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PBS Artist Stefan Baumann
Alamo-Danville Artists’ Society will be hosting well-known PBS Television artist Stefan Baumann at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, at the Danville Congregational Church, 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd. This event is free and visitors are welcome. For information, visit www.adas4art.org.
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Author Don Larsen at Library
Don Larsen, author of “I’ve Never Been an Old Man” and “Prairie Tides: The Ebbs and Flow of an Era,” will be telling his story at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 4, at the Danville Library, 400 Front St. For information call 837-4889.
Cupcake Brown at Rakestraw Books
Cupcake Brown, a dynamic and utterly original storyteller, will be at Rakestraw Books, 409 Railroad Ave., telling a story that will guide you on the most “satifying, startlingly funny, and genuinely affecting tour you’ll ever take,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 23. And yes, they will be serving cupcakes!
Garry Wills at Rakestraw Books
Garry Wills, a New York Times bestselling author and eminent scholar, will be talking about his newest book, “What Jesus Meant,” at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 30, at Rakestraw Books, 409 Railroad Ave., Danville. Reservations are required; call 837-7337.
Meditate with Dr. Marshall Zaslove
Come and meditate with Dr. Marshall Zaslove, who will be offering simple and effective techniques to help you find your inner peace, at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 6, at the Danville Library, 400 Front St. For information call 837-4889.
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San Ramon Valley School District
The San Ramon Valley School District is hosting a Certificated Job Fair on Saturday, March 25. Applicants who wish to reserve a spot must currently hold a CA credential or have one by June 6, must have submitted a complete District application (including a resume, three letters of recommendation, and a credential), and have submitted an Interview Request Form by March 6. For more information, contact Mary Garcia at 552-2955 or mcgarcia@srvusd.k12.ca.us.
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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.
Danville Town Council is Seeking Candidates for the Parks and Leisure Services Commission
Danville Town Council invites Danville residents to get involved in local government by serving on the Parks and Leisure Services Commission. The four-year term begins on July 1. The Parks and Leisure Services Commission will meet at 7 p.m., every second Wednesday of each month. Applicants can obtain an application and more information by calling 314-3410 or visiting www.ci.danville.us. Applications are due by 4 p.m., Friday, May 19 and an appointment to the Commission will be made at the Town Council meeting on Tuesday, June 20.
Town Council Meeting
The Danville Town Council normally meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front St.
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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.
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.
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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/.
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 Polanco at 831-3372.
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. For more information, contact Dave Miklasevich at 899-1543 or dmik210@yahoo.com or www.danvileamtoastmasters.org.
Danville Lions Club
The Danville Lions Club meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Brass Door Restaurant, 2154 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. Join us as our guest to learn the contribution you can make as a Lion. For information, call President Ted Fichter at 227-6617.
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 217, 3150 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon. Guests are welcome. For information call Debra Elmore at 934-3113 or visit www.danvilletoastmasters1785.com
Danville Rotary
The Danville Rotary meets at noon every Monday at the Brass Door, 2154 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. For information, visit www.danvillerotary.org.
Danville Women’s Club
The Danville Women’s Club meets for lunch and a program at noon the third Thursday of each month from September to June at the Clubhouse, 242 Linda Mesa. The cost for lunch is $15 per person. To reserve a place or table, call Helen at 820-2621. 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 Valley Networking Group
Come join this dynamic team of business professionals to network and promote your business at 7:30 a.m., every Tuesday at Father Nature’s restaurant on Prospect Avenue in Danville. For information, e-mail Coach2Excel@aol.com
Diablo Valley Quilters’ Guild
The Diablo Valley Quilters’ Guild meets at 7 p.m., the third Wednesday of each month at the Danville Congregational Church, 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Their speaker for March is Don Linn, who will be talking about how he developed his own style of artisitc machine quilting. Guests are welcome. Annual membership fee is $30 ($20 for seniors 65+). For information, call Dianne at 837-1863.
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.
Julie’s Book Club
Julie’s Book Club will meet and discuss “Snow Flower and the Secret Fan” at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 24, at Rakestraw Books, 209 Railroad Ave. “We try to read good fiction you might not pick out for yourself. Join us!” says Julie. Registration is at Rakestraw Books, which will offer a 10 percent discount on the group’s monthly selection.
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.). RSVP 275-2412. The cost for lunch is $16.
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 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.
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 75
The organization meets at 7 p.m., the second Thursday of each month, at the Danville Veterans Hall, 400 Hartz Ave. For information, call Post Commander Mac McCuskey at 837-2740 or visit www.vfw.org.
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A Musical Night at the Movies
A 85-member concert band will be offering “A Musical Night at the Movies” with a divine dinner, at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, April 9, Blackhawk Country Club Lakeside Ballroom. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the concert will start at 7 p.m. For reservations or information call 736-6500 ext. 0.
Contra Costa Wind Symphony
Contra Costa Wind Symphony, conducted by Duane Carroll, will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake and fire with the world premiere of “Symphony No. 1: New Day Rising,” at 8 p.m., Tuesday, April 18, Dean Lesher Regional Center, Walnut Creek. Tickets are $18 for general admission, $15 for seniors and $12 for students by calling 943-7469. For information, call 944-5392 or visit www.dlrca.org or www.ccwindsymphony.org.
Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks
Community Concerts at the Wesley Center, 902 Danville Blvd., will present “Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks,” a west coast jive ‘n’ jazz icon, at 8 p.m., Saturday, April 22. Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door; “Gold Circle” seating is $35 and seniors and children get a 10 percent discount. For information, call 229-2710 or visit www.communityconcerts.com.
Danville Girls Chorus Spring Concert
Danville Girls Chorus, under the direction of Ken Abrams, 2006 Educator of the Year, will be performing its Spring concert at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 18, at East Bay Fellowship, 2615 Camino Tassajara Road, Danville. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 14 and can be purchased in advance by calling 837-2624. Tickets will also be available at the door, but concerts have sold out in the past.
Prometheus Symphony Orchestra
The Prometheus Symphony Orchestra will present the fourth concert of its 40th Gala Season at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 26, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 114 Montecito Ave., Oakland. The orchestra itself will be featured in Prokofiev’s “Suite from Romeo and Juliet.” The event is free, but donations are requested. For information, call Jim at (415) 864-2151.
Voices of Musica Sacra
Two spring concerts featuring the Voices of Music Sacra will be include some works of Hayden, Schubert and Mozart, at 8 p.m., Friday, March 24, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1924 Trinity Ave., Walnut Creek; and at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 26, at Santa Maria Catholic Church, 40 Santa Maria Way, Orinda. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors. For information, call 944-5239 or visit www.voicesofmusicasacra.org.
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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.
Garden Tour
Danville Alamo Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW) will be hosting a Home Garden Tour from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Friday, May 12, and Saturday, May 13. Tickets are $25. For information contact Tena Gallagher at 837-0826 or gardentour@aauw-da.org.
Las Trampas Wilderness Walk
Join Naturalists on a 2.5-mile short but steep hike up to Rocky Ridge, to view the gorgeous scenery and beautiful wildflowers along the ridge, starting at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 27. For information, call 862-2601.
Lock and Key Party
Lockandkeymatch.com invite you to a fun and innovative party to network, make new friends or meet your match from 7:30-10 p.m., Friday, March 24, Groovy Night Club & Lounge, 1411 Locust St., Walnut Creek. Each female gets a lock and every male gets a key when you arrive and then each participant is encouraged to try and find their match. Cost is $15 in advance, $20 at the door. For information, call 945-8340 or visit www.lockandkeymatch.com.
Paint Satrick’s Day Meeting
“All Things Alamo and Pop(u)lar” will hold its annual Paint Satrick’s Day meeting at 2 p.m., Friday, March 17, at Alamo’s Round Table Pizza, in its role as ODDs, a Saloon for Fools, The Hotel Snaysmuth. For more information, call Hal at 943-1170.
Rose Diseases: Diagnoses and Control
Contra Costa Rose Society will be presenting a lecture on “Rose Diseases: Diagnoses and Control,” at 7:15 p.m., Monday, March 27, at the Gardens at Heather Farm, Walnut Creek. This event is free. For information, call 681-1551 or visit www.ccrose.org.
Special St. Patrick’s Comedy Show and Dinner
Mudd’s Restaurant will be hosting a special St. Patrick’s Day dinner and show, from 9-11 p.m., Friday, March 17, Mudd’s, San Ramon. Ticket prices are $49.95 including a three-course meal and a ticket to the show. The show will be hosted by John DeKoven with headliner Stephen B., featuring Jeff Applebaum. Call 837-9387 or visit www.laughalotproductions.com.
St. Patrick’s Dinner-Dance
The Irish-American Culture Club will be holding its sixth annual St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance at 7p.m., Friday, March 17, at Crow Canyon Country Club, Danville. No-host cocktails begin at 6 p.m., dance and music from 8-11 p.m. Formal or party attire. Cost for members is $45 per person, non-members, $50 per person. Call Betty at 939-5285.
The Danville Area Chamber of Commerce
The Danville Area Chamber of Commerce presents the “State of the Town Address,” breakfast starts at 8:00 a.m., and the presentation starts at 8:30 a.m., Thursday, March 23, at the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive. Cost is $25 if paid before March 16 and $30 if paid after March 16, pre-registration is required. Sign-up online at www.danvillecachamber.com or call 837-5709.
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.
Wine Tasting Party
Winesocials.com and the Society of Single Professionals invites you to a Wine Tasting Party with wines from different boutique wineries accompanied by specialty French appetizers from 7:30-10 p.m., Saturday, April 1, Consignment Plus Home Furnishings, 4250 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton. Cost is $20 in advance or $30 at the door. For information, call 945-8340 or visit www.winesocials.com.
Women’s History Month Celebrated on the USS Hornet
The USS Hornet Museum will be hosting “Living Ship Day” to celebrate Women’s History Month with flight simulations from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. and a special presentation at 1 p.m, Saturday, March 18, at the USS Hornet Museum, 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3, Alameda. Activities will be available for kids of all ages. A special Flashlight Tour for a more in-depth look at an aircraft carrier is also available beginning at 8:30 a.m., $35 per person, including all-day admission. Regular museum admission is $14 for adults and $6 for kids (5-17). For information, call Madeline McEntyre at (510) 521-8448, ext. 282, or visit www.hornetevents.com.
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Beasts in Your Back Yard
The new exhibit at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley features fossils excavated from the Blackhawk Quarry in the late 1930s. The exhibit is running through April 22 at the museum, 205 Railroad Ave., Danville. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. There is no admission fee but donations are encouraged. Call 837-3750 or visit www.museumsrv.org.
Car Illustrations
Blackhawk Museum presents Art Fitzpatrick, a fine artist who created a series of car illustrations for Pontiac Division in 1959 and also created the popular “Sporty Cars” series for the U.S. Post Office, from 10:30 a.m.-noon, Saturday, April 22, at the Blackhawk Museum. For information, call Jon Hart at 736-2277, ext. 248, or visit www.blackhawkmuseum.org.
The Art of the Poster
Blackhawk Museum is paying tribute to the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance with a special exhibition titled “The Art of the Poster.” Museum hours are from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, now through August. For more information, contact Jon Hart at 736-2280 or www.BlackhawkMuseum.org.
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‘Blossom Into Spring’ Fashion Show
GFWC/Danville Women’s Club is hosting a fashion show, “Blossom Into Spring,” to benefit Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Costa, at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 29, Crow Canyon Country Club. Tickets are a donation of $35 and must be purchased before April 20 by calling Barbara Chavez at 828-0347 or 837-1165.
Climb Against the Odds-Mt. Shasta 2006
Breast Cancer Fund’s seventh major mountaineering expedition, “Climb against the Odds-Mt. Shasta,” will take place July 7-13 at Mount Shasta. The cost and registration is $1,750, cost of week’s climb. For information, visit www.breastcancerfund.org, e-mail connie@breastcancerfund.org or call (415) 346-8223, ext. 30.
Easter Hat Parade
Blackhawk Museum Guild presents an Easter Hat Parade fashion show and lunch catered by Scott’s Seafood Grill & Bar (no host bar) at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 1 (no fooling), Blackhawk Museum. This event will benefit the Children’s Education Transportation Fund, which helps defray transportation costs for schools in Contra Costa County. Call the Museum Guild at 736-2277 or visit www.blackhawekmuseum.org.
Film Fest Award Showcase
The California Independent Film Festival is hosting the 2005 Film Festival Award Showcase, a two-hour program featuring several award winners from the 2005 California Independent Film Festival and the 2005 Danville International Children’s Film Festival, at 7 p.m., Friday, March 17, at the Village Theatre, Danville. Tickets are $10, available by calling 552-7335 and also at the door.
Vista Grande Elementary School
Vista Grande Elementary School is holding its annual Art Auction Gala on Saturday, March 25, at the Behring Museum, Blackhawk. Prior to the event there will be an online silent auction from Feb. 23-March 23, at www.vges.srvusd.k12.ca.us/auction. For more information, contact Kim Short at 838-8511.
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Acupuncture for People with Cancer
Josef Woroniecki, a licensed acupuncturist, will be presenting information about acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine regarding its uses for people with cancer, including managing side effects, from 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 25, at the Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. This event is free, but reservations are required. To register, call 933-0107.
Breast Cancer Conference
Dr. Gwen Stritter will be highlighting information about the advances in breast cancer treatment, from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, at the Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. This event is free, but reservations are required. To register, call 933-0107.
Mindful Chi Kung
Come and experience Mindful Chi Kung and learn how to increase your energy and help your body and mind stay healthy, from 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, March 30, at The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. This event is free, but reservations are required. To register, call 933-0107.
Steps to a Healthy Heart
Mathew De Vane, a cardiologist and an author, and Pam Wilson, a chief clinical dietitian, will be speaking at a free educational seminar on “Steps to a Healthy Heart,” from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, at the San Ramon Regional Medical Center. This event is free, but reservations are required. Call (800) 284-2878 or visit www.sanramonmedctr.com.
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 Center, 125A Town and Country Drive, for $8 per class. For information, call Lauren at 838-7878 or visit www.diabloyogacenter.com.
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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-third grade), and Trail Blazers (fourth-eighth grade). Fathers spend special times with their sons and daughters, camping, rafting, at sports events, bowling and much more. Call 831-1100.
Children’s Author Day
Children’s Author Day will host 11 amazing children’s books authors from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, April 1, at The Polka Dot Attic, Danville. Come and meet, hear their books and get autographs with food, fun and prizes! This event is free. For information, call 838-8004 or visit www.thepolkadotattic.com.
Cuz’n Philburt and Wilburt the Pig
Come see a very special pig and some amazing pig tricks, at 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 21, in the Children’s Reading Room, Danville Library, 400 Front St. This event is for all ages. For more information, call 837-4889.
Danville Invites Teen Involvement
Danville Town Council is inviting teens to get involved in local government by volunteering to serve on the Parks and Leisure Services Commission and Arts Commission. The two-year terms begin July 1. The Parks and Leisure Services Commission will meet at 7 p.m. every second Wednesday of each month and the Arts Commission will meet on at 6 p.m. every first Wednesday of alternating months. Obtain an application and more information by calling 314-3410 or visiting www.ci.danville.us. Applications are due by 4 p.m., Friday, May 19, and an appointment to the Commission will be made at the Town Council meetingTuesday, June 20.
Debi Derryberry ‘What a Way to Play!’ Show
Debi Derryberry, the voice of “Jimmy Neutron,” will be in the area to perform “What a Way to Play!” The show begins at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 18, at the Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 552-7335.
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 until 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.
Town of Danville Flag Football
Come and join the fun at Danville’s Flag Football program for boys and girls, ages 9 to 11. League games will be from 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays from April 5-May 24 at Sycamore Valley Park. Parent volunteer coaches are needed and a meeting will be held Monday, March 27, at the Danville Community Center, 420 Center St. For more information, call 314-3482 or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us.
Town of Danville Kids’ Volleyball Clinic
Attention all third-sixth graders! Get ready to bump, set and spike at the Town of Danville Kids’ Volleyball Clinic, Tuesdays, from March 14-April 4, Los Cerros Community Gym, 968 Blemer Road, Danville. Sign up at the Danville Community Center or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us. Call Amy at 314-3482.
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B2B Power Exchange Workshop
B2B Power Exchange will be presenting a workshop called “Leads Group for True B2B Business Developers” from 7:45-10 a.m., Thursday, March 23, at Mimi’s Cafe, Dublin. Registration is required. The cost for members is free and is $35 for non-members, including the cost of breakfast. For more information, call 201-3410 or visit www.b2bpowerexchange.com/dublin.
Creation vs. Evolution Lecture
Frank Sherwin, speaker and author from the Institute for Creation Research, will be presenting two free lectures from 7-9:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 29, at Rolling Hills Community Church, 1565 Green Valley Road, Danville. The first lecture, “Scientific Evidence for Creation” will be from 7-8:10 p.m., and the second, “Mount St. Helens,” will be from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Call 964-1086 or 838-7729.
Hands-on Internet Essentials Workshop
Hear about different search engines, and how to perform Internet searches, from 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, at the Danville Library, 400 Front St. Registration is required. To reserve a spot, call 837-4889.
Mortgage Trade Show
California Association of Mortgage Brokers presents the third annual Mortgage Trade Show with three different seminars lead by Jeff Davi, Tim Braheem and Chris George. This event will start at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 23, San Ramon Convention Center. Admission to the main event is free to CAMB members, $20 for non-members; Tim Braheem session is $45 for members and $90 for non-members. Call Barbara Jaye at (510) 206-2389 or visit www.eastbaycamb.com.
Motor Trend Styling Lecture
Mike Lamm, managing editor of Motor Trend, will be presenting reflections of styling themes in American history from 1900-today, from 10:30 a.m.-noon, Saturday, March 25, Blackhawk Museum. Lecture is free with paid admission into the museum. For information, call 736-2280 or visit www.blackhawkmuseum.org.
Networking to Get What You Want
Mt. Diablo Business Women invite you to their Networking Extravaganza with open networking, a sit down dinner and an interactive presentation on “Networking to Get What You Want,” from 5:45-8:30 p.m., Thursday, April 13, Lafayette Park Hotel. Reservations are required by calling 429-9253 or visiting www.mtdiablobusinesswomen.org.
Teen SAT Strategy Session
For high school students taking the SATs, there will be a free session with professionals from the Princeton Review, from 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 27, at the Danville Library, 400 Front St. There will be an overview of the college admissions process, tips on the new changes to the SAT exam and effective test-taking tips. This event is free, but registration is required. Reserve your spot by calling 837-4889 or visiting the Danville Library Information Desk.
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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, 400 Front St., 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.
Great Books Weekend at Asilomar
All book lovers are welcome to the San Francisco Great Books Council’s spring event weekend, April 7-9, at the Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove. “Madame Bovary,” “Democracy in America,” “The Price” and selected poetry are on the agenda. The event includes six meals, reading materials, and two parties. Rates are $227-$368 per person. To sign up, visit www.greatbooks-sf.com or call Jimmie Harvey at (415) 383-1319.
Learn About Criminal Justice with a Bay Area Judge
The Mt. Diablo Branch of the California Writers Club is hosting a luncheon with Criminal Justice Expert, Judge Marchiano, at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, April 8, Concord Holiday Inn, 1050 Burnett Ave., Concord. Reservations are required and is $17 for CWC members and $20 for non-members. Contact Camille Minichino at (510) 881-8929 or camille@minichino.com before April 5 for reservations.
Library Book Discussions
The Book Discussion Group has chosen books for 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 Danville Library, 400 Front St. Everyone is welcome.
Monet and Friends
Kay Payne will be presenting a slide survey and talk on the current exhibit at the California Palace of the Legion of Honor, “Monet and Friends,” at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, Danville Library, 400 Front St. For information call 837-4889.
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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.
Celebrating the Second Half of Life
Sage-ing Circle, Second Journeys … Celebrating the Second Half of Life will meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. four consecutive Thursdays beginning April 6, at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front St., aimed at baby boomers turning 60. Preregistration is required and is $60 for Danville residents including all four sessions. Call 314-3400 or email Jean Crane at jcrane88@pacbell.net.
Child Car Seat Safety Check
The Nurses and Cops Caring for Contra Costa Children will be hosting a free Child Car Seat Safety Check from 10 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, March 22, at the Danville Park and Ride lot, Sycamore Valley Road and I-680. For information, call Shawn Desmond at 314-3355.
Edible Schoolyards
Chelsea Chapman, program coordinator of Chez Panisse Foundation, will tell of a vision, “Edible Schoolyards,” and the success of educating children on the growing of gardens and eating healthy food, at 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, Danville Library, 400 Front St. For information call 837-4889.
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.
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Actor Does F. Scott Fitzgerald
Kurt Gravenhorst will be taking on the role of F. Scott Fitzgerald during California Authors Night, at 7 p.m., Friday, March 24, Pleasant Hill Community Center, 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill. This event is sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District and the California Writers Club. Tickets are available from any club member or Jack Russ at 820-4244.
‘Devil’s Due’ Auditions
“Devil’s Due,” a new comedy, will be auditioning for a June production from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, April 2, Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. Applicants are asked to bring a prepared two- to five-minute monologue and a headshot. Rehearsals will begin on Monday, April 17, and the show will run Fridays through Sundays, June 9-24. For information, call (510) 444-8521.
Kabaret for Kids
The popular musical variety show, Kabaret for Kids, with Danville resident, award-winning cabaret and theater star Samantha Samuels and Danville resident Sophie Oda, is back in town, at 2:15 p.m., Saturdays, April 1, 8, 15 and 22, at the Regional Center for the Arts, Stage 3 Theatre, Walnut Creek. Tickets are $12. For information call 943-SHOW (943-7469).
‘Wigged Out!’
Victoria’s Hair on Stage in downtown Danville presents the outrageous musical comedy “Wigged Out!” at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., on March 18, at Victoria’s Hair on Stage, 520 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Wigged Out, voted “Best of the Best” in the Tri-Valley for two years running, is produced by Shelly Award winner Jeff Seaberg. Tickets are $38 and can be purchased at Victoria’s Hair on Stage Box Office, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday or by calling 855-7469.
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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.
Laugh Club
Medical research has proven what people have known for ages. Laughter is good for you. Join us for a half-hour laugh session at 10 a.m. every Tuesday at the San Ramon Senior Center, 9300 Alcosta Blvd. This event is free. Call Fred Turner at 216-4590.
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. Free tax help for taxpayers with middle and low income, will be held Tuesdays, Feb. 7 – April 11. For an appointment, call 837-5229. Lunch is served at noon for $3. Drop in or call Ruth Ann at 820-6387 for information. If you need transportation, call 837-5229.
Second Journeys: Celebrating the Second Half of Life
A new program called, “Second Journeys: Celebrating the Second Half of Life,” will meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m., for four consecutive Thursdays, April 6-27, Danville Community Center. “Sage-ing Circles” is for men and women over 55 years old, who are invited to discover deep sources of inner wisdom, purpose and creativity. This program is $60 and you can sign up by calling 314-3400 or Jean Crane at 820-3345.
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.
Vial of Life
The Danville Sycamore Valley Rotary Club will be distributing Vial of Life information and supplies to seniors Saturday, March 18, at the Danville Farmers Market. The Vial of Life program is designed to provide first response medical professionals with information about a patient’s medical history in event of an emergency by placing it in the refrigerator. There’s no charge for the materials and use is strongly suggested to all seniors.
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San Damiano Retreat presents ‘Entering the Pascal Mystery’
San Damiano Retreat presents “Entering the Pascal Mystery” as apart of its Lenten Series from 7-9 p.m., Sunday, April 2, San Damiano Retreat Center, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. Preregistration is helpful, but walk-ins are welcome and the cost is $15/evening, or $75/series. Call 837-9141 or visit www.sandamiano.org.
San Damiano Retreat presents ‘Following a Creative Path’ for Women
San Damiano Retreat presents “Following a Creative Path” for women including presentations, quiet time, Eucharist and group sharing, from Friday, April through Sunday, April 9, San Damiano Retreat Center, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. Registration is required, $155 for single occupant or $185 for double occupancy. Call 837-9141 or visit www.sandamiano.org.
San Damiano Retreat presents ‘The Man Born Blind’
San Damiano Retreat presents “The Man Born Blind” as part of its Lenten Series, from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, San Damiano Retreat Center, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. Preregistration is helpful, but walk-ins are welcome and the cost is $15/evening, or $75/series. Call 837-9141 or visit www.sandamiano.org.
San Damiano Retreat presents ‘The Raising of Lazarus’
San Damiano Retreat presents “The Raising of Lazarus” as apart of its Lenten Series from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, San Damiano Retreat Center, 710 Highland Drive, Danville. Preregistration is helpful, but walk-ins are welcome and the cost is $15/evening, or $75/series. Call 837-9141 or visit www.sandamiano.org.
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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.
Cubbies Tee Ball
Sign up for Cubbies Tee Ball, a six-week, parent-run/participation program designed to introduce the basics of baseball. No coach will be provided. The first practice will begin the week of April 18. For more information, contact Amy Perenon at 314-3482. To register online, visit www.ci.danville.ca.us.
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.
Mustang Soccer League
Online registration will be held for the Mustang Soccer League from Feb. 1 through March 31. Fees are $175 per player, except for the U6 Mustang Pony Program which is $100 per player. For more information, call 831-1323 or visit www.mustangsoccer.com.
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.
T-bird Football and Cheer
T-bird Football and Cheer are holding registrations from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, March 19 and Sunday, April 2, at Vista Grande Elementary, Danville. Football only registrations will be held 1-4 p.m., Sunday, May 21, and from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 6. For information, visit www.srvtbirds.com.
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/.
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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. Please note, no meeting Feb. 20.
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 workshops for people experiencing grief and loss after the death of a loved one. Individual grief 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 workshops are offered without fee and require preregistration. For a schedule of groups in the Pleasant Hill area, for additional information and/or to register, call 887-5678
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.
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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.
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 Your Senior Neighbors
A lot of Danville seniors need rides to their appointments, stores or to special events. The Seniors’ Club at Veterans Memorial Hall is looking for volunteers to provide rides on an “as-needed basis” on one or more Mondays a month. Call Jenn Overmore at 314-3476 for more information.
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.
Make a Difference
Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living (RCJL) in Danville provides assisted living, Alzheimer’s and skilled nursing care in a community our residents call home. Volunteers play a key role at RCJL and opportunities are availabe for students and adults. For information, call Volunteer Coordinator Irma at 964-2098.
Museum of the San Ramon Valley
The Museum of the San Ramon Valley welcomes volunteers and has a current need for greeters who give three hours one day a month to welcome visitors to the museum, register their attendance, and give them an introductory tour of the Waiting Room and the Museum Store. Call Carmen Curtis at 837-9781 or the museum at 837-3750 or stop by 205 Railroad Ave., Danville, from 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, or 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays if you are interested in donating your time to your community’s heritage Museum.
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.
