As a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer, you can profoundly impact the life of a child in foster care who has experienced abuse or neglect. Children with a CASA volunteer are more likely to succeed in school, adapt to change, and are half as likely to re-enter the foster care system later.
Join our Zoom Informational Session to learn about the process of advocating for a child in foster care and the commitment and responsibilities required to be a CASA volunteer. No special education, experience, or background is needed. Training spots are filling up fast. <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIscu-oqjkrGtO0kMxTj9O2xJ1t7anFi4v0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up now</a> and make a positive difference in a child's life!

Local Event: Make a Lasting Impact: Volunteer with Children in Foster Care

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Make a Lasting Impact: Volunteer with Children...

Thursday May 2, 2024: As a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer, you can profoundly impact the life of a child in foster care...

Make a Lasting Impact: Volunteer with Children in Foster Care

Crockett Town Wide Yard Sale.&nbsp;&nbsp;Find Antiques, Collectibles, Art, Furniture, Clothing, Car Parts, Plants and Much More. &nbsp;Town Maps for sale at the Plaza for $3.00, benefit the Chamber Scholarship Fund. &nbsp; Vendors, Food and Music at the Downtown Plaza.

Local Event: Town Wide Yard Sale

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Town Wide Yard Sale

Saturday May 4, 2024: Crockett Town Wide Yard Sale.&nbsp;&nbsp;Find Antiques, Collectibles, Art, Furniture, Clothing, Car Parts, Plants and...

Todos Santos Plaza

The Bay Area is encouraged to celebrate spring at the 3rd annual free <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bay-area-springfest-2023-free-in-concord-tickets-399235924397" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bay Area SpringFest</a>&nbsp;THIS SATURDAY, May 4, in the heart of downtown at historic Todos Santos Plaza featuring non-stop music, eclectic food court, kid’s activities, over 100 arts and crafts and other exhibitors plus a beer and wine garden benefitting Sustainable Contra Costa.
SpringFest is open from 12 noon to 7 p.m. this Saturday&nbsp;with free admission and free parking.
The event presented by Bay Area Festivals debuted to a spectacular response the past two years with thousands of attendees and is back even larger, filling the tree-lined plaza in Contra Costa County’s largest city.
Over 100 vendors will be on hand offering myriad shopping opportunities for a wide variety of products and services as well as exhibitors providing information on their programs.
There are a variety of offerings in the eclectic food court on the Salvio Street side of Todos Santos Plaza as well as many restaurants and beer pubs in the immediate downtown area..
The SpringFest Beer &amp; Wine Garden features beer from popular Concord breweries <a href="https://www.sidegatebrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Side Gate</a> and <a href="https://www.epidemicales.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Epidemic Ales</a> plus wine from Contra Costa's <a href="https://www.vianovineyards.com/?fbclid=IwAR1g8EhlaAMqvbvp5yeZdDKaQRRxmslThzKkz6Jw3n75ki85w6IYm7DNzMQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Viano Vineyards</a>. Proceeds from the Beer &amp; Wine Garden benefit <a href="https://sustainablecoco.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sustainable Contra Costa</a>.
Live music on the Todos Santos stage begins at noon:
12:00-1:00 p.m. The Dive Bombers, the Bay Area’s Blues Bombers, take to the Todos Santos Plaza stage to start the day's entertainment.
1:45-3:15 The Great Space Coaster is the East Bay’s favorite cover band throwing it back to the hits of the 70s, 80s and 90s.
4:00-6:30 East Bay Grooveline is an energetic, groovy band that will disco your way to dance and satisfy your soul.
Kid's activities include free balloon animals and hats plus hands-on activities. COPA Soccer Training Center has a soccer activity all day at SpringFest.
Attendees can bring a blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy the spring day in the tree-lined park. Pets on a leash can come along too.
The first 400 attendees will receive a SpringFest Goody Bag. Each pre-registered attendee gets a free raffle ticket for numerous SpringFest-themed prizes. 
Donation of food to the Monument Crisis Center will earn the donor another raffle ticket for each can donated.
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bay-area-springfest-2023-free-in-concord-tickets-399235924397" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pre-register for the raffle</a> and get a free $2 Spring Buck for your first purchase at SpringFest. For more information visit <a href="https://www.BayAreaSpringFest.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.BayAreaSpringFest.com</a>.
Bay Area SpringFest is in Todos Santos Plaza in Downtown Concord at 2175 Willow Pass Rd. The outdoor festival is free to the public with two free city parking garages on the block and lots of free on-street parking

Local Event: FREE Bay Area SpringFest THIS SATURDAY in Downtown Concord

FREE Bay Area SpringFest THIS SATURDAY in...

Saturday May 4, 2024: The Bay Area is encouraged to celebrate spring at the 3rd annual free Bay Area SpringFest&nbsp;THIS SATURDAY, May 4,...

FREE Bay Area SpringFest THIS SATURDAY in Downtown Concord

Pinole Valley Community Church

Pinole Garden Club annual plant sale.&nbsp;

Local Event: Pinole Garden Club Plant Sale

Pinole Garden Club Plant Sale

Saturday May 4, 2024: Pinole Garden Club annual plant sale.&nbsp;

Hercules Library - 109 Civic Dr, Hercules, CA, 94547

This BNI style event gives you the opportunity to meet other members of the business community on a more personal level. Have your two-minute elevator speech ready as everyone is given the opportunity to introduce themselves.
Hosted by the Bayfront &amp; El Sobrante Chambers.
Speaker: Mark Porter
Topic: Small business retirement plans
Bring plenty of business cards! Light refreshments will be served.
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM ~ HERCULES LIBRARY
FREE EVENT ~ ALL MEMBERS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY WELCOME

Local Event: Sunrise Networking

Sunrise Networking

Tuesday May 7, 2024: This BNI style event gives you the opportunity to meet other members of the business community on a more personal...

Nick the Greek

Authentic Greek street-food restaurant Nick the Greek is celebrating the opening of its new Pinole location by welcoming the community with free lunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on May 7. To participate, guests simply need to come during the allotted time, and will be able to pick up one entree per person, including options like Nick the Greek’s beloved Gyros and Souvlakis!
Nick the Greek was founded in 2014 in Northern California by three cousins - Big Nick, Little Nick and Baby Nick - and has since expanded throughout California, along with outposts in Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Kansas, Texas, and Missouri.

Local Event: Nick the Greek Celebrates Pinole Grand Opening!

Nick the Greek Celebrates Pinole Grand Opening!

Tuesday May 7, 2024: Authentic Greek street-food restaurant Nick the Greek is celebrating the opening of its new Pinole location by...

Crockett Community Center

Participate in a memorable, leisurely stroll across the Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge and share a delicous BBQ lunch at the Crockett Community Center. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors: enjoy yourself while honoring loved ones who have served our country.
Funds raised from this fun community event will benefit the Viet Nam Veterans of Diablo Valley and the Crockett Community Services District.
Registration $30.00 / After May 1st $40.00

Local Event: 15th Annual Walk of Honor for Our Veterans

15th Annual Walk of Honor for Our Veterans

Saturday May 18, 2024: Participate in a memorable, leisurely stroll across the Alfred Zampa Memorial Bridge and share a delicous BBQ lunch...

Everyone has become accustomed to the “throw-it-away” lifestyle. If an item is broken or does not seem to work anymore, we are quick to throw it out and buy a new one. However, many items can easily be fixed instead of buying new. Why not learn to repair?
Bring your broken and non-functioning things — electronic gadgets, appliances, computers, toys, sewing machines, bicycles, fabric items, etc. — for assessment, disassembly, and possibly repair. FixIt Coaches will be available for consultation on broken items; workspace, specialty tools, and guidance will be provided to help you troubleshoot your item. Offer your expertise as well and join in on the fun!
All ages are welcome and the event is open to the whole family.
Register your item to be sure to let the FixIt Team know what item you are bringing to come prepared, by clicking the link to complete the Google Form:
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBewZzwa_ZJQW7USbx4lHc2ykCvvytjmr6_2-6m4C-HdBTww/viewform?fbclid=IwAR35nmlBTQjl2FajYBcxl-CGXyxmMVnDr1qZGnaYId-P_PsI0hSYhJhbcb4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2024-05-18 USA-CA-San Pablo San Pablo Public Library 11AM</a>

 RESOURCES:
LINK TO FLYER – In English (<a href="https://recyclemore.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/Flyer-FixIt-Clinic-San-Pablo-RecycleMore-051824-8.5-x-11-English-R.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CLICK HERE</a>)
LINK TO FLYER – En Español (<a href="https://recyclemore.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/04/Flyer-FixIt-Clinic-San-Pablo-RecycleMore-051824-8.5-x-11-Spanish-R.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">CLICK HERE</a>)

LEARN MORE ABOUT FIXIT CLINIC – <a href="https://fixitclinic.blogspot.com/p/bring-your-broken-non-functioning.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE </a>

This event is no cost to you created and made possible by a partnership with RecycleMore, San Pablo Library, and FixIt Clinic.
For residents of West Contra Costa County.
Please note, no translators or interpreters will be in attendance.
For special accommodations, please contact the San Pablo Library directly at (510) 374-3998, within 72 hours notice.

Local Event: DIY Fix It Clinic @ San Pablo Library 

DIY Fix It Clinic @ San Pablo Library 

Saturday May 18, 2024: Everyone has become accustomed to the “throw-it-away” lifestyle. If an item is broken or does not seem to work...

5000 Valley View Road, El Sobrante, CA

LGNDS Studios presents “Dance to the Future”.&nbsp;May 19, 2 shows (2pm and 6pm)
Location: DeAnza HS Performing Arts Theatre, 5000 Valley View Rd, El Sobrante.
About: &nbsp;Marty wants to go to the school dance to impress his girlfriend but the problem is, he doesn’t know how to dance. 
Prepare to be entertained as Marty takes you back in time to learn dances from the different genres.
With over 100 dancers (ages 3 to adult) and 12 acts, you will be taken back to the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s. 
Limited seating. Get your tickets&nbsp;now @lgndsstudios.com

Local Event: “Dance to the Future”

“Dance to the Future”

Sunday May 19, 2024: LGNDS Studios presents “Dance to the Future”.&nbsp;May 19, 2 shows (2pm and 6pm)
Location: DeAnza HS Performing Arts...

As a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer, you can profoundly impact the life of a child in foster care who has experienced abuse or neglect. Children with a CASA volunteer are more likely to succeed in school, adapt to change, and are half as likely to re-enter the foster care system later.
Join our Zoom Informational Session to learn about the process of advocating for a child in foster care and the commitment and responsibilities required to be a CASA volunteer. No special education, experience, or background is needed. Training spots are filling up fast. <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMod-murTMpG9VGSvpepA3O2pwno-YY8fBj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up now</a> and make a positive difference in a child's life!

Tuesday May 28, 2024: As a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer, you can profoundly impact the life of a child in foster care...

Hercules Community Center

Hosted by: Bay Front Chamber of Commerce and Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County
Sponsored by:&nbsp;
Bio-Rad ~ City of Hercules ~ City of Pinole ~ Phillips 66 ~ Republic Services&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;The Bay Front Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County is bringing together top employers from various industries. Network with like-minded individuals and discover exciting job prospects. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to explore new job opportunities or advance their career. Pre-register on Eventbrite.com by 5/28 to be entered into a gift card raffle.


Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career!

Local Event: West Contra Costa Career Fair

West Contra Costa Career Fair

Wednesday May 29, 2024: Hosted by: Bay Front Chamber of Commerce and Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County
Sponsored...

Refugio Valley Park

The City of Hercules in partnership with the Bay Front Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Hercules Cultural Festival. Enjoy performances by local entertainers, bands, food, vendors &amp; more.
FREE SHUTTLE from the Hercules Transit Center, noon – 7:00 pm.
Bring a can of food to receive a raffle ticket to be entered into a gift card raffle.
SPONSORED BY
<ul><li>Kaiser Permanente</li><li>Marin Clean Energy</li><li>Phillips 66</li><li>East Bay Municipal Utility District</li></ul>
PERFORMERS
<ul><li>Center for Lao Studies Cultural Performers</li><li>LGNDS Studios</li><li>Solis Martial Arts</li><li>Napal Dance Group</li><li>Yee’s Martial Arts</li><li>Moon Azteca Dance Art School</li><li>Ta’ere Tia’I Polynesian Dance Group</li></ul>
BANDS
<ul><li>Orchestra Borinquen</li><li>Good Time Collective Band</li></ul>
FOOD VENDORS
<ul><li>Coloma Confections</li><li>Cousins Maine Lobster</li><li>Crockett Cocina</li><li>Curbside Kitchen</li><li>Da Boot to Da Bay</li><li>Da Poke Man</li><li>D&amp;T Kitchen</li><li>Dream Bowlz</li><li>El Sol Mexican Restaurant</li><li>Green Panda Eats</li><li>Hella Bomb Tacos</li><li>Holy Mo’s</li><li>Iries Bites</li><li>Kei’s Specialties</li><li>Kona Ice</li><li>La Mia Famiglia Food Truck</li><li>Lola’s Spanish Kitchen</li><li>Mamas Papas</li><li>Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt</li><li>Michoacan Burgers</li><li>Royal Indian Restaurant</li><li>Shaw’s Texas Style BBQ</li><li>Sugar Toof</li><li>The Vegan Hood Chefs</li></ul>

Local Event: Hercules Cultural Festival

Hercules Cultural Festival

Sunday June 2, 2024: The City of Hercules in partnership with the Bay Front Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Hercules Cultural...

Community Alliance Church, 2375 Aberdeen Way, San Pablo, CA 94806

Wednesdays, Weekly Jun 5-Sep 4, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
 
Are you or someone you know struggling with the loss of a loved one? Grief can feel like a lonely journey, but you don't have to navigate it alone. Join us at Community Alliance Church for GriefShare, a 13-week support group designed to offer comfort, understanding, and hope to those grieving.&nbsp;
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GriefShare is a faith-based program that provides a safe and compassionate environment for individuals to explore their grief, share their experiences, and find support among others facing similar challenges. Each session includes a video seminar featuring expert insights, group discussions for personal sharing, and workbook exercises for reflection and healing.&nbsp;
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This group is open to all community members, regardless of where you are in your grief journey. Whether your loss is recent or you've been carrying it for some time, you'll find a welcoming and supportive space at GriefShare.&nbsp;
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Our GriefShare group meets at Community Alliance Church, located on the border of San Pablo and Richmond, CA. We'll gather every Wednesday starting June 5, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, with a one-week break for the 4th of July holiday. You're welcome to join at any point during the program, as each session is self-contained.&nbsp;
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Grieving can be isolating, but in GriefShare, you'll discover you're not alone. By participating, you'll gain valuable tools and insights to help you navigate your grief journey and start rebuilding your life with hope and healing.&nbsp;
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Don't let grief hold you captive. Take the first step toward healing and hope by joining us at GriefShare. We look forward to walking with you through this season of your life.
 
$20.
 
Presented by Community Alliance Church.
 
<a href="https://welcometocommunity.com/upcoming-events/griefshare-grief-support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://welcometocommunity.com...</a>&nbsp;
hello@communityalliance.info&nbsp;
510-223-6550&nbsp;

Local Event: GriefShare Grief Support Group

GriefShare Grief Support Group

Wednesday June 5, 2024: Wednesdays, Weekly Jun 5-Sep 4, 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Are you or someone you know struggling with the loss of a loved...

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