NEW 24″ Viking Stainless Steel Dishwasher

Viking VDW302SSE, professional dishwasher, brand-new still in box. See details below. We would like to find a new home for it. On sale now for $1299 plus tax. Asking $1100 with FREE Brand-new GE 19″ mini Fridge (retail $299 plus tax) or best offer. Please text 510-325-3982 so I can send you pictures if interested. Thanks.
Unique Turbo Fan Dry
Circulates air for efficient drying performance.

Exclusive Smart Size™ Rack
Accommodates large cutlery and utensils.
Two Position Adjustable Upper Rack
Allows for loading of taller glasses in upper rack or larger pans in bottom rack.
Quiet Clean™ Performance Package
Three layers of insulation – bitumen, cotton and full side walls create one of the quietest dishwashers on the market.
Multi-Level Power Wash
Variable pressure and three wash arms ensure every dish is clean.
LCD Control Panel
Allows for easy viewing of cycle/option selection and remaining wash time.
http://www.vikingrange.com/consumer/product/products/kitchen-cleanup/dishwashers/professional-dishwashers/24–dishwasher-w-installed-professional-stainless-steel-panel—vdw302ss

Dublin: More Housing, No; Pedestrian Friendly Retail, Yes

Dublin City is entertaining a proposal to construct more blocks of dense housing on the eastern side on Tassajara Road, opposite Emerald Glen Park, just north of Dublin Blvd. So far this land is supposed to be for pedestrian-friendly retail and restaurants.
It would simply be good and desirable by all Dublin residents if the land is left alone to be used for retail as originally planned. Dublin, after all, has a lot of big-box retail and now an enormous amount of housing for its size. Modern pedestrian-friendly retail would be an awesome, welcome addition. (Another story for another day – if the parcel can be used for the new High School).  To understand what’s going on – the pink color below is the originally planned retail-oriented area:

Existing Land Use - AT Dubin
Existing Land Use

And see, below, the pink area replaced with housing.  So the new proposed plan is to instead construct more dense housing. Really? ?(And amongst other issues, where would kids from this new development go to school? – there is some serious thinking required here on part of the City Council and the School District).

Proposed Land Use - AT Dublin
Proposed Land Use


A large retail area, walkable from across the Emerald Glen Park, Waterford, Sorrento, The Villas would be pretty cool – it’s a need, it’s a desire, both for the city’s residents, and its image.
Pictures above, worth a thousand words, are telling a different story that is evolving instead.
Granted a relatively much smaller retail is still part of the proposed plan – with two Hotels and a small Cinema. But it’s unacceptably small.  There is a large well-earning population around that can help the retail sustain and flourish. There is no reason to dilute or change the existing Land Use Plan. And every reason for Dublin residents to oppose this planThere is a petition to make the voice heard, that can be signed here.  The Dublin city staff report on the item is available at http://bit.ly/2hEw92v on the city website (source of the pictures above).

Engaging Hindi Classes for Kids

Hindi Classes from Oct 28th, 2017, by Asha Bhatia (M.A., B.Ed.) in Livermore. I have experience of teaching Hindi for 35 years, retired as a Vice Principal, and have authored a book (http://amzn.to/2fA6VhE). I would like to teach Hindi to children (6-10 years old), where I use an engaging and playful methodology. Using this method, children learn on their own by interest, where I encourage them to sing poems and dance, and introduce rich Indian culture. Also, I am happy to teach Hindi to adults if anyone is interested. Thank you. Please contact 415.767.6381.

Lucknavi Chikankari Diwali Extravaganza by ThreadCountry


Bay area’s largest Lucknavi Chikankari collection exhibiting in Pleasanton!
Check out hand-embroidered designer wear and be elegance personified in this festive season!!
Both traditional and western in vibrant colors like never seen before.
Includes kurtis long and short, bollywood style anarkalis, maxi dress, shirts, tops, dupattas, skirts, plazo pants, and sarees in
pure cotton and georgette. Mukaish and gota work adds charm to these lovely pastels.
Check out the albums on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/threadcountry/ and dont forget to “like” the page to get updates on this and future events!
Sizes 34 to 48 available, XS to XXL
Will be accepting cash, cheque and CC.
Contact Preeti @ 925-980-4584

Pleasanton In-Home Preschool Has One Space Left

Little Scholars Preschool, a nurturing in-home preschool for children ages 2-5, has one more opening for the fall!
As your child’s first exposure to an academic setting, preschool should leave a positive and lasting first impression. We want every one of our students to enter kindergarten feeling excited about school and confident to take on the world!
Ms. Linda’s teaching is often inspired by the HighScope philosophy, whose mission is to inspire children to engage in their passions, develop a love for school, and maximize their potential through hands-on, active learning. Our students construct knowledge through interactions with materials, people, events, and ideas.
We also believe in the whole child, focusing not only on academic excellence, but also on teaching life’s most important character lessons.
Learn more about us and schedule a tour:
https://www.wonderschool.com/ca/pleasanton/littlescholars

Kathak and Bharatnatyam Classes in Dublin

DanceOnRhythm introducing  Kathak, Fusion Bharatnatyam and Garba/Dandia Classes in Dublin, CA.
– Kathak (Lucknow Gharana); starting from September 8th
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance. Kathak evolves during the bhakti movements, particularly by incorporating the childhood stories of the God Krishna. Emphasizes rhythmic foot movements adorned with ghungroo and the movement harmonized to the music, The Lucknow style is more about various facial expression and emphasizing acting.
– Bharatnatyam (Fusion); starting from September 10th
This is a special beginner introductory class designed for 5-9. Children will be exposed to the basic components of Bharatanatyam (music, rhythm and expression) without having to adhere to its strict routine. The focus of this class is to engage, entertain and stimulate young children in a happy and effective way. As we will keep the flexibility of adding other styles of dance (from different regions of India) and versatility in music and songs it will be a unique experience for all.
– Garba Workshop (4 Weeks, Sundays) from September 17th
For sign up call Archana @ 5109900242

The Art of Living Happiness Program (October 6-8, 2017)

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The Art of Living Happiness Program

Present moment is not linear, it is spherical. It is both vast and deep.  When you go deep in meditation, you experience this, and you realize that everything is in this moment only. – Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.
The Art of Living Happiness Program teaches practical tools and techniques that boost mindfulness by making it easy for us to live in the present moment. Come, join us the weekend of October 6-8 and make it your own experience!
Register at tiny.cc/Happiness-Oct6-8
Speaker Bio:
Sweta Patt holds an MBA in Global Business and Marketing and is an accomplished technology architect serving The United Nations, Kaiser Permanente and other multinational, global clients since 1998. A doting mother and loving wife, Sweta is also passionate about hiking, biking and classical dance. She teaches the Art of Living Happiness Program to serve her community and share the secrets of breath and benefits of mindfulness and meditation.
She derives her inspiration to empower others from her teacher, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, and is dedicated to sharing his vision of creating stress-free, violence-free societies by working at the individual level.

Looking for someone to drop off

We are looking for someone to help our family for about 2 hours in the morning with drop off to local elementary school (5 minute drive) and home based day care (10 minutes drive). From 7.30AM to 9:30 AM – after drop offs are done, come back and help with small household chores. Clean driving record is a must! Fun with children a huge plus! Please contact back with your information.

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