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.
Repair work on San Pablo Dam Road near Bear Creek, Jul 15
July 7, 2008
View Larger MapContra Costa County Public Works Department will perform pipe repair work on San Pablo Dam Road near Bear Creek Road on July 15, 2008 between the hours of 9:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. One lane will be closed and motorists can expect possible delays of 15 minutes.
Add value to raise your bottom line
June 23, 2008
SPEAKING OF SERVICE - by Jeff Kasper
You’ve certainly heard companies talk about this concept called, “added value.” So what does it mean? And, if the big companies are doing it, why can’t you?
Added value is what gives a company the right (decided on by the customer) to charge more for a product or service than what it costs them to buy or deliver it. The automobile industry is a classic example of adding value and charging you for it. Read more
Concordstock to break Guinness guitar ensemble world record, Jul 1
June 17, 2008
Register now to join over 2,000 guitar strumming enthusiasts as the City of Concord attempts to break the world record for largest guitar ensemble, Jul 1 at Todos Santos Plaza, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Help smash the current Guinness World Record of 1,802 for Largest Guitar Ensemble as folk-rock luminary Country Joe McDonald, leads the crowd in singing Woody Guthrie’s This Land is Your Land (Key of G). Country Joe will stay with for the inaugural performance of Concord’s brand new Tuesday evening series, Acoustic Tuesdays, July 1-29, 6:30 pm-8 pm. Read more
Local artist on display at Walnut Creek wine tasting, June 21
June 17, 2008
The work of Averyl Veliz will be on display June 21 as the featured artists for Jeriko Estates Wine Tasting at The Artisan Wine Cellar in Walnut Creek. The event will be held from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., at 1633 Bonanza Street. $10 cover includes wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, and special pricing on select Jeriko Wine. 280-1633.
CCRP Speaker Series continues, Jun 17 and July 15
June 5, 2008
The June and July editions of the 2008 Speaker Series presented by the Contra Costa Republican Party (CCRP) and sponsored by KSFO-560AM will be held June 17 and July 15th, at the Contra Costa Country Club, located at 801 Golf Club Road in Pleasant Hill. Cocktail hour begins at 6:00 p.m., with the speaker scheduled for 7:00 p.m.; with CCRP business meeting to follow. Read more
East Bay Libertarians to hold Summer Solstice BBQ, Jun 22
June 4, 2008
The East Bay Libertarians, (EBLP) will host a Summer Solstice BBQ, on Sunday, June 22 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Contact Peter Schoewe or see the website for details. Read more
The number Lisa Vorderbrueggen will not report
May 30, 2008
BIG OIL, unions, real estate and developer interests have so far spent $215,298.64 to smear Guy Houston and ensure Mary Piepho retains her Supervisor seat. That’s an awful lot of money changing hands to not be noticed by an ace political reporter. Read more
Food Bank to host Afternoon in the Admiral’s Garden, Jun 22
May 21, 2008
The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano will host its Afternoon in the Admiral’s Garden, June 22. Enjoy a gourmet lunch, live music, tasting talents, auctions and grand prize drawing amidst the gardens at the Admiral’s and Captain Quarters on Mare Island. For more information and to RSVP call 925-771-1310.
