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What book got you hooked?

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:29:31 +0000

Visit First Book and share which book got you hooked on reading. Then vote for the state where 50,000 books should be sent for children in need. Program ends September 15.

East Bay book drive for Malawi orphans

admin — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:24:04 +0000

John F. Kennedy University and Voice Flame Writers is holding a book drive thru end of July for school children in Malawi, Africa. With more than a million orphans, many dream of owning just one book. To donate,

Please drop books off at: Orinda Books, JFK University Campus in Pleasant Hill, Canetti’s Bookshop in Moraga, or at the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce.

5th Annual Diversity Spring Festival (Baisakhi Mela), Apr 26

admin — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:25:52 +0000

The 5th Annual Diversity Spring Festival will be held on Saturday April 26 at the Todos Santos Park Plaza in downtown Concord from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The festival is sponosred by the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County, Therapeutic Residential Services, and the Federation of Inod-American Association of Northern California.

Admission is free for a colorful day of cultural and ethnic performances, free food, beverages, and displays. For more information or to participate contact: Dr. Harmesh Kumar 925-356-0122; Raj Popli 925-426-9160; Will McGarvey 925-597-9797; or Thomas Bonacci 925-787-9279.

Gallery Concord presents “Artful Expressions,” Jan 4

admin — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:53:27 +0000

The Artists of Gallery Concord will welcome 2008 with their Winter Show January 4; an evening reception of art, music, wne and light refreshments. The reception is from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Gallery Concord, located at 1765 Galindo St, in downtown Concord in the historic Masonic Temple. Music provided by the Dana Street Jazz Band Trio.

Gallery Concord to host Holiday Party, Dec 12

admin — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:08:36 +0000

The Artists in Residence of Gallery Concord will present their 2007 Holiday Party and Mini Painting Show on Saturday, December 1, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at its location on 1765 Galindo Street, in downtown Concord. Enjoy art, music, wine, and hors d’oeurves, with Holiday Carols at 2:00 p.m. by the Clayton Valley High School Girl’s Choir.

Gallery Concord reception to debut new watercolor exhibit, Oct 6

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:48:46 +0000

The Gallery Concord will hold a reception on October 6 from 1-3 p.m. to kickoff its Fall exhibit feautring the work of watercolor artist Myrna Wacknov.

The exhibit will run September 28 through December 30th. Jim Hudak, keyboardist, will provide music. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted. The Gallery Concord is located at 1765 Galindo St, one block south of Willow Pass Road. Free parking is available off Clayton Road behind the Gallery. For more information call 925-691-6140.

Children’s Art and Literacy Festival, Sept 29

admin — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 12:17:31 +0000

The Contra Costa Child Care Council invites the community to its 2nd Annual Children’s Art and Literacy Festival on Saturday, September 29, 2007, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The FREE family event will offer hands-on fun and live entertainment, including a Mother Goose appearance! Last year’s event attracted a crowd of more than 500 people. Join us for the outdoor Festival at the Child Care Council’s main office located at 1035 Detroit Avenue in Concord.

The Children’s Art and Literacy Festival will feature kid-oriented activities, including a puppet show, interactive storytelling in Spanish and English, art and book making, face painting, and live entertainment from pint-sized performers, including young Persian dancers from the Noisha Dance Academy. The Festival will also offer playful movement activities, such as Yoga for Kids, to engage children physically as they play and learn. Plus, there will be hundreds of FREE books and other giveaways from literacy and parenting tool kits to bookmarks and stickers for Festival participants. This is a family event for children of all ages.

Festival sponsors include Wells Fargo, Owens Financial/Owens Trust, and Standard Pacific Homes. KCBS-5 Anchor, Juliette Goodrich, will emcee from 12-1 p.m. The Children’s Art and Literacy Festival is about families coming together to learn through play and discover fun and engaging ways to teach young children to read and be creative.

For more information about the Second Annual Children’s Art and Literacy Festival or Contra Costa Child Care Council in its 31st year of nonprofit service, call Community Relations at (925) 676-5442.

Gallery Concord presents “Watercolor on Parade,” Jun 30

admin — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:53:12 +0000

Gallery Concord will feature the work of Judi Oser and Joanne Ludwig in its upcoming exhibit “Watercolor on Prade,” beginning June 29th and running through September 23.

A reception will be held Saturday, June 30, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to help celebrate the opening. Art, music , and refreshments will be served at 1765 Galindo St.

Sculpture art show at Ruth Bancroft Garden, June 16-17

admin — Thu, 24 May 2007 09:09:58 +0000

The 13th Annual Sculpture In The Garden Show is an excellent opportunity to explore the beauty of The Ruth Bancroft Garden while viewing some exceptional outdoor sculpture by local artists. Participating sculptors represent some of the Bay Area’s very best artists, most of whom are associated with the Pacific Rim Sculptors Group and Walnut Creek’s Art-Scape Gallery & Sculpture Garden. This year’s featured artist is David Mudgett of Walnut Creek.

General public viewing is Saturday, June 16 and Sunday, June17 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., at the Ruth Bancroft Garden, 1500 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek. Admission is $10, $7/members, free for children under 12. For more information, call 925-944-9352 or go to www.ruthbancroftgarden.org.

STAND’s JOIE DE VIVRE 2007 will be DANCING WITH THE STARS, May 5

admin — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:41:54 +0000

STAND!’s 25th Annual Joie De Vivre Gala will be a night to remember with performances from professional ballroom dancers and an amateur ballroom dance contest. Professional ballroom dancers will rumba, fox trot and cha-cha. Silent and live auction with live music and dancing! This gala is to raise much needed funds to support STAND!’s core operational services which includes an emergency shelter and school prevention program.

Cheryl Jennings, Emmy Award winning Anchor of ABC7 News will be on hand as Mistress of Ceremonies, Saturday, May 5, 2007 from 5:30 P.M. to 11:00 P.M, at the Diablo Country Club, 1700 Clubhouse Road in Diablo, California. Individual tickets: $125.00; One table (10 seats): $1250.00.

ORDER TICKETS ONLINE or, for more info about ticket sales or sponsorship opportunities, call 925-603-0138 or E-Mail.