Seminar shows non-profits how to prospect for donors, Sept 16
August 26, 2008
Prospecting Basics is an introduction to the process of identifying new donors for your organization. Diagnosis: Fundraising Success will help more experienced fundraisers determine if it is time to evaluate your agency’s fund development practices with a development audit. Prospecting Basics is taught by the Foundation Center, and Cheryl Clarke and Susan Fox - creators of Reality Grantmaking - are presenting the workshop on development audits. Prospecting Basics is offered in partnership with the CBO Center Center, Thursday, September 16th, 10:30 - 12:00, at the Concord Police Department’s Community Room, located on Galindo in Concord. The event is Free. Click for more information.
Forum to connect volunteers with local community services
August 11, 2008
Have you or someone you know said, “I want to help out in my community but don’t know how? Starting September 9, then again on November 11, Hearing And Doing, a new speaker series for Central County, will offer participants an expert overview of some of the pressing social service and mercy needs in our community.
Each session meets at a location central to the topic, whether it’s literacy, hunger, aging, etc. A panel of service providers and volunteers will offer a wide range of experience and perspective. Agencies will be on hand to explain how you, or your family, office, church, or social club can get involved so you can make a difference.
The September 9 forum will discuss Literacy, and will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 at Cambridge Elementary, located at 1135 Lacey Lane, in Concord. Then, On November 11, a forum on Hunger needs in our community will be held at the Contra Costa and Solano Food Bank Warehouse, located at 4010 Nelson Avenue, Concord, from 6:30 to 8:30. For more information, visit the Hearing And Doing web site or e-mail service@hearinganddoing.com
Beautiful Day continues, Aug 14 and 19, as volunteers help Concord teachers with back-to-school prep
July 28, 2008
Beautiful Day continues on August 14 and 19, as volunteers from 30 Diablo Valley Churches help teachers with back to school activities at Oak Grove, Ygnacio Valley, and Cambridge Elementary. See project dates, locations, times, and volunteer info at http://hearinganddoing.com/?p=54
Concord’s NextEnergy to be acquired by LoneStar Capital
July 23, 2008
NextEnergy of Concord is scheduled to be purchased by LoneStar Capital of Texas for $3.6 MM. NextEnergy has installed solar power systems throughout the state of California, its main focus is the Northern California territory. Residential installations account for 90% of NextEnergy’s revenues with small business installations accounting for the remainder. Mr. Randy Kauffman is currently the President and majority shareholder of NextEnergy.
San Ramon copies Concord?
July 15, 2008
The San Ramon Tribune says Republican Assembly candidate (AD-15) and Mayor H. Abram Wilson and the San Ramon City Council don’t listen to citizen concerns, and have already made up their minds about turning San Ramon into Concord with plans for three 8-story commercial office buildings. Congratulations to Concord’s PR machine…I think. Helen Allen will be crowing about San Ramon copying Concord, you watch.
Actually, if San Ramon council really wanted to copy Concord they would hire expensive consultants to form a citizen task force to conduct a five year study and make recommendations that will be ignored by Council. But this sounds more like an early salvo in the AD-15 campaign, but let’s see how Wilson’s Assembly race opponent, Joan Buchanan, weighs in on local planning concerning commercial office space, and land use issues. Read more
CANCELLED: Bonilla and DeSaulnier host healthcare town hall, Jul 9
June 27, 2008
Assemblyman Mark DeSaulnier (AD-11) will join Contra Costa County Supervisor Susan Bonilla for a town hall meeting about the impact of the proposed health care cuts in the state budget. If you are concerned or want to learn more, please join them at a community meeting on Wednesday, July 9, from 7-9 p.m. at the St. Francis Assisi Parish Hall, 860 Oak Grove Road, in Concord.
Reception to open Gallery Concord Summer Season, Jul 11
June 26, 2008
Gallery Concord will kick off its “The Color of My Palette” Summer Season with a reception, July 11, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Concord Gallery is located at 1765 Galindo Street in Concord. Enjoy an evening of art, music, wine, and light refreshments. Live Music provided by Rich Hardin. Read more
Muirfest Gala 2008, Jul 3
June 23, 2008
The MuirFest Gala 2008 will be held, July 3, at the Martinez Waterfront, from 5:00 p.m. til midnight. There will be a live and silent auction, catered dinner and drinks, enjoy the MuirFest Musical Celebration, post-show reception with dessert and dancing. Proceeds support the Willows Theater and its programs. $100 per guest. Call 925-798-1300.
American Cancer Society - Relay for Life, Jul 12-13
June 23, 2008
Celebrate, Remember, and Fight Back! On July 12, 2008, the American Cancer Society willl hold its annual Relay For Life®. Help celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives. Read more
