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Christmas Day Brunch Saturday, December 25, 2010 11:30am- 4:00pm
ART, CRITIQUE & COFFEE Art, Critique & Coffee (ACC) meets at 10 a.m. each Friday at Borders Cafe, 4575 Rosewood Dr. Artists and art lovers are welcome to view latest works as they discuss how to better each piece before it is released to the public. Call 461-5084. FARMERS MARKET Island Earth’s farmers market is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays in the parking lot between Macy’s and Sears at Stoneridge Shopping Center. It features organic produce, artisan wares, fresh flowers and more. Call 510-769-1525 or visit islandearthfarmersmarket.org. PEACEFUL WAR PROTEST Plesantonians 4 Peace has an ongoing peaceful war protest from 5 to 6 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of the month, at First and Neal streets. Contact Cathe Norman at 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@gmail.com; or kdowding@pacbell.net. Visit www. Pleasantonians4Peace.org. PLEASANTONIANS 4 PEACE Pleasantonians 4 Peace sponsors a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month in front of the Museum on Main, 603 Main St. The group reflects on the human and monetary costs of the war, honors veterans who have sacrificed, and visualizes ways of moving beyond this conflict to a more peaceful world. They plan to continue this monthly event as long as necessary. Contact Cathe Norman at 462-7495; Matt Sullivan at mjs7882@gmail.com; or visit www.Pleasantonians4Peace.org.
Exhibits ‘CELEBRATIONS AROUND THE WORLD’ The Harrington Gallery will host Paintbrush Diplomacy’s international children’s art exhibit, “Celebrations Around the World,”
from Dec. 11 through Jan. 12 at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave. The gallery is open noon-5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. A donation of $2 is suggested. Paintbrush Diplomacy seeks to promoting peace and understanding through the universal language of art and encourages awareness of international issues through art exchanges and exhibits of works by children ages 5-18. Call 931-5340 or visit www.paintbrushdiplomacy.org. TRY-VALLEY TOYBOX COMES TO MUSEUM Toy aficionados will share their collections at the third “Treasures of the Tri-Valley” exhibit from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays, from Nov. 10 through Jan. 30, at Museum on Main, 603 Main St. There will be toy-making crafts and opportunities to meet the collectors. Call 4622766 or e-mail education@museumonmain.org.
Fundraisers BALL AT THE MALL North Rotary announces the first annual New Year’s Eve Ball at the Mall from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at Stoneridge Shopping Center. The $75 gala event will feature a live band, DJ, a piano bar, cocktail foods and no-host bars, to benefit children in the community. Champagne in commemorative glasses will be served at midnight. Call 877-543-7852 or visit www.theballatthemall.org.
Health ART FOR THE HEART ValleyCare is sponsoring a free art therapy program for cancer patients and their loved ones. A local artist from Lilly Oncology will lead participants in an art lesson from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, March 5, at ValleyCare Health System, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 240. Supplies and lunch
will be provided. Call to register, 734-3319. CANCER SURVIVOR PROGRAM Exercise program for breast cancer survivors will be held from noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 1 through Feb. 22, at LifeStyleRx, 1119 E. Stanley Blvd., Livermore. The program, consists of yoga and pilate’s taught by instructors who are certified and have experience working with post op patients. Call 454-6316 for more information. COLON CANCER AWARENESS ValleyCare is hosting a free educational seminar on “Colon Cancer Awareness.” Hear Dr. Entwisle discuss important risk factors, from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, March 17, at ValleyCare Health System, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite 240. Refreshments will be provided for registered guests. Call to register, 734-3319. DIABETES MANAGEMENT CLASSES Free Diabetes Class. Seven-week series will teach you how to manage your Type 2 diabetes or Pre Diabetes, eat the foods you love, how and why to check your blood sugar, medications, exercise and more! New series from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 8 - March 5 at Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd., Dublin. Call 510-3835185 to register. HEALING TOUCH ValleyCare Health System is hosting a free learn at lunch seminar on “Healing Touch.” This treatment was developed by nurses to help cancer patients restore balance in their life. The lecture is from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8, at ValleyCare Health System Women’s Center, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Conference Room 240. All registered participants will receive a free lunch. Call to register, 734-3319. LUNCH & LEARN PROGRAM A Using the Internet for Health Information seminar is from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, at ValleyCare Health System, 5725 W. Las Positas
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