March - April Pleasant Hill Outlook Newsletter

Dealing with winter storms

BetweenDecember31,2022andJanuary12,2023,theBayAreawasslammed byaseriesofstormsbringingseveral inchesofraintothearea.Thisheavyrain resultedinsomefloodedareas,power outages,downedtreesandlandslides. Throughoutthestorms,PleasantHill PublicWorksstaffworkedhardtomake sureissuesweredealtwithquickly,as wellascontinuouslyrefillingtheCity’s threesandbagstationssothatresidents couldsafeguardtheirpropertiesfrom flooding.

Togiveabriefsnapshotofthestorm response,duringtheatmosphericrivers theCity’sMaintenancestaff:

Putinover117hoursofovertime

Supplied189yardsofsandand23,750 sandbagsattheCitylocations

Provided200pre-filledsandbagsto residentsunabletofillthem

WorkedwithCERTtopre-fillanother1,500sandbags(seeCERTarticleon12)

Respondedtofivedownedtrees Inspectedandcleared1500storm draininletsdaily

Workedtoclearareasaffectedby smalllandslides

Assistedresidentsexperiencing floodingordownedtreesontheir properties

WorkinginconcertwiththePleasant HillPoliceDepartment,maintenance staffrespondedtonumerouscallsfor service,placedsignageandcleared drainsinfloodedareastohelpkeep vehiclesoutofthehighwaters.

FEMAStormAssistance ApprovedforContra CostaCounty

TheFederalEmergencyManagementAgency(FEMA)has approvedIndividualAssistancefor residentsofContraCostaCounty affectedbytherecentseriesof winterstorms. Residentswhohavesustained propertyandbusinessdamage fromthe12/31/22–1/30/23seriesof winterstormscanseekassistance directlyfromFEMA.Residents shouldapplyonlineat www.disasterassistance.orgor call1-800-621-3362.

Applyingdoesnotguaranteethat assistancewillbeawarded.

Public comment sought on General Plan Update and Draft EIR

PleasantHillresidentsareencouragedtoexaminethe draft2040GeneralPlanUpdatecurrentlyavailablefor viewing.ThePleasantHill2040GeneralPlanisalong-range planthatguidesdecision-makingandestablishesrulesand standardsfornewdevelopmentandCityimprovements.It reflectsthecommunity’svisionforthefutureandis intendedtoprovidedirectionthroughtheyear2040.

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Opportunities to volunteer on commissions

Spotlight on Dispatch

ThePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentwouldliketotakea momenttohighlightsomeofwhatourpersonneldo year-roundtohelpkeepourcommunitiessafe.Celebrate NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicationsWeek,theperfect opportunitytoacknowledgeandrecognizeallthehardworkour dispatchersdo24hoursaday,365daysayear.

Dispatchersareoftenreferredtowithinthelawenforcementindustryas“thecalmvoiceinthedark.”Formostpeople experiencinganemergency,thevoiceofadispatcherwillbe thefirstpoint-of-contactthey’llmakeinseekinghelp.The responsibilityofadispatcherinthatmomentistofindout wheretheindividualis,whatisoccurring,andgatherasmuch informationaspossible(asquicklyaspossible),todispatch emergencypersonneltothescene.

Whenacallcomesinto9-1-1,dispatchersneedtoworkwith thecallertogettheimportantinformationonthesituation, inputitintoacomputerdispatchsystem,andgetfirstrespondersrollingasquicklyaspossible.Thiscanbecomplicatedas mostpeoplecallinginto9-1-1aredistraughtandundergreat stress.Dispatchershelpcalmthechaosandgethelpontheway throughnext-levelmulti-taskingskills.

Thoughnotasvisibletothepublicaspoliceofficers,these keymembersofthePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentfamilyare vitalinkeepingnotjustthepublic,butourgreaterlawenforcementpersonnel,safe.Weareverygratefulforouramazing Dispatchteam!

City’s new digital permitting platform

ThisspringtheCitywillintroduceanewdigitalpermitting platformthatwillhelpimproveservicetothecommunityand augmentthetransparencyandavailabilityofCityrecords. ThischangeispartoftheCity’simplementationofEnerGov,a permitmanagementsoftwaresystemdesignedtoimprove efficiency,providegreatertransparencyintoCityprocesses andaccesstorecords,andfurtherimprovecustomerservice. ItalsopromotestheCity’scontinuedpursuitofgoing paperlessandsupportingtheenvironment,apriorityforour Cityasweworktowardbecomingcarbonneutral.

TheheartofthenewpermitprocesswillbeanonlineportalaccessiblethroughtheCity’swebsite.Poweredby EnerGovsoftware,the“PHillOnlineServiceCenter”willoffer asinglepointofcontactforlanduseinquiries,permitrecords requests,andmostCitypermits,includingthoseofferedby

AcopyofthePublicReviewDraftGeneralPlanmaybe reviewedattheCityofPleasantHillPlanningDivision,100 GregoryLane.TheplancanalsobeviewedatthePleasant HillGeneralPlanwebpageatwww.pleasanthill2040.com. FeedbackontheGeneralPlanUpdateiswelcomed. Commentsmaybesubmittedonthewebsite,sentbypost tothePlanningDivisionat100GregoryLane,PleasantHill, CA94523,oremailedtotfujimoto@pleasanthillca.org.

DraftEnvironmentalImpactReport(EIR) availableforreview

Aspartoftheupdateprocess,theCityofPleasantHillhas completedtheDraftEIRfortheGeneralPlanUpdate.The DraftEIRandalldocumentsincorporatedbyreferenceinthe DraftEIRmaybeaccessedontheCityofPleasantHill2040 GeneralPlanwebpageatwww.pleasanthill2040.comandat CityHalllocatedat100GregoryLane,PleasantHill,CA 94523.

ThepubliccommentperiodisstillopenontheDraft EIR.Commentswillbeacceptedduringa45-dayperiod. Thepurposeofthispublicreviewandcommentperiodisto allowthepublicandreviewingagenciesanopportunityto considerthecontentoftheDraftEIRandthepotential environmentalimpactsthatmay resultfromimplementationofthe proposedplan.

Commentsmaybesubmittedby mailoremailthrough5:00p.m.on March15,2023.

theCity’sBuilding,Planning,Engineeringdivisions,aswellas businesslicensingthroughtheFinanceDivision.

ApplicantswillusePHillOnlineServiceCenterasa one-stop-shoptofindandcompleteforms,uploaddocuments,submitapplicationsandcorrections,andmessage withCitystaff.OntheCityside,staffwillusetheportalto receiveandtracksubmittals,reviewplansandentercom ments/corrections,andcommunicateelectronicallywith applicantsthroughouttheprocess.Utilizingtheportal’s dashboard,staffcanmonitorworkloadtoensuretheprovi sionofvaluedservicespromptlyandprofessionally.

AccesstothePHillOnlineServiceCenter,whichwillbe availablestartinginApril,requiresaone-time,no-costregis trationthroughprovisionofavalidemailaddress. Registrationisnotrequired,however,toconductpermit searchesandlanddevelopmentactivityqueries.

Manyresidentsenjoyvolunteeringon variouscommissions,committeesand advisoryboardsthatcontributetothe qualityoflifeinthecity.Whentermsof commissionersexpire,orifacommissionerresignsearly,avacancyiscreated. Ifyouareinterestedinparticipating,submitanapplicationbythedeadlineof March22,2023tobeconsideredtofill oneofthesevacancies.

CENTRALCONTRACOSTATRANSIT AUTHORITYADVISORYCOMMITTEE

TheCentralContraCostaTransit AuthorityAdvisoryCommitteeadvises theCountyConnectionBoardofDirectorsonissuesandpoliciesrelatingto fixed-routeandparatransitbusservices. TheAdvisoryCommitteeconsidersand makesrecommendationsonfinanceand planningdocumentsandissuessuchas operations,scheduling,administration, andlegislation.Meetingsareheldevery othermonthonthe2ndTuesdayofeach monthat1:00p.m.attheCountyConnectionofficeinConcord.Therearetwo vacancies(oneasalternate);eachare two-yeartermsthroughApril2025.

CIVICACTIONCOMMISSION

TheCivicActionCommissioncreates eventsthatbringthecommunity together,includingCommunityService Day,ConcertsbytheLake,andonline communityconversationforumson socialjusticeconcerns.IfyouareaPleasantHillresident,anon-residentbusiness personwithabusinessinPleasantHill,or liveoutsideCitylimitsbutwithinthe City’ssphereofinfluence,youmayqualify tobeanapplicant.Commissionersare veryhands-onatevents,andtheCity seekscandidateswillingtoassistwiththe manyplanningandlogisticaltasks required.Meetingsareheldonthe1st Wednesdayofeachmonthat6:30p.m. andcurrentlymeetingviateleconference (Zoom).MeetingswillbeatCityHallwhen inperson.Threevacancies:anunfilled termthroughFebruary2024,andtwo four-yeartermsthroughFebruary2027.

COMMISSIONONAGING

TheCommissiononAgingconsiders allmattersaffectingtheaginginthecommunity;providesawarenessof resources;andplans,promotes,andpar-

ticipatesineventsbenefitingtheaging population.Eventsheldincludeinperson andonlineworkshopsandseminarson topicsrangingfromhowtousetechnology,scamsandfraudprevention,and mentalandphysicalhealthconcerns. ApplicantsarenotrequiredtoberesidentsofPleasantHill.Meetingsareheld onthe2ndThursdayofeachmonthat 5:00p.m.MeetingswillbeatCityHall wheninperson.Threevacancies:an unfilledtermthroughApril2024,andtwo four-yeartermsthroughApril2027.

CONTRACOSTATRANSPORTATION

AUTHORITYCITIZENSADVISORY COMMITTEE

TheContraCostaTransportation Authority(CCTA)CitizensAdvisoryCommitteeisaregionaladvisorycommittee whichprovidescitizenperspectives,participation,andinvolvementintheCCTA’s $3billionvoter-approvedTransportation ExpenditurePlanandGrowthManagementProgram.Meetingsareheldonthe 4thWednesdayofthemonthat6:00 p.m.inWalnutCreek.Termisthrough April2027.

EDUCATIONCOMMISSION

ThemissionoftheEducationCommissionistoadvocateforqualitypublic educationinPleasantHill.TheCommissionadvisestheCityCouncilandactsasa conduitbetweentheCityandtheMount DiabloUnifiedSchoolDistrict.CandidatesmustresideineitherValleyViewor PleasantHillMiddleSchoolattendance areasandneednotbeaCityresident. Meetingsareheldonthe4thThursdayof

eachmonthat7:00p.m.Meetingswillbe atCityHallwheninperson.Threevacancies:four-yeartermsthroughApril2027.

PLANNINGCOMMISSION

ThePlanningCommissionprovides recommendationstotheCityCouncilon landuse,zoning,thegeneralplan,and otherpolicyissues.Toqualifyasacandidate,youmustbeacitizenoftheUnited StatesandaresidentofPleasantHillfor atleastoneyearpriortoappointment. Meetingsareheldonthe2ndand4th Tuesdayofeachmonthat6:30p.m. MeetingswillbeatCityHallwheninperson.Two vacancies:four-yearterms throughApril2027.

Foranapplicationor moreinformationvisit: www.PleasantHillCA.org/vacancy orcontactJuanitaDavalos atjdavalos@pleasanthillca.org or925-671-5283. Deadlineforapplicationsis Wednesday,March22,2023.

REMINDER: Free library book delivery service for seniors!

TheCommissiononAgingandthePleasantHillLibrary partneredearlyinthepandemictoprovideabookdelivery serviceforseniors(55+)whoareunableorarehesitantto comevisitthelibraryin-person.Theserviceisstillin operation!

Orderbooks,movies,andmoreonlineatccclib.orgor bycallingthelibraryat925-646-6434.Whenyouarenotifiedthatyourrequestshavearrived,simplycallthebook deliverydispatcheranyweekdayat925-671-5282tohave youritemsbroughttoyourdoorbyavolunteerdriver.

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

GOODVIBESONLY!SummerCampGuide& Spring/SummerSpotlightnowavailable

GetreadyforagoodvibeSummerwithPHRec&Park!View thenew2023Spring/Summerissueofourrecreationguide,The Spotlightnowavailableinprintatourfacilitiesandonlineat pleasanthillrec.com.Thiscombinationissuefeaturesbothour comprehensiveSummerCampGuidehighlightingalloursummercampsplusswimlessonsandincludesourregular Spring/SummerSpotlightissuewithclasses,workshops,and communityeventsforthespringandsummerseason.It’sour biggestcomboissueever,packedwithfunactivities,new adventuresandgoodvibesforall!Onlineregistrationisnow openatpleasanthillrec.com.

We’rehiringforsummer2023!15yrs+

Workwithfriends,havefun,andlearnnewskillsforthe future!Opensummerpositions:SummerCampLeaders ($15.50-$19.14/hour),AquaticsCashiers($15.50-$15.75/hour), Lifeguards&SwimInstructors ($16.50-$20.97/hour).Application deadlines:SummerCampLeaders: April7,2023at5:00p.m.Aquatics Cashiers,Lifeguards&SwimInstructors:May1,2023at5:00p.m.

Forjobdescriptionsand application,visitourwebsiteat www.pleasanthillrec.com/161.

Notquiteoldenough?Checkout ourVolunTeenopportunitiesat pleasanthillrec.com/331.

SPRINGBREAKCAMPSApril3-7,2023

Preschool,Youth,andTeenCampsareavailableduringtheMDUSD schoolbreaktokeepyourkidsactiveandhavingfunthroughout theweek.Flexiblescheduleoptions.ViewourSchool-BreakCamps atpleasanthillrec.com/478.

PHRecPreschool2022-2023Registration

Thursday,March31,2023,ONLINEat9:00a.m.Firstcome,first serve.Childrenmustbeage-appropriateby9/1/23.Questions?ContactPreschoolDirector,SarahSmithat(925)772-7626or ssmith@pleasanthillrec.com.

YouthEnrichmentPrograms

EncourageyourchildtotryoneofourNEW&excitingclassesthis spring:EastBayGymnastics,FilipinoFolkDance,NewYou Dance Class,BalletII,Tap II,GleeClub,andSpringtimeDessertcooking class.Viewthesenewclassesandawide-varietyofourotherpopularyouthenrichmentprogramsatpleasanthillrec.com/268.

YouthSportsPrograms

Keepyourkidsactiveinthenewyearwithourexcitingyouthsports programsandclassesforpreschoolandyouthages.Basketball(Tot &Youth),Soccer(Preschool&Youth),SportsMedley(Preschool) Tennis(Pee&Wee,Youth&Teens),Volleyball(6-11yrs&grades 6-8)Registeratpleasanthillrec.com/242.

TeenOnlineDriver’sEducationnowavailable. 15yrs&up.ReceiveDMV-approvedCertificateofCompletion.Two onlinecourseoptionsavailable.Oneis self-directedandoneiswithaliveinstructor.

LifeguardTraining Learnhowtosavea lifeandbecomean AmericanRedCross (ARC)Lifeguard!After successfulcompletion ofthecourse,theARC willissuecertificatesin Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED,AdministeringEmergency OxygenandTitle22.Thisclassisrequiredforlifeguard employment.Threespringsessionsavailable.Visit pleasanthillrec.com/254.

DolfinsSwimTeam signupsnowopen! Havefun,swimfast!Registeronlineat pleasanthillrec.comor in-personatDistrictoffice (M-F,9:00a.m.–5:00 p.m.).Registerearlyto takeadvantageofthe optionalpaymentplan. Formoreinformation,call (925)682-0896.

Get aJumpStartonSummerSwimming! Spring/summerswimlessonsregistrationisnowopen.

TeamUpforSummerFun!

AdultTeamSportsRecreationLeagues: Softball/Soccer/FlagFootball/Bocce/BasketballCoed–Men’s–Women’sLeagues!Allleaguesare team-registrationbased.Summerregistrationpackets availableinlateMarch/earlyApril.Visit pleasanthillrec.com/288.

AdventuresforAdults!(21+yrs)

MeetnewfriendsandhavefunasyouexploreNorthern Californiainthecompanyoffellowtravelenthusiasts! VisitourTravelAdventurespageat pleasanthillrec.com/352toviewlatestlocaladventures. Comeexplorewithus!

POP-UPParkPlayDatesAreBack Popinandplaywithusinourparksthisspring!Rec& Parkstaffhaslotsofoutdoorgamesandactivities plannedforourpop-upplaydatesinthepark!Wewill providethefun—youprovidethesmiles.FREEtothe public.Noregistrationrequired(justshowup!).Location varies.Seetheschedulebelow.Wewillrelocateindoors ifneeded(checkbackifinclementweather).View Pop-UpPlayDateScheduleatpleasanthillrec.com/35.

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Happenin’ Events from PHRec!

InclusiveRecreationDances

Fridays,7:00pm–9:00pm.Viewdancescheduleat pleasanthillrec.com/35 PleasantHillRec&ParkDistrict,in partnershipwithCityofConcord,Martinez,andWalnut Creek,hostsdancesspecificallydesignedfordevelopmentallydisabledadults(18yearsandup).Formoreinformation contactKarenMcKimmyatmckimmy@pleasanthillrec.com. Admission:$8cash(caregiversfree)

UnderwaterEggHunt

Saturday,April1,1:00–2:30pm,PHAquaticPark:147Gregory Lane. JoinPleasantHillRecAquaticsStaffforanunderwater egghunt!Poolswillbeopenforswimming.Enjoysome splashyspringtimefunforeveryone!Eventwillbeheldrainor shine.Thiseventsellsoutquickly!Pre-registerbynoonon 3/31orwheneverreachesfullcapacity.$20/$16(Dist/Res) Spectatorsandparenthelpersfree.Thankyoutoourevent sponsor,LauraWucherRealEstate

“Egg”citingEggHunt! Saturday,April8,Check-in(allage groups):9:30am.EggHuntstarttimevariesbyage PleasantHillPark,BasketballCourt. Don’tmissthisdelightful springtimetraditionforall!Willyoufindthespecialgolden egg?Allparticipantswillcomeawaywithagoodyandasmile. BringyourcameraandyourEasterbaskets.VisittheEaster Bunny,ridethePHExpress(weatherpermitting)andenjoy otheractivitiesfrom9:30–11:50a.m. Activitieswillcloseat 11:50pm sharpsoplantoarriveearly,especiallyifyouregister forlateregghuntsession.Thiseventwillbeheldrainor shine.Pre-registerby3/31.Thiseventwillsellout.Nowalk-up registration.$11.25/$9.00(Dist/Res).Thankyoutoourevent sponsors,PleasantHillLionsClub,LauraWucherRealEstate andCityofPleasantHill

PleasantHillLaugh,Love,Learn2023(LL&L) Friday,May 5,9:30a.m.–1:00p.m.,PleasantHillSeniorCenter,233GregoryLane. LL&LisaSeniorLiveWellForum.Engageinaday fullofeducationalspeakersdiscussingavarietyofinteresting andrelevantsubjects.AllfundsraisedbenefittheSeniorCenterCareManagementProgram.Forregistrationandmore information,calltheSeniorCenterat(925)798-8788.Registrationopens3/10.ComeearlyforthefreeUltimateSenior ResourceFair,from8:30a.m.-1:00p.m.Over50vendorsfrom thelocalareaandfreegiveaways

AlohaFamilyLuau Friday,May26,6:00-7:30pm PleasantHillSeniorCenter:ChateauRoom. Gatheryourkeiki (littlechildren,1-10yrs)forafamilynightofIslandfun!Get intothealohaspiritbywearingyourfavoritebeachattireand flipflops.Dancethehulaandtakehomeanalohacraft. Kid-friendlydinneranddessertincluded.Aloooooha!Pre-registrationrequiredby5/19.$16/$14(Dist/Res)perperson.

Formoreeventinformation,visit pleasanthillrec.com/35

EveryWednesdaynightApril-Octoberfrom5pmto9pm, theCityHalllawnistransformedintoaspacewith foodtrucks,livemusic,andfamily-friendlyactivities.

Wednesdaynightsareaboutto getalittlemoreexciting(and tasty)astheOfftheGrid foodtruckeventreturnsonApril 5,2023totheCityHalllawn.

PleasantHillresidentsandfamiliescanenjoyavarietyof foods,games,andfamily-friendlyentertainment,every Wednesday5:00pm-9:00pmuntilOctober25,at138Trelany Road.Getyourfoodtograb-and-go,bringablanketandeat picnicstyleonthelawn,orenjoyyourfoodontheprovided chairsandtables.

Thisyear,Off theGridis planningtobring somenewactivitiesandtheme nightstocreate excitingexperiencesthroughout theseasontogo

alongwithsomeof theBayArea’sfavoritefoodtrucks.Stay tunedformoreinformationontheme nightsandmore.

Takingcareofourenvironment...

Earth Day iseveryday

Saturday,April22marksthe53rd Earth Day.SincethefirstEarthDaywasheldin 1970intheUnitedStates,ithasgrowninto aninternationallycelebratedeventinmore than200countriesacrosstheglobe.It’sa perfecttimetoremembertoappreciate Earthandcommittomakingchangesbig andsmalltoprotectit.ThethemethisyearisInvestinOurPlanet,so investalittleofyourtimetobekindtoourblueplanetonEarthDay andeveryday.Herearesomeideas:

Getoutinnature—takeawalkonalocaltrailorvisitapark.Pick upanytrashyoufindalongthewayanddisposeoforrecycleit.

Shoplocalfarmersmarketsforfresherfoodandasmallercarbon footprint.

Makesuretokeepreusableshoppingbagsinyourcarsothey’re alwaysavailable.

Turnofflights,electronics,anddeviceswhennotinuse.

PlantCalifornianativesinyourgardentoattractpollinatorsand decreaseirrigationneeds.

Gomeatlessforaday–orlonger.

SwapoutkitchenandhouseholdproductsforEarth-friendly ones(gotocentralsan.org/hhwtolearnhowtosafelydispose oftheoldones).

Usearecyclablewaterbottle

Buyproductswithaslittlepackagingaspossibleorusereusable containers

Donatetoenvironmentalcauses.

Stopusingpesticidesinyourgarden. Reviewwithyourfamilywhatgoesineachofyourwastecarts (landfill,recycling,organics).

GotoRepublicServices.com/PleasantHillCAforinformationon whatgoeswhere.

CelebrateEarthDayeveryday!

Celebrate spring! Plants! Food! Cool stuff!

RodgersRanchSpringExpo&PlantSaleisback!Joinyour neighborsandfriendsforthisfestiveannualfamilypartyonApril 15,10a.m.–4p.m.,315CortsenRd.,PleasantHill.

TheSpringExposupportslocalindependentbusinessesandartisanswhobring foods,medicinalsandhand-crafteditems. Thisyearwewillhavesomereturningfavorites,aswellassomenewvendors.There willbeheirloomvegetables,succulents, natives,flowersandherbsforsale.Free classesonoliveoil,plantingtomatoes, growingsucculents,treecareandmore.

Formoreinformationvisit www.RodgersRanch.orgor emailtoinfo@rodgersranch.org.

Investing in our planet on International Earth Day

—MichaelGriffitts–CivicActionCommission OnApril22,1970,thefirstEarthDay commemoratedthegrowingawarenessofthe environmentaldamagethatcamealongwith theeconomicandpopulationgrowthofthe post-WorldWar2decades.

Oneofthemostimmediatetriggerswasthe 1969SantaBarbaraoilspill,pumpingmorethan3 milliongallonsofcrudeoilintothePacific.Itwas becomingcleartomillionsofpeople(onbothsides ofthepoliticalspectrum)thatchangewasneeded inhowwetreatedourenvironment.SotwoU.S. Senators,oneRepublicanandoneDemocrat,proposeda“teach-in”thatwasorganizedbyDenis Hayes,anactivistandrecentStanfordgraduate, whosecoordinatingeffortsled20millionAmericans tomarchandgatherinprotestofpollutionandthe otherharmsthatoursocietywasdoingtotheearth.

ThefirstEarthDaywasfollowedinthesame yearbythecreationoftheEnvironmentalProtectionAgency,andsoonthereafteradditional legislationaimedatsupportingahealthierenvironmentwaspassedatthenationallevel.

53yearson,EarthDaycontinuestobringattentiontothechallengesandtothemany opportunitieswehavetosupportourplanet.The PleasantHillInstructionalGarden(phig.webs.com), forexample,givesusachancetovolunteerand buildourawarenessandskills.

FormoreideasonhowtorecognizeEarthDay, seewww.earthday.org/earth-day-tipsfor52ways toinvestinourplanet.

PleasantHillLibrary announcesnewhours

ThePleasantHillLibraryisopenon Mondaysandtwoextrahourson Tuesdaysforatotalof12additional hoursperweek.Hoursare...

Monday:10–8

Tuesday:10–8

Wednesday:10–6

Thursday:10–6

Friday:9–5

Saturday:9–5

MeetProjectSecondChance

Monday,March20|6:30p.m.

Joinusforaninformativeeveningand meetthestaffofProjectSecondChance. Learnhowthelibrarysupportsadultliteracyandhowyoucanmakeadifferencein someone’slifeasavolunteerliteracy tutor.Talkwithourliteracylibrariansand enjoysomelightrefreshments.

Introductionto

CrochetforTeens

Tuesday,April4|2:00p.m.

JoinLilyandAdelinafromCharitable Crochetandmakeyourowncrocheted creation!Allmaterialsneededwillbe providedwithsupportbytheFriendsof thePleasantHillLibrary!Nopriorknowledgeorskillrequired.Thiseventis limitedtoteens12andolder,registration isrequired.

SewingStudioBasics

Thursdays|3:00-5:00p.m.

Learntosewinthelibrary makerspace!Inthisintroductoryworkshop,tweensandteenswilllearnthe basicsofhowtouseasewingmachine andcreateasimpleprojecttotakehome! Registrationrequired,noexperiencenecessary,fortweensandteens,9yrsto18 yrs.

NaturetoYOU!

Tuesday,April4|2:00-3:00p.m. *SpringBreakSpecialAfternoon Program*

JoinEastBayRegionalParkDistrict NaturalistsastheybringNaturetoYOUat thelibrary.We`lllearnallaboutanimals thatcanbefoundintheparksandyour neighborhood.Wewillevengettomeeta few!Allages.

JamMaking101

Monday,April3|6:30p.m.

JoinTomWright,anaward-winnerin countyfairssince2010forasweetnight ofinformationandtips.Thisworkshop willofferrecipes,resources,andashowcaseofequipmentusedformakingjam, jelliesandpreserves.

DiabloRegionalConcertBand

Monday,April17|6:30p.m.

Joinusforalivelyspringtimeconcert withtheDiabloRegionalConcertBand.

HennaforTeens

Monday,March27|3:00p.m

JoinusforafunafterschoolHenna classwithlocalartistRachel-Anne Palacios.Learnthehistoryof Henna/Mehndiandpracticemakingyour owndesigns.Eachteenwillalsoreceivea professionalhennabyRachel-Anne!This eventislimitedtoteens12andolder,registrationisrequired.

CaliforniaKids

Fun—Ventriloquist

Tuesday,March7|6:30p.m.

Joinusforaspectacularventriloquismperformancefulloflaughterand magic.Allages.

PuppetARTTheatreCo.presents Tommy’sPirateAdventure Tuesday,April18|6:30p.m.

TommyandhisdogFifiareenjoying livingonAlligatorIsland,atleastuntilthe piratesshowup.Pirate’sX’sand mixed-uptreasurelandTommyandhis doginbigtroublewithBarnacleBillyand theevilCaptainRigatoni.Confusionand mayhemleadtofunasTommyendsup playingpiratesforreal.Allages.

FridayDanceParty—

FancyTheme

Friday,March8|11:00-11:30a.m.

Joinusforalittlereadingandalotof dancing!Bestsuitedforchildrenages2-5 withacaregiver.Dressupin“fancy”or “FancyNancy”themedclothesifyou wantto!Allagesandabilitieswelcome. Allagesandabilitieswelcome.

Alllibraryprogramsaremade possiblewiththegeneroussupport oftheFriendsofthePleasantHill Library.Learnmoreat phlibraryfriends.org.

CERT helps Pleasant Hill during winter storms

DuringJanuary’srainydeluge,18CommunityEmergencyResponseTeam (CERT)volunteersmetattheCity’sCorporateYardtofillsandbags.Workingin twoteams,theyformedassemblylinesto pass,fill,andstackoverathousandbags intwohours.Thebagswerethenstored forfuturedistributiontoresidentsas needed,toprotecthomesandproperty fromflooding.

NewCERTcoursesin2023

PleasantHillCERThasbegunholding trainingcoursesagain.CERTstartedthe yearwithatrainingcoursefromJanuary –March,withasecondcoursecomingup inthefall.Datesforthenewcoursewill beannounced.

Don’t drive distracted

AprilisDistractedDrivingAwarenessmonth.Distracteddrivingisoneof themostcommoncausesofvehicle collisions,resultinginmorethan3,000 deathseachyear.Tohelpprioritize safetyontheroad,thePleasantHill PoliceDepartmenthasthesetopthree tipsfordistraction-freedriving.

AreyouaCERTgraduate?

StayactivewithPleasantHillCERTby attendingareameetings,participatingin practicedrills,andvolunteeringatcommunityevents.ContactyourArea Coordinator(columnonright)tomake sureyouarethelist.

NorthwestArea:JimHirahara, jshirahara@gmail.com

NortheastArea:MarievitaLowe, mbilowe@hotmail.com

SouthwestArea:MarleneDotterer, cmdotterer@gmail.com

SoutheastArea:CarolReade, c.reade@sbcglobal.net

1) GOHANDS-FREEWITHYOUR PHONE. It’snotonlyillegal,butalso extremelydangeroustotoggle betweenwatchingtheroadand checkingyourcellphonewhiledriving.Donottextanddrive(many phoneshaveafeaturethatpreventsreceptionoftextswhile driving).Andifitisnecessaryto makeacall,useBluetoothand makethecallhandsfree.

2) LIMITUNNCESSARYEATINGWHILE DRIVING. Driverstakingtheireyes offtheroadtoopenfoodordrinks canhavedevastatingconsequences.Trytolimitanyeating

whiledrivingunlessabsolutely necessary.

3) KIDSANDPETSCANWAITUNTIL YOUPULLOVER. Childrenandpets canbeverydistracting,butitis importanttowaittodealwithwhateverishappening.Ifthereareno otherpassengerswhocanhelp tendtowhatevertheissueis,pull overassoonasitissafetodosoand thendealwithit.

REMEMBER: whenyou’redrivinga car,drivingisyourprimaryroleand responsibility.Everythingelsethat comesupneedstobedealtwithwhen you’resafelyofftheroadandpulled outofdirecttraffic.