Mountain House Questa

Happy Friday!

Today’s Weekend Update is all about sales releases.

At Esplanade, built by Shea Homes, they are releasing 5 lots that are Plans 5 and 6. At Antigua, two lots are being released. A Plan 2 and a Plan 3, both of which are on large lots in a court. Prospective buyers must be pre-qualified with Shea Mortgage to participate in the release. The cutoff date to get pre-qualified with Shea Mortgage is May 16th at 5:00 pm. For sales guidelines, see HERE.

Residence 5 (Vanderbilt) at Esplanade

Another new neighborhood is coming soon to Mountain House. Terrazo built by Lennar Homes is having their first sales release on Saturday, May 25th. Check back next week for more information about the sales release but be sure to join the interest list and get pre-qualified if you are interested in Mountain House’s newest neighborhood. You can visit the website HERE.

Looking for something fun for the kids to do this summer? Well, if they’re between the ages of 5 and 12, you can send them to the Run Jump Play (RJP) Summer Camp, a family-owned sports camp in Mountain House. RJP’s goal is “to provide the best possible environment to enhance your child’s summer” and to “instill honesty, loyalty, respect, integrity, trust, courage, friendship, and teamwork.”

Camp activities include basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, archery, field sports, arts & crafts, water play, and walks on Mountain House’s trails. Once a day, there will also be a summer seminar where children will learn various lessons ranging from self-defense, life skills, healthy choices, and summer safety. Also, one day each session campers will go to the Eagal Lakes resort in Tracy to participate in their Nature Academy.

Four 2-week sessions are offered for you to choose from: Session 1 (6/10 – 6/21), Session 2 (6/24 – 7/5), Session 3 (7/8 – 7/19), and Session 4 (7/22 – 8/2). Camp hours are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Camp will be at the Questa School field for half of the week and at Central park for the other half. As an introductory special, Week 1 of camp will be $150.00 and Session 1 will be $300.00.

For more information about RJP Summer Camp and complete registration details, please visit their web site at www.rjpsummercamp.com. Be sure to register early before sessions fill up. Your kids will have a blast!

At Miramonte built by Standard Pacific Homes, they have several single-story floor plans on nice sized lots available. These Residence 1 (Alpine) homes come with stainless steel appliances, granite kitchen countertops and two tone paint. They also have September move-in homes available of each floor plan. These homes are located on large lots in court locations that range from 6,777 to 11,000 square feet.

Thomas Plan at Santorini – Elevation C

Mountain House’s newest neighborhood, Santorini by Richmond American Homes, is now open! This new neighborhood offers four different floor plans with 3-6 bedrooms and approximately 2,320-3,217 square feet. These homes are priced from the $400,00s. Visit them through May 11 to celebrate their Grand Opening! Visit the sales center at 468 W Gravino Drive Mountain House, CA  95391 or call them at  (209) 207-0478 for more information!

As the weather warms up in May, Mountain House residents can enjoy lots of fun local events. From street parties and fairs, to Cinco de Mayo celebrations, to wine festivals, to live entertainment, there’s something for everyone. The Livermore Wine Country Festival is one of the Tri-Valley’s premier events and not to be missed. Also, Livermore is the host city this year for the Stage 7 Start of the Amgen Tour of California, so come watch the cyclists race in downtown Livermore. Don’t miss the Mountain House Annual Community Garage Sale on the 4^th and the MHCSD Community Meeting on the 29^th. At the end of the month, take the family to the Contra Costa County Fair. For more details about these local events and more, check out the listings below.

May 1: Pleasanton 1^st Wednesday Street Party

Downtown Pleasanton’s annual Cinco de Mayo-themed Street Party will be from 6 pm to 9 pm. In addition to downtown’s shops and restaurants, there will be several vendors, live music, and a beer and wine garden. For more information, visit pleasantondowntown.net.

May 3-5: The Wizard of Oz at The Grand Theatre

Presented by the Tracy Repertory Theatre, The Wizard of Oz takes center stage at The Grand Theatre in Tracy. A great show for the whole family! For more information, visit atthegrand.org.

May 4: Mountain House 6^th Annual Community Garage Sale

It’s that time of year again for Mountain House residents to get rid of some old “treasures”. For anyone shopping for bargains, Mountain House is the place to be on May 4th! Hours are from 8 am to 3 pm. For more information and a list of participating homes, visit wiki.mhvillages.com.

May 4: “It’s Derby Time!” in Tracy

The Tracy Noon Rotary Club and the City of Tracy will be presenting “It’s Derby Time!”, the first ever live Kentucky Derby Event in Tracy. The event will take place on the Civic Center Plaza from 1 pm to 5 pm. The Plaza will be transformed into a Kentucky Derby Turf Club complete with Gaming and a wonderful Turf Club Buffet. The race will be broadcast live on large screens placed throughout the Turf Club. Tickets for the event are $50.00 per person. For more information, visit thinkinsidethetriangle.com.

May 4-5: 22^nd Annual Livermore Wine Country Festival

The 2013 Livermore Wine Country Festival is the largest celebration of wine, craft brews, arts, crafts, shopping, dining, entertainment and hometown charm in the East Bay! Hours are Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Free admission and parking. For more information, visit www.livermoredowntown.com.

May 5: Tracy’s Cinco de Mayo Block Party

Come to the Tracy Downtown Plaza for a Cinco de Mayo Celebration with live music provided by Latin Essence from 12:00pm-3:00pm. Food and drinks may be purchased at the event. For more information, visit thinkinsidethetriangle.com.

May 5: Lodi Street Faire

Come to downtown Lodi for their semi-annual Street Faire featuring over 700 vendors selling antiques, arts & crafts, commercial items, and food. Event hours are 8 am to 4 pm. For more information, visit www.lodichamber.com.

May 5: El Concilio 19^th Annual Cinco de Mayo Family Festival

This event will be located in downtown Stockton at the Weber Point Event Center on Center Street and will be held from 10 am to 6 pm. Enjoy the wonderful flavors of Mexico in the food court area, live music, local folkloric dancers, arts & crafts booths, and a children’s area. Admission is $5. For more information, visit http://estockton.com.

May 9: Danville Spring Wine & Chocolate Stroll

Enjoy a fun-filled evening of wine tasting, decadent chocolates and shopping during Danville’s Spring Wine & Chocolate Stroll. Select businesses will stay open late to host some of our area’s finest wines, which will accompanied by gourmet chocolate samples, compliments of Danville Chocolates. Event hours are 6 pm to 9 pm. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit www.discoverdanvilleca.com.

May 10: Girls Night Out Pink Party: Denim, Diamonds & Divas

Enjoy this spring’s Girls Night Out: Denim, Diamonds & Divas in downtown Tracy at the Downtown Plaza from 6 pm to 10 pm. Tickets are $20 and include a pink tote bag filled with goodies, wine glass and tickets, food sampling, access to vendor shopping and pink party. For more information, visit thinkinsidedthetriangle.com and atthegrand.org for tickets.

May 10: Tracy Main Street Friday Night Jazz

Once a month (2nd Fridays), the lobbies of the Grand Theatre in Tracy will be transformed into a swanky Jazz night club from 8 pm to 10:30 pm. Main Street Music will present different Jazz musicians from the region each night and the Don Cose Arts Café will be open selling hors d’oeuvres , desserts, craft beers and featured wines. $8 at the door or Season Subscribers can buy a series pass for only $40. Doors open at 7:30pm, and entry includes a mini hors d’oeuvre. For more information, visit atthegrand.org.

May 10: LVPAC Presents Judy Collins

Grammy Award-winning singer songwriter Judy Collins has been considered one of the most iconic voices in folk music. She will be performing live at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. For more information, visit mylvpac.org.

May 11: Pacific Chamber Symphony

The Pacific Chamber Symphony will be performing works by Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. For more information, visit mylvpac.org.

May 12: Happy Mother’s Day! If you’re a mom in Mountain House looking to connect with other moms, consider joining Mountain House Mother’s Club! For more info, visit http://www.mhmothersclub.com/MHMC/home.html

May 18: 2013 AMGEN Tour of California - Stage 7 Start in Livermore

This year Livermore was chosen as the Stage 7 Start City for the 2013 Amgen Tour of California, America’s most successful cycling race. The race will begin at 11:35 am at 3rd and K near Carnegie Park. Livermore, as a Stage 7 host, benefits from the start celebration between 10:00 am and noon, the pass-through excitement along Livermore Avenue around 2:00 pm, and the “finish” festival fun 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Come meet the riders and see the team buses before the race, follow the race on the big-screen TVs, enjoy lunch downtown, and have a fun time – no matter what your age or cycling abilities! For more information, visit www.livermoredowntown.com

May 17-19 : Lodi ZinFest Wine Festival

The annual ZinFest Wine Festival is Lodi’s premier wine tasting event. The three day celebration kicks off on Friday evening with the Vintner’s Grille at the Lake – a casual dinner under the stars with Lodi vintners and growers. Festivities continue with the ZinFest Wine Festival on Saturday, where guests can sample handcrafted Lodi wines, immerse in ZinFest Wine or Cooking schools, enjoy local food purveyors and browse from a selection of regional vendors. Tickets include a ZinFest wine glass, wine tasting, participation in seminars and a variety of live entertainment. The weekend concludes on Sunday, with the ZinFest Winery Tours & Open Houses at winery locations throughout the region. Embark on a self-guided tour of the Lodi Appellation and discover for yourself why Lodi is California’s newest fine wine region. For more information, visit www.zinfest.com.

May 18-19: 3rd Annual Mountain House Tennis Club Tournament! The 3rd annual tournament is at Central Park May 18 & 19th! The deadline to sign up is May 4th and the fee is $20 to participate. For more information, visit http://www.mhflagfootball.com/2013-tennis-tournament

May 23: Danville Doggie Night

Calling all dog owners and lovers alike. Danville’s Doggie Night offers fun for you and your four-legged friend. Follow the map to Doggie Night businesses for free dog treats and canine couture. Prance through the pet fair where you’ll meet pet sitters, photographers, trainers, veterinarians, and more. It’s sure to be a howl. Doggie Night will begin at Molly’s Pup-purr-ee at 425 Hartz Ave. Event hours are 5 pm to 8 pm. For more information, visit www.discoverdanvilleca.com.

May 25: Danville Simply Delicious Culinary Walking Tour

Foodies, gourmands, cooking enthusiasts and locavores… discover Danville’s thriving food scene during Simply Delicious Danville—a culinary walking tour, May 26th, 11 am to 3 pm. Indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, delightful wine, artisan chocolate, decadent desserts and culinary demonstrations by the notable chefs. Spend the day leisurely strolling through Downtown Danville’s unique boutiques and businesses. For more information, visit www.danvilleinstyle.com.

May 26, 9am: 3  Mountain House adult gold club monthly tournament at  Diablo Grande Golf Club in Patterson. The deadline to sign up is May 12! For more information, visit here http://www.mhflagfootball.com/2013-season-golf 

May 26-27: San Ramon Art & Wind Festival

This family-friendly festival features professional kite flying demonstrations, arts & crafts booths, entertainment on 3 stages, puppet shows, two large kids’ activity areas, food booths by local non-profits and more! The festival also includes an early morning hot air balloon launch on May 27th at 6am. Bring the family for a spectacular close up view of 6 hot air balloons as they lift slowly into the sky (weather dependent). Event hours are 10 am to 5 pm both days. Located in San Ramon’s Central Park at 12501 Alcosta Blvd. For more information, visit ArtandWind.com.

May 29:  MHCSD Community Meeting

7 pm – 9 pm at Wicklund Elementary School, 300 East Legacy Drive. You don’t want to miss this informative meeting about what’s happening in our wonderful town! For more information, visit mhcsd.com.

May 30-June 2: Contra Costa County Fair: Squeals, Deals & Fun On Wheels!

There will be lots of fun at this year’s County Fair including live music on the Main Stage, entertaining shows, fantastic fair food, traditional exhibits, youth livestock, a free Kids Zone, and much, much more! For more information, visit www.contracostafair.com.

At Montalcino, Standard Pacific Homes released their models for sale. These homes are fully furnished and include solar and rear yard landscaping. These homes are priced from $455,000 to $520,000. You can view these models HERE.

Montalcino Models

At Alicante, two lots are being released this weekend. This release will include a Residence 1 and Residence 3. These homes are priced from $540,000.

At Antigua, Shea Homes has 3 lots available for sale. The homes available are a plan 1, plan 4 and plan 6. These homes are priced from $497,000.

Happy Thursday!

We have releases at many of the neighborhoods at Mountain House coming up!

This weekend, Standard Pacific Homes is releasing three lots at their NEW Alicante community and two lots at their Miramonte community. These home have lots as large as 8,352 square feet. Homes at Alicante start from the $540,000s and homes at Miramonte start from $490,000s.

Alicante Residence 1 - Elevation C

Four homes at Esplanade and four homes at Campania are being released on Saturday, April 20th. Prospective buyers must pre-qualify with Shea Mortgage no later than this Tuesday (April 16th) to participate. For more information, please contact the sales office at 209-833-8427.

Pricing and availability are subject to change. DRE #01119637

It’s April in Mountain House and there are several great happenings nearby. Make plans to take the family to the widely-acclaimed annual Stockton Asparagus Festival to celebrate this locally-grown vegetable. Homeowners should check out the San Joaquin County Home & Garden Show. For entertainment, don’t miss Jesse Cook, Kathy Mattea, Menopause The Musical®, and the Vaudeville Festival. Also, the Questa School Foundation is having their Spring Auction, and Questa residents will want to join their neighbors for the Questa Village Potluck in the Park. For more details about these local events and more, check out the listings below.

April 5: LVPAC Presents Jesse Cook

With his astounding guitar technique and sultry rhythms, Jesse Cook is a master of the contemporary rumba flamenca sound. Come to the Bankhead Theater in Livermore to be placed under the spell of Cook’s passionate guitar work, Moorish rhythms, and smoldering on-stage charisma. For more information, visit mylvpac.org.

April 6-7: 17th Annual Manteca Crossroads Street Faire

Rated as one of the top fairs in the state, the Manteca Crossroads Street Faire includes over 300 craft vendors, food, entertainment, a car show, and a kids’ zone. Located in downtown Manteca (Yosemite Ave. & Main St.). 10 am to 6 pm both days. Free admission. For more information, visit www.visitmanteca.org

April 10-13: Menopause The Musical®

Don’t miss Menopause The Musical® at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. It’s the Hilarious Celebration of Women and The Change!® For more information, visit mylvpac.org.

April 11:  LVPAC Presents Kathy Mattea

Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer Kathy Mattea achieved widespread acclaim for such classic chart-topping songs as 18 Wheels, A Dozen Roses, and the heartbreaking Where’ve You Been. Her unique roots-based mix of bluegrass, country, and folk sounds contribute to the storytelling power of her songs. Experience her music live at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore. For more information, visit mylvpac.org.

April 12: Tracy Main Street Friday Night Jazz

Once a month (2nd Fridays), the lobbies of the Grand Theatre in Tracy will be transformed into a swanky Jazz night club from 8 pm to 10:30 pm. Main Street Music will present different Jazz musicians from the region each night and the Don Cose Arts Café will be open selling hors d’oeuvres , desserts, craft beers and featured wines. $8 at the door or Season Subscribers can buy a series pass for only $40. Doors open at 7:30pm, and entry includes a mini hors d’oeuvre. For more information, visit atthegrand.org.

April 14:  Come Together: The Beatles Concert Experience

Back at the Bankhead Theater in Livermore by popular demand! In this live musical performance, Come Together recreates the look, sound, and history of the Beatles, taking you back in time to witness the Beatles’ phenomenal rise to pop stardom. For more information, visit mylvpac.org.

April 19-21: Vaudeville Festival at the Grand Theatre

This brand new festival features three days of family (and adult) entertainment harkening back to the historic days of the Grand Theatre in Tracy. The Grand, along with Greg Frisbee and his troupe, will bring a unique festival featuring vaudeville variety shows offering a complete package of entertainment for all ages — juggling, illusion, physical comedy, live music and much more. The Festival will kick off Friday evening with this action-packed variety show featuring juggling, magic, acrobatics, and physical comedy for the whole family. Saturday features a street faire and several activities for the kids. And Saturday night, adults can enjoy a classic Burlesque show. For more information, visit www.visitstockton.org and atthegrand.org.

April 20-21: 28th Annual San Joaquin County Home & Garden Show

The San Joaquin County Home & Garden Show offers homeowners and future homeowners the opportunity to visit several vendors in one place at one time. Guests can visit vendors to get tips and new ideas for improving and beautifying their homes and yards. This year will feature The Food Truck Wars Competition. The show will be held at the Janssen-Lagorio Pavilion at the University of the Pacific. 10:00am-5:00pm both days. $3.00 admission. For more information, visit metroexpositions.com.

April 21:  Questa Village Potluck in the Park

Questa residents, come to Central Park at 2 pm to meet your neighbors and enjoy food and fun! For more information, visit mhvillages.com and the event page on Facebook.

April 26: Tracy Main Street Friday Night Coffee House

On select 4th Fridays of each month, the lobbies of the Grand Theatre in Tracy will be transformed into a coffee house from 8 pm to 10:30 pm. Main Street Music will present different local musicians each night in a format similar to open mic nights. Don Cose Arts Café will be open selling gourmet coffee beverages, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, craft beers, and featured wines. $8 at the door or Season Subscribers can buy a series pass for only $30. Doors open at 7:30pm, and entry includes a small coffee or cappuccino. For more information, visit atthegrand.org.

April 26-28: Annual Stockton Asparagus Festival

Voted one of the best food festivals in the West, this multi-event food and entertainment festival celebrates asparagus. The festival includes entertainment, an arts and crafts show, cooking demonstrations, a wine and beer pavilion, rides for the kids, the best deep-fried asparagus found anywhere, and much more. 10 am to 7 pm all three days. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://asparagusfest.com/.

April 27: Questa School Foundation Spring Auction

QSF’s annual Spring Auction is quickly approaching. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 27th from 5:00pm to 10:00pm at Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites in Tracy. For more information, visit questaschoolfoundation.org.

Happy Thursday!

We have very exciting news for Standard Pacific Homes! The grand opening of their newest neighborhood Alicante is on April 6th but you can get a sneak peek this weekend and tour the models at their soft opening! These homes will be priced from the $500,000s and will range from 2,900-3,400 square feet. You can find out more about Alicante HERE.

Residence 1 (Rendering of 3 Elevation)

Be sure to follow this blog and like Mountain House on Facebook as we will release more info on Alicante’s Grand Opening next week!

Happy Thursday!

Shea Homes is having two sales releases this weekend! Four homes at Campania and three homes at Esplanade will be released. Homes at Esplanade are priced from $444,000 and Campania homes are priced from $449,000.

Esplanade Residence 1

Hope everybody has a fabulous weekend and happy home shopping!

We are starting our next round of Mountain House Moments videos and looking for Questa homeowners to be interviewed in them! If you’re not familiar with these videos, they are a series of short videos where Mountain House residents talk about what they love most about living in Mountain House, give advice to future residents, and share their first big “moment” when they knew Mountain House was the place they wanted to call home. You can watch an example below:

If you live in one of the Shea, Standard Pacific or Meritage neighborhoods in Questa and are interested in sharing your love of Mountain House with us and future residents, please post a comment or send an email to community@mountainhouseliving.com with your name, contact info, and a little bit about yourself and your family! We will send you more info and coordinate a time to meet with you!

If you and your family aren’t able to do a Mountain House Moment video, you will still have another chance to be a part of a video series, Voices of Mountain House. We wanted to let you know that we’ll be filming for our spring video on March 29^th and 30^th. Rebecca Hardin and Russ Spencer will be out and about in the community during these days and will also be at the Easter Egg hunt. If you see Russ and Rebecca, please go over to them and say hello. There’s no pressure to be on camera for the video, but we’d love to interview you or have you say hello if you’re interested. We’re celebrating spring in this video by filming all the fun there is to be had at Mountain House this season. Thanks!