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Schedule for 22nd Annual Hospice Tree of Lights

admin — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:50:54 +0000

Hospice of the East Bay invites the public to participate in its 22nd annual Tree of Lights ceremonies to be held in 15 locations throughout Contra Costa in November and December. Each light on every tree is symbolic of a life and will shine in honor or memory of a friend or family member. Please join any of the commemorative ceremonies to enjoy music, poetry, talks by local dignitaries and the special moment when the tree lights up. Note that The Children’s Tree lighting will be held Sunday, December 14, at 5:00 p.m., at Oak Alley, behind Va de Vi Restaurant, located at 1151 Mt Diablo Blvd, in Walnut Creek,

A suggested donation of $20 per light can be made by sending a tax-deductible check to Hospice Foundation of the East Bay at 3470 Buskirk Avenue, Pleasant Hill , CA 94523. Credit card donations may be made by calling Joy at the Foundation office (925) 887-5678. Please note which tree you choose to buy a light for, and the name of the person being remembered or honored. See the Locations and Times or check the nearby Calendar of Events.

Diablo Valley Republican Women luncheon, Sept 17

admin — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:01:34 +0000

Wednesday, September 17, the General Meeting and Luncheon of the Diablo Valley Republican Women will take place at the Oakhurst Country Club in Clayton. Guest Speaker is Dr. Toth, who will be speaking on “Medical Savings Accounts”. The General Meeting includes: Americanism and State and Federal Legislative reviews. $20 - RSVP: Barbara Allen 925/672-5061.

Golf tournament to benefit wounded vets, Sept 8

admin — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:37:27 +0000

Two Contra Costa County businessmen have found a meaningful way to give back to the wounded military men and women who have fought for our freedom and liberties. Together, with the assistance of the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes (CSAH) out of Washington, D.C., they are instituting an inaugural charity golf tournament to raise money for our wounded soldiers returning from war. Chairman Gregory Di Loreto, President of Bravo Building Co. Inc. (Pittsburg, Ca.) and Co-Chairmen Brandon Day, Vice-President of Wachovia Securities (Walnut Creek, Ca.) chose CSAH, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to rebuilding the lives of severely wounded war veterans and their families, as the charity for the tournament.

The tournament, dinner and silent auction will be held on Monday, September 8, 2008 at the Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock Creek Drive in Clayton. Shotgun start begins at 10:30 a.m., dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. A raffle will be held for a trip for two to Washington, D.C. Sponsorships, foursomes and single-player golf tickets are available. For more information or to sponsor, donate or volunteer, contact Bonnie Seck at GiveandGolf@yahoo.com or call 925-586-1358.

College planning seminars help families find financial aid

admin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:30:47 +0000

According to College Planning Specialists, financial aid applications have risen 20% across the state of California. Families are having to choose between staying in their homes, saving for retirement, or paying for college now that getting into top colleges is so competitive? College Planning Specialists offers a number of College Planning seminars in Walnut Creek, Danville, Clayton, and Pleasant Hill that help parents access financial aid money, achieve financial aid for high income households, even send your child to a private school for less than the cost of a Junior College. See the web site for full seminar schedule and more information.

Roadwork on Marsh Creek Road near Clayton, Jun 9-19

admin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:36:06 +0000

View Larger Map Contra Costa County Public Works Department will perform road work on Marsh Creek Road from Camino Diablo Road to the Clayton city limits at Pine Lane on June 9 through June 19, 2008 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Motorists can expect possible delays of 20 minutes or more and are encouraged to use alternate routes.

Supervisor Bonilla to hold “Open Door in District 4″ May 15

admin — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:57:37 +0000

Supervisor Susan Bonilla invites the residents of District 4 to visit her office for “Open Door in District 4″ community office hours on Thursday, May 15, 2007 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Supervisor Bonilla represents residents of Concord, Clayton, Clyde, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek.

Supervisor Bonilla wants to talk with residents about their concerns as well as ideas to improve county government, and ways to make it more responsive and accountable to the community’s needs.
Supervisor Bonilla and her staff will be on hand to meet with constituents at her office located at 2151 Salvio Street, Suite R in Concord, on Todos Santos Plaza. Free Parking is conveniently available and no appointment is necessary. If you have questions, please call (925) 521-7100.

Contra Costa County Republican Women regional Conference, May 16

admin — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:17:07 +0000

The Ygnacio Valley Republican Women will host the Contra Costa County Republican Women Regional Conference on May 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Oakhurst Country club in Clayton. Former State legislator, Lynne Leach, will be the guest speaker. To RSVP or for more information call Barbara Allen (925) 672-5061, or Email

Concord Historical Society Annual Dinner, Mar 20

admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:36:49 +0000

The Concord Historical Society will host its annual dinner meeting, March 20th starting 6:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. dinner), at the Oakhurst country Club in Clayton. Special Guest, Jim Ocean, producer of Concord’s “Music in the Park” program will present “Reflections & Stories from Twenty Years of Music in the Park.”

Tickets are $40 per person. RSVP by March 13. Call for menu selection at 925-825-7473. Send checks to CHS c/o Gail Carlston at 3680 Bon Homme Way, Concord, 94518.

Ygnacio Valley Republican Women to hold Spring Fling, Mar 8

admin — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 13:05:42 +0000

The Ygnacio Valley Republican Women will hold its Spring Fling, Mar 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Oakhurst Country Club. Enjoy luncheon, a Coldwater Creek fashion, boutique booths and guest speaker, Concord Councilmember and vice mayor, Helen Allen, who will speak on current topics and the upcoming election. Tickets are $30. RSVP by March 1. Contact Barb Allen at 925-672-5061.

Ygnacio Valley Republican Women luncheon, Feb 20

admin — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:52:23 +0000

The Ygnacio Valley Republican Women will hold its February General Meeting on Wednesday, Feb 20, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the Oakhurst Country Club, in Clayton. Featured speaker will be Bart Bragg, a motivation/teamwork specialist.

$20 per person. RSVP by 2/18. To reserve or for more information Email or call Barbara Allen (925) 672-5061.