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Events for September 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
Sep 1    9th Annual Heartland Danville Antiques & Art Faire
Vendor booths feature Antique & Vintage Silver, native American artifacts, fine wood period Furniture as well as Shabby Chic finishes, Rugs, handmade and antique Purses, original Paintings, Linens, Lamps and custom lamp shades, Depression glass, seasonal Halloween & Christmas folk-art, Vintage-inspired Altered-art, loose and assembled Beads & Buttons, Ephemera, hand-painted modern and old-fashioned porcelains, vintage Mirrors, Garden accents, re-purposed wood/scrap art, felted hats, old iron and tools, bird houses, beads, Bakelite, frames, plus a full range of fine, costume and period Jewelry in every price range.

FREE Parking, FREE Entry, LIVE Music and an unusual mix of one-of-a-kind artifacts from flea market bargains to unique creations and rare antique investment pieces –
* 70  plus Booths, juried crafters,  Vintage Collectors & Antiques Merchants
* Antiques Appraisal Clinic fundraiser at the Museum of the SRV  from 11-2pm         
* Live music  - Michel Michelis a French organ grinder/singer and Stony Ridge Bluegrass Band
* local restaurants Pascal’s, Subway and Sideboard offering specials for the day
 
Museum Fundraiser – Antiques Appraisal Clinic!  11-2pm inside Museum
            $10/item donation for an informal verbal estimation of value/identification


Date: September 1, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://discoverdanvilleca.com/events_Heartland.php
Location: Along Railroad Ave in historic downtown Danville, from in front of the Museum of the San Ramon Valley and Cottage Jewel on Prospect Avenue to the parking lots in front of Handworks and Pascal on Railroad Ave
Contact: Marcia Harmon, 925-837-2664
EMail: communications@discoverdanvilleca.com
Date/Time Details: September 1, 2014, 9am-3pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 5    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: September 5, 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
Sep 7    Danville Home Expo
Attention East Bay Homeowners!
If you’ve been putting off those home improvement projects and desperately needed upgrades, there’s no reason to hold off any longer!

We invite you to Danville Home Expo, the area’s premier, day-long expo for homeowners in every stage of the remodeling process.

There’s simply no better way to meet face-to-face with top of the line home improvement vendors- design build firms, home security, solar, roofing, flooring, windows, pool and landscape and more. Experts who can help you turn your residential dreams into a reality.

Connect with the right people at Danville Home Expo, Sunday, September 7 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Danville Community Center, 420 Front Street, Danville, CA.

Admission is free to the public. There is also a free raffle for some great prizes!  

Find more information online at www.HomeExpoEvents.com.
Date: September 7, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.homeexpoevents.com
Location: Danville Community Center, 420 Front Street, Danville, CA
Contact: Holly Sonne (925) 388-6418
EMail: info@homeexpoevents.com
Date/Time Details: Sunday, September 7, 2014 10am - 4pm
Fees/Admission: Admission is free!
Sep 9    E2 Pitch Contest
This contest is open to any Bay Area entrepreneurs from pre-launch phase through three years in business. Accepted participants will have two minutes to pitch their business idea to a panel of judges, four minutes of questions and answers, and four minutes of constructive feedback. This event is FREE and Open to the public! To watch the pitches, please RSVP at https://e2pitch.eventbrite.com.
Date: September 9, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Website: https://e2pitch.eventbrite.com
Location: IEL Business Accelorator
Contact: (925) 969-3525
EMail: iel@jfku.edu
Date/Time Details: September 9 | 5:30-8:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 10    Sunrise Business Alliance
One of the Chamber's successful Business by Referral groups, Sunrise Alliance meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month to provide concrete business leads. Numerous referrals have happened due to the success of the partners in this group. 

The Sunrise Alliance meets via Zoom for their morning meetings, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. We also meet for Sunset Happy Hours in certain months. Contact the Chamber at 925-837-4400 for details. 
Date: September 10, 2014
Time: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Website: https://danvilleareachamber.com/sunrise-alliance/
Location: Contact Kira Feick, Ignite HR Solutions at kira@ignitehrsolutions.com for information on early morning Zoom meetings. Meetings are open to Chamber Members and we would love to have you join us!
EMail: kira@ignitehrsolutions.com
Date/Time Details: 7:30-8:30 am
Sep 10    New/Prospective Member Orientation, Chamber Offices 117 E. Town & Country Dr. Danville

Hello Everyone,

 

You are invited to attend the New & Prospective member orientation:

·                    Are you interested in “why” you want to be a member of the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce

·                    Do you want to find out how to get involved as a member?

·                    Interested in a refresher on what the Chamber can do for you?

·                    Let us know what you need from us!!!

 

When:

                        3:45 PM – Networking

                        3:55 – 5:00 – Chamber informational roundtable/Individual small groups

                        Wednesday, September 10, 2014

 

Where:         Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Conference Room

                        117 E Town and Country Drive, Danville, CA 94526

 

We are here for your benefit. Come find out how to get the most out of your membership!

 

The Chamber Chairman of the Board, Tim White, invites you to join members of the Board of Directors, Chamber President Shelby McNamara and staff, to come and meet your fellow potential & new members to learn about the various benefits of membership.

 

Please feel free to bring your business cards to take advantage of this networking opportunity in addition to learning more about the Chamber and what we can provide for you. You will each be given 1-2 minutes to introduce yourself and give information about your business. This will also be your opportunity to meet individuals who lead this vibrant organization.

 

I am looking forward to meeting each of you at the Orientation listed above. Please RSVP tomembership@danvilleareachamber.com or call 925.837.4400 ex. 11 to confirm your attendance. Attend the orientation and get into the mixer at McGah's Pub and Piano Bar free!

 

 
 
Date: September 10, 2014
Time: 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 117 E. Town & Country Drive, Danville
Date/Time Details: September 10th at 3:45pm - 5:00 pm
Sep 10    2014 September Mixer
Business After Hours Mixer at McGah's Pub and Piano Bar. Come network, have fun and check out one of Danville's most entertaining and delicious restaurant while building your business!
Date: September 10, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 148 East Prospect Ave. Danville
Date/Time Details: September 10th at 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $5.00 for members
$20.00 for prospective members
Sep 11    Event at Ivory Smiles
 
Ivory Smiles is a proud participant of Freedom Day USA. This year we will be offering Free Exams, Necessary X-rays and Cleaning on Thursday, September 11th.*
 
Freedom Day USA is fast approaching and will be held on Thursday, September 11th! This is a day every year where businesses all across our nation join together to show their appreciation to members of our armed services, immediate family members, and Veterans by providing a "Day of Free." The idea is for each business to provide FREE services, goods, products, a meal, etc. as a way to honor the sacrifices, service and FREEDOM which these men and women have provided to us. For additional information, I encourage you to visit www.FreedomDayUSA.org. Please also see the attached flyer and help us spread the word. 
 
*By appointment only - must bring Military I.D.
 
 
Date: September 11, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Website: http://www.ivorysmiles.com
Location: Ivory Smiles Dental Office of Pooja Malik, DDS 185 Front Street #105 Danville, CA 94526 www.ivorysmiles.com
EMail: pooja.malik@gmail.com
Sep 11    San Ramon Valley 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony
The Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley along with local veterans? organizations is hosting the Annual 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony for the residents of the San Ramon Valley. This event will feature prominent guest speakers, hundreds of Boy and Girl Scouts with an array of American Flags, joint Police and Fire Dept. Honor Guard, the San Ramon Valley High Chamber Singers, a flight of doves and many other patriotic contributions. There will be an essay contest based on this event with cash prizes for students in grades 1?12 residents of the 5 San Ramon Valley communities.
Date: September 11, 2014
Time: 5:50 PM - 6:40 PM
Website: http://srvexchangeclub.org
Location: All Wars Memorial, Oak Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley Rd., Danville, CA 94526
Contact: Karen Stepper, Past President 275-2412
EMail: coachstepper@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: 09/11/2014
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 13    Energy Efficient Ice Machines
Date: September 13, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://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, September 25, 2014 9:00-12:00
Fees/Admission: Free
Sep 17    Small Business Town Hall
Do you have a small business or are you thinking of starting one?
 
Assemblymember Joan Buchanan invites you to attend a FREE Small Business Town Hall.


8:00 a.m. Resource tables and Networking
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Program
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Resource tables and Networking
Presentations by:
Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)
  • Permitting assistance
  • California’s new income tax exemption
  • Additional State resources to help grow your business
Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
  • Overview of available services
  • Local small business experiences
In addition, representatives from the Board of Equalization,  U.S. Small Business Administration, and Taxpayers’ Rights Advocates from the Board of Equalization, Franchise Tax Board, and the Employment Development Department will be on hand to provide information about their various departments and programs.

For more information and to RSVP for this event please call 925.328.1515 or christy.stanker@asm.ca.gov 
 
Date: September 17, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Website: http://asmdc.org/members/a16/
Location: Dublin City Hall Regional Meeting Room 100 Civic Plaza Drive Dublin, CA 94568
EMail: iris.obregon@asm.ca.gov
Date/Time Details: September 17, 8:30 - 10:30 am
Fees/Admission: FREE
Sep 17    2014 TriValley Mayor's Luncheon
The Tri Valley Mayor's Luncheon bring together the Mayors and business communities of Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore for networking and important updates on the issues impacting our region.
Date: September 17, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Website: http://www.danvillechambercart.com
Location: The gorgeous Blackhawk Museum is the site for this year's luncheon. Dine among some of the most beautiful and exotic cars in the world! Attendees are invited to stay and tour the autos and memorabilia.
Contact: Shelby McNamara
EMail: ceo@danvilleareachamber.com
Fees/Admission: $45 per person or $450 for a table of 10
Sep 18    RC - Bella Wellnes Center, 400 El Cerro Blvd, Suite 206., Danville
Ribbon Cutting at Bella Wellness Center! Come check out this beautiful space with Dr. Michelle Coleman and Annette Oller.
Date: September 18, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 400 El Cerro Blvd., Suite 206, Danville
Date/Time Details: September 18th at 5:30 pm
Sep 23    Unraveling The Propositions - Get Prepared For The Election
Allison Olson is a graduate of the University of California at Davis with a degree in Political Science. Allie was the Deputy Finance Director for the McClintock for Congress campaign and previously interned with Wilson-Miller Communications in Sacramento, a position that included tracking California legislation for clients of that firm. No stranger to Republican volunteer organizations, she chaired the Davis College Republicans from June of 2006 until May of 2008. She was also a fellow with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies from April of 2007 to May of 2008. During that time, Allison studied in Israel and Washington, D. C., with counter-terror experts.
Allison will educate us on the Propositions-don’t miss this opportunity!
Date: September 23, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Website: http://www.srvrwf.org
Location: Crow Canyon Country Club 711 Silver Lake Drive Danville
Contact: srvrwf.lunch@gmail.com
EMail: srvrwf.lunch@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: September 23 11:30 Social 12:00 lunch and presentations
Fees/Admission: $25 includes lunch
Sep 24    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: September 24, 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
Sep 24    Foodies! The Musical in Alamo
Foodies! The Musical cast and entire show will be the feature at the September 24th Alamo Women's Club luncheon. The comedic musical review spoofs all things food, food trends and eating. Public is invited. RSVP please by September 18th.
Date: September 24, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.alamowomensclub.org
Location: Alamo Women's Club, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, CA
Contact: njhowsmon@sbcglobal.net
EMail: njhowsmon@sbcglobal.net
Date/Time Details: September 24, 2014 at 11:30 am.
Fees/Admission: $35 for non member, includes lunch.
Sep 24 - Nov 5    Weekly Mid-Week Meditation - Every Wed. through Nov. 5, 2014
Weekly Mid-Week Meditation
Every Wed. Beginning Wed. 9/24/14 through 11/5/14

 
 
When:  Wednesdays 11:30 to 12:00 noon
Cost:  $5 per person / per week
Location: 320 Sycamore Valley Rd. West, Danville CA
(JSCA Real Estate Group located in the Danville Livery above Bagel Street Café)
 
 
12:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Stay for a Meditation Q&A and Discussion
 
For more information call: 925-356-1773
 or go to
  www.surrenderallowreceive.com/events
 
 
Date: September 24, 2014
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://surrenderallowreceive.com
Location: 320 Sycamore Valley Rd. West, Danville CA (JSCA Real Estate Group located in the Danville Livery above Bagel Street Cafe)
Contact: 925-356-1773
EMail: linaquesadarscp@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesdays 11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $5.00 Per Person / Per Week
Sep 25    RC- Your Energy Solutions
Ribbon Cutting at the newest location for Your Energy Solutions!
Date: September 25, 2014
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 940 Camino Ramon, Suite 180, Danville
Date/Time Details: September 25, at 5:30 pm
Sep 27    Artistry in Fashion
The Cañada College Fashion Department hosts its annual ?Artistry in Fashion? non-profit event on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This shopping extravaganza features dozens of designers selling clothing, jewelry, and other fashions. Visitors can tour the Fashion Department?s Open House to view student projects from noon to 3:00 p.m. Pattern designer and educator, Pati Palmer, will present a fashion show in the auditorium at 1:30 p.m. A $10 donation benefits student scholarships. On-site food vendors and free parking available. More information: www.ArtistryInFashion.com or call 650-306-3370. The college is located at 4200 Farm Hill Blvd., in Redwood City.
Date: September 27, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.ArtistryInFashion.com
Location: Cañada College 4200 Farm Hill Blvd Redwood City, CA 94061
Contact: email or call 650-306-3370
EMail: aifsmccd@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fees/Admission: A $10 donation benefits student scholarships