STAND luncheon to tribute Catalina Torres and Sgt Paul Starzyk, Oct 20
September 26, 2008
STAND! Against Domestic Violence, invites community members to its 16th Annual Rebuilding Lives Luncheon, October 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Concord Hilton. The program will include a special tribute to Catalina Torres, a former client and continuing STAND! advocate, and Sergeant Paul Starzyk, who lost their lives September 6th trying to protect innocent lives from senseless violence.
URGENT: Monument food pantry needs food donations now
September 25, 2008
We interrupt our regular programming to bring you this urgent community message. The Monument Crisis Center, Concord’s primary food pantry for families in crisis is in desperate need of basic food stuffs including but not limited to: cereals including oatmeal, other grains beans and rice, peanut butter, dry soup mixes, baking goods, diapers, too! Please CALL 925-825-7751 NOW to learn how you can help.
Please donate what you can as soon as you can. Please ask your business, church, or service groups to pitch in ASAP!
See story at KTVU.
Farmers’ Market Fall Bounty
September 25, 2008
POSTPONED: Womans’ Health Forum, Oct 11
September 25, 2008
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO SPRING 2009 Kaiser Permanent will host a Womans’ Health Forum, October 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Mt Diablo High School in Concord. There will be free health screenings and informative workshops. Free. Call 925-372-7990 to register.
Red Cross to recognize Hospice of the East Bay as a 2008 Community Service Hero, Oct 17
September 22, 2008
Hospice of the East Bay will be honored, alongside other local heroes, on Friday, October 17, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, at Scott’s Restaurant and Garden, in Walnut Creek . The event will recognize local individuals and organizations whose actions exemplify the true spirit of heroism through their courage, dedication and character. Local businesses, civic and community leaders and volunteers will come together to acknowledge these heroes and support the American Red Cross.
Tickets for the Contra Costa County Heroes Breakfast are available for $50 per person, and may be purchased online at www.redcrossbayarea.org/heroes, by calling (415) 427-8170 or at the event. All proceeds support the disaster preparedness and relief efforts of the American Red Cross in the Bay Area, including efforts in Contra Costa County .
Cooking Made Easy: Free Seminar, Oct 17
September 19, 2008
A free cooking seminar will take place, Saturday, September 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Faith Christian Fellowship, located at 860 Bancroft (between Treat and Minert).
Brush up on how to make meal planning easier. Six simple main dishes will be presented including a Festive Christmas Eve Fondue. Light lunch provided. Free Samples and Door Prizes. Childcare provided. Download the flier for your neighbor, office, or church! Register by e-mail to Joan Mentink or complete an online form.
Race for Literacy, Oct 25
September 18, 2008
Please Print this flyer and post it at your business or church. Join the Race for Literacy, October 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Concord Hilton. Teams encouraged. Register Online
1K Race for Children 5K Race for Adolescents and Adults with Halloween Costumes optional 10K Race for serious runners To Benefit Literacy Initiatives for elementary school students for whom English is a second language. Co-Sponsored by Concord Rotary Club. Entry fee includes spaghetti and meatballs lunch, and provides $20.00 tax deductible donation. Awesome Book Sale, Band, People! Register Online
Seminar helps non-profits learn to manage multicultural and generationally diverse staff
September 17, 2008
Join other executive directors for a discussion of your challenges and successes in working effectively across cultural, generational and style differences. The CBO Center welcomes Patricia St. Onge, who will introduce participants to the core concepts she uses in her work supporting organizations to develop cross-cultural effectiveness. Signup now for the East Bay ED Roundtable: Working Across Differences, With Patricia St. Onge; Friday, September 26th, 8:30 - 10 am, at John F. Kennedy University, Room S104, 100 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, $25 includes breakfast. Register here.
Contra Costa Sheriff and Concord Police seize 91 pounds of meth
September 16, 2008
The Contra Costa Sheriff’s Department in association with the Concord Police, announced Monday that they had seized 91 pounds of methamphetamine during a raid in San Pablo. Street price for the drug was estimated at $2.3 million. Photo courtesy NBC-11.
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