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AMERICAN
Eddie Papa’s American Hangout 4889 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, 469-6266. Winner of The Pleasanton Weekly’s Reader Choice Awards for “Best American Food,” “Best Meal under $20” and “Best Kid Friendly Restaurant,” Eddie Papa’s American Hangout celebrates the regional food and beverage cultures of America. Bring the whole family to enjoy iconic dishes from across the United States, Old World Hospitality, and hand crafted artisan cocktails. www.eddiepapas.com. To have your restaurant listed in this dining directory, please call the Pleasanton Weekly Advertising Department at (925) 600-0840
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SELF-DEFENSE CLASS Awaken Your Inner Warrior: Learn to transition from reaction to defensive tactics in this unique, exciting class from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, March 24, at Las Positas College, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore. Cost is $39. Call 424-1467 or email commed@ laspositascollege.edu. Livermore.
Clubs
UKULELE CIRCLE A new Ukulele Circle in being formed in Livermore. Come play ukulele with others and bring friends to the first meeting from noon-1 p.m., Saturday, March 30, at Galina’s Music Studio, 2222 Second St., Suite 2, Livermore. All ages are welcome. Beginners are welcome. Space is limited. Reserve your spot now. Send a request for participation online or call 9601194. There is a $5 fee. Ukuleles available for purchase. www. GalinasMusicStudio.com
Concerts
LIVERMORE-AMADOR SYMPHONY 50TH SEASON CELEBRATION Livermore-Amador Symphony’s (LAS) 50th Season celebration continues with its third concert of the season, “Guest Conductor Potpourri,” at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at the Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. A prelude talk will be held from 7-7:30 p.m. The program includes “Fanfare for the Common Man” by Aaron Copland and Verdi’s “Overture to La Forza del Destino.” Dawn Harms, currently on the faculty at Stanford University, will be guest conductor. For tickets visit www.mylvpac.com or call 373-6800. SACRED MUSIC OF EAST AND WEST Irina Shachneva conducts the Slavyanka Chorus in a performance of Theodore DuBois’ sacred cantata, “The Seven Last Words of Christ,” and sacred music from the Russian Orthodox Church from 3-4:30 p.m., Sunday, March 24, at St. Michael’s Church, 458 Maple St., Livermore. Tickets: $12/$15. For details, call Paul Andrews at 510-798-7966 or visit www.slavyanka.org.
Events
SPRING BOOK SALE Friends of the Pleasanton Public Library will host its Spring Book Sale from March 22-24 in the library’s large meeting room, 400 Old Bernal Ave. Friday night sale will run 6-9 p.m. for members only (you can join at the door); sale is open to everyone on Saturday (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)and Sunday (11 a.m.-3 p.m.). No strollers allowed. Friends of the Library is also looking for volunteers to help with the sale. Call Nancy Bering at 462-4362. YOM HASHOAH (HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY) Congregation Beth Emek will hold a Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) ceremony from 6-7 p.m., Sunday, April 7, and adopt and memorialize a Torah scroll that was rescued from a town in the former Czechoslovakia during the Holocaust. Everyone Page 10ÊUÊMarch 22, 2013ÊUÊPleasanton Weekly
is invited to join them for this proper and distinguished service. Congregation Beth Emek is located at 3400 Nevada Court, Pleasanton. Call Andy Kessler at 336-6276 or visit www.bethemek.org
Film
‘GENIUS OF CHARLES DARWIN’ Richard Dawkins presents this 115-minute series about the elegance of Charles Darwin’s theories, the increasing fossil evidence, discussions of the misinterpretations of his theory to justify racialist attitudes, etc. The film will be shown from 7-9:30 p.m., Saturday, April 6, at the IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin. Meet and greet potluck at 6:30 p.m., while a short discussion follows the film. A $3 donation is requested but not required. For more information, email flickknight@gmail.com or call 462-3459.
Fundraisers
ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF AMADOR VALLEY The local chapter of this national philanthropic organization is hosting its 18th Annual Mad Hatter’s Tea Party 12-4 p.m., Saturday, April 13, at Castlewood Country Club, 707 Country Club Circle. This event includes tea tables decorated by members, food, drawing prizes and silent auction. The guest speaker will be Penny Warner, author and child development educator. Tickets are $50, with proceeds providing clothes and shoes to needy children. Reserve by March 29. For details, call Annette at 4625275 or visit www.amadorvalley. assistanceleague.org. FUNDRAISER AT CASA OROZCO FOR AVHS CIVICS TEAM Enjoy a meal at Casa Orozco on Sunday, April 14, and a portion of the proceeds will go to help send state champions Amador Valley High School Competitive Civics Team to compete in the national finals. Mention AVHS Competitive Civics when you order. HOP YARD FUNDRAISER FOR AVHS COMPETITIVE CIVICS Enjoy a meal at The Hop Yard and help send state champions Amador Valley High School Competitive Civics Team to compete in the national finals. Mention AVHS Competitive Civics when you order. Starting at noon, Wednesday, April 10, at The Hopyard, 3015 Hopyard Rd. Pleasanton. PPIE RUN FOR EDUCATION Pleasanton Partnerships in Education (PPIE) announces its first Run for Education on Sunday, April 14, with proceeds benefiting Pleasanton schools. The event will include a half-marathon, 5K and 1-mile Kids’ Challenge, with the former two routes passing through Pleasanton’s historic Main Street and finishing at the Fairgrounds. Visit www.ppierun.com. TIME FOR JEWELS The American Cancer Society is having its signature event, “Time for Jewels.” Donate some of your baubles, bangles, and beads to help a cancer patient. Come to the Discovery shop at 1987 Santa Rita Rd. between 10 a.m.-6 p.m. starting Friday, March 29 to donate. Contact Monda
Wiseman at 462-7374 or at Monda. wiseman@cancer.org YMCA CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT The Tri-Valley YMCA will host its sixth annual Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, April 25, at Castlewood Country Club, 707 Country Club Circle, where all proceeds (starting at $175/golfer) benefit kids. Enjoy complimentary wine tasting, make-up demonstrations, mini-massages, silent and live auctions, and more. Sponsorship opportunities also available. For more details or to register, call Victoria Noard at 263-4444 or email her at tvinfo@ymcaeastbay.org.
Holiday
SECULAR PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY PASSOVER SEDER Tri-Valley Cultural Jews are hosting an English haggadah that is secular, progressive and includes music as well as ritual elements with humanistic explanations, from 5-8 p.m., Saturday, March 30. Followed by a non-kosher-for-Passover potluck dinner. Held at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2466 8th St., Livermore. Cost is $10/non-member adult. For reservations, call Jamie at 510-8881404. Visit http://trivalleyculturaljews.wordpress.com.
Miscellaneous
CALLING ALL STREET ARTISTS FOR THE BIG DRAW The Pleasanton Arts Celebration, “The Big Draw,” happens Saturday, May 11, in downtown Pleasanton at Division and Main streets. Artist applications, available at www.the-bigdraw.com, are due Monday, April 15. Cost is $125 per square. Sponsorships are available.
FOOTHILL HIGH BAND WINTER SHOW The Foothill High School Band Boosters invite everyone to its day-long annual Winter Guard, Percussion and Drum Major Competition with more than 100 performances Saturday, March 23. Drum Majors start at 8 a.m. in the stadium, with awards at 4:45 p.m. In the large gym, the Percussion competitions begin at 9 a.m. followed by Winter Guard at 1 p.m. Awards presentation at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Foothill High School music programs.
On Stage
‘HAIRSPRAY!’ Amador and Foothill high school are presenting the Tony award-winning musical “Hairspray!” Come see the show at 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 21; Friday, March 22; and Saturday, March 23, at the Amador Valley High School Theater, 1155 Santa Rita Rd.
Volunteering
FIREHOUSE ARTS CENTER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM The Firehouse Arts Center Volunteer Program is holding its Spring Orientation from 6:30-8 p.m., Thursday, March 28, in the Firehouse Theater at 4444 Railroad Ave. Positions include usher, greeter and gallery docent. Contact Jen Koch at jkoch@cityofpleasantonca. gov or at 931-4846.