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HOLIDAY BAZAAR Handmade gifts, ornaments, holiday decorations, homemade jams, jellies and baked goods will be for sale at the Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 5, and Saturday, Nov. 6, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1020 Mocho St., Livermore.
Nutrition, 4270 Rosewood Dr., from 4:30-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, to autograph free photos and answer fitness and nutrition questions. Get 15% off all Gaspari products and a free T-shirt with purchase at the event. Call 737-0398 or visit www. ironhorsenutrition.com.
INTERACTIVE CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY Residents can learn more about household sources of carbon monoxide and how to detect this odorless, colorless and tasteless gas, from 7:30-11:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 8, at 6000 Johnson Dr. For more information call 216-298-4676 or email melissa.koski@fahlgren.com.
NARFE MEETING Potential and active members are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Livermore Chapter 397 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, at Emil Villa’s Restaurant, 3064 Pacific Ave., Livermore. Look for chapter signs at the entrance. For additional information, call Elaine at 426-7800.
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PLEASANTONIANS 4 PEACE Pleasantonians 4 Peace sponsors a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month in front of the Museum on Main, 603 Main St. The group reflects on the human and monetary costs of the war, honors veterans who have sacrificed, and visualizes ways of moving beyond this conflict to a more peaceful world. They plan to continue this monthly event as long as necessary. Contact Cathe Norman at 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@gmail.com; or visit www. Pleasantonians4Peace.org. RAE DOROUGH SPEAKERS SERIES John Gray, author of “Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus,” will introduce his new book “Venus on Fire, Mars on Ice,” from 7:30-9 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. Tickets are $30 for adults, and $12 for students. Call 918-1045 or visit www.bankheadtheater.org. SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Hacienda School, located at 3800 Stoneridge Dr., is holding an Open House from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Nov. 6. The private school uses modified Montessori teaching techniques. Call 485-5750. SPCA ADOPTION The East County SPCA is holding a cat and dog adoption event from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Pleasanton Veterinary Hospital, 3059-B Hopyard Rd. If you are ready for your newest family member, come by to meet these pets in need of a new home! Call 462-7750 or visit www.pleasantonvet.com.
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ANIMAL LOVER’S BOUTIQUE HOLIDAY SALE Unique animal-themed gifts for people and pets will be featured at this 11th annual event, which benefits Jackie Barnett’s Just Like New Fund, a program of Valley Humane Society, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at Feline Medical Center, 3160 Santa Rita Rd. Items include home decor, garden art, fashion accessories, dish ware, pet toys, holiday ornaments and much more. Call 872-7668 or visit www. valleyhumane.org. BALL AT THE MALL North Rotary announces the first annual New Year’s Eve Ball at the Mall from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Stoneridge Shopping Center. The $75 gala event will feature a live band, DJ, a piano bar, cocktail foods and no-host bars, to benefit children in the community. Champagne in commemorative glasses will be served at midnight. Call 877-543-7852 or visit www. theballatthemall.org.
Health ACUPRESSURE: A COMPLEMENTARY THERAPY TO AIDE THE HEALING PROCESS ValleyCare Health System is hosting a free “learn at lunch” event on Acupressure from 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, at ValleyCare Health System Women’s Center, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Conference Room 240. All cancer patients and their families are welcome to come as well as community members. All registered participants will receive a free-boxed lunch. Register at 734-3319. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP A Breast cancer support group, hosted by LifeStyleRx and run by the American Cancer Society, will take place from 6:30-9:15 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 9, at LifeStyleRx, 1119 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore. This is an opportunity to receive and give support, share experiences and obtain educational materials. Call the American Cancer Society at 833-2784.
Lectures/ Workshops
‘EARTHLINGS’ “Earthlings,” a film about the suffering of animals for food, fashion, pets, entertainment, and medical research, will be aired from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13, at IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. The event is open to the public with a meetand-greet potluck beginning at 6:30 p.m.; short discussion follows the film. Suggested donation is $3. The hall is wheelchair accessible. Call 462-3459.
FIND MEANING THROUGH LOSS AND CHANGE This interactive workshop will engage participants in a discussion about how experiencing loss can offer many perspectives on life, from 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. Facing loss can bring many challenges. Models of the grieving process will be discussed as well as various activities designed to discover hope and to feel better. $1.25 activity fee. Call 5564511 or visit www.dublin.ca.gov.
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HOME ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES A panel of experts will discuss the new Energy Upgrade California Program from 6-8:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 15, at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. The panel will address solutions to make homes
22ND ANNUAL GALA FOR VALLEY PREGNANCY CENTER Valley Pregnancy Center is proud to announce its 22nd Annual Fundraising Gala from 6-9:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 12, at the Page 18ÊUÊNovember 5, 2010ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly
Palm Event Center at Mitchell Katz Winery, 1184 Vineyard Ave., with a powerful testimony by Dr. Tony Levatino and his wife Ceil, inspiring music and great food. Contact Teri Price at 828-4458.