"The Horse, of Course" Exhibit Opens March 10 - Pleasanton Museum

"The Horse, of Course! - Horses in the History of the Amador-Livermore Valley"

New Exhibit at Pleasanton's Museum On Main Street

March 10 - August 15, 2010

"The Horse, of Course! - Horses in the History of the Amador-Livermore Valley," is a new exhibit on display from March 10 - August 15, 2010 at the Museum On Main Street, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton.

Ever since the arrival of the Spanish in the late 18th century, the horse has played an important role in the life of the Amador-Livermore Valley. The museum's latest exhibit examines how horses have shaped the valley's history through their work in farming, ranching, transport, athletics, and recreation.

Displays will include a re-created blacksmith's shop, original jockey's silks and memorabilia from the Alameda County Fairgrounds racetrack (including an autographed photo of jockey Russell Baze), posters and photographs from the history of the Livermore Rodeo, and a variety of objects, photographs, and documents that illustrate the horse's importance in the valley's history.

Two free events will help launch the exhibit.

--An Opening Night reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10 at the museum. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend. There is no fee to attend.

--Calling all Cowgirls and Cowboys. Come and enjoy family fun at the free Community Round-Up at the museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 13. Kids, try out your roping skills, design your own brand, make-and-take a pony puppet, and more.


The museum is located at 603 Main Street, Pleasanton. Hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Admission is a $2 requested donation.

Contact (925) 462-2766 or office@museumonmain.org Visit www.museumonmain.org.

Photo credits: Amador-Livermore Valley Historical Society



- Livermore Rodeo.



- Rider in Vaquero outfit.



- Alameda County Fairgrounds races, 1970s.



- Cattle Drive in Livermore, 1940s.


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Nominate a Preschool Teacher in the Bay Area

Join us in recognizing the enormous contributions of preschool teachers in the Bay Area.

Eleven outstanding preschool teachers will be selected by a panel of experts to receive:
• A $100 school supply catalog gift certificate.
• A FREE preschool class field trip to Habitot Children's Museum (up to 15 students ~a $130 value)
• One Habitot annual Family Membership (a $115 value) which may be offered at a fundraising auction or used personally
In addition, each of the winning nominators will receive:
• One Habitot annual Family Membership (a $115 value) this spring.

Nominate a preschool teacher March 29 - May 29, 2009


Download the Preschool Contest PDF form.

Mail, Fax or Email Application to:
Habitot Children's Museum
"PRESCHOOL TEACHERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE"
Attn: Lauren Levin
PMB 326 • 1563 Solano Ave. • Berkeley CA 94707
Habitot Children's Museum • PMB 326 • 1563 Solano Ave • Berkeley, CA 94707 • 510-647-1111 • www.habitot.org
Fax: (510) 647-1110
Email: dassoc@habitot.org
Questions? Call Lauren at (510) 647-1111 x 31

Holiday Hugs Care Package Donation Drive Pleasanton

Help Support the Troops

The East Bay Blue Star Moms will be holding a Holiday Hugs Care Package donation drive on Saturday, November 15, at the Pleasanton Wal-Mart from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. They will be collecting items to include in their annual holiday care packages, which they will mail to troops on Saturday, December 6, as well as cash donations to help offset mailing costs.

For more information, please contact Nan Fuchs at bluestarnan@gmail.com or 925-648-1549.

Nan Fuchs
Air Force Mom
Care Package Co-Chairmom
San Francisco East Bay Blue Star Moms
925-648-1549

Tri-Valley Clay Figure Sculpting Classes

Adam Reeder, an accomplished Bay Area Figure Sculptor, will be teaching clay figure sculpting classes to members of the Tri-Valley community.

Adam, who has a studio in San Francisco, but lives in San Ramon, has been a figure sculptor for 10 years.

His recent accomplishments include:

• 1st Place Figure Sculpture in the Academy of Art 2008 Spring Show


• Juried into the National Sculpture Societies 2008 Figure Sculpture Competition


• Juried into the Loveland Colorado Annual Sculpture Invitational 2008

"There are very few people who teach figure sculpting, and I want to be able to share my love of sculpting with others," Adam said. Adam focuses on sculpting people, both male and female. He specializes in sculpting realistic form with accurate anatomy and proportions.

Adam has been asked by many to teach classes and share his love of figure sculpting with the community. He has decided to start a few classes in the East Bay.

Adam's recent sculpting work can be viewed at www.adamreeder.com

The classes will be held on:

Monday nights from 6-8:30 starting Oct. 20th at the Bothwell Arts Center in Livermore. Located at: 2466 Eighth St., Livermore, CA, 94551

And

Tuesdays from 6-8:30 starting Oct. 14th at Tri Valley Monart in Pleasanton. Located at: 3015 Hopyard Rd # I, Pleasanton, CA

The classes will continue indefinitely. The cost of the classes are $30 per class.
For now, the classes are for adults 18 and older.

Adam is also working on setting up classes in Danville and San Ramon beginning in the spring and winter of 2009.

If you are interested in learning more about clay figure sculpting and taking a hands-on class, but don't see the times or locations that would work for your schedule, please contact Adam for more information.

Times and locations are subject to change, so please call or email Adam ahead of time to register for the class.

His number is 801-671-6994

Asante Africa Foundation Hosts Maasai in Pleasanton

Pleasanton, CA - On October 11th, a “Meet the Maasai” family-oriented interactive event will be held at the Masonic Center on Hopyard Road.

Perhaps she’s raised chump change compared to Oprah, but Livermore resident Erna Grasz is making her mark by helping to shape the future of an African village one child at a time. In a few weeks, Grasz and her organization, which includes Pleasanton board member, will build a cultural bridge between the Maasai and the east bay, as many of Asante Africa’s projects benefit the Maasai community.

Erna founded Asante Africa Foundation in the fall of 2006 after returning from a safari in Tanzania. There, in the soaring heat, she met a woman teaching class under a tree to girls who couldn’t afford to attend school – and Erna walked away determined to help in any way she could. Today, Asante Africa Foundation has funded more than $150,000 towards projects dedicated to building quality education in Tanzania and Kenya.

On October 11th, a “Meet the Maasai” family-oriented interactive event will be held at the Masonic Center on Hopyard Road. Maasai tribal warrior and elder advisor Sabore Ole Oyie and tribeswoman Hellen Nkuraiya, former school principal and current teacher, will be featured with Maasai and Swahili singing, dancing, vertical leaping, learning to apply traditional red ocher war paint, vocalizations of animal calls, bow and arrow techniques, and native crafts and jewelry. This event is open to the public. Several bay area schools are also sponsoring Maasai assemblies during the Kenyans visit as a cultural exchange which focuses on the value of education in our community and across the ocean.

To learn more about Asante Africa, please visit www.asanteafrica.org. If you would be interested in meeting Erna and our Maasai visitors, please contact me at 925-998-3869 or k.yolton@comcast.net.

Best,

Karen Yolton

Asante is the Swahili word for thank you.

Pleasanton, CA Street Party

Pleasanton, CA Street Party
Steven Ashley Wilson, Freelance Photographer (925) 556-1570

Pleasanton celebrated its last “1st Wednesday Street Party” of the year. It was a perfect, warm, summer evening for the five-month run of the celebration to end. Men, women, boys, girls, babies in strollers, and an occasional canine, enjoyed strolling down the center of Main Street, which was blocked off from traffic. Interesting booths from various vendors ran down the center of the street with many unique shops, businesses, and restaurants open along the perimeter of the historic downtown district. The local band, Magic Moments, performed their “50’s Legends Review” which got many people up out of their seats and dancing. those seeking more mellow tunes were entertained by members of the local, all-woman Harmony Fusion Chorus. Food ranged from snow cones to kettle corn to Teriyaki Chicken. Beer, from major brands and micro-brews were on tap as well as wines from the Livermore Valley.

Be sure to mark May 6th on your 2009 calendar for the festivities to start up again next year. It’s a great way to enjoy a warm, summer evening.

Send in your pictures and stories today to the San Ramon Tribune.

Lady Hustle Fastpitch Softball of Pleasanton Try-Outs

Lady Hustle Fastpitch of Pleasanton will be holding try-outs for the A travel program starting in the fall. Tournaments will start Sept. 6th. Go to www.ladyhustlefastpitch.com for more information.

Try-Outs Age's 14, 16 AND 18:

Session 1
Sunday, August 10th
9:30-10:00am Pitchers and catchers @ Robertson Field
10am-12pm Fielding/Running @ Robertson Park
1pm-3pm Hitting @ Double Diamond

Session 2
Saturday, August 16th
9:30-10:00am pitchers and catchers @ Robertson Field
10am-12pm Fielding/Running @ Robertson Park
1pm-3pm Hitting @ Double Diamond

Session 3
Sunday, August 17th:
9:30-10:00am Pitchers and catchers @ Robertson Field
10am-12pm Fielding/Running @ Robertson Park
1pm-3pm Hitting @ Double Diamond

Teresa Borchard
www.ladyhustlefastpitch.com