Art

'Offerings: Works of Text and Image'
Town of Danville will host "Offerings: Works of Text and Image," a juried and invitational exhibit which features artists associated with the MFA programs at San Francisco�s California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) from Sept. 10-Oct. 29, at the Village Theatre Art Gallery, 233 Front St., Danville. Three will be a workshop on "Postcard as Offering: A Text, Image and Texture" from 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13. The workshop is free, but there is a $10 materials fee. Call 314-3400 or visit www.danvillerecguide.com (barcode 24087).

Art Chat: Surfaces
Town of Danville will host an Art Chat on "Surfaces" from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Village Theatre and Art Gallery, 233 Front St., Danville. This event is free, but registration is required; visit www.danvillerecguide.com.

Civic Meetings

San Ramon City Council Meetings
Regular council meetings for the San Ramon City Council meetings are held at 7 p.m., on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, in the Council Chamber. Call 973-2500.

Classes

Clubs

'Seneca Falls - Celebrating Women's Suffrage'
AAUW Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek Branch, Contra Costa National Organization for Women and Contra Costa Commission for Women will host "Seneca Falls - Celebrating Women's Suffrage" at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. Tickets are $35 by Oct. 12th; $45 thereafter. To register, visit www.aauw-daw.org/senecsFalls.

Alamo-Danville Artists' Society
Alamo-Danville Artists' Society (ADAS) hosts monthly meetings featuring well-known guest artist demonstrations on the second Tuesday of every month. These meetings are free and open to the public. This society also hosts Art in the Park and Open Studios to raise funds for art programs in the San Ramon Valley area schools. Visit www.adas4art.org.

Blue Star Moms
This group meets for general meetings from 7-9 p.m., on the second Wednesday of every month, at Hap Magee Ranch Park Swain House, 1025 La Gonda Way, Danville. Members are moms, joining together to share their pride, devotion and worries for their sons and daughters currently serving in all branches of the Armed Forces of the United States, and our sons and daughters who are now veterans. For more information, call 866-7035.

Breastfeeding Support Group
San Ramon Regional Medical Center hosts the Breastfeeding Support Group which meets at 6 p.m., on the second Wednesday of every month, at the hospital, 6001 Norris Canyon Rd., San Ramon. A new topic is discussed at every meeting. Call Connie at 838-8336 or Kimberly at 648-5131.

Business Development Network
BDN is a group of professionals that share resources and develops business through relationships. It meets 7:45-9 a.m., the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Denny's, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. Call 648-8316 or visit www.bdndanville.com.

Catholics@Work will host Dr. Theresa Deisher
Join the Catholics@Work who will host Dr. Theresa "Tracy" Deisher, an internationally renowned expert in the field of adult stem cell therapies, from 7-8:15 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the Crow Canyon Country Club in Danville. Optional Mass starts at 6:30 a.m. To register, visit www.catholicsatwork.org.

Danville Lions Club
This club meets at 7 p.m., on the first and third Wednesday of every month, at the Brass Door, San Ramon. For information, call Tom Jackson at 984-1541.

Danville Women's Club
This club, currently celebrating 100 years of community service, meets for lunch, a program and a business meeting on the third Thursday of every month, Sept.-May, and on the first Thursday of June, at its clubhouse, 242 Linda Mesa Ave., Danville. For more information or to make a reservation to attend a meeting, call 837-1165.

Delta Nu Psi
Delta Nu Psi provides packages to troops in the War Zone. The group collects donations and puts together packages for the troops. For information, e-mail Alicia at [email protected] or visit www.deltanupsi.org.

Diablo Bonsai Club
This club meets at 7:30 p.m., on the second Tuesday of every month, in the Rotary Room, upper level, at the Garden Center at Heather Farms, Walnut Creek. The clubs library is open during its meetings. After the meeting, there is a class and workshop from 7:40-9:30 p.m. Visit http://www.angelfire.com/ca2/diablobonsai/pg2.html.

Friends of the Danville Library
Friends of the Danville Library are renewing annual memberships and recruiting new members to help support, raise funds and sponsor programs for the Danville library. There are many benefits of being a Friend including merchant discounts, volunteer opportunities and preview of book sales. Dues and donations are tax deductible. Application forms are at the library, 400 Front St. Call 837-4455.

GFWC Dublin/San Ramon Women's Club
This women's club meets at 10 a.m., on the third Thursday of every month, at the Shannon Community Center in Dublin. This group is an active non-profit organization involved in many community and volunteer activities and supports many charities including the cities of Dublin and San Ramon. For more information, contact Joan Ernst, publicity director, at [email protected] or visit www.dsrwomensclub.org.

Grandmothers Club
Grandmothers of all ages meet for lunch at 11 a.m., on the second Friday of every month, at the Brass Door, 2154 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. If interested, contact Janice Ridge at 837-8007.

Kiwanis Club of the San Ramon Valley
Kiwanis Club of the San Ramon Valley meets from noon-1:30 p.m., every Thursday, at Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Roundhill Road, Alamo. Meetings include networking, lunch and a guest speaker. For information, visit its Web site at www.kiwanis-srv.org or call 244-1227.

Ladies Welcome Coffee
Ladies are invited by the Alamo Danville Newcomers Club for coffee from 10 a.m.-noon, on the fourth Thursday of the month. It's the perfect time for all women new to the area or long-time residents to meet some of our members and get acquainted with all of the many different activities we offer. For location information, call 775-3233 or visit www.alamodanvillenewcomers.com.

Rotary Club of San Ramon
This club meets at for fellowship at 11:45 a.m. and a meeting at noon, Thursdays, at the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. For information, visit www.sanramonrotary.org.

Concerts

Tribute to the Great Ladies of Jazz with Suzanna Smith
With Suzanna Smith's golden tone, sense of swing, and irresistible charm, she will bring the jazz of Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Sarah Vaughn and others to life, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. Tickets are $15, $20 and $25 for adults; $20 for seniors and $12 for children. Call 931-4848 or visit www.firehousearts.org.

Events

Artisan Thursday Farmers Market in San Ramon
The Thursday artisan food market will feature over 40 vendors including Bay Area's best food vendors and local growers from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Thursdays, at the 2600 block of Camino Ramon in San Ramon. Look for the great selection of freshly prepared foods, fine bakeries and in season, organic, locally grown produce. Visit www.sanramonfarmersmarket.org.

Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade
Help bring additional police dogs to the San Ramon Valley by attending Alamo Pet Store's Howl-Oween Dog Parade from 2:15-5:15 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, at the store, 170-A Alamo Plaza, Alamo. There will be a Kids Costume Contest, a chance to win great prizes. vendor booths, bobbing for Howl'oweenies, a dog treat stacking contest and photos. Cost is $10 for advance dog entries; $15 at the door. Call 838-3828 or visit www.alamopetstore.com.

Pure-Dance Danville
Pure-Dance is a 3-hour, alcohol free, weekly dance party from 7-10 p.m., every Thursday, at The Danville Grange, 743 Diablo Road, Danville. Come alone, or with friends, and dance any way that moves you. Arrive and depart at your leisure, between the hours of 7-10 p.m. Cost is $15 for adults; $5 for students. Call 575-0518 or visit www.pure-dance.com.

Tour of the Blackhawk Museum
Blackhawk Museum sponsors a docent-led tour of the museum's Renowned Exhibitions at 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. The tour is free with admission. For information, call 736-2280.

Visit the USS Hornet
Aircraft Carrier USS Hornet Museum, Alameda, CA Across the Bay from San Francisco (calendar listing) Across the Bay from San Francisco, take the family to visit the USS Hornet, a restored aircraft carrier in Alameda. The USS Hornet served in WWII and recovered the Apollo 11 astronauts. Tour the bridge, hangar deck, engine room, navigation bridge, captain's bridge, primary flight control, and flight deck, or ride the flight simulator. The Honret is open daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $14 for adults; $12 for seniors; $12 for military and students with ID; $6 for youth ages 5-17; and children 5 years and younger are free. Parking is free. The USS Hornet is located at Pier 3, 707 W. Hornet Ave., Alameda. Call (510) 521-8448 or visit www.uss-hornet.org.

Exhibits

'Indian Life'
Come and visit the "Indian Life" exhibit that is open from Oct. 1-Nov. 5, at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Ave., Danville. See how Native Americans lived in the San Ramon Valley 1,000 years ago. The museum is open from 1-4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday and from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. Admission is $3 for visitors; free for members. Call 837-3750 or visit www.museumsrv.org.

'Insider/Outsider Art'
The Bedford Gallery presents a look at artwork from five prominent Bay Area collections at its "Insider/Outsider Art" exhibit which will be on display from Sept. 22-Nov. 20, at the gallery, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Outsider art is often used as an umbrella term for genres such as street art and ethnographic art; though some argue the term has been misused. Recognizing the debate, the exhibition features a broad range of styles. Admission is $5, free for friends of the Bedford, discounts for youth and seniors. Hours are from noon-5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday. Call 295-1417 or visit www.bedfordgallery.org.

'The First Families of Our Valley'
Museum of the San Ramon Valley will host its "The First Families of Our Valley" exhibit from Oct. 1-Nov. 4, at the museum, 205 Railroad Ave., Danville. Visitors can see model tule houses and animal mounts from the Lindsay Wildlife Museum. The museum is open from 1-4 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday and from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday. Admission is $3 for guests. Call 837-3750.

Offerings: Works of Text and Image
Town of Danville presents "Offerings: Works of Text and Image" during a juried and invitational exhibit until Oct. 29, at the Village Theatre Art Gallery, 233 Front St., Danville. Admission is free. For gallery hours, visit www.villagetheatreartgallery.com.

Fundraisers

'A Night to Remember'
Hospice of the East Bay will host "A Night to Remember" on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Blackhawk Country Club in Danville. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, dancing, silent and live auctions with Wendy Tokuda as Master of Ceremonies. Tickets are $175. Proceeds benefit Hospice of the East Bay. Visit www.hospiceeastbay.org.

'Festival of Trees'
The annual Orinda Women's Club fundraiser, Festival of Trees, will start at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11, at the San Ramon Marriott. News anchor, Dan Ashley, will be Master of Ceremonies. Tickets are $85. Proceeds benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Center and Independent Living Skills Program. Call 451-0559 or visit www.orindawomensclub.org.

'Holiday Fantasy'
Dublin/San Ramon Women's Club will host a benefit for Sentinels of Freedom and School of Imagination from noon-3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel, 2600 Bishop Dr. Enjoy uniques fastions, great gifts, and delicious lunch. Tickets are $58. Call C. Zika at 828-4350, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.dsrwomensclub.org.

Scholarship Bridge Luncheon
Danville Women's Club will host its fall Scholarship Bridge Luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Clubhouse, 242 Linda Mesa Ave., Danville. Cost is $80 for a table of four. Call 837-1165 or visit www.danvillewomensclub.org.

SRVHS 33rd Annual Ski and Snowboard Swap
Attend the 33rd annual Ski and Snowboard Swap from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 5-6, at San Ramon Valley High School, 501 Danville Blvd., Danville. Buy and/or sell new, past season, and gently used ski and snowboard equipment and apparel. Adult and child sizes will be available. Admission is $5; children under 14 years old are free with a paying adult. Visit http://skiandsnowboardswap-srvhs.com.

Tri-Valley Animal Rescue's 'That's Amore'
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue will host its annual "That's Amore" fundraiser with the theme of "It�s Raining Cats and Dogs" from 6-10 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at Castlewood Country Club, 707 Country Club Circle, Pleasanton. Tickets are $75. Proceeds benefit TVAR. Call 220-7760.

YMCA Annual Celebration and Fundraising Event
Attend the YMCA's annual celebration and fundraising event from 6-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, at Irvin Deutscher Family YMCA, 350 Civic Dr., Pleasant Hill. The event will feature honorees Delroy Lindo, Chris Wondolowski, and Terri McKeever, the Y will recognize outstanding achievements and initiatives in our community including volunteers of the year. Tickets are $75. All proceeds will support the YMCA-PG&E; Teen Center. Call (510) 486-8408 or visit www.ymca-cba.org.

Garden/Home Tours

Artful Living Home Tour
Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc. presents its eighth annual Artful Living Home Tour from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 3-5, at various homes in the Diablo Valley. Tickets are $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Proceeds benefit the League's continued efforts on behalf of underserved women and children in our community. Call 284-3740 or visit www.jloeb.org.

Health

Open Gym
Town of Danville is offering Adult Open Gym from 6:45-9:15 a.m., Saturdays, at Los Cerros Middle School Community Gym, 968 Blemer Road, Danville. Drop-in fees are $4 for Danville residents, $5 for non-residents. Discounted 10-punch passes are available for $36 for Danville residents and $43 for non-residents. Call 314-3480.

Holiday

Children's Fall Fest
Town of Danville will host this year's Children's Fall Fest from 3:30-5 and 5:30-7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front St. Children of all ages will enjoy arts and crafts, carnival-style games, face painting, trick-or-treating and more. Come dressed in costume and bring a camera for photos. Cost is $5 for residents; $6 for non-residents and pre-registration is required; call 314-3400.

Kids and Teens

'It's in the Can!'
Friends of the Danville Library will host Jamie Coventry who will present "It�s in the Can!" at 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, at Danville Library, 400 Front St. Jamie cleverly explores these topics and more while he entertains with music, storytelling, juggling and you! This event is free. Call 837-4889.

After School Field Trips at the Farm
Forest Home Farms hosts after school field trips including Fun with Farm Animals, Behind-the-Scenes with Tractors, Dig in and Grow and Preschool Fun at the Farm. Field trips are for groups of five children or more and can be booked Monday-Friday by calling 973-3284. Cost is $5 per child.

Free Online Tutoring Available
Contra Costa County Library is offering free homework help from expert online tutors to students grade 4-12 and beginning college from 1-10 p.m., Monday-Friday, at http://ccclib.org

Zappo the Magician
Meet Zappo the Magician at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 18, at the Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Zappo is one of the most popular Bay Area magicians and has won numerous awards around the country. Tickets are $3 and both children and parents need them. Call 314-3400.

Lectures/Workshops

Saturday Morning Lecture Series With Ted Simon
Blackhawk Museum will host its Saturday Morning Lecture Series with Ted Simon on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. Ted Simon is a British journalist who is perhaps most famous for circumnavigating the world twice by motorcycle, and chronicling the journeys in three different books and a documentary. The lecture is free with admission and is free to members of the Museum. For more information, visit www.blackhawkmuseum.org.

Literary Events

CityRead Closing Event with Author Jamie Ford
CityRead will conclude with a special presentation featuring this year's CityRead book ("Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet") author, Jamie Ford, at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, at Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Road, San Ramon. This event is free, but tickets are required; call 973-ARTS(2787) or visit www.sanramonperformingarts.com (beginning on Sept. 20 only).

Live Music

More Jazz in the Library
San Ramon Library will host More Jazz at the Library with Bruce Mishkit�s Epicenter at 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, at the library, 100 Montgomery St. Tickets are $20 for general admission; $15 for seniors and students. For an order form, visit www.sanramonjazz.org or call 973-2850.

Miscellaneous

Discover and Go
Looking for something fun, educational, and free to do with the family? Contra Costa County Library announces its "Discover and Go" service providing library cardholders with free passes to local museums and cultural institutions. For more information, visit http://ccclib.org/discovergo.

2011 Annual Fund
American Red Cross asks residents to donate to the 2011 Annual Fund. This fund provides money for its compassionate volunteers need to respond to disasters, continue our lifesaving health and safety programs and more. To donate, visit www.redcross.org.

Books for the Homebound Service
If you are a homebound individual living in the area and are unable to visit the Danville Library for materials, volunteers are able to deliver books to you. For more information, call Sandra Paiva at 837-4889.

Craft Vendors Wanted
San Ramon Senior Foundation is looking for craft vendors for its Holiday Boutique that will be held from 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, at the Alcosta Senior and Community Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. Vendor tables available for handmade arts and crafts for $30 each. Call Mary Davis at 735-3996.

Donations for Blue Star Moms Needed for Care Packages
Blue Star Moms depend on support and help to continue their mailings that they send all year long to our troops overseas. The group is also available to speak to community groups and school events about its programs to support the military here at home as well as the deployed troops. For more information, visit www.bluestarmoms.org.

Free Computer Instruction
The Danville Library is offering free computer instruction on Word, Excel, Powerpoint or the Internet by appointment only. To make an appointment, visit the Danville Library Information Desk or call 837-4889

Pharmaceuticals Drop-Off
Dougherty Valley Police Sub Station is accepting prescription and over-the-counter medications from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, at the station, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. Never place medications down the toilets or drains because it can harm soil and water. Call 973-3300 or visit www.sanramon.ca.gov/recycle/harzard.html.

Recycle for Breast Cancer
Recycle for Breast Cancer is open seven days a week accepting free dropoffs for computers, monitors, cell phones, laptops, servers and TVs, at 31 Beta Ct., Suite C, San Ramon. Call 735-7203 or visit www.recycleforbreastcancer.org.

The Energy Primer for Kids
The Energy Primer for Kids is a 25-page booklet of simple facts pertaining to current energy issues and is useful for adults that are evaluating energy related claims of politicians. For a free copy, write to Synergy Institute, P.O. Box 561, San Ramon, CA 94583. A speaker is available for groups wishing to hear about the global warming propaganda. Call 837-7612.

On Stage

'June in a Box'
Saint Mary�s College Performing Arts Department presents "June in a Box," at 8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 10-12 and Nov. 18-19; and at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 20; at Saint Mary's College LeFevre Theatre, 1928 St. Mary's Road, Moraga. Tickets are $15 for general, $12 for seniors (65+), $12 for non-SMC students and $8 for SMC faculty, staff and students. Call 631-4670 or visit www.stmarys-ca.edu/arts.

'The Storytelling Ability of a Boy'
This West Coast Premiere is a turbulent, wickedly funny and tough tale of two teenagers. See it at 8:15 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 27-Nov. 13, at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Tickets are $20-$30. Strong language and situations. Call 943-7469 or visit www.centerrep.org.

Trapped in a Rumor Improv Comedy Show
Trapped in a Rumor is partnering with local charities and raising money for places like the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Haiti Relief, Nicholas Colby Fund, Relay for Life, and several other local organizations. The group will perform at 8 p.m., Fridays, Sept. 9, Oct. 7 and Dec. 9; and at 7 p.m., Nov. 10; at the Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $10 for adults. Call 314-3400 or visit www.villagetheatreshows.com.

Trapped in a Rumor Improv Comedy Show
Laugh out loud with the improv troupe Trapped in a Rumor at 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. These unrehearsed, unprepared shows are fast-paced, funny, energetic and rated PG-13. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. Call 314-3400 or visit www.villagetheatreshows.com. 8-10 p.m. Student/Senior $8, Adults $10

Political Notes

Recreation

Trail Mixers
Get those hiking shoes ready just in time for the beautiful fall foliage at the Trail Mixer programs this fall starting on Saturday, Oct. 8. Registration for each Trail Mixer is required, but the program is still free; call 314-3400. The trail mixer on Oct. 8 will be at Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore; Nov. 12 at Round Valley Regional Preserve, Brentwood; and Dec. 10 at Sunol Regional Wilderness.

Scholarships

Second Annual HERO Essay Scholarship Competition
Seniors are invited to participate in the second annual HERO (Here Everyone Reaches Out) Essay Scholarship Competition. Entrants must be a senior in high school in the San Ramon Unified School District and should write an essay about their HERO in their life (teacher, mentor, coach, parent, family friend, neighbor, spiritual leader, or any adult that has made a difference in your life). Explain what this HERO has done to guide you, lead you, teach you, and enrich your life. To submit your essay of any length, e-mail it to [email protected] or fax it to 407-9455 by Nov. 23. Essays should include a cover sheet with your name, school and contact information (e-mail and/or mobile), parents� names, address and contact information. Three essays will be selected for the finals with the awards to be presented at the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner that will be held on Thursday, Dec. 8, at the San Ramon Community Center. The finalists and their HEROs will be invited to attend the dinner to receive their awards. For more information, call (415) 860-3609 or e-mail [email protected].

Seniors

Classes at San Ramon Senior Center
The Senior Center offers over 30 hours of exercise each week and a variety of dance classes. There are fine art, craft, language and music classes, senior issue lectures, computer lab classes for Macs and PCs, and different exercise classes. The center is located at 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. For a list of classes, visit www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/parks/programs/ages55+.htm. Costs vary. Call 973-3250.

Free Services for Seniors
Alcosta Senior and Community Center offers free services including legal counseling, HICAP (Medicare, health insurance and long-term care insurance counseling), resource for housing options, notary service, financial advice and computer tutoring. The center also hosts free blood pressure checks from 11 a.m.-noon, on the fourth Thursday of every month. The center is located at 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. For more information, call 973-3250 or visit www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/parks/programs/senior/classes.

HICAP Appointments
The Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers its services free to anyone on Medicare or at least 60 years old with questions about health insurance coverage. Appointments are available by appointment; call 314-3400.

Lunch Program at San Ramon Senior Center
San Ramon Senior Center offers a lunch program for seniors from noon-1 p.m., Tuesday-Friday. Participants must sign up by noon the day before they want the lunch. Options include a crab salad, hamburger or chef's salad everyday or what is on the lunch menu for that designated day. A deli bag option is also available which must be ordered on Wednesday for Friday pick-up. The center is located at 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. For more information or to place an order, call 973-3250.

Prime Time Ringers Handbell Class
Prime Time Ringers Handbell Class meets from 10-11 a.m., Tuesdays, in the back of Community Presbyterian Chuch's sanctuary, Danville. No previous experience is necessary. It is fun and it is free! Just bring a willingness to learn. Call Margaret Settle at 837-6371.

San Ramon Trailblazers
This new walking/hiking group, San Ramon Trailblazers, invites new members to join the group that meets once a month at various locations and is led by volunteer, Nido Paras. This is an adults only group; no pets are permitted. To get on the e-mail list, call 973-3250 or e-mail [email protected].

Senior Center Computer Programs
San Ramon Senior Center offers computer programs for seniors including introductory, intermediate and electronics communications classes with PC computers. The center is located at 9300 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. To register or find out more information, call 973-3250 or visit www.ci.san-ramon.ca.us/parks/programs/senior/classes.

Senior Sneaker Trips
Town of Danville hosts Senior Sneaker Trips to different attractions throughout the area. For a list of dates, go to the Danville Community Center at 420 Front St., call 314-3400 or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us.

Spiritual

Day of Dialogue
San Damiano offers a special invitation to gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered people to a Day of Dialogue from 1-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, at San Damiano, 710 Highland Dr., Danville. Come together to pray, dialogue and share stories. This event is free, but registration is recommended; call 837-9141, ext. 315 or visit www.sandamiano.org.

Sports

Adult Open Gym Basketball
Town of Danville holds drop-in basketball year-round at the Los Cerros Middle School, 968 Blemer Road, for ages 18 and over. Drop-in times are 7:30-9 a.m., Saturdays. Bring your own ball. Cost is $3 for residents, $5 for non-residents. Call 314-3400.

Adult Softball
Adult Softball plays pickup softball at 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays year-round. New members welcome. Call Bob Randall at 855-4646 for more information

Danville Tennis Club
This club meets at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville for drop-in play from 6:30-9 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday evenings and on Saturday mornings. This club is for men and women of 4.0 level or above (also strong 3.5). Join the club for teams and events. Visit http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/danvilletennisclub/.

San Ramon Basketball Open Gym
City of San Ramon offers basketball open gym for players 18 years and older from 7-10 p.m., Mondays, at Iron Horse Community Gym, 12601 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. Cost is $4. Bring your own ball and photo ID. Call Steph Chu at 973-3268.

San Ramon Valley Tennis Club
This women's league is year round for both A and B players meeting for practice weekday mornings. Membership is $30 annually. For information, call Patty at 820-8131 or Tilma at 736-3626 or visit http://srvtc.blogspot.com.

San Ramon Volleyball
City of San Ramon offers five courts for volleyball players 18 years and older from 7-10 p.m., Thursdays, at Iron Horse Community Gym, 12601 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. Cost is $4. Bring photo ID. Call Steph Chu at 973-3268.

Sunday Afternoon Badminton and Table Tennis
City of San Ramon offers badminton and table tennis for players 6 years and older from 9 a.m.-noon, Sundays, at Iron Horse Middle School, 12601 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. Cost is $3 ($1 bills are preferred). Children under 18 years old should be accompanied by an adult. Three badminton courts and two table tennis tables are available for play. Players should bring their own equipment. Call Steph Chu at 973-3268.

Sunday Morning Badminton
City of San Ramon offers badminton for players 6 years and older from 9 a.m.-noon, Sundays, at Gale Ranch Middle School, 6400 Main Branch Rd., San Ramon. Cost is $3 ($1 bills are preferred). Six courts are available and players should bring their own equipment. Call Steph Chu at 973-3268.

Tri-Valley Babe Ruth White Sox
Tri-Valley Babe Ruth White Sox will host 14- and 15-year old tryouts for the 2012 Tri-Valley Babe Ruth baseball season at the Babe Ruth Park at Camp Parks in Dublin. The try-outs will be held on Wednesdays and Sundays. For more information, call 743-0869 or e-mail [email protected].

Support Groups

Beyond Treatment Breast Cancer Support Group
This group will provide a safe place to share thoughts and experiences of living with the uncertainty, the physical effects, and problems related to intimacy, marriage and employment. Meet with this group from 6-8 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of every month, June 23-Dec. 22, at ValleyCare Health Library & Ryan Comer cancer Resource Center, 5725 W. Las Positas Blvd., Suite #270, Pleasanton. The group is facilitated by Mary Prishtina RN, and Estee Goren MFT. Call 399-1177.

Cancer Support Group
Contra Costa Oncology will host a group that will provide a safe place to express and share thoughts, concerns, and experiences for cancer patients from 10:30 a.m.-noon, on the fourth Thursday of every month, at Contra Costa Oncology, 500 Lennon Lane, Walnut Creek. The group is facilitated by Estee Goren, MFT. Call 399-1177.

Hospice Offers Support
Hospice of the East Bay (formerly Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Costa) offers a variety of support groups and workshops for people experiencing grief and loss after the death of a loved one. All groups and classes are offered for a fee and require pre-registration. Fees are waived for those who cannot afford them. Call 887-5678, ext. 1068.

Newly Formed Proactive Group for Women
Support Group for FIBRO, CFF and Chronic Pain meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m., every other Wednesday. Call 234-5621 or e-mail [email protected].

Overeaters Anonymous
The group offers a 12-step approach to issues around food, overeating, anorexia and bulimia. There are many different groups that meet at different times and places, visit www.dvig.org.

Volunteering

Alamo Rotary I-680 Project
Alamo Rotary seeks volunteers to help with the clean-up of the I-680 off and on ramps at the Stone Valley Road interchange. But since Caltrans is working on I-680, all Adopt-a-Highway projects are required to be put on hold. To sign-up, visit www.alamorotary.org.

Animal Fosters Urgently Needed
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) is looking for short-term fosters for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. ARF will provide the food, supplies and vet care; all you need to do is provide the love. Call 296-3173 or visit www.arf.net.

Anna's Program
The specialized program of Hospice of the East Bay, Anna's Program, is looking for dedicated and caring volunteers to provide companionship and practical support for women with recurrent breast cancer. To apply for free training, contact Vicki Smith at 887-5675 or e-mail [email protected].

Assistance League of Diablo Valley
This chapter of the National Assistance League seeks new volunteer members to help with a wide range of philanthropic service projects in many Contra Costa communities. These include vision screening in elementary schools, distributing clothing to school children in need, daily reassurance phone calls to homebound elderly and handicapped clients, and staffing the chapter's Lafayette thrift shop. Call 934-0901 or visit http://diablovalley.assistanceleague.org.

Blackhawk Museum Docent Training
If you are interested in becoming a much appreciated part of the Blackhawk Museum family while contributing to your community, making new friends, learning new things, and having fun, become a docent! Call 736-2280, ext. 238.

Bruns House In-Patient Hospice
Bruns House In-Patient Hospice is seeking volunteers to fill two- to four-hour shifts during the weekdays and weekends. To apply for free training, call 887-5678 and ask for the volunteer department, or e-mail [email protected].

California Independent Film Festival Association
Support the Arts in the Tri-Valley by joining the California Independent Film Festival Association. The donation of the membership will support independent film events. For information, visit www.caindiefest.com.

CCI Volunteer Puppy Raising Program
Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) are looking for special volunteers interested in raising a CCI puppy for 15-18 months and are now accepting applications. For information, call 1-800-572-BARK (572-2275) or visit www.cci.org.

Child Abuse Prevention Council
The Contra Costa County Child Abuse Prevention Council needs volunteer speakers for the community education program. Volunteers must complete a mandatory 24-hour speaker's training course. For information, call 946-9961.

Contra Costa Academy of Fine Art
The academy seeks new volunteers and members to help with tasks ranging from bookkeeping to recruiting instructors. The group meets noon-1 p.m., the second Friday of the month at Richard's Art & Craft Store, 225 Alamo Plaza, Alamo. Call Beth Batchelor at 837-5654.

Friends of Discovery
The organization is looking for volunteers who can commit eight hours per month in the Thrift Station, 486 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. Call the store at 820-1988.

Help Your Senior Neighbors
A lot of Danville seniors need rides to their appointments, stores or to special events. The Seniors' Club at Veterans Memorial Hall is looking for volunteers to provide rides on an "as-needed basis" on one or more Mondays a month. Call Jenn Overmoe at 314-3491 for more information.

Hospice of the East Bay
Hospice of the East Bay is seeking volunteers to assist hospice patients and their caregivers.� Hospice of the East Bay is seeking volunteers. Opportunities include: volunteers who are fluent in Spanish; patient Support Volunteers to provide companionship and practical assistanceto hospice patients and their caregivers; Bereavement Support Volunteers to provide support to family members after their loved one has died; Thrift Shop Volunteers to help in one of our six thrift shops (in Dublin, Alamo, Concord, Antioch, Danville, and Walnut Creek) by sorting, pricing, preparing and selling merchandise; and Vigil ProgramVolunteers who can sit with patients that are actively dying--who do not have family or friends available--to ensure that no one has to die alone! To apply for free training, call 887-5678 and ask for the Volunteer Department, or e-mail [email protected].

Lindsay Wildlife Museum
Docents are needed to lead class tours, teaching children and others about our important connection with wildlife and the world we share. No experience needed. Call 627-2444 or visit www.wildlife-museum.org.

Make a Difference
Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living (RCJL) in Danville provides assisted living, Alzheimer's and skilled nursing care in a community our residents call home. Volunteers play a key role at RCJL and opportunities are available for students and adults. For information, call Volunteer Coordinator Irma at 964-2098.

Mt. Diablo State Park
Mt. Diablo State Park offers many interesting ways to volunteer by helping with trail maintenance, serving as a docent at one of the Visitors Centers, helping with the new native plants garden or working on the trash removal program. Training provided for all areas. Call 837-6129 or visit www.parks.ca.gov.

Museum of the San Ramon Valley
The Museum of the San Ramon Valley welcomes volunteers and has a current need for greeters who give three hours one day a month to welcome visitors to the museum, register their attendance, and give them an introductory tour of the Waiting Room and the Museum Store. Call Carmen Curtis at 837-9781 or the museum at 837-3750.

San Damiano Retreat
Opportunities abound for people of all ages and abilities at San Damiano. Sit and socialize while helping with mailings, enjoy solitude and meditation while cultivating the flower, vegetable and fruit gardens or lend your support to the front desk and gift shop. Call 837-9141, ext. 307 or visit www.sandamiano.org.

Save Mount Diablo's Diablo Restoration Team
Save Mount Diablo acquires land then turns it over to park agencies. Before that happens, though, volunteers do clean-up, fence building, trail construction, planting, watering and habitat restoration, creek clean-ups, non-native plant removal and other work projects. Come and join this crew on the fourth Saturday of every month. For more information, call 947-3535 or e-mail George at [email protected].

Search and Rescue
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team needs volunteer members to respond to missing person incidents, disasters and other critical incidents. Team members are on call 24/7 year round. The program provides required training including wilderness traveling, first aid, map and compass, tracking disaster response and search skills, and may additionally include special training for canine, equestrian, technical, mountain bike or other rescue skills. For information and applications, visit www.contracostasar.org or call 646-4461.

Senior Center Volunteers are Needed
San Ramon Senior Center can use the help of volunteers at the front desk, tutors for the Senior Scholar Program, special event assistants, kitchen helpers, van drivers, activity instructors, marketing and computers. For more information, call 973-3250.

Sheriff Seeks Senior Volunteers
The Sheriff's Valley Station Office in Alamo is seeking people interested in assisting law enforcement in the community. Citizens should have a clean criminal history and would be responsible for one shift a week for four-and-a-half hours. Interested applicants should call James Hogan or Elmer Glasser at 837-2902.

Trails Maintenance
East Bay Trail Dogs is an all-volunteer group that has built, repaired and helped maintain single-track trails in the East Bay Regional Park District, the Mt. Diablo State Park, and Walnut Creek open space. Volunteers meet the fourth Saturday and one weekday each month. To participate, call Harry at 443-3925.

Volunteer Drives Needed for the Senior Support Program
Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley is looking for volunteer drivers to transport seniors to their medical appointments. Volunteers must have a valid driver�s license, a registered vehicle, carry automobile liability insurance, and have a clear DMV record. To sign up, call Jennifer Cullen at 931-5387 or e-mail [email protected].