May 31, 2012
There is a looming shortage of commercial pilots and a group of Coachella Valley aviators wants to change this anticipated problem. How? Through our youth!
So, they started the Coachella Valley Youth Aviation Education Program. Supported by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the Experimental Aircraft Association and local aviation groups, this school will give students the desire, drive and ability to become our future commercial pilots.
These three-week sessions will start on July 28th, teaching high school students throughout the valley all about the life of a pilot and cultivate their interest in aviation.
Normally, learning how to fly can be very expensive, but through this program, all the major costs of ground school training, flight log books, navigational charts, flight physical exams and the FAA student pilot license, will be reduced.
Our future lies in the hands of these pilots and the Coachella Valley Youth Aviation Education Program will give them room to spread their wings! For more information on this exciting program, click here.
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May 30, 2012
Deal. Check. Raise. Call. Bluff. Fold. Stack your chips. These terms can only mean one thing – it’s poker night ladies and gentlemen! So come play your hand in Texas Hold’em.
This Friday, June 1st, starting at 6pm, Exceptional Needs Network (ENN) will be hosting a fundraising tournament at the Veterans Memorial Building in Livermore.
ENN started out as a group of parents with special needs kids and built it’s way up to a volunteer organization that is funded through donations, fundraisers – like this poker tournament and grants. Through the money raised, ENN hosts summer and fall camps with therapeutic horseback riding for every child.
With prizes reaching up to $500, don’t miss this chance to buy-in early at $70 and receive $300 in tournament chips. Also throughout the night enjoy snacks, beer and wine and other prizes.
Playing poker is always fun and thrilling, but playing for a good cause makes everything that much more worthwhile! For more info, click here.
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May 25, 2012
In wine country every vineyard thinks that they can craft the best bottle. The best aroma, legs, breathability and clean, crisp taste are all in a wino’s dream glass. So who is the best in all the land? Now you can be a part of the competition!
Mark your calendars now because Club Sport in Pleasanton, CA and SignatureWines.com are hosting the first annual “Battle for the Purple Boot Award” a blind wine tasting shoot out scheduled for June 22. The competition is between: your neighboring Livermore Valley and the Santa Cruz Mountains.
As a guest and judge at this event you will get the opportunity to sample a red wine and a white wine from four wineries from each area. While you are sipping and sloshing away be prepared for a variety of appetizers that compliment the wine and overwhelm your senses.
With a combination of votes from you and the esteemed judges, you will declare the winner, who gets to take home the “Purple Boot.” As a souvenir, why not purchase a bottle of your favorite wine of the evening to remember such a fun event!
For more info on this exciting event, click here.
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May 23, 2012
Everybody’s Gone Surfin’….Surfin’ U.S.A.
For the first time in over two decades, these dudes will come together to grove and jam once more. That’s right! The Beach Boys have rolled into town.
Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks join together again to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their band and bring back the classic songs that we all know and love.
Jump into the fun at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino this Saturday, to hear some old-school California boogies as well as some new tunes that The Beach Boys have been recording for their new album.
The Beach Boys have continued to hold Billboard Records and their album The Very Best of The Beach Boys has almost reached triple platinum sales status!
The Beach Boys have never let us down with “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Surfer Girl,” and “Kiss Me, Baby!” So let’s not let them down by coming out to support one of the greatest bands of all time.
Catch a wave and your sittin’ on top of the world…. For more info on this event or to purchase your tickets, click here.
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May 18, 2012
We have a new project opening in San Jose just a few short weeks away. Porter Lane will host its “Preview Opening” event on June 9th, and this is one Bay Area new home community you won’t want to miss out on. Interested parties can preview the model home beginning June 9th, and get pre-approved by contacting one of the lenders on Ponderosa’s preferred lender list, available on the website. Just minutes from the city center, Porter Lane is a selection of 19 luxurious, elegant and beautiful limited edition detached homes within the village of Alum Rock in San Jose. Each new home boasts smart, energy-saving features and timeless architecture with spacious interiors to accommodate the needs of the modern family.
Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Diablo Range, each new home is surrounded by heritage trees and other natural wonders, including Alum Rock Park – which is the inspiration for the tree-lined avenue you’ll drive on your way home to Porter Lane each day. Founded in 1872 as the “Reservation,” Alum Rock Park is one of the oldest municipal parks in California. Extending over 740 acres of natural and rugged terrain, this park is the habitat to many wild animals, including the mountain lion, bobcat, deer and numerous smaller animals.
Whether you’re looking to picnic with family and friends, take a refreshing hike on the more than 13 miles of trails, view the Mineral Springs area, go for a bike or horseback ride – this treasured spot is the perfect place to relax. Every leisure activity you desire is right at your fingertips! For more information on Alum Rock Park, click here.
We’re sure you’re going to fall in love with this unique new home opportunity at Porter Lane. With the largest concentration of popular retailers, shops and boutiques, technology companies, education centers and transit stations just minutes away – life can be as convenient as it is fulfilling! For more information on Porter Lane, click here.
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May 18, 2012
Hey NorCal – this Saturday there is only one thing you should be doing – participating in the 7th Annual Walk to End Poverty in Oakland! Walk with friends, students, mothers, daughters, fathers, brothers, sisters, wives, husbands and children as they partner with Oakland Community Action Partnership and The United Way of the Bay Area to raise awareness of social issues that impact poverty in Alameda County.
Sign-ups begin at 9am and registration is free, so, there really shouldn’t be anything stopping you! Registration includes snacks, water and a lunch. And, if you are one of the first 600 people, you get a free t-shirt! If you are feeling like you want to take charge, try and form a team of 10 and have your voice be heard at the “Power of 10 Challenge.”
After the walk you will not only be rewarded with entertainment, a community fair and activities, but you will have the warm-fuzzy feeling knowing that you have supported ending poverty in your area! For more information on this event, click here.
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May 18, 2012
Hey SoCal – are you in need of the most perfect date night? Well, picture this: jazz instruments, desert estate, exotic birds and a partial solar eclipse! Really – that’s exactly what you’ll get at the “Jazz that Eclipses the Sun” Concert in Palm Desert.
This Sunday, May 20th, at 6pm, stroll on over to the estate of philanthropists Gino & Lindi Biggi to soak in the music of the Danny House Quartet. The Biggi’s are know in the desert for their love of animals and the musicians will be performing at the Biggi Bird Garden, which is home to flamingos and many other colorful birds.
At the door all guests will be handed solar eclipse glasses for optimal viewing of this rare sight while taking in the beautiful tunes of “Jazz for Jazz Lovers,” who have played with artists such as Anita O’Day.
Tickets are $20 and all proceeds will support these two organizations: Loving All Animals and the American Jazz Institute/Boys & Girls Club Heatwave Jazz Band.
This truly is a perfect night for a date, jazz, animals and a partial solar eclipse! For more information on this fun event, click here.
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May 11, 2012
At the first Coachella Valley Food Swap, it was all about trading, exchanging, bartering and swapping. Talk about going back to our American, Oregon Trail and homegrown roots!
This past Wednesday at Ironwood Park in Palm Desert guests at the inaugural Coachella Valley Food Swap enjoyed this cash/credit free way to experience an array of different flavors. Think about it – almost everyone is good at making at least one thing in the kitchen!
People throughout Coachella Valley brought everything from homemade ice cream, jarred peaches, pesto cream and baked goods. Each “swapper” was given a sheet of paper that the other swappers used to make their offers. Are 10 tomatoes worth three giant cinnamon rolls? We sure think so!
The fun part about this new trend is that the word about these events spreads quickly and the more people in attendance – the greater the variety of food that can be traded.
It really is an economical way to try new foods, challenge yourself in the kitchen and get to know the people in your community! The next Coachella Valley Food Swap is scheduled for June – so stay tuned because we’ll be sure to fill you in on all the details!
To read more about this new event, click here, or, to view pictures of the swappers in action, click here.
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May 10, 2012
Now is your chance to own a new home at The Village at Ironwood in Pleasanton. Don’t let this incredible opportunity pass you by. Contact the Sales Office to add your name to the priority list and then stop by Saturday, May 12, to take a tour!
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May 4, 2012
This past weekend, the Ponderosa team participated in the annual March of Dimes – March for Babies 2012 walk in San Ramon.
March of Dimes – March for Babies helps raise awareness and critical funds for stronger, healthier babies – especially those born prematurely. Each year this fantastic cause garners the attention of parents and babylovers alike, along with celebrities like Latin music superstar Thalia and supermodel Nikki Taylor.
Take a look at the fun the Ponderosa team had while supporting this great cause!
Warming up before the big walk!
The Ponderosa team before the start of March of Dimes – March for Babies 2012.
This is where the walk begins and ends…
Even our four-legged friends were supporting this event!
Get ready, get set – go!
And we’re off!
Here we go!
We were all fired up to participate in this good cause!
Still walking!
We made it to the finish line!
Everyone got to celebrate their participation in the March of Dimes – March for Babies 2012 and this excellent cause!
To find a March of Dimes – March for Babies event near you or to find out more about how you can support this great cause, click here.
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