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Belmont Village ribbon cutting
Developers and city officials gathered at the new Belmont Village Senior Living site in San Ramon this week for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening celebrations for the city’s new senior housing site at 1000 Walnut Dr. aimed at rounding out new housing offerings in Bishop Ranch.
The Feb. 26 event included remarks from Belmont Village CEO Patricia Will, Sunset Development President and CEO Alex Mehran Jr., and San Ramon Mayor Mark Armstrong, as well as a $5,000 donation from Belmont Village and a tribute to those impacted by the recent Southern California wildfires.
Imagineering program
The San Ramon Valley Education Foundation’s summer imagineering program is now accepting applications from students interested in pursuing their interests in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM).
This year’s program taught by SRVUSD teachers from June 16 to July 18 includes classes on baking, rocketry, chemistry of suds, smells, and bubbles, and brushstrokes, with offering for sixth through 12th graders consisting of classes on CPR and first aid, finance and economic literacy, biotech, and global food.
“Our goal is to spark a love of STEAM learning by offering creative and immersive experiences,” SRVEF Board President Gary Alpert said in an announcement Thursday. “From coding and chemistry to engineering and the arts, there’s something for every young innovator.”
Each week-long class is aimed at providing hands-on experiences for students to explore their interests in STEAM fields, with proceeds going towards the support of district-wide initiatives at SRVUSD.
“These enrichment opportunities empower our students to explore their passions, develop new skills, and continue their learning in meaningful ways,” SRVUSD Superintendent CJ Cammack said in this week’s announcement.
More information and registration is available here.
“Acorns of the Old Oak” project
The Town of Danville is seeking artists to apply for a new public art project in town aimed at highlighting the historic Old Oak Tree that has come to be part of Danville’s official logo.
The town’s first-ever permanent art project is set to consist of small, three dimensional bronze acorn sculptures that will be installed at town facilities and historic sites, serving as “a lasting tribute to Danville’s heritage and community spirit” according to organizers.
Applications are open to artists from Danville as well as throughout the greater Bay Area region, with the town seeking applicants who have experience successfully completing a publicly funded art project within time and financial constraints.
The selected artist will receive a $5,000 stipend for the design of a mold of an acorn, with the town covering the costs of the fabrication and installation of the final products.
The call for artists is open through April 4. More information is available here.
Water conservation art contest
The Dublin San Ramon Services District has announced the launch of a water conservation art contest open to students throughout Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, and the district’s Dougherty Valley service area.
Artists in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to submit their works relating to the theme of “Habitat Heroes: Transforming Lawns into Vibrant Native Gardens” aimed at showcasing the difference between native plants and biodiversity and “thirsty lawns.”
Applications are open through Monday (March 3). More information is available here.
“Fanfares and Fantasies” concert
The San Ramon Symphonic Band is gearing up for their upcoming spring concert under the theme “Fanfares and Fantasies” on March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Dougherty Station Performing Arts Center at 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road in San Ramon.
“Join us for an evening of powerful brass, sweeping melodies, and enchanting soundscapes to ignite your imagination and lift your spirits,” event organizers said in an announcement from the city Thursday.
More information and tickets are available here.
