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Events for February 2015
Danville Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb 3    RC - Rakestraw Books
Ribbon Cutting - Rakestraw Books!! Come see Michael Barnard's new store location!
Date: February 3, 2015
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: 3 Railroad Ave. Danville
Date/Time Details: February 3rd at 1:30 pm
Feb 5    RC - Leaseyourcar.com
Ribbon Cutting - Leaseyourcar.com Come check out the cars at their Alamo location!
Date: February 5, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 3212 Danville Blvd., Alamo
Date/Time Details: February 5th at 5:30 pm
Feb 8    Valentine's Spa Event
Stop by Inner Peace Spa to do some Valentine's Day shopping for that special someone. Or say "I love ME" this Valentine's Day and treat yourself to a spa day. Receive mini spa treatments from our spa menu, get special event pricing on all services, and shop for some amazing skincare and body products. Wine and Cheese will be served. 
Date: February 8, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Inner Peaca Spa 4165 Blackhawk Plaza Circle Suite 250 Danville Ca 94506
Contact: Kellie 925-818-8193
EMail: Kellie@innerpeacespa.net
Date/Time Details: Sunday February 8th from 2pm-4pm
Feb 10    E2 Pitch Contest
This contest is open to all Bay Area entrepreneurs from pre-launch to three years in business. Pre-selected participants will have two minutes to pitch their ideas to a panel of judges. This event is free and open to the public. Free to attend, Free to apply Application Deadline: 1/26/15 To attend: http://pitchcontest.eventbrite.com To apply: https://gust.com/organizations/e2/apply
Date: February 10, 2015
Website: http://pitchcontest.eventbrite.com
Location: Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership 2151 Salvio Street, Suite 350 Concord CA
Contact: (925) 969-3525
EMail: iel@jfku.edu
Date/Time Details: 5:30-8:00pm
Fees/Admission: Free to attend, Free to apply
Feb 10    Seminar - Tortise, Hare and Your Choices for 2015

Join us for a unique workshop "The Tortoise Method for Doubling Your Revenue by the end of 2015" February 10th at 12:00 noon.

Attracting and retaining more clients is a top priority for most small businesses. But sifting through all the different strategies for doing that can be overwhelming and exhausting.

What if you knew exactly how to invest a little bit of time into your marketing each week so that your reach, influence, and revenue would build and build -- predictably?

As we know from the story of the tortoise and the hare, slow and steady wins the race!

At this session, you will learn:
  • How to improve the effectiveness of your current marketing efforts by 30% or more
  • The 2 key changes you need to make so that doubling your monthly revenue by the end of 2015 is possible 
  • How to measure your progress and results in a few minutes per week
  • The 6 elements each marketing strategy needs to have in place so that you get great results

Who should attend:

Small business owners and self-employed professionals who are "in it for the long haul" -- eager to stop spinning their wheels and start making steady progress toward the profitable, but manageable, business they set out to create in the first place.

Date: February 10, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: https://sh118.infusionsoft.com/app/page/danville-event-feb2015
Location: Danville Area Chamber of Commerce Conference Room
117E Town and Country Drive
Danville, CA  94526
Contact: Andy McClure, MBA, Sherpa Business Development
EMail: andy@sherpabizdev.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, February 10, 2015
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
Fees/Admission: This is a FREE seminar
Feb 11    St. Isidore Catholic School - Accepting Applications
St. Isidore Catholic School is now accepting applications for the 2015 - 2016 school year.
Date: February 11, 2015
Website: http://www.stisidore.org/
Location: 435 La Gonda Way, Danville
Contact: Maria Ward, Principal 925-837-2977
EMail: mward@stisidore.org
Feb 11    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: February 11, 2015
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
Feb 12    Business After Hours Mixer - Danville Fit
Business After Hours Mixer at Danville Fit!!! Don't miss out on this great opportunity to network at one of our great health clubs in the area! Have fun, prizes and more!
Date: February 12, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 101 Town & Country Drive, Suite A, Danville CA
Date/Time Details: February 12 at 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Fees/Admission: $5.00 Members - $20.00 Prospective Members
Feb 13 - Feb 14    Love & Respect Video Conference
Marriage Video Conference Valentine's Week-end
Love & Respect, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
Discover the 2 ingredients to a successful marriage, learn how to restore hope in your marriage, strive for a better marriage
One of the best books/conferences on marriage
Fri. evening Feb. 13 & Sat. morning Feb. 14
Sign up on line
www.cpcdanville.org
Date: February 13, 2015
Time: 6:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Website: http://www.cpcdanville.org
Location: Community Presbyterian Church 222 W. El Pintado Rd. Danville, 94526
Contact: Kim Warner 925-855-1367, ext. 320
EMail: kim@cpcdanville.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, 6:45 pm - 10:15 pm, Feb. 13 Sat., 8:45 am - 1:45 pm, Feb. 14
Fees/Admission: $15 pp
Feb 14 - Feb 16    President's Day FREE Testing Event
C2 Education Danville will be hosting a free testing event to celebrate Presidents Day. Students will have the opportunity to take practice tests for the New SAT, current SAT, ACT, or ISEE test.
Date: February 14, 2015
Website: http://www.c2educate.com/presidents-day-testing-event/
Location: C2 Education Danville 99 Railroad Avenue Danville, CA 94526
Contact: Josine Reyes Program Director 925-838-2932
EMail: danville@c2educate.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, Feb 14 - 9am - 5:30pm Monday, Feb 16 - 1 - 930pm
Fees/Admission: FREE
Feb 16 - Feb 21    FREE Homework Help
C2 Education is offering Free Homework Help in your community! Whether a student is having difficulty with a certain problem, preparing for a big test, or writing an important essay, they are welcome to stop by for assistance from one of our skilled tutors*. Homework Help is available from Februrary 16 - 21. Walk-ins are welcome, but seating is limited. For the best experience, we recommend calling or emailing to reserve a spot and avoid a wait. Subjects available: Math English/Essay Writing Algebra I & 2 Geometry Pre-calculus Biology Chemistry Spanish 1 & 2 Unlike other programs, which tend to be one-size-fits-all, C2 Education?s tutoring programs are personalized to meet the unique needs of each student. - 90% of C2 students see grade improvement in 3 months. - 85% of C2 students are accepted at a top 50 college. - On average, C2 students increase their SAT scores by 362 points**. - Over 70% of C2 students achieve a 4 or 5 on AP Exams.
Date: February 16, 2015
Website: http://www.c2educate.com/academic-tutoring/other-subjects/
Location: C2 Education Danville 99 Railroad Avenue Danville, CA 94526
Contact: Josine Reyes Program Director 925-838-2932
EMail: danville@c2educate.com
Date/Time Details: Feb 16 - Feb 19 (3:30pm - 9:30pm) Feb 21 (9am - 3:30pm)
Fees/Admission: FREE
Feb 18    St. Isidore Catholic School - Accepting Applications
St. Isidore Catholic School is now accepting applications for the 2015 - 2016 school year.
Date: February 18, 2015
Website: http://www.stisidore.org/
Location: 435 La Gonda Way, Danville
Contact: Maria Ward, Principal 925-837-2977
EMail: mward@stisidore.org
Feb 19    Ribbon Cutting - Dr. Jane Baxley
Ribbon Cutting at Dr. Jane Baxley's new office!
Date: February 19, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 931 Hartz Way, #120. Danville
Date/Time Details: February 19th at 5:30 pm
Feb 24    Immigration, Prisons, and Justice
Mark Peterson was raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He obtained a
Bachelor of Arts in History at the University of Colorado and his
law degree from the University of Denver. He began working at
the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office in 1984. Mark was
elected to the Concord City Council in 1995, and served as a
council member for fifteen years. He was selected as the Mayor
of the city three times. Mark also serves on the Board of
Directors of the Community Youth Center and the One Hundred
Club. Mark is the elected District Attorney of Contra Costa
County. He leads a District Attorney’s Office of 180 employees,
including 97 attorneys, with a budget of $30 million.
Date: February 24, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Website: http://www.srvrwf.org
Location: Crow Canyon Country Club 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville, California
Contact: Please RSVP by Friday, February 20, 2015 to srvrwf.lunch@gmail.com
EMail: srvrwf.president@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Social begins at 11:30, lunch and meeting at Noon
Fees/Admission: Members $25.00 & Non-Members $35.00*
Feb 25    St. Isidore Catholic School - Accepting Applications
St. Isidore Catholic School is now accepting applications for the 2015 - 2016 school year.
Date: February 25, 2015
Website: http://www.stisidore.org/
Location: 435 La Gonda Way, Danville
Contact: Maria Ward, Principal 925-837-2977
EMail: mward@stisidore.org
Feb 25    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: February 25, 2015
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
Feb 26    Ribbon Cutting - Stearns Lending
Ribbon Cutting at Stearns Lending new location!
Date: February 26, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 55 Oak Ct., Danville
Date/Time Details: February 26 at 5:30 pm
Feb 28    Show Some Love Fundraiser for WomenHeart

SHOW SOME SILPADA LOVE

We have our hearts set on supporting an amazing cause,

and we need your help!

For every You’ve Got Heart Necklace ($49) sold at full price, $10 will be donated to WomenHeart* on behalf of Silpada Designs.

 

 Retired Sample Sale 50% off and New Jewelry Preview

A portion of sales will be donated to WomenHeart!

*The National Coalition for Women living with Heart Disease

Can't attend but want to help? Use this link to place an order by 2/28

http://sild.es/Pre

Date: February 28, 2015
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Firehouse 37 250 Market Place San Ramon, CA
Contact: Pam DeBarr www.mysilpada.com/pamela.debarr
EMail: padebarr1@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: February 28th 1:00 - 3:00 pm