Announcements
by Around Dublin Team on March 12, 2010 | 
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Dublin Police Services will be hosting the 2010 Citizens’ Police Academy for adults who reside or work in Dublin. The Academy’s first session will be Wednesday, March 31, 2010. Classes will be held for nine Wednesdays thereafter, from 6:30PM to 9:30PM. The Academy will culminate in a graduation on June 2, 2010. The goal of the Citizens’ Academy is to teach the public about law enforcement operations, foster kinship between the community and law enforcement, and to promote community policing by supporting and encouraging citizen involvement.
The Academy will offer instruction by experienced law enforcement staff on topics such as Crime Scene/Evidence Collection, Traffic and Radio operations, Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Gangs and Drugs. Participants will have an opportunity to tour Santa Rita Jail, as well get a taste of officer training at the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC). Located in Dublin, CA, Santa Rita Jail is is the fifth largest jail in the nation.
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by Around Dublin Team on March 9, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Sustainability · Things To Do
The Around Dublin Team is happy to report that this year’s Dublin Pride Week Volunteer Day activities qualify for Disney’s “Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.” Program. Volunteer Day will be on Saturday, April 24th, from 8:00AM to 12:00 noon. The City of Dublin still needs over 300 volunteers to help out with Senior Assistance, School Beautification, and Tree Planting Projects. Disney is only accepting one million volunteers for this special offer.
Disney’s “Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.” is a program that celebrates and inspires volunteerism. Disney is working with HandsOn Network to promote amazing volunteer opportunities in local communities everywhere. As a way of thanking volunteers for their good work, Disney will give a free ticket good for one day admission to a Walt Disney World® or Disneyland® theme park.
HandsOn Network, the volunteer-focused arm of Points of Light Institute, is the largest volunteer network in the nation and includes more than 250 HandsOn Action Centers that reach more than 83% of the nation’s population. These affiliates act as community hubs—places where people can get connected, get involved, and make change happen in their communities. HandsOn Network focuses on helping people plug into volunteer opportunities in their local community, helping nonprofit organizations manage volunteer resources, and developing the leadership capacity of volunteers.
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by John M. Zukoski on March 7, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Sustainability · Things To Do
The 2010 Dublin Pride Week will start Saturday, April 24th, and run through Saturday, May 1st. Dublin Pride Week is an annual event that promotes a positive image for the City of Dublin. The goal is to demonstrate ways in which individuals or groups can act to improve the community.
“Volunteer Day” will be on Saturday April 24th from 8:00AM to 12:00 noon. Please note that volunteers are needed to help with Senior Assistance, School Beautification, and Tree Planting Projects. Volunteers will be invited to a BBQ at Shannon Park following all volunteer activities.
The City of Dublin has planned a wide variety of activities with the environment as the central theme this year. A water-wise workshop on drought tolerant gardening techniques will be held on Saturday April 24th from 2PM to 3:30PM in the Dublin Library Community Room. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection and Compost Give-a-Way Day will be held on Saturday, May 1st. Other fun activities include the Guided Nature Walk and the Planet Dublin Poster Contest. The Guided Nature Walk will take place on Saturday, May 1st, along the Martin Canyon Creek Trail. The Planet Dublin Poster Contest is open to all the K-12 students. Winners will receive gift certificates and City Council recognition.
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by Around Dublin Team on March 5, 2010 | 1 Comment | Topics: Announcements · Profiles
As one of the oldest animal welfare organizations in the United States, the East Bay SPCA has been concerned with animal welfare for over 135 years. It has been providing shelter, health care, and adoption services for unwanted animals since 1874. The East Bay SPCA is committed to finding homes for adoptable cats and dogs, providing affordable veterinary and spay/neuter services, and educating the public on responsible pet ownership. It serves Alameda and Contra Costa Counties and operates two Adoption and Education Centers, two Spay/Neuter Surgery Centers, and a full-service Veterinary Clinic. The East Bay SPCA’s facility on Gleason Drive in Dublin, CA, houses both an Adoption Center and a Spay/Neuter Center. Many wonderful animals are currently waiting for the right home in the Dublin facility.
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by Around Dublin Team on March 3, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Things To Do
Art IS Education is an annual showcase of youth arts learning in Alameda County in March during National Arts Education month. It is an opportunity for students to share with their community what they are learning in and through the arts. In honor of the 10-year anniversary, the Alameda County Arts Commission, in partnership with the Alameda Office of Education, has coordinated featured events within each of the five districts of the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.
The Bankhead Theater is host to a special evening, Champions for The Arts: A Celebration of Our Regional Arts Heroes, honoring community art heroes and showcasing music, performing and visual arts by students from Livermore, Pleasanton and Fremont. Shakespeare’s Associates’ Board Chair, Dr. Philip Manwell, will be honored as part of this celebration. Dr. Manwell is being recognized for his significant contributions to the arts in the community.
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by John M. Zukoski on February 27, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Things To Do
As Bay Area schools cope with ongoing budget cuts — forcing, in part, larger class-sizes and the elimination of key curriculum — Galileo Learning’s creative summer enrichment programs have emerged as an integral part of the educational equation. By spurring creativity, innovation and collaboration through hands-on art, science and outdoor activities, Galileo Learning picks up where cash-strapped schools leave off, delivering a quality educational experience that extends learning beyond the school year. The Oakland-based operator of Camp Galileo (Pre-K through 5th graders) and Galileo Summer Quest (5th through 8th graders) at 26 Bay Area sites is bridging the educational gap by offering high-quality curriculum delivered by extraordinary staff, while also providing early-bird discounts to families who enroll by March 1, 2010.
“Amidst the severe budget constraints at schools today, Galileo Learning is more dedicated than ever to providing a quality summer enrichment program that inspires children to discover their passions,” remarked Glen Tripp, Galileo Learning founder and CEO. “Our highly qualified staff of educators delivers an engaging art, science and outdoor curriculum that not only bridges the gap, but also nurtures a love of learning.”
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by Around Dublin Team on February 12, 2010 | 3 Comments | Topics: Announcements
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Boy Scouts from Dublin Troop 905 will install new signs to help visitors identify the drought-tolerant plants in the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) water-conserving demonstration garden on Tuesday, February 16, from 3:30PM to 4:30PM. The demonstration garden is located at 7051 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, CA 94568. Founded in 1953, DSRSD serves 145,000 customers, providing potable and recycled water service to Dublin and Dougherty Valley, and waste water collection and treatment to Dublin, south San Ramon, and Pleasanton (by contract).
Troop member David Hoff, 17, a junior at Dublin High School, is managing the project to earn Eagle Scout rank. Troop 905 has met in a utility building at the DSRSD office since 1993, and its members helped plant the original garden in 1995. DSRSD refurbished sections of the garden in 2008, but it was unable to replace signs that had deteriorated with age due to budget cuts.
For his Eagle Scout project, Hoff worked with DSRSD staff to measure the half-acre garden and identify 21 species of drought-tolerant groundcovers, shrubs, and trees. He developed an inexpensive, water-resistant design for the signs and recruited fellow Scouts to construct and install them. SignPro and Lucky Pizza, both of Dublin, donated products or services to the project.
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by Around Dublin Team on February 5, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Things To Do
The City of Dublin, CA, is proud to present the Sixth Annual Winter Concert Series. The second in the series is “Valentine’s Day Concert & Dessert.”
Sunday, February 14, 2:00PM
Dublin Heritage Center
Old St. Raymond’s Church
6600 Donlon Way
Dublin, CA 94568
Spend your Valentine’s Day with a double treat—listening to beautiful, romantic ballads by guitarist John Clarke while enjoying sumptuous desserts and refreshments. John Clarke specializes in Spanish and Classical guitar music and has been wowing Bay Area crowds for a number of years. He is a fixture in San Francisco, playing often at Pier 39 and Ghirardelli Square. John is sure to provide a romantic setting for this special occasion.
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by Around Dublin Team on January 29, 2010 | 1 Comment | Topics: Announcements
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The City of Dublin, CA, will be the Lead Agency and prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan (PA 07-036). The City has circulated a formal Notice of Preparation (NOP) to public agencies as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Through the NOP, the City will solicit from these public agencies their views on the scope and content of the environmental information germane to their statutory responsibilities in connection with the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan. To increase public awareness of and participation in the environmental review process, this notice is being circulated to property owners and interested parties in the project area, so their views on the scope and content of the Environmental Impact Report may also be collected.
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