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Page 2 • April 27, 2007 • Pleasanton Weekly Around High End Pleasanton Service… by Jeb Bing Amador’s civics Real team: Poised to lead f anyone’s concerned about process of law is the most important People the leadership skills of the and influential term in America. I next generation now mak- Describe how the protections of the ing its way through high school, Bill of Rights have been developed they should see and listen to the and expanded. What rights does the Attitude… skills, professionalism and talents Bill of Rights protect? The prin- being demonstrated right now by ciple that the sphere of religion and California’s championship compe- government are to be kept separate tition civics team from Amador is a proposition as easy to state Valley High School. This group of as it has proved difficult to apply. 30 top students is in Washington, What’s your opinion? D.C. today preparing for the “We • What are the roles of the citi- the People...” national competition zen in American democracy? And that starts tomorrow. Competing which aspects of our constitutional against 49 other state champions democracy have been the most and a civics team from the District influential in other countries? of Columbia, Amador will field • What are the philosophical tough questions from panels of and historical foundations of the 925.413.9306 judges and other national experts American political system? on the country’s Constitution and • What values and basic features of Bill of Rights. This will be the constitutionalism were found in the 925.621.4062 culmination of a year-long effort governments of the colonies? [email protected] to become engrossed and conver- This group of 30 seniors spent sational about what the Founding more than 15,000 combined hours Fathers decreed at America’s birth of study and preparation leading up and how they might apply the 218- to tomorrow’s competition. Taught year-old Constitution and its values by veteran teacher Brian Ladd, PLEASANTON | 900 Main Street 925.251.1111 to today’s arguments and issues. the Competition Civics class is After a series of presentations only taught in the fall semester at before the judging panels, Amador, Amador, although it’s a year-long along with the other teams, will course at many other high schools. learn Sunday night if they made That meant that study and practices the final cut. If so, it’s on to the since January have been on their crucial presentations once again own at home, in after-school meet- on Monday, with the new national ings with Ladd and on weekends. champion to be announced at a This year’s “We the People...” dinner Monday night. Thanks to team won the state championship For Over 30 Years, Amador senior Darylen Terry, one in Sacramento Feb. 9, becoming of the 30 students on the Dons’ the eighth team in the school’s competition civics team, we’ll keep history to qualify for the national up with the group’s progress as competition. In fact, Amador is Quality Assured in Every Step she files regular reports from her becoming one of the better-known laptop. We’ll post these on our high schools in the prestigious online newspaper, www.pleasan- annual academic competition on the tonweekly.com. U.S. Constitution. As California’s Several hundred of us—parents, champions, Amador teams com- teachers, school board members peted in the finals in Washington in and students—joined Terry and 1992, 1994, 1996, 2000 and 2004. her classmates last Monday at In 1995, Amador won the national Pleasanton Presbyterian Church for championship and last year, under the group’s final dress rehearsal. Ladd, a social studies teacher for Applause and cheers followed each the last 17 years and last year’s of the three formal four-minute Teacher of the Year, Amador fin- presentations, followed by a six- ished second. minute questions and answer ses- With camera in hand, I was at sion by each of the five-member Amador at 6 a.m. Wednesday with HARDWOOD teams. Here are just a few of the many others for a cheerful and issues they dealt with: hopeful sendoff as they seek the LAMINATE • A leading scholar claims that due championship this year. ■ CARPET About the Cover Family Owned City Program Naturalist Eric Nicholas leads a group of campers up a deer VINYL path at Augustin-Bernal Park last Saturday for an outdoor preparedness Lifetime Installation Warranty class. The most anticipated camp he will lead this summer is the Ridge Runners Day Camp, which is back this year after a brief hiatus. The city TILE will offer a number of outdoor activities this summer taught by Nicholas. Free Estimates Photo by Janet Pelletier. Cover by Ben Ho. Vol. VIII, Number 14 Hours: M-F 10:30am-5:30pm, The Pleasanton Weekly is published weekly by Embarcadero Publishing Co., 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100, Pleasanton, CA 94566; (925) 600-0840. USPS 020407. The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed free upon request to homes and apartments in Sat 10:30am-4pm Pleasanton. 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Aimee Ryan Student Some parents are out of control, yelling from the sidelines, coach- ing from the sidelines and coaches don’t like that. It’s really confusing when people on the sidelines are yelling instructions at us. They need to keep their comments to them- selves. Personally, I’d rather have them be quiet and let the coaches do their job.

Jimmy Rhoades Student For basketball it is usually quiet. GRAND Sometimes there is an occasional yeller. It’s okay if the coach is OPENING yelling but when parents do it it’s 11837 Dublin Blvd & Donlon Way annoying. Most of the time they have no idea what they are talk- (Behind Frankie Johnnie and Luigi Too) SPECIAL “We pay the tax ing about. I’d rather get instruction Dublin Square (925) 829-5052 from the coach than hear spectators with this ad” on on the sidelines. www.consignmentandmore.com 4/28 & 4/29. Have a Streetwise question? E-mail: [email protected] Compiled by Cybele Ryan Page 4 • April 27, 2007 • Pleasanton Weekly NewsfrontNewsfront Stoneridge Drive debate packs Civic Center meeting

News Digest But after 5 hours, most views a decision whether to keep the plan to extend changes occurred. The homes were built before appear unchanged Stoneridge in the new General Plan it is updat- the roadway was completed to El Charro and Library to close for ing, or take the plan out altogether as a majority mounting traffic congestion on I-580 added to renovations by Jeb Bing on the council would like to do. the fears of new residents and some city offi- Stoneridge Drive was built as a major cross- cials that commuters would use Stoneridge as a The Pleasanton Public Library pponents and supporters of a longstand- city street when Hacienda Business Park was substitute roadway, cutting through Pleasanton will close for minor renovation ing and controversial city plan to extend developed, with an overpass at I-680 to reach between the congested freeways. May 2 through 4. The children’s O Stoneridge Drive to El Charro Road and Stoneridge Shopping Center. Later, state funds Almost lost in Tuesday night’s discussion department shelving will be Livermore squared off verbally before a joint were used to build a full freeway interchange, were details in a voluminous traffic study pre- redone and expanded in a more meeting of the Pleasanton City Council and and in 1990 Stoneridge was extended east of pared by Traffic Engineer Mike Tassano. At customer-friendly pattern. There Planning Commission Tuesday. The near-five- Santa Rita Road to allow for the Mohr-Martin the council’s request, Tassano, along with the will also be new carpet installed hour-long meeting ended much the way it start- home development. It replaced West Las Positas traffic consulting firm of Dowling & Associates, in the lobby, energy efficient light ed, with both sides holding to their positions, Boulevard as the city’s planned east-west thor- spent months “modeling” traffic volumes on city bulbs added, a mural painted and Next Tuesday, when the council holds its oughfare, with sound walls to protect residential streets and intersections to see how they might artwork added to the children’s regular meeting, many of the same commenta- areas and designed to accommodate six lanes of be affected if Stoneridge was extended. section. tors are expected back to air their views. At traffic. that meeting, the council is expected to make But, as a speaker pointed out Tuesday, major Art Made Easy (continued on page 9) Students in Pleasanton’s Parks and Community Services Brozosky Art Made Easy class, taught by Charlotte Severin, are showcas- ing their third annual art exhibit appointed to from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 30 to May 4 at the Pleasanton school board Senior Center lobby, 5353 Sunol Blvd. An opening reception will Trustees choose candidate who take place from 7 to 9 p.m. April won’t run in November 2008 30. It is free and refreshments election will be served. by Emily Atwood Valley Humane Society re-Opens fter interviewing four candidates at last doors Tuesday’s regular meeting, the school The Valley Humane Society, A board whittled down the group of appli- now located in an interim 2,100- cants to Steve Brozosky and Clark Gunson square-foot modular facility in before selecting Brozosky to fill the empty seat. the Stanley Business Park at 3670 Promising not to run in the November 2008 Nevada St. in has been issued election, Brozosky said filling the seat for the by the city its nonprofit orga- remainder of late school board president Juanita nization temporary occupancy Haugen’s term would provide a fair election. permit. The permit allowed the humane society to open its doors (continued on page 6) last Wednesday.Regular operating hours will be Wednesday through Delta pump Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. shutdown would San Ramon Regional honors volunteers affect water supply San Ramon Regional Medical Center honored its volunteers with Judge imposes 60-day time limit; a recognition luncheon recently Zone 7 hopeful issue will be during National Volunteer Week. The group of 38 included four resolved before deadline from Pleasanton: RoseMarie Emily Atwood by Janet Pelletier Dix, 100 hours; Donna Crawford, 250 hours; Virginia Beaty, 1,000 hours and Savita Gupta, 1,500 n less than 60 days, pumps that supply hours. Pleasanton with water could be shut down, Livermore-Pleasanton firefighters remove an “injured” passenger from a mock crash Tuesday morning I forcing imminent cutbacks in usage. But Artists Flea Market adjacent to Amador Valley High School on Del Valle Parkway. The crash was a staged part of the “Every Zone 7 Water Agency officials say the agency 15 Minutes” anti-DUI program. remains hopeful and believes the legal matter The Pleasanton Art League will be solved within that timeframe. is sponsoring the Artists Flea For months, there’s been a legal tangle Market, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Crash simulation over the operations of pumps at the Harvey May 5 at DeLucchi Park, First O. Banks pumping station near Tracy. The Street at Neal Avenue in down- California Sportfishing Protection Alliance filed town Pleasanton. Find new and gives teens dose of reality a lawsuit some time ago claiming the California used art supplies and equipment Department of Water Resources wasn’t comply- and discounted artwork. Artists Mock car accident part of anti-DUI program “Every 15 Minutes” ing with the state Endangered Species Act. They wishing to have a booth space are by Emily Atwood said fish such as smelt and salmon were being encouraged to contact Dorothy which derives its name from the frequency killed by the pumps. The state department is Maestas at 846-6726 or Nancy mergency vehicles were rushed to a crash at which a person is killed in an alcohol or required to have permits under the act to kill the Thompson 634-3003. Booth site at the side entrance of Amador Valley drug related collision in the United States. It’s fish. spaces are 10’x10 with a $25 fee. E High School on Del Valle Parkway at designed to teach young adults about the dan- As recent as April 18, an Alameda County You need not be a PAL member 11:15 a.m. Tuesday. The crash was a staged part to have a booth. of the “Every 15 Minutes” anti-DUI program, (continued on page 11) (continued on page 10) Pleasanton Weekly • April 27, 2007 • Page 5 Newsfront

that his 18 months on the board Tri-Valley Haven to end partnership School would not be time wasted. He said (continued from page 5) that he could contribute to financ- with homeless outreach mobile clinic ing the master plan through his experience on the City Council. Executive director says new federal Trustee Kris Weaver, the only He was also confident in his ability reporting rules jeopardize safety, confidentiality of victims elected member currently on the to seek community input for the board, said she was aware of the excellence study. by Janet Pelletier concern regarding Brozosky and Ott brought up the concern over decisions and develop appropriate there’s a page of information about his past political activities. He his ability to work on a team, It’s not uncommon for abusers action steps. The implementation of you on a database,” she said. “If all was her lone choice at the end of something which came into ques- to hunt down their victims after a homeless management informa- you do is lose your home and ask for the night, saying that the concern tion when he served on the coun- they’ve escaped, searching for their tion system will allow community shelter, there’s eight pages, possibly “hadn’t crossed my radar.” cil. car parked on city streets. stakeholders to build new alliances, 14, possibly more required under Board member Pat Kernan “I respect the entity of a board,” And a guideline that requires to strengthen services, meet con- this guideline.” decided to go with someone who Brozosky said. “There’s nothing I homeless shelters receiving federal sumer needs in a more streamlined She’s also worried that the infor- promised not to run, in order to can do to change some of that. I funding to report personal informa- manner and obtain information to mation would fall into the wrong maintain a fair and even process. have good relationships with many tion about victims who come for guide future planning.” hands. In the end, he chose his “forward people on the council. Things got a bed to sleep on doesn’t sit well While she said it sounds like “Somebody will be killed,” she future” pick of Brozosky over “safe quite contentious, and we worked with Tri-Valley Haven Executive a positive effort, King said she’s said. “If battered women are entered pick” Gunson, saying “it was time with others to move things forward. Director Ann King. concerned about repercussions for and a woman is found because for us to let Juanita go.” And we can still work together on That’s why the shelter which people who go to Tri-Valley Haven somebody had access to the data- In addition to initially choos- things.” serves victims of domestic abuse and give out their personal infor- base, her very life is at risk.” ing Brozosky, trustees Jim Ott and As far as areas for improvement and sexual assault is ending a part- mation. HUD officials have said that the Chris Grant chose Robert Gehl and for the district’s strategic plan, nership with the HOPE (Homeless “It’s way too risky for battered only people who will have access Marti Scalise, respectively. While he suggested focusing on the stu- Outreach for People Empowerment) women,” she said. “Given our to the database are social service Gehl said he would agree not to run dents’ life after high school gradu- mobile clinic that provides medical, experience with batterers, some providers who have been trained on if asked, the board unanimously ation. mental health and social services in will comb the city looking for a the system. King said the depart- chose Brozosky. “I don’t see anything in the plan the Tri-Valley. car night and day until they find ment hasn’t specified whether Brozosky reassured the board that addresses vocational train- HOPE is funded primarily by the it. Some will call schools nonstop others such as members in law ing,” he said, adding that he would federal Department of Housing and until they find where their kids are enforcement will have access. like to see measurable college and Urban Development, which has a registered. The persistence of try- “The domestic violence rate of vocational success rates in the homeless database. ing to track down a battered woman people who are in relationships and Check out future. Started in a few cities in 1999, has been well documented.” in law enforcement is 40 percent,” Since the mayoral election last the database aimed to gather more King said she finds it ridiculous she said. “Social workers batter, November, Brozosky said he has information about the homeless that under the federal requirements, counselors batter, preachers batter. been busy with his software busi- population. According to the HUD extensive information required for Some very noble appearing profes- ness. While he’s unsure whether Web site, its implementation “pres- people seeking shelter is much sions will have people within them he’ll run for City Council or mayor ents communities with an oppor- more than what’s currently required who batter. 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Page 6 • April 27, 2007 • Pleasanton Weekly Newsfront Pleasanton Presbyterian breaks ground on new church $7-10 million project to be built in Ironwood community at Busch and Valley

by Jeb Bing Parishioners of Pleasanton’s old- est church, Pleasanton Presbyterian joined in a special outdoor service last Sunday to break ground for their new $7-10 million church and classroom buildings at the corner of Busch Road and Valley Avenue. The Rev. Mike Barris, church pastor, said the groundbreaking An artist’s rendering shows what the new church facility for Pleasanton culminated years of planning and Presbyterian will look like. fund-raising. The new facility will replace the church’s current facil- ity at 4300 Mirador Drive, where its popular Kinderkirk preschool, used the Neal Street church for 103 the church has been for the last which now serves more than 100 years, from 1876 to 1979, before 28 years and has sold to a Greek families. we outgrew it and built our current Orthodox church group. A feature of the architecturally facility on Mirador Drive. Now In addition to Barris, speakers at striking design will be a replica we’ve outgrown that one.” Sunday’s ceremony included Kile of the church tower from what For now, however, construc- Morgan, chairman of Ponderosa is today a Baptist church at Neal tion of the full complex will Also Offering Botox®/Restylane® Treatments Homes; City Councilman Jerry and Second streets. That building, have to await the completion of $75 OFF Thorne and other church and devel- constructed in 1876, was the first the church’s ongoing fundrais- Botox® Treatment plus oper representatives. The church Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, a ing campaign. Until then, the Free Consultation to new clients only is being built on a 6-acre site that congregation that had been orga- Presbyterians will construct what’s Safe FDA Approved is in Ponderosa’s new Ironwood nized the year before. called a Sprung Instant Structure Botox®/Restylane® subdivision. Its board member and chief fund- in which to hold their services and Lunch, Evening & Saturday appts. available Unretouched clinical photo The new church will include raiser at the time was Joshua Neal, other activities, moving into the Dr. David Melamed, MD taken while frowning before Dermatologist and 14 days after treatment four buildings totaling just under a Pleasanton pioneer for whom new facility early next year. The 925-846-5614 with Botox® Cosmetic 100,000 square feet of floor space, Neal Street is named. Sprung structure is a relocatable including a roof line 45-feet high, “His challenge to church trust- stressed membrane building made FREE CONSULTATION Pleasanton San Ramon a three-story sanctuary, and other ees was to build the entire church, by a Utah-based company that was New clients only 374 St. Mary St. 2701 Crow Canyon Blvd. buildings planned for church including pews, for $2,500,” Mike founded by Donald Allen Sprung offer expires Jan 30, 2007 925 846-5614 925 837-6400 activities for youths, seniors and Barris said. “Our congregation in 1887. ■

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Main Street to be ‘painted’ purple Banners help Pleasanton gear up for Relay for Life

We make by Emily Atwood walking or running laps around the Joining with approximately fairgrounds, with each team trying 5,000 other cities across the United to keep at least one member on the solar States, Main Street will be “painted track at all times. purple” for the first time May 1 by According to the ACS, the relay the local Relay for Life team. is much more than a walk around a The group, which organizes the track. “It is a time to remember power American Cancer Society (ACS) those lost to cancer and celebrate relay event to raise money for can- those who have survived. It is a cer research and education, will tie night for people who have shared easy purple ribbons to trees and poles. the same experience to comfort and This isn’t typically allowed down- console one another.” town, according to Pleasanton Relay LeBars wanted to be involved to spokesman Brian LeBars. Yet City help others and also to honor his Manager Nelson Fialho gave the mother and father, who are both OK, and the group is proud to join cancer survivors. in the national celebration. “For me, [the purpose] is to “‘Paint Our Town Purple’ is bring the community together to a new event in Pleasanton,” said support the cause, bring awareness LeBars. “The purpose of the event to early detection, and support is to honor those who have died individuals and family members from cancer and to reach out to close to Pleasanton,” he said. those who are faced with this hor- Relay for Life is looking for FREE SOLAR POWER SEMINAR: For a FREE Site rible disease and give them hope.” volunteers to “paint and un-paint” “Learn how to eliminate your electric bill” evaluation, go to The purple ribbons will also downtown and for teams to par- help bring awareness to the Relay ticipate in the July event. Contact Tennis and Community Park www.akeena.net or for Life event to be held July 28 Ronda Damon at 931-1255 or rda- 5801 Valley Ave. Pleasanton, CA 94566 and 29 at the Alameda County [email protected] or LeBars call 888-Akeena8 Fairgrounds. For a full 24 hours at 484-5363 or brian@cirrusfinan- April 28, 2007 that’s 888-253-3628 teams of eight to 15 will take turns cial.com for information. ■ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM RSVP to [email protected] As diversity grows, Passport event expands Third annual multicultural event comes to the fairgrounds Saturday by Emily Atwood accommodate the added attrac- In its third year, the “Passport tions. Some European countries to Pleasanton” celebrates the have been added this year. variety of cultures represented in “We had over 1,200 people the city from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. attend this wonderful event last tomorrow at the Alameda County year,” Look said. “This is a great Fairgrounds. way for families to experience the As diversity grows, so does the rich diversity of our city.” need for celebration space, accord- Participants will be able to taste ing to Debbie Look, Pleasanton foods, play games and participate PTA Council vice president. in craft activities. Look said fami- Only two years ago the event lies enjoy the opportunity to try was two hours long with about a new things like getting a henna tat- dozen booths. This year’s perfor- too and learning to write their name mances, including music and danc- in another language. ing from all around the world, and The event is free, with free park- exhibitions have moved to large ing at Gate 8. For more information, venues within the fairgrounds to visit www.pleasantonpta.org. ■ Emily Atwood

Main Street tour The Pleasanton Downtown Association recently hosted a group of busi- nessmen from Japan. Starting at the Pleasanton Hotel, the tour went through the shops and restaurants along Main Street. The group trav- eled all over the United States to learn more about downtown areas and was particularly interested in Pleasanton’s Main Street that maintains the small-town feel.

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17 nights of free concerts this summer Alameda County Fair returns June 22, featuring SheDaisy, Boyz II Men, Herman’s Hermits, Village People among acts

When the Alameda County Fair Country trio SheDaisy features Day, which is June 27. Part of the and ‘80s, takes the stage June 30. 5 and satirical music comedians opens for business June 22, 17 songwriter Kristyn Osborn and sis- British Invasion that includes the Disco group the Village People Williams & Ree will open for nights of free summer concerts ters Kelsi and Kassidy. They per- Beatles and Rolling Stones, their that created such well-known songs him. will be included in the lineup. The form June 23. first hit was “I’m Into Something as “YMCA” and “Macho Man” The musical stylings of the Grand shows occur nightly at 6 and 8 Boyz II Men is celebrating 15 Good,” which reached No. 1 in will perform July 1. The band is Funk Railroad will hit the fair July p.m. at the fairgrounds’ 3,000-seat years since the release of their debut the U.K. and No. 13 in the U.S. in known for its outrageous costumes 6. The group, highly popular in the amphitheater through July 8. album “CooleyHighHarmony.” 1964. as it is its music. ‘70s, has sold more than 25 million Some of this year’s performers They are working on a new album On June 28, Christian female With a blend of blues, rock and records. include country group SheDaisy, to be released this year and will group Point of Grace, which has Memphis soul, the Tommy Castro On July 7, R&B and soul singer R&B group Boyz II Men, Herman’s take the Pleasanton stage June sold 5 million albums and garnered Band will entertain an audience on Peabo Bryson, who won a Grammy Hermits, the Village People and 24. two Grammy nominations, will July 2. for “Beauty and the Beast” with Grand Funk Railroad to name a San Francisco rockers New perform. Switching things up, local com- Celine Dion and another for “A few. Monsoon blend world rhythms The Jonas Brothers, led by edy trio Three Blonde Moms will Whole New World” (from the The first concert of the fair, on with vibrant percussion, acoustic 17-year-old Kevin Jonas and his induce laughter on July 3. They’ve movie “Aladdin”) will peform. June 22, is titled “Original Idols and electric instruments. They per- brothers 13-year-old Nicholas performed at Tommy T’s Comedy Rounding out the fair will be Live!” featuring some of the big- form June 25. and 16-year-old Joseph list such and Steakhouse in Pleasanton many jazz artist Chuck Mangione, on gest musical acts of the ‘60s and The Imagination Movers, artists as the Ramones, Jackson times. July 8. ‘70s including Bay City Rollers, described to be a collaboration of 5 to the Modern Lovers as their A Red, White and Blues Festival Concerts are free with fair admis- Leif Garrett, The Cowsills, the Beastie Boys and Mr. Rogers, musical influences. They perform will be held on Independence Day, sion. Merrill Osmond, Bo Donaldson will perform on Kids Day at the June 29. July 4. For more information on the fair, & the Heywoods and emcee Barry fair, June 26. Popular R&B and funk group Country artist Collin Ray, visit www.alamedacountyfair.com Williams who played Greg Brady Herman’s Hermits, starring Peter Con Funk Shun, which began in described as Nashville’s go-to- or call 426-7600. on “The Brady Bunch.” Noone, will perform on Senior Vallejo and rose to fame in the ‘70s guy for songs, will perform July —Janet Pelletier with some groups being unhappy,” Stoneridge he said. “But I think this is the (continued from page 5) biggest from a community-wide standpoint.” Sullivan said he is likely to The report used traffic volume proposed Tuesday when the issue projection figures that would be comes before the council again 7HJ>H?J?I likely in 2030 when Pleasanton is that the Stoneridge extension be expected to reach residential build- kept in the new General Plan, but out, along with neighboring cities, that a condition be included allow- and planned improvements on the ing its construction only after all 7D:OEK freeways and State Hwy. 84 are in regional traffic improvements are place. completed. Tassano said that while an “Since whatever decision we extended Stoneridge would certain- make on this plan will likely be put 7

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Heavenly reading Amanda Jordan (center) enjoys reading the Weekly with her parents Patricia and Stephen atop Heavenly Valley at Lake Tahoe last Fourth of July weekend.

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Climb every mountain Jim and Wayne Keysor, Mark Watts, Rick Piras, Bob Parker, Rodney Jensen and Bruce Roberts read the Weekly after reaching the 14,410-foot summit of Mount Rainier in Washington state. Although the climb was challenging, the crew Italian holiday Marie, Michael and Bob Smochko read the Weekly while reports that the spectacular view made the effort worthwhile. overlooking Florence, Italy during a family vacation.

beer bottles in the car. Mock crash Nicholas’ passenger was pronounced dead on (continued from page 5) the scene while the two in Danielle’s car were critically injured, one needing to be airlifted via gers and consequences of driving under the the California Highway Patrol helicopter, which influence of alcohol or drugs. hovered over the school’s parking structure. As 200 students looked on, the lifting of a Upon failing sobriety tests, Nicholas was hand- tarp revealed mangled cars in a car accident cuffed and taken away in the back of a police car. in front of the Amador parking lot. “Danielle” All the while Danielle sobbed in disbelief. burst out of her car with blood on her hands and Actual Amador juniors and seniors were tears streaming down her face. “Nicholas” had silent as they watched, often with mouths struck her car, leaving Danielle’s passengers unknowingly agape. While some had trouble eerily still. Nicholas’ passenger, however, lay seeing and a handful of students needed unre- motionless on the hood of the car after being lated real medical attention for dehydration

projected through the windshield. being out in the sun, most students were atten- Emily Atwood With sirens blaring, Pleasanton police officers tive and moved by the mock accident scene. and Livermore-Pleasanton firefighters raced to A film crew was on site to prepare a video for the scene. The story unfolded as Nicholas a follow-up assembly Wednesday. revealed he’d been drinking during the lunch This is the sixth year that the Pleasanton break—the number of beers consumed rose Police Department has joined with the “Danielle” poses as an Amador Valley High School student who was just involved in a simu- from one or two to seven or eight upon an Pleasanton Unified School District to present lated deadly DUI-related crash. The fake accident was part of the “Every 15 Minutes” anti- officer’s repeat questioning and discovery of the “Every 15 Minutes” program. ■ DUI program. Pleasanton Weekly • April 27, 2007 • Page 11 summer fun 2007 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 It’s All About The Kids Pleasanton, CA 94566 Phone: (925) 600-0840 Fax: (925) 600-9559 OpinionOpinion President Gina Channell-Allen, Ext. 19 Summer Dance Publisher Program Jeb Bing, Ext. 18 June 25-August 4th EDITORIAL Editorial Editor Jeb Bing, Ext. 18 Offering classes • Partnering for all levels: • Variations Assistant Editor Why not 2 routes to • Classical Ballet • Choreography Janet Pelletier, Ext. 11 ...bringing• Pointe art to life • Modern Staff Writer Emily Atwood, Ext. 21 golf course instead Also offering Summer Dance Camp (ages5-8) Rebecca Guyon, Ext. 31 July 9-13, 2007 9am-3pm $300 Contributors of a single bypass? 2247 B Second St., Livermore • 925-243-0925 Cathy Jetter www.valleydancetheatre.com Jerri Long The City Council has endorsed a recommendation by Elizabeth Campos Rajs Joe Ramirez its Happy Valley Blue Ribbon Committee to build a golf Tri Valley Cybele Ryan course bypass road on a newly-designated route that will ART & PRODUCTION use city streets instead of Alisal Street and Happy Valley Art Director/Operations Manager Road, county thoroughfares that golfers now use. Although Register Now for Summer Art Camps! Shannon Corey, Ext. 17 Join us now for our week long summer art adventures! Sign the proposal still must pass muster with an Environmental Assistant Art Director up before May 15 and get $25 off the camp fee! Each camp Impact Report (EIR) and a majority of members of both Ben Ho, Ext. 20 runs Monday through Friday from 9:30 to 12:30. the Planning Commission and once again the City Council Daily activities include drawing, painting and crafts. Designers Trina Cannon, Ext. 14 before any roadway is built, the council seemed pleased Manuel Valenzuela, Ext. 25 that at long last a bypass road had been endorsed by a ADVERTISING majority of property owners in the area. But was it? Advertising Manager The long-running dispute over the bypass road goes back Esmeralda Escovedo-Flores, Ext. 23 to the Happy Valley Specific Plan in 1998 which included Account Executive plans for the new Callippe Preserve Golf Course and new Visit our website at www.pleasantonart.com Paul Crawford, Ext. 13 or call us at 484-0126 for more details! housing developments east of Alisal Street. But land in the 3015-I Hopyard Road ¨ Pleasanton, CA 94588 Real Estate Account Executive Chris Paterson, Ext. 10 hills far above Alisal proved to be too unstable for a road- Real Estate Ad Coordinator way. The Blue Ribbon Committee, made up of residents, Jeanette Ricafrente, Ext. 22 land owners and a developer, decided on a new route that Inside Sales/Classified Advertising takes the bypass on flatland much closer to Alisal, connect- Susan Thomas, Ext. 12 ing Sycamore Creek Way to Westbridge Drive at the golf BUSINESS course, the roadway now used by golfers from Alisal and Get Ready for Summer! Ad Services Happy Valley Road. Sandy Lee, Ext. 16 Still, no one except the council seems completely pleased Business Associate with the new route proposed. To build it, the city will need Lisa Oefelein, Ext. 26 to accommodate a bid by Greenbriar Homes for up to 79 DETOX YOUR BODY! Circulation Director Bob Lampkin, Ext. 41 new custom homes in return for funding most or all of the AS A BONUS, you will LOSE 15 new bypass. Residents of these new homes, along with Front Office Coodinator to 30 lbs of fat in 2 weeks Kathleen Martin, Ext. 0 those from the 33 homes being built along the golf course How to reach the Weekly fairways, would all funnel into Sycamore Creek Way, with FREE Body Westbridge to be closed off at Alisal. Greenbriar also has Composition Analysis 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 Pleasanton, CA 94566 plans for more homes in Lund Ranch 2, whose residents Phone: (925) 600-0840 would use Sycamore Creek Way. It will bring you increased Fax: (925) 600-9559 Homeowners from the Summerhill Estates and Bridle energy, mental clarity and Editorial e-mail: Creek subdivisions, who paid well over $1 million for their balance to your entire system! [email protected] [email protected] new homes over the last few years, say they knew Sycamore Creek Way would have more traffic as new developments Hear what others are saying: Display Sales e-mail: [email protected] were built. But no one told them that it would become the “The easiest thing you can do Classifieds Sales e-mail: main route to the golf course or that their city street would to lose weight and feel better…” [email protected] replace the county’s road to Callippe that now serves golf Circulation e-mail: course traffic. They call the Blue Ribbon Committee’s plan “I feel 20 years younger…” [email protected] unfair, pointing out that only one representative of their community was asked to serve on the committee, which “Feeling great and more The Pleasanton Weekly is published every they say included Greenbriar Homes employees, rancher energetic than ever…” Friday by Embarcadero Publishing Co., 5506 Sunol Blvd., Suite 100 Al Spotorno, whose land Greenbriar would develop, and Pleasanton, CA 94566; “Life changing experience… a number of residents from the Happy Valley community. (925) 600-0840. Even Councilman Matt Sullivan, in voting for the commit- no more anti-depressant pills” Mailed at Periodicals Postage Rate, USPS 020407. The Pleasanton Weekly is mailed tee’s recommended bypass route, acknowledged that the free upon request to homes and apartments Sycamore Creek Way community should have had more Call in Pleasanton. 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Page 12 • April 27, 2007 • Pleasanton Weekly Opinion Guest Opinion Time for Pleasanton to live up to its end of the bargain by Naomi Jones Pleasanton leaders were not step- several years ago that Stoneridge would be good for the already Naomi Jones has been a ping up to the plate and taking would be their connection route overloaded Valley Avenue and Pleasanton resident for 18 years I am writing in response to Billy their fair share of the deal. When to get people there on Los Positas Santa Rita Road, but it also shows and lives in Autumn Glen off Kolln Otis’s letter (Letters to Editor, our cities (Pleasanton, Dublin and Boulevard. approximately 8 miles of roads Street and Valley Avenue. When April 20, 2007) “Triangle Traffic Livermore) got together back in Our emergency personnel need in several “residential” areas will her son, who now attends Harvest Committee Bullies Pleasanton”). 1996 to write a General Plan to be able to get to those resi- benefit from reduced traffic. Park Middle School, was at Alisal The Tri-Valley Triangle Traffic about how our streets and future dents who live near the end of I encourage you to go to the City Elementary, she worked with the Committee has been working on development should be planned, Stoneridge Drive where it dead Council meeting on May 1 when city, police and the school district finding solu- they decided to do it in such a ends, or to get to a car accident the council will make their final to develop a safer drop-off and tions for traffic way that each city would take on I-580 that they could not get decision weather or not to keep it pick-up plan and implemented a problems that their fair share of traffic. to if the section of I-580 between in the General Plan. traffic safety valet program. ■ concern not In recent years, Pleasanton, the Santa Rita exit and El Charro only our city, because of its position (between Road were blocked (for instance but the whole I-580 and I-680), has taken the in an earthquake). Tri-Valley area. brunt of “cut-through” traffic from It’s our turn to live up to our When they people avoiding the highways and share of the bargain. I urge all of Silver Charm made the cutting through town to get to you to read the recent traffic study Necklace decision not Livermore, Tracy and other towns that was done on the Stoneridge Jewelry by Paula to fund the further east. Livermore knew that extension. It looked at the impact $110 improvements they would eventually be connect- of traffic in the city, as well as I- Aqua on Highway 84, they did so for ing El Charro Road to Stoneridge 580 and I-680 with and without the the better of the whole county, Drive with plans for using it to get extension. Silk Dress Betsy Johnson not just one city or neighbor- to ValleyCare Medical Center in The facts are “pleasantly” sur- $88 hood. The only reason they had case of an emergency. They made prising. Not only does it show that to play hard ball was because an agreement with Pleasanton putting Stoneridge Drive through Beaded Great one of a kind Espadrilles selections Steve Madden Previously owned & new designer $44 be a representative on a commit- issue, but you failed to include fashions at a fraction of their original tee. It’s their land, they should anything I said as a representative price! We specialize in your favorite Letters have a say-so.” First of all, Mrs. of the family as well as the wife of designer apparel, shoes & accessories. McGovern was not speaking about Al Spotorno. Corrections to bypass Greenbriar, she was speaking about LaVerne Spotorno Downtown Pleasanton article the Spotorno family as the land Pleasanton 327A St. Mary Street owner. Secondly, Greenbriar does Located near the corner of Dear Editor, not own that land—they merely Main Street and St. Mary Street In your article “City Council have an option to buy the land from Code of ethics Phone: 925 846-6600 OKs bypass road recommenda- the Spotorno family. The Spotorno The Pleasanton Weekly seeks Hours: Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm, tion” (News, April 20), there are family still owns that piece of land to adhere to the highest level of Mon. consignment by appointment only two significant errors at the end of that is in discussion for develop- ethical standards in journalism, (in-home appointments available) the article that require correction ment and for the bypass road, and including the Code of Ethics because the information is wrong. as owners of the land, the family adopted Sept. 21, 1996, by Want to Consign? You quoted Councilwoman has a right to be on such a commit- the Society of Professional Call 925 846-6600 Cindy McGovern when speaking tee. 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n in 1991 and continues to be one of the yard. summer programs the city provides. “I will educate them about the wildlife, how to act rs is extremely popular,” she said. “We around them,” Nicholas said. “You want people to respect ch session and we usually max out most nature and not be discouraged out of fear of animals. People should feel lucky to see those types of things.” 11, there will be six different week-long Nicholas is referring to such animals as rattlesnakes, mp from the end of June to the beginning wild turkeys, grey foxes, deer and mountain lions. Some recent mountain lion sightings in the past two months have nto the program naturalist role was fairly reminded some residents that nature is indeed all around olas, who was a professional whitewa- them. for 10 years, taking groups out on the Asked why he thinks there may be more sightings merican rivers. recently, Nicholas said Pleasanton has a combination of rivers, I was interpreting—what kinds of greenbelts and arroyos that attract the wildcats. e were, identifying things for people,” he “We’ve also got a large population of deer, abundant plant cover, abundant corridors for them to travel through,” like the natural (no pun intended) thing he said. “It’s just something that’s going to develop because becoming a naturalist. their population is growing all throughout California.” up in the Amador Valley, Nicholas is But that doesn’t mean Pleasanton residents need to be surroundings. He also studied American frightened. The solitary animals are rarely spotted. In fact, eservations. The Ohlone Indians settled Nicholas said he has yet to see one out on one of the many king the East Bay their home. He often hikes he leads throughout the year. If someone does spot who attend his camps about the region’s one on a hike, he would love for them to contact him to tell of their experience. in the creeks as a child,” he said. “I’m The different open space areas he takes children in the xploring things. We are really lucky here Ridge Runner camps are the Pleasanton Ridge, the Sunol neat hiking areas.” Regional Wilderness Park, Shadowcliffs Regional Park natural surroundings that Pleasanton is and Augustin-Bernal Park. e the playground for children enrolled in As he sat on a park bench atop Golden Eagle Estates at The lesson of the camp is for children to iate nature that’s practically in their back (continued on page 16) Pleasanton Weekly • April 27, 2007 • Page 15 Summer Fun

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Augustin-Bernal, he said being in the presence of nature is like opening a history book. “If you were going to step back in time, Augustin-Bernal represents what it really would have looked like when the Ohlones were living here.” And that’s the experience he tries to give to students in the camp. He Soap root was at one time used by Ohlone Indians for soap, brush bristles, doesn’t just take them on a hike. fish poison and to start fires. Instead, he starts by showing them a hideout of brush and bushes, point- poison (attaching the hairs to fish’s ing out where fresh deer hoof prints gills and suffocating them) or to start can be seen in the ground, where deer fires. may have nibbled on low lying bushes Sage, a common household spice, and taking them on deer paths to help was often used as incense. them imagine what the animals’ daily “At one time, a long time ago, this activity is like. whole area was someone’s grocery “They leave these field trips know- store,” Nicholas said. ing more than their parents about In addition to the Ridge Runners deer tracks,” he said. “I’m making camp, he will also lead some other them deer naturalists. They’re stew- nature-related summer camps. “You ards of the future, of nature and of our Know Gecko?” is new this year for all parks.” ages. Participants will visit the Nature He also shows the children plants House to interact with the green liz- that historically have been used for ards. “Who’s Who in the Amphibian natural remedies. A bay leaf, for World?” is also for all ages where example, was used by the Ohlones to participants will learn about wet and get rid of headaches and for first aid. dry amphibians and reptiles. “A Visit Soap root was also used by the From Sea,” for all ages, will feature Ohlones for a couple different things. lessons on underwater creatures such Like its namesake, when the bulb of as microscopic monsters, crabs and a it is cut in half, a soapy-texture is few other surprise guests. Fun for the created when using a knife to scrape whole family can be had with “The A camper taking the Outdoor Preparedness class last Saturday at Augustin-Bernal ducks underneath a large the insides. The outside of the bulb, Image of Nature,” where all ages tree branch following a path made by deer. She’s followed by the rest of the group, which partook in an exer- which has fine hairs, was often pulled cise before the hike to learn how to listen for animals. and used for brush bristles, as a fish (continued on page 17)

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Campers of an outdoor preparedness class partake in a sensory exercise to help them hear animals out on the trails. OUR One person stands in the middle of a circle, eyes closed, and has to point to the direction of another person chosen to walk toward the center.

5 and costs $10 for residents/$13 for nonresidents. HOUSE Outdoors Also on May 5, “Creepy Crawlers” will be held for (continued from page 16) all ages. Participants will learn about how flowers are pollinated, insects and arachnids and the environment they live in. That session will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. and youths with supervision can join Nicholas for a and costs $14 for residents/$17 for nonresidents. leisurely hike in Augustin-Bernal Park to the hilltop Nicholas will also lead the Mature Adult Hikers where all will share a potluck meal and take photo- Club for ages 55 and up on an exploration of hidden graphs. trails. That session is from 10 to 11 a.m. May 19 and “When Quality Matters” Other new programs will be offered sooner than costs $8 for residents/$11 for nonresidents. New Construction · Additions · Remodels · Pools summer, in May. The city’s summer activity guide will be sent to “Saturday Striders” is for ages 12 and up. More residents the second week in May. 925.846.1312 advanced hikers can take a fast-paced hike off the For more information about these programs, contact License #882324 Since 1982 beaten path. That session is from 10 to 11 a.m. on May Nicholas at 963-5016. ■

Pleasanton Weekly • April 27, 2007 • Page 17 CommunityCommunity PulsePulse WEEKLY MEETING NOTICES City Council Tuesday, May 1, 2007 @ 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. Police Bulletin • Provide direction on Preferred Circulation Network and Land Use Plan for the General Plan Update Bomb threat at Home Depot businesses were notified. Due to the size of the building, additional assistance was requested from Around 3 p.m. last Sunday, a man called 911 BART police and the Alameda County Sheriff’s Human Services Commission saying, “I just put a bomb at Hope Depot—hope office; both of which sent bomb detection K-9s. you get there in time.” The call originated from The interior and exterior of the home improvement Wednesday, May 2 @ 7:00 p.m. a pay phone located outside Home Depot at 6000 store was thoroughly searched and nothing suspi- Johnson Drive and lasted only a couple seconds, cious was found, nor did the dogs alert handlers to Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. police said. any items. The store was reopened for business at Police units, including bomb detection K-9s, approximately 6 p.m. • FY 2006/07 Service Contracts Quarterly Reports responded and spoke to the store’s management. Anyone with information about the threat is (1) Child Care Links A decision to evacuate the building was made asked to call police at 931-5100, referring to case by Home Depot management and surrounding number 07-12378. (2) Open Heart Kitchen (3) Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley Police Report (4) Spectrum Community Services, Inc The Pleasanton Police Department -12:41 p.m. in the 2400 block of Via -4:03 p.m. in the 4200 block of • Review and Approval of Draft FY 2007/08 City Grant made the following information avail- de los Milagros; worth less than Stanley Boulevard; worth $50- $1,000 Recipient Compliance Requirements and Funding able. Under the law, those charged 199 with offenses are considered inno- • Commercial burglary: Reallocation Plan • Public drunkenness: cent until convicted. -6:10 a.m. in the 500 block of -6:40 p.m. in the 5700 block of Main Street • FY 2006/07 City Grant Quarterly Reports April 13 Hopyard Road • Domestic animal bites: • DUI: 3 -11:09 p.m. at the intersection -10:31 a.m. in the 3900 block of • Vehicular burglary: of Paseo Santa Cruz and Valley Future Planning Commission Fairlands Drive -7:55 a.m. in the 6300 block of Avenue • Assault: Stoneridge Mall Road; worth Meetings April 18 over $400 -12:57 p.m. in the 6000 block of The Planning Commission will be holding two regular Johnson Drive • Found: 1 • Drug/alcohol violations: and two special meetings in the month of May. The • Rape by force: • Theft: -7:40 p.m. in the 4200 block of regular meetings are scheduled for May 9 and 23 and Valley Avenue; marijuana pos- -6:10 p.m. in the 3100 block of -10:25 a.m. in the 4100 block of the special meetings are scheduled for May 16 and 30. session Ruby Hill Drive Amberwood Circle; from vehicle, -9:50 p.m. in the 5500 block of April 16 worth less than $50 W. Las Positas Boulevard; public • Theft from vehicle: -3:16 p.m. in the 2300 block of General Information drunkenness -7:32 p.m. at the intersection Stoneridge Mall; from building, • Switchblade knife possession: of Vine Street and Birch Creek worth $50-199 www.TriValleyJobs.com -8:00 p.m. in the 4200 block of Drive; worth over $400 -10:00 p.m. in the 1100 block of First Street -7:47 p.m. in the 4500 block of Harvest Road; false pretenses Would you like to work close to home? Mohr Avenue; worth $50-199 April 14 • Abduction/kidnapping: • Public vandalism: TriValleyJobs.com is a free website through • DUI: 2 -5:01 p.m. in the 1100 block of • Theft: -7:58 a.m. in the 7300 block of Santa Rita Road which local employers from Dublin, Livermore, Johnson Drive; worth less than -4:52 p.m. in the 5700 block of $1,000 April 19 Pleasanton, and San Ramon post job openings Johnson Drive; from building, worth $200-400 -10:56 a.m. in the 3400 block of • Found property: 1 for Tri-Valley employees. As a prospective National Park Road • Vandalism: • Annoying phone calls: 1 • Assault: employee, on TriValleyJobs.com you can -12:39 p.m. in the 6800 block of • Theft: -8:15 p.m. in the 4000 block of Heath Court; vehicular, worth Vineyard Avenue -8:24 a.m. in the 3600 block of conduct custom job searches, broadcast your $1,000 or less Andrews Drive; credit card fraud -8:36 p.m. in the 3700 block of -5:40 p.m. in the 2100 block of resume to local employers and sign up for Vineyard Avenue -10:49 a.m. in the 6600 block Arroyo Court; residential, worth of Owens Drive; from building, instant email alerts any time a job that matches $1,000 or less April 17 worth over $400 • Assault: • Found property: 2 your interests becomes available. Employers, -8:15 p.m. in the 6100 block of -11:08 a.m. in the 4800 block of • Theft: Inglewood Drive; credit card you can enter job information and even choose Bernal Avenue -2:24 p.m. in the 6100 block fraud • Public drunkenness: of Stoneridge Mall Road; from to be notified when job seekers search for • Commercial vandalism: -10:03 p.m. in the 4500 block of building, worth $200-400 positions in your industry or job category. This Rosewood Drive -6:01 p.m. in the 7100 block -7:45 p.m. in the 900 block of of Koll Center Parkway; from Main Street; worth less than April 15 could be an opportunity to work for some of the vehicle, worth $200-400 $1,000 • Threat by fear: 1 best Bay area businesses right here in the Tri- -7:03 p.m. in the 1500 block of • Drug/alcohol violations: • Commercial robbery with a gun: Stoneridge Mall Road; shoplift- -4:09 a.m. in the 5100 block of ing, worth $50-200 Valley. -2:10 a.m. in the 3900 block of Hopyard Road; public drunken- Santa Rita Road • Vehicular vandalism: ALL MEETINGS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ness • Vehicular vandalism: -10:22 a.m. in the 3800 block of AND PUBLIC COMMENT IS WELCOME -3:25 p.m. in the 5200 block of Kamp Drive; worth $1,000 or -2:12 a.m. in the 800 block of Hopyard Road; amphetamine Montevino Drive; worth less than less The above represents a sampling of upcoming possession $1,000 • Vehicular burglary: meeting items. For complete • Assault: information, please visit -4:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of -1:01 p.m. in the 7500 block of www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/community/calendar Kottinger Drive; worth less than Stonedale Drive; worth less than -10:10 p.m. in the 6200 block of $1,000 $50 Garner Court Page 18 • April 27, 2007 • Pleasanton Weekly Pleasanton Weekly • April 27, 2007 • Page 18 Designers • Planners • Remodelers

TransitionsTransitions • Room Additions • Kitchen & Bath Remodeling of 54 years, Frieda McCrary; sons A quiet hour was scheduled for • Home Improvements Edward and Frank (Patti); grandchil- April 24 at the Chapel of Callaghan Obituaries dren Danny, Camie, Sean, Taylor, Mortuary in Livermore. Funeral 510-537-6262 Trevor and Allison; great-grandchil- services were scheduled for April dren Maddalynn and Makayla. 25 at St. Matthew Baptist Church Elsie Salmi Leighton A memorial mass service in Livermore. For examples of our work go to Elsie Salmi Leighton died April was scheduled for April 23 at www.hiltconstruction.com 15 in Dublin at the age of 83. St. Augustine Catholic Church. Richard O. Brierly Mrs. Leighton was born June 4, Donations can be made to the 1923 in Ballard, Wash. She lived American Cancer Society, 7000 Richard O. Brierly died April 19 Since 1978 in Escondido, Calif. for 15 years Village Parkway Ste. E, Dublin, at the age of 66. Lic # 371670 before moving to Pleasanton four CA 94568. Born and raised in Oakland, Mr. years ago. Brierly was a 35-year Pleasanton A secretary for Seattle Naval Charles Wesley Mann resident. He served his country Yard in the late 1940s, she was also proudly in the U.S. Army 82nd a secretary for the Alhambra High Charles Wesley Mann died April Airborne. He received his bache- School English department for 15 18 in Oakland at the age of 24. lor’s degree from California State years. She loved golf, tatting and Mr. Mann was born in Berkeley University Sacramento, then pur- sewing. Sept. 26, 1982 and moved to sued his career with the Oakland She is survived by daughter Pleasanton at age 2. He attended Police Department for 21 years, Sirgie Leighton Potter and hus- Valley View Elementary, Vintage retiring as a lieutenant. band Bill of Pleasanton; brother Hills Middle and Pleasanton After retiring from the OPD, he Howard Salmi; sisters Ilmi Phillips Middle schools before graduating worked at the Alameda County and Ethel Dunkle; and two grand- from Amador Valley High in 2001. District Attorney’s office as an children, Nicolina and Robby. He attended Brandeis University in inspector for 12 years. He was affili- She was preceded in death by her Boston and graduated in 2005 with ated with Le Soceite de Camraderie EARNING mother Lena, father Fans and sister a bachelor’s degree in economics and the Oakland Police Officer’s Sigre. and completed his master’s degree Golf Association. Mr. Brierly A memorial service will be held in finance also at Brandeis. He also enjoyed golf and traveling in his in Seattle in June. Donations can spent six months in Brazil at FGB, free time away from the force. 10.70% APY* be made to Hope Hospice or the a program through the university. He is survived by beloved wife Alzheimer’s Association. Mr. Mann was an outstanding of 39 years, Marilyn Brierly of Increase your monthly investment income! basketball player, was the cap- Pleasanton; daughter Stephanie We’re accepting 401K, IRA, Pension, Savings & Investment Edward P. McCrary Jr. tain of his high school team at England of Pleasanton; son and Amador and played on his col- daughter-in-law John and Denise Monies into our mortgage secured income fund. Edward P. McCrary Jr. died lege team in Boston and Brazil. Brierly of Manteca; sister Jackie ($20K min. investment) April 16 at the age of 78. Most recently he coached his sister Lindberg of Idaho; he was brother- Born July 31, 1928 in Michelle’s basketball team, The in-law to Barbara and Tom Kugler Alamogordo, N.M., Mr. McCrary Liberty, with Pleasanton Youth of Alameda; he is also survived Contact David Belleville lived in Brentwood for 3 1/2 years Basketball. He was also a member by grandchildren Jack, Emma and before moving to Pleasanton two of the St. Matthew Baptist Church Stella Brierly, Haley England, and Please call for more information years ago. of Livermore. Kaela and Sydnee Canales; and He received an associate’s degree He is survived by parents many nieces and nephews. 408-350-1713 from San Jose City College and Michael Mann and Joann Daley A vigil was scheduled for April served in the U.S. Air Force. He of Pleasanton; sisters Jasmine and 23 at Graham-Hitch Mortuary. A *Past return is not a guarantee of future performance (2006 compounded return) worked in field procurement with Michelle Mann; paternal grand- mass and burial were planned for Available to qualified California residents only Bech Tel Corp for 18 years and mother Janice Mann of Virginia; April 24 at St. Augustine Church loved model railroads and golf. and girlfriend Erica Richardson of in Pleasanton and Holy Sepulchre Mr. McCrary is survived by wife Sacramento. Cemetery in Hayward. Carlene is a 1988 graduate of Summer Writing & Foothill High School. She received Engagement a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1992 Computer Camps and teaching credential in 1995 Grade 2-8 from St. Mary’s College in Moraga. Carlene Mari Michelotti Carlene is currently teaching third Week 1 - Expository Writing - focuses on the preparation of prose and Joseph Raymond grade at Cascade View Elementary forms used in school assignments and the processes of selecting a Vaule School in Snohomish, Wash. topic, outlining the content, establishing a style, and writing Joseph is a 1994 gradu- mechanics (word choice, spelling, sentence structure, etc.). Carl and Sharrell Michelotti ate of Snohomish High School together with Raymond and Karen in Snohomish. He received a Carlene and Joseph will be mar- Week 2 - Creative Writing - concentrates on a variety of forms (e.g., Vaule are pleased to announce Bachelor of Arts degree in educa- ried at Villa Academy Sacred Heart stories, poems, plays) with emphases on point of view, character, the engagement of their children, tion and teaching credential from Chapel in Seattle with a recep- setting, action or plot, and writing mechanics as well as authentic self expression. Carlene Marie Michelotti and Western Washington University in tion to follow at Snoqualmie Ridge NEW! Joseph Raymond Vaule. Carlene 2000. Joseph currently teaches fifth Golf Club. They will honeymoon in Week 3 - Presentation Techniques - will develop students’ public and Joseph will be united in mar- grade at Cascade View Elementary Hawaii and upon their return make speaking and analytical skills for a variety of purposes (e.g., class riage July 14. School. their home in Mill Creek, Wash. presentations, debates) using of age-appropriate supporting tools (e.g., handouts, posters, overhead projections, props, PowerPoint). WeekNEW! 4 - Computer IQ Booster - will address three capabilities: • Introduction to computer use and MS Word (G 2-3); Add your 2 cents to • Essential Software—MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (G 4-5); Birth • Problem Solving with six computer models (G 6-8). Taylor Nichole Ormsby Emerson School Hacienda School Taylor Nichole Ormsby was†born TownTown Palo Alto, 650-424-1267 Pleasanton, 925-485-5750 March 14, weighing 6 pounds, 7 Expository Writing 7/9-7/13 7/23-7/27 ounces, and measuring 19 inches Creative Writing 7/16-7/20 7/30-8/3 long. She joined her proud big SquareSquare Presentation Skills 7/23-7/27 8/6-8/10 brother and sister, Connor (4) and Computer Booster 7/30-8/3 8/13-8/17 Hannah (2). Her parents, Nichole and Erik, lived in Pleasanton from www.PleasantonWeekly.com 1998 to 2000. [email protected], www.headsup.org

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Business Auditions Book Clubs Weekend Preview Business Formation Stupid Pet and Human Tricks CBS Great Books of Pleasanton The Contract Review 5 is holding auditions for Late Night Great Books of Pleasanton book club with David Letterman’s Stupid Pet and meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday Employment Advice Human Tricks from 1 to 4 p.m. April monthly at Towne Center Books, 555 Collections 28 at the San Jose Home Show, San Main St. Call Sadie at 846-1658. Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St. Free admission Real Estate to the first 50 registrants. Visit www. Landlord/Tenant cbs5.com/contests. Civic Meetings Transactions City Council The Pleasanton City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first Author Visits and third Tuesdays at City Council Litigation Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. Commercial Sandy Tolan at the Pleasanton Housing Commission The Public Library At 7 p.m. May 17, the Pleasanton Housing Commission Elder Abuse Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday Trust Litigation Bernal Ave., presents journalist Sandy of the month at City Council Chamber, Tolan author of “The Lemon Tree; An 200 Old Bernal Ave. Arab, A Jew, and the Heart of the Estate Planning Middle East.” This book examines Human Services Commission The the Mideast conflict through the story Human Services Commission meets of two people, a Palestinian and an at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of Israeli, with claims to the same house the month at City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. 6160 Stoneridge Mall Rd. Ste. 210 in Ramla. Call 931-3405 or visit www. ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library. Pleasanton, CA 94588 Parks & Recreation Commission Quilt Show this weekend Wal-Mart: Good or Bad for The Pleasanton Parks & Recreation 925.468.0400 America? The Independent Institute, Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the The Amador Valley Quilters is hosting its 12th annual Quilt Show this 100 Swan Way in Oakland, presents second Thursday of the month at City weekend, April 28 and 29 in the Young California Building at the 925.468.0276 FAX an Independent Policy Forum: Is Wal- Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave. Alameda County Fairgrounds. More than 400 quilts will be on display, [email protected] Mart Good or Bad for America? from Planning Commission The Planning including works by featured artist Linda Schmidt, who designed the 6:30 to 9 p.m. May 8. The debate www.garcialawgrp.com Commission meets at 7 p.m. the above quilt. The quilt will be given away as a raffle prize at 11 a.m. features Ken Jacobs (Chair, U.C. second and fourth Wednesday of the Sunday. The event also features vendors selling quilting supplies and Berkeley Labor Center) and Richard month at the City Council Chamber, hand crafted items. The show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Vedder (co-author, “The Wal-Mart 200 Old Bernal Ave. Revolution”). Tickets are $15 (or $10 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $6 to $8. Children 12 years Consultations available for members). Add “The Wal-Mart School Board The Pleasanton Unified old or younger are free. Call 829-5768 for more information. in Spanish. Revolution” for $30 (or $25 for mem- School District Board meets at 7 p.m. bers). Call (510) 632-1366. on the second and fourth Tuesday monthly in the district office board Youth Commission The Pleasanton Instructed by Christina Ahlstrand, CFP, room, 4665 Bernal Ave. Youth Commission meets 7 p.m. on it meets from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April the second Wednesday of the month 28 at Village High School, 4645 Bernal at Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Avenue, room 701, and is $35. Call Sunol Blvd. 426-4280. Love and Logic: Early Childhood Valley Christian Center, 7500 Inspiration Drive in Dublin, presents Classes a class called Love and Logic’s Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun: *>˜Ê/œÊÊ Acting Training Professional, in- Creating happy families and respon- depth training in acting for adults sible kids from birth to six with practi- ages 15 and up will be offered by cal tips, powerful tools and immediate The Playhouse West Academy, 1345 results. It runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Locust St. in Walnut Creek, Saturdays every Wednesday from April 25 from 10 to 1 p.m. through May 26. through June 7. It is $25 per person. iÊ->vi

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In & out in Amador Valley Quilters Silent and have the opportunity to share the Foothill Grad Night Tickets The theme of this show is flowers. 20 20 minutes Auction This annual fundraiser is a stage with our two performing choirs. Available Grad Night 2007 tickets Also featured is artwork from nation- All Smogs Including: great way for members to bring home A $5 donation is suggested. Contact are on sale for $150 each through ally acclaimed artists Brian Davis and “gently used” books, tools and notions Bee Chow at [email protected] June 13. Visit www.pleasanton.k12. Leon Roulette. Call 846-6015 or visit • DMV Renewal or to rebuild their fabric stash. The or 292-2663. Visit www.Cantabella. ca.us/foothill and look under the www.alexandersmainstgallery.com. • Test Only event is from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. May org. Announcements/Activities section for 12 at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Art Made Easy A community recep- • RV’s Cascada de Flores Come to the information. tion for the student exhibit, Art Made Case Ave. Visit www.amadorvalleyquil- Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old • Gross Polluters ters.org. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Easy, is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Bernal Ave., at 2 p.m. May 6 for an Benefit Show The Leukemia and April 30 at the Pleasanton Senior Boutique Textile Art Create home afternoon of music and dance for Lymphoma Society presents a benefit Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. The art will 3440-D accessories, wearable art or soft all ages. Enjoy Cascada de Fores, a show with Keith Varon, Wish Inflicted, be on display from 9 a.m. to 4:30 professional music ensemble dedi- Stanley Blvd. 19 Beta Ct. sculpture. Learn how to piece, appli- Bray and Brittany Shane May 11 at p.m. May 1 through 3 and from 9 a.m. San Ramon cated to the exploration, preservation Pleasanton que and embroider ideas into art from Pier 23 on the Embarcadero in San to noon May 4. Call 931-5340. 925-846-7664 925-820-5665 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday at the and dissemination of Mexican and Francisco. The doors open at 7 p.m., Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Cuban regional music and dance. Bay Area Women Artists Artists Hours: Mon-Sat 8-6 show starts at 8 p.m. Ages 21 and Vanessa Barrett, Joanna Crawshaw, Blvd. Class is free. Bring fabric scraps, Call 931-3400 ext. 27 or visit www. over only, cover is $10 at the door. a yard of unbleached muslin, sharp ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library. Toby Tover Krein, Cynthia Lait, Linda scissors and dressmaker pins. Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch Ryan, Gail Ruvalcaba join for an art Pianist Chu-Fang Huang Del Valle Head to the wine country for Garre show dedicated to the lives of women Everything Poetry This poetry work- Fine Arts concert series presents 23- Winery’s Mother’s Day Champagne of all ages. The show runs from April group meets from 9 to 11 a.m. the year-old Chu-Fang Huang in concert Brunch May 13 at 7986 Tesla Road, 28 to June 2 at Worthington Gallery Pleasanton first Saturday of the month to critique from 8 to 10 p.m. May 5 at First Livermore. Their chefs make omelettes West, 739 J Main St., with a reception poetry and the third Saturday for a Presbyterian Church, 2050 5th St. at to order, the buffet is filled with brunch from 5 to 7 p.m. May 5. Call 485- workshop pertaining to an aspect L St., Livermore. He became the first favorites and the champagne is free 1183 or visit www.worthingtongallery- Real Estate News of poetry business at Towne Center Chinese pianist to win first prize at flowing. A professional photographer west.com. Books, 555 Main St. Bring 10 copies the prestigious Cleveland International will be on site and live violin rounds Emerging Young Artist Exhibit of a poem. Piano Competition in August 2005. out the day. Tickets are $35.95 per Tickets are $18, $16 for seniors and This is an art show of very talented by Good News Bears Be a part of pro- person, $14.95 for children 4-10, Fremont/Newark area high school viding comfort to children and adults high school students are free. Visit $29.95 for seniors 65+, and under 3 Gerarda www.delvallefinearts.com for details. students of Dee Murphy and Keith by giving stuffed animals. Good News free. Call 925-371-8200 or visit www. Lark. Originals as well as prints, will be Stocking Bears meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Pleasanton Chamber Players garrewinery.com. on sale and display for this show. The the Livermore Police Station, 1110 S. Premiere Pleasanton Chamber Muscle Cars, Hot Rods and Art show runs through April 28 at Fremont Livermore Ave. Join us on the third Players perform Memories of Music: Fair Hats Off America presents the Art Association Gallery, 37659 Niles Thursday of the month to see how Mozart, Holy, Tournier, Menotti and fourth annual Muscle Cars, Hot Rods Blvd., Fremont. Contact Dee Murphy you can provide “stuffed love” in our Golijov and world premiere of Fremont and Art Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (510) 494-1515 for info. community. Club dues are $30 per composer Helena Michelson’s “... May 19 and 20 at the grass fields at INVESTING IN CONDOS year. Contact Jeanie Haigh at jhaigh@ softly through the night...memories of Fremont Art Association the corner of Bollinger Canyon Road Showcase Reception Seventeen Condominiums have truly come of webbearings.com or 373-7982. music...,” with strings, flute, clarinet, and Camino Ramon in San Ramon. years ago, Rose Sexton was diag- age. Long seen as the home choice for The Livermore Chapter 0397 harp and percussion. The event is This event is free and families, but not NARFE at 3 p.m. April 29 at Trinity Lutheran nosed with Parkinson’s disease, of the National Active and Retired pets, are welcome. Proceeds ben- but she found a way to make the those who couldn’t afford a detached, Church, Hopyard Road and Del Valle efit families of US troops in Iraq and Federal Employees Association meets tremors work for her art, and is our single-family residence, the many at 12:30 p.m. the second Thursday Parkway. Tickets are $15 in advance, Afghanistan. For car display, booth $18 at the door, children 18 and under featured artist for the Second Quarter monthly at Emil Villa’s Restaurant at prices or more information call Sparky Showcase from May 4 to 20 at the special qualities of condos have at the corner of Pacific and S. Livermore free. A pre-concert talk by a compos- at 855-1950 or email thebearflagrun- er begins at 2:30. Call 600-1331. Fremont Art Association, 37659 Niles last made them extremely attractive avenues in Livermore. Call 484-0813 [email protected]. Blvd., Fremont. The reception is from or 846-7167. OSH How-To Fair Home and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. May 6. Call (510) to many homebuyers. They have New Tri-Valley Homebrewing Club Garden Show The OSH How-To Fair 792-0905. also become a great choice for those Want to meet other brewers and Home and Garden Show from 10 a.m. Events James Leonard Exhibit Studio 7 wishing a low-maintenance rental advance your brewing techniques? Mad to 5 p.m. May 5 and 10 a.m. to 4 Fine Art’s current exhibit features one Zymurgists of the Tri-Valley meets from Adoption Faire at East County p.m. May 6 features product booths, of California’s leading abstract expres- investment, since the outside of the 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Thursday of how-to and gourmet cooking dem- Animal Shelter Attend an Adoption sionist painters. James Leonard works unit—walls, roofs, and landscap- each month. We welcome brewers of all Faire at East County Animal Shelter onstrations, celebrity appearances, with acrylics on canvas using bold levels of expertise, and have sponsor- in Dublin, 4595 Gleason Drive, from and “Land of Fun” for kids. This event horizontal and vertical strokes and ing—is so often taken care of by the has free admission and parking and ship from Hoptech in Dublin. See www. 1:30 to 5 p.m. May 5. Brought to you strong color to reach the viewer. The homeowner’s association. madzymurgists.org for more info and by Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, the faire is located at the Alameda County display runs through May 6 at 400 location of the next meeting. includes a professional dog trainer on- Fairgrounds. Visit www.osh.com. Main St. Call 846-4322 or visit www. There is one big caveat, how- site; low-cost spay/neuter certificates; Saturday Salon Fourth Street Studio, studio7finearts.com. ever. It’s crucial, before investing three free dog training sessions and 2235 Fourth Street in Livermore, hosts Vineyards, Hills and Pathways of in a condo, to read through the accessories to dog adopters; free a Saturday Salon every Saturday from Stephen Sanfilippo This showcase Concerts goodie baskets to cat adopters; and 7:30 to 10 p.m. Everyone’s a featured of Stephen Sanfilippo’s vineyards, hills community’s Bylaws and CC&Rs free hot dogs for all. Visit www.tvar. writer and has up to 10 minutes to and pathways will include about 20 of Brass Ensemble All-Russian org. present their work. Call 456-3100. (Covenants, Conditions and Concert Brazzissimo, a Bay Area his oils ranging from 8-by-10 inches to California Classic Alpaca Show Sister City Cinco de Mayo 24-by-36 inches. His work is on dis- Restrictions) to make sure there are virtuoso brass ensemble, will join the Celebration Celebrate Cinco de Diablo Symphony May 12 in a concert Over 400 alpacas and their owners play from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through no rules that would make it impos- will compete in a halter show from Mayo with Pleasanton Tulancingo April 30 at Alexander’s Main Street featuring classic Russian symphonic Sister City Association from 1:30 to 4 sible for you to rent out the unit works. The program begins at 2 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28 and 29 Gallery, 610 Main St. His work also at at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, p.m. May 6 at the Dolores Bengtson www.stephensanfilippo.com. Call 846- you buy. You will want to do further in the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Aquatic Center, 4455 Black Ave. Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Tickets are 4501 Pleasanton Ave. There will also 6015 or visit www.alexandersmainst- be vendors selling alpaca-related Admission is free, and food and sodas gallery.com. research as well. Often, lenders refuse $10, $18 and $20 and are available by will be available to purchase from a calling 943-7469 or by visiting www. products and educational displays for Wine Tasting Party at Studio 7 to finance purchases in a condo com- those people interested in becoming local restaurant. There will also be an See some incredible art pieces while leshercenter.org. alpaca owners. This is a free event. 8-piece mariachi band, piñatas for the munity if the number of renters in Cantabella Children’s Chorus Visit www.californiaclassicalpacashow. kids, raffles, and more. that community has risen above a Spring Concert Cantabella Children’s com. (continued on page 22) certain percentage. Once you are certain that you will indeed be able to rent out the condo- Alexandria’s Flowers SMOG INSPECTION minium you are thinking of buying, Flower Happy Hour at Alexandria’s the other major factor to consider Enjoy a fresh Bouquet for $15.00 (reg $25.00) with is its location. Is it appropriate for Everyday from 9AM - 5PM Saturdays from 10AM-3PM Special ( ) vacation rentals? Or is it a more likely Brighten your home this Spring Season with FRESH FLOWERS $35 + $8.25 CERT. coupon candidate for long-term rentals? 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Pleasanton Weekly • April 27, 2007 • Page 21 Yearly Color • Easy Care • Low Water Calendar refresh your yard Let our EXTERIOR DESIGNERS create a master plan that is both beautiful AND functional enjoying wines from a variety of bou- Plaza Circle, Danville. Be a part of tique wineries with Specialty French “Carnaval,” the world’s most famous Tuscan Beaut y French Courtyard Appetizers from 7 to 9 p.m. May 5 at party! Cuisine by Scott’s. The night Studio 7 Fine Arts Gallery, 400 Main features a floor show with Samba do Oriental Elegance River Lagoon St. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at Coracao, silent and live auctions, and Mediterranean Country Estate the door. Call 945-8340 or visit http:// dancing to the CoolTones. Tickets Manicured Serenity Tropical Paradise winesocials.com. are $85. Call 829-8770 or visit www. hopehospice.com for details. Wardrobe for Opportunity 12th Annual Spring to Success Film Luncheon Be inspired by our clients, impressed by our volunteers, and The Take Movie Night At The IBEW moved by our generous supporters presents “The Take” at 7 p.m. April 28 at one of the East Bay’s most memo- at 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. This rable luncheon events. Wardrobe for film chronicles how factory workers in Opportunity’s 12th annual Spring to Argentina re-opened factories as col- Success luncheon is from 10:30 a.m. FREE CONSULTATION 324.0729 lectives after the economy went belly to 2 p.m. May 11 at the San Ramon up. A $2 donation is suggested. Call Marriott, 2600 Bishop Drive. Tickets 462-3459. are $80. Call 463-4100 ext. 11 or visit Plant Selection • Lighting • Concrete • Masonry • Patios www.wardrobe.org/events.html. Fundraisers Health Empty Bowls Join us for an eve- ning of nourishment as we help Breast Health: Lymph Loving! Knit This, Purl That! …Your Knitting Place fill empty bowls in our community World School of Massage, 699 Peters from 5 to 8 June 5 at the Alameda Ave., will offer a free seminar for the County Community Food Bank, 7900 general public from 4:30 to 6 p.m. See our website for: Edgewater Drive, Oakland. This fund- May 1 called “Breast Health: Lymph raising event is held in conjunction Loving!” This stand-alone, free seminar • Sock Contest May 1st - May 31st with National Hunger Awareness Day. will teach self-massage. Participants Enjoy delicious soup, take home a will leave with self-care techniques to • Great New Yarn hand-decorated ceramic bowl and use at home. Call 461-2533 or visit bid in the silent auction. Tickets are www.worldschoolmassage.com. • Books and patterns $20 for adults, $40 for families up to two adults and two children under 18. Foot Freedom: My Feet Are • Classes Contact Pam Gidwani at pgidwani@ Healthy From 4:30 to 6 p.m. May 10 accfb.org or (510) 635-3663 ext. 328. the World School of Massage, 699 Visit www.accfb.org. Peters Ave., will offer a free seminar 205 A Main St. for the general public called “Foot Good Medicine 7 Piece Band @ Freedom: My Feet Are Healthy.” Pleasanton ( Behind Vic’s All Star Cafe ) Westover Winery At 4:30 p.m. June Patricia Cramer, the owner and 3, Good Medicine, a 7-piece band, founder of World School, teaches the is playing at Westover Vineyards, seminar. This class offers a chance 925.249.YARN 34329 Palomares Road, Castro Valley. for participants to give well-deserved Tickets are $50 per car load (10 peo- attention to their feet. Call 461-2533 www.yourknittingplace.com ple max). Armadillo Willy’s BBQ dinner or visit www.worldschoolmassage. is available for $20 per person and com. three ribs, 1/4 chicken, BBQ beans, green salad, muffin and 1 non-alcohol- Spring Immunization Clinics For ic drink. Taste any five ports with glass Children Axis Community Health for $10. Call 426-0929 for more info. free immunization clinics are open to Tri-Valley families who are low income Hidden Gardens of the Valley or uninsured, including Medi-Cal and Experience Comfort Tour From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 6, Medi-Cal Managed Care from 9 to join us on a tour featuring 10 beauti- 11:30 a.m. May 5 at 4361 Railroad ful Pleasanton homes. Tickets are Ave. Bring immunization records, $35 per person and are available insurance and income information. at Feline Medical Center, Western There is a fee for some immunizations. Garden Nursery, Towne Center Books, Call 462-1755 for details. Pleasanton; Armstrong Garden Center, Wild Birds Unlimited, Dublin; Alden Lane Nursery, Livermore. The tour benefits the Valley Humane Society. Email [email protected] Holiday for info. English Rose Offers Special Tea Paint Our Town Purple Pleasanton’s for Moms The English Rose Tea Main Street will be “painted purple” for Room, 163 Neal St., specializes in the first time May 1 as a part of the pampering its guests. To offer local ZERO GRAVITY annual Relay for Life. Volunteers are residents a way to thank their moms needed April 30 and May 4 to tie/untie and give them extra love and care, the RECLINER TO the purple ribbons. Email brian@cirrus- business is offering special Mother’s We’ll Pay FEEL LIKE YOU’RE financial.com for details. Day Teas at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 Ship of Hope Gala Join us for p.m. May 12. The menu will include Your Sales FLOATING ON “A Night in Rio de Janeiro,” with the usual traditional afternoon tea and emcee KPIX 5’s Roberta Gonzales special treats. Tickets are $25 per Tax through A CLOUD from 6:30 to 11 p.m. May 4 at the person. 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$75.00 early registration, $99.00 after Artists’ Flea Market The public is April 27, or $129.00 on the day of the invited to the Artists’ Flea Market from Kids & Teens event, if available. Information and reg- 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5 at DeLucchi “Passport to Pleasanton” istration online at www.dublinvcc.org. Park, First Street at Neal in downtown Multicultural Festival Pleasanton NCHRA Tri-Valley: HSA’s 101 Pleasanton. New and used art sup- PTA Council’s third annual multicultural Review basics and trends in health plies, equipment and discounted art- festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 savings accounts at the Tri-Valley work will be on sale. Everyone invited p.m. April 28 at the Alameda County chapter of the Northern California to check out the great bargains. Fairgrounds. Families are encouraged Human Resources Association work- Kittens Seek Foster Homes The to attend to experience live perfor- shop from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9 East Bay SPCA’s Foster Care Program mances, taste food and play games at the Radisson Hotel, 6680 Regional seeks foster homes for the upcoming representing cultures from around the St., Oakley. Earn 1 CPE credit and kitten season. For more information, world. Free admission and parking at network with other HR professionals. contact the East Bay SPCA at (510) Gate 8. Call 846-3257 or visit www. Tickets are $30 for members, $50 for 563-4632 or visit www.eastbayspca. pleasantonpta.org. non-members. Call 809-3522. org/foster. Girl of the Month Nominations Pure Letter Carriers Food Drive Help Girls—a boutique providing fashion, stamp out hunger with the National party packages, and salon beauty ser- Association of Letter Carriers’ 15th vices for girls of all ages—seeks nomi- Live Music annual food drive. Leave non-perish- nations for Pure Girl of the Month, one able food donations near your home of the ways the business recognizes Lounge Entertainment The or business mailbox for pickup on May the achievements of girls. To nominate Pleasanton Hotel, 855 Main St., hosts 12 when your mail is delivered. Call please include the girl’s name, age, several acts in April. For a full list of (510) 635-3663 ext. 318 or visit www. phone number and accomplishment. performers, visit www.pleasantonhotel. accfb.org for information. Call 485-4380, email info@puregirls- com. Happy hour, featuring a $2.99 club.com or visit www.puregirlsclub. bar menu, is available from 4 to 6 p.m. com. Tuesdays through Fridays. Mother/Daughter Spa Event Bond Pleasanton Farmer’s Market The On Stage and enjoy the Pure Girls Mother/ Pleasanton Community Concert Daughter Spa Event on from 6 to 8 Band will be playing for your shop- Comedy of Errors The Livermore p.m. May 10, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May ping enjoyment May 5. Director Bob Shakespeare Festival presents 26 or 2 to 4 p.m. May 27 at 660 Main Williams will strike up the band at 9 “Comedy of Errors” July 12 to August St. Teens get a spa etiquette overview a.m. Featured in the music will be 4 at the Retzlaff Estate Winery, 1356 then both of you receive a free skin tunes celebrating Cinco de Mayo. In S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. The care review and spa escape before addition the band will play other tunes Comedy of Errors is a robust comedy either a manicure or a pedicure. Call that are outdoor favorites. The market with two pairs of mix-matched twins, 485-4380 or visit www.puregirlsclub. is located on Abbie and Main streets. entwining desire with hi-jinks and past com. The cost is $59 per pair Posterboy The Pleasanton Public loss with present laughter. Tickets go Library will be hosting a teen-only on sale May 15; call (800) 838-3006. musical performance by local band Visit www.LivermoreShakes.org. Posterboy in the library’s teen area Grease It’s 1959 and Rydell High Domus of Pleasanton Lectures/ May 5. Art by local high school stu- is filled with rebellious, thrill-loving dents will also be on display. The pro- students. Sandy Dumbrowski enters Your Home Kitchen gram is free and open to teens ages as the new girl in school, and it turns 652 Main Street . Downtown Pleasanton Workshops 13 and up. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. out that she and the leader of the and the show starts at 7 p.m. Burger Palace Boys gang, Danny Creative Self-Promotion with 925 485 3077 Zuko have had a brief love affair the HOURS: Mon-Th 10-6pm, Fri-Sat, 10am-8pm Sun 11am-5pm a Positive Attitude Cindy Ng of over the summer. Will they find love? Favorite Printing, an award-winning Presented by Pleasanton Playhouse, offset print shop, will be the special shows are at 8 p.m. April 20 through speaker at 11:45 a.m. May 8 at Miscellaneous the East Bay’s Communication Arts Network (CommArt), which meets at Mudd’s Restaurant, 10 Boardwalk Place, San Ramon. Tickets are $20 cash. CommArt meets the second SMOG INSPECTION Tuesday of each month at Mudd’s ±#INCODE-AYO² from 11:45 to 1:30. call 462-8083 or visit www.commartnet.org. with Dealing with Change in the Wake Special of Cancer People with cancer and $35 + $8.25 CERT. ( coupon ) #ELEBRATION their caregivers experience many life changes upon diagnosis. The Wellness Community presents a free Get Acquainted with interactive multimedia presentation from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 17 at our Sister City ValleyCare Health Library, 5725 W Las Positas Blvd.; which will help you more effectively manage change in your EPPS TEST ONLY SMOG lives. Ways we cope and ultimately • No entrance charge deal with our reactions to loss will also be addressed. Call 933-0107 or visit 925-462-1097 • 8 Piece Mariachi Band www.twc-bayarea.org. Food Stamp Workshop Free food • Pinata Fun for Kids stamp enrollment workshops are offered monthly at the food bank No Appointments Necessary! • Food and sodas office, 7900 Edgewater Drive, 183-B Wyoming St., Pleasanton • Mon-Sat 9-5 Oakland. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. April available to purchase 30, bilingual food bank staff are avail- able to help participants complete the food stamp application and will submit from a local restaurant it to the food stamp office for them. AT THE FAIRE: • Information on Sister City Contact Liz Gomez at outreach@ Adoption Faire! ✩ accfb.org or (510) 635-3663. Visit Meet a professional dog trainer who will www.accfb.org for information. Saturday, May 5th offer advice on dog behavior & experienced • Free Raffl e Drawings HSA’s (Health Savings Accounts) volunteers who know the personalities of 101 Controlling health care costs is East County the shelter pets. the no. 1 concern among employ- Animal Shelter (ECAS) ✩ Buy low-cost spay/neuter certificates. Sunday, May 6th ers for the seventh consecutive year. How is your company address- 4595 Gleason Drive, Dublin Adopt a dog ing this issue? Find out more from & receive FREE: Pleasanton Aquatic Center 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 9 at HSA’s 1:30-5:00 p.m. Dog bed, leash (Health Savings Accounts) 101, at the & collar 1:30-4:00pm Radisson Hotel, 6680 Regional St., Dublin. The cost is $30 for members, Free hot dogs & soft drinks! 3 in-home professional $50 for non-members. Call (415) 291- dog training classes Bring Your Family 1992 or visit www.nchra.org. Brought to you by: ($180+ value) Leadership Event of the Year! The Adopt a cat for an Afternoon of Fun Influence Index, unprecedented in & receive FREE: and Entertainment scope, brings captains of industry Goodie bag wtoys, and leadership experts such as Ken handmade kitty Blanchard, Malcolm Gladwell, Tim blanket & adoption Sanders, Terry Bradshaw, John C. Sponsored by Maxwell, and Mark Sanborn for train- advice! ing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11 We look forward to seeing you there! Pleasanton/Tulancingo Sister City at the Valley Christian Center, 7500 Inspiration Drive in Dublin. Tickets are For more information contact Sue at (408) 202-6708 (c) or visit: www.tvar.org

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May 6 at Amador Theater, 1155 Santa Betsy Edwards at advocate@accfb. Pleasanton PC Users Group The Rita Road. Tickets are $30 for adults, org or (510) 635-3663 ext. 307. Visit PC User Group meets monthly at Take Us Along $28 for seniors, $20 for under 18. Call www.accfb.org. 10 a.m. on the fourth Thursday of 462-2121 or visit www.pleasanton- the month at the Pleasanton Senior playhouse.com for details. Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. You don’t Raising The Barre Valley Dance need to be an expert to attend, we Theatre presents a mixed repertory at Recreation have all skills levels in our meetings. 7 p.m. May 26 and 2 p.m. May 27 at The usual Senior Center charges Livermore HS Performing Arts Center, One Year Anniversary Party at apply, $1.25 for Pleasanton Residents, 600 Maple St., Livermore. It’s sure to John Christopher Cellars John $1.75 for all others. Call 931-5365 delight audiences of all ages featuring Christopher Cellars in Blacksmith or email [email protected] for two full-length ballets, The Firebird, a Square is celebrating it’s first anniver- details. magical creature captured by a prince; sary from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 5 Transitions Support Group Are and La Boutique Fantasque, a magi- and 6 at 25 S. Livermore Ave., Suite you or someone you know: 60 or cal toyshop that comes to life. Also 103 in Livermore. Come enjoy wine older and living in Pleasanton, Dublin, featuring scenes from Romeo & Juliet. tasting, grilled sandwiches by Blue Livermore or Sunol? Looking for a Tickets are $18 for adults, $15 for Sage Catering, live music and local warm and supportive environment Catherine Rush seniors and ages 13 and over, free for artists work on display, and more dur- to connect with others? In need of children under 12. Call 243-0927 or ing the Wine Country Festival weekend a place to share, support and remi- visit www.valleydancetheatre.com. in downtown Livermore. Email chris@ nisce? Join the Transitions Support johnchristophercellars.com, call 456- Sondheim’s “Putting It Together” Group meeting 2:30 to 4 p.m. every WINE (9463) or visit www.johnchristo- Wednesday at the Pleasanton Senior Role Players Ensemble Theatre pres- phercellars.com for details. ents “Putting It Together,” 8 p.m. Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Call 931- Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 5379 for info. Kitten season p.m. Sundays from April 20 through May 12, at the Village Theatre, 233 Are you interested in becoming a foster parent for a local ani- Front St., Danville. Tickets are $18-24, Scholarships mal rescue organization? This time of year animal shelters are $15 for groups more than 10; purchase Spiritual preparing to care for everything from pregnant cats to orphaned tickets at www.villagetheatreshows. Amador Valley Athletic Boosters com, or call 314-3400. Visit www.dan- Scholarship Each year the Amador Jesus, the Bible and newborn kittens in need of bottle feeding. Foster homes also Valley Athletic Boosters provide Homosexuality The First Presbyterian provide care to kittens, like the ones pictured here, that just villetheatre.com for more info. three $1,000 scholarships to senior Church of Livermore, 2020 Fifth St., need a few weeks of foster care to prepare them for adoption. athletes who have competed for invites the public to a seminar and Amador Valley High School for a workshop titled “Jesus, the Bible and If you are interested in becoming a foster parent, check out the Political Notes minimum of two years. These are the Homosexuality: Explode the myths, Web sites of the following three local animal rescue organiza- Selway Presidents Scholarship, the heal the church” from 10 a.m. to 3 tions in the Tri-Valley area: Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, www.tvar. Mano Service Scholarship and the p.m. April 28, with registration and Darfur Rally in San Francisco Steve Mattos Memorial Scholarship. org; Valley Humane Society, www.valleyhumanesociety.org; and Human rights activists across the coffee at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Jack Rogers, Participation in athletics or spirit is author and theologian, will discuss his Tri-Valley SPCA, www.eastbayspca.org.†Each Web site lists the Bay Area are preparing to mark a required. Criteria for the scholarship grim fourth anniversary of the Darfur book of the same name. The cost is organizations’ requirements for volunteers and prospective fos- is the student’s citizenship, leadership $15 and includes lunch and childcare. ter families. Committed foster parents save lives and fostering genocide with a major rally tied in and service, as well as the parent’s with demonstrations worldwide. Call 4447-2078 for reservations and can be a very rewarding volunteer experience. participation and service to Amador information. The San Francisco Bay Area Darfur Valley High School, especially in ath- Coalition will gather April 29 at the San letics. The nomination must be by Spring Tea Pleasanton Presbyterian Francisco Civic Center Plaza at 4 p.m. an AVHS Coach or a Booster Club Women will host a Spring Tea featur- Visit www.darfursf.org. ing Wanda Bistrow, a Christian dra- ated for the Ten Star All Star Summer Wellness Community. Call 933-0107 or member. See your team rep for a Basketball Camp. By invitation only, visit www.twc-bayarea.org. Immigration Discussion Berkeley nomination form or email avboosters@ matist, writer and storyteller. She will present “Whither Thou Goest” and boys and girls ages 10 to 19 are eli- Cancer Support Group A free support Professor, Dr. Irene Bloemraad will dis- comcast.net. Booster’s Scholarship gible to apply. Players from 50 states cuss immigration and social responsi- deadline is May 1. “The Bible Story of Ruth and Naomi,” group for people with cancer and their with daughter Linda, who has com- and 17 countries attended the 2006 loved ones. Facilitated by The Wellness bility, at 10 a.m. May 12 at the annual camp. There is also a summer camp meeting of the Livermore-Amador posed special music. The program Community. The group meets from 2 to also includes a tea luncheon and door for boys and girls ages 6 to 18 of all 4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Valley Care Valley League of Women Voters. skill levels. Call (704) 373-0873. The public is invited for the discus- Seniors prizes from 1 to 4 p.m. May 5 at the Health Library, 5725 W. Las Positas sion in the Community Room at the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, 4300 Tri-Valley Cheer Sign-Ups Tri-Valley Blvd. Call 933-0107 or visit www.twc- Livermore Police Station, 1110 South Mirador Drive. Tickets are $20. Call Cheer Xtreme is a competitive cheer bayarea.org. 2-4 p.m. No Charge Computer Classes for Seniors 55+ 846-7017 for reservations. program based in Dublin. If you are Livermore Ave. Immigration is the topic The Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Choosing to Heal Discover the 10 of the next LAV-LWV study group. Call Tri-Valley Unity Church Tri-Valley between the ages of 10 to 15, sign- choices you can make and the 10 lies Bernal Ave., offers computer classes ups for the upcoming 2007 season 443-8683. from 9 to 10 a.m. for mature adults. Unity Church meets for Sunday ser- you must reject to open the door for vice and children’s school 10 a.m. at are at Fredereiksen Elementary healing. This life-changing small group Iraq Peace Forum Seven diverse Join us to learn to surf the Internet School, 7243 Tamarack Drive, from speakers headline a peace forum and send email. Absolute beginners the Radisson Hotel, 6680 Regional will be given practical, Biblical counsel St., Dublin. There are ongoing classes 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. the following on how to move forward in life. The sponsored by Resolution Peace, a welcome. The second Tuesday of days: April 25, and May 2, 9 and 16. network of Democratic clubs and month is Beginning Internet, the third and groups with Rev. Mary Anne small group meets for eight weeks Harris, minister. Call 829-2733 or visit Registration fee is $50.00. Contact starting April 25 at Valley Christian progressive organizations, from 1 to Tuesday of month is Beginning Email, Carol at [email protected] 4 p.m. May 12 at the IBEW Meeting and the fourth Tuesday of month is www.trivalleyunity.com. Center, 7500 Inspiration Drive in Dublin. or 216-6742. Visit http://trivalleycheer. Childcare is provided. Led by a trained Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. Advanced Email. Email mcorpora@ Tri-Valley Unity Church Special tripod.com. Diablo Valley College professor, ci.pleasanton.ca.us or call 931-3400 Mother’s Day Service Tri-Valley Unity counselor, the group is $25 per person. Scott MacDougal will moderate the ext. 21 for details. Church will meet at Old St. Raymond’s Register online at www.dublinvcc.org. discussion. Panelists will take ques- Long-Term Care Insurance Made Church, 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin on Domestic Violence A Domestic tions from the audience. Visit www. Easy Long-term care insurance helps May 13 only, for Mother’s Day. Sunday Support Violence support group is held 5 to ResolutionPeace.org. pay for the care you need when you service and children’s school begin at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Tri-Valley State Hunger Action Day Join the can no longer care for yourself. It can 10 a.m.†All are welcome. Rev. Mary Haven, 3663 Pacific Ave., Livermore, for Food bank staff and the California protect your family’s financial future Anne Harris, minister. Call 829-2733 Groups Women in Livermore every Wednesday and your own investments and sav- or visit www.trivalleyunity.com. evening. Survivors will be able to Hunger Action Coalition for a day of A free sup- legislative visits, briefing on current ings. Join us as we explore this timely Cancer Support Group address issues of abuse in relationships. topic with Marcy Gutierrez, CASL, port group for people with cancer and The cost is $40 for every eight weeks, state hunger issues, testimony from their loved ones meets from 2 to 4 grassroots groups, rallies and more from 10:30 a.m. to noon May 8 at the or based on a sliding scale. Call 449- Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Sports p.m. every Tuesday at the Valley Care 5845 ext. 202 for details. from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 8. Buses to Health Library and Ryan Comer Cancer Sacramento leave from the Alameda Blvd., Pleasanton. Activity fee is $1.25 East Bay Cancer Support Group for residents, $1.75 for non-residents. Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp Resource Center, 5725 W. Las Positas County Community Food Bank, 7900 Blvd, Ste. 270. Facilitated by The The East Bay Cancer Support group Edgewater Drive, Oakland. Contact Call 931-5365. Final applications are now being evalu- is an independent, non-profit, non- Mothers • Secured by Real Estate • 1st and 2nd Mortgages Wanted • Interest Paid Monthly • Licensed Broker Private Studio for 25 years Downtown • IRA, 401K Pleasanton Approved Age 25 - 49 Exclusive 1 on 1 For Participation In Guitar Focus Groups Lessons

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Page 24 • April 27, 2007 • Pleasanton Weekly Calendar GRAHAM-HITCH MORTUARY sectarian organization serving cancer to sort food, answer the food helpline “Let’s Talk Sports” Las Positas patients, caregivers and the bereaved and general office work from 8 a.m. College Basketball special with play- Dignified Care at Faith Lutheran Church, 20080 to 4 p.m. at the Alameda County ers and coaches and host George & Compassionate Service Redwood Road, Castro Valley. All ser- Community Food Bank, 7900 “Dr. B” Baljevich will air on Channel 30 Since 1891 vices are provided free of charge. For Edgewater Drive, Oakland. Groups April 17 through May 1 from Monday scheduled meeting times, please call and individuals are welcome. Contact through Sunday at 2 and 6:30 p.m., (510) 889-8766 or visit www.ebcancer- Charles Beyer at [email protected] or and Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 support.org. (510) 635-3663 ext. 308. Visit www. a.m., 2, 4 and 6:30 p.m. Visit www. Grief Share Are you looking for com- accfb.org. tv30.org. munity, understanding and support? Saturday Salon The American If you have lost a spouse, child, family Cancer Discovery Shop needs vol- member or friend, you’ve probably unteers any time from 10 a.m. to found that there are not many people 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, who understand the deep hurt you feel. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and The grief support group meets from 7 Saturday, or from noon to 5 p.m., to 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Valley Sunday at Saturday Salon at 4th St. Christian Center, 7500 Inspiration Drive, Studio, 2235 Fourth St., Livermore. Dublin. It is $35.00, with scholarships Email [email protected] or call available. Call 560-6202 or register at 456-3100. www.dublinvcc.org. Shepherd’s Gate Volunteer at Advance Planning Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Shepherd’s Gate Shelter, 1660 Portola Made Easy The Livermore Peripheral Neuropathy Ave., Livermore or their thrift stores, support group’s next meeting is at 10 7381 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin, and a.m. April 24 at the Heritage Estates 1362 Railroad Ave., Livermore anytime Call Christine or Deanna Retirement Community, 900 E. Monday through Friday. Call 443-4283, for a FREE consultation. Stanley Blvd., Livermore. The group ext. 217. In-home visits available. meets at 10 a.m. the fourth Tuesdays The American Cancer Discovery of each month. Peripheral Neuropathy Shop The American Cancer Discovery generally presents itself as tingling, Shop needs volunteers any time from pain or numbness in the feet or 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through 4167 First Street, Pleasanton hands. It is hard to diagnose and is Thursday; from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., common. All are invited to learn more Friday and Saturday; or from noon 1-925-846-5624 about this disease. Call Lorene at to 5 p.m., Sunday. Call 462-7374 for Crematory Privately Owned 447-6158 or Ann at 443-4098. details. & Operated Manspeak This weekly men’s group Tri-Valley Animal Rescue Do you FD#429 meets 8 to 9:30 p.m. Monday nights love animals? Become a volunteer at Kiva Counseling Group, 11740 or a Foster with Tri-Valley Animal “Let’s Talk Sports” March Madness Dublin Blvd., Suite 202 in Dublin, and Rescue. Orientations are held at East is designed to create a community County Animal Shelter (ECAS) from Where Resale is always Upscale!! between men to resolve problems, 1 to 2:30 p.m. the second Saturday Amador Valley form friendships, and understand and and fourth Sunday of each month. improve relationships. It provides a Registration is not required to attend Optometric source of support for personal growth the orientation. Call 803-7043 or visit Complete eyecare for men, and change in a safe environment so www.tvar.org. CHILDREN’S & MATERNITY CONSIGNMENT we can become aware of our own women, teens, & children emotional habits and attitudes. The cost Volunteer Luncheon and Training So much to See! So much to Buy! is $30 per session or $100 per month. The Museum on Main, 603 Main St., is Call 485-9370 or visit www.kivaspirit.org hosting a volunteer luncheon and train- for details. ing session 11 a.m. May 9. RSVP by 50% OFF Sale!! We “Care” calling 462-2766. Vision Support Group Individuals with We offer the best For your eyes low vision, and their loved ones, are Gymboree, Gap, Janie & Jack & Boutique Brands! invited to join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. TV30 How to consign: For Now and at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Please, bring in one basket full Sunol Blvd. Join us for low vision infor- “Ask the Doctor” LIVE Laser at a time! 50/50 Split For your Future! mation, speakers, resources, discus- eye surgery and eye health is the sions, and day trips. No reservations topic for “Ask the Doctor” live on Call fi rst to confi rm space are required. Nominal fees may apply. TV30 from 7 to 8 p.m. May 2. Call 931-5369. Ophthalmologists Todd Auker, M.D., 442 Hartz Avenue and Todd Severin M.D. will answer Danville, 94526 questions. Viewers can phone in by calling TV30 at 462-3030. Tuesday-Saturday 10-5 Volunteering Sponsored by San Ramon Regional Medical Center. 925.820.4956 Alameda County Community Convenient Weekday Food Bank Volunteers are needed & Evening Hours

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Vic’s All Star Kitchen Mahalo Grille 201 Main St., Pleasanton, (925) 484- 425 Main St., Pleasanton, 462-2800. Brewpub/Alehouse 0789. Vic’s delivers a starry mix of Treat yourself to a taste sensation at American food, fast service and a cheery Mahalo Grille featuring a variety of Pacific The Hop Yard American Alehouse atmosphere. Owner Vic Malatesta seafood, Hawaiian fresh fish and shell and Grill teamed his love of sports ate a solid fish, and “Mahalo” signature selections. 3015H Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, dining experience. Vic’s is open daily 7 Also try our various vegetarian-friendly 426-9600. Voted Best Watering Hole in a.m. to 2 p.m. Evening banquets and offerings, California wines and island Pleasanton, The Hop Yard offers 30 craft daytime catering are available. cocktails. Visit www.mahalogrille.com. beers on tap as well as great food. The full-service menu includes appetizers, Bridges salads and grilled fare that will bring you 44 Church St., Danville, 820-7200. back time and again.Banquet facilities Executive Chef Kevin Gin interprets Barbecue available.On the web at www.hopyard. California-American cuisine with com. European and Asian influences with Red Smoke Grill expansive lunch and dinner menus. Add 4501 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, 734- dessert, wine and cocktails and you 0307. Home of the Tri Tip and Blue, 470 Market Place, San Ramon, 277- have Bridges’ casual fine dining experi- Red Smoke Grill was voted best take 9600. Featuring a giant 8-foot projection ence. Visit www.bridgesdanville.com for out food by Pleasanton Weekly readers screen for major sporting events, they event and private party details. in 2006. Dine in or take out rotisserie also feature 30 beers on tap and a great chicken, ribs, prawns, salads and tri tip, grill. Go in for the beer, go back for the or pulled pork sandwiches. Relax with food. More at www.hopyard.com. a beer or a bottle of wine. Visit www. California Cuisine

Stacey’s at Waterford winning menu can now be delivered Chinese cuisine such a delight. Open 4500 Tassajara Road, Ste. C., Dublin, to your home or office. Our lunch and for lunch Monday through Friday, din- 551-8325. We serve seasonal California dinner specialties feature homemade ner Monday through Saturday, closed cuisine using the freshest ingredients, soups and pastas, premium seafood Sunday. A private banquet room is avail- • 3 New Specials with delicious dishes including seafood, and meats, and a vegetarian menu. For able. Visit www.pandapleasanton.com. parties of 10 or more, we’ll include free Every Week pasta, meat, wood fired pizza and even Willow Tree Chinese Cuisine vegetarian choices. Available for special dessert or 10 percent off your total bill (excluding tax). 6512 Regional St, Dublin, 828-9111. • Seasonal Menu events on Sundays. Visit www.stacey- Since 1978 Willow Tree has offered satwaterford.com. authentic Dim-Sum and banquet buffet Stacey’s Cafe cuisine. We prepare each dish with the Kids eat free* 310 Main St., Pleasanton, 461-3113. Chinese freshest ingredients and are dedicated to Located on Main Street in downtown hospitality. View our complete menu at Monday & Tuesday Pleasanton, Stacey’s is open for lunch Chinese Szechuan www.willowtreerestaurant.com and dinner seven days a week, serving 3059 Hopyard Road #G, Pleasanton, *One free child meal (under 12 yrs) fresh California cuisine. Come as you 846-5251. Chinese Szechuan is with one paying adult are and enjoy our dining room, banquet Pleasanton’s best-loved Chinese restau- room, outdoor patios and full bar. Visit rant. Family owned and run since 1987, Continental www.staceyscafe.com. it has friendly service, delicious food and great prices, including lunch specials Barone’s from only $5.25. 475 St. John St., Pleasanton, 426-0987. Pleasanton’s most romantic continental Catering Panda Mandarin Cuisine cuisine restaurant features innovative 925.462.9299 30 W. Angela St., Pleasanton, 484- pasta, seafood and meat entrees, out- 349 Main Street, Downtown Pleasanton • www.fontinas.com Fontina’s Catering 4880. Panda offers several delicious door dining, and a full bar. Barone’s is 349 Main St., Downtown Pleasanton, specials using fresh ingredients and open for dinner seven nights and lunch 462-9299. Fontina Ristorante’s award- spices that make traditional northern Monday through Friday, with live music

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Page 26 • April 27, 2007 • Pleasanton Weekly Dining Out on Friday and Saturday evenings. Ask Italian Style Spaghetti & Ravioli about our banquet facilities and special Pastas Trattoria Lunches • Dinners • Beers on Tap • Orders to Go events. 405 Main St., Pleasanton, 417-2222. Pastas Trattoria has an elegant atmo- Check out our new website at sphere and a one-of-a-kind menu. We www.gayninetiespizza.com feature steaks, seafood and our famous Fusion pasta, plus a superb selection of spirits Open 7 Days 288 Main Street • 846-2520 and fine wines. Live music will jazz up Oasis Grille your Friday and Saturday evenings. The 780 Main St., Pleasanton, 417-8438. banquet facilities have wireless Internet Visit downtown Pleasanton’s exotic din- for large parties, up to 70 guests. ing destination. Oasis features kabobs, rice and vegetarian dishes, to name a few. Check out our updated wine and exotic cocktail menus. We also cater! Japanese Visit www.OasisGrille.com. You’ve got good taste Ume Sushi 4855 Hopyard Road #7 in Gateway Square, 734-0996. Acclaimed chef Neighborhood Brewpub Share your dining experiences Italian David Win brings delicious Japanese cuisine to Pleasanton at an afford- Fontina Ristorante able price! We have a daily fresh fish Go to www.PleasantonWeekly.com and post 349 Main St., Pleasanton, 462-9299. delivery, teriyaki and tempura. We are 30 BEERS ON TAP This popular downtown restaurant open Monday-Saturday, with lunch from your own rating and review of any restaurant! gets rave reviews from both locals Huge Outdoor Patio! and visitors. Fontina offers a changing, Lunch • Dinner • Catering And…Check out our comprehensive database on seasonal menu and daily specials-- Open Tuesday–Sunday more than 800 local restaurants, including contact including homemade soups, pastas, Closed Monday seafood, chicken and veal--served in a information, hours, directions and maps, professional comfortably elegant atmosphere. We have indoor and outdoor seating. Join and amateur reviews and ratings from across the Web. us for Saturday and Sunday champagne brunch. JAPANESE Frankie, Johnnie & Luigi Too! 11891 Dublin Blvd., Dublin, 828-9380. CUISINE Lively chatter and the aroma of garlic fill Voted Best Place this warm and friendly, classically “Italian” OWNER OPERATED FOR 25 YEARS restaurant. Watch cooks hand toss MAKOTO SATO for an dough at this Tri-Valley pizza Mecca. It’s perfect for romantic couples and the Sushi Bar entire family. Authentic Southern Italian Tempura After-Work Drink cooking includes traditional dishes such Teriyaki Sushi as Veal Scaloppini, Lamb Osso Bucco You’ll Love and Scampi. Pleasanton La Vite Ristorante 3037-G Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, (925) 426-9600 UME Sushi! 485-4500. La Vite Ristorante was rated % “A” by the Contra Costa Times res- In Hopyard Village Shopping Center 3015-H Hopyard Road % taurant critic and voted the best Italian 10 Off restaurant by the readers of the Tri-Valley 3015-K Hopyard Rd. www.hopyard.com Dine in or Take Out Herald. We’re located off the beaten 462-3131 – Dinner Only – path of downtown Pleasanton in the One coupon per customer. Hopyard Village Shopping Center. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 05/25/07 Girasole Grill 3180 Santa Rita Road at West Las Savory Delights of Northern China Positas Boulevard, Pleasanton, 484- LUNCH SPECIALS: Monday-Friday 11:30-2:00 1001. Girasole, a locally owned family 4855 Hopyard Road #7, business, is an award winning California DINNER: Monday-Thursday 5:00-9:30 style Italian restaurant. We feature sig- Friday & Saturday 5:00-10:00 Gateway Square - Pleasanton nature cuisine such as Scoozzi, Absolut! Closed Sunday Ph. (925) 734.0996 prawns, chicken gorgi, ppinach for PRIVATE BANQUET ROOM TAKE-OUT Fax 925.734.8714 Veronica, Tuscan pork and signature www.umesushi.com fresh seafood...just to name a few.†We 30 West Angela St., Downtown Pleasanton HOURS: Mon - Thurs 11am-2:30pm & 4:30-9:30pm are upscale, but California casual with Fri 11am-2:30pm & 4:30pm-10pm • Sat 11am-10pm friendly prices. 925 484 4880 • www.pandapleasanton.com THE PANDA The Warm Weather is Headed Our Way... So grab a spot out on the patio & enjoy all Mahalo has to offer! We Have More Great Specials this Weekend! and don’t forget Mom! MAKE YOUR MOTHER’S DAY RESERVATIONS TODAY FOR LUNCH OR DINNER OR PICK UP A GIFT CERTIFICATE TO SAY “MAHALO” TO MOM.

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New Lunch 11:30-2:30 and dinner from 4:30-9:30, Gay Nineties is family-oriented with an Saturday until 10 p.m. Party platters are extensive menu, including our renowned & Dinner Entrees available. Visit our Web site: www.ume- pizza, Italian dishes, salads and sand- To have your restaurant listed sushi.com. wiches. We also have wine, beer, patio dining and games for kids. Come for Sato Japanese Cuisine groups, take out and call-ahead lunch 3105-K Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, orders. We’re open seven days a week in this dining directory, please 462-3131. Makoto Sato, Owner from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Operator has been serving traditional japanese cuisine for over 25 years in Pleasanton. Enjoy the variety of our sushi call the Pleasanton Weekly bar and Japanese tempura and teriyaki sushi. We are open for lunch and din- Check out ner. We also do catering. Open Tuesday through Sunday and closed Monday. Advertising Department at

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