Announcements
by Around Dublin Team on April 8, 2010 | 
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The City of Dublin, CA, has been named a finalist by the National Civic League for the 2010 All-America City Awards, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious civic recognition award. In its application to the National Civic League to be considered for this honor, Dublin documented three community projects that addressed the City’s most pressing challenges – the integration of diversity and creating community unification following a period of significant growth. Dublin will join 26 other communities from across the nation in Kansas City, MO, on June 16-18 to compete for the prestigious award, telling the City’s story of positive community change to a jury of civic experts. Ten All-America Cities will be announced on June 18, 2010.
In order for the City to send a delegation to compete for this distinguished honor, it will need to rely on its community and business partners to support the effort financially. “We are elated that the National Civic League chose us as a finalist,” said Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti. “Dublin is worthy of this honor because of the way in which we have continued to promote civic engagement through a period of significant change and development.”
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by Around Dublin Team on April 8, 2010 | 49 Comments | Topics: Announcements
On Wednesday, April 7, 2010, workers from Ogletree Inc. installed the Eternal Ribbon, the centerpiece of Dublin’s new gateway feature. Funded completely with federal transportation dollars, the Eternal Ribbon is a twisting stainless steel arch that spans 100 feet wide and 22 feet high.
A modern twist on the traditional gateway arch, this design manifests constant motion combined with stability. When viewed from above, the Eternal Ribbon is the symbol for infinity. Inspired by the Moebius strip, a steel ribbon rises from two sweeping earth mounds. The arch’s seemingly fluid form changes dramatically when viewed from different angles along Dublin Boulevard and Dougherty Road, while its textured metal skin captures the changing light. The shape of this 22-foot-tall structure is reflected in the earth by a curved path cut into the mounds. The relationship between the rolling earth forms and graceful arch creates an infinity symbol-a resonant visual that speaks to the City’s rich history and bright future.
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by John M. Zukoski on April 4, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements
The 2009-2010 Dublin Rotary Community Superstar Award recipients have been announced. The Community Superstar Awards program recognizes three City of Dublin and three Dublin Unified School District employees each year that have provided outstanding service and dedication to the Dublin community.
Recipients of the Dublin Rotary Club Community Superstar Award display the following characteristics:
- Leadership by Example
- Ethics First (embodied by the Rotary Four-Way Test)
- An Openness to New Ideas
- Dedication to Excellence
This year’s award recipients are:
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by John M. Zukoski on April 3, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Things To Do
Dasha Ryutor, a 7th grade student from Livermore, CA, operates the camera, while Jeff Eorio, Director of Parks and Community Services for the City of San Ramon, prepares to be interviewed.
If your child is considering a career in television or video production, Tri-Valley TV Camp in Pleasanton, CA, is where she or he should be this summer. Offered by Tri-Valley Community Television, this unique TV Camp includes an introduction to studio production, field production, writing, producing, and digital video editing. The day camp consists of a total of 20 hours and is open to Tri-Valley students from grade 6 up to grade 11. Participants will work within a group to produce a TV program.
Tri-Valley TV Camp sold out last year in its first year of operation. This year, two sessions will be offered to campers. The first session will take place June 14-18. The second session will be available from August 9–13. Tri-Valley TV Camp will run from 9AM–1PM each day. The fee is $495 for each session. Registration is limited.
“Last year students produced a one-hour special that aired on TV30 titled Tri-Valley Youth View,” said Melissa Tench-Stevens, Executive Director of Tri-Valley TV. “Students not only had the opportunity to work with our staff at a real television station, but interviewed two Mayors and other key city personnel. We were fielding calls all year long from the positive buzz created by last year’s camp and this year’s camp will be just as exciting.”
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by John M. Zukoski on March 27, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Things To Do
Do you love animals and have an interest in becoming a volunteer? Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) will be holding an orientation for new volunteers. Come and learn about current volunteer opportunities, including socializing shelter animals, becoming a dog/cat foster, helping at adoption events, helping with fundraising and marketing efforts, and plenty of other supportive roles available for you to participate in!
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is a 100% non-profit, 100% volunteer organization, whose mission is to end the unnecessary euthanasia of homeless animals. TVAR cooperates with area shelters and rescue groups, primarily the East County Animal Shelter in Dublin, to provide homeless animals with socialization, foster homes, medical care, and an opportunity for a second chance. The organization has no payroll or overhead expenses, making it possible for all resources to be focused completely on the animals.
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by Around Dublin Team on March 25, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Schools
Dr. Douglas Treadway has joined the Tri-Valley Learning Corporation (TVLC) to help in several areas critical to the ongoing development of three world-class schools. He offers his expertise in creating innovative, sustainable facilities and learning environments to the TVLC facilities projects. Dr. Treadway will be also be working to formalize partnerships with top-tier regional higher education institutions to provide students at Livermore Valley Charter Preparatory (LVCP) in Livermore, CA, and Tassajara Preparatory High School (Tassajara Prep) in Dublin, CA, with the opportunity to take university-accredited courses and receive full college credit from many of the premier colleges and universities throughout the region. As a first step toward that overarching goal, Dr. Treadway will bring the research and expertise of Stanford University as a higher education partner in the planning and construction of the Livermore Valley Charter School (LVCS) and LVCP facilities. By applying the latest research and best industry practices, Stanford University will be helping LVCS and LVCP build state-of-the-art schools that maximize learning for all students in Livermore, CA, and beyond.
Dr. Treadway is currently serving as Director of the China Extension Program for the University of California Berkeley. Dr. Treadway is also currently serving as Interim President of San Jose City College, a community college with 35,000 students in San Jose, CA. In addition, he has a private consulting practice specializing in organizational and individual leadership development and serves as a visiting professor in Leadership Studies at the University of San Diego. Dr. Treadway received his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University. He received two post‐doctoral fellowships, one to study international environmental sustainability at Harvard University and the other with the Kellogg Foundation and the University of Minnesota to study the higher education and economic development relationship in Asia/Pacific Rim countries.
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by Around Dublin Team on March 18, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Schools
Livermore Valley Charter Preparatory (LVCP) has just hired Dr. Jeffrey Watkins as its Principal in Livermore, CA. Dr. Watkins comes to LVCP as the newly appointed Principal for the 2010-2011 school year from Buckeye, AZ, with over seven years as a high school teacher and 8 years as a secondary school administrator in Southern California and Arizona. Dr. Watkins has a BA in economics from The Ohio State University, an MS in Special Education from National University, and an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University in 2006. In addition, Dr. Watkins holds CA Clear credentials in Administration, Social Science and Special Education, and Arizona credentials as a Principal and a specialist. He has also been a successful varsity and collegiate soccer coach.
As an administrator and consultant, Dr. Watkins developed inclusive models for students with disabilities, resulting in CA Distinguished School designations, improved test scores, and duplication at other sites. In 2004 and 2006, Dr. Watkins presented at Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) national conferences on school wide reform in New Orleans and Chicago, respectively. Areas of interest are producing high quality learning experiences while supporting struggling students, and nutritional impacts on student learning. As LVCP Principal, Dr. Watkins will emphasize the importance of differentiated instruction through a rigorous, college preparatory curriculum.
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by John M. Zukoski on March 15, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Announcements · Things To Do
Camp Galileo, the Bay Area’s best summer day camp, arrives in Pleasanton, CA, this summer, at Carden West School from June 21-July 30. Galileo Learning will be hosting a special parent information session at Carden West School on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, from 2:30PM to 3:30PM. Please stop by to learn more about Galileo Learning’s summer program and meet some of its amazing camp staff. Special discounts will be available to all those who attend. Galileo Learning will also be raffling off a FREE week of camp!
Known for its unique, first-rate curriculum and energetic, professional staff, Galileo Learning has been bringing summer programs to kids across the Bay Area since 2002. Campers who attend Galileo Learning’s programs learn to work with others, become skilled at the creative process, and are inspired to become the next generation of innovative leaders.
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by Around Dublin Team on March 12, 2010 | 10 Comments | Topics: Announcements · Things To Do
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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