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Events for October 2015
Danville Area Chamber of Commerce
Oct 2    Speaker Series, Cultivating a Vision that Leads to Results
Danville Area Chamber Speaker Series: Cultivating a Vision that Leads to Results. Featuring Maura Wolf, Author and Leadership Consultant
Sponsored by: MOVEMENT MORTGAGE AND Saint Mary's College of California
RSVP via EventBrite by 10.2.15 http://bit.ly/102qqeL
 
Date: October 2, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Danville Veterans Hall, 400 Hartz Ave., Danville CA 94526
Date/Time Details: October 2nd 2-3:30 pm
Fees/Admission: Free Admission
 
Oct 4    Nayeli Faith Foundation Bingo Fundraiser
Nayeli Faith Foundation Bingo Fundraiser 
Sunday October 4th
First game starts at 3PM


The Nayeli Faith Foundation is a state of California non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to helping families who have been affected by the birth defect known as Congenital Diaphragmtic Hernia (CDH)

Bring your family for a fun afternoon of bingo, food and prizes! Tickets to this event are $20 dollars for seven games. This price includes lunch, water/soda and dessert. Children are FREE! If they want to play bingo the price is $5 per game. Little explorers petting zoo will there for the kids to enjoy. 

Raffle prizes! Raffle tickets (1 for $5, 5 for $10, 10 for $15, 15 for $20) Plus the silent auction! To see of raffle prizes and silent acution visit the FB page. 
Please call Elizabeth Nelson (925) 560 2441 to purchase your tickets. Or mail your donation check to the Nayeli Faith Foundation PO Box 3192 Danville, CA 94526
Email nayelifaithfoundaiton@gmail.com. You may also purchase tickets at the door. 

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Date: October 4, 2015
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Danville Grange Hall 743 Diablo Road Danville
Contact: Elizabeth Nelson 925 560 2441
EMail: nayelifaithfoundation@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: October 4, 2015
Fees/Admission: $20 for adults children FREE! if they want to play bingo its $5 per game
Oct 4    Night At The Museum
Join us for a Wild West themed hoe-down at the Blackhawk Museum in "The Spirit of the Old West" gallery.  Proceeds to benefit the Children's Education and Transportation Fund. Dinner by Back Forty Texas BBQ, Live Music & Dancing, Western Costume Contest, Historical Reenactments.  $100.00 Per Person.  Limit to 150 guests.
Date: October 4, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Website: http://www.blackhawkmuseum.com
Location: Tickets available online www.Blackhawkmuseum.com or (925) 736-9393
EMail: fobm@blackhawkmuseum.com
Fees/Admission: $100.00 Per person.  Space is limited to 150 guests
Oct 8    2015 October Mixer - RPM Mortgage, Alamo
Business After Hours Mixer at the offices of RPM, Alamo
  • Opportunity to network with other local professionals
  • Raffle prizes
  • wine & appetizers
**We will be collecting gourmet junk food to be sent overseas to our hard working Military. Hope you can help! Please see list below...
 

Sunflower Seeds – all variety and flavors

Dark Roast Ground Coffee

GoGo Squeeze fruit sauce

Hot Cereal – Individual packets

Fruit Snacks in Boxes (kid stuff individually wrapped) – used as packing materials

Bumble Bee Chicken or Tuna

Jiff To Go

Energy Bars

Rice Krispy Treats

Salted Nuts

Jolly Ranchers (individually wrapped)

 

Date: October 8, 2015
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: RPM Mortgage, Inc
3240 Stone Valley Road, West
Alamo, CA  94507
Contact: Jodie Brescia Events Director
EMail: events@danvilleareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 8th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Fees/Admission: Members $5.00
Guests/non-members $20.00
Oct 14    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: October 14, 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
Oct 15    CARIBBEAN NIGHT: A TASTE OF CUBA

Draeger's Kitchen School - Caribbean Night A Taste of Cuba!!

                                 Learn how to make:

Cocktail: Fresh Mojito (Hemmingway's Recipe)

Hors D' oeuvres: Avocado Salad Duel: Sweet & Sour and Savory Version
Appetizer: Caribbean - Spiced Chicken with Cuban Rice
Entree: "Ropa Vieja" A Favorite Beef Stew"
Dessert: Bananas Flambe "al Rum Bacardi"
 

 

Date: October 15, 2015
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Website: http://norafrazier.wix.com/peruviancuisine
Location: Draeger's Kitchen in Blackhawk Plaza, Danville
Contact: Registration:  http://www.draegerscookingschool.com/chef/271/nora-landa-frazier
EMail: nora_landa@yahoo.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 15 - 6:30 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $55.00 per person
Oct 16 - Oct 18    Friends of the Danville Library Large Book Sale
BOOK SALE All Hardbacks, Books on Tape, & DVD's $2 All Paperbacks & CD's $1
Date: October 16, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM
Website: http://ccclib.org/friends/dan.html
Location: Danville Library 400 Front St, Mt Diablo Room
Contact: Shari Silva 925-984-0732
EMail: shari.s.j.silva@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, Oct. 16 Friends of the Danville Library Member Preview 9:00-10:00 Public 10:00 am - 5:00pm Saturday, Oct. 17th 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday, Oct. 18th 12:05 - 3:45pm ($5 Bag Sale)
Fees/Admission: Friends of the Danville Library Membership (required for preview only) Seniors (60 or over) or Students: $5 Individual: $10 Family: $20 Patron: $35 Enthusiast" $50
Oct 16    Speaker Series, The Key to Managing Stress and Ensuring Success - The Proper Mindset
Danville Area Chamber Speaker Series: The Key to Managing Stress and Ensuring Success - The Proper Mindset. Featuring Dr. John Schinnerer, Executive Coach and Consultant
Sponsored by: MOVEMENTMORTGAGE AND Saint Mary's College of California
RSVP via EventBrite by 10.12.15 http://bit.ly/1L!Y2OQ
Date: October 16, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Danville Veterans Hall, 400 Hartz Ave., Danville
Date/Time Details: 10.16.15 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free Admission
Oct 19    Social Media Crash Course
Are you afraid of investing time and money on the wrong social media?  Do you have any idea where to start?  Where to get the most bang for your buck?  This class is for you!   Space is limited so RSVP today.  ceo@danvilleareachamber.com
Date: October 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Danville Area Chamber of Commerce
117 E Town & Country Dr
Danville, CA 94526
Contact: RSVP
EMail: ceo@danvilleareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 19, 2015
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Oct 19    Effective Web Design & Online Lead Generation
Effective Web Design & Online Lead Generation Workshop
Presenter: Luke Middendorf
  • Attract prospects to your website
  • Measure your marketing RIO
  • Is Social Media right for your business?
Sponsored by SCORE
 
Date: October 19, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Conference Room
Danville Area Chamber of Commerce
117-E Town & Country Drive,
Danville, CA 94526
Contact: ceo@danvilleareachamber.com
EMail: ceo@danvilleareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 19th
9am to 10am
Fees/Admission: This is a no cost event!
Space is limited so please RSVP to Shelley Despotakis asap...
ceo@danvilleareachamber.com
Oct 20    Survey Your Kitchen for Cost Savings
Restaurants are 5 Times More Energy Intensive than Other Commercial Buildings: Restaurants have the highest utility costs of retail establishments. Cooking, lighting, refrigeration, ventilation, sanitation and water heating systems combine to drive these high energy bills. Fortunately, there are many ways to manage these costs through sound operating and maintenance strategies and investment in energy efficient appliances and technologies.
Date: October 20, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.fishnick.com/seminars
Location: PG&E Food Service Technology Center 12949 Alcosta Blvd. San Ramon, Ca 94583
Contact: Kiana Caban 925.866.2844
EMail: kcaban@fishnick.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 20,2015 9am-12pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 20    Beyond the Sticker Price: Calculating Lifecycle Costs
The Right Tool for the Job -Online Energy and Water Cost Calculators that save you Time and Money Food service equipment can be very expensive but, the purchase price is usually just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the true cost to own and operate appliances. Understanding the lifecycle cost of a piece of equipment is the only way to make a truly informed and financially wise purchasing decision. Fortunately, there are some very powerful, free, online tools that can be used to estimate the real cost of ownership for foodservice equipment. In this interactive seminar, the attendees will work with the instructor to create a fictional cookline which they will analyze with the FSTC Life-Cycle Cost Calculators.
Date: October 20, 2015
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Website: http://www.fishnick.com/seminars
Location: PG&E Food Service Technology Center 12949 Alcosta Blvdd. San Ramon, Ca 94583
Contact: Kiana Caban 925.866.2844
EMail: kcaban@fishnick.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 1-3pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 22    The 1st Annual Alamo Community Walk-About
Date: October 22, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Downtown Alamo The Tasting event will be located throughout Downtown Alamo along Danville Blvd. and will include restaurants and merchants offering hors d?oeuvres, wine, beer, and coffee samples as well as shoppers special offers.
Contact: Contact Community Foundation of Alamo
EMail: johnd@alamoworld.com
Date/Time Details: The Community Foundation of Alamo would like to invite you to attend in the First Annual Alamo Community WalkAbout on October 22th, 2015. The Tasting program will run from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Fees/Admission: The entire event is free to the public. Attendees wishing to participate in the sampling program may purchase on-site tickets for $25 or advance tickets for $20 via the website. The on-site tickets sales location is Community Foundation of Alamo 180D Alamo Plaza, next to Sweet Celebrations
Oct 24 - Oct 25    2015 Danville Fall Crafts Festival
2015 Danville Fall Crafts Festival - a fun family filled weekend in beautiful downtown Danville! 200 arts and crafts booths, a glass pumpkin patch, car show, food, beer and wine and lots of children activities!
There is a costume parade at 10:00 am on Saturday and safe trick or treating all weekend at the downtown stores and with the arts and crafters.

For a booth, please contact www.festivalproductions2.com

 
Date: October 24, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Downtown Danville - Hartz Avenue
Contact: Kathryn Benvenuto
EMail: office@danvilleareachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Sat/Sun Oct. 24-25th. 10am-5pm both days
Fees/Admission: Free to all attendees
Oct 25    Open House
Attend Orinda Academy Open House event and learn why the students and families love Orinda Academy. Orinda Academy is a college preparatory school for students in grades 8 through 12 who are bright and creative but might learn differently. We have been serving a diverse population of Bay Area students since 1982. Don?t miss this chance to check out Orinda Academy * Tour campus * Meet the faculty to find out more about the curriculum and learning environment * Visit with students and get the insider?s opinion * Learn more about the admissions process RSVP to admission@orindaacademy.org or by calling 925-254-7553
Date: October 25, 2015
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://www.orindaacademy.org
Location: Orinda Academy, 19 Altarinda Road, Orinda, CA 94563
EMail: bhavna@orindaacademy.org
Date/Time Details: 10/25/2015 1-4 pm
Fees/Admission: Free
Oct 26    BBR - Business Connection
One of the Chamber's successful Business by Referral groups, Business Connection meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month to provide concrete business leads to one another.
Date: October 26, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Chamber Offices
Date/Time Details: Monday, October 26th at 11:30 am
Oct 27    Contra Costa County ? A Year of Dissension and Accomplishment

Candace was elected to the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on June 5, 2012.

Previously, Candace was on the Danville Town Council from 2003 through June 25, 2012, serving two terms as

Mayor. Candace currently sits on numerous boards, commissions and committees. She is an attorney licensed to

practice law in California and Hawaii. Candace is an active volunteer in the community including

the Library Foundation and the Museum of the San Ramon Valley.

Join us for this candid, forthright view of our County

Date: October 27, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Website: http://srvrwf.org
Location: 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville Ca 94526
Contact: srvrwf.lunch@gmail.com
EMail: srvrwf.president@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Social begins at 11:30 a.m., lunch and speaker at 12:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Cost $25.00 members $35.00 non-members Guests that become members at the door pay the member rate for this event
Oct 28    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: October 28, 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