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Section 2 www.PleasantonWeekly.com PLEASANTON WEEKLY LivingLiving Festival of ice Chabad of the Tri-Valley plans Chanukah celebration with giant 500-pound ice menorah
by Janet Pelletier years ago from Brooklyn, N.Y., knew Rabbi Gavriel Noach Holtzberg and his wife, Rivka Holtzberg, who were also from ast year, children used over 2,000 pieces of Legos to New York, personally. create a colorful and kid-friendly 9-foot menorah for “The menorah’s all about adding light, so we’re going to add the Jewish community’s Chanukah celebrations. these candles of light in honor and in memory of all the victims, But this year, the menorah will have an extra especially the rabbi from Chabad (in India),” Rabbi Resnick said. coolness-factor: the candelabra holding nine candles “Our response to terror and to darkness is by adding more light Lwill be carved out of a 500-pound block of ice. and more goodness and kindness to the world.” “You have to keep it interesting,” said Rabbi Raleigh Congregation Beth Emek, which is located on Nevada Court Resnick of Chabad of the Tri-Valley. off of Bernal Avenue, has also been preparing for Chanukah “Our goal really is to bring the joy of Chanukah to the commu- celebrations this month. Many of the events have already begun. nity and especially the children,” he added. “In the Jewish com- On Sunday, third-graders participated in a Chanukah Bash, munity, we want them to feel a sense of belonging, a sense that where they made menorahs and ate traditional foods such as they can celebrate the season as well and therefore, we always try latkes and sufganiot. doing things for the community that will bring new excitement, The congregation, which partners in many activities with bring something new Congregation Shir Ami and innovative.” in Castro Valley, will The ice menorah will hold a family day at the be kindled at 5:30 p.m. Contemporary Jewish this Sunday at Hart Museum on Dec. 25. Middle School, 4433 The day begins at 11 Willow Road. Hot latkes a.m. and attendees can (potato pancakes) and create holiday artwork sufganiot (doughnuts) and watch family- will be served and there friendly performances. will also be Chanukah- Admission is free. inspired crafts and On Dec. 12, Jewish music and dancing. Deborah Braunstein teens celebrated with The following a Chanukah party of Sunday, Dec. 28, there their own. They par- will be the annual ticipated in a short Chanukah Wonderland Shabbat service, ate lat- display, also hosted kes and played dreidel by Chabad of the Tri- and video games. It Valley, and celebration Teens from Congregation Beth Emek in Pleasanton and Congregation Shir Ami, was a chance for the at Stoneridge Shopping including Hana Hartman (far right), celebrated Chanukah recently, eating lat- youths to feel a part of Center. The event will kes and playing dreidel. something, said Hana kick off at 4 p.m. with Hartman, a Castro various activities such as an olive oil press show, wax candle Valley High School sophomore. making, face painting, Chanukah treats, games and crafts, live “Most of the time, the kids that we go to temple school with music, prizes and raffles. The lighting of a traditional menorah or synagogue with don’t go to our schools and we don’t get to will take place at 5 p.m. Admission is free and the entire com- see them often,” the 15-year-old said. “It’s a lot of fun to hang munity is welcome to attend. out in that environment. I hear from a lot of people that being The Chabad house erected a 9-foot menorah in downtown in a Jewish environment is a lot more rewarding than being in a Livermore Thursday, and Livermore Mayor Marshall Kamena secular environment because even if you don’t know everyone will inaugurate the menorah in a ceremony on Tuesday. there, you have that one thing in common.” Rabbi Resnick said he estimates there are close to 10,000 Another regional group is the Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, a Jewish people in the Tri-Valley area. relatively newer organization for people who are culturally “One of the reasons we do the Chanukah celebration in the Jewish but do not identify with the religion. They will be host- mall and outdoors—we’re trying to reach people who wouldn’t ing a Chanukah party at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday at the Bothwell necessarily just walk into the synagogue,” he said. Center, 2466 8th St. in Livermore. Guests are asked to bring a Chanukah begins at sundown Sunday and lasts eight days. potato and a brunch dish to share. This year, Rabbi Resnick said emphasis will be placed on For more information on Chabad of the Tri-Valley, visit a more somber tone—remembrance—for the Jewish couple www.jewishtrivalley.com. For information on Beth Emek, visit killed in the India terrorist attacks last month. Rabbi Resnick, www.bethemek.org and for information on Tri-Valley Cultural who moved to the Pleasanton area with his family three Jews, visit http://eastbaysecularjews.org or call 485-1049. N Illustration by Liquid Library
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Reservations are required by “Small Class Sizes” City Council The Pleasanton City calling Fred at 462-7495 by Dec. 17. Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first Nurturing, Qualified Teachers” and third Tuesdays at City Council Pleasanton Job’s Daughters Job’s “Individualized Instruction” Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. Daughters International is an organiza- tion for young ladies (minimum age “Spanish, French & Mandarin!” Housing Commission The “Multi-cultural Community” 10 for full membership) who enjoy Pleasanton Housing Commission dances, sleepovers, parties, social Lori Smith Angela Aloise meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday School Tours Every Wed. & Sat.10 am events, snow trips and more. 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Come celebrate the second annual Festivus Jubille from 6-9 p.m., Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 23-24, at Health Willow Tree Restaurant, 6513 Regional Gentle Yoga for 55+ Are you an active St., Dublin. The night will include great person 55+ years young? This free, comedians, festivus activities and din- gentle yoga class helps stress, flex- ner. Cost is $37. Call 519-0280. ibility, balance and overall health and is excellent for special/chronic conditions. Call Pleasanton school district at 426- Exhibits 4280 for times and locations. Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis Every Come Home for the Holidays The Tuesday through Dec. 30 from 1:45 exhibit at Museum On Main, 603 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., Downtown Yoga, Main St., runs through Jan. 11 and 220 B Division St., hosts a series of will showcase winter holiday tradi- gentle stretching movements that can tions in Pleasanton and Pleasanton’s help to reduce stress within the body. sister cities Tulancingo, Mexico, and Call 462-5285. Blairgowrie, Scotland. The cost is a $2 donation. Call 462-2766 or visit www. museumonmain.org. Unifying Threads Experience a variety Holiday of handmade textiles suitable to wear, ‘Celebrate the Season the Celtic show or give from Nov. 15 to Dec. 31 Way’ Golden Bough presents a festive at Worthington Gallery West, 739 Main family program that incorporates old St. The show benefits the Cuna Indians world carols and other Celtic songs of as well as Oxfam’s:Sisters on the the holidays at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. Planet. Call 485-1183. 20, at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton. Tickets are $15, $20 and $25. Call 931-3444 or visit Fundraisers www.pleasantoncivicarts.org. Breakfast with Santa Living Vine Storewide Semi Annual Sale A spe- Fellowship, 4100 First St., hosts a cial semi-annual storewide sale will be pancake breakfast, storytime with from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 19 and Santa, puppet show by the Fratello 20 at the American Cancer Society Marionettes, face painting, crafts and Discovery Shop, 1987 A Santa Rita more from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 20. Rd. There will be two days of 50 per- Tickets are $5 before Nov. 20 or $7 205 A Main St. cent savings on clothing, knick-knacks, after. Call 727-7094. Register online at Pleasanton shoes, handbags and jewelry, and www.livingvinefellowship.com. Christmas items. Call 462-7374. Chanukah Party Come and celebrate ( Behind Vic’s All Star Cafe ) Bay Area Food Bank LilyAnn’s Chanukah at a party from 10:30 a.m.- Holiday Wish List! Lingerie is collecting food for the Bay 1:15 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21, at Bothwell Make holiday shopping easier Area Food Bank and will offer a dis- Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. 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Donations of The Nutcracker The Valley Dance are invited to join either our fourth Show Political satirist Will Durst and sanramonperformningarts.com. nutritious, non-perishable foods can be Theatre presents “The Nutcracker” and fifth or sixth to eighth grade book his comedic troupe will spoof 2008 Holiday Events at Stoneridge dropped off at 1024 Serpentine Lane, with music by the Livermore-Amador clubs, which meet Wednesdays from with stand-up, sketches and improv at Shopping Center Stoneridge Ste. 105 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. week- Symphony pit orchestra with carols by 7 to 8 p.m. starting in September at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 26, at Bankhead Shopping Center will host numerous days until Dec. 12. Call 846-1859 or Harmony Fusion Chorus and the Valley the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. holiday events during the month of email [email protected]. Concert Chorale. Shows are at 7 p.m. Old Bernal Ave. Come for good Tickets are $12-$75. Call (415) 820- December. An appearance by Oakland Holiday Posada Join the festivities for Dec. 13, 19 and 20, and at 2 p.m. books, snacks and lively conversation. 9628 or visit www.willdurst.com. A’s Ryan Sweeney and Travis Buck singing, pinatas and refreshments at Dec. 13, 20 and 21, at the Bankhead Registration begins Aug. 18, and is lim- The Four Freshmen Celebrate New from 4-6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6, at the the Pleasanton/Tulancingo Sister City Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. ited to 18 per club. Call 931-3400 ext. 8. Years Eve LVPAC favorites, The Four Santa set in the Grand Court. Cost is Holiday Posada from 7-8 p.m., Sunday, Tickets are $23-$31 for adults and $17 Freshmen, host a gala New Year’s Eve $5 or more to benefit the Simon Youth Dec. 21, at Veteran’s Hall, Main Street. for students 17 and younger. Call 373- party complete with champagne and Foundation. Breakfast with Santa at This event is free, but donations are 6800 or visit www.bankheadtheater.org dessert in the Bankhead Theater lobby, 10 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 7, in the Grand accepted. For more information, call Youth Chorus and Bell Choir On Stage 2400 First St. in Livermore, following the Court. Pet photos with Santa from Sandi Cornfield at 426-5389. Performance A youth Christmas performance. Fireworks will be at 9 p.m. 9:45-10:45 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 14. A Live Nativity Scene A live nativity chorus and bell choir will perform at 7 A Christmas Carol: The Musical with community-wide revelers outside. Chanukah Celebration with Chabad of production will take place at 6:30 p.m., p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21, at the Church Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre presents Tickets are $60-$95. Call 373-6800 or the Tri-Valley from 4-5:30 p.m., Sunday, Saturday, Dec. 20, in the back park- of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a Children’s Holiday Workshop pro- visit www.livermoreperformingarts.org. Dec. 28. 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Page 26ÊUÊ iViLiÀÊ£]ÊÓäänÊUÊ*i>Ã>ÌÊ7iiÞ Calendar Come in for a copy of our Start Right. Start Here. Pleasanton PC Users Group The PC a loved one is unlike any other loss. is not a diet club. OA is a fellowship flyer with User Group meets monthly at 10 a.m. Whether the death was sudden or one of people recovering from com- on the fourth Thursday of the month with warning, the reality of death leaves pulsive overeating, starving and/or over 200 sale at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 most of us in a state of shock. Join purging. OA offers mutual support items! Sunol Blvd. You don’t need to be an this group at 7:30 p.m., on the second and a helpful plan of action. They expert to attend, we have all skills lev- and fourth Thursday of every month, meet at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at St. els in our meetings. Call 931-5365 or at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, visit pleasenior.googlepages.com for Stoneridge Dr. The meetings are open 678 Enos Way, Livermore. Visit www. more info. to all, regardless of religious orientation. diablovallyeyoa.org. Call Mary at 846-5377. Family Members of Frail Elders This group is to support family mem- Spiritual bers as they experience the many Volunteering emotions involved in supporting, car- Bible Study Fellowship The 33-week ing for and loving the frail elders in Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Do you study of The Life of Moses begins their family. It meets at 7 p.m. the first love animals? Become a volunteer or Sept. 8. Women’s classes meet at Wednesday of the month at Eden Villa a Foster with Tri-Valley Animal Rescue. Happy Holidays from your Helpful Hardware Team! 9:25 a.m. Wednesdays at Cedar Grove Assisted Living, 4115 Mohr Ave. Call Orientations are held at East County Church, Livermore; and 6:55 p.m. 872-8721. Animal Shelter (ECAS) from 1 to 2:30 1" x 25' High Vis Tape Personal CD Player 66-Pc. 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This 99 While supplies last. at register Christmas Eve Service Tri-Valley 4 Save 35% Unity Church will host a Christmas 99 Reg. 32.99 Even Service at 7 p.m., Wednesday, 4 mail-in rebate* 99 Dec. 24, at the Radisson Hotel, 6680 14 99 Regional St., Dublin. Celebrate the Alexandria’s Flowers FREE FINAL COST 19 birth of Jesus and the birthing of a new Christ consciousness in each of BARGAIN BARGAIN BARGAIN us. Call 829-2733 or visit www.trival- of the month of the month of the month leyunity.com. e ~ z{y{z | ~{ ^ zw7 Faith Chapel Assembly of God Faith i x wz {y{{ GF; ||D Workbench True Value Hardware Chapel Assembly of God, 6656 Alisal 3ANTA 2ITA 2D s Phone (925) 846-0660 St., has Sunday school for all ages at Corner of Valley and Santa Rita next to Sunshine Saloon 9:30 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m., 484-1149 UÊÎäÎÇÊÊ«Þ>À`Ê,>`]Ê-ÕÌiÊ with nursery for both services. 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Sports Cheer Clinic Foothill High School’s nationally ranked cheer squad will be holding a cheer clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 20. They will teach new dances, cheers, jumps, motions and other fun cheer games. The cost is $45, or $40 before Nov. 30, which also includes a T-shirt, certificate, prizes and lunch. A parent performance will be at the end of the day. Space is limited. For registration and information, email Suzanne Oliveira at [email protected] or call 510-226-8832 or Kim DeJoy at [email protected] or call 360-6102. Once you’ve bought Softball Clinic Triple Threat Training will host a softball skills clinic from consignment jewelry, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday, Dec. 22, at Amador Valley High School, 1155 Santa Rita Rd. The clinic is for kids you’ll never want to from 8 years old through 8th grade. Cost is $100; there is an additional pay retail again! fee for a hitting video analysis. For information, contact Julie Marshall at [email protected]. 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Pleasanton swimmers breaking records PIROUETTE® WINDOW SHADINGS The National Team of the Beautiful. Functional. Extraordinary. Piroutte. Pleasanton Seahawks had a strong showing at Winter National in Atlanta, Ga. Catherine Breed placed sixth in the 1650. Her time was 16.17.91, which is a new 15-16 Pacific Swimming record that was formerly held by Olympian Natalie Coughlin. Alison Brown also had strong swims in the 1650 and the 400 individual medley. The Seahawks sent a team to Exceptional Customer Service the Oregon Senior Champs in (IGHEST 1UALITY 0RODUCTS s 'REAT 3ELECTION Corvallis, Ore. last weekend and due to a number of fantastic per- 925.462.1207 formances, they came home with 4225 Stanley Blvd., Pleasanton, CA 94566 first place. Event winners include www.window-ology.com Katrina Anderson in the 200 Contractor’s License #904282 back, 200 IM and 1650 free and Ryan Gordon Alumni Marissa Brown in the 400 IM. While half the senior group was Games approaching in Oregon, the other half of the Senior group was at the Senior by Janet Pelletier es older than 2003 to participate. Plus meet in Walnut Creek. A Special Some of that challenge has been There were some fast swimmers Foothill and Amador Valley high getting the word out to those alumni there: Alison Brown in the 200 Place For school alumni will battle it out next without having their contact informa- free 1:52.50 in the 200 free and weekend all in the name of a good tion. Players from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s 4:53.09 in the 500 free, Natalie Children cause. and ‘00s are encouraged to try their Wong in the 500 free with a time The annual Ryan Gordon Alumni hand—and feet—in fun competition of 4:06.50, Catherine Fong in the of All Ages Soccer Games will be held Dec. 28 and some cross-town rivalry. 200 fly with a time of 2:18.90 and Pediatric Dentistry at Amador. The women’s games Participants do not have to be 58.2 in the 50 free and Jeff Fong Wang, D. Chao Wen D.S, M.S will begin at 2 p.m. and the men’s alumni of the high school soc- with a 2:06.00 in the 200 fly and American Board of Pediatric omate Dent Dipl istry at 4:30 p.m. cer programs; they can be FHS 56.7 in the 100 back. This is the sixth year of the or AVHS alumni who are merely games, which honor Ryan Gordon, interested in playing in a competi- Softball clinic offered Monday a Foothill student who was killed tive soccer game. Each game, both in a boating accident the summer the men’s and the women’s, will be A softball skills clinic con- after graduation in 2003. Gordon divided into periods for the older ducted by Triple Threat Training was an avid soccer player for his players and the younger players. will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. high school and for Ballistic United Gate entrance to see the games is Monday at Amador Valley High Soccer Club. $7 for adults, $4 for children. School. Ryan’s father, Curt Gordon, said Those interested can register at Julie Marshall’s Triple Threat 30 players have signed up for the All-Star Sports, 3037-A Hopyard Training, along with special guest, Accepting games so far, which are being held Road. Another way to register UCLA’s All American Lyndsey New on a Sunday for the first time. The is to download an application Klein will be conducting the clin- Patients! money raised from the games ben- at www.busc.org and mail it to ic. The program will include hit- efit a scholarship fund that awards Curt Gordon, 205 Heritage Lane, ting, throwing, defense, bunting Pediatric Dentist Pleasanton high school graduates Pleasanton, CA 94566. Gordon and sliding and is for kids from 8 Most Insurance Accepted who plan to play soccer in col- can be reached at 426-1540 or years old through eighth grade. lege, something Ryan Gordon had [email protected]. Cost to Cost is $100. There is an addition- 426-8011 hoped to do. play is $20. Players and fans are al fee for those who want to have 55 W Angela Suite 200 Pleasanton Though the games have had suc- invited to the Hop Yard Alehouse a hitting video analysis done. For cess raising funds to keep the schol- after the games. Fifteen percent more information and registration www.kiddodentist.com arship program running, it has been a of proceeds there will benefit the documents, email Julie Marshall challenge getting alumni from class- high schools’ soccer programs. N at [email protected]. N ii«}ÊVÌÛiÊ*i«iÊVÌÛi Under New Ownership Livermore UÊ-«ÀÌÃÊÕÀÞÊëiV>ÃÌ UÊ->i`>ÞÊ>««ÌiÌà UÊ >ÞÊÛ>ÃÛi David M. 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5058 BLACKBIRD WAY, PLEASANTON 3752 TRENERY DRIVE, PLEASANTON 673 ABBIE STREET, PLEASANTON Highly upgraded customized home in the heart of Birdland. New remodeled Gorgeous Mediterranean custom home on premium +/- one acre estate lot. Private Premium secluded location in desirable Olde Towne on .30 acre lot. Walk to gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, hardwood flooring, and appliances. Five secluded location. This home has approximately 8,402 square feet (6,141 on main level), Downtown Pleasanton! Professionally landscaped, private rear yard with refin- bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms. Approximately 2,745 square feet. Extensive seven bedrooms plus private office, and seven and a half bathrooms. Expansive gourmet ished decks and your own personal vineyard! Three bedrooms, two and a half new interior paint. Tile roof. Professionally landscaped, private rear yard with kitchen. Antique marble, and Brazilian cherry hardwood floors. Extremely private rear baths. Approximately 2,000 square feet. Hardwood flooring. Newer roof. Three mature trees. Super location! Walking distance to all levels of school, grounds—great for entertaining with in-ground swimming pool. Expansive lawn area car garage. Excellent condition! neighborhood park, and aquatic center. Many upgrades… must see! and beautiful mature landscaping. Circular driveway and oversized four plus car garage. OFFERED AT $899,500 OFFERED AT $899,500 Conveniently located in town near services, activities, and walking distance to desirable Mohr Elementary! OFFERED AT $3,795,000
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Single Family Homes 33 31 1 0 BRAND NEW SINGLE LEVEL CUSTOM HOME FOR SALE! Over $2,000,000 Brand new single level custom home. This premium .45 acre lot is surrounded by Oak studded open space. At the gateway to the Wine Country. Panoramic Total # Of Single Family 211 202 6 5 views of Mt. Diablo/the Valley. 4 bd/4.5ba, formal office, plus/bonus room. Homes In Pleasanton Approx. 4,716 sq ft. Lg gourmet kitchen with granite slab/stainless steel appliances. Lg master suite with fireplace. Hardwood and marble flooring. This is a weekly watch for Pleasanton Residents to monitor active inventory Photovoltaic (5 kw) solar system. Professionally landscaped front yard. and pending sales overall or by price range. OFFERED AT $1,699,000 ** Arrows represent an increase or decrease in the units in a given category.
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