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Events for April 2014
Danville Area Chamber of Commerce
Nov 13 - Nov 13    Energy Management Systems: Wiring the Intelligent Kitchen
Date: November 13, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.fishnick.com
Location: Food Service Technology Center (FSTC) 12949 Alcosta Blvd. Suite 101 San Ramon, Ca 94583
Contact: Linda Martinelli
EMail: seminars@fishnick.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, November 13, 2014 9:00am-12:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 21 - May 4    ADAS Blackhawk Gallery Exhibit: Imaginings
Blackhawk Gallery's Exhibit "Imaginings" 3 guest artists and 45 member artists. Artwork by guest artists include concrete sculptures by Eileen Fitz-Faulkner, glass sculptures by Janice Peacock, and collage wall sculptures by Josef Twirbutt. Member artists' work include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, photography, sculpture, ceramic, glass, fiber art and jewelry.
Date: February 21, 2014
Website: http://www.adas4art.org
Location: 3416 Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
Contact: Kerima Swain, Gallery Director 925-408-0537
EMail: swain.kerima@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: February 21 - May 4, 2014
Fees/Admission: Free
Feb 23 - Apr 13    Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley's 2014 $5000 Scholarship Essay Contest
This year's essay contest eligibility includes all 9,10,11 and 12th grade students living in the SRVUSD including all the district high schools, private high schools and home school students within the district. Students living in the SRVUSD and attending high schools outside the district are eligible as well. This year's contest will have a single winner and a single prize of $5000. The subject is a question," The three WAR POWERS ACTS 1941,1942 and 1973, are they CONSTITUTIONAL or UNCONSTITUTIONAL?" Students may argue either side of the question, but must support their position by quoting the article or amendment to the Constitution that supports their position. A panel will judge the essays and will choose the best 3. They will then interview the three on the content of their essays at a date and time to be announced. The winner will be the one who best supports his or her position. The winner will be honored at the Exchange Club luncheon on May 14, 2014. The scholarship will be paid directly to the college the student wishes to attend. It will be paid to the college upon receipt of a letter of acceptance.
 
Essay Rules are as follows:
 
Essay must be 800 to 1000 words not including footnotes or bibliographies.
 
Each essay must have a cover sheet containing: Name, Address, Phone Number, E-Mail, School and Grade.
 
All essays must be submitted by e-mail in Word document format no later than 6:00 pm, April 13, 2014. Please include "War Powers Acts" in the e-mail's subject line. E-mail to: tt232425@att.net.
 
The decision of the judges is final.
 
Questions: tt232425@att.net or phone 925-275-2412
 
Date: February 23, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://srvexchangeclub.org
Location: Award presentation at Exchange Club Luncheon at Faz Restaurant, 600 Hartz Avenue, Danville, CA
Contact: 925-275-2412
EMail: tt232425@att.net
Date/Time Details: May 14, 2014; 11:30AM--1:00PM
Fees/Admission: No Charge
Apr 3    2014 Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Business & Culinary Showcase
EVERYONE'S INVITED! Want to know more about your hometown businesses, restaurants, wineries and brew pubs? All Danville Area residents are invited to the 2014 Danville Business & Culinary Showcase, April 3 from 5-8PM at Crow Canyon Country Club. Sponsored by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce, this popular event features gourmet small bites from those local restaurants you’ve been wanting to check out – premium wines from our local wineries (Yes, Danville has wineries!) -and craft brews from local breweries.  Stop by the Town of Danville table and catch up with the staff of the best hometown in California! A pre-paid $35 ticket covers all you can eat, drink and get to know about Danville businesses that are right here in your backyard!
Date: April 3, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://danvillechambercart.com/
Location: Crow Canyon Country Club  - 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville
Contact: Martha Levison
EMail: events@danvilleareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday April 3, 5-8PM. Sponsor networking 4PM.
Fees/Admission: $35 Admission - includes all you can eat, drink, and network!
Apr 4    Ambassador Committee
The Ambassador Committee is the dynamic and energetic committee of the chamber.

The Ambassadors serve as greeters at all Chamber functions. Members are welcome to join this committee which helps to connect members at our mixers and other functions. 
Date: April 4, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Danville Area Chamber of Commerce
117 E Town & Country Drive
Danville, CA  94526
Contact: Karen Lochner
EMail: ceo@danvilleareachamber.com
Apr 5    Vegetable Garden Class

Come to Alamo Ace Hardware in our Alamo location, and be part of our vegetable garden clinic. Learning tips from our own pros and a special guest, and they will teach you the best organic and conventional garden practices.

Sign up here: http://www.alamohardware.com/Classes

Date: April 5, 2014
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.alamohardware.com
Location: 3211 Danville Blvd Alamo CA 94507
Contact: service@alamohardware.com
EMail: service@alamohardware.com
Date/Time Details: April 5th 9:30AM - 10:30AM
Fees/Admission: Admission is free, but seating is limited. Please sign up here and present your ticket at the door of the event http://www.alamohardware.com/Classes
Apr 6    Danville Community Band Concert
“A Gallery of Sound” Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
Blackhawk Automotive Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville, CA 94506
Join the band as we trek through and examine A Gallery of Sound with selections from film scores to
marches. Come see the fabulous auto galleries, tour the current exhibits, and enjoy a concert all in the
same building. The concert is FREE with Admission into the Museum (free for museum members).
For more information see our website at www.danvilleband.org. For Museum information call
925.736.2277 or visit www.blackhawkmuseum.org.
The Danville Community Band is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Date: April 6, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Website: http://www.danvilleband.org
Location: Blackhawk Automotive Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville, CA 94506
Contact: For Museum information call 925.736.2277 or visit www.blackhawkmuseum.org.
EMail: march@danvilleband.org
Date/Time Details: Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: The concert is FREE with Admission into the Museum (free for museum members).
Apr 10    Business After Hours Mixer - Blackhawk Country Club
Business After Hours Mixer at Blackhawk Country Club! Bring business cards to network, make friends in a Blackhawks beautiful club.
Date: April 10, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 599 Blackhawk Club Drive, Danville
Date/Time Details: April 10th at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $5.00 members $20.00 Prospective
Apr 16    Brain Remodeling
With Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Founder and Executive Director, Eldercare Services

You can change your brain and your health!

You will learn:
  • How you can repair damage done by stress to your brain
  • Simple ways to change your chromosomes
  • The power of "minfulness"
It is never too late to be a better you!

*Class intended for aging adults or family caregivers dealing with the challenges of aging.

RSVP to Info@EldercareAnswers.com or 
925.937.2018
 
Date: April 16, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.EldercareAnswers.com
Location: Eldercare Services 1808 Tice Valley Blvd Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Contact: Danielle Miller 925.937.2018
EMail: info@eldercareanswers.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, April 16, 2004 / 5:30 to 7 pm
Fees/Admission: No fee
Apr 22    Is Proposition 13 in Jeopardy?
Jon Coupal Presents "Is Proposition 13 in Jeopardy?"

This year will be a real challenge for taxpayers and the most dangerous year yet for Proposition 13!
  Jon Coupal, the President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer’s Association, will talk about HJTA and its dedication to protecting Proposition 13 and promoting taxpayer’s rights.  Our guest speaker served as Director of Legal Affairs for HJTA, overseeing the organization’s litigation and lobbying efforts.  He is a recognized expert in California fiscal affairs and has argued numerous tax cases before the courts. He is a graduate of Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William and Mary where he received his J.D. degree in 1982.
The month of April is a taxpayer’s worst nightmare - come and find out what we can do!
Date: April 22, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://www.srvrwf.org
Location: Crow Canyon Country Club
Contact: srvrwf.lunch@gmail.com before April 18th
EMail: srvrwf.lunch@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: April 22
Fees/Admission: $25 includes lunch and speaker
Apr 22    RC - Jamba Juice
Ribbon Cutting - Jamba Juice! Celebrate their new location and taste some yummy smoothies!
Date: April 22, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: 35 Railroad Ave., Danville
Date/Time Details: April 8th at 12:00 noon
Apr 23    Sunrise Alliance
he Danville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer its members an opportunity to join the Sunrise Alliance, a business-by-referral group that meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 8:30 A.M.
The Sunrise Alliance serve as a collaborative meeting space to support and generate qualified business leads and referrals, adding value to the Chamber of Commerce’s mission.
The Alliance enables its members to connect, collaborate and develop their own professional networks within in the community we live in and beyond.
The Sunrise Alliance is limited to one participant of any industry or business. This collaboration has been successful in generating referrals for its members, who share ideas and connections within the community to benefit each Alliance member. The annual cost per year is $155.
Date: April 23, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: https://danvilleareachamber.com/sunrise-alliance/
Location:

Meeting via Zoom - contact the Chamber for details.

Contact: Judy Lloyd
EMail: ceo@danvilleareachamber.com
Apr 24    RC-Emposered Chiropractic Pain & Wellness Center
Ribbon Cutting at Empowered Chiropractic Pain Relief and Wellness Center. Come welcome Dr. K back to Danville!!!!
Date: April 24, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 391 Diablo Road, Danville
Date/Time Details: April 24th at 5:30 pm
Apr 29    Alamo-Danville Newcomers Club, (Not just for Newcomers!)
Alamo-Danville Newcomers Club Please join us for a free Welcome Get Together on Tuesday, April 29, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. At this gathering you will meet members and learn about the many activities offered by the Club. For further details call us at (925) 281-1307.
Date: April 29, 2014
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.alamodanvillenewcomers.com
Location: various
Contact: (925) 281-1307
EMail: alamodanvillenewcomers@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: 04/29/2014 7:00-PM to 9:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Free