College planning seminars help families find financial aid
August 15, 2008
According to College Planning Specialists, financial aid applications have risen 20% across the state of California. Families are having to choose between staying in their homes, saving for retirement, or paying for college now that getting into top colleges is so competitive? College Planning Specialists offers a number of College Planning seminars in Walnut Creek, Danville, Clayton, and Pleasant Hill that help parents access financial aid money, achieve financial aid for high income households, even send your child to a private school for less than the cost of a Junior College. See the web site for full seminar schedule and more information.
San Ramon Republican Women Go for the Gold, Aug 2
July 18, 2008
Join The San Ramon Valley Republican Women as they “Go for the Gold” Saturday, August 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the home of Linda and Steve Sanchez in the Blackhawk area of Danville. Republican candidates will be on hand as well as a live Dixieland band, refrshments, and a raffle. Contact Roxanne Lindsay at 925-837-6253 or e-mail her at rrlindz at aol dot com.
Abram Wilson launches AD-15 campaign website
July 7, 2008
Mayor Abram Wilson (R-San Ramon) unveiled his campaign website - www.wilsonforassembly.com. He will face Democrat Joan Buchanan to replace termed out Assemblyman, Guy Houston. AD-15 represents the only Bay Area legislative seat currently held by a Republican. Read more
Buchanan to hold picnic after Danville parade, July 4
June 21, 2008
Joan Buchanan, the Democratic candidate for Assembly seat 15, invites her supporters to walk with her July 4th in the Kiwanis Danville 4th of July Parade, then enjoy a picnic at nearby Osage Park. Those interested can meet up starting at 8:30 a.m. (parade starts at 9:00 a.m.) in Trader Joe’s Parking Lot, located at 85 Railroad Ave., in Danville. Read more
G2B Gathering brings golf and networking together
June 20, 2008
Rick Silva, a leading networking facilitator in the Diablo Valley and East Bay has built and facilitated over 800 Business referral groups, So far. His B2B Gathering groups that meet along the 680 Corridor are about to spin off a new venue. Golf as venue for business networking meetings. Read more
Contra Costa Times continues campaign finance coverup
June 2, 2008
The Contra Costa Times continues to allow its political reporter, Lisa Vorderbrueggen, to avoid full disclosure concerning her complete refusal to cover the subornation of the electoral process in Contra Costa County by special interest Independent Expenditures. In an comment (#34) posted on her blog, Lisa Vorderbrueggen does nothing but dissemble and tell tall tales to avoid admitting the truth that she was either played by campaign managers posing as her friends or she is a bent reporter that lets her political bias inform her decisions about what to write about or not. Read more
CCRA gives nod to Rao in straw poll for Republican AD-15 nomination
May 14, 2008
The Contra Costa Republican Assembly, the Conservative Voice of the Republican Party, Wednesday night held a straw poll for that party’s nomination for the Assembly District-15 race on June 3. Both Rao and San Ramon Councilmember, Abram Wilson, appealed to the members in attendance, on the basis of their conservative principals and experience. Livermore businessman, Robert Rao, won the straw poll of those in attendance. Read more
Danville Area Chamber mixer meets 2nd Thursdays each month
March 23, 2008
The Danville Area Chamber of Commerce holds its after-hours business mixers on the second Thursday every month. Check the Chamber’s Calendar for details and location. For questions call: 925-837-4400.
Mayors’ Charity Ball at Blackhawk to benefit Orphan Relief, Apr 19
March 21, 2008
The Mayors’ Charity Ball will be held at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville, CA on April 19, 2008.
This is a special evening of dining, dancing and fellowship to benefit the International Orphan Relief Fund, and to raise funds to help mentor and provide mobility and relief to these children by purchasing and delivering 120 children wheelchairs.
In addition to the mayors of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, the event will have 250 guests attend from governmental, corporate, and professional communities in the Counties. The mayors and their spouses will be the guests of honor for this event. For additional information, email Johnny Staton at jstatonprod@aol.com or call (925) 516-4634.
