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NExt week n East Bay Innovation Group — "Leadership for Success for Young Enterprises," 6:30-9 p.m. July 21. Siemens Technology-To-Business, 1995 University Ave. suite 375, Berkeley. Free for members, $15 pre-registered guests, $20 at the door. info@ebig.org, www.ebig.org. Upcoming n Haas Center for Executive Development — "UC Berkeley Executive Session: Ethics in Project Management," 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Aug. 5. Haas School of Business, 2220 Piedmont Ave., Berkeley. Free. 877-822-3932, execsession@haas.berkeley.edu, http://execdev.haas.berkeley.edu/bes. The Learning Cafe — "Strategic Planning for Privately Owned Firms," 8:30-10:30 a.m. Aug. 15. Speaker: Walt Truelson. Conference Room, Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce, 1777 Botelho Drive suite 103. $45 in advance, $55 at the door. 925-689-5726, info@thelearning-cafe.com, www.thelearning-cafe.com. Haas Center for Executive Development — "UC Berkeley Executive Session: Venture Capital," 8:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sept. 23. Haas School of Business, 2220 Piedmont Ave., Berkeley. Free. 877-822-3932, execsession@haas.berkeley.edu, http://execdev.haas.berkeley.edu/bes.Ongoing
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Mondays-Thursdays: "Senior Service America," for adults, 55 and older. Mondays-Fridays: The State of California Employment Development Department will have representatives on site to answer questions regarding supportive services for veterans, and for those who need information about unemployment insurance and disability claims; by reservation only, in English and Spanish languages. The EDD will also have personnel dedicated to serving veterans; by reservation only. Mondays: "Special Services Orientation and WIA Information Sessions," 10:30 a.m.; Typing test, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., by appointment; the center is open until 7 p.m. Tuesdays: "Filipino SmartCard Tours," 11 a.m.; "SmartCard Tours in Spanish," 1:30 p.m.; "Out-of-School Youths and Young Adults Orientation," 3 p.m.; "Career/College Counseling," by appointment. A Contra Costa College counselor will be available. Wednesdays: Typing test, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. by appointment; "Steps to Success/Interviewing Techniques Workshop," 9 a.m.; Department of Rehabilitation, 9 a.m.-noon by appointment. Services to individuals with disabilities; "Steps to Success/Master Application Workshop," 11 a.m.; "Career Choices Workshop," 11 a.m.; Youth tours, 2-4 p.m. (first and third Wednesdays monthly); "Basic Computer Workshop," 3-4 p.m.; "Introduction to the Internet," 4-5 p.m.; "Career/College Counseling," by appointment. A Contra Costa College counselor will be available. Thursdays: "Steps to Success/Résumé Writing Workshop," 11 a.m.; "Job Development Workshop," 1-5 p.m. by appointment, for people with disabilities and who want to work; "Introduction to the Internet: Surf the World Wide Web," 4-5 p.m.; "Career Choices Workshop," 4-4:45 p.m. Fridays: Typing test, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. by appointment; "SmartCard Tours in Spanish," 1:30 p.m. Registration: 510-374-7440. n Elite Leads Networking — "Writing Class," 12:30 p.m. third Tuesdays monthly. 210 Porter Drive No. 205, San Ramon. First class is free. Contact: Sharyn, 925-939-1801. Exchange Club of San Ramon Valley — Meets for lunch at noon second Wednesdays monthly. Features guest speakers and business networking. Guests are welcome with luncheon reservations. Contact: Karen Stepper, president, 925-275-2412, www.srvexchangeclub.org. Experience Unlimited, Contra Costa — Meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Registration and networking begins at 9 a.m. A no-fee, nonprofit, volunteer organization helping professionals who are seeking new jobs. Temple Isaiah of Contra Costa, 3800 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 925-602-0166; www.euccca.org. Fairfield Real Estate Investment Club — Meets 7-9 p.m., with registration 6:30-7 p.m., second Thursdays monthly. Placer Title Company, 1300 Oliver Road, Suite 120, Fairfield. $20. Reservations not required. Contact: Dennis Downing, 925-348-6250, www.fairfieldreic.com. The Financial Planning Association of the East Bay — Meets 7:15 a.m. first Wednesdays monthly. Intended for other financial planning professionals or employees of related companies. Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Round Hill Road, Alamo. Registration in advance: $20 members; $30 nonmembers, includes breakfast. At the door: $30 members; $40 nonmembers. Contact: Bonni Hendricks, 925-686-4819. Fremont Rotary Club — Meets noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Meet business and community leaders. Guests welcome. Contact: John Rehnberg, 510-574-0797. Job Connections — Meets 9-11:30 a.m. Saturdays. A no-fee, volunteer organization supporting people that are unemployed, underemployed, or in a career transition in their search for employment. Community Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado, Danville. Visit www.JobConnections.org. JumpStart The Entrepreneurs Network — Meets 8-9:30 a.m. with networking until 10 a.m. first and third Wednesdays monthly. A synergistic alliance of entrepreneurs sharing information support and business tools; inspiring growth and success. A 'cuppa Tea, 3202 College Ave., Berkeley. Contact: Michael Wesson, 510-467-7121, www.jumpstartten.com. Lady's Choice Investment Club — 7 p.m. second Mondays monthly. For interested women to learn about stock investing. Visitors welcome. 925-447-8572, jhotovec@aol.com. LeTip International, Diablo Valley chapter — Meets 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. A structured, productive program to teach members the networking skills necessary to grow each other's businesses by providing qualified business referrals. Membership is limited to one business per profession. Tahoe Joe's, 999 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Reservations: Orry Matin, 925-602-4444, Ext. 108. LeTip International, Fremont chapter — Meets 7:16 a.m. Tuesdays. Guests welcome without reservation. Denny's, 5280 Mowry Ave., Fremont. Contact: Dr. Gary Wong, 510-796-7000, www.letipoffremont.com. LeTip International, Oakland chapter — Meets 7:16 a.m. Wednesdays. Structured networking to generate leads for business owners and professionals. Complimentary breakfast on first visit. La Estrellita Cafe, 446 East 12th St. (at 5th Avenue), Oakland. Contact: Sharyn, 510-655-6318. LeTip International, San Leandro chapter — Meets 7:16 a.m. Thursdays. The business lead and exchange organization invites business owners and business professionals to its weekly business lead or exchange breakfast. Breakfast complimentary on your first visit. Englander Restaurant, 101 Parrot St., San Leandro. Contact: Raelynn Gatchell, 510-278-7052, www.sanleandroletip.com. LeTip International, San Ramon chapter — Meets 7:16 a.m. Wednesdays. An opportunity for business owners and professionals to exchange business leads, gain a new sales force and leverage your business. Breakfast complimentary on your first visit. Marie Callender's, 18070 San Ramon Valley Blvd., San Ramon. Contact: Douglas Herz, 925-227-6633, www.sanramonletip.com. Opportunity Junction: On the Road to Self-Sufficiency — Helping low-income Contra Costa residents gain the competence and confidence to support themselves and their families. Offering technology, literacy and personal development instruction combined with real world experience. Main programs include a comprehensive job-training and placement program that incorporates computer training, life skills, paid experience, Career Club, case management, mental health services and long-term follow-up and drop-in evening program with classes in English as a Second Language and computer basics. Program open to those 18 and older. 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch. No cost to participants. Register in person. Contact: 925-776-1133, www.opportunityjunction.org. Premier Network Group of East County — Referral group meets 7:15 a.m. Thursdays. Mimi's Cafe, 5705 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Contact: Jason Matthews, 925-628-8016 or jsmatthews@ft.newyorklife.com. Regional Occupation Program's Technology Center — Offering full- and part-time "Microsoft Office" and "Web Design and Development" classes to adults and high school students, 16 and older, who live anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn how to effectively use the most popular office applications and how to create standards-compliant Web sites for yourself or your employers. ROP Technology Center, 1800 Oak Park Blvd., Suite A, Pleasant Hill. 925-942-3436, www.JobSkillsNow.com. Rotary Club of Lafayette — Meets noon Thursdays. 12:15 p.m. lunch; 12:30 p.m. program. Oakwood Health Club, 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Guests welcome. Contact: Michael Heller, 925-682-3577. Rotary Club of Lamorinda Sunrise — Meets 7 a.m. Fridays. Postino's Restaurant, 3565 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Guests welcome. Visit www.lamorindasunrise.org. Rotary Club of Walnut Creek Sunrise — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Scott's Seafood Bar & Grill, 1333 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek. Guests welcome. Visit www.wcsunriserotary.org. San Joaquin Delta College and Small Business Development Center — Business orientation held at noon second Thursdays monthly. Get information on legal requirements and government regulations, sources of financing, how to get free help with your business, and receive a copy of the "Resource Guide to Starting & Operating a Small Business." Cosponsored by the Tracy District Chamber of Commerce. Tracy District Chamber of Commerce, 223 E. 10th St. $15. Reservations: 209-835-2131. Senior Community Service and Employment Program — Recruitment is under way for program participants. Assists eligible, enrolled older workers, 55 and older, to receive on-the-job training through local partner host sites, to receive appropriate training, job-search preparation and placement assistance. Space is limited. Call 209-579-1105, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. Sistaz N Motion — "Dynamic Networking Mixer," meets 12:30-3:30 p.m. second Saturdays monthly. Committed to helping women entrepreneurs acquire knowledge, training, skills, resources and access to the business community. Crescent Park Multicultural Center, 5004 Hartnett Ave., Richmond. New guest speakers welcome. 510-253-5469, info@sistaznmotion.com, www.sistaznmotion.com. Sustainable Business Alliance — Meets for lunch first Fridays monthly in alternate Berkeley and Oakland locations. "East Bay Green Drinks Happy Hour," 5:30-8 p.m. third Wednesdays monthly, Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse, 1920 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. Open to new members. A membership organization for companies committed to greater sustainability in their business policies and practices. Contact: 510-451-4001, www.sustainablebiz.org. Tri-Valley Mastermind Group — 7:30-9 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays monthly. For business owners interested in growing their business via reciprocal referrals. Membership limited to one person per profession. Faz Restaurant, 5151 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton. Rick Benitez, 925-260-6051. Tri Cities Networking Group — Meets 7:30-8:40 a.m. Tuesdays. For business owners to network with and learn from each other in a friendly, upbeat and supportive setting. Original Pancake House, 39222 Fremont Blvd., Fremont. Contact: Michael Mauldin, 510-301-6525. Women In Financial Services — Meets 8-9:30 a.m. fourth Fridays monthly at an area restaurant. $20 includes breakfast, networking and a speaker. Contact: Joyce Feldman, 925-242-0684. Women's Business Connection of Lamorinda — Meets 7:30-8:45 a.m. Fridays. Network and exchange referrals. Il Fornaio Restaurant, 1430 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Walnut Creek. Visitors welcome. Reservations: 925-210-9296. Information: www.wbclamorinda.com. Women's Stock Study Group — Meets 7 p.m. third Wednesdays monthly. Education is the group's main purpose. Heritage Estates, 900 E. Stanley, Livermore. 925-846-6911, 925-484-1319. Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County and Contra Costa Small Business Development Center — The online business portal ContraCostaMeansBusiness.com. offers information, resources, services and expertise for Contra Costa County entrepreneurs and small business owners. The site is a one-stop source for information on more than 50 business topics. Visit ContraCostaMeansBusiness.com.Toastmasters n Amador Valley Toastmasters — Meets 7-8 a.m. Thursdays. Guests welcome; introductory breakfast is complimentary. Mimi's Cafe, 4775 Hacienda Drive, Dublin. Contact: Linda Wardell, 925-455-8397, lindward@hotmail.com. Andeesheh Toastmasters Club — Meets 10:30 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Learn to develop communication and leadership skills which foster self-confidence and personal growth. 1433 Madison St., Oakland. contact: Faz Binesh, 510-760-8400, fazbinesh@propertymatters.com. Antioch Toastmasters — Meets 7:15-8:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Mimi's Cafe, 5705 Lone Tree Way. Contact: Mitchell Hardin, 925-978-2523, mhardin293@aol.com. Benicia Toastmasters Capitol Speakers Club — Meets 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Visitors welcome. Chamber of Commerce Building, conference room, rear entrance, 601 First St., Benicia. Contact: Houston Robertson, 707-751-0473, or Houston@houstonrobertson.com. Better Communicators Club — Meets noon-1 p.m. first, third and fifth Wednesdays monthly. MWH Global, 1340 Treat Blvd., Suite 300, Walnut Creek. Contact: Craig Vassel, 925-934-0150. Concord Breakfast Toastmasters Club No. 2056 — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Kensington Place, 1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek. Contact: Ken Smith, 925-639-0305, or arken1@pacbell.net. Concord/Clayton Toastmasters — 7 a.m. Mondays. Aegis of Concord, 4756 Clayton Road. 925-682-7211, www.toastmasters.org. Confidence Builders Toastmasters of Concord, Club No. 3972 — Meets 7:15-8:35 p.m. Tuesdays. Feb. 13 and 27 at John Muir Medical Center Concord Campus, Medical Pavilion Classroom, 2740 Grant St.; Feb. 20 at Contra Costa Water District Center, Board Room, 1331 Concord Ave., Concord. Contact: Marion, 925-686-1818, or visit www.geocities.com/cbt3972/. Creating Communicators Toastmasters Club No. 684665 of Brentwood — Meets 12:10-1:10 p.m. Thursdays. Straw Hat Pizza, 6680 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood. Contact: Clay, 925-325-9966. Danville A.M. Toastmasters — Meets 7-8:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Guests welcome. Father Nature's Shed, 172 E. Prospect Ave., Danville. Contact: Gayle Studt: 925-833-8001, gstudt1@aol.com; www.danvilleamtoastmasters.org. Danville Toastmasters — Improv portion meets 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Improve your confidence and public speaking skills in as little as eight weeks. Guests welcome. Diablo Valley College, Room 217, 3150 Crow Canyon Place, San Ramon. Contact: Bill Frink, bill@danvilletoastmasters1785.com, www.danvilletoastmasters1785.com. Diablo Champagne Breakfast Club — "Friday Mornings in Walnut Creek," meets 7-8:30 a.m. Fridays except Dec. 28. Hone your speaking and leadership skills. Drop-in guests are welcome at no charge. Kensington Place, 1580 Geary Road, Walnut Creek. Map and details: www.diablochampagne.org. Contact: Dan Russell, 925-671-2259, contact@diablochampagne.org. Diablo Toastmasters No. 598 —Meets 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Develop communication and leadership skills. Visitors welcome. Sizzler, 1353 Willow Pass Road, Concord. Contact: Louis Stifter, 707-747-5017, ljstifter@comcast.net. Diablo View Toastmasters, Club No. 4160 — Meets 7:55-9 a.m. Tuesdays. To support and encourage development of professional and personal speaking skills. Guests welcome. San Ramon Community Center, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon. Contact: Josh Taves, 925-791-2233. Dramatically Speaking Toastmasters — Meets 9-11 a.m. second Saturdays monthly. Kaiser Building, 1950 Franklin St., Oakland. Newcomers welcome. Photo ID required to get into the building. Newcomers welcome. R.S.V.P.: Mary Anne Lunning, 510-581-8675, lunni8@aol.com. Goal Achievers Toastmasters — Meets 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays. Improve your communication and leadership skills in a safe and fun environment. Guests and drop-ins welcome. Round Table Pizza, Banquet Room, 3637 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Contact: Brendan Murphy, 925-947-0219, bm8527@att.com. Livermore Lunch Bunch Toastmasters Club — Meets noon-1 p.m. Mondays. Develop communication and leadership skills in a supportive environment that fosters self-confidence and personal growth. Robert Livermore Recreation Center, 4444 East Avenue, Livermore. Contact: Valerie Curcuro, 925-606-6841, valerie@newbeginningsforyou.com, www.livermoretoastmasters.org. Rossmoor Toastmasters — Meets 7:15-8:30 p.m. first and third Wednesdays monthly. Multi-Purpose Room 3, Gateway Club Complex, Rossmoor Parkway entrance, Walnut Creek. For map, visit www.rossmoor.com. For club information, call Marie, 925-943-5446. Singles Toastmasters— Meets 7:30-9 p.m. Mondays. Meet singles and improve your leadership and communication skills in a safe and fun environment. Guests and drop-ins welcome. Round Table Pizza, 3637 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Contact: David Olkkola, 925-932-8858, FreedomClinic@aol.com. Sunrise Toastmasters Club — Meets 7:15-8:30 a.m. Thursdays. Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, 1425 S. Main St. (at Newell Avenue), third floor, Oak Room No. 3, Walnut Creek. Contact: Paul Rowan, 925-938-7116. Sun Valley Toastmasters Club 998 — Meets 7-8 a.m. Wednesdays. Holiday Inn Restaurant, 2730 N. Main St., Walnut Creek. Contact: Joann Juhala, 925-757-8274. Talksics Toastmasters Club No. 6718 — Meets noon-1 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays monthly. Central Contra Costa County Sanitary District, 5019 Imhoff Place, Martinez. Free. Contact: Russ, 925-229-7255. Toast of Richmond, Club 7957 — Meets noon-1 p.m. Mondays. Develop communication and leadership skills in a fun and supportive environment. Richmond Chamber of Commerce, 3925 Macdonald Ave., Richmond. Contact: toast_of_richmond@yahoo.com. Toastmasters Communicators Club — Meets noon-1 p.m. first and third Wednesdays monthly. Guests welcome. Montgomery Watson Harza offices, 1340 Treat Blvd., third floor, Walnut Creek, near Pleasant Hill BART station. Contact: Iris, 925-975-3453, or Iris.E.Little@us.mwhglobal.com. Top of the Hill Toastmasters - Castro Valley — Meets 7-8:15 p.m. Thursdays. Guests welcome. Develop and practice important communication and leadership skills in a positive learning environment. The Neighborhood Church, 20600 John Drive, Room D2. Contact: Dave Smith, 510-733-0984, Top_of_the_Hill_Toastmasters@hotmail.com. Walnut Creek Toastmasters No. 8629 — Meets 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Those interested in improving their presentation, speaking and leadership skills are invited to attend. Aegis, 1660 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. First meeting is free. Contact: Paul, 925-639-6776, walnutcreek.freetoasthost.net. West County Toastmasters — Meets 12:15-1:15 p.m. Thursdays. Mechanics Bank, Hilltop branch, downstairs conference room, 3170 Hilltop Mall Road., Richmond. Contact: Ed Brounstein, 510-223-1230. |
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