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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 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 John M. Zukoski on February 22, 2010 | 15 Comments | Topics: Parks · Things To Do
The Dublin City Council voted unanimously to “conceptually support” a Dublin Farmers’ Market that will launch in Spring 2011. The new Farmers’ Market will be held on Friday evenings from 4PM to 8PM at Emerald Glen Park on the Gleason Drive side. The Dublin Farmers’ Market will be distinct from other farmers’ markets in that it will feature live music and other forms of entertainment to augment the parade of organic fruits, farm-fresh vegetables, kettle corn, baked goodies, and other farmers’ market staples. The goal is to merge some of the current city programs in Dublin like the Summer Concert Series and movie nights with the new Friday night Farmers’ Market. Local businesses and restaurants at the Shops at Waterford may also benefit from the increased foot traffic, once the new Farmers’ Market becomes a destination spot in Dublin. “I’m very excited as I can just walk over to purchase fresh fruits from local farmers and use it for our toppings,” said Jonathan Rim, the owner of Blush Organic Frozen Yogurt.
Council’s support was bolstered by the more than 97% of survey respondents who voted in favor of a farmers’ market in Dublin. More than 900 residents participated in the survey, and most of them voted for the potential market location closest to their home. Most of the people living west of Silvergate, for example, voted to have the market at the future Dublin Historic Park. Residents living in central Dublin, on the other hand, voted to have the market at Dublin Place (the Target shopping center), while most of the folks in east Dublin voted to have the Farmers’ Market at Emerald Glen Park. Based on the survey results, the Historic Park was top choice for Dublin’s new Farmers’ Market, and Emerald Glen Park was the second most popular choice. As for the preferred time slot, Saturday and Sunday came in first and second, respectively. Friday was a distant third place.
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by John M. Zukoski on February 17, 2010 | No Comments | Topics: Things To Do
The 2010 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, CA, will be held on March 13th starting at 9:30AM. Here is a quick summary of the route for the 2010 parade. The 2010 Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade will start on the corner of Dublin Boulevard and Amador Plaza Road and then travel east on Dublin Boulevard. The parade will then march north on Village Parkway and then west on Amador Valley Boulevard. The 2010 Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade will end at Donohue Drive by the Dublin Senior Center.
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by John M. Zukoski on February 14, 2010 | 1 Comment | Topics: Things To Do
Bunjo’s Comedy Club in Dublin, CA, will be hosting its third annual Killer Laughs Comedy Competition starting on March 5, 2010. This competition is a great opportunity to see some of the best comedians in the Bay Area battle it out for the title of “Killer Comic.” Dr. Sam Wilcke, an Around Dublin Blog favorite, will be competing on March 5th. The event will run every Friday night from March 5th until June 11th, and each show will start at 7:30PM.
The Preliminary Rounds will run from March 5th until April 23rd. The audience will be able to decide which comedians make it to the next round. The Quarter and Semi-Final Rounds will start April 30th and run until June 4th with the voting decided by both a panel of judges and the audience. The Final Round of eight contestants will be held on June 11th and the “Killer Comic” will be selected by both the judge panel and the audience. The judge panels are usually composed of well-known local residents and comedy industry veterans. Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti was a judge for last year’s Final Round.
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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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