Art
Elder Arts 2005
This unique art exhibit celebrating the visual arts of older adults will be on display during the grand reopening of the new de Young Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Oct. 15-Nov. 9. Elder residents from Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living in Danville have contributed artwork to the exhibit through the Art with Elders program.The exhibition is open to the public. For information, call (415) 441-2650 or visit www.eldergivers.org.
Fine Art for Worship Environment
Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living in Danville invites the public to experience the artwork of Laurie Gross at the Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living, 4000 Camino Tassajara. The exhibit, “Fine Art for the Worship Environment – We Honor and Remember Life Through the Arts,” features textiles, tapestry and sculpture representing Jewish culture and tradition. The exhibit continues through Oct. 30 and is open to the public Sundays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, call 964-2074.
Impressionist and Expressionist Art
Artist Sandra L. Mortimore will display her oil paintings from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, mid-September to mid-November, at the Danville Town offices, 510 La Gonda Way.
Impressionistic and Realistic Art Display
Artist Gayle Muehring will display her paintings from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekdays, mid-September to mid-November, at the Muir Primary Family Care Center, 1455 Montego, Walnut Creek.
Auditions
Author Visit
Children’s Author Thacher Hurd
Thacher Hurd, author of “Sleepy Cadillac,” will visit Rakestraw Books, 409 Railroad Ave., at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 19, to share his new book with an audience of school children. For confirmation, call 837-7337.
Children’s Novelist Jeff Stone
Children’s novelist Jeff Stone will be introducing his second book, “Monkey,” at 10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 14, at Rakestraw Books, 409 Railroad Ave. For confirmation, call 837-7337.
Careers
Careers
Civic Meetings
Danville Parks and Leisure Services Commission
The Commission meets regularly on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front St.
Danville Planning Commission
The Commission meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front St.
Town Council Meeting
The Danville Town Council meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front St.
Class Reunions
Class Reunions
Classes
Clay Character Modeling for Kids
Danville Fine Arts Gallery, 233 Front St., offers a Clay Character Modeling for Kids class from 10-11:30 a.m., Saturdays, for ages 6-13. Michael Yen is the instructor. Classes are ongoing. Fee is $86 for four weeks plus $15 for materials. For information, call 838-1959.
Emeritus College
Diablo Valley College’s Emeritus program provides affordable, short termed, educational classes and activities designed for older adults (50+). The following classes are scheduled for September and October and are offered at several locations, including San Ramon Senior Center and Rossmore Hillside Clubhouse: Tragedy on the Trail to a New Life, Creative Writing, Shakespeare without Tears, History of the Balkans, Civil War, Happiness: If Not Now When?, Lecture – China: Yesterday and Today, 500 Years of Wine in Art, Developing Your Eye for Photography, Jazz Sing-a-long, and Development of the American Soul. Visit www.dvc.edu/emeritus, e-mail EmeritusCollegeRegistrar@DVC.edu, or call Mariana Ford (registrar) at 685-1230, ext. 2388.
Entertainment Extravaganza
Curtain Up Productions and Mt. Diablo Region YMCA presents “An Entertainment Extravaganza.” Come put on a show with “The Great Pretenders” (children’s theater – ages 6-16); work on your theater skills with “It’s All Just an Act!” (ages 8-13); or “Movie Magic” (ages 10-16), at the San Ramon Valley YMCA, 1029 La Gonda Way, in Hap Magee Park. For detailed information, call 978-2300 or 831-1100.
Hatching Today’s Telecom Start-Up
Women in Telecommunications presents, Hatching Today’s Telecom Start-Up, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, at the San Ramon Business Enterprise Center, 2000 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 300, San Ramon. Learn about what it takes to launch a successful telecom start-up today and what role start-ups will play in our new environment. RSVP to 415 561-9238 or e-mail witmail@rocketmail.com.
Mixed Media Fun for Kids
Danville Fine Arts Gallery, 233 Front St., offers a Mixed Media Fun for Kids class from 3-4:30 p.m., Wednesdays, for ages 6-13. Marilyn MacDougall is the instructor. Classes are ongoing. Fee is $78 for five weeks, plus $8 for materials. For information, call 838-1959.
Oil and Acrylic Painting Class
Danville Fine Arts Gallery, 233 Front St., offers an Oil and Acrylic Painting class from 10 a.m.-noon, Mondays, and from 7-9 p.m., Wednesdays. Charles White is the instructor. Classes are ongoing and for all levels. Fee is $84 for four weeks. For information, call 838-1959.
Pencil Sketching
Danville Fine Arts Gallery, 233 Front St., offers a Pencil Sketching class from 10 a.m.-noon,Tuesdays, for beginners-intermediates. Michael Yen is the instructor. Classes are ongoing. Fee is $84 for four weeks. For information, call 838-1959.
People, Pets and Wildlife Portraits Classes
Danville Fine Arts Gallery, 233 Front St., offers a People, Pets and Wildlife Portraits class on Thursdays for all levels. Beth Batchelor is the instructor. Classes are ongoing. Fee is $30 per class or $100 for four weeks. For information, call Beth at 837-5654.
The Art of Drawing
Danville Fine Arts Gallery, 233 Front St., offers the Art of Drawing class from 6-8 p.m., Fridays, for all levels. Ron Norman is the instructor. Classes are ongoing. Fee is $140 for eight weeks. For start dates, call 838-1959.
The Marriage Dance
This four-week class addresses putting the zest back in your marriage, embracing differences, working through conflict, etc. The class is from 7-8:45 p.m., Wednesdays, Oct. 19-Nov. 9, at Community Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado, Room 100. The class is facilitated by Laura Taggart, LMFT and Mark Wollan and costs $75/couple and $50/individual. Limited childcare is available for a nominal fee with advanced reservation. Call 820-1467 or visit www.cpcounseling.com.
Watercolor
Danville Fine Arts Gallery, 233 Front St., offers a Watercolor class from 6:30-8:30 p.m.,Thursdays, for all levels. Karen Mason is the instructor. Classes are ongoing. Fee is $84 for four weeks. For information, call 838-1959.
Watercolor
Danville Fine Arts Gallery, 233 Front Street, offers a Watercolor class from 7-9 p.m., Tuesdays, for all levels. Marilyn MacDougall is the instructor. Classes are ongoing. Fee is $80 for four weeks. For information, call 838-1959.
Clubs
Alamo Cribbage Club
The club plays cribbage for fun. It meets at 6:15 p.m. every Wednesday at the Safeway conference room, 200 Alamo Plaza, Alamo. Call 935-3325.
Alamo Merchants and Professional Association
The AMPA meets the second Tuesday of each month for their business luncheon, at 11:30 a.m. for networking, and 12:00 noon for lunch, including a guest speaker, at Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Round Hill Road, Alamo. AMPA also holds a mixer the fourth Wednesday of each month. For information regarding the luncheons and mixers, call Barbara Malan at 831-3329 or visit www.alamobusiness.com.
Alamo Rotary
The Alamo Rotary meets at noon every Wednesday at Roundhill Country Club, 3169 Roundhill Road. Call Mark Kahn at 837-3262.
Alamo Women’s Club Federated
The club meets on most Wednesdays at its clubhouse, 1401 Danville Blvd. It holds a business meeting and tea the second Wednesday at noon; meets for Mah Jong at 10:30 a.m. the third Wednesday; and holds a luncheon with program at noon the fourth Wednesday. For information, call Jean Stringfellow at 552-9733.
Alamo-Danville Newcomers’ Club
This club is open to new and long-time residents of Alamo and Danville interested in making new friends while learning more about the area. Activities include games, day trips, sports, crafts, couples events, volunteer projects and book, movie, international and cooking groups. A prospective member coffee is held the fourth Thursday of the month, and a monthly luncheon on the second Tuesday. Call 775-3233 or visit www.alamodanvillenewcomers.com
Bay Area Single Christians
BASC club is a free, large, online group with event listings for Christian single adults around the S.F. Bay Area. See information at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bascsingles/.
Blue Star Moms California
Blue Star Moms is a support group for families of members of the U.S. Armed Forces. It meets at 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the month, at the Danville Veterans Hall, 400 Hartz Ave. Call Peggy at 866-7035 or Patty at 838-9096 or visit www.bluestarmoms.org.
Business Development Network
BDN is a group of professionals that share resources and develops business through relationships. It meets 7:45-9 a.m., the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Denny’s, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. Call Bonnie at 648-0222.
Country Western Dance Club
When do the Country Hustlers dance in Danville? From 7-11 p.m., Friday, Nov. 11, and Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Danville Grange Hall at 743 Diablo Blvd.; and Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Danville Veteran’s Hall. Admission is $9 for guests, $7 for members, and $5 for senior members. For information, visit the Web site at www.countryhustlers.com/whenwedance.htm
Danville AM Toastmasters Club
The club meets from 7-8:30 a.m., every Tuesday, at Father Nature’s, 178 E. Prospect Ave. Guests are welcome. Call Marge, 831-3802.
Danville Business Network International (BNI)
The Danville Business Network International (BNI) meets at 7 a.m., every Friday, at the Marriott Residence Inn, 1071 Market Place, San Ramon. Guests are welcome. Call Susanne Olsen, 937-5055.
Danville Lions Club
The Danville Lions Club meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Alamo Creek Restaurant, 3206 Danville Blvd., Alamo. Join us and learn about the good work Lions do around the world. For information, call President Doug Babcock at 743-4076 or 683-5311.
Danville Mid-day Referral Group, BNI
Danville Mid-day Referral Group, a chapter of Business Network International, meets from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., every Wednesday, at Louka’s, 267 Hartz in Danville. Call Fran Bates at 363-4327 or e-mail franbates@marykay.com.
Danville PM Toastmasters Club #1785
The club meets from 7:30-9 p.m., every Wednesday, at DVC, San Ramon Campus, Room 215, 3150 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon. Guests are welcome. For information call Debra Elmore at 934-3113.
Danville Women’s Club
The Danville Women’s Club meets for lunch and a program at noon the third Thurday of each month from September to June at the Clubhouse, 242 Linda Mesa. For information, call 837-7528.
Diablo Singles Dance Club
The Nob Hill Sounds plays for the Diablo Singles Dance Club’s regular dance from 7:30-10:30 p.m., the last Wednesday of each month, at the Arts Education Building, corner of Ygnacio Valley Road and Wiget Lane. All are welcome. Admission is $9 for non-members and $7 for members. Refreshments. For information, call 837-2851.
Diablo Valley Single Parents
This group meets at 6:30 p.m., on various days each month, and at different locations in the valley. Contact Rich at abersr@toast.net or 838-9487.
Diablo View Toastmasters
This chapter meets from 7:55-9 a.m., every Tuesday, at the San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd. Novice and veteran speakers meet to develop speaking skills. Guests are welcome. Call Josh Taves, 791-2233.
eWomen Network Accelerated Networking Luncheon
The eWomen Network holds its monthly accelerated networking luncheon from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the second Thursday, at the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Contact Claire at 648-3105 or clairesheperdson@ewomennetwork.com.
Kiwanis San Ramon Valley
The San Ramon Valley Kiwanis meets from noon-1:30 p.m. every Thursday, at Mudds Restaurant in San Ramon. Meeting includes a guest speaker and lunch. For information, visit its Web site at www.kiwanis-srv.org.
Model RC Boaters Association
The Danville Model RC Boaters Association seeks new members. To learn more, call president Rich Mahan at 785-0421.
Mt. Diablo Genealogical Society
The society meets from 1:15-3 p.m., the third Thursday of every month except August, at the California Savings Building, Rossmoor Shopping Center, Tice Valley Blvd. and Rossmoor Parkway, Walnut Creek. Guest speakers are at each meeting.
Mt. Diablo Macintosh Users Group
Get questions answered, solutions for problems, share experiences and explore new Mac developments. Club meets at 7:30 p.m., the third Monday of every month, at the Alamo Safeway Community Room. For information, call 837-1111 or 829-5501.
Porsche Club of America, Diablo Region
This club is for owners and enthusiasts of all Porsches. It meets at 8 a.m., every Saturday for breakfast at Denny’s, 803 Camino Ramon, Danville. For information, visit www.pca.org/dia.
San Ramon Valley Genealogical Society
The society meets at 10 a.m., every third Tuesday of the month, except August and December, at the LDS Church, 2449 Stone Valley Road. Guest speaker at every meeting. All welcome. For information, call Ed at 299-0881.
San Ramon Valley National Exchange Club
The San Ramon Valley National Exchange Club invites you to join them at noon, every Wednesday, at Faz, 600 Hartz Ave., (sign in at 11:45 a.m.). Lunch is $15. RSVP 475-2412.
San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club Hikes
The San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club Hiking Group invites prospective members to join as they explore East Bay Regional Pa rks. The group meets at 8:30 a.m., every Friday. Hikes are usually two hours and within 30 minutes of San Ramon. For information, call Sharon at 735-8960.
San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club Luncheon
San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club invites members and guests to its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, at Cafe Esin in San Ramon. Enjoy lunch while Chef Esin de Carion demonstrates how to prepare his famous Chocolate Hazelnut Torte. For information, call Mickey at 803-2918.
San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club Trips
San Ramon Valley Newcomers Club invites members and guests to join its Gad Abouts, leaving San Ramon at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, and traveling to Santa Rosa to the Charles Schultz Museum with lunch at the Warm Puppy. For information, contact Marian at 828-8195.
San Ramon Valley Rotary Club
This club meets for dinner at 7 p.m., each Wednesday, at the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Guests are welcome. The club offers a great way to make new friends while making a difference in your community. Call Bill at 838-9110.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 75
The organization meets at 7 p.m., every secondThursday, at the Danville Veterans Hall, 400 Hartz Ave. For information, call Post Commander Mac McCuskey at 837-2740.
Vietnam Veterans of Diablo Valley
Vietnam Veterans of Diablo Valley meet the first Thursday of every month, at 6 p.m., at Luna Loca’s Restaurant, 500 Sycamore Valley Road, West. The general business meeting begins at 6:30 p.m., and is open to all members and visitors. For information, call Bob Franco 736-5272 or visit the Web site at www.vnvdv.com.
Concerts
Contra Costa Wind Symphony
Duane Carroll conducts a concert honoring the music of Russia with folk musicians and dancers at 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, at Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Tickets are $14, general admission, $12 for seniors and $10 for students. Call for tickets at 943-7469. For information, call 944-5392 or visit www.CCWindSymphony.org.
Events
Adoption Seminar
The American World Adoption Association is sponsoring a free adoption seminar from 10 a.m.-noon, on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Valley Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 2252 Camino Ramon, San Ramon. Register at www.awaa.org or at the door.
Annual Animal Lover’s Boutique
The sixth annual Animal Lover’s Boutique in support of the Valley Humane Society’s “Just Like New Fund ” will be 4-9 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3; 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 4; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at 4510 Entrada Ct. (off Neal St.), Pleasanton. Purrfect gifts for animal loving friends, kids, grandkids, co-workers and pets. For information, call 426-8656.
Annual Rummage Sale
The Alamo Women’s Club is hosting their annual rummage sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 21, at 1401 Danville Boulevard, Alamo. If you have items you’d like to donate, you can drop them off at the Women’s Club between 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 20. For information, call 935-0328.
Athenian School’s Anniversary Celebration
The Athenian School celebrates 40 years of academic excellence and innovative learning, from 2:30-5 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 15, on the Athenian campus at 2100 Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard. The public is invited to join with current and former students, families, faculty, trustees, staff and friends to honor and celebrate as the school marks this milestone in its history. For information, call Mandi at 362-7212.
‘Autobubbling’ family program
“Autobubbling You and I: What Automobiles Tell Us About America” is a family program with music clips, lecture and a sing-a-long. It showcases composers and performers’ contributions to popular music with the automobile as the theme, at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Blackhawk Museum. Event is free with paid admission (museum members free). For information and confirmation, visit www.blackhawkmuseum.org or call 736-2280.
Crate and Barrel Shopping Night
The Junior League of Oakland-East Bay wants tohelp you make the most of your holiday shopping and make an impact for Children at Risk via “The Crate and Barrel Shopping Night.” All proceeds will benefit Junior League community programs. The event is from 7-9 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, at Crate & Barrel, 1115 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek Complimentary wine, hors d’ouevres and dessert will be served. Tickets are $25 per person pre-sale, and $30 at the door. For information and tickets, call 284-3740 or visit www.jloeb.org.
Danville Congregational Church Garage Sale
All members of the Danville Congregational Church will be sponsoring a garage sale from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (no early birds), on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Danville Congregational Church, 989 San Ramon Valley Boulevard.
Danville d’Elegance Auto Show
Discover Danville Association and the Parkinson’s Institute are sponsoring a wine and speciality auto show benefiting the Parkinson’s Institute from noon-5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, on Hartz Avenue, from Prospect Avenue to Church Street.
Docent-led Tour of the Blackhawk Museum
Blackhawk Museum sponsors a docent-led tour of the museum’s Renowned Exhibitions at 2 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday. The tour is free with admission. For information, call 736-2280.
Fall Orchid Festival Show and Sale
The Diablo View Orchid Society is hosting a Fall Orchid Festival Show and Sale, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22 and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill. Cost is $2 for adults and free for children. For information visit www.dvos.org.
Farmers Market
The Danville Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., every Saturday, at the Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking Lot, at the corner of Railroad and Prospect avenues. Call 825-9090 or visit www.pcfma.com.
Guest Speaker, Nicholas Boer
The Alamo Women’s Club is having Nicholas Boer, the food editor from the Contra Costa Times, as their guest speaker for their luncheon, at 12 noon on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 1401 Danville Boulevard, Alamo. The cost is $15. Call Barbara at 837-2171 for reservations.
Jazz at Peace Series
Mad and Eddie Duran bring their quartet to Peace Lutheran Church to open its “Jazz at Peace” series at 5 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 9, at 3201 Camino Tassajara. Jazz at Peace is based upon the Jazz Vespers series founded in New York City in 1961 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. For the next six months lineup, or for more information, e-mail peace@peacejourney.org; phone 648-7000; or visit www.peacejourney.org.
Library Lectures
Contra Costa County Library announces that Robert B. Reich, former Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration, will speak on “Globalization Isn’t What You Think It Is,” at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery St., San Ramon. This free program is open to the public and is part of the fall 2005 Library Lecture Series. For information, call Kristen Wick at 927-3286.
Monster Bash on the USS Hornet
Is the USS Hornet haunted? Bring the whole family and find out! The Monster Bash will take place from 7:30 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Oct. 29, onboard the USS Hornet, 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda. There’ll be live music, a costume contest and haunted happenings below the decks of the “grey ghost.” For information, call (510) 521-8448 or visit www.hornetevents.com.
Pet Adoptions
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue offers cats and dogs for adoption noon-4 p.m., Sundays, at Petco, 2005 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon. Call TVAR at 803-7043 or visit www.tvar.org.
Red T-shirt 10K Run
Hats Off America, a nonprofit foundation raising money for the families of soldiers who died in Afghanistan and Iraq, is sponsoring a 10K red T-shirt run at 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 19, at Sycamore Valley Park, 2101 Holbrook Drive. The cost to participate is $35 per person, which includes a T-shirt and BBQ at Sycamore Park after the run. Volunteers are needed. For information, contact Sparky at 855-1950 or e-mail thebearflagrunner@yahoo.com.
Vintage Sale at Hospice Thrifts
Find vintage couture and more at Hospice Thrift Shoppe’s vintage sale events. The events showcase a range of fabulous vintage clothing items from the elegant to the outrageous, including vintage hats, purses, gloves, jewelry, linens and more. This sale event is Oct. 7-9 in Concord and Antioch; Oct. 13-15 in Danville; and Oct. 14-16 in Walnut Creek. Funds raised by the Hospice Thrift Shoppes benefit the programs and services of Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Costa. For store hours, addresses, etc., call 766-5413.
Exhibits
Museum of the San Ramon Valley – Indian Life
The Museum of the San Ramon Valley will be a hub of activity involving our valley’s Indian life, both past and present. There will be an excellent exhibit, Indian Life, which features the achievements and successes of our local Indians. For detailed information on class field trips and video showings, call 837-3750 or visit ww.museumsrv.org. There is no charge for admission to the Museum but donations are encouraged.
The Fine Art of Being President
Visit the Blackhawk Museum exhibition, “The Fine Art of Being President,” with nearly 100 portraits, sculptures and unique historical artifacts related to the American presidency, some dating back to the 1700s. The exhibit runs through Oct. 30. Museum is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors (65+), $5 for students, free for children under 6 and military personnel. Call 736-2280 or visit www.blackhawkmuseum.org.
Film
Film
Fundraisers
Annual Biletnikoff Foundation Crab Fest 2005
The Biletnikoff Foundation and Commonwealth Title Company, presents the Sixth Annual Biletnikoff Foundation Crab Fest 2005, from 6 p.m.-midnight, Friday, Nov. 11, at the Marriott at Bishop Ranch, 2600 Bishop Drive,San Ramon. Tickets are $85 per person and the attire is casual. The evening will include dining, dancing, and live and silent auctions. KTVU sports director, Mark Ibanez will be the master of ceremonies. For tickets and information, call 556-2525 or visit www.traceybiletnikoff.org.
Fashion Show at Flobell’s
Flobell’s is sponsoring an evening of networking, fashion and shopping to benefit Techbridge, an after school pogram for middle school-aged girls with an interest in engineering, science and technology, from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27, at Flobell’s, 402 Railroad Avenue. Cost is $40. For tickets, call 465-1002 or e-mail dvwibfoundation@yahoo.com.
Gold Medal Winners Concert and Fashion Show
The U.S. Open Music Competition will host its fourth annual Gold Medal Winners Benefit Concert, starting at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Peace Lutheran Church, 3201 Camino Tassajara. Hors d’oeuvres and a light buffet will be served from 6-7:30 p.m., with the program starting at 7:30 p.m. with a fashion show followed by the gold medallists’ concert. Tickets are $50 for adults and $30 children. For tickets, call Irene at 735-6218.
Let the Holidays Begin!
Bay Area Crisis Nursery of Walnut Creek, announces its upcoming fundraiser, from 6-10 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Boundary Oak Country Club in Walnut Creek. The Crisis Nursery provides a temporary home for infants, toddlers and preschoolers of parents having extreme difficulty coping during times of stress or crisis. Tickets are $75 per person and available online at www.bacn.jkmas.com/start.html, or send a check to BACN, 1506 Mendocino Drive, Concord 94521.
Quilt Drawing for Hospice
“Hearts of Hospice” is the name given to a spectacular double-bed size quilt that features 70 large “ragged” hearts set on a mixed off-white background and has been professionally machine quilted. Tickets are $10 each or three for $20. The winning ticket wil be drawn at the Hospice of Contra Costa Foundation’s annual auction and gala at Blackhawk Country Club on Oct. 29. Make checks payable to Hospice of Contra Costa Foundation, 3470 Buskirk Ave., Pleasant Hill 94523. You need not be present to win. Proceeds go directly to the Hospice of Contra Costa Foundation, benefiting Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Costa.
Scholarship Fundraiser
The Danville Women’s Club will host a luncheon and bridge game at 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Clubhouse, 242 Linda Mesa. Each year the club offers three scholarships for valley high school seniors. The cost is $15 per player or $60 if you wish to host a foursome. For information or reservations, call 855-1595.
The Harvest Gala
The East Bay Hurricane Relief Fund presents, “The Harvest Gala” on Friday, Nov. 4 at the Oakland Rotunda Building, Frank Ogawa Plaza, Downtown Oakland. The Gala evening will feature various live performances, fine catering by Patrick David’s, and valet parking. 100% of the funds raised will go directly to the people of the communities that have been severally affected by Hurricane Katrina. Individual Gala tickets are $500, Silver Corporate Sponsorship, $10,000 and $25,000 Gold Corporate Sponsorship. For detailed information, call 413-7901.
Health
Brain Tumor Caregivers’ Workshop
The Michael Dunbar Family Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit foundation for awareness and research in the fight against brain cancer, is hosting a comprehensive one-day workshop retreat for brain tumor caregivers from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, in Walnut Creek. Continental breakfast and lunch included. This event is free to those caring for a loved one with a brain tumor. Advanced registration is required by calling 819-2249 or e-mail, DunbarFoundation@yahoo.com. For more information, visit www.dunbarcharitablefund.com.
Hospice Offers Support
Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Costa offers a variety of support groups and classes for people experiencing grief and loss after the death of a loved one. Individual counseling for Hospice families is also available. Groups are offered from 7-9 p.m., Friday evenings at the San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church in Alamo. All groups and classes are offered without fee and require preregistration. Contact Lee Ann Morgan, Bereavement Program Manager at 855-9317.
Vaccination Season
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has added a new group to those who need flu shots – people with respiratory problems, any condition that makes it hard to breathe or swallow, such as brain injury or disease, spinal cord injuries, seizure or muscle disorders. Flu shots are $25 and pneumonia shots are $35 at flu shot clinics, with no charge for those covered by Medicare Part B. To find a nearby clinic, call (800) 500-2400 or visit www.suttervna.org.
Yoga Classes
The Diablo Yoga Center offers community classes (taught by student teachers), from 4-5 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays, at the Diablo Yoga Ceter, 125A Town and Country Drive, for $8 per class. For information, call Lauren at 838-7878 or visit www.diabloyogacenter.com.
Holiday
Children’s Fall Fest
Put on your costume (ages 1-12), and come to the Children’s Fall Fest, hosted by the Town of Danville, from 4-6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 28, at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front St. Residents, $5 per child; non-residents, $6 per child. Preregistration required. Fee includes crafts, carnival style games, face painting and more!!! For information, call 314-3400.
Danville Fall Crafts Festival
The town of Danville welcomes the change of seasons by celebrating the talents of over 200 artisans, entertainers, a Halloween parade, and safe trick-or-treating. This 14th annual festival, hosted by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce, is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 22-23, on Hartz Avenue in downtown Danville. Admission is free. For information, call 837-4400 or visit www.mlaproductions.com.
Green Valley Fall Festival
Green Valley Elementary School Fall Festival is from 4-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, at 1001 Diablo Road, Danville. Family fun includes carnival games, yummy food, giant slide, rock climbing wall, DJ and Karoake contest, pumpkin and scarecrow decorating contest and great prizes. Call Amy Phillips 413-7901, for details. Volunteers needed.
Harvest Festival 2005
Creekside Community Church is hosting a safe alternative to trick-or-treating. For children of all ages, adults too, this event features game booths, door prizes, food (nominal charge for food items), bounce house, large slide, Scooter the Clown and lots of free candy.This free activity is from 5-8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 30, at Creekside Community Church, 1350 Danville Blvd. in Alamo. For information, call 820-9031.
KKIQ Halloween Party
That Old Blackhawk Magic:KKIQ Halloween Party for ages 21 and over takes place from 8 p.m.-midnight, Friday, Oct. 28, at the Blackhawk Museum. There’ll be a DJ, dancing, cocktails, finger foods, costume contests and prizes. When the sun goes down and the moon is overhead, the creatures will come out to play at the Blackhawk Museum! Event is free with paid admission. (Museum members free.) Call 736-2280 or visit www.blackhawkmuseum.org.
Let’s Make Magic for Hospice
Purchase tickets for a wonderful evening of magic and illusion at Hospice of Contra Costa Foundation’s “Let’s make Magic” gala, from 6 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Blackhawk Country Club. Doug McConnell, of KRON4 Bay Area Backroads, will be the Master of Ceremonies, hosting a silent and live auction, dinner, cocktails and dancing. Tickets are $150 per person. For information or to make a reservation, call Cyndie Harrison at 887-5676 or visit www.hospicecc.org.
New Year’s Eve Casino Classic Celebration 2005
Blackhawk Museum and BHEI Inc. invite you to the New Year’s Eve Casino Classic Celebration 2005, from 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 31, at the Blackhawk Museum. Enjoy an evening of champagne, hors d’oeuvres, casino gaming and prizes, San Francisco quintet, gourmet dinner stations (Scott’s catering), dancing, etc. Cost is $135 per person inclusive, black tie optional. Reserve early – deadline Dec. 24. Must be 21 years old and no refunds after Dec. 24. Telephone reservations only at 736-2277, ext. 653.
Wheat-free Holiday Cooking Class
Great tasting, gluten free, holiday cooking and baking class featuring cookbook author of “The Wheat Free Kitchen” Jacqueline Mallorca will take place from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, at Camp Arroyo, 5555 Arroyo Road, Livermore. Enjoy a delicious gluten free continental breakfast and lunch. There is a non-refundable fee of $50 per person and space is limited. Contact Elaine Taylor, 575-1640, or e-mail etaylor331@aol.com.
Kids & Teens
Annual ‘PHAT Friday’
Rolling Hills Community Church is sponsoring an evening of fun and games just for junior highers. “PHAT Friday” is from 6-10 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14, at Rolling Hills Community Church, 1565 Green Valley Road. This cool, safe, Fall party will feature a paintball course, go-kart racing, bungee basketball, free food, drinks and much more. The cost is $5 in advance and $10 at the door. For information, call James McKinney, Rolling Hills Junior High Youth Pastor at 838-7729.
Montair School’s Fall Carnival
Montair PTA is presenting its annual Fall Carnival from noon-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, at Montair Elementary School, 300 Quinterra Lane. There will be a petting zoo, obstacle course, giant slide and Ginger Snaps the Clown’s Magic Show, just to name a few. For information, call 837-8662
Street Smarts Skate Nights is back
San Ramon and the Golden Skate are co-sponsoring Street Smarts Skate Nights, from 6:30-9 p.m., the third Wednesday of each month starting Sept. 21 and ending May 17 at the Golden Skate, 2701 Hooper Drive, San Ramon. Come and start a season of fun, prizes and learn about traffic safety. For information, call Darlene Amaral at 973-2655.
Lectures/Workshops
AARP Grandparents as Guardians
Join AARP for the first ever Grandparents as Guardians Conference, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, at Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church, 1188 12th St., Oakland. At this free conference you’ll learn how to receive financial and legal help, find support groups in your area, and cope with the responsibilities of raising grandchildren. The conference includes continental breakfast, lunch and daycare. To register, call toll free (877) 926-8300.
Internet Essentials Workshop
Learn to navigate the Internet or search the library catalog like a pro. The Danville Library is offering this free, hands-on Internet workshop from 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Danville Library, 400 Front St. Registration is required. Call 947-4889 or stop by the information desk.
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
Medicare recipients are welcome to attend a free community educational seminar on “Medicare Part D: Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 2006,” from 10 am.-noon, Thursday, Oct. 20, at San Ramon Regional Medical Center. The seminar will be held in the South Conference Room in the South Building, 7777 Norris Canyon Road, San Ramon. For reservations call (800) 284-2878 or enroll under Events at www.sanramonmedctr.com.
Literary Events
First Wednesday Programs
The Friends of the Danville Library and Tri-Valley Community Foundation sponsor First Wednesday programs in the Mt. Diablo Room of the Danville Library at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, October through May, with the exception of January. Subjects include art lectures and slide shows, music programs, and book and author programs. The program is free and everyone is welcome to attend. For information, call 938-7323.
Library Book Discussions
The Book Discussion Group has chosen books for December and 2006. In October the selection is “Housekeeping” by Marilynne Robinson; in November it is “Will in the World,” by Stephen Greenbelt, a non-fiction book that explores 16th Century England and what enabled Shakespeare to become Shakespeare. The discussion group meets at 11 a.m. the second Thursday of every month from September through May at the Mt. Diablo room of the library. Everyone is welcome.
Live Music
Band Bonanza in Danville
Don’t miss “Band Bonanza”, a joint concert with the Danville Community Band, Dr. Lawrence E. Anderson, Conductor and Danville’s Monte Vista High School, Wind Ensemble, Christopher Pearson, Conductor, at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Community Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado Road. Admission is free. $5 donation to go to Hurricane victims.
Studio 6 Big Band of San Francisco
Presented by the San Ramon Library as part of its jazz series, all-star Bay Area musicians will perform contemporary big band jazz for listening and dancing at 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 21, at the Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle. For information and confirmation, call 736-2280 or visit www.blackhawkmuseum.org.
The Fabulous Limeliters
Folk legend from the early 1960s, the Limeliters will be appearing at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5, at the El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St., Antioch. Cost is $30, $28, $25, $22 (seniors/children 10 percent discount). For tickets and information, call 757-9500 or visit www.elcampailtheatre.com.
2005 Autumn on the Mountain Hike Schedule
Save mount Diablo publishes upcoming hikes and events on and around Mt. Diablo to raise public awareness, appreciation, and support to preserve open spaces on and around the mountain. For information, contact Julie Seelen at 947-3535, e-mail jseelen@savemountdiablo.org, or visit www.savemountdiablo.org.
Miscellaneous
Adopt a New Best Friend
Tri-Valley animal Rescue (TVAR) offers wonderful animals for adoption every Saturday and Sunday, excluding most holidays. On Saturday, from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., dogs and cats are available at the Pleasanton Farmers Market at West Angela and First Street. On Sundays, cats are available at PetSmart in Dublin from 1-4 p.m., and cats and dogs are available at Petco in San Ramon from noon-4 p.m. For information, call TVAR at 803-7043 or visit its Web site at www.tvar.org.
Annual ‘One Warm Coat’ drive
The San Ramon Valley Rotary club is holding its 10th annual One Warm Coat drive from Oct. 10-Dec. 10. The drive this year will help Katrina victims as well as local charities. Donations are being accepted for warm coats, sweaters and blankets for men, women and children. Infant clothing is very much needed. To find the most convenient drop-off location, call Rotary members Larry Blair, 200-7640; Mark Murphy, 552-9900; or Dany Gregory, 899-6771 or 838-9110.
Autumn on the Mountain
Save Mt. Diablo publishes upcoming hikes and events on and around Mount Diablo to raise public awareness, appreciation and support to preserve open spaces on and around the mountain. For a schedule of autumn events, call Julie at 947-3535, e-mail jseelen@savemountdiablo.org or visit www.savemountdiablo.org.
Giant Book Sale
Friends of the Danville Library are sponsoring a Giant Book Sale from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 14; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15; and noon-3:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 16, in the Mt. Diablo Room, Danville Library, 400 Front St. Friends of the Danville Library, members only, 9-10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 14.
Help Katrina’s animal victims
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue is accepting animals left homeless in Katrina’s aftermath. Help is needed in housing these animals until their owners are located or it is determined that a new home is needed. Minimum 45-day fostering commitment. Medical exams, care, food and supplies will be provided. For information on fostering dogs, e-mail Linea at atrescuelm@comcast.net. For cats, call TVAR’s information line, 803-7043, and leave a message. Donations are also accepted at Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 11193, Pleasanton 94588, attention Katrina Victims.
Mt. Diablo Macintosh Users Group
Get questions answered, solutions to problems, share experiences and explore new Mac developments. Meets at 7:30 p.m., third Monday of every month at Alamo Safeway community room. Call 837-1111 or 829-5501, for information.
Treats for the Troops-2005
The Blue Star Moms are sponsoring Treats for the Troops – 2005 holiday care package donation drives, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturdays, Oct. 15 and Nov. 5, at Danville Veterans Hall, Hartz Avenue and Prospect. For a list of donations visit www.bluestarmoms.org, or call Tami at 784-5014 or Patty at 989-2960.
On Stage
Eugene O’Neill’s ‘Ah,Wilderness’
San Ramon Valley High School’s Drama Department will be presenting Eugene O’Neill’s play, “Ah, Wilderness,” at 7 p.m., Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 12-14, at San Ramon Valley High School Performing Arts Center. Admission is $6 at the door.
‘Red Hot and Cole’
The Role Players Ensemble Theatre presents “Red Hot and Cole” at 8 p.m. Thurdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 14-Nov. 5, at the Village Theatre, 233 Front St. The show celebrates the great American songwriter, Cole Porter, who brought style, elegance and sophistication to the stage and soundstages of Broadway and Hollywood, delighting the world with his clever rhymes, fresh and unexpected melodies, and sassy lyrics. For tickets ($13-$22), call 314-3463 or visit www.villagetheatreshows.com.
Role Players Ensemble Theatre
Season tickets are now available for “Red Hot & Cole,” Oct. 1-Nov. 5; “Wrong Turn at Lungfish” (story of a blind and bitter college professor and his encounter wth a saucy, street-wise young woman who volunteers to read to him in the hospital), Jan. 20-Feb. 11; and “Gun-Shy” (no-holds-barred comedy about marriage, divorce, infidelity, incompatibility, eternal love, etc.), April 21-May 13. Performances are at the Village Theatre, 233 Front St. For information and ticket purchases, call 820-1278.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Join in on the hootin’ and hollerin’ when local youths present the musical comedy, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday, Nov. 2-5, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 655 Old Orchard Drive. Admission is free, space is limited. For tickets, call 838-1768.
Political Notes
Political Notes
Recreation
Scholarships
Scholarships
Seniors
Bridge
Seniors meet to play bridge from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Friday at the Danville Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz Ave. Cost is $1. Reservations are required. Call Jerri Kaldem at 837-6283.
Danville Senior Citizens Club
The club meets from 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m., every Monday at the Danville Veterans’ Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz Ave., for line dancing exercise, bingo, mah jong and more. Membership is just $9 a year. Call Fran Britt at 743-4026.
Prime Time for ‘Seasoned Citizens’
Prime Time for “seasonal citizens” meets from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Tuesday at the Community Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado. Homecooked lunch is $3. For transportation, call 837-5229. Call 820-6387 with questions.
Senior Sneakers Fall Festival
Danville’s Senior Sneakers program is a great way for seniors to make new friends and get out and around the greater Bay Area. Interested seniors may pick up a copy of the Silver Streak newsletter for trip details and a registration form at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front St., or call 314-3476. A few of the trips being planned are A Day in Tiburon, Oct. 6; Shall We Dance..on Ice!, Oct. 9; Talk to the Animals, Oct. 20; Ghost Walk at Old Monterey, Oct. 27; Jewels of Stockton, Nov. 8; Dessert and Disney, Nov. 18; Senior Holiday Luncheon, Dec. 2; Alameda Holiday Home Tour, Dec. 10; and The Colors of Christmas, Dec. 13.
St. Isidore’s Young at Heart
The Young at Heart meet from 11:15 a.m.-2 p.m., every third Tuesday at St. Isidore Church, 440 La Gonda Way, Danville. Mass at 11:15 a.m. is optional. Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. at no charge. Nonprofit bingo follows. Reservations appreciated. Call Joan Singer at 820-4447.
Walking Buddies
Morning hiking walks geared toward seniors meet in the lobby of the Walnut Creek Senior’s Club at Civic Park, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Meet at 8 a.m. Tuesdays for walks on paved trails lasting 1 to 1-1/2 hours or Thursdays (same time) for 2-3 hour walks usually on unpaved trails. Group carpool to area locations for the more challenging outings. Call Maureen at 256-0690.
Spiritual
Spiritual
Sports
Adult open gym basketball
Danville Parks and Recreation Department holds drop-in basketball year-round at the Los Cerros Middle School, 968 Blemer Road, for ages 18 and over. Drop-in times are 7:30-9 a.m., Saturdays. Bring your own ball. Cost is $3 for residents, $5 for non-residents. Call 314-3400.
Adult Softball
Adult Softball plays pickup softball at 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays year-round. New members welcome. Call Bob Randall at 855-4646 for more information.
Danville Tennis Club
The Danville Tennis Club meets 6:30-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 9-11 a.m., Saturdays for drop-in tennis at San Ramon Valley High School. This free co-ed club provides play for 4.0 to 5.0 and very strong 3.5 level players. See information at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/danvilletennisclub.
Walnut Creek Tennis Club
WCTC is a free, co-ed tennis group for single adults of all ages and levels (primarily 2.5-3.5). It plays drop-in tennis from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays and Sundays at Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek (S. Main). See information at http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/wctc/.
Support Groups
American Chronic Pain Association
The ACPA group meets from 11a.m.-1p.m. every second and fourth Monday at the Community Presbyterian Church Library at 222 W. El Pintado Road.
Bipolar Support Group
The Tri-Valley Support Group provides free peer support for people with mood disorders. It meets from 7:15-8:45 p.m., every Wednesday at St. Clare’s Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Call 560-0842.
Breast Cancer Support Group
This is a staff-facilitated support group for women with breast cancer. It meets at 6:30 p.m., the first Wednesday of each month at the San Ramon Regional Medical Center, 7777 Norris Canyon Road, in the West Day Room of the South Building. Call Lisa Peguese at 275-8414.
Cancer Support Groups
Free support, education and stress management for cancer patients and their loved ones, including general support groups for all types of cancer patients as well as cancer specific groups for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, brain tumor, support groups for caregivers and life after cancer. Groups meet at the Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. For times and days, call 933-0107.
ClutterLess (CL) Self Help Group
Is clutter stressing you out? Cluttering is a psychological issue, not just an organizing issue. Meetings are from 7-8:30 p.m., Mondays (except holidays), at the Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, Room 7, 4300 Mirador Drive, Pleasanton. For information, call 426-5311.
Danville TOPS
The Danville chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 9 a.m., every Tuesday at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 1550 Diablo Road. Call Bob Blendow at 935-9344 or Rosemarie at 838-7870
Fibromyalgia/Pain
The San Ramon Valley Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain Support Group meets from 7-9 p.m., every other Monday in Danville. Call Denise for location and information at 837-0510.
Overeaters Anonymous
The group offers a 12-step approach to issues around food, overeating, anorexia and bulemia. It meets from 7-8 p.m., every Tuesday at the Danville Congregational Church, 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd. No fees. Call Susie at 275-1391.
PFLAG
The Danville/San Ramon Valley Chapter of Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is a support group that meets at 7:30 p.m., every third Monday at the Danville Congregational Church, 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Call 831-8172.
Volunteering
Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California, East Bay branch, seeks volunteers to facilitate support groups, staff the help line, and perform a variety of office support at its office in Lafayette. Call (800) 660-1993.
Assistance League of Diablo Valley
This chapter of the National Assistance League seeks new volunteer members to help with a wide range of philanthropic service projects in many Contra Costa communities. These include vision screening in elementary schools, distributing clothing to school children in need, daily reassurance phone calls to homebound elderly and handicapped clients, and staffing the chapter’s Lafayette thrift shop. Call 934-0901 or visit http://diablovalley.assistanceleague.org.
Child Abuse Prevention Council
The Contra Costa County Child Abuse Prevention Council needs volunteer speakers for the community education program. Volunteers must complete a mandatory 24-hour speaker’s training course. For information, call 946-9961.
Contra Costa Academy of Fine Art
The academy seeks new volunteers and members to help with tasks ranging from bookkeeping to recruiting instructors. The group meets noon-1 p.m., the second Friday of the month at Richard’s Art & Craft Store, 225 Alamo Plaza, Alamo. Call Beth Batchelor at 837-5654.
Help Hospice Patients
Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Costa (HPCCC) has three volunteer opportunities available in East Contra Costa County: certified massage therapists, patient support volunteers, and bereavement volunteers. Annual training is provided and begins Jan. 25. For information or to schedule an interview, call 887-5678 or e-mail volunteers@hospicecc.org.
Lindsay Wildlife Museum
Docents are needed to lead class tours, teaching children and others about our important connection with wildlife and the world we share. Call 935-1978 or visit www.wildlife-museum.org.
Lindsay Wildlife Volunteer Training
Share the wonders of wildlife and nature with museum visitors or school groups. Six special training classes over three weeks begin Oct. 27. Fee is $100; $65 for Lindsay Wildlife Museum members. For information, call 627-2944.
Regional Medical Center
The Contra Costa Regional Medical Center needs volunteers to work in patient services, gift shop or at the information desk. For an application or information, call Julie Kelley, Volunteer Coordinator, at 370-5441.
Search and Rescue
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team needs volunteer members to respond to missing person incidents, disasters and other critical incidents. Team members are on call 24/7 year round. The program provides required training including wilderness traveling, first aid, map and compass, tracking disaster response and search skills, and may additionally include special training for canine, equestrian, technical, mountain bike or other rescue skills. For information and applications, visit www.contracostasar.org or call 646-4461.
Trails Maintenance
East Bay Trail Dogs is an all-volunteer group that has built, repaired and helped maintain single-track trails in the East Bay Regional Park District, the Mt. Diablo State Park, and Walnut Creek open space. Volunteers meet the fourth Saturday and one weekday each month. To participate, call Harry at 443-3925.
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) offers volunteer orientations from 1-2:30 p.m., the second Saturday of each month at East County Animal Shelter (ECAS) in Dublin. Contact Noella Hartshorn at 846-0745 or e-mail noellehartshorn@comcast.net for information.
Volunteer Interpreters
The California Medical Association seeks community volunteer interpreters for Contra Costa County to assist physicians when other interpretation resources are not an option. If you possess a proficiency in any foreign language and experience interpreting in a health care setting, you are encouraged to apply. Contact CMA, 866-241-4262, or e-mail communityvip@cmanet.org.
