Datebook calendar

Oakland Tribune, Sep 30, 2008 by Anonymous

Political notes and notices of classes, lectures, meetings, activities for seniors and those who are single, workshops and miscellaneous events are published weekly. They include activities of nonprofit groups in Contra Costa County. To have an item considered submit it in writing at least two weeks in advance. Include a daytime phone number that readers may call. Send items to dwillis@bayareanewsgroup.com, 925-933-0239 via fax or Times Datebook, P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek, CA 94596.

CLASSES

CPR and First Aid -- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 4. Receive certification in both Community CPR and Standard First Aid. Heather Farm Community Center, 301 N. San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek. $72. 925-943-5858, www.walnutcreekrec.org.

-- "Cholesterol" -- 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 14. Instructor: Karen Van Zino, M.D. 1250 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek. $15, $13 for Emeritus College members. Registration: 925-906-9105, www.dvc.edu/emeritus.

-- "Egypt: A Virtual Tour" -- 1-3 p.m. Oct. 15. Instructor: Jo Mele. 1250 Arroyo Way, Walnut Creek. $10, free for Emeritus College members. Registration: 925-906-9105, www.dvc.edu/emeritus.

-- Drum Circle -- 7-9 p.m. third Thursdays monthly. The Pleasant Hill Recreation & Park District presents a drum circle for all levels. Winslow Center, 2590 Pleasant Hill Road. $7. Registration: 925-672-7400, www.pleasanthillrec.com.

-- Ka Hale o Ku'u Hoaloha Hula -- Hula classes 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Instructor: Kaunaloa Mitchroney. 10 Morello Heights Drive, Martinez. 925-229-5545, admin@kaunaloa.com, www.kaunaloa.com.

-- Water Fitness Classes -- 5-5:50 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Drop-ins welcome. Rankin Pool, 100 Buckley St., Martinez. $4 per class or $40 for 11. plorick@cityofmartinez.org.

-- Yoga Laughter Club -- 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 399 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Free. 925-788-3080, laughingwithmary@yahoo.com.

LECTURES

"John Muir -- Whittler, Clockmaker, Rancher and Martisian" -- 1:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Speaker: Paul Craig. Martinez Senior Community Center, 818 Green St., Martinez. Free. 925-370-8770.

-- "West Marin's Floating Gem: A Pictorial History of the Point Reyes Peninsula" -- 1:30 p.m. Oct. 17. Speaker: Carola De Rooy. Martinez Senior Community Center, 818 Green St., Martinez. Free. 925- 370-8770.

-- "Almost Coming Home" -- 1:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Speaker: Tom Zamaria. Martinez Senior Community Center, 818 Green St., Martinez. Free. 925-370-8770.

-- "Growing Up in Rumors of Peace" -- 1:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Speaker: Ella Leffland. Martinez Senior Community Center, 818 Green St., Martinez. Free. 925-370-8770.

MEETINGS

Daughters of the American Revolution -- 11 a.m. Oct. 11. Anne Loucks Chapter. Grace Episcopal Church, 130 Muir Road, Martinez.

-- Diablo Valley Camera Club -- 7 p.m. second and fourth Wednesdays monthly. First meeting is to educate, plan field trips, visit and discuss photography. Second meeting is a judged competition. Round Table Pizza, Muir Station Shopping Center, 504 Center Ave., Martinez. $25 yearly. diablovalleycameraclub@yahoo.com, www.diablovalleycameraclub.freeservers.com/index.html.

-- East Bay Artists Guild -- 7-8:30 p.m. third Tuesdays monthly. Winslow Center, 2590 Pleasant Hill Road. ebag.wordpress.com.

-- Ellen's Guild -- 1:30-3:30 p.m. second Tuesdays monthly. Make new friends and share ideas for fund-raisers for abused children. Supports programs of the Family Stress Center. Guests welcome. 2086 Commerce Ave., Concord. Karen, 925-820-2371; www.familystresscenter.org.

-- P.E.O. Sisterhood -- 5:30 p.m. second Wednesdays monthly in Pleasant Hill. Location and information: 925-687-5216, cpgrantclan@aol.com.

-- Spanish-Speaking Resource Group -- 9:30-11 a.m. first and third Wednesdays monthly. Group formed to assist the Latino community. The Little House, 249 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Cloty Ulric, 925-682-0896, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays.

-- Teen Advocates for Change -- 4:30-6 p.m. first and third Wednesdays monthly. Open to all high school students in Contra Costa. Center for Human Development, 391 Taylor Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Emily Justice, 925-687-8844, Ext. 222.

SENIORS

AARP -- Mt. Diablo Chapter No. 524 meets 1:30 p.m. second Fridays monthly. Pleasant Hill Senior Center, 233 Gregory Lane. Chapter dues $5 per year. 925-798-8788.

-- Book Club -- 9:30-11 a.m. Thursdays. Pleasant Hill Senior Center, Building 2, 233 Gregory Lane. Coordinator: Joan Moderes, 925- 687-9343.

-- Contra Costa Seniors for Children -- Mentors for elementary school children. Share your talents, skills and experiences. Volunteer one hour per week with one student to help with academic and social needs. 925-427-1123.

-- Meals on Wheels -- Seniors who need a daily meal may contact Meals on Wheels by Senior Outreach Services. To qualify for the program, a senior must be at least 60 years old, frail and homebound, and unable to shop and cook. Program immediately available in Concord, Pleasant Hill and Martinez. 925-937-8311.

-- Needle workshop -- 9:30 a.m. Mondays. Help with knitting, crochet, following patterns and more. Pleasant Hill Senior Center, Building 2, 233 Gregory Lane. Free. 925-798-8788.