Diwali Festival and Fireworks at Alameda Fairgrounds

Come and Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights on Saturday, October 26th at Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA. Join thousands of people in the only Diwali festival with spectacular fireworks and a laser show. Enjoy cultural programs, Ram-leela, a dazzling parade, animal rides, a petting zoo, delicious food and a live music concert.

  • Date: 10/26/2013 – 10/26/2013
  • Time: 11am – 11pm
  • Presented By: FIA and Fremont Hindu Temple
  • Cost: Adult $5, Children 5 and up $5
  • Parking: $8

Bay Area cities, including Cupertino and Hayward, held Diwali festivities earlier this month, and another celebration is scheduled for Friday in Sunnyvale. Last year, about 10,000 people attended the inaugural festival and a similar-size crowd is expected this time at the fairgrounds. Traditional food and drink will be available, as well as booths offering arts and crafts and animal rides. A parade will begin at 5 p.m. Bollywood pop singer Harjeet Mehndi will perform live in a concert beginning at 7 p.m. The evening will culminate in a fireworks show, starting at 8:30 p.m.
Each year, Diwali is observed sometime between mid-October and mid-November. This year, its main day of observance is Nov. 3.

Need Nanny for Danville area 2 yr and 6 yr old – Great Salary with paid holiday leave

Hello: We are looking for a full time nanny for our 2 year old son and 5 year old daughter. Our daughter is in school from noon to 4. Timings for the job would be 8:00 to 6 on weekdays.

Responsibilities would include:
– Feeding the kids breakfast in the morning and general play/park time for the 2 year old and 5 year old right next to home
– Getting the 5 year old to school at noon after lunch – school is a 5 min walk or 2 min car ride. Have to take the 2 year old along as well.
– Bath and nap for 2 year old in the afternoon between 1 and 3. Time for kids laundry and kids room clean up – pick up toys, fold kids clothes etc
– 5 year old daughter is back home from school at 4, give her a bath and snack and supervise some homework etc.
– Help in preparing dinner for kids before departure
– Prefer car and driving ability with good driving record. If not, then getting to work and back on time needs to be ensured as both parents work and commute to the peninsula – so timing is sensitive.

Our existing nanny is leaving soon as we have recently moved from San Francisco to Danville and the commute from SF to Danville is too much for her. We are looking for someone loving and able to take her place in our family. Very good salaried pay (not hourly) with leave. Please respond to Rima at 713.392.1606 or to the email: rghoshsf@gmail.com. Looking for someone to start in immediately.

Rima & Ronnie

Pickup Service from Gale Ranch Middle School

We are looking for someone to pickup my son from Gale Ranch Middle school at around 2:45pm on a daily basis. We live in Windermere area in San Ramon close to Hidden Hills Elementary school. It is just 1 mile drive from the school to our home. If anyone is interested pls contact us at 408-386-1753 or 408-550-5653 and we are ready to pay for the service. If you are interested to carpool, we can drop your kids in the morning to any school. We need immediate help starting this week if possible. Pls contact us if you are interested. Thanks in advance!

Diwali Celebrations

Punjabi Cultural Association of theTri-valley proudly presents Diwali celebrations On Saturday, November 16. Please join us at the Pleasanton Senior Center at 5 pm. Come celebrate a pleasant evening with your friends.
Enjoy appetizers, cultural program, followed by dinner, dessert and dancing.
Tickets are $25.
Ticket Information Contact:
Ranjit Budwal- rkbudwal@sbcglobal.net
Rajinder Kaur – rajikaur@netscape.net or text 925-270-7651
Preet Kaeley: preetinderkaeley@gmail.com or 510-676-9563

Diwali celebrations, Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton, 5 to 9:30 pm

Week-end Saturday Morning Yoga Classes in Pleasanton

Namaste, I have started Weekend General Yoga Classes for Ladies. I’m a certified Yoga Therapist and have been teaching Yoga for 8 years.
Time : Saturday, 11 – 12:15 noon.
Location : 4880, #C, Civic Square Apartments, Pleasanton, CA

These classes are designed for everybody; they are gentle, focused on breathing and moving all the different muscle groups and induce harmony and relaxation in the body and mind. Do email me for more details and info. You can go through my Yoga Blog for discussion on benefits of practicing Yoga regularly. http://shavasana-in-action.blogspot.com/

Thanks, Asha Venkatarao

General Yoga Classes for Ladies – Tone and Strengthen Muscles

Namaste, I am a certified Yoga Therapist and have just moved back to Pleasanton from Bangalore. I have been teaching Yoga for the past 8 years.
I’m planning to start therapy classes for treating Diabetes, Stress reduction , Infertility, Prenatal etc.
On Oct.14th, I’m starting a new batch for ladies who are interested in toning up, lose abdominal fat and strengthen muscles. Regular hatha yoga practice has been proven to achieve these safely. Each class will have Asana practice, Praanayaama exercises and Meditation.

  • Course is for 15 classes (6 weeks)
  • Starting: Oct. 14th
  • The timings : Mon / Wed / Fri at 11am – 12.15 pm.

Do email me for more details.
My ongoing Yoga Blog :http://shavasana-in-action.blogspot.com/

Thanks, Namaste,
Asha Venkatarao

Anu’s beauty service

Hi all happy to announce that I have started my own mobile beauty service. I am a licensed esthetician. I have more then 11years experience in this field. now there is no need to leave the comfort of your own home. I will travel to your location with everything needed to treat you to a relaxing spa experience at home. Services includes facial treatments,waxing,threading,and makeup. Services are available to groups and individuals, it is important to take a little time for yourself to rest and relax. I look forward to seeing you soon. To make an appointment please call or email me at
925-408-8699 cell
925-949-8058 home
anuaanchal2003@yahoo.com

Thanks
Anu

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Need nanny urgently

Need a nanny who can speak Hindi or english . urgently to take care of a 2 month old baby. should be a greencard holder and should be able to provide good references. Please email to padmapranav@gmail.com if interested. Thanks, Padma

SanGaMa- theTrivalley Malayali (Kerala) group!

Due to our growth over the years, we have folks from all over tri-valley and hence we recently renamed our group to “SanGaMa” to mean gathering of Malayali community in the trivalley area. Check out our new website at http://www.sangama.us/ . If you have roots in Kerala and are living in Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Danville or planning to move here, you will find the group helpful.

We recently celebrated Onam with much fanfare and are getting started with planning our  Christmas get-together. Check out the site for more details or join our facebook page. Check out the videos and pics at the website!

 

What is SanGaMa ?
Started in late 2009, this a  friendly group started for the  benefit of Malayalis living in San Francisco East Bay locations like   San Ramon, Dublin, Danville and Pleasanton … We celebrate  festivals  of Kerala like Onam,Vishu, Christmas/New Year  etc…This also functions as a forum for networking with other Malayali  (Kerala) families in the area.    We have periodic  get-togethers for our main events or we go for short-trips in the bay area or we just hang out with one another occasionally! If you know of  other families with roots in Kerala in the neighborhood who might be interested, please spread the word.

People living in San Ramon, Dublin, Danville & Pleasanton areas  would find this group useful. It includes major communities like  Windemere and Gale Ranch in San Ramon.
We are a friendly group..so feel free to join !
Thanks,

Vijay
http://www.sangama.us/
Contact us at : sangama.us@gmail.com

 

SEF Dandia 2013 – Pleasanton

This year’s SEF Dandiya will be held at Pleasanton Middle School, 5001 Case Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566 on Saturday, OCT 19 2013 7:30PM

Tickets can be bought at New India Bazaar, Dublin and Kamal Spices, Pleasanton
Early bird (till Sept 30) $15, Regular $17, at door $20.
EMAIL TO REGISTER FOR FREE DANDIA LESSONS – sefdandialessons@gmail.com
GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR 50 OR MORE TICKETS – Contact sefdandia@gmail.com for more info.
Free Dandiya Sticks may be available for the event.

The Best Threading place

Hi all, We have moved to Dublin recently. I have been working as a cosmetologist since 8 years in Santa Clara. I am a professional certified cosmetologist.
I am offering painless threading, Home made chocolate waxing, Fresh home made fruit pulp with Shahanaz facials, Natural homemade henna (it turns out like burgundy color), Homemade hot oil massage for hair.
I am living at New community at Dublin.
Please give me a call if any one need it… I would like to give best service to all with no pain, no waiting, less time…

  • Contact number 4082504688

Thanks
Anu

Childcare opening at ABC SunnyCare, San Ramon, CA

I have 2 part time(8:30 to 12:30) spots and one full time spot available in my childcare. Read below to learn about ABC SunnyCare and please feel free to contact me to schedule time to visit my childcare.

ABC SunnyCare is a Large Family Daycare that offers quality childcare comparable to any formal preschool/childcare, at an affordable rate. We have clean spacious open floor plan with very limited home furniture but lots of preschool furniture and toys for the kids to explore.

There are two full time staff and one part time staff working at ABC SunnyCare. All of our staff love to work with young children and has education and experience in early childhood education.​

We love to work with you and your child playing a vital role building the foundation of your child for his/her better future. We strive to provide safe enjoyable and nurturing environment, nutritious foods and loving care. Every day’s Nutritious food provided are freshly home cooked and are up to the standard set by the government food program. Breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks are provided.

We follow preschool curriculum and learn through various age appropriate activities that promotes hand eye coordination, fine and gross motor skills, emotional, cognitive and intellectual development.

Our academic achievement starts from learning the letters and counting numbers, and heads to letter and number recognition, learning phonics and practice writing, counting by 1′s and 10′s to 100, world building, addition, subtraction, calendar, clock and beyond.

Our children, before reaching their 4th Birthday, build the ability to,
•Count and recognizes number to 100.
•Writes A to Z, a to z and number up to 30.
•Read 3 letter words.
•Does addition and subtraction on one digit numbers.

You can learn more about us at https://sites.google.com/site/abcsunnycarecom/home
Please feel free to contact me for further information and also to schedule a visit to my facility.

Thanks,
Pooja – 925-999-9053 – pooja.michael@gmail.com

Dandiya Night at Alisal Elementary, Pleasanton – 27th Sep

An evening of Dandiya in support of a local school. All proceeds will go to Alisal Elementary, Pleasanton

Location: Multi Purpose Room, Alisal Elementary, 1454 Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton

Date: Friday 27th Sep 2013

Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Fee: $10 (5 yrs and under are free)

Free Dance tutorial session from 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM

For tickets, contact – Giri Lankipalle (201-606-3949)

 

 

 

 

Kids Yoga@ Pleasanton

Kids Yoga

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Regardless of our age or stage, yoga meets us where we’re at. For children, Yoga can help develop their flexibility, strength, coordination, and body awareness. Their concentration can improve along with their ability to relax and feel calm, which helps them to cope with the conflict and stress of an increasingly hectic world.
More than being just great exercise, Yoga is a way of life that teaches Kids the ancient system of practice which focuses postures/asanas along with healthy food styles for the body, breathing & relaxation techniques for the mind, concentration exercises for the intellect and meditation for the soul. It encourages kids to play, connect more deeply with their inner self, and develop a receptive relationship to the natural world around them. It encourages self-esteem and body awareness, and fosters cooperation and compassion, instead of competition.

Yoga helps our little ones to explore the ethics of “Yamas” (healthy, loving attitudes & values) with teenagers learning to apply Yoga’s ancient wisdom to modern-day life challenges. Teaches awareness in decision-making and choices where an internal compass could be challenged or compromised.

Through Yoga, children can discover how unique, worthy, and complete they are. They learn to care for their bodies with Yoga when they are young, and start developing healthy habits, which will serve them all lifelong.

Want to try some Yoga classes for your kids? Universal Peace Foundation of NA (UPFNA) is now offering ongoing Kids yoga classes on Sundays for 4-12 year olds.

New batch starts from October
4430 Willow Rd, Suite K
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Kirtan Night

You are invited to the blissfull and powerful Satsang/Kirtan at our Art Of Living – Dublin center. The event is featured artist Tim presenting his latest album “Maha Shakti Punah Punah”.

Do come with your family and friends and soak in the bliss of ancient chantings in modern rhytms.

Register at: https://secure.artofliving.org/event_reg.aspx?event_id=106447&country_id=1

Date: 09/20/2013
Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
Venue: Art of Living Center for Meditation and Yoga, 6690 Amador Plaza Road, #215, Dublin, CA 94568

BOLLYWOOD BY THE BAY (Anniversary Edition) @ Sky Bar, San Francisco

Bombay Love Presents

BOLLYWOOD BY THE BAY (Anniversary Edition) @ Sky Bar, San Francisco

Its been 2 years that we have started BombayLove and we are excited to celebrate our 2nd anniversary in a special way. With stunning views of BayBridge, Free Champagne, and the best sets by our DJ’s, this party will be memorable.

* More Information: http://events.bombaylove.com
* Tickets Available at: http://tickets.bombaylove.com
* Bottle Service: http://bottleservice.bombaylove.com

ATTRACTIONS

  • Complimentary Champagne Serving (limited)
  • Glowsticks
  • Photobooth
  • Bombay Love merchandise give-aways
  • Bay Area’s best DJ’s Karry and Aalok
  • FREE entry for girls (limited to first 50 tickets)

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SKY Bar

A stunning waterfront setting, plus unparalleled views of the San Francisco Bay and city skyline. Learn more at http://www.skybarsf.com

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* More Information: http://events.bombaylove.com
* Tickets Available at: http://tickets.bombaylove.com
* Bottle Service: http://bottleservice.bombaylove.com

*Valid I.D required. Club rules apply. Ticket price may increase at the door

Artists Performing

DJ Karry: is one of the most versatile and well known DJ’s in the San Francisco Bay Area, known to produce fantastic music sets. KARRY has a huge fan base after performing alongside top celebrities for over 6 years. He has been performing for the very prestigious VIP FleetWeek Pier 39 Party for the past 3 years.

DJ Aalok: is one of the most talented DJ to hit the South Bay entertainment in the last 5 years. Once an RJ, AALOK is very popular with the bay area party crowd for his terrific sense of music and enthusiastic stage presence and enthralled audiences at: French Tuesdays (San Francisco), Radio5Events (Los Angeles)

BOMBAY LOVE – Bay’s Premiere Desi Party

Bombay Love comprises of a young team of Bollywood music enthusiasts that came together to create something spectacular with their passion and talent in music for a common goal – to make your party come ALIVE!! Our motto: We work hard so you can party harder!! 🙂

Website: http://www.bombayloveparty.com
Facebook Fan Page: http://facebook.com/bombayloveparty.com

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