Please join us for our March meeting "Accelerating One Man Bands Into Orchestras" presented by Mr. James Steiner, President of the Alliance Group International. James will discuss practical solutions for bridging and accelerating solo consulting freelancers into business operations that are growing and profitable because they leverage marketing, sales and channel solutions that bring them closed business at a faster rate. He is an expert at speaking on and coaching business leaders to grow their business results. James Steiner founded Alliance Group International, Inc. in 1987, recognizing all companies lack resources at times, and need a strategic, seamless sales and marketing support arm. In the past 24 years, he has assisted more than 600 organizations in planning and executing high-performance go-to-market strategies throughout North America and 27 European countries. James has developed and deployed innovative and accelerated marketing and sales processes and programs that have been adopted by Fortune 100 companies. AGI's Core Methodology outperforms traditional sales and marketing models to the delight of AGI clients, from start-ups to major corporations. James also serves the community as a volunteer as well as CEO of Men's Ministry Catalyst, an International Men's Ministry Organization. Our monthly meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month, begin with breakfast at 7:15am and end promptly at 9:30am. Meetings include a guest speaker, roundtable discussion and structured networking. $20.00 for Members; $25.00 General Admission in advance; $35.00 at door (space permitting) Fee includes breakfast, your choice of: 1. Eggs (scrambled with diced ham), Hash browns, and Whole Wheat Toast 2. Pancakes, Bacon and Berries 3. Fresh Fruit Platter with Yogurt Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! Be sure to invite colleagues, co-workers, clients and friends. Bring a notebook and pen Dress is Business Casual
Home gardeners will learn how to successfully plan, prepare and grow a spring/summer vegetable garden that will provide months of delicious home grown produce. Contra Costa Master Gardener Janet Miller will cover soil preparation, use of fertilizers and compost, crop rotation, best times to plant, cover crops and dealing with pests. Learn to avoid common mistakes, minimize expense, and maximize yields.
State Senator Mark DeSaulnier invites you to a Town Hall Meeting on the State Budget Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. San Ramon City Council Chambers 2222 Camino Ramon San Ramon, CA 94583 Share your concerns and ideas for improving state government budgeting, programs and tax systems. For more information call (925) 942-6082 To RSVP please visit: www.sen.ca.gov/1565/townhall4
Journalist/activist Gloria Steinem and chef/author Alice Waters keynote 2012 East Bay Women's Conference, Voices, Views, and Forces for Change, Monday, March 5, 8am - 5pm, San Ramon Marriott. Speakers, breakout sessions, exhibitors, free health screenings, prize drawings, lunch, & networking. Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau and Chevron. Guests: film historian Jan Wahl, business leader Ann Tardy. $175; pre-reg req'd. Walnut Creek Chamber, www.walnut-creek.com; 925.934.2007.
Please join Ka `Ohi Nani o Mana`olana & Kolohe for an evening of songs and dances from Hawai`i and Tahiti. This concert marks the debut performance of Ka `Ohi Nani o Mana`olana, a newly formed Polynesian dance group in Pleasant Hill. One of the Bay Area's finest "local music" band, Kolohe, is all about good friends, good music and good fun! Come and enjoy the sweet melodies and lovely dances of the South Pacific!
Follow the lively adventures of young Jack through an imaginative use of both live actors and puppetry as he acquires magic beans in trade for his beloved cow and encounters a menacing giant and his wife at the top of the beanstalk. Using his wit and ingenuity, Jack retrieves not only the townspeople's gold but also the precious goose which lays golden eggs! Recommended for grades K-5. No refunds. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket.
Welcome back Alexander, based on author and playwright Judith Viorst's own son, who, in this lively musical play, is having yet another "terrible, horrible, no good, very bad" experience! This time his dad gets a job in a new city so Alexander must leave his best friend, his soccer team and his great babysitter behind. His family finds a way to make the move easier and to help him understand that home is "where you're with the people who love you best of all!" Recommended for grades K-5.
