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Martinez CERT, Martinez Police Department offers chargeless emergency accommodation class, 9 a.m.-noon March 3, lath chamber, 525 Henrietta St. For all ages. Allotment at martinez.cert@gmail.com.
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St. Pat’s fundraiser
Rotary Club of Pleasant Hill holds St. Pat’s Goes Hollywood fundraiser 6 p.m. March 16, Big C Athletic Club, 1381 Galaxy Way, Concord. Irish dancing, dinner, entertainment, auctions. Proceeds account association projects. $45. 925-932-7011, jessica@bravermansolutions.com.
P.O. biz advance events
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Martinez column arrangement hosts chargeless “Grow Your Business Day” contest through March 24. Learn about Every Aperture Direct Mail advertising. Register by calling Charisse Mitchell, 510-874-8540, or online at usps.com/growyourbusinessdays. Advice www.uspseverydoor.com.
English advisers needed
Teach adults to read, write, allege English. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 3, 10 and 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 6, Diablo Valley Literacy Council, 4000 Clayton Road, Concord. Must appear all three sessions. $15 (nonrefundable). Maureen, 925-685-3881. dvlc.tripod.com.
Garden study
Pleasant Hill Garden Study Club meets 7 p.m. March 6, Gardens at Heather Farm, Camellia Room, 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek. Topic, comestible bounce gardening. Chargeless to all. 925-944-4898, www.phgsc.com.
Education discussion
Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla discusses midyear account cuts, governor’s proposed 2012-13 account impacts Pleasant Hill schools, 7 p.m. March 8, Pleasant Hill City Hall, lath chamber, 100 Gregory Lane. Martin Nelis, 925-671-5229, mnelis@ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us.
Sons in Retirement
Sons in Retirement Pleasant Hill Branch 146 accommodated 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., March 8, The Clubhouse at Boundary Oak, 3800 Valley Vista Road, Walnut Creek. Bedfellow apostle Ann White. Reservations by March 2. 925-939-8073, www.sir146.com.
Film anniversary diversity
East Bay All-embracing Jewish Film Anniversary 7 p.m. March 10, CineArts Theater, 2314 Monument Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Independent, all-embracing films, documentaries, abbreviate films absorption assortment of bodies worldwide. $7-10. 510-839-2900, http://www.eastbayjewishfilm.org/12/tickets.html.
Bead, boutique, art show
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Bead and Bazaar Art Show, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 2-4, Hilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd. $10.
Handmade art, jewelry, handwoven textiles, bean making, best items at 200 artisan booths, and workshops. www.beadandboutique.com.
Finding your roots
Contra Costa County Genealogical Society meets 7 p.m. March 8, Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints, 1360 Alberta Way, Concord. Apostle Vera Boyles discusses tips for faster, easier, authentic researching. 925-689-2146.
Market Match
Senior bloom fair
Concord Chief Center Healthy Lifestyle and Adeptness Fair 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 9, Accord Chief Center, 2727 Parkside Circle. Advice on, services, resources, bloom products. Light cafeteria $5, adjustment borderline March 6. 925-671-3320, ConcordSeniorCenter@ci.concord.ca.us.
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Collectible bears
Stuffed, bowl collectible bears for auction 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 24-25, Rodgers Ranch, 315 Cortsen Road, Pleasant Hill. Proceeds account Friends of Rodgers Ranch, Pleasant Hill Historical Society. Denise, 925-387-0158.
Children’s Chorus
ontra Costa Children’s Choir hosts Jazz and Jambalaya, 6:30 p.m. March 9, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette. Music, silent, alive auctions, raffle prizes, Cajun themed dinner. Supports choir programs. $50. Tickets: 925 947-3778, www.brownpapertickets.com.
CERT training
Martinez Association Emergency Response Team classes 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 24, 31, April 7, Martinez City Hall, 525 Henrietta St. First aid, emergency preparedness, search, rescue. Register by email name, buzz number, abode to Martinez.cert@gmail.com or aroth@cityofmartinez.org.
Blood drive
Donate claret noon-5 p.m. March 7, John Muir Medical Center-Walnut Creek, 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road. Appointments: 800-733-2767, www.redcross.org. Use code: MUIR.
Lessons for blogging
Mt. Diablo Branch of California Writers Club holds Blogging to Build an Audience 101. Check in 11:15 a.m. March 10, Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. $20. R.S.V.P. by March 7. 925-934-5677, jeaniegpops@comcast.net.
Classical concert
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Contra Costa Performing Arts Society’s vocal, active classical music, 8 p.m. March 13, Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. Free. www.ccpas.org.
Music paints a picture
Walnut Creek Concert Band performs Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition,” and added 7:30 p.m. March 21, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. $12-17. Tickets at 925-943-7469, at the door, or online at lesherartscenter.org.
Brain Awareness Week
ohn Muir Neurosciences Institute provides advice on how academician works, furnishings of alarming academician injury, abutment for families impacted by academician injury. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. March 14, Vista Adult Center, 1266 San Carlos Ave. Concord. 925-685-7340, ext. 2783; baismanferrern@mdusd.org.
Novacek plays Rach 3
California Symphony performs Novacek Plays Rach 3, featuring bedfellow aqueduct Alastair Willis, pianist John Novacek, 4 p.m. March 4, Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Center Drive, Walnut Creek. Tickets $39-$69. 925-943-7469, www.californiasymphony.org.
Youth arch lessons
Diablo Valley Arch Center, 2920 Camino Diablo, Suite 100, Walnut Creek, offers chargeless arch acquaint for youths 10-18, 6:15-8:15 p.m. March 6, continues alternating Tuesdays. Allotment 925-945-8480, oconnortrish@yahoo.com.
Free franchising seminar
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FranNet San Francisco East Bay holds chargeless seminar, Career Transitions-Exploring Business Ownership, 6:30-8 p.m. March 7, Walnut Creek Library, 1644 N. Broadway. Jana De Brauwere, 925-977-3350, or JdeBrauwere@ccclib.org.
Blood drive
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Red Cross claret drive 5 p.m. March 7, John Muir Medical Center, Ball Auditorium, 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. Appointments: 800-733-2767 or go to redcrossblood.org. Use code: MUIR.
Red Cross
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Volunteer orientations 3 p.m. March 9; 10 a.m. March 13, Pleasant Hill Claret Donation Center, 140 Gregory Lane. Registration: Mandy, 510-594-5211, or LewisM@usa.redcross.org. redcrossblood.org.
Flower show, sale
Northern California Camellia Society 67th anniversary Camellia Appearance and Auction 2-5 p.m. March 10, First Baptist Church of Walnut Creek, 2336 Buena Vista Ave. Enter flowers afore 10 a.m. Chargeless admission. Alarm Bob Ehrhart, 925 937-0188, or Don Bergamini, 925 229-0775.
Patsy Cline tribute
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Willows Theatre Company presents “A Tribute To Patsy Cline” with Joni Morris & After Midnight Band, 8 p.m. March 10, 1975 Diamond Blvd., Concord. $25. 925-798-1300, www.willowstheatre.org.
Cancer support
Workshop on religious traditions, how they can advice those who are ill or at end of life, enhance well-being, affection of life. 2-4 p.m. March 13, Blight Abutment Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. Free. Reservations: 925-933-0107.
‘Penzance’ singalong
Lamplighters Music Theatre’s “Pirates of Penzance” singalong,” 2:30 p.m. March 18, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Audience sings any, all parts. Come in costume, or as you are. Prize for best costume. Ticket 925-943-7469, lesherartscenter.org.
Vintage toy, alternation show
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Elks Lodge in Walnut Creek hosts best toy, alternation appearance 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 18, 1475 Creekside Drive. Vendors with collectibles, aged toys, trains, Disney items. $5 adults, $1 adolescent than 12. $15 8 a.m. aboriginal bird. http://www.toyshowhaywardca.com.
Downtown wine walk
Walnut Creek Downtown Business Association wine walk, 6-9 p.m. March 21. Proceeds account bounded charities, blight research. $30, $35 at event. Maps of accommodating businesses, wine glass, accessible at starting point. Tickets at www.walnutcreekdowntown.com through March 18. 925-933-6778.
Senior adeptness expo
Greater Accord Alcove of Commerce chargeless Chief Expo 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 23, Crown Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord. Craft fair, appearance show, entertainment, chief health, adeptness information. 925-685-1181.
Grand Jury service
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Contra Costa County Superior Court accepting applications for Civil Grand Jury account for 2012-13 term. Must be U.S. citizen, 18 or older, Contra Costa County citizen for at atomic one year. Borderline April 13. Applications, information: 925-957-5638, www.cc-courts.orq/qrandiury.
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Board vacancies
Contra Costa County association can administer for Economic Opportunity Council, Low-Income Sector 2; Oversight Lath for Successor Agencies of above Redevelopment Agencies in the County, Accessible Member Seat. Information, www.co.contra-costa.ca.us, bang on lath of supervisors, appointed bodies, committees and commissions. Applications: http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/DocumentView.aspx? DID=6433.
Board vacancies
Contra Costa County association can administer for: Economic Opportunity Council, Private/Nonprofit Sector 3; Emergency Medical Care Committee, District I alternate; Family & Children’s Trust, Committee District I. Information, www.co.contra-costa.ca.us, bang on lath of supervisors, appointed bodies, committees and commissions. Applications: http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/DocumentView.aspx? DID=6433.
Deliver commons to seniors
Meals on Wheels seeks advance drivers to bear commons to homebound seniors in Accord for one hour a week, Monday-Friday. Sharon, 925-937-8607, 925-778-4379, or sfitzgerald@mowsos.org.
Free tax preparation
Tax-Aide’s AARP affairs and Earn It, Keep It, Save It provides chargeless tax account by IRS-certified tax preparers, starting February. Tax-Aide serves low, moderate-income taxpayers of any age (no assets limit) with appropriate absorption to seniors 60 and older. Earn It, Keep It, Save It serves those who becoming beneath than $50,000 in 2011. Appointments: Martinez Chief Center, 925-370-8770; Pacheco Association Center, 925-709-4525; or Hillcrest Congregational Church in Pleasant Hill, 925-405-6011 Information: 925-726-3199, www.earnitkeepitsaveit.org.
Smoke alarms
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Homeowners active in Contra Costa Fire District (Clayton, Clyde, Concord, Martinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill) may be acceptable for chargeless smoke alarm, installation. Age 60 or earlier or physically disabled behindhand of age, no alive anxiety in home, or anxiety is added than 10 years old. 925-941-3327.
Alzheimer’s acquittal group
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Respite accumulation for those with Alzheimer’s or anamnesis accident from added causes meets 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays, 1111 Ferry St., Martinez. Activities advice associates action to best of ability. Discussion groups, exercise, crafts, table games, amusing skills. One-time $20 allotment fee, with $15 circadian lab fee, includes lunch. No drop-ins. Information, registration, 925-370-8772.
Smoke alarms
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Homeowners active in Contra Costa Fire District (Clayton, Clyde, Concord, Martinez, Pacheco, Pleasant Hill) may be acceptable for chargeless smoke alarm, installation. Age 60 or earlier or physically disabled behindhand of age, no alive anxiety in home, or anxiety is added than 10 years old. 925-941-3327.
Call for singers
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Diablo Women’s Chorale seeks new singers of all ranges for abatement rehearsals, 7-9 p.m. Mondays, in Walnut Creek. Rehearsals accommodate training in afterimage singing, opportunities for baby group, abandoned singing. For location, agenda breezy adjustment audition, acquaintance Mary Sorenson, director, 925-890-8680; Barbara Burkhardt, 925-945-0853, www.diablowomenschorale.org.
Preschool openings
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Mt. Diablo Adult Education/Parent Education Affairs Co-op preschool, has openings in preschool, pre-K, at Hidden Valley Preschool, 500 Glacier Drive, Martinez. Information, acceptance packet, acquaintance Dee Jones 925-685-7340, ext. 2771, jonesd@mdusd.k12.ca.us.
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Boating safety
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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary meets 7:30-9 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Martinez City Hall lath chamber, 525 Henrietta St. Flotilla helps brainwash accessible through canoeing assurance classes; barge assurance checks. uscga57@yahoo.com.
Help vet building
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Memorial artery for auction to accession funds to advance Martinez Veterans Canonizing Building. Artery installed in new canonizing aisle to account veterans. $200 per brick with accustomed veteran’s name engraved. For anniversary brick purchased, mini brick replica accessible for $50. To purchase, alarm Carl Edwards 925-372-0133, adjustment online at http://vmbm.engravedbricks.com, or abode to 930 Ward St., Martinez, CA 94553.
Mobile arrangement hours
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Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner’s arrangement hosts adaptable arrangement hours, 9-11 a.m. fourth Wednesdays monthly, Pleasant Hill City Hall, baby arrangement room, 100 Gregory Lane. Skinner’s agents answers questions about accompaniment issues, gathers feedback, assists with issues involving accompaniment agency. By appointment. 510-286-1400.
Plan trips online
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County Connection has cruise artist via Google maps to advice alteration users plan local, bounded trips. Accessible on iPhones, some adaptable devices. www.cccta.org. 925-676-7500.
Donate formals
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Donate new, “nearly new” brawl dresses to Princess Project, accouterment academic dresses to aerial academy girls who cannot allow them. Accompany dresses, accessories to: The Bar Method, 1946A Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek or Selix Formalwear, 951 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Donation guidelines, www.princessproject.org/donate/dresses-accessories/.
Activity adviser online
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City of Martinez Recreation Winter/Spring Activity Adviser 2011 is now accessible online. Appointment www.cityofmartinez.org for listings of classes and appropriate events. 925-372-3510.
Hospice donations
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Hospice of the East Bay austerity aliment gluttonous contributions of acclaim acclimated clothing, collectibles, furniture, housewares, jewelry. Items can be abandoned off at austerity aliment in Concord, Walnut Creek, Alamo. Locations, hours at www.hospiceeastbay.org. Tax-deductible donation; auto account for ample items by calling 925-674-9072.
Vigil volunteers
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Hospice of the East Bay launched Vigil Advance Affairs area accomplished accommodating abutment volunteers are at bedside of terminally ill patients. Affairs helps accompany abatement to families clumsy to be with admired one, and patients apperceive they are not alone. 925-887-5678, www.hospiceeastbay.org.
Food drive
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County Connection buses aggregate aliment for Aliment Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Most needed: peanut butter, canned meats. All canned goods, beans, rice, pastas, adamant affluent cereal, amazon products, bake-apple abstract accepted. No bottle containers. Donation barrels at 2477 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord.
Interim library
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Martinez Library acting location, Old Alternation Depot, 401 Ferry St., while Martinez Library undergoes renovation. Acting hours: noon-8 p.m. Monday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday and Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Friday. Closed Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday. www.ccclib.org.
Donating blood
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American Red Cross Pleasant Hill Claret Donation Center, 140 Gregory Lane, has new hours. Monday: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Tuesday-Wednesday: 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Thursday: 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Sunday: 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 800-733-2767, www.redcrossblood.org.
Hospice help
Peace4kids
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Peace4kids, aerial academy adopted barter organization, seeks association admiral to acquisition host families, assignment with students. Families bare to host barter students, ages 15-18. Carol or Susan, 209-538-2168, 877-381-4739, www.peace4kids.net.
American Legion
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American Legion Column 29 hosts speaker, 7-8 p.m. third Wednesdays monthly, Veteran’s Canonizing Building, 930 Ward St., Martinez.
History lectures
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Martinez Historical Society holds history lectures, 1 p.m. Fridays, Chief Center, 818 Green St. Free. 925-372-7146, 925-370-8770.
Tap ball to tunes
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Tap ball to Broadway tunes, 9:15-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; 8:45-10 a.m. Saturdays, Diablo Light Opera Building, additional floor, 1948 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Warm-up, workout, air-conditioned down, paced on videos. Tap shoes not appropriate to start, tap acquaintance helpful. Drop-in fee $7. Account abatement available. 925-933-2652, 925-932-3278, janegan@astound.net.
Las Juntas artists
Drivers needed
Packages for troops
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