the OUTLOOK Things you need to know about e-bikes Whye-bikesafetymatters:
Electricbikes(ore-bikes)havegrownincreasingly popularinrecentyears—andasaresult,accidentsand deathsinvolvingtheuseofthesedeviceshavealsorisen significantly.A2023ConsumerProductSafetyCommissionreportfoundthatinjuriesassociatedwithdevices likee-bikesincreased21%between2021and2022,andat least233deathsbetween2017and2022were micromobilitydevice-related—andthisnumbercontinuestogrow.
Withsomanypeopleinthecommunity(including manychildrenandadolescents)usinge-bikesnowadays, itisincreasinglyvitaltoeducateourselvesaboute-bikes, especiallywhenitcomestounderstandingthelawssurroundingtheiruse,andthesafetyprecautionsthatare imperativeinkeepingboththe communityand e-bikeuserssafe. Knowyour classification
E-bikeshave three(3)different classifications.Each
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Operating e-Motorcycles: know the law Electricmotorcycles(ore-motorcycles) resembleconventionalstreetor off-roadbikesbutare poweredbyelectric motors.Unlikeelectric bicycles,e-motorcyclesareidentifiable byalackofoperationalpedals(ie. thesedevicesoperateexclusivelybythrottle).Inaddition,e-motorcyclescanreach speedsthatfarexceedthatofe-bicycles.Moste-m otorcyclesareabletoachievespeedsof45mph,andsome higher-ende-motorcyclesarecapableofexceeding100 milesperhour.
Interestedinridingane-motorcycle?Unlikee-bikes,e-motorcyclesareclassifiedasvehiclesintheCaliforniaVehicleCode.As such,thelegalrequirementsfore-motorcyclestobeoperated onpublicstreetsincludeallofthefollowingrulesandregulations:
E-motorcyclesmusthavecurrentandvalidregistrationwith theCaliforniaDMV.
E-motorcycleridersmustbeinpossessionofacurrentand validdriver’slicensewithamotorcycleendorsement.
E-motorcycleridersmustcarryinsurance.
E-motorcycleridersmustwearaU.S.DOT-compliantmotorcyclesafetyhelmet.
E-motorcyclescanONLYberiddenonstreets(prohibitedin bikelanes)orinoff-highwayvehicleparks.
PerCalifornialaw,nooneunder16yearsofagecanoperate ane-motorcycle.Individualswhoareatleastage16butunder theageof21yrsandseektooperateane-motorcycleare requiredtotaketheCaliforniaMotorcyclistSafetyProgram (CMSP),priortoapplyingfortheirDriver’sLicensewithaMotorcycleEndorsement.
Penaltiesforvehicleviolations(suchasridinganunregisterede-motorcycle,operatingonewithoutavaliddriver’s licenseand/orwithoutamotorcycledriver’slicenseendorsement)mayincludefinesandimpounding.
Opportunities to serve on City commissions Didyouknowthereareover80CityCouncilappointed positionsservingon19commissionsandadvisoryboards? Thesepositionsareprimarilyfilledbyresidentsdonating theirtimetoourcommunity.Architecturaldesign,library operations,issuesfacingseniorcitizens,andbringingconcertstotheCityarejustsomeofwhatthevarious commissionsworkon!Isthereanareaofinterestthatyou haveexperienceorformaltrainingin,thatyoumightwant tovolunteertoshare?Withsomanypositions,atanygiven timethereisboundtobechangeandvacancieswilloccur! Termsandcriteriavarybycommission.Herearethecurrent orexpectedvacanciesoncommissions:
DiversityCommission TheDiversityCommissionwasestablishedtoadvisethe CityCouncilonwaystorecognizeandreaffirmthemission oftheCouncil’sresolutiononinclusion,includingbutnot limitedtomakingrecommendationsonappropriatediversity,socialjusticeandequitytraining.Eventsestablishedby theDiversityCommissionincludetheJuneteenthcelebrationandtheUnityWalk!Candidatesshouldbecomfortable beingadvocatesofaninclusivecommunityandhaveexperienceplanningorsupportingdiversityandinclusion activities. Fivevacancies:oneunfilledtermthroughSeptember2027,andfourwithfour-yeartermsthroughSeptember 2029. TheapplicationdeadlineisThursday,September11, 2025.
TrafficSafetyCommission TheTrafficSafetyCommissionconductsandanalyzes studiesoftrafficproblems,makesrecommendationson changesinpolicy,holdsmeetingswithresidentsandbusinessownerstoheartrafficrelatedconcerns,andworks withvariousdepartmentsandentitiestoimplementrecommendedchanges.CandidateswholiveinPleasantHill andhaveexperienceinprofessionalengineering,traffic safety,orrelatedvocationalorprofessionalpursuitsthat involveatechnicalandpracticalunderstandingofvehicular trafficsystemsareinvitedtoapply.Meetingsareheldon the2nd Tuesdayofeachmonthat4:00p.m.atCityHall. One vacancy:afour-yeartermthroughOctober2029. The applicationdeadlineisWednesday,September24,2025.
Tosubmitanapplicationortolearnmoreabouttheseorother vacanciesvisitwww.PHillCA.gov/VacancyorcontactJuanita Davalosatjdavalos@PHillCA.govor925-671-5283
Make a difference on Community Service Day
ResidentsofPleasantHillareencouragedtocomeoutand givebacktotheircommunityastheCityholdsitsannualCommunityServiceDay.Thisyear,CommunityServiceDayisbeing heldfrom9:00a.m.–12:00p.m.onSaturday,September27.
Nowinits21styear,CommunityServiceDayencouragesresidentsandgroupsintheCitytoproposeimprovementprojects forvolunteerstotakeon.
ThedaybeginsatPleasantHillParkwiththeannualVolunteerBreakfast,providedbytheLionsClub.Atthepark, volunteerscanmeetupwiththeirprojectleaders,haveatasty breakfast,andpickuptheirFREEvolunteert-shirts.Afterwards everyonewillsplitupandheadtotheirprojectsites.
Someofthisyear’sprojectsinclude:
Bikebuild-a-thon
“FilltheBus”Citywidefooddrive
Senioryardcleanups
CollegeParkHighSchoolturfplacement
Creekcleanup
Volunteersarestillneededforthisgreatevent.Ifyou’dlikea waytogivebacktoyourcommunity,signupnowat www.PHillCA.gov/CSD.
Helpus“FilltheBus!” TheCityofPleasantHill,theContraCostaTransportationAuthority,andtheFoodBankofContra Costa/Solanoare workingtogetherto makesurefamilies havefoodbyfillinga CCTAbuswith donateditems.The buswillbelocatedat thecornerof Cleavelandand Gregorynearthe PleasantHillPark from7:30a.m. –12:00p.m.during CommunityService DayonSeptember 27,2025.Suggested itemsareinthislist.
AgendaCenterontheCity’swebsiteatwww.PHillCA.gov/agendas
LargeCommunityRoom
LargeCommunityRoom
CityCouncilChambers
CityCouncilChambers
LargeCommunityRoom
Thu11 5:00p.m.CommissiononAging SmallCommunityRoom
Vice-Mayor
ZacShess
Councilmembers
BelleLa AndreiObolenskiy AmandaSzakats
Thu11 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministrator PublicWorksConferenceRoom
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Mon15 7:00p.m.CityCouncil CityCouncilChambers
Tue16 6:30p.m.DiversityCommission SmallCommunityRoom
Thu18 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommission LargeCommunityRoom
e-bikeclasshasdifferentfeaturesandcapabilities,aswellassafetyand agerequirements.Familiarizeyourselfwithwhateache-bikeclassificationentails.
AspartoftheCity’sStudentArtExhibition ProgramfosteredbytheCity’sEducation Commission,anewroundofyoungartists arenowondisplayatCityHall,100Gregory Lane.
Knowtherulesandrequirements
Tue23 6:30p.m.PlanningCommission CityCouncilChambers
CityCouncilmeetingsarebroadcaston Comcastchannel28,U-Verse Channel99,andWaveBroadbandChannel1029 onfirstandthirdWednesdaysat7:00p.m. Videosofmeetingsarealsoavailableon theCitywebsiteunder“WatchMeetings.”
Thu25 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministrator PublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu25 7:00p.m.EducationCommission LargeCommunityRoom
October Alle-bikeridersarerequiredtoknowandunderstandtherulesofthe roadwhenridingthroughoutthecommunity.Therearehelmetrequirements,ageminimums(dependingone-bikeclass),andrestrictionsabout wheree-bikescanandcannotgo.Everye-bikeshoulddisplayamanufacturer-affixedstickerindicatingthee-bikeclassification.(Findoutmoreat dmv.ca.gov.)
Knowthelaw
WHEN WHAT WHERE
ValhallaElementarySchoolstudentartis readyforviewinginthemainlobbyofCityHall. Theartexhibitrotatesamongthepublic schoolslocatedinPleasantHill,allowingyoung artistsfromthroughoutPleasantHilltodisplay theirart.
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
Wed1 6:30p.m.CivicActionCommission LargeCommunityRoom
Thu2 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommission LargeCommunityRoom
Mon6 7:00p.m.CityCouncil CityCouncilChambers
Tue7 4:00p.m.TrafficSafetyCommission LargeCommunityRoom
Thu9 5:00p.m.CommissiononAging SmallCommunityRoom
RefertotheCaliforniaVehicleCodeandtheCityofPleasantHillMunicipalCodepriortoridingyoure-bikeforthefirsttime.Informationcanbe foundtherespecifictoe-bikes,aswellasthelegalrequirements,restrictions,andregulationsforhowtooperatethesedevicesinour communities.Whenridinge-bikesthroughoutthecommunitystreetlaws apply,includingcomingtoafullstopatstopsigns,yieldingtopedestrians,andobeyingalltrafficlights.
Studentsandparentsareinvitedtoviewthe artduringregularCityHallbusinesshours: Monday–Wednesday,8:30a.m.–5:00p.m. Thursday,8:30a.m.–6:00p.m. Friday,8:30a.m.–1:00p.m.
Knowthespeedlimits
Thu9 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministrator PublicWorksConferenceRoom
Tue14 6:30p.m.PlanningCommission CityCouncilChambers
Thu16 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommission LargeCommunityRoom
Allcyclistsarerequiredtoobeythespeedlimits,whicharepostedon signagethroughouttheCityofPleasantHill.Absentofpostedsignage, speedlimitsgenerallydictate:
15mph—Publictrailsandpaths
Mon20 7:00p.m.CityCouncil CityCouncilChambers
25mph—Schoolzonesandresidentialneighborhoods
Tue21 6:30p.m.DiversityCommission SmallCommunityRoom
35mph—Citystreets,suchasContraCostaBoulevard,etc
Thu23 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministrator PublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu23 7:00p.m.EducationCommission LargeCommunityRoom
E-bikeridersshouldregularlymonitortheirspeedometers(which shouldbefullyoperationalandaffixedtotheire-bikes)toensurespeed limitsarenotexceededduringthecourseofaride.
Tue28 6:30p.m.PlanningCommission CityCouncilChambers
Knowthebasicsofcyclingsafety
Allcyclists(includinge-bikers)areencouragedtounderstandand adheretocyclingsafetyprotocols.Theseincludeindicatingwithyour handsorlightsignalwhenyouintendtoturnorchangelanes,goinginthe samedirectionastraffic(notagainst),refrainingfromwearingheadphonesorbeingotherwisedistractedfromtheenvironmentaroundyou, andensuringthatyouareseenbythosewhomyouaresharingtheroad with—includingpedestriansandmotorists.
Allmeetingswillbeheldinperson. Forlivestreamingofthesemeetings,gotowww.phillca.govandclickon“WatchMeetings”icon.
Sign up for Emergency Alerts! ResidentscansignupforNixlealertsatwww.nixle.com. RegisterfortheCommunityWarningSystem (CWS)alertsathttps://cwsalerts.com.
Student art exhibit at City Hall
Recognizing neurodiversity Takingcareofourenvironment Time for Lid Flippin’!
PleasantHillworkshardtobeawelcomingcity,andour understandingofinclusioncontinuestogrow.Onearea gainingmoreawarenessisneurodiversity—thenatural differencesinhowpeoplethink,learn,andexperience theworld.
Forsomeresidents,especiallythosewhoare neurodivergent,inclusioncanlookalittledifferentandmay notalwaysbeimmediatelyvisible.That’swhyasubcommitteefromtheEducationCommissionisplanningeventsthat highlightthemanywayswecanfosterconnectionand belonging.
Diversityandequityencompassmanydimensions—includingrace,aswellasthedifferentwayspeople’s mindswork.Individualswithautism,ADHD,learningdisabilitieslikedyslexiaordyscalculia,andsensoryprocessing differencesmayfaceexclusionsimplybecausetheirneeds aren’twidelyunderstood.
Diversitymeansmorethanappearance;italsoincludes themanywayspeoplelearn,communicate,andengage. Embracingneurodiversityhelpsuscreatespaceswhere everyonecancontributeandthrive—notbychangingwho theyare,butbyvaluingwhattheybring.
Equitymeansensuringeveryonehasthesameopportunities,regardlessofraceorhowtheirbrainworks.Forsomeone whoisbothneurodivergentandapersonofcolor,overlappingbiasescancreateaddedchallenges.Forexample,a neurodivergentpersonofcolormayfacebothracialstereotypesandmisunderstandingsabouttheircondition.Atruly inclusivecommunitysupportsallaspectsofidentity. Theseconversationscanbecomplex,buttheymatter. PleasantHillisfullofpeoplewhocare.Together,wecanbuild astronger,moreconnectedcity—onewhereeveryonefeels theybelong.
Weinviteyoutojoinusinthiseffort.Yourvoicematters.
Hereareafewthingstoknow: Nobagsareopened. Nocontentsaretakenoremptied. Nocontentsaretouched.
Educationaltags(OOPSTag)maybeattachedtocart(s). Nofinesorpenalties.
SB1383requireslocaljurisdictionstomonitorcontamination andpropersortingoforganicsandrecyclingbyperformingannual routeaudits.RepublicServicesemployeesmaybeinyourneighborhoodthroughouttheyearperforming“lid-flips”andlookingintoall 3ofyourcarts—landfill,recycle,andorganics.Wearelookingfor propersortingofmaterialsineachcartandmayleaveaneducational“OOPSTag”ifsomethingshouldhavegoneintoadifferent cart(seetagonleft).
Onlyasmallnumberofstreetswillberandomlyselectedfor lid-flipaudits.
Halloweenisalwaysafuntimeofyearforkidsand families,andthePleasantHillPoliceDepartment wantstoensurethatalloftheghoulsandgoblinsstay safewiththese10tips.
Hereareafewreminderstohelpwithpropersorting: Styrofoam,plasticstrapping,disposablegloves,andallplastic utensils(eventhoselabeledcompostable)aretrashandshould gointheGARBAGEcart.
Trick-or-treaterstotravelingroups,withchildrenaccompaniedbyanadult.
LeaverecyclingLOOSEanddonotbagitems.Ifyoucollectyour recyclinginbags,pleaseemptythecontentsintoyourRECYCLE cartandplacethebagintheGARBAGEcart.
Trick-or-treatersshouldusesidewalksandfootpaths.
Pleasant Hill Community Foundation to review grant applications on October 1
ThePleasantHillCommunityFoundation(PHCF)is pleasedtoannouncethatitwillbeginreviewinggrant applicationsforitsnextroundofCommunityGrantson October1,2025
LocalnonprofitsandpublicorganizationsservingPleasantHillareencouragedtoapplyforfundingthroughthe Foundation’swebsite.
PHCFawardsgrantstosupportprojectsthatenhancethe qualityoflifeinPleasantHill,withafocusoncommunity engagement,education,thearts,andneighborhoodenrichment.
Pleasant Hill: we want to hear from you! HaveyouheardofCCTA?KnownformallyastheContra CostaTransportationAuthority,theagencyisupdatingits CountywideTransportationPlanforthecomingdecades— andwantstoknowwhatPleasantHillresidentsthink. Howdoyougetaroundtowntoday?WhattransportationimprovementswouldmakelifeeasierhereinPleasant Hill?Whetherit’sbettertrafficflow,saferbikelanes,or morereliabletransit,yourinputwillhelpshapethefutureof howweallgetaround.
Applicationsmustbesubmittedonline at www.phcommunityfoundation.orgbythedeadlinetobe consideredinthefallreviewcycle.
“We’reproudtosupportthemeaningfulworkhappening inPleasantHill,”saidBettyGeishirtCantrell,BoardPresident.“Ourgrantshelporganizationslaunchandgrow programsthatmakealastingdifferencetotheresidentsof ourcommunity.”
WORKSHOP—”Connecting With Others In Your Community” Rodgers Ranch Nature Series
Whencrossingthestreet,dosofromcornersanduse crosswalkswheneverpossible.
NoplasticbagsinyourORGANICScart.Organicwaste,including foodwaste,shouldbeloose(nobags)orinpaperorBPI-Certifiedcompostablebags(marked“Compostable:BPI—Meets ASTM6400Standard”).
Donotrunintothestreet,especiallyfrombetween parkedcars.
Celebrate the Sustainability Heroes!
Makesureallcostumesfitwell,topreventtrippinghazards.
Whenpossible,putreflectivetapeoncostumesand havetrickortreaterscarryglowsticksorflashlights,to ensureeveryonestaysvisibleinthedark.
SustainableContraCostawillpresenttheLeadershipin SustainabilityAwardsatthe17thAnnualAwardsGalainPleasant HillonSeptember17.Thisfunandinspiringeventsupportsand celebrateslocalindividualsandorganizationsfortheiroutstandingcontributionsandcommitmenttoahealthyenvironment, economy,andsociety—sothatContraCostaremainsawonderfulplaceforgenerationstocome.
Motoristsareencouragedtoexerciseadditionalcaution,especiallyinresidentialareaswheretrick-or-treatersmaybewalking.
District1CountySupervisorJohnGioiawillbethemasterof ceremonies,alongwithotherspecialguests.TheawardsprogramwillalsofeaturepartnersCentralContraCostaSanitary DistrictpresentingtheirPollutionPreventionAwards andtheContraCostaGreenBusinessProgrampresentingnew andre-certifiedgreenbusinesses.TheAwardseventisalsothe annualfundraiserforSustainableContraCosta.
Enterandexitdrivewayscautiouslyandslowly,being mindfultocheckforpeoplewalkinginfrontoforbehind yourvehicle.
TheeventatthebeautifulPleasantHillCommunityCenter willbeginwithareceptionwhereguestswillenjoyfoodandbeveragesfromlocal,sustainablepartners,aswellasafunraffle featuringlocalgoodsandservices.
Whetherdrivingacarortakingyourkidstohuntfor candy,avoiddistractionsandstayvigilant.
Ifyouneedassistance,givethePHPDacall.For non-emergencies,dial(925)288-4600orinmattersof urgency,dial9-1-1.
Wednesday,September17,6:00–9:00p.m. PleasantHillCommunityCenter REGISTERatwww.sustainablecoco.org
ThePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentwisheseveryoneafestivestarttofallandthebeginningoftheholidayseason.
Thesurveytakesjust5minutes— andyou’llbeenteredtowina$100giftcard! https://openhouse.ccta.net/
Formoreinformation ortoapply,visit www.phcommunity foundation.organd clickonthe “Apply”tab.
Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week— September 24-30 Rodgers Ranch gardening workshops
Learnmoreabouthowtomakethemostofyour gardenatthe Grow,Cook,andCreateCommunityDay on Saturday,October11.
InhonoroftheFoodBankofContraCosta/Solano’s50th anniversaryinservicetothecommunity,itwillbeembarking onthefirst-everBiteBackHungerRestaurantWeek,September24-30.
RodgersRanchpartnerorganizationswillconduct three(3)hands-onworkshopsthroughoutthedaythat showcasehowgardensbigandsmallcancreatefood andbeauty.
WanttoknowmoreabouttheSanRamonValley?Now youcanlearnitintheRodgersRanchNatureSeries withlocalNaturalist,MichaelMarchiano. MichaelgrewupinConcordandhikedMt.Diabloand thesurroundingareaforover60years.Hehasmentored manyparkdocents,spokenalloverthebayarea,andis listedontheHallofFameattheMt.DiabloInterpretive Association.Upcomingsessionsare:
—VickyPease,Chair,CommissiononAging Numerousstudieshavedemonstratedthatindividuals experiencegreaterwell-beingwhentheymaintain meaningfulsocialconnectionsandastrongsenseof purpose.Throughoutourlives,weencountervarious transitionsthatmayimpactthesevitalaspectsofour happiness.
Forexample,whilethegraduationofchildrenorgrandchildrenisamomentofcelebration,itmayalsomarktheend ofroutineactivitiesandfamiliarsocialcircles.Similarly, retirement—thoughoftenawelcomeshift—canleadtoa lossofdailyinteractionwithcolleaguesandprofessional networks.
Sunday,September7—Spiders 12:45to2:00p.m.
Suchlifechangescanalteroursenseofcontributionand engagementwiththeworldaroundus.However,everytransitionpresentsanopportunitytoforgenewconnections, pursuefreshinterests,andrediscoveroursenseofpurpose.
Thissessionfocusesonthelifeandtimesoflocalspiders, hopingtochangethemanynegativeperceptionsand mythsaboutthesefascinatingeight-leggedarachnids.Learnthetruthabouttheinfamousblackwidow andtheoften-maligned,gentletarantula.
Sunday,October5—Mushrooms 12:45to2:00p.m.
Tosupportthisprocess,thePleasantHillCommissionon Aginginvitesyoutoattendafreeworkshop,“Connecting withOthersinYourCommunity,”on Friday,October24, 2025,at10:00a.m. atthePleasantHillSeniorCenterlocated at233GregoryLane.
JoinMichaelforaphotointroductionoffungiandmushroomsofContraCostaCounty.Seethearrayofbeautiful shapesandcolorsofsomeofourlocalvarieties.Learn somebasicmycology(thescienceoffungi),aswellasimportantinformationaboutthelocaldeathcap,Amanita.
Guestspeakersandrepresentativesfromavarietyof localorganizationswillshareinformationaboutcommunity programs,educationalclasses,volunteerinitiatives,social clubs,andmore—allaimedatfosteringmeaningfulconnectionsandactiveengagement.
ThiseventwilltakeplaceduringHungerActionMonth,an annualmonth-longefforttoraiseawarenessabouthunger andfoodinsecurityinourcommunity.Participatingrestaurantsandcafeswillbedonatingbackapercentageofsales frommenuitemsduringtheBiteBackHungerWeek.
Workshopparticipantswilltakehomeitemsmade intheworkshops.Registrationisrequired.
Tolearnmore,gototheFoodBank’swebsite athttps://www.foodbankccs.org/
Foradditionalinformationandtopurchasetickets, visitwww.rodgersranch.org/classesworkshops.
NatureSeriessessionsareheldatRodgersRanchHeritageCenter,315CortsenRd.PleasantHill.Thereisa$10fee forRRHCMembersand$15feefornon-members.Achild10 andundercanattendforfreewithapayingadult. Spaceislimitedsopre-registrationisrequested. Formoreinformationandtoregisteronline,goto www.rodgersranch.org/2025-nature-series-lecture
Toregister,goto www.PHillCA.gov/COAEvents orcall JuanitaDavalosat(925)671-5283.
IfyouwouldliketojoinusforlunchattheSeniorCenter followingtheworkshop(a$3donationisrequested),please makeareservationbynoonthedaybeforeat(925)771-7641. Wehopeyou’lltakethisopportunitytoconnectwithothersandexplorewaystoengageinthePleasantHill community.
Fall/Winter 2025
Recreation Guide now available
PHRec&ParkinAction... TheTeenScene SpecialEvents BrowsePHRec&ParkDistrict’s recreationactivityguide, TheSpotlight,toexploreallthewaystoplay thisfallthroughtheendMarch2026!Don’t misstwoinformativespecialfeaturesincludinganew overviewabouttheDistrictandanarticleabouttheirhistoricranch,RodgersRanchHeritageCenter.This extendedissueisnowavailableinprintatPHRec&Park facilitiesanddigitallyontheDistrictwebsite.Fall/Winter activityregistrationisnowopenatPleasantHillRec.com.
TeenAfterschoolProgram(Grades6-12) Secureyourteen’sspotforthe2025-2026schoolyear! Monday-Friday,schooldismissaluntil6:00p.m. 2025-2026Rates:$17.50/day|$13.00/day withtransportationfromVVMS&PHMS AnnualMembershipfee:$66/$55(Dist.Res.). Visitpleasanthillrec.com/246orcontactTeenCenterat (925)691-5645forupdatesandmoreinformation.
ACCWDpumpstationwithabackupgeneratortokeepitrunning duringpoweroutages.
Emergency Preparedness NationalPreparednessMonthisrecognizedeverySeptemberasareminder topreparefordisastersbeforetheyhappen.ContraCostaWaterDistrict(CCWD) iscommittedtoreliablewaterservice 24/7,whichmeanscontinuallyplanning andpreparingforemergencies.
Fall/Winter2025BreakCamps PlanforMDUSD’sOctoberfallbreak (10/6-10/10/25)andwinterbreak(12/22/25-1/2/26)! Full-daycampsandhalfdayenrichmentcampsavailableonselectdays.PleasevisitPleasantHillRec.com.
FunforAll NEW!AfternoonArtAdventures
Foreventupdatesandmoreinformation,visit PleasantHillRec.com.Interestedinsponsoringorparticipating asacommunitybusinessorvendor?PleasecontactLizHarrison,EventCoordinatorat(925)338-0229or lharrison@pleasanthillrec.com.
HauntedTrailofPHPark(FREE)
Redundantpipelinescreatealooped system,allowingwaterservicetocontinueevenifapipebreaks.Backup generatorsarestrategicallyplacedto keeppumpsrunningduringpoweroutages.Reservoirsarekeptfullduring high-riskdaystoensureadequatewater supplyforpublichealthandfirefighting. Whenupgradingwaterpipes,CCWD
Programrunsweeklyfrom8/18/25-5/29/26, 11:30a.m.-2:30p.m.
workswithlocalfireofficialstoaddand determinetheplacementofnewfire hydrants.Existinghydrantsareserviced orreplacedonasetschedule.
PleasantHillTeenCouncilnow acceptingapplicationsfor2025-2026 Enteringgrades6-12.TeenCouncilisanexcellentleadershipandcommunityservice opportunityforteens!TeenCouncilmembers planactivities,classes,events,andtripsfor theirpeersaswellasvolunteeratlocalcommunityeventsthroughouttheyear. Applicationavailableatpleasanthillrec.com.
Reliablewaterfortoday andtomorrow
AfterSchoolYouthEnrichment
Preparingforemergenciesathome
It’simportanttohaveanemergency supplyofwaterstoredathome.FEMA recommendsstoringatleastonegallon ofwaterperpersonperdayforseveral days,fordrinkingandsanitation.(And rememberpets!)
Threescheduleoptions:M-Th,M/W/ForT/Th PerfectforPreschoolers,TK,andKinders!JoinPHRec&Park preschoolstaffforlunchtimeandart-filledafternoons.Childrenwillexploreavarietyofartmaterialsandlearnabout famousartists.ChildrenbringNUT-FREElunchandwater daily.RegisteratPleasantHillRec.com.
YouthSports
Keepkids(preschool-teens)activewithPHRec&Parksports programsincludingsoccer,volleyball,ultimatefrisbee,skateboardingandthePHRec&Parkrecreationwinterbasketball league.
Jr.NBAYouthLeague
Eachweek,arotatinglineupoffood truckssetsupalongTrelanyRoad,offeringadeliciousvarietyofcuisines.Guests canrelaxatpicnictablesorAdirondack
CCWDcrewsprepareforearthquakesandotheremergenciesby simulatingapipelinebreakscenarioandthenrestoringwaterservice.
SeniorCenterOpenHouse(FREE) Friday,September12,10:00a.m.-1:00p.m., PleasantHillSeniorCenter Explorealltherecreationalactivitiesandclassesofferedatthe SeniorCenter.Meetactivityleaders,askquestionsandregister forsomethingnew!Ifyou’veneverbeeninsidetheSeniorCenter,comecheckoutthisbeautifulcommunityfacility.Opento allages
PHRec&Parkoffersawidevarietyofafterschoolenrichment activitiesforyourchildtosocializewithpeers,learnnewskills, andHAVEFUN!VisitPleasantHillRec.comtoexplorethepossibilitieslikeyouthballet,tap,youthfencing,JapanKarateDo, Tetsudo,ProjectRockband,andartclasses.Signyourteenupfor driver’sed(15yrs&up),babysittingtrainingclasses,and/or hip-hopdanceclasses.
Getalerts CCWDcustomerscansignupfor alertsaboutplannedoutagesat ccwater.com/MyWaterReport
AdultSportsLeagues
Adults Rallyyourfriends,familyand/orco-workers,makeateam, andregisterforoneofouroutstandingrecreational sportsleaguesincludingBasketball(5v5).and(3v3), Bocce,FlagFootball,Soccer(5v5)andSoftball.For leaguedetails,visitwww.PleasantHillRec.com.For questionscall(925)682-0896oremail vdavis@PleasantHillRec.com.
Community partnerships shine at weekly Off the Grid events Incaseyouhaven’talreadyheard,Off theGridisafamily-friendlyeventthat takesplaceeveryThursdayevening fromAprilthroughOctoberonthe lawnoutsideofPleasantHillCityHall.
chairsprovidedonsiteorbringtheirown blanketsandlawnchairstoenjoythe eveningincomfort.Freelivemusicadds tothefestiveatmosphere,makingthisa perfectweeklyoutingforallages.
(GradesK-2,3-5&6-8)Season:January14-March14,2026for8 games.RegistrationclosesDecember6,2025.Onepractice perweekandgamesonSaturdays.Scheduleprovidedby assignedcoach.BoysandGirlsleaguesavailable.Toregister, visitwww.PleasantHillRec.com.
Rodgers Ranch Nature Series
Wanttoknowmoreaboutthe SanRamonValley?Nowyoucan learnitintheRodgersRanch NatureSerieswithlocalNaturalist, MichaelMarchiano. Seepage13forfulldetails!
October16is“ImagineaDayWithout Water”—adaythatraisesawareness aboutandappreciationforourmost essentialresource.Adaywithoutwater wouldbeapublichealthandsafetycrisis, limitingthefunctionalityoffirefighters, hospitals,businesses,andhomes.In ordertomaintaintheinfrastructurethat deliverscleandrinkingwaterto520,000 peopleincentralandeasternContra CostaCounty,CCWDisdedicatedto investinginsafeandreliablewaterfor todayandtomorrow.
AdultDrop-inSports
BasketballOpenGym*:Fridays,5:30-7:30p.m.,$9perperson (cashonly)
Thisyear,OfftheGridismakingaspecialefforttoengagewiththecommunity andhaslinedupthefollowingpartnershipsandactivities: September4— PleasantHillMiddleSchool September11— BlockCP:Freefacepainting September25—BullpupMusic Boosters:Student-ledperformances October2—TheHawks12U: Whiffleballtournamentbythepond October9—MealsonWheelsContra Costa:Bingoandeasylow-impact exercises
BadmintonOpenGym*:Fridays,7:30-9:30p.m.,$9perperson(cashonly)
*PHMiddleSchoolGym,1SantaBarbaraRd,PleasantHill CornholeBagToss:Tuesdays,6:30-9:00p.m.,$7perperson (cashonly).WinslowCenter(upstairs):2590PleasantHillRd (cornerofPHRdandTaylor) Alllevelswelcome.
October16—CenterofGravity: Mobilekidsexploratorium
WorldFusionFestival(FREE)
Pleasenote:OfftheGridwillnot takeplaceonSeptember18toavoid aschedulingconflictwiththeSummerConcertSeriesinDowntown PleasantHill.
AdultWaterFitness. JoinapopularWaterAerobicsclass forsomesplashyfunintheheatedpool.Keepfitwithlap swim.RegisteratPleasantHillRec.com. TravelwithPHRec&Park. PHRec&ParkTravelServices offerspecialdaytripsandexcursionsforadults.Meetnew friendsandhavefunasyouexploreNorthernCaliforniain thecompanyoffellowtravelenthusiasts.Visit PleasantHillRec.comorcallTravelDeskat(925)798-8747.
Saturday,September13,10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.,PleasantHillPark Experienceaworldofflavors,music,andartistryattheWorld FusionFestival!Thisfreeevent bringstogetherfoodtrucks,live performances,andamarketplace ofhandcraftedgoodsfromaround theglobe.Don’tmissthislivelycelebrationofcultureand community!
PumpkinSplash Sunday,October12,1:30-3:00p.m.,PHAquaticPark:147GregoryLane.Don’tmissthisspooktacularfunforallages!Jump intoPHAquaticPark’sfloatingpumpkinpatchandpickyour favoritepumpkinforHalloween.Onceyoupickyourpumpkin, giveitasillyfaceatourpumpkindecoratingstation!$22.50/$18 (Dist.Res.)forpumpkinwristband(spectatorsandadulthelpersfree).
Friday,October24,5:30-7:30p.m.inPleasantHillPark (pathwayaroundsportsfields) Spine-tinglingsightsand soundsawaityouonthe HauntedTrailinPleasant HillPark!ThisHalloween-themedstrollisa frightfullyfun park-in-the-darkadventurethatyouandyour familywillnotsoonforget.Allageswelcome. Costumesstrongly encouraged.Nottoo scary!Halloweenfans andlocalbusinesses:If youwouldliketocreate aHalloweendisplaytohavealongthetrail,pleasecall GuadalupeCortes,EventSpecialistat(925)289-8452orat gcortes@pleasanthillrec.com.
RodgersRanchHeritageCenter(RRHC)HarvestFestival (FREE)
Saturday,October25,10:00a.m.-2:00p.m., 315CortsenRd,PleasantHill Enjoylivemusic,vendors,andfunactivitiespresentedbylocal organizations.
HolidayBoutique&CraftsFair(FREE)
Saturday,November15,9:00a.m.–2:00p.m.SeniorCenter Getanearlystartonyourholidayshopping!VisitourHoliday Boutiqueandchoosefromahugeselectionofhandmadeitems. Over50craftvendors!ProceedsbenefitthePHSCCareManagementProgram.Applicationsforvendorsavailableat www.pleasanthillrec.com(usuallysoldoutbyOct.)
PopUpParkPlayDates(FREE)
PopinandplaywithPHRec&Parkstaffthisfallfororganized outdoorgamesandactivities.Freetothepublic.Allageswelcome.Fallschedule:
September17,2:30-4:00p.m.atPleasantHillPark October27,9:30-11:30a.m.atPleasantHillCommunity CenterPreschoolPlayground
November10,2:30-4:00p.m.atPleasantHillPark VisitPleasantHillRec.comforfullschedule.
InclusiveRecreationDances
Fridays(monthly),7:00-9:00p.m.
PHRec&Park,inpartnershipwithCityofConcord,CityofMartinez&CityofWalnutCreek,hostsrecreationaldances specificallydesignedfordevelopmentallydisabledadults(18 years+).Call(925)798-8788beforeeventtocheckeventstatus. Falldatesareasfollows:September12attheMartinezSenior Center,October31atthePleasantHillSeniorCenter(costumes encouraged)andNovember21atWalnutCreekHeatherFarms. Admission:$8/person(caregiversfree).
OpenMon/Tuefrom10a.m.to8p.m.
Wed/Thufrom10a.m.to6p.m.
Fri/Satfrom9a.m.to5p.m.
2MonticelloAve,PleasantHill
FORKIDSANDFAMILIES FamilyMovieNight:DogMan— Tuesday,September2|6:00p.m. Amanandhisdogarefusedtogether tobecomeabelovedcrimefighter.Join usforafamilymovienightfromthebestsellinggraphicnovelDogManbyDav Pilkey.Asimplecraftwillalsobeavailable forbusyhands.Allagesandabilitieswelcome.
LegendoftheThreeSistersCorn,Bean,andSquash
Tuesday,September9|6:30p.m.
JoinAliciaRetesforaneveningof Pan-Americanculturalstorytellingthat includecolorfulcornhuskcharacters whosharetheirtrialswhilerevealing theirCentralandSouthAmericanorigins.
NewsfromtheLibrary... LayaArtsCollective
Tuesday,September23|6:30p.m.
FamiliesareinvitedtoadynamicprogramwithLayaArtsCollective,fora vibrantIndianclassicaldanceexperience. Throughcaptivatingperformances, familieswillexplorethetraditions, rhythms,andexpressivebeautyof Bharatanatyam.
It’sYogaKids
Tuesday,October7|6:30p.m.
Growyourconfidence,flexibility, focus,andbalanceateveryage.Certified instructorsteachfunevidence-based physicalandmentalhealthsuccessskills tofeelhealthierandhappier.Joinusat thePleasantHillLibraryforacalmand stress-freehourofyoga.
NorCalBats
Tuesday,October21|6:30p.m.
Familiesareinvitedtothelibrary NorCalBatsprogramtolearnabout theseamazingflyingmammalsand meetsomeofourlocalbats.Thisisa familyfriendlyprogramthatcombines showinglivebatsandaneducational presentationabouttheimportanceof thesecritters.
Craft&Chill–DiadelosMuertos
Tuesday,October28|6:30p.m.
CelebrateyourlovedoneswithDíade losMuertos.Thisprogramwillbeledby folkartsteacherRachel-AnnePalacios.
FORTEENS PetalPaintingWorkshop
Monday,September15| 3:00p.m.
Learnhowtomakepaintfrom plantsaswellasputittouseby paintingwithpetalpaintsonaselectionofcardsdesignedbylocalartist andinstructorGynnaClemes.Open toteens,grades6-12.Registration required.
Jack-O-Lantern‘Drawing’ October1-29|Prizedrawingon Thursday,October30,3:00p.m.
Teensareinvitedallmonth longtocreateacolorful/unique Jack-o-Lanternandenteradrawing towinspecialHalloweenthemed prizes!Teens,grades6-12,canpick updrawing/entrypaperinthelibrary everydayafterschool.
HalloweenKeychains
Tuesday,October14|2:45p.m.
DropintotheMakerSpaceand pickoutaHalloweenthemed keychaintopersonalize;spookyor cute,it’suptoyou!Noreservations required.Opentoteens,grades6-12, assupplieslast.
SewingStudioBasics
Thursdays|3:00–5:00p.m.
Learntosewinthelibrary makerspace!Inthisintroductory workshop,tweensandteenswill learnthebasicsofhowtouseasewingmachineandcreateasimple projecttotakehome.Noexperience necessary.Fortweensandteens 9–18years.Registrationandasafety waiverrequired.
FORADULTSandSENIORS America’sPresidents
Monday,September15|6:30p.m.
AuthorGeraldHenigstopsbytodiscusshisbook America’sPresident’s:WhatYourHistoryTeacher NeverToldYou.Histalkincludestalesofoutrageous behavior,lesser-knownassassinationattempts, crazydecisions,andsexscandalsabound.Noregistrationrequired,thisprogramisfreetoattend.
Medicare101
Monday,October20|6:30p.m.
AttorneyKristinaL.ParkofParkLegacyLaw Firmwillleadtwoinformationsessions.Session1 willcovercreatingalegalprotectionplanforyour childrenandSession2addressesestateplanning forretirees.Noregistrationrequired.Bothsessions arefreetoattend.
Drop-inShop
EveryMonday|6:00–8:00p.m.
Callingalladulttinkersandmakers!Tryoutthe toolsandtechinthelibrary’smakerspace.Meetthe machinesandconnectwithothermakers.Bringa project,orjustyourcuriosity.Noregistration. Adultsonly.Signedsafetywaiverrequired.
Drop-InKnitting&Sewing
EveryTuesday|6:00to8:00p.m.
JoinanenthusiasticgroupofcraftersonTuesdayeveningsinthemakerspace.Allskilllevelsand abilitiesarewelcome.Volunteerswillbeonhand forassistancewithoursewingmachines.Bringyour ownprojectsandsupplies.Noregistration required.
BookClub 1stMondayor2ndFridayofthe month|1:00p.m.
ThePleasantHillLibraryhoststwobookclubs foradultspermonthinourMakerSpace.Tosee whattitlesthey’rereadingnext,pleasevisit ccclib.org.
Five more Pleasant Hill Night Markets! ChilpancingoParkistheplacetobeonFridaynightsfrom 5:00–9:00p.m.asthePleasantHillNightMarketwrapsupitsexciting inauguralseason.HeldonthefirstandthirdFridaysofthemonthuntil November7th,thecommunitymarketfeaturesmorethan50food andmerchandisevendors,aKidsZone,andliveperformances!
Help fight cancer at Relay for Life
Cancerismorecurableandpreventableeveryyear–thanksto researchfundedingreatpartbydonationsmadetoRelayForLife fundraisingeventsaroundtheworld.
HereintheDiabloValley,the2025RelaywillbeonSaturday, Oct.4from12noonto8:00pmatPleasantHillPark,147Gregory Lane,PleasantHill.Attendanceisfree.
SponsoredbytheAmericanCancerSociety,theRelayallows peopleofallagesandabilitiestoproceedalongthedesignated “track”,walkingorinawheelchairtoshowtheirsupportforendingcancer.
TheDiabloValleyRelaycurrentlyrepresentsPleasantHill,Concord,WalnutCreek,Clayton,Martinez,Lafayette,Orinda,Moraga, SanRamon,Danville,Dublin,Pleasanton,andLivermore. Formoreinformationgoto www.relayforlife.org/diablovalleyca.
Fall/Winter 2025
Recreation Guide now available
PHRec&ParkinAction... TheTeenScene What’shappeningintheCity? BrowsePHRec&ParkDistrict’s recreationactivityguide, TheSpotlight,toexploreallthewaystoplay thisfallthroughtheendMarch2026!Don’t misstwoinformativespecialfeaturesincludinganew overviewabouttheDistrictandanarticleabouttheirhistoricranch,RodgersRanchHeritageCenter.This extendedissueisnowavailableinprintatPHRec&Park facilitiesanddigitallyontheDistrictwebsite.Fall/Winter activityregistrationisnowopenatPleasantHillRec.com.
ACCWDpumpstationwithabackupgeneratortokeepitrunning duringpoweroutages.
Emergency Preparedness NationalPreparednessMonthisrecognizedeverySeptemberasareminder topreparefordisastersbeforetheyhappen.ContraCostaWaterDistrict(CCWD) iscommittedtoreliablewaterservice 24/7,whichmeanscontinuallyplanning andpreparingforemergencies.
Fall/Winter2025BreakCamps PlanforMDUSD’sOctoberfallbreak (10/6-10/10/25)andwinterbreak(12/22/25-1/2/26)!
Full-daycampsandhalfdayenrichmentcampsavailableonselectdays.PleasevisitPleasantHillRec.com.
FunforAll NEW!AfternoonArtAdventures
Redundantpipelinescreatealooped system,allowingwaterservicetocontinueevenifapipebreaks.Backup generatorsarestrategicallyplacedto keeppumpsrunningduringpoweroutages.Reservoirsarekeptfullduring high-riskdaystoensureadequatewater supplyforpublichealthandfirefighting. Whenupgradingwaterpipes,CCWD
Programrunsweeklyfrom8/18/25-5/29/26, 11:30a.m.-2:30p.m.
TeenAfterschoolProgram(Grades6-12) Secureyourteen’sspotforthe2025-2026schoolyear! Monday-Friday,schooldismissaluntil6:00p.m. 2025-2026Rates:$17.50/day|$13.00/day withtransportationfromVVMS&PHMS AnnualMembershipfee:$66/$55(Dist.Res.). Visitpleasanthillrec.com/246orcontactTeenCenterat (925)691-5645forupdatesandmoreinformation.
Uniting through celebration: Pride and Juneteenth —LizNunan,DiversityCommission
ThisJune,PleasantHill’sDiversityCommission,anadvisorygroupcommitted tofosteringdiversity,inclusion,andacultureofbelonging,partneredwithOff theGridtohosttwomemorableevents:aJuneteenthcelebrationandanight honoringPrideMonth.
Juneteenth workswithlocalfireofficialstoaddand determinetheplacementofnewfire hydrants.Existinghydrantsareserviced orreplacedonasetschedule.
PleasantHillTeenCouncilnow acceptingapplicationsfor2025-2026 Enteringgrades6-12.TeenCouncilisanexcellentleadershipandcommunityservice opportunityforteens!TeenCouncilmembers planactivities,classes,events,andtripsfor theirpeersaswellasvolunteeratlocalcommunityeventsthroughouttheyear. Applicationavailableatpleasanthillrec.com.
Reliablewaterfortoday andtomorrow
AfterSchoolYouthEnrichment
Preparingforemergenciesathome
It’simportanttohaveanemergency supplyofwaterstoredathome.FEMA recommendsstoringatleastonegallon ofwaterperpersonperdayforseveral days,fordrinkingandsanitation.(And rememberpets!)
Getalerts
Threescheduleoptions:M-Th,M/W/ForT/Th PerfectforPreschoolers,TK,andKinders!JoinPHRec&Park preschoolstaffforlunchtimeandart-filledafternoons.Childrenwillexploreavarietyofartmaterialsandlearnabout famousartists.ChildrenbringNUT-FREElunchandwater daily.RegisteratPleasantHillRec.com.
YouthSports
CCWDcrewsprepareforearthquakesandotheremergenciesby simulatingapipelinebreakscenarioandthenrestoringwaterservice.
PHRec&Parkoffersawidevarietyofafterschoolenrichment activitiesforyourchildtosocializewithpeers,learnnewskills, andHAVEFUN!VisitPleasantHillRec.comtoexplorethepossibilitieslikeyouthballet,tap,youthfencing,JapanKarateDo, Tetsudo,ProjectRockband,andartclasses.Signyourteenupfor driver’sed(15yrs&up),babysittingtrainingclasses,and/or hip-hopdanceclasses.
Adults CCWDcustomerscansignupfor alertsaboutplannedoutagesat ccwater.com/MyWaterReport
AdultSportsLeagues
Community partnerships shine at weekly Off the Grid events
October16is“ImagineaDayWithout Water”—adaythatraisesawareness aboutandappreciationforourmost essentialresource.Adaywithoutwater wouldbeapublichealthandsafetycrisis, limitingthefunctionalityoffirefighters, hospitals,businesses,andhomes.In ordertomaintaintheinfrastructurethat deliverscleandrinkingwaterto520,000 peopleincentralandeasternContra CostaCounty,CCWDisdedicatedto investinginsafeandreliablewaterfor todayandtomorrow.
TheJuneteenthcelebrationwasthe city’smostsuccessfuloneyet.Families andcommunitymembersgatheredat theweeklyfoodtruckeventtohonor BlackandAfricanAmericanhistoryand culture.Theeveningfeaturedengaging educationalbooths,opportunitiesfor communityconnection,andamazing entertainmentbytheJointChiefsBand, thePeacefulWarriors,andtheincredible UniqueDerique.PrincessTianaalso madeaspecialappearance!
PrideMonth Laterinthemonth,PleasantHillrecognizedPrideMonthwithanother communitycelebrationatOfftheGridon June26.Theeventbroughttogether localorganizationsofferingresources, support,andinformationforLGBTQIA+ individualsandallies.Itwasameaningful
nightofcelebration,visibility,and community-building.
BotheventswereopenedwithofficialproclamationsbyMayorSueNoack andattendedbyseveralCityofficials.We werehonoredtohaveCongressman MarkDeSaulnierattendJuneteenthas wellasattendancefromhisDistrictDirectoratthePrideevent.
Thankyoutoeveryonewhojoined us—andtoallwhocontinuetomake PleasantHillaplacewhereeveryone belongs.TheDiversityCommissionwelcomesyourinputandideas.Pleaseemail diversity@pleasanthillca.orgwithquestions,commentsorideas.
Keepkids(preschool-teens)activewithPHRec&Parksports programsincludingsoccer,volleyball,ultimatefrisbee,skateboardingandthePHRec&Parkrecreationwinterbasketball league.
Jr.NBAYouthLeague
Incaseyouhaven’talreadyheard,Off theGridisafamily-friendlyeventthat takesplaceeveryThursdayevening fromAprilthroughOctoberonthe lawnoutsideofPleasantHillCityHall.
Eachweek,arotatinglineupoffood truckssetsupalongTrelanyRoad,offeringadeliciousvarietyofcuisines.Guests canrelaxatpicnictablesorAdirondack
chairsprovidedonsiteorbringtheirown blanketsandlawnchairstoenjoythe eveningincomfort.Freelivemusicadds tothefestiveatmosphere,makingthisa perfectweeklyoutingforallages.
(GradesK-2,3-5&6-8)Season:January14-March14,2026for8 games.RegistrationclosesDecember6,2025.Onepractice perweekandgamesonSaturdays.Scheduleprovidedby assignedcoach.BoysandGirlsleaguesavailable.Toregister, visitwww.PleasantHillRec.com.
Rallyyourfriends,familyand/orco-workers,makeateam, andregisterforoneofouroutstandingrecreational sportsleaguesincludingBasketball(5v5).and(3v3), Bocce,FlagFootball,Soccer(5v5)andSoftball.For leaguedetails,visitwww.PleasantHillRec.com.For questionscall(925)682-0896oremail vdavis@PleasantHillRec.com.
AdultDrop-inSports
BasketballOpenGym*:Fridays,5:30-7:30p.m.,$9perperson (cashonly)
BadmintonOpenGym*:Fridays,7:30-9:30p.m.,$9perperson(cashonly)
Rodgers Ranch Nature Series
Thisyear,OfftheGridismakingaspecialefforttoengagewiththecommunity andhaslinedupthefollowingpartnershipsandactivities: September4— PleasantHillMiddleSchool September11— BlockCP:Freefacepainting September25—BullpupMusic
Wanttoknowmoreaboutthe SanRamonValley?Nowyoucan learnitintheRodgersRanch NatureSerieswithlocalNaturalist, MichaelMarchiano. Seepage13forfulldetails!
*PHMiddleSchoolGym,1SantaBarbaraRd,PleasantHill CornholeBagToss:Tuesdays,6:30-9:00p.m.,$7perperson (cashonly).WinslowCenter(upstairs):2590PleasantHillRd (cornerofPHRdandTaylor) Alllevelswelcome.
October16—CenterofGravity: Mobilekidsexploratorium
AdultWaterFitness. JoinapopularWaterAerobicsclass forsomesplashyfunintheheatedpool.Keepfitwithlap swim.RegisteratPleasantHillRec.com.
Boosters:Student-ledperformances October2—TheHawks12U: Whiffleballtournamentbythepond October9—MealsonWheelsContra Costa:Bingoandeasylow-impact exercises
Pleasenote:OfftheGridwillnot takeplaceonSeptember18toavoid aschedulingconflictwiththeSummerConcertSeriesinDowntown PleasantHill.
TravelwithPHRec&Park. PHRec&ParkTravelServices offerspecialdaytripsandexcursionsforadults.Meetnew friendsandhavefunasyouexploreNorthernCaliforniain thecompanyoffellowtravelenthusiasts.Visit PleasantHillRec.comorcallTravelDeskat(925)798-8747.
Takingcareofourenvironment Time for Lid Flippin’! SB1383requireslocaljurisdictionstomonitorcontamination andpropersortingoforganicsandrecyclingbyperformingannual routeaudits.RepublicServicesemployeesmaybeinyourneighborhoodthroughouttheyearperforming“lid-flips”andlookingintoall 3ofyourcarts—landfill,recycle,andorganics.Wearelookingfor propersortingofmaterialsineachcartandmayleaveaneducational“OOPSTag”ifsomethingshouldhavegoneintoadifferent cart(seetagonleft).
Hereareafewthingstoknow: Nobagsareopened.
Nocontentsaretakenoremptied.
Nocontentsaretouched.
Educationaltags(OOPSTag)maybeattachedtocart(s). Nofinesorpenalties.
Onlyasmallnumberofstreetswillberandomlyselectedfor lid-flipaudits.
Hereareafewreminderstohelpwithpropersorting: Styrofoam,plasticstrapping,disposablegloves,andallplastic utensils(eventhoselabeledcompostable)aretrashandshould gointheGARBAGEcart.
LeaverecyclingLOOSEanddonotbagitems.Ifyoucollectyour recyclinginbags,pleaseemptythecontentsintoyourRECYCLE cartandplacethebagintheGARBAGEcart.
NoplasticbagsinyourORGANICScart.Organicwaste,including foodwaste,shouldbeloose(nobags)orinpaperorBPI-Certifiedcompostablebags(marked“Compostable:BPI—Meets ASTM6400Standard”).
Celebrate the Sustainability Heroes!
SustainableContraCostawillpresenttheLeadershipin SustainabilityAwardsatthe17thAnnualAwardsGalainPleasant HillonSeptember17.Thisfunandinspiringeventsupportsand celebrateslocalindividualsandorganizationsfortheiroutstandingcontributionsandcommitmenttoahealthyenvironment, economy,andsociety—sothatContraCostaremainsawonderfulplaceforgenerationstocome.
District1CountySupervisorJohnGioiawillbethemasterof ceremonies,alongwithotherspecialguests.TheawardsprogramwillalsofeaturepartnersCentralContraCostaSanitary DistrictpresentingtheirPollutionPreventionAwards andtheContraCostaGreenBusinessProgrampresentingnew andre-certifiedgreenbusinesses.TheAwardseventisalsothe annualfundraiserforSustainableContraCosta.
TheeventatthebeautifulPleasantHillCommunityCenter willbeginwithareceptionwhereguestswillenjoyfoodandbeveragesfromlocal,sustainablepartners,aswellasafunraffle featuringlocalgoodsandservices.
Wednesday,September17,6:00–9:00p.m. PleasantHillCommunityCenter REGISTERatwww.sustainablecoco.org
Pleasant Hill: we want to hear from you! HaveyouheardofCCTA?KnownformallyastheContra CostaTransportationAuthority,theagencyisupdatingits CountywideTransportationPlanforthecomingdecades— andwantstoknowwhatPleasantHillresidentsthink. Howdoyougetaroundtowntoday?WhattransportationimprovementswouldmakelifeeasierhereinPleasant Hill?Whetherit’sbettertrafficflow,saferbikelanes,or morereliabletransit,yourinputwillhelpshapethefutureof howweallgetaround.
Thesurveytakesjust5minutes— andyou’llbeenteredtowina$100giftcard! https://openhouse.ccta.net/
Rodgers Ranch gardening workshops
Learnmoreabouthowtomakethemostofyour gardenatthe Grow,Cook,andCreateCommunityDay on Saturday,October11.
RodgersRanchpartnerorganizationswillconduct three(3)hands-onworkshopsthroughoutthedaythat showcasehowgardensbigandsmallcancreatefood andbeauty.
Workshopparticipantswilltakehomeitemsmade intheworkshops.Registrationisrequired.
Foradditionalinformationandtopurchasetickets, visitwww.rodgersranch.org/classesworkshops.
Rodgers Ranch Nature Series
WanttoknowmoreabouttheSanRamonValley?Now youcanlearnitintheRodgersRanchNatureSeries withlocalNaturalist,MichaelMarchiano. MichaelgrewupinConcordandhikedMt.Diabloand thesurroundingareaforover60years.Hehasmentored manyparkdocents,spokenalloverthebayarea,andis listedontheHallofFameattheMt.DiabloInterpretive Association.Upcomingsessionsare:
Sunday,September7—Spiders 12:45to2:00p.m.
Thissessionfocusesonthelifeandtimesoflocalspiders, hopingtochangethemanynegativeperceptionsand mythsaboutthesefascinatingeight-leggedarachnids.Learnthetruthabouttheinfamousblackwidow andtheoften-maligned,gentletarantula.
Sunday,October5—Mushrooms 12:45to2:00p.m.
JoinMichaelforaphotointroductionoffungiandmushroomsofContraCostaCounty.Seethearrayofbeautiful shapesandcolorsofsomeofourlocalvarieties.Learn somebasicmycology(thescienceoffungi),aswellasimportantinformationaboutthelocaldeathcap,Amanita.
NatureSeriessessionsareheldatRodgersRanchHeritageCenter,315CortsenRd.PleasantHill.Thereisa$10fee forRRHCMembersand$15feefornon-members.Achild10 andundercanattendforfreewithapayingadult. Spaceislimitedsopre-registrationisrequested.
Formoreinformationandtoregisteronline,goto www.rodgersranch.org/2025-nature-series-lecture
Arocking“ThankYou”foramemorable 25thanniversaryseason!
—AnthonyGarcia,CivicActionCommission Whataseason!OnbehalfofthePleasantHill CivicActionCommission,thankyoutoeveryone whojoinedusforthe25thAnniversaryoftheSummerConcerts bytheLake.Weekafterweek,youbroughttheenergy,thedancing,andthelovethatmakesPleasantHillsuchavibrantand connectedcommunity.
Eachyear,ourcommissionworkstocreateajoyfulandinclusiveconcertexperience—andthisseasonwasnoexception.To commemoratethe25thyear,weintroducedspecialanniversary merchandise,expandedourFamilyFunZonetofiveconcerts, andincreasedthepresenceoflocalnonprofitpartners,bringing morecommunityconnectionstothegreen.
Aheartfeltthankyoutooureventsponsors,whosegenerosityhelpsmaketheseconcertspossible—andtothe CollegeParkHighSchoolvolunteerswhohelpedensurea safe,joyfulFamilyFunZoneforouryoungestattendees.
We’realsoproudtosharethatthisyear’sconcertseries wasnamedRunner-UpforBestOutdoorEventinDiablo Magazine—atestamenttothecommunityspiritandjoy youbringeverysummer.
Whetheryou’realongtimeattendeeorjoinedusfor thefirsttimethisyear,wehopeyou’llcomebackin2026! Andifyouhaveideasorfeedback,we’dlovetohearfrom you—pleasetakeamomenttocompleteourpost-concert surveyatwww.phillca.gov/concertsurvey.
Thankyouagain,PleasantHill—youmadethisanniversaryseasononetoremember.
September WHEN WHAT WHERE
MeetingscheduleSUBJECTTOCHANGE.Pleasecheckthe AgendaCenterontheCity’swebsiteatwww.PHillCA.gov/agendas formeetingaccessandagendainformation.
Tue2 4:00p.m.TrafficSafetyCommission LargeCommunityRoom
Thu4 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommission LargeCommunityRoom
Mon8 7:00p.m.CityCouncil CityCouncilChambers
Tue9 6:30p.m.PlanningCommission CityCouncilChambers
Wed10 6:30p.m.CivicActionCommission LargeCommunityRoom
Thu11 5:00p.m.CommissiononAging SmallCommunityRoom
Student art exhibit at City Hall
Thu11 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministrator PublicWorksConferenceRoom
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Mon15 7:00p.m.CityCouncil CityCouncilChambers
Tue16 6:30p.m.DiversityCommission SmallCommunityRoom
Thu18 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommission LargeCommunityRoom
e-bikeclasshasdifferentfeaturesandcapabilities,aswellassafetyand agerequirements.Familiarizeyourselfwithwhateache-bikeclassificationentails.
Knowtherulesandrequirements
Tue23 6:30p.m.PlanningCommission CityCouncilChambers
AspartoftheCity’sStudentArtExhibition ProgramfosteredbytheCity’sEducation Commission,anewroundofyoungartists arenowondisplayatCityHall,100Gregory Lane.
Comcastchannel28,U-Verse Channel99,andWaveBroadbandChannel1029 onfirstandthirdWednesdaysat7:00p.m. Videosofmeetingsarealsoavailableon theCitywebsiteunder“WatchMeetings.”
Thu25 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministrator PublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu25 7:00p.m.EducationCommission LargeCommunityRoom
October Alle-bikeridersarerequiredtoknowandunderstandtherulesofthe roadwhenridingthroughoutthecommunity.Therearehelmetrequirements,ageminimums(dependingone-bikeclass),andrestrictionsabout wheree-bikescanandcannotgo.Everye-bikeshoulddisplayamanufacturer-affixedstickerindicatingthee-bikeclassification.(Findoutmoreat dmv.ca.gov.)
WHEN WHAT WHERE
Knowthelaw
Wed1 6:30p.m.CivicActionCommission LargeCommunityRoom
Thu2 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommission LargeCommunityRoom
Mon6 7:00p.m.CityCouncil CityCouncilChambers
Tue7 4:00p.m.TrafficSafetyCommission LargeCommunityRoom
Thu9 5:00p.m.CommissiononAging SmallCommunityRoom
RefertotheCaliforniaVehicleCodeandtheCityofPleasantHillMunicipalCodepriortoridingyoure-bikeforthefirsttime.Informationcanbe foundtherespecifictoe-bikes,aswellasthelegalrequirements,restrictions,andregulationsforhowtooperatethesedevicesinour communities.Whenridinge-bikesthroughoutthecommunitystreetlaws apply,includingcomingtoafullstopatstopsigns,yieldingtopedestrians,andobeyingalltrafficlights.
Knowthespeedlimits
ValhallaElementarySchoolstudentartis readyforviewinginthemainlobbyofCityHall. Theartexhibitrotatesamongthepublic schoolslocatedinPleasantHill,allowingyoung artistsfromthroughoutPleasantHilltodisplay theirart.
925-671-5270 www.phillca.gov CITYHALLHOURS Mon–Wed,8:30a.m.–5:00p.m; Thurs,8:30a.m.—6:00p.m.; Fri,8:30a.m.–1:00p.m.
Studentsandparentsareinvitedtoviewthe artduringregularCityHallbusinesshours: Monday–Wednesday,8:30a.m.–5:00p.m. Thursday,8:30a.m.–6:00p.m. Friday,8:30a.m.–1:00p.m.
TheOutlooknewsletter ispublishedbimonthly onrecycledpaper.Forquestionsandcomments, pleasecontacttheCommunityRelationsManager’s Officeat(925)671-5229.
Thu9 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministrator PublicWorksConferenceRoom
Tue14 6:30p.m.PlanningCommission CityCouncilChambers
Thu16 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommission LargeCommunityRoom
Allcyclistsarerequiredtoobeythespeedlimits,whicharepostedon signagethroughouttheCityofPleasantHill.Absentofpostedsignage, speedlimitsgenerallydictate:
15mph—Publictrailsandpaths
Mon20 7:00p.m.CityCouncil CityCouncilChambers
25mph—Schoolzonesandresidentialneighborhoods
Tue21 6:30p.m.DiversityCommission SmallCommunityRoom
35mph—Citystreets,suchasContraCostaBoulevard,etc
Thu23 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministrator PublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu23 7:00p.m.EducationCommission LargeCommunityRoom
E-bikeridersshouldregularlymonitortheirspeedometers(which shouldbefullyoperationalandaffixedtotheire-bikes)toensurespeed limitsarenotexceededduringthecourseofaride.
Tue28 6:30p.m.PlanningCommission CityCouncilChambers
Knowthebasicsofcyclingsafety Allcyclists(includinge-bikers)areencouragedtounderstandand adheretocyclingsafetyprotocols.Theseincludeindicatingwithyour handsorlightsignalwhenyouintendtoturnorchangelanes,goinginthe samedirectionastraffic(notagainst),refrainingfromwearingheadphonesorbeingotherwisedistractedfromtheenvironmentaroundyou, andensuringthatyouareseenbythosewhomyouaresharingtheroad with—includingpedestriansandmotorists.
Allmeetingswillbeheldinperson. Forlivestreamingofthesemeetings,gotowww.phillca.govandclickon“WatchMeetings”icon.
Sign up for Emergency Alerts! ResidentscansignupforNixlealertsatwww.nixle.com. RegisterfortheCommunityWarningSystem (CWS)alertsathttps://cwsalerts.com.
the OUTLOOK Hot weather safety tips from CERT SeptemberandOctobercan bethehottestmonthsoftheyear inourarea,soremainalertfor hightemperaturesandpossible wildfiresorsmoke.
Don’t...
Leavechildrenorpetsincars! Walkdogsonhotpavement orasphalt.
Do...
Drinkplentyofwater. Closecurtainsorblindsto keepyourhousecooler.
Useabattery-operatedfanin whateverroomyouarein.Try itwithabucketoficeinfront ofthefan!
Eatuncookedfoodstoavoid heatingupthekitchen:thisis agreattimeforcoldsoups, salads,cheese,andbread. Ifyouareoutside,apply sunscreenandwearahat, longsleevesandpantsinlightweightfabric.
Elderlypeoplearemoresusceptibletotheeffectsofhigh temperatures.Ifyouareathome andthepowerisout...
Gosomewherethatiscooler, suchasthemallorlibrary.
Findacoolingstationsetup bytheCity.
Staywithafamilymemberor friendwhohaspower. Checkintoahotel.
ThenextCERTTraining CoursebeginsonSeptember9, 2025.Thecoursemeetsweekly forsevenweeks,followedbyone practicalexerciseonaSaturday. WemeetonTuesdayevenings, 6:00p.m.–9:00p.m.Locationis St.AndrewsPresbyterianChurch, 1601MaryDr.,PleasantHill.
Registerforthecourseat pleasanthillcert.org/trainingor usetheQRcodebelow.
Bike Family Fest September 14
RollondowntothePleasantHillLibraryon Sunday,September14, 2025 fortheannualBike FamilyFest.Thisfunfamilyactivityallowsyoungriderstheopportunitytolearnskillsandsafetywhile havingfun.Someofthestationsatthisyear’sBike FamilyFestare:
Apopupbikeparkcreatedby theBayAreaBikeProject
Obstaclecourses
Helmetfitcheck
E-bikeeducation
Craftzone
Bikefunctioncheck
BikeFamilyFestwillbeheldfrom10:00 a.m.–2:00p.m.onSunday,September14,2025at thePleasantHillLibrary,2MonticelloBlvd.
