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LPLEASANTON ife PUBLISHER’S NOTE Welcome to Pleasanton Life This annual report on Everything Pleasanton features information and advertisements that only Pleasanton’s most trusted, most con- nected local newspaper can provide. Inside you will find the listings of local arts and entertainment op- tions, community groups, a handy reference directory of important phone numbers and photos. Did you know, for example, that the city of Pleasanton offers 42 community and neighborhood parks, 24 miles of trails and more than 800 acres of undeveloped open space. Haci- enda, a mixed-use residential and business park, is one of the largest in the West. The Pleasanton Military Families organization is nation- ally known for aiding those with loved ones deployed in Afghanistan. That information and contacts are part of this year’s Pleasanton Life. It’s an exciting time in Pleasanton. Several large companies, includ- ing Workday, CarMax and Hendrick Automotive, have approvals to start multimillion-dollar construction projects. Several large new apartment complexes are also underway. The local economy has rebounded to pre-recession levels, which bodes well for jobs and public projects. Revenue from property taxes in fiscal year 2014-15 MIKE SEDLAK is projected to reach $51.4 million, an all-time high, with sales taxes The rides thrilled attendees at the 2014 Alameda County Fair in adding another $21.7 million, just short of a record. Pleasanton. That means that projects on hold during the recession can proceed, including work to start next year on $16.5 million in new sports fields and a thickly landscaped area called Oak Woodland at INSIDE PLEASANTON LIFE Pleasanton’s Bernal Community Park. But perhaps the highlight in the coming weeks will be the national, A park for dogs and owners to enjoy state and local elections affecting Pleasanton. Republican Hugh City joining national trend for bigger, better off-leash runs ...... 8 Bussell of Livermore is challenging incumbent Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-Dublin) in the 15th Congressional District that includes Quick reference directory Pleasanton. Republican and Pleasanton attorney Catharine Baker Some useful numbers for newcomers and old-timers ...... 10 faces off in the Nov. 4 election against Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti for the 16th State Assembly District seat. Community and organizations Two are seeking the mayor’s post in Pleasanton and four are vying Clubs, support services, service groups and more ...... 12 for election to two available City Council seats. The contenders are incumbent Mayor Jerry Thorne vs. Pleasanton attorney Matt Morrison Kids’ stuff for mayor. Seeking the council seats are incumbent Councilwoman Classes, outings and sports ...... 27 Kathy Narum, Olivia Sanwong, Arne Olson and George Bowen. Education Also, there’s competition for election to the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees. Incumbents Jeff Bowser and Joan Public and private schools, elementary through college ...... 28 Laursen are seeking re-election to four-year terms. Their challengers Arts & entertainment are Mark Miller and Paige Wright. Live music, theaters, galleries and more ...... 32 Whether you’re new to our town or have lived here for years, we welcome you to Pleasanton Life and the community we serve, and we Outdoors & recreation urge you to vote on Nov. 4. From basketball to golf to tennis to regional parks ...... 35

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By Jeb Bing will be much larger than Muir- There are 26,800 dogs in Pleas- wood with abundant seating, anton and if they could vote, they picnic tables and plenty of places would have had the city’s second for pooches to run off-leash on dog park in town long ago — and this flatland sandwiched between probably quite a few more. As it the Arroyo de la Laguna just south is, they and their owners will have of the Bernal Avenue bridge and to be content with a recent deci- the on-ramp to southbound I-680. sion by the City Council to spend Heavy brush along the arroyo and $300,000 to build an off-leash the Pleasanton Ridge to the west dog park on a two-acre site at the make the area a bit more attrac- Lagoon Road/Bernal Avenue stag- tive than it sounds, but then dogs ing area of the Marilyn Murphy just want a place to run unfet- Kane Trail. tered, not a scenic park. The park, now being designed Pet owner pleas for more dog by Tanaka Design Group, a San parks in Pleasanton followed the Francisco-based landscape archi- opening of Muirwood 16 years ago tecture and urban design firm, when Pleasanton, and presumably could open in 2015. its dog population, was half the The challenge for Bob Tanaka, size. There was hope for a second the firm’s owner, will be to design and much larger park in 2000, a more attractive dog park than when Pleasanton acquired free of the first one opened in Muirwood charge 138 of the 515-acre Bernal Community Park in 1998. That site that developers bought. narrow back-of-the-public-park This land, now called Bernal exercise area lies just under the Community Park, had all the room noisy I-680 freeway with the only needed for the many sports and amenities consisting of a watering 4-H demonstration fields planned bowl and a picnic table. there along with a youth center, These days, cities across the cultural arts center, wooded trails MIKE SEDLAK country have more spacious parks and even a meandering creek Pat and Byron Scott walk their dogs Rosie and Bobby at the start of that are more appealing to both with surely several acres left over the Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail. Rosie, 17, was a rescue dog the Scotts dogs and their owners, including for a dog park. adopted when she was 5 months old; Bobby, now 15, was adopted some on beach-front land with But then the City Council, in when he was 3 years old. decorative fountains and even art its wisdom (or lack of it), specifi- exhibits for pet owners to enjoy cally ruled out using any part of Lighted baseball fields, several yard Avenue or around Callippe while their dogs run free. Bernal for a dog park when voters of which have since been built, Preserve to the southeast, and in Pleasanton’s new dog park approved a master development and many other amenities, which the vicinity of the new Safeway won’t have a beachfront, but it plan for Bernal in November 2006. have not, were OK, but no dogs al- Gateway Center at Bernal and lowed. To change the no-dog park Valley avenues. But for now, the clause would mean going back to Marilyn Murphy Kane Trail site voters, which no one wants to do. will have to do, adding what likely So fast-forward to 2014 and the will be a busier use of the 13-acre current council, no doubt exasper- area where the trail begins. The ated with all the dog talk, and staging area already includes 12 with several on the council who parking stalls, though more will own dogs, gave the green light to have to be added, a paved en- the Parks and Recreation Com- trance area, covered benches and mission and Community Services a water line. Director Susan Andrade-Wax to Tanaka’s $49,400 contract calls find other dog park sites as part for design work that will include of the commission’s new Master a parking analysis, site survey and Plan. 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An up-to-date rabies vac- spay and neuter procedures; dog for Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, Centennial Park, offers a variety cination certificate with expiration training classes; and community San Ramon and Danville. of classes and support groups date is required. Prices are lower for education about responsible pet • 846-8910 for seniors 55 and older. Its large dogs that are spayed or neutered if ownership. • www.visittrivalley.com dining hall is the venue for the documentation is provided. • 479-9670 • email: [email protected] VIP club lunches, weekday Sage • 931-5425 • www.eastbayspca.org Cafe lunches and other events • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ CAREER/JOB SERVICES • email: [email protected] and classes for mature adults. The services/police/animals/pet- Tri-Valley One Stop Career • adoptions: customercare@ Peddler Shoppe offers gifts hand- licensing.html Center 5020 Franklin Drive, Pleas- eastbayspca.org made by the seniors and is open East County Animal Shelter anton 94588. Nonprofit career to the public. Valley Humane Society 3670 4595 Gleason Drive, Dublin center that assists with employ- • 931-5365 Nevada St., Pleasanton 94566. 94568. The shelter is one of two ment. It offers job search, resume • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ Adoptions come with appropri- run by the county. It impounds and interviewing skills workshops, services/senior/pleasanton- ate vaccinations, neutering and stray animals, picks up sick and resource library and a job bank. senior-center.html include a free visit with a vet. injured animals, issues citations Career assessment tools are avail- Microchipping is also available. Tennis & Community Park 5801 for violations, removes dead ani- able, as are dedicated phone lines • 426-8656 Valley Ave., Pleasanton 94566. mals from public areas, rescues and a fax machine for job seekers • www.valleyhumane.org The tennis complex offers tennis endangered animals, investigates to use. Services are free. • email: msadek@valleyhumane. lessons for adults and children, as inhumane treatment of animals • 485-5262 org well as a variety of other classes and animal nuisance complaints, • www.trivalleyonestop.org and camps. To reserve the club and issues dog licenses for unin- BUSINESS GROUPS Tri-Valley Regional Occupation room, call 931-3446. Court reser- corporated areas of the county Hacienda Business Park Own- Program (ROP) 1040 Florence vations can be made by phone. and the city of Dublin. ers Association 4473 Willow Road, Livermore 94550. ROP • 931-3449 • 803-7040 Road, Ste. 105, Pleasanton 94588. teaches occupational classes to Veterans Memorial Building 301 • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ An organization of property high school juniors and seniors Main St., Pleasanton 94566. This services/police/animals/animal- owners in the Hacienda Business in Pleasanton, Livermore and newly restored facility, built in shelter.html Park. The 875-acre park is one of Dublin. ROP also has two adult 1932, houses the American Legion Pleasanton Animal Control 4833 the largest of its kind in Northern programs: cosmetology at the and Veterans of Foreign Wars and Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. California and, at build-out, could Dublin Beauty School, and water their functions. It is regularly used Call the Animal Services Bureau of hold up to 11.2 million square and wastewater treatment at for city recreation classes and the Pleasanton Police regarding feet of mixed-use space. the Dublin San Ramon Services special events. Its large main hall all animal problems: lost, found, • 734-6500 District facilities. is available for rental. injured, bite, abuse, barking dogs. • www.hacienda.org • 455-4800 • 931-5340 • 931-5100 or 931-5122 • www.tvrop.org • email: [email protected] DISABLED PEOPLE • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ Pleasanton Chamber of Com- TriValleyJobs.com The cities of services/police/animals/request- merce 777 Peters Ave., Pleasan- Pleasanton, Dublin, Livermore and SERVICES for-animal-services.html ton 94566. This independent, San Ramon sponsor this website Community Resources for Inde- Tri-Valley Animal Rescue PO nonprofit corporation, which has to help residents find employ- pendent Living 3311 Pacific Ave., Box 11143, Pleasanton 94588. Dog 1,000 members, is devoted to ment close to home. It includes Livermore 94550. 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Door-to-door transporta- see what household goods are satellite office, 3663 Pacific Ave., • 455-7510 tion service is available for Pleas- needed for the homes. Livermore, and in the Tri-Valley • www.wheelsbus.com anton residents age 60 and older • 872-6517 or 606-1730 Haven Community Building. Kaleidoscope Activity Center, and disabled Pleasanton residents • www.trivalleyreach.org • Deanna at 449-5845 Easter Seals of the East Bay age 18 and older who are ADA ap- • email: [email protected] DRUG, ALCOHOL 7425 Larkdale Ave., Dublin 94568. proved. Call for pickup 48 hours to DOMESTIC Kaleidoscope is an after-school two weeks in advance. No same- SERVICES program for people ages 5-22 day service. VIOLENCE HELP Al-Anon Family Groups PO Box with developmental disabilities. • 931-5376 Domestic Violence Support 1797, Pleasanton 94566. Al-Anon The center provides activities, • www.cityofpleasantonca. 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Call to be • crisis line: 449-5842 or (800) are held at various locations in the 1241 Quarry Lane, Ste. 145, Pleas- added to mailing list for calendar 884-8119 Tri-Valley at least once a day. anton 94566. The mission of the of activities. • administration: 449-5845 • 277-7661 Keystone Adult Learning Center • 931-5373 • www.trivalleyhaven.org • www.alanontrivalley.org is to provide opportunities for • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ Sexual Assault Support Group • email: [email protected] developmentally disabled adults services/recreation/radd.html Tri-Valley Haven’s support group Alcoholics Anonymous Cross- to lead meaningful and active REACH (Resources, Education, for women 18 years and older roads Fellowship, an AA support lives within the mainstream of the Activities, Community, Hous- helps provide understanding and group for alcoholics, meets at 386 Tri-Valley community. Ages 22+ ing) PO Box 5564, Pleasanton support for assault survivors. Call Preston Ct., Livermore. 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2014-2015 Pleasanton Life | 13 14 | Pleasanton Life 2014-2015 L Pleasanton ship, 3701 Old Santa Rita Road, Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 Emergency Food Hotline connects org Pleasanton. Other locations avail- Nevada Ct., the second Monday of Alameda County residents with Tri-Valley Haven Food Pantry able. the month at 7:30 p.m. It typically local emergency food programs 418 Junction Ave., Livermore • 829-0666 has three other meetings each and provides information about 94551. The food pantry provides • 24-hour hotline: (888) 859-3230 month, two on genealogical soft- government nutrition programs free groceries to low-income Tri- • www.valleyservicecenter.org ware and a study group. such as food stamps and school Valley residents. • email: info@valleyservicecenter. • Marie Ross at 447-1806 meals. • 449-1664 org • www.l-ags.org • (510) 635-3663 • www.trivalleyhaven.org Biletnikoff Foundation 7080 • email: [email protected] • www.accfb.org Valley Bible Church Food Pantry Donlon Way, Ste. 126, Dublin Pleasanton Public Library Gene- • email: [email protected] 7106 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton 94568. A nonprofit organization alogical Collection 400 Old Ber- Open Heart Kitchen 1141 Catalina 94588. Local churches, Scout that offers support for teens who nal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Family Drive, #137, Livermore 94550. Hot groups, 4-H clubs and schools have been affected by drug or Tree Maker software available for meals are served free of charge, help keep the pantry stocked. alcohol abuse. people to research family history. no questions asked, to anyone • Kim Chew at 426-2492 • 556-2525 Some books are also available. in need. Five locations: Trinity • email: [email protected] • www.biletnikoff.net • 931-3400 Lutheran Church, 1225 Hopyard • email: angela_biletnikoff@ Road, Pleasanton, Friday 4-6 p.m.; FOUNDATIONS yahoo.com or biletnikoff@ FARMERS MARKET Pathway Community Church, 6533 & FUNDRAISING biletnikoff.us Pleasanton Farmers Market Sierra Lane, Dublin, Monday 4-6 ORGANIZATIONS Narcotics Anonymous This Shop for fresh produce, flowers, p.m.; Vineyard Christian Fellow- Friends of the Pleasanton group assists in helping people baked goods and more on West ship, 460 North Livermore Ave., Senior Center 5353 Sunol Blvd., in the Tri-Valley and Contra Costa Angela between First and Main Livermore, Thursday 4-6 p.m.; Pleasanton 94566 is a nonprofit areas with problems of addiction. streets downtown. Cats and dogs Asbury United Methodist Church, fundraising foundation com- • 685-HELP (685-4357) are also available for adoption. 4743 East Avenue, Livermore, Tues- mitted to raising funds for the • www.contracostana.org Hours: Sat 9 a.m.-1 p.m. day and Wednesday 12-6 p.m; and Pleasanton Senior Center. • email: [email protected] • 825-9090 Seniors (62+) Ridgeview Commons • www.pcfma.com Senior Center, 5200 Case Avenue, • 475-9057 FAMILY HISTORY • www.seniorcenterfriends.org FOOD FOR THE NEEDY Pleasaton, every weekday 4-6 p.m. Livermore-Amador Genealogi- • Linda McKeever at 580-1616 • email: info@seniorcenterfriends. cal Society PO Box 901, Liver- Alameda County Community • volunteer coordinator at 580-1619 org more 94551. The group meets at Food Bank PO Box 2599, Oakland • www.openheartkitchen.org Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council 94614. The food bank’s toll free • email: info@openheartkitchen. PO Box 1298, Pleasanton 94566.

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A nonprofit fundraising founda- Sandra J. Wing Healing Thera- financial assistance programs • 734-3313 tion established by Pleasanton pies Foundation 1807 Santa available to cancer patients in • www.valleycare.com/service- residents in conjunction with the Rita Road, D-182, Pleasanton their area and an on-site wig support-groups.aspx Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council to 94566. Its mission is to provide resource room. • email: jblazin@cancersupport. support construction and opera- cancer patients, during their • 24-hour hotline: (800) ACS-2345 net tion of public arts facilities. This treatment period, with financial (227-2345) Diabetes and Nutrition Educa- includes the Firehouse Arts Center assistance for complementary • www.cancer.org tion Center ValleyCare Medical on Railroad Avenue. healing services. The foundation American Red Cross Give blood Plaza, 5725 W. Las Positas, Ste. • 931-1111 focuses on the five therapies that at the Pleasanton Blood Bank, 220, Pleasanton 94588. The center • www.pleasantonarts.org its founder experienced during 5556-B Springdale Ave. offers community education semi- • email: [email protected] her cancer journey: acupuncture, • (800) 733-2767 nars, diabetes and nutrition coun- Pleasanton Friends of the Li- acupressure, therapeutic massage, • www.redcross.org seling and classes by physician brary Friends of the Library spon- guided/visual imagery and deep Axis Community Health 4361 referral only. It also runs several sors two book sales per year, held breathing meditation. Railroad Ave., Pleasanton 94566. free diabetes support groups that at the Pleasanton Library, 400 Old • (866) 862-7270 Axis Community Health offers meet at the center. Bernal Ave. Proceeds go toward • www. services at four locations: 4361 • 416-6710 providing library programs, mate- healingtherapiesfoundation.org Railroad Ave., Pleasanton: medical • www.valleycare.com/service- rials and equipment. ValleyCare Charitable Foun- services, administrative offices, diabetes.aspx • Nancy Bering at 462-4368 dation 1111 E. Stanley Blvd., enrollment services; 3311 Pacific Hope Hospice 6377 Clark Ave., • www. Livermore 94550. This nonprofit Ave., Livermore: medical services, Ste. 100, Dublin 94568. Hope friendsofthepleasantonlibrary.org foundation, established in 1984, enrollment services; 6666 Owens Hospice provides medical and • email: [email protected] raises funds for the ValleyCare Drive, Pleasanton: mental health support services in an in-home Pleasanton Partnerships in Health System. It sponsors special services, teen drug and alcohol setting for patients who are fac- Education Foundation (PPIE) events throughout the year, program, DUI program; 1991 ing a life limiting illness with a 333 Division St., Pleasanton 94566. including its annual golf tourna- Santa Rita Blvd., Ste. H, Pleasan- prognosis of six months or less. PPIE, a community-based organi- ment in June and the Christmas ton: WIC nutrition program; 446 Surviving family members are of- zation, exists to enhance learning Tree Lane in November. It helps Lindbergh Ave., Livermore: adult fered 18 months of grief support experiences for students of the fund the medical center, its cardi- drug and alcohol services, drug from the Bereavement Program. Pleasanton Unified School District ac and pulmonary rehabilitation and alcohol testing services, drug Groups for children, teens and through a partnership of business, programs, the Maternal/Child diversion program, Proposition 36 adults and a resource library are education and the community. Fund, the Intensive Care Unit, the program, IOP Program. available at no cost to the com- • 846-5620 ValleyCare Health Library and • 201-6017 munity. Call for meeting times. • www.ppie.org the Ryan Comer Cancer Resource • www.axishealth.org Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • email: [email protected] Center. • email: [email protected] • 829-8770 Pleasanton Schools Educational • 373-4560 Bereavement Support Group • www.hopehospice.com Enrichment Foundation (PSEE) • www.valleycare.com/ of the Catholic Community This • email: [email protected] PO Box 785, Pleasanton 94566. foundation.aspx group of the Catholic Commu- Live Beat Dads 1173 Spruce St., PSEE is a nonprofit public benefit GARDEN CLUBS nity of Pleasanton meets on the Livermore 94551. This group for corporation that provides grants second and fourth Thursday of fathers raising their children pro- Livermore-Amador Valley Gar- to the Pleasanton school system each month at 7:30 p.m. It is open vides information on legal rights den Club PO Box 12093, Pleasan- for music, art, science and other to anyone of any faith and is held for fathers and mothers, including ton 94588. The club provides guest educational enrichment pro- at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 4001 custody and child support issues. speakers and community outreach grams. The all-volunteer organi- Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton. In Child care is available. Meets opportunities, such as maintaining zation also funds the Pleasanton spring and fall, there is a eight- at 1550 Springtown Blvd., #7E, the Sensory Garden at the Senior Schools Strings Program. week bereavement workshop that Livermore. Center, an annual plant sale, Arbor • Denise at 200-8054 meets weekly. • Pete at 449-8436 Day planting and more. The club is • www.psee.org • Mary Hagerty at 846-5377 • https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/ open to anyone interested in gar- • email: [email protected] groups/livebeatdadsus/info dening and visitors are welcome. Breast Cancer and Support Pleasanton Weekly Holiday Fund Monthly meeting are held at Alisal Group of the Catholic Com- Living Beyond Limits Cancer 5506 Sunol Blvd., Ste. 100, Pleas- Elementary School in the Multi- munity The Breast Cancer and Support Group A support group anton 94566. This fund, now in its Purpose Room, 1454 Santa Rita Support Group of the Catholic for people actively fighting cancer eighth year, runs from Thanksgiving Road, Pleasanton 94566. Community of Pleasanton meets and for their loved ones, co-spon- week to early January and provides • www.lavgc.org the second and fourth Tuesday of sored by the American Cancer contributors with an opportunity • email: vp_organization@lavgc. each month at 7 p.m. at St. Eliza- Society and the ValleyCare Health to donate to charities that serve the org beth Seton Church, 4001 Stoner- Library. Meetings are at Valley- Pleasanton community, with 100% idge Drive, room B, Pleasanton. All Care Health Center, 5575 West Las of all contributions being passed on HEALTH AND SUPPORT are welcome. Positas Blvd., Pleasanton. to the charities with no administra- SERVICES • Mary Merucci at 846-8436 • Ken at 846-8594 tive or other fees. For information, • Helen Wirtenson at 462-8798 • www.CancerSupportGroups- American Cancer Society 101 Yg- read Holiday Fund stories in the AmadorValley.com nacio Valley Road, Ste. 110, Walnut Cancer Support Group A free Pleasanton Weekly, which include • email: [email protected] Creek 94596. This volunteer-based support group for people with a contribution coupon and list of organization provides cancer cancer and their loved ones Mothers with a Purpose This community donors. information, patient services, such is held from 2 to 4 p.m. every group works to raise awareness • 600-0840 as rides to medical treatments and Tuesday at the Valley Care Health of the epidemic use of illicit drugs • email: editor@ support programs free of charge. Library, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., in our community. Its goal is to pleasantonweekly.com It also provides information for Ste. 270, Pleasanton. educate and provide resources to 16 | Pleasanton Life 2014-2015 2014-2015 Pleasanton Life | 17 L Pleasanton afflicted families. It meets the sec- and more. and developmental disabilities. It • www.axishealth.org ond and fourth Thursday of each • 931-5340 established Camp Arroyo in Liver- Eden Medical Center 20103 Lake month at Foothill High School, • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ more, a summer youth camp. Chabot Road, Castro Valley 94546. 4375 Foothill Rd., Pleasanton. services/recreation • 455-5118 This health facility offers many • www.motherswithapurpose.org Prostate Cancer Support Group • www.ttff.org centers of excellence including • email: info@ This is a drop-in support group • email: [email protected] orthopedics, rehabilitation, breast MothersWithAPurpose.org for men with prostate cancer Tri-Valley Bipolar Support imaging, childbirth, women’s NAMI Tri-Valley Family Support and their families. It meets at San Group This group provides peer health, stroke care, adult psychia- Group This group is provided for Ramon Regional Medical Center, support for people with mood try and cancer care. Eden is the family/caregivers of adults with 7777 Norris Canyon Road, San disorders such as bipolar dis- regional trauma center for South- mental illness and meets from Ramon. order and depression. It meets ern Alameda County and home to 7:15-9 p.m., on the third Monday • 933-0107 at St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, the Sutter East Bay Neuroscience of every month, at Pathways to R~Quest 440 Boulder Ct., Ste. Classroom 1, 3350 Hopyard Road, Center. Wellness, 5674 Stoneridge Drive, 100-C, Pleasanton 94566. R~Quest Pleasanton. • main number: (510) 537-1234 Suite #116, Pleasanton. There’s holds support groups for adults, • Mark at (510) 227-0618 • physician referrals: also a group that meets in Liver- adolescents, parents, families, • www.dbsalliance.org (800) 4SUTTER more on the second Monday of women only and men only, cover- • email: dbsapleasanton@gmail. • www.edenmedicalcenter.org every month. ing a variety of concerns. These com Kaiser Permanente 7601 • Marsha McInnis at 980-5331 include drug and alcohol addic- Valley Pregnancy Center 5776 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton • www.nami-trivalley.org tion, eating disorders, recovery Stoneridge Mall Road, Ste. 200. 94588. This health facility offers • email: [email protected] and relapse prevention, and adult Pleasanton 94588. Valley Preg- outpatient services, adult primary Overeaters Anonymous PO Box and youth intervention. nancy Center strives to meet the care, allergy services, dermatol- 11561, Oakland 94611. OA is a fel- • 426-0501 spiritual, emotional and physical ogy services, health education, lowship of people recovering from • www.rquest.org needs resulting from crisis or laboratory, mental health services, compulsive overeating, starving • email: rquestcounseling@gmail. unplanned pregnancies and to minor injury clinic, ophthalmol- and/or purging. They meet at 7 com help women make an informed ogy, optometry, pediatrics, physi- p.m. every Tuesday at St. Bar- Self-Help for Clutter Get rid of decision by providing informa- cal therapy, podiatry, radiology, tholomew’s Episcopal Church, 678 clutter and discuss why it is a psy- tion on all available alternatives urology, women’s health clinic, Enos Way, Livermore. chological issue, not an organizing to abortion. The center offers free orthopedics and a pharmacy. • 337-9118 issue. Meetings are at the St. John early pregnancy medical care and Must be a member of Kaiser to be • www.easybayoa.org and Mary’s Coptic Church, Room consultation, including ultrasound treated at this facility. • email: [email protected] 7, 4300 Mirador Drive, Pleasanton. imaging. • 847-5100 Parkinson’s Support Group This • 200-1943 • 425-0414 • www.kaiserpermanente.org Tri-Valley area support group, • www.clutterless.org • www.championsofvpc.org Palo Alto Medical Foundation sponsored by the Parkinson’s • email: ClutterlessPleasanton@ • email: info@ 4050 Dublin Blvd., Dublin 94568. Network of Mt. Diablo and the city hotmail.com valleypregnancycenter.com The Palo Alto Medical Foundation of Pleasanton, is open to those Sexual Assault Support Group ValleyCare Health Library and (PAMF) Dublin Center is a spa- with Parkinson’s disease and their Tri-Valley Haven’s support group Ryan Comer Cancer Resource cious new facility and provides families. Meetings are held at the for women 18 years and older Center ValleyCare Medical Plaza, family medicine, internal medi- Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 helps provide understanding and 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Ste. 270, cine, pediatrics, obstetrics and Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. support for assault survivors. Pleasanton 94588. The health gynecology, laboratory and x-ray, • 931-5365 • 449-5845 library offers personalized refer- urgent care, and a community Pleasanton Parks and Com- • www.trivalleyhaven.org ence assistance and access to health resource center. munity Services PO Box 520, Taylor Family Foundation 5555 medical databases, including a • 875-6100 Pleasanton 94566. The Parks and Arroyo Road, Livermore 94550. Spanish video database, websites • www.pamf.org/dublin Community Services Department Nonprofit foundation that pro- and articles. It also has more than San Ramon Regional Medical offers exercise and wellness class- vides medical care and psychiatric 6,000 books, videos, DVDs, post- Center 6001 Norris Canyon Road, es including yoga, meditation, support for children with life ers, models and interactive kits. San Ramon 94583. In opera- weight loss, hypnosis, aerobics threatening and chronic illnesses • 734-3315 tion since 1990, the full-service • www.valleycare.com acute care hospital has 123 beds, • Medical librarian: mhsieh@ 24-hour emergency services, as valleycare.com well as comprehensive inpatient HEALTH CLINICS and outpatient services. Its family birthing center features private AND HOSPITALS rooms with baths, a neonatal YOUR HEALTH IS IN RELIABLE HANDS! Axis Community Health 4361 intensive care nursery and a pe- CALIFORNIA STATE CERTIFIED Railroad Ave., Pleasanton 94566. diatrician from Children’s Hospital MASSAGE THERAPISTS PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL Nonprofit community clinic that Oakland on duty 24 hours a day. MASSAGE THEREAPY provides medical care, drug and • main number: 275-9200 alcohol recovery services, mental • physician referrals: 275-8230 VOTED BEST health counseling, DUI and court- • www.sanramonmedctr.com MASSAGE! 2014 ordered programs and the WIC ValleyCare Medical Center 5555 program. A new behavioral health W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton Gift 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2014 center opened in 2009 at 6666 94588. The medical center, part Certificates BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 925-413-2629 Available Owens Drive. of the ValleyCare Health System, HEALTHYNECESSITY.COM • 610 MAIN ST. STE. E • 462-1755 is a full service acute care hospi- 18 | Pleasanton Life 2014-2015 L Pleasanton tal with 242 beds and emergency zens in government. services. It offers pediatrics, • www.lav.ca.lwvnet.org medical, surgical, maternal, • email: [email protected] child and critical care services. Tri-Valley Democratic Club PO ValleyCare also has a Livermore Box 11886, Pleasanton 94588. campus, which offers a health Meet other area Democrats, and wellness center and outpa- discuss community outreach and tient services, including physical hear civic and party leaders speak. therapy, occupational therapy, Open to registered Democrats. outpatient surgery and urgent Meets at IBEW Hall, Local 595, care. Open 24 hours. 6250 Village Pkwy., Dublin. • 847-3000 • Ellis Goldberg at 831-8355 • www.valleycare.com • www.trivalleydems.com Veterans Medical Center 4951 • email: [email protected] Arroyo Road, Livermore 94550. Tri-Valley Republican Women The Livermore Division of the VA CONTRIBUTED IMAGE Workday, a fast-growing Pleasanton software company, plans to build Federated PO Box 1901 Pleasan- Palo Alto Health Care System has this six-story glass and steel building between Stoneridge Mall Road ton 94566. The group promotes a 120-bed nursing home and 20 and I-580. With its rooftop circular screen wall, it will be the city’s an informed public through politi- sub-acute care beds as well as an second tallest building, rising to 105 feet. cal education and activity. Guest outpatient clinic. Open only to speakers at each dinner meeting veterans. discuss various political issues. • 373-4700 and credit and budget counseling Pleasanton Mothers Club PO Box • President, Phyllis Couper • www.paloalto.va.gov at various locations in the Tri- 10141, Pleasanton 94588. Pleasan- at 462-4931 HISTORICAL Valley. It is also a referral service ton’s largest club, with more than • www.trivalleyrepublican to community partners providing 400 members, for families with womenfederated.org ASSOCIATIONS affordable housing opportunities. children ages 0-5. Enjoy events • email: info@trivalleyrepublican Amador-Livermore Valley Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. to for moms, children and families womenfederated.org Historical Society 603 Main St., 4:30 p.m. throughout the year along with Pleasanton 94566. The society • 373-3130 education and play groups. RADIO & TV STATIONS runs the Museum On Main, where • www.tvhoc.org • 209-0772 KKIQ 101.7 FM 7901 Stoneridge the public can attend special • email: [email protected] • www.pleasantonmothersclub.org Drive, Ste. 525, Pleasanton 94588. events, and view permanent and Twin Valley Mothers of Twins KKIQ strives for quality, consistent changing exhibits of historical ar- LAW Club PO Box 195, Pleasanton broadcasting and commitment tifacts. It also sells history books, Legal Assistance for Seniors/ 94566. The club provides sup- to the Alameda, Contra Costa and miniatures and postcards at its Tri-Valley Project 1970 Broadway, port services for mothers of San Joaquin communities. Its for- gift shop. Ste. 300, Oakland 94612. Non- twins, triplets or more, including mat is considered to be “hot adult • 462-2766 profit legal firm provides legal “Mom-to-Mom” individual help, a contemporary.” • www.museumonmain.org assistance to low- and moderate- Preemie Closet, play groups, one- • 455-4500 • email: [email protected] income seniors with critical legal on-one mentoring and “Helping • www.kkiq.com Native Sons of the Golden West problems affecting their ability to Hands,” which assists with meals, • email: [email protected] Pleasanton Parlor 244 The survive and maintain autonomy. transportation and babysitting for Tri-Valley Community Televi- goal of this club of native-born Emphasis is on basic needs: in- members in crisis situations. sion - TV30 4663 Bernal Ave., Ste. Californians is the preservation come, health care, physical safety • www.tvmotc.org B, Pleasanton 94566. TV30, which and independence. Its programs of California history. It also hosts POLITICAL GROUPS operates channels 28, 29 and 30, dedications of historical sites. The include the Health Insurance is a California nonprofit corpora- group meets at the Regalia House, Counseling and Advocacy Pro- ACT NOW PO Box 2743, Dublin tion created and funded mainly 4133 Regalia Ave. gram (HICAP). 94568. The National Organization through Comcast fees on cable • 455-8633 • (510) 832-3040 for Women takes action to bring subscriber bills and by the three • www.nsgw.org • www.lashicap.org women into full participation cities of Pleasanton, Livermore • email: [email protected] in the mainstream of American and to provide local information HOUSING HELP MOTHERS CLUBS society exercising all its privileges about these communities on tele- City of Pleasanton Housing Spe- and responsibilities in equal part- vision. Channel 30 programming Mothers of Preschoolers cialist 157 Main St., Pleasanton 7106 nership with men. NOW opposes includes local sports, lifestyle, 94566. Housing Specialist Scott Er- Johnson Drive, Pleasanton 94588. laws or activities that deny or limit public affairs and educational ickson provides information about MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) women’s rights, status or access. shows. Channels 28 and 29 air affordable rental, ownership and meets for speakers, crafts, snacks • 462-1776 Tri-Valley school board and City senior housing. and discussions. Newborns can • www.freewebs.com/actnow1 Council meetings. • 931-5007 stay with mom and the children • email: ACTNOWpresident@ • 462-3030 • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ have their own age-specific yahoo.com • www.tri-valleytv.org community/housing classes. If you are new to mother- League of Women Voters of ing or to the area, you can join to • email: serickson@ Livermore-Amador Valley PO RECYCLING AND relax a bit and meet other moms. cityofpleasantonca.gov Box 702, Livermore 94551. The HAZARDOUS WASTE • 227-1301 or Stephanie at 399- League of Women Voters is a Tri-Valley Housing Opportunity 6772 DISPOSAL nonpartisan political organiza- Center 141 N. Livermore Ave, • https://sites.google.com/site/ Alameda County Permanent tion encouraging the informed Livermore 94550. The center of- trivalleymopsmoms/ Household Hazardous Waste and active participation of citi- fers homebuyer education classes • email: [email protected] Facility 5584 La Ribera St., Liver- 2014-2015 Pleasanton Life | 19 We Live Here PLEASANTON Quality extends to people, not

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EY | 900 Main Street 925.251.1111 2014-2015 Pleasanton Life | 21 L Pleasanton more 94550. Accepts household areas of waste reduction, recy- Pleasanton Senior Center 5353 es at the Pleasanton Senior Center. hazardous waste such as cleaners, cling, home composting, green Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton 94566. Call by 1 p.m. the day before to paints and painting products, building, business recycling The Pleasanton Senior Center reserve. Suggested donations for motor oil, filters, antifreeze, assistance, funding, market de- offers the following: a personal meals are $3.25-$4.75. transmission and brake fluid and velopment, technical assistance computer group, Internet access • reservations: (510) 881-0300 other auto products, pesticides, and public education. workstation, Pleasanton V.I.P. Se- • www.spectrumcs.org herbicides, fertilizers and other • (510) 891-6500 nior Club, Senior Meals, local day The Parkview Assisted Liv- garden products, pool chemicals, • www.stopwaste.org trips, crafts classes, a woodshop ing 100 Valley Ave., Pleasanton mercury thermometers, fluores- • email: [email protected] program, Senior Players Theater 94566. Of the 105 units in the cent light tubes and household SENIORS Group, community lectures, facility, 31 are set aside for low- and auto batteries. Does not ac- dances, support groups, informa- income seniors, making it one cept TVs, computers, microwaves, Affordable Housing For a list of tion and referral, health screen- of the largest blocks of afford- refrigerators or other machinery low-income senior housing, visit ings, income tax assistance, legal able assisted-living housing in or equipment. the city of Pleasanton’s website. assistance, health insurance and Alameda and Contra Costa coun- • (800) 606-6606 • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ Medicare counseling, volunteer ties. The common areas include • www.stopwaste.org community/housing/sr-citizen- opportunities, exercise, yoga and a living room, library, wellness • email: [email protected] housing.html tai chi classes, bridge, daytime center, multipurpose rooms, a Eyeglasses Donation The Lions • 461-3042 bingo and more. community dining area and a Club collects used eyeglasses Dublin Senior Center 7600 Ama- • 931-5365 private dining room. The facility and donates them to those in dor Valley Blvd., Dublin 94568. • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ also has a memory care wing for need. Donations can be made at The Dublin Senior Center offers services/senior those with Alzheimer’s and other the bin in front of the Pleasanton a variety of classes, activities Senior Health Screening 5353 memory impairments. Public Library, 400 Old Bernal and programs that engage the Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton 94566. The • 461-3042 Ave., Pleasanton. Lenscrafters mind, body and spirit. It provides Senior Support Program conducts • www.eskaton.org/parkview.html in Stoneridge Mall also accepts a lunch program, a newsletter, health screening at the Senior Widowed Men and Women of eyeglass donations for its “Gift of classes and activities, special pro- Center, including blood pressure Northern California PO Box 1701, Sight” program. grams including public forums and cholesterol checks; hemoccult, Pleasanton 94566. Social group • www.pleasantonlionsclub.org and holiday events, and trips and diabetes, urine and hearing tests; for men and women who have Mercury Recycling Program tours. nutrition counseling; foot care; and lost a spouse. Get together for Pleasanton City Hall, 200 Old Ber- • 556-4511 medication review. plays, dinners, lunches and more. nal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Also, • www.dublin.ca.gov • appointments: 931-5365 • Rose at 462-9636 • [email protected] the Operations Service Center, Senior Mature Adults Program Wiesner Memorial Senior Fund Administration Building, 3333 Emotional Wellness Support (MAP) The Pleasanton Public 4444 East Ave., Livermore 94550. Busch Road. Residents of Pleasan- Group This alcohol and drug Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave., This local nonprofit organization ton may bring in fever thermom- recovery program for seniors age Pleasanton offers a program for helps adults 60 and older by giv- eters and exchange them for free 60 and older meets every other seniors to get together for films ing one-time emergency grants digital thermometers. No broken Thursday from 2-3:30 p.m. at the and refreshments. for medical supplies, treatment or thermometers accepted. Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 • 931-3400 equipment; utility bills; appliance • Recycle mercury waste: Sunol Blvd. • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ repairs; or any other critical need. 846-2042 • 931-5393 services/senior Apply through the Senior Support • Thermometer exchange: Health Insurance Counseling Senior Support Program of the Program at the Senior Center. Staff 931-5427 or 931-5500 and Advocacy Program Health Tri-Valley 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleas- will assist with applications. Pleasanton Garbage Service Insurance Counseling and Advo- anton 94566. Provides programs • 373-5760 3110 Busch Road, Pleasanton cacy Program (HICAP) offers free for in-home registry, drug and 94566. Provides Pleasanton’s individual counseling to seniors alcohol counseling, caregivers SERVICE GROUPS residential and commercial on billing, claims and other ques- support and case management. Amador Valley Lions Club Mem- garbage pickup, removes and tions about Medicare, HMOs and Always looking for volunteers for bers collect used eyeglasses and sorts recyclable materials from other health and long-term care its Friendly Visitor program. donate them to those in need, the collected trash. It also offers insurance by appointment only at • 931-5379 provide eye surgery for people curbside recycling of greenwaste the Pleasanton and Dublin Senior • www.ssptv.org in developing countries and host and food scraps. Residents can Centers. • [email protected] various fundraisers throughout also dump non-hazardous trash • (800) 434-0222 Social Dinners Come and mingle the year. at its Transfer Station and bring • Pleasanton Senior Center: with other seniors for dinner at • Tom at 846-4749 recyclable trash to its Recycling 931-5365 Ridge View Commons Apartments, • www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/ Center, both on site. • Dublin Senior Center: 556-4511 5200 Case Ave, Pleasanton 94566. amadorvalley • 846-2042 Open Heart Kitchen 1141 Occasional entertainment. Dinners Assistance League of Amador • www.pleasantongarbage Catalina Drive, Ste. 137, Livermore are put on by Open Heart Kitchen Valley PO Box 11843, Pleasanton service.com 94550. Open Heart Kitchen serves and cost $3. Must be 62 or older. 94588. This volunteer organization • info@pleasantongarbag meals five days a week to low- • reservations: 484-5131 offers many programs, including eservice.com income seniors from 4-5:30 p.m. Spectrum Community Services Assault Survivor Kits, Cares About StopWaste.Org 1537 Webster at Ridge View Commons, 5200 Inc. Pleasanton Senior Center, the Retired and Elderly, Operation St., Oakland 94612. The Au- Case Ave. 2617 & 2621 Barrington Ct., Hay- School Bell, and Screening Eyes thority manages a long-range • Linda McKeever at 580-1616 ward 94545. Spectrum provides Early. The organization accepts program for development of • www.openheartkitchen.org daily Meals on Wheels for frail, ill, donations and is in involved in solid waste facilities and offers a • email: info@openheartkitchen. homebound elders and dining grant writing. New members are wide variety of programs in the org hall meals for seniors, with lunch- welcome. 22 | Pleasanton Life 2014-2015 L Pleasanton

• 461-6401 Meets Meets on the 2nd & 4th Box 352, Pleasanton 94566. The • 443-4283 or (888) 216-4776 • www.amadorvalley. Tuesdays of the month at 6:30 Rotary Club works to benefit • www.shepherdsgate.org assistanceleague.org p.m. at the Regalia House, 4133 charitable organizations in the • email: shepgate@ • email: Regalia Ct., Pleasanton. community, funding scholarships shepherdsgate.org assistanceleagueamadorvalley@ • www.pleasantonlionsclub.org and generally promoting good Sojourner House 3663 Pacific yahoo.com • [email protected] citizenship. Meets at 12:15 p.m. on Ave., Livermore 94550. Sojourner Pleasanton Kiwanis Club Ki- Pleasanton Masonic Lodge #321 Thursdays at Hap’s Restaurant, 122 House, which is run by Tri-Valley wanis is an international organi- 3370 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton W. Neal St., Pleasanton. Haven, is a homeless shelter for zation of men and women that 94588. The Masonic Fraternity • www.pleasantonrotary.org families and single women with performs community service to is one of the largest charitable Tri-Valley Rotary PO Box 12545, 16 beds and a maximum stay of assist children and seniors of the organizations in the U.S., which Pleasanton 94588. The Rotary is a six months. The organization also community. The Kiwanis Club has includes the Shriner’s Children’s local and international community runs a domestic violence shelter 22 members and meets at Vic’s All Hospital. The Pleasanton lodge service organization. Meetings are for women and children with a Star Kitchen, 201 Main St., Pleasan- supports local charitable organi- at 6 p.m. on Thursdays at Castle- maximum stay of 120 days. Loca- ton on Fridays at 11:45 a.m. Guests zations. The lodge was chartered wood Country Club Grill, 707 tions undisclosed. The shelter is are welcome. Associated with this in 1894. Country Club Circle, Pleasanton. open 24-hours a day, but does not club is the Foothill Kiwanis Key • 462-8424 • www.trivalleyrotary.org have a 24-hour emergency home- Club for high school students that • www.calodges.org/no321 • 786-3388 less response. Hours: shelter open meets at Foothill High School, Pleasanton North Rotary Club • email: [email protected] 24 hours daily. Admin: Monday to 4375 Foothill Rd., Pleasanton. PO 1142, Pleasanton 94566. SHELTERS Thursday 9 a.m to 5 p.m.; Friday 9 • Marsha at 202-6905 World’s largest service organiza- a.m. to noon. • email: marshabecker1@comcast. tion that does community and Shepherd’s Gate 1660 Portola • 449-2510 net worldwide service projects. Meets Ave., Livermore 94551. Shepherd’s • www.trivalleyhaven.org Pleasanton Lions Club PO Box at 12:15 p.m. every Friday at Pleas- Gate provides a safe haven for • email: [email protected] 266, Pleasanton 94566. Mem- anton Hilton, 7050 Johnson Drive, women and their children who Tri-Valley Haven 3663 Pacific bers collect used eyeglasses and Pleasanton for fellowship, lunch are homeless because of abusive Ave., Livermore 94550. Tri-Valley donate them to those in need, and interesting and informative relationships, addictions, loss of fi- Haven provides a shelter for support diabetes-related issues, programs. nancial support and other factors. battered women and children, provide eye surgery for develop- • (408) 273-4577 Christ-centered services include counseling, a legal clinic and other ing countries and host various • www.pnr-rotary.org professional counseling, drug practical assistance. It also has a and alcohol recovery, parenting fundraisers throughout the year. Rotary Club of Pleasanton PO 24-hour crisis line and community classes, job and career training.                 

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24 | Pleasanton Life 2014-2015 L Pleasanton or of recent British ancestry. Saturday morning. Free and open troops and school activities and Main Street. • Jenny at 484-1273 to the public, the walks take place teaches flag etiquette and Ameri- • 730-1604 • www.Dbenca.org in parks in Pleasanton, Livermore, canism. • email: [email protected] Diablo Valley Soaring Society and Sunol, sometimes led by • 249-1559 WOMEN’S CLUBS This radio control glider club “Walk Stars” (guest leaders) who Pleasanton Military Families meets to fly their planes on Sat- offer special guided tours, such as This group provides support to American Association of urdays from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at nature and art walks. These 1- and Pleasanton families with loved University Women PO Box 661, the Alameda County Fairgrounds. 2-hour walks begin at 8:30 a.m. in ones deployed in Afghanistan and Livermore 94551. Members of The club currently has 30 mem- spring and summer, 9 a.m. in fall Iraq. It has meetings and “pack the Livermore-Pleasanton-Dublin bers. New members are welcome and winter. outs” of comfort and care items branch seek personal lifelong and encouraged to try this easy • Ron at 580-5962 for deployed members of the development and advocate social and inexpensive hobby. Flying • email: walks@ armed forces. change and public policy consis- lessons will be provided. WorldWalkToWellness.org • 918-3766 tent with gender equity. Mem- bers can participate in monthly • Wayne at 846-8617 TRAFFIC • www. • diablovalleysoaring.weebly.com pleasantonmilitaryfamilies.org programs, interest group meet- Caltrans Traffic Report ings and other activities. Funds Pleasanton Community • email: [email protected] • (800) 427-7623 are raised during the year for local Toastmasters 4530 Sandalwood Operation SAM PO Box 2992, Liver- • www.dot.ca.gov/ projects, scholarships, the AAUW Drive, Pleasanton 94588. Anyone more 94551. Operation Supporting roadsandtraffic.html Educational Foundation and the interested in improving public All Military (SAM) is a Tri-Valley Legal Advocacy Fund. speaking, leadership and commu- City of Pleasanton - Transpor- group that ships comfort packages • www.lpd-ca-aauw.net nication skills is welcome. tation Division 200 Old Bernal to U.S. troops all over the world, • 216-7277 Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Call for especially to Iraq and Afghanistan. YMCA traffic or on-street parking re- • www.pleasantontoastmasters. Check the website for events. Tri-Valley YMCA 6693 Sierra Ln., com lated issues, such as traffic signal • 443-7620 malfunctions, new traffic signs Ste. F, Dublin 94568. The YMCA • email: pctm4762@ • www.operationsam.org offers summer camp, school age pleasantontoastmasters.com needed, traffic calming, parking • email: operationsam@comcast. problems, curb zoning and other child care, youth sports, dads and Pleasanton Newcomers Club net traffic safety concerns. kids, youth and government, team PO Box 172, Pleasanton 94566. Yellow Streamers on Main • 931-5376 programs and more. PNC is a great way for new and Contact Chris Miller for informa- • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ • 263-4444 established residents to meet tion on the placement of a yellow services/transportation • www.ymcaeastbay.org/trivalley new friends, keep in touch with streamer for a military person on • email: [email protected] old friends, have fun, and become VETERANS acquainted with neighborhoods, ORGANIZATIONS merchants, restaurants, profes- sional services and the commu- Ambrose D. Regalia V.F.W. Post nity. Interest groups are as diverse 6298 Veterans Memorial Building, as the membership. 301 Main St., Pleasanton 94566. GINA PIPER • 215-8405 The Veterans of Foreign Wars is • www.PleasantonNewcomers.com a veterans’ organization for men • email: [email protected] and women who served at least 30 days in any foreign military Tri-Valley MacIntosh Users conflict. The nonprofit organiza- Group PO Box 11564, Pleasanton tion is involved in community 94588. TMUG meets at Village support activities. High School, 4645 Bernal Ave, • 249-1559 Pleasanton. The group has guest • http://www.pleasantonvfw.org/ speakers and discussion groups. • Bob Dougherty at 556-3302 Ambrose D. Regalia Women’s • www.clubtmug.com Auxiliary to V.F.W. Post 6298 • email: [email protected] Veterans Memorial Building, 301 Main St., Pleasanton 94566. 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26 | Pleasanton Life 2014-2015 age and skill levels, including chil- cer Club for boys are part of the dren with special needs. Games Pleasanton Youth Soccer League. KIDS’ STUFF are held at the Pleasanton Sports • Jim Nicholas 251-9116 Park. Season runs March-July. • www.pleasantonrage.org • www.pleasantonamerican.com • rage-president@ • email: info@ pleasantonrage.org CHILD CARE • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ pleasantonamerican.com services/recreation Pleasanton Youth Basketball REFERRALS Pleasanton Foothill Little PO Box 520, Pleasanton 94566 Child Care Links 6601 Owens SPORTS League Baseball PO Box 1676, Pleasanton Youth Basketball (PYB) Drive Suite 100, Pleasanton 94588. Ballistic United Soccer Club 275 Pleasanton 94566. Spring season offers youth in grades 1-12 the Services include information on Rose Avenue, Suite 209, Pleasan- only. Open to children ages 5-18. opportunity to play in competi- how to find quality child care and ton 94566. The Ballistic United Games are held at Pleasanton tive Saturday leagues during the free referrals. Income-eligible Soccer Club is for boys ages 4-19 Sports Park. PFLL is a member of winter. Also offered is a preseason families can receive financial as- in Pleasanton and its surrounding the Positive Coaching Alliance. clinic for players to prepare for sistance for child care. unincorporated areas. BUSC and • www.pfllonline.org league play. Check the city’s activi- • 417-8733 the Pleasanton Rage are the affili- • email: Adam Skerl at ties guide during the fall season. • www.childcarelinks.org ated branches of the Pleasanton [email protected] • 931-3480 or 931-3437 • email: [email protected] Youth Soccer League. Pleasanton Girls Softball • http://www.cityofpleasantonca. • 463-6313 League PO Box 911, Pleasanton gov/services/recreation/ CHILDREN’S • www.busc.org 94566. Open to girls kindergarten • jgoodman@cityofpleasantonca. PROGRAMS • email: [email protected] through age 18. Season runs the gov Public Library Programs 400 Old CYO Basketball League play for end of March to early June with Seahawks Swim Team A group Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. boys and girls in grades 3-8. Reg- two games per week. swim team for ages 4-20. Practices The Pleasanton Public Library istration is held August to Labor • Greg Chandler at 570-4423 are held five days a week at Dolo- offers programs for children and Day with evaluations completed • www.pleasantonsoftball.org res Bengtson Aquatic Center, 4455 teens. in early September. League prac- • email: pgsl@pleasantonsoftball. Black Ave. All levels are welcome. • 931-3400, ext. 8 tice is held in October and play is org * VIP-SWIM (847-7946) • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ November to February. Pleasanton Junior Football • www.pleasantonseahawks.org services/library • Greg Thome at 462-8189 League 2110 Rheem Dr., Pleasanton • email: info@ • email: circadm@ • www.ccopcyo.org 94566. Flag and contact football pleasantonseahawks.org cityofpleasantonca.gov CYO Track This program, run league for ages 8-14, as well as Tennis Camps and Lessons CLASSES by the Catholic Communities of cheerleading for girls ages 8-14. The 5801 Valley Ave., Pleasanton Pleasanton, introduces children season runs August to November. 94566. Week-long tennis half- and Parks and Community Services grades 1-8 to track and cross Registration is February to April. full-day camps are offered all sum- Classes 200 Old Bernal Ave., country. The track program is held • www.pjfl.com mer at the city tennis complex for Pleasanton 94566. The Parks and in the spring. The cross country • email: [email protected] ages 7-16. Personal lessons and Community Services Department program is held in the fall. Pleasanton Lacrosse Club 1048 small tennis classes are offered offers youth classes including • Mark at 426-5375 Serpentine Ln., Ste. 310, Pleasanton year-round. sports, fitness, arts, crafts, music, • www.ccopcyo.org 94566. Open to boys and girls ages • 931-3449 dance, drama, camps and more. • email: [email protected] 9-15. Registration is from Sep- • [email protected] • 931-5340 Kidz Love Soccer The city’s tember to November for a spring • www.lifetimetennis.com/ • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ season from February to May. For Pleasanton/Home.htm services/recreation program gives children ages 3 1/2 to 12 the chance to learn basic summer season (July to August), YOUTH SERVICE OUTINGS soccer skills. Courses run for six registration is in April/May. weeks and are held at Amador • Drew Sanders at 246-1446 GROUPS Alviso Adobe Community Park • www.pleasantonlacrosse.com 3465 Old Foothill Rd., Pleasanton Valley Community Park. Mommy/ Boy Scouts of America 1001 Davis 94588. This interpretive park has a Daddy & Me Soccer is offered for Pleasanton National Little St., San Leandro 94577. Open to replica of a milking barn, historical ages 2 to 3 1/2. League Baseball PO Box 461, boys first grade through age 18. adobe, amphitheater and bunk- • 931-5340 Pleasanton 94566. PNLL is a youth A co-ed program is available to house. It hosts many educational • www.kidzlovesoccer.com baseball program for children boys and girls ages 14-20. The San programs throughout the year, Lady Hustle Fast Pitch PO Box ages 5-18. The league is separated Francisco Bay Area Headquarters led by City Naturalist Eric Nicholas. 5252, Pleasanton 94566. Lady into divisions covering different in San Leandro supports several • 931-3479 Hustle Fast Pitch is a year-round age and skill levels, including chil- thousand Pleasanton Scouts. • email: enicholas@ traveling softball team for girls dren with special needs. Games • (510) 577-9000 cityofpleasantonca.gov ages 12-18 with elite softball skills. are held at the Pleasanton Sports • www.sfbac.org • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ • Teresa Borchard at 785-0846 Park. Season runs March-July. • email: Barbara.Trujillo@scouting. services/recreation/alviso- • www.ladyhustlefastpitch.com • www.pleasantonnational.org org adobe.html • email: ladyhustle@ Pleasanton RAGE Soccer Club Girl Scouts — Crossroads As- Nature House 519 Kottinger Dr., ladyhustlefastpitch.com Club office: 173 Spring St., Ste. sociation Girl Scouts is open to Pleasanton 94566. Located at Pleasanton American Little 100, Pleasanton 94566. Mailing girls ages 5-17. This Girl Scouts McKinley Park, the Nature House League Baseball PO Box 284, address: PO Box 11565, Pleasanton association, which covers Pleasan- holds classes focusing on nature Pleasanton 94566. PALL is a youth 94588. This girls soccer club for ton, Dublin and Sunol, has about and art for all ages. Summer baseball program for children ages 5-18 supports the youth of 160 troops. camps are also available. ages 5-18. The league is separated Pleasanton and its surrounding • www.crossroadsgirlscouts.com • 931-5340 into divisions covering different unincorporated areas. Pleasanton • email: jmelhus@ RAGE and the Ballistic United Soc- girlscoutsnorcal.org 2014-2015 Pleasanton Life | 27 through 5th grade. of The Quarry Lane School is “I • 737-0001 can make a difference.” The high EDUCATION • www.stratfordschools.com school offers different student • [email protected] associations, athletics, visual and Valley Christian Elementary performing arts, technology and School 7500 Inspiration Dr., Dub- community service. EDUCATION ratio ranging from 1-6 up to 1-26. • 829-8000 The school offers before- and lin 94568. Principal: Lillian Kinney. Pleasanton Unified School Dis- • www.quarrylane.org after-school care. Tuition elementary school $10,600 trict 4665 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton • 447-1246 (first child). Grades TK-5. Valley Christian Junior High 94566. Approximate enrollment: • www.oslnet.org/k8_home.php • 560-6270 and High School 7500 Inspiration 14,800. Governed by a five-mem- • www.valleychristianschools.org Dr., Dublin 94568. Principal: Larry ber board of trustees, the PUSD Quarry Lane School (Pleasanton) Lopez. East Campus: 3750 Boulder St., Valley Montessori School 1273 N. district includes nine elementary Livermore Ave., Livermore 94551. • 560-6240 and three middle schools, two Pleasanton 94566. This campus • www.valleychristianschools.org offers full day programs for infant Head of School: Rosalind Hamar. comprehensive high schools, a Small class sizes and an integrated continuation high school, a high through Pre-K. Its Pleasanton West PUSD ELEMENTARY campus, 4444-B Black Ave., offers academic curriculum are features school for pregnant or parenting of the school, which serves tod- SCHOOLS teens, alternative programs and a preschool and Pre-K programs. • East Campus: 846-9400 dlers through 8th grade. Extended Alisal Elementary School 1454 community adult school. after-hours care available. Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton • 462-5500 • West Campus: 462-6300 • www.quarrylane.org • 455-8021 94566. Principal: Karen Johnson. • www.pleasantonusd.net • www.valleymontessorischool.com Opened in 1956. The school was Primrose School of Pleasanton Sunol Glen Unified School Dis- Montessori School of Pleasan- named after a small Native Ameri- trict 11601 Main St., Sunol 94586. 7110 Koll Center Pkwy., Pleasanton can community that the Spanish 94566. This accredited private ton 3420 Cornerstone Ct. Pleasan- Principal: Molleen Barnes. Opened ton 94566. New education facility met when they explored the in 1925. The one-school district is a preschool offers childcare and Livermore-Amador Valley in 1772. educational services to prepare opened in 2014 to serve students K-8 public school with a preschool from ages 2 1/2 to 6 years old. The Alisal was named a California operating on its campus. The students for elementary. The Distinguished School in 2006. school prides itself on effectively school’s curriculum allows for stu- school offers small classes with a dents to work at their own pace in • 426-4200 curriculum aligned with the Pleas- communicating with parents and • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/alisal helping foster students’ social- a non-competitive atmosphere. anton Unified School District (PUSD) • 461-3011 Donlon Elementary School to enable students to successfully emotional, cognitive, creative and physical development. • www.montessori-pleasanton.com 4150 Dorman Road, Pleasanton transfer to PUSD high schools. 94588. Principal: Lynnette Chirrick. • 862-2026 • 600-7746 PRIVATE HIGH • www.primrosepleasanton.com Opened in 1968. Originally named • www.sunol.k12.ca.us SCHOOLS Besco, Donlon was part of the St. Michael Catholic School 345 Murray School District in Dublin PRIVATE ELEMENTARY Church St., Livermore 94550. Princi- Athenian School 2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Blvd., Danville 94506. Head and joined the PUSD in 1988. AND MIDDLE pal: Sally Douthit. Tuition deter- Student achievement at Donlon mined on annual basis. The Catholic of School: Eric Niles. Opened in SCHOOLS 1965. Private middle and high improves yearly, and the school school offers K-8 education as well was honored as a California Distin- Athenian School 2100 Mt. Diablo as before- and after-school care. school located on a 75-acre cam- Scenic Blvd., Danville 94506. Head pus near Mt. Diablo. The school guished School in 2014. • 447-1888 • 426-4220 of School: Eric Niles. Opened in • www.smsliv.org offers day classes and boarding 1965. Class size: average 15-17. for students in grades 9-12. It also • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ Private middle and high school St. Philip Lutheran School 8850 offers day classes for grades 6-8. donlon located on a 75-acre campus Davona Dr., Dublin 94568. Princi- • 837-5375 Fairlands Elementary School near Mt. Diablo. The school offers pal: Trudy Packard. Class size: 20 or • www.athenian.org 4151 W. Las Positas Blvd., Pleasan- day classes for grades 6-8 as well less. Located on church grounds, ton 94588. Principal: Kim Michels. this preschool-8 school has cre- Carondelet Catholic High School as day classes and boarding for 1133 Winton Dr., Concord 94518. Opened in 1973. Fairlands, awarded students in grades 9-12. dentialed teachers, small classes the California Distinguished School and extended-hours care for K-8 Principal: Nancy Libby. Opened in • 837-5375 1965. Founded by the Sisters of St. award for 2008, enjoys active parent • www.athenian.org from 7-8:30 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. involvement with the Parent Teach- • 829-3857 Joseph of Carondelet, the all-girls Hacienda School 3800 Stoneridge Catholic high school offers a full er Association, School Site Council • www.stphiliplutheranschool.com and Technology Committee. Drive, Pleasanton 94588. Direc- • email: [email protected] college preparatory curriculum. tor: Jo Anne Camara. Students • 686-5353 • 426-4210 in grades 1-8 are encouraged to St. Raymond Catholic School • www.carondelet.net • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ accelerate their learning at their 11557 Shannon Ave., Dublin 94568. fairlands Principal: Catherine Deehan. The De La Salle Catholic High School own pace. Students complete their 1130 Winton Dr., Concord 94518. Hearst Elementary School 5301 assignments with their teachers K-8 Catholic school includes be- Case Ave., Pleasanton 94566. fore- and after-school care. Principal: Brother Robert J. Wick- during the extended day. The man, F.S.C. This all-boys Catholic Principal: Mike Kuhfal. Opened school is on a year-round schedule. • 828-4064 in 2000. Pleasanton’s newest • www.straymondschool.org high school offers a full college • 485-5750 preparatory curriculum. elementary school, Hearst was • www.headsup.org Stratford School 4576 Willow • 288-8100 named a California Distinguished • email: [email protected] Road, Pleasanton 94588. Elemen- • www.dlshs.org School in 2006 and 2014. It is tary principal: Sanny Figueroa. Our Savior Lutheran School Quarry Lane High School (Dub- dedicated to the development 1385 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore Stratford opened in 1999 in Dan- of the whole child, providing a ville and now has 15 campuses in lin) 6363 Tassajara Road, Dublin 94550. Principal: Larry Tietmeyer. 94568. The guiding philosophy solid foundation that stimulates Pre-K-8 with a teacher-to-student the Bay Area to offer preschool thought, wonder and a life-long 28 | Pleasanton Life 2014-2015 L Pleasanton passion for learning. in the district to “go solar” with • 426-3772 roof panels and a solar powered • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ irrigation system for their garden. Hacienda School hearst • 426-4250 CULTIVATING ASTONISHING POTENTIAL! Lydiksen Elementary School • https://sites.google.com/site/ 7700 Highland Oaks Dr., Pleasan- wgeschool/ • Superior Academic Preparation ton 94566. Principal: Jake Berg. PUSD MIDDLE • Individualized Montessori Curriculum Opened in 1967. Lydiksen was one of nine schools nationwide to earn SCHOOLS • Cultivation of Gifts & Talents the 2002-03 National School of Hart Middle School 4433 Willow • Emphasis on Thinking Skills Character award and was named Road, Pleasanton 94588. Principal: & Personal Values a California Distinguished School Terry Conde. Opened in 2000. The • International Curriculum in 2008. newest middle school in the city, (Chinese, Spanish) • 426-4420 Thomas Hart has received exem- • Year-Round, Full-Day Program • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ plary ratings in both the Academic lydiksen Performance Index and Student Mohr Elementary School 3300 Testing and Reporting. It was also Dennis Dr., Pleasanton 94588. named a California Distinguished Principal: Julie Berglin. Opened School in 2003. in 1997. Parents of Mohr students • 426-3102 are actively involved in activities • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/hart Jo Anne Camera, Director to improve the school, includ- Harvest Park Middle School 4900 [email protected] Emerson Learning ing community events and the Valley Ave., Pleasanton 94566. 925-485-5750 NURTURING TOMORROW’S LEADERS Mohr Heritage Festival. Mohr was Principal: Ken Rocha. Opened Affiliated Programs: named a California Distinguished in 1968. Harvest Park has been Emerson School – School in 2014. The Mohr PTA is named a California Distinguished * Palo Alto the main parent organization. School in 2005 and 2013, National HeadUps! • 426-4256 Blue Ribbon School and a National Child Development Centers • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/mohr School of Character. The school’s * Pleasanton www.headsup.org Valley View Elementary School mission is to provide students with *San Jose *Palo Alto 3800 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton 480 Adams Way, Pleasanton a smooth transition between the 94566. Principal: Rafael Cruz. elementary grade school levels Opened in 1960. Valley View and high school with the highest was recognized as a California expectations for academic success. ® Distinguished School in 2006 and • 426-4444 awarded the CABE Seal of Excel- • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ HeadsUp! harvest_park lence Award in 2003. In addition CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS to the outstanding traditional pro- Pleasanton Middle School 5001 gram, the school offers a Spanish/ Case Ave., Pleasanton 94566. ® HeadsUp! Child Development Centers offer children an enriched English dual immersion program Principal: Aileen Parsons. Opened where students gain fluency in in 1989. Pleasanton Middle School environment in which they can grow to fulfill their full potential. both languages by 5th grade. was named a California Distin- Their goal is to help make every child a • 426-4230 guished School in 2009 and earned HeadsUp! child: bright, alert, motivated, • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ a National Blue Ribbon Award in independent, self-confident, and social. Our valley_view 2002. The school ranked in the Ac- dual-career families know their children are Vintage Hills Elementary School ademic Performance Index among receiving the finest care and developmental 1125 Concord St., Pleasanton the top 10% of schools statewide. guidance available. 94566. Principal: Melissa Theide. Its curriculum encourages student Opened in 1975. A California achievement and responsibility Cultivating Distinguished School in 2006 and while enhancing self-esteem. astonishing potential! 2014, Vintage Hills is located in • 426-4390 Year Round, Full-Day Program for Ages 0-6 the southeastern side of the city. • www.pleasantonmiddleschool. • The school encourages parental org • Individualized Montessori Curriculum involvement through a variety of PUSD HIGH SCHOOLS • Bilingual (Chinese-English) Preschool Classroom volunteer activities. • International Curriculum (Chinese, Spanish) Amador Valley High School • 426-4240 • Focus on Thinking Skills & Personal Values • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ 1155 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton • Cultivation of Gifts & Talents vintage_hills 94566. Principal: Thomas Dre- scher. Opened in 1936. The oldest Walnut Grove Elementary Palo Alto San Jose Pleasanton high school in Pleasanton, AVHS School 1999 Harvest Road, Pleas- 2800 W. Bayshore Road 2841 Junction Avenue 4671 Chabot Drive students consistently rank above anton 94566. Principal: Jan Steed. 650-424-1221 408-432-1644 925-463-2885 average in verbal and math SAT Opened in 1968. Walnut Grove, Tracy Bootz, Dir. Danielle Ewing, Dir. Imelda Acosta, Dir. scores. The award-winning school a 2014 California Distinguished offers extracurricular activities School, has been recognized for www.headsup.org ranging from theater to science its efforts supporting environ- projects to softball. Affiliated Programs: Emerson School - Palo Alto Hacienda School - Pleasanton mental awareness. It was the first 2014-2015 Pleasanton Life | 29 L Pleasanton

• 461-6100 that focuses on meeting district Wide array of services for students COMMUNITY • www.amadorvalleyhs.org graduation requirements while with exceptional needs. COLLEGES Foothill High School 4375 Foot- setting future goals and exploring • 426-4293 Diablo Valley College, San hill Road, Pleasanton 94588. Prin- career interests. ADULT EDUCATION cipal: Jason Krolikowski. Opened • 426-4260 Ramon Valley Center 1690 Wa- in 1973. Students at Foothill con- • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ Pleasanton Parks and Com- termill Road, San Ramon 94582. sistently score above the national, village munity Services PO Box 520, Tuition: $46 per unit for in-state Pleasanton 94566. The depart- residents. This two-year commu- state and district averages on HOME SCHOOLING achievement and aptitude tests. ment offers enrichment classes nity college is located in the San Advanced Placement test scores Independent Study/Home School- for adults including sports, fitness, Ramon Valley with the main cam- are high as well. Courses students ing 245 Abbie Street, Pleasan- crafts, music, dance and more. Call pus in Pleasant Hill. Day, evening, may take include traditional aca- ton 94566. Principals: Joanne for current list. weekend and online courses and demic offerings as well as student Gross and Valerie Dillon. Offered • 931-5340 enrichment classes are offered. support, honors and AP. through the PUSD system, Inde- • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ • www.dvc.edu/sanramon • 461-6600 pendent Study. services/recreation Las Positas College 3000 Cam- • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ • 426-4435 COLLEGES AND pus Hill Drive, Livermore 94551. foothill • email: jgross@pleasantonusd. Tuition: $46 per unit for in-state net, [email protected] UNIVERSITIES Horizon High School 245 Abbie residents (beginning fall 2011). St., Pleasanton 94566. Principal: SPECIAL DISTRICT California State University, Part of the Chabot-Las Positas East Bay 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd., Community College. Dana Chavez. This high school PROGRAMS for pregnant or parenting teens Hayward 94542. Located on a • www.laspositascollege.edu enables students to pursue their Pleasanton Unified School District 342-acre campus in Hayward, with Ohlone College 43600 Mission high school education through to Summer School 215 Abbie St., campuses in Concord and down- Blvd., Fremont 94539. Tuition: graduation. Pleasanton 94566. Remedial town Oakland. The main campus $46 per unit for in-state residents • 426-4275 classes are offered for grades 1-12. is serviced by the AC Transit bus (beginning fall 2011). There are • www.pleasanton.k12.ca.us/ • 463-1104 system, as well as its own free different locations where classes horizon • www.pleasantonusd.net shuttle transporting students are offered including the Fremont to and from the Hayward BART Village High School 4645 Bernal campus, Newark Center for Health SPECIAL EDUCATION station. Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Principal: Sciences and Technology, and Tri- Pleasanton Unified School • (510) 885-3000 Dana Chavez. Opened in 1978. Vil- Cities One-Stop Career Center. District Special Education 4661 • www.csueastbay.edu • www.ohlone.edu lage is an alternative high school Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566.

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2014-2015 Pleasanton Life | 31 • www.pleasantondowntown.net a resource and liaison between ARTS & • [email protected] the Civic Arts program and local schools, libraries and bookstores, ENTERTAINMENT LECTURES and conduct classes devoted to Ed Kinney Lecture Series 603 poetic works. It is a two-year honor- Main St., Pleasanton 94566. The ary term. Poet Laureate Sandra Kay ART ASSOCIATIONS • 449-9927 Museum On Main offers a historical began her two-year term in 2013. • www.livermoreartassociation.org City of Pleasanton Civic Arts lecture series at Firehouse Arts Cen- • Sandra Kay at 337-2320 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton Pleasanton Art League PO Box 23, ter, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Poetry Reading Groups 400 Old 94566. Civic Arts offers classes in Pleasanton 94566. In partnership Admission is $10; $5 for members Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. many forms of artistic expression with the Livermore Art Associa- of the Amador Valley Historical Soci- Poetry reading groups meet at 6 for all age groups. Arts experi- tion, the Pleasanton Art League ety; $3 for teachers and students p.m. on the second Monday night ences include youth theater and holds monthly meetings featur- with ID and $7 for seniors. of each month, year round. All dance, the Children’s Arts Festival, ing demonstrations by nationally • 462-2766 gatherings are free and open to the Youth Music Festival and the recognized artists. The PAL Circuit • www.museumonmain.org the public. All levels welcomed. Civic Arts School Concert Series. provides a showcase for members’ • email: [email protected] • Fred Norman 462-7495 Civic Arts sponsors Pleasanton’s work at various public buildings. Science on Saturday Lawrence Poet Laureate, Civic Arts Presents Annual scholarships are awarded to Livermore National Laboratory MUSEUMS AND performances, Civic Arts Stage art students at Las Positas College. offers this annual four-week series COLLECTIONS • 846-4138 Company and Public Arts pro- for students 6th grade through Alameda County Central grams as well as Free Shakespeare • www.pal-art.com high school on diverse science • email: [email protected] Railroad Society 4501 Pleasan- in the Park by the San Francisco topics. No registration is required, ton Ave., Pleasanton 94566. The Shakespeare Festival. Pleasanton Cultural Arts but seating is limited and on a Alameda County Central Railroad • Civic Arts Manager Michele Council PO Box 1298, Pleasanton first-come basis. The lectures are Society has a permanent railroad Crose 931-5347 94566. Pleasanton Cultural Arts held in February at the Bankhead exhibit at the Alameda County • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ Council (PCAC) is dedicated to the Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore Fairgrounds. The layout is open all community/arts/civic-arts.html understanding and enrichment at 9:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Admis- year to the general public every Harrington Gallery at Firehouse of the arts in our community and sion is free. Friday evening from 6:30-9 p.m. Arts Center 4444 Railroad Ave., cultivating an environment that • Richard Farnsworth at 422-5059 Memberships are available. Pleasanton 94566. The Harrington supports visual, literary, musical • http://education.llnl.gov • www.pleasantonmodelrr.org Gallery features the works of and theater arts. It presents qual- • email: [email protected] • email: [email protected] ity concerts, plays, art shows and renowned visual artists of regional Camp Parks History Center and national stature in painting, festivals and supports community LITERARY ACTIVITIES events, such as the Arts in the Great Books Great Books of Camp Parks Blvd., Building 620, sculpture, installations, and 6th St. and Fernandez Ave., Dublin conceptual art. Exhibits change Schools program and the Poetry, Pleasanton, a local chapter of Prose and Arts Festival. PCAC the San Francisco Great Books 94568. The Camp Parks History to feature themed exhibits, each Center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 opening with a reception. Gallery advocates for arts and art facilities Council, meets on the fourth Mon- on behalf of the community. day of the month at 7:30 p.m. at p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays hours are noon-5 p.m. Wednesday- and Sat by appointment. Group Friday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; • 931-1111 Towne Center Books, 555 Main St., • www.pleasantonarts.org to read and discuss outstanding tours are offered by appointment. one hour prior to performances. Photo ID is needed for each visitor Donations appreciated. • email: [email protected] works of literature. • Brian Mahoney at (510) 301-1945 to enter the base. • 931-4850 CONCERT SERIES • 875-4660 • www.firehousearts.org • Peter MacDonald at 462-4430 Alameda County Fair Concerts • www.greatbooks-sf.com • www.militarymuseum.org/ • Gallery coordinator: Julie CpParks.html Finegan at jfinegan@ 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasan- Pleasanton Public Library 400 cityofpleasantonca.gov ton 94566. Part of the annual Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton 94566. Museum On Main 603 Main St., summer county fair activities, The library offers a variety of Pleasanton 94566. The museum is Livermore Art Association PO the fairgrounds hosts a different a local, regional history museum, Box 216, Livermore 94551. The reading programs for children and performer from a wide range of teens, including Paws to Read (a which has rotating exhibits of Livermore Art Association (LAA) genres each night. While the con- historical artifacts from various is a nonprofit organization that reading program for grades 1-5), certs are free, there are fair entry Friday Storytime, Toddler Laptime, time periods as well as permanent promotes public interest and and parking fees. displays. It also has a gift shop that appreciation in fine arts and Spanish Storytime, Bookleggers, • 426-7600 book clubs for children and young offers history books, miniatures, crafts and encourages the artistic • www.alamedacountyfair.com postcards and more. Museum hours progress and development of its adults, and the Teen Advisory Concerts in the Park Sponsored Group. The library also offers a are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to members, who help judge local Saturday; 1-4 p.m. Sunday; closed artwork, teach art in the schools by the Pleasanton Downtown Mature Adults Program (M.A.P.) Association and the Pleasanton for seniors, a book club for adults, Monday. Donations accepted. and demonstrate arts and crafts. • 462-2766 In partnership with the Pleasanton Weekly, this summer concert Internet classes for seniors and series takes place Friday evenings Friends of the Library. • www.museumonmain.org Art League, LAA holds general • email: [email protected] monthly meetings that feature 7-8:30 p.m. from June to August at • 931-3400 demonstrations by renowned Lions Wayside Park at the corner • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ Niles Canyon Railway Sunol artists. LAA supports the LAA Gal- of First and Neal street. Musical services/library Depot, 6 Kilkare Road, Sunol. Niles lery in the Carnegie Building, 2155 styles range from blues to rock, Poet Laureate The Poet Laureate Station, 37001 Mission Blvd., Fre- Third St., Livermore. The public is disco to reggae and also includes is called upon to read poetry at mont. The Niles Canyon Railroad invited to visit the Gallery, Wednes- Latin, Big Band swing and 1950s civic events such as dedications offers a ride through the beauti- day to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. era rock ‘n’ roll. and public ceremonies, serve as ful Niles Canyon between Sunol • 484-2199 and Fremont. The train operates 32 | Pleasanton Life 2014-2015 L Pleasanton

Sunday mornings and afternoons. Pacific Chamber Symphony Admission is $12 for adults, $7 for 2400 First St., Livermore 94500. children, and $10 for seniors. This orchestra of professional   • 510-996-8420 musicians, led by Maestro Law-     %;  • www.ncry.org rence Kohl, features a repertoire Public Art 200 Old Bernal Ave., specifically composed for cham- Pleasanton 94566. Pleasanton ber symphony from baroque and %;)%<= Civic Arts maintains a collection classical periods, to romantic and of public art installed around the modern. Performances will take city and funded by service groups, place at the Bankhead Theater in private individuals and the public. Livermore. • 931-5347 • For phone orders 373-6800 • www.publicartarchive.org/ • For information (800) 630-7836  +  2&(& pleasanton • www.pacificchambersymphony. org   345  MUSIC • email: info@ Del Valle Fine Arts PO Box 2335, pacificchambersymphony.org  %    Livermore 94551. This organiza- Pleasanton Chamber Players  6    tion was founded to bring good Founded in 2003, this local group classical music to the Tri-Valley. has developed a reputation for  ,   4% Concerts are held at the Bank- unusual repertoire featuring novel head Theater at 2400 First St. in instrumental and vocal combina-  % downtown Livermore. Dates vary. tions, with works by Beethoven,  %$ )7 Seating is open, so come early. Kuhlau, Glinka, Strauss, Reynaldo • www.delvallefinearts.org Hahn and others. 4 . Harmony Fusion Chorus 4737 • 455-5333 Ross Gate Court, Pleasanton • email: dominiquepiana@    94566. The Harmony Fusion comcast.net  8 9  :  Chorus, formerly known as the • www.dominiquepiana.com/ Harmony Crossroads Chorus, is pleasanton-chamber-players.   9   the Alameda County chapter of html Sweet Adelines International, a Pleasanton Community Concert  4 nonprofit organization promoting Band PO Box 135, Pleasanton four-part a cappella harmony for 94566. The Pleasanton Com- women. All women are welcome munity Concert Band comprises to attend Monday rehearsals, 7-10 about 60 amateur musicians p.m. at The Hill and Valley Club, under the direction of Bob Wil-     1808 B St., Hayward. liams. It performs about 20 times  • Joanne Morrison at 373-0210 each year at community events in     • www.harmonyfusion.org addition to its own three concerts.      Las Positas College Music Pro- Visit PCCB’s website for concert       gram 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Liver- information. more 94551. Las Positas College • Band Director Bob Williams  offers a full range of music classes, at 846-5897 !""# " • Band Manager Beth Wilson both for the music major and   $%&   the recreational musician. Group at 447-7270 performance offerings include • email: [email protected] day chamber choir, concert choir, • www.pleasantonband.org ' ( ) two jazz choirs, jazz instrumental Tri-Valley Youth Orchestra 164C   ensemble, orchestra and sym- Main Street, Pleasanton 94566. phonic band. The Tri-Valley Youth Orchestra, a • Cindy Rosefield at 424-1119 program of the Pacific Chamber • www.laspositascollege.edu Symphony, offers training for about   !"#  #$%&'(( Livermore-Amador Symphony 60 young musicians looking for the )* PO Box 1049, Livermore 94551. experience of playing in an orches- The symphony is a volunteer tra beyond their school setting. community orchestra that per- • 484-9783 +,- ./0&!'1(!)2&2& forms at the Bankhead Theater, • www.pacificchambersymphony. 2400 First St. in downtown Liver- org more. It also performs an annual • email: info@ Pops concert fundraiser. Annual pacificchambersymphony.org scholarships are presented to Valley Concert Chorale PO Box local high school students. 286, Livermore 94551. The Valley • 373-6824 Concert Chorale is the Tri-Valley’s       • www.livamsymph.org premier chorus. The all-volunteer,             • email: [email protected] nonprofit chorale of about 40 sing- 2014-2015 Pleasanton Life | 33 L Pleasanton ers receives financial support from • www.livermorevalleyopera.com Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre and • (415) 558-0888 grants, ticket sales, membership • email: info@ the Valley Concert Chorale. • www.sfshakes.org dues and donations. The Chorale’s livermorevalleyopera.com • 373-6800 Las Positas College Theater educational outreach program, THEATER • www.livermoreperformingarts. Department 3000 Campus Hill Dr., Music in the Schools, presents org Livermore 94551. The theater per- original musical performances at Amador Theater 1155 Santa Rita • email: receptionist@ formance schedule consists of three Tri-Valley primary school assem- Road, Pleasanton 94566. The Ama- livermoreperformingarts.org main stage productions a year, plus blies. Schedule an audition by dor Theater, located on the Amador Firehouse Arts Center 4444 Rail- a touring children’s theater play calling Pam Grove, 462-4205. Valley High School campus, is road Ave., Pleasanton 94566. The and student-directed one-act plays. • 866-4003 owned and operated by the city of Firehouse Arts Center blends mod- Classes include acting, improvisa- • www.valleyconcertchorale.org Pleasanton. Built in the late 1930s ern architecture with the historic tion, musical theater performance • email: info@ and renovated in 1989, the theater fire station built in 1929 to feature training, technical theater and valleyconcertchorale.org seats 591 and houses performances a 227-seat flexible studio theater; theater/film appreciation. by the high school, the city’s Civic OPERA 2,000 square feet of gallery space; • Titian Lish at 424-1127 Arts performance program and two large art classrooms; and a • www.laspositascollege.edu Livermore Valley Opera PO Box various local musical organizations. spacious grand lobby and patios • email: [email protected] 1002, Livermore 94551. LVO com- The theater is available for rental. for receptions and events. Box of- Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre bines the talents and expertise • 931-3444 fice hours are Wednesday to Friday 1020 Serpentine Ln., Ste. 101, of professional music, stage and • www.cityofpleasantonca. 12-6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 Pleasanton 94566. Formerly the chorus directors, principal singers, gov/community/arts/amador- p.m.; and two hours prior to each Pleasanton Playhouse, the Tri- musicians and designers with the theater.html performance. Valley Repertory Theatre is a com- dedication and practical abili- Bankhead Theater 2400 First St., • Box office: 931-4848 munity nonprofit theater company ties of a volunteer board, adult Livermore 94550. Since opening • Information: 931-4850 dedicated to providing affordable, chorus, stage crew, props master, in September 2007, this 500-seat • www.firehousearts.org high-quality productions. Musicals stitchers and set builders. Each fall theater located in downtown Free Shakespeare in the Park are held at the Bankhead Theater, and spring, LVO presents a locally Livermore hosts events by local Performances by the San Fran- 2400 First St. in Livermore, and produced, fully-staged opera with art organizations such as Del Valle cisco Shakespeare Festival run some shows, including Broadway orchestra. Performances are at the Fine Arts, Livermore Valley Opera, Sat-Sunday 7:30 p.m. for three Chorus, are held at the Firehouse Bankhead Theater in Livermore. the California Independent Film weekends in the summer at Ama- Arts Center in Pleasanton. LVO also presents special con- Festival, the Livermore-Amador dor Valley Community Park, 4455 • 462-2121 certs, events and fundraisers. Symphony, Valley Dance Theater, Black Ave. Sponsored by the city • email: [email protected] • 960-9210 Cantabella Children’s Chorus, the of Pleasanton. • www.trivalleyrep.org

34 | Pleasanton Life 2014-2015 Ramon Blvd., San Ramon. The Wednesday of the month. OUTDOORS & track is open to the public for • www.trivalleytrailblazers.com recreational riding everyday from • email: president@ RECREATION sunup to sundown. Search NBL. trivalleytrailblazers.com org to find a track. • www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/srteen/ FISHING bmx.htm Tri-Valley Fly Fishers PO Box 2358, Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Livermore 94551. The club meets Touring Club PO Box 2630, at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday Dublin 94568. Bike rides vary from monthly, except in July, at the leisurely to strenuous and include Livermore Rod and Gun Club, 4000 some long distance tours. Focus is Dagnino Road, Livermore. Meetings recreational riding with a competi- include guest speakers, refresh- tive contingent. All ages and ability ments and drawings. The club runs levels welcome. Non-members a “Trout in the Classroom” program are welcome to join rides and club and has a number of scheduled meetings, which take place quar- fishing outings. terly on Wednesday evenings. • Bob McCollum at 989-2358 • 828-5299 • www.tri-valleyflyfishers.org • www.valleyspokesmen.org • email: postmaster@tri- valleyflyfishers.org BOCCE BALL FUTSAL Bocce Ball Court Located in Centennial Park, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Tri-Valley Futsal League 1580 The court is regularly open on Whispering Oaks Way, Pleas- Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 anton 94566. Tri-Valley Futsal a.m. to noon. Activity fee $1 for is associated with the United residents. The city also runs adult States Futsal Federation (USFF). bocce leagues at the site. Futsal is a rapidly growing sport AMANDA AGUILAR • Pam at 931-5367 that is a derivative of soccer and Local seniors stimulate their minds and bodies with the dance moves played with five-man teams on taught during the Pleasanton Senior Center’s Zumba Gold class. EQUESTRIAN a basketball-style court with no Bay Area Equestrian Network walls and a low bouncing ball, BASKETBALL tion. The track is open weekdays 4847 Hopyard Road, PMB 218, unlike the traditional sport of U.S. to the public for recreational riding Adult Basketball Basketball Pleasanton 94588. This online indoor soccer played with six-man except during scheduled races. leagues run 10-11 weeks during the directory provides free informa- squads and walls. Search NBL.org for local tracks. year for adults ages 18 and older. tion about horse boarding, vets, • Oscar at 425-5235 • 373-5700 Games take place at Pleasanton training, breeders and more in the • www.tri-valleyfutsal.com • www.larpd.dst.ca.us/parks/bmx. Middle School, 5001 Case Ave.; Hart region. Free classified ads, business • email: [email protected] html Middle School, 4433 Willow Road; listings and event calendar for the GARDENS or Harvest Park Middle School, 4900 Morning Group Bicycle Ride horse community are also available. Valley Ave. Adult open gym drop-in A cycling group ride starts at • 484-0395 Pleasanton Community Garden basketball programs are held at 9 a.m. every second Saturday • www.bayequest.info 7350 Johnson Dr., Pleasanton Hart Middle School. from Cycle Pros Bike Shop, 728 • email: [email protected] 94566. The Department of Parks and Community Services fa- • 931-3437 Main St., Pleasanton, meeting in Horseback rides Sunol-Ohlone cilitates this community garden • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ the parking lot. The ride breaks Regional Park, Geary Road, Sunol in Val Vista Community Park. services/recreation/adult- into groups based on skill and 94586. Western Trail Riding Services The garden is comprised of 40 basketball.html distance. The regular ride usually offers guided tours and trail rides. patches, 225 square feet and 100 covers 25-40 miles at speeds of Special events such as groups, square feet patches. BIKING 14-18 mph. The long ride cov- birthday parties, corporate events, • 997-3186 International Christian Cycling ers 35-60 miles at a brisker pace. private rides or scout badges are • email: ccraft@ Club Meets weekdays at noon at Routes vary each week. available. Open year-round. cityofpleasantonca.gov the corner of Foothill and Bernal • 597-1100 • 862-9044 • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ in Pleasanton, mileage varies from • www.cyclepro.biz • www.westerntrailriding.com services/recreation/special- 20-30 miles. Every first Saturday, Pleasanton BMX Riding Facility • email: westerntrailriding@ interest-classes.html riders are encouraged to meet on 3320 Stanley Blvd., at west end of yahoo.com Rose Garden 2401 Santa Rita Neal Street in Downtown Pleasan- Shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation Tri-Valley Trail Blazers A group of Road, Pleasanton 94588. Located ton at 9 a.m. for Club rides. Area, Pleasanton. This 2.65-acre, active equestrians interested in all at the Century House, rose bush- • Darryl and Tania Smith city-run facility features jumps matters that pertain to use, enjoy- es, daffodils, large shade trees and at 462-2626 and bumps for the enjoyment of ment and improvement of horses a small gazebo provide a restful • www.norcal.christiancycling.com BMX bike riders. and horsemanship. The group oasis. Open by appointment only. • email: [email protected] • 931-5340 hosts trail riding, clinics and horse • 931-5340 Livermore BMX Park Bill Payne • http://www.cityofpleasantonca. camping in various locations. In Sports Park, Vasco and Patterson gov/Services/recreation/bmx- addition, the group promotes the Sensory Garden 5353 Sunol Pass roads, Livermore. The track is park.html preservation and enhancement Blvd., Pleasanton. Located in about 1,000 feet long with doubles, Tri-Valley BMX Memorial Park, of local trails. 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36 | Pleasanton Life 2014-2015 L Pleasanton visitors can feel a lamb’s ear (a in Dublin. Boasting a Robert Trent REGIONAL & STATE and ridgetop vistas. It has trails for plant with soft velvety gray-green Jones Jr. par-63 layout with 11 par hiking, mountain biking, horseback leaves) and sniff lemon grass or a 3s, five par 4s and two par 5s. PARKS riding and water for horses, parking, chocolate geranium. • 556-7040 Augustin Bernal Park 8200 restrooms and a pond. • 931-5365 • www.dublinranchgolf.com Golden Eagle Way, Pleasanton. • (888) 327-2757, opt. 3, ext. 4549 This city-owned park, adjacent to GOLF Las Positas Golf Course 917 or (510) 544-3030 Clubhouse Dr., Livermore 94551. Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park, • www.ebparks.org/parks/ Pleasanton Driving Range There is an 18-hole and a 9-hole covers 237 acres and offers hiking pleasanton Valley Ave., Alameda County Fair- course, a merchandise shop and trails with panoramic views, picnic Shadow Cliffs Regional Recre- grounds, Pleasanton 94566. Enter a driving range. Lessons are avail- tables and restrooms. Horses (resi- ation Area 2500 Stanley Blvd., at Gate 12. able. dents only), dogs and mountain Pleasanton. This 249-acre park of- • 484-4005 • 455-7820 bikes also allowed. Access is up fers an 80-acre lake for swimming, • www.pleasantongolfcenter.com • www.laspositasgolfcourse.com Golden Eagle Way and Pleasanton boating and fishing, boat launch, residents must show proof of resi- Pleasanton Golf Lesson Center Pleasanton Golf Center Alam- boat rental and fishing docks. There Provides private lessons, golf dency at the gate. Non-residents are also trails for hiking, mountain eda County Fairgrounds, Main must obtain a permit, valid for one schools and clinics at the Pleasan- Gate, Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton biking and horseback riding. Park- ton Driving Range and the Pleas- week, at the City Parks and Com- ing, picnic tables, birdwatching, 94566. Pleasanton Golf Center is a munity Services office. anton Golf Center’s course, both public executive 9-hole course. It’s restrooms, food concession and located at the Alameda County • 931-3483 horseshoe pit are also available. a mix of par-3 and par-4 holes and • [email protected] Fairgrounds, Valley Avenue, Gate is capable of challenging good Fishing permits are required. 12, Pleasanton. players as well. Del Valle Regional Park 7000 • (888) 327-2757 ext. 4557 • 462-7201 • 462-4653 Del Valle Road, Livermore 94550. or (510) 544-3230 • www.pleasantongolfcenter.com • www.pleasantongolfcenter.com Located on Lake Del Valle in • www.ebparks.org/parks/ Women’s Golf Association of Livermore, this 4,000-acre park shadow_cliffs Poppy Ridge Golf Course 4280 offers numerous water activities. Northern California 5776 Stoner- Greenville Road, Livermore Sunol and Ohlone Regional Wil- idge Mall Road, Ste. 160, Pleasan- There is a 750-acre lake that offers derness Southeast end of Geary 94550. This NCGA golf course swimming, boating, kayaking, boat ton 94588. has a 27-hole layout. Each 9-hole Road, Sunol. Located off I-680 • 737-0963 launch, boat rental, beach and fish- at the Calaveras exit, this 6,858- course measures 3,500-3,600 ing. There are also trails for hiking, • www.wganc.com yards from the back tees. Carved acre park offers trails for hiking, • email: [email protected] mountain biking, horseback riding mountain biking, horseback rid- in the rugged terrain of the and amenities such as water for Livermore foothills, Poppy Ridge ing, parking, visitor center, picnic GOLF COURSES horses, equestrian staging, park- tables, restrooms, camping and offers views of the golf course ing, picnic tables, restrooms, camp- (PRIVATE) and beyond. nature programs. Drinking water ing and naturalist-led programs. is not available. Castlewood Country Club 707 • 447-6779 Kayak and food concessions open Country Club Circle, Pleasanton • www.poppyridgegolf.com • camping and group picnic part of the year. Fishing permits reservations: (888) 327-2757, opt. 94566. This private country club • email: [email protected] are required. nestled in the southwest hills of Sunol Valley Golf Club 6900 Mis- 3 ext. 4559 or (510) 544-3249 • camping and group picnic • www.ebparks.org/parks/sunol Pleasanton offers two 18-hole golf sion Road, Sunol 94586. Opened reservations: (888) 327-2757 courses, tennis, swimming, dining, in 1968, the course includes a total • www.ebparks.org/parks/del-valle ROLLER DERBY event facilities and more. of 36 holes and offers banquet fa- • email: [email protected] Quad City Derby Bombshells • 846-2871 cilities, club rentals, driving range, Dublin Hills Regional Park Dublin This skater owned and operated • www.castlewoodcc.org lessons, a pro shop, putting green, Hills Regional Park, with a stag- league skates under the Women’s • email: [email protected] restaurant and snack bar. ing area on Dublin Boulevard two Flat Track Derby rules. The team Ruby Hill Golf Club 3400 West • 862-2404 miles west of San Ramon Road, practices at Val Vista Park in Ruby Hill Dr., Pleasanton 94566. • www.sunolvalley.com spans approximately 654 acres Pleasanton with the goal of being This private club has an 18-hole golf • email: [email protected] within an undeveloped open space course on 225 acres with five sets of bout ready for the skating season. The Course at Wente Vineyards corridor with a main ridge that con- Women ages 18 and over who tees. There is also a swimming pool, 5040 Arroyo Road, Livermore nects Donlon Point on the park’s tennis courts and a dining room. are interested in joining the team 94550. This Greg Norman-designed southern boundary to Wiedemann should visit the Quad City Derby • 417-5840 18-hole golf course is for both nov- Hill located on adjacent private • www.rubyhill.com Bombshells website. ice and professional golfers. There is property to the north, interspersed • 765-9830 GOLF COURSES also a restaurant and golf shop. with steep-sloped canyons. • www.quadcityderbybombshells. (PUBLIC) • 456-2475 • (888) 327-2757, opt. 3, ext. 4549 com • www.wentevineyards.com/golf or (510) 544-3030 • email: derbybombshells@gmail. Callippe Preserve Golf Course • www.ebparks.org/parks/ com 8500 Clubhouse Dr., Pleasan- HORSESHOES dublin_hills ton 94566. This award-winning Tri-Valley Horseshoe Pitching Pleasanton Ridge Regional RUNNING 18-hole, 145-acre municipal golf Club Club meets Tuesdays at 1 Park Located on Foothill Road Huffers and Puffers This group course features a clubhouse, a p.m. with play continuing through in Pleasanton. From I-680 exit at meets for three weekly runs: short-game practice area and 20- the afternoon and early evening Castlewood Drive, turn left onto Saturday 9 a.m. (3-8 miles) meets stall practice range. in good weather at the Alameda Foothill Road. The staging area is at Fleet Feet, 310 Main St., Ste. C; • 426-6666 County Fairgrounds, 4501 Pleasan- about two miles from Castlewood Tuesday 6:30 p.m. (track work- • www.playcallippe.com ton Ave. Drive. This 3,163-acre park offers a out) Pleasanton Middle School; Dublin Ranch Golf Course 5900 • (262) 835-9108 25-mile multipurpose trail system Wednesday 6:30 p.m. (4-6 miles) Signal Hill Dr., Dublin 94568. This • www.horseshoepitching.com with canyon views, remote streams meets at Hands On Chiropractic, course is the first and only course 5510 Sunol Blvd #5. 2014-2015 Pleasanton Life | 37 L Pleasanton

• 426-5576 cer League (PASS) 787 Mirador developmental disabilities. crease the viability of agricultural • www.fleetfeetpleasanton.com Court, Pleasanton 94566. The • 944-8801 operations within the Tri-Valley • email: staff@ PASS League holds games only. • www.sonc.org region. The Committee includes fleetfeetpleasanton.com No practices during each 12-week trails, equine and agriculture season. Games are played at the SWIMMING subcommittees. SKATING Pleasanton Sports Park, the upper Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Cen- • 890-1892 Pleasanton Public Skate Park Bernal Fields and the Aquatic ter 4455 Black Ave., Pleasanton. • www.kathyservices.com/tclav Located at the Pleasanton Center/Amador Community Park Community swim center features • email: [email protected] Sports Park, 5800 Parkside Dr., Sunday mornings. an Olympic-sized competition Tri-Valley Conservancy 1457 this 8,000-square-foot concrete • www.pleasantonadultsoccer.com pool, a diving pool and children’s First St. Livermore, CA 94566.The park is free to the public. Pads • email: president@ pool. Programs include recre- Tri-Valley Conservancy protects and helmets are required. The pleasantonadultsoccer.com ational swimming, swim classes for agricultural and natural resources park consists of a concrete street all skill levels and lap swimming. SOFTBALL and connects people with the course made with a pyramid, A variety of exercise classes are lands that our community values. three different-sized blocks, a hip Adult Softball 5800 Parkside Dr., offered. There is also an Aquatic Need help with ongoing projects and a four-stair. Pleasanton 94566. City-run spring Center swim team for ages 5-17. like riparian restoration, habitat • 931-5340 and fall leagues run April to July • 931-3420 restoration and trails projects Val Vista Inline Skate Park 7350 and early-August to October. No • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ within our community. Volun- Johnson Dr., Pleasanton. This inline practices, games only, which are services/recreation/aquatics.html teers weed, water, plant, clean skating facility at Val Vista Com- held Sunday to Friday, 5:15-10 p.m. Tri-Valley Masters Swim Team and build. munity Park is approximately 1.5 at the softball complex in the Pleas- With more than 130 adult swim- • 449-8706 acres with a formal inline hockey anton Sports Park. Size: 215 teams. mers ages 19 and older, Tri-Valley • www.trivalleyconservancy.org/ rink, a free-form skating area with • 931-3437 or 931-3480 Masters Swim Team welcomes all • email: info@ ramps, jumps, curved wave walls SPECIAL OLYMPICS skill levels and interests. It offers trivalleyconservancy.org and a spectators area with shade 15 professionally coached work- structure, bleacher seating and Special Olympics East Bay Re- outs per week, year-round at the VOLLEYBALL picnic tables. Protective pads and gion 3480 Buskirk Ave., Ste. 340, Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center, Adult Volleyball Adult league vol- helmets are required. Pleasant Hill 94523. Special Olym- 4455 Black Ave. Come to any leyball is open to ages 18 and older. • 484-5078 pics strives to provide year-round workout and try three workouts It is held year-round, except during sports training and athletic com- for free. summer months, at Pleasanton SOCCER petition in a variety of Olympic- • 454-0117 Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. on Pleasanton Adult Sunday Soc- type sports for individuals with • email: [email protected] Monday nights. Open gym drop-in • www.trivalleymasters.com volleyball runs the full year, also at PMS on Sunday nights. Emily Barraclough TENNIS • 931-3480 Community Tennis Courts 5801 • www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/ & Esther McClay Valley Ave., Pleasanton 94566. services/recreation/coed-adult- The city’s Tennis Complex offers volleyball.html a wide variety of tennis activi- • jgoodman@cityofpleasanton. ties, as well as reserved courts. ca.gov Free tennis courts are available at Fairlands Park and Muirwood WATER SPORTS Community Park. Creekside Park 680 Drivers Water Polo Associa- has a practice wall. tion The 680 Drivers Water Polo MZPWUMW_VMZ[\PMUW[\ • 931-3449 Association is a nonprofit createdٺUQTaIVL-[\PMZW • www.lifetimetennis.com to promote and teach water polo comprehensive home selling and buying services to the youth of Northern Cali- Eavailable in the market. By combining the experience, TRAILS COUNCILS fornia. 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