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Mayors’ Charity Ball at Blackhawk to benefit Orphan Relief, Apr 19

admin — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 22:52:01 +0000

The Mayors’ Charity Ball will be held at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, CA on April 19, 2008.
This is a special evening of dining, dancing and fellowship to benefit the International Orphan Relief Fund, and to raise funds to help mentor and provide mobility and relief to these children by purchasing and delivering 120 children wheelchairs.

In addition to the mayors of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, the event will have 250 guests attend from governmental, corporate, and professional communities in the Counties. The mayors and their spouses will be the guests of honor for this event. For additional information, email Johnny Staton at jstatonprod@aol.com or call (925) 516-4634.

Hospice announces upcoming grief support classes

admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 13:36:12 +0000

Hospice of the East Bay (formerly Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Costa) is pleased to offer a variety of support groups and workshops for adults, children and teens experiencing grief after the death of a loved one. Classes are offered at Hospice’s administrative offices: 3470 Buskirk Avenue, Pleasant Hill and at 350 John Muir Parkway, Brentwood.

Grief Support for Family and Friends; Pleasant Hill
Mon. Evenings, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. March 3, 2008 – April 21, 2008

Children and Teens Support Group; Pleasant Hill
Tues. Evenings, 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. March 4, 2008 – April 8, 2008

Adult Grief Classes; Pleasant Hill
Tuesday Evening, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. April 22, 2008

Widow and Widowers’ Support; Pleasant Hill
Mon. Evenings, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. May 19, 2008 – July 7, 2008
Widow and Widowers’ Support; Brentwood
Tues. Evenings, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. May 20, 2008 – July 8, 2008

All groups and classes are offered for a fee and require pre-registration. Fees are waived for those who cannot afford them. For further information and/or to register, please call: (925) 887-5678.

CASA volunteer orientation, Nov 14

admin — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:50:16 +0000

The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Contra Costa County willl hold an orientation seminar for potential Central County volunteers on Wednesday, November 14, 2007; 6:30 – 8:00 PM at CASA’s office located at 2020 N. Broadway Suite 204, in Walnut Creek.

For 25 years, volunteers trained by CASA of Contra Costa County have advocated for the needs of hundreds of children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned.

CASA needs volunteers to help provide its unique and desperately needed advocacy services to these vulnerable children. After the training that we provide, CASA volunteers are appointed by the Juvenile Court. They spend time with the child and they meet with teachers, therapists and others to assess the child’s situation and needs. They are uniquely able to advise the court and speak up for the children they serve. CASA volunteers show up when they say they will; they model caring consistency; they keep their promises to children who have lost trust in adults and lost hope in their lives.

CASA volunteers are ordinary people from various walks of life who do extra-ordinary things in the lives of children. They are unlike any other, because they meet strict requirements and commit over 15 hours per month and a minimum of two years to each child. In addition to training, CASA provides its volunteers with a broad volunteer support program including Case Review support; mentoring through a Team Leader structure; a CASA Support Group; and strong volunteer recognition efforts.

If you are interested in becoming a CASA volunteer, it is strongly recommend that you attend an orientation session to assist you in your decision to apply to be a CASA volunteer. CASA will help you with the application process, give you more information about its next training class to be held Jan. 15 – Feb. 7, 2008, and answer any of your questions about the role and duties of a volunteer.

Those interested in volunteering should call CASA to sign up to attend this session: 925-256-7284.

How will the next election effect children and families?

admin — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 22:55:14 +0000

The Contra Costa County Local Planning Council for Childcare and Development presents its 4th annual “Young Children’s Issues Forum” on Saturday, October 27 from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Mt Diablo Universalist Church at 55 Eckley Lane in Walnut Creek.

Admission is free. Topics will cover childcare and childcare wages, preschool, nutrition, and before- and after-school programs. Local and state representatives will be featured speakers. For more information contact REuth Fernandez at 925-942-3413.

Texas Hold ‘em and Blackjack for Children Skin Disease Foundation, Aug 23

admin — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 20:40:44 +0000

The Building Owners and Managers Association of the East Bay will hold a Texas Hold em fundraiser on Aug 23 with proceeds going to the Childrens Skin Disease Foundation. The event will be held at the 1000 Broadway-Atrium area in Oakland from 5:30 to the last player standing.

Entry Fees are $75 per player (advance registration) and $100 at the door (if available). First 99 registrants are guaranteed a spot in the tournament. Prizes will be awarded to First, Second, and Third Place Winners for Texas Hold’Em. Additionally there are two prizes for the Blackjack Winners. Appetizers and beverages will be provided throughout the evening. There will also be a Silent Auction with many items to bid on. Register at www.bomaoeb.org/events/casinoNight.html or download the flyer.