Whether or not you've ever thrown a parent a birthday party your official notice begins now: if…read morethey make it, you've an obligation to throw them one for their 90th. On the plus side, neither the one being feted nor many of the guests will mandate a party that runs more than a couple of hours and you can bet those hours will be daylight. Enter the Danville Community Center, where a close friend hosted a party for her mother's 90th. This is not the sort of space where food or drink is provided. If you want that you'll arrange for it separately, just as my friend did. She also self-managed a slide show, music, and a couple of group dances. The whole affair was perfect and the spacious, high-ceilinged room (with free on-site parking) was nicer than possibly any community center I've ever been to. While I'd not suggest the Danville Community Center to those who don't live in the East Bay if you do, and you're seeking an event venue, it is quite worth checking it out. Perhaps it might even inspire you to host an event.

Don't know if the staff is paid, or if they're volunteers... but it wouldn't hurt to be a bit…read morefriendlier when people are registering for classes

My husband and I got married here on 6/16/12. The venue is beautiful. Loved the gazebo. But one of…read morethe best things about this venue is Matt Ramirez and the staff. Matt was so patient and answered all my emails from the day we booked (a year before the wedding) til the final week. He is just delightful to work with and amazing. I couldn't say 1 bad thing about Matt if I tried. The Vista Grande room was just perfect. We had 89 guest and the room was a perfect size and the layout Matt helped us come up with was perfect! The staff that was on site the day of the wedding was just as good! A lot of our guest that lived or grew up in San Ramon said they never even knew the site was there and couldn't stop talking about how beautiful it was. I definitely recommend this location as a wedding venue!

This venue is absolutely spectacular and beautiful!! We had our wedding ceremony and reception…read morehere. What a pleasant experience. James was amazing! He was very helpful and willing to work with us to make our day our dream come true!! I sincerely appreciate all his help and true kindness! Jarvis was also great the day of the wedding so helpful and eager to answer any questions we had. I must say this venue is top notch and both James and Jarvis are exceptional. I highly recommend this venue!!

I contacted Nancy Bambino of Senior Transitions to help find a place for mom. When mom was first…read morediagnosed Alzheimer's I looked on line to see what care homes cost and a company called Place for Mom came up,so I filled out their form. BAD IDEA,'they hounded me for months. Then I found Nancy. She returns calls promptly but never hounds or pressures me. Pressure is the last thing I need at a stressful time like this. I LOVE her. She has taken me to a dozen places, after doing her homework, and we found the perfect place for moms care. This took place over a 6 month period and Nancy was kind and understanding and knowledgeable and never pressured me to make a decision just so she could get her commission. She's the best!!

I contacted Nancy late one night on a desperate plea to find a senior community for my mother…read more Nancy took time out of her evening and answered all my questions. Within 24 hours Nancy had scheduled 5 visits over the next 2 days (the weekend). I am amazed at the service that Nancy provided and so appreciate all she did. Ultimately, we placed mom in our #1 choice that we thought was full, so I was unable to meet or visit the places that Nancy suggested. If I am ever in the same situation, I will call Nancy first. Thanks, Nancy!

Three days prior to leaving for a week long vacation, my Mom started having some health issues and…read moreended up in ER. It quickly became obvious that I was going to need full-time in-home care for her during my absence. That evening, I made a phone call to Visiting Angels of Livermore. They offered to provide a full no-commitment assessment, and I accepted. The next day, Mr. Keith Beck, Executive Director, came to my home and evaluated Mom's situation and needs. Mr. Beck was on-time, professional, organized and efficient. Following the assessment, we were introduced to a recommended caregiver who, assuming my approval, would be responsible for Mom. She was professional, very conversational with Mom and an experienced caregiver. By the end of the appointments, I was confident that Mom would have good, comforting care while I was gone. I was extremely impressed that Visiting Angels responded so quickly, and was also able to provide and dedicate quality staff in a timely manner. I continued the caregiving services on a part-time basis after I returned home as Mom was still not quite stable. Another caregiver was introduced and assigned. After a couple of weeks of continued part-time care, Mom became much better and I was comfortable with stopping the services. I highly recommend Visiting Angels of Livermore. All of my experiences (and my Mom's) were positive. It is a very well managed business with a reliable, kind, and supportive team: owner, office staff, and caregivers. Thanks to Visiting Angels I was able to enjoy my vacation. I will definitely use them again when and if the need arises. If you are considering in-home care for a loved one, Visiting Angels of Livermore is it. An excellent Yelp score....5 Stars all the way!

Visiting Angels (Glendale)was a company my father and I were ready to invest in.He has alzheimers…read more/dementia and dealing with lymphoma.He is a retired police officer and It would cost alot for his care (24/7) ,but we had the funds set aside for his care. I know it's costly for home care,but we both agreed that these friendly folks would help us out.Price was not a problem.We made an appointment for the meet and greet home evaluation and get to know our new team members and our assistants.No one showed up at the appointmeant that they promised us in the beginning.I guess that $200,000 set aside for his companionship and round the clock care went down the drain. Him and I are going to use another home health care company since Visiting Angels has decided not to follow throug.

PASSPORT SERVICES: Made an appointment for passport renewal…read more& showed up with all paperwork ready to go (pics, birth certificates, ids, checks, application, blood work --JK..I had it all. I was greeted by receptionist (no smiles just a "hello" and asked to take a seat (we arrived 30 min early to our appointment). A few minutes later the passport processor called us into her office. No greetings, just looked at me through the glass & I guess assumed I'd just know to give her all the paperwork. I did. She looked at all of it, started the process & was silent.. except when she had a few short questions. It was extremely awkward & it felt like going to DMV where they're not necessarily mean but not at all friendly. NOTE: THEY DO NOT TAKE PASSPORT PICS HERE.

San Ramon, you're growing up! How about a bright, shiny and new city hall to get the party…read morestarted? Yes, please. After living in San Ramon for almost 9 years, I was fairly unimpressed with the old City Hall digs in a nearby business park and was very happy to hear that my well-run city was going to get itself a new place to call home. So, how did it turn out? Well, I think it's beautiful! I love the rotunda (the round portion of the building with lots of glass and a shiny floor), it's grandiose and a perfect showpiece for the city. It's clear that the building was built using the latest in environmental and technological bells 'n whistles, which add to it's splendor. I happened to visit the NEW city hall for a trip to their passport office and was very pleased with the friendliness and efficiency of the staff. Congrats San Ramon, you've successfully built yourself something to be proud of - a lovely new City Hall. 5 stars.

I speak with one of their volunteers fairly often and she has been wonderful with helping me in my…read moreefforts to rescue cats. This is one rescue that has proven to be doing great work. If you are thinking of an organization to donate to, feel confident that Paws in Need is legit and will put the money to good use. (However, one lady there is really rude and I had a very negative phone call with her. I won't let her sour my view of the organization as a whole and I hope you won't either - just in case you encounter her on the other end of the phone line!)

PIN is a wonderful organization that help pet owner's it the medical help their pet needs, when…read morethey need help to pay for it. Please Give so animals can live better lives. Linda

I had the privilege of seeing Amma on her tour in 2018. My son really likes hugs and when I heard…read moreabout Amma--who is known for many things, including having hugged more people than anyone else in the world--I figured it would be a good cultural experience. My husband, son and I went and it was a wonderful experience. She hugged us: first son, then son +husbnad, then son+ husband+me. I didn't know what to expect but it was quite moving. If you visit when Amma is here, you get an intro video that explains her work (impressive), some meditation (nice). Newbies are invited to sit at the front and you get hugged early on. After that, you can shop the visiting vendors and buy some yummy food they set up outside. The grounds are beautiful too. Try to arrive early. Identify yourself to the greeters as a first-time visitor. Amma's volunteers do lots of interesting things on site when she isn't here: gardening, making food for those in need, recycling projects. They also COOK FOOD AND DELIVER IT EVERY SATURDAY. This can be combined with delivery of fresh fruits harvested from the Amma center. Check out the Food From Home Yelp review for more information on that.

Amma (Sri Mata Amritanandaymayi Devi) is a God-Realized being who has nothing to gain from us, or…read moreanyone. She is the spiritual mother to millions traveling the world to give solace, advice and comfort to those that seek it. She is only here on this earth plane to uplift all of humanity, and does so through a simple glance, Her embrace, Her very breath. One is not required to follow the religion of Her birthplace which is called in the west "Hinduism", but in reality is Sanatana Dharma -- eternal wisdom -- a philosophy that welcomes all regardless of their spiritual path or religious orientation. Amma's religion is Love. Amma owns nothing and every cent donated goes towards supporting Embracing the World -- all of the charities and initiatives created by Amma. Donations are strictly voluntary. Amma never asks anyone for money. The majority of the staffing is also voluntary, with no salaries in most areas. Amma Herself monitors how every penny is spent and every resource is utilized and emphasizes the importance of minimizing waste.