Art
Art Exhibits, Gayle Muchring
Gayle Muchring will display her paintings from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekdays, starting mid-November to mid-January, at the Muir Primary Family Care Center, 1455 Montego, Walnut creek.
Art Exhibits, Mary Claire Statler
Mary Claire Statler will display her oil paintings from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., weekdays, starting mid-November to mid-January, at the Danville Town Offices, 510 La Gonda Way.
Auditions
Author Visit
Children’s Author Day
The Polka Dot Attic is hosting a Children’s Author Day from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at 411 Hartz Ave. (yellow house behind Papyrus). Come and meet over 12 authors of children’s books and get autographs. For information, call 838-8004 or visit www.thepolkadotattic.com.
Careers
Careers
B2B Power Exchange
This leads group for true B2B business developers will be meeting from 7:45-10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, at Mimi’s Cafe, 4775 Hacienda Drive, Dublin. The cost is $35 for non-members (includes breakfast) and free for members. Space is limited so preregisteration is required. Call 201-3410, visit http://www.b2bpowerexchange.com/dublin.htm or e-mail chris@b2bpowerexchange.com.
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
Classes
Beginning Internet & E-mail Services
Learn how to connect to Web sites, send and receive e-mail and how to attach and find downloaded files. This class is from 6:30-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front St., Las Trampas Room. There is a $20 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. The class fee is $25 for Danville residents and $30 for non-residents. To resister, call 314-3400 or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us.
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.
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.
Hands-On Beginning PowerPoint
As you’re sitting at a laptop computer with another student, you’ll learn how to simplify your presentations using powerful slide masters and templates.This class is from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Dec. 14, at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front St., Las Trampas Room. There is a $20 lab fee payable to instructor at first class. The class fee is $25 for Danville residents and $30 for non-residents. To resister, call 314-3400 or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us.
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.
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
AMPA meets the second Tuesday of each month for its business luncheon, at 11:30 a.m. for networking, and 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. Many activities are available. 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/.
Blackhawk Republican Women
The Blackhawk Republican Women will be installing new 2006 officers at a luncheon and gift exchange at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Dec. 12, at the Blackhawk Lakeside Country Club. Bring a wrapped gift valued from $10-$15. Luncheon is $16 and reservations are required by Dec. 9. For reservations, call Barbara at 837-7673 or e-mail baduffy@juno.com.
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.
Business Network International
The Danville Chapter of Business Network International, a world-wide networking organization that focuses on helping local businesses grow through building strong networking relationships, meets at 7 a.m. every Friday at Denny’s Restaurant on Camino Ramon. For information, call Glenn at 831-3372.
California Writers Club, Mt. Diablo Branch
Celebrate the holidays with a California Writers Club luncheon and authors panel with Lee Paulsen, Jill Hedgecock, Chastity Canfield and Tammy Maxon, at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Hungry Hunter, 3201 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette. The cost is $17 for CWC members and $20 for non-members. Call Camille for required reservations no later than Wednesday, Dec. 7, at (510) 881-8929.
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
Diablo Singles Dance Club dances regularly the last Wednesday of the month from 7:30-10:30 p.m., at the Arts Education Building, corner of Ygnacio Valley Road and Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek. The cost is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. All are welcome.
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 Singles Dance Club, Dinner Dance
The Diablo Singles Dance Club is hosting its membership dinner dance from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Arts Education Building, corner of Ygnacio Valley Road and Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek. The cost is $14 for members and $21 non-members. Reservations required. Call 837-2851 for information.
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 at 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 Exchange Club
The San Ramon Valley Exchange Club invites you to join them at noon, the second and fourth Wednesday of each month, at Faz, 600 Hartz Ave., (sign in at 11:45 a.m.). Lunch is $16. RSVP 275-2412.
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 Newcomers Club
San Ramon Valley Newcomers invites prospective members to its Christmas luncheon, at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Canyon Lakes Country Club in San Ramon. The cost is $26 for a turkey buffet, plus a $10 wrapped gift exchange. For information, call Mickey at 803-2918.
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 Parks. 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 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.
San Ramon Valley Tennis Club
San Ramon Valley Tennis Club is looking for new members. We offer league play for women throughout the year for both A and B players. Games are played on weekdays, during the day, in the East Bay. Membership fee is $30 per year. For information, call Laurie at 820-0695.
Technology Ventures Corporation
Technology Ventures Corporation presents Attracting Equity Investors and Lessons Learned, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, at The Club, Pleasanton Hilton, 7050 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton. This “free” session discusses the developing relationships with investors, intellectual property, securities issues, term sheets and the art and techniques of negotiation. Register online at www.123signup.com/calendar?org=techventures. For information, call 960-1600.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 75
The organization will NOT meet in Dec. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be at 7 p.m.,Thursday, Jan. 12, 2006, 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 at 736-5272 or visit the Web site at www.vnvdv.com.
Concerts
Christmas Classics
The Danville Community Band presents “Christmas Classics,” a holiday tradition for the whole family, at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, at the East Bay Fellowship, 2615 Camino Tassajara. Admission and parking are free.
Contra Costa Wind Symphony
Conductor Duane Carroll leads the wind symphony in a free concert of winter seasonal favorites, familiar carols, a sing-along, and a performance by harpist Jennifer Ellis and vocalist Keith Barlow at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 12, at the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette. For information, call 944-5392.
Guitarist Laurence Juber
Community Concerts at the Wesley Center presents Laurence Juber, a gifted finger-style guitarist, formerly of Paul McCartney and Wings, at 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Wesley Center, 902 Danville Blvd., Alamo. Tickets are $25 advance and $30 at the door, and Gold Circle are $35 (Senior/Child 10percent discount). For information call 229-2710 or visit www.communityconcerts.com.
Events
Adopt-A-Family Bike Drive
Baldwin Elementary and Charlotte Wood Middle School are hosting a bike drive to fill the wishes of families whose names are provided by Adopt-A-Family, from the Monument Crisis Center in Concord. The Baldwin Elementary School drive ends Friday, Nov. 18. The Charlotte Wood drive will be Dec. 1-2 . Drop-off your donated bike at the appropriate school.
Annual Shellie Awards
The 27th annual Shellie Awards, sponsored by a generous donation from the Diablo Regional Arts Association, will be at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Tickets are available at the Center Ticket Office for $25, which includes a post ceremony reception. For information, call Scott at 295-1400 or e-mail dlrca@dlrca.org.
Artful Living Home Tour
The Junior League of Oakland-East Bay Inc. will host its second annual Artful Living Home Tour benefiting Children at Risk. In partnership with Diablo Magazine, the JLOEB will offer a special tour of six beautful residences built or remodeled by leading architects, contractors, and designers in Alamo, Diablo and Danville.The home tours are from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 3. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 on tour days. For information and tickets, call 284-3740 or visit http://jloeb.org.
Catholics at Work Breakfast
Michael McCabe will speak on Reconciling Conflicts with Victims of Violent Crimes, from 6:45-8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive. Mass is offered at 6:15 a.m. Buffet breakfast will be served for $20 for members and $27 for non-members. To register, visit www.catholicsatwork.org/eventdesc.aspx.
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.
Geishas Day Out for Breast Cancer
Benefiting the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, a Japanese-style lunch will be followed by a matinee of the new film based on the best-selling novel, “Memoirs of a Geisha,” Saturday, Dec. 9 and Sunday, Dec. 10. The cost is $42 per person. For details, call Shirley at 964-0269 or e-mail shirhorn@hotmail.com.
Holiday Home Tour
Danville-Alamo Branch of the American Association of University Women is sponsoring a Holiday Home Tour from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, in the Danville and Alamo area. Tour six exquisitely and professionally decorated homes for $25. Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your check payable to Danville-Alamo AAUW, to P.O. Box 996, Alamo 94507. Tickets also available at Design Concepts, 3235 Danville Blvd., Alamo. Proceeds go toward AAUW’s Local Scholarships and Tech Trek science camp for middle school girls at Mills College. Call Cheryl at 820-6158 with questions.
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.
Pantry on Park Hill Boutique
Bring a friend and enjoy hot cider, handmade crafts and goodies, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3, at 654 Park Hill Road, Danville. For information, call Sara at 820-4106.
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.
Super Bowl Crab Feed
Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley is hosting its second annual Super Bowl Crab Feed at 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 5, at the Veterans Memorial Building, 400 Hartz Ave. The cost is $35 per person (crab feed), and $15 for children 13 years and under (pasta, salads and garlic bread). There will be TVs set up for viewing the game, drawings, prizes, a silent auction and photo opportunities with the Oakland Raiderettes. To secure reservations, make check payable to Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley and send to VNVDV, P.O. Box 2079, Danville 94526-2079. For information, call Mr. Estes at 288-0084 or (510) 985-2437 or visit www.vnvdv.com.
Tea’s the Season
The Alamo Women’s Club is hosting a fundraiser to benefit local charities, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16, at the Alamo Women’s Clubhouse, 1401 Danville Blvd., Alamo. Tea, sweets and sandwiches will be served continuously while you peruse the many vendors selling jewelry, makeup, glassware, clothing, homebaked goodies and more. The cost is $20 and reservations must be made by Dec. 9, by calling Barbara at 837-2171.
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.
Valley Children’s Museum Holiday Home Tour
Valley Children’s Museum will be holding its second annual Holiday Home Tour from noon-3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11. The Holiday Home Tour will be the first-ever home tour of Ruby Hill in Pleasanton. Tickets are $35 per person and can be purchased by mailing a check to Valley Children’s Museum, P.O. Box 305, San Ramon 94583, or by calling 461-6574, #2.
Exhibits
All Aboard 2005!
The European Train Enthusiasts has returned to the Blackhawk Museum for the holiday season with its collection of model trains, exotic layout of track, and a wealth of knowledge on European railroading. All Aboard 2005! runs through Jan. 8.
Film
Film
Fundraisers
Habitat for Humanity Auction
Five playhouses for Habitat are on display at the Blackhawk Plaza until Saturday, Dec. 3, at which time they’ll be auctioned off to benefit Mt. Diablo Habitat for Humanity. The Habitat fundraising food and wine event begins at 4 p.m., with the auction at 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, and the cost is $50. For ticket information, call 288-0112, ext. 10.
Health
American Red Cross, Mobile Blood Drives
The Northern California Region of the American Red Cross is having a Mobile Blood Drive from 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 14, in the Ball Auditorium, John Muir Medical Center, 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. For an appointment, call Health Management at 547-5355.
Teen Health and Addictive Behaviors
Pediatricians Cynthia Hann and Suresh Sachdeva as well as Kevin Charles, Juvenile Drug Coordinator for Contra Costa County, will discuss “Teen Health & Addictive Behaviors” on the Ask the Doctor television show airing live from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 7. Ask the Doctor, is an award winning, phone-in educational program co-sponsored by San Ramon Regional Medical Center and Contra Costa Health Services. Viewers can fax (313-1185), e-mail (askthedoctor@contracostatv.org), or phone-in (313-1190) their medical questions for the doctors.
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.
Holidays
Celebration of Christmas
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Monte Vista High and San Ramon Valley High School Chamber Choirs and a few congregational choirs in the valley will be performing Christmas carols from 7-8:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, at 655 Old Orchard Road. The community is invited.
Christmas Carols Festival and Tea Reception
The Voices of Musica Sacra will perform its annual Festival of Christmas Carols at 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 860 Oak Grove Road, Concord, and 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1924 Trinity Ave., Walnut Creek. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for senior or students. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.voiceofmusicasacra.org.
Christmas Memories at the Museum
Following the Danville Tree Lighting, join family and friends for hot cider at the opening of Christmas Memories at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Ave., Friday, Nov. 25. Christmas Memories will continue through Jan. 7. The Museum is open from 1-4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays. The exhibit includes Christmas trees, toys and cards from eras past. Gingerbread houses replicating historic buildings from the area will also be on display. Admission is free but donations are encouraged. For information, call 837-3750 or visit www.museumsrv.org.
Christmas Tea
Daughters of the American Revolution will present Good Citizens awards at a special Christmas Tea at 11:45 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13, in the Vista Room, Hillside Clubhouse in Rossmoor. The award-winning students are from local high schools are recipients of these awards because of academic standing and participation in school. For information, call Barbara at 837-8551.
Counties Care Community Food Drive
The office of Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District 3, is participating in the Counties Care Community Food Drive benefiting the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties until Dec. 16. Food donation barrels are located at the office at 309 Diablo Road. Also, mini barrels are available for spare change and small bills. Checks for a larger amount can also be donated, payable to The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties. For information, call 820-8683.
Holiday Family Event
Rolling Hills Community Church drama ministry presents “Doc’s Holiday,” a full-length Christmas comedy plus festive Christmas music by the adult and kids’ choirs, at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Rolling Hills Community Church at 1565 Green Valley Road. Tickets are $6, general admission and $12 after Thanksgiving. For ticket information, call 838-7729.
Hospice’s Annual Trees of Light
Hospice of Contra Costa Foundation invites the public to participate in its 19th annual Tree of Lights commemorative ceremonies being held at 7 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Alamo Women’s Club, 1401 Danville Blvd., Alamo; 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, on Blackhawk Road at Blackhawk Drive; and 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 27, on Railroad Avenue at Hartz. Every light on each tree is symbolic of a life and will shine in honor or memory of a friend or family member. Call Hospice of Contra Costa Foundation at 887-5676 to reserve a symbolic light.
Santa Claus is Coming
Coldwell Banker is hosting its third annual picture-taking event for children to stop by the office and get a free picture taken with Santa, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage office, 600 San Ramon Valley Blvd. For information, call 837-4100.
Supervisor’s Holiday Open House
Contra Costa County Supervisor Mary N. Piepho’s District 3 Danville office will be hosting a holiday open house from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 13. Join Supervisor Piepho and her staff for appetizers and refreshments. For more information, call 820-8683.
Toys for Tots
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage is joining forces with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in its local Toys for Tots campaign. Residents who want to contribute may drop a new, unwrapped toy at the Danville Coldwell Banker, 600 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville, from now until Dec. 16. For information, call 837-4100. Alain Pinel is also collecting Toys for Tots and needs the toys in its collection boxes by Dec. 6 at 588 San Ramon Valley Boulevard and 4145 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Suite 101.
Tree Lighting in Alamo
The Alamo Merchant and Professional Association is sponsoring the Alamo Tree Lighting at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 4, at the Andrew H. Young Park on Danville Boulevard at Jackson Way in Alamo. Attendees are urged to bring a new toy to donate to the Sheriff’s Toy Drive. For information, contact Connie at 838-1456, fax 820-1663 or e-mail alamoflowerco@aol.com.
Kids & Teens
Adventure Guides
The San Ramon Valley YMCA offers three programs for fathers and their children. Formerly Indian Princesses and Guides, the Adventure Guides are Junior Explorers (pre-school to kindergarden), Guides and Princeses (kindergarden-3rd grade), and Trail Blazers (4th-8th grade). Fathers spend special times with their sons and daughters, camping, rafting, at sports events, bowling and much more. For more information, call 831-1100.
Elf Workshop
The Town of Danville’s Recreation Department is hosting its annual Elf Workshop from 9:30-11 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Veteran’s Hall, 400 Hartz Ave. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served while children create hands-on-holiday crafts and get a chance to take a photo with Santa. Preregistration is required. The cost is $5 for residents and $6 for non-residents. To register, call 314-3400. For information, call 314-3477.
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.
Teen Movie Night
The Danville Library Teen Advisory Board will host a Teen Movie Night for the close of the 2005 Teen Reading Program, “Like the Movie? Read the Book!” Teen Movie Night is from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9, at Danville Veteran’s Hall, 400 Hartz Ave. Come and enjoy pizza, popcorn and prizes. The event is free and open to all teens.
Lectures/Workshops
Restorative Yoga and Reiki Workshop
Danett Rose is teaching a workshop on restorative Yoga and Reiki, from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 18, at the Diablo Yoga Center, 125A Town & Country Drive. Experience the deep relaxation and stress relief that comes when restorative Yoga poses are combined with Reiki energy healing. The fee is $20 in advance or $30 at the door. For information, call 838-7878.
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. 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
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. Dogs and cats are also available at Petco, San Ramon; PetSmart, Dublin; Pet Foot Express, Dublin; Pet Food Express, Livermore and Pet Extreme, Livermore. For dates and times and other 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.
Concerto Competition
The Prometheus Symphony Orchestra is sponsoring a concerto competition for East Bay string, wind and percussion players, ages 18 years or younger. The competition will be at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 17, at Zion Lutheran Church, Piedmont. The winner will perform with the orchestra on Sunday, March 26, and will receive a $200 award. Application deadline is Jan. 6; applications are available by calling 447-3659 or visit www.prometheussymphony.org.
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.
Save Mount Diablo
Save Mount 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 information, visit www.savemountdiablo.org.
On Stage
British Pantomime ‘Thinderella’
The Role Players Ensemble Theatre presents “Thinderella” at 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday evenings, and 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-11, at the Danville Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front St. The show is a send-up of the classic Cinderella fairy tale and includes music, dancing, jokes and slapstick humor. Good for children of all ages. Tickets are $16 general and $6 for children. For tickets, call 413-3463 or visit www.villagetheatreshows.com.
‘Dames at Sea’
Stars 2000 Teen Theatre, sponsored by Diablo Light Opera Company, presents “Dames at Sea,” a musical gem full of comedy, tap dancing, and torch songs. This full-scale Broadway musical will open Thursday, Dec. 29, and close Saturday, Jan. 7. Evening performances are at 8 p.m. and matinee performances are at 2 p.m., at the Danville Village Theatre, 233 Front St. Tickets range from $12-$14 and can be purchased by calling 314-3463.
Grand Night for Singing
Esses Productions presents, Diablo Light Opera Company’s production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “A Grand Night for Singing,” at 8:15 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Dec. 9-10, and 2:15 p.m., Saturday and Sunday matinees, Dec. 10 and 11, at the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Tickets are $25, general admission and $23 seniors and youth. For tickets and information, call 943-7469.
Impressions of the Nutcracker
The San Ramon Valley Dance Academy presents its 21st annual production of “Impressions of the Nutcracker,” at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9; 3:30 and 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10; and 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, at the Village Theatre, 233 Front St. Tickets are available at the Village Theatre Box Office, online at villagetheatreshows.com, or by phone at 314-3463. Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children and seniors. For information, call 837-4656.
Role Players Ensemble Theatre
Season tickets are now available for “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.
Vesta, a Contemporary Drama
Quality of Life Coalition Inc. presents Vesta, a contemporary drama that examines with humor and warmth an ordinary family’s challenges as its members journey with their mother during her final years. Performances are 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1; 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2; and 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 3, at CTA/Crossroads Theatre, 1277 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek. Admission is $15 and $10 for seniors 65+. For information, call Carol at 887-5676.
Political Notes
Recreation
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
Prime Time, a non-denominational gathering of “seasoned citizens,” meets from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Tuesday at the Community Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado. Various activities are offered in addition to educational speakers and day trips. A home-cooked meal is served at noon for $3. Feel free to drop in or call Ruth Ann at 820-6387 for information or to be added to the mailing list. Need transportation? Call Gloria at 837-5229. “There are no strangers, just friends you’ve yet to meet.”
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 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
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.
Learn Tennis, Get Free Racquet
Learn to play tennis in six hours and receive a free Dunlop Tennis Racquet. Sponsored by the United States Tennis Association, new classes start the first Monday of each month, from 6:30-8 p.m., at San Ramon Valley High School. The cost of six hours of group lessons is $100 per player. Lessons taught by former world ranked tennis professional/30-year coach. To register, call Brett, USPTA P-1 at 683-2460.
Roller Hockey Teams
The Golden Skate Roller Hockey League is forming its Winter Season teams now. The season is from Jan. 9-Mar. 21. The leagues include the Mites (6-9 years old); Squirts (10-13 years old) and the Juniors (14-19 years old). Register before Dec. 7 to avoid late fee, at www.TheGoldenSkate.com/hockey.html.
San Ramon Valley YMCA Sports
The San Ramon Valley YMCA is registering students for Flag Football (2-3 grades and 4-5 grades), starting Saturday, Nov. 6, for seven weeks; Floor Hockey (pre-school-5th grade), starting Sunday, Nov. 5, for seven weeks; and Basketball (Pre-K, K-1, 2-3, 4-5 and 6-8 grades), starting Saturday, Jan. 21, for eight weeks. For reservations and information, call 831-1100 or visit www.mdrymca.org.
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.
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. For a schedule of groups in the Pleasant Hill area or additional information, contact Lee Ann Morgan, Bereavement Program Manager at 855-9317.
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.
Blackhawk Museum Docent Training
If you are interested in becoming a much appreciated part of the Blackhawk Museum family while contributing to your community, making new friends, learning new things, and having fun, become a docent! Training is from 10 a.m.-noon, Mondays, Nov. 7- mid-June 2006, at the Blackhawk Museum. For information, contact Norma at 736-2277 ext. 238.
Care for Wildlife and the Earth
The Lindasy Wildlife Museum offers classes providing information on the work of the museum and how you can help wildlife. The orientation is free, but preregistration is suggested. You must be at least 18 years old. Classes are from 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 8, and Wednesday, Jan. 11, and from 3-4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 10. For more information, call 935-1978 or visit www.wildlife-museum.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.
Red Cross Volunteer Orientations
American Red Cross Blood Services is holding a volunteer orientation from 10 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Dec. 7, and 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 6230 Claremont Ave., Oakland. Volunteers are needed to support monthly blood drives in the East Bay. For information, call 510 594-5165.
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 at (866) 241-4262, or e-mail communityvip@cmanet.org.
