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12 THE INDEPENDENT • THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2011 Community(Organizations wishing to run notices inBulletin Board, send information to PO Box1198, Livermore, CA 94551, in care of BulletinBoard or email information to editmail@compuserve.com.Include name of organization,meeting date, time, place and theme or subject.Phone number and contact person should alsobe included. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday.)Friends Holiday Boutique, Friday,October 14, noon to 5 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 15,10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission Holidayboutique featuring hand-crafted gifts from localartisans. Jewelry, scarves, pens, soap, knit andcrochet items and much more. Cash or checksonly please, no credit cards. 963 Kolln Street,Pleasanton 94566 (Jensen tract across SantaRita Road from Amador High School)Fair trade gift sale, Sun., Oct. 16, 8 a.m.to 1 p.m. St. Michael Church, 458 Maple St.,Livermore. Prices range from $5 to $20. Craftitems suitable for Christmas gifts and otheroccasions. Items include baskets, scarves,nativities, tree ornaments, soaps, candles,puzzle boxes, toys, musical instruments,children's books and figurines. "Fair Trade"means that the artisans receive a living wage.Information at http://stm-scm.blogspot.com,or www.crsfairtrade.org.Golden Monkey Sale, Veterans HospitalCountry Store, Oct. 19, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuressecond hand treasures and secret familyrecipes. Benefit for the Veterans services at theVA Hospital in Livermore. 4950 Arroyo Rd.,Livermore. Information, 449-6448.Silent Auction, support hospitalized veterans,annual fundraiser, holiday shopping onNov. 2, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Veterans HospitalCountry Store, 4951 Arroyo Rd., Livermore.Information 449-6448.Heritage Estates Annual Holiday Boutique,Fri., Nov. 4 and Sat., Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to4 p.m. each day at Heritage Estates, 900 EastStanley Boulevard, Livermore. Handcraftedgifts and baked goods made by residents andtheir families. Items include jewelry, jams &jellies, scarves, blankets, kitchen helpers, andmuch more.Annual Holiday Bazaar, Friday and Saturday,November 4-5, from 9am-4pm. Handmadegifts, ornaments, and holiday decorations.Homemade jams, jellies, and baked goods.Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1020 MochoStreet, Livermore. Free admission.Animal Lover's Boutique, a small animalthemedgift boutique in the lobby of FelineMedical Center in Pleasanton, donations andthe proceeds from the boutique go into JackieBarnet's Just Like New fund (JLN). Sat., Nov.5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Suite B1, 3160 SantaRita Road, Pleasanton. For more information,please contact Cindy Ferrin (925-323-8517)cferrin@pacbell.net or visit the Valley HumaneSociety website, www.valleyhumane.org.Livermore Lions annual ChristmasBoutique, Nov. 5, 2011 at the Bothwell ArtsCenter, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Handcrafteditems.2nd Annual Pasta Feed Fund-raiser,Exceptional Needs Network, Sat., Nov. 5, 5 to10 p.m. at the Robert Livermore CommunityCenter, 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Raffleprizes, good foods, good times for a goodcause. Dinner catered by A Tasteful Affair.Elbow room will be open for children activitiesand respite. Adults $25, children $15. Ticketscan be purchased online @ http://ennetwork.org/pasta/Pasta_Dinner/Pasta_Dinner_Fundraiser.html.All proceeds benefit annualsummer camp.Free flu shots, Alameda County PublicHealth Nurses will be administering free flushots for Seniors on Thursday, Oct 27, between9:30 AM and 2 PM at the Robert LivermoreSenior Center, 4444 East Ave; Livermore.Questions, call (925) 560-5860Tri-Valley Republican Women Federated,dinner and our program featuring notedspeaker Peter Friedman. Dinners are $30.Advance reservations are required. Cattlemen'sRestaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore.Thurs., Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 pm. PeterFriedman has been in the U. S. Defense Industrysince 1965 and is a veteran of the U.S.Navy. He will discuss his undercover servicewith the FBI and Department of Defense, andwhat Americans need to be aware of in thefuture. Contact at Phyllis at 925-462-4931, orcoupclan1962@pacbell.net.Tri-Valley Democratic Club, meets 7p.m. Mon., Oct. 17 at the IBEW Hall, 6250Village Pkwy, Dublin. AssemblymemberJoan Buchanan will discuss the situation inSacramento.READ Project, There are adults in ourcommunity who struggle with basic readingand writing skills. Become a volunteer literacytutor. A free tutor training workshop will be heldat the Livermore Library on Saturday, October29, from 9AM-4PM. Once rained, a volunteercan tutor any day or any time. To register, orfor more information, call 373-5507. TheREAD Project is a service of the LivermorePublic Library.San Ramon Valley Newcomers Clubinvites new andlong-time residents to itsmonthly luncheon on October 20 at ForbesMill Steakhouse, 200 Sycamore Valley Blvd.W., Danville. 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $20.The speaker will be Brad Bartman, FinancialAdvisor. Call Susan, 925-718-5214, for reservationsand information.Love A Doll Club meets on the secondThursday morning of each month. Come sharethe love, knowledge and collection of dolls anddoll related items. For more detailed information,call 925-447-5149.Grant Writing Workshop, Las PositasCollege Community Education will sponsor aGrant Writing Workshop on Wednesday October26 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Participantswill learn the steps in nonprofit grant writing,and are invited to bring their own grant proposalsto the workshop for a private critiquefrom the instructor. The workshop instructoris Patricia Belding, long-time Tri-Valley grantconsultant and former field representative/programanalyst for the federal Office of EconomicOpportunity. Register online at www.laspositascollege.edu/communityedor by telephone at(925) 424-1467 with credit card. To register bymail send payment to: Community Education,Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Drive,Livermore CA 94551Dance, Dance, Dance, Sat., Nov. 5, lessonfrom 7:30 p.m., dancing until 11 p.m. Benefitfor Rohi Children's Home in Nakuru, Kenya.Hosted by Our ChristianSingles CarPool.Music by The Phantom DJ. PSC Event Hall,5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton. Information,408-421-2743 or 918-3344. Suggested donation:$15 to $10.Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Touring Club,Sat., Oct. 15, 25-40 miles monthly FeatherPedal ride, meet 9 a.m. at Crank 2 in Pleasanton,Rebecca Wood, 577-3842. Sun., Oct. 16, 48miles two bridges plus, meet 9 a.m. at PleasantHill BART, Gary Hsueh, 510-334-1976. Wed.,Oct. 19, 45 miles Port Costa and Crockett andPinole, meet 10 a.m. at intersection of OlympicBlvd. and Pleasant Hill Rd., Dave Leddon,462-0727. Anyone planning to go on a ride isasked to call the leader for details on where tomeet and what to bring.Oktoberfest, Sat., Oct. 15, Livermore-Pleasanton Elks #2117, bar opens 5 p.m.,dinner 6:30. Music from new jukebox. Prepaid$21, at the door $25, children under 12, $5.RSVP to office 455-8829 or 940 LarkspurDr., Livermore.Bioidentical Hormones - What CanThey Do For You?? Dr. Lynne Mielke,M.D. will discuss why they are safer than thepharmaceutical alternatives. Oct. 25, 7:00-8:00 pm at Optimal Health Spectrums, 4463Stoneridge Dr., Suite A, Pleasanton. SeminarSpace is limited to 20 participants. Please call925-846-8000 to RSVP. Free.Operation: S.A.M. "Supporting All Military"is a 501(c)3 non profit military supportorganization based in Livermore. S.A.M. hasbeen in operation since January 2004 and isdedicated to the continued support of our deployedtroops. Preparation of comfort packagestakes place every other week - all year long.Providing morale support for those deployed.All information provided is confidential andis not shared for security purposes. To submita name and address, inquire about donationsor helping, please visit www.operationsam.org, email operationsam@comcast.net or call925 443-7620 for more information and thecalendar of events.Fall Native Plant Sale, seeds, and bulbssuitable for California gardens. Speak to expertsabout lawn alternatives such as nativeperennials, wildflowers, and grasses. Nativeplant books, posters, and note cards on sale.Organized by California Native Plant Society(Santa Clara Valley Chapter). Saturday, October15, 2011, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hidden VillaRanch, CNPS Nursery, 26870 Moody Road,Los Altos Hills. 2 miles west of I-280. Freeparking. Come early for the best selection;bring boxes in which to carry purchases home.Cash or check only. For more information, visitwww.cnps-scv.org, email cnps_scv@yahoo.com, or call 650-260-3450.Widowed Men and Women of NorthernCA., Birthday luncheon in San Ramon, Oct. 16,noon, RSVP by Oct. 13 to Marsha, 830-8483.Lunch in San Ramon, Oct. 18, 1 p.m. RSVPby Oct. 16 to Janet, 443-3317. Happy hour inPleasanton, Oct. 20, 5 p.m., RSVP by Oct. 18to Kathy, 398-8005. Photo album viewing,wine and conversation, Oct. 22, 2 p.m. RSVPby Oct. 19 to Ruby, 462-9636. Play in CastroValley, Oct. 30, 2 p.m. RSVP as soon as possibleto Jill, 510-881-4788.VFW Post 7265, Livermore, invites Veteransof Foreign Wars, all military branches,to join the group. Any age veteran welcome tomeetings held 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7 p.m.(2000 hours), 522 South L St., Livermore.Camaraderie, support, connections, advocacy,distinction and community service. Information,contact Vice Commander Virgil Stangerat 455-5039 or go to www.vfwwebcom.org/ca/post7265.Pleasantonians 4 Peace, Peaceful WarProtest on the fourth Wednesday of the month,October 26 between 5 - 6 at the corners of Firstand Neal Streets. www.Pleasantonians4Peace.orgVeterans Benefits Seminar, hosted byVisiting Angels, will be held at no charge forVeterans and their families who want to learnmore about Long term Care. Livermore CivicCenter Library, Oct. 18., 5:30-6:30. Refreshmentsserved. For information and R.S.V.P.call 925-443-1000.Del Arroyo 4-H Club invites the publicto see the National Science Experiment, Wiredfor Wind on Oct. 19, 2011 during a CommunityClub meeting at Arroyo Seco School, 5280Irene Way, Livermore. This national event isdesigned to engage hundreds of thousands ofAmerican youth in a single science experimentfocusing on a very important issue facing ourglobal community – renewable energy. www.delarroyo4hclub.orgDaughters of the American Revolution(DAR), Josefa Higuera Livermore Chapter,meets 9:30 a.m. first Saturday of the month fromSeptember to May at Asbury United MethodistChurch, 4743 East Ave., Livermore. DARis a women's service organization. Membersare descended from a patriot of the AmericanRevolution and are dedicated to patriotism,preservation of American history, and securingAmerica's future through education. ContactMaris at 443-3087 or mhl3frog@yahoo.com.Free Diabetes Self-Management Classes,7 week series will teach you how to manageyour diabetes with exercise, health eating(including the foods you love) and medications,and answer all your questions aboutliving with diabetes. Mondays, October 17through November 28, 2-4 p.m. at the DublinSenior Center. Sundays, November 6 throughDecember 18, 3-5 pm at Heritage Estates inLivermore. Class is open to all adults withpre diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Please call theAlameda County Diabetes Program at 510-383-5185 to register. Space is limited!D.A.R. Daughters of the AmericanRevolution, Jose Marie Amador Chapter,Pleasanton. Meetings first Saturday of themonth. Group is comprised of descendantsof Patriots of the American Revolution. It isa service organization that provides contests,awards and scholarships. For members,prospective members, and information onmeeting location, contact Ann 510-507-5509or anarcisco@comcast.net.The Writing Club, Young Adults, ages12- 21, are invited to join The Writing Clubat the Livermore Public Library, Civic Center.The Writing Club will meet once a month onThursdays, November 3, and December 1,2011, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, for an evening ofwriting with author J.L. Powers. There is nocharge to join. Take writing a step further bylearning about publishing and how to expandwriting horizons. For more information, pleasevisit TEEN SPACE on the library’s website:www.livermorelibrary.net, or contact Sandyat 925-373-5500 extension 5583.Drop-in Computer Tutoring, Need helpwith downloading E-Books from the libraryto your E-Reader, sending E-mail attachments,social networking, blogging, generalinternet questions, or ??? Help is availableat the Pleasanton Library Thursday evenings6 to 8 p.m. Questions? Ask at the ReferenceDesk or call 925-931-3400 (press 7 for Ref.Desk). Library programs are free and open toeveryone. Call Merry Luskin at 925/931-3400for information.Beginners Internet Classes, four-class seriesto learn to surf the Internet and send emails.Absolute beginners are welcome. Classes areheld at 9:00 am with a choice of Tuesday orThursday sections. Registration is required.Reserve a spot at the Reference Desk, or call925/931-3400, extension 7. Library programsare free and open to everyone. Call MerryLuskin at 925/931-3400 for information.Pleasanton Military Families is a Pleasantonbased support group for those who havea loved one serving in the Military. The groupgathers at 7:00 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday ofeach month to share concerns, fears, and tocelebrate the joys that are experienced. Thereis no better support than being surrounded byothers who know what you are going through.Three times per year, the group collect suppliesand sends care packages to the troops. Pleasecontact PMFSG.ca@gmail.com for the locationof the next meeting.Lawyers in the Library offers free legalinformation and referral. The program is cosponsoredby the Alameda County Bar Association.The lawyers visit Pleasanton Library onthe third Tuesday of each month. This programis free and open to all. Each person will have a15 to 20 minute free consultation with a memberof the Alameda County Bar Association. Appointmentsare by lottery. Register from 5:30 to5:45 p.m. Names will be selected at 5:50 p.m.You must be present when names are drawn.Appointments begin at 6:00 p.m. and end at8:00 p.m. For more information, call MerryLuskin, 931-3400, extension 7.Free counseling on job search skillsand resume writing is now available at thePleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave.Sign up at the Reference Desk for a 20 minuteconsultation. Receive help with resume writing,find employment web sites, learn how to searchfor a job on the web, and get help with on-lineapplications. The Pleasanton Library has extensivesupport material available to assist jobseekers. For appointments call the ReferenceDesk at 925/931-3400. Library programs arefree and open to everyone.Livermore Military Families, a supportgroup for families in Livermore who have aloved one serving in the Military, is intendedto be a safe place for family members to comeand share their experiences and concerns withothers who understand what they are goingthrough. All family members are welcome toattend meetings. Meetings on the 3rd Thursdayof each month at the Livermore VeteransMemorial Building, 522 South L Street from7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more informationplease call Tami Jenkins, 925-784-5014 oremail livermoremilitaryfamilies@yahoo.Community Resources for IndependentLiving (CRIL) offers services to help peoplewith disabilities and supports them to liveindependently and participate in their communityfor as long as they are willing and ableto do so. CRIL maintains offices in Hayward,Fremont and Livermore to provide informationand referrals and provide community educationat senior centers and affordable housingcomplexes to residents of Southern AlamedaCounty. The Tri-Valley office is located at 3311Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550 and can bereached by phone at (925) 371-1531, by FAX at(925) 373-5034 or by e-mail at abril.tamayo@cril-online.org. All services are free.The Bingo Ranch, 3070 Pacific Ave. inLivermore and is open Mondays, Wednesday,Thursday, Friday and Saturdays. Buenas VidasYouth Ranch has been running Bingo for 16years and is now working with Livermore Charter,Christensen, Arroyo Seco, East Avenue,Livermore High and Granada High schools,Pleasanton Seahawks and All American SportsAcademy Teams. Come play Bingo and supportthe kids in the Valley. Call 925-606-7777 formore information.RELIGIONUnitarian Universalist, 1893 N. VascoRd., Livermore. 10:30 a.m. Sunday service.Information 447-8747.Congregation Beth Emek, 3400 NevadaCourt, Pleasanton. Information 931-1055.Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, affiliated withthe Congress of Secular Jewish Organizations(csjo.org). Information, Rabbi Judith Seid,Tri-Valley Cultural Jews, 485-1049 or East-BaySecularJews.org.First Church of Christ, Scientist, Livermore,has services at 10 a.m. every Sunday.Sunday School for students (ages 3-20) is heldat 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church and readingroom are located at Third and N Streets. TheReading Room, which is open to the public,features books, CDs and magazines for sale.For information, call (925) 447-2946.Sunset Community Church, 2200 ArroyoRd., Livermore. Sunday worship serviceat 10:30 a.m. Nursery and children's churchprovided. A "Night of Worship" first Sundayof each month at 6 p.m. Wednesday nightprogram for all ages at 7 p.m. Information,call 447-6282.Holy Cross Lutheran Church SundayService 9:30 a.m. 1020 Mocho St., Livermore.Information, 447-8840.Our Savior Lutheran Ministries, 1385S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore. 8:30 a.m.worship (semi-formal); 9:45 a.m. adult Biblestudy/Sunday school; 11 a.m. worship (informal).For information, call 925-447-1246.Asbury United Methodist Church, 4743East Avenue, Livermore. 9 a.m. Sunday worship.Information 447-1950.Calvary Chapel Livermore, SundayServices 10:30 am and 6:00 p.m. 545 N. LStreet Livermore. (925) 447-4357 - www.calvarylivermore.org.St. Matthew's Baptist Church, 1239North Livermore Ave., Livermore. Serviceson Sunday at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult Sundayschool 9:30 a.m., Children's Sunday school at9:30 a.m. Prayer each Wednesday at 7 p.m. followedby Bible study at 7:30 p.m. 449-3824.United Christian Church, celebrating50 years in the Tri-Valley. 1886 College Ave.at M St., Livermore; worships on Sundaymorning at 10:30 a.m. Children’s program onSunday morning and first Fridays. The communityis welcome. United CC is an Openand Affirming ministry. Call 449-6820 formore information.Bible Study, offered Wednesdays, 7:30to 8:30 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter-day Saints, 6100 Paseo Santa Cruz,Pleasanton. Refreshments served at no cost.925-305-9468.Tri-Valley Unity Church, 2260 CaminoRamon, San Ramon. Class for children, ages1-10, during church service, 10 to 11:15 a.m.Ongoing adult classes and small groups. Allare welcome. (925) 829-2733. www.trivalleyunity.comGranada Baptist Church, 945 ConcannonBoulevard, Livermore. Services: Sundayschool – 9:45 a.m.; worship service – 11 a.m.All are welcome. 1-888-805-7151.Seventh-day Adventist Church, 243Scott Street, Livermore. 925-447-5462, serviceson Saturday: Sabbath school 9:30 a.m.,worship 11 a.m. www.livermoresda.org/ Allare welcome.The deaf community is invited to worshipat First Presbyterian Church in Livermore,where ASL translation will be provided everySunday at 10:30 a.m. The church is located onthe corner of 4th and L streets.Faith Chapel Assembly of God, 6656Alisal St., Pleasanton, Sunday School for allages 9:15 a.m., Worship 10:30 a.m., Children’sChurch 11:15 a.m. Women's Bible studyWednesdays at 10 a.m. Intercessory prayer1st and 3rd Wednesdays. Please call office at846-8650 for weekly programs.Trinity, 557 Olivina Ave., Livermore.Sunday worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.Sunday school or Bible study for all ages at 9:45a.m. Awana is Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdaynights there is adult Bible study at 6:45 andNRG and Re.Gen for youth, and children'schoir for kids. Child care during all events.447-1848, www.trinitylivermore.org.St. Charles Borromeo, 1315 LomitasAve., Livermore. Meditation groups followingthe John Main tradition, every Monday 5:30p.m. and 7 p.m. For details, contact Claire LaScola at 447-9800.Eckankar, "Learn to Love God, Others,and Yourself" is the theme of the next ECKWorship Service, Sunday, October 16 at 11:00AM. The service is held once a month on thethird Sunday at the Four Points Sheridan, 5115Hopyard Road(about 2 blocks south of theI-580 Hopyard exit). For further information,contact http://eck-ca.org/ by computer, or callKathy at (925) 944-0118.