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Auditions ‘THE SPELLING BEE’ Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre will hold auditions for “The Spelling Bee” at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10 at 315 Wrights Bros. Ave., Livermore. Callbacks by invitation only Aug. 12. Prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. Bring sheet music; capella auditions are discouraged. Visit www.trivalleyrep.com.
6 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month, at First and Neal streets. Contact Cathe Norman at 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@gmail. com; or kdowding@pacbell.net. Visit www.Pleasantonians4Peace.org.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
POOCH PARADE The First Wednesday Pooch Parade will take place Aug. 4. Registration begins at 5 p.m. and the parade starts at 6 p.m. at Lions Wayside Park (corner of First St. and Neal). Enter your pooch, any size, in any of the seven categories for great prizes. The entry fee is $10 per category. All proceeds benefit the Tri-Valley Guide Dog Puppy Raisers. For complete details and registration go to www.trivalleyguidedogs.org or call 447-6202.
Author Visits YOSEMITE’S HALF DOME The most popular route to Half Dome’s summit is a grueling 16-mile round trip trek with almost a mile elevation. How fit should you be? What preparations do you need to make? Get the answers from author Rick Deutsch, seasoned Half Dome hiker (26 times), who will show a slide show of the climb at 2 p.m. July 25 at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Call 931-3405.
Book Clubs GREAT BOOKS OF PLEASANTON The Great Books of Pleasanton book club meets at 7:30 p.m. the fourth Monday monthly at Towne Center Books, 555 Main St. Call Sadie at 846-1658. PLEASANTON LIBRARY BOOK CLUB The Pleasanton Library’s Adult Book Club meets from 7 to 8 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month except December at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. If you enjoy reading and talking about books, join our group. For more information visit www.pleasantonlibrarybookclub.wordpress. com. Call 931-3400 ext. 7.
Classes BALLROOM DANCING Classes offered by Christopher Li from 1-3 p.m. July 26, Aug. 9 and Aug. 16 at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Teens through Seniors are welcome. Social ballroom instructor, Christopher Li, was a bronze finalist at the USA Dance National Championship 2010. Call 931-3405. DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT Classes are being held to help you understand and learn to manage your Type 2 Diabetes, from 6-8 p.m.
Fundraisers CHUCK DECKERT
‘Brothels, Bar Rooms, and Bandits’: The Wild West days of 1890 are returning to Pleasanton to raise money for the Museum On Main, at a rip-roaring event from 7-11 p.m. Aug. 7 at the Pleasanton Senior Center. Enjoy an evening of gambling (handled by the Pleasanton Lions Club), food, liquor and entertainment, with dancers, singers and piano players. The museum ladies will be “working women,” and the men will double as Pinkerton agents. Tickets are $40 each and include a meal and gaming money. Call 462-2766 for tickets and information. Costumes are encouraged, but not necessary. starting Aug. 3 at the Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave. This is a seven-week series that teaches about eating the foods you love, how and why to check your blood sugar, the effects of exercise and emotions on blood sugar, medications and more. Registration required. Call (510) 383-5185. HEALTHY FOODS YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE Learn to cook organic foods that your kids will love with Suzanne Aziz, a certified educator and holistic chef, from 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd. Bring your favorite knife and cutting board. Cost is $40 for residents; $45 for non-residents, plus a $12 supply fee. Call 931-5365 or visit www.pleasantonseniorcenter.org.
Concerts CONCERTS IN THE PARK Enjoy great music from 7-8:30 p.m. at Lions Wayside Park (corner of First and Neal Street). Enjoy oldies with Tommy and the 4 Speeds on July 23, then come back to hear rock and soul from House Rockers on July 30. Visit pleasantondowntown.net.
LIVERMORE-AMADOR SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA The LivermoreAmador Symphony Youth Orchestra, whose members are 13-21, will present its summer finale at 8 p.m. July 31 at First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and L St., Livermore. The concert will feature Beethoven’s “Turkish March,” Johann Strauss’ “Radetsky March,” and “Pomp and Circumstance” by Edward Elgar, directed by Goran Berg and Kathy Boster. Call 4436953 or visit www.livamsymph.org. PICNIC AND OPERA IN A VINEYARD Livermore Valley Opera will hold a concert from 5-8 p.m. Aug. 1 at Retzlaff Vineyards, 1356 S. Livermore Ave., Livermore. This evening of classic opera and bringing your own picnic in a relaxed, casual setting is the opera’s 18th annual benefit event. Cost $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Call 447-0536 or visit www. livermorevalleyopera.org.
Events ART UNDER THE OAKS The event, featuring dozens of local artists who create a wide variety of original artworks, is from 11 a.m.-4
p.m. July 24 and July 25 at Alden Lane Nursery, 981 Alden Ln., Livermore. Activities include winetasting, live music performed by the Pleasanton Community Concert Band, and fruit tasting. Call 6061088 or visit www.livermoreartassociation.org. FREE FITNESS AND HEALTH FAIR Iron Horse Nutrition and Express Fitness gym will host a free fitness and health fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 7, at Iron Horse Nutrition, 4270 Rosewood Dr. There will be product samples, prize drawings, fitness contests and pro athlete body builders signing autographs. Call 737-0398 or visit www.ironhorsenutrition.com.
BARK & BREW Drinks and refreshments for you and your canine companion benefit the Tri-Valley Animal Rescue. Enjoy a cocktail-wagging evening in downtown Pleasanton from 6-9 p.m. July 30 at Murphy’s Paw, 410 Main St. Call 600-8925 or visit www.murphyspaw.com. BARTON BENEFIT GARAGE SALE A fundraiser garage sale to help reinstate and fund the Barton Reading Program in Pleasanton middle schools will take place from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. July 31 at 1636 Holly Cir. Come and support the event as a buyer or helping to sell items. Call 596-1600 or email penny@ EastBayAreaHomes.com. no charge OPEN MIC TO FIND A CURE The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is holding an open mic night with exciting music to raise funds, from 7-11 p.m. July 24 at Wild Vine, 2187 First St., Livermore. Donation of $5 will be donated to the society in search of blood cancer cures. Call 413-7788 or email tvjrose@ sbcglobal.net. $5.00
LUNCH & ANTIQUE COLLECTION The Widows and Widowers of Northern California are having a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. July 28 at Rising Loafer Bakery, 428 Main St. After lunch, you are invited to the host’s home to view her doll and toy antique collections. Cost your choice of menu item. RSVP to Louise by July 26 at 846-8372.
RELAY FOR LIFE The fundraiser for cancer research will take place from 9 a.m. July 24 to 9 a.m. July 25 at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case Ave. Relay For Life brings together the community to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost to the disease, and fight back against the disease. Call 833-2784 or visit www.relayforlife.org/pleasantonca.
PEACEFUL WAR PROTEST Plesantonians 4 Peace has an ongoing peaceful war protest from 5 to
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