the OUTLOOK
Celebrating25 yearsofmusic!
TheCityofPleasantHill’sCivicActionCommissioninvitesthecommunitytocomeoutthis summerastheSunsetbytheLakeSummerConcertSeriescelebratesits25th anniversary! EveryotherSundaybeginningMay25,2025, youcanenjoyeightgreatbandstakingtheCity Hallstagefrom6:00–8:00p.m.
Bringthewholefamilyforaneveningof greatmusicandgreatfoodfromTasteofthe World.Eachconcertwillfeaturetwofood trucks,aswellasTheGuzzlerbeerandwine truck.
MoreFamilyFunZonesthisyear!
Thispopularadditionto theconcertserieshas expandedtothefirst fiveconcertsofthe season.Bringthelittleonesdownto enjoyfacepainters, balloonartists,a bouncehouseand more.
City seeks applicants for commissions and advisory boards
Participatingonacommissionthatinfluencesandshapesthe communitycanberewarding,andprovideyouwithanopportunitytomeetotherresidentsaswell.Vacanciesarecreatedwhena termexpiresorsomeoneneedstoresignfromtheirtermsearly. Incumbentsareeligibletoapplyforreappointment.Vacancies haveoccurredorareexpectedonthefollowingcommissions:
ArchitecturalReviewCommission
TheArchitecturalReviewCommissionreviewssiteplans,architecturalstructuresandsignageprimarilyrelatedtonew developmentinPleasantHill.Candidatesmusthave demonstratedtalentinaestheticsandarchitecturaldesignthrough training,educationoroccupation.PleasantHillresidencyisnot required.MeetingsareheldonthefirstandthirdThursdayofeach monthat5:00p.m.atCityHall. Onevacancywithafour-yearterm throughJune2029.TheapplicationdeadlineisTuesday,May20,2025.
CivicActionCommisson
TheCivicActionCommissioncreateseventsthatbringthe communitytogether,includingCommunityServiceDay(the city-widecleanupdayinvolvinghundredsofvolunteers)andSummerConcertsbytheLakeatCityHall.Commissionersarevery hands-onatevents,andtheCityseekscandidateswhowillenjoy assistingwiththeplanningandlogisticaltasksrequiredatevents, orinprovidingwebpagesupporttohighlightevents.Ifyouarea PleasantHillresident,anon-residentbusinesspersonwithabusinessinPleasantHill,orliveoutsideCitylimitsbutwithintheCity’s sphereofinfluence,youmayapply!Meetingsareheldonthe1st Wednesdayofeachmonthat6:30p.m.atCityHall. Oneunfilled vacancy:termisthroughFebruary2028.DeadlinetoapplyisMay7, 2025.Formoreinformationandanonlineapplication,visit www.PHillCA.gov/vacancyorcontactJuanitaDavalos,DeputyCity Clerk,atjdavalos@PHillCA.gov.
MeasureKOversightCommittee
PleasantHillvotersapprovedMeasureKattheNovember8, 2016election,allowingforahalf-centsalestaxrateincreasethat beganonApril1,2017.TheMeasurerequiresthatanoversight committeereviewexpenditureofthefundscollectedfromthe TransactionsandUseTax.Thecommitteegenerallyjustmeets twotofourtimesperyear.Therearefourvacancies:twoforresidentswhoareactiveinthecommunity;oneforaresidentwitha financialbackground;andoneforamemberoftheFriendsofthe Library.Allarefour-yearterms,July2025throughJune2029. The applicationdeadlineisTuesday,May20,2025.
ForanapplicationormoreinformationvisittheCityofPleasantHillwebsite atwww.PHillCA.gov/vacancyorcontactJuanitaDavalos byphoneat(925)671-5283oremailtojdavalos@phillca.gov.
Register for the Pleasant Hill Local Government Academy
Thisisthelastchancetoregisterforthe2025Local GovernmentAcademy(LGA).Ifyouhaveeverwonderedwhattheprocessisforgettinganordinance passedatCityHall,howtheCityputstogetherlargecapitalimprovementprojectslikethePleasantHillLibrary, orifyouwanttolearnmoreabouthowtheCityofPleasantHillgovernmentoperates,signupnowforthe upcomingPleasantHillLocalGovernmentAcademy.
Backforanother season,theLocalGovernmentAcademyisa 6-weekprogramaimed ateducatingresidents onCitydepartments andprocesses.Participantswillgatherat variouslocations aroundtheCitytomeet membersoftheCity’sExecutiveTeamandpartners, whowillofferpresentationsandconductactivities basedaroundtheirsubjectmatterarea.
Thisprogramis aimedatresidentsand businessownerswantingtolearnmoreand beactiveintheircommunity.Sessionswill runfrom6:00–8:30 p.m.onThursdayeveningsbeginningon May29,2025.The weekfoursessionwillbeheldon Wednesday,June18, 2025,inlieuoftheholiday,andparticipantswillbe invitedtoattendtheJuly7,2025meetingofthePleasantHillCityCouncilwheretheywillbepresentedwith CompletionCertificates.
Activitiesinthe6-weekprogramincludetoursofthe PleasantHillPoliceDepartment,PleasantHillPublicServiceCenter,andanoverviewoftheCity’sFinancesand Budgeting.ParticipantswilllearnabouttheinnerworkingsofCitygovernmentandwaystheycanhelpserve theircommunity.
Forthoseinterested,theregistrationformisavailableonline atwww.phillca.gov/lga.DeadlinetoregisterisMay23,2025. The2024LGAparticipants.
CELEBRATINGJUNETEENTH: Honoringfreedomandcommunity
TheCityofPleasantHill’sDiversityCommissionwillhostits3rd annualJuneteenthCelebrationonThursday,June19,2025,from 5:00p.m.to9:00p.m.atthelakeatCityHall(100GregoryLane), bringingthecommunitytogetherforadayoflearning,music, food,andfun.Thiseventwillbeincollaborationwith Off-the-Grid,showcasingfoodtruckselectionsthatcelebrate theculinaryflavorsoftheBlackandAfricanculture.
Juneteenth,observedonJune19th,markstheanniversaryof thedayin1865whenUniontroopsarrivedinGalveston,Texas,to announcetheendofslavery—morethantwoyearsafterthe EmancipationProclamation.Thishistoricmomentisareminder oftheresilience,perseverance,andcontributionsofBlackAmericansthroughouthistory.
Today,Juneteenthisatimeofreflection,education,andcelebration.Itisanopportunitytorecognizetheongoingjourney towardjusticeandequality,whilehonoringthecontributionsof Blackcommunitiesacrossthecountry.
TheJuneteenthcelebrationwillincludeengagingperformances,guestspeakers,andactivitiesthatcelebrateAfrican Americanheritageandhistory.TheJointChiefsBand,aversatile andexcitingdancebandontheNorthernCaliforniamusicscene, willperformaliveconcertfrom7:00p.m.to9:00p.m.
Weinviteallresidentstojoinincommemorating Juneteenth—whetherbyattendingtheevent,supporting Black-ownedbusinesses,orengaginginconversationsaboutthe significanceoffreedomandequality.Together,let’shonorthe past,celebratethepresent,andworktowardafutureofunity andinclusion.
JUNETEENTH SPONSORSHIP REQUEST
ThesuccessofJuneteenthdependsonthesupportofour localcommunity.Thereareopportunitiesforbusinessesand individualstosponsortheJuneteenthCelebration,helpingto ensurethatthisimportantdayisrecognizedandcelebrated foryearstocome.Formoreinformationonsponsorship opportunitiesfortheJuneteenthcelebration,pleasecontact DiversityCommissionStaffLiaisonLyoneConnerat lconner@phillca.gov.Donationinformationisalsoavailableat www.phillca.gov/juneteenth.
Art, Wine & Music returns May 17 and 18
Getreadyforagreat weekendfilledwith food,drink,music,art andmoreasthePleasantHillChamberof Commercewillhostits annualArt,Wine& MusicFestival.The weekendfestivalthis yearissetfor10:00a.m.–6:00p.m.May17and18,2025in downtownPleasantHillwithaSpecialSaturdayNight concertat6:30p.m.featuringTheFloorshakers!
Thefreeeventwillfeaturelivemusic,localwineries, craftbreweries,andvendorsofferinghandmadegoods, art,andlocalservices.Guestscanenjoyperformances frombandsincludingTheBreedloves,TheLocustStreet Band,SecretSauce,HipsterCocktailParty,AftertheRain, DuoGadjo,RustyGiraffe,SixteenScandals,Jewels Hanson,MichelleLambert,GreatSpaceCoaster,The WiseGuys,NativeElements,andSunKings.
VisittheKidZonefordanceandmartialartsperformancesbylocalstudios.
Thispopulareventbringsthecommunitytogetherto celebratelocalart,music,andbusinesses.Foodand drinkswillbeavailableforpurchase.
SupportforthefestivalcomesfromtheCityofPleasantHill,MartinezRefining,UnitedConstructors,Inc., Jack’sRestaurant,Comcast,PHCoinandJewelry,MartinezMusicMafia,andCountyConnection,withmore announcedsoon!
Foreventdetails,visitthePleasantHillChamberof Commercewebsite.
NewsfromtheCity...
2024 PHPD Officer of the Year: Brett Botelho
ThePleasantHillPolice Departmentishonoredto announcethatthe2024OfficeroftheYearisDetective BrettBotelho.A9-yearveteranofthedepartment,Brett joinedthePHPDInvestigations Bureauinearly2024and quicklyestablishedhimselfas aninvaluablememberofthe unit.
WhenDetectiveBotelho tookonhisfull-timeinvestigativerole,hewasentrusted withworkingonseveralmajor cases,includingtwohigh-profilehomicideinvestigations,completingnumeroushoursofinvestigativeworkonboth homicidecasesthatdirectlyledtotheidentificationofseveral suspects.Heauthored42searchwarrantsforthesetwoinvestigations,ultimatelyresultingintherecoveryoffourgunsand numerouspiecesofvaluableevidence.
Throughout2024,DetectiveBotelhoauthoredapproximately70searchwarrantsandassistedinexecutingaround150 totalwarrants,inadditiontoreviewingandanalyzingover2½ millionelectronicdatarecords.Hisproactiveapproachand attentiontodetailresultedinover30arrests,includingseveral madeduringInternetCrimesAgainstChildren(ICAC)andTheft Suppressionoperations.Histhoroughinvestigationsanddiligentcasemanagementhavefacilitatedthesuccessful submissionofnumerouscasestotheDistrictAttorney’sOffice, resultinginfelonychargesagainstmultiplesuspects.
TheannualOfficeroftheYearawardservestohonorthose whohavegoneaboveandbeyondintheirservicetothePleasantHillcommunity.DetectiveBotelho’sswiftacclimationtohis investigativeresponsibilitiesexemplifieshisstrongworkethic andcommitmenttojustice.Weappreciateandcelebratehis dedication,professionalism,andunwaveringservicetotheCity ofPleasantHill.
Take the Climate Action Plan survey
TheCityofPleasantHilliscontinuingtopreparethe PleasantHill2025ClimateActionPlan(CAP)andis invitingeveryonetoparticipateinasurveytohelp shapethepoliciesandstrategieswithinthedocument.
ThesurveyclosesonMay2,2024,so pleasescantheQRcodetotakethesurvey.
TheCityintendstoadopttheCAPby2026 andwillincludetargetsthatreflectthoseset bySenateBill32(SB32)toreduceGHGemissionsby40percentbelowthe1990levelsby 2030andAssemblyBill1279(AB1279)that requiresachievingcarbonneutralityby2045.
2024 PHPD Professional Staff Member of the Year: Amanda Carroll
Withgreatpleasurethe PleasantHillPoliceDepartmentannouncesDispatcherII AmandaCarrollastherecipient ofthe2024ProfessionalStaff MemberoftheYearAward. Thisawardisgivenannuallyto recognizeexceptionalcontributionsmadebyprofessional staffpersonnelatPleasantHill PD.
DispatcherCarrollconsistentlydemonstratesalevelof professionalismanddedication.Heraptitudeinmanaging hercall-takingduties,maintainingclearandeffectiveradiocommunications,anddiligentlyhandlingpaperworkandvarious administrativetaskswithaccuracyandtimelinessisexemplary, asisherabilitytorespondquicklytoofficersinthefield,while payingcloseattentiontoofficersafetyconcerns.
Duringanarsonincidentin2024,DispatcherCarrollhandled multiplecalls,dispatchedquickly,maintainedeffectiveradio communications,andcoordinatedassistancebyConfire.FollowingthelossofDeputyTobinBolter,aformerPHPDofficer killedinthelineofdutyinIdahoinApril2024,Amandaplayeda majorroleinthedepartment’sresponsetothetragedy.She assistedinorganizingandplanningthedepartment’stripto IdahotohonorTobinandattendhisfuneral.Amanda’scommitmentandstrengthhelpedmanyinthedepartmentgetthrough thisdifficulttime.
DispatcherCarroll’sthoroughnessplaysacriticalrolein maintainingthedepartment’shighstandards,asdoherefforts tofosterapositiveworkenvironment.Sheholdsherselfand othersaccountable,andsheisacooperativeandsupportivecolleague.TheseeffortsbyDispatcherCarrollhavemadealasting impactonthePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentandthePleasant Hillcommunity.
TostayinformedontheprogressofthePleasant HillCAP,pleasevisittheprojectwebsite, www.phillca.gov/climateactionplan,whichincludesadditionalinformationincludingalistofthingsyoucandoto makeadifferenceandwhereyoucansignup forfutureupdates.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsorwould likemoreinformation,pleasecontact HaleyCroffoot,SeniorPlannerat hcroffoot@phillca.govor(925)671-5297.
Pleasant
Hill Night Market holds grand opening May 2
ThePleasantHillNightMarket launchesonFriday,May2,2025and continuesonthefirstandthirdFridaysofeachmonth,5:00–9:00p.m. inChilpancingoPark.
Enjoyalivelyeveningfilledwith deliciousfoodvendors,arefreshing beertruck,localmerchandisevendors,andlivemusic,plusfun activitiesincludingcornhole,face painting,andballoonanimals.As theMay2eventalsocoincideswith thebeginningofAsianAmerican NativeHawaiianPacificIslander (AANHPI)Month,therewillbeseveralsignatureactivitiesbased aroundAsianculture,includingLion Dancers,MahataniDancers,and more.
EachNightMarketwillalsohave awidevarietyofvendorsincluding:
SaraArtisanpeacock
AnnieArchiedesigns
Sportsmemorabilia
Woofies
Kativa
Stacey’screation
KodasCrate
Mawamocandles
ItsawrapByLani
StanfordBotanical
Serenityjewelry
Foodvendorswillalsobein attendance,andattendeescanvisit awellnesszone,kidszone,andpet zone.
Thisgreatnewfamilyactivitywill beheldonthefirstandthirdFridays ofthemonth,throughNovember7, 2025.
Senior Van Service: an easy way to travel
Whetheryouwanttovisitalocal friendattheirhome,makeastopto thegrocerystore,takeanactivity class,orgettoadoctor’sappointment,theSeniorVanServiceisan affordablemeansoftravelthatshuttlesseniorresidentsanywherein PleasantHill.Thevanisoperatedby friendly,reliable,volunteersandoffers selectridestoMartinezandWalnut Creekformedicalappointments.
Fare
Faresare$1.50eachway.Please haveexactchange.Alternatively, 10-ridefarecardsareavailableforpurchase.Pleasecallthereservationline formoreinformation.
Qualifications
RidersmustbePleasantHillresidents,atleast55yearsofage,and registeredwiththeservice.
Schedule
Monday–Fridaymornings: 9a.m.–noon(9a.m.firstpick-up; 11:40a.m.lastpick-upfordrop-off bynoon)
Monday–Thursdayafternoons: 1p.m.to4p.m.(firstpick-upat 1p.m.;lastpick-upat4p.m.)
NoserviceonCityholidays
CALL925-671-5272
Anyonewishingtousetheservice mustfirstregister.
Formsareavailableonthe CityofPleasantHill’swebsiteat www.phillca.gov/seniorvanapplication, atCityHall,100GregoryLane, orbycalling(925)671-5272.
Understanding Alzheimer’s: signs, support, and strategies
ThePleasantHillCommissionon Agingwillhostafreepresentationto shareinformationonthedifferences betweennormalagingandAlzheimer’s, thewarningsignstowatchfor,andstrategiestoreducetheriskofdevelopingthe disease.Topicstobecoveredwillinclude waystoeffectivelycommunicatewith thoseexperiencingdementiaandhow tosupportfamilycaregiverswhoplaya criticalroleinprovidingcare.Informationonlocalandnationalresources availabletopatientsandfamilieswill alsobecovered.
Alzheimer’sdiseaseisthemostcommoncauseofdementia,affectingover 6.9millionAmericans.Asthedisease progresses,braintissueshrinks,leading todeclinesinmemory,judgment,language,behavior,andbodilyfunctions. WhileAlzheimer’sisprogressiveandcurrentlyhasnocure,understandingthe diseaseanditsimpactcanhelpindividualsandfamiliesnavigateitschallenges.
GraceLiu,LicensedClinicalSocial WorkerandfounderofAgeWellCounseling,hasover14yearsofexperience workingwiththeelderlyandservedas theSiteDirectorfortheAlzheimer’s Association.SheisjoinedbyLornaVan Ackeren,certifiedgeriatriccaremanager andfounderofAgingCareConcierge,to provideaninformativesessiondesigned tosharevaluableinsightsandpractical guidanceforthoseaffectedbyAlzheimer’s.AQ&Asessionwillfollowthe presentation.
Monday,June9,2025 10:00a.m.–11:30a.m.
PleasantHillCityHall,CityCouncil Chambers,100Gregorylane PreregisterbyFriday,June6,2025.at www.PHillCA.gov/COAEvents.AZoom optionisavailableuponregistration.
SUMMERFUNFOR EVERYONE
Browseour2025Spring/Summerissueofourrecreation guide,TheSpotlight,onlineat pleasanthillrec.comtofindfun newwaysforalltoplaythis summer.Thiscombination issuefeaturesaSummerCamp GuideandtheregularSpring/SummerSpotlightissue withclasses,workshops,andspecialeventsforpreschoolersthroughseniors.Onlineregistrationisnow openatpleasanthillrec.com
GoonAdventuresthisSummer
PleasantHillRec&Park summercampsturneveryday intoafunadventure!Fromclassiccampstospecialtycamps, theseprogramsinspirecamperstoexplorenewplaces, makenewfriendsandthrivein acampcommunityofrespect andkindness.Registerat pleasanthillrec.com/165for summercampstoday.
AquaticsNews
MayisWaterSafetyMonth!
SignupforSwimSummerLessonsnow!Getwater-safe beforedivingintosummerfun! Groupandprivatelessons, weekdayandweekendsessions for6-monthstots-adults.Visit pleasanthillrec.com/236.
PublicSwimatPHAquaticParkOpensonMemorial DayWeekend
OpeningdayisSaturday,May24,1:00-5:00p.m.
2025SUMMERSPECIAL!
PHAquaticParkpublicswimadmissionisFREEallsummer long!
Springhours:May24-June6. Sat/Sun,1:00-5:00p.m.
Summerhours:June7-August3. Mon/Wed/Thurs,1:30-4:00p.m. Fri/Sat/Sun,1:00-5:00p.m. Foradditionalinformation,visit pleasanthillrec.com/155.
Foradditionalinformation, visitpleasanthillrec.com/155
TheTeenScene
TeenAfterSchoolProgramOpenHousefor2025-2026! Wednesday,May14,5:30-6:30p.m.
PleasantHillTeenCenter.147GregoryLane Meetstaff,completeregistrationpaperworkandseeourTeen Center.Secureyourteen’sspotforthe2025-2026SchoolYear! Visitpleasanthillrec.com/246orcontactTeenCenterat(925) 691-5645.
TeenAfterschoolProgram(Grades6-12)
Monday-Friday,schooldismissaluntil6:00p.m. 2025-2026Rates:$12.50/day|$17/daywithtransportationfrom VVMS&PHMS
AnnualMembershipfee:$65/$55(Dist.Res.).
PleasantHillTeenCouncilnowacceptingapplications for2025-2026
Enteringgrades6-12.Aleadershipandcommunityserviceopportunityforteens!TeenCouncilmembersplanactivities,classes, eventsandtripsfortheirpeersaswellasvolunteeratlocalcommunityeventsthroughouttheyear.Applicationavailableat pleasanthillrec.com/322.
TeenOnlineDriver’sEducationnowavailable 15yrs&up.ReceiveDMV-approvedCertificateofCompletion. Twoonlinecourseoptionsavailable.Oneisself-directedandthe otheriswithaliveinstructor.Visitpleasanthillrec.com/311for LiveInstructorclass.Signupatsafetydriversed.comfor self-directedonlinecourse.
BabysittingWorkshop(10-16yrs)
Wednesday,June25|10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.|PHSeniorCenter. Learnnewskillstobeatrustedandresponsiblebabysitter! $144/$124(Dist.Res.).Registeratpleasanthillrec.com.
KidsinAction
YouthEnrichmentClasses PHRec&Parkenrichmentclasses areagreatwaytoexperience somethingnew,learnlifelong skills,andmakegoodfriends afterschool!Tennis,anyone?Try Tetsudo(New),Fencing,orUltimateFrisbee!Learntoplaythe Ukulele!Besuretocheckoutour summercampspecialtycamps thatkickoffinJune.Register here:pleasanthillrec.com/505.
YouthSportsPrograms(21+yrs) Keepyourkidsactiveandplayingoutdoorswithourexciting youthsportsprogramsandclassesforpreschoolandyouth ages.CheckouttheNEWUltimateFrisbeeclasses!Register atpleasanthillrec.com.
PlayforAllAdults
AddBalanceInYourLife (18yrs&up)
TryaTai-ChiandQigongclassthis monthorenrollinoneofthemany otherPHRecfitnessclassesincludingNordicWalking,Wake&Move, CardioDrumming,Weight& Strength,Yoga&Movement, Meditation&Mindfulness, Nia-TechniqueMusic,Movement &Magic,BarrePilatesFusion, Fencingandmore!Registerat pleasanthillrec.com.
DanceIntoSummer(18yrs&up)
Dancingisnotjustforthe“stars!”Dancingisforeveryoneanda funwaytoexercise,meetpeopleandenjoymusic!Registerfor oneofourupcomingdanceclassesincludingBallroomDance (FoxTrot,ChaChaCha,Swing,Rumba,Waltz,Tango,Waltzand Salsa),LineDance,Bollywood&BellyDanceFusionandBelly DanceI&II.Gettingmarried?TakeaWeddingFirstDance&SpecialOccasionWorkshop.Allclasses18yrs&up.Visit pleasanthillrec.com/338.
Needalowimpactdancealternative?Danceinthewater! TryAquaAerobics,AquaZumbaorWaterAerobics!Visit pleasanthillrec.com/260.
TeamUpforSummerFun
AdultTeamSportsRecreationSummerLeagues
Softball/Soccer/Bocce/Basketball Coed,Men’s,andWomen’sLeagues!
Allleaguesareteam-registrationbased.Summerregistration packetsavailablenow.Formoreinformation,visit pleasanthillrec.com/288.
TravelAdventuresforAdults
AdultTeamSportsRecreationSummerLeagues
SoMeetnewfriendsandhavefunasyouexploreNorthernCaliforniainthecompanyoffellowtravelenthusiasts!Visitour TravelAdventurespageatpleasanthillrec.com/352toviewlatestlocaladventures.Comeexplorewithus!
ForupdatesonSeniorCenteractivities,fitnessprogramsandthe CostaCafénutritionprogram,visitpleasanthillrec.com/341.
Spring/Summer Event Calendar
MarkyourcalendarforPHRec&Park’svibrantand engagingeventsthroughouttheyear!Foreventdetails andupdates,visitpleasanthillrec.com/35orfollowon InstagramandFacebook@pleasanthillrec.
May2:AgeWellSeniorExpo
May3:SplashIntoWaterSafety
May10:BarkinthePark
May16:PopUpPlayDate
June6:InclusiveRecreationDance
June8:SummerKickoffParty
June12:ClarinetFusionSummerConcert
July18:Blues&BrewsFridayNightPre-Party
July19:14thAnnualBlues&BrewsFestival
Formoreinformationontheseevents, gotoPleasantHillRec.com/35/Events
Open House Days at Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
RodgersRanchHeritageCenter,aPleasant HillRecreation&ParkDistrictproperty,willbegin OpenHouseDaysforthe publictotourthehistoric farmhousebuiltin1867.
OnthelastSundayofeachmonththehousewillbeopen from11:00a.m.to3:00p.m.andwillincludesomeartifacts andphotosofearlytimesinPleasantHill.Additionalactivitieswillbescheduledandavailableontheranch’swebsite www.rodgersranch.org.
FormoreinformationonRodgersRanchHeritageCenter, contactinfo@rodgersranch.org.
EveryFriday,thefarmhousewillbeopentothe publicfrom10:00a.m.to 3:00p.m.Adocentwillbeonhandtoansweranyquestions. Theranchislocatedat315CortsenRd.inPleasantHill.
OpenMon/Tuefrom10a.m.to8p.m. Wed/Thufrom10a.m.to6p.m. Frifrom9a.m.to5p.m.and Satfrom9a.m.to5p.m.
2MonticelloAve,PleasantHill
FORALLAGES
SummerReading2025—
“LevelUpatYourLibrary” June2–August2,2025
Thegameisonthissummeratyour library.Whetheryou’replayingchess withafriend,workingonapuzzle,or learningtocodevideogames,playisone ofthewayswelearnbest.Thelibraryisa greatresourceforyoutolevelupyour learningaswellasyourfun.FromJune2 toAugust2theLibrarywillchampion SummerReadingasthesummerofhavingfunandlearningwhileyoudoit. Readersofallagescanvisit ccclib.org/summerformoregaming ideasandchallenges.Everyreaderwho completesapassportiseligibleforafree bookandachancetowinprizes.
FreeComicBookDays
May6–11Countywide| ccclib.org/free-comics
FreeComicBookDaysarealmost here!Forafullweek,theContraCosta CountyLibrarycelebratescomiccreators withgiveawaysforallages!Joinusonline forspecialartistpanelsandeventsall weeklong!
FreeComicBookNightat
PleasantHillLibrary
Wednsday,May7|6:00p.m.
Meetlocalartistsandstorytellers, makesomefuncrafts,andgrabyourfree comicsatourFreeComicBookNightcelebrationonMay7th,forallages!
FORKIDSANDFAMILIES
MoanaMovieNight
Tuesday,May13|6:00p.m.
MoanaandMauiembarkonadangerousadventuretosavetheirpeople.A simplecraftwillalsobeavailableforbusy hands.Allagesandabilitieswelcome.
Mushrooms: WondersoftheWoods!
Tuesday,May20|6:30p.m.
JoinCarrieStallerfrom,Forkinthe Pathforaninteractivehourofhands-on funexploringthefascinatingworldof mushrooms!Learnhowtoidentifymushrooms,discoveryummyedibleslike chanterelles,morels,andporcini.Plus understandthedifferencebetween edibleandpoisonousvarieties.Thisprogramisperfectforcuriousmindseager tolearnaboutthenaturalworld.
FORTEENS
HennaforTeens
Tuesday,June10|1:00p.m.
SensoryPlayNight
May27|6:30p.m.
MyLileighPad offersahands-on adventurewithsixexcitingstations designedtosparkcreativity,boostmotor skills,andbringfamiliesclosertogether. Fromlanguageandproblem-solvingto self-regulationandstressrelief,these activitiesengageyoungmindsthrough touch,color,andsound.
PokemanTradingEvent
June23|6:30p.m.
ComecheckoutthePokémoncard tradingevent!Bringyourcardstotrade andplaywithotherlike-mindedkids. DressupasyourfavoritePokémon, Pokémontrainer,orgymrepresentsyou best.
BingoNight
June23|6:30p.m.
Youarecordiallyinvitedtoanexciting eveningofBingo,crafts,andcoolprizes!
KickoffSummerwithafunafternoonHennaclassfortweensandteens, 11to18,withlocalartistRachel-AnnePalacios.EachteenwillalsoreceiveaprofessionalhennabyRachel-Anne!Registrationisrequired.
PrideMonthKeychainsforTeens
Tuesday,June17|1:00p.m.
DropintothemakerspaceandpaintyourowncolorfulkeychainforPride Month.Pickoutalaser-cutheartofflagandcolorinthePrideflagthatspeaksto youmost.Thiseventisfortweensandteens12–18.Noregistrationnecessary,as longsupplieslast!
FORADULTSandSENIORS
FinalSeasonDoula Monday,May5|6:30p.m.
Asanendoflifedoula,JulieDerby Jaeckschcanguideyou,empoweryou, andsupportyouinimplementingyour choices.Doulasprovideemotional, spiritual,andphysicalsupportatan intenselypersonalandcrucialtime. Theyassistpeopleinfindingmeaning, creatingalegacyproject,andplanning forhowthelastdayswillunfold. Doulasalsoguideandsupportloved onesthroughthelastdaysoflifeand easethesufferingofgriefinitsearly stages.
FilmScreening:
TheTruthAboutReading
Monday,June1|6:00p.m.
JoinusforascreeningofTheTruth AboutReading,adocumentarythat looksattheilliteracyprobleminAmerica,highlightingpeoplewholearnedto readasadults,andsharingproposed solutionsforworkingtowardafuture whereeverychildlearnstoreadproficiently.Runtime:1hour,22minutes. Noregistrationrequired.
Drop-inShop
EveryMonday|6–8p.m.
Callingalladulttinkersandmakers! Tryoutthetoolsandtechinthe library’smakerspace.Meetthe machinesandconnectwithothermakers.Bringaproject,orjustyour curiosity.Noregistration.Adultsonly. Signedsafetywaiverrequired.
Drop-InKnitting&Sewing
EveryTuesday|6:00to8:00p.m.
Joinanenthusiasticgroupof craftersonTuesdayeveningsinthe makerspace.Allskilllevelsandabilities arewelcome.Volunteerswillbeon handforassistancewithoursewing machines.Bringyourownprojectsand supplies.Noregistrationrequired.
BookClub 1stMondayor2nd Fridayofthemonth|1:00p.m.
ThePleasantHillLibraryhoststwo bookclubsforadultsamonthinour MakerSpace.Toseewhattitlesthey’re readingnext,pleasevisitccclib.org.
Two delicious new dining options for Pleasant Hill!
CrumbsBreakfast,Lunch&Bar isaplaceforthecommunitytogatherandenjoy greatfoodanddrinks.Crumbs’missionistoservegoodqualityfoodandsensibleportions,atreasonableprices.InadditiontoAmericancomfortfavorites,theirmenualso accommodatesvegan,vegetarian,gluten-free,andKetodiets. Crumbsislocatedat2059ContraCostaBlvdattheintersection ofGregoryLane.
AlsoonContraCostaBoulevard, TheRoyale alsoserves breakfastandbrunch.Theirmenufocusesonpreservingculinarytraditionswhileembracingthecreativityandinnovation ofthefuture.Theirmenuoffersaselectionofbreakfastand lunchdishes...thinkjuicyChickenWaffle,TomYumPaella,The Ambassador,andTheKing’s.TheRoyaleislocatedat2059 ContraCostaBlvd. BONAPPETIT!
New
beauty and wellness options for local residents
MYSALONSuite,locatedat2255ContraCostaBlvd,provides38stateoftheart salonandspasuitesindowntownPleasantHill.Avarietyofprofessionalbeauty entrepreneursareavailableserveyou!
Off the Grid returns on a new night
FansofgreatfoodtruckcuisineareinvitedtocomedowntoCityHallevery ThursdaynightforOfftheGrid.OfftheGridisafantasticfamily-friendlyeventtakingplaceonthegrassoutsideCityHall,100GregoryLane.Severaltrucksline TrelanyRd,servingupawonderfulassortmentoffoods.Additionally,picnictables andAdirondackchairsaresetupinthegrasstoaccommodatecustomers.Musicis provided,andfamiliesareencouragedtobringtheirownblanketsandchairstoo andmakeaneveningofit!
Newthisyear,OfftheGridwillswitchtoThursdayevenings,5:00–9:00p.m. eachweekfromAprilthroughOctober.ToavoidaconflictwiththeDowntown MerchantsThursdayeveningsummerconcerts,therewillbenoOfftheGridonthe followingdates:July17,August21,andSeptember18.
Pleasant Hill Education Commission news
—AaronEdell,EducationCommision
ThePleasantHillEducationCommissionrecentlywroteandpublisheditsnew planfor2025through2029.Intheplanweoutlineourthreestrategicpillars: engage,communicate,andconnect.Thisarticleispartofour communicate pillar, andthroughitwewanttocreatecommunityawarenessandcelebrategoodthings happeninginPleasantHill(youcanreadourstrategicplanbyvisiting phillca.gov/308/Education).
AnotherchannelwecommunicatethroughisPleasantHill’sbi-weeklynewsletter,sentstraighttoyoure-mail.Youmayhavenoticedanew“NewsfromtheMt DiabloUnifiedSchoolDistrict”wherewesurfaceevents,awards,andothergood thingshappeningatPleasantHillSchools.Forexample,comingupatValhallaElementarySchoolisSTEAMnightonMay7andOpenHouseandChoir&BandonMay 14.SequoiaMiddleishavingaSTEMAvidNight(6:45-9:00p.m.)onMay14.Valley ViewMiddlehasSpringConcertsonMay14and15at6p.m.andanopenhouseon May21at5:30p.m.CollegeParkhasaChoirPopsConcertonMay23.
Thesearejustsomeoftheeducationaleventshappeninginourcommunity.Our locallibrarywebsitehasmore,andsowillourbi-weeklyPHnewsletter—sokeepan eyeout!Wanttoshareaneducationaleventtobepublished?Sendane-mailto phschoolevents@gmail.com.
Pleasant Hill Community Foundation Hosts Celebrate Your Community Award Night
ThePleasantHillCommunityFoundation (PHCF)isexcitedtohostits CelebrateYour Community AwardNightonMay14,2025.This specialeveningwillhonorlocalorganizationsmakingadifferenceinPleasantHilland includethedistributionofspringgrantawardstoCommunityGrantrecipients.
Inadditiontothegrantpresentations,PHCFwillrecognizeoutstanding individualsinthecommunity.TheHolmesFamilyAwardswillbepresentedto exceptionalemployeesfromboththeCityofPleasantHillandthePleasantHill Recreation&ParkDistrictinrecognitionoftheirdedicationandservice. Additionally,theprestigiousCornerstoneAwardwillbepresentedtoanindividual whohasmadeasignificantfinancialcontributiontosupporttheFoundation’s mission.
“It’saprivilegetorecognizeandsupporttheseincredibleorganizationsand individualsfortheircontributionstoourcommunity,”saidGrantsAllocationChairpersonDerekWurst.“Thankstothegenerosityofourdonors—and,thisyear, specialfundingfromtheCaliforniaMunicipalFinanceAuthority—thePHCFis proudtocontributetotheirimpactfulwork.”
Lookingahead,thenextroundofCommunityGrantapplicationswillbe reviewedonOctober1,2025.Interestedorganizationscanapplyonlineat www.PHCommunityFoundation.org.
Sustainable springtime events
Checkouttheseupcomingeventstohelpyoureuseandrecycle! CompostGiveaway—Saturday,May17,9a.m.–1p.m. DiabloValleyCollege,321GolfClubRoad,ParkingLot9
Theorganicmaterial(yardandfood waste)wecollectinPleasantHillhasbeen transformedintorichorganiccompostand isreadytoaddtoyourgarden!Pleasebring yourownscoopingmaterialsandsturdy, rigidcontainers(nobags!).Werecommend 5-gallonbuckets.
Residentsmustregisterinadvancefora 15-minutetimeslot.
Formoreinformationandtoregistergo toRepublicServices.com/PleasantHillCA CitywideGarageSale—Saturday,June14
Clearoutyourclosetsandcupboards—youmaynotneedanitem,butsomeoneelsemight!Sellerscanregistertheaddressoftheirgaragesaleanditemsfor sale(andevenpostphotos).GoonlinetoPleasantHillGarageSale.comtoenter yourinformationandcreateyourad.Donateleftoveritemstolocalthriftstores forreuse.
Sellerscanvisitthewebsitetofindparticipatinghouseholdsanditemsfor sale.Besuretobringareusablebagorboxtobringhomeyourfoundtreasures.
CitywideCleanup—June16–20
RepublicServiceswillpickupyourextratrashandgreenwasteduringthis weekonthesamedayasyourregulargarbageservices.Pleaserefertothemailer beingsenttoallhouseholdsforinformationonhowtoprepareyouritemsfor pickup,andalistofunacceptablematerialsforthetrashcleanup.Thiscanalso befoundatRepublicServices.com/PleasantHillCA.
Celebrating Building Safety Month
TheCity’sBuildingDivisionwillparticipateinthe45thannualBuilding SafetyMonth,aworldwidecampaign presentedbytheInternationalCode Council,itsmembers,andpartnersto promotebuildingsafety.Thisyear’s campaign“GameOn!”encouragespeopletogetinvolvedinallaspectsof buildingsafety.
Thisyear’scampaignaddresseshow buildingsafetyimpactseveryoneona personal,local,andgloballevel.
Week1: TheWarmup,May1–3,highlightshowbuildingsafetyimpacts ourdailylivesincludingtheplaces wherewework,learnandplay.
Week2: BuildYourOffense,May 4–10,focusesoncreatingaplanto activelysupportbuildingsafetyprogramsinyourcommunity.
Week3: BuildYourDefense,May 11–17,encouragespreparationfor naturalhazardssuchassevere weather,wildfires,earthquakesand morewithourdisastertoolkits.
Week4: TheStartingLineup,May 18–24,isachancetomeetbuilding safetyprofessionalsandlearnabout rewardingcareersinbuildingsafety.
Week5: GoingIntoOvertime,May 25–31,looksaheadtoseewhat’s nextforthebuildingsafetyindustry, includingglobaltrends,artificialintelligenceandmore.
PleasantHill’scelebrationofBuilding SafetyMonthwillincludematerial availableatCityHallandthrough outreacheffortsatOfftheGridfood truckeventsinMay.Citystaffwillalso behostingaVirtualCareerEventwith DiabloValleyCollegetoencouragethe nextgenerationofcodeprofessionals. LearnmoreaboutBuildingSafety Monthatwww.buildingsafetymonth.org orjointheconversationonsocialmedia using#BuildingSafety365.
CityMeetings...
MeetingscheduleSUBJECTTOCHANGE.Pleasecheckthe AgendaCenterontheCity’swebsiteatwww.PHillCA.org formeetingaccessandagendainformation.
May
WHENWHATWHERE
Thu1 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Mon5 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers
Tue6 4:00p.m.TrafficSafetyCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Wed7 6:30p.m.CivicActionCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Thu8 5:00p.m.CommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom
Thu8 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Tue13 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Thu15 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Mon19 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers
Tue20 6:30p.m.DiversityCommissionSmallCommunityRoom
Thu22 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu22 7:00p.m.EducationCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Tue27 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
June
Mon2 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers
Tue3 4:00p.m.TrafficSafetyCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Wed4 6:30p.m.CivicActionCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Thu5 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Tue10 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Thu12 5:00p.m.CommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom
Thu12 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Mon16 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers
Tue17 6:30p.m.DiversityCommissionSmallCommunityRoom
Tue24 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Thu26 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu26 7:00p.m.EducationCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Allmeetingswillbeheldinperson. Forlivestreamingofthesemeetings,gotowww.phillca.govandclickon“WatchMeetings”icon.
Sign up for Emergency Alerts! ResidentscansignupforNixlealertsatwww.nixle.com. RegisterfortheCommunityWarningSystem (CWS)alertsathttps://cwsalerts.com.
CITYOFPLEASANTHILL
100GregoryLane PleasantHill,CA94523-3323 925-671-5270 www.phillca.gov
CITYOFFICIALS
Mayor SueNoack
Vice-Mayor ZacShess Councilmembers
BelleLa AndreiObolenskiy AmandaSzakats
CityTreasurer ErickCheung
CityCouncilmeetingsarebroadcaston Comcastchannel28,U-Verse Channel99,andWaveBroadbandChannel1029 onfirstandthirdWednesdaysat7:00p.m. Videosofmeetingsarealsoavailableon theCitywebsiteunder“WatchMeetings.”
CITYHALLHOURS
Mon–Wed,8:30a.m.–5:00p.m; Thurs,8:30a.m.—6:00p.m.; Fri,8:30a.m.–1:00p.m.
the OUTLOOK
TheOutlooknewsletter ispublishedbimonthly onrecycledpaper.Forquestionsandcomments, pleasecontacttheCommunityRelationsManager’s Officeat(925)671-5229.
Editor/WriterGeoffGillette, CommunityRelationsManager/PIO Design/miscphotosDonaghuGraphicDesigns CoverphotoAllenVinson
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ImportantPhoneNumbers
Police/FireEmergency911
Police(Business)(925)288-4600
Fire(Business)(925)941-3300
PublicServicesCenter(925)671-4646
ChamberofCommerce(925)687-0700
Recreation&Parks(925)682-0896
Trashandrecycling(925)685-4711
PG&E(800)743-5000
SeniorCenter(925)798-8788
SeniorVanService(925)671-5272
Library(925)646-6434
Pleasant
Hill CERT completes 2025 training course
InFebruary,11PleasantHillresidentsjoinedCERTas full-fledgedgraduates.Aftera7-weekcourse,theycompleteda4-hourfieldexercisetotesttheirknowledgeand skillsinlightsearch-and-rescue,medicaltriage,firstaid, andradiocommunications.Theyreceivedtheircertificates attheendoftheexercise.Congratulationstoall,andabig THANKYOUforyourcontinuedservicetoPleasantHill. PleasantHillCERTisanactivevolunteerorganization operatingatthedirectionofthepolicedepartment.In additiontothe7-weektrainingcourseforthepublic,they offermemberscontinuingtrainingandpracticewith monthlyorbi-monthlymeetings,newsletters, area-wideandcitywidepracticeexercises,anda GMRS/FRSradionet.ExploretheCERTwebsiteat www.pleasanthillcert.org.
Understandhouseholdhazardousmaterials
Forstorageathome,usetheacronym LIES: Limit,Isolate,Eliminate,Separate. Neverstorethesechemicals together:
BleachwithAcidToiletBowlCleaners
BleachwithVinegar
BleachwithAmmonia
HighlyAlkalineProductswithHighlyAcidicProducts
Disposeofhazardouswasteatthecollectionfacilityat 4797ImhoffPlaceinMartinez.Disposeofoldpillsatthe policedepartmentormanypharmacies.
MiguelDiaz, TerriHill, GregBalourdas, ShariAdkins, NeilKilcoin, PattyHarris, DavidWiegleb, TomSvec, MariaSchopp, SylviaSum
Sponsors sought for National Night Out
OnAugust5,2025,thePleasantHillPoliceDepartment willholditsannualNationalNightOuteventatCityHallfrom 6:00p.m.–8:00p.m.ThisyearPHPDisexcitedtointroduce thenewNationalNightOutSponsorshipPackages.
Inthepast,manylocalorganizationshavemadedonationstotheeventsinceeachcityisresponsiblefor securingfundingintheirlocalcommunity.PHPDwantsto beabletoacknowledgethesecommunitypartnersmovingforward.AboveisapreviewoftheSponsorship Package:$1000–GoldSponsor,$500–SilverSponsor,and $250–BronzeSponsor
Ifyou’realocalbusinessinterestedinsponsoring,contactnwatch@pleasanthillpd.orgor925-288-4630for moreinformation.
Thereislimitedavailabilitysodon’tdelay!