Jack Cashill to tell “Untold Stories” to Contra Costa Republican Women, Oct 16
October 12, 2007
The Contra Costa County Republican Women Federated present Jack Cashill on Tuesday, October 16th, at the Crow Canyon Country Club in San Ramon from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Mr. Cashill’s topic will be: “What the Media hasn’t told you about TWA Flight 800, the death of Commerce Secretary Ron Brown, and What’s really the matter with California!”
Jack Cashill has written for Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Weekly Standard and regularly for WorldNetDaily.com. Within the last four years, Mr. Cashill has written four books of non-fiction—First Strike, Ron Brown’s Body, Hoodwinked, and Sucker Punch. Three of them have cracked Amazon’s top ten list. Mr. Cashill has produced over a dozen documentaries for regional PBS and national cable channels, including the Emmy Award-winning, “The Royal Years.” Mr. Cashill has a Ph.D. from Purdue University and served as a Fulbright professor in France. His latest book is What’s the Matter with California.
$25 per person. Please RSVP to Roxanne, or call (925) 837-6253.
Supervisor Piepho to address Contra Costa County Taxpayers breakfast, Oct 26
October 11, 2007
Contra Costa County Supervisor Mary Piepho (D-III), will address the upcoming breakfast meeting of the Contra Costa County Taxpayers Association, to be held Friday, October 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at the Black Bear Diner located on Bancroft off Treat in Walnut Creek.
Piepho is Chair of the Board of Supervisors and a member of the Finance Committee and will speak about current County finances and other topics. The meeting will include discussion of the “Pension Prop 13″ initiative to control pension and health care costs of public employees.
Fee is $15 for choice of breakfast. Please RSVP by Thursday, 10/25. Call Kris Hunt at 925-228-5610 or e-mail Kris for questions or to make reservations. Send checks to P.O. Box 27, Martinez, CA 94553
Hospice Tree of Lights ceremonies in 16 cities, beginning Nov 11
October 10, 2007
Hospice of the East Bay (formerly Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Costa) invites the public to participate in its 21st annual Tree of Lights ceremonies to be held in 16 cities throughout Contra Costa in November and December. Every light on each 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 is lit.
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. Proceeds from Tree of Lights ceremonies benefit patients and families in the care of Hospice of the East Bay. See dates, times and locations below:
Nov. 11, 5:00 p.m. Brentwood City Park Corner of 2nd and Oak St .
Nov. 11, 5:30 p.m. Corner of Mt. Diablo and Lafayette Circle East
Nov. 12, 5:00 p.m. Rossmoor Main Entrance
Nov. 14, 5:00 p.m. Clayton Station, Kirker Pass Rd. at Clayton Rd.
Nov. 17, 5:00 p.m. Martinez, Morello Ave., north of Arnold Dr .
Nov. 18, 5:00 p.m. Walnut Creek, Children’s Tree, Oak Alley at 1151 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m. Concord, John Muir Medical Center East St. and Almond Ave.
Nov. 20, 4:00 p.m. Antioch, Sommersville Towne Center
Nov. 23, 6:00 p.m. Walnut Creek, Civic Park North Broadway and Civic Dr.
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Casino Royale fundraiser for Community Youth Center, Nov 3
October 7, 2007
The Community Youth Center (CYC) will hold a Casino Royale fundraiser November 3 at its facility located in Concord at 1381 Galaxy Way. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Activities include casino style games, silent auction, with prizes, food and dessert stations. All proceeds go to support the CYC’s youth sports and academic programs.
Tickets are $35 per person that includes one free beverage and raffle ticket, $25 of “magic” money, and a one month membership at the Big C Athletic Club. Various sponsorships are still available. Tickets on sale at CYC or Big C. Childcare available for Big C and CYC members. Call Heather Powers at 925-682-4830.
PR & Media Relations for non-profits, Oct 23
October 4, 2007
Get the attention you deserve th this seminar on PR/Media Relations Basics for Arts Organizations
Co-Sponsored by The Foundation Center, San Francisco, with David Perry, Perry & Associates, on Tuesday, October 23rd, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., East Bay Community Foundation Center for Philanthropy 353 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, FREE. Click here to register
Martinez historic home tour, Oct 6
October 1, 2007
The Martinez Historical Society is sponsoring “Home Tour 2007″ on October 6th from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. (allow two hours for the full tour). Home Tour 2007 includes seven beautiful homes, the historic museum, vintage cars, entertainment, and refreshments. Tour Buses/vans will be available.
The tour starts at the Museum located at 1005 Court Street. $20 per person (group rates are available). For additional details contact Marlene at (925) 370-6553 or see the website to download the ticket form.
Free screening of Fahrenheit 451 at Brenden Theatre, Oct 15
October 1, 2007
As part of the Concord BIG READ, see a free screening of Francois Truffaut’s film version of Fahrenheit 451, on Monday, October 15 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Brenden Theatre in downtown Concord.
5th Annual Gourmet East Bay benefits Food Bank, Nov 3
September 27, 2007
Join the Food Bank for its fifth annual Gourmet East Bay on Saturday, November 3, 2007 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Broadway Plaza in Walnut Creek for a great line-up of restaurants, a cool selection of silent auction items, and dancing to Livewire!
Tickets go on sale September 15. Visit any of the participating restaurants during Gourmet East Bay Restaurant Week - November 4-11 - and enjoy a three-course lunch for only $15 and dinner for $25 per person. Visit www.gourmeteastbay.com for more information including participating restaurants.
Ygnacio Valley Republican Women to hold membership tea, Oct 24
September 27, 2007
The wonderful ladies of the Ygnacio Valley Republican Women will hold a memebership tea, beginning at 11:00 a.m. on October 24, in the home of Linda Ipsen in Clayton. RSVP by E-Mail or Call Barb Allen at 925-672-5061.
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