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the Treasures of Japan event and the requested funds would help pay for hiring a professional <br /> webmaster. <br /> Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council / Native Art— Jan Coleman-Knight— provided details about <br /> the Native Art: Past and Present Voices program that will provide additional art activities and <br /> resources to help expand an understanding of the Ohlone cultural arts within the curriculum for <br /> grade 3 students in Pleasanton schools. Commissioners were advised that the plan is to <br /> develop nine resource boxes, one for each of the nine elementary schools, that will help <br /> students engage in creating and exploring aspects of Ohlone people. Ms. Coleman-Knight <br /> provided commissioners with information about native art and a map of traditional Yokuts <br /> territory. <br /> Commissioner Jellison was provided details about the resource boxes and the materials they <br /> will contain by Ms. Coleman-Knight. <br /> Commissioner Song commented on the artwork and Commission Nene confirmed with Ms. <br /> Coleman-Knight that the plan was to provide the resource boxes for 3rd grade students. <br /> Ms. Whitney discussed with Ms. Coleman-Knight the recommended funding amount. Ms. <br /> Coleman-Knight advised that the funding requested would be used to provide teacher training, <br /> and if less funds were received than the amount requested they would not be able to train all of <br /> the teachers. Mr. Patrick provided details about funding not being allocated to provide salaries. <br /> Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley/Art Therapy Seniors — commissioners were advised <br /> that funding is being sought for an Art Therapy program for seniors that would allow seniors to <br /> create items while also being a satisfying experience. They were advised that many seniors <br /> manage daily pain from chronic conditions or suffer from memory loss due to dementia and art <br /> therapy helps with sharpening the mind while also promoting dexterity. <br /> Commissioner Nene questioned how this program was different from programs already being <br /> provided by the City of Pleasanton at the Firehouse Art Center. She was advised that the <br /> program would focus on seniors that are isolated and don't have the means to get out on their <br /> own and this would be a way for them to be reconnected. <br /> Commissioner Song felt it would be a helpful program for isolated seniors. <br /> Livermore Valley Opera Outreach / LVO Student Outreach Program — Jim Schmitt —thanked <br /> the commission for their past support of Livermore Valley Opera and advised that the Student <br /> Outreach Program is a multi-city project. Mr. Schmitt noted that Livermore Valley Opera will <br /> continue to produce age-appropriate opera programs for grade school and middle school <br /> assemblies. They will also continue to provide free tickets to students and teachers to attend <br /> Student Performance opera dress rehearsals at the Bankhead Theater. <br /> Amador Livermore Valley Historical Society /An Afternoon & Evening With — Jim DeMersman <br /> — thanked for commission for their past support programs at the museum and advised that <br /> Civic Arts Commission Minutes <br /> March 2, 2020 <br /> Page 3 <br />