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With Pleasanton ranking among the top 100 cities in the U.S. and Dublin a finalist for the 2010 All-America City Awards, we’re pleased to offer Info 2010-11, a resource guide filled with information about these bountiful communities. Despite a sluggish economy over the last two years, both cities have forged ahead with capital improvements, busi- ness and industrial investments and retail sectors that once again are seeing increased sales and profitability. In Pleasanton, the city’s new $10 million downtown Fire- house Arts Center has had sold-out performances and filled art galleries since opening day Sept. 17. Multi-million-dollar projects expected to start in 2011 include a large-scale Life- style Safeway supermarket and adjoining retail complex adja- cent to Bernal Avenue and the I-680 freeway, and an 800-unit retirement and independent care complex called Stoneridge INSIDE INFO Creek and a new auto mall, both on the 124-acre Staples Ranch that will be annexed into Pleasanton in early 2011. Quick reference directory In Dublin, Grafton Station with its large retail segments Some useful numbers for newcomers and oldtimers ...... 6 will continue opening in phases in 2011 along with new Calendar of events homes such as those already under construction in the Sor- Street fairs, concerts in the park, and more, month by month ...... 10 rento community to the east and Shaffer Ranch to the west. By the numbers Whole Foods also is expected to open a 50,000-square-foot Facts and stats about the area, including historical dates ...... 15 store just west of the Hacienda Crossings retail center. Public officials Transportation also is getting better, with a new express Information about who runs our public agencies ...... 18 toll road just opened in the southbound lanes of I-680 and Education more coming on both the northbound side and I-580. The Public and private schools, elementary through college ...... 22 new Dublin-Pleasanton West BART station will open this spring and funds have been appropriated to widen Highway Kids’ stuff 84 from the new Isabel Road interchange at I-580 across Classes, outings and sports — plus preschools ...... 27 Pigeon Pass to its merge with I-680. Look for extensions of Arts & entertainment both Dublin Boulevard east to the city limits and Stoneridge Live music, theaters, galleries and more ...... 35 Drive to El Charro Road to get under way in late 2011. Outdoors & recreation Whether you’re new in our communities or seasoned From badminton to golfing to tennis to playing in parks ...... 45 dwellers, you’ll find the coming months exciting and this Community new Info 2010-11 a ready reference guide to help you enjoy Clubs, support services, service groups and more ...... 54 all the amenities we have to offer. Getting around How to get around and where to stay...... 80

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Members: Regular meetings: First Wednes- Meera Jaeel, William Carrick, day of the month at 7 p.m. Mem- Thomas Kato, Mike McGinley, Leslie Wolf, Agent Jimmy Harrington, Agent bers: David Lambert, Meribeth Insurance Lic. #: 0E18162 Insurance Lic. #: 0G39186 Mark Posson, Howard Royer. 6654 Koll Center Pkwy, Suite 420 3510 Old Santa Rita Road, Suite B Detweiler, Theresa Rowland, Don Pleasanton, CA 94566 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Economic Vitality Committee: Wilson, David Nagler, Brock Roby. Bus: 925-404-2000 Bus: 925-520-0290 Regular meetings are held at 7:30 Library Commission: a.m. on the third Thursdays in Regular meetings: Second Thurs- Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® January, March, May, July, Sep- day of the month at 7 p.m. at the tember and November. Members: Pleasanton Public Library. 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State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company – Bloomington, IL; Judith Matthew, Margo Tarver, 1005003 State Farm Fire and Casualty Company - Bloomington, IL; State Farm General Insurance Company – Bloomington, IL; State Farm Lloyds – Dallas, TX Sharrell Michelotti (Chamber Kellene Cousins, Michael Todd. of Commerce), Chris Crabtree (Commercial Real Estate), Carrie Parks and Recreation Williams (Retail or Entertainment Commission: Center), Chris Grant (Educational Regular meetings: Second Community), Dan Faustina (Fi- Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. nancial Services), Natalie Alvanez Members: Teddy Kinzer, Kurt (Tri-Valley CVB), John Mahoney Kummer, Herb Ritter, Jack Balch, (Commercial Real Estate Develop- Joseph Streng. Emily Barraclough ment), April Mitchell (Non-Profit Planning Commission: Organization), Position Available Regular meetings: Second and (Professional Service Firm), Judy fourth Wednesday of the month Wheeler (Pleasanton Down- at 7 p.m. Members: Jennifer mily Barraclough offers homeowners the most town Association), Simi Yazdani Pearce, Arne F. Olson, Philip comprehensive home selling and buying services (Information Technology), Posi- Blank, Jerry Pentin, Kathy Narum, Eavailable in the market. By combining the experience, tion Available (Environmental Gregory M. O’Connor (Alternate). insight and marketing expertise of one of the area’s hardest Industry), Robert Gehl (Business Youth Commission: working Realtors, I can offer you unparalleled services when at Large), Position Available (Com- Regular meetings: Second buying or selling a home. I will work with you through the entire mercial Service Firm), Jay Galvin Wednesday of each month process, answering any questions that you have and providing (Community-Based Organization), (except July and August) at 7 p.m. guidance to help you make the best possible decisions. Each Janice Sangster-Phalen (Citizen at the Senior Center, 5353 Sunol step along the way, you will be kept informed and you may rest At Large), Position Available Blvd. Members: Sarah Jupina, easy knowing that the small details are being handled by your (Infrastructure), Mark Herberger Nick Roby, Kara Matsune, Rahael professional Realtor and her team of associates. (Medical Services), Position Avail- Borchers, Alex Cloud, Stefan Hall, able (Medical Technology), Gary Cody Ellgas, Rina Rmano, Emma Dominguez (Residential Real Es- Rigl, Noelle Malindzak, Lauren 925HomeTeam.com tate), Jerry Thorne (City Council), Ancora (Alternate), Meagan Matt Sullivan (Alternate). Contact: Harms (Alternate), Libby Kolar [email protected] Pamela Ott, 931-5040, pott@ (Adult Member), Erica Utikal ci.pleasanton.ca.us. (Adult Alternate). 925.621.4097 Contact Me DRE license #001479356 Today! 2010-11 Info | 21 Mount Diablo. The school offers pre-K and Kindergarten $1,260 per day classes for grades 6-8 as well month. In addition to infant-pre-K EDUCATION as day classes and boarding for programs, this campus offers full students in grades 9-12. day programs for Jr. K-1. Preschool t through first grade includes tXXXBUIFOJBOPSH enrichment programs including Carden West School 4576 Willow regular classes in music, comput- Rd., Pleasanton 94588. Principal: ers, Spanish, art, science and physi- Mark Neal. Built in: 1977. Enroll- cal education. Its Pleasanton West ment: 85. Tuition: $11,500 grades campus, 4444-B Black Ave., offers K-6. The school offers preschool pre-school and pre-K programs. and K-6 programs with a small t student-teacher ratio and before- tXXXRVBSSZMBOFPSH and after-school care. St. Michael Catholic School t $IVSDI4U -JWFSNPSF tXXXDBSEFOXFTUPSH Principal: Sister M. Emmanuel Car- Hacienda School4UPOFSJEHF EJOBMF&OSPMMNFOU5VJUJPO Dr., Pleasanton 94588. Principal: Jo 5VJUJPOCSFBLEPXOJT GPS Anne Camara. Class Size: 24. Enroll- one child per year, $9,795 for two, ment: 57. Tuition: Grades 1-5 $1,425 $12,078 for three and $12,460 for per month; grades 6-8 $1,570 four plus. The Catholic school per month. Students in grades offers K-8 education as well as 1-8 are encouraged to accelerate before- and after-school care. their learning at their own pace in t reading, writing and mathematics. tXXXTNTMJWPSH Students complete their assign- St. Philip Lutheran School 8850 ments with their teachers during Davona Dr., Dublin 94568. Prin- the extended day. Campus tours by cipal: Fred Brauer. Class Size: 20. '*-&1)050&.*-:8&45 appointment. Year-round school. Tuition: $6,180 for K-8. Located on The new Physical Education Complex at Las Positas College is part of the campus expan- t church grounds, this preschool-8 TJPO XIJDIBEEFEUIFBRVBUJDTDFOUFS HZNBOEMJHIUFETPDDFSöFME tXXXIFBETVQPSH school has credentialed teachers, small classes and extended-hours EDUCATION tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT Our Savior Lutheran School 4-JWFSNPSF"WF -JWFSNPSF care for K-8 from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunol Glen Unified School Dis- Dublin Unified School District 94550. Principal: Mickey Anger- t trict 11601 Main St., Sunol 94586. 7471 Larkdale Ave., Dublin 94568. man. Enrollment: 420. Tuition: tXXXTUQIJMJQMVUIFSBOTDIPPM Principal: Molleen Barnes. Built Superintendent: Dr. Stephen $7,900 for K-5, $8,800 for 6-7, com in: 1925. Enrollment: 250. The L. Hanke. The Dublin Unified $8,900 for 8. The school offers St. Raymond Catholic School one-school district is a K-8 public School District serves approxi- pre-K-8 with a teacher-to-student 11557 Shannon Ave., Dublin 94568. school with a preschool operating mately 5,500 students at five ratio ranging from 1-6 up to 1-26. Principal: Madeleine de la Fon- on its campus. The school offers elementary schools, two middle The school offers before- and taine. Tuition: Starting at $5,770. small classes with a curriculum schools, a comprehensive high after-school care, and also has a The K-8 Catholic school includes aligned with the Pleasanton school, and a small continuation home school component. before- and after-school care. Unified School District (PUSD) to high school. The district is proud t enable students to successfully t to have five California Distin- tXXXPTMNOFUTDIPPM tXXXTUSBZNPOEEVCMJOPSH guished School awards. transfer to PUSD high schools. Quarry Lane School (Dublin) school t Open enrollment is held in March 5BTTBKBSB3E %VCMJO Valley Christian Elementary tXXXEVCMJOLDBVT and April for children outside the district. $MBTT4J[F&OSPMMNFOU School 7500 Inspiration Dr., Dub- Pleasanton Unified School t (Jr. K-12). Tuition: Ranges from lin 94568. Principal: Jeri Schall. District 4665 Bernal Ave., Pleas- tXXXTVOPMLDBVT $11,507-15,827. The K-8 school Tuition: $9,000. The interdenomi- anton 94566. Superintendent: includes an after-school enrich- national Christian school features Parvin Ahmadi. Enrollment: 14,787. PRIVATE ment program for students that a challenging curriculum and com- Governed by a five-member board ELEMENTARY AND includes chess, art, drama, writing puter and sports programs for the of trustees, the PUSD district MIDDLE SCHOOLS and book clubs. The school also students. The elementary program includes nine elementary and has two smaller campuses in goes through sixth grade. Athenian School 2100 Mount three middle schools, as well as Pleasanton. See entry below. t Diablo Scenic Blvd., Danville two comprehensive high schools, t tXXXEVCMJOWDDPSH a continuation high school, a high 94506. Built in: 1965. Class Size: tXXXRVBSSZMBOFPSH Valley Montessori School school for pregnant or parenting average 15-16. Enrollment: 150 Quarry Lane School (Pleasan- N. Livermore Ave., Livermore teens, alternative programs and a (6-8). Tuition: $22,015 grades 6-8. ton)&BTU$BNQVT#PVMEFS 94551. Principal: Mary Ellen Kordas. community adult school. Private middle and high school St., Pleasanton 94588. Tuition: Teacher-student ratios range from t located on a 75-acre campus near  GPSJOGBOUTBHFT  1:4 to 1:12. Enrollment: 500. Tuition: 22 | Info 2010-11 $6,130-11,790. Small class sizes and inter-denominational Christian Murray is to have a challenging, The teachers are all credentialed an integrated academic curriculum school features a challenging cur- positive and safe learning envi- experts in their field of instruction are features of the school, which riculum including computer and ronment that promotes academic and integrate the best teaching serves toddlers-eighth grade. sports programs for elementary student achievement, social strategies and technology into Extended after-hours care is avail- through high school students. growth and the development of their curriculum. able from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Summer +VOJPSBOETFOJPSIJHITDIPPM lifelong learners. t program available. The school is includes grades 7-12. t accredited by AMS and WASC. t DUSD HIGH SCHOOLS t tXXXWBMMFZDISJTUJBOTDIPPMPSH DUSD MIDDLE Dublin High School 7JMMBHF tXXXWBMMFZNPOUFTTPSJTDIPPM SCHOOLS 1LXZ %VCMJO1SJODJQBM com DUSD ELEMENTARY Fallon Middle School (K-8) 3601 $BSPM34IJNJ[V-PDBUFEJODFOUSBM SCHOOLS Dublin, Dublin High School has PRIVATE HIGH ,PIOFO8Z %VCMJO1SJO- Dougherty Elementary School DJQBM"JMFFO1BSTPOT5IF'BMMPO BOFOSPMMNFOUPG TUVEFOUT SCHOOLS )JCFSOJB%S %VCMJO School community serves lifelong The school has a rich tradition of Athenian School 2100 Mt. Diablo 1SJODJQBM-ZOO.FEJDJ%PVHI- student learners within a posi- excellence in academic and co- 4DFOJD#MWE %BOWJMMF#VJMU erty Elementary is the largest tive and nurturing environment, curricular activities. JO$MBTT4J[FBWFSBHF elementary school in the district where diversity is embraced, and t Enrollment: 300 (9-12). Tuition: with 693 students enrolled in the individual is empowered to Valley High School :PSL %BZTDIPPM   #PBSE- HSBEFT,UISPVHI*OBEEJUJPOUP reach toward academic excel- %S %VCMJO1SJODJQBM3JOEB JOH 1SJWBUFNJEEMFBOE its standards-based curriculum, lence, enriched by opportunities Bartley. Valley High School is the IJHITDIPPMMPDBUFEPOBBDSF it offers programs and activities in sports, fine arts and commu- continuation school for the Dub- campus near Mount Diablo. The such as instructional music, physi- nity service. lin Unified School District, an op- school offers day classes and cal education, fifth-grade band, t tion for those students who need boarding for students in grades leadership opportunities, library, Wells Middle School 1FOO an alternative to the comprehen- 9-12. It also offers day classes for computer lab and after-school %S %VCMJO1SJODJQBM,BUIZ sive high school. Valley provides HSBEFT fifth-grade sports. Rosselle. Wells Middle School a complete educational program t t pursues the vision that every for a variety of students with a tXXXBUIFOJBOPSH Dublin Elementary School student can be successful in a XJEFSBOHFPGTLJMMT JOUFSFTUTBOE Carondelet High School 1133 7PNBD3E %VCMJO MFBSOJOHDPNNVOJUZUIBUNBLFT needs. 8JOUPO%S $PODPSE 1SJODJQBM5FTT+PIOTPO%VCMJO decisions with heart and integrity. t 1SJODJQBM4S+BNFT.BSJFO#VJMU Elementary is a safe and invit- JO&OSPMMNFOU5VJUJPO ing community where teachers, $13,000. Founded by the Sisters TUBò TUVEFOUTBOEGBNJMJFTXPSL PG4U+PTFQIPG$BSPOEFMFU UIF together to build relationships all-girls Catholic high school and foster a strong, well-rounded Academic Solutions offers a full college-preparatory academic education. curriculum. t One-on-one interaction in a safe, t Frederiksen Elementary School stimulating classroom setting tXXXDBSPOEFMFUOFU 5BNBSBDL%S %VCMJO • Grades K-12 De La Salle High School 1130 1SJODJQBM)PMMZ4DSPHHJOT'SFEFS- 8JOUPO%S $PODPSE1SJO- JLTFO&MFNFOUBSZTNJTTJPOTUBUF- • Multitude of specialties including cipal: Brother Christopher Brady, ment is: Building for the Future Preparatory CASHEE English, SAT English, F.S.C. Enrollment: 1,000. Tuition: Together, we lay the foundation AP Tutoring, Social Sciences, and Reading  5IJTBMMCPZT$BUIPMJD for life-long learning, pride in • Flexible hours high school offers a full college- character, and a lasting commit- preparatory curriculum. ment to the community. • Customized t t • Progress reports tXXXEMTITPSH Green Elementary School 3300 Moreau Catholic High School "OUPOF8Z %VCMJO1SJO- • Curriculum teaching for the student’s 27170 Mission Blvd., Hayward DJQBM,FJUI/PNVSB+PIO(SFFO present and future grade levels 1SJODJQBM-BVSFO-FL$MBTT Elementary is the Dublin Unified 4J[FBWFSBHF&OSPMMNFOU 4DIPPM%JTUSJDUTOFXFTUTDIPPM  Tuition: $12,720. This co-ed Catho- opened in August 2007. When it lic high school offers a full college reaches capacity, this state-of- preparatory program. the-art facility will educate 700 Eileen Mammen t   ,TUVEFOUTJOUIF%VCMJO3BODI California Teacher & Tutoror tXXXNPSFBVDBUIPMJDPSH area of the city. 925.963.1710 t Valley Christian Junior and [email protected] Senior High School*OTQJSB- Murray Elementary School  UJPO%S %VCMJO1SJODJQBM %BWPOB%S %VCMJO1SJODJ- +BOF,JUDIFO5VJUJPO 5IJT QBM$BSSJF/FSIFJN5IFWJTJPOBU 2010-11 Info | 23 PUSD ELEMENTARY Walnut Grove has been recognized SCHOOLS for its efforts supporting environ- mental awareness. The school is a Alisal Elementary School 1454 Go Green Initiative Charter School Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton 94566. and a PG&E Solar School. It was the Principal: Amy Simione. Built in: first in the district to “go solar” with 1956. Enrollment: 626. The school roof panels and a solar powered was named after a small group irrigation system for its garden. It’s of Indians the Spanish met when also the only Pleasanton school to they explored the Livermore- offer a discovery program. Amador Valley in 1772. Alisal was t named a California Distinguished tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT School in 2006. walnutgrove t tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT PUSD MIDDLE alisal SCHOOLS Donlon Elementary School 4150 Hart Middle School 4433 Willow Dorman Rd., Pleasanton 94588. Rd., Pleasanton 94588. Principal: Principal: Barbara Heisser. Built in: Terry Conde. Built in: 2001. Enroll- 1968. Enrollment: 772. Originally ment: 1,084. The newest middle named Besco, Donlon was part school in the city, Thomas Hart has of the Murray School District in received exemplary ratings in both Dublin and joined the Pleasanton the Academic Performance Index Unified District in 1988. Student and Student Testing and Report- achievement at Donlon improves ing. It was also named a California yearly, and the school was awarded Distinguished School in 2003. Honorable Mention through the t California Distinguished School tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTIBSU program. It has an active Parent Harvest Park Middle School '*-&1)050(-&//80)-5."// Faculty Club, which raises funds to Amador Valley High School junior Danielle Ketner blows a bubble around first-grader 4900 Valley Ave., Pleasanton support programs and services. ,JTIBO(PSVSGSPN-ZEJLTFO&MFNFOUBSZBU"NBEPST4QSJOH4DJFODF&YUSBWBHBO[B 94588. Principal: Ken Rocha. Built t in: 1968. Enrollment: 1,153. Harvest tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT Lydiksen Elementary School View was recognized as a Califor- 1BSLIBTCFFOOBNFEB$BMJGPSOJB donlon )JHIMBOE0BLT%S 1MFBTBO- nia Distinguished School in 2006 Distinguished School in 2005, Fairlands Elementary School ton 94566. Principal: Colleen Hen- and awarded the CABE Seal of Ex- National Blue Ribbon School and 4151 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasan- ry. Built in: 1967. Enrollment: 632. cellence Award in 2003. In addition a National School of Character. ton 94588. Principal: Kim Michels. -ZEJLTFOXBTPOFPGOJOFTDIPPMT to the outstanding traditional pro- The school’s mission is to provide Built in: 1973. Enrollment: 757. nationwide to earn the 2002-03 HSBN UIFTDIPPMPòFSTB4QBOJTI students with a smooth transition Fairlands, awarded the California National School of Character English dual immersion program between the elementary grade Distinguished School award for award and was named a California where students gain fluency in school levels and high school 2008, enjoys active parent involve- Distinguished School in 2008. both languages by fifth grade. with the highest expectations for ment with the Parent Teacher As- t t academic success. sociation, School Site Council and tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVTWBM- t Technology Committee. MFTXFCMZEJLTFO ley_view tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT t Mohr Elementary School 3300 Vintage Hills Elementary IBSWFTU@QBSL tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT Dennis Dr., Pleasanton 94588. School 1125 Concord St., Pleas- Pleasanton Middle School 5001 fairlands Principal: Robin Sehrt. Built in: anton 94566. Principal: Carolyn Case Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Hearst Elementary School 5301 1997. Enrollment: 706. Parents 1BSLFS#VJMUJO&OSPMMNFOU Principal: John Whitney. Built in: Case Ave., Pleasanton 94566. of Mohr students are actively 628. A California Distinguished 1989. Enrollment: 1,230. Pleasan- 1SJODJQBM.JLF,VIGBM#VJMUJO involved in activities to improve School in 2006, Vintage Hills is ton Middle School was named a 2000. Enrollment: 694. Pleasan- the school, including community located in the southeastern side California Distinguished School in ton’s newest elementary school, events and the Mohr Heritage of the city. The school encourages 2009 and earned a National Blue Hearst is a California Distinguished Festival. The Mohr PTA is the main parental involvement through a Ribbon Award in 2002. The school School. Hearst is dedicated to the parent organization. variety of volunteer activities. SBOLFEJOUIF"DBEFNJD1FSGPS- development of the whole child, t t mance Index among the top 10 providing a solid foundation that tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT percent of schools statewide. Its stimulates thought, wonder and a mohr vintage_hills curriculum encourages student life-long passion for learning. Valley View Elementary School Walnut Grove Elementary achievement and responsibility t 480 Adams Way, Pleasanton School 1999 Harvest Rd., Pleasan- while enhancing self-esteem. tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT 94566. Principal: Rafael Cruz. Built ton 94566. Principal: Charles Young. t hearst in: 1960. Enrollment: 738. Valley Built in: 1968. Enrollment: 702. tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT pleasanton 24 | Info 2010-11 PUSD HIGH SCHOOLS SPECIAL DISTRICT al doctoral degree) program. The as enrichment classes for adults. main campus is serviced by the Part of the Chabot-Las Positas Amador Valley High School PROGRAMS AC Transit bus system, as well as Community College District with 1155 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton Pleasanton Unified School its own free shuttle transporting administrative offices at 5020 94566. Principal: Jim Hansen. Built District Summer School 215 students to and from the Hay- Franklin Dr., Pleasanton 94588. in: 1936. Enrollment: 2,614. The Abbie St., Pleasanton 94566. ward BART station. t oldest high school in Pleasanton, Principal: Glen Sparks. For grades t   tXXXMBTQPTJUBTDPMMFHFFEV AVHS students consistently rank 1-12, both remedial and enrich- tXXXDTVFBTUCBZFEV Ohlone College 43600 Mission above average in both verbal and ment classes are offered. Diablo Valley College, San Blvd., Fremont 94539. Tuition: math SAT scores. The award-win- t Ramon Valley Center 1690 $26 per credit hour for in-state ning school offers extracurricular tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT activities ranging from theater to Watermill Rd., San Ramon 94582. residents. Ohlone College is science projects to water polo. SPECIAL EDUCATION Tuition: $26 per unit for in-state known throughout California for t Pleasanton Unified School residents. This two-year commu- its inclusiveness, innovation and tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT District Special Education 4661 nity college is located in the San superior rates of student success. amador Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Ramon Valley with the main cam- The mission of the institution is to pus in Pleasant Hill. This college serve the community by offering Foothill High School 4375 Wide array of services for stu- offers day, evening, weekend and instruction for basic skills, career Foothill Rd., Pleasanton 94566. dents with exceptional needs. online courses for students and entry, university transfer, eco- Principal: John Dwyer. Built in: t enrichment classes for adults. nomic development and personal 1973. Enrollment: 2,271. Students tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT t enrichment for all. There are five at Foothill consistently score FEVDBUJPOBMTFSWJDFTTQFDJBMFEV- tXXXTSWDOFU different locations where classes above the national, state and cation are offered including the Fremont district average on the Stanford Las Positas College 3000 ADULT EDUCATION campus, Newark Memorial High Achievement Test, Ninth Edition Campus Hill Dr., Livermore 94551. School, University of Phoenix, (SAT-9), the Scholastic Aptitude Amador Valley Adult & Tuition: $26 per credit for in-state Newark Center for Health Scienc- Test (SAT) and Advanced Place- Community Education 215 residents. This two-year com- es and Technology, and Tri-Cities ment tests. Courses students Abbie St., Pleasanton 94566. munity college is located on the One-Stop Career Center. may take include traditional Principal: Glen Sparks. The adult northwest side of Livermore and t   academic offerings as well as and community education center offers day and night academic tXXXPIMPOFFEV student support, honors and offers a wide ranging choice of courses for students pursuing advanced placement. enrichment classes from Web de- higher education degrees as well t sign to scrapbooking to medical assistant. Classes for GED prepara- tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT  foothill tion, citizenship, ESL and parent education are also offered.  Horizon High School 4657 t        Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT Principal: Greg Giglio. Enrollment: adulted  22. This high school for pregnant  "  $ .(  "   //     or parenting teens enables stu- Parks and Community Services    $  (  ,     -,  /*/    /* dents to pursue their high school P.O. Box 520, Pleasanton 94566. .    - /       . education through to graduation. The Parks and Community Ser- (0 $     1  2.3  4 # - The school also offers parenting vices Department offers enrich-   ( $   .   / /        5* *  /(  classes and has on-site child care. ment classes for adults including 0 ,        $ -  /  t sports, fitness, crafts, music,     $ .(  -*   $  tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT dance and more. #  horizon t tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- 4645 Bernal  WJDFTSFDSFBUJPO Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Principal:        Greg Giglio. Built in: 1978. Enroll- COLLEGES 6        ment: 143. Village is an alternative AND UNIVERSITIES 6         high school that focuses on meet- California State University, East ing district graduation require- 6 !   " # $ #%  #  Bay (formerly CSU, Hayward) ments while setting future goals 6        " #  &' #% 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Hay- and exploring career interests. 6    (# )  &) *   +  ward 94542. Enrollment: 13,124. The 20:1 student-teacher ratio 6   , * (  Located on a 342-acre campus enables instructors to support         in Hayward, with campuses in students in the learning process Concord and downtown Oak- ! "#  $  )*   $ *      throughout the curriculum. % &   &     land. The university offers 428 t '(       +, -     baccalaureate degree majors, 68 tXXXQMFBTBOUPOLDBVT   minors, 32 master’s degrees and village an independent Ed.D (education-                 2010-11 Info | 25

CHILD CARE CENTERS 2-year-old children up to fifth AND PRESCHOOLS grade. Extended day care for TUVEFOUTBU8BMOVU(SPWF "MJTBM  KIDS’ STUFF Adventures in Learning 3200 7BMMFZ7JFXBOE)FBSTUFMFNFO- Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton 94566. UBSZTDIPPMTJTBWBJMBCMF The child care center for ages 2-5 t years includes a preschool pro- Fountainhead Montessori gram. Operating hours are 6:30 School"NBEPS1MB[B3E  a.m.-6 p.m. %VCMJO5IFSFJTBOPUIFS t location at 939 El Pintado Rd., tXXXBJMDDDPN Danville 94526. Beth Emek Preschool 3400 t%VCMJO Nevada Ct., Pleasanton 94566. t%BOWJMMF The school is licensed for children tXXXGPVOUBJOIFBENPOUFTTPSJ ages 2 years and 9 months-5 org years. Curriculum is designed to Gingerbread Preschool 4333 help children achieve success and #MBDL"WF 1MFBTBOUPO EFWFMPQGFFMJOHTPGTFMGXPSUI  Part-time preschool offering creating a healthy atmosphere classes for students 2-5 years old. for learning. It is open to children *UTBQMBZCBTFE IBOETPOQSP- regardless of sex, race, religious gram focusing on the emotional affiliation or national origin. and social needs of the children t through various monthly themes. tXXXCFUIFNFLPSH All teachers are ECE qualified. Of- Carden West School8JMMPX fice hours are 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Rd., Pleasanton 94588. This private t elementary school also has a tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFSWJD- preschool program for ages 3-4. FTSFDSFBUJPOHCHCIPNFIUNM It runs from 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. or tFNBJMHJOHFSCSFBE! '*-&1)050&3*$/*$)0-"4 GSPNBNQNXJUIFYUFOEFE ci.pleasanton.ca.us 3JEHF3VOOFSDBNQFSTHFUTPBLFEBTUIFZXBEFUISPVHIUIFXBJTUIJHIDSFFLBU4VOPM care hours. This program also 0IMPOF3FHJPOBM8JMEFSOFTT5IFIJLFJTUIFIJHIMJHIUPGUIFDBNQGPSTPNFPGUIFLJET Hacienda Heads Up! Child De- PòFSTQBSUUJNFPQUJPOTPGUXPPS velopment Center$IBCPU UISFFEBZTBXFFL4VNNFSDBNQ Dr., Pleasanton 94588. Programs One Livermore site offers Early and after-school programs for IPVSTWBSZTMJHIUMZ"OFXBEEJUJPO BSFBWBJMBCMFGPSJOGBOUT UPEEMFST  )FBE4UBSUBOEBOPUIFSPOFBMTP children ages 18 months-12 years is a toddler program for children QSFTDIPPMFSTBOELJOEFSHBSUOFST offers a state-funded preschool old. The center operates from CFUXFFONPOUITBOE Montessori curriculum encour- QSPHSBN XIJDIIBTEJòFSFOUJO- 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon-Fri. Director: NPOUITPME%JSFDUPS.BSL4JM[FS BHFTGVOEBNFOUBMUIJOLJOHTLJMMT come guidelines than the federal +FOOJGFS8JMMJBNT t through art, music, imaginative )FBE4UBSUQSPHSBN"ENJOJTUSB- t tXXXDBSEFOXFTUPSH QMBZ QSBDUJDBMMJGFTLJMMT MBOHVBHF  tion and enrollment offices are tXXXLJOEFSDBSFDPN tFNBJMJOGP!DBSEFOXFTUPSH mathematics, science and cultural located at 3095 Independence Dr., La Petite Academy7BMMFZ Centerpointe Christian Pre- activities. Director: Imelda Acosta. #MEH# 4UF" -JWFSNPSF Ave., Pleasanton 94566. 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PCAC Civic Arts Stage Company com- advocates for arts and art facilities munity theater and public art. on behalf of the entire Pleasanton t*OGP community. tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTDPN- t NVOJUZBSUT tXXXQMFBTBOUPOBSUTPSH Livermore Art Association P.O. tFNBJMJOGP!QMFBTBOUPOBSUTPSH Box 216, Livermore 94551. The Livermore Art Association (LAA) CONCERT SERIES is a nonprofit organization that Concerts in the Park Sponsored promotes public interest and by the Pleasanton Downtown appreciation in fine arts and Association and the Pleasanton crafts and encourages the artistic Weekly, this summer concert series progress and development of its takes place Friday evenings from members. LAA welcomes new June to Sept at Lions Wayside Park members. Members help judge at First and Neal streets. Musical local artwork, teach art in the styles range from blues to rock, '*-&1)050%0-03&4'09$*"3%&--* The bus shelter on Old Bernal Avenue near the library was painted by Foothill High schools and demonstrate arts and disco to reggae and also includes School Art Club students, part of a project to beautify the community. crafts to requesting organizations. Latin, Big Band swing and 1950s *OQBSUOFSTIJQXJUIUIF1MFBTBOUPO era rock ’n’ roll. Visit the website tGBY lege students and their teachers. Art League, LAA holds general for schedule of performances. tXXXEJBCMPCBMMFUPSH Admission is free. The website monthly meetings that feature t tFNBJMEJBCMP!EJBCMPCBMMFUPSH provides lecture venue, topics, demonstrations by renowned tXXXQMFBTBOUPOEPXOUPXOOFU LECTURES dates and an opportunity to sign artists. LAA supports the LAA Gal- Wente Concerts at the Vineyard up for notifications of various lery in the Carnegie Building, 2155 5050 Arroyo Rd., Livermore 94550. Ed Kinney Lecture Series education programs. Third St., Livermore. The public is This concert series features big- Main St., Pleasanton 94566. t invited to visit the Gallery, Wed- name acts. There are several ticket The Museum On Main offers a tIUUQFEVDBUJPOMMOMHPWTPT 4VO BNQN package options and can include historical lecture series on the World Affairs Council East Bay t terrace seating, dinner and golf third Thursday of the month at Chapter4VUUFS 4BO'SBODJTDP tXXXMJWFSNPSFBSUBTTPDJBUJPO for the June-Sept concert series. QNBU-ZOOFXPPE.FUIPEJTU 5IF8PSME"òBJST$PVODJM PSHJOEFYIUNM Tickets can be purchased online at Church, 4444 Black Ave. Admis- East Bay Chapter holds its regular Pleasanton Art League P.O. Box www.ticketmaster.com. sion is $10; $5 for members of the meetings in Contra Costa County,  1MFBTBOUPO*OQBSUOFS- t Amador Valley Historical Society; VTVBMMZBU1.*OFBSUIF1MFBTBOU)JMM ship with the Livermore Art Asso- tXXXXFOUFWJOFZBSETDPN GPSUFBDIFSTXJUI*%BOEGPS #"35TUBUJPO*UGFBUVSFTNPOUIMZ ciation, the Pleasanton Art League TUVEFOUTXJUI*% programs on international issues holds monthly meetings featur- DANCE t that generally start at 6 p.m. Cost ing demonstrations by nation- Diablo Ballet10#PY 8BMOVU tXXXNVTFVNPONBJOPSH is free for members, $15 for non- ally recognized artists. The PAL $SFFL'PVOEFEJO  tFNBJMJOGP!NVTVFNPONBJOPSH members and $5 for students. Circuit provides a showcase for this professional ballet company Science on Saturday Lawrence t   members’ work at various public comprises 10 principal dancers Livermore National Laboratory tXXXJUTZPVSXPSMEPSH buildings. Workshops by well from around the world. The troupe and Sigma Xi of Livermore offer known artists give participants an tours throughout California and this annual five-week series for LITERARY ACTIVITIES opportunity to work with top in- the Western states, with many students sixth grade-high school Barnes & Noble Book Clubs structors in many media. Annual local performances at the Lesher on diverse science topics. No %VCMJO#MWE %VCMJO scholarships are awarded to art Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, registration is required, but seat- Several book clubs meet at students at Las Positas College. Zellerbach Hall on the UC Berkeley ing is limited and on a first come Barnes and Noble Booksellers, t1BU4NJUIBU campus and Yerba Buena Center basis. 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BMX Facility 1MFBTBOUPOT Oakhill Park .VJSXPPE%S  acre BMX facility, located at 3320 Pleasanton. 4UBOMFZ#MWE OFBS4IBEPX$MJòT Orloff Park4BOUB3JUB3E  Little Valley 3FHJPOBM3FDSFBUJPO"SFB TFSWFT Pleasanton. all riding levels, from young Owens Plaza Park 0XFOT Winery beginners to seasoned veterans. %S 1MFBTBOUPO The riding area a large riding Sports & Recreation Com- Tasting Roomm area, a bike repair/work table, munity Park 1BSLTJEF%S  739 Main Street, Pleasanton portable restrooms, parking, a Pleasanton. viewing area, picnic tables, and a Sutter Gate Park 4VUUFS pay phone. PREMIUM, SMALL LOT WINES (BUF"WF 1MFBTBOUPO Centennial Park A DECADE OF WINEMAKING 4VOPM Tawny Park 5BXOZ%S 1MFBT- IN LIVERMORE VALLEY Blvd., Pleasanton. anton. UNIQUE WINERY MERCHANDISE LINES Civic Park .BJO4U 1MFBTBO- Tennis & Community Park 5801 ton. Wearable Art by Jackie Jones, Kona Girl, 7BMMFZ"WF 1MFBTBOUPO Creekside Park - Assorted Wine Shirts, Barrel Star products, 8-BT1PTJ Upper Pleasanton Field  Livermore olive oil condiments and chocolates tas Blvd., Pleasanton. #FSOBM"WF 1MFBTBOUPO Del Prado Park MUSIC EVENTS )BOTFO%S  Valley Trails Park /BUJPOBM Pleasanton. Jazz, Blues, R&B, Steel Drum and More 1BSL3E 1MFBTBOUPO Delucchi Park SPECIAL EVENTS 'JSTU4U  Val Vista Community Park  Pleasanton. Artist’s Receptions +PIOTPO%S 1MFBTBOUPO Wine Release Parties Fairlands Park $IVSDIJMM%S  Veterans Plaza 1FUFST"WF  SpeciaSpeciall CeCelebrationslebrations Pleasanton. PPoetryoetry EveningsEvenings Pleasanton. Fawn Hills Park 8-BHPPO Vintage Hills Park "SCPS 925.862.90069925.8662.990006066/6 / www.littlevalleywinery.netwww. litttllevalleywinery ne 3E 1MFBTBOUPO %S 1MFBTBOUPO FollowFollow tthehe WWhitehite RaRabbitbbit to your PleasantonPleasant Downtown Destination Hansen Park #MBDL"WF  Walnut Grove Park 5150 North- Pleasanton. Open Thurs–Sat 12-6 XBZ3E 1MFBTBOUPO and Sun 12-5 Harvest Park )BSWFTU3E  48 | Info 2010-11 Woodthrush Park 5099 Wood- up. The regional park charges $6 thrush Rd., Pleasanton. parking and a $2 dog fee. t   REGIONAL tXXXFCQBSLTPSHQBSLT AND STATE PARKS TIBEPX@DMJòT Augustin Bernal Park 8200 Sunol and Ohlone Regional Wil- Golden Eagle Way, Pleasanton. derness Southeast end of Geary This city-owned park, adjacent to Rd., Sunol. Located off I-680 at Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, the Calaveras exit, this 6,858- covers 237-acres and offers hiking acre park offers trails for hiking, trails with panoramic views, picnic mountain biking, horseback tables and restrooms. Horses (resi- riding, parking, visitor center, dents only), dogs and mountain picnic tables, restrooms, camping bikes also allowed. Access is up and nature programs. Drinking Golden Eagle Way and Pleasanton XBUFSJTOPUBWBJMBCMF)PVST residents must show proof of resi- BNEVTL1FSNJUTNBQTGPSUIF dency at the gate. Non-residents Ohlone Wilderness Trail are $2. must obtain a permit, valid for one Parking fee is $5 with an addition- week, at the City Parks and Com- BMGPSUSBJMFSFEWFIJDMFT%PH munity Services office. fee is $2. Ventek takes fees when t kiosk is closed. Be sure to display

Del Valle Regional Park 7000 Del '*-&1)050%0-03&4'09$*"3%&--* membership card or receipt on 7BMMF3E -JWFSNPSF-PDBUFE Opie, a 3-year-old who is part pointer, enjoys frolicking at Dougherty Hills Dog Park in the dashboard. on Lake Del Valle in Livermore, this Dublin. t  TFMFDUPQUGPS  BDSFQBSLPòFSTOVNFSPVT DBNQJOHQJDOJDSFTFSWBUJPOT water activities. There is a 750-acre west, private grazing land to the Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park tXXXFCQBSLTPSHQBSLTTVOPM lake that offers swimming, boating, north, northeast and northwest, Foothill Rd., Pleasanton. From RUNNING kayaking, boat launch, boat rental, and California Highlands on the I-680 exit at Castlewood Dr., turn Huffers and Puffers This group beach and fishing. There are also southeast. left onto Foothill Road. The stag- trails for hiking, mountain biking, NFFUTGPSUISFFXFFLMZSVOT4BU t   ing area is about two miles from 9 a.m. (3-8 miles) meets at Fleet horseback riding and amenities tXXXFCQBSLTPSHEVCMJO@IJMMT Castlewood Dr. This 3,163-acre such as water for horses, equestrian 'FFU .BJO4U 4UF$5VF Mt. Diablo State Park Mt. Dia- park offers a 25-mile multipurpose staging, parking, picnic tables, p.m. (hill workout) meets at Lake blo Scenic Blvd., Danville. With trail system with canyon views, re- restrooms, camping and naturalist- Del Valle in the summer and Fleet B GPPUTVNNJU UIJTQBSL mote streams and ridgetop vistas. led programs. Kayak and food 'FFUJOUIFXJOUFS8FEQN has widespread views of the Bay It has trails for hiking, mountain concessions open part of the year. NJMFT NFFUTBU)BOET0O Area that are accessible by hiking, biking, horseback riding and water Hours vary during the year, boats Chiropractic, 5737 Valley Ave., Ste. mountain biking or horseback for horses, parking, restrooms and must be off the water at 8 p.m. Fish- D. Free to join. All levels and ages riding. Located off Diablo Rd., off a pond. Gates open from 8 a.m.- ing permits are required. Parking XFMDPNF4J[F I-680 in Danville, the park also sunset. Current hours are posted fee is $6 or $3 at Arroyo staging. t offers camping, rock climbing, at gate. Park curfew is 10 p.m.-5 Dog fee is $2. tXXXøFFUGFFUQMFBTBOUPODPN observation deck, wildlife viewing, a.m. t  TFMFDUPQU tFNBJMTUBò!øFFUGFFUQMFBTBO- picnic areas and restrooms. The t   for camping and group picnic ton.com Summit Visitor Center and Art Gal- tXXXFCQBSLTPSHQBSLTQMFBT- reservations MFSZBSFPQFOBNQNEBJMZ anton SKATING tXXXFCQBSLTPSH The Mitchell Canyon Interpretive tFNBJMQSJEHF!FCQBSLTPSH Dublin Iceland Ice Skating tFNBJMJOGP!FCQBSLTPSH Center at the north end of the park Shadow Cliffs Regional Recre- Rink 7212 San Ramon Rd., Dublin Dublin Hills Regional Park in Clayton is open weekends and ation Area 2500 Stanley Blvd., 1VCMJDBOEQSJWBUFMFT- Dublin Hills Regional Park, with a TPNFIPMJEBZT BNQNJO 1MFBTBOUPO5IJTBDSFQBSL sons and hockey programs and staging area on Dublin Boulevard summer, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in winter. offers an 80-acre lake for swim- broomball are available. Admis- two miles west of San Ramon .BJMJOHBEESFTT.JUDIFMM$BO- ming, boating and fishing, boat TJPOJT4LBUFSFOUBMJT 3PBE TQBOTBQQSPYJNBUFMZ ZPO3E $MBZUPO1BSLIPVST launch, boat rental and fishing Open throughout the year. The acres within an undeveloped 8 a.m.-sunset. Admission fee of $7 docks. There are also trails for rink’s schedule changes for holi- open space corridor with a main per car. Mount Diablo Interpre- hiking, mountain biking and days and summer months. ridge that connects Donlon Point tive Association runs the Mitchell horseback riding. Parking, picnic t on the Park’s southern boundary Canyon Center, and helps fund tables, birdwatching, restrooms, tXXXEVCMJOJDFMBOEDPN to Wiedemann Hill located on park programs. food concession and horseshoe tFNBJMEVCMJOJDF!BPMDPN adjacent private property to the tSFDPSEFEJOGPSNBUJPO pit are also available. The park Pleasanton Public Skate Park north, interspersed with steep- tDBNQTJUFSFTFSWBUJPOT opens at 6 a.m. most months and sloped canyons. The parkland is Located at the Pleasanton   closes 6-9 p.m. depending on Sports Park, 5800 Parkside Dr., bounded by I-580 to the south, tXXXQBSLTDBHPW the season. Fishing permits are Schaefer Ranch to the south- this 8,000-square-foot concrete tXXXNEJBPSH SFRVJSFE EBJMZGPSBHFTBOE park is free to the public. Pads 2010-11 Info | 49 • Classes • Books & Patterns • Gift Certificates

• Fine Yarn FILE PHOTO/JAY FLACHSBARTH VIPs show their thrusts in pitching starter balls to Pleasanton Foothill Little League play- • Crochet & Knitting ers at a special opening day for the season in March on the new field at Bernal Commu- • Accessories nity Park.

205 A Main St., Pleasanton ( Behind Vic’s All Star Cafe ) and helmets are required. The mornings. Spring season runs park consists of a concrete street March through mid-June and fall 925.249.9276 course made with a pyramid, season runs Sept until early Dec. www.yourknittingplace.com three different-sized blocks, a hip tXXXQMFBTBOUPOBEVMUTPDDFS and a four-stair. com Val Vista Inline Skate Park 7350 tFNBJMQBTT!DPNDBTUOFU Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. This SOFTBALL inline skating facility at Val Vista Community Park is approximately Adult Softball 5800 Parkside Dr., 1.5 acres with a formal inline Pleasanton 94566. City-run spring 2Ogab]O hockey rink, a free-form skating and fall leagues run April-July area with ramps, jumps, curved and early Aug-Oct. No practices, Ê̜݈VÊLœ`Þ\ SOCCER demonstrate courage, experience Pleasanton Adult Sunday joy and participate in sharing gifts, UÊ7iˆ} ÌʏœÃÃÊ UÊ>̈}Õi (925) 484-3955 Soccer League (PASS) P.O. Box skills and friendship with their Ê ÀiÈÃÌ>˜Vi UÊ œ˜Ã̈«>̈œ˜ 4125 Mohr Avenue, Ste. K 5593, Pleasanton 94566. The PASS families, other Special Olympics UÊ ˆ}iÃ̈Ûi UÊ-Žˆ˜ÊÀ>à ià Pleasanton League holds games only. No athletes and the community. Ê ˆÃÃÕià UÊœˆ˜ÌÊ«>ˆ˜ practices during each 12-week t UÊi>`>V ià UÊÀÀˆÌ>LˆˆÌÞ www.LifetimeWellness.biz season. Games are played at the tXXXTPODPSH Pleasanton Sports Park Sunday 50 | Info 2010-11 SWIMMING TENNIS Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Community Tennis Courts 5801 Center 4455 Black Ave., Pleas- 7BMMFZ"WF 1MFBTBOUPO anton. Community swim center The city’s Tennis Complex offers Fantastic Look. features an Olympic-sized a wide variety of tennis activi- competition pool, a diving pool ties, as well as reserved courts. Great Prices. and children’s pool. Programs Free tennis courts are available include recreational swimming, at Fairlands Park and Muirwood swim classes for all skill levels Community Park. Creekside Park and lap swimming. Exercise has a practice wall. classes are offered for teens and t adults, including aqua aerobics tXXXMJGFUJNFUFOOJTDPN New Unique and Traditional and deep water workout. Red designs...only at the Cross certification classes include TRAILS COUNCILS lifeguard, water rescue and Bicycle Trails Council of the junior lifeguard. There is also an East Bay10#PY #FSLF- Aquatic Center swim team for MFZ5IFDPVODJM BMPDBM ages 5-17. chapter of the International t Mountain Bike Association, helps tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- to educate cyclists in responsible WJDFTSFDSFBUJPO mountain biking, advocate for Shadow Cliffs Regional appropriate access and pro- 925.846.7511 mote community among trail Recreation Area 2500 Stanley 614 Main Street Blvd., Pleasanton. Swimming users so all may fully enjoy and Downtown Pleasanton and other water activities at the preserve the natural spaces of i“œœ}ˆÃÌÊUÊ ÕÀœ«i>˜Ê/À>ˆ˜i`Êœ`ÓˆÌ iÈ}˜ÊUÊ >˜Õv>VÌÕÀiÊUÊ,i«>ˆÀ park’s 80-acre lake. See park the East Bay. It has weekly group listing under Regional and State rides (spring-fall), conducts trail We buy Parks in this section. maintenance projects, organizes Gold! volunteer trail patrols, offers the Youth Mountain Bike Adventures You Have a Choice. Experience the Difference Recovery Through Rehabilitation

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Planning an orthopedic surgery? Come in for a tour and receive a free gift. *i>Ã>˜Ìœ˜Ê ÕÀȘ}ÊEÊ,i >LˆˆÌ>̈œ˜Ê i˜ÌiÀ ÎääÊ i>Ê-ÌÀiiÌ]Ê*i>Ã>˜Ìœ˜]Ê ʙ{xÈÈ ™Óx‡{ÈӇÓ{ääÊÊUÊÊÜÜÜ°ˆvi}i˜°˜iÌ Kindness, Competence, Compassion 2010-11 Info | 51 program for underprivileged FBDINPOUIBUQNBU youth and holds BBQ socials. Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. t t Tri-Valley PC Medic tXXXCUDFCPSH tFNBJMJOGP!CUDFCPSH VOLLEYBALL East Bay Area Trails Council Adult Volleyball Adult league 5IF&#"5$JTDPNQPTFEPGQVCMJD WPMMFZCBMMJTPQFOUPBHFT Ken Cook agencies, equestrians, hikers, and older. It is held year round, (925) 485-9040 CJDZDMJTUTBOEDPOTFSWBUJPOJTUT except during summer months, XIPBSFDPNNJUUFEUPGVSUIFS- at Harvest Park Middle School, (925) 989-7722 mobile 7BMMFZ"WF 1MFBTBOUPO PO [email protected] ing the protection of the scenic and recreational resources of the Mon nights. Open gym drop-in www.trivalleypcmedic.com East Bay. Meetings are held on WPMMFZCBMMSVOTUIFGVMMZFBS BMTP the third Wed of Jan, March, May, at Harvest Park, on Sun nights. +VOF 4FQU 0DUBOE/PWBU t QNJOUIFCPBSESPPNPGUIF tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- East Bay Regional Park District WJDFTSFDSFBUJPO 2010 2009 2009 IFBERVBSUFST 1FSBMUB0BLT WATER SPORTS Ct., Oakland. Tri-Valley Water Polo This co-ed t   NBTUFSTXBUFSQPMPDMVCJTPQFO tXXXFCUSBJMTPSH to high school varsity and col- Voted “Best Computer Repair” tFNBJMHLJSCZ!TJMDPODPN MFHJBUFDBMJCFSQMBZFST1SBDUJDFT Trails Ad Hoc Committee The take place year-round at the TAHC is composed of city of com- Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center NVOJUZNFNCFSTXIPBEWJTFUIF 4BUVSEBZTBN5IFDMVC Parks and Recreation Commission DPNQFUFTJOBOVNCFSPGUPVSOB- on trail-related issues. The TAHC ments throughout the year. meets on the fourth Monday of tFNBJMKSPZ!BPMDPN

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looking for a pet. economic climate and quality of t life in Dublin. COMMUNITY tXXXUWBSPSH t tFNBJMDPOUBDU!UWBSPSH tXXXEVCMJODIBNCFSPGDPN- Tri-Valley SPCA 4651 Gleason merce.org Dr., Dublin 94568. The Tri-Valley eBig (East Bay Innovation 41$" BGBDJMJUZPGUIF&BTU#BZ Group)'MBHTUPOF$NO  41$" JTDPNNJUUFEUPFOEJOH -JWFSNPSF5IF&BTU#BZ the euthanasia of all adoptable Innovation Group holds educa- dogs and cats in Alameda and tional lectures, workshops and $POUSB$PTUBDPVOUJFT*UQSPWJEFT events for members and inter- adoption services; affordable, ested persons on topics such as high-quality spay and neuter blogging, telecom and wireless procedures; dog training classes; technology, software, women in and community education about technology and more. Visit the responsible pet ownership. website for a calendar of events. )PVST8FE5IVQN'SJ4VO t 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Mon-Tue. tXXXFCJHPSH t tFNBJMJOGP!FCJHPSH tXXXFBTUCBZTQDBPSH Hacienda Business Park Own- tFNBJMJOGP!FBTUCBZTQDBPSH ers Association8JMMPX3E  Valley Humane Society 4UF 1MFBTBOUPO"O /FWBEB4U 1MFBTBOUPO organization of property owners $BUBEPQUJPOTBSFGSPNBN in the Hacienda Business Park, QN5VF4BU%PHBEPQUJPOTBSF located near the intersection of BWBJMBCMFPO4BUVSEBZT"EPQUJPO *BOE*5IFBDSFQBSL fees are $150 for cats and $200 for is one of the largest of its kind in dogs. Adoptions come with ap- /PSUIFSO$BMJGPSOJBBOE BUCVJME %0-03&4'09$*"3%&--* propriate vaccinations, neutering out, could hold up to 11.2 million 5IFOFXMZSFTUPSFE7FUFSBOT.FNPSJBM#VJMEJOHPO.BJO4USFFUJO1MFBTBOUPO CVJMUJO and include a free visit with a vet. square feet of mixed-use space.  IPVTFTUIF"NFSJDBO-FHJPOBOE7FUFSBOTPG'PSFJHO8BSTQMVTJTVTFEGPSTQFDJBM events. Microchipping is also available. t t tXXXIBDJFOEBCVTJOFTTQBSL tXXXWBMMFZIVNBOFTPDJFUZPSH com t&NFSHFODZEJTQBUDI ANIMAL SERVICES tFNBJMJOGP!IBDJFOEBPSH   BUSINESS GROUPS Dog licenses 200 Old Bernal Pleasanton Chamber of Com- Pleasanton Animal Control Ave., Pleasanton 94566. The city’s Business Builders USA Busi- merce1FUFST"WF 1MFBTBO- #FSOBM"WF 1MFBTBOUPO Utility Billing Department issues OFTT#VJMEFST64"JTBOFUXPSLPG ton 94566. This independent, $BMMUIF"OJNBM4FSWJDFT dog licenses. An up-to-date Tri-Valley professional business nonprofit corporation, which has Bureau of the Pleasanton Police rabies vaccination certificate with people. Our members are com- 1,000 members, is devoted to regarding all animal problems: expiration date is required. Prices mitted to building each other’s creating economic opportunity lost, found, injured, bite, abuse, are lower for dogs that are spayed businesses by the passing of and strengthening the business barking dogs. or neutered if documentation is MFBET&BDINFNCFSJTEFEJDBUFE community. The chamber is not t provided. to providing superior and reliable affiliated with any government t Tri-Valley Animal Rescue P.O. service in their business category. PSBHFODZ)PVST.PO'SJ East County Animal Shelter #PY 1MFBTBOUPO .FFUJOHTBSFBUBNUIFöSTU a.m.-5 p.m. 4595 Gleason Dr., Dublin 94568. "EPQUEPHT4BUVSEBZTBN and third Wed of the month at t The shelter is one of two run by p.m. next to the Pleasanton Farm- UIF)PMJEBZ*OO 3FHJPOBM4U  tXXXQMFBTBOUPOPSH the county. It impounds stray ers’ Market at First and Angela Dublin. tFNBJMJOGP!QMFBTBOUPOPSH streets. Other adoption locations t&SXJO-BSBOBOHBU animals, picks up sick and injured Pleasanton Downtown As- BOEUJNFTBSF1FU4NBSU  tXXXCVTJOFTTCVJMEFST64" animals, issues citations for viola- sociation.BJO4U 4UF"  "NBEPS1MB[B3E %VCMJO 4BUVS- com tions, removes dead animals from Pleasanton 94566. The association EBZOPPOQNBOE4VOEBZ public areas, rescues endangered Dublin Chamber of Commerce is an organization of downtown QN1FU&YUSFNF "SSPZP animals, investigates inhumane %POMPO8BZ %VCMJO merchants and business people. 7JTUB%S -JWFSNPSF 4BUVSEBZBOE treatment of animals and animal 5IF%VCMJO$IBNCFSPG$PN- It sponsors community events 4VOEBZOPPOQN57"3EPFT nuisance complaints, and issues merce is a voice for the business such as the First Wednesday not accept surrendered animals dog licenses for unincorporated community on local issues, with 4USFFU1BSUZPOUIFöSTU8FEPGUIF from the public. 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Door-to-door transporta- service during the hours that UJPOTFSWJDFJTBWBJMBCMFGPS1MFBT- XXX#PSH'FODFDPN Pleasanton Paratransit is not anton residents age 60 and older operating. Call for pickup 24 BOEEJTBCMFE1MFBTBOUPOSFTJ- hours to one week in advance. dents age 18 and older who are No same-day service. If reserved ADA approved. Call for pickup 48 five days in advance, Dial-A-Ride hours to two weeks in advance. can arrange connections with No same-day service. Ticket East Bay Paratransit and Links punch cards are $30. Rides within for locations along the I-680 Pleasanton are $3 each way. corridor. Fares are $3.50 each Service also includes medical of- way. Phone lines for reserva- öDFTJOPUIFS5SJ7BMMFZDJUJFTBUB tions are open Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 cost of $3.50 per trip. Riders must p.m., Sat and Sun 8 a.m.-4 p.m. SFHJTUFS)PVST.PO'SJBN Liicc. #77777177117763766633 t p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Phone lines tXXXXIFFMTCVTDPNEJBMBS- open Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-3 p.m. JEFJOEFYIUNM t East Bay Innovations 303 W. tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- Joaquin Ave., Ste. 110, San Le- WJDFTSFDSFBUJPOUSBOTQPSUBUJPO 'FODFTt"SCPSTt%FDLTNPSF'FODFT BOESP"TTJTUTDMJFOUTXJUI html EJTBCJMJUJFTUPöOEBOESFUBJOFN- RADD — Recreation Activi- :PVSMPDBMGFODF QMPZNFOUCZQSPWJEJOHPOUIF ties for the Developmentally DPNQBOZGPS KPCUSBJOJOHBOETVQQPSU)PVST Disabled Recreation Activities PWFSZFBST Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. GPSUIF%FWFMPQNFOUBMMZ%JTBCMFE t   provides activities such as dining, tXXXFBTUCBZJOOPWBUJPOTDPN sports, entertainment and recre- 925.426.9620 tFNBJMSHVJME!FBTUCBZJOOPWB- BUJPO$BMMUPCFBEEFEUPNBJMJOH #PVMEFS$PVSU 1MFBTBOUPO tions.com list for calendar of activities. Kaleidoscope Activity Center, t Easter Seals of the East Bay tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- -BSLEBMF"WF %VCMJO WJDFTSFDSFBUJPOSBEEIUNM Kaleidoscope is an after-school DOMESTIC Reliability and service program for children ages 5-22 XJUIEFWFMPQNFOUBMEJTBCJMJUJFT VIOLENCE HELP a part of our CPA practice The center provides activities, Domestic Violence Support leisure skills, social interaction, Group1BDJöD"WF -JWFS- community skills, arts and crafts NPSF5SJ7BMMFZ)BWFO  As the world grows more and recreation. The center has BOPOQSPöUPSHBOJ[BUJPOUIBU detached from the ideals a second location in Livermore. IFMQTIPNFMFTTBOECBUUFSFE of the past, you can rely on women and their children, offers Program hours are Mon-Fri 2-6 our firm. We take a personal p.m. when school is in session. a Domestic Violence Support During vacations and summer it Group. Call for meeting time and interest in the success of runs from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. location. your business because we’re t t a part of the community. tXXXCBZBSFBFBTUFSTFBMTDPN tXXXUSJWBMMFZIBWFOPSH Sexual Assault Support Group Keystone Adult Learning Our firm is founded Center 1241 Quarry Ln., Ste. 145, 5SJ7BMMFZ)BWFOTTVQQPSUHSPVQ on lasting values . . . Pleasanton 94566. The mission for women 18 years and older of the Keystone Adult Learning helps provide understanding Honesty Center is to provide opportuni- and support for assault survi- Independence UJFTGPSEFWFMPQNFOUBMMZEJTBCMFE vors. Call for meeting time and Trust adults to lead meaningful and location. active lives within the mainstream t Walt Lupeika of the Tri-Valley community. Ages Temporary Restraining Order Certified Public Accountants  XFMDPNF)PVST.PO'SJ Clinic This clinic is for victims of Serving the Tri-Valley for over 20 Years BNQN EPNFTUJDWJPMFODFBOEPSTFYVBM t assault. 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Al-Anon Family acres boast everything from a 12- Group meetings are held at vari- foot indoor waterfall and outdoor ous locations in the Tri-Valley at XJOFHBSEFOUPOFBSMZ  least once a day. square feet of meeting space. t Available for weddings, family tXXXBMBOPOUSJWBMMFZPSH reunions, conventions, corporate tFNBJMBMBOPOUSJWBMMFZ!HNBJM meetings, picnics or birthday com parties. Alcoholics Anonymous Cross- t roads Fellowship, an AA support tXXXBMBNFEBDPVOUZGBJSDPN HSPVQGPSBMDPIPMJDT NFFUTBU CarrAmerica Conference Center Preston Ct., Pleasanton. Meeting 3PTFXPPE%S 1MFBTBOUPO UJNFT.PO'SJBN OPPO  $BSS"NFSJDB$POGFSFODF QN QN4BUBN  Center hosts various conferences OPPO QN NJEOJHIU4QFDJöD BOENFFUJOHTXJUIJUT  HSPVQNFFUJOHUJNFTXPNFO square-foot auditorium and (925) 417-8800 4VOQNOFXDPNFST4VO SPPNTSBOHJOHGSPN  4133 Mohr Ave, St E, Pleasanton QNZPVUI4VOQNBSFBMMIFME square feet. A cafe and techno- BU5SJ7BMMFZ'FMMPXTIJQ 0ME KRISTINE M-T: 3-7; Wed-Fri 10-3 logical support are also available. 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City Facilities for Rent The city is equipped with a built-in PA maintains a listing of rental facili- TZTUFNIFBSJOHJNQBJSFEEFWJDFT ties available in Pleasanton for presentation screen that drops events such as weddings, meet- EPXOGSPNUIFDFJMJOH7$3WJEFP ings or birthday parties. projection system with inputs t for a laptop. One wall has fabric tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- for hanging items and includes a WJDFTSFDSFBUJPO built-in dry-erase board. Dublin Civic Center 100 Civic t 1MB[B %VCMJO%VCMJOT tXXXDJEVCMJODBVT award winning Civic Center has Dublin Ranch Golf Course two rooms available for rental. 4JHOBM)JMM%S %VCMJO Its City Council Chamber offers Dublin Ranch Golf Course offers a UIFBUFSTUZMFTFBUJOHGPS  beautiful facility for special events, panel seating for 11, and contains golf tournaments, wedding cele- two podiums and two built-in brations or corporate events. There 2010 2009 screens. Its Regional Meeting are many outdoor picture settings 3PPNDBOBDDPNNPEBUFVQUP as well as a wedding ceremony “Best Place for a Business Lunch” GPSEJOJOHBOEGPSBTTFNCMZ site. More information about the this space includes a kitchenette, golf course can be found in the podium and built-in screen. Outdoors and Recreation section Sunday-Thursday 11:30 AM until 9 PM t under public golf courses. Friday & Saturday until 10 PM tXXXDJEVCMJODBVT tQIPOF Now Open for Breakfast Sat & Sun 8-11am Dublin Public Library Commu- tGBY nity Room 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin tXXXEVCMJOSBODIHPMGDPN 5IF$PNNVOJUZ3PPNBU tFNBJMCHBMMBSEB!EVCMJOSBODI- 310 Main Street, Ste. A, Pleasanton UIF%VCMJO1VCMJD-JCSBSZJT  golf.com 925-461-3113 Reservations square feet and can accommo- Dublin Senior Center "NB- www.staceyscafe.com date up to 122 people. The room EPS7BMMFZ#MWE %VCMJO 2010-11 Info | 59 The ballroom seats 248 for dining 4U3BZNPOET$IVSDIJTUIFPME- dings and meetings. Pleasanton Public Library and features bamboo floors, est wooden church in California. t Genealogical Collection0ME a raised stage, casual seating No longer functioning as a reli- tXXXSVCZIJMMDPN #FSOBM"WF 1MFBTBOUPO nook and access to two beauti- gious institution, the little church Shannon Community Center 'BNJMZ5SFF.BLFSTPGUXBSFBWBJM- fully landscaped outdoor patios. is available for community and 4IBOOPO"WF %VCMJO able for people to research family The room can be divided in half, private use. The intimate, histori- 5IFDPSOFSTUPOFPGUIJT history. Some books are also with both sides accessible to the cal setting is ideal for small wed- new mission-style building is BWBJMBCMF)PVST%PDFOUBWBJMBCMF catering kitchen. Adjacent to the dings, baptisms, recitals, funerals, "NCSPTF)BMM XIJDIJTB  8FEOFTEBZTGSPNBNQN ballroom is a large, pre-function memorials and lectures. square-foot event room that com- and in the evening by appoint- area suitable for a cocktail hour. t GPSUBCMZTFBUTGPSEJOJOH*UT ment and Saturdays by appoint- The lounge area has a fireplace tXXXDJEVCMJODBVT floor-to-ceiling windows look out ment. and lounge furniture. Adjacent Palm Event Center at Historic over a colonnade to the lush land- t FYU to the lounge is another patio, Ruby Hill 1184 Vineyard Ave., scape and beauty of the creek. FARMERS MARKETS partially covered, to expand an 1MFBTBOUPO5IJTFWFOUDFO- t event outdoors. ter with panoramic views opened tXXXDJEVCMJODBVT Island Earth Farmers Market t JO.BZBOEJTBWBJMBCMFGPS 5IFSFJTB'BSNFST.BSLFUGSPN tXXXDJEVCMJODBVT ceremonies, wedding receptions, FAMILY HISTORY OPPOUPQN'SJEBZT BOEBN Masonic Center )PQZBSE3E  special events, parties, business Livermore-Amador Genealogical to 4 p.m. Sundays at Stoneridge 1MFBTBOUPO5IF.BTPOJD GVODUJPOTBOENFFUJOHT)PVST Society10#PY -JWFSNPSF Shopping Center, in the parking Center offers a meeting room, 0óDFJTPQFOEBJMZBNQN 5IFHSPVQNFFUTBU MPUCFUXFFO4FBSTBOE.BDZT dining hall, kitchen and garden t $POHSFHBUJPO#FUI&NFL  tXXXJTMBOEFBSUIGBSNFSTNBS- area for outdoor events. They host tXXXQBMNFWFOUDFOUFSDPN Nevada Ct., the second Tue of ket.org events such as weddings, seminars, tFNBJMMJTB!QBMNFWFOUDFOUFS UIFNPOUIBUQN*UUZQJ- Pleasanton Farmers Market trade shows and religious events. com cally has three other meetings Shop for fresh produce, flowers, t Ruby Hill Golf Club8FTU each month, two on genealogical CBLFEHPPETBOENPSFPO8FTU tXXXQMFBTBOUPONBTPOJDDFO- 3VCZ)JMM%S 1MFBTBOUPO software and a study group. For "OHFMBCFUXFFO'JSTUBOE.BJO ter.com Surrounded by vineyards and details, check the website under streets downtown. Cats and dogs Old St. Raymond’s Church  views of the golf course, the i$PNJOH-"(4&WFOUTw are also available for adoption. 4IBOOPO"WF %VCMJO#VJMU Tuscan-style facility holds indoor t.BSJF3PTTBU )PVST4BUBNQN CZ%VCMJOQJPOFFSTJO 0ME and outdoor events such as wed- tXXXMBHTPSH t tFNBJMQSFTJEFOU!MBHTPSH tXXXQDGNBDPN

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60 | Info 2010-11 FOOD FOR THE NEEDY Pleasanton Friends of the Library 'SJFOETPGUIF-JCSBSZTQPOTPST Alameda County Community two book sales per year, held at Food Bank P.O. Box 2599, Oak- UIF1MFBTBOUPO-JCSBSZ 0ME land 94614. The food bank’s toll Bernal Ave. Proceeds go toward free Emergency Food Hotline providing library programs, ma- connects Alameda County resi- terials and equipment. Meetings dents with local emergency food held the last Mon of the month at programs and provides informa- QN$BMMUPEPOBUFBCPPL tion about government nutrition t/BODZ#FSJOHBU programs such as food stamps tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- and school meals. Bilingual assis- WJDFTMJCSBSZ tance is available. Hours: The food helpline receives calls Mon-Fri 9 Pleasanton Partnerships in a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Education Foundation (PPIE) t   %JWJTJPO4U 1MFBTBOUPO PPIE, a community-based organi- tXXXBDDGCPSH ask about complimentary Kerastase´ in salon ritual tFNBJMJOGP!BDDGCPSH zation, exists to enhance learning experiences for students of the Open Heart Kitchen 1141 Catali- Pleasanton Unified School District OB%S  -JWFSNPSF)PU $20 through a partnership of business, meals are served free of charge, education and the community. OFF no questions asked, to anyone t any hair in need. Four locations: Trinity tXXXQQJFPSH service -VUIFSBO$IVSDI )PQZBSE tFNBJMNBJM!QQJFPSH new clients Rd., Pleasanton, Fri 4-6 p.m.; Holy only $SPTT-VUIFSBO$IVSDI  Pleasanton Schools Educational Gift Certificates .PDIP4U -JWFSNPSF 5VF8FE Enrichment Foundation (PSEE) noon-6 p.m.; Vineyard Christian 7JSHJOJB8BZ 1MFBTBOUPO 925-463-2966 'FMMPXTIJQ /PSUI-JWFSNPSF 94566. PSEE is a nonprofit public 739 Main St. Suite H, Downtown Pleasanton "WF -JWFSNPSF 5IVQNBOE benefit corporation that provides www.gammasalon.com Crosswinds Church, 6444 Sierra grants to the Pleasanton school Ct., Dublin, Mon 4-6 p.m. system for music, art, science and t-JOEB.D,FFWFSBU other educational enrichment tXXXPQFOIFBSULJUDIFOPSH programs. The all-volunteer orga- tFNBJMJOGP!PQFOIFBSULJUDIFO nization also funds the Pleasanton org Schools Strings Program. t%FOJTFBU Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry tXXXQTFFPSH +VODUJPO"WF -JWFSNPSF tFNBJMEFOJTFXBULJOT!DPN- 94551. The food pantry provides cast.net free groceries to low-income Tri- Valley residents. Hours: Mon-Fri Pleasanton Weekly Holiday QN5IVQN Fund 5506 Sunol Blvd., Ste. 100, t Pleasanton 94566. This fund tXXXUSJWBMMFZIBWFOPSH runs from Thanksgiving week to Handmade Chocolates FBSMZ+BOVBSZBOEQSPWJEFTDPO- Specialty Foods FOUNDATIONS AND tributors with an opportunity to FUNDRAISING donate to charities that serve the Unique Gifts ORGANIZATIONS 1MFBTBOUPODPNNVOJUZ8JUIUIF Home Accents Tri-Valley Community Foundation Gift Baskets Friends of the Dublin Library matching every contribution, this $JWJD1MB[B %VCMJO means that these charities receive 5IF%VCMJO-JCSBSZIBTBUISJW- $2 for every $1 donated, with 100 ing Friends organization offering percent of all contributions being financial and volunteer support. passed on to the charities with no The Friends sponsor two book administrative or other fees. For sales a year, publish a newsletter, information, read Holiday Fund sell promotional items, and pro- TUPSJFTJOUIF1MFBTBOUPO8FFLMZ  mote the library during commu- which include a contribution nity events. The Friends always coupon and list of community welcome new members. donors. 420 Main St. | Downtown Pleasanton | (925) 461-1110 t tFNBJMFEJUPS!QMFBTBOUPO- Also located at 201 Main St. | Downtown Los Altos | (650) 941-1110 tXXXEVCMJOGSJFOETPSH weekly.com 2010-11 Info | 61 Taylor Family Foundation cardiac and pulmonary rehabilita- 5555 Arroyo Rd., Livermore tion programs, the Maternal/Child 94550. Nonprofit foundation Fund, the Intensive Care Unit, the that provides medical care and ValleyCare Health Library and psychiatric support for children the Ryan Comer Cancer Resource NOW with life threatening illnesses and Center, the largest collection of OPEN disabilities. It established Camp cancer resources in Northern For Breakfast Arroyo in Livermore, a permanent California. 7am-11am residential summer youth camp t where children and their families tXXXWBMMFZDBSFDPN can build self-esteem, camarade- rie and long-lasting friendships in GARDEN CLUBS a caring and stimulating environ- Livermore-Amador Valley Gar- ment at no cost. Hours: Mon-Fri 9 den Club P.O. Box 12093, Pleas- a.m.-5 p.m. BOUPO5IFDMVCQSPWJEFT t guest speakers and community tXXXUUòPSH outreach opportunities, such as Restaurant & Cantina tFNBJMUUò!UUòPSH maintaining the Sensory Garden Tri-Valley Community at the Senior Center, an annual "USINESS%XPRESS,UNCHs,ARGE0ARTIES Foundation 5674 Stoneridge Dr., plant sale, Arbor Day planting and #ATERINGs&ULL"ARs4AKE/UT 4UF 1MFBTBOUPO4JODF more. The club welcomes visitors at its meetings and is open to Authentic Mexican Food \Bay Area’s Best Family Dining  UIFGPVOEBUJPOIBTCFFOB grant-maker, supporting the work anyone interested in gardening. 3UNDAY"RUNCHs"REAKFASTs,UNCHs$INNER Meeting time: second Thur of the !- 0-$AYS of more than 100 local nonprofit month Sept-June at 7 p.m. )NDEPENDENTLYOWNEDANDOPERATED organizations and schools. It also provides technical assistance to t-ZEJB3PCFSUTBU 925.462.1140 tXXXMBWHDPSH 6690 Koll Center Parkway, Pleasanton, CA 94566 nonprofit groups, helping them to become better managed, HEALTH AND more productive and financially SUPPORT SERVICES secure. It also sponsors a job skills training program for at-risk youth, Access for Infants and Mothers a program that opens access to P.O. Box 15559, Sacramento health care for the medically indi- "*.QSPWJEFTTUBUF gent and a support program for subsidized, low-cost health insur- the elderly. Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 ance coverage for low-income a.m.-4 p.m. pregnant women and their in- t fants. It is a sister program to the tXXXUWDGPVOEBUJPOPSH state’s Healthy Families Program. tFNBJMJOGP!UWDGPVOEBUJPOPSH Applicants must meet specific requirements for eligibility. Hours: ValleyCare Foundation 1111 E. .PO'SJBNQN4BUBN Stanley Blvd., Livermore 94550. p.m. This nonprofit foundation, estab- t   MJTIFEJO SBJTFTGVOETGPS tXXXBJNDBHPW the ValleyCare Health System. It sponsors special events through- American Cancer Society 7000 out the year, including its annual Village Pkwy., Ste. E, Dublin golf tournament in June and the 5IJTWPMVOUFFSCBTFEPSHB- Christmas Tree Lane in November. nization provides cancer infor- It initiated the California Wine mation, patient services, such as Auction (now known as the San rides to medical treatments and Francisco Bay Wine Auction) and support programs free of charge. continues to receive proceeds It also provides information for fi- from this annual December event. nancial assistance programs avail- The foundation also seeks fund- able to cancer patients in their ing from other sources, includ- area and an onsite wig resource ing grants, from the ValleyCare room. Hours: Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and every other Friday 9 s5NIQUE'IFTSss5 Medical Center’s Auxiliary and from individuals and corpora- a.m. to 5 p.m. s*EWELRYss**EE t FYU s#USTOM&LORALSss#U# tions. 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The division offers tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTDPN- housing opportunities. Hours: Rd., Ste. 140 and 5720 Stoneridge a full array of specialty outpatient NVOJUZIPVTJOH Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mall Rd., Ste. 390. Hours: Mon-Fri services, along with mental health Community Resources for t 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and primary medical care. Open Independent Living (CRIL) See tXXXUWIPDPSH t only to veterans. Hours: Mon-Fri 8 listing under Disabled Services in tFNBJMJOGP!UWIPDPSH tXXXLBJTFSQFSNBOFOUFPSH a.m.-4:30 p.m. (outpatient clinic). this section. LAW San Ramon Regional Medical t ECHO (Eden Council for Hope & Legal Assistance for Seniors/ Center 6001 Norris Canyon Rd., tXXXQBMPBMUPNFEWBHPW Opportunity) 3311 Pacific Ave., Tri-Valley Project 464 7th St., San Ramon 94583. In opera- Livermore 94550. Dedicated to HISTORICAL 0BLMBOE/POQSPGJUMFHBM tion since 1990, the full-service equal housing opportunities and ASSOCIATIONS firm provides legal assistance to acute care hospital has 123 beds, the prevention and elimination low- and moderate-income se- 24-hour emergency services, as Amador-Livermore Valley of homelessness, ECHO provides niors with critical legal problems well as comprehensive inpatient Historical Society 603 Main St., comprehensive housing counsel- affecting their ability to survive and outpatient services. Its family Pleasanton 94566. Founded in ing to low- and moderate-income and maintain autonomy. Empha- birthing center features private 1964 to preserve the history of clients. Services include fair hous- sis is on basic needs: income, rooms with baths, a neonatal the area. The society runs the Mu- ing education and investigation, health care, physical safety and intensive care nursery and a pe- seum On Main, where the public landlord-tenant counseling and independence. Its programs diatrician from Children’s Hospital can attend lectures and special NFEJBUJPO HFOFSBMIPNFTFFLJOH include the Health Insurance 0BLMBOEPOEVUZIPVSTBEBZ events, and view permanent and information, shared housing, Counseling and Advocacy Pro- SRMC is a leader in minimally inva- changing exhibits of historical homebuyer, mortgage and gram (HICAP), a service to help sive surgery and special programs artifacts, with a requested dona- reverse mortgage counseling and Medicare beneficiaries navigate include a Joint Replacement, tion of $2 for admission. It also a security deposit and delinquent the health insurance maze. Spine Program, Blood Conserva- TFMMTIJTUPSZCPPLT NJOJBUVSFT rent assistance program. Hours: Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. tion Program, Wound and Ostomy and postcards at its gift shop. Mon-Fri 9 a.m-4:30 p.m. and Fri 9 t   care program, Outpatient Surgery Historical Society membership is a.m.-1 p.m. by appointment only. tXXXMBTIJDBQPSH Center, cancer services, cardiac open to all. Members reception t tFNBJMMBT!MBTIJDBQPSH services, a diabetes program, held annually. Hours: Wed-Sat 11 tXXXFDIPGBJSIPVTJOHPSH pediatric services and pediatric a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 1-4 p.m. tFNBJMJOGP!FDIPGBJSIPVTJOHPSH MOTHERS CLUBS and adult physical, speech and oc- t Eden Information & Referral Mothers of Preschoolers MOPS cupational therapy services. tXXXNVTFVNPONBJOPSH 570 B St., Hayward 94541. A non- (Mothers of Preschoolers) invites t tFNBJMJOGP!NVTFVNPONBJOPSH QSPöUBHFODZUIBUUSBDLTBWBJMBCMF all mothers with at least one child tQIZTJDBMSFGFSSBMT Native Sons of the Golden affordable housing throughout age 0-5 (you need not bring your tXXXTBOSBNPONFEDUSDPN West Pleasanton Parlor 244 Alameda County and provides DIJMEUPKPJO *UNFFUTGPSTQFBL- The goal of this club of native- ValleyCare Medical Center 5555 referrals to emergency shelters FST DSBGUT TOBDLTBOEEJTDVTTJPOT born Californians is the preserva- W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton and many other human services. Newborns can stay with mom tion of California history. It also 94588. The medical center, part Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and the children have their own hosts dedications of historical of the ValleyCare Health System, t   age-specific classes. If you are sites. The group meets at the is a full service acute care hospital tXXXFEFOJSPSH new to mothering or to the area, Regalia House, 4133 Regalia Ave. with 186 beds and emergency tFNBJMJOGP!FEFOJSPSH ZPVDBOKPJOUPSFMBYBCJUBOE Meeting time: second Wed of the services. It offers pediatrics, Senior Affordable Housing meet other moms. Meets at the month at 7 p.m., except in June medical, surgical, maternal, child See listing under Seniors in this Valley Bible Church, 7106 Johnson and July. and critical care services. Serving section. Dr. Meeting time: every other Tue the Tri-Valley since 1961, Valley- t3JDIBSEBU Tri-Valley Housing Opportuni- 9-11 a.m. Care recently opened a 10-bed HOUSING HELP ty Center 141 N. Livermore Ave, t FYU Intensive Care Unit. ValleyCare is Livermore 94550. The Tri-Valley Pleasanton Mothers Club P.O. currently expanding its emer- Adobe Services 40849 Fre- Housing Opportunity Center Box 10141, Pleasanton 94588. gency room. ValleyCare also has mont Blvd., Fremont 94538. This opened its doors in 2005. The Pleasanton’s largest club, with a Livermore campus, which offers nonprofit organization provides committee (TVAHC), comprised more than 400 members, for a health and wellness center and BòPSEBCMFIPVTJOHMJOLFEUPKPC of elected officials and staff from families with children ages 0-5. outpatient services, including training, employment opportuni- Danville, Dublin, Livermore, &OKPZFWFOUTGPSNPNT DIJMESFO physical therapy, occupational ties and supportive services to Pleasanton and San Ramon, and and families throughout the year therapy, outpatient surgery and low-income families. Alameda and Contra Costa coun- along with education and play urgent care. Open 24 hours. t   ties, was formed in 1992 to col- groups. Monthly meetings at t tXXXUSJDJUZIPNFMFTTPSH laborate and expand regional af- Mohr Elementary School, 3300 tXXXWBMMFZDBSFDPN City of Pleasanton Housing Specialist 157 Main St., Pleas- fordable housing opportunities. Dennis Dr. Meeting time: third Veterans Medical Center 4951 The center offers homebuyer Tue of the month 7-9 p.m. Arroyo Rd., Livermore 94550. The anton 94566. Housing Specialist 4DPUU&SJDLTPOQSPWJEFTJOGPSNB- education classes and credit and t FYU Livermore Division of the VA Palo budget counseling at various lo- tXXXQMFBTBOUPONPUIFSTDMVC Alto Health Care System has a 120- tion about affordable rental, ownership and senior housing. cations in the Tri-Valley. It is also org bed nursing home and 20 sub- - t a referral service to community tFNBJMQMFBTBOUPONPUIFS acute care beds as well as an out- partners providing affordable TDMVC!ZBIPPDPN 66 | Info 2010-11 Twin Valley Mothers of Twins t Club P.O. Box 195, Pleasanton, tTIPXFSTPGCMFTTJOHTNJOJTUSJFT 94566. The organization meets at org John Knox Presbyterian Church, St Philip Lutheran Church  7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. The Davona Dr., Dublin. Denomina- club provides support services for tion: Lutheran. mothers of twins, triplets or more, t including “Mom-to-Mom” indi- tXXXTUQIJMJQDIVSDIDPN vidual help, a Preemie Closet, play- St Raymond Catholic Church groups, one-on-one mentoring 11555 Shannon Ave., Dublin. and “Helping Hands,” which assists Denomination: Catholic. with meals, transportation and t s5PTO3HADES$ARKERIN/NE6ISIT babysitting for members in crisis tXXXTUSBZNPOEEVCMJOPSH situations. Meeting time: second Safe! The Church of Jesus Christ of s .O#ANCER2ISK &AST Tue of the month. Round table for Latter-day Saints s'ETA"EAUTIFUL(EALTHY3UNLESS4AN new and expectant parents meets 7JMMBHF IN*UST-INUTES at 6:30 p.m. The general meeting 1LXZ %VCMJO%FOPNJOBUJPO Mormon. begins at 7:30 p.m. t t The COOL way to get a HOT tan! tXXXMETPSH tXXXUWNPUDPSH The Well Christian Community PLACES TO WORSHIP 6533 Sierra Ln., Dublin. Non- $10 Off IN DUBLIN denominational. Your First Visit Church of Christ %VCMJO t Blvd., Dublin. Non-denominational. tIUUQUIFXFMMDIVSDIOFU t Tri Valley Singles Ward  7EALSOFEATURE tXXXEVCMJODPGDDPN 7JMMBHF1LXZ %VCMJO%FOPNJ- City Ministries International nation: Mormon. %VCMJO#MWE %VCMJO/PO t denominational. tXXXMETPSH ­™Óx®ÊÈää‡ÇÇäÇÊUÊÓÎ™Ê >ˆ˜Ê-Ì°Ê-ՈÌiÊ ]Ê*i>Ã>˜Ìœ˜ÊUÊÜÜܰëÀ>Þ܏iˆ°Vœ“ t Tri Valley Unity Church 6325 Crosswinds Church 6444 Sierra Sierra Ct., Dublin. Denomina- Ct., Dublin. Interdenominational. tion: Unity. /WNER/PERATED t t tXXXUSJWBMMFZVOJUZDPN &OR9EARS tXXXDSPTTXJOETDIVSDIPSH -AKOTO3ATO Good News Family Fellowship United Community Baptist 6500 Dublin Blvd., Ste. B, Dublin. Church 7557 Amador Valley Blvd., JAPANESE Non-denominational. Dublin. Denomination: Baptist. CUISINE t t tXXXHPPEOFXTGBNJMZGFMMPX- tIUUQVDCDIVSDIPSH ship.org Valley Christian Center Church John Knox Presbyterian Church 7500 Inspiration Dr., Dublin. of Dublin San Ramon 7421 Ama- Interdenominational. rillo Rd., Dublin. Denomination: t Presbyterian. tXXXEVCMJOWDDPSH t PLACES TO WORSHIP tXXXKLQDEVCMJODPN IN PLEASANTON Living Hope Christian Fellowship Baha’i Faith of Pleasanton P.O. 11591 Circle Way, Dublin. Non- Box 1510, Pleasanton 94566. denominational. Congregation size: 60. Services: A Authentic Japanese t QSBZFSCSFBLGBTUJTIFMEJO1MFBT- 3USHI"ARs4EMPURA tXXXMJWJOHIPQFDGDPN anton on the first and second Sun 4ERIYAKI3USHIs,UNCH $INNER #ATERING Resurrection Lutheran Church of the month. Prayer meetings on Elca 7557 Amador Valley Blvd., other days are held in Dublin and Best Sushi/Japanese Restaurant Dublin. Denomination: Lutheran. Livermore. A public meeting is t held for those interested in learn- 2010 tXXXSFTMVUIEVCMJOPSH ing about the Baha’i faith on the 925.462.3131 Showers of Blessings Ministries third Fri of the month. 3015-K Hopyard Rd. 7JMMBHF1LXZ %VCMJO/PO t (in the Hopyard Village Shopping Center) denominational. tXXXQMFBTBOUPOCBIBJPSH /PEN4UESDAYn3UNDAYs#LOSED-ONDAY 2010-11 Info | 67 Catholic Community of Pleas- households. Services: Sun 9 a.m. these times at 6100 Paseo Santa dren’s church (age 3-12) 11:15 a.m., anton The Catholic Community and 10:30 a.m. Cruz and Pleasanton Wards 2 and women’s Bible study Wed 10 a.m. of Pleasanton has two churches: t 3 meet at 3574 Vineyard Ave. Senior adult ministry meets once St. Elizabeth Seton located at tXXXDFOUFSQPJOUFDIVSDIJOGP t a month, call for date and time. 4001 Stoneridge Dr. and St. Chabad of the Tri-Valley 784 tXXXMETPSH t Augustine located at 3999 Bernal Palomino Dr., Pleasanton 94566. Congregation Beth Emek 3400 tXXXGDQMFBTBOUPOPSH Ave. Leader: Parochial Administra- Chabad of the Tri-Valley is dedi- Nevada Ct., Pleasanton 94566. This tFNBJMGBJUIDIBQFM!FBSUIMJOLOFU tor Padraig Greene. Congregation cated to making Jewish principles synagogue is a center for Jewish Fountain Community Church size: about 5,000. Services: St. and heritage accessible to all Jews. learning, prayer and community 4439 Stoneridge Dr., Pleasanton Elizabeth Seton: Sun 9 a.m., 11 In addition to synagogue services, in the Tri-Valley area. Denomina- 94588. Denomination: Christian, a.m., 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m. St. Augus- it provides youth programs, adult tion: Jewish. Leader: Rabbi Richard Foursquare. Leader: Pastor Paul tine: Sat 5 p.m., Sun 8 a.m., 10 education, pre-school, Sunday Winer. Congregation size: 225 Cleary. Congregation size: 80. Ser- a.m., noon. school and community service families. Services: Shabbat services vices: Sun at 10:30 a.m. Childcare t activities. Denomination: Jewish. Fri 8 p.m., except third Fri of the provided. t Leader: Rabbi Raleigh Resnick. month when family services are t tXXXDBUIPMJDTPGQMFBTBOUPOPSH Services: weekly Fri evening ser- held at 7:30 p.m., preceded by a tXXXGPVOUBJODDPSH tFNBJMPóDF!DBUIPMJDTPGQMFBT- vices at 7 p.m. Monthly Shabbot family subscription dinner at 6 tFNBJMGPVOUBJO!UGQGDPSH anton.org services at 10 a.m. p.m.; morning services in Hebrew, Grace Presbyterian Church of Centerpointe Presbyterian t most Saturdays 9:30-10 a.m., fol- Pleasanton Services held at Ama- Church (formerly Pleasanton tXXX+FXJTI5SJ7BMMFZDPN lowed by Torah study until noon. dor Valley High School, 1155 Santa Presbyterian Church) 3410 tFNBJMJOGP!+FXJTI5SJ7BMMFZ t Rita Rd. Mailing address: P.O. Box Cornerstone Court., Pleasanton com tXXXCFUIFNFLPSH 1387, Pleasanton 94566.Denomi- 94566. The congregation of Church of Jesus Christ of tFNBJMCFUIFNFL!CFUIFNFLPSH nation: Presbyterian (PCA). Leader: Pleasanton’s oldest church has Latter-day Saints 6100 Paseo Faith Chapel Assembly of God Pastor Tom Brown. Congregation moved from its previous site at Santa Cruz, Pleasanton 94588. 6656 Alisal St., Pleasanton 94566. size: 40. Services: Sun 10 a.m. Fam- 4300 Mirador Dr. to the current Denomination: Mormon. Leader: Denomination: Pentacostal. ily Sunday School hour at 9 a.m. one at 3410 Cornerstone Ct., and President Arthur T. Morley. Con- Leader: Pastor Richard Rogers. t has been renamed to reflect its gregation size: 1,800. Services: Congregation size: 100. Services: tXXXHSBDFQMFBTBOUPODPN new being. Leader: Pastor Mike Sun 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 2-4 p.m. Worship Sun 10:30 a.m., Sunday tFNBJMHSBDFDIVSDI!HSBDF- Barris. Congregation size: 350 Pleasanton Wards 1 and 4 meet at school all ages at 9:30 a.m., chil- pleasanton.com

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68 | Info 2010-11 Harvest Valley Christian Church tFNBJMSPCFSUFTMBDL!DPNDBTU 3200 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton net 94588. Non-denominational. Resurrection Lutheran Church Leader: Pastor Garry Senna. of Dublin 7557 Amador Valley Congregation size: 250. Services: #MWE %VCMJO%FOPNJOB- Sun 10 a.m. UJPO-VUIFSBO &-$" -FBEFS t Pastor Jim Bliss. Congregation size: tXXXIBSWFTUWBMMFZPSH 200. Services: Sun 8:30 a.m., 10:30 tFNBJMJOGP!IBSWFTUWBMMFZPSH BNBOEBNGPS4VOEBZ Jehovah’s Witnesses 10971 Dub- TDIPPMGPSNJEEMFTDIPPMTUVEFOUT lin Canyon Rd., Pleasanton. and adults; Tue 7 a.m. prayer t service. Lighthouse Baptist Church t /FBM4U 1MFBTBOUPO tXXXSFTMVUIEVCMJOPSH 'PSNFECZUIFNFSHJOHPGUIF tFNBJMSFTMVUI!QBDCFMMOFU Amador Valley and Tri-City Baptist St. Augustine Catholic Church DIVSDIFT-FBEFS1BTUPS#JMM 3999 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton Bryson. Congregation size: 90. 4FF$BUIPMJD$PNNVOJUZ 4FSWJDFT4VOBN QN PG1MFBTBOUPOMJTUJOH %FBGJOUFSQSFUBUJPOQSPWJEFE#JCMF St. Clare’s Episcopal Church DMBTTFTGPSBMMBHFT4VOBN 3350 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton t 94588. Denomination: Episcopal. tXXXBUUIFMJHIUIPVTFDPN Leader: Rev. Ronald D. Culmer. tFNBJMQBTUPS!BUUIFMJHIUIPVTF Congregation size: 580. Services: com Sun 8 a.m., 10:15 a.m. Adult edu- Living Vine Fellowship 4100 First cation at 9:15 a.m. and Sunday 4U 1MFBTBOUPO%FOPNJOB- TDIPPMBUBN tion: Baptist. Leader: Pastor Paul t Moxon. Services: Sun 10:45 a.m. tXXXTUDMBSFTQMFBTBOUPOPSH JUICY 1 COACH 1 7 FOR ALL MANKIND 1 BCBG t tFNBJMTUDMBSF!BUUOFU JEWELRY BY PAULA 1 LUCKY 1 CITIZENS tXXXMJWJOHWJOFGFMMPXTIJQDPN St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic tFNBJMJOGP!MJWJOHWJOFGFMMPX- Church 4001 Stoneridge Dr., BANANA REPUBLIC 1 TRUE RELIGION 1 FREE PEOPLE TIJQDPN 1MFBTBOUPO4FF$BUIPMJD Lynnewood United Methodist $PNNVOJUZPG1MFBTBOUPOMJTUJOH ELLA MOSS 1 & MORE! 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70 | Info 2010-11 ers, paints and painting products, Health Insurance Counseling motor oil, filters, antifreeze, and Advocacy Program Health transmission and brake fluid and Insurance Counseling and Advo- other auto products, pesticides, cacy Program (HICAP) offers free herbicides, fertilizers and other individual counseling to seniors garden products, pool chemicals, on billing, claims and other ques- mercury thermometers, fluores- tions about Medicare, HMOs and cent light tubes and household other health and long-term care and auto batteries. Accepts waste insurance. HICAP will counsel by from Alameda County house- appointment only at the Pleas- holds only. Small businesses call anton Senior Center on the first (510) 670-6460. Does not accept and third Thu of every month at TVs, computers, microwaves, re- BNOPPO)*$"1DPVOTFMJOH grigerators or other machinery or is also available at the Livermore equipment. See listing for Pleas- and Dublin senior centers and anton Garbage Service Facilities. Valley Memorial Hospital. Also in Oakland and Hayward. t   t   t%VCMJO4FOJPS$FOUFS tXXXIPVTFIPMEIB[XBTUFPSH 556-4511 tFNBJM))8!"$(07PSH t1MFBTBOUPO4FOJPS$FOUFS Eyeglasses Donation The Lions  Club collects used eyeglasses and Legal Assistance for Seniors/ donates them to those in need. Tri-Valley Project See listing Donations can be made at the bin under Law in this section. in front of the Pleasanton Public Lunch at the Senior Center’s Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Len- Snappy Cafe See Spectrum scrafters in Stoneridge Mall also Community Services under this accepts eyeglass donations for its %0-03&4'09$*"3%&--* heading. “Gift of Sight” program. “Greater love has no man than this, that he gave up his life for his country,” reads the t t+VBOJUB'VSUBEPBU bench where this bronze statue of a veteran rests in front of the Veterans Memorial Building on Main Street in Pleasanton. Meals on Wheels See Spectrum Mercury Recycling Program Community Services under this Pleasanton City Hall, 200 Old Ber- thermostats, mercury switches Dial-A-Ride Paratransit Service heading. OBM"WF 1MFBTBOUPO"MTP  and mercuric oxide batteries. See listing in this section under Open Heart Kitchen 1141 Catali- the Operations Service Center, )PVSTEBJMZBNQN Disabled Person Services. OB%S 4UF -JWFSNPSF Administration Building, 3333 t Dublin Senior Center 7600 Open Heart Kitchen serves meals Busch Rd. Residents of Pleasanton tXXXQMFBTBOUPOHBSCBHFTFS- Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin five days a week to low-income may bring in fever thermometers vice.com 5IF%VCMJO4FOJPS$FOUFS TFOJPSTGSPNQNBU3JEHF (in original case or protective con- StopWaste.Org8FCTUFS offers a variety of classes, activi- View Commons, 5200 Case Ave. tainer) and exchange them for free 4U 0BLMBOE5IF"VUIPSJUZ ties and programs that engage t-JOEB.D,FFWFSBU digital thermometers. No broken manages a long-range program the mind, body and spirit. Some tXXXPQFOIFBSULJUDIFOPSH thermometers will be accepted. for development of solid waste of the services it provides are tFNBJMJOGP!PQFOIFBSULJUDIFO )PVST.PO'SJBNQNBU facilities and offers a wide variety a lunch program, a newsletter, org the Operations Service Center and of programs in the areas of waste classes and activities, special Pleasanton Paratransit Service BNQNBU$JUZ)BMM reduction, recycling, home com- programs including public forums See listing under Disabled Person t posting, green building, business and holiday events, and trips and Services in this section. t#SJBO-PSJNFSBU recycling assistance, funding, tours. Those new to the area are Pleasanton Senior Center 5353 Pleasanton Garbage Service market development, technical encouraged to stop by the office 4VOPM#MWE 1MFBTBOUPO #VTDI3E 1MFBTBOUPO assistance and public education. and staff will be sure to intro- The Pleasanton Senior Center Provides Pleasanton’s residential )PVST.PO'SJBNQN duce them to a group of friendly offers the following activities and and commercial garbage pick-up. t   people. - It also offers a curbside recycling SFTPVSDFTGPSNBUVSFBEVMUTBQFS tXXXTUPQXBTUFPSH t sonal computer group, Internet program, in addition to recycling tFNBJMJOGP!TUPQXBTUFPSH tXXXDJEVCMJODBVT access workstation, Pleasanton greenwaste and food scraps. Emotional Wellness Support V.I.P. Senior Club, Senior Meals, Residents can also dump non- SENIORS Group This alcohol and drug local day trips, crafts classes, a hazardous trash at its Transfer Affordable Housing Visit the recovery program for seniors woodshop program, Senior Play- Station and bring recyclable trash city’s website for a list of low- age 60 and older meets every ers Theater Group, community to its Recycling Center, both on income senior housing. PUIFS5IVGSPNQNBUUIF lectures, dances, support groups, site. It also accepts refrigerators, t4DPUU&SJDLTPOBU Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 information and referral, health computers, microwaves and other tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVT Sunol Blvd. screenings, income tax assistance, FMFDUSPOJDFRVJQNFOU8JMMBMTP DPNNVOJUZIPVTJOHTSDJUJ[FO t$IBSMFOFBU legal assistance, health insur- dispose of fluorescent lamps, housing.html ance and Medicare counseling, 2010-11 Info | 71 volunteer opportunities, exercise, fore to reserve. Suggested dona- If It Can Creep, yoga and tai chi classes, bridge, UJPOTGPSNFBMTBSF daytime bingo and more. Call t for meeting times. Drop by the tXXXTQFDUSVNDTPSH Fly, Walk or Chew! Senior Center for its monthly The Parkview Assisted Living calendar and menu. Hours: Mon- 100 Valley Ave. (formerly Junipero We Can Take Care Of It For You! Fri 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and for 4USFFU 1MFBTBOUPO5IF scheduled events. 1BSLWJFXPQFOFEJO+BOVBSZ t 0GUIFVOJUTJOUIFGBDJMJUZ  tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTTFS- BSFTFUBTJEFGPSMPXJODPNF WJDFTTFOJPS seniors, making it one of the larg- Senior Health Screening est blocks of affordable assisted- 4VOPM#MWE 1MFBTBOUPO living housing in Alameda and The Senior Support Program Contra Costa counties. The conducts health screening at the assisted living community fea- Senior Center, including blood tures studio, one-bedroom and pressure and cholesterol checks, UXPCFESPPNBQBSUNFOUTBMPOH hemoccult, diabetes, urine and XJUIDPNNPOBSFBTJODMVEJOH hearing tests; nutrition counsel- BMJWJOHSPPN MJCSBSZ XFMMOFTT ing, foot care and medication re- center, multipurpose rooms, a WJFX)PVSTTFDPOE.POPGFBDI community dining area and a month and occasional fourth Mon private dining room. The facility WE TREAT BUBNQN BMTPIBTBNFNPSZDBSFXJOHGPS UʘÌÃÊ UÊ*ˆ}iœ˜Ã UÊ >À܈}ÃÊ UÊ7 ˆÌiʏˆià tBQQPJOUNFOUT UIPTFXJUI"M[IFJNFSTBOEPUIFS UÊ-«ˆ`iÀÃÊ UÊ,œ`i˜ÌÃÊ UʏˆiÃÊ UÊ7ii`ÊL>Ìi“i˜Ì Senior Mature Adults Program memory impairments. UÊ,œ>V iÃÊ Uʏi>à UÊ« ˆ`ÃÊ UÊ>˜`ʓ>˜ÞʓœÀi (M.A.P.) The Pleasanton Public t Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., of- tXXXFTLBUPOPSHGBDJMJUJFT 7iÊ/Ài>ÌÊ œÀiÊ/ >˜ÊÕÃÌÊ9œÕÀÊ*iÀˆ“iÌiÀt fers a program for seniors to get QBSLWJFXIUNM together for films and refresh- Widowed Men and Women of ments. 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BEVMUTBOEPMEFSCZHJWJOH 25 OFF "MXBZTMPPLJOHGPSWPMVOUFFST one-time emergency grants for % Regular for its Friendly Visitor program. medical supplies, treatment or Hours: Mon-Thu 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 10 Control Program equipment; utility bills; appliance OFF UÊ7iÊÕÃiʏœÜ‡ÌœÝˆVÊ>˜`ʘœ˜‡ÌœÝˆVÊ܏Ṏœ˜Ã t repairs; or any other critical need. œÀÊV̈ÛiÊ ˆˆÌ>ÀÞ]Ê UÊ-«iVˆ>ÊV>ÀiÊÌ>Ži˜vœÀÊV ˆ`Ài˜Ê>˜`Ê«iÌà Social Dinners Come and mingle Applications are available through 6iÌiÀ>˜ÃÊ>˜`Ê-i˜ˆœÀÊ ˆÌˆâi˜Ã With this coupon. XJUIPUIFSTFOJPSTGPSEJOOFSBU the Senior Support Program at the Not valid with any other offer. 3JEHF7JFX$PNNPOT"QBSU- 4FOJPS$FOUFS4UBòXJMMBTTJTUJO NFOUT $BTF"WF0DDBTJPOBM filling out applications. entertainment. Dinners are put on t 447-7100 by Open Heart Kitchen and cost SERVICE GROUPS $3. 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