 Business Bulletin Board for June 29Contra Costa Times Article Last Updated: 06/30/2008 05:17:41 PM PDT
This week East Bay Women's Network — 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 2. Speaker: Dawn Lyons. The Englander Restaurant, 101 Parrott St., San Leandro. $15 members, $25 guests.Upcoming n Christian Business Women's Connection — "Compassion in Action: End of Life and Hospice Care," 7:15-8:30 a.m. July 10. Speaker: Karen Barnes-Jarvis. Sunrise Bistro, 1559 Bothelo Drive, Walnut Creek. $15. 925-939-2710, nancyjj@aol.com. Northern California Human Resources Association — "Creating a Wellness Program: Do's, Don't and Why's," 9 a.m.-noon July 9. Speaker: Carolyn Balling. CSU East Bay Continuing Education Campus, 1000 Broadway suite 109, Oakland. $125 members, $165 general. 415-291-1992, nchra@nchra.org, www.nchra.org. Northern California Human Resources Association — "Making Training Stick," 9 a.m.-noon July 10. Speaker: Arlene K. Singer. Embassy Suites, 1345 Treat Blvd., Walnut Creek. $125 members, $165 general. 415-291-1992, nchra@nchra.org, www.nchra.org. Federal Technology Center — "Responding to RFPs," 9 a.m.-noon July 10. Central Coast Small Business Development Center, 1760 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. Free.
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Ongoing n Alamo Rotary Club — Meets at noon Wednesdays. Lunch at noon; program at 12:30 p.m. Meet business and community leaders. Guests welcome. Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Round Hill Road, Alamo. Contact: Al Makely, 925-820-6847. American Academy of Professional Coders, Martinez chapter — 2008 Chapter Meetings are as follows: May 17, HIPAA; June 21, Communicable Diseases; July 19, Dermatology; Aug. 16, Diabetes; Sept. 20, Category II and III Codes; Oct. 18, Preventative Services; Nov. 15, Mental Health; Dec. 20, Coding Jeopardy Holiday Party. Chapter meetings begin at 9:30 a.m. Details: Seanne Ann Carrigan, 925-487-1534, aapcmartinez@yahoo.com. American Society of Home Inspectors Inc., Golden Gate chapter — and California Real Estate Inspection Association, East Bay Chapter, meets 7 p.m. second Thursdays monthly. Hs Lordships Restaurant, 199 Seawall Drive, Berkeley. $45 in advance; $55 at the door, includes dinner. Contact: Gail Requa, 707-313-4934, www.ggashi.com., www.ebcreia.com. Association of Professional Landscape Designers — Meets 4-6 p.m. second Tuesdays monthly. Open to all landscape design professionals and students in the green industry. Veterans Memorial Building, 3790 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. $15 guests; $10 students; $5 members. Contact: Sharon Petersen, 925-672-7729, gardenartistry@earthlink.net. B2F Networking Group, Concord — Business to Friends leads group noon-1:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays monthly. Membership limited to one business per profession. Visitors welcome. Century 21 Diablo Valley Realty, 4691 A Clayton Road, Concord. 925-998-8844, lori@lorihagge.com. Black Wall Street Merchants Association — "First Saturday's Business Development workshop." Business professionals and guest speakers will be available to assist with business plans and marketing. Community economic development materials will also be available. 4430 International - Black Wall Street District. Contact: 888-616-3110, www.blackwallstreet.org. Business Network International — New BNI chapter forming in the Tri-Cities Area. Contact: Shawn, 510-206-0533. Business Network International, Alamo chapter — Meets 8:30-10 a.m. Thursdays. Structured and educational meetings for exchanging business referrals. Membership limited to one per profession. Visitors welcome, bring 30 business cards. Xenia Bistro, 115-A Alamo Plaza. $12, includes hot breakfast. Contact: Stacy Tredennick, 925-866-2428. Business Network International, Abundant Referral Circle chapter — Meets 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Seeking CPA, interior decorator and pet care professionals. Highlands Country Club, 110 Hiller Drive, Oakland. No charge to visitors. Contact: Lu Vasquez, 510-704-8854, www.bni-arc.org. Business Network International, ART chapter — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. For business owners interested in networking and referrals. Limited to one business per profession. Denny's, 11344 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. Visitors welcome. Contact: Abiud Amaro, aamaro@bluekeybma.com. Business Network International, CCBuRN chapter — Meets 8 45 a.m. Fridays. Bring 40 or more business cards, and meet active B2B and B2C business professionals in the East Bay. Learn new networking skills, and garner more business in a fun and exciting environment. Membership limited to one per business category. Sun Mei, 2932 N. Main St., Walnut Creek. $10, includes breakfast. Contact: Luis Rosa, 925-639-0946. Business Network International, Contra Costa Business Builder's chapter — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays. Network and exchange referrals. Membership limited to one business per profession. Visitors welcome. Fresh Choice, 1275 S. Main St., Walnut Creek. $10 guests. Contact: Marilyn Ellis, 925-943-5571, mellis@ecis.com. Business Network International, Diablo Valley Givers Walnut Creek chapter — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays. Network and exchange referrals. Membership limited to one business per profession. Visitors welcome. Sweet Tomatoes, 48 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill. $10 guests. Contact: Eric H. Taggesell, 925-872-7454, www.Homeloan-101.com. Business Network International, Dynamic Referral Group — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Fridays. Business owners and company representatives are welcome to join. Membership limited to one business per profession. Bring 40 business cards to share. Hot breakfast. Hercules Public Library, 109 Civic Drive. Contact: Mark Lampkin, 510-799-5267, www.dynamicwaterfront.com. Business Network International, forming chapter — Meets 7 a.m. Wednesdays. An opportunity for the business community to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Membership limited to one business per profession. Visitors welcome. Grissini Trattoria, Concord Hilton, 1970 Diamond Blvd. Contact: Greg Brenner, 925-348-3681. Business Network International, Livermore's new forming chapter — Call for location. For those interested in learning how to grow their business by referral. A kick-off team is being formed. Contacts: Eric Sevilla, 925-989-0037 and Lisa Di Pasquale, 209-495-8310. Business Network International, Mid-Day Referral Group, Danville chapter — Meets 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays. Visitors welcome. Membership limited to one business per profession. Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. $20, includes lunch. Contact: Tracy Pisenti, 925-487-4436. Business Network International, Network Connections chapter — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Fridays. Free breakfast and meet other business professionals and business owners. Membership limited to one person per profession. Visitors welcome. Fresh Choice, 486 Sun Valley Mall, Concord. Contact: Jen Klingstedt, 925-676-4678, docjrdc@yahoo.com. Business Network International, North Bay chapter — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. For the development and exchange of quality business referrals. Members of the business communities of Richmond, Pinole, El Cerrito, Albany, etc., are invited to attend meetings. Free. Membership is limited to one person per profession. Mira Vista Country Club, 7900 Cutting Blvd., El Cerrito. Contact: Blaine Davis, 510-237-3495. Business Network International, Prosperity by Referrals — Meets 8:30-10 a.m. Thursdays. Marie Callender's, 2090 Diamond Blvd., Concord. Membership is limited to one person per profession. $10, includes light breakfast. Contacts: Pete Tormey, 925-352-9842, pt@actionPatens.com; or Angi, 925-963-7555. Business Network International, Referral Magic chapter — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Visitors welcome. Membership limited to one business per profession. The Cattlemen's Restaurant, 2882 Kitty Hawk Road, Livermore. Contact: Denise Chambliss, 925-468-0400. Business Network International, Tri-Valley Business Builders — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Membership is limited to one person per profession. Visitors welcome. Vic's All-Star Kitchen, 201 Main St., Suite A, Pleasanton. Free. Contact: Bill Mulgrew, 510-728-1599. Business Network International, Tri-Valley Grapevine — Meets noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Come for lunch and find out what BNI can do for your business. Membership limited to one business per profession. Campo Di Bicce, 175 East Vineyard Ave., Livermore. Contact: Charity Shehtanian, 925-373-3222. Business Network International, Valley Business Connection, Danville chapter — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Fridays. Membership is limited to one person per profession. Visitors welcome. Denny's, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. Contact: Dean Suzuki, 925-212-1137. Business Network International, Walnut Creek Business Growers chapter — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Thursdays. Membership is limited to one person per profession. Visitors welcome. Il Fornaio Restaurant, 1430 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. Contact: Bruce Lamborn, 925-330-6736, bruce@scarybear.com; www.bnibusinessgrowers.com. Business Network International, With a Heart, new group forming — Meets 8:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Membership is limited to one person per profession. Visitors welcome. Il Fornaio Restaurant, 1430 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. Contact: Debra Barth, 925-788-2104, www.debrabarth.com. Businesses helping the community — Looking for donations? Obtain free information regarding how local businesses are helping the PTA, churches and other non-profit organizations in your community. Contact: To offer or request help, 925-363-7317. California Home Ownership Program — Consumer seminars on the steps to home ownership, offered 6-7 p.m. first Tuesdays monthly. Learn about the economic benefits of owning a home, how to find the right home for you, financing your purchase and more. 555 De Haro St., Suite 200, S.F. Free. Reservations required. R.S.V.P.: Nick Goldman, 415-621-2000, Ext. 300, nick@CalHOP.org. California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) — Home inspectors meet 7-9 p.m. first Tuesdays monthly. The January meeting will be held on Jan. 8. Guests welcome. Attendees receive two CREIA Continuing Education Credits (CEC). Educational Pre-meeting for new members: 6 p.m.; attendees receive one additional CEC for attending the whole hour. Buttercup Grill, 660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. $35 members; $45 nonmembers. Contact: Chuck, 510-928-5914, www.creia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3373. CommArt — Meets 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. second Tuesdays monthly. For professionals interested in networking with others in the industry. Visitors from all aspects of the communication arts industry are welcome. Mudd's Restaurant, 10 Boardwalk Place, San Ramon. $20 cash, includes lunch. Contact: Terry McDonald, CommArt moderator, 925-462-8083, www.commartnet.org. Contra Costa Regional Occupational Program — Tuition free computer training to adults in MS Office and Web Design. Part of the Contra Costa County Office of Education. $45 per nine-week session (180 hours of classroom training); full- and part-time programs available. In conjunction with the Employment Development Department. 399 Taylor Blvd. suite 110, Pleasant Hill. 925-934-5653, http://pclab.cccoe.k12.ca.us. Delta Networking Partners — Meets 8:30-10 a.m. Tuesdays. One membership per profession. Eskaton Lodge, 450 John Muir Parkway, Brentwood. Contact: Jennifer Fink, 925-516-3840, www.generationsbyjennifer.com. East Bay SCORE, Chapter 506 — The non-profit volunteer organization is a partner with the United States Small Business Administration. Its members are business people with experience providing free counseling and mentoring and monthly low fee workshops. Visit www.eastbayscore.org. EastBay Works Career Center Brentwood — Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. For a calendar of events, visit www.eastbayworks.com. Sessions held at 281 Pine St., unless otherwise noted. All services free. Registration: 925-634-2195. EastBay Works Concord Business and Career Center — "Bio Tech Information Sessions," 1 p.m. Jan. 16 and 9 a.m. Jan. 24. Sessions held at 4071 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250, Concord, unless otherwise noted. Registration: 925-671-4500. Visit www.eastbayworks.org. EastBay Works Career Center Pittsburg — Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. For a calendar of events, visit www.eastbayworks.com. Sessions held at 415 Railroad Ave., unless otherwise noted. All services free. Registration: 925-439-4875. Elite Leads Networking — "Writing Class," 12:30 p.m. third Tuesdays monthly. 210 Porter Drive No. 205, San Ramon. First class is free. Contact: Sharyn, 925-939-1801. Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley — Meets for lunch at noon second Wednesdays monthly. Features guest speakers and business networking. Guests are welcome with luncheon reservations. Contact: Karen Stepper, president, 925-275-2412, www.srvexchangeclub.org. Experience Unlimited, Contra Costa — Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Registration and networking begins at 9 a.m. A no-fee, nonprofit, volunteer organization helping professionals who are seeking new jobs. Temple Isaiah of Contra Costa, 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 925-602-0166; www.euccca.org. Fairfield Real Estate Investment Club — Meets 7-9 p.m., with registration 6:30-7 p.m., second Thursdays monthly. Placer Title Company, 1300 Oliver Road, Suite 120, Fairfield. $20. Reservations not required. Contact: Dennis Downing, 925-348-6250, www.fairfieldreic.com. The Financial Planning Association of the East Bay — Meets 7:15 a.m. first Wednesdays monthly. Intended for other financial planning professionals or employees of related companies. Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Round Hill Road, Alamo. Registration in advance: $20 members; $30 nonmembers, includes breakfast. At the door: $30 members; $40 nonmembers. Contact: Bonni Hendricks, 925-686-4819. Fremont Rotary Club — Meets noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Meet business and community leaders. Guests welcome. Contact: John Rehnberg, 510-574-0797. Job Connections — Meets 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays. A no-fee, volunteer organization supporting people that are unemployed, underemployed, or in a career transition in their search for employment. Community Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado, Danville. Visit www.JobConnections.org. JumpStart The Entrepreneurs Network — Meets 8-9:30 a.m. with networking until 10 a.m. first and third Wednesdays monthly. A synergistic alliance of entrepreneurs sharing information support and business tools; inspiring growth and success. A 'cuppa Tea, 3202 College Ave., Berkeley. Contact: Michael Wesson, 510-467-7121, www.jumpstartten.com. Lady's Choice Investment Club — 7 p.m. second Mondays monthly. For interested women to learn about stock investing. Visitors welcome. 925-447-8572, jhotovec@aol.com. LeTip International, Diablo Valley chapter — Meets 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. A structured, productive program to teach members the networking skills necessary to grow each other's businesses by providing qualified business referrals. Membership is limited to one business per profession. Tahoe Joe's, 999 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Reservations: Orry Matin, 925-602-4444, Ext. 108. LeTip International, Fremont chapter — Meets 7:16 a.m. Tuesdays. Guests welcome without reservation. Denny's, 5280 Mowry Ave., Fremont. Contact: Dr. Gary Wong, 510-796-7000, www.letipoffremont.com. LeTip International, Oakland chapter — Meets 7:16 a.m. Wednesdays. Structured networking to generate leads for business owners and professionals. Complimentary breakfast on first visit. La Estrellita Cafe, 446 East 12th St. (at 5th Avenue), Oakland. Contact: Sharyn, 510-655-6318. LeTip International, San Leandro chapter — Meets 7:16 a.m. Thursdays. The business lead and exchange organization invites business owners and business professionals to its weekly business lead or exchange breakfast. Breakfast complimentary on your first visit. Englander Restaurant, 101 Parrot St., San Leandro. Contact: Raelynn Gatchell, 510-278-7052, www.sanleandroletip.com. LeTip International, San Ramon chapter — Meets 7:16 a.m. Wednesdays. An opportunity for business owners and professionals to exchange business leads, gain a new sales force and leverage your business. Breakfast complimentary on your first visit. Marie Callender's, 18070 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. Contact: Douglas Herz, 925-227-6633, www.sanramonletip.com. Opportunity Junction: On the Road to Self-Sufficiency — Helping low-income Contra Costa residents gain the competence and confidence to support themselves and their families. Upcoming: "Excel Basics," 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Feb. 26. Offering technology, literacy and personal development instruction combined with real world experience. Main programs include a comprehensive job-training and placement program that incorporates computer training, life skills, paid experience, Career Club, case management, mental health services and long-term follow-up and drop-in evening program with classes in English as a Second Language and computer basics. Program open to those 18 and older. 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch. No cost to participants. Register in person. Contact: 925-776-1133, www.opportunityjunction.org. Premier Network Group of East County — Referral group meets 7:15 a.m. Thursdays. Mimi's Cafe, 5705 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Contact: Jason Matthews, 925-628-8016 or jsmatthews@ft.newyorklife.com. Regional Occupation Program's Technology Center — Offering full- and part-time "Microsoft Office" and "Web Design and Development" classes to adults and high school students, 16 and older, who live anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn how to effectively use the most popular office applications and how to create standards-compliant Web sites for yourself or your employers. ROP Technology Center, 1800 Oak Park Blvd., Suite A, Pleasant Hill. 925-942-3436, www.JobSkillsNow.com. Rotary Club of Lafayette — Meets noon Thursdays. 12:15 p.m. lunch; 12:30 p.m. program. Oakwood Health Club, 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Guests welcome. Contact: Michael Heller, 925-682-3577. Rotary Club of Lamorinda Sunrise — Meets 7 a.m. Fridays. Postino's Restaurant, 3565 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Guests welcome. Visit www.lamorindasunrise.org. Rotary Club of Walnut Creek Sunrise — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Scott's Seafood Bar & Grill, 1333 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek. Guests welcome. Visit www.wcsunriserotary.org. San Joaquin Delta College and Small Business Development Center — Business orientation held at noon second Thursdays monthly. Get information on legal requirements and government regulations, sources of financing, how to get free help with your business, and receive a copy of the "Resource Guide to Starting & Operating a Small Business." Cosponsored by the Tracy District Chamber of Commerce. Tracy District Chamber of Commerce, 223 E. 10th St. $15. Reservations: 209-835-2131. Senior Community Service and Employment Program — Recruitment is under way for program participants. Assists eligible, enrolled older workers, 55 and older, to receive on-the-job training through local partner host sites, to receive appropriate training, job-search preparation and placement assistance. Space is limited. Call 209-579-1105, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. Sistaz N Motion — "Dynamic Networking Mixer," meets 12:30-3:30 p.m. second Saturdays monthly. Committed to helping women entrepreneurs acquire knowledge, training, skills, resources and access to the business community. Crescent Park Multicultural Center, 5004 Hartnett Ave., Richmond. New guest speakers welcome. 510-253-5469, info@sistaznmotion.com; www.sistaznmotion.com. Sustainable Business Alliance — Meets for lunch first Fridays monthly in alternate Berkeley and Oakland locations. "East Bay Green Drinks Happy Hour," 5:30-8 p.m. third Wednesdays monthly, Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse, 1920 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Open to new members. A membership organization for companies committed to greater sustainability in their business policies and practices. Contact: 510-451-4001, www.sustainablebiz.org. Tri-Valley Mastermind Group — 7:30-9 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays monthly. For business owners interested in growing their business via reciprocal referrals. Membership limited to one person per profession. Faz Restaurant, 5151 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Rick Benitez, 925-260-6051. Tri Cities Networking Group — Meets 7:30-8:40 a.m. Tuesdays. For business owners to netwrok with and learn from each other in a friendly, upbeat and supportive setting. Original Pancake House, 39222 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. Contact: Michael Mauldin, 510-301-6525. Women In Financial Services — Meets 8-9:30 a.m. fourth Fridays monthly at an area restaurant. $20 includes breakfast, networking and a speaker. Contact: Joyce Feldman, 925-242-0684. Women's Business Connection of Lamorinda — Meets 7:30-8:45 a.m. Fridays. Network and exchange referrals. Il Fornaio Restaurant, 1430 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. Visitors welcome. Reservations: 925-210-9296. Information: www.wbclamorinda.com. Women's Stock Study Group — Meets 7 p.m. third Wednesdays monthly. Education is the group's main purpose. Heritage Estates, 900 E. Stanley, Livermore. 925-846-6911, 925-484-1319. Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County and Contra Costa Small Business Development Center — The online business portal ContraCostaMeansBusiness.com. offers information, resources, services and expertise for Contra Costa County entrepreneurs and small business owners. The site is a one-stop source for information on more than 50 business topics. Visit ContraCostaMeansBusiness.com.Toastmasters n Amador Valley Toastmasters — Meets 7-8 a.m. Thursdays. Guests welcome; introductory breakfast is complimentary. Mimi's Cafe, 4775 Hacienda Drive, Dublin. Contact: Linda Wardell, 925-455-8397, lindward@hotmail.com. Andeesheh Toastmasters Club — Meets 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Learn to develop communication and leadership skills which foster self-confidence and personal growth. 1433 Madison St., Oakland. contact: Faz Binesh, 510-760-8400, fginesh@aol.com; www.propertymatters.com. Antioch Toastmasters — Meets 7:15-8:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Mimi's Cafe, 5705 Lone Tree Way. Contact: Mitchell Hardin, 925-978-2523, mhardin293@aol.com. Benicia Toastmasters Capitol Speakers Club — Meets 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Visitors welcome. Chamber of Commerce Building, conference room, rear entrance, 601 First St., Benicia. Contact: Houston Robertson, 707-751-0473, or Houston@houstonrobertson.com. Better Communicators Club — Meets noon-1 p.m. first, third and fifth Wednesdays monthly. MWH Global, 1340 Treat Blvd., Suite 300, Walnut Creek. Contact: Craig Vassel, 925-934-0150. Concord Breakfast Toastmasters Club No. 2056 — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Kensington Place, 1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek. Contact: Ken Smith, 925-639-0305, or arken1@pacbell.net. Concord/Clayton Toastmasters — 7 a.m. Mondays. Aegis of Concord, 4756 Clayton Road. 925-682-7211, www.toastmasters.org. Confidence Builders Toastmasters of Concord, Club No. 3972 — Meets 7:15-8:35 p.m. Tuesdays. Feb. 13 and 27 at John Muir Medical Center Concord Campus, Medical Pavilion Classroom, 2740 Grant St.; Feb. 20 at Contra Costa Water District Center, Board Room, 1331 Concord Ave., Concord. Contact: Marion, 925-686-1818, or visit www.geocities.com/cbt3972/. Creating Communicators Toastmasters Club No. 684665 of Brentwood — Meets 12:10-1:10 p.m. Thursdays. Straw Hat Pizza, 6680 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood. Contact: Clay, 925-325-9966. Danville A.M. Toastmasters — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Guests welcome. Father Nature's Shed, 172 E. Prospect Ave., Danville. Contact: Gayle Studt: 925-833-8001, gstudt1@aol.com; www.danvilleamtoastmasters.org. Danville Toastmasters — Improv portion meets 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Improve your confidence and public speaking skills in as little as eight weeks. Guests welcome. Diablo Valley College, Room 217, 3150 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon. Contact: Bill Frink, bill@danvilletoastmasters1785.com, www.danvilletoastmasters1785.com. Diablo Champagne Breakfast Club — "Friday Mornings in Walnut Creek," meets 7-8:30 a.m. Fridays except Dec. 28. Hone your speaking and leadership skills. Drop-in guests are welcome at no charge. Kensington Place, 1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek. Map and details: www.diablochampagne.org. Contact: Dan Russell, 925-671-2259, contact@diablochampagne.org. Diablo Toastmasters No. 598 —Meets 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Develop communication and leadership skills. Visitors welcome. Sizzler, 1353 Willow Pass Road, Concord. Contact: Louis Stifter, 707-747-5017, ljstifter@comcast.net. Diablo View Toastmasters, Club No. 4160 — Meets 7:55-9 a.m. Tuesdays. To support and encourage development of professional and personal speaking skills. Guests welcome. San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. Contact: Josh Taves, 925-791-2233. Dramatically Speaking Toastmasters — Meets 9-11 a.m. second Saturdays monthly. Kaiser Building, 1950 Franklin St., Oakland. Newcomers welcome. Photo ID required to get into the building. Newcomers welcome. R.S.V.P.: Mary Anne Lunning, 510-581-8675, lunni8@aol.com. Goal Achievers Toastmasters — Meets 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays. Improve your communication and leadership skills in a safe and fun environment. Guests and drop-ins welcome. Round Table Pizza, Banquet Room, 3637 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Contact: Brendan Murphy, 925-947-0219, bm8527@att.com. Livermore Lunch Bunch Toastmasters Club — Meets noon-1 p.m. Mondays. Develop communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment that fosters self-confidence and personal growth. Robert Livermore Recreation Center, 4444 East Avenue, Livermore. Contact: Valerie Curcuro, 925-606-6841, valerie@newbeginningsforyou.com, www.livermoretoastmasters.org. Rossmoor Toastmasters — Meets 7:15-8:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays monthly. Multi-Purpose Room 3, Gateway Club Complex, Rossmoor Parkway entrance, Walnut Creek. For map, visit www.rossmoor.com. For club information, call Marie, 925-943-5446. Singles Toastmasters— Meets 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays. Meet singles and improve your leadership and communication skills in a safe and fun environment. Guests and drop-ins welcome. Round Table Pizza, 3637 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Contact: David Olkkola, 925-932-8858, FreedomClinic@aol.com. Sunrise Toastmasters Club — Meets 7:15-8:30 a.m. Thursdays. Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, 1425 S. Main St. (at Newell Avenue), third floor, Oak Room No. 3, Walnut Creek. Contact: Paul Rowan, 925-938-7116. Sun Valley Toastmasters Club 998 — Meets 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays. Holiday Inn Restaurant, 2730 N. Main St., Walnut Creek. Contact: Joann Juhala, 925-757-8274. Talksics Toastmasters Club No. 6718 — Meets noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays monthly. Central Contra Costa County Sanitary District, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez. Free. Contact: Russ, 925-229-7255. Toast of Richmond, Club 7957 — Meets noon-1 p.m. Mondays. Develop communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment. Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 3925 Macdonald Ave., Richmond. Contact: toast_of_richmond@yahoo.com. Toastmasters Communicators Club — Meets noon-1 p.m. first and third Wednesdays monthly. Guests welcome. Montgomery Watson Harza offices, 1340 Treat Blvd., third floor, Walnut Creek, near Pleasant Hill BART station. Contact: Iris, 925-975-3453, or Iris.E.Little@us.mwhglobal.com. Top of the Hill Toastmasters - Castro Valley — Meets 7-8:15 p.m. Thursdays. Guests welcome. Develop and practice important communication and leadership skills in a positive learning environment. The Neighborhood Church, 20600 John Drive, Room D2. Contact: Dave Smith, 510-733-0984, Top_of_the_Hill_Toastmasters@hotmail.com. Walnut Creek Toastmasters No. 8629 — Meets 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Those interested in improving their presentation, speaking and leadership skills are invited to attend. Aegis, 1660 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. First meeting is free. Contact: Paul, 925-639-6776, walnutcreek.freetoasthost.net. West County Toastmasters — Meets 12:15-1:15 p.m. Thursdays. Mechanics Bank, Hilltop branch, downstairs conference room, 3170 Hilltop Mall Road., Richmond. Contact: Ed Brounstein, 510-223-1230. |
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