Additional 10% off – Indian Grocery in San Ramon

iGroceryonthego is having Mothers Day Sale at 500 Montrose Ct, San Ramon, CA. All items are in sale and we have slashed our price from 15% to 25%. Please stop by at your convenience between 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Thursday (5/9/2013) & Saturday (5/11/2013)and pick whatever you like.
If you can’t visit in person visit our web site http://iGroceryonthego.com and place your order online at any time 24/7. Take an extra 10% off of your entire purchase. Use coupon code ILOVEMOM.

Kajukenbo Karate Lessons

My name is Yaju and I am a 15 year old black belt in Kajukenbo karate. I am interested in teaching classes on Sunday mornings from 10am- 11am. (During the summer, additional classes and timings will be offered.)
What is Kajukenbo? Kajukenbo is a highly effective fusion of four different martial arts: Korean Karate, Ju-jitsu, Kenpo, and Kung Fu. Practical applications of Kajukenbo show that this karate is successful in blocking and taking down attackers. When it comes to self-defense, strong, linear punches and strikes mixed with the ingenuity of kung fu is a lethal mix.
Kajukenbo spurred my passion for the martial art. I want to keep doing Kajukenbo forever, because it’s not just defense against another person; its defense against the factors in life that will bring you down.
After every class, I felt less stressed and more confident in other aspects of my life as well. I found my grades rising and my social life becoming happier. Kajukenbo allowed me to take charge of my life and pursue a martial art with passion. As a girl, I learnt to defend myself and use size and body weight to my advantage. Now, I realize that Kajukenbo is the art that drives me and has given me the confidence and assurance I need in other areas of life.

Cost & Contact Details: Classes are one hour each on Sunday mornings from 10-11 am in my garage in the Gale Ranch area of San Ramon. Cost is $7 per class. For more information on class details, location, Kajukenbo, or my experiences with it, email me at [email protected] or call me at (510) 792 5622.

Immigration Services

I am a Law graduate from India, a Certified Paralegal, and have extensive experience in immigration. I have an immigration consulting business based in San Ramon.   I have expertise in employment based  immigration such as H1B, PERM, Green card and family based immigration such as green card through marriage, green card for parents, and other services such as citizenship, travel documents, visitor visa extensions, Green card through VAWA etc.  Please contact me for more information. website: www.snsimmigration.com
email: [email protected]

Fresh homecooked Indian food available daily. Pickup available in Dublin, CA.

Fresh homecooked Indian food available daily. Pickup available in Dublin, CA. Please call Holistic Kitchen to place order – 925-322-5526
Pls see blog for weekly menu – http://holistickitchen2013.wordpress.com
Delicious healthy and fresh food cooked in Olive oil. Catering for parties available upto 50 people
32 oz paneer dish – $16
16 oz paneer dish – $8
32 oz daal – $14
16 oz daal – $7
32 oz sabzi – $15
16 oz sabzi – $7.50

New menu everyday. 1  sabzi plus 1 curry available, freshly cooked from scratch everyday plus roti and rice. A variety of healthy homecooked meals available, Daal, rajma, punjabi kadhi, white chole, daal makhani, matar paneer ( peas with matar),matar aaloo (peas with potatoes), bhindi masala, mushroom matar(mushroom with peas), palak paneer, shahi paneer, aaloo gobhi(cauliflower with potatoes), capsicum with potatoes, methi aaloo, green beans with potatoes, rajasthani gatte ki kadhi, bhartha (roasted eggplant with tomatoes) chicken masala, karahi chicken

Summer Art and Craft classes with daycare services

Summer art & craft classes – Art classes include Flower making,Painting, Jewelry making, Soft toy making, Basic stitching, Arts and crafts, Mehendi designing – close to Quail Run elementary, San Ramon

When: June 17 to August 23rd weekly
Time: 9am to 12 pm
Duration: Weekly
Age: 5+
Fee: 110$+20$ or low (depending on the art session)
Where: Home based – on Stoneleaf Rd, close to Quail Run Elementary

Each art session is for a week from 9am to 12pm. Extended daycare is also available after 12pm to 6pm which includes grade level academics, Hindi learning and Playground time and library time..Please contact [email protected] or call 5102055975 for details of each class and also for full day daycare needs. Ask about full day charges.

SunShine Daycare (Specialist in Infant Care)

SunShine Daycare (Specialist in Infant Care)
• Location: Safe and Beautiful Neighborhood, Single Family Home.Park with Kiddie Swings just outside the Home. Only 0.3 miles from I-680 highway (Alcosta Blvd Exit), Close to 580 & 680 junction.
• About the Care Provider: Indian lady who loves kids and speaks English and Hindi. Very experienced in providing daycare. First aid and CPR trained by RedCross.
• About the Services provided: Specialist in Infant Care. Will Provide care to a maximum of 2 kids only at a time. Loving care and age appropriate play and learning activities to provide natural growth of kid’s knowledge and personality, in a safe and comfortable environment for kids.

Spelling Bee 320 – contest for Grades K to 3

RAINBOW MATH’S “SPELLING BEE 320” (GK-3)
When: May 12, 2013, SUNDAY at 10:00am
Location: Rainbow Math – Afterschool, 39675 Cedar Blvd, Suite 135, Newark, CA 94560
Registration: Free Registration
Registration deadline: May 5, 2013 Sunday
Contest Rules:
There will be two phases for the contest.
Phase I : Written test (25 words)
Phase II: Oral test (6 rounds)
All words for both phases will come from the wordlist 320 provided.
All students will participate in both phases.
Parents will be allowed as spectators only during the Oral round.
Please call: 510 402 6284
or email: [email protected]

First Prize: Kindle ereader
Second Prize: IPod Shuffle
Recognition will be provided for grade level winners

Java for Beginners

Hi, I am planning a Java For Beginners course, if there is an interest in this. If you want to get updates when it is finalized drop me an email at [email protected].

My current thought is to cover these topics:

– Eclipse: create, build, debug Java projects
– Primitive types: int, double, boolean
– Branching: if, else, switch, ternary
– Strings
– Arrays
– Looping: for, while
– Collections: lists, maps, sets
– Defining Classes, Interfaces, Objects
– Exceptions: try, catch
– File I/O: reading, writing files
– Database access

Let me know if you would like to get updates when the course is finalized. Thanks. Asim

oppurtunity for highschool students to serve the community

Hello Neighbours, This is a very good oppurtunity for High school students. It is a wonderful oppurtunity to serve the community and learn many things . Pls respond ASAP as spots will be filled up soon.

Subject : Want to build a home during Summer – June or Aug dates
All – With the overwhelming response from the community, Bay Area residents have built 8 homes from Dec 2011 until Dec 2012 for Tijuana, Mexico residents..
There will be an informational session at San Ramon. Time and place will be sent to you , once you send an RSVP to [email protected]
Regards,

Ajjit Narayanan and Vikram Ganesh ([email protected])

Want to build a complete house for the needy family in Mexico? Want to do it in just 4 days and earn 50 hours of community service? Many students from Dougherty Valley, Mission San Jose High, James Logan, American High, Foot Hill and Lynbrook high schools have already taken part in this opportunity

Here are some links to YouTube videos (5 min each) of past trips :
2011 Winter video: http://youtu.be/_972K3rc3A8
2012 Spring video: http://youtu.be/YxVHa7p50tA
2012 Summer Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B6aYb_V9mBn4ZjFDc21LQlJpSkU

Here are some write-ups about the trip :
2012 Summer write-up : http://georgeblog.gwheron.com/2012/08/the-rainbow-lamppost-mission/
2011 Winter write-up: http://www.tricityvoice.com/articlefiledisplay.php?issue=2012-02-21&file=story3.txt

Spring Dance Session

Announcing a new Spring Dance Session, starting from week of 22nd March 2013 for 10 weeks. To provide individual attention we keep small group for each session for these classes.
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 class room and learn synchronization and coordination as a team. On top of that they will be more disciplined by listening and following dance directions.
Location is Summer Glen in Dublin, CA and timings are:

  • Junior kids beginner 3 ½ to 6 years – Sunday 4:30pm to 5:30pm
  • Kids 5 to 8 years – Friday 5pm to 6pm
  • Kids 8 to 12 years- Friday 6:15pm to 7:15pm, Sunday 5:30pm to 6:30pm
  • Adult beginner – Friday 10am to 11am

Each above class will run for 10 weeks for a nominal $120 only. All participants will also get opportunity to perform in an event show.

Enroll soon to reserve your kids spot; you will sure have FUN and love these dance classes.
Just confirm on this post, and don’t forget to send it across to your other friends.
You can always reach me @408-625-7237 or [email protected] to get more information.
See you all soon…
Archana

Visweta Presents “Masala” A fundraiser for Aram Sei

Dear Well Wishers of Aram Sei, Aram Sei is now over a year old. This year,Aram Sei has embarked on a bigger challenge. Our first two projects for 2013 involve providing fundraising support for two organizations located on opposite ends of the world.

Community Health Education Society (CHES) , Chennai, India, is dedicated to rehabilitating orphaned or abandoned children living with HIV. Our goal for this year is to provide funding support for educating over 100 children at CHES.

The Grateful Garment Project , Campbell CA , provides assistance to victims of sexual assault in several California counties including the counties of Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz. Aram Sei aims to deliver essential supplies that will provide immediate support to over 200 victims of sexual assault.

To help kick start the fundraising activities for 2013, Aram Sei has teamed up with Visweta, Bay Area’s leading South Indian dance troupe to organize a dance production called Masala.

Masala is Visweta’s 3rd annual production and will be held on March 30th, 2013 at the Woodside Performing Arts Center; Woodside CA. Masala will feature exquisite dance performances encompassing a broad range of styles such as classical, folk, contemporary, and hip hop.This dance program, along with all upcoming Aram Seievents,is being made possible by the support provided by Madras Café and Groceries (www.madrascafe.us).

To buy tickets for Masala, please call Bobby (925) 556 0204 or Priya (510) 793 8991 . Ticket prices are only $20. Come join us for 2-hours of non-stop entertainment and support a great cause.
To know more about Aram Sei, visit www.aramsei.org

Home based daycare in sanramon

Hi, I am running a homebased daycare in sanramon. I have kids from 9 months old. I take care of after school kids too. I am located close to quail run elementary.

I currently have 2 spots available,one for a toddler and one after care.

Freshly homemade vegetarian food is served to the kids everyday,along with milk and snacks.Toddlers have a schedule which includes rhymes,story time,painting,puzzles etc.,

For after school,they get homework help and also twice a week hindi class,games,arts and crafts,painting,etc.,

contact me for more details.

Thanks & Regards

Asha  510-205-5975

Desi nanny – what do they do?

Hi, I am having an Indian nanny for the first time and I want to know what all things I can ask her to do? She is going to be here in April and please let me know if you have annnies or had expereinces with them?

Do you give them duties like Laundry, cooking, cleaning in addition to baby sitting? How should I assign jobs to them? Your reply would be greatly appreciated.

-Gaya

Apartment Sub-lease in Pleasanton

We are planning to move to different place.So, current apartment (2 Bed/2Bath -1092 SqFt) is available for sub-leasing. If interested please call 480-213-5092 or email [email protected]

Below are apartment details:

Archstone Hacienda Apartments 5650 Owens Dr., Pleasanton, CA 94588.

2 Bedrooms and 2 bathrooms – 1092 SqFt.
Located in the exciting Hacienda Business Park development, Archstone Hacienda Apartments in California is just minutes from great shopping and entertainment, with easy access to the 580 freeway and a 5-minute walk to the BART transportation center. These homes feature ceramic tile entries, high ceilings, built-in computer desks, spacious walk-in closets and in-home washer and dryer. With two hot tubs, two swimming pools, fitness center, community park with BBQ and picnic area and playground, there is always something to do.

For more details please check their website:
http://www.equityapartments.com/california/san-francisco-bay-apartments/pleasanton/archstone-hacienda-apartments.aspx

Shooting Stars Preschool

Shooting stars Preschool is  a home based, licensed Montessori school located in Pleasanton. We have variety of cognitively appropriate programs for children between the ages of 20 months to 6 years of age. We are two teachers for 7 kids now and in addition to introducing the children to numbers, shapes, colors and other developmentally appropriate curriculum , we also feel proud to introduce our children to Art, multi cultural music, yoga and Indian cultural prayers . We also focus on children learning Spanish in a fun and musical way!

We  provide breakfast and  fresh hot vegetarian  lunch for full day children.

For more details , please visit www.shootingstarsschool.com

Free Mind and Meditation Info Session Walnut Creek

Special Wellness Workshop | Tues Mar 12th 7:30pm – 8:30pm

You are invited to experience the simple, yet powerful Breathing techniques taught in this session and a guided a Meditation with an experienced instructor. Meditation helps an individual overcome negative emotions to facilitate a calm, peaceful mind and a healthy, stress-free body. Upon daily practice an individual will blossom into an unshakable personality.

Please note this session is open for people with any or no experience of yoga or breathing exercises or meditation.

Seminar includes:
  • The tendencies of the Mind
  • Sources of Energy
  • The science & secrets of Breath
  • Benefits of Breathing techniques
  • Experience Meditation and more
Ygnacio Valley library Tues Mar 12th from 7:30pm – 8:30pm RSVP : http://secure.artofliving.org/event_details.aspx?event_id=104879

For any questions regarding this contact – Vaishali Patel 510 967 2380

Regards,
Tri-Valley Art of Living team.

Ygnacio Valley Library address:
2661 Oak Grove Road,
Walnut Creek, CA.

Tulip Summer Camp 2013!

Tulip is opening its second location in Dublin. Tulip will be offering Summer Camps & After School Programs.
For more information check:

Few points to note:
1 Summer camps in Dublin area available until August 16th
2 Extended Care Available for Summer Camps $ 50/per week 8:30 am- 9:00 am & 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
3 Half Day Camp Options Available only in Dublin Area from 9am – 1:30 pm
Science Half Day Camp – $ 250/week
Fun Half Day Camp – $ 180/week

For questions feel free to contact Sneha @ 408-930-1862 or email to [email protected].

Community Average Scores – New way to measure homeschoolers performance

“Is my child’s performance good enough?” This question continually plagues the parents of homeschooled children including me. Over last few months, I have tried to explore several answers to this questions. I have made my son take chapter tests as well as periodic exams. However, I have found that scores sometimes can vary depending on evaluators. Standardized tests are another way and they can be expensive. Recently, I came across a very cool site and created an online learning account with IntelliSeeds (www.intelliseeds.com). I was intrigued with their concept of community average scores. Essentially, IntelliSeeds has several hundred practice and speed assessments for Math and Logical Reasoning. When my son does his practice, Intelliseeds generates a detailed report and compares my child’s score with a community average across all their user base. I have found this a neat and cost effective way to get a sense of my son’s performance. I can also compare the speed against an average. My son also enjoys it because it feels like he is playing a game.

I thought it might be worthwhile to share this with other parents.

— Nicole

Need pick up and drop off near stoneridge mall

I am looking for someone very reliable who can pick up and drop off my  3 years old son to and from school on Monday and Wednesday. We live in Pleasanton just opposite to stoneridge mall and his school is within 5 miles radius. Please let me know your availability. You can call me at 303-482-0524. I will appreciate if you can provide a car seat of your own. Please contact me ASAP with your rates or have any questions.
Thanks.

Midas Dublin – $19.99 Oil Change and other deals for readers

Tri-Valley-Desi-Midas-Dublin-OIL Coupon
At the Midas and SpeeDee auto repair in Dublin, we now find nearly 30% of my customers are Indian. We are glad that this group understands that Midas of Dublin can save them BIG money over the dealer.
I come from the community so no one will care for your cars or understand your needs as someone who is your neighbor.

And more, here are some special deals:

  • $19.99 Oil Change with Free Tire Rotation
  • 20% off any service, with free shuttle service
  • $20 off any 2 tires; $50 off four tires

We are ideally located in Dublin, very easily approachable from San Ramon and Pleasanton. 6955 Village Parkway, right next to the US Post Office.

Looking for room mate – Mar to May in Pleasanton, CA

Hi, I am looking for two room mates for room sharing for two and half month starting from 3rd March till 17th May,2013.
I have one BHK flat in Eaves community near to Walmart/BART/Kaiser/Oracle. Everything settled in Kitchen. Also I have extra bed for room mates. Apart from that 42′ LCD TV/Internet Connection/PGE/DishTV/Sofa set/ everything is available.
If anyone is interested please call mail me at amitgarg.mca.sun or call me at 206-225-4475 with contact details.
Regards, Amit

Sajda – An offering of unforgettable and timeless classics of Jagjit Singh

After successful and sold out musical shows like Surmai Shaam and Forever Pancham last year, Audigy Systems Inc now presents –
Sajda – An offering of unforgettable and timeless classics of Jagjit Singh.

Join us to be a part of the magical evening and enjoy Jagjit Singh’s evergreen ghazals along with a live band of musicians and remember the maestro through his work and his interpretation of music.

Date: 15th March 2013 (Friday) 8:00 PM
Venue: Schultz Cultural Arts Hall
3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/202962379841962/
Tickets available at: https://mycity.sulekha.com/sajda-an-offering-of-unforgettable-and-timeless-classics-of-jagjit-singh_buy_613256
(without service charge)

Or

For tickets/sponsorship or more information call
Sudhir @ (408)802-5128
Annie  @ (650)697-4445

Please spread the word by sharing the event with friends and family.

Please plan on buying the tickets early as we were sold out last time.
Hoping to see you all at the event.

Life in Tri-Valley