indepen- Valley 94546. This health facility dence. Its programs include the offers many centers of excellence Health Insurance Counseling and including orthopedics, rehabilita- Advocacy Program (HICAP). tion, breast imaging, childbirth, • (510) 832-3040 women’s health, stroke care, • www.lashicap.org adult psychiatry and cancer care. Eden is the regional trauma cen- • email: [email protected] ter for Southern Alameda County MOTHERS CLUBS and home to the Sutter East Bay Neuroscience Center. Mothers of Preschoolers 7106 Johnson Drive, Pleasan- • main number: (510) 537-1234 ton 94588. MOPS (Mothers of • physician referrals: (800) 4SUTTER Preschoolers) meets for speakers, • www.edenmedicalcenter.org crafts, snacks and discussions. Kaiser Permanente 7601 Stoner- Newborns can stay with mom idge Drive, Pleasanton 94588. and the children have their own This health facility offers outpa- age-specific classes. If you are tient services, adult primary care, new to mothering or to the area, allergy services, dermatology PLEASANTON NEWCOMERS CLUB you can join to relax a bit and services, health education, labo- The Pleasanton Newcomers Club welcomes everyone to join its Lunch meet other moms. ratory, mental health services, Bunch. • 227-1301 minor injury clinic, ophthalmol- • https://sites.google.com/site/ ogy, optometry, pediatrics, physi- nal, child and critical care services. at 2160 1st Street, Livermore. trivalleymopsmoms cal therapy, podiatry, radiology, Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare • 373-9010 • email: [email protected] urology, women’s health clinic, also has a Livermore campus, orthopedics and a pharmacy. • www.nsgw.org Pleasanton Mothers Club which offers a health and wellness PO Box 10141, Pleasanton 94588. Must be a member of Kaiser to be center and outpatient services, HOUSING HELP treated at this facility. Pleasanton’s largest club, with including physical therapy, occupa- City of Pleasanton Housing more than 400 members, for fami- • 847-5100 tional therapy, outpatient surgery Specialist 200 Old Bernal Ave., lies with children ages 0-5. Enjoy • www.kaiserpermanente.org and urgent care. Open 24 hours. Pleasanton 94566. Housing spe- events for moms, children and Palo Alto Medical Foundation • 847-3000 cialist Scott Erickson provides in- families throughout the year along 4050 Dublin Blvd., Dublin 94568. • www.valleycare.com formation about affordable rental, with education and play groups. The Palo Alto Medical Foundation Veterans Medical Center ownership and senior housing. • www.pleasantonmothersclub.org (PAMF) Dublin Center is a spa- 4951 Arroyo Road, Livermore • 931-5007 Twin Valley Mothers of Twins cious new facility and provides 94550. The Livermore Division of • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ Club The club provides sup- family medicine, internal medi- the VA Palo Alto Health Care Sys- resident/housing port services for mothers of cine, pediatrics, obstetrics and tem has a 120-bed nursing home twins, triplets or more, including gynecology, laboratory and x-ray, • email: serickson@cityofpleas- and 20 sub-acute care beds as antonca.gov “Mom-to-Mom” individual help, a urgent care, and a community well as an outpatient clinic. Open Preemie Closet, play groups, one- Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity health resource center. only to veterans. on-one mentoring and “Helping Center 141 N. Livermore Ave, • 875-6100 Hands,” which assists with meals, • 373-4700 Livermore 94550. The center transportation and babysitting • www.pamf.org/dublin • www.paloalto.va.gov offers home-buyer education for members in crisis situations. San Ramon Regional Medical classes and credit and budget Center 6001 Norris Canyon Road, HISTORICAL counseling at various locations in • www.tvmotc.org San Ramon 94583. In opera- ASSOCIATIONS the Tri-Valley. It is also a referral POLITICAL GROUPS tion since 1990, the full-service Amador-Livermore Valley service to community partners acute care hospital has 123 beds, Historical Society 603 Main St., providing affordable housing ACT NOW PO Box 2743, Dublin 24-hour emergency services, as Pleasanton 94566. The society runs opportunities. Hours: Monday- 94568. The National Organization well as comprehensive inpatient the Museum On Main, where the Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for Women takes action to bring women into full participation and outpatient services. Its family public can attend special events, • 373-3130 birthing center features private in the mainstream of American and view permanent and changing • www.tvhoc.org rooms with baths, a neonatal exhibits of historical artifacts. It also society exercising all its privileges intensive care nursery and a pe- sells history books, miniatures and • email: [email protected] and responsibilities in equal part- diatrician from Children’s Hospital postcards at its gift shop. LAW nership with men. NOW opposes Oakland on duty 24 hours a day. laws or activities that deny or limit • 462-2766 Legal Assistance for Seniors/ • main number: 275-9200 women’s rights, status or access. • www.museumonmain.org Tri-Valley Project 1970 Broad- • www.freewebs.com/actnow1 • physician referrals: 275-8230 way, Ste. 300, Oakland 94612. • email: [email protected] • email: ACTNOWpresident@ • www.sanramonmedctr.com Nonprofit legal firm provides Native Sons of the Golden West yahoo.com Stanford Health Care-ValleyCare Las Positas Parlor 96 The goal of legal assistance to low- and 5555 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasan- moderate-income seniors with League of Women Voters of this club of native-born Califor- Livermore-Amador Valley ton 94588. The medical center, part nians is the preservation of Califor- critical legal problems affecting of Stanford Health Care. It offers their ability to survive and main- PO Box 702, Livermore 94551. nia history. It also hosts dedications The League of Women Voters is a pediatrics, medical, surgical, mater- of historical sites. The group meets tain autonomy. Emphasis is on 2015-2016 Pleasanton Life | 19 We Live Here PLEASANTON Quality extends to people, not
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EY | 900 Main Street 925.251.1111 2015-2016 Pleasanton Life | 21 L Pleasanton nonpartisan political organization RECYCLING AND for development of solid waste Pleasanton Senior Center encouraging the informed and facilities and offers a wide variety 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton active participation of citizens in HAZARDOUS WASTE of programs in the areas of waste 94566. The Pleasanton Senior government. DISPOSAL reduction, recycling, home com- Center offers the following: • www.lav.ca.lwvnet.org Alameda County Permanent posting, green building, business a personal computer group, • email: [email protected] Household Hazardous Waste Fa- recycling assistance, funding, Internet access workstation, cility 5584 La Ribera St., Livermore market development, technical Pleasanton V.I.P. Senior Club, Se- Tri-Valley Democratic Club 94550. Accepts household hazard- assistance and public education. nior Meals, local day trips, crafts PO Box 11886, Pleasanton 94588. ous waste such as cleaners, paints • (510) 891-6500 classes, a woodshop program, Meet other area Democrats, and painting products, motor oil, • www.stopwaste.org Senior Players Theater Group, discuss community outreach filters, antifreeze, transmission • email: [email protected] community lectures, dances, and hear civic and party leaders and brake fluid and other auto support groups, information speak. Open to registered Demo- products, pesticides, herbicides, SENIORS and referral, health screenings, crats. Meets at IBEW Hall, Local fertilizers and other garden prod- Affordable Housing For a list of income tax assistance, legal 595, 6250 Village Pkwy., Dublin. ucts, pool chemicals, mercury ther- low-income senior housing, visit assistance, health insurance and • Ellis Goldberg at 831-8355 mometers, fluorescent light tubes the city of Pleasanton’s website. Medicare counseling, volunteer • www.trivalleydems.com and household and auto batteries. • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ opportunities, exercise, yoga and • email: [email protected] Does not accept TVs, computers, resident/housing/seniors tai chi classes, bridge, daytime bingo and more. Tri-Valley Republican Women microwaves, refrigerators or other • 461-3042 Federated The group promotes machinery or equipment. Dublin Senior Center • 931-5365 an informed public through politi- • (800) 606-6606 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ cal education and activity. Guest • www.stopwaste.org 94568. The Dublin Senior Center gov/depts/cs/senior/center.asp speakers at each dinner meeting • email: [email protected] offers a variety of classes, activities Senior Health Screening 5353 discuss various political issues. Eyeglasses Donation The Lions and programs that engage the Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton 94566. • Co-president, Phyllis Couper Club collects used eyeglasses and mind, body and spirit. It provides The Senior Support Program at 462-4931 donates them to those in need. a lunch program, a newsletter, conducts health screening at the • Co-president, Rebecca Potts Donations can be made at the bin classes and activities, special pro- Senior Center, including blood at 294-4013 in front of the Pleasanton Public Li- grams including public forums and pressure and cholesterol checks; brary, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasan- holiday events, and trips and tours. hemoccult, diabetes, urine and • www.trivalleyrepublicanwom- ton. Lenscrafters in Stoneridge Mall • 556-4511 hearing tests; nutrition counseling; enfederated.org also accepts eyeglass donations for • www.dublin.ca.gov foot care; and medication review. • email: info@trivalleyrepublican- its “Gift of Sight” program. • [email protected] • appointments: 931-5365 womenfederated.org • www.pleasantonlionsclub.org Emotional Wellness Support Senior Mature Adults Program RADIO & TV STATIONS Mercury Recycling Program Group This alcohol and drug (MAP) The Pleasanton Public Pleasanton City Hall, 200 Old KKIQ 101.7 FM 7901 Stoneridge recovery program for seniors age Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Drive, Ste. 525, Pleasanton 94588. 60 and older meets every other Pleasanton offers a program for Also, the Operations Service Cen- KKIQ strives for quality, consistent Thursday from 2-3:30 p.m. at the seniors to get together for films ter, Administration Building, 3333 broadcasting and commitment Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 and refreshments. Busch Road. Residents of Pleasan- to the Alameda, Contra Costa Sunol Blvd. • 931-3400 ton may bring in fever thermom- and San Joaquin communities. Its • 931-5393 eters and exchange them for free • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ format is considered to be “hot Health Insurance Counseling gov/depts/cs/senior/center.asp digital thermometers. No broken and Advocacy Program adult contemporary.” Senior Support Program of the thermometers accepted. Health Insurance Counseling • 455-4500 Tri-Valley 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleas- • Recycle mercury waste: 846-2042 and Advocacy Program (HICAP) • www.kkiq.com anton 94566. Provides programs • Thermometer exchange: offers free individual counseling for in-home registry, drug and • email: [email protected] 931-5427 or 931-5500 to seniors on billing, claims and alcohol counseling, caregivers Tri-Valley Community Pleasanton Garbage Service 3110 other questions about Medicare, support and case management. Television - TV30 4663 Bernal Busch Road, Pleasanton 94566. HMOs and other health and long- Always looking for volunteers for Ave., Ste. B, Pleasanton 94566. Provides Pleasanton’s residential term care insurance by appoint- its Friendly Visitor program. TV30, which operates channels 28, and commercial garbage pickup, ment only at the Pleasanton and 29 and 30, is a California nonprofit removes and sorts recyclable Dublin Senior Centers. • 931-5379 corporation created and funded materials from the collected trash. • (800) 434-0222 • www.ssptv.org mainly through Comcast fees It also offers curbside recycling • Pleasanton Senior Center: • [email protected] on cable subscriber bills and by of greenwaste and food scraps. 931-5365 Social Dinners Come and mingle the three cities of Pleasanton, Residents can also dump non-haz- • Dublin Senior Center: 556-4511 with other seniors for dinner at Livermore and Dublin to provide ardous trash at its Transfer Station Open Heart Kitchen 1141 Catalina Ridge View Commons Apart- local information about these com- and bring recyclable trash to its Drive, Ste. 137, Livermore 94550. ments, 5200 Case Ave, Pleasanton munities on television. Channel 30 Recycling Center, both on site. Open Heart Kitchen serves meals 94566. Occasional entertainment. programming includes local sports, • 846-2042 five days a week to low-income Dinners are put on by Open lifestyle, public affairs and educa- • pleasantongarbageservice.com seniors from 4-5:30 p.m. at Ridge Heart Kitchen and cost $3. Must tional shows. Channels 28 and 29 • info@pleasantongarbage View Commons, 5200 Case Ave. be 62 or older. air Tri-Valley school board and City service.com Council meetings. • Linda McKeever at 580-1616 • reservations: 484-5131 StopWaste.Org 1537 Webster • www.openheartkitchen.org • 462-3030 Spectrum Community Services St., Oakland 94612. The Authority • email: [email protected] Inc. Pleasanton Senior Center, • www.tri-valleytv.org manages a long-range program 2621 Barrington Ct., Hayward 22 | Pleasanton Life 2015-2016 L Pleasanton
94545. Spectrum provides daily for men and women who have Pleasanton Kiwanis Club Fraternity is one of the largest Meals on Wheels for frail, ill, lost a spouse. Get together for Kiwanis is an international orga- charitable organizations in the home-bound elders and din- plays, dinners, lunches and more. nization of men and women that U.S., which includes the Shriner’s ing hall meals for seniors, with • Rose at 462-9636 performs community service to Children’s Hospital. The Pleasan- lunches at the Pleasanton Senior assist children and seniors of the ton lodge supports local chari- Center. Call by 1 p.m. the day SERVICE GROUPS community. The Kiwanis Club has table organizations. The lodge before to reserve. Suggested do- Amador Valley Lions Club 22 members and meets at Vic’s All was chartered in 1894. nations for meals are $3.25-$4.75. Members collect used eyeglasses Star Kitchen, 201 Main St., Pleasan- • 462-8424 • reservations: (510) 881-0300 and donate them to those in ton on Fridays at 11:45 a.m. Guests • www.calodges.org/no321 need, provide eye surgery for are welcome. Associated with this • www.spectrumcs.org Pleasanton North Rotary Club people in developing countries club is the Foothill Kiwanis Key The Parkview Assisted PO 1142, Pleasanton 94566. and host various fundraisers Club for high school students that Living 100 Valley Ave., Pleasan- World’s largest service organiza- throughout the year. meets at Foothill High School, ton 94566. Of the 105 units in the tion that does community and • www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ 4375 Foothill Rd., Pleasanton. facility, 31 are set aside for low- • email: [email protected] worldwide service projects. income seniors, making it one of amadorvalley Meets at 11:45a.m. every Friday the largest blocks of affordable Assistance League of Amador Pleasanton Lions Club PO Box at Handles Gastropub, 855 Main assisted-living housing in Alam- Valley PO Box 11843, Pleasanton 266, Pleasanton 94566. Mem- Street, Pleasanton for fellowship, eda and Contra Costa counties. 94588. This volunteer organi- bers collect used eyeglasses and lunch and interesting and infor- The common areas include a zation offers many programs, donate them to those in need, mative programs. support diabetes-related issues, living room, library, wellness including Assault Survivor Kits, • www.pnr-rotary.org Cares About the Retired and El- provide eye surgery for develop- center, multipurpose rooms, a Rotary Club of Pleasanton derly, Operation School Bell, and ing countries and host various community dining area and a PO Box 352, Pleasanton 94566. Screening Eyes Early. The organi- fundraisers throughout the year. private dining room. The facility The Rotary Club works to benefit zation accepts donations and is Meets Meets on the 2nd & 4th also has a memory care wing for charitable organizations in the in involved in grant writing. New Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 those with Alzheimer’s and other community, funding scholarships memory impairments. members are welcome. p.m. at the Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Ct., Pleasanton. and generally promoting good • 461-3042 • 461-6401 • www.pleasantonlionsclub.org citizenship. • www.eskaton.org/parkview.html • www.amadorvalley.assistance • 462-9498 • www.pleasantonrotary.org league.org Widowed Men and Women of Pleasanton Masonic Lodge Tri-Valley Rotary PO Box 12545, Northern California PO Box 1701, • email: assistanceleague #321 3370 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton 94588. The Rotary is a Pleasanton 94566. Social group [email protected] Pleasanton 94588. The Masonic local and international community Some Things Never Go Out of Style
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2015-2016 Pleasanton Life | 23 L Pleasanton service organization. Meetings are for women and children with a Pleasanton for 25 years. The asso- service aid types: CalWorks, food at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at Castle- maximum stay of 120 days. Loca- ciation, which is open to everyone, stamps, and MediCal. Apply for wood Country Club Grill, 707 tions undisclosed. The shelter is promotes friendship between assistance in person. Country Club Circle, Pleasanton. open 24-hours a day, but does the two countries by meaningful • 455-0747 • www.trivalleyrotary.org not have a 24-hour emergency cultural exchanges for adults and • www.alamedasocialservices.org • email: [email protected] homeless response. Hours: shel- a student exchange program. A Birthright Pregnancy Support ter open 24 hours daily. Admin: room with Mexican treasures that Center 1520 Catalina Ct., Bldg. SHELTERS Monday to Thursday 9 a.m to 5 were gifts to Pleasanton is located C, Livermore 94550. Birthright is Shepherd’s Gate 1660 Portola p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. in City Hall, next to the Public a pregnancy support service that Ave., Livermore 94551. Shepherd’s • 449-2510 Works Department. provides free pregnancy tests, Gate provides a safe haven for • www.trivalleyhaven.org • Jorge at 462-6723 maternity and baby clothing, dia- women and their children who Tri-Valley Haven 3663 Pacific • www.ptsca.org pers and medical and professional are homeless because of abusive Ave., Livermore 94550. Tri-Valley • email: [email protected] referrals, such as adoption. All relationships, addictions, loss of fi- Haven provides a shelter for Pleasanton/Blairgowrie/Fergus services are free and confidential. nancial support and other factors. battered women and children, Sister City Organization PO Box • 449-5887 Christ-centered services include counseling, a legal clinic and 10162, Pleasanton 94588. Pleasan- • www.birthright.org professional counseling, drug other practical assistance. It also ton is sister city with Blairgowrie, Child Care Links 6601 Owens and alcohol recovery, parenting has a 24-hour crisis line and Scotland and Fergus, Ontario, Drive, Ste 100, Pleasanton 94588. classes, job and career training. community violence prevention Canada. The program offers cul- Child Care Links acts as a link • 443-4283 or (888) 216-4776 and education services. Hours: tural learning experiences, Celtic between government, social service • www.shepherdsgate.org Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 genealogical resources, social agencies and families and assists p.m.; Friday 9 a.m. to noon. activities and events and hosts a child care providers and employers. • email: shepgate@shepherds- • admin office: 449-5845 student exchange for high school gate.org The agency also provides training • 24-hour crisis line: juniors and seniors. and support to child care providers. Sojourner House 3663 Pacific (800) 884-8119 or 449-5842 • www.pbsco.org • 417-8733 Ave., Livermore 94550. Sojourner • www.trivalleyhaven.org • [email protected] House, which is run by Tri-Valley • www.childcarelinks.org Haven, is a homeless shelter for SISTER CITIES SOCIAL SERVICES • email: [email protected] families and single women with Pleasanton-Tulancingo Sister Alameda County Social Wesley Youth Homes 4444 Black 16 beds and a maximum stay of City Association PO Box 5283, Services 3311 Pacific Ave., Liver- Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Wesley six months. The organization also Pleasanton 94566. Tulancingo, more 94550. Takes applications Youth Homes offers a home for runs a domestic violence shelter Mexico has been sister city to for assistance for all major social abused and neglected teenage
24 | Pleasanton Life 2015-2016 L Pleasanton girls, and provides therapeutic Daughters of the American encouraged to try this easy and High School, 4645 Bernal Ave, services, an educational specialist Revolution The Jose Maria Ama- inexpensive hobby. Flying lessons Pleasanton. The group has guest and tutoring and round-the-clock dor Chapter can help you fi nd will be provided. speakers and discussion groups. supervision. Placement is through your roots. Chapter focuses on • diablovalleysoaring.weebly.com • Bob Dougherty at 556-3302 child protective services. community and patriotism. Call Pleasanton Community • www.clubtmug.com • 426-8801 for meeting place in Pleasanton. Toastmasters 4530 Sandalwood • email: [email protected] WIC Infant Supplemental • pleasanton.californiadar.org Drive, Pleasanton 94588. Anyone Tri-Valley Woodcarvers Club Nutrition Program 1991 Santa • [email protected] interested in improving public The club, a member of the Cali- Rita Road, Ste. H, Pleasanton Daughters of the British Empire speaking, leadership and commu- fornia Carvers Guild, is focused 94566. Supplemental food and The John McLaren Roses of Britain nication skills is welcome. on teaching, sharing and promot- nutrition educational program welcomes newcomers and long- • 216-7277 ing the art of wood carving. It for pregnant women, infants and time residents to join the group • pleasantontoastmasters.com meets at the Pleasanton Senior children. Based on income eligi- for tea and a chat. Members are • email: pctm4762@pleasanton- Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. bility and residence in Alameda British or of recent British ancestry. toastmasters.com • Bob at 443-5632 County. Off ers monthly classes in • www.Dbenca.org Pleasanton Newcomers Club • www.tri-valleycarvers.com nutrition and breast-feeding. Del Valle Folk Dancers 2466 8th PO Box 172, Pleasanton 94566. • email: trivalleywoodcarver- • 462-2365 Street, Livermore 94550. Group PNC is a great way for new and [email protected] • www.axishealth.org welcomes beginning and experi- established residents to meet Walk ‘n’ Talk Every Saturday SPECIAL INTEREST enced dancers to join in Balkan, new friends, keep in touch with “Walking ‘n’ talking makes Israeli and other international old friends, have fun, and be- healthy activity time fl y by,” CLUBS dances. Dress is casual. Call for come acquainted with neighbor- says W. Ron Sutton, founder Amador Valley Quilters PO Box locations. hoods, merchants, restaurants, and sponsor of World Walk to 955, Pleasanton 94566. Meetings • 447-8020 professional services and the Wellness, which, since 2010, has are held at Pleasanton Middle • [email protected] community. Interest groups are hosted walks every Saturday School, 5001 Case Ave., Pleasan- Diablo Valley Soaring Society as diverse as the membership. morning. Free and open to the ton and include a business meet- This radio control glider club • 215-8405 public, the walks take place in ing, program and time for sharing meets to fl y their planes on Sat- • www.PleasantonNewcomers.com parks in Pleasanton, Livermore, projects. Visitors welcome. urday mornings at the Alameda • email: [email protected] and Sunol, sometimes led by • www.amadorvalleyquilters.org County Fairgrounds. The club Tri-Valley MacIntosh Users “Walk Stars” (guest leaders) who • email: mail@amadorvalley currently has 30 members. New Group PO Box 11564, Pleasanton off er special guided tours, such quilters.org members are welcome and 94588. TMUG meets at Village as nature and art walks. These
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1- and 2-hour walks begin at Wars is a veterans’ organization Pleasanton Military Families WOMEN’S CLUBS 8:30 a.m. in spring and summer, for men and women who served This group provides support to American Association of 9 a.m. in fall and winter. at least 30 days in any foreign Pleasanton families with loved University Women PO Box 661, military confl ict. The nonprofi t ones deployed in Afghanistan • email: walks@WorldWalkTo- Livermore 94551. Members of organization is involved in com- and Iraq. It has meetings and Wellness.org the Livermore-Pleasanton-Dublin munity support activities. “pack outs” of comfort and care branch seek personal lifelong TRAFFIC items for deployed members of • 249-1559 development and advocate social the armed forces. Caltrans Traffi c Report • www.pleasantonvfw.org change and public policy consis- • (800) 427-7623 Ambrose D. Regalia Women’s • www.pleasantonmilitaryfami- tent with gender equity. Mem- • www.dot.ca.gov/roadsandtraf- Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post 6298 lies.org bers can participate in monthly fi c.html Veterans Memorial Building, 301 • email: [email protected] programs, interest group meet- City of Pleasanton - Main St., Pleasanton 94566. The Operation SAM PO Box 2992, Liver- ings and other activities. Funds Transportation Division 200 Old auxiliary assists the Veterans more 94551. Operation Support- are raised during the year for Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. of Foreign Wars with projects, ing All Military (SAM) is a Tri-Valley local projects, scholarships, the Call for traffi c or on-street park- making donations to the vet- group that ships comfort packages AAUW Educational Foundation ing related issues, such as traffi c erans’ hospital and seniors of to U.S. troops all over the world, and the Legal Advocacy Fund. signal malfunctions, new traffi c Pleasanton. The club sponsors a especially to Iraq and Afghanistan. • www.lpd-ca.aauw.net signs needed, traffi c calming, holiday boutique in October. Check the website for events. parking problems, curb zoning • www.pleasantonvfw.org • 443-7620 YMCA Tri-Valley YMCA 6693 Sierra Ln., and other traffi c safety concerns. American Legion Pleasanton • www.operationsam.org Ste. F, Dublin 94568. The YMCA • 931-5376 Post 237 Veterans Memorial • email: [email protected] off ers summer camp, school age Building, 301 Main St., Pleas- • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ Yellow Streamers on Main child care, youth sports, dads anton 94566. For all men and gov/depts/cd/traffi c Contact Chris Miller for informa- and kids, youth and government, women veterans. Provides tion on the placement of a yellow team programs and more. VETERANS benefi ts to veterans, assists fel- streamer for a military person on • 263-4444 ORGANIZATIONS low veterans and their families, Main Street. sponsors Scout troops and • www.ymcaeastbay.org Ambrose D. Regalia V.F.W. Post • 730-1604 6298 Veterans Memorial Build- school activities and teaches fl ag • email: [email protected] • email: [email protected] ing, 301 Main St., Pleasanton etiquette and Americanism. 94566. The Veterans of Foreign • 249-1559
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26 | Pleasanton Life 2015-2016 CHILD CARE sports, fitness, arts, crafts, music, KIDS’ STUFF REFERRALS dance, drama, camps and more. • 931-5340 Child Care Links 6601 Owens Drive Suite 100, Pleasanton 94588. • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ Child Care Links acts as a link be- gov/depts/cs tween government, social service OUTINGS agencies and families, and assists child care providers and employ- Alviso Adobe Community Park ers. Services include information 3465 Old Foothill Rd., Pleasanton on how to find quality child care 94588. This interpretive park and free referrals. Income-eligible has a replica of a milking barn, families can receive financial as- historical adobe, amphitheater sistance for child care. The agency and bunkhouse. It hosts many also provides training and support educational programs through- to child care providers. out the year. • 417-8733 • 931-3479 • www.childcarelinks.org • email: alvisoadobe@cityof- pleasantonca.gov • email: [email protected] • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ CHILDREN’S gov/depts/cs/adobe PROGRAMS Nature House 519 Kottinger Dr., Pleasanton 94566. Located at Public Library Programs 400 Old MEREDITH BAUER Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. The McKinley Park, the Nature House holds classes focusing on nature Young swimmers cool off at the Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center on Pleasanton Public Library offers Black Avenue amid triple-digit temperatures last summer. programs for children and teens and art for all ages. Summer such as Paws to Read (a reading camps are also available. program for grades 1-5), Friday • 931-5340 soccer skills. Courses run for six Pleasanton Girls Softball Storytime, Spanish Storytime, Tod- • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ weeks and are held at Amador League PO Box 911, Pleasanton dler Laptime, Bookleggers, Upper gov/depts/cs/ Valley Community Park. Mommy/ 94566. Open to girls kindergarten Elementary and Middle School Daddy & Me Soccer is offered for through age 18. Season runs the book clubs, and the Teen Advisory SPORTS ages 2 to 3 1/2. end of March to early June with Group. The library also hosts a Ballistic United Soccer Club • 931-5340 two games per week. summer reading program for all 275 Rose Avenue, Suite 209, Pleas- • www.kidzlovesoccer.com • Greg Chandler at 570-4423 ages and sponsors an annual book anton 94566. The Ballistic United • www.pleasantonsoftball.org writing award program. Soccer Club is for boys ages 4-19 Lady Hustle Fast Pitch PO Box 5252, Pleasanton 94566. Lady Pleasanton Junior Football • 931-3400 in Pleasanton and its surrounding unincorporated areas. BUSC and Hustle Fast Pitch is a year-round League Flag and contact football • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ the Pleasanton Rage are the affili- traveling softball team for girls league for ages 8-14, as well as services/library ated branches of the Pleasanton ages 12-18 with elite softball skills. cheerleading for girls ages 8-14. The • email: circadm@cityof Youth Soccer League. • Teresa Borchard at 785-0846 season runs August to November. pleasantonca.gov • 463-6313 • www.ladyhustlefastpitch.com Registration is February to April. Valley Children’s Museum • www.busc.org Pleasanton American Little • www.pjfl.com PO Box 2102, Dublin 94568. Valley League Baseball PO Box 284, Pleasanton Lacrosse Club Children’s Museum is designed CYO Basketball League play for Pleasanton 94566. PALL is a youth Open to boys and girls ages 9-15. as a kid-friendly community with boys and girls in grades 3-8. Reg- baseball program for children Registration is from September themes that reflect the Tri-Valley. istration is held August to Labor ages 5-18. The league is separated to November for a spring season The museum stimulates curios- Day with evaluations completed into divisions covering different from February to May. For sum- ity, creativity, imagination, and in early September. League prac- age and skill levels, including chil- mer season (July to August), learning. The museum is open on tice is held in October and play is dren with special needs. Games registration is in April/May. Thurs. 4-8 p.m. during the sum- November to February. are held at the Pleasanton Sports • www.pleasantonlacrosse.com mer and every third Sat. 11 a.m. • www.ccopcyo.org Park. Season runs March to July. Pleasanton National Little to 3 p.m at Emerald Glen Park, CYO Track This program, run League Baseball Gleason Street Entrance, Dublin, by the Catholic Communities of • www.pleasantonamerican.com PO Box 461, CA 94568 Pleasanton, introduces children • email: info@pleasanton- Pleasanton 94566. PNLL is a youth baseball program for children • 461-6574, ext. 3 grades 1-8 to track and cross american.com ages 5-18. The league is separated • www.valleychildrensmuseum.org country. The track program is held Pleasanton Foothill Little in the spring. The cross country League Baseball PO Box 1676, into divisions covering different • email: info@valleychildrens- program is held in the fall. Pleasanton 94566. Spring season age and skill levels, including chil- museum.org dren with special needs. Games • Mark at 426-5375 only. Open to children ages 5-18. Games are held at Pleasanton are held at the Pleasanton Sports CLASSES • www.ccopcyo.org Park. Season runs March to July. Parks and Community Services Sports Park. PFLL is a member of • email: [email protected] the Positive Coaching Alliance. • www.pleasantonnational.org Classes 200 Old Bernal Ave., Kidz Love Soccer The city’s Pleasanton RAGE Soccer Club Pleasanton 94566. The Parks and • www.pfllonline.org program gives children ages 3 1/2 Club office: 173 Spring St., Ste. 100, Community Services Department • email: Chuck Brown at to 12 the chance to learn basic Pleasanton 94566. This girls soccer offers youth classes including [email protected] 2015-2016 Pleasanton Life | 27 L Pleasanton club for ages 5-18 supports the lessons and small tennis classes youth of Pleasanton and its sur- are off ered year-round. rounding unincorporated areas. • 931-3449 Pleasanton RAGE and the Ballistic • [email protected] United Soccer Club for boys are • www.lifetimetennis.com/ part of the Pleasanton Youth Soc- Pleasanton/Home.htm cer League. • www.childcarelinks.org • 251-9116 • www.pleasantonrage.org YOUTH SERVICE • rage-president@pleasanton- GROUPS rage.org Boy Scouts of America Pleasanton Youth Basketball 1001 Davis St., San Leandro PO Box 520, Pleasanton 94566 94577. Open to boys fi rst grade Pleasanton Youth Basketball (PYB) through age 18. A co-ed program off ers youth in grades 1-12 the is available to boys and girls ages opportunity to play in competi- 14-20. The San Francisco Bay Area tive Saturday leagues during the Headquarters in San Leandro winter. Also off ered is a preseason supports several thousand Pleas- clinic for players to prepare for anton Scouts. league play. Check the city’s activi- • (510) 577-9000 ties guide during the fall season. LYNNA ALLEN • www.sfbac.org • 931-3437 A local Girl Scouts troop prepares for Coastal Cleanup Day last year. • email: Barbara.Trujillo@ scouting.org • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ gov/depts/cs/sports/youth.asp Girl Scouts — Crossroads Asso- 4455 Black Ave. All levels are Tennis Camps and Lessons ciation Girl Scouts is open to girls • nvelazquez@cityof welcome. 5801 Valley Ave., Pleasanton ages 5-17. This Girl Scouts associa- pleasantonca.gov • VIP-SWIM (847-7946) 94566. Week-long tennis half- tion, which covers Pleasanton, Seahawks Swim Team A group and full-day camps are off ered Dublin and Sunol, has about 160 swim team for ages 4-20. Prac- • www.pleasantonseahawks.org all summer at the city tennis troops. tices are held fi ve days a week at • email: info@pleasanton complex for ages 7-16. Personal • www.crossroadsgirlscouts.com Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center, seahawks.org
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It has two or parenting teens, alternative smaller campuses in Pleasanton. programs and a community adult • 829-8000 school. • www.quarrylane.org • 462-5500 Quarry Lane School (Pleasanton) • www.pleasantonusd.net East Campus: 3750 Boulder St., Sunol Glen Unified School Pleasanton 94566. This campus District 11601 Main St., Sunol offers full day programs for infant 94586. Principal: Molleen Barnes. through Pre-K. Its Pleasanton West Opened in 1925. The one-school campus, 4444-B Black Ave., offers district is a K-8 public school preschool and Pre-K programs. with a preschool operating on its • East Campus: 846-9400 campus. The school offers small • West Campus: 462-6300 MARY LAUFFER classes with a curriculum aligned • www.quarrylane.org with the Pleasanton Unified Las Positas College in Livermore celebrated its 40th anniversary Primrose School of Pleasanton School District (PUSD) to enable earlier in 2015. 7110 Koll Center Pkwy., Pleasanton students to successfully transfer 94566. This accredited private to PUSD high schools. preschool offers childcare and Stratford School 4576 Willow PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS • 862-2026 educational services to prepare Road, Pleasanton 94588. Elemen- Athenian School 2100 Mt. Diablo • www.sunol.k12.ca.us students for elementary. The tary principal: Sanny Figueroa. Scenic Blvd., Danville 94506. Head school prides itself on effectively Stratford opened in 1999 in Dan- of School: Eric Niles. Opened in PRIVATE ELEMENTARY communicating with parents and ville and now has 15 campuses in AND MIDDLE 1965. Private middle and high helping foster students’ social- the Bay Area to offer preschool school located on a 75-acre cam- SCHOOLS emotional, cognitive, creative and through 5th grade. pus near Mt. Diablo. The school Athenian School 2100 Mt. Diablo physical development. • 737-0001 offers day classes and boarding Scenic Blvd., Danville 94506. Head • 600-7746 • www.stratfordschools.com for students in grades 9-12. It also of School: Eric Niles. Opened in • www.primrosepleasanton.com • [email protected] offers day classes for grades 6-8. 1965. Class size: average 15-17. St. Michael Catholic School Valley Christian Elementary • 837-5375 Private middle and high school 345 Church St., Livermore 94550. School 7500 Inspiration Dr., • www.athenian.org located on a 75-acre campus Principal: Sally Douthit. Tuition Dublin 94568. Principal: Lillian Carondelet Catholic High School near Mt. Diablo. The school offers determined on annual basis. The Kinney. Tuition elementary school 1133 Winton Dr., Concord 94518. day classes for grades 6-8 as well Catholic school offers K-8 educa- $10,600 (first child). Grades TK-5. Principal: Kevin Cushing. Opened as day classes and boarding for tion as well as before- and after- • 560-6270 in 1965. Founded by the Sisters of students in grades 9-12. school care. St. Joseph of Carondelet, the all- • www.valleychristianschools.org • 837-5375 • 447-1888 girls Catholic high school offers a • www.athenian.org Valley Montessori School full college preparatory curriculum. • www.smsliv.org 1273 N. Livermore Ave., Livermore Hacienda School 3800 Stoner- St. Philip Lutheran School • 686-5353 94551. Head of School: Rosalind • www.carondelet.net idge Drive, Pleasanton 94588. Di- 8850 Davona Dr., Dublin 94568. Hamar. Small class sizes and an rector: Jo Anne Camara. Students Principal: Trudy Packard. Class integrated academic curriculum are De La Salle Catholic High School in grades 1-8 are encouraged to size: 20 or less. Located on church features of the school, which serves 1130 Winton Dr., Concord 94518. accelerate their learning at their grounds, this preschool-8 school toddlers through 8th grade. Ex- Principal: Brother Robert J. Wick- own pace. Students complete has credentialed teachers, small tended after-hours care available. man, F.S.C. This all-boys Catholic their assignments with their high school offers a full college classes and extended-hours care for • 455-8021 teachers during the extended K-8 from 7-8:30 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. preparatory curriculum. • www.valleymontessorischool.com day. The school is on a year-round • 829-3857 • 288-8100 schedule. Montessori School of Pleasanton • www.stphiliplutheranschool.com • www.dlshs.org • 485-5750 3420 Cornerstone Ct. Pleasanton • email: [email protected] Moreau Catholic High School • www.headsup.org 94566. New education facility 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward St. Raymond Catholic School opened in 2014 to serve students • email: [email protected] 94544. Principal: Lisa Tortorich. This 11557 Shannon Ave., Dublin 94568. from ages 2 1/2 to 6 years old. The co-ed Catholic high school offers a Our Savior Lutheran School Principal: Catherine Deehan. The school’s curriculum allows for stu- 1385 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore full college preparatory program in K-8 Catholic school includes be- dents to work at their own pace in the Holy Cross tradition. 94550. Principal: Evan Anwyl. Pre- fore- and after-school care. a non-competitive atmosphere. • (510) 881-4300 K-8 with a teacher-to-student ratio • 828-4064 • 484-3300 ranging from 1-6 up to 1-26. The • www.moreaucatholic.org • www.straymondschool.org • www.montessori-pleasanton.com 2015-2016 Pleasanton Life | 29 L Pleasanton HACIENDA SCHOOL Quarry Lane High School (Dublin) guished School in 2006 and 2014. 6363 Tassajara Road, Dublin It is dedicated to the development Cultivating astonishing potential! 94568. The guiding philosophy of the whole child, providing a of The Quarry Lane School is “I solid foundation that stimulates can make a difference.” The high thought, wonder and a life-long school offers different student passion for learning. associations, athletics, visual and • 426-3772 performing arts, technology and • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ community service. hearst • 829-8000 Lydiksen Elementary School • www.quarrylane.org 7700 Highland Oaks Dr., Pleasan- Valley Christian Junior High and ton 94566. Principal: Jake Berg. High School 7500 Inspiration Dr., Opened in 1967. Lydiksen was one Dublin 94568. Superintendent: of nine schools nationwide to earn Michael Chen. the 2002-03 National School of • 560-6250 Character award and was named • www.valleychristianschools.org a California Distinguished School in 2008. PUSD ELEMENTARY • 426-4420 SCHOOLS • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ .Individualized, self-paced, Montessori curriculum Alisal Elementary School lydiksen .Emphasis on personal goal setting and time management 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton Mohr Elementary School . 94566. Principal: Karen Johnson. 3300 Dennis Dr., Pleasanton 94588. .Foreign languages, art, and music, included for all students Opened in 1956. The school was Principal: Julie Berglin. Opened Cultivation of thinking skills and personal values named after a small Native Ameri- in 1997. Parents of Mohr students .Year-round, full-day, program for grades 1-8 can community that the Spanish are actively involved in activities met when they explored the to improve the school, includ- CALL FOR A PRIVATE TOUR (925) 485-5750 Livermore-Amador Valley in 1772. ing community events and the Alisal was named a California Mohr Heritage Festival. Mohr was www.HaciendaSchool.com Distinguished School in 2006. named a California Distinguished • 426-4200 School in 2014. The Mohr PTA is the main parent organization. ® • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/alisal Donlon Elementary School • 426-4256 HeadsUp! 4150 Dorman Road, Pleasanton • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ 94588. Principal: Sebastian Bull. mohr Child Development Centers Opened in 1968. Originally named Valley View Elementary School Besco, Donlon was part of the Mur- 480 Adams Way, Pleasanton ray School District in Dublin and 94566. Principal: Rafael Cruz. joined the PUSD in 1988. Student Opened in 1960. Valley View achievement at Donlon improves was recognized as a California yearly, and the school was honored Distinguished School in 2006 and as a California Distinguished School awarded the CABE Seal of Excel- in 2014. lence Award in 2003. In addition • 426-4220 to the outstanding traditional pro- • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ gram, the school offers a Spanish/ donlon English dual immersion program where students gain fluency in Fairlands Elementary School both languages by 5th grade. 4151 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasan- ton 94588. Principal: Shay Galletti. • 426-4230 Opened in 1973. Fairlands, awarded • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ • Year-round, full-day program for ages 0-6 the California Distinguished School valley_view • Individualized Montessori curriculum award for 2008, enjoys active parent Vintage Hills Elementary School involvement with the Parent Teach- 1125 Concord St., Pleasanton • International curriculum (Chinese, Spanish) er Association, School Site Council 94566. Principal: Ann Jayne. and Technology Committee. Opened in 1975. A California • Cultivation of thinking skills & personal values • 426-4210 Distinguished School in 2006 and • Bilingual Chinese-English classroom option • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ 2014, Vintage Hills is located in fairlands the southeastern side of the city. The school encourages parental Palo Alto San Jose Pleasanton Hearst Elementary School involvement through a variety of 650-424-1221 408-432-1644 925-463-2885 5301 Case Ave., Pleasanton 94566. volunteer activities. Principal: Elias Muniz Rodriguez. Opened in 2000. Pleasanton’s • 426-4240 www.headsup.org newest elementary school, Hearst • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ was named a California Distin- vintage_hills 30 | Pleasanton Life 2015-2016 L Pleasanton
Walnut Grove Elementary ADULT EDUCATION School 1999 Harvest Road, Pleas- Pleasanton Parks and Com- anton 94566. Principal: Jan Steed. munity Services PO Box 520, Opened in 1968. Walnut Grove, Pleasanton 94566. The depart- a 2014 California Distinguished ment offers enrichment classes School, has been recognized for for adults including sports, its efforts supporting environ- fitness, crafts, music, dance and mental awareness. It was the first more. Call for current list. in the district to “go solar” with roof panels and a solar powered • 931-5340 irrigation system for their garden. • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ • 426-4250 gov/depts/cs/ • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ COLLEGES AND walnut_grove UNIVERSITIES PUSD MIDDLE California State University, SCHOOLS East Bay 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward 94542. Located on a Hart Middle School 4433 Willow 342-acre campus in Hayward, Road, Pleasanton 94588. Principal: with campuses in Concord and Terry Conde. Opened in 2000. The MEREDITH BAUER downtown Oakland. The main newest middle school in the city, Jim Hansen is leading the Pleasanton Unified School District as campus is serviced by the AC Thomas Hart has received exem- interim superintendent during the 2015-16 school year. Here, he Transit bus system, as well as its plary ratings in both the Academic shares a laugh with Hart Middle School parent Jolene Duffey after own free shuttle transporting Performance Index and Student discovering his wife, Judy, taught Duffey in the fourth grade. students to and from the Hay- Testing and Reporting. It was also ward BART station. named a California Distinguished • (510) 885-3000 School in 2003. Drescher. Opened in 1936. The Village High School 4645 Bernal • www.csueastbay.edu • 426-3102 oldest high school in Pleasanton, Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Principal: • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/hart AVHS students consistently rank Dana Chavez. Opened in 1978. Vil- COMMUNITY Harvest Park Middle School above average in verbal and lage is an alternative high school COLLEGES 4900 Valley Ave., Pleasanton math SAT scores. The award- that focuses on meeting district Diablo Valley College, 94566. Principal: Jill Butler. Opened winning school offers extracur- graduation requirements while San Ramon Valley Center in 1968. Harvest Park has been ricular activities ranging from setting future goals and exploring 1690 Watermill Road, San Ramon named a California Distinguished theater to science projects to career interests. 94582. Tuition: $46 per unit for School in 2005 and 2013, National softball. • 426-4260 in-state residents. This two-year Blue Ribbon School and a National • 461-6100 • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ community college is located in School of Character. The school’s village • www.amadorvalleyhs.org the San Ramon Valley with the mission is to provide students with Foothill High School main campus in Pleasant Hill. Day, a smooth transition between the HOME SCHOOLING 4375 Foothill Road, Pleasanton evening, weekend and online elementary grade school levels Independent Study/Home 94588. Principal: Jason Krolikows- courses and enrichment classes and high school with the highest Schooling 245 Abbie Street, ki. Opened in 1973. Students are offered. expectations for academic success. Pleasanton 94566. Principals: at Foothill consistently score • 866-1822 • 426-4444 Joanne Gross and Valerie Dillon. above the national, state and Offered through the PUSD system, • www.dvc.edu/sanramon • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ district averages on achievement Independent Study. harvest_park and aptitude tests. Advanced Las Positas College 3000 Cam- • 426-4435 pus Hill Drive, Livermore 94551. Pleasanton Middle School Placement test scores are high as well. Courses students may • email: [email protected], Tuition: $46 per unit for in-state 5001 Case Ave., Pleasanton 94566. [email protected] residents (beginning fall 2011). Principal: Aileen Parsons. Opened take include traditional academic offerings as well as student sup- Part of the Chabot-Las Positas in 1989. Pleasanton Middle School SPECIAL DISTRICT Community College. was named a California Distin- port, honors and AP. PROGRAMS guished School in 2009 and earned • 461-6600 • 424-1000 Pleasanton Unified School a National Blue Ribbon Award in • www.laspositascollege.edu • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ District Summer School 215 Abbie 2002. The school ranked in the Ac- foothill Ohlone College 43600 Mis- St., Pleasanton 94566. Remedial sion Blvd., Fremont 94539. ademic Performance Index among Horizon High School 245 Abbie the top 10% of schools statewide. classes are offered for grades 1-12. Tuition: $46 per unit for in-state St., Pleasanton 94566. Principal: • 463-1104 residents (beginning fall 2011). Its curriculum encourages student Dana Chavez. This high school achievement and responsibility • www.pleasantonusd.net There are different locations for pregnant or parenting teens where classes are offered includ- while enhancing self-esteem. enables students to pursue their SPECIAL EDUCATION • 426-4390 ing the Fremont campus, Newark high school education through Pleasanton Unified School Center for Health Sciences and • www.pleasantonmiddleschool.org to graduation. District Special Education Technology, and Tri-Cities One- PUSD HIGH SCHOOLS • 426-4275 4661 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton Stop Career Center. • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ 94566. Wide array of services for Amador Valley High School • (510) 659-6000 horizon students with exceptional needs. 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasan- • 426-4293 • www.ohlone.edu ton 94566. Principal: Thomas 2015-2016 Pleasanton Life | 31 ARTS & provides a showcase for members’ sion is $10; $5 for members of the work at various public buildings. Museum on Main; $7 for seniors ENTERTAINMENT Annual scholarships are awarded to and students with valid ID art students at Las Positas College. • 462-2766 • 846-4138 • www.museumonmain.org • www.pal-art.com • email: education@musuemon • email: [email protected] main.org Pleasanton Cultural Arts Science on Saturday Lawrence Council PO Box 1298, Pleasanton Livermore National Laboratory 94566. Pleasanton Cultural Arts offers this annual four-week series Council (PCAC) is dedicated to the for students 6th grade through understanding and enrichment high school on diverse science of the arts in our community and topics. No registration is required, cultivating an environment that but seating is limited and on a first- supports visual, literary, musical come basis. The lectures are held in and theater arts. It presents qual- February at the Bankhead Theater, ity concerts, plays, art shows and 2400 First St., Livermore at 9:30 a.m. festivals and supports community and 11:15 a.m. Admission is free. events, such as the Arts in the • Education outreach manager Schools program and the Poetry, Joanna Albala 422-6803 Prose and Arts Festival. PCAC • http://education.llnl.gov advocates for arts and art facilities on behalf of the community. LITERARY ACTIVITIES ARTHUR HWANG • 931-1111 Great Books Great Books of Georgi and the Rough Week, a Bay Area rock and blues band, perform • www.pleasantonarts.org Pleasanton, a local chapter of during a packed Concerts in the Park in June. • email: [email protected] the San Francisco Great Books Council, meets on the fourth Mon- CONCERT SERIES day of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Alameda County Fair Concerts Towne Center Books, 555 Main St., • www.firehousearts.org/ ART ASSOCIATIONS 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasan- to read and discuss outstanding harrington-gallery City of Pleasanton Civic Arts ton 94566. Part of the annual works of literature. 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton • Gallery coordinator: summer county fair activities, • Brian Mahoney at (510) 301-1945 Julie Finegan at jfinegan@ 94566. Civic Arts offers classes in the fairgrounds hosts a different • Peter MacDonald at 462-4430 many forms of artistic expression cityofpleasantonca.gov performer from a wide range of • www.greatbooks-sf.com for all age groups. Arts experi- Livermore Art Association genres each night. While the con- ences include youth theater and PO Box 216, Livermore 94551. The certs are free, there are fair entry Pleasanton Public Library dance, the Children’s Arts Festival, Livermore Art Association (LAA) and parking fees. 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. The library offers a variety the Youth Music Festival and the is a nonprofit organization that • 426-7600 Civic Arts School Concert Series. promotes public interest and ap- of reading programs for children • www.alamedacountyfair.com Civic Arts sponsors Pleasanton’s preciation in fine arts and crafts and and teens, including Paws to Read Poet Laureate, Civic Arts Presents encourages the artistic progress Concerts in the Park Sponsored (a reading program for grades performances, Civic Arts Stage and development of its members, by the Pleasanton Downtown 1-5), Friday Storytime, Toddler Company and Public Arts pro- who help judge local artwork, teach Association, Pleasanton Weekly, Laptime, Spanish Storytime, Book- grams as well as Free Shakespeare art in the schools and demonstrate and local businesses, this summer leggers, book clubs for children in the Park by the San Francisco arts and crafts. In partnership with concert series takes place Friday and young adults, and the Teen Shakespeare Festival. the Pleasanton Art League, LAA evenings 7-8:30 p.m. from June to Advisory Group. The library also August at Lions Wayside Park at offers a Mature Adults Program • Community services manager holds general monthly meetings the corner of First and Neal street. (M.A.P.) for seniors, a book club for Michele Crose 931-5347 that feature demonstrations by renowned artists. LAA supports the Musical styles range from blues adults, Internet classes for seniors • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ LAA Gallery in the Carnegie Build- to rock, disco to reggae and also and Friends of the Library. gov/depts/cs/arts/default.asp ing, 2155 Third St., Livermore. The includes Latin, Big Band swing • 931-3400 Harrington Gallery at Firehouse public is invited to visit the Gallery, and 1950s era rock ‘n’ roll. • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ Arts Center 4444 Railroad Ave., 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday- • 484-2199 services/library Pleasanton 94566. The Harrington Sunday; 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Third • www.pleasantondowntown.net Gallery features the works of Poet Laureate The Poet Laure- Thursday of May to Third Thursday • email: info@pleasanton ate is called upon to read poetry renowned visual artists of regional of October and national stature in painting, downtown.net at civic events such as dedications • 449-9927 sculpture, installations, and concep- LECTURES and public ceremonies, serve as tual art. Exhibits change to feature • www.livermoreartassociation.org a resource and liaison between themed exhibits, each opening with Pleasanton Art League PO Box Ed Kinney Lecture Series the Civic Arts program and local a reception open to public. Gallery 23, Pleasanton 94566. In partner- 603 Main St., Pleasanton 94566. schools, libraries and bookstores, hours are 12-5 p.m. Wednesday to ship with the Livermore Art Associa- The Museum On Main offers a and conduct classes devoted to Friday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. tion, the Pleasanton Art League monthly program of historical poetic works. It is a two-year honor- Donations appreciated. holds monthly meetings featuring character portrayals and speak- ary term. Poet Laureate Sandra Kay ers at Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 began her two-year term in 2013. • 931-4850 demonstrations by nationally recognized artists. The PAL Circuit Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Admis- • Sandra Kay 337-2320 32 | Pleasanton Life 2015-2016 L Pleasanton
Open Mic Nights with My of public art installed around the Friends 400 Old Bernal Ave., city and funded by service groups, Pleasanton 94566. Open mic private individuals and the public. nights organized by Tri-Valley • 931-5347 Writers Club and the Pleasanton • www.publicartarchive.org/ Library feature writers and sing- pleasanton ers who share poetry, prose and songs on the second Monday of MUSIC each month, 6-8 p.m. at the Pleas- Del Valle Fine Arts PO Box 2335, anton Library large meeting room. Livermore 94551. This organiza- All gatherings are free and open tion was founded to bring world Tri-Valley’s Intimate Venue for to the public. Sign up between class chamber music to the Tri- 6 and 6:15 p.m for your 5 minute Valley. Concerts are held at the Top-Notch Performers! slot. All levels welcomed. Bankhead Theater at 2400 First • Library: 931-3400 ext. 4 St. in downtown Livermore. Dates • Jordan Bernal openmic@ vary. Tickets are available at Bank- trivalleywriters.org head Theater box office at 2400 UNAUTHORIZED • trivalleywriters.org First Street, Livermore or at www. ROLLING STONES livermoreperformingarts.org. MUSEUMS AND • www.delvallefinearts.org “World’s Greatest Tribute COLLECTIONS Harmony Fusion Chorus to the World’s Greatest Alameda County Central 4737 Ross Gate Court, Pleasan- Rock ‘n’ Roll Band” Railroad Society 4501 Pleasan- ton 94566. The Harmony Fusion Friday & Saturday ton Ave., Pleasanton 94566. The Chorus, formerly known as the Alameda County Central Railroad Harmony Crossroads Chorus, is October 9 & 10 š 8 PM Society has a permanent railroad the Alameda County chapter of exhibit at the Alameda County Sweet Adelines International, a Fairgrounds. The layout is open all nonprofit organization promot- year to the general public every ing four-part a cappella har- ALEX Friday evening from 6:30-9 p.m. mony for women. All women RAMON Memberships are available. are welcome to attend Monday • www.accrs.org rehearsals, 7-10 p.m. at The “Wonders” Hill and Valley Club, 1808 B St., • email: [email protected] Friday & Saturday Hayward. Museum On Main 603 Main St., • Joanne Morrison at 373-0210 October 16 & 17 š 8 PM Pleasanton 94566. The museum is A New “Close-Up” a local, regional history museum, • www.harmonyfusion.org which has rotating exhibits of Las Positas College Music Magic Show historical artifacts from various Program 3000 Campus Hill Dr., time periods as well as permanent Livermore 94551. Las Positas CLASSIC ROCK displays. It also has a gift shop that College offers a full range of offers history books, miniatures, music classes, both for the music CHRISTMAS postcards and more. Museum hours major and the recreational musi- Performed by are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to cian. Group performance offer- December People Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday; closed ings include day chamber choir, Monday. Donations accepted. concert choir, two jazz choirs, Saturday • 462-2766 jazz instrumental ensemble, or- chestra and symphonic band. December 12 • www.museumonmain.org • Cindy Rosefield at 424-1119 2 & 8 PM • email: [email protected] • www.laspositascollege.edu Niles Canyon Railway Sunol Depot, 6 Kilkare Road, Sunol. Livermore-Amador Symphony JOEL PO Box 1049, Livermore 94551. Niles Station, 37001 Mission Tribute to the Blvd., Fremont. The Niles Canyon The symphony is a volunteer com- Railroad offers a ride through the munity orchestra that performs at Songs of Billy Joel beautiful Niles Canyon between the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Featuring Kyle Martin St. in downtown Livermore. It also Sunol and Fremont. The train Saturday operates Sunday mornings and performs an annual Pops concert afternoons. Admission is $12 for fundraiser. Annual scholarships January 9 š 8 PM adults, $7 for children, and $10 for are presented to local high school students. Former Star of the Musical seniors. “Movin’ Out” • 510-996-8420 • 447-6454 • www.ncry.org • www.livamsymph.org Public Art 200 Old Bernal Ave., • email: Denise Leddon, 4444 Railroad Avenue in Pleasanton Pleasanton 94566. Pleasanton [email protected] For tickets: 925.931.4848 or visit firehousearts.org Civic Arts maintains a collection 2015-2016 Pleasanton Life | 33 L Pleasanton
Pacific Chamber Symphony premier chorus. The all-volunteer, Cantabella Children’s Chorus, the Amador Valley Community Park, 2400 First St., Livermore 94500. nonprofit chorale of about 40 Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre and 4455 Black Ave. Sponsored by This orchestra of professional singers receives financial support the Valley Concert Chorale. the city of Pleasanton. musicians, led by Maestro Law- from grants, ticket sales, mem- • 373-6800 • (415) 558-0888 rence Kohl, features a repertoire bership dues and donations. The • www.livermoreperformingarts.org • www.sfshakes.org specifically composed for cham- Chorale’s educational outreach ber symphony from baroque and program, Music in the Schools, • email: websales@livermoreper- Las Positas College Theater classical periods, to romantic and presents original musical per- formingarts.org Department 3000 Campus Hill modern. Performances will take formances at Tri-Valley primary Firehouse Arts Center 4444 Rail- Dr., Livermore 94551. The theater place at the Bankhead Theater in school assemblies. road Ave., Pleasanton 94566. The performance schedule consists of three main stage productions Livermore. • 866-4003 Firehouse Arts Center blends mod- ern architecture with the historic a year, plus a touring children’s • For phone order tickets • www.valleyconcertchorale.org theater play and student-directed 373-6800 fire station built in 1929 to feature • email: info@valleyconcert a 227-seat flexible studio theater; one-act plays. Classes include • For information (800) 630-7836 chorale.org 2,000 square feet of gallery space; acting, improvisation, musical • www.pacificchamber- OPERA two large art classrooms; and a theater performance training, symphony.org spacious grand lobby and patios technical theater and theater/film • email: info@pacificchamber- Livermore Valley Opera PO Box for receptions and events. Box of- appreciation. symphony.org 1002, Livermore 94551. LVO com- fice hours are Wednesday to Friday • Titian Lish 424-1127 bines the talents and expertise Pleasanton Chamber Players 12-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 • www.laspositascollege.edu/THEA of professional music, stage and Founded in 2003, this local group p.m.; and two hours prior to each chorus directors, principal singers, • email: [email protected] has developed a reputation for performance. musicians and designers with the Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre unusual repertoire featuring novel • Box office: 931-4848 dedication and practical abili- 1020 Serpentine Ln., Ste. 101, instrumental and vocal combina- ties of a volunteer board, adult • Information: 931-4850 Pleasanton 94566. The Tri-Valley tions, with works by Beethoven, chorus, stage crew, props master, • www.firehousearts.org Repertory Theatre is a commu- Kuhlau, Glinka, Strauss, Reynaldo stitchers and set builders. Each fall nity nonprofit theater company Hahn and others. Free Shakespeare in the Park and spring, LVO presents a locally Performances by the San Fran- dedicated to providing affordable, • 455-5333 produced, fully-staged opera with cisco Shakespeare Festival run high-quality productions. • email: dominiquepiana orchestra. Performances are at the Sat-Sunday 7:30 p.m. for three • 462-2121 @comcast.net Bankhead Theater in Livermore. weekends in the summer at • www.trivalleyrep.org • www.dominiquepiana.com/ LVO also presents special con- pleasanton-chamber-players.html certs, events and fundraisers. Pleasanton Community Concert • Jim Schmidt 443-5450 Band PO Box 135, Pleasanton • www.livermorevalleyopera.com 94566. The Pleasanton Com- • email: stephaniep@livermore- munity Concert Band comprises valleyopera.com about 60 amateur musicians under the direction of Bob Wil- THEATER PLEASANTONlife2015-2016 liams. It performs about 20 times Amador Theater 1155 Santa Rita each year at community events in Road, Pleasanton 94566. The PRESIDENT/PUBLISHER ADVERTISING addition to its own three concerts. Amador Theater, located on the Visit PCCB’s website for concert Amador Valley High School cam- Gina Channell-Allen Advertising Representatives: information. pus, is owned and operated by EDITOR Carol Cano, Karen Klein the city of Pleasanton. Built in the • Band director Bob Williams at Jeb Bing Advertising Services: 846-5897 late 1930s and renovated in 1989, Kevin Lagarda, Diane Martin, the theater seats 591 and houses • Band manager Beth Wilson at EDITORIAL Thao Nguyen, Blanca Yoc 447-7270 performances by the high school, Life Editor: the city’s Civic Arts performance • email: [email protected] Jeremy Walsh ART & PRODUCTION program and various local musical • www.pleasantonband.org organizations. Tickets are avail- Editorial Contributors: Life Designer: Tri-Valley Youth Orchestra able at firehousearts.org and the Meredith Bauer Rosanna Leung 164C Main Street, Pleasanton 94566. theater is also available for rental. Arthur Hwang Advertising Designers: The Tri-Valley Youth Orchestra, a • Rentals 931-5340 Autumn Whitney program of the Pacific Chamber Linda Atilano, Kristin Brown, • www.firehousearts.org/about- Diane Haas, Paul Llewellyn, Symphony, offers training for about BUSINESS us/about-thevenue Nick Schweich, 60 young musicians looking for the Business Associate: experience of playing in an orches- Bankhead Theater 2400 First St., Douglas Young Lisa Oefelein tra beyond their school setting. Livermore 94550. Since opening in September 2007, this 500-seat • 484-9783 theater located in downtown 5506 SUNOL BLVD, STE 100 • www.pacificchambersymphony.org Livermore hosts events by local PLEASANTON, CA 94566 | (925) 600-0840 • email: info@pacificchamber- art organizations such as Del Valle Pleasanton Life 2015-2016 is a special project of the Pleasanton Weekly. symphony.org Fine Arts, Livermore Valley Opera, Copyright 2015 by Embarcadero Media. All rights reserved. Valley Concert Chorale PO Box the California Independent Film Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Printed by Journal Graphics. Festival, the Livermore-Amador 286, Livermore 94551. The Valley www.PleasantonWeekly.com Concert Chorale is the Tri-Valley’s Symphony, Valley Dance Theater, 34 | Pleasanton Life 2015-2016 OUTDOORS & BASKETBALL run facility features jumps and bumps for the enjoyment of BMX Adult Basketball Basketball bike riders. 0.0556 in RECREATION leagues run 10-11 weeks during the year for adults ages 18 and • 931-5340 older. Games are held Wednes- Tri-Valley BMX Memorial Park, day 6-10 p.m. at Pleasanton Bollinger Canyon Road and San Middle School, 5001 Case Ave.; Ramon Valley Boulevard, San Hart Middle School, 4433 Willow Ramon. The track is open to the Road; or Harvest Park Middle public for recreational riding School, 4900 Valley Ave. Each everyday from sunup to sundown. team requires a minimum of six Search NBL.org to find a track. players to register. Adult open • www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/ gym drop-in basketball pro- srteen/bmx.htm grams are held at Hart Middle Valley Spokesmen Bicycle School and Harvest Park Middle Touring Club PO Box 2630, School. Dublin 94568. Bike rides vary • 931-3437 from leisurely to strenuous and • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ include some long distance tours. gov/depts/cs/sports/adult.asp Focus is recreational riding with a • pleasantonsports@cityof- competitive contingent. All ages pleasanton.gov and ability levels welcome. Non- members are welcome to join BIKING rides and club meetings, which International Christian Cycling take place quarterly on Wednes- Club Meets weekdays at noon at day evenings. the corner of Foothill and Bernal • 828-5299 in Pleasanton, mileage varies from • www.valleyspokesmen.org 20-30 miles. Every first Saturday, riders are encouraged to meet on BOCCE BALL Neal Street in Downtown Pleasan- Bocce Ball Court Located in ton at 9 a.m. for Club rides. Centennial Park, 5353 Sunol • Darryl and Tania Smith at Blvd. Drop-in activities are held 462-2626 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday • www.norcal.christiancycling.com 9 a.m. to noon. Activity fee $2 for residents. The city runs adult • email: [email protected] bocce leagues at the site. Courts Pleasanton Pedalers Meets are also available for reservation ARTHUR HWANG Monday and Thursday mornings to the public. The Pleasanton Pedalers, a local cycling group, ride down the recently at the Pleasanton Senior Center , • Call for court availability painted green bike lane on Sunol Boulevard near Interstate 680. mileage varies from 15-25 miles. 931-5365 Primary routes are trails and vineyards of the Pleasanton area • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ with occasional trips and activi- gov/depts/cs/senior/center.asp or scout badges are available. FISHING Open year-round. ties. All rides are at a “social” pace EQUESTRIAN Tri-Valley Fly Fishers PO Box 2358, and rides are open to cyclists of • 862-9044 Livermore 94551. The club meets Bay Area Equestrian Network all levels. • www.westerntrailriding.com at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday 4847 Hopyard Road, PMB 218, monthly, except in July, at the • www.meetup.com/Pleasanton- Pleasanton 94588. This online • email: westerntrailriding@ Livermore Rod and Gun Club, 4000 Pedalers directory provides free informa- yahoo.com Dagnino Road, Livermore. Meetings Livermore BMX Park Bill Payne tion about horse boarding, vets, Tri-Valley Trail Blazers A group include guest speakers, refresh- Sports Park, Vasco and Patter- training, breeders and more in of active equestrians interested ments and drawings. The club runs son Pass roads, Livermore. The the region. Free classified ads, in all matters that pertain to use, a “Trout in the Classroom” program track is about 1,000 feet long business listings and event cal- enjoyment and improvement of and has a number of scheduled with doubles, triples, tabletops endar for the horse community horses and horsemanship. The fishing outings. and rhythm section. The track is are also available. group hosts trail riding, clinics • www.tri-valleyflyfishers.org open weekdays to the public for • 484-0395 and horse camping in various recreational riding except during locations. In addition, the group • email: postmaster@tri-valleyfly- • www.bayequest.info scheduled races. Search NBL.org promotes the preservation and fishers.org for local tracks. • email: [email protected] enhancement of local trails. Meets • 373-5700 Horseback rides Sunol-Ohlone the second Wednesday of the GARDENS • www.larpd.org/parks/bmx.html Regional Park, Geary Road, month. Pleasanton Community Garden Sunol 94586. Western Trail Rid- • www.trivalleytrailblazers.com 7350 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton Pleasanton BMX Riding ing Services offers guided tours 94566. The Department of Parks • email: president@trivalleytrail- Facility 3320 Stanley Blvd., and trail rides. Special events and Community Services fa- blazers.com at west end of Shadow Cliffs such as groups, birthday parties, cilitates this community garden Regional Recreation Area, corporate events, private rides in Val Vista Community Park. Pleasanton. This 2.65-acre, city- 2015-2016 Pleasanton Life | 35 L Pleasanton
The garden is comprised of 40 GOLF COURSES 16 holes, featuring narrow fair- swimming, boating, kayaking, patches, 225 square feet and 100 (PUBLIC) ways and native brush. boat launch, boat rental, beach square feet patches. • 735-4253 and fi shing. There are also trails • Community garden coordinator Callippe Preserve Golf Course • www.thebridgesgolf.com for hiking, mountain biking, Christina Craft: ccraft@cityof- 8500 Clubhouse Dr., Pleasan- • email: [email protected] horseback riding and amenities pleasantonca.gov ton 94566. This award-winning such as water for horses, equestri- 18-hole, 145-acre municipal golf Sunol Valley Golf Club • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ 6900 Mission Road, Sunol 94586. an staging, parking, picnic tables, course features a clubhouse, a restrooms, camping and natural- gov/d short-game practice area and Opened in 1968, the course includes a total of 36 holes and ist-led programs. Kayak and food Sensory Garden 5353 Sunol Blvd., 20-stall practice range. concessions open part of the year. Pleasanton. Located in Centennial • 426-6666 off ers banquet facilities, club rent- als, driving range, lessons, a pro Fishing permits are required. Park at the Pleasanton Senior Cen- • www.playcallippe.com • camping and group picnic ter. In the garden, visitors can feel a shop, putting green, restaurant Dublin Ranch Golf Course reservations: (888) 327-2757 lamb’s ear (a plant with soft velvety and snack bar. 5900 Signal Hill Dr., Dublin 94568. • www.ebparks.org/parks/- gray-green leaves) and sniff lemon • 862-2404 This course is the fi rst and only del-valle grass or a chocolate geranium. • www.sunolvalley.com course in Dublin. Boasting a Robert • email: [email protected] • 931-5365 • email: [email protected] Trent Jones Jr. par-63 layout with Dublin Hills Regional Park 11 par-3s, fi ve par-4s and two The Course at Wente Vineyards GOLF 5040 Arroyo Road, Livermore Dublin Hills Regional Park, with a par-5s. staging area on Dublin Boulevard Pleasanton Driving Range • 556-7040 94550. This Greg Norman- Valley Ave., Alameda County Fair- two miles west of San Ramon • www.dublinranchgolf.com designed 18-hole golf course is grounds, Pleasanton 94566. Enter for both novice and professional Road, spans approximately 654 at Gate 12. Las Positas Golf Course 917 Club- golfers. There is also a restaurant acres within an undeveloped house Dr., Livermore 94551. There and golf shop. open space corridor with a main • 484-4005 ridge that connects Donlon Point is an 18-hole and a 9-hole course, • 456-2475 • www.pleasantongolfcenter.com a merchandise shop and a driving on the park’s southern boundary • www.wentevineyards.com/ Pleasanton Golf Lesson Center range. Lessons are available. to Wiedemann Hill located on course Provides private lessons, golf • 455-7820 adjacent private property to the schools and clinics at the Pleasan- • www.laspositasgolfcourse.com HORSESHOES north, interspersed with steep- ton Driving Range and the Pleas- sloped canyons. Pleasanton Golf Center Alam- Tri-Valley Horseshoe Pitching anton Golf Center’s course, both eda County Fairgrounds, Main Club Club meets Tuesdays at 1 • (510) 544-3030 located at the Alameda County Gate, Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton p.m. with play continuing through • www.ebparks.org/parks/ Fairgrounds, Valley Avenue, Gate 94566. Pleasanton Golf Center is a the afternoon and early evening dublin_hills 12, Pleasanton. public executive 9-hole course. It’s in good weather at the Alameda Pleasanton Ridge Regional • 462-7201 a mix of par-3 and par-4 holes and County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasan- Park Located on Foothill Road • www.pleasantongolfcenter.com is capable of challenging good ton Ave. in Pleasanton. From I-680 exit at Women’s Golf Association of players as well. • (209) 822-5629 Castlewood Drive, turn left onto Northern California 5776 Stoner- • 462-4653 • www.nchpa.com/clubs.html Foothill Road. The staging area idge Mall Road, Ste. 160, Pleasan- • www.pleasantongolfcenter.com is about two miles from Castle- ton 94588. Poppy Ridge Golf Course 4280 REGIONAL & STATE wood Drive. This 3,163-acre park off ers a 25-mile multipurpose trail • 737-0963 Greenville Road, Livermore 94550. PARKS system with canyon views, remote This NCGA golf course has a 27- Augustin Bernal Park • www.wganc.com streams and ridgetop vistas. It has hole layout. Each 9-hole course 8200 Golden Eagle Way, Pleas- • email: [email protected] trails for hiking, mountain biking, measures 3,500-3,600 yards from anton. This city-owned park, horseback riding and water for the back tees. Carved in the adjacent to Pleasanton Ridge GOLF COURSES horses, parking, restrooms and a rugged terrain of the Livermore Regional Park, covers 237 acres (PRIVATE) pond. foothills, Poppy Ridge off ers views and off ers hiking trails with pan- Castlewood Country Club of the golf course and beyond. oramic views, picnic tables and • (510) 544-3030 707 Country Club Circle, Pleasan- • 447-6779 restrooms. Horses (residents only), • www.ebparks.org/parks/ ton 94566. This private country • www.poppyridgegolf.com dogs and mountain bikes also al- pleasanton club nestled in the southwest hills • email: [email protected] lowed. Access is up Golden Eagle Shadow Cliff s Regional of Pleasanton off ers two 18-hole Recreation Area 2500 Stanley Springtown Golf Course Way and Pleasanton residents golf courses, tennis, swimming, Blvd., Pleasanton. This 249-acre 939 Larkspur Dr., Livermore 94551. must show proof of residency at dining, event facilities and more. park off ers an 80-acre lake for A 9-hole, par-35 golf course. Full the gate. Non-residents must ob- • 846-2871 swimming, boating and fi shing, service pro shop, snack bar, coff ee tain a permit, valid for one week, boat launch, boat rental and • www.castlewoodcc.org shop and carts available. at the City Parks and Community fi shing docks. There are also trails • email: [email protected] • reservations: 455-5695 Services offi ce. • 931-5565 for hiking, mountain biking and Ruby Hill Golf Club 3400 West • www.springtowngolfcourse.com horseback riding. Parking, picnic Ruby Hill Dr., Pleasanton 94566. • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ The Bridges Golf Club pdf/AugustinBernalMap.pdf tables, birdwatching, restrooms, This private club has an 18-hole 9000 S. Gale Ridge Road, San food concession and horseshoe Del Valle Regional Park golf course on 225 acres with fi ve Ramon 94582. This public course pit are also available. Fishing 7000 Del Valle Road, Livermore sets of tees. There is also a swim- is set on the rolling terrain of permits are required. ming pool, tennis courts and a the Dougherty Valley with views 94550. Located on Lake Del Valle in Livermore, this 4,000-acre park • (888) 327-2757, option 3, ext. dining room. of Mount Diablo. It has 150,000 4557 or (510) 544-3230 • 417-5850 square feet of sand bunkers plus off ers numerous water activities. There is a 750-acre lake that off ers • www.ebparks.org/parks/ • www.rubyhill.com a creek winding its way through shadow_cliff s 36 | Pleasanton Life 2015-2016
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Sunol and Ohlone Regional course made with a pyramid, features an Olympic-sized com- trails, equine and agriculture Wilderness Southeast end of three diff erent-sized blocks, a hip petition pool, a diving pool and subcommittees. Geary Road, Sunol. Located off and a four-stair. children’s pool. Programs include • 890-1892 I-680 at the Calaveras exit, this • 931-5340 recreational swimming, swim • www.kathyservices.com/tclav 6,858-acre park off ers trails for classes for all skill levels and lap Val Vista Inline Skate Park • email: [email protected] hiking, mountain biking, horse- 7350 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. swimming. A variety of exercise back riding, parking, visitor center, This inline skating facility at Val classes are off ered. There is also Tri-Valley Conservancy 1457 First picnic tables, restrooms, camping Vista Community Park is ap- an Aquatic Center swim team for St. Livermore, CA 94566.The Tri- and nature programs. Drinking proximately 1.5 acres with a formal ages 5-17. Valley Conservancy protects agri- cultural and natural resources and water is not available. inline hockey rink, a free-form • 931-3420 • camping and group picnic res- skating area with ramps, jumps, connects people with the lands • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ that our community values. Need ervations: (888) 327-2757, opt. curved wave walls and a spectators gov/depts/cs/aquatics/default.asp 3 ext. 4559 or (510)544-3249 area with shade structure, bleacher help with ongoing projects like Tri-Valley Masters Swim Team riparian restoration, habitat res- • www.ebparks.org/parks/sunol seating and picnic tables. Protec- tive pads and helmets are required. With more than 130 adult toration and trails projects within our community. Volunteers weed, ROLLER DERBY • 484-5078 swimmers ages 19 and older, water, plant, clean and build. Quad City Derby Bombshells Tri-Valley Masters Swim Team This skater owned and operated SOCCER welcomes all skill levels and • 449-8706 league skates under the Women’s Pleasanton Adult Sunday interests. It offers 15 profes- • www.trivalleyconservancy.org sionally coached workouts per Flat Track Derby rules. The team Soccer League (PASS) 787 Mira- • email: info@trivalley week, year-round at the Dolores practices at Val Vista Park in dor Court, Pleasanton 94566. The conservancy.org Pleasanton with the goal of being PASS League holds games only. Bengtson Aquatic Center, 4455 bout ready for the skating season. No practices during each 12-week Black Ave. Come to any workout VOLLEYBALL Women ages 18 and over who season. Games are played at the and try three workouts for free. Adult Volleyball Adult league are interested in joining the team Pleasanton Sports Park, the upper • 454-0117 volleyball is open to ages 18 and should visit the Quad City Derby Bernal Fields and the Aquatic • www.trivalleymasters.com older. It is held year-round, except Bombshells website. Center/Amador Community Park during summer months, at Pleas- • 765-9830 Sunday mornings. TENNIS anton Middle School, 5001 Case • http://www.quadcityderby • www.pleasantonadultsoccer.com Community Tennis Courts Ave. on Monday nights. Open bombshells.com • email: president@pleasanton- 5801 Valley Ave., Pleasanton gym drop-in volleyball runs the adultsoccer.com 94566. The city’s Tennis Complex full year, also at PMS on Sunday • email: derbybombshells@ nights. gmail.com SOFTBALL off ers a wide variety of tennis ac- tivities, as well as reserved courts. • 931-3437 Adult Softball 5800 Parkside Dr., RUNNING Free tennis courts are available • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ Pleasanton 94566. City-run spring Fleet Feet Run Group and Race at Fairlands Park and Muirwood gov/depts/cs/sports/adult.asp and fall leagues run April to July Community Park. Creekside Park Club This drop-in group meets for • pleasantonsports@cityofpleas- and early-August to October. No has a practice wall. two weekly runs: Saturday 9 a.m. practices, games only, which are anton.gov (3-8 miles) meets at Fleet Feet, • 931-3449 held Sunday to Friday, 5:15-10 WATER SPORTS 310 Main St., Ste. C; Tuesday 6:30 p.m. at the softball complex in • www.lifetimetennis.com/ p.m. (track workout) Pleasanton the Pleasanton Sports Park. Size: Pleasanton/Home.htm 680 Drivers Water Polo Associa- Middle School. For more informa- tion The 680 Drivers Water Polo 215 teams. Visit the Community TRAILS COUNCILS tion regarding the competitive Services Offi ce, 200 Old Bernal Association is a nonprofi t created Race Club, contact Coach Ethan at Ave. to register. Bicycle Trails Council of the East to promote and teach water polo [email protected]. • 931-3437 Bay PO Box 9583, Berkeley 94709. to the youth of Northern Cali- fornia. Off er competitive water • 426-5576 • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ The council, a local chapter of the polo programs for girls and boys • www.fl eetfeetpleasanton.com/ gov/depts/cs/sports/adult.asp International Mountain Bike As- grades 1st-12th. training/fl eet-feet-run-group • pleasantonsports@cityof sociation, helps to educate cyclists pleasanton.gov in responsible mountain biking, • www.680waterpolo.com SKATING advocate for appropriate access • email: [email protected] Dublin Iceland Ice Skating Rink SPECIAL OLYMPICS and promote community among Tri-Valley Water Polo This co-ed 7212 San Ramon Road, Dublin Special Olympics East Bay Re- trail users. masters water polo clubd is open 94568. Public and private lessons gion 3480 Buskirk Ave., Ste. 340, • (510) 761-6825 to high school varsity and col- and hockey programs and broom- Pleasant Hill 94523. Special Olym- • www.btceb.org legiate caliber players. Practices ball are available. pics strives to provide year-round • email: [email protected] take place year-round at Ohlone • 829-4445 sports training and athletic com- College, 43600 Mission Blvd, Tri-Valley Business Council • www.dubliniceland.com petition in a variety of Olympic- Fremont, Saturdays 2:30-4:30 p.m. Agriculture and Open Space type sports for individuals with The club competes in a number of • email: dublininfo@dublin Committee PO Box 3258, Liver- iceland.com developmental disabilities. tournaments throughout the year. • 944-8801 more 94551. The Agriculture and Pleasanton Public Skate Park • 337-6706 • www.sonc.org Open Space committee works Located at the Pleasanton to enhance open space, increase • http://waterpolo.isport.com/ Sports Park, 5800 Parkside Dr., SWIMMING recreational opportunities and in- water-polo-teams/us/california/ this 8,000-square-foot concrete Dolores Bengtson Aquatic crease the viability of agricultural fremont/tri-valley-water-po- park is free to the public. Pads Center 4455 Black Ave., Pleas- operations within the Tri-Valley lo-1261156 and helmets are required. The anton. Community swim center region. The Committee includes • email: [email protected] park consists of a concrete street 38 | Pleasanton Life 2015-2016 4 Generations of Real Estate Service and Experience KRIS & TYLER M OXLEY 900 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566 DRE# 00790463, 01412130 925.600.0990 MOXLEYTEAM.COM Coming in Winter 2015: Outpatient Center in Pleasanton COUNT ON US To Be There For You Your local hospital for 25 years
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