Sunflower Hill creates places and spaces where adults with I/DD live, work, learn, and thrive as part of the greater community.

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce June Networking Mixer is hosted by Sunflower Hill on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Sunflower Hill achieves their mission through the co-development of affordable housing communities and by offering programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Pleasanton, Livermore, and throughout the Bay Area. Sunflower Hill welcomes DAHLIN Group, BKF Engineers, and vanderToolen Associates as cosponsors of this event.

Networking mixers are a benefit of chamber membership and are free for chamber members to attend. Prospective members can attend one mixer for a $25 fee in order to evaluate the benefit of chamber membership. Contact Dawn Wilson if you are a prospective member.

Chamber members are welcome to promote their business by bringing an exciting raffle prize. Donating a prize gives members the opportunity to introduce themselves and present the prize to the winner.

Stanford Health Care Hosts Zoom Presentation

Join Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley physician, Dr. Minjoung Go, for an education presentation focused on the following topics:

• Current state and future direction of SHC Tri-Valley's academic mission
• Training programs for future healthcare professionals
• Stanford's Research Initiatives in Tri-Valley

Wednesday, May 22

12:00 p.m.

A program to develop community leaders

"Leadership Pleasanton provided a unique opportunity to connect with fellow community members, business leaders, and city leaders to learn about Pleasanton's rich history and how the city operates. I have lived in Pleasanton most of my life and am amazed at how little I knew. The program exceeded my expectations and I'd highly recommend it to anyone."

The Leadership Pleasanton program was created by the Pleasanton Chamber in 1988 and has produced more than 830 graduates in its 30-plus years. Each class is comprised of individuals from all sectors of our community, from local businesses, professional, government, service organizations, and Pleasanton residents. In September of each year, roughly 30 individuals participate in monthly, day-long sessions on topics such as Pleasanton history, government, education, recreation, business, public safety, health, and infrastructure. Participants have the opportunity to go behind the scenes with current leaders in the community to learn what makes Pleasanton work.

Online registration for the Leadership Class of 2025 is now open.

Business Spotlights, ribbon cuttings, and more.

Take a look at the May Business Connection, our printed newsletter that came out as an insert in the Pleasanton Weekly May 3rd. This publication reaches 10,000 residences and businesses and has a readership of 25,000.

Stanford Blood Center - Donate in May & Win a VIP Fan Experience for the San Jose Earthquakes

Niles Canyon Railway-Come Out for a Train Ride!

Hot Rod Row

Saturday, June 1, 2024

10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.

Get ready for a weekend of excitement that's perfect for the whole family! We're thrilled to announce that on Saturday, June 1, 2024, Main Street will be closed to vehicles from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, so you can come and enjoy a fantastic display of hot rods, motorcycles, and trucks. There will be plenty of live music and fun activities that will make it the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. So, why not join us as we return classic cars to Downtown? We can't wait to see you there!

Interested in entering your vehicle? Click the link below to register.

The Tri-Valley Executive Education Program combines a tailored mix of dynamic group meetings and expert speaker workshops used to help members improve collaboration, increase alignment, and cultivate professional growth.

Most Key employees leave an employer due to the management approach to their contribution. Is it time to invest in your leading employees?

• What does it cost you when your key employees leave?
• How many of your key employees are you investing in?
• How can investing in these key employees help you grow your company?

Member Benefits:

• Cultivates fresh perspectives
• Exposure to subject matter
• Fosters and strengthens relationships
• Professional and personal growth

Program Structure:

• The program will consist of six all-day in-person workshops spread across twelve months.
• Each in-person workshop will include a Subject Matter Expert Speaker followed by detailed experiential learning exercises conducted through a Cohort model. This will be followed by executive critical thinking exercises.
• For non in-person months, learning will consist of access (live and recorded) to world class speakers presenting on currently relevant subjects. Examples from the last year include NYT best-selling authors Marcus Buckingham (Love and Work) and Adam Grant (Hidden Potential) along with Randi Zuckerberg speaking at our Women in Leadership program.
• The program will also make use of the extensive resources available through Vistage's on-line tools and networks, including the exclusive Wall Street Journal/Vistage CEO quarterly survey.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN:

Hurry, the first session is June 11, 2024

Signups close on June 1st or when we fill up.

To register, contact Steve Lanza

Program Details

Family Days at the Museum

Join Museum On Main staff and volunteers for an afternoon of family fun on the Museum Lawn! On the first Saturday in June, July, August, and September from 10am-2pm, children, parents, and grandparents are invited to meet at the Museum On Main for FREE hands-on demonstrations, crafts, and activities that relate to each month's theme. Each Family Day is sure to be an afternoon of fun and unique learning experiences you and your family will not want to miss!

June 1

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Theme: Old Time Toys and Games. Set aside your worries and enjoy an afternoon playing with toys and games at the Museum On Main! We will be making optical illusion toys, propeller toys, and playing with a variety of old time and retro toys.

Museum On Main, 603 Main Street, Pleasanton

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PDA Concerts in the Park

Concerts in the Park series is back with a full summer of incredible music and fun for all ages! Concerts will take place every Friday night from June 7 through August 30, featuring an eclectic mix of music from rock, blues and country to 50’s and 60’s oldies, soul, and more. The free concerts run from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and take place at Lions Wayside Park on the corner of First and Neal Streets. 

Patrons are encouraged to pick up dinner “to go” from one of Downtown Pleasanton's many restaurants and bring it with them to the park. Be sure to visit the PDA’s social media pages throughout Concert in the Park season for specials and offers from the wide variety of wonderful Downtown restaurants.

While guests are allowed to put out blankets and chairs (at their own risk) in Lions Wayside and Delucchi Parks, they are asked to wait until the morning of the concert to do so. The use of rocks to hold down blankets is prohibited, as large rocks can damage lawn-mowing equipment. Also, the use of plastic tarps, which can burn the grass, is not allowed. 

2024 Concert in the Park Line-Up

June 7 – Audio Illusion, Classic Rock, Pop, and Blues 

June 14 – Diablo Fugitives, Rock and Roll Covers

June 21 – East Bay Grooveline, Danceable Groove Covers

June 28 – The CoolTones Big Band, Jazz and Swing

July 5 – Road Eleven, Rock and Roll, Country and Blues

July 12 – Other People’s Money, Classic Rock

July 19 – Evan Thomas Band, Funk, Soul and Blues

July 26 – Honky Tonk Heroes, Country

August 2 – Sally and the Fields, Rock

August 9 – 925 Band & The Wise Girls, Danceable Covers

August 16 – RPM, Rock n' Roll Dance Music from the 70's, 80's, 90's & beyond

August 23 – RUSTY Rock and Roll, Rock Covers

August 30 – Public Eye, High Energy Rock & Roll

PDA Website

Rubys & Roses is open during construction.

Celebrate Three Years of Goodness Village

Goodness Village is an affordable tiny home program that provides the Tri-Valley's formerly unhoused neighbors a safe and supportive community to live independently, heal, and thrive!

Join Goodness Village for an incredible evening celebrating their third anniversary.

June 15, 2024

Pleasanton Senior Center

5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available.

New Circulation for Meadowlark Dairy effective June 1, 2024

As it is widely known, the Meadowlark Dairy has had an increase in their ice cream popularity. This has been growing over the years but has reached a point where the line is creating safety and circulation issues that the City of Pleasanton will attempt to address. Starting on June 1 and lasting at least through August 31, the City of Pleasanton, in conjunction with the Dairy and LAVTA, will be implementing the following changes:

• All Dairy Traffic will approach from First Street
• Left turn from Neal into the Dairy will be prohibited (median will be painted and no left turn sign installed)
• New 700-foot stacking lane line created on Neal Street and First Street
• All parking removed from north side of Neal between First Street and the Dairy driveway
• All parking removed adjacent to Lions Wayside Park
• Signs noting “No Parking – Ice Cream Line” will be installed
• Combination of delineators and roadway striping will reinforce and identify the stacking lane
• Westbound 10/10R bus stop relocated to First Street and 10 and 10R buses rerouted to Bernal and Old Bernal. Bus stop will be closed and signs indicating the relocated stop will be installed by LAVTA.

The City of Pleasanton will continue to work with the Meadowlark Dairy and LAVTA to address any issues or concerns that arise with the new circulation pattern.

Any comments or questions can be directed to the City Traffic Engineer, Mike Tassano at mtassano@cityofpleasantonca.gov or (925) 931-5670.

Breaking Barriers, a program of the Women in California Leadership Foundation, is offering a total of five multi-year awards ranging from $3,000 to $5,000 per year to women enrolled in certification, apprenticeship, or other STEM-specific job training programs, or those pursuing a STEM degree at an accredited institution of higher learning.

To be eligible for the Breaking Barriers award, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled in good standing in an apprenticeship, certification, or job training program for a STEM field, or provide written proof of acceptance into such a program; OR
• Be a student in good standing with a written proof of enrollment in a STEM-related degree program at an accredited college or university, maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.8.
• Identify as female.
• Submit a completed online application with all required supplementary documents by May 31, the application deadline.

Please note that submissions of applications and supplementary documents must be made online; items sent separately by mail, in-person delivery, or through legislative offices will not be considered. The deadline for submitting the online application and all supporting documentation for Breaking Barriers is May 31, 2024, at 11:59 pm. There are no exceptions to this deadline.

For more details or to apply, interested individuals can visit http://wicl.us/scholarship-program/. If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to heather@wicl.us. 

Mark your calendars for the Chamber's annual Golf Outing - September 26th

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce annual golf outing returns to Callippe Preserve Golf Course on Thursday, September 26, 2024. This is the Chamber's one true fundraising event of the year, featuring a fun-filled afternoon of golf, great food, drinks, and fantastic prizes. It's a great opportunity to have some fun while promoting your business, networking, and making new contacts.

Open to everyone, whether you golf or not. Sponsorship opportunities and golf options coming soon.