New to Bay area ,We are a family with two kids ( 6 and 3 year old), I work in Pleasanton and my husband works in Cupertino. We are considering buying a single family house in south Livermore area (Sunset elementary or Emma Smith elementary) . We will feel a lot more confident about our decision to buy in Livermore if we knew of few Indian families in the area. How are these schools in comparison to Pleasanton and Dublin schools? Any other Pros and Cons of buying a home in Livermore? Thanks in advance for your inputs.
Category Archives: Community
Creative Beetle Summer Camp 2016
Enjoy a Creative Beetle Kids’ Summer Art Camp, a fun interactive camp designed in a workshop style for kids 5-12 years in Dublin, CA with Rashmi Rao Kayala . To know more about the summer program, call 408.836.4243 or email rashm…@r…com for more details. To know more about the artist visit www.rashmi-rao.com
Rashmi conducts fun interactive art workshops for kids, birthday ART parties and after-school art enrichment programs in Dublin & San Ramon, CA. Limited Seating. Register now!
For Creative Beetle Summer Workshop Flyer, go to http://www.rashmi-rao.com/art-workshop-for-kids/summer-art-workshop/
For Creative Beetle Student Work:
http://www.rashmi-rao.com/art-workshop-for-kids/art-workshops-for-kids/creative-beetle-kids-art-workshop/
Looking for a play date partner for my daughter (3 months)
Hi, this is Asha, I live in Livermore and am new to this place. I have a 3 month old baby girl and would like to find her friends and have play dates. I’m also looking out to make friends and socialize. If anybody is interested I would love to connect. thanks! [email protected]
Need advise on Apartments and Schools in Dublin/Pleasanton ca.
Hi Friends, This is Mahalakshmi and my husband got a job in SF downtown and are moving early July 2016. I have 1 kid who is 5 years old. We are moving from NewYork and request information.
- Please suggest us good Indian community apartments where we can find families with kids and also close to Elementary and Pre Schools(which doesn’t have lottery, heard we cannot move to fremont because of lottery based admission).
- We are open to both Dublin and Pleasanton.
- I don’t drive a car so must be able to drop the kids to preschool and kindergarten by walking.
Please provide us some information and you can reach me on [email protected].
Thanks for your help in advance
Mahalakshmi.
India Community Center – Expansion Effort to Tri-Valley
There is an exciting community effort underway to bring the India Community Center that was established in Milpitas over 12 years ago to the Tri-Valley area.
The ICC leadership is actively trying to secure a location and are looking at pulling things together in the next few months. As the ICC looks to expand into Tri-Valley the organizing team would like to get to know community minded leaders in the area.
We are also kicking off our fundraising efforts this week! It takes a community to pull together to make this happen. If you would like to be a founding member, please email Manju at manj…@i…com.
We are also looking for folks who could host informational meetings locally. Please contact us and take the lead on bringing ICC close to you!
Manju Ramachandran
India Community Center
ICC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
India Community Center (ICC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Indo-American and greater Bay Area community by promoting South Asian culture through social, cultural, recreational and community programs. As a non-religious and non-political organization, ICC is the place where the community can unite, serve and celebrate South Asian culture. ICC welcomes all without regard to racial, ethnic, regional, religious, political or socio-economic background. For more information visit www.indiacc.org.
New Family looking to make friends at Dublin
Hello, We have recently moved to Dublin. I have a 7 yr old girl and we are looking for making new friends for her. I am also looking for classes for her like dancing, art , gymnastics, martial arts, swimming etc.
If you have any recommendations for classes for kids we would love to hear from you.
we can be reached at rashi.socia…@g…com
India Community Center needs help for expansion to Tri-Valley
There is an exciting community effort underway to bring the India Community Center that was established in Milpitas over 12 years ago to the Tri-Valley area.
The ICC leadership is actively trying to secure a location and are looking at pulling things together in the next few months. As the ICC looks to expand into Tri-Valley the organizing team would like to get to know community minded leaders in the area.
Please email Manju at manj…@i…com if you are interested in getting involved from the ground up!
Manju Ramachandran
India Community Center
http://www.indiacc.org/supportus
ICC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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Looking for stage decorator – half saree function
We are looking for stage decorator for a half saree function to decorate the stage in south indian style. We are looking in low budget. Please give me a call at 4087547393.
Donate indian clothes?
Hi, I have a very large amount of nearly-new or brand new Indian clothes that I would like to donate. Could someone please tell me where I could do so? They are in great condition and suit all ages.
Thank you!
Female Running Partner Wanted in pleasanton
Hi, I am looking for a female running partner to run with preferably in the mornings. I live in Pleasanton. Iam looking to start the new year with good exercise! If you are interested, please contact me at 925-264-5665.
Thanks,
Ranjani
SanGaMa Christmas-New Year Celebration/dinner on Dec 12th
SanGaMa- The East Bay Kerala volunteer group is planning Christmas-New-Year celebration/dinner on Saturday, Dec 12th. Please send a note if you are interested to join the fun and interact with like-minded local families! Check out the details at http://www.sangama.us/ Sponsors: We have one spot left. If you are a local business interested in sponsoring the event, please let us know.
Thank you,
Bindu Email: sangamau…@g…com | Join us on Facebook
San Ramon Bah Humbug! 5K Family Run and Walk
Start the holiday season off with a healthy fun run or walk through San Ramon. Participants will receive a holiday long sleeved shirt and the famous Bah Humbug Ornament! This year’s Bah Humbug will be a chip timed race on the certified 3.1 mile course. This is a fun, flat, family friendly paved route beginning at the San Ramon Community Center at Central Park, 12501 Alcosta Blvd. Race day registration begins at 7:30am and the race starts at 9am. Registration details are available online at www.active.com search Bah Humbug! San Ramon or visit the City of San Ramon website.
Spread Holiday Cheer: Runners are requested to bring a can of food to be donated to the Contra Costa County Food Bank to assist thosein need during the holidays. Canned food donations will be collected at the registration table.
Costume Contest: Make sure to come dressed in costume and in the spirit of the run. Costume awards will be given for Most Grinch-Like, Best Holiday Spirit, and Best Group Theme!
Awards: Medals are given to the first three finishers in each age division. The Mayor’s Crown, which will award the lowest combined times of the 2015 Bah Humbug and 2016 Run San Ramon pre-registered 5K runner. The Mayor’s Crown winner will be recognized at the 2016 Run San Ramon 4th of July event.
Shirts & Ornaments: All pre-registered participants may receive their shirt prior to the event start at a packet pick up hosted by Sport’s Authority in San Ramon Thursday December 3rd from 11:30am to 7pm. All race day registrants and pre-registrants who wait to pick up will receive their shirts upon completion of the race on a “first come-first served” basis. Shirts are only guaranteed to pre-registered participants at the packet pick up. Ornaments are given out at the completion of the run.
For more information and to register please visit: www.sanramon.ca.gov/Parks/events/races.htm or www.active.com search Bah Humbug! San Ramon
Special thanks to our sponsors: Chevron, Sport’s Authority, Intero Chiropractic, Contra Costa Cou
nty Sherriff’s Office, San Ramon Golf Club and Peet’s Coffee.
SanGaMa Christmas-New Year Celebration on Dec 12th
SanGaMa- The East Bay Kerala volunteer group is planning to celebrate
Christmas-New-Year celebration/dinner on Saturday, Dec 12th. Please send a
note if you are interested to join the fun and interact with like-minded local
families!
Check out the details at http://www.sangama.us/
If you are a local business interested in sponsoring the event, please
let us know.
Thank you,
Bindu Email: sangamau…@g…com
Laser Dandia for Youth Cricket in Tri-Valley School
Laser Dandia and Bollywood Night in support of Youth Cricket in Tri-Valley Schools.
Saturday 10th Oct, 2015
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Harvest Park Middle School Gym, Pleasanton
Event Tickets Advance – $10, Dandiya Stick $2 per pair. At Door $15.
Prizes for Best Dressed and Best Dancer
Food Stalls available at site
For information: immadi…@y…com
PUSD Dandia Night 2015 – Pleasanton Nov 7
Dance into the festive season with contemporary Dandia and Bollywood with professional VJ!
All proceeds go to our local schools!
Sponsors and Vendors are welcome!!
Date : Saturday, Nov, 7 ,2015
5 PM to 10 PM
Amador Valley High School
Pleasanton,CA
Tickets(Dinner included):
Adults : $15
Students : $10
Kids under 3 are free
Online Tickets : http://www.eventbrite.com/e/pleasanton-dandiya-night-2015-pusdandiya-2015-tickets-17750086988
For Tickets Contact : vijik7…@g…com
For sponsorship please contact : vijimanicka…@y…com
Vendors Contact : arulchandrik…@g…com
Community Reception for PM Shri Narendra Modi – Sep 27
Dear Friends, It gives us great pleasure to inform you that Hon. Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi ji will be in the Bay Area in September. Overseas Volunteer for a Better India (OVBI) is a welcoming partner for the Community Reception being organized by Indo American Community of West Coast on Sunday, September 27 at SAP Center in San Jose.
As welcoming partner OVBI members can apply for free passes for this reception.
We invite all our members and friends to apply for passes bysending an email to
pmvisi…@o…com.
You will receive an auto reply giving you the next steps and also a CODE to register.
Please note that applying for passes does not guarantee a seat at the event. The organizers will need to go through a number of security related steps and also based on how many people register to allot actual seats. Once your seat is confirmed you will be given your pass only after an ID check. So please register you and your family members with the correct and full names after receiving the code.
Looking forward to having you join us in welcoming Prime Minister Modi during his historic visit to the Silicon Valley.
Thanks.
Jai Hind!
OVBI Team 1-408-641-0130
Play Group in Danville Area
I am a mother of twin toddlers and currently a stay at home mom. I want to start a small play group in which kids get to meet other Indian kids on a regular basis and form a friendship. If interested please email me at txday0…@g…com to discuss the details. In the interest of safety and security of our kids please do not post any remarks on this public forum.
Kerala group 2015 ONAM Celebration on Sun, Sep 13th
SanGaMa – the Tri-valley Kerala volunteer group is planning to 2015 ONAM celebration on Sunday, September 13th. Please send a note if you are interested to join the celebration. This is a great opportunity to enjoy Onam with family & friends in a traditional setting and interact with like-minded local families! As part of our cultural outreach efforts, we encourage anyone to join and enjoy the traditional Sadya(feast), Thiruvathira dance, Maveli(the king) and other cultural programs by kids/adults.
We typically have families from all nearby towns like Dublin, San Ramon, Pleasanton, Danville, Livermore, Mountain House and Fremont.
Check out the details at http://www.sangama.us/
Thank you,
Vijay
sangamau…@g…com
H: 925-556-9375
The Happiness Program at Art of Living
Course Details. Live with Joy, Purpose and Confidence
Within you lie vast, untapped possibilities waiting to be discovered. Through The Happiness Program you’ll learn practical and powerful techniques that will enable you to gain a greater vision of who you are and benefit you for the rest of your life. You will find yourself enabled to create a more joyous, purposeful life, and gain the confidence to stretch and grow beyond limiting beliefs
Please note that it’s required to attend all sessions of the course.
Course dates — 06 Aug 2015 to 10 Aug 2015
Course timings — Weekdays: 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Venue Art Of Living – Tri Valley center
6690 Amador Plaza Rd, St 215
Dublin, CA 94568
United States
RSVP: https://register2.artofliving.org/us/civicrm/event/register?id=135679&lcMessages=en_GB&reset=1&_ga=1.82071312.746917685.1437766603
Pandit Ji for Hindu Religious Ceremonies
Pandit Bhushan Ji is available for Hindu Religious Ceremonies in Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon and surrounding areas.
Contact for Havan Yajna, Hindu Marriage, Greh Parvesh, Ved Katha, Naamkaran, Mundan, Dev Pooja, and other religious ceremonies.
Email at PanditBhushanJ…@y…com
Kerala group 2015 ONAM Celebration on Sun, Sep 13th
SanGaMa – the Tri-valley Kerala volunteer group is planning to 2015 ONAM celebration on Sunday, September 13th. Please send a note if you are interested to join the fun with family & friends and interact with like-minded local families! As part of our cultural outreach efforts, we encourage anyone to join and enjoy the traditional Sadya(feast), Thiruvathira dance, Maveli(the king) and other cultural programs by adults/kids.
We typically have families from all nearby towns like Dublin, San Ramon, Pleasanton, Danville, Livermore, Mountain House and Fremont.
Check out the details at http://www.sangama.us/
If you are a local business, and interested in sponsoring the event please let us know.
Thank you,
Vijay
sangamau…@g…com
H: 925-556-9375
Proposing a Musical get together
Hi There, I live on Lee Thompson St. in Dublin having a big entertainment room in my home. I am not professional but enjoy musical get together like Instrument playing, Karaoke, Singing etc. so I am checking if some like-minded people want to join for occasional musical get together for fun. And if we get appropriate set of people we can think of launching a Desi Band. If interested please send email to imakka…@g…com with your brief introduction and what you can do in music? how you rate yourself beginner/medium/advanced? Thanks/Happy
Requesting info on Walnut Grove Elementary and Lydiksen Elementary
Hi, We are moving to Pleasanton and I would like to get some feedback on Walnut Grove Elementary school as well as Lydiksen Elementary.
Thanks,
Kalpana
Any indian families live around Walnut Grove Elementary
Hi – We recently moved to near Walnut Grove Elementary neighborhood in Pleasanton; We have two kids aged 9 and 6.. looking for some Indian families with kids for kids’ playtime and to know more about the neighborhood.
Thanks in advance
srinadh
Volleyball in Cayetano Park – Livermore
Hi Friends,
Planning to start volleyball in Livermore, Interested people can email me and we can schedule evening games on grass in park.
Volleyball is fun game with good cardio workout.
Open for all Male/Female
Expect decent and dedicate players to participate on regular basis.
Cayetano Park
Address: 101 Portola Ave, Livermore, CA 94551
Email me – nits.gar…@g…com
Run San Ramon 4th of July 10K and 5K Walk and Run
Run San Ramon
10K Run, 5K Fun Run & Walk
Saturday, July 4, 2015
Register Now Online at www.active.com, search “Run San Ramon”.
Start & Finish:
San Ramon Central Park Community Center
12501 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon
Get a healthy start to your 4th of July with this Independence Day Classic. Enjoy the measured, paved and looped course. The 10K course is a double loop of the 5K course. Participants will receive a short sleeve commemorative shirt and goodies provided by local sponsors. This Run San Ramon 10K and 5K will be a chip timed race.
Registration Fee: $35 for online registration and postmarked registration by June 23rd . Registration fees increase to $40 starting June 24th through race day.Pre-registration for family race of 3 or more is $30 per person until June 23rd and increases to $40 June 24th. Must be immediate family only, and all entry forms must be submitted at the same time.Registration available online at www.active.com, search “Run San Ramon”. Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted. Race day registration tables open 6:45-8:00am.
Awards: Mayor’s Cup trophies will be awarded to the winning pre-registered San Ramon resident, male & female of the 5K & 10K.
Mayor’s Crown trophy will award the lowest combined times of the 2014 Bah Humbug and 2015 Run San Ramon pre-registered 5k runner (male and female).
Medals are given to the first three finishers in each age division.
Sri Sai Temple – Pleasanton Ugadi & Gudipadawa Celebrations
Ugadi Celebrations on Saturday March 21th! 
Pooja: 10.00 AM to 11.30 AM
Madhyan Aarati: 12.00 AM to 12.30 AM
Sai Bhajans by Group: 12.30 PM to 1.30 PM
Sai Bhajans by Group: 1.30 PM to 2.45 PM
Kids Dance Program: 3.00 PM to 3.30 PM
Kids Bhajans: 4.00 PM to 4.30 PM
Sai Bhajans by Group: 4.30 PM to 6.00 PM
Dance Program by Vineela: 6.00 PM to 7.00 PM
Dhoop Aarati: 7.00 PM to 7.30 PM
Sai Bhajans by Group: 7.30 PM to 8.30 PM
Shej Aarati: 8.30 PM to 9.00 PM
Address: 6644 Owens Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Ram Navami Celebrations on 28th March!
More information: event…@s…com
Holi Celebration 2015 – Free Colors, Music, Dance
Hindu Community and Cultural Center (HCCC) will celebrate Holi- festival of colors. 
- It’s free event. First 500 registrations get free colors.
- Saturday March 7th , 2015
- from 11AM to 3PM
Holi is festival that celebrates the victory of good over evil and a celebration of arival of spring. It’s the festival of colors and happiness.- a free for all carnival of colors, where participants play, chase and color each other with dry color powder.
Live DJ, Music & Dance, Food, Games and other stalls. HCCC will provide dry colors. No outside food, drinks and colors allowed. Pre-registration email name and number of attendees to hol…@l…com
Happiness Seminar at Art of Living
In this seminar you will learn how to manage stress in day today life and tap into that inner happiness that we all blessed with.You will learn
- Breathing techniques
- Meditation
- Life management
- Increase energy
- and many more.
Where: Art of Living TriValley Center, 6690 Amador Plaza Road, Suite 215, Dublin, California, United States, 94568
When: Every Tuesday 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
More details: http://www.artofliving.org/us-en/program/130752
Campaign – californiahindus.org/
The issue addressed is ‘Presentation of Hinduism & Indian Civilization in California K – 12 Schools’.
Please spread the word about the web-site for the letter campaign and ask your friends and co-workers to participate.
If you have already signed the letters physically once please do not sign on the web-site again. Your name is already added as signatory.
The campaign is about the way Hinduism and Indian Civilization is portrayed.
- Hinduism presented in 6th Grade Textbook lacking in accuracy, factual content and sensitivity.
- Indian civilization is not mentioned in 7th Grade World History despite being ~1/3 of the GDP of the world during that time.
- California state standards regarding religion & ethnicity are not applied to Hinduism and Indian Civilization.
Free 1-Hr Happiness Program – Dec 23rd at 7 pm
This one hour workshop provides a glimpse into an approach that can increase personal capacity and gain insight into the laws that govern the mind and emotions. Learn breathing techniques that help de-stress, reduce negative emotions while increasing energy, focus and efficiency. Experience the effects of a state of meditation being in a place of ‘restful alertness.
The workshop will explore the elegant Mind-Breath-Body connection, and how we can consciously use our breath to:
* Live in the present moment
* Break through our barriers and realize our full potential
* Learn how to manage our emotions
* Live a happier life!
What should I bring?
Nothing! Just yourself and your friends!
Event: Happiness Seminar
Venue: Art Of Living – Tri Valley Ctr
Address: 6690 Amador Plaza Rd St 215 Dublin, CA 94568
When: Dec 23rd from 7 pm – 8 pm.
Coordinator: Vaishali Patel
Contact Phone: 510-967-2380
Contact Email: vai_deh…@y…com
Tri Valley Kannada Sangha – 2014 Kannada Rajyotsava
Tri Valley Kannada Sangha Proudly presents – Rajyotsava 2014 . Mayor of San Ramon, Bill Clarkson will be our attending chief guest . We invite everyone to join the fun and be a part of our ” Kannada Habba” .
Date: 11/15/2014
Time: 11 – 4:00 PM
Email: tvkscommunit…@g…com
Tri-Valley KANNADA Sangha (TVKS) – Rajyotsava – 2014
Tri Valley Kannada Sangha presents Second Annual Rajyotsava day at Gale Ranch Middle School, San Ramon on 11/15/2014 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Member: $10, Non-member $15. Includes boxed food. Click to email tvkscommunity@g…. 
FIA 2014 Diwali Mela in Pleasanton Fairgrounds Oct 25
Come, Join, and Celebrate Diwali – The festival of lights – Parade & Fireworks on October 25, 2014 Saturday – at Alameda County Fairgrounds
Time: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
Raas Garba | Time: 12:00 midnight
4501 Pleasanton Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Every year this event showcases Indian culture and heritage through Mela (Fair), booths, dances and floats to mainstream Americans and the next generation.
Screening of selected movies from “San Francisco Global Movie Fest” and awards celebrations will be included in this years 22nd Festival of India and Parade 2014 organized by FIA.
Hundreds of volunteers participate to cherish our values and entertain the attendees.
Through Health Fair, over 100 physicians and other health professionals give free testing and advice
- There will be a host of Superstars, Dignitaries, Cricketers and Politicians as invited guests.
- Free Health Fair including Medical Checkup, General checkup, Women’s Health, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cholestrol, Dental , Stress Control and many other health related issues.
- As in past years, thousands of Indo-Americans, Mainstream Americans and other ethnic communities are expected to attend the festival over a two day period.
- Over 120 booths depicting art, crafts, literature, garments, jewelry, food, businesses and other resources.
- Over 50 floats representing different states of India, Indian American community and businesses.
- Festival theme is to promote diversity and democracy and build bridges between various communities.
SEF Dandiya Pleasanton – Sept 20th 2014
Come to Pleasanton Middle School on Sept 20th 2014 at 6:30 PM.
Music by Dhol Baje
Ticket $15 (no tickets at the door) – buy here
Free Dandiya Sticks for first 250
Free admission for kids under 5
Free Parking
Special Kids dancing area
Also in Santa Clara Convention Center Oct 4, 10, 11
Onam Celebration on Sunday, Sept 14th – Trivalley neighborhoods
SanGaMa- The Kerala group in tri-valley area, is planning to celebrate Onam festival on Sunday, September 14th. Please see the details at http://www.sangama.us/.
Please let me know if you have any questions. Sorry for the late post.
Thanks,
Vijay
H: 925-556-9375
Kids Bollywood Dance Classes – Fall Session 2014
Announcing Fall Dance Session, starting from 15th September 2014. This Bollywood dance program will help kids to improve their motor skill with some cool dance moves. It is a wonderful opportunity for kids to get social with their age group beyond classroom and learn synchronization and coordination as a team. On top of that they will be more disciplined by listening and following dance directions.
Kids from Summer Dance Session will also get chance to perform in a Stage Show around bayarea. To provide individual attention we keep small group for these classes. Proposed class schedules are:
Each of these group classes are for a nominal $120 only, with an additional $10 registration fee only for first time participant. Kids will enjoy these dance classes; dance studio is conveniently located near Dougherty Elementary School in Dublin. Hurry up and sign up soon online at http://danceonrhythm.com or send mail at [email protected]
Feel free to call Archana @ 510-990-0242/510-305-0242 to get more information.
Sai Sai Temple – Pleasanton
The Sai Baba temple in Pleasanton is organizing its one year anniversary celebration on Sunday, September 14th. The day is full of activities with Bhajans, Dance Performance by children, etc. 
The attendance at the temple has steadily been increasing over the past year. The weekly high point is considered to be the usual Thursday Aarti between 7:45 and 9:00. The temple is open everyday morning and evening.
The temple was formed as a break away from the Sri Datta Sai Mandir, San Ramon when 6 or 7 volunteers pooled resources and took up a location on rent in Pleasanton at the Hopyard exit, near Home Depot. To their credit, you don’t see any names – only silent volunteer work towards their purpose.
The temple is always looking for volunteers, or you can sign up to contribute towards the wish list.
So if you live in the area, a good place to make a spiritual call to, especially on Thursday evenings. You will also get a feel of the community, see kids helping each other in their own little area with color crayons, volunteers helping with prasadam (food) and some others hanging outside.
The address is:
Sri Sai Temple
6644 Owens Dr.
Pleasanton, CA-94588.
Tel:(925) 732 1343
http://www.srisaitemple.org/
Nandalala Chilren’s Club Independence Day Event
We are happy to invite children to join in the Nandalala children’s club independence day event.
*Open to children of ages 6 yrs-14 yrs
*Date: August 17th 2014
*Time:10:00 am-Noon .Sign in begins at 9:45 am
*Venue: In San Ramon, address will be communicated to all those who RSVP
*RSVP: [email protected]
* Activities to include: Meditation, Craft, Independence day, Puppet show,Slokas and more…
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Any desis living in Emarald Park Luxury Apartments in Dublin?
Hi there, We are a desi family moving into the Emarald Park Luxury Apartments in Dublin (Behind James Doughtery Elementary). We wanted to know if there are any desis living in the apartment complex.
Thank you!