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Alamo tree work
The Contra Costa County Public Works Department is advising drivers to prepare for five to 10 minute delays during the latest in an ongoing series of tree work and landscaping projects along Danville Boulevard in Alamo Friday.
Traffic control measures will be in place during work hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for pruning work on the major throughway between Creek Tree Lane and La Serena avenue, with the project aimed at improving public safety according to an announcement from the agency.
‘Songs of Love and Loss’
The San Ramon Valley Chorale is preparing for its spring concert, Songs of Love and Loss, with this year marking the group’s 10th anniversary.
“For ten years, this chorale has brought our community together through music that moves, challenges and inspires,” organizers said in an announcement this month. “This concert honors that journey with a program that spans centuries of passion and storytelling.”
With selections ranging from the work of Burt Bacharach to Carmina Burana to Irish and Scottish love songs, the concert’s title piece is from longtime Bay Area composer, professor, and symphony director Allan Pollack.
Shows are scheduled for 4 p.m. May 2 and May 3 at the San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church in Alamo. Tickets and more information are available here.
Grayson meet and greet
State Sen. Tim Grayson (D-Concord) is inviting constituents to a meet and greet event with himself and staff, set to focus on legislation and community members’ priorities on Thursday (April 30) from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Orinda Library. An RSVP is available here.
County Planning Commission seat
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is seeking a new planning commissioner for a four-year term starting July 1 to participate in the body’s twice monthly meetings centered on reviewing and making decisions about project applications and appeals, and advising on a broad range of related matters.
“The Commission also may initiate preparation of general plans, specific plans, regulations, programs, and legislation to implement the land use planning power of the county; is generally responsible for advising the Board of Supervisors of matters relating to planning; is the designated advisory agency for the purpose of passing on subdivisions; and hears and makes recommendations regarding proposed development agreements,” county officials said in a press release last week.
Applications are open through May 8 at 5 p.m., with public interviews scheduled for May 26 via Zoom.
Deadline extended for Event Innovator Competition
Discover San Ramon has announced a deadline extension for its Event Innovator Competition, with applications now open through May 3 at 11:59 p.m.
“San Ramon high school students—great ideas deserve the time to grow,” organizers said in an announcement last week. “We’re looking for your most creative, community-driven event concepts that bring to life why Everyone Loves It Here.”
The competition is open to ninth through 11th grade students living or attending school in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, who can participate as individuals or in teams for the opportunity to be one of the three competition winners to earn a $5,000 prize.
More information is available here.
