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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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FILE PHOTO Runners take off on Main Street in the Rotary Club of Pleasanton Father’s Day Spirit Run.
‘All Shook Up’ The Tri-Valley pottery, books and collectibles. Repertory Theatre will present More than 400 dealers will fill this musical, inspired by and fea- Main Street. turing the songs of Elvis Presley. t The loopy tale of mismatched tXXXQMFBTBOUPOBOUJRVFGBJSF lovers in a 1955 Midwest burg com incorporates classics that range Bras for the Cause Moonlight from sweet romantic ballads to Walk The Tri-Valley SOCKS’s Bras the hip-swiveling title song. Show for the Cause Moonlight Walk is dates are April 22, 23, 24, 29, and typically held on Mother’s Day 30, and May 1, 6, 7, and 8 at the Weekend in May. Money raised Bankhead Theater in Livermore. goes to the San Francisco affiliate t of the Susan G. Komen Breast tXXXUSJWBMMFZSFQDPN Cancer Research Foundation. MAY tXXXUSJWBMMFZTPDLTPSH First Wednesday Sponsored JUNE by the Pleasanton Downtown Alameda County Fair The 2011 Association, the summer First Alameda County Fair will feature Wednesday street parties kick off two weeks of fun and family at 6 p.m., Wednesday, May 4, and entertainment, including carnival continue each first Wednesday of rides, funnel cake, horse racing, the month through September. nightly concerts included with Live music, food, crafts, wine admission and an array of exhibits tasting, a beer garden and more in late June and early July. s Home Decor s Silk Flowers are offered during the Main Street t s Unique Gifts s Bath & Body event. tXXXBMBNFEBDPVOUZGBJSDPN 2010 t s Candles & Cards s Garden Friday Concerts in the Park tXXXQMFBTBOUPOEPXOUPXO Sponsored by the Pleasanton s Jewelry Best Home net Downtown Association and the Furnishings Spring Antiques and Pleasanton Weekly, the Friday Collectibles Faire The Spring concerts in the park are held from Antiques and Collectibles Faire 7-8:30 p.m. every Friday from Clover Creek will be held from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., June-September at Lions Way- Sunday, May 29, on Main Street in side Park downtown. Performing 'IFTS (OME !CCENTS downtown Pleasanton. This is the bands will be announced in May. -AIN 3TREET s 0LEASANTON place to shop for vintage, retro t (925) 462-0814 and antique home decorations, tXXXQMFBTBOUPOEPXOUPXO clothing, furniture, jewelry, art, net 12 | Info 2010-11 Rotary Club of Pleasanton father. Show dates are set for July Spirit Run The Rotary Club of 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31, as well as Pleasanton Father’s Day Spirit Run Aug. 5, 6 and 7 at the Bankhead will be held downtown Sunday, Theater in Livermore. June 19. The run began in 1994 as t part of the Heritage Days Festival tXXXUSJWBMMFZSFQDPN and was taken over by the Rotary club in 1997. Included is a 5K race, AUGUST a 10K run/walk and a kids’ chal- 14th Annual Pooch Parade lenge. The 14th annual Pooch Parade, tXXXQMFBTBOUPOSPUBSZPSH a fundraiser for the Tri-Valley Guide Dogs for the Blind, will JULY be held Wednesday, Aug. 3, in Free Movies in the Park The city conjunction with the August of Pleasanton will show films, be- First Wednesday Street Party. ginning at dusk, suitable for the The parade features canines entire family, from July 14-Aug. competing for prizes in different 18, at Amador Valley Community categories. Registration for the Park, located at 4301 Black Ave. event, held at Lions Wayside, The 23-acre park is centrally lo- begins at 5 p.m.; parade starts at cated and features picnic/barbe- 6 p.m. and weaves its way up and cue facilities, two play structures, down Main Street. plenty of open space and ample tXXXUSJWBMMFZHVJEFEPHTPSH parking. Free Shakespeare in the Park SEPTEMBER Free Shakespeare in the Park Scottish Games and Gather- presents “Cymbeline,” Shake- ing The Caledonian Club of San speare’s tragicomic history about Francisco presents the Scot- a mythical King of Britain. Dates tish Games and Gathering on and times will be available later. Saturday and Sunday each Labor tXXXTGTIBLFTPSH Day weekend, with more than ‘The Sound of Music’ Tri-Valley 30 pipe bands from the U.S. and Repertory Theatre presents “The Canada, World Championship Sound of Music,” the beloved Heavy Events as well as Western musical about a spirited postulant Highlands Dancing Champion- who serves as the governess for ships. seven children and warms the t heart of their stern naval-captain tXXXUIFTDPUUJTIHBNFTDPN
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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- Village High School 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$IBCPU UISFFEBZTBXFFL4VNNFSDBNQ Dr., Pleasanton 94588. Programs One Livermore site offers Early and after-school programs for IPVSTWBSZTMJHIUMZ"OFXBEEJUJPO BSFBWBJMBCMFGPSJOGBOUT UPEEMFST )FBE4UBSUBOEBOPUIFSPOFBMTP children ages 18 months-12 years is a toddler program for children QSFTDIPPMFSTBOELJOEFSHBSUOFST offers a state-funded preschool old. The center operates from CFUXFFONPOUITBOE Montessori curriculum encour- QSPHSBN XIJDIIBTEJòFSFOUJO- 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon-Fri. Director: NPOUITPME%JSFDUPS.BSL4JM[FS BHFTGVOEBNFOUBMUIJOLJOHTLJMMT come guidelines than the federal +FOOJGFS8JMMJBNT t through art, music, imaginative )FBE4UBSUQSPHSBN"ENJOJTUSB- t tXXXDBSEFOXFTUPSH QMBZ QSBDUJDBMMJGFTLJMMT MBOHVBHF tion and enrollment offices are tXXXLJOEFSDBSFDPN tFNBJMJOGP!DBSEFOXFTUPSH mathematics, science and cultural located at 3095 Independence Dr., La Petite Academy7BMMFZ Centerpointe Christian Pre- activities. Director: Imelda Acosta. #MEH# 4UF" -JWFSNPSF Ave., Pleasanton 94566. La Petite school 3410 Cornerstone Ct., t Director: Rosemary Almond. Academy serves children ages six Pleasanton 94566. Centerpointe tXXXIFBETVQPSH t XFFLTZFBSTPMEBOEPQFSBUFT Christian Preschool opened in tFNBJMIDDED!IFBETVQPSH tXXXDBQFIFBETUBSUPSH from 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. An infant .BZBUUIFOFX$FOUFS- Head Start (CAPE) Donlon Kidango#FSOBM"WF and toddler program operates QPJOUF1SFTCZUFSJBO$IVSDIDBN- &MFNFOUBSZ4DIPPM )JMMO%BMF Pleasanton 94566. Kidango of- GSPNBNQN*UTCFGPSFBOE QVTJO*SPOXPPE1SPHSBNTBSFPG- Center, 4150 Dorman Rd., Pleasan- fers programs for children ages after-school program includes GFSFE.PO'SJGSPNBNQN UPO%VCMJOMPDBUJPO'SFE- 3-5. The center is on the school transportation to and from five and include full- and part-time FSJLTFO1SFTDIPPM 5BNBSBDL district property and is open from area schools. Acting Director: sessions. The preschool serves %S 3N %VCMJO"EEJ- BNQNXJUIDBQBDJUZGPS Nadya Cuevas. DIJMESFOXIPBSFNPOUITPME tional locations in Livermore. Head children. 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The city events, such as the Arts in the sponsors Pleasanton’s Poet Laure- Schools program and the Poetry, ate, an arts presenting program, Prose and Arts Festival. PCAC Civic Arts Stage Company com- advocates for arts and art facilities munity theater and public art. on behalf of the entire Pleasanton t*OGP community. tXXXDJQMFBTBOUPODBVTDPN- t NVOJUZBSUT tXXXQMFBTBOUPOBSUTPSH Livermore Art Association P.O. tFNBJMJOGP!QMFBTBOUPOBSUTPSH Box 216, Livermore 94551. The Livermore Art Association (LAA) CONCERT SERIES is a nonprofit organization that Concerts in the Park Sponsored promotes public interest and by the Pleasanton Downtown appreciation in fine arts and Association and the Pleasanton crafts and encourages the artistic Weekly, this summer concert series progress and development of its takes place Friday evenings from members. LAA welcomes new June to Sept at Lions Wayside Park members. Members help judge at First and Neal streets. Musical local artwork, teach art in the styles range from blues to rock, '*-&1)050%0-03&4'09$*"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 $5 for students. Circuit provides a showcase for this professional ballet company Science on Saturday Lawrence t members’ work at various public comprises 10 principal dancers Livermore National Laboratory tXXXJUTZPVSXPSMEPSH buildings. Workshops by well from around the world. The troupe and Sigma Xi of Livermore offer known artists give participants an tours throughout California and this annual five-week series for LITERARY ACTIVITIES opportunity to work with top in- the Western states, with many students sixth grade-high school Barnes & Noble Book Clubs structors in many media. Annual local performances at the Lesher on diverse science topics. No %VCMJO#MWE %VCMJO scholarships are awarded to art Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, registration is required, but seat- Several book clubs meet at students at Las Positas College. Zellerbach Hall on the UC Berkeley ing is limited and on a first come Barnes and Noble Booksellers, t1BU4NJUIBU campus and Yerba Buena Center basis. Following each lecture, a including the Tri-Valley Writers at tXXXQBMBSUDPN for the Arts in San Francisco. science chat session is offered for QN5VFTEBZTBOEBNPUIFST tFNBJMQBMBSU!BCBDDPN tQIPOF high school and community col- CPPLDMVCBUQN.POEBZT 2010-11 Info | 35 The store also hosts author ap- NFSSFBEJOHQSPHSBNT BOETQF- Pleasanton Public Library BOEMJBJTPOCFUXFFOUIF$JWJD"SUT pearances and children’s story- cial events scheduled throughout 0ME#FSOBM"WF 1MFBTBOUPO QSPHSBNBOEMPDBMTDIPPMT MJCSBS- times. Calendars for these events UIFZFBS)PVSTBSFBNQN 5IFMJCSBSZPòFSTBWBSJFUZ JFTBOECPPLTUPSFT BOEDPOEVDU are available at the store. Book- .POBNQN5VF5IV of reading programs for children DMBTTFTEFWPUFEUPQPFUJDXPSLT store is open 9 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. 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