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With campaigns already under way, voters in the 2012 elec- tions in Dublin and Pleasanton will find a number of new faces seeking their support at the federal, state, county and local lev- els. This election, where even the congressional districts of the two cities are changed and renumbered, promises to be one of the most exciting, competitive (and possibly even confusing) General Elections ever. The Pleasanton Weekly and our daily online media coverage at www.PleasantonWeekly.com and www.TriValleyViews.com will keep you in-the-know on local issues as we head into the California primaries and the Nov. 6, 2012 election. Other events also are adding to the fervor of 2011-12 in our two cities. Sprouts, REI and a SuperTarget center are add- ing more shopping opportunities. Paragon’s 120-plus store outlet center at El Charro Road and I-580 will open next fall DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Folks enjoy a pleasant May evening in Emerald Glen Park on the opening night with brand name merchants such as Barney’s, J.Crew, Nieman of the new Dublin Farmers Market. Marcus Last Call and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH. A new Life- style Safeway supermarket and retail complex will open in the INSIDE INFO next few weeks at Bernal and Valley Avenues, across from the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Clorox is moving 1,100 research, Quick reference directory management and other employees from its Oakland headquar- Some useful numbers for newcomers and oldtimers ...... 8 ters into an expanded six-building complex on Johnson Drive Calendar of events near I-680. In 2012, Stoneridge Creek expects to start the first Street fairs, concerts in the park, and more, month by month ...... 12 phase of its spacious 800-unit retirement and independent By the numbers care complex in Pleasanton’s Staples Ranch. Facts and stats about the area, including historical dates ...... 15 Of course, there’s more than politics and new construction Public officials in this prosperous Valley. Last June, the National Civic League Information about who runs our public agencies ...... 18 named Dublin an All-American City with Pleasanton ranking Education among the top 100 cities in the U.S. in another competition. Public and private schools, elementary through college ...... 23 And with good reason. Both cities have top-performing public Kids’ stuff schools, outstanding parks and other amenities, low crime Classes, outings and sports — plus preschools ...... 28 rates and job stability. The new BART West rapid transit station Arts & entertainment opened earlier this year (see cover), coupled with ACE train ser- Live music, theaters, galleries and more ...... 32 vice to the Silicon Valley, make Pleasanton and Dublin, nestled Outdoors & recreation at the crossroads of two major interstate highway systems, a From badminton to golfing to tennis to playing in parks ...... 37 great center for commuters and businesses. Community Whether you’re new in our communities or seasoned dwellers, Clubs, support services, service groups and more ...... 41 you’ll find the coming months exciting and this new INFO 2011- Getting around 12 a ready reference guide to enjoy all that we have to offer. How to get around and where to stay ...... 53
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Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Firehouse 28 at Pleasanton Tennis and Com- Arts Center. munity Park, 5801 Valley Ave. t t tXXXQMFBTBOUPOCBOEPSH Northern California Fall Golf Magical Holiday Evening Down- Show The Northern California Fall town Pleasanton will celebrate the Golf Show will be held Friday- holiday season from 4-7 p.m., Fri- Sunday, Oct. 28-30 at the Alameda day, Nov. 19. The event, sponsored County Fairgrounds and will by the Pleasanton Downtown feature more than 75 exhibitors Association, will feature holiday displaying the latest in golf equip- shopping, light displays and other ment, apparel, resorts and courses. holiday decorations. t t tXXXCBZBSFBHPMGTIPXDPN tXXXQMFBTBOUPOEPXOUPXOOFU Rotary Club of Pleasanton DECEMBER Halloween Spirit Run New in 2011 is the first annual Halloween Dublin Holiday Tree Lighting Spirit Run to be held in downtown Ceremony This family event from Pleasanton on Sunday, Oct. 30. The 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, at event, patterned after the club’s the Dublin Civic Center will kick off popular Father’s Day Spirit Run will the holiday season with entertain- DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI ment and caroling. Don’t miss Pleasanton’s annual Pooch Parade, which helps raise money for the Tri-Valley include a 5K run/walk as well as Guide Dog Puppy Raisers. The event features a costume contest for dogs and their own- several races for the younger set. t ers, as well as a tricks show and and obstacle course. The event starts and ends under Pleasanton Hometown Holiday the Main Street Arch. Proceeds go Celebration The annual holiday SEPTEMBER Alameda County Fairgrounds, from to the Rotary Foundation. season parade and tree lighting Sept. 30-Oct. 31. Featured on the on Main Street will take place from Fall Home & Garden Show The tXXXQMFBTBOUPOSPUBSZPSH Discovery Channel as one of the 3:30-7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3 in 25th annual Alameda County Home seven scariest haunted houses in NOVEMBER downtown Pleasanton. & Garden show, presented by the country, the Pirates of Emerson Hometown Heroes in Dublin Capital Showcase, will be held from Nuncrackers: The Nunsense is a very intense atmosphere with Dublin will recognize the 23 mil- Friday-Sunday, Sept. 30-Oct. 2 at the Christmas Musical Tri-Valley extensive use of smoke, strobe lion veterans in the United States Alameda County Fairgrounds. Repertory Theatre will present lights, animatronics and scores of on Sunday, Nov. 6 at the Dublin t “Nuncrackers: The Nunsense Christ- freaky costumed characters. 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This is the Veteran’s Day Parade The Vet- Street between Main and First place to shop for vintage, retro and eran’s Day Parade in Pleasanton “Annie” “Annie,” presented by streets in downtown Pleasanton. antique home decorations, clothing, will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre is the tXXXQDGNBPSH furniture, jewelry, art, pottery, books 6, on Main Street in Pleasanton at story of a spunky Depression-era Dublin Farmers Market It is and collectibles. More than 400 Old Bernal Avenue and proceed orphan determined to find her heldheld weekly at Emerald Glen dealers will fill Main Street. north to St. Mary’s Street, followed parents, who abandoned her years Park from 4-8 p.m. Thursdays t by a ceremony at the Veterans Me- ago on the doorstep of a New spring through Oct. 20. 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Cost of arch: $535 t8FTU%VCMJO1MFBTBOUPO#"35 Owners Association) t*$POTUSVDUJPO#FHBOJO station opens: 2011 Median Condo Price 1955, completed 1974 Median Single Family Home Price $334,500 (June 2011 — Contra Costa $718,000 (2011 Bay Area Council) Association of Realtors) t'JSTUUSBóDTJHOBM BU4BOUB3JUB DUBLIN PROFILE Road and Black Avenue: 1976 Elevation Median Condominium Price Population t/VNCFSPGUSBóDTJHOBMTOPXJO 380 feet above sea level $538,900 (2011 Bay Area Council) 2010: 70,097 2009: 66,198 Pleasanton: 100+ Area PLEASANTON PROFILE 2000: 63,654 t$JUZPVUMBXFESJEJOHIPSTFTPO 12.6 square miles Main Street: 1978 Elevation Gender (2009) Rainfall t4UPOFSJEHF4IPQQJOH$FOUFS 335 feet above sea level Male: 33,180 Annual average: 14.82 inches opened: 1981 Area Female: 34,363 Median Family Income t'JSTU8JOF)BSWFTU$FMFCSBUJPO 21.7 square miles Age (2009) $101,550 (2010) tour: 1981 Under 5: 4,447 $97,243 (2008) Rainfall t)BDJFOEB#VTJOFTT1BSLHSPVOE- Between 18-64: 47,413 $77,283 (2000) 14.82 inches — annual average breaking: 1982 65 and over: 6,449 2011-12 Info | 15 It’s Simple Beautiful Designer Furniture, Accessories & Jewelry all at Consignment Prices! 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CA Lic. #’s: www.FabulousProperties.net & www.RubyHill.net 00930892, 01226296, 01735040, 01713497, 01395362 2011-12 Info | 17 Stockton Office: Sacramento Office: PUBLIC OFFICIALS 2222 Grand Canal Blvd. #7 State Capitol Stockton, CA 95207 PO Box 942849 tQIPOF Sacramento, CA 94249 tGBY tQIPOF tGBY STATE GOVERNMENT District Office: Governor: 2694 Bishop Drive, Ste. 275 Jerry Brown (D) San Ramon, CA 94583 Term expires 2014. tQIPOF First elected to office 2010. tGBY tIUUQBTNEDPSHNFNCFSTB Sacramento Office: State Capitol, Ste. 1173 Mary Hayashi (D-18th) Sacramento, CA 95814 Term expires 2012. tQIPOF First elected to office 2006. tGBY Sacramento Office: San Francisco Office: State Capitol 455 Golden Gate Ave., Ste. 14000 PO Box 942849 San Francisco, CA 94102 Sacramento, CA 94249 tQIPOF tQIPOF tGBY tGBY tFNBJMHPWFSOPS!HPWFSOPS ca.gov District Office: tIUUQHPWDBHPW 22320 Foothill Blvd., Ste. 540 Hayward, CA 94541 STATE SENATE tQIPOF tGBY Ellen Corbett (D-10th) JEB BING tIUUQBTNEDPSHNFNCFSTB Joining in the ribbon-cutting ceremonies to celebrate the re-opening of the Term expires 2012. Domus kitchen and home accessories store on Main Street are (from left) First elected to office 2006. Bob Wieckowski (D-20th) Councilman Jerry Thorne, Amador Valley High sophomore and Miss California Sacramento Office: Term expires 2012. Junior Teen 2011 Raven Delk, Domus owner Margaret Smith and Mayor Jennifer State Capitol, Room 313 First elected to office 2010. Hosterman. Two women at far right are unidentified. Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento Office: tQIPOF State Capitol President: D.C. Office: tGBY PO Box 942849 Barack Obama (D) 331 Hart Senate Office Building tFNBJMTFOBUPSDPSCFUU!TFO Sacramento, CA 94249 Term expires 2012. Washington, D.C. 20510 ca.gov tQIPOF First elected to office 2008. tQIPOF District Office: tGBY 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. tGBY 1057 MacArthur Blvd., Ste. 206 District Office: Washington, D.C. 20500 District Office: San Leandro, CA 94577 39510 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Ste. 280 tQIPOF One Post St., Ste. 2450 tQIPOF Fremont, CA 94538 tFNBJMQSFTJEFOU!XIJUFIPVTFHPW San Francisco, CA 94104 tGBY tQIPOF tXXXXIJUFIPVTFHPW tQIPOF tIUUQEJTUDBTFOHPWPóDF tGBY tGBY com tIUUQBTNEDPSHNFNCFSTB U.S. SENATE tIUUQGFJOTUFJOTFOBUFHPW Loni Hancock (D-9th) Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) ALAMEDA COUNTY U.S. CONGRESS Term expires 2012. Term expires 2016. First elected to office 2006. GOVERNMENT First elected to office 1993. Jerry McNerney (D-11th) Sacramento Office: Board of Supervisors: Term expires 2012. D.C. Office: State Capitol, Room 2082 The Board of Supervisors meets First elected to office 2006. 112 Hart Senate Office Building Sacramento, CA 94248 at 9 a.m. for closed sessions and Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington D.C. Office: Phone: (916) 651-4009 at 10 a.m. for regular calendar on tQIPOF House of Representatives Tuesday mornings at the County District Office: tGBY 1210 Longworth House Office Bldg Administration Building, 1221 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2202 District Office: Washington, DC 20515 Oak St., Oakland, in the fifth floor Oakland, CA 94612 tQIPOF board chambers. All meetings are 1700 Montgomery Street, Ste 240 tQIPOF tGBY open to the public, and residents San Francisco, CA 94111 tGBY tIUUQNDOFSOFZIPVTFHPW are encouraged to attend. For spe- tQIPOF tIUUQEJTUDBTFOHPWPóDFDPN tFNBJMTFOBUPS!CPYFSTFOBUFHPW Pleasanton Office: cific agenda information contact the Board of Supervisors Clerk at tIUUQCPYFSTFOBUFHPW 5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd. #175 STATE ASSEMBLY (510) 272-6347. Pleasanton, CA 94588 Joan Buchanan (D-15th) Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) tQIPOF Term expires 2012. Scott Haggerty Term expires 2012. tGBY First elected to office 1992. First elected to office 2008. District 1 (the city of Livermore 18 | Info 2011-12 and portions of the cities of Fre- tFNBJMEPOCJEEMF!EVCMJODBHPW Heritage and Cultural Arts tFNBJMDDPPLLBMMJP! mont, Dublin, Sunol). Kasie Hildenbrand Commission: ci.pleasanton.ca.us tUFSNFYQJSFT tUFSNFYQJSFT/PWFNCFS Regular meetings: Second Thurs- Office of the Board of Supervi- tQIPOF day of the month at 7 p.m. Councilmembers sors: tGBY Members: Dayna Tutino (Chair), Cindy McGovern 1221 Oak St., Ste. 536 tFNBJMLBTJFIJMEFOCSBOE!EVC- Kim Halket (Vice Chair), Anita Carr, tUFSNFYQJSFT Oakland, CA 94612 lin.ca.gov Pamela Hernandez, Connie Mack, tQIPOF tQIPOF Eric Swalwell Steve Minniear, Delilah Vander- tFNBJMDNDHPWFSO! tGBY tUFSNFYQJSFT/PWFNCFS pool, Morgan King Sr. ci.pleasanton.ca.us District Office: tQIPOF Parks and Community Services Matt Sullivan 4501 Pleasanton Ave. tGBY Commission: tUFSNFYQJSFT Pleasanton, CA 94566 tFNBJMFSJDTXBMXFMM!EVCMJO Regular meetings: Third Monday tQIPOF tFNBJMEJTUSJDU!DPBMBNFEB ca.gov of the month at 7 p.m. tFNBJMNTVMMJWBO!DJQMFBTBOUPO ca.us Members: Steve Jones, Alan Elias ca.us tXXXBDHPWPSHCPBSEEJTUSJDU City Staff (Chair), Anthony Totaro (Vice Jerry Thorne City Manager: Joni Pattillo, Chair), Rich Guarienti, Robert tUFSNFYQJSFT Nate Miley 833-6650 Boboc, Connie Mack, Jasmine tQIPOF District 4 (Pleasanton and City Attorney: John Bakker, Bafaiz (Student Representative). tDFMM portions of the city of Oakland 833-6605 Planning Commission: tFNBJMKUIPSOF!DJQMFBTBOUPO and unincorporated portions of Assistant City Manager: Regular meetings: Second and ca.us Alameda County) Chris Foss, 833-6650 fourth Tuesdays of the month at tUFSNFYQJSFT 7 p.m. City Staff Office of the Board of Supervi- City Clerk: Caroline P. Soto, City Manager: Nelson Fialho Members: Alan Brown (Chair), sors: 833-6650 t Doreen Wehrenberg (Vice Chair), 1221 Oak St., Ste. 536 Economic Development tOöBMIP!DJQMFBTBOUPODBVT Oakland, CA 94612 Director/Public Information Tara Bhuthimethee, Sean O’Keefe, Bill Schaub, City Manager Administrative As- tQIPOF Officer:Linda Smith-Maurer, sistant: Lisa Tarnow, 931-5003 tGBY 833-6650 Youth Advisory Commission: Assistant City Managers: Steven tFNBJMEJTUSJDU!DPBMBNFEB Regular meetings: Fourth Wednes- Public Works Director: Bocian, 931-5002 and Julie Yuan- ca.us day of each month in the Civic Gary Huisingh, 833-6630 Miu, 931-5002 tXXXBDHPWPSHCPBSEEJTUSJDU Center Regional Room at 7 p.m. Administrative Services Members: Cassidy Hearne, Jeanina Chief Building Official: George Director/Finance Director: Thomas, 931-5312 CITY OF DUBLIN Paul Rankin, 833-6640 Ng, Vivian Sung, Sophia Bafaiz, Address all mail to: Marcos Castro, Shilpa Stanley, Kush Business License Coordinator: City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Rastogi, Grace Li, Visesha Kakarla, Wendy Anderson, 931-5440 Director: Diane Lowart: 556-4500 100 Civic Plaza Akshay Aitha, Gabriela Vasquez, City Attorney: Jonathon Lowell, Dublin, CA 94568 Community Development Gabrielle Basile, Shilpa Stanley, 931-5015 Director: Jeri Ram, 833-6610 Brianna Barnes, Vinootna Kakarla, tQIPOF City Clerk: Karen Diaz, 931-5027 tGBY Human Resources Director: Dilpreet Anand. Director of Finance: tXXXEVCMJODBHPW Julie Carter, 833-6650 Emily Wag- ner, 931-5400 Police Chief: Tom McCarthy, CITY OF PLEASANTON City Council 833-6670 (Police Services for the Address all mail to: Director of Community Services: Meets first and third Tuesdays of City of Dublin are performed City of Pleasanton Susan Andrade-Wax, 931-5340 the month at 7 p.m. at 100 Civic under contract with the Alameda PO Box 520 Director of Economic Develop- Plaza, Dublin. County Sheriff’s Office) Pleasanton, CA 94566-0802 ment: Pamela Ott, 931-5040 tQIPOF Fire Chief: Sheldon D. Gilbert, Director of Community Devel- tGBY Mayor 833-6606 (Fire protection services opment: Brian Dolan, 931-5600 Tim Sbranti tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVT are provided under contract with Director of Operations Services: tUFSNFYQJSFT/PWFNCFS the Alameda County Fire Depart- City Council Daniel Smith, 931-5500 tQIPOF ment) tGBY Meets first and third Tuesdays of Public Information Officer: tFNBJMUJNTCSBOUJ!EVCMJODBHPW Library: Operated by Alameda the month at 7 p.m. at 200 Old Joanne Hall, 931-5044 County Library at 200 Civic Plaza, Bernal Ave. Fire Chief: Jim Miguel, 454-2361 Vice Mayor Dublin. t Mayor Library Services Director: Julie Kevin Hart Farnsworth, 931-3406 tUFSNFYQJSFT/PWFNCFS tXXXBDMJCSBSZPSH Jennifer Hosterman Police Chief: David Spiller, tQIPOF tUFSNFYQJSFT 931-5201 tGBY Commissions and tQIPOF tFNBJMLFWJOIBSU!EVCMJODBHPW Committees tFNBJMKIPTUFSNBO! Unless otherwise noted, meetings ci.pleasanton.ca.us Commissions and Councilmembers take place in the Civic Center in Committees Don Biddle the City Council Chamber or in the Councilmember/Vice Mayor Unless otherwise noted, meet- tUFSNFYQJSFT/PWFNCFS Regional Meeting Room. Cheryl Cook-Kallio ings take place at the City Council tQIPOF t tUFSNFYQJSFT Chamber. Call 931-5027 for more tGBY tDFMM information. 2011-12 Info | 19 Civic Arts Commission: John McPartland, Kathy Narum, Regular meetings: First Mondays James Paxson, Jennifer Pearce, of the month at 7 p.m. in the City Robert Plemmons, Don Reber, Council Conference Room John Steinbuch, Matt Sullivan, Members: Claudia Hess, Howard Robert Warnick, Ann Welsh, Joel Seebach, Jo Molz, John Loll, Rob Wicks. Emily Barraclough Woodworth, Tegan McLane, Sara Housing Commission: Nealy, Tony Rivera. 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Each Regular meetings are held at 7:30 Members: David Lambert, The- step along the way, you will be kept informed and you may rest a.m. on the third Thursdays in resa Rowland, Don Wilson, David easy knowing that the small details are being handled by your January, March, May, July, Sep- Nagler, Brock Roby, Jhanwar tember and November. Prashant, Joyce Berger, Rosiland professional Realtor and her team of associates. Members: James Paxson (Co- Wright. Chair, Business Park), Pam Hardy Library Commission: 925HomeTeam.com (Co-Chair, Residential Real Estate Regular meetings: Second Thurs- Development), Chris Crabtree, day of the month at 7 p.m. at the [email protected] (Commercial Real Estate), Carrie Pleasanton Public Library Williams (Retail or Entertainment Members: Corri Cooper, Valerie 925.621.4097 Contact Me Center), Dan Faustina (Finan- Arkin, Denise Fournier, Judith cial Services), Natalie Alvanez Matthew, Kellene Cousins, Mi- DRE license #001479356 Today! (Tri-Valley CVB), John Mahoney chael Todd, Traci Cook. (Commercial Real Estate Devel- opment), April Mitchell (Non- Parks and Recreation Profit Organization), Simi Yazdani Commission: (Information Technology), Regular meetings: Second Thurs- Robert Gehl (Business at Large), day of the month at 7 p.m. Primrose Bakery Position Available (Commercial Members: Teddy Kinzer, Kurt www.primrosebakery.com Service Firm), Jay Galvin (Com- Kummer, Herb Ritter, Jack Balch, munity-Based Organization), Joseph Streng, Brad Hottle. We use the freshest and fi nest ingredients Janice Sangster-Phalen (Citizen Planning Commission: Specializing in weddings and all your special occasion cakes At Large), Position Available Regular meetings: Second and (Infrastructure), Mark Herberger fourth Wednesday of the month (Medical Services), Position at 7 p.m. Available (Medical Technology), Gary Dominguez (Residential Members: Jennifer Pearce, Arne Real Estate), Scott Raty (Cham- F. Olson, Philip Blank, Jerry ber of Commerce), Joan Laursen Pentin, Kathy Narum, Gregory M. (Educational Community), Roby O’Connor (Alternate). Jayson (Environmental Indus- Youth Commission: try), Melanie Sadek (Pleasanton Regular meetings: Second Downtown Association), Dave Wednesday of each month (ex- Walden (Professional Services cept July and August) at 7 p.m. Firm), Jerry Thorne (City Council; at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Matt Sullivan – Alternate) Blvd. Contact: Pamela Ott, 931-5040, Members: Kara Matsune, Cody QPUU!DJQMFBTBOUPODBVT Ellgas, Emma Rigl, Lauren Hacienda Task Force: Ancora, Meagan Harms, Cath- Meetings on call. erine Mayo, Judy Lu, Phoebe Brown, Kaitlyn Mallie, Aditi Members: Zaka Ashraf, Valerie Jhanwar, Diane Hadley, Shannon Arkin, Chuck Berardi, Steve Burs- Malindzak, Libby Kolar (Adult ley, Greg Canfield, John Carroll, Member), Erica Utikal (Adult 6Ìi`Ê iÃÌÊ >iÀÞÊ-iÛiÀ>Ê9i>ÀÃÊ,Õ} Cheryl Cook-Kallio, Anne Fox, Alternate). 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Please, make yourself welcome. managed by 100 Valley Avenue | Pleasanton License # 015601283 925-461-3042 www.eskaton.org 22 | Info 2011-12 EDUCATION Hacienda School 3800 Ston- eridge Dr., Pleasanton 94588. EDUCATION Dublin Unified School District Principal: Jo Anne Camara. Class 7471 Larkdale Ave., Dublin 94568. size: 16. Enrollment: 57. Tuition: Principal: Superintendent: Dr. $1,460 for grades 1-5; $1,610 for Stephen L. Hanke. The Dublin grades 6-8 (per month). Students Unified School District serves ap- in grades 1-8 are encouraged to proximately 6,000 students at six accelerate their learning at their elementary schools, two middle own pace. Students complete schools, a comprehensive high their assignments with their school, and a small continuation teachers during the extended high school. t day. The school is on a year-round tXXXEVCMJOLDBVT schedule. Campus tours by ap- pointment. Admission: Enroll as Pleasanton Unified School Dis- space becomes available. trict 4665 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton t 94566. Enrollment: 14,890. Gov- tXXXIFBETVQPSH erned by a five-member board of tFNBJMIBDJFOEB!IFBETVQPSH trustees, the PUSD district includes Our Savior Lutheran School nine elementary and three middle 1385 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore schools, two comprehensive high 94550. Principal: Mickey Anger- schools, a continuation high school, man. Enrollment: 420. Tuition: a high school for pregnant or par- $8,136 for K-5, $8,340 for 6, $9,060 enting teens, alternative programs for 7, $9,168 for 8 . The school and a community adult school. offers pre-K-8 with a teacher-to- t student ratio ranging from 1-6 up tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT to 1-26. The school offers before- Sunol Glen Unified School and after-school care, and also has District 11601 Main St., Sunol a home school component. 94586. Principal: Molleen Barnes. t FYU DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI Built in: 1925. Enrollment: 260. The tXXXPTMNOFUTDIPPM The spectacular flowering cherry trees in front of the Pleasanton Public Library in the spring frame the bronze sculpture of a girl reading. one-school district is a K-8 public Quarry Lane School (Dublin) school with a preschool operating 6363 Tassajara Rd., Dublin 94568. St. Philip Lutheran School 8850 Valley Montessori School 1273 on its campus. The school offers Class size: 16. Enrollment: 400 (Jr. Davona Dr., Dublin 94568. Principal: N. Livermore Ave., Livermore small classes with a curriculum K-8). Tuition: Grades 1-8 $12,200- Fred E. Brauer. Class size: 20 or less. 94551. Principal: Mary Ellen aligned with the Pleasanton $16,900. The K-8 school includes Enrollment: 160. Tuition: $6,500 for Kordas. Enrollment: 500. Tuition: Unified School District (PUSD) to an after-school enrichment K-8, less if more than one child en- $10,980 (lower), $11,030 (upper), enable students to successfully program for students that includes rolled. Located on church grounds, $12,270 (middle). Small class sizes transfer to PUSD high schools. chess, art, music and science. The t this preschool-8 school has creden- and an integrated academic cur- school also has two smaller cam- tXXXTVOPMLDBVT tialed teachers, small classes and riculum are features of the school, puses in Pleasanton. extended-hours care for K-8 from 7 which serves toddlers-eighth t 829-8000 PRIVATE ELEMENTARY a.m.-6 p.m. grade. Extended after-hours care tXXXRVBSSZMBOFPSH AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS t is available from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Athenian School 2100 Mt. Dia- Quarry Lane School (Pleasanton) tXXXTUQIJMJQMVUIFSBOTDIPPMDPN The school is accredited by AMS blo Scenic Blvd., Danville 94506. East Campus: 3750 Boulder St., tFNBJMJOGP!TUQIJMJQDIVSDIDPN and WASC. Principal: Eric Niles. Built in: 1965. Pleasanton 94566. Tuition: $12,200 St. Raymond Catholic School t Class size: average 15-18. Enroll- Jr. K-K. This campus offers full day 11557 Shannon Ave., Dublin 94568. tXXXWBMMFZNPOUFTTPSJTDIPPMDPN programs for Jr. K-K. Its Pleasan- ment: 450 (6-12). Tuition: $24,200. Principal: Catherine Deehan. PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOLS Private middle and high school ton West campus, 4444-B Black Enrollment: 300. Tuition: starting located on a 75-acre campus near Ave., offers pre-school and Pre-K at $6,166. The K-8 Catholic school Athenian School 2100 Mt. Dia- Mt. Diablo. The school offers day programs. Its Pleasanton West includes before- and after-school blo Scenic Blvd., Danville 94506. classes for grades 6-8 as well campus, 4444-D Black Ave., offers care. Principal: Eric Niles. Built in: 1965. as day classes and boarding for pre-school and pre-K programs. t Class size: average 15. Enrollment: students in grades 9-12. t tXXXTUSBZNPOETDIPPMPSH 450 (6-12). Tuition: $30,750 (9-12), tXXXRVBSSZMBOFPSH $48,250 (9-12, boarding), $31,300 t Valley Christian Elementary (9-12 international), $48,900 (9-12, tXXXBUIFOJBOPSH St. Michael Catholic School School 7500 Inspiration Dr., Dub- international boarding). Private Carden West School 4576 Willow 345 Church St., Livermore 94550. lin 94568. Principal: Grace Hersh. middle and high school located on Rd., Pleasanton 94588. Principal: Principal: Mr. Timothy J. Hooke. Tuition $8650. Grades K-5th. The a 75-acre campus near Mt. Diablo. Mark Neal. Built in: 1977. Enroll- Enrollment: 250. Tuition: $6,068 aim of VCES is to present the The school offers day classes and ment: 85. Tuition: $11,950 grades for one child per year, $10,185 for educational process in a manner boarding for students in grades K-5. The school offers preschool two, $12,561 for three and $12,958 that meets the academic, social, 9-12. It also offers day classes for and K-5 programs with a small for four plus. The Catholic school physical, emotional, and spiritual grades 6-8. student-teacher ratio and before- offers K-8 education as well as needs of the individual child and t and after-school care. before- and after-school care. brings honor and glory to God. tXXXBUIFOJBOPSH t t 447-1888 t tXXXDBSEFOXFTUPSH tXXXTNTMJWPSH tXXXWBMMFZDISJTUJBOTDIPPMTPSH 2011-12 Info | 23 Carondelet Catholic High In addition to its standards- and nurturing environment, where ment at Donlon improves yearly, School 1133 Winton Dr., Concord based curriculum, it offers diversity is embraced, and the and the school was awarded 94518. Principal: Sister Kathleen programs and activities such individual is empowered to reach Honorable Mention through the Lang, CSJ. Built in: 1965. Enroll- as instructional music, physical toward academic excellence, en- California Distinguished School ment: 803. Tuition: $13,600. education, fifth-grade band, riched by opportunities in sports, program. Founded by the Sisters of St. leadership opportunities, library, fine arts and community service. t Joseph of Carondelet, the all-girls computer lab and after-school t tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTEPO- Catholic high school offers a full fifth-grade sports. Wells Middle School 6800 Penn lon college-preparatory curriculum. t Dr., Dublin 94568. Principal: Fairlands Elementary School t Dublin Elementary School 7997 Kathy Rosselle. Enrollment: 685. 4151 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasan- tXXXDBSPOEFMFUOFU Vomac Road, Dublin 94568. Princi- Wells Middle School pursues the ton 94588. Principal: Kim Michels. De La Salle Catholic High pal: Tess Johnson. Enrollment: 546. vision that every student can be Built in: 1973. Fairlands, awarded School 1130 Winton Dr., Concord Dublin Elementary is a safe and in- successful in a learning commu- the California Distinguished 94518. Principal: Brother Robert viting community where teachers, nity that makes decisions with School award for 2008, enjoys ac- J. Wickman, F.S.C. Enrollment: staff, students and families work heart and integrity. The teach- tive parent involvement with the 1,029. Tuition: $14,750, includes together to build relationships ers are all credentialed experts Parent Teacher Association, School $350 book rental fee. This all-boys and foster a strong, well-rounded in their field of instruction and Site Council and Technology Com- Catholic high school offers a full academic education. integrate the best teaching strat- mittee. college-preparatory curriculum. t egies and technology into their t t Frederiksen Elementary School curriculum. tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTGBJS- tXXXEMTITPSH 7243 Tamarack Dr., Dublin 94568. t lands Moreau Catholic High School Principal: Holly Scroggins. Enroll- DUSD HIGH SCHOOLS Hearst Elementary School 5301 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward ment: 576. Frederiksen Elementa- Case Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Prin- 94544. Principal: Lauren Lek. Class ry’s mission statement is: Building Dublin High School 8151 Village cipal: Mike Kuhfal. Built in: 2000. size: 25 average. Enrollment: 900. for the Future Together. They lay Pkwy., Dublin 94568. Principal: Pleasanton’s newest elemen- Tuition: $13,356. This co-ed Catho- down the foundation for life-long Carol R. Shimizu. Enrollment: tary school, Hearst is a California lic high school offers a full college learning, pride in character, and a 1,619. Located in central Dublin, Distinguished School. Hearst is preparatory program. lasting commitment to the com- the school has a rich tradition of dedicated to the development t munity. Call 828-1037. excellence in academic and co- of the whole child, providing a tXXXNPSFBVDBUIPMJDPSH curricular activities. solid foundation that stimulates Green Elementary School 3300 t Quarry Lane High School (Dub- Antone Way, Dublin 94568. Prin- thought, wonder and a life-long lin) 6363 Tassajara Rd., Dublin cipal: Keith Nomura. Enrollment: Valley High School 6901 York passion for learning. 94568. Class size: 16. Enrollment: 701. Green Elementary opened Dr., Dublin 94568. Principal: Rinda t 200. Tuition: $22,000. The guiding in August 2007 for grades K-5 Bartley. Enrollment: 86. Valley High tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT philosophy of The Quarry Lane students in the Dublin Ranch area School is the continuation school hearst School is “I can make a differ- of the city. for the Dublin Unified School Lydiksen Elementary School ence.” The high school offers t District, an option for students 7700 Highland Oaks Dr., Pleas- who need an alternative to the different student associations, Kolb Elementary School 3150 anton 94588. Principal: Colleen athletics, visual and performing comprehensive high school. Valley Henry. Built in: 1967. Lydiksen was Palermo Way, Dublin 94568. Princi- provides a complete educational arts, technology and community pal: Lynn Medici. Enrollment: 544. one of nine schools nationwide to service. program for a variety of students earn the 2002-03 National School Kolb Elementary School opened with a wide range of skills, inter- t its doors in 2011. It has accepted of Character award and was tXXXRVBSSZMBOFPSH ests and needs. named a California Distinguished the elementary level children from t Valley Christian Junior High Fallon Middle School, since Fallon School in 2008. and High School 7500 Inspiration just became a true middle school, PUSD ELEMENTARY t Dr., Dublin 94568. Principal: Larry which was once a K-8 school. SCHOOLS tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT lesweb/lydiksen Lopez. Tuition $11,550. Grades 6th- t Alisal Elementary School 1454 12th. Its mission is to partner with Murray Elementary School Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton 94566. Mohr Elementary School 3300 parents to establish a foundation 8435 Davona Dr., Dublin 94568. Principal: Amy Simione. Built in: Dennis Dr., Pleasanton 94588. for tomorrow’s leaders through a Principal: Carrie Nerheim. Enroll- 1956. The school was named Principal: Ben Fobert. Built in: comprehensive range of academic ment: 407. The vision at Murray after a small group of Indians the 1997. Parents of Mohr students courses and extracurriculars based is to have a challenging, positive Spanish met when they explored are actively involved in activities on the biblical teachings of Christ. and safe learning environment the Livermore-Amador Valley in to improve the school, including t that promotes academic student 1772. Alisal was named a California community events and the Mohr tXXXWBMMFZDISJTUJBOTDIPPMTPSH achievement, social growth and Distinguished School in 2006. Heritage Festival. The Mohr PTA is DUSD ELEMENTARY the development of lifelong t the main parent organization. learners. tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTBMJTBM t SCHOOLS t tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTNPIS Dougherty Elementary School Donlon Elementary School 4150 Dorman Rd., Pleasanton 94588. Valley View Elementary School 5301 Hibernia Dr., Dublin 94568. DUSD MIDDLE 480 Adams Way, Pleasanton Principal: Lynn Medici. Enroll- SCHOOLS Principal: Barbara Heisser. Built in: 1968. Originally named Besco, 94566. Principal: Rafael Cruz. Built ment: 724. Dougherty Elemen- Fallon Middle School 3601 Koh- in: 1960. Valley View was recog- tary is the largest elementary Donlon was part of the Murray nen Way, Dublin 94568. Principal: School District in Dublin and nized as a California Distinguished school in the district with 724 Aileen Parsons. Enrollment: 729. School in 2006 and awarded the students enrolled in grades K-5. joined the Pleasanton Unified The Fallon School offers a positive District in 1988. Student achieve- CABE Seal of Excellence Award in 24 | Info 2011-12 2003. In addition to the outstand- est expectations for academic ing traditional program, the school success. CARDEN WEST SCHOOL offers a Spanish/English dual im- t mersion program where students tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTIBS- A private, non-profi t school gain fluency in both languages by vest_park serving the Tri-Valley for over 30 years fifth grade. Pleasanton Middle School 5001 t Case Ave., Pleasanton 94566. tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTWBM- Principal: John Whitney. Built in: /PEN (OUSE ley_view 1989. Pleasanton Middle School 7EDNESDAYS Vintage Hills Elementary School was named a California Distin- !- 1125 Concord St., Pleasanton guished School in 2009 and MEET !NN +ENNEDY 94566. Principal: Carolyn Parker. earned a National Blue Ribbon (EAD OF 3CHOOL Built in: 1975. A California Distin- Award in 2002. The school ranked ANNKENNEDY CARDENWESTORG guished School in 2006, Vintage in the Academic Performance s &ULL $AY *UNIOR +INDERGARTEN Hills is located in the southeast- Index among the top 10 percent of s &ULL $AY +INDERGARTEN ern side of the city. The school schools statewide. Its curriculum s ST THROUGH TH 'RADE encourages parental involvement encourages student achievement through a variety of volunteer and responsibility while enhanc- #ARDEN 7EST 3CHOOL FOSTERS ACADEMIC activities. ing self-esteem. ETHICAL AND SOCIAL VALUES NURTURING TOMORROWS LEADERS TODAY t t tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTWJO- tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT *Individualized * Proactive * Responsible* tage_hills pleasanton )N ADDITION TO OUR ENRICHED CURRICULUM ALL Walnut Grove Elementary *R + TH STUDENT RECEIVES INSTRUCTION IN PUSD HIGH SCHOOLS !RT -USIC 3PANISH &RENCH -ANDARIN School 1999 Harvest Rd., Pleasan- s 0RESCHOOL 4ECHNOLOGY 0HYSICAL %DUCATION ton 94566. Principal: Jon Vranesh. Amador Valley High School s 0RE +INDERGARTEN 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton Built in: 1968. Walnut Grove has #ONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN Pleasanton NEAR been recognized for its efforts 94566. Principal: Jim Hansen. Built THE INTERCHANGE AT 7ILLOW supporting environmental aware- in: 1936. The oldest high school 2OAD IN THE Hacienda Business Park ness. The school is a Go Green Ini- in Pleasanton, AVHS students con- #!2$%. 7%34 3#(//, tiative Charter School and a PG&E sistently rank above average in Success for every child, every day Solar School. It was the first in both verbal and math SAT scores. the district to “go solar” with roof The award-winning school offers WWWCARDENWESTORG panels and a solar powered irriga- extracurricular activities ranging tion system for their garden. It’s from theater to science projects also the only Pleasanton school to to water polo. offer a discovery program. t t tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTBNB- tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTXBM- dor nut_grove Foothill High School 4375 Foothill Rd., Pleasanton 94588. PUSD MIDDLE Principal: John Dwyer. Built in: SCHOOLS 1973. Students at Foothill consis- Hart Middle School 4433 Willow tently score above the national, Rd., Pleasanton 94588. Principal: state and district average on the Steve Maher. Built in: 2001. The Stanford Achievement Test, Ninth newest middle school in the city, Edition (SAT-9), the Scholastic Thomas Hart has received exem- Aptitude Test (SAT) and Advanced plary ratings in both the Academic Placement tests. Courses students Performance Index and Student may take include traditional aca- Testing and Reporting. It was also demic offerings as well as student named a California Distinguished support, honors and advanced School in 2003. placement. t t tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTIBSU tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTGPPU- Harvest Park Middle School hill 4900 Valley Ave., Pleasanton Horizon High School 245 Abbie 94566. Principal: Jim Hansen. Built St., Pleasanton 94566. Principal: in: 1968. Harvest Park has been Dana Chavez. This high school named a California Distinguished for pregnant or parenting teens School in 2005, National Blue Rib- enables students to pursue their bon School and a National School high school education through to of Character. The school’s mission graduation. is to provide students with a t smooth transition between the tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTIPSJ- elementary grade school levels zon and high school with the high- 2011-12 Info | 25 Village High School 4645 Bernal Pleasanton Parks and Com- Announcing America’s First Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Principal: munity Services PO Box 520, Greg Giglio. Built in: 1978. Village Pleasanton 94566. The depart- is an alternative high school ment offers enrichment classes Solar-Powered Mobile Full that focuses on meeting district for adults including sports, fitness, Service Ice Cream Parlor! graduation requirements while crafts, music, dance and more. Call Pleasanton’s Own Ice Cream Dream Machine setting future goals and exploring for current list. career interests. t t tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTWJM- vices/recreation lage COLLEGES AND HOME SCHOOLING UNIVERSITIES Independent Study/Home California State University, East Schooling 4659-B Bernal Ave., Bay (formerly CSU, Hayward) Milk Shakes, Sundaes, Banana Splits, Signature Desserts Pleasanton 94566. Principal: Greg 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hayward Giglio. Offered through the PUSD 94542. Enrollment: 12,889. Located system, Independent Study. on a 342-acre campus in Hayward, t with campuses in Concord and tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTIPNF- downtown Oakland. The main school campus is serviced by the AC Tran- tFNBJMSDSBXGPSE!QMFBTBOUPOL sit bus system, as well as its own DBVT LLJOESFE!QMFBTBOUPOL free shuttle transporting students Call now to book Sunshine Susan’s for your next: DBVT KHSPTT!QMFBTBOUPOLDBVT to and from the Hayward BART Corporate Event Private Party SPECIAL DISTRICT station. Company Picnic Family Reunion PROGRAMS t tXXXDTVFBTUCBZFEV Sales Promotion Neighborhood Block Party Pleasanton Unified School District Summer School 215 COMMUNITY Sunshine Susan’s Solar Ice Cream Parlor! Abbie St., Pleasanton 94566. Prin- COLLEGES 925-727-1378 [email protected] cipal: Glen Sparks. Remedial and Diablo Valley College, San www.sunshinesusans.com enrichment classes are offered for Ramon Valley Center 1690 Wa- grades 1-12. termill Road, San Ramon 94582. t Tuition: $36 per unit for in-state tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT residents (beginning fall 2011). Pleasanton USD Homeschool This two-year community college Program 4659-B Bernal Ave, is located in the San Ramon Valley Pleasanton 94566. Principal: Amy with the main campus in Pleasant Delema, Randy Crawford, Joanne Hill. Day, evening, weekend and Gross. online courses and enrichment t classes are offered. tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTIP- t meschool tXXXTSWDOFU SPECIAL EDUCATION Las Positas College 3000 Cam- ! Pleasanton Unified School pus Hill Drive, Livermore 94551. District Special Education 4661 Tuition: $36 per unit for in-state " # $ Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. residents (beginning fall 2011). Part % & # '( ) Wide array of services for stu- of the Chabot-Las Positas Commu- dents with exceptional needs. nity College District with adminis- t trative offices at 5020 Franklin Dr., tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTFEV- Pleasanton 94588. cationalservices/specialeducation t tXXXMBTQPTJUBTDPMMFHFFEV ADULT EDUCATION Ohlone College 43600 Mission Amador Valley Adult & Com- Blvd., Fremont 94539. Tuition: $36 # $$ % & "' () munity Education 215 Abbie St., per unit for in-state residents (be- *(% + Pleasanton 94566. Principal: Glen ginning fall 2011). There are five ,-./0..1.2 different locations where classes ! " Sparks. The adult and community education center offers a wide are offered including the Fremont 33'4') %5 ranging choice of enrichment campus, Newark Memorial High % $ (4 6 744) classes, GED preparation, citizen- School, University of Phoenix, ship, ESL and parent education. Newark Center for Health Scienc- es and Technology, and Tri-Cities '4 "84%$) $) t 7 4$)$ 7 $ # tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT One-Stop Career Center. 744) 9022 )$ ' " '8& 4$)$& ,/.00 adulted t tXXXPIMPOFFEV 26 | Info 2011-12 When “That will never happen to me” happens. We’re ready to help. There’s never a good time for an accident to happen. But when it does, you can count on us to be there quickly so you can get your life back to normal. GET TO A BETTER STATE™. CONTACT AN AGENT TODAY. 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Black Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Part- The KinderCare Learning Center time preschool offering classes for features enrichment programs, students 2-5 years old. The play- a toddler program, preschooler based, hands-on program focuses programs, before- and after-school on emotional and social needs programs for children ages 18 through various monthly themes. months-12 years old. The center All teachers are ECE qualified. Of- operates from 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. fice hours are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. Director: Jennifer Williams. t t tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- tXXXLJOEFSDBSFDPN vices/recreation/gb/gbhome.html La Petite Academy 5725 Valley tFNBJMHJOHFSCSFBE! Ave., Pleasanton 94566. La Petite ci.pleasanton.ca.us Academy serves children ages six Hacienda Heads Up! Child De- weeks-12 years old and operates velopment Center 4671 Chabot from 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. An infant Dr., Pleasanton 94588. Programs and toddler program operates are available for infants, toddlers, from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Its before- and preschoolers and kindergartners. after-school program includes Montessori curriculum encour- transportation to and from five ages fundamental thinking skills area schools. Acting Director: through art, music, imaginative Nadya Cuevas. play, practical life skills, language, t JERRI PANTAGES LONG At Alviso Adobe Community Park students are given a hands-on opportunity to learn mathematics, science and cultural tXXXMBQFUJUFDPN about the grinding stones once used by the Ohlone Native Americans to grind acorns. activities. Director: Imelda Acosta. Pleasanton KinderCare 3760 t63-2885 Brockton Dr., Pleasanton 94588. religious affiliation or nationality. tXXXIFBETVQPSH Kindercare provides day care for CHILD CARE CENTERS tFNBJMIDDED!IFBETVQPSH & PRESCHOOLS t students six weeks-5 years old, a tXXXCFUIFNFLPSH Head Start (CAPE) Donlon kindergarten program and before- Adventure Time Preschool 4667 Elementary School, Hill n’ Dale Carden West School 4576 Willow and after-school day care pro- Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. The Center, 4150 Dorman Road, Rd., Pleasanton 94588. This private grams through age 12. It features Pleasanton Unified School District Pleasanton 94566. Head Start is elementary school also has a low child-teacher ratios and pick- has contracted with Adventure run by CAPE, Inc. (Community preschool program for ages 3-4. up and drop-off service to local Time to operate this preschool Association for Preschool Educa- It runs from 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. or schools. Hours are 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. program, located on the school tion), which operates the federally from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. with extended Director: Narinder Braich. district office site. Priority is given funded, free preschool and child care hours. This program also of- t to school district employees, but development program for low- fers part-time options, as well as a tXXXLJOEFSDBSFDPN openings are available to the com- income families and for children toddler program for children 18-24 PUSD School Age Child Care The munity. Serves children 18 months with special needs. The program months. Director: Mark Silzer. Pleasanton Unified School District to 5 years old. Hours of operation t serves children from 3-5 years old provides before- and after-school are 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. The program tXXXDBSEFOXFTUPSH and runs Mon-Thu for 3 ½ hours care at its nine elementary schools offers five, three, or two days a tFNBJMJOGP!DBSEFOXFTUPSH each day. Administration and for grades kindergarten through week of child care. enrollment offices are located at Centerpointe Christian Pre- fifth grade. After school recreation t417-2201 3095 Independence Dr. Building B school 3410 Cornerstone Ct., for grades 1-5 is offered at some Ste. A, Livermore 94551. Director: Adventures in Learning 3200 Pleasanton 94566. Located at the campuses. Contact Child Care Links Rosemary Almond. Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton 94566. The Centerpointe Presbyterian Church for free child care referrals. t434 child care center for ages 2-5 years campus in Ironwood. Programs are t tXXXDBQFIFBETUBSUPSH includes a preschool program. Op- offered Mon-Fri from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Quarry Lane School — Pleasan- erating hours are 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. and include full- and part-time Hill N’ Dale Preschool 4150 Dor- ton East 3750 Boulder St., Pleas- t sessions. The preschool serves man Rd., Pleasanton 94566. NAEYC anton 94566. Quarry Lane offers tXXXBJMDDDPN children who are 33 months old accredited, developmentally preschool and day care at this Beth Emek Preschool 3400 up to entry to kindergarten. appropriate parent participation campus starting at 6 weeks-5 years Nevada Ct., Pleasanton 94566. t preschool for children ages 3-4. old, including full-day junior kin- The school is licensed for children tXXXDFOUFSQPJOUFQSFTDIPPMPSH Operation hours are 8:45-11:45 a.m. dergarten and kindergarten. The 341 ages 2 years and 9 months-5 years. Early Years Children’s Center t school emphasizes enrichment ac- Curriculum helps children achieve 1251 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton Kidango 4667 Bernal Ave., tivities including music, computers, success and develop feelings of 94566. The center has half- and Pleasanton 94566. Kidango offers Spanish, art, science and physical self-worth, creating a healthy full-day programs with hands-on programs for children ages 3-5. education. Before- and after-school atmosphere for learning. It is open experiences in science, cooking, The center is on the school district day care for elementary students to children regardless of sex, race, property and is open from 7 a.m.- is also provided. Hours are 7 a.m.-6 28 | Info 2011-12 p.m. Quarry Lane also operates an with full and part day options. elementary and middle school at NAEYC accredited. Low ratios and its Dublin campus. plentiful teacher child interaction. t46-9400 Curriculum promotes hands-on 12.3 tXXXRVBSrylane.org learning, supports children’s self- !"# "#$ Quarry Lane School — Pleas- esteem, self-reliance, creativity and anton West 4444-B Black Ave., compassion. School age transport %& " $ .( " // Pleasanton 94566. This private from Pleasanton district schools. $ ( , - , /*/ /* . school emphasizes enrichment Director: Lindsay Clow. - / . (0 $ activities in its pre-school and pre- t462-1866 12.3 4 # - ( $ tXXXUDETDIPPMTDPN kindergarten programs. Hours are . / / 5* 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Quarry Lane also op- tFNBJMQMFBTBOUPO!UDETDIPPMT com * /( 0 , erates an elementary and middle $ - / $ .( school at its Dublin campus. Tot Drop Preschool 4477 Black -* $ # t Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Tot Drop is a tXXXRVBSSZMBOFPrg “preschool by appointment,” mean- ing parents can set their child’s School of Imagination 6444 Sierra Ct., Dublin 94568. The School of schedule and attend occasionally or Imagination serves more than 300 ongoing. Children play and learn in 6 children from ages 18 months-12 a supportive environment that en- 6 years old. The preschool program courages development in art, social 6 ! " # $ #% # prepares children for success in kin- skills and becoming independent. 6 " # &' #% dergarten and features programs Open Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the 6 (# ) &) * + Pleasanton Women’s Club. There is to help children with conditions 6 , * ( including autism, Down syndrome also a location in Livermore. and speech delays, reach their full t 284-3999 potential. Main office, with therapy tXXXUPUErop.com ! "# $ )* $* YMCA Kindergarten Readiness % & & and tutoring, at 7567 Amador Val- '( +, - ley Blvd., Ste. 101, Dublin 94568. Programs 3300 Dennis Dr., Pleas- t anton 94566. The YMCA conducts tXXXTDIPPMPöNBHJOBUJPOPSH kindergarten readiness programs tFNBJMJOGP!TDIPPMPöNBHJOB- for ages 4-5 at Mohr Elementary tion.org School and Fairlands Elementary Shining Light Preschool 4455 School. Program runs 9:15-11:15 Del Valle Pkwy., Pleasanton 94566. a.m. and is offered for two, three The part-time parent co-op school or five days a week. teaches a Christian curriculum t and kindergarten readiness skills. CHILD CARE REFERRALS Accepting ages 3 (by Dec. 2) to 5. Diapers okay, if not trained. Direc- Child Care Links 1020 Serpentine tor: Kelly McIntosh. Ln., Ste. 102, Pleasanton 94566. t Child Care Links acts as a link be- tXXXWBMMFZDPNNVOJUZDIVSDIPSH tween government, social service Sonshine Enrichment Center Pre- agencies and families, and assists school 1225 Hopyard Rd., Pleasan- child care providers and employ- ton 94566. The parent co-op school ers. Services include information The joy of reading has a Christian environment and on how to find quality child care part-time programs for ages 2-6 and free referrals. Income-eligible at a fraction of the price years. Director: Penna Steele. families can receive financial as- t sistance for child care. The agency s 'ENTLY USED BOOKS FOR READERS OF ANY AGE tXXXTPOTIJOFQSFTDIPPMDPN also provides training and support to child care providers. s 5NIQUE CARDS AND GIFT ITEMS St. Clare’s Christian Preschool t 417-8733 s DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS AND TEACHERS 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton tXXXDIJMEDBSFMJOLTPSH s +IDS BIRTHDAY CLUB FREQUENT READER PROGRAM 94588. Associated with St. Clare’s tFNBJMXFCNBTUFS@DDM!DIJME- Episcopal Church, this preschool carelinks.org 426-8255 • www.thebookstorepleasanton.com offers a hands-on stimulating environment for ages 2-5. It runs a CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 2911 Hopyard Rd, Pleasanton (next to Gene’s Fine Foods) full-day program 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and Public Library Programs 400 Old a part-time program 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. The Director: Meg Bell. Pleasanton Public Library offers t programs for children and teens tXXXTUDMBSFTQMFBTBOUPOPSH such as Paws to Read (a reading The Child Day School 883 Rose program for grades 1-5), Friday Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Quality Storytime, Spanish Storytime, Tod- preschool (starting at 2 years) and dler Laptime, Bookleggers, Upper school age programs are offered Elementary and Middle School 2011-12 Info | 29 book clubs and the Teen Advisory OUTINGS its surrounding unincorporated kids from 3-6 learn the basics of Group. The library also hosts a Alviso Adobe Community Park areas. BUSC and the Pleasanton passing, running and flag pull- summer reading program for all 3465 Foothill Rd., Pleasanton Rage are the affiliated branches ing, as well as get exercise, make ages and sponsors an annual book 94588. This interpretive park has a of the Pleasanton Youth Soccer friends, learn listening skills, de- writing award program. replica of a milking barn, historical League. velop teamwork and have fun. t FYU adobe, amphitheater and bunk- t t tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- house. It hosts many educational tXXXCVTDPSH Pleasanton American Little vices/library programs throughout the year, led tFNBJMCVTDTPDDFS!BPMDPN League Baseball PALL is a youth Valley Children’s Museum P.O. by City Naturalist Eric Nicholas. CYO Basketball League play baseball program for children ages Box 305, San Ramon 94583. Valley t for boys and girls in grades 3-8. 5-18. The league is separated into Children’s Museum is designed Nature House 519 Kottinger Dr., Registration is held Aug-Labor divisions covering different age as a kid-friendly community with Pleasanton 94566. Located at Day with evaluations completed in and skill levels, including children themes that reflect the Tri-Valley, McKinley Park, the Nature House early Sept. League practice is held with special needs. Games are the museum stimulates curiosity, holds classes focusing on nature in Oct and play is Nov-Feb. held at the Pleasanton Sports Park. creativity, imagination, and learn- and art for all ages. Summer camps t(SFH5IPNFBU Season runs March-July. ing. The museum is currently a are also available. tXXXDDPQDZPPSH t traveling exhibit. t CYO Track This program, run by tXXXQMFBTBOUPOBNFSJDBOPSH t FYU tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- the Catholic Communities of Pleas- tFNBJMXFCNBTUFS!QMFBTBOUPOB- tXXXWBMMFZDIJMESFOTNVTFVNPSH vices/recreation anton, introduces children grades merican.org tFNBJMJOGP!WBMMFZDIJMESFOTNV- 1-8 to track and cross country. The Pleasanton Foothill Little seum.org SPORTS track program is held in the spring. League Baseball PO Box 1676, CLASSES Badminton The city of Pleasan- The cross country program is held Pleasanton 94588. Spring season ton’s recreation department offers in the fall. only. Open to children ages 5-18. Parks and Community Services a number of badminton classes t.BSLBU Games are held at Pleasanton Classes 200 Old Bernal Ave., Pleas- for ages 7-17, and for all skill levels. tXXXDDPQDZPPSH Sports Park. PFLL is a member of anton 94566. The Parks and Com- Techniques, etiquette and sports- the Positive Coaching Alliance. munity Services Department offers Dublin Little League P.O. Box manship of the game are taught. tPS youth classes including sports, 2037, Dublin 94568. Dublin Little t tXXXQøMPOMJOFPSH fitness, arts, crafts, music, dance, League has divisions that start tFNBJMQSFTJEFOU!QøMPOMJOFPSH drama, camps and more. Ballistic United Soccer Club P.O. with Tee Ball for ages 5-6 and t Box 523, Pleasanton 94566. The go up through Big League for Pleasanton Girls Softball tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- Ballistic United Soccer Club is for 16-18-year-olds for competitive League PO Box 911, Pleasanton vices/recreation boys ages 4-19 in Pleasanton and baseball. It also has Fall Ball, a fast- 94566. Open to girls kindergar- growing, transition program with ten through age 18. Season runs teams traveling to San Ramon and through the end of March to early Livermore fields for away games June with two games per week. Reliability and service and holding home games at Emer- t%BWF%VWBMBU ald Glen or the new Fallon fields. tXXXQMFBTBOUPOTPGUCBMMPSH a part of our CPA practice t tFNBJMQHTM!QMFBTBOUPOTPGUCBMM tXXXFUFBN[DPNEVCMJOMM org Go for the Goal Soccer Camps Pleasanton Junior Football As the world grows more These co-ed one-week soccer League PO Box 443, Pleasanton detached from the ideals camps are open to ages 6-16 dur- 94566. Flag and contact football ing spring break and the summer. league for ages 8-14, as well as of the past, you can rely on t cheerleading for girls ages 8-14. our firm. We take a personal tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTQBSLT The season runs Aug-Nov. Regis- interest in the success of html tration is Feb-April. tXXXQKøDPN your business because we’re Kidz Love Soccer The city’s pro- gram gives children ages 3 ½ to 12 tFNBJMJOGP!QKøDPN a part of the community. the chance to learn basic soccer Pleasanton Lacrosse Club 1048 skills. Courses run for six weeks and Serpentine Ln., Ste. 310, Pleasanton Our firm is founded are held at Amador Valley Com- 94566. Open to boys and girls ages munity Park. Mommy/Daddy & Me 9-15. Registration is from Sept-Nov on lasting values . . . Soccer is offered for ages 2-3 ½. for a spring season from Feb-May. Honesty t For summer season (July-Aug), Independence Lady Hustle Fast Pitch 2070 registration is in April/May. t.BSL$SBOOFZBU Trust Palmer Dr., Pleasanton 94588. Lady Hustle Fast Pitch is a year-round tXXXQMFBTBOUPOMBDSPTTFDPN traveling softball team for girls Pleasanton National Little Walt Lupeika ages 12-18 with elite softball skills. League Baseball PNLL is a youth Certified Public Accountants t5FSFTB#PSDIBSEBU baseball program for children ages Serving the Tri-Valley for over 20 Years tXXXMBEZIVTUMFGBTUQJUDIDPN 5-18. The league is separated into tFNBJMMBEZIVTUMF!MBEZIVTUMF- divisions covering different age 5510 Sunol Blvd., Suite 4, Pleasanton CA fastpitch.com and skill levels, including children (925) 846-9540 | www.lupeika.com Mini-Football Stars Through the with special needs. Games are city’s Mini-Football Stars program, held at the Pleasanton Sports Park. 30 | Info 2011-12 Season runs March-July. tXXXTUPOFSJEHFXBUFSQPMPDPN tXXXQMFBTBOUPOOBUJPOBMPSH tFNBJMGVTFEPN!DPNDBTUOFU tFNBJMSCGSJUTDI!TCDHMPCBMOFU Tennis Camps and Lessons 5801 Pleasanton RAGE Soccer Club Valley Ave., Pleasanton 94566. PO Box 11565, Pleasanton 94566. Week-long tennis half- and full-day This girls soccer club for ages 5-18 camps are offered all summer at the supports the youth of Pleasanton city tennis complex for ages 7-16. and its surrounding unincorpo- Personal lessons and small tennis rated areas. Pleasanton RAGE and classes are offered year-round. the Ballistic United Soccer Club for t boys are part of the Pleasanton tXXXMJGFUJNFUFOOJTDPN Youth Soccer League. Tri-Valley Futsal League See list- t ing under Futsal in the Outdoors tXXXQMFBTBOUPOSBHFPSH and Recreation chapter. Pleasanton Youth Basketball Pleasanton Youth Basketball (PYB) STORY HOURS offers youth in grades 1-12 the Family Read Night Family Read opportunity to play in competi- Night combines a preschool story tive Saturday leagues during the time with activities for all ages. winter. Also offered is a pre-season All children in attendance will clinic for players to prepare for receive a free book. Registration is league play. Check the city’s activi- required. ties guide during the fall season. t%POOBNBSJF'VMMFSBU t SUPPORT SERVICES Roller Hockey Kids 3-6 are intro- See additional listings in the Com- duced to roller hockey equipment munity chapter under Health and and techniques, as well as get Support Services. exercise, make friends, learn listen- ing skills, develop teamwork and WEB SITES have fun. Ptown411.com PO Box 520, t Pleasanton 94566. This website Seahawks Swim Team A group for Pleasanton youth provides swim team for ages 4-20. Practices information about volunteer- are held five days a week at Dolo- ing, jobs and internships, youth res Bengtson Aquatic Center, 4455 groups, arts and culture, home- Black Ave. All levels are welcome. work and teen laws. Rights to the t7*148*. website are owned by the city of tXXXQMFBTBOUPOTFBIBXLTPSH Pleasanton. tFNBJMUSZPVU!QMFBTBOUPOTFB- t hawks.org tXXXQUPXODPN Sports in Dublin The city of tFNBJMXFCNBTUFS!QUPXO Dublin offers programs in teeball, com tennis (Quick Start, Little Shots, YOUTH AND SERVICE Teen Squad), soccer (Tot Soccer, Pre Soccer and Soccer) and basket- GROUPS ball (Wee Hoop Dribblers, Jump Boy Scouts of America 1001 Shooters and Hot Shots, and Make Davis St., San Leandro 94577. Open Me a Pro). to boys first grade through age 18. t A co-ed program is available to tXXXEVCMJOSFDHVJEFDPN boys and girls ages 14-20. The San Stoneridge Water Polo, Inc. 3242 Francisco Bay Area Headquarters Omega Cir., Pleasanton 94588. in San Leandro supports several Stoneridge Water Polo offers in- thousand Pleasanton Scouts. troductory and competitive water t polo to elementary, middle and tXXXTGCBDPSH high school students. Sanctioned tFNBJMTDPVUJOH!TGCBDPSH and insured by United States Water Girl Scouts — Crossroads As- Polo (USWP), practices are held sociation Girl Scouts is open to at the Dolores Bengtson Aquatic girls ages 5-17. This Girl Scouts Center during the school year and association, which covers Pleasan- Amador Valley High School during ton, Dublin and Sunol, has about the summer. Stoneridge also offers 160 troops. Annual membership a variety of learn-to-swim packages fees are $10. during the summer. tXXXDSPTTSPBETBTTPDJBUJPODPN t tFNBJMHHBNPO!ZBIPPDPN 2011-12 Info | 31 Pleasanton Art League PO Box Wente Concerts at the Vineyard ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 23, Pleasanton 94566. In partner- 5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore 94550. ship with the Livermore Art Asso- The concerts offer the ultimate ciation, the Pleasanton Art League entertainment experience, by holds monthly meetings featuring combining stellar performances demonstrations by nationally by top name headliners with the recognized artists. The PAL Circuit stunning ambiance of a spec- provides a showcase for members’ tacular vineyard setting. There are work at various public buildings. several ticket package options and Workshops by well known artists can include terrace seating, dinner give participants an opportunity and golf for the June-Sept concert to work with top instructors in series. Tickets can be purchased many media. Annual scholarships online at www.ticketmaster.com are awarded to art students at Las t Positas College. tXXXXFOUFWJOFZBSETDPN t1BU4NJUIBU tXXXQBMBSUDPN DANCE tFNBJMQBMBSU!BCBDDPN Diablo Ballet PO Box 4700, Pleasanton Cultural Arts Walnut Creek 94596. Founded Council PO Box 1298, Pleasanton in 1993, this professional bal- 94566. Pleasanton Cultural Arts let company has 10 principal Council (PCAC) is dedicated to the dancers from around the world. understanding and enrichment The troupe tours throughout of the arts in our community and California and the Western states, cultivating an environment that with many local performances supports visual, literary, musical at the Lesher Center for the Arts and theater arts. It presents qual- in Walnut Creek, Zellerbach Hall ity concerts, plays, art shows and on the UC Berkeley campus and DOLORES FOX CIARDELLI festivals and supports community Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in The historic Niles Canyon Railway is run entirely by volunteer members of the Pacific San Francisco. Locomotive Association who dress in vintage railroad attire to lend authenticity to the events, such as the Arts in the experience. Schools program and the Poetry, t Prose and Arts Festival. PCAC ad- tXXXEJBCMPCBMMFUPSH tFNBJMEJBCMP!EJBCMPCBMMFUPSH ART ASSOCIATIONS hours are noon-5 p.m. Wed-Fri; 11 vocates for arts and art facilities a.m.-3 p.m. Sat; one hour prior to on behalf of the community. Valley Dance Theatre 2247 Suite City of Pleasanton Civic Arts performances. Donation $2. t 931-1111 B, Second St., Livermore. Valley 200 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton tXXXöSFIPVTFBSUTPSH tXXXQMFBTBOUPOBSUTPSH Dance Theatre is a nonprofit bal- 94566. Civic Arts offers classes in tFNBJMJOGP!QMFBTBOUPOBSUTPSH let company formed in 1980 by many forms of artistic expression t(BMMFSZDPPSEJOBUPS+VMJF'JOFHBO BUKöOFHBO!DJQMFBTBOUPODBVT Betsy Hausburg and Penny Toma- for all age groups. Arts experi- CONCERT SERIES sello to provide performance Livermore Art Association PO ences include youth theater and Alameda County Fair Concerts opportunities for talented local Box 216, Livermore 94551. The dance, the Children’s Arts Festival, 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton dancers and bring affordable, Livermore Art Association (LAA) the Youth Music Festival and the 94566. Part of the annual summer quality ballet performances to the is a nonprofit organization that Civic Arts School Concert Series. county fair activities, the fair- Valley. It is currently the resident promotes public interest and Civic Arts sponsors Pleasanton’s grounds hosts a different perform- ballet company of the Bankhead appreciation in fine arts and Poet Laureate, Civic Arts Presents er from a wide range of genres Theater in Livermore. Every year crafts and encourages the artistic performances, Civic Arts Stage each night of the multi-day event. the company presents two pro- progress and development of its Company and Public Arts pro- While the concerts are free, there fessionally staged productions — members. LAA welcomes new grams as well as Free Shakespeare are fair entry and parking fees. a full-length performance of “The members. Members help judge in the Park by the San Francisco t Nutcracker” during the holidays local artwork, teach art in the Shakespeare Festival. tXXXBMBNFEBDPVOUZGBJSDPN and a mid-year showcase of local schools and demonstrate arts and t Concerts in the Park Sponsored talent and choreography. Valley crafts to requesting organizations. tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTDPN- by the Pleasanton Downtown Dance Theatre runs an affiliated In partnership with the Pleasanton munity/arts/civic-arts.html Association and the Pleasanton school designed to offer classical Art League, LAA holds general Harrington Gallery at Firehouse Weekly, this summer concert series dance training. monthly meetings that feature Arts Center 4444 Railroad Ave., takes place Friday evenings from t demonstrations by renowned art- Pleasanton 94566. The Harrington June to Sept at Lions Wayside Park tXXXWBMMFZEBODFUIFBUSFDPN ists. LAA supports the LAA Gallery Gallery features the works of at First and Neal streets. Musical in the Carnegie Building, 2155 renowned visual artists of regional styles range from blues to rock, LECTURES Third St., Livermore. The public is and national stature in painting, disco to reggae and also includes Ed Kinney Lecture Series 603 invited to visit the Gallery, Wed- sculpture, installations, and Latin, Big Band swing and 1950s Main St., Pleasanton 94566. The Sun, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. conceptual art. Exhibits change era rock ‘n’ roll. Visit the website Museum On Main offers a histori- to feature themed exhibits, each t for schedule of performances. cal lecture series at Firehouse opening with a reception. Gallery tXXXMJWFSNPSFBSUBTTPDJBUJPOPSH t Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., tXXXQMFBTBOUPOEPXOUPXOOFU Pleasanton. Admission is $10; 32 | Info 2011-12 $5 for members of the Amador children’s storytimes. Calendars month at 7:30 p.m. at Towne Internet classes for seniors and Valley Historical Society; $5 for for these events are available at Center Books, 555 Main St., to read Friends of the Library. It hosts a teachers with ID and $3 for stu- the store. Bookstore is open 9 and discuss outstanding works of summer reading program for all dents with ID. a.m.-11 p.m. daily. literature. ages and sponsors an annual book t t t4BEJF4LJOOFSBU writing award program. Hours: tXXXNVTFVNPONBJOPSH tXXXCODPN tXXXHSFBUCPPLTTGDPN Open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon-Thu, 10 tFNBJMJOGP!NVTVFNPONBJOPSH Dublin Library 200 Civic Plaza, Online Book Clubs The Pleasan- a.m.-5 p.m. Fri-Sat, and 1-5 p.m. Science on Saturday Lawrence Dublin 94568. The Dublin Public ton Public Library offers online Sun. Closed on national holidays. Livermore National Laboratory Library is a branch of the Alameda book clubs for various genres. t offers this annual five-week series County Library and receives ad- Members read the first few chap- tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- for students sixth grade through ditional funding from the city of ters of a book via email to decide vices/library high school on diverse science Dublin. The library opened in its if they would then like to check Poet Laureate The Poet Laureate topics. No registration is required, current facility in April 2003, and the book out from the library. The is called upon to read poetry at but seating is limited and on a first circulation now surpasses 500,000 service is free and can be joined civic events such as dedications come basis. The lectures are held items a year. Forty high speed by visiting the library website. and public ceremonies, serve as in Feb at the Bankhead Theater, Internet stations are available, plus t a resource and liaison between 2400 First St., Livermore. Admis- the library offers a rich variety of tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- the Civic Arts program and local sion is free. programs for all ages including vices/library schools, libraries and bookstores, t early literacy, storytelling, summer Pleasanton Public Library 400 and conduct classes devoted tIUUQFEVDBUJPOMMOMHPW reading programs, and special Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. to poetic works. It is a two-year tFNBJMGBSOTXPSUI!MMOMHPW events scheduled throughout the The library offers a variety of honorary term. The Poet Laureate LITERARY ACTIVITIES year. Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon; reading programs for children and also organizes the Century House 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tue & Thu; noon-8 teens, including Paws to Read (a Poetry reading series the first Sun Barnes & Noble Book Clubs p.m. Wed; closed Fri; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. reading program for grades 1-5), of Feb, June, Aug, Oct and Dec 4972 Dublin Blvd., Dublin 94568. Sat; 1-5 p.m. Sun. Friday Storytime, Toddler Laptime, from 1-3 p.m. at the Century House, Several book clubs meet at Barnes t Spanish Storytime, Bookleggers, 2401 Santa Rita Rd. Admission is $5. and Noble Booksellers, including tXXXEVCMJODBHPW book clubs for children and young Open mic follows featured read- the Tri-Valley Writers at 7 p.m. Great Books Great Books of adults, and the Teen Advisory ers. Poet Laureate Cynthia Bryant Tuesdays and a mothers book club Pleasanton, a local chapter of the Group. The library also offers a began her two-year term in 2011. at 7:30 p.m. Mondays. The store San Francisco Great Books Council, Mature Adults Program (M.A.P.) t.JDIFMMF3VTTPBU also hosts author appearances and meets on the fourth Mon of the for seniors, a book club for adults, tXXXDJWJDBSUTMJUFSBSZPSH Relax....at Pleasanton’s Destination day Spa Gift 5SZ0VS/FX tMASSAGES t."/*$63&1&%*$63& $FSUJGJDBUFT $PDPOVUBOE-JNF t'"$*"-4 t.*$30%&3."#3"4*0/ BWBJMBCMF #PEZ4DSVC t4"-0/4&37*$&4 t1&3."/&/5.",&Ǜ61 & Massage t41"1"$,"(&4 t4-*..*/(#0%:83"14 SBZTUSFFUJOEPXOUPXOQMFBTBOUPOt 2011 www.heavenlyremedies.net 2011-12 Info | 33 Towne Center Books 555 Main wLivermore Cinemas 2490 First pointment. Photo ID is needed for Niles Canyon between Sunol and St., Pleasanton 94566. Towne Cen- St., Livermore 94550. each visitor to enter the base. Fremont. The train operates Sun- ter Books, Pleasanton’s downtown t4)08 t day mornings and afternoons. independent bookstore, offers an tXXXDJOFNBXFTUDPN tXXXNJMJUBSZNVTFVNPSH$Q- t extensive calendar of appearances Regal Cinemas Crow Canyon Parks.html tXXXODSZPSH by local and nationally known Stadium 6 2525 San Ramon Valley David Glass House Museum Public Art Pleasanton Civic Arts authors, book clubs, and other Blvd., San Ramon 94583. 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San maintains a collection of public literary events. Hours: Mon-Thu 10 t '"/%"/(0PS Ramon 94583. The Glass House, art funded by service groups, pri- a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Regal Hacienda Crossings 20 San Ramon’s historic house mu- vate individuals and public funds. Sun 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and IMAX Theater 5000 Dublin seum built in 1877 which depicts It is installed around the city and t Blvd., Dublin 94568. life during the Victorian Era, is includes Girl Reading, Leap and tXXXUPXOFDFOUFSCPPLTDPN t '"/%"/(0PS open on the second Saturday of Once Upon a Time at the library; every month. Historic Foundation Pat’s Bench in Kottinger Park; LIVE MUSIC Vine Cinema 1722 First St., Liver- members are free. Pleasanton Centennial Towers in more 94550. Showing indepen- AND DANCING t Civic Park; Pleasanton Tulancingo dent and foreign films. Barone’s 475 St. John St., Pleas- tXXXTSIGPSH Mural at City Hall; Sing a Song of t anton. Live music on Friday and Sixpence and Yak and Albus at tXXXWJOFDJOFNBDPN Dublin Heritage Park and Mu- Saturday nights, plus enjoy Music seum 6600 Donlon Way, Dublin Centennial Park; and Swimming under the Stars on Thursday MUSEUMS AND 94568. The museum is located Through Air at the Dolores Bengt- evenings in the summer and fall. COLLECTIONS in the old Murray Schoolhouse, son Aquatic Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. with free t.JLF'VMGPSEBU Alameda County Central which was moved to its present admission before 6 p.m. tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVT Railroad Society 4501 Pleasan- site in the 1970s. It allows visitors t services/recreation ton Ave., Pleasanton 94566. The to follow the journey of the Dub- tIUUQCBSPOFTQMFBTBOUPODPN Alameda County Central Railroad lin settlers, three Irish teenagers Studio Seven Arts 400 Main St., Faz Restaurant at Sheraton Society has a permanent railroad who crossed the Atlantic, trail Pleasanton 94566. Studio Seven Four Points Hotel 5121 Hopyard exhibit at the Alameda County blazed to California in 1836, built Arts presents works by local, Rd., Pleasanton 94588. Live music Fairgrounds. The layout is open homesteads in Dublin in 1850, national and regional artists, Mon-Fri 5:30-8 p.m. Features a all year to the general public and built the Murray School- regularly featuring special exhibits variety of music styles. every Friday evening from 6:30 house in 1856. It has a playhouse, and events. Art includes fine art, t p.m.-9 p.m. Memberships are reading lounge, general store sculpture, hand-blown glass, crafts tXXXGB[SFTUBVSBOUTDPN available. and a variety of interpretive and unique jewelry. Hours: Tue-Sat Hilton Pleasanton at the Club tXXXQMFBTBOUPONPEFMSSPSH exhibits. 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun 11-5 p.m.; Mon 7050 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton tFNBJMTUFFMOPNBE!ZBIPP t by appt. 94588. Live music outside on the com tXXXEVCMJODBHPW t tXXXTUVEJPTFWFOBSUTDPN patio Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. and Alexander’s Fine Art 610 Main Lindsay Wildlife Museum 1931 tFNBJMJOGP!TUVEJPTFWFOBSUTDPN inside from 9-11 p.m. St., Pleasanton 94566. The Gal- First Ave., Walnut Creek 94597. t lery presents a mix of traditional Visitors can listen to the cry of a Tulancingo Treasures 200 Old tXXXQMFBTBOUPOBUUIFDMVC and contemporary art styles by a red tailed hawk, go eye-to-eye Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. hilton.com variety of local and international with a gray fox and watch a bald The collection of Pleasanton- Main Street Brewery 830 Main artists. There are regular exhibits eagle eat lunch. More than 50 Tulancingo Sister City Associa- St., Pleasanton 94566. The restau- and artist events. Visit the website species of live, non-releasable, tion gifts from throughout its 25 rant features live music Fridays for a current schedule. native California animals are on years is on display at City Hall. and Saturdays at 9 p.m. t exhibit. Ask someone at the Public Works t tXXXBMFYBOEFSTHBMMFSZDPN t Department for the key. tXXXNBJOTUCSFXFSZDPN tFNBJMBMFYBOEFSTHBMMFSZ!TCTD- tXXXXJMEMJGFNVTFVNPSH tUPVST Redcoats British Pub & Restau- global.net Museum On Main 603 Main St., MUSIC Blackhawk Museum 3700 Black- Pleasanton 94566. The museum is rant 336 St. Mary St., Pleasanton Del Valle Fine Arts PO Box 2335, hawk Plaza Circle, Danville 94506. a local, regional history museum, 94566. This restaurant transforms Livermore 94551. This organiza- The Blackhawk Museum features a which has rotating exhibits of into a dance club with a DJ playing tion was founded to bring good display of 90 cars, an Automotive historical artifacts from various hits Fri and Sat from 10 a.m.-1 a.m. classical music to the Tri-Valley. Research Library and bookstore. time periods as well as permanent t Concerts are held at the Bank- tQIPOF displays. It also has a gift shop that tXXXSFEDPBUTQVCDPN head Theater at 2400 First St. in tXXXCMBDLIBXLNVTFVNPSH offers history books, miniatures, Sunshine Saloon 1807 Santa Rita downtown Livermore. Dates vary. tFNBJMNVTFVN!CMBDLIBXLNV- postcards and more. $2 donation Rd., #K, Pleasanton 94566. Karaoke Seating is open, so come early. seum.org requested. every Thursday and DJ dancing t t#PCCJF)BEMFZBU Camp Parks History Center Fri-Sat. All events start at 9 p.m. tXXXNVTFVNPONBJOPSH t"SU4DPUUBU Camp Parks Blvd., Building 620, t tFNBJMJOGP!NVTFVNPONBJOPSH tXXXEFMWBMMFöOFBSUTPSH 6th St. and Fernandez Ave., Harmony Fusion Chorus 4737 MOVIES Dublin 94568. The Camp Parks Niles Canyon Railway Sunol Ross Gate Court, Pleasanton Blackhawk Movie 7 4175 Black- History Center is open from 10 Depot, 6 Kilkare Rd., Sunol. Niles 94566. The Harmony Fusion hawk Plaza Cr., Danville 94526. a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesdays and from Station, 37001 Mission Blvd., Fre- Chorus, formerly known as the t '"/%"/(0PS 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesdays. mont. The Niles Canyon Railroad Harmony Crossroads Chorus, is tXXXDJOFNBSLDPN Group tours are offered by ap- offers a ride through the beautiful 34 | Info 2011-12 the Alameda County chapter of Pleasanton Community Sweet Adelines International, a Concert Band PO Box 135, 30%#)!,):).' ). nonprofit organization promoting Pleasanton 94566. The Pleasan- four-part a cappella harmony for ton Community Concert Band Lexus, Toyota, Infiniti, Nissan, Acura, women. All women are welcome comprises about 60 amateur Honda and most domestic cars to attend Monday rehearsals, 7 musicians under the direction of p.m. at The Hill and Valley Club, Bob Williams. It performs about -!).4%.!.#% !.$ 2%0!)2 1808 B St., Hayward. 20 times each year at community t+PBOOF.PSSJTPOBU events in addition to its own Family Owned and three concerts. Visit PCCB’s web- tXXXIBSNPOZGVTJPOPSH Operated Since 1983 Las Positas College Music site for concert information. Program 3033 Collier Canyon t#BOE%JSFDUPS#PC8JMMJBNTBU Rd., Livermore 94551. Las Posi- 846-5897 tas College offers a full range of t#BOE .BOBHFS 1BU 8IFFMFS BU music classes, both for the music 443-5526 major and the recreational musi- tXXXQMFBTBOUPOCBOEPSH cian. Group performance offer- Tri-Valley Youth Orchestra 164C ings include day chamber choir, Main Street, Pleasanton 94566. concert choir, two jazz choirs, jazz The Tri-Valley Youth Orchestra, a instrumental ensemble, orchestra program of the Pacific Chamber and symphonic band. Symphony, offers training for Scheduled Factory Maintenance t$JOEZ3PTFöFMEBU about 60 young musicians looking -ONTH -ILE 7ARRANTY s 3HUTTLE 3ERVICE !VAILABLE tXXXMBTQPTJUBTDPMMFHFFEV for the experience of playing in Livermore-Amador Symphony an orchestra beyond their school setting. “Thank you so PO Box 1049, Livermore 94551. The much for all the symphony, led by Music Director t help with our Dr. Arthur Barnes, is a volunteer tXXXQBDJöDDIBNCFSTZNQIPOZ cars! Always the (925) 484-2400 community orchestra that per- org best service tFNBJMJOGP!QBDJöDDIBNCFSTZN- and friendliest 7ASHINGTON 3TREET s 0LEASANTON forms at the Bankhead Theater, business.” NEAR -C$ONALDS ON 3TANLEY phony.org 2400 First St. in downtown Liver- Karen R. www.autotronservicecenter.com more. It also performs an annual Valley Concert Chorale PO Box Pops concert fundraiser. Annual 286, Livermore 94551. The Valley scholarships are presented to local Concert Chorale is the Tri-Valley’s high school students. premier chorus. The all-volunteer, t non-profit chorale of about 40 tXXXMJWBNTZNQIPSH singers receives financial support XXX#PSH'FODFDPN tFNBJMJOGP!MJWBNTZNQIPSH from grants, ticket sales, mem- Pacific Chamber Symphony 2400 bership dues and donations. The First St., Livermore 94500. This or- Chorale’s educational outreach chestra of professional musicians, program, Music in the Schools, led by Maestro Lawrence Kohl, presents original musical per- features a repertoire specifically formances at Tri-Valley primary composed for chamber symphony school assemblies. Schedule an from baroque and classical pe- audition by calling Pam Grove, riods, to romantic and modern. 462-4205. Performances will take place at the t Bankhead Theater in Livermore. tXXXWBMMFZDPODFSUDIPSBMFPSH 2011 t tFNBJMJOGP!WBMMFZDPODFSUDIP- tXXXQBDJöDDIBNCFSTZNQIPOZ rale.org org Voices in Harmony Formerly tFNBJMJOGP!QBDJöDDIBNCFSTZN- the Bay Area Metro Chorus, phony.org Voices in Harmony is the Pleasanton Chamber Players 100-member Northern Califor- 'FODFTt"SCPSTt%FDLTNPSF Founded in 2003, this local group nia performing chorus of the has developed a reputation for Barbershop Harmony Society. unusual repertoire featuring novel The group formed in January :PVSMPDBMGFODF instrumental and vocal combina- 2006 with the merger of the DPNQBOZGPS tions, with works by Beethoven, Bay Area Metro and San Jose PWFSZFBST Kuhlau, Glinka, Strauss, Reynaldo chapters. Men who enjoy singing Hahn and others. are invited to attend a chorus re- t hearsal held Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. 925.426.9620 tFNBJMEPNJOJRVFQJBOB!DPN- at IES Hall, 1401 E. Santa Clara, #PVMEFS$PVSU 1MFBTBOUPO cast.net San Jose. The rehearsal location 2011-12 Info | 35 is subject to change. pus, is owned and operated by Firehouse Arts Center 4444 of three main stage productions t the city of Pleasanton. Built in the Railroad Ave., Pleasanton 94566. a year, plus a touring children’s tXXXWJIDIPSVTPSH late 1930s and renovated in 1989, The Firehouse Arts Center blends theater play and student-direct- tFNBJMDPOUBDU!WJIDIPSVTPSH the theater seats 591 and houses modern architecture with the ed one-act plays. Classes include OPERA performances by the high school, historic fire station built in 1929 acting, improvisation, musical the city’s Civic Arts performance to feature a 227-seat flexible theater performance training, Livermore Valley Opera PO Box program and various local musical studio theater; 2,000 square feet technical theater and theater/ 1002, Livermore 94551. LVO com- organizations. The theater is avail- of gallery space; two large art film appreciation. bines the talents and expertise able for rental. classrooms; and a spacious grand t,FO3PTTBU of professional music, stage and t lobby and patios for receptions tXXXMBTQPTJUBTDPMMFHFFEV chorus directors, principal sing- tXXXBNBEPSUIFBUFSPSH and events. Box office hours are tFNBJMLSPTT!MBTQPTJUBTDPMMFHF ers, musicians and designers with Bankhead Theater 2400 First Wed-Fri noon-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 edu the dedication and practical abili- Street, Livermore 94550. Since a.m.-4 p.m.; and two hours prior Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre ties of a volunteer board, adult opening in Sept. 2007, this 500- to each performance. 1048 Serpentine Ln., Ste. 309, chorus, stage crew, props master, seat theater located in down- t#PYPGGJDF Pleasanton 94566. Formerly stitchers and set builders. Each town Livermore hosts events by t*OGPSNBUJPO the Pleasanton Playhouse, the fall and spring, LVO presents a lo- tXXXGJSFIPVTFBSUTPSH Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre is cally produced, fully-staged opera local art organizations such as Free Shakespeare in the a community nonprofit theater with orchestra. Performances are Del Valle Fine Arts, Livermore Park Performances by the San company dedicated to providing at the Bankhead Theater in Liver- Valley Opera, the California Francisco Shakespeare Festival affordable, high-quality produc- more. LVO also presents special Independent Film Festival, the run Sat-Sun 7:30 p.m. for three tions. Plays are at the Studio concerts, events and fundraisers. Livermore-Amador Symphony, weekends in the summer at Ama- Theatre, 1048 Serpentine Lane, t Valley Dance Theater, Cantabella dor Valley Community Park, 4301 Ste. 309 with the ticket office for tXXXMJWFSNPSFWBMMFZPQFSBPSH Children’s Chorus, the Tri-Valley Black Ave. Sponsored by the city studio and Broadway shows in tFNBJMJOGP!MJWFSNPSFWBMMFZ- Repertory Theatre and the Valley of Pleasanton. Suite 307. Musicals are held at opera.org Concert Chorale. t t 1-": the Bankhead Theater at 2400 THEATER tXXXMJWFSNPSFQFSGPSNJOHBSUT tXXXTGTIBLFTPSH First St. in Livermore. Tri-Valley Amador Theater 1155 Santa org Las Positas College Theater Repertory Theatre ticket office Rita Rd., Pleasanton 94566. The tFNBJMSFDFQUJPOJTU!MJWFSNPSFQ- Department 3000 Campus Hill hours: Wed and Fri 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Amador Theater, located on the erformingarts.org Dr., Livermore 94551. The theater tPS tXXXUSJWBMMFZSFQDPN Amador Valley High School cam- performance schedule consists 36 | Info 2011-12 BASKETBALL into levels based on ability and distance. OUTDOORS & RECREATION Adult Basketball Basketball leagues run year-round for t adults ages 18 and older. Games tXXXUIFDZDMFQSPTDPN take place at Pleasanton Middle Pleasanton BMX Riding Facility School, 5001 Case Ave.; Hart 3320 Stanley Blvd., at west end of Middle School, 4433 Willow Rd.; or Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Harvest Park Middle School, 4900 Area, Pleasanton. This 2.65-acre, Valley Ave. Adult open gym drop- city-run facility features jumps and in basketball programs are held at bumps for the enjoyment of BMX the three middle school gyms. bike riders. t t tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- vices/recreation vices/recreation/bmx-park.html Tri-Valley BMX Memorial Park, BIKING Bollinger Canyon Rd. and San Bicycle Trails Council of the Ramon Blvd., San Ramon. The race East Bay See listing in this section track is about 1,000 feet long with under Trails Councils. doubles, triples and tabletops and Cyclepath Weekly Rides 337-B rhythm section. The track is open Main St., Pleasanton 94566. Local to the public for recreational rid- bicycle shop Cyclepath holds ing except during scheduled races. several weekly bike rides in Pleas- Search NBL.org to find a track. anton, at the Pleasanton Ridge, t Lake Chabot in Castro Valley and tXXXMJWFQBZSJEFDPN beyond. Rides vary by distance Valley Spokesmen Bicycle and skill level. Touring Club PO Box 2630, t Dublin 94568. Bike rides vary from tXXXDZDMFQBUIDPN leisurely to strenuous and include FILE PHOTO International Christian Cycling some long distance tours. Focus is Tri-Valley area parks and open space offer panoramic views, miles of trails and countless Club Meets weekdays at 12 noon recreational riding with a competi- activites for anyone to enjoy. at the corner of Foothill and Bernal tive contingent. All ages and abil- in Pleasanton, mileage varies from ity levels welcome. Non-members Services offers guided tours and Dagnino Rd., Livermore. Meetings 20-30 miles. Also meets Saturdays are welcome to join rides and club trail rides. Special events such as include guest speakers, refresh- at 9 for Club rides. meetings, which take place quar- groups, birthday parties, corpo- ments and drawings. The club t%BSSZMBOE5BOJB4NJUIBU terly on Wed evenings. Size: 450. rate events, private rides or scout runs a “Trout in the Classroom” 2626 t#POOJFBU badges are available. Open year program and has a number of tXXXOPSDBMDISJTUJBODZDMJOH tXXXWBMMFZTQPLFTNFOPSH round. scheduled fishing outings. com BOCCE BALL t t#PC.D$PMMVNBU tFNBJMJDTNJUI!DPNDBTUOFU tXXXXFTUFSOUSBJMSJEJOHDPN tXXXUSJWBMMFZøZöTIFSTPSH Bocce Ball Court Located in Cen- Livermore BMX Park Bill Payne tFNBJMXFTUFSOUSBJMSJEJOH!ZBIPP tFNBJMöTINBTUFS!USJWBMMFZøZ- tennial Park, 5353 Sunol Blvd. The Sports Park, Vasco and Patterson com fishers.org court is regularly open on Mon, Pass roads, Livermore. The track Tri-Valley Trail Blazers A group of Wed, Fri 9 a.m.-noon. Activity fee FUTSAL is about 1,000 feet long with active equestrians interested in all $1 for residents. The city also runs Tri-Valley Futsal League 1580 doubles, triples, tabletops and matters that pertain to use, enjoy- adult bocce leagues at the site. Whispering Oaks Way, Pleasanton rhythm section. The track is open ment and improvement of horses 94566. Tri-Valley Futsal is as- to the public for recreational rid- tPUIFSQPTTJCMFUJNFT and horsemanship. The group sociated with the United States ing except during scheduled races. tMFBHVFJOGPSNBUJPO hosts trail riding, clinics and horse Futsal Federation (USFF). Futsal Search NBL.org for local tracks. camping in various locations. In EQUESTRIAN is a rapidly growing sport that is t addition, the group promotes the Bay Area Equestrian Network a derivative of soccer and played tXXXMBSQEETUDBVT 4847 Hopyard Rd., PMB 218, preservation and enhancement of local trails. Meets the second Wed with five-man teams on a basket- Morning Group Bicycle Ride A Pleasanton 94588. This online ball-style court with no walls and cycling group ride starts at 8:30 directory provides free informa- of the month. tXXXUSJWBMMFZUSBJMCMB[FSTDPN a low bouncing ball, unlike the a.m. every Saturday from Cycle tion about horse boarding, vets, traditional sport of U.S. indoor Pros Bike Shop, 728 Main St., Pleas- training, breeders and more in the tFNBJMQSFTJEFOU!USJWBMMFZUSBJM- blazers.com soccer played with six-man squads anton, meeting in the parking region. Free classified ads, busi- and walls. lot. The ride breaks into groups ness listings and event calendar FISHING t based on skill and distance. The for the horse community are also Shadow Cliffs Regional Recre- tXXXUSJWBMMFZGVUTBMDPN regular ride usually covers 25-40 available. ation Area See listing in this sec- tFNBJMJOGP!USJWBMMFZGVUTBMDPN miles at speeds of 14-18 mph. The t tion under Regional & State Parks. long ride covers 35-60 miles at tXXXCBZFRVFTUDPN GARDENS Tri-Valley Fly Fishers PO Box a brisker pace. Routes vary each tFNBJMJOGP!CBZFRVFTUDPN Pleasanton Community Garden week. On Sundays mornings, there 231, Livermore 94551. The club 7350 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton Horseback rides Sunol-Ohlone meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thu is a group ride for everyone, same Regional Park, Geary Rd., Sunol 94566. The Department of Parks time, same place, broken down monthly, except in July, at the Liv- and Community Services facili- 94586. Western Trail Riding ermore Rod and Gun Club, 4000 2011-12 Info | 37 tates this community garden in Val ming pool, tennis courts and a lessons, a pro shop, putting green, as water for horses, equestrian Vista Community Park. The garden dining room. restaurant and snack bar. staging, parking, picnic tables, is comprised of 40 patches, 225 t t restrooms, camping and natural- square feet and 100 square feet tXXXSVCZIJMMDPN tXXXTVOPMWBMMFZDPN ist-led programs. Kayak and food patches. GOLF COURSES tFNBJMJOGP!TVOPMWBMMFZDPN concessions open part of the year. t The Bridges Golf Club 9000 S. Fishing permits are required. tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- (PUBLIC) Gale Ridge Rd., San Ramon 94582. tDBNQJOHBOEHSPVQQJDOJDSFTFS- vices/recreation Callippe Preserve Golf Course This public course is set on the vations: (888) 327-2757, opt. 2 Rose Garden 2401 Santa Rita Rd., 8500 Clubhouse Dr., Pleasan- rolling terrain of the Dougherty tXXXFCQBSLTPSH Pleasanton 94588. Located at the ton 94566. This award-winning Valley with views of Mount Diablo. tFNBJMJOGP!FCQBSLTPSH Century House, rose bushes, daffo- 18-hole, 145-acre municipal golf It has 150,000 square feet of sand Dublin Hills Regional Park Dublin dils, large shade trees and a small course features a clubhouse, a bunkers plus a creek winding its Hills Regional Park, with a stag- gazebo provide a restful oasis. short-game practice area and 20- way through 16-holes, featuring ing area on Dublin Boulevard two Open by appointment only. stall practice range. narrow fairways and native brush. miles west of San Ramon Road, t t t spans approximately 654 acres Sensory Garden 5353 Sunol Blvd., tXXXQMBZDBMMJQQFDPN tXXXUIFCSJEHFTHPMGDPN within an undeveloped open space Pleasanton. Located in Centennial Dublin Ranch Golf Course 5900 tFNBJMJOGP!UIFCSJEHFTHPMGDPN corridor with a main ridge that con- Park at the Pleasanton Senior Cen- Signal Hill Dr., Dublin 94568. This The Course at Wente Vineyards nects Donlon Point on the park’s ter. In the garden, visitors can feel a course is the first and only course 5040 Arroyo Rd., Livermore 94550. southern boundary to Wiedemann lamb’s ear (a plant with soft velvety in Dublin. Boasting a Robert Trent This Greg Norman-designed 18- Hill located on adjacent private gray-green leaves) and sniff lemon Jones Jr. par 63 layout with 11 par hole golf course is for both novice property to the north, interspersed grass or a chocolate geranium. threes, five par fours, and two par and professional golfers. There is with steep-sloped canyons. t fives. also a restaurant and golf shop. t t t tXXXFCQBSLTPSHEVCMJO@IJMMT GOLF tXXXEVCMJOSBODIHPMGDPN tXXXXFOUFHPMGDPN Mt. Diablo State Park Mt. Dia- Pleasanton Driving Range Val- Las Positas Golf Course 917 Club- blo Scenic Blvd., Danville. With ley Ave., Alameda County Fair- house Dr., Livermore 94551. There HORSESHOES a 3,849-foot summit, this park grounds, Pleasanton 94566. Enter is an 18-hole and a 9-hole course, Tri-Valley Horseshoe Pitching has widespread views of the Bay at Gate 12. a merchandise shop and a driving Club Club meets Tuesdays at 1 Area that are accessible by hiking, t range. Lessons are available. p.m. with play continuing through mountain biking or horseback tXXXQMFBTBOUPOHPMGDFOUFSDPN t the afternoon and early evening riding. Located off Diablo Road, Pleasanton Golf Lesson Center tXXXMBTQPTJUBTHPMGDPVSTFDPN in good weather at the Alameda off I-680 in Danville, the park also Provides private lessons, golf Pleasanton Golf Center Alameda County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasan- offers camping, rock climbing, schools and clinics at the Pleasan- County Fairgrounds, Main Gate, ton Ave. observation deck, wildlife viewing, ton Driving Range and the Pleas- Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton t picnic areas and restrooms. Mount anton Golf Center’s course, both 94566. Pleasanton Golf Center is a tXXXIPSTFTIPFQJUDIJOHDPN Diablo Interpretive Association located at the Alameda County public executive 9-hole course. It’s REGIONAL & STATE runs the Mitchell Canyon Center, Fairgrounds. a mix of par 3 and par 4 holes and PARKS and helps fund park programs. t is capable of challenging good tJOGPSNBUJPO tXXXQMFBTBOUPOHPMGDFOUFSDPN players as well. Augustin Bernal Park 8200 tSFTFSWBUJPOT Women’s Golf Association of t Golden Eagle Way, Pleasanton. tXXXQBSLTDBHPW Northern California 5776 Ston- tXXXQMFBTBOUPOHPMGDFOUFSDPN This city-owned park, adjacent to tXXXNEJBPSH eridge Mall Rd., Ste. 160, Pleasan- Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, Pleasanton Ridge Regional Poppy Ridge Golf Course 4280 covers 237-acres and offers hiking ton 94588. Greenville Rd., Livermore 94550. Park Located on Foothill Road t trails with panoramic views, picnic in Pleasanton. From I-680 exit at This NCGA golf course has a 27- tables and restrooms. Horses (resi- tXXXXHBODDPN hole layout. Each 9-hole course Castlewood Drive, turn left onto tFNBJMXHBOD!XHBODDPN dents only), dogs and mountain Foothill Road. The staging area measures 3,500-3,600 yards from bikes also allowed. Access is up the back tees. Carved in the is about two miles from Castle- GOLF COURSES Golden Eagle Way and Pleasanton wood Drive. This 3,163-acre park rugged terrain of the Livermore residents must show proof of resi- (PRIVATE) foothills, Poppy Ridge offers views offers a 25-mile multipurpose trail Castlewood Country Club 707 dency at the gate. Non-residents system with canyon views, remote of the golf course and beyond. must obtain a permit, valid for one Country Club Circle, Pleasanton tSFTFSWBUJPOT streams and ridgetop vistas. It has 94566. This private country club week, at the City Parks and Com- trails for hiking, mountain biking, tXXXQPQQZSJEHFHPMGDPN munity Services office. nestled in the southwest hills of tFNBJMJOGP!QPQQZSJEHFHPMGDPN horseback riding and water for Pleasanton offers two 18-hole golf t horses, parking, restrooms and a Springtown Golf Course 939 Del Valle Regional Park 7000 courses, tennis, swimming, dining, Larkspur Dr., Livermore 94551. pond. event facilities and more. Del Valle Rd., Livermore 94550. t A 9-hole, par 35 golf course. Full Located on Lake Del Valle in t service pro shop, snack bar, coffee tXXXFCQBSLTPSHQBSLTQMFBT- tXXXDBTUMFXPPEDDPSH Livermore, this 4,000-acre park anton shop and carts available. offers numerous water activities. tFNBJMJOGP!DBTUMFXPPEDDPSH tSFTFSWBUJPOT tFNBJMQSJEHF!FCQBSLTPSH Ruby Hill Golf Club 3400 West There is a 750-acre lake that offers Shadow Cliffs Regional Recre- Sunol Valley Golf Club 6900 Mis- swimming, boating, kayaking, Ruby Hill Dr., Pleasanton 94566. sion Rd., Sunol 94586. Opened in ation Area 2500 Stanley Blvd., This private club has an 18-hole boat launch, boat rental, beach Pleasanton. This 249-acre park 1968, the course includes a total of and fishing. There are also trails for golf course on 225 acres with five 36 holes and offers banquet facili- offers an 80-acre lake for swim- sets of tees. There is also a swim- hiking, mountain biking, horse- ming, boating and fishing, boat ties, club rentals, driving range, back riding and amenities such 38 | Info 2011-12 launch, boat rental and fishing this 8,000-square-foot concrete docks. There are also trails for hik- park is free to the public. Pads ing, mountain biking and horse- and helmets are required. The back riding. Parking, picnic tables, park consists of a concrete street birdwatching, restrooms, food course made with a pyramid, three concession and horseshoe pit are different-sized blocks, a hip and a also available. Fishing permits are four-stair. required. Val Vista Inline Skate Park 7350 t Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. This tXXXFCQBSLTPSHQBSLTTIBE- inline skating facility at Val Vista ow_cliffs Community Park is approximately Sunol and Ohlone Regional Wil- 1.5 acres with a formal inline derness Southeast end of Geary hockey rink, a free-form skating We focus on you. Rd., Sunol. 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You don’t meets for three weekly runs: Sat tFNBJMQBTT!DPNDBTUOFU 9 a.m. (3-8 miles) meets at Fleet need to wait to see better! Feet, 310 Main St., Ste. C; Tue 6:30 SOFTBALL Adult Softball p.m. (hill workout) meets at Lake 5800 Parkside Dr., Dr. Auker is a dedicated refractive Del Valle in the summer and Fleet Pleasanton 94566. City-run spring Feet in the winter; Wed 6:30 p.m. and fall leagues run April-July cataract surgeon with 23 years of expertise. (4-6 miles) meets at Hands On Chi- and early Aug-Oct. No practices, ropractic, 5737 Valley Ave., Ste. D. games only, which are held Sun- He is widely recognized for his exceptional t Fri, 5:15-10 p.m. at the softball surgical skills and judgment. His sincere tXXXøFFUGFFUQMFBTBOUPODPN complex in the Pleasanton Sports tFNBJMTUBò!øFFUGFFUQMFBTBOUPO Park. Size: 215 teams. commitment is to your best interests. Ask com tPS your physician! SKATING SPECIAL OLYMPICS Dublin Iceland Ice Skating Special Olympics East Bay Rink 7212 San Ramon Rd., Dublin Region 3480 Buskirk Ave., Ste. 94568. Public and private lessons 340, Pleasant Hill 94523. Spe- AUKER and hockey programs and broom- cial Olympics strives to provide ball are available. year-round sports training and EYE INSTITUTE t athletic competition in a vari- tXXXEVCMJOJDFMBOEDPN ety of Olympic-type sports for 925.931.1090 individuals with developmental tFNBJMEVCMJOJDF!BPMDPN WWW.DRAUKER.COM Pleasanton Public Skate Park disabilities. Located at the Pleasanton t Sports Park, 5800 Parkside Dr., tXXXTPODPSH 2011-12 Info | 39 SWIMMING workout and try three workouts East Bay Area Trails Council VOLLEYBALL for free. The EBATC is composed of public Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Cen- Adult Volleyball Adult league agencies, equestrians, hikers, bi- ter 4455 Black Ave., Pleasanton. t volleyball is open to ages 18 and cyclists and conservationists who Community swim center features tXXXUSJWBMMFZNBTUFSTDPN older. It is held year round, except are committed to furthering the an Olympic-sized competition tFNBJMCFNBSJ@!ZBIPPDPN during summer months, at Harvest protection of the scenic and recre- pool, a diving pool and children’s Park Middle School, 4900 Valley TENNIS ational resources of the East Bay. pool. Programs include recre- Community Tennis Courts 5801 Ave. on Mon nights. Open gym ational swimming, swim classes for t drop-in volleyball runs the full Valley Ave., Pleasanton 94566. The tXXXFCUSBJMTPSH all skill levels and lap swimming. city’s Tennis Complex offers a wide year, also at Harvest Park, on Sun A variety of exercise classes are tFNBJMHLJSCZ!TJMDPODPN nights. variety of tennis activities, as well Trails Ad Hoc Committee The offered. There is also an Aquatic as reserved courts. Free tennis t Center swim team for ages 5-17. TAHC is composed of city of com- tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- courts are available at Fairlands munity members who advise the t Park and Muirwood Community vices/recreation tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- Parks and Recreation Commission Park. Creekside Park has a practice on trail-related issues. The TAHC WATER SPORTS vices/recreation wall. Shadow Cliffs Regional Recre- meets on the fourth Monday of Stoneridge Water Polo Club t each month at 6:30 p.m. at 200 ation Area 2500 Stanley Blvd., Established in 2002, this club has tXXXMJGFUJNFUFOOJTDPN Old Bernal Ave. Pleasanton. Swimming and other leagues for boys and girls. Prac- water activities at the park’s 80- TRAILS COUNCILS t tices are in Pleasanton. acre lake. See park listing under Bicycle Trails Council of the East Tri-Valley Business Council t Regional and State Parks in this Bay PO Box 9583, Berkeley 94709. Agriculture and Open Space tXXXTUPOFSJEHFXBUFSQPMPDPN section. The council, a local chapter of the Committee PO Box 3258, Liver- Tri-Valley Water Polo This co-ed more 94551. The Agriculture and Tri-Valley Masters Swim Team International Mountain Bike As- masters water polo club is open to Open Space committee works With more than 130 adult swim- sociation, helps to educate cyclists high school varsity and collegiate to enhance open space, increase mers ages 19 and older, Tri-Valley in responsible mountain biking, caliber players. Practices take recreational opportunities and in- Masters Swim Team welcomes all advocate for appropriate access place year-round at the Dolores crease the viability of agricultural skill levels and interests. It offers and promote community among Bengtson Aquatic Center Satur- operations within the Tri-Valley 15 professionally coached work- trail users. days 9-11 a.m. The club competes region. The Committee includes outs per week, year round at the t in a number of tournaments trails, equine and agriculture sub- Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center, tXXXCUDFCPSH throughout the year. committees. 4455 Black Ave. Come to any tFNBJMJOGP!CUDFCPSH t tXXXLBUIZTFSWJDFTDPNUDMBW tFNBJMKSPZ!BPMDPN Comprehensive Financial Services 2000 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 450 San Ramon, CA 94583 www.summitadvisors.com 925-866-7800 Summit Financial Group, LLC is a comprehensive financial planning and wealth management firm dedicated to providing insight and solutions that assist our clients in the pursuit of their financial independence. We aim to be the trusted resource for our clients, and earn that distinction by striving to do what is in their best interests. Our process of financial planning aligns your goals with your resources and continually monitors Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through Securian your progress. We invite you to experience the Summit Financial Services Inc. Securities Dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Summit Financial Group LLC is independently owned and operated. difference, where expertise and caring combine to serve you. TR#99540 DOFU 09/2009 40 | Info 2011-12 ANIMAL SERVICES ate vaccinations, neutering and include a free visit with a vet. COMMUNITY Dog licenses 3333 Busch Rd., Microchipping is also available. Pleasanton 94566. The city’s Utility Billing Department issues dog t licenses. An up-to-date rabies tXXXWBMMFZIVNBOFTPDJFUZPSH vaccination certificate with expira- BUSINESS GROUPS tion date is required. Prices are Business Builders USA Busi- lower for dogs that are spayed ness Builders USA is a network of or neutered if documentation is Tri-Valley professional business provided. people dedicated to providing t superior and reliable service in East County Animal Shelter their business category. 4595 Gleason Dr., Dublin 94568. t&SXJO-BSBOBOHBU The shelter is one of two run by tXXXCVTJOFTTCVJMEFST64"DPN the county. It impounds stray Dublin Chamber of Commerce animals, picks up sick and injured 7080 Donlon Way, Dublin 94568. animals, issues citations for viola- The Dublin Chamber of Com- tions, removes dead animals from merce is a voice for the business public areas, rescues endangered community on local issues, with animals, investigates inhumane committees working to meet the treatment of animals and animal needs of the local business com- nuisance complaints, and issues munity and community at large. dog licenses for unincorporated The organization is committed to areas of the county and the city of improving the economic climate Dublin. and quality of life in Dublin. t t t&NFSHFODZ tXXXEVCMJODIBNCFSPGDPN- Pleasanton Animal Control 4833 merce.org Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. FILE PHOTO eBig (East Bay Innovation Group) Call the Animal Services Bureau of The annual Hike for Hope event gives participants a chance to remember someone the Pleasanton Police regarding 237 Flagstone Cmn, Livermore special during the walk while also benefiting Hope Hospice. all animal problems: lost, found, 94550. The East Bay Innovation injured, bite, abuse, barking dogs. Group holds educational lectures, t workshops and events for mem- Pleasanton Downtown Asso- that assists with employment. bers and interested persons on Tri-Valley Animal Rescue ciation 4725 First St., Suite 200, It offers job search, résumé and PO Box topics such as blogging, telecom 11143, Pleasanton 94588. Adopt Pleasanton 94566. The association interviewing skills workshops, and wireless technology, software, dogs Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. is an organization of downtown resource library and a job bank. women in technology and more. next to the Pleasanton Farmers’ merchants and business people. Career assessment tools are avail- t Market at First and Angela streets. It sponsors community events able, as are dedicated phone lines tFNBJMJOGP!FCJHPSH TVAR does not accept surrendered such as the First Wednesday Street and a fax machine for job seekers animals from the public. TVAR vol- Hacienda Business Park Owners Party on the first Wed of the to use. Services are free. unteers are often available at the Association 4473 Willow Rd., month May-Sept, antique faires, t East County Animal Shelter, 4595 Ste. 105, Pleasanton 94588. An Art & Heritage Days, summer tXXXUSJWBMMFZPOFTUPQDPN Gleason Dr. in Dublin. organization of property owners concerts in the park and two wine Tri-Valley Regional Occupation t in the Hacienda Business Park. strolls each year. Program (ROP) 2600 Kitty Hawk tXXXUWBSPSH The 875-acre park is one of the t Rd., Ste. 117, Livermore 94551. ROP tFNBJMDPOUBDU!UWBSPSH largest of its kind in Northern tXXXQMFBTBOUPOEPXOUPXOOFU teaches occupational classes to California and, at build-out, could Tri-Valley SPCA 4651 Gleason Dr., tFNBJMJOGP!QMFBTBOUPOEPXO- high school juniors and seniors in hold up to 11.2 million square feet Dublin 94568. The Tri-Valley SPCA, town.net Pleasanton, Livermore and Dublin. of mixed-use space. a facility of the East Bay SPCA, is Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors ROP also has two adult programs: committed to ending the eutha- t Bureau 5075 Hopyard Rd., Ste. cosmetology at the Dublin Beauty nasia of all adoptable dogs and tXXXIBDJFOEBCVTJOFTTQBSLDPN 240, Pleasanton 94566. The bureau School, and water and wastewa- cats in Alameda and Contra Costa tFNBJMJOGP!IBDJFOEBPSH is the official public relations, sales ter treatment at the Dublin-San counties. It provides adoption Pleasanton Chamber of Com- and marketing arm for Pleasanton, Ramon Services District facilities. services; affordable, high-quality merce 777 Peters Ave., Pleasan- Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon and t spay and neuter procedures; dog ton 94566. This independent, Danville. tXXXUWSPQPSH training classes; and community nonprofit corporation, which has t TriValleyJobs.com The cities of education about responsible pet 1,000 members, is devoted to tXXXUSJWBMMFZDWCDPN Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore and ownership. creating economic opportunity tFNBJMJOGP!USJWBMMFZDWCDPN San Ramon sponsor this website t and strengthening the business CAREER/JOB to help residents find employment tXXXFBTUCBZTQDBPSH community. close to home. It includes custom tFNBJMJOGP!FBTUCBZTQDBPSH t SERVICES job searches, résumé broadcasting Valley Humane Society 3670 tXXXQMFBTBOUPOPSH Tri-Valley One Stop Career Cen- and email alerts when matching Nevada St., Pleasanton 94566. tFNBJMJOGP!QMFBTBOUPOPSH ter 5020 Franklin Dr., Pleasanton jobs become available. Adoptions come with appropri- 94588. Nonprofit career center tXXX5SJ7BMMFZ+PCTDPN 2011-12 Info | 41 CEMETERIES AND roots to the undertaking business Centennial Park, offers a variety transportation service during the FUNERAL HOMES in Pleasanton in 1891, pledges to of classes and support groups for hours that Pleasanton Paratransit give the type of service and per- seniors 55 and older. Its large din- is not operating. Call for pickup 24 Lone Tree Cemetery 24591 sonal attention to be found only ing hall is the venue for the VIP hours to one week in advance. No Fairview Ave., Hayward 94542. in a concerned family atmosphere club lunches, weekday Snappy same-day service. Fares are $3.50 Nonprofit cemetery established in with attention to detail. Café lunches and other events each way. 1868. It offers mausoleum, ground t and classes for mature adults. t burials and niches. tXXXHSBIBNIJUDINPSUVBSZ The Peddler Shoppe offers gifts East Bay Innovations 303 W. t com handmade by the seniors and is tXXXMPOFUSFFDFNFUFSZDPN Joaquin Ave., Ste. 110, San Leandro tFNBJMJOGP!HSBIBNIJUDINPSUV- open to the public. tFNBJMMPOFUSFFDFNFUFSZ!TCD- 94577. Assists clients with disabili- ary.com t global.net ties to find and retain employment A Special Touch Funeral & tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- by providing on-the-job training Memory Gardens Odd Fellows Cremation Service 11848 Dublin vices/senior and support. Memorial Park 3873 East Ave., Blvd. Dublin 94568. A Special Shannon Community Center t Livermore 94550. Established Touch is woman-owned and oper- 11600 Shannon Ave., Dublin tXXXFBTUCBZJOOPWBUJPOTDPN in 1911, this cemetery offers full ated and aims to serve people 94568. The cornerstone of this tFNBJMSHVJME!FBTUCBZJOOPWB- burial, niches and a mausoleum. It with nurturing and to offer afford- new mission-style building is tions.com is adjacent to Callaghan Mortuary. able prices. Ambrose Hall. t Kaleidoscope Activity Center, t t Easter Seals of the East Bay Oakmont Memorial Park and tXXXBTQFDJBMUPVDIGVOFSBMTFS- tXXXEVCMJODBHPW Mortuary 2099 Reliez Valley Rd., 7425 Larkdale Ave., Dublin 94568. vice.com Tennis & Community Park Lafayette 94549. This combined 5801 Kaleidoscope is an after-school DeerCreek Funeral Service cemetery and mortuary provides Dub- Valley Ave., Pleasanton 94566. program for children ages 5-22 complete cemetery and funeral lin Office, 11828 Dublin Blvd., Dub- The tennis complex offers tennis with developmental disabilities. arrangements. lin 94568. DeerCreek has offices in lessons for adults and children, as The center provides activities, t San Leandro, Dublin and Walnut well as a variety of other classes leisure skills, social interaction, tXXXPBLNPOUNPSUVBSZDPN Creek. It has been in business for and camps. To reserve the club community skills, arts and crafts 18 years. room, call 931-3446. Court reserva- and recreation with a second loca- Pleasanton Pioneer Cemetery t tions can be made by phone or via tion in Livermore. 5780 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton tXXXEFFSDSFFLDSFNBUJPODPN the website. t 94566. Formerly run by the t tXXXCBZBSFBFBTUFSTFBMTDPN Independent Order of Odd Fel- Bryant & Moore Chapel 3833 tXXXMJGFUJNFUFOOJTDPN1MFBT- lows Livermore Lodge #219, the East Ave., Livermore 94550 Keystone Adult Learning Cen- anton cemetery was transferred to city t ter 1241 Quarry Lane, Ste. 145, ownership. The old rural cemetery Callaghan Mortuary 3833 East Veterans Memorial Building 301 Pleasanton 94566. The mission was established in 1882. Ave., Livermore 94550. Main St., Pleasanton 94566. This of the Keystone Adult Learning t t newly restored facility, built in Center is to provide opportuni- 1932, houses the American Legion ties for developmentally disabled Roselawn Cemetery and Crema- tXXXDBMMBHIBONPSUVBSZDPN and Veterans of Foreign Wars and adults to lead meaningful and torium 1240 N. Livermore Ave., Liv- COMMUNITY their functions. It is regularly used active lives within the mainstream ermore 94550. Historical cemetery CENTERS for city recreation classes and of the Tri-Valley community. Ages established in 1860 by early Liver- special events. Its large main hall 22+ welcome. more pioneers. Traditional ground Amador Recreation Center 4455 is available for rental. t burials and new urn garden. Future Black Ave., Pleasanton 94566. The t tXXXLBMDPSH plans include niches. recreation center, located in the tFNBJMLBMDEE!QBDCFMMOFU t 23.5-acre Amador Valley Commu- DISABLED PEOPLE Pleasanton Paratransit Service St. Augustine’s Catholic Cem- nity Park, is the site for a variety SERVICES 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton etery 5750 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton of city-sponsored classes for all Community Resources for Inde- 94566. Door-to-door transporta- 94566. Historical cemetery with ages. It is adjacent to the Dolores pendent Living 3311 Pacific Ave., tion service is available for Pleas- family-owned plots. No perpetual Bengtson Aquatic Center. Livermore 94550. CRIL supports, anton residents age 60 and older care. Crypts and niches offered. t tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- empowers and teaches skills to and disabled Pleasanton residents t people with disabilities so they tXXXDBUIPMJDTPGQMFBTBOUPOPSH vices/recreation age 18 and older who are ADA ap- may more effectively partici- proved. Call for pickup 48 hours to St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery Century House 2401 Santa Rita pate in daily community and life two weeks in advance. No same- 3885 East Ave., Livermore 94550. Rd., Pleasanton 94566. Located activities. It provides service and day service. Ticket punch cards are The cemetery was established at Bicentennial Park, this facility, support in the areas of benefits, $30. Rides within Pleasanton are in 1880 and is operated by the which is a historic 1870 Victorian housing referrals, personal assis- $3 each way. Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese farmhouse, offers community tant services, assistive technology t of Oakland. A cemetery counselor classes and can also be rented for and peer support. tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- is available for pre-need and at- private functions. t vices/recreation/transportation. need arrangements. Appointments t tXXXDSJMPOMJOFPSH html recommended. Dublin Senior Center 7600 Ama- tFNBJMJOGP!DSJMPOMJOFPSH t dor Valley Blvd., Dublin 94568. RADD — Recreation Activi- Dial-A-Ride Paratransit Service tFNBJMCPCM!DBUIPMJDDFNFUFSJFT tSFOUBMT ties for the Developmentally org tXXXEVCMJODBHPW 1362 Rutan Ct., Ste. 100, Livermore Disabled Recreation Activities 94551. Pleasanton registered Graham-Hitch Mortuary 4167 Pleasanton Senior Center 5353 for the Developmentally Disabled ADA clients can take advantage provides activities such as dining, First St. Pleasanton 94566. Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton 94566. of this door-to-door registered Graham-Hitch, which traces its The senior center, located in sports, entertainment and recre- 42 | Info 2011-12 ation. Call to be added to mailing groups for women, newcomers in spring 2008 alongside the Dublin Senior Center 7600 Ama- list for calendar of activities. and youths at Tri-Valley Fellowship, Ruby Hill Winery at the corner dor Valley Blvd., Dublin 94568. t 3701 Old Santa Rita Rd., Pleasan- of Vineyard Avenue and Isabel The ballroom seats 248 for dining tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- ton. Other locations available. Avenue at Pleasanton’s border and features bamboo floors, a vices/recreation/radd.html tPS with Livermore. Center features raised stage, casual seating nook REACH (Resources, Education, tIPVSIPUMJOF vineyard views and is available and access to two beautifully Activities, Community, Housing) tXXXWBMMFZTFSWJDFDFOUFSPSH for weddings, corporate meetings landscaped outdoor patios. Ad- The group’s goal is to provide safe, tFNBJMJOGP!WBMMFZTFSWJDFDFOUFS and other special events. jacent to the ballroom is a large, quality living environments where org t pre-function area suitable for a developmentally disabled resi- Axis Community Health See tXXXDBTBSFBMFWFOUTDPN cocktail hour. dents learn self efficiency and live listing under Health and Support tFNBJMJOGP!SVCZIJMMXJOFSZOFU tSFOUBMT with dignity and respect. Check Services in this section. Castlewood Country Club 707 tXXXEVCMJODBHPW its website to see what household Biletnikoff Foundation 7080 Country Club Cl., Pleasanton Masonic Center 3370 Hopyard goods are needed for the homes. Donlon Way, Ste. 126, Dublin 94566. Set in the location of Phoe- Rd., Pleasanton 94588. The tXXXUSJWBMMFZSFBDIPSH 94568. A nonprofit organization be Hearst’s La Hacienda Del Pozo Masonic Center offers a meeting tJOGP!USJWBMMFZSFBDIPSH that offers support for teenage De Verona, the 50-room estate room, dining hall, kitchen and DOMESTIC VIOLENCE girls who have been affected by was built in 1886. The facility of- garden area for outdoor events. drug or alcohol abuse. fers a 6,000-square-foot ballroom They host events such as wed- HELP t and an additional 2,000-square- dings, seminars, trade shows and Domestic Violence Support tXXXCJMFUOJLPòOFU foot banquet bar and an optional religious events. Group 3663 Pacific Ave., Liver- tFNBJMJOGP!CJMFUOJLPòOFU 4,000-square-foot patio area. t more 94550. Tri-Valley Haven, a Narcotics Anonymous This group t tXXXQMFBTBOUPONBTPOJDDFOUFS nonprofit organization that helps assists in helping people in the Tri- tXXXDBTUMFXPPEDDPSH com homeless and battered women Valley and Contra Costa areas with tFNBJMJOGP!DBTUMFXPPEDDPSH Palm Event Center at Historic and their children, offers a Domes- problems of addiction. City Facilities for Rent The Ruby Hill 1184 Vineyard Ave., tic Violence Support Group. Call t)&-1 city maintains a listing of rental Pleasanton 94566. This event cen- for meeting time and location. tXXXDPOUSBDPTUBOBPSH facilities available in Pleasanton for ter with panoramic views opened t tFNBJMDPOUSBDPTUBOB!ZBIPPDPN events such as weddings, meet- in May 2004 and is available for tXXXUSJWBMMFZIBWFOPSH R~Quest See listing under Health ings or birthday parties. ceremonies, wedding receptions, Sexual Assault Support Group and Support Services in this chapter. t special events, parties, business Tri-Valley Haven’s support group tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- functions and meetings. for women 18 years and older EVENT FACILITIES vices/recreation t helps provide understanding and FOR RENT Dublin Civic Center 100 Civic tXXXQBMNFWFOUDFOUFSDPN support for assault survivors. Call Alameda County Fairgrounds Plaza, Dublin 94568. Dublin Civic tFNBJMMJTB!QBMNFWFOUDFOUFS for meeting time and location. 4501 Pleasanton Ave. The Alameda Center has two rooms available for com t County Fairgrounds provides rental. Its City Council Chamber Ruby Hill Golf Club 3400 West Temporary Restraining Order professional event planning and offers theater-style seating for 142, Ruby Hill Dr., Pleasanton 94566. Clinic This clinic is for victims of coordination staff, a one-of-a-kind panel seating for 11, and contains Surrounded by vineyards and domestic violence and/or sexual location and many amenities. The two podiums and two built-in views of the golf course, the assault at the Tri-Valley Haven more than 250 park-like acres screens. Its Regional Meeting Tuscan-style facility holds indoor satellite office, 3663 Pacific Ave., boast everything from a 12-foot Room can accommodate up to 80 and outdoor events such as wed- Livermore, and in the Tri-Valley indoor waterfall and outdoor wine for dining and 125 for assembly. dings and meetings. Haven Community Building. garden to nearly 150,000 square t t t.JDIBFMBU FYU feet of meeting space. Available tXXXEVCMJODBHPW tXXXSVCZIJMMDPN DRUG, ALCOHOL for weddings, family reunions, Dublin Public Library Commu- Shannon Community Center conventions, corporate meetings, nity Room 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin 11600 Shannon Ave., Dublin SERVICES picnics or birthday parties. 94568. The Community Room at 94568. The cornerstone of Al-Anon Family Groups Al-Anon t the Dublin Public Library is 1,830 this new mission-style build- Family Groups offers programs tXXXBMBNFEBDPVOUZGBJSDPN square feet and can accommodate ing is Ambrose Hall, which is a to help families and friends of CarrAmerica Conference up to 122 people. 6,000-square-foot event room alcoholics recover from the effects Center 4400 Rosewood Dr., t that comfortably seats 300 for of living with problem drinking. Pleasanton 94588. CarrAmerica tXXXEVCMJODBHPW dining. Its floor-to-ceiling win- Alateen, sponsored by Al-Anon, Conference Center hosts various Dublin Ranch Golf Course 5900 dows look out over a colonnade is a family recovery program for conferences and meetings with Signal Hill Dr., Dublin 94568. Dublin to lush landscape. young people. Group meetings its 1,920-square-foot auditorium Ranch Golf Course offers a facility t are held at various locations in the and rooms ranging from 450-2,850 for special events, golf tourna- tXXXEVCMJODBHPW Tri-Valley at least once a day. square feet. A café and technologi- ments, wedding celebrations or FAMILY HISTORY t cal support are also available. corporate events. More information Livermore-Amador Genealogi- tXXXBMBOPOUSJWBMMFZPSH t about the golf course can be found cal Society PO Box 901, Liver- tFNBJMBMBOPOUSJWBMMFZ!HNBJM tXXXDBDPOGFSFODFDPN in the Outdoors and Recreation more 94551. The group meets at com tFNBJMDBDPOGFSFODF!FRVJUZPG- chapter under Public Golf Courses. Alcoholics Anonymous Cross- fice.com t Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 roads Fellowship, an AA support tXXXEVCMJOSBODIHPMGDPN Nevada Ct., the second Tue of Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery the month at 7:30 p.m. It typi- group for alcoholics, meets at 386 410 Vineyard Ave., Pleasanton tFNBJMCHBMMBSEB!EVCMJOSBODI- Preston Ct., Livermore. Special golf.com cally has three other meetings 94566. This event center opened each month, two on genealogical 2011-12 Info | 43 software and a study group. Thu 4-6 p.m.; and CrossWinds Pleasanton Partnerships in the medically indigent and a t.BSJF3PTTBU Church, 6444 Sierra Court, Dublin, Education Foundation (PPIE) support program for the elderly. tXXXMBHTPSH Mon 4-6 p.m. 333 Division St., Pleasanton 94566. t tFNBJMQSFTJEFOU!MBHTPSH t-JOEB.D,FFWFSBU PPIE, a community-based organi- tXXXUWDGPVOEBUJPOPSH Pleasanton Public Library Gene- tXXXPQFOIFBSULJUDIFOPSH zation, exists to enhance learning tFNBJMJOGP!UWDGPVOEBUJPOPSH alogical Collection 400 Old Ber- tFNBJMJOGP!PQFOIFBSULJUDIFO experiences for students of the ValleyCare Foundation 1111 E. nal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Family org Pleasanton Unified School District Stanley Blvd., Livermore 94550. Tree Maker software available for Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry through a partnership of business, This nonprofit foundation, estab- people to research family history. 418 Junction Ave., Livermore education and the community. lished in 1984, raises funds for the Some books are also available. 94551. The food pantry provides t ValleyCare Health System. It spon- t FYU free groceries to low-income Tri- tXXXQQJFPSH sors special events throughout the Valley residents. tFNBJMNBJM!QQJFPSH year, including its annual golf tour- FARMERS MARKET t Pleasanton Schools Educational nament in June and the Christmas Dublin Farmers Market The City tXXXUSJWBMMFZIBWFOPSH Enrichment Foundation (PSEE) Tree Lane in November. It helps of Dublin launched a new seasonal Valley Bible Church Food Pantry 351 Virginia Way, Pleasanton fund the medical center, its cardiac farmers market this year, held 7106 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton 94566. PSEE is a nonprofit public and pulmonary rehabilitation pro- weekly at Emerald Glen Park from 94588. Local churches, scout benefit corporation that provides grams, the Maternal/Child Fund, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays spring through groups, 4-H clubs and schools help grants to the Pleasanton school the Intensive Care Unit, the Valley- Oct. 20. In addition to having keep the pantry stocked. system for music, art, science and Care Health Library and the Ryan the freshest in California-grown t,JN$IFXBU other educational enrichment Comer Cancer Resource Center. produce, it has different “theme tFNBJMTNDIFX!TCDHMPCBMOFU programs. The all-volunteer orga- t weeks” every month to showcase nization also funds the Pleasanton tXXXWBMMFZDBSFDPN local talent and attractions. FOUNDATIONS & Schools Strings Program. Island Earth Farmers Market FUNDRAISING t%FOJTFBU GARDEN CLUBS There is a Farmers Market from ORGANIZATIONS tXXXQTFFPSH Livermore-Amador Valley Gar- den Club PO Box 12093, Pleasan- noon to 6 p.m. Fridays, and 10 a.m. Friends of the Dublin Library tFNBJMEFOJTFXBULJOT!DPNDBTU to 4 p.m. Sundays at Stoneridge ton 94588. The club provides guest 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin 94568. net Shopping Center, in the parking lot speakers and community outreach The Dublin Library has a thriv- Pleasanton Weekly Holiday between Sears and Macy’s. Fund 5506 Sunol Blvd., Ste. 100, opportunities, such as maintaining ing Friends organization offering the Sensory Garden at the Senior tXXXJTMBOEFBSUIGBSNFSTNBSLFU financial and volunteer support. Pleasanton 94566. This fund, org now in its eighth year, runs from Center, an annual plant sale, Arbor The Friends sponsor two book Day planting and more. The club is Pleasanton Farmers Market sales a year, publish a newsletter, Thanksgiving week to early Janu- Shop for fresh produce, flowers, ary and provides contributors open to anyone interested in gar- sell promotional items, and pro- dening and visitors are welcome. baked goods and more on West mote the library during commu- with an opportunity to donate to Angela between First and Main charities that serve the Pleasan- t-ZEJB3PCFSUTBU nity events. The Friends always tXXXMBWHDPSH streets downtown. Cats and dogs welcome new members. ton community. With the Tri- are also available for adoption. t Valley Community Foundation HEALTH AND SUPPORT Hours: Sat 9 a.m.-1 p.m. tXXXEVCMJOGSJFOETPSH matching every contribution, this SERVICES t means that these charities receive Pleasanton Cultural Arts Access for Infants and Mothers tXXXQDGNBDPN Foundation 400 Main St., Ste. $2 for every $1 donated, with 100 percent of all contributions being PO Box 15559, Sacramento 95852- FOOD FOR THE NEEDY 214B, Pleasanton 94566. PCAF is 0559. AIM provides state subsi- a nonprofit fundraising founda- passed on to the charities with no Alameda County Community administrative or other fees. For dized, low-cost health insurance Food Bank PO Box 2599, Oakland tion established by Pleasanton coverage for low-income pregnant residents in conjunction with the information, read Holiday Fund 94614. The food bank’s toll free stories in the Pleasanton Weekly, women and their infants. It is a sis- Emergency Food Hotline con- Pleasanton Cultural Arts Coun- ter program to the state’s Healthy cil to support construction and which include a contribution nects Alameda County residents coupon and list of community Families Program. Applicants must with local emergency food operation of public arts facilities. meet specific requirements for This includes the Firehouse Arts donors. programs and provides informa- t eligibility. tion about government nutrition Center on Railroad Ave. t t tFNBJMFEJUPS!QMFBTBOUPOXFFLMZ programs such as food stamps com tXXXBJNDBHPW and school meals. tXXXQMFBTBOUPOBSUTGPVOEBUJPO American Cancer Society 7000 org Tri-Valley Community Founda- t tion 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Ste. Village Pkwy., Ste. E, Dublin 94568. tXXXBDDGCPSH tFNBJMJOGP!QMFBTBOUPOBSUTGPVO- This volunteer-based organiza- dation.org 206, Pleasanton 94588. Since tFNBJMJOGP!BDDGCPSH 1982, the foundation has been tion provides cancer information, Open Heart Kitchen 1141 Catalina Pleasanton Friends of the patient services, such as rides to Library Friends of the Library a grant-maker, supporting the Dr., #137, Livermore 94550. Hot work of more than 100 local medical treatments and support meals are served free of charge, sponsors two book sales per programs free of charge. It also year, held at the Pleasanton nonprofit organizations and no questions asked, to anyone in schools. It also provides technical provides information for financial need. Four locations: Trinity Lu- Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. assistance programs available to Proceeds go toward providing assistance to nonprofit groups, theran Church, 1225 Hopyard Rd., helping them to become better cancer patients in their area and Pleasanton, Fri 4-6 p.m.; Holy Cross library programs, materials and an on-site wig resource room. equipment. managed, more productive and Lutheran Church, 1020 Mocho St., financially secure. It also spon- t FYU t/BODZ#FSJOHBU Livermore, Tue-Wed noon-6 p.m.; sors a job skills training program tIPVSIPUMJOF "$4 Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 460 tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVT (227-2345) services/library for at-risk youth, a program that North Livermore Ave., Livermore, opens access to health care for tXXXDBODFSPSH 44 | Info 2011-12 American Red Cross Give blood free diabetes support groups that Live Beat Dads 1173 Spruce St., NAMI Tri-Valley Family Support at the Pleasanton Blood Bank, meet at the center. Livermore 94551. This group for fa- Group This group is provided for 5556-B Springdale Ave. t thers raising their children provides family/caregivers of adults with tBQQPJOUNFOUT tXXXWBMMFZDBSFDPN information on legal rights for mental illness and meets from tXXXSFEDSPTTPSH DRC Club and Company Diablo fathers and mothers, including cus- 7:15-9 p.m., on the third Mon of Axis Community Health 4361 Respite Center, 2100 Tice Val- tody and child support issues. Child every month, at Pathways to Well- Railroad Ave., Pleasanton 94566. ley Blvd., Walnut Creek 94595. care is available. Meets at 1550 ness, 5674 Stoneridge Dr., Suite Axis Community Health offers The DRC Club (for women) and Springtown Blvd., #7E, Livermore. #116. There’s also a group that services at four locations: 4361 Company (for men) are support t1FUFBU meets in Livermore on the second Railroad Ave., Pleasanton: medical groups and socialization programs tFNBJMQFUFEDMBSL!QSPEJHZOFU Monday of every month. services, administrative offices, for those in the early stages of Living Beyond Limits Cancer t.BSTIB.D*OOJTBU enrollment services; 3311 Pacific Alzheimer’s disease and other Support Group A support group tXXXOBNJUSJWBMMFZPSH Ave., Livermore: medical services, memory loss disorders. Both for people actively fighting cancer Overeaters Anonymous OA is a enrollment services; 6666 Owens groups meet for support group and for their loved ones, co-spon- fellowship of people recovering Dr., Pleasanton: mental health socialization and fun field trips. sored by the American Cancer from compulsive overeating, starv- services, teen drug and alcohol t"NZ1SJDFPS/PSNBO)BOTFOBU Society and the ValleyCare Health ing and/or purging. They meet at program, DUI program; 1991 Santa 210-6196 Library. Meetings are at ValleyCare 7 p.m. every Tue at St. Bartholom- Rita Blvd., Ste. H, Pleasanton: WIC tXXXEJBCMPSFTQJUFDFOUFSPSH Health Center, 5575 West Las Posi- ew’s Episcopal Church, 678 Enos nutrition program; 446 Lindbergh tFNBJMJOGP!EJBCMPSFTQJUFDFOUFS tas Blvd., Pleasanton. Way, Livermore. Ave., Livermore: adult drug and org t,FOBU tXXXPBFBTUCBZPSH alcohol services, drug and alcohol Fibromyalgia Support Group tXXX$BODFS4VQQPSU(SPVQT Parkinson’s Support Group This testing services, drug diversion This group meets at 6:30 p.m. AmadorValley.com program, Proposition 36 program, the first Thu monthly at the tFNBJM#SFBTU$BSF!DPNDBTUOFU Tri-Valley area support group, IOP Program. ValleyCare Health Library, 5725 W. Mothers with a Purpose This sponsored by the Parkinson’s t Las Positas Blvd., Ste. 270. group works to raise awareness Network of Mt. Diablo and the city tXXXBYJTIFBMUIPSH t of the epidemic use of illicit drugs of Pleasanton, is open to those Bereavement Support Group tXXXWBMMFZDBSFDPNQSPHSBNT in our community. Its goal is to with Parkinson’s disease and their of the Catholic Community This support_groups.html educate and provide resources to families. Meetings are held at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 group of the Catholic Commu- Head Injury Support Group afflicted families. It meets the sec- nity of Pleasanton meets on the The group provides support for ond and fourth Thursday of each Sunol Blvd. second and fourth Thu of each brain-injured individuals and their month at Foothill High School. t month at 7:30 p.m. It is open to caregivers. It meets at San Ramon t.PUIFSTXJUIBQVSQPTF!ZBIPPDPN anyone of any faith and is held at Regional Medical Center, 6001 St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 Norris Canyon Rd., Blackhawk B Stoneridge Dr. In spring and fall, Room. there is a eight-week bereavement t+P"OO4XJGUBU workshop that meets weekly. Healthy Families Program PO t.BSZ)BHFSUZBU Box 138005, Sacramento 95813. Breast Cancer and Support The Healthy Families Program of- Group of the Catholic Communi- fers low cost insurance for children ty The Breast Cancer and Support and teens up to age 19. Subsidized Group of the Catholic Community by the state, the program provides of Pleasanton meets the second health, dental and vision coverage and fourth Tue of each month at 7 to children who meet the program p.m. at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, rules and do not qualify for free 4001 Stoneridge Dr., room B. All Medi-Cal. are welcome. t t(SBDFBU tXXXIFBMUIZGBNJMJFTDBHPW t1FOOZBU Hope Hospice 6500 Dublin Blvd., Cancer Support Group A free Ste. 100, Dublin 94568. Hope support group for people with Hospice provides medical and sup- cancer and their loved ones is held port services in an in-home setting from 2 to 4 p.m. every Tue at the for patients who are facing a life Valley Care Health Library, 5725 W. limiting illness with a prognosis of Las Positas Blvd., Ste. 270. six months or less. Surviving family t members are offered 18 months tFNBJMKCMB[JO!UXDCBPSH of grief support from the Bereave- Diabetes and Nutrition Educa- ment Program. Groups for children, tion Center ValleyCare Medical teens and adults and a resource Plaza, 5725 W. Las Positas, Ste. library are available at no cost to 220, Pleasanton 94588. The center the community. Call for meeting offers community education semi- times. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. nars, diabetes and nutrition coun- t seling and classes by physician tXXXIPQFIPTQJDFDPN referral only. It also runs several tFNBJMJOGP!IPQFIPTQJDFDPN 2011-12 Info | 45 Pleasanton Parks and and developmental disabilities. It unplanned pregnancies and to San Ramon Regional Medical Community Services PO Box established Camp Arroyo in Liver- help women make an informed Center 6001 Norris Canyon Rd., 520, Pleasanton 94566. The Parks more, a summer youth camp. decision by providing informa- San Ramon 94583. In opera- and Community Services Depart- t tion on all available alternatives tion since 1990, the full-service ment offers exercise and wellness tXXXUUòPSH to abortion. The center offers free acute care hospital has 123 beds, classes including yoga, meditation, tFNBJMUUò!UUòPSH early pregnancy medical care and 24-hour emergency services, as weight loss, hypnosis, aerobics Temporary Restraining Order consultation, including ultrasound well as comprehensive inpatient and more. Clinic This clinic is for victims of imaging. and outpatient services. Its family t domestic violence and/or sexual t birthing center features private tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- assault. Call for clinic times and tXXXWBMMFZQSFHOBODZDFOUFSPSH rooms with baths, a neonatal vices/recreation location. ValleyCare Health Library and intensive care nursery and a pe- Pleasanton Military Families See t Ryan Comer Cancer Resource diatrician from Children’s Hospital listing under Veterans Organiza- Tremor Support Group This Center ValleyCare Medical Oakland on duty 24 hours a day. tions. group meets from 10 a.m.-noon Plaza, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., tNBJOOVNCFS Prostate Cancer Support Group on the third Sat of each month Ste. 270, Pleasanton 94588. The tQIZTJDJBOSFGFSSBMT This is a drop-in support group at San Ramon Regional Medical health library offers personalized tXXXTBOSBNPONFEDUSDPN for men with prostate cancer Center, 6001 Norris Canyon Rd. reference assistance and access ValleyCare Medical Center 5555 and their families. It meets at San The group helps those who have to medical databases, including a W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton Ramon Regional Medical Cen- recently been diagnosed with ET Spanish video database, websites 94588. The medical center, part of ter, 7777 Norris Canyon Rd., San or would like to learn more. and articles. It also has more than the ValleyCare Health System, is Ramon. t 6,000 books, videos, DVDs, post- a full service acute care hospital t tFNBJM&BTU#BZ&5!DPNDBTUOFU ers, models and interactive kits. with 242 beds and emergency R~Quest 1811 Santa Rita Rd., Ste. Tri-City Health Center 3311 t services. It offers pediatrics, medi- 108, Pleasanton 94566. R~Quest Pacific Ave., Ste. 14, Livermore tXXXWBMMFZDBSFDPN cal, surgical, maternal, child and holds support groups for adults, 94550. TCHC, based in Fremont critical care services. ValleyCare HEALTH CLINICS also has a Livermore campus, adolescents, parents, families, and with a local office in Liver- AND HOSPITALS women only and men only, cover- more, provides a wide spectrum which offers a health and well- ing a variety of concerns. These of health education, health care, Axis Community Health 4361 ness center and outpatient ser- include drug and alcohol addic- and social services. Center offers Railroad Ave., Pleasanton 94566. vices, including physical therapy, tion, eating disorders, recovery drop-in, anonymous and con- Nonprofit community clinic that occupational therapy, outpatient and relapse prevention, and adult fidential HIV and STD testing. provides medical care, drug and surgery and urgent care. Open 24 and youth intervention. Other services include mental alcohol recovery services, mental hours. t health, dental, teen clinic, chronic health counseling, DUI and court- t tXXXSRVFTUPSH disease management, LGBT ser- ordered programs and the W.I.C. tXXXWBMMFZDBSFDPN program. A new behavioral health Self-Help for Clutter Get rid of vices and homeless programs. Veterans Medical Center 4951 t"QQPJOUNFOUTBOENFEJDBM center opened in 2009 at 6666 Arroyo Rd., Livermore 94550. The clutter and discuss why it is a psy- Owens Drive. chological issue, not an organizing advice: (510) 770-8040 Livermore Division of the VA Palo t"ENJOJTUSBUJPO t Alto Health Care System has a issue. Meetings are at the St. John tXXXBYJTIFBMUIPSH and Mary’s Coptic Church, Room 7, tXXXUSJDJUZIFBMUIPSH 120-bed nursing home and 20 4300 Mirador Dr., Pleasanton. tFNBJMMMPTTPX!TCDHMPCBMOFU Kaiser Permanente 7601 Ston- sub-acute care beds as well as an t Tri-Valley Bipolar Support eridge Dr., Pleasanton 94588. This outpatient clinic. Open only to Group This group provides peer health facility offers outpatient veterans. Sexual Assault Support Group services, adult primary care, aller- t Tri-Valley Haven’s support group support for people with mood disorders such as bipolar dis- gy services, dermatology services, tXXXQBMPBMUPWBHPW for women 18 years and older health education, laboratory, men- helps provide understanding and order and depression. It meets HISTORICAL at St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, tal health services, minor injury support for assault survivors. clinic, ophthalmology, optometry, ASSOCIATIONS t Classroom 1, 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton. pediatrics, physical therapy, podia- Amador-Livermore Valley tXXXUSJWBMMFZIBWFOPSH try, radiology, urology, women’s Historical Society 603 Main St., Stress and Pain Management t"M1FSFJSBBU t health clinic, orthopedics and a Pleasanton 94566. The society Group This group teaches pharmacy. Must be a member of runs the Museum On Main, where people to use visualization, relax- tXXXECTBMMJBODFPSHUSJWBMMFZ- bipolar Kaiser to be treated at this facility. the public can attend special ation techniques and new ways t events, and view permanent and Tri-Valley Parkinson’s Support of thinking (cognitive restructur- tXXXLBJTFSQFSNBOFOUFPSH changing exhibits of historical Group The group meets at 10 a.m. ing) to help reduce stress levels Palo Alto Medical Foundation artifacts. It also sells history books, and down-regulate pain. Classes on the second Sat of each month miniatures and postcards at its gift at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 4050 Dublin Blvd., Dublin 94568. are held at ValleyCare Health The Palo Alto Medical Foundation shop. Library, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., 5353 Sunol Blvd., to provide infor- t mation and support for Parkin- (PAMF) Dublin Center is a spacious Ste. 270. new facility and provides family tXXXNVTFVNPONBJOPSH t son’s patients and caregivers. tFNBJMJOGP!NVTFVNPONBJOPSH t medicine, internal medicine, pedi- Taylor Family Foundation 5555 atrics, obstetrics and gynecology, Native Sons of the Golden West Arroyo Rd., Livermore 94550. Valley Pregnancy Center The laboratory and x-ray, urgent care, Pleasanton Parlor 244 The Nonprofit foundation that pro- Atrium, Pleasanton. Valley Preg- and a community health resource goal of this club of native-born vides medical care and psychiatric nancy Center strives to meet the center. Californians is the preservation support for children with life spiritual, emotional and physi- t of California history. It also hosts threatening and chronic illnesses cal needs resulting from crisis or tXXXQBNGPSHEVCMJO dedications of historical sites. 46 | Info 2011-12 The group meets at the Regalia able housing opportunities. Hours: and Livermore; a public meeting is ministry meets once a month. House, 4133 Regalia Ave. Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. held for those interested in learn- t tXXXDBMOBUJWFPSH t ing about the Baha’i faith. tXXXGDQMFBTBOUPOPSH HOUSING HELP tXXXUWIPDPSH t tFNBJMGBJUIDIBQFM!FBSUIMJOLOFU tFNBJMJOGP!UWIPDPSH tXXXQMFBTBOUPOCBIBJPSH Fountain Community Church Adobe Services 40849 Fre- LAW Catholic Community of Pleas- 4439 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton mont Blvd., Fremont 94538. This anton The Catholic Community of 94588. Denomination: Christian, Legal Assistance for Seniors/ nonprofit organization provides Pleasanton has two churches: St. Foursquare. Leader: Pastor Paul Tri-Valley Project 464 7th St., affordable housing linked to job Elizabeth Seton located at 4001 Cleary. Congregation size: 80. Oakland 94607. Nonprofit legal training, employment opportuni- Stoneridge Dr. and St. Augustine t firm provides legal assistance ties and supportive services to located at 3999 Bernal Ave. Leader: tXXXGPVOUBJODGPSH to low- and moderate-income low-income families. Parochial Administrator Padraig tFNBJMGPVOUBJO!UGQGDPSH seniors with critical legal problems t Greene. Congregation size: about affecting their ability to survive Good Shepherd Lutheran tXXXUSJDJUZIPNFMFTTPSH 5,000. and maintain autonomy. Emphasis Church 486 South J St., Livermore City of Pleasanton Housing t4U&MJ[BCFUI4FUPO is on basic needs: income, health 94550. Denomination: Lutheran. Specialist 157 Main St., Pleasanton t4U"VHVTUJOF Leader: Pastor Paul Mueller. Con- 94566. Housing Specialist Scott care, physical safety and indepen- dence. Its programs include the tXXXDBUIPMJDTPGQMFBTBOUPOPSH gregation size: 145. Erickson provides information - Health Insurance Counseling and tFNBJMPóDF!DBUIPMJDTPGQMFBT t about affordable rental, ownership Advocacy Program (HICAP). anton.org tXXXHPPETIFQIFSEMJWFSNPSF and senior housing. t Centerpointe Presbyterian org/home.html t tXXXMBTIJDBQPSH Church (formerly Pleasanton tFNBJMQNKSNVFMMFS!HNBJMDPN tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTDPN- tFNBJMMBT!MBTIJDBQPSH Presbyterian Church) 3410 Cor- Grace Presbyterian Church of munity/housing nerstone Court, Pleasanton 94566. Pleasanton Veterans Building, 522 Community Resources for MOTHERS CLUBS Leader: Pastor Mike Barris. Congre- South L Street, Livermore 94550. Independent Living (CRIL) See Mothers of Preschoolers MOPS gation size: 350 households. Denomination: Presbyterian (PCA). listing under Disabled Services in (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets t Leader: Pastor Tom Brown. Con- this section. for speakers, crafts, snacks and tXXXDFOUFSQPJOUFDIVSDIJOGP gregation size: 40. ECHO (Eden Council for Hope & discussions. Newborns can stay Chabad of the Tri-Valley 784 t Opportunity) 3311 Pacific Ave., with mom and the children have Palomino Dr., Pleasanton 94566. tXXXHSBDFQMFBTBOUPODPN Livermore 94550. ECHO provides their own age-specific classes. If Dedicated to making Jewish tFNBJMHSBDFDIVSDI!HSBDFQMFBT- comprehensive housing counsel- you are new to mothering or to principles and heritage acces- anton.com the area, you can join to relax a bit ing to low- and moderate-income sible to all Jews, in addition to Harvest Valley Christian Church and meet other moms. clients. Services include fair hous- synagogue services, it provides 3200 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton t FYU ing education and investigation, youth programs, adult education, 94588. Denomination: Non-de- landlord-tenant counseling and Pleasanton Mothers Club PO Box and community service activities. nominational. Leader: Pastor Garry mediation, general home-seeking 10141, Pleasanton 94588. Pleasan- Denomination: Jewish. Leader: Senna. Congregation size: 250. information, shared housing, ton’s largest club, with more than Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. t homebuyer education, mortgage 400 members, for families with t tXXXIBSWFTUWBMMFZPSH and reverse mortgage counseling children ages 0-5. Enjoy events tXXX+FXJTI5SJ7BMMFZDPN tFNBJMJOGP!IBSWFTUWBMMFZPSH and a security deposit and delin- for moms, children and families tFNBJMJOGP!+FXJTI5SJ7BMMFZDPN throughout the year along with Hindu Community and Cultural quent rent assistance program. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Center 1232 Arrowhead Ave., t education and play groups. day Saints 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz, t Livermore 94551. Denomination: tXXXFDIPGBJSIPVTJOHPSH Pleasanton 94588. Denomination: Shiva-Vishnu Temple. Services: tFNBJMJOGP!FDIPGBJSIPVTJOHPSH tXXXQMFBTBOUPONPUIFSTDMVC Mormon. Denomination: Mormon. org A place where Hindus can pray, Eden Information & Referral 570 Leader: President Arthur T. Morley. study religion and have cultural tFNBJMQMFBTBOUPONPUIFSTDMVC! Congregation size: 1,800. B St., Hayward 94541. A nonprofit yahoo.com programs. agency that tracks available af- t t Twin Valley Mothers of Twins fordable housing throughout tXXXMETPSH tXXXMJWFSNPSFUFNQMFPSH Club PO Box 195, Pleasanton Alameda County and provides Congregation Beth Emek 3400 94566. The club provides support Islamic Center of Pleasanton- referrals to emergency shelters Nevada Ct., Pleasanton 94566. This services for mothers of twins, trip- Dublin Denomination: Muslim. and other human services. synagogue is a center for Jewish lets or more, including “Mom-to- Congregation size: 150 families. t learning, prayer and community Mom” individual help, a Preemie Five prayers daily. tXXXFEFOJSPSH in the Tri-Valley area. Denomina- Closet, play groups, one-on-one tXXXJDQEDBPSH tFNBJMJOGP!FEFOJSPSH tion: Jewish. Leader: Rabbi David mentoring and “Helping Hands,” tFNBJMJOGP!JDQEDBPSH A. Katz. Congregation size: 225 Senior Affordable Housing See which assists with meals, transpor- Jehovah’s Witnesses 10971 Dub- families. Seniors section in this chapter. tation and babysitting for mem- lin Canyon Rd., Pleasanton. t Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity bers in crisis situations. t tXXXCFUIFNFLPSH Center 141 N. Livermore Ave, tXXXUWNPUDPSH Lighthouse Baptist Church tFNBJMCFUIFNFL!CFUIFNFLPSH Livermore 94550. The center offers PLACES TO WORSHIP 118 Neal St., Pleasanton 94566. homebuyer education classes and Faith Chapel Assembly of God Formed by the merging of the credit and budget counseling at Baha’i Faith of Pleasanton PO Box 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton 94566. Amador Valley and Tri-City various locations in the Tri-Valley. 1510, Pleasanton 94566. Congre- Denomination: Pentacostal. Lead- Baptist churches. Leader: Pastor It is also a referral service to com- gation size: 60. Services: A prayer er: Pastor Richard Rogers. Con- Bill Bryson. Congregation size: munity partners providing afford- breakfast is held in Pleasanton; gregation size: 100. Senior adult 90. Deaf interpretation provided. prayer meetings are held in Dublin 2011-12 Info | 47 Bible classes for all ages. Pleasant View Church of Christ St. Augustine Catholic Church tFNBJMUSJOM!BPMDPN t 11300 Dublin Canyon Rd., Pleas- 3999 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton Valley Bible Church at the Cross- tXXXBUUIFMJHIUIPVTFDPN anton 94588. Denomination: Non- 94566. See Catholic Community of ing 7106 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton tFNBJMQBTUPS!BUUIFMJHIUIPVTF denominational. Leader: Minister Pleasanton listing. 94588. Denomination: Non-de- com Mark Guy. Congregation size: 100. St. Clare’s Episcopal Church 3350 nominational. Leader: Pastor Gary Living Vine Fellowship 4100 First t Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton 94588. Darnell. Congregation size: 550. St., Pleasanton 94566. Denomina- tXXXQWDIVSDIPGDISJTUPSH Denomination: Episcopal. Leader: t tion: Baptist. Leader: Pastor Paul Pleasanton Evangelical Free Rev. Ronald D. Culmer. Congrega- tXXXUIFDSPTTJOHPSH Moxon. Church 6900 N. Valley Trails Dr., tion size: 580. tFNBJMBENJO!UIFDSPTTJOHPSH t Pleasanton 94588. Denomination: t Valley Community Church 4455 tXXXMJWJOHWJOFGFMMPXTIJQDPN Evangelical Free. Leader: Pastor tXXXTUDMBSFTQMFBTBOUPOPSH Del Valle Pkwy., Pleasanton 94566. tFNBJMJOGP!MJWJOHWJOFGFMMPXTIJQ Bob Slack. Congregation size: 75. tFNBJMTUDMBSF!BUUOFU Denomination: Interdenomina- com t St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic tional. Leader: Pastor Dany Hall. Lynnewood United Methodist tXXXQMFBTBOUPOFGDPSH Church 4001 Stoneridge Dr., Congregation size: 1,200. Church 4444 Black Ave., Pleas- tFNBJMSPCFSUFTMBDL!DPNDBTUOFU Pleasanton 94588. See Catholic t anton 94566. Denomination: Resurrection Lutheran Church Community of Pleasanton listing. tXXXWBMMFZDPNNVOJUZDIVSDI Methodist. Leaders: Rev. Heather of Dublin 7557 Amador Valley Trinity Lutheran Church of org Leslie Hammer; Rev. Diana Bohn, Blvd., Dublin 94568. Denomina- Pleasanton 1225 Hopyard Rd., tFNBJMJOGP!WBMMFZDPNNVOJUZ- Youth and Children. Congregation tion: Lutheran (ELCA). Leader: Pleasanton 94566. Denomination: church.org size: 300. Pastor Jim Bliss. Congregation size: Lutheran (ELCA). Leaders: Pastor POLITICAL GROUPS t 200. David Beard, Pastor Brian Deck- tXXXMZOOFXPPEPSH t inger. Congregation size: 1,000. ACT NOW PO Box 2743, Dublin tFNBJMPóDF!MZOOFXPPEPSH tXXXSFTMVUIEVCMJOPSH t 94568. The National Organization tFNBJMSFTMVUI!QBDCFMMOFU tXXXUSJOJUZQMFBTBOUPOPSH for Women takes action to bring 5Z_\U^M`U[Z_ Join us for services on Sundays at 9AM and 10:45AM. iNVERSION, at 6PM, connects college, 20s and 30s. 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NOW opposes and City Council meetings. facilities and offers a wide variety Community Services under this laws or activities that deny or limit t of programs in the areas of waste heading. womens’ rights, status or access. tXXXUWPSH reduction, recycling, home com- Open Heart Kitchen 1141 Catalina tXXXBDUOPXXFCTDPN posting, green building, business Dr., Ste. 137, Livermore 94550. tFNBJMBDUOPXQSFTJEFOU!ZBIPP RECYCLING AND recycling assistance, funding, HAZARDOUS WASTE Open Heart Kitchen serves meals com market development, technical as- five days a week to low-income League of Women Voters of Liv- DISPOSAL sistance and public education. seniors from 4-5:30 p.m. at Ridge ermore-Amador Valley PO Box Alameda County Permanent t View Commons, 5200 Case Ave. 702, Livermore 94551. The League Household Hazardous Waste Fa- tXXXTUPQXBTUFPSH t-JOEB.D,FFWFSBU of Women Voters is a nonpartisan cility Accepts household hazard- tFNBJMJOGP!TUPQXBTUFPSH tXXXPQFOIFBSULJUDIFOPSH political organization encouraging ous waste such as cleaners, paints SENIORS tFNBJMJOGP!PQFOIFBSULJUDIFOPSH the informed and active participa- and painting products, motor oil, Affordable Housing Pleasanton Paratransit Service tion of citizens in government. filters, antifreeze, transmission and For a list of low-income senior housing, visit See listing under Disabled Person tXXXMBWDBMXWOFUPSH brake fluid and other auto prod- Services. tFNBJMMBWMXW!DPNDBTUOFU ucts, pesticides, herbicides, fertil- the city’s website. izers and other garden products, tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTDPN- Pleasanton Senior Center 5353 Tri-Valley Democratic Club PO munity/housing/sr-citizen-hous- Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton 94566. The Box 11886, Pleasanton 94588. pool chemicals, mercury ther- mometers, fluorescent light tubes ing.html Pleasanton Senior Center offers Meet other area Democrats, t the following: a personal comput- discuss community outreach and and household and auto batteries. Does not accept TVs, computers, Dial-A-Ride Paratransit Service er group, Internet access worksta- hear civic and party leaders speak. tion, Pleasanton V.I.P. Senior Club, Open to registered Democrats. microwaves, refrigerators or other See listing under Disabled Person machinery or equipment. Services. Senior Meals, local day trips, crafts Meets at I.B.E.W. Hall, Local 595, classes, a woodshop program, Se- t Dublin Senior Center 7600 6250 Village Pkwy., Dublin. nior Players Theater Group, com- tXXXIPVTFIPMEIB[XBTUFPSH Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin 94568. t&MMJT(PMECFSHBU munity lectures, dances, support tXXXUSJWBMMFZEFNTDPN tFNBJM))8!"$(07PSH The Dublin Senior Center offers a variety of classes, activities and groups, information and referral, tFNBJMJOGP!USJWBMMFZEFNTDPN Eyeglasses Donation The Lions health screenings, income tax Tri-Valley Republican Women Club collects used eyeglasses and programs that engage the mind, body and spirit. It provides a lunch assistance, legal assistance, health Federated The group promotes an donates them to those in need. insurance and Medicare coun- informed public through politi- Donations can be made at the bin program, a newsletter, classes and activities, special programs includ- seling, volunteer opportunities, cal education and activity. Guest in front of the Pleasanton Public exercise, yoga and tai chi classes, speakers at each dinner meeting Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Len- ing public forums and holiday events, and trips and tours. bridge, daytime bingo and more. discuss various political issues. scrafters in Stoneridge Mall also t t1SFTJEFOU ,BSBO+)FBMZBU accepts eyeglass donations for its t tXXXEVCMJODBHPW tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- 4167 “Gift of Sight” program. vices/senior tXXXUSJWBMMFZSFQVCMJDBOXPNFO tXXXQMFBTBOUPOMJPOTDMVCPSH Emotional Wellness Support Group This alcohol and drug re- Senior Health Screening 5353 org Mercury Recycling Program Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton 94566. The tFNBJM,BSBO+)FBMZ LBKPSF!BPM Pleasanton City Hall, 200 Old covery program for seniors age 60 and older meets every other Thu Senior Support Program conducts com Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. health screening at the Senior Also, the Operations Service Center, from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Pleasanton RADIO & TV STATIONS Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Center, including blood pressure Administration Building, 3333 and cholesterol checks; hemoc- KKIQ 101.7 FM 7901 Stoneridge Busch Rd. Residents of Pleasanton t Dr., Ste. 525, Pleasanton 94588. cult, diabetes, urine and hearing may bring in fever thermometers Health Insurance Counseling tests; nutrition counseling; foot KKIQ strives for quality, consistent and exchange them for free digital and Advocacy Program Health broadcasting and commitment care; and medication review. thermometers. No broken ther- Insurance Counseling and Advo- tBQQPJOUNFOUT to the Alameda, Contra Costa and mometers accepted. cacy Program (HICAP) offers free San Joaquin communities. Its for- t individual counseling to seniors Senior Mature Adults Program mat is considered to be “hot adult t#SJBO-PSJNFSBU on billing, claims and other ques- (M.A.P.) The Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., offers contemporary.” Pleasanton Garbage Service tions about Medicare, HMOs and a program for seniors to get to- t 3110 Busch Rd., Pleasanton 94566. other health and long-term care gether for films and refreshments. tXXXLLJRDPN Provides Pleasanton’s residential insurance by appointment only at t Tri-Valley Community Television and commercial garbage pick- the Pleasanton and Dublin Senior tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- — TV30 4663 Bernal Ave., Ste. B, up, removes and sorts recyclable Centers. vices/senior Pleasanton 94566. TV30, which materials from the collected trash. t operates channels 28, 29 and 30, It also offers curbside recycling t1MFBTBOUPO4FOJPS$FOUFS Senior Support Program of the is a California nonprofit corpora- of greenwaste and food scraps. 931-5365 Tri-Valley 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleas- tion created and funded mainly Residents can also dump non-haz- t%VCMJO4FOJPS$FOUFS anton 94566. Provides programs through Comcast fees on cable ardous trash at its Transfer Station Legal Assistance for Seniors/Tri- for in-home registry, drug and subscriber bills and by the four and bring recyclable trash to its Valley Project See listing under alcohol counseling, caregivers cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Recycling Center, both on site. Law heading in this section. support and case management. Dublin and San Ramon to provide t Always looking for volunteers for Lunch at the Senior Center’s its Friendly Visitor program. local information about these tXXXQMFBTBOUPOHBSCBHFTFSWJDF Snappy Café See Spectrum communities on television. Chan- com t 2011-12 Info | 49 Social Dinners Come and mingle ing room. The facility also has a fundraisers throughout the year. Foothill High School. with other seniors for dinner at memory care wing for those with t5PNBU t%BXO8JMTPOBU FYU Ridge View Commons Apartments, Alzheimer’s and other memory t1FUFS#BJMFZBU 202 5200 Case Ave. Occasional enter- impairments. tFNBJM QFUCBJMFZ!DPNDBTUOFU Pleasanton Lions Club PO Box tainment. Dinners are put on by t Assistance League of Amador 266, Pleasanton 94566. Mem- Open Heart Kitchen and cost $3. tXXXFTLBUPOPSHGBDJMJUJFT Valley PO Box 11843, Pleasanton bers collect used eyeglasses and tSFTFSWBUJPOT parkview.html 94588. This volunteer organization donate them to those in need, Spectrum Community Services Widowed Men and Women of offers many programs, including support diabetes-related issues, Inc. Pleasanton Senior Center, Northern California PO Box 1701, Assault Survivor Kits, Cares About provide eye surgery for develop- 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton Pleasanton 94566. Social group for the Retired and Elderly, Operation ing countries and host various 94566. Spectrum provides daily men and women who have lost School Bell, and Screening Eyes fundraisers throughout the year. Meals on Wheels for frail, ill, a spouse. Get together for plays, Early. The organization accepts Meets at the Regalia House, 4133 homebound elders and dining hall dinners, lunches and more. donations and is in involved in Regalia Ct. meals for seniors, with lunches t3PTFBU grant writing. New members are tXXXQMFBTBOUPOMJPOTDMVCPSH at the Pleasanton Senior Center. Wiesner Senior Fund 5353 Sunol welcome. Pleasanton Masonic Lodge #321 Call by 1 p.m. the day before to Blvd., Pleasanton 94566. This t 3370 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton reserve. Suggested donations for local nonprofit organization helps tXXXBNBEPSWBMMFZBTTJTUBODF- 94588. The Masonic Fraternity is meals are $3.25-$4.75. adults 60 and older by giving league.org one of the largest charitable orga- tSFTFSWBUJPOT one-time emergency grants for tFNBJMBMBNBEPSWBMMFZ!ZBIPP nizations in the U.S., which includes tXXXTQFDUSVNDTPSH medical supplies, treatment or com the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital. The Parkview Assisted Living equipment; utility bills; appliance Pleasanton Kiwanis Club Kiwanis The Pleasanton lodge supports 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton 94566. repairs; or any other critical need. is an international organization of local charitable organizations. The Of the 105 units in the facility, Apply through the Senior Support men and women that performs lodge was chartered in 1894. 31 are set aside for low-income Program at the Senior Center. Staff community service to assist t seniors, making it one of the larg- will assist with applications. children and seniors of the com- tXXXDBMPEHFTPSHOP est blocks of affordable assisted- t munity. The Kiwanis Club has 22 Pleasanton North Rotary Club living housing in Alameda and SERVICE GROUPS members and meets at Vic’s All PO 1142, Pleasanton 94566. Contra Costa counties. The Star Kitchen, 201 Main St., Fridays World’s largest service organiza- common areas include a living Amador Lions Club Members col- at 11:45 a.m. Guests are welcome. tion that does community and room, library, wellness center, lect used eyeglasses and donate Associated with this club is the worldwide service projects. Meets multipurpose rooms, a commu- them to those in need, provide Foothill Kiwanis Key Club for high weekly at Pleasanton Hilton, 7050 nity dining area and a private din- eye surgery for people in devel- school students that meets at Johnson Dr., for fellowship, lunch oping countries and host various 3 homes located in Pleasanton’s Val Vista neighborhood ?Q^QZQ /M^Q Elderly Home Care Registered Nurse Owned & Administrated Family owned since 1996 #ĵķŃł$ʼn r 4DIFEVMFEBDUJWJUJFT r 4QFDJBMEJFU XIFO QSFTDSJCFECZQIZTJDJBO r IPVSDBSFBOETVQFSWJTJPO r %PDUPSIPNFWJTJUTPOSFRVFTU r $PNGPSUBCMFBOETFDVSF MJWJOHFOWJSPONFOU r ĉSFFOVUSJUJPVTNFBMTEBJMZ QMVTTOBDLT r )PTQJDFDBSF %ŃŇŁĵł3ĸ r .BOBHFNFEJDBUJPO r %FNFOUJBDBSF 925.872.6056 E-mail: [email protected] www.SereneResidentialCare.com $"-ĽķĹłňĹ #ĹłłĹŇ$ʼn 50 | Info 2011-12 and interesting and informative families and single women with juniors and seniors. are held at Pleasanton Middle programs. 16 beds and a maximum stay of t,BUIZBU School, 5001 Case Ave. and include tXXXQOSSPUBSZPSH six months. The organization also tXXXQCTDPPSH a business meeting, program and tFNBJMQSFTJEFOU!QOSSPUBSZPSH runs a domestic violence shelter tFNBJMNFNCFSTIJQ!QCTDPPSH time for sharing projects. Visitors Rotary Club of Pleasanton PO for women and children with a SOCIAL SERVICES welcome. Box 352, Pleasanton 94566. The maximum stay of 120 days. Loca- tXXXBNBEPSWBMMFZRVJMUFSTPSH Rotary Club works to benefit tions undisclosed. The shelter is Alameda County Social Services tFNBJMNBJM!BNBEPSWBMMFZRVJM- charitable organizations in the open 24-hours a day, but does not 3311 Pacific Ave., Livermore 94550. ters.org community, funding scholarships have a 24-hour emergency home- Takes applications for assistance Amador Valley Toastmasters Club and generally promoting good less response. Hours: shelter open for all major social service aid 2452 This club strives to improve citizenship. Meets at Hap’s Restau- 24 hours daily. Admin: Mon-Thu 9 types: CalWorks, food stamps, and communication and leadership skills rant, 122 W. Neal St. a.m-5 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.-noon. MediCal. Apply for assistance in in a safe and supportive environ- tXXXQMFBTBOUPOSPUBSZPSH t person. ment. Free breakfast for first-time tFNBJMQSFTJEFOU!QMFBTBOUPOSP- tXXXUSJWBMMFZIBWFOPSH t visitors. Meetings are held at Mimi’s tary.org tFNBJMNBJM!USJWBMMFZIBWFOPSH Birthright Pregnancy Support Café, 4775 Hacienda Dr., Dublin. Rotary Club of Dublin P.O. Box Tri-Valley Haven 3663 Pacific Center 1520 Catalina Ct., Bldg. C, Meeting time: Thursdays 7-8 a.m. 2029, Dublin 94568 Dublin Rotary, Ave., Livermore 94550. Tri-Valley Livermore 94550. Birthright is a tXXXBWUNPSH chartered in 1971, has men and Haven provides a shelter for pregnancy support service that tFNBJMNUSJTLB!DPMMJFSTQBSSJTI women representing a wide battered women and children, provides free pregnancy tests, ma- com cross-section of local business and counseling, a legal clinic and other ternity and baby clothing, diapers Daughters of the American professions. The club meets each practical assistance. It also has a and medical and professional refer- Revolution The Jose Maria Tuesday at the Dublin Ranch Golf 24-hour crisis line and community rals, such as adoption. All services Amador Chapter can help you find Club, 5900 Signal Hill Drive in Dub- violence prevention and educa- are free and confidential. your roots. Chapter focuses on lin for fellowship, lunch and inter- tion services. Hours: Mon-Thu 9 t community and patriotism. Call for esting and informative programs. a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri 9 a.m.-noon. tFNFSHFODZ meeting place in Pleasanton. tXXXSPUBSZEVCMJOPSH tBENJOPóDF tXXXCJSUISJHIUPSH t"OOBU tFNBJMCJSUISJHIUMWS!TCDHMPCBMOFU Soroptimist International of tIPVSDSJTJTMJOF tXXXEBSPSH Pleasanton/Dublin PO Box 51, 8119 or 449-5842 Child Care Links 6601 Owens Dr., Daughters of the British Empire Pleasanton 94566. Soroptimist In- tXXXUSJWBMMFZIBWFOPSH Ste 100, Pleasanton 94588. Child The John McLaren Roses of Britain ternational provides a global voice SISTER CITIES Care Links acts as a link between welcomes newcomers and long- for women through awareness, government, social service agen- time residents to join the group Dublin Sister City Association P.0. cies and families and assists child advocacy and action. It strives for Box 2534, Dublin 94568. Dublin’s for tea and a chat. Members are the advancement of the status care providers and employers. The British or of recent British ancestry. sister city is Bray, Ireland, which has agency also provides training and of women. Meets at Vic’s All Star a population of about 26,000. t+FOOZBU Kitchen, 201 Main St. support to child care providers. t t Del Valle Folk Dancers Group wel- t$PSSJOFBU tXXXEVCMJOPOMJOFDPNTJTUFS- comes beginning and experienced tXXXTJQMFBTBOUPOEVCMJOPSH tXXXDIJMEDBSFMJOLTPSH city tFNBJMNBJM!DIJMEDBSFMJOLTPSH dancers to join in Balkan, Israeli and Tri-Valley Rotary PO Box 12545, Pleasanton-Tulancingo Sister other international dances. Dress is Pleasanton 94588. The Rotary is a Wesley Youth Homes 4444 Black casual. Call for locations. City Association PO Box 5283, Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Wesley local and international community Pleasanton 94566. Tulancingo, t service organization. Meetings are Youth Homes offers a home for Mexico has been sister city to abused and neglected teenage Diablo Valley Soaring Society at the Girasole Restaurant, 3180 Pleasanton for 25 years. The asso- This radio control glider club Santa Rita Rd. girls, and provides therapeutic ciation, which is open to everyone, services, an educational specialist meets to fly their planes on Satur- tXXXUSJWBMMFZSPUBSZPSH promotes friendship between days from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the tFNBJMJOGP!USJWBMMFZSPUBSZPSH and tutoring and round-the-clock the two countries by meaningful supervision. Placement is through Alameda County Fairgrounds. The SHELTERS cultural exchanges for adults and child protective services. club currently has 30 members. New members are welcome and Shepherd’s Gate 1660 Portola a student exchange program. A t room with Mexican treasures that encouraged to try this easy and Ave., Livermore 94551. Shepherd’s WIC Infant Supplemental Nutri- inexpensive hobby. Flying lessons Gate provides a safe haven for were gifts to Pleasanton is located tion Program 1991 Santa Rita in City Hall, next to the Public will be provided. women and their children who Rd., Ste. H, Pleasanton 94566. t8BZOFBU are homeless because of abusive Works Department. Supplemental food and nutrition relationships, addictions, loss of tUPVST educational program for pregnant Phi Delta Kappa 2840 Waverley financial support and other fac- tJOGPSNBUJPO women, infants and children. Way, Livermore 94551. An interna- tors. Services include profession- tXXXQUTDBPSH Based on income eligibility and tional organization of professional al counseling, drug and alcohol tFNBJMTVQQPSU!QUTDBPSH residence in Alameda County. educators of all kinds and others recovery, parenting classes, job Pleasanton/Blairgowrie/Fergus Offers monthly classes in nutrition interested in education. Meets at and career training. Sister City Organization PO Box and breast-feeding. varied locations and times four to t 10162, Pleasanton 94566. Pleasan- t six times during the year. tXXXTIFQIFSETHBUFPSH ton is sister city with Blairgowrie, tXXXBYJTIFBMUIPSH t1BU8IFFMFSBU tFNBJMTIFQHBUF!TIFQIFSET- Scotland and Fergus, Ontario, tFNBJMSTNJUI!BYJTIFBMUIPSH Pleasanton Bridge Club Canada. The program offers cul- Pleasanton Women’s Club, 4133 gate.org SPECIAL INTEREST Sojourner House 3663 Pacific tural learning experiences, Celtic Regalia Ct., Pleasanton 94566. Ave., Livermore 94550. Sojourner genealogical resources, social CLUBS Members meet Fridays at 7 House, which is run by Tri-Valley activities and events and hosts a Amador Valley Quilters PO Box p.m. and play ACBL sanctioned Haven, is a homeless shelter for student exchange for high school 955, Pleasanton 94566. Meetings games, with a separate novice 2011-12 Info | 51 level game running at the same Traffic Cameras Get a view of VOLUNTEER basic reading and writing skills. time. what your commute might be like. OPPORTUNITIES t1FOOZ+PIOTPOBU t$BSNFOBUPS tXXXLUWVDPNUSBóD tFNBJMQKPIOTPO!DJQMFBTBOUPO tIUUQVOJUCSJEHFGPSZPVDPN Alameda County Community ca.us VETERANS Food Bank 7900 Edgewater Dr., tFNBJMDBSNV!FBSUIMJOLOFU Senior Support Program of Oakland 94607. Volunteers are Pleasanton Community Toast- ORGANIZATIONS the Tri-Valley 5353 Sunol Blvd., needed to staff the emergency masters Anyone interested in Ambrose D. Regalia V.F.W. Post Pleasanton 94566. Senior Support Food Helpline. Requires one shift improving public speaking, leader- 6298 Veterans Memorial Building, Program of the Tri-Valley needs per week: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-noon ship and communication skills is 301 Main St., Pleasanton 94566. volunteer drivers to transport welcome. The Veterans of Foreign Wars is a and 1-4 p.m. The Food Bank also seniors to medical appointments. t veterans’ organization for men and welcomes volunteer help in two t+FOOJGFSBU tXXXQMFBTBOUPOUPBTUNBTUFST women who served at least 30 days shifts: 8-11 a.m., and 12-3 p.m. tXXXTTQUWPSH t FYU com in any foreign military conflict. The Tri-Valley Animal Rescue 4595 tXXXBDDGCPSH tFNBJMQDUN!QMFBTBOUPO- nonprofit organization is involved Gleason Dr., Dublin 94568. Become tFNBJMJOGP!BDDGCPSH toastmasters.com in community support activities. a volunteer or a foster with Tri-Val- Pleasanton Newcomers Club t-BSSZ+BDLTPOBU Alviso Adobe Community Park ley Animal Rescue. Orientations are PO Box 172, Pleasanton 94566. Ambrose D. Regalia Women’s 3465 Foothill Road, Pleasanton held at East County Animal Shelter PNC is a great way for new and Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post 6298 94566. Volunteer opportunities from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the second Sat- established residents to meet Veterans Memorial Building, 301 are available at the Alviso Adobe urday and fourth Sunday of each new friends, keep in touch with Main St., Pleasanton 94566. The Community Park. Details and month. Registration not required. old friends, have fun, and become auxiliary assists the Veterans of applications are available at the t acquainted with neighborhoods, Foreign Wars with projects, mak- Museum On Main, 603 Main St., tXXXUWBSPSH merchants, restaurants, profes- ing donations to the veterans’ and the Pleasanton Library, 400 Valley Humane Society 3670 sional services and the commu- hospital and seniors of Pleasanton. Old Bernal Ave. Nevada St., Pleasanton 94566. Vol- nity. Interest groups are as diverse The club sponsors a holiday bou- t unteers are the heart and soul of as the membership. tique in Oct. American Red Cross 5556-B Valley Humane Society. Whether t t"OOFUUF4UBIMOFLFSBU Springdale Ave., Pleasanton 94588. you are a “people person” or a “pet tXXX1MFBTBOUPO/FXDPNFST American Legion Pleasanton The American Red Cross holds person” VHS can match you with a com Post 237 Veterans Memorial Build- volunteer orientation at its Pleas- volunteer position that suits your tFNBJM*OGP!1MFBTBOUPO/FXDPN- ing, 301 Main St., Pleasanton 94566. anton Blood Donor Center. Tour needs. As a private nonprofit that ers.com For all men and women veterans. the center and learn about ways receives no government funding, Tri-Valley MacIntosh Users Provides benefits to veterans, to greet, inform and thank our it relies on the support of commu- Group PO Box 11564, Pleasanton assists fellow veterans and their community’s blood donors or help nity volunteers to help it maintain 94588. TMUG meets at Village families, sponsors Scout troops and post flyers. services and operate programs. High School, 4645 Bernal Ave, school activities and teaches flag t tXXXWBMMFZIVNBOFTPDJFUZPSH etiquette and Americanism. Pleasanton. The group has guest Booklegger Program The t t speakers and discussion groups. Pleasanton Library’s Booklegger WOMEN’S CLUBS t#PC%PVHIFSUZBU Military Family Support Group Program is a volunteer opportu- American Association of Univer- tXXXDMVCUNVHDPN This group provides support to nity for adults who love to read sity Women PO Box 661, Livermore tFNBJMBSTJ!QPCPYDPN Pleasanton families with loved and enjoy children. Bookleggers Tri-Valley Woodcarvers Club The ones deployed in Afghanistan and 94551. Members of the Livermore- take library books into the public Pleasanton-Dublin branch seek club, a member of the California Iraq. It has meetings and “pack schools, grades K-8, read them or Carvers Guild, is focused on teach- outs” of comfort and care items for personal lifelong development and demonstrate craft books and sci- advocate social change and public ing, sharing and promoting the deployed members of the armed ence experiments and encourage forces. policy consistent with gender art of wood carving. It meets at children to read. tXXXQMFBTBOUPONJMJUBSZGBNJMJFT equity. Members can participate in the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 t$ISJT4QJU[FMBU FYU Sunol Blvd. org monthly programs, interest group Library Homebound Service t%BWFBU tFNBJMQMFBTBOUPONJMJUBSZGBNJ- meetings and other activities. Library volunteers take library ma- tXXXUSJWBMMFZDBSWFSTDPN MJFT!HNBJMDPN Funds are raised during the year terials to homebound Pleasanton tFNBJMEBWFHSFHP!DPNDBTUOFU Operation SAM PO Box 2992, Liv- for local projects, scholarships, the residents. ermore 94551. Operation Support- AAUW Educational Foundation and tSFGFSFODFEFTL FYU TRAFFIC ing All Military (SAM) is a Tri-Valley the Legal Advocacy Fund. Caltrans Traffic Report group that ships comfort packages Library Summer Reading Pro- tXXXXFCCJUUDPNMQE t to U.S. troops all over the world, gram Middle school “Kid Power tFNBJMDBSPMUVDL!TCDHMPCBMOFU City of Pleasanton — Trans- especially to Iraq and Afghanistan. Volunteers” help children sign up YMCA for and play the summer reading portation Division 200 Old Check the website for events. Tri-Valley YMCA 6693 Sierra Ln., game held each year at the Pleas- Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. t Ste. F, Dublin 94568. The YMCA anton Library. Volunteer scheduling Call for traffic or on-street parking tXXXPQFSBUJPOTBNPSH offers summer camp, school age is flexible. related issues, such as traffic signal tFNBJMPQFSBUJPOTBN!DPNDBTUOFU child care, youth sports, dads and tDIJMESFOTEFTL FYU malfunctions, new traffic signs Yellow Streamers on Main kids, youth and government, team needed, traffic calming, parking Contact Chris Miller for informa- READ Project The Pleasanton READ programs and more. problems, curb zoning and other tion on the placement of a yellow Project is the adult literacy program t traffic safety concerns. streamer for a military person on of the Pleasanton Public Library. It tXXXZNDBFBTUCBZPSHUSJWBMMFZ t Main Street. seeks volunteer tutors 18 and older tFNBJMUWJOGP!ZNDBFBTUCBZPSH tFNBJMNUBTTBOP!DJQMFBTBOUPO t to help motivated adults improve ca.us 52 | Info 2011-12 AIRPORT SHUTTLE WHEELS 1362 Rutan Dr., Ste. 100, Livermore 94551. Public trans- GETTING AROUND Airport Shuttles For a list of portation bus services run by the airport shuttles servicing loca- Livermore-Amador Valley Transit tions throughout the Bay Area visit Authority serves Dublin, Livermore www.flyoakland.com/shuttles. and Pleasanton. For bus schedules shtml. BART also connects to Oak- and fares, visit the WHEELS website. land and to San Francisco interna- tional airports. t tXXXMBWUBPSH t tXXXøZPBLMBOEDPNTIVUUMFT BY PLANE shtml Livermore Airport 636 Termi- tXXXCBSUHPWHVJEFBJSQPSU nal Circle, Livermore 94551. The BY BIKE Livermore Airport is owned and operated by the city of Livermore. Bicycle License 200 Old Bernal It is a general aviation airport, Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Bicycle which serves private, business and licenses are available through the corporate tenants and customers. Utility Billing department. The serial number of the bike being t registered is needed. Fee is $3. The tXXXDJUZPøJWFSNPSFOFUBJSQPSU license lets the police know where Mineta San Jose International to return stolen bikes. Airport (SJC) 2077 Airport Blvd., t San Jose 95110. Bicycle Trails Council of the East t Bay See Trails Council heading tXXXTKDPSH in the Outdoors and Recreation Oakland International Airport chapter. (OAK) 1 Airport Dr., Oakland 94621. Bike Buddy This free phone and t web service provides information JESSICA LIPSKY about bicycle riding in the Bay tXXXøZPBLMBOEDPN Hop on the Altamont Commuter Express (ACE) train for an eco-friendly commute or staycation. Area. Learn more about bikes on San Francisco International transit, maps and Bike to Work Day. Airport (SFO) San Francisco t$BMM International Airport is located tXXXPSH approximately 13 miles south of in Pleasanton and from Regional Airport Commuter Limo & Lim- San Francisco, near the junction of Biking Clubs See Biking heading Street in Dublin. Fares range ousine Services Highway 101 and I-380. in the Outdoors and Recreation depending on distance. Parking t chapter. t *'-:4'0 PS fees vary. Check website for train tXXXBJSQPSUDPNNVUFSDPN (650) 821-8211 schedules. tFNBJMJOGP!BJSQPSUDPNNVUFS BY BUS tXXXøZTGPDPN t com 511 Transit 511 Transit brings BY RAIL tXXXCBSUHPW All Cities Cab/Golden Cab 4183 together route, schedule and fare Altamont Commuter Express BY VEHICLE First St. #A, Pleasanton 94566. information for all transit services Train (ACE) 949 E. Channel St., t in the Bay Area in one convenient 511 511 is a free phone and Web Stockton, CA 95202. ACE commut- service that consolidates Bay Area Always City Cab 3440 Stanley Web site. It includes interactive er trains travel between Stockton transportation information into a Blvd., Ste. J, Pleasanton 94566. maps and a trip planner. and San Jose. The Pleasanton sta- one-stop resource. 511 provides t tXXXUSBOTJUPSH tion is located at 4950 Pleasanton up-to-the-minute information on t Dial-A-Ride and Pleasanton Ave. Price varies depending on traffic conditions, incidents and Black Tie Transportation 7080 Paratransit See listings in the travel distance. Trains leave Pleas- driving times, schedule, route and Commerce Dr., Pleasanton 94588. Community section under Dis- anton Mon-Fri 5:31 a.m., 6:46 a.m., fare information for the Bay Area’s t abled People Services for informa- 7:51 a.m., and return 4:26 p.m., public transportation services, tXXXCMBDLUJFUSBOTDPN tion. instant carpool and vanpool refer- 5:26 p.m. and 6:26 p.m. Tickets Silver Cab 4900 Hopyard Rd., can be purchased at the station rals, bicycling information and Greyhound Bus Lines 2500 Pleasanton 94588. 20 minutes prior to each train more. It’s available 24 hours a day, Railroad Ct., Livermore 94550. t departure or in the Fair Adminis- 7 days a week. 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