Civic Meetings

Alamo Community Council
Alamo Community Council meets at 5 p.m., the second Thursday of each month, at Hap Magee Ranch Park, Swain House, 1025 La Gonda Way, Danville. The public is welcome to attend.

Danville Parks and Leisure Services Commission
The Commission meets regularly on the second Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front St.

Danville Planning Commission
The Commission meets regularly on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front St.

Town Council Meeting
The Danville Town Council normally meets on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front St.

Classes

Drought Tolerant Plants for Yards
Come and learn about drought tolerant plants for yards from 10:30-11 a.m., every Saturday, at Sunset Color, 1435 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. These classes are free. Call 914-0035 or visit www.sunsetcolor.com.

Clubs

Alamo Cribbage Club
The club plays cribbage for fun. It meets at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Safeway conference room, 200 Alamo Plaza, Alamo. Call 284-7044 or e-mail almoy1@prodigy.net.

Alamo Rotary
The Alamo Rotary meets at noon every Wednesday at Roundhill Country Club, 3169 Roundhill Road. Call Mark Kahn at 837-3262.

Alamo Women's Club Federated
The club meets on most Wednesdays at its clubhouse, 1401 Danville Blvd. It holds a business meeting and tea the second Wednesday at noon; meets for Mah Jong at 10:30 a.m. the third Wednesday; and holds a luncheon with program at noon the fourth Wednesday. For information, call 552-9733.

Alamo-Danville Artists' Society
Alamo-Danville Artists' Society (ADAS) hosts monthly meetings featuring well-known guest artist demonstrations on the second Tuesday of every month. This meetings are free and open to the public. This society also hosts Art in the Park and Open Studios to raise funds for art programs in the San Ramon Valley area schools. Visit www.adas4art.org.

Alamo-Danville Newcomers Club
This club is open to new and long-time residents of the surrounding areas. If you are interested in making new friends, learning more about the area or getting involved in various activities, call 775-3233 or visit www.alamodanvillenewcomers.com.

Bay Area Single Christians
BASC club is a free, large, online group with event listings for Christian single adults around the S.F. Bay Area. See information at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bascsingles/.

Blue Star Moms Chapter 101
Blue Star Moms Chapter 101, established in 2001 as a support-through-service group for families with loved ones serving in the military, will meet from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 10, at the Danville Veteran's Memorial Building, 400 Hartz Ave., Danville. Call 866-7035.

Business Development Network
BDN is a group of professionals that share resources and develops business through relationships. It meets 7:45-9 a.m., the second and fourth Thursday of each month at Denny's, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. Call 648-8316 or visit www.bdndanville.com.

Communication Arts Network
This organization meets at 11:45 a.m., the second Tuesday of every month, at Forli Ristorante, 3160 Danville Blvd., Alamo. The organization is for professionals interested in networking with others in the communications industry. Cost is $20, including lunch. Visit www.commartnet.org.

Concord IORG Rainbow Girls
International Order of Rainbow for Girls (IORG) is a service organization for girls ages 11-20. The Concord group meets at 7 p.m., every second and fourth Wednesday of every month, at Diablo Valley Masonic Center, 4035 Treat Blvd., Concord. Call 914-0058 or visit www.whatsimportant.org.

Danville AM Toastmasters Club
The club meets from 7-8:30 a.m., every Tuesday, at Father Nature's, 178 E. Prospect Ave. Guests are welcome. For more information, contact Dave Miklasevich at 899-1543 or dmik210@yahoo.com or www.danvilleamtoastmasters.org.

Danville Job's Daughters
Job's Daughters International is an organization for young ladies (minimum age 10 for full membership) who enjoy dances, sleepovers, parties, social events, snow trips and more. The girls develop confidence, good character, life-long friendships, moral and spiritual values, and leadership abilities. The group meets at 7 p.m., the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, at the Danville Grange Hall, 743 Diablo Rd. Call 829-8505 or email IOJD247@yahoo.com.

Danville Lions Club
This club meets at 7 p.m., on the first and third Wednesday of every month, at the Brass Door, San Ramon. For information, call Tom Jackson at 984-1541.

Danville Mid-day Referral Group, BNI
Danville Mid-day Referral Group, a chapter of Business Network International, meets from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., every Wednesday, at Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. Call Eric Samuels at 946-1400.

Danville PM Toastmaster Club #1785
The club meets from 7:30-9 p.m., every Wednesday, at DVC, San Ramon Campus, 1690 Watermill Rd., San Ramon. Guests are welcome. For information, call Debra Elmore at 934-3113 or visit www.danvilletoastmasters1785.com.

Danville Rotary
The Danville Rotary meets at noon, every Monday at the Brass Door, 2154 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. For information, visit www.danvillerotary.org.

Danville-Sycamore Valley Rotary
The Danville-Sycamore Valley Rotary Club meets for breakfast at 7 a.m. every Tuesday at Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Join them for great fellowship and make a difference in your community and the world. Call Scott at 743-8449.

Delta Nu Psi
Delta Nu Psi provides packages to troops in the War Zone. The group collects donations before the third Friday of every month in front of Longs Drug Store in Alamo and before the third Saturday at Lunardi's in Danville. It puts together the packages on the third Wednesday of every month. For information, e-mail Alicia at deltanupsi@comcast.net.

Diablo Diggers Dance Club
The Diablo Diggers Dance Club meets five times a year for dinner and dancing with a live band in the Danville or Walnut Creek area. The club is looking for a few new members, couples only. For information, call 938-0316.

Diablo Star Chapter #214, Order of the Eastern Star
Eastern Star is a social order comprised of both women and men and the stated purposes of the organization are: charitable, educational and fraternal. The club regularly meets at 7:30 p.m., on the second Monday of every month, at the Orinda Masonic Center, 9 Altarinda Rd. Call 689-0995.

Diablo Valley Fly Fisherman
This club meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at Heather Farm Lakeside Room, 301 N. San Carlos, Walnut Creek. Guests are welcome. For information, visit www.diablovalleyflyfish.org.

Diablo View Toastmasters AM
Afraid of public speaking? Lose your fears and develop communication and leadership skills by meeting with the Diablo View Toastmasters from 7:55-8 a.m., every Tuesday, at 111 Deerwood Rd., San Ramon. Call 838-9163 or e-mail marie@mmwi.com.

eWomen Network Accelerated Networking Luncheon
The eWomen Network holds its monthly accelerated networking luncheon from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., the second Thursday of each month, at the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. Call 984-9658.

Exchange Club Luncheon Speaker
The Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley's guest speaker for its September luncheon meeting will be Robert Kochly, District Attorney of Contra Costa County. His presentation is entitled "Drunk Driver Murders Live On In Contra Costa County." This meeting will be from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Faz, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. Cost is $16 for members and $20 for non-members. Call 275-2412.

Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley
The Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley meets from noon-1 p.m., on the second Wednesday of every month, at Faz, 600 Hartz Ave., Danville. Meetings include lunch, a guest speaker and business networking. Guests are invited with reservations; call 275-2412.

Friends of the Danville Library
Friends of the Danville Library are renewing annual memberships and recruiting new members to help support, raise funds and sponsor programs for the Danville library. There are many benefits of being a Friend including merchant discounts, volunteer opportunities and preview of book sales. Dues and donations are tax deductible. Application forms are at the library, 400 Front St. Call 837-4455.

Grandmothers Club
Grandmothers of all ages meet for lunch at 11 a.m., on the second Friday of every month, at the Brass Door, 2154 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. If interested, contact Fran Britt at 743-4026.

Kiwanis San Ramon Valley
San Ramon Valley Kiwanis meets from noon-1:30 p.m., every Thursday, at Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Roundhill Road, Alamo. Meetings include networking, lunch and a guest speaker. For information, visit its Web site at www.kiwanis-srv.org or call 244-1227.

Pleasanton DeMolay
This Pleasanton chapter of DeMolay is an organization for young men between the ages of 12-21. They meet at 7:30 p.m., the first and third Tuesdays of every month, at the Pleasanton Masonic Center, 3370 Hopyard Road. For information, contact Ken Varallo at 455-8586 or raptors2@comcast.net.

Porsche Club of America, Diablo Region
This club is for owners and enthusiasts of all Porsches. It meets at 8 a.m. every Saturday for breakfast at Marie Callendar's, 1101 S. California Blvd., Walnut Creek. Visit www.pca.org/dia.

San Ramon Valley Rotary Club
This club meets for dinner at 7 p.m., every Wednesday, at the Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. Guests are welcome. The club offers a great way to make new friends while making a difference in your community. Call Dany at 838-9110.

Stroke Support Group of Contra Costa County
The Stroke Support Group of Contra Costa County will hold its monthly meeting from 7-9 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8, in the Concord room at John Muir Medical Center-Concord Campus, 2540 East Ave., Concord. Stewart Cruz from the Social Security Administration will be speaking on new and existing policies. Meetings are free and open to the public. Call 376-6218.

Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 75
The organization meets at 7:30 p.m., every second Thursday of the month (except December), at Danville Veteran's Hall, 400 Hartz Ave., Danville. For information, call Post Commander Tony Carnemolla at 932-4042 or visit www.vfw.org.

Concerts

The 6th Annual Summertime at the Maritime Concert Series
Cal Maritime presents the 6th annual Summertime at the Maritime Concert Series. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the main act begins at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6 at Morrow Cove Lawn at Cal Maritime, 200 Maritime Academy Drive, Vallejo. Headlining is Dr. Loco S Rockin Jalapeno Band. This is a top-notch eight-piece rock n' roll and Latin-beat orchestra. Admission and parking is free with a suggested $10 donation. Visit www.communityconcerts.com.

Events

'Little Shop of Horrors'
The Willows Theatre Company opens its fall 2008 season with the award-winning comic musical, "Little Shop of Horrors," playing from Aug. 11- Sept. 14 at the theater's mainstage, 1975 Diamond Blvd., Concord. Tickets are $30-40. For show times, contact 798-1300 or check www.willowstheatre.org.

12th Hats Off America Red T-Shirt 10K Run/5K Run or Walk
The run will take place Saturday, Sept. 6, beginning at 10 a.m. rain or shine, at Sycamore Valley Park, 2101 Holbrook Drive, Danville. Entry fee is $35 per person. Hats Off America raises money and awareness for the families of soldiers who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Call 855-1950 or visit www.hatsoffamerica.us.

2008 Homaid Trapshoot Media Day
The 2008 Homaid Trapshoot Media Day will be held at Livermore Rod & Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino Rd., from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 10. Guns, ammo, training and lunch will be provided. Homeaid is a nonprofit group supported by the Home Builders Association of Northern California that has raised more than $1 million to fund shelters for the transitionally homeless throughout the SF Bay Area. Visit www.homeaidnc.org.

2008 Montclair Village Jazz & Wine Festival
World Class Jazz, great food, wine tasting, arts & crafts, wellness/ecoVillage and Kids' Town. Event will take place from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 7 at Montclair Village, Mountain Blvd. and LaSalle Ave., Oakland. Entertainment includes Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra, Vincent Herring and Earth Jazz Agents, Clairdee David K. Mathews and Brass Monkey Brass Band. Cost is $30 for a single ticket and $50 for two. Call 510-339-1000.

9-11 Remembrance Ceremony
Exchange Club of the San Ramon Valley and the Town of Danville are sponsoring a 9-11 Ceremony from 6-6:45 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, at the All Wars Memorial at Oak Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley Rd., Danville. Guest speaker is Brig. Gen. Nicholas Tooliatos, Commander, 5th Brig., 75th Div. There will be a color guard, bagpipers, Scouts, doves, a salute battery, ice cream for children, and a student essay contest with prizes of $250, $150 and $100. Call 275-2412. For more information, call ..

Alamo Wine and Music Festival
The Alamo Rotary is hosting the 26th annual Wine and Music Festival from 2-11 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, at Alamo Plaza. School music groups will perform during the day; evening entertainment will be the "Fabulous Cruise Tones." Dinner tickets cost $17 and features selections from Forli's, Faz and the Rotary BBQ. Wells Fargo is a major sponsor. The event benefits school music programs and community charities. Call 820-3055.

Celebrating Grandparent's Day
Grandparents and families are invited to gather in the lobby hospitality area for cake, coffee and conversation from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 7, at the Rose Hotel, 807 Main St., Pleasanton. They will be treated to tours of the hotel and will be eligible to win a free night’s stay at the 4 p.m. drawing. Each grandparent will receive a long stemmed rose. This event is free. Call 846-8802.

Cow Creek Clean Up
Stewards of the San Ramon Creek Watershed are sponsoring a creek cleanup from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Sept. 6, at Cow Creek in Danville. Check-in sites are at El Capitan across from Charlotte Wood Middle School and on Harlan St. across from Greenbrook School. Bring gloves, water, friends and wear protective clothing. This event is free. Call 855-7185.

Danville-Alamo AAUW Membership Brunch
The American Association of University Women will present Jane Massengill, a corporate trainer, life coach, author and motivational speaker, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, at Crow Canyon Country Club; 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville. AAUW membership is open to graduates of four-year colleges or universities and those holding an associate degree or equivalent. AAUW advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education and research. Event costs $30. Call 648-5153.

Farmers Market
The Danville Farmers Market is open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., every Saturday at the Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking Lot, at the corner of Railroad and Prospect avenues. Call 825-9090 or visit www.pcfma.com.

Grandparents Day: Hands-on Family Funshop
Come and celebrate Italian craftsmanship and more with this funshop. Take a tour of the autos, talk about the classics, learn some history and have a great time. This event is from 1-4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 7 at Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville. Call 736-2277.

Hats Off America's 16th 10k/5k Run/Walk
Come to Hats Off America's 16th 10k/5k Run/Walk at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 6 at Sycamore Park, Camino Tassajara, Danville. Be at the park by 9:15 a.m. to get the paper work out of the way and warm up. Show support for Gold Star Families. Call 855-1950.

Looking Beyond 9/11
Father Tom Bonacci to speak on why interfaith dialog is important in post-9/11 America. Presentation and discussion. Arranged visits to different faith communities offered to participants in Sept.-Oct. "Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me." From 7:30-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11 at San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, Wesley Center, 902 Danville Blvd., Alamo. This event is free and all are welcome.

Salute America's Heroes Golf Event
The first 'Salute America's Heroes' Charity Golf event will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Sept. 8, at Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock Creek, Clayton. Various sponsorships are available. Support our wounded veterans who have protected our country in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. Visit www.saluteheroes.org.

Tour of the Blackhawk Museum
Blackhawk Museum sponsors a docent-led tour of the museum's Renowned Exhibitions at 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. The tour is free with admission. For information, call 736-2280.

Exhibits

'In Our Own Backyard'
Take a virtual tour of the East Bay Regional Parks at Oakland Museum of California's "In Our Own Backyard" exhibit running until Oct. 12, at the Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St. Museum admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors and students (youth and adults, with valid ID) and children under the age of six are free. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday and noon-5 p.m., Sunday. Visit www.museumca.org.

Museum of the San Ramon Valley- We The People
The Museum's current exhibit is "We the People," running through Saturday, Sept. 27. It features artifacts from the County Clerk's office and local residents, Danville's John Baldwin, and Teddy "Bear" Roosevelt. There is also a genuine voting booth for children to practice the democratic process as they vote for their favorite flavor of ice cream. The Museum is located at the corner of Railroad and Prospect avenues in downtown Danville. Visit www.museumsrv.org.

Fundraisers

26th Annual Alamo Music Festival
Rotary Club of Alamo will host the 26th annual Alamo Music Festival from 2-11 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, at Alamo Plaza. The day will include live bands, marching bands, food, wine tasting, rock climbing and fun! Proceeds benefit Danville and Alamo school music programs. Call 217-3123.

Katie's Classic
Golfers of all abilities are invited for a fun-filled day from 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8, at Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. The event will raise money to support Katie's Clinic for Rett Syndrome at Children's Hospital and Research Center. Cost is $195 per golfer, includes all meals, 18 holes of golf with cart and lots of prizes. Call 451-1220.

Health

12-Step Program for Overeaters
Is food a problem for you? HOW-OA offers the compulsive overeater a supportive and structured approach to recovery. This 12-step program is for anyone with an eating disorder. Meets at Walnut Creek Kaiser on South Main on Thursdays and Saturdays and at various Bay Area locations. Visit www.how-oa.org.

Diabetes Management
San Ramon Regional Medical Center is opening a Diabetes Management Program to provide counseling and education for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Call 275-8210.

Free Backpack Safety and Scoliosis Screening
Backpack safety and scoliosis screening is taking place now through Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Canyon Chiropractic, 2570 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. The American Pediatric Association recommends that students carry no more than 15 percent of their body weight in backpacks; 60 percent of children's orthopedic visits for back/shoulder pain are the result of carrying too heavy a backpack. Call 867-1414.

Living a Long Healthy Life, free seminar
Lowell Kleinman, M.D., will discuss facts and myths about health and wellness, and present simple, everyday steps to help prevent illness. This free seminar will take place from 7:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, at Dougherty Station Community Center, Front Row Theater, 17011 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. Call 275-8230.

Open Gym
Town of Danville is offering Adult Open Gym from 6:45-9:15 a.m., Saturdays, at Los Cerros Middle School Community Gym, 968 Blemer Road, Danville. Discounted pass cards are $4 for residents, $5 for non-residents. Call 314-3386.

Summer Immunization Clinics for Children
Axis Community Health Clinic will host Summer Immunization Clinics for children from 9-11:30 a.m., Saturdays, July 12, Aug. 2 and Sept. 6, at Axis Community Health Clinic, 4361 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. This clinic is open to all Tri-Valley families who are low income or uninsured, including Medi-Cal and Medi-Cal Managed Care. Parents should bring child's immunization records, information about family income and medical insurance. There is a fee for some immunizations. Call 462-1755.

Kids and Teens

Children's Magic Show
PartyBees, which specializes in themed parties for children ages 5 to tweens, will co-sponsor "Shop and Sip," Girls Night Out at Savvy Seconds. While parents shop at Savvy Seconds, children can be dropped off at PartyBees to be entertained. This will take place from 6-9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5 at PartyBees, 1991 Santa Rita Road, Suite G, Pleasanton. The cost is $20 per person. Reservations are required. Call 249-9233.

Free Online Tutoring Available
Contra Costa County Library is offering free homework help from expert online tutors to students grade 4-12 and beginning college from 1-10 p.m., Monday-Friday, at http://ccclib.org

Let's Play Old-Fashioned Games
Visitors to Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate will get the chance to try their hand at older forms of amusement such as hoop and stick, ball and cup, hopscotch, stilts, etc., from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 7, at 2960 Peralta Oaks Ct., Oakland. The mansion will be open for tours. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the grounds. This event is free. Call (510) 562-0328 or visit www.dunsmuir.org.

The Hipwaders at Kidsfaire!
The Hipwaders will be performing "Hip Music for Kids" and the entire family from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children 2-12. Visit www.hipwaders.net.

When Mom or Dad Has Cancer
A program for families with school-age children when a parent has cancer. Each workshop has an activity-based group for children where they identify feelings and learn coping skills, a support group for teens, and a group for parents from 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, at the Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. Call 933-0107.

YMCA Activities
The San Ramon Valley YMCA hosts a number of activities including Adventure Guides/Princesses, Adventure Trailblazers, Youth Basketball, Youth Lacrosse and Youth Soccer for children of all ages. For information, call 831-1100 or visit www.mdrymca.org.

Lectures/Workshops

Employment and Disability Rights for People with Cancer
People with cancer may experience discrimination or problems obtaining temporary or permanent disability benefits when they are needed. The various laws that protect people with cancer in the workplace as well as the different disability benefits will be discussed, from 6-8:30 p.m., Tuesay, Sept. 9, at the Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. This event is free. Call 933-0107.

Looking Beyond 9-11
The Rev. Thomas Bonacci, Catholic priest and interfaith advocate, will speak on why interfaith dialog is important for world peace, and lead a question-and-answer period, from 7:30-9 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, at San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church, 902 Danville Blvd., Alamo. Sponsored by Peacemakers. All welcome. Call 837-5243.

Tri- Valley History: A Slide Show Presentation
Explore the history of the Tri-Valley area and its present day treasures at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Danville Library, 400 Front St., through color slides, interesting facts and colorful anecdotes that help people appreciate where they live. This event is free and open to the public.

Miscellaneous

Adopt a New Best Friend
Tri-Valley Animal Rescue (TVAR) offers wonderful animals for adoption every Saturday and Sunday, excluding most holidays. On Saturdays, from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., dogs and cats are available. For dates and times and other information, call TVAR at 803-7043 or visit its Web site at www.tvar.org.

Danville Library Teen Advisory Board
The Danville Library is accepting applications for the 2008-09 teen advisory board beginning this fall. Applications are available at the Library, 400 Front St., and are due back no later than Sept. 15. Applicants should be creative and energetic teen volunteers from the ages of 13-18. Students must be available for monthly board meetings from October through June.

Free Computer Instruction
The Danville Library is offering free computer instruction on Word, Excel, Powerpoint or the Internet by appointment only. To make an appointment, visit the Danville Library Information Desk or call 837-4889

Recycle for Breast Cancer
Recycle for Breast Cancer is open seven days a week accepting free dropoffs for computers, monitors, cell phones, laptops, servers and TVs, at 31 Beta Ct., Suite C, San Ramon. Call 735-7203 or visit www.recycleforbreastcancer.org.

The Energy Primer for Kids
The Energy Primer for Kids is a 25-page booklet of simple facts pertaining to current energy issues and is useful for adults that are evaluating energy related claims of politicians. For a free copy, write to Synergy Institute, P.O. Box 561, San Ramon, CA 94583. A speaker is available for groups wishing to hear about the global warming propaganda. Call 837-7612.

On Stage

'Will Rogers Follies'
Will Rogers, the American folk hero who claimed, "I never met a man I didn't like," is being celebrated by Diablo Light Opera Company starting Friday, Aug. 29, for 18 performances continuing through Sept. 27 at the Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Tickets are $34-41. Call 944-1565, or visit www.dloc.org.

A Night at the Improv in San Ramon
San Ramon's Improv U presents a hilarious and interactive evening of improvisational comedy at 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, at San Ramon's Front Row Theater in the Dougherty Station Community Center, 1701 Bollinger Canyon Rd., San Ramon. Show is not suitable for children under 18. Tickets are $8. Visit www.SanRamonImprovU.com

Black Box Presents 'Honour'
Role Players Ensemble Theatre's "black box" will present "Honour," Joanna Murray-Smith's original and multi-faceted exploration of marriage, at 8 p.m., Saturdays, Sept. 6 and 13; and at 3 p.m., Sundays, Sept. 7 and 14, at Danville Town Meeting Hall, 201 Front St. Tickets are $10. Seats are limited; call 820-1278 for reservations.

Political Notes

Blackhawk Republican Women luncheon meeting
The luncheon will take place from 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8, at Blackhawk Country Club, 599 Blackhawk Club Dr., Danville, featuring Barbara Simpson, Hot Talk 560 KSFO Radio personality and Emmy award-winning, 20-year radio, TV and newspaper veteran. RSVP by noon, Friday, Sept. 5. Cost is $20. All are welcome; ties not required, no denim. Call 820-6452.

Seniors

Bridge
Seniors meet to play bridge from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Friday at the Danville Veteran's Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz Ave. Experienced players only. Cost is $1. Reservations are required. Call Jerri Kaldem at 837-6283.

Buzz Sessions
Town of Danville presents Buzz Sessions for seniors from 1-2:30 p.m., each fourth Tuesday of the month, at Danville Library, Mt. Diablo Room, 400 Front St. These events are free, but register to reserve your place by calling 314-3400.

Danville Senior Citizens Club
The club meets from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., every Monday at the Danville Veterans' Memorial Hall, 400 Hartz Ave., for line dancing exercise, bingo, mah jong and more. New members are welcome. Membership is $12 a year. Call Patricia Graber at 443-0268.

Golden Crane Senior Center
Golden Crane Senior Center welcomes all seniors every Monday at the Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd., Alamo. It has classes in exercise, yoga stretch, Luke-Ting Ken, line dancing, karaoke, Chinese brush painting, calligraphy, english and jewelry. Visit www.goldencrane.org.

HICAP Appointments
The Health Insurance Counseling Advocacy Program (HICAP) offers its services free to anyone on Medicare or at least 60 years old with questions about health insurance coverage. Appointments are available the second Wednesday and the fourth Tuesday of every month by appointment; call 314-3400.

Prime Time
Prime Time for seasoned citizens meets from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., every Tuesday, at Community Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado, Danville. Activities include line dancing, English handbells, ceramics, wood carving and more. A home-cooked meal is served at noon for $4. Rides are provided by County Connection Link for $3.50 round trip; call Gloria at 837-5229. For information, call 820-6387.

Senior Sneaker Trips
Town of Danville hosts Senior Sneaker Trips to different attractions throughout the area. For a list of dates, go to the Danville Community Center at 420 Front St., call 314-3400 or visit www.ci.danville.ca.us.

Seniors Program
Danville Veterans' Memorial Hall Lounge hosts a senior drop-in program from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday, at Veterans' Memorial Hall, 400 Front St., Danville. Activities include playing cards and board games, visiting with friends and meeting new people. Call 314-3400.

Valley Oak Respite Center Activities for Seniors
Valley Oak Respite provides an interactive program for frail seniors and those afflicted with Alzheimer's or related dementias and physical disabilities, from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, at Danville Congregational Church, 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. The cost is $30 per session, which includes a morning snack and beverage; participants should bring a bag lunch. For information or an application, call Carmen McCarthy at 945-8040, ext. 53.

Spiritual

'Living Water' Contemporary Worship
Starting at 11 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 7, and continuing on every Sunday, a new celebration of worship with lively music and creative arts will take place at the Wesley Center, 902 Danville Blvd., Alamo. Casual, relevant, open. Call 837-5243.

Sri Aurbindo's Divine Yoga
Group reading followed by meditation every Thursday evening from 7-8 p.m. beginning August 14, at Sri Aurbindo Ashram (a private residence). Group size limited to eight people and the event is free. Call Samesh at 736-7636 or shinasa@hotmail.com. .

Unique Challenges for Church 'CEOs'
Most Rev. Stephen E. Blaire, bishop of Stockton, will speak at the Catholics@Work breakfast event from 7-8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr., Danville. Blaire will highlight the challenges of the Bishop's job, and dispel some common myths about the church's command and control mechanism. $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Call 683-5263.

Weekly Yoga and Meditation
Come and enjoy a group reading from India's greteast modern seer, poet and yogi Sri Aurobindo, followed by meditation, from 7-8 p.m., every Tuesday, Aug. 14-Oct. 2, at a private residence. Group size is limited to eight people and the event is free. For information, contact Samesh at 736-7636 or shinasa@hotmail.com.

Sports

Adult Open Gym Basketball
Danville Parks and Recreation Department holds drop-in basketball year-round at the Los Cerros Middle School, 968 Blemer Road, for ages 18 and over. Drop-in times are 7:30-9 a.m., Saturdays. Bring your own ball. Cost is $3 for residents, $5 for non-residents. Call 314-3400.

Adult Softball
Adult Softball plays pickup softball at 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays year-round. New members welcome. Call Bob Randall at 855-4646 for more information

Danville Tennis Club
The Danville Tennis Club meets 6:30-9 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 9-11 a.m., Saturdays for drop-in tennis at San Ramon Valley High School. This free co-ed club provides play for 4.0 to 5.0 and very strong 3.5 level players. See information at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/danvilletennisclub.

San Ramon Valley Tennis Club
This women's league is year round for both A and B players meeting for practice weekday mornings. Membership is $30 annually. For information, call Patty at 820-8131 or Laurie at 820-0695.

Walnut Creek Tennis Club
WCTC is a free, co-ed tennis group for single adults of all ages and levels (primarily 2.5-3.5). It plays drop-in tennis from 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays and Sundays at Las Lomas High School in Walnut Creek (S. Main). See information at http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/wctc/.

Support Groups

Addiction Counseling
Narconon offers free counseling, assessments and referrals to centers nationwide to families in need of drug or alcohol addiction help. Call (800) 468-6933 or visit www.stopaddiction.com.

American Chronic Pain Association
The ACPA group meets from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every second and fourth Monday at the Community Presbyterian Church Library at 222 W. El Pintado Rd., Danville.

Bipolar Support Group
The Tri-Valley Support Group provides free peer support for people with mood disorders. It meets from 7:15-8:45 p.m., every Wednesday, at St. Clare's Episcopal Church, 3350 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Call 560-0842

Blue Star Moms California
Blue Star Moms is a support group for families of members of the U.S. Armed Forces. It meets at 7 p.m., the second Wednesday of the month, at the Danville Veterans Hall, 400 Hartz Ave. Call Peggy at 866-7035 or Patty at 838-9096 or visit www.bluestarmoms.org.

Cancer Support Groups
Free support, education and stress management for cancer patients and their loved ones, including general support groups for all types of cancer patients as well as cancer specific groups for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, brain tumor, support groups for caregivers and life after cancer. Groups meet at the Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. For times and days, call 933-0107.

Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a forward-looking and balanced Christ-centered recovery program for people with hurts, habits and hang-ups. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. for dinner and the program starts at 7 p.m., every Friday, at East Bay Fellowship, 2615 Camino Tassajara, Danville. Childcare available for ages 5-11. Call 736-5100, e-mail celebraterecovery@eastbayfellowship.org or visit www.eastbayfellowship.org.

ClutterLess Self Help Group
Is clutter stressing you out? Cluttering is a psychological issue, not just an organizing issue. Join the group at their meeting from 7-8:30 p.m., Mondays, at Pleasanton Presbyterian Church, 4300 Mirador Dr. Optional $2-5 donation. Call 297-9246 or visit www.clutterless.org.

Danville TOPS
The Danville chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets at 9 a.m., every Tuesday at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 1550 Diablo Road. Call Bob Blendow at 935-9344 or Rosemarie at 838-7870.

Find Help For Addiction
Problems with drug or alcohol addiction in a loved one? Don't know whom to turn to for help? Contact Drug Rehab Resource for a free confidential consultation to find the help you need. Call (866) 649-1594 or visit www.drugrehabresource.net.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? There is a solution to weight and diet obsession. This effective 12-step program has proven results. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. This group meets from 7-8:30 p.m., every Wednesday, at Grace Presbyterian Church, 2100 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek. For a complete listing of East Bay meetings, call 838-1837 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.

Hospice Offers Support
Hospice of the East Bay (formerly Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Costa) offers a variety of support groups and workshops for people experiencing grief and loss after the death of a loved one. All groups and classes are offered for a fee and require pre-registration. Fees are waived for those who cannot afford them. Call 887-5678, ext. 1068.

Man to Man Prostate Cancer
San Ramon Regional Medical Center offers "Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group" from 7:30-9 p.m., the second Tuesday of every month, at San Ramon Regional Medical Center, South Building, West Day Room, 7777 Norris Canyon Road. Call 933-0107.

Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Group
The Wellness Community will host a support group for those who are in, or are just starting treatment for breast cancer from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., July 2-Oct. 15, at the Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. Group support provides tools to assist in coping and opportunities for sharing experiences. Call 933-0107.

Newly Formed Proactive Group for Women
Support Group for FIBRO, CFF and Chronic Pain meets from 12:30-2:30 p.m., every other Wednesday. Call 234-5621 or e-mail dsashby@msn.com.

Overeaters Anonymous
The group offers a 12-step approach to issues around food, overeating, anorexia and bulimia. There are many different groups that meet at different times and places, visit www.dvig.org.

SRV Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, undereating and bulimia. This group meets from 7-8:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery St. Call Gordon at 899-3117 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.

Stroke Support Group of Contra Costa County
This group meets at 7 p.m., the second Monday of every month (except August), at John Muir Medical Center, at either the Walnut Creek Campus, Ball Auditorium or the Concord Campus, Concord Room (locations alternate every other month). The group hosts guest speakers and provides coping groups for stroke survivors with and without aphasia or caregivers of stroke survivors. Call 376-6218.

Twin Valley Mothers of Twins Club
This club provides support, information and friendship for mothers of any number of multiples meeting every second Tuesday of every month, at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 7421 Amarillo Rd., Dublin. R/T discussion begins at 6:30 p.m.; roundtable discussion is open to all current and prospective members from 7:30-9 p.m., hosted by a twin mom member. Dads and babies welcome! Call 484-5886 or visit www.tvmotc.com.

Volunteering

Animal Fosters Urgently Needed
Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) is looking for short-term fosters for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. ARF will provide the food, supplies and vet care; all you need to do is provide the love. Call 296-3173 or visit www.arf.net.

Anna's Program
The specialized program of Hospice of the East Bay, Anna's Program, is looking for dedicated and caring volunteers to provide companionship and practical support for women with recurrent breast cancer. To apply for free training, contact Vicki Smith at 887-5675 or e-mail vickis@hospiceeastbay.org.

Assistance League of Diablo Valley
This chapter of the National Assistance League seeks new volunteer members to help with a wide range of philanthropic service projects in many Contra Costa communities. These include vision screening in elementary schools, distributing clothing to school children in need, daily reassurance phone calls to homebound elderly and handicapped clients, and staffing the chapter's Lafayette thrift shop. Call 934-0901 or visit http://diablovalley.assistanceleague.org.

Blackhawk Museum Docent Training
If you are interested in becoming a much appreciated part of the Blackhawk Museum family while contributing to your community, making new friends, learning new things, and having fun, become a docent! Call 736-2280, ext. 238.

Bruns House In-Patient Hospice
Bruns House In-Patient Hospice is seeking volunteers to fill two- to four-hour shifts during the weekdays and weekends. To apply for free training, call 887-5678 and ask for the volunteer department, or e-mail volunteers@hospiceeastbay.org.

California Independent Film Festival Association
Support the Arts in the Tri-Valley by joining the California Independent Film Festival Association. The donation of the membership will support independent film events. For information, visit www.caindiefest.com.

CCI Volunteer Puppy Raising Program
Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) are looking for special volunteers interested in raising a CCI puppy for 15-18 months and are now accepting applications. For information, call 1-800-572-BARK (572-2275) or visit www.cci.org.

Child Abuse Prevention Council
The Contra Costa County Child Abuse Prevention Council needs volunteer speakers for the community education program. Volunteers must complete a mandatory 24-hour speaker's training course. For information, call 946-9961.

Contra Costa Academy of Fine Art
The academy seeks new volunteers and members to help with tasks ranging from bookkeeping to recruiting instructors. The group meets noon-1 p.m., the second Friday of the month at Richard's Art & Craft Store, 225 Alamo Plaza, Alamo. Call Beth Batchelor at 837-5654.

Friends of Discovery
Discovery Counseling Center has received more than $5 million, thanks to Friends of Discovery. The organization is looking for volunteers who can commit eight hours per month in the Thrift Station, 486 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville. Call Le Anne at 837-7998.

Hats Off America Volunteer Opportunities
Hats Off America is looking for volunteers for Red T-Shirt 10K Runs/5K Walks on Sept. 13 and Nov. 8. Proceeds benefit Hats Off America which provides support to families of the brave American soldiers. Call 855-1950 or visit www.hatsoffamerica.us.

Help Your Senior Neighbors
A lot of Danville seniors need rides to their appointments, stores or to special events. The Seniors' Club at Veterans Memorial Hall is looking for volunteers to provide rides on an "as-needed basis" on one or more Mondays a month. Call Jenn Overmoe at 314-3476 for more information.

Hospice of the East Bay
Hospice of the East Bay (formerly Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Costa) is seeking volunteers to assist hospice patients and their caregivers. Opportunities include: volunteers who are fluent in Spanish; Patient Support Volunteers; Licensed Hair Stylists to offer hair cuts and styling; Certified Massage Therapists; Handymen to help with minor repairs and maintenance; Mobile notaries; and Bereavement Support Volunteers to provide support to family members after their loved one has died. To apply for free training, call 887-5678 and ask for the volunteer department, or e-mail volunteers@hospiceeastbay.org.

Lindsay Wildlife Museum
Docents are needed to lead class tours, teaching children and others about our important connection with wildlife and the world we share. No experience needed. Call 627-2444 or visit www.wildlife-museum.org.

Make a Difference
Reutlinger Community for Jewish Living (RCJL) in Danville provides assisted living, Alzheimer's and skilled nursing care in a community our residents call home. Volunteers play a key role at RCJL and opportunities are availabe for students and adults. For information, call Volunteer Coordinator Irma at 964-2098.

Mt. Diablo State Park
Mt. Diablo State Park offers many interesting ways to volunteer by helping with trail maintenance, serving as a docent at one of the Visitors Centers, helping with the new native plants garden or working on the trash removal program. Training provided for all areas. Call 837-6129 or visit www.parks.ca.gov. None

Museum of the San Ramon Valley
The Museum of the San Ramon Valley welcomes volunteers and has a current need for greeters who give three hours one day a month to welcome visitors to the museum, register their attendance, and give them an introductory tour of the Waiting Room and the Museum Store. Call Carmen Curtis at 837-9781 or the museum at 837-3750.

San Damiano Retreat
Opportunities abound for people of all ages and abilities at San Damiano. Sit and socialize while helping with mailings, enjoy solitude and meditation while cultivating the flower, vegetable and fruit gardens or lend your support to the front desk and gift shop. Call 837-9141, ext. 307 or visit www.sandamiano.org.

Search and Rescue
The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team needs volunteer members to respond to missing person incidents, disasters and other critical incidents. Team members are on call 24/7 year round. The program provides required training including wilderness traveling, first aid, map and compass, tracking disaster response and search skills, and may additionally include special training for canine, equestrian, technical, mountain bike or other rescue skills. For information and applications, visit www.contracostasar.org or call 646-4461.

Sheriff Seeks Senior Volunteers
The Sheriff's Valley Station Office in Alamo is seeking people interested in assisting law enforcement in the community. Citizens should have a clean criminal history and would be responsible for one shift a week for four-and-a-half hours. Interested applicants should call James Hogan or Elmer Glasser at 837-2902.

Trails Maintenance
East Bay Trail Dogs is an all-volunteer group that has built, repaired and helped maintain single-track trails in the East Bay Regional Park District, the Mt. Diablo State Park, and Walnut Creek open space. Volunteers meet the fourth Saturday and one weekday each month. To participate, call Harry at 443-3925.

Valley Children's Museum Needs Volunteers
If you are interested in working with kids, Valley Children's Museum is looking for you! For information about volunteer opportunities, call 461-6574, 3 # or e-mail Linda@valleychildrensmuseum.org.

Volunteer Interpreters
The California Medical Association seeks community volunteer interpreters for Contra Costa County to assist physicians when other interpretation resources are not an option. If you possess a proficiency in any foreign language and experience interpreting in a health care setting, you are encouraged to apply. Contact CMA at (866) 241-4262, or e-mail communityvip@cmanet.org.

Volunteering for Hospice
Become a volunteer for Hospice Foundation of the East Bay by helping to plan and host fundraising events. You will have the opportunity to be creative, meet people, have fun and make a positive difference in the lives of Hospice patients and their families. Contact Peggy Hernandez at 887-5678 or peggyh@hospiceeastbay.org.