calendarofevents
All Calendar events for the April issue must be received by March 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Email
Calendar@NAEastBay.com for guidelines and to submit entries.
TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Emergency Preparedness – 7-9pm. 16 yrs and older. Quick and easy session to prepare for the next earthquake, whether at home, work or out and about. Emphasis will be on earthquake preparations, but information will apply for other emergencies. Bring pencil and paper. $3. Lafay- ette Community Center, Elderberry Rm, 500 Saint Mary’s Rd, Lafayette.
LafayetteRec.org.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2
Run Biomechanics with Jess Greaux – 6-8:30pm. Learn what pronation is, why it hap- pens, and find out the importance of videotaping and a proper biomechanical analysis of running from Dr. Jessica Greaux, a consultant to Cal Berkeley Training Room and a specialist in Run- ning Biomechanics. Free. Sports Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek.
InnerSport.com.
9000 Needles Documentary Special Showing – 7pm. One-night only screening of 9000 Needles, a documentary showcasing a bodybuilder’s search for alternative healing after having a stroke. Q&A with director after screening. $7. Spacing limited, arrive early. Presented by Ad- vanced Acupuncture Centre. Vine Cinemas, 1722 1st St, Livermore. 925-451-6282.
AdvAcu.com.
THURSDAY, MARCH 3
Meet the Doulas of the Mt. Diablo Doula Com- munity – 7pm. Learn how a labor or postpartum doula can help parents in the birthing and new parent experience. Free. Day One, 1403 N Main St, Walnut Creek. 925-933-3291.
FRIDAY, MARCH 4
Free Yoga Class – 5:30-6:45pm. All levels. Sugi Yoga® class combines Hatha Yoga and Feldenk- rais®. Bring mat and wear comfortable cloth- ing. Windbell Wellness Center (in the Oak Park Shopping Center next door to Nibblers), 1924-A Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill. 925-482-6750.
WindbellCenter.com.
12th Annual Seed Swap – 7-9pm. Bay Area Seed Interchange Library (BASIL)’s potluck supper, music, homegrown garden seeds, and attendance by local gardeners. Food and seeds to share or $10 donation. Ecology Center, 2530 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley. 510-548-2220. Basil@
EcologyCenter.org.
EcologyCenter.org/Basil.
SATURDAY, MARCH 5
E-Waste Disposal Event – 10am-4pm. Bring unwanted electronics, batteries, and printer cartridges to drop off. Event happening during Friends of the Library book sale. Pleasant Hill Library, 1750 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill.
CCCLib.org.
Norsled Animal Rescue Adoptions – 12:30- 1:30pm. Adopt a furry friend. Sports Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek.
Free Resume and Employment Search Help – 2-4pm. A professional employment counselor offers advice on resume writing, Internet job searching and researching employers. Free. Pleasanton Public Library, 400 Old Bernal Ave, Pleasanton. Call reference desk for reservations: 925-931-3400.
Get a Dose of P90X – Mar 5 & 19. 2:30-3:30pm. Basic exercises taught by home-based fitness program P90X developer Tony Horton. Bring water and a floor mat. Free. Sports Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek. RSVP:
BBarnes@SportsBasement.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 6
City Chickens – 10am-1pm. With Novella Car- penter. A class about becoming a chicken owner as a way of providing nitrogen for gardens and eggs for home. Topics will include chicken re- quirements and responsibilities, setting up coops, raising chicks, feed and water requirements. $30. BioFuel Oasis, 1441 Ashby Ave, Berkeley.
BioFuelOasis.com.
MONDAY, MARCH 7
East Bay Women’s Conference 2011 – 8am- 5pm. Keynote and featured speaker presenta- tions, breakout sessions focused on contemporary issues, exhibitor books, bookstore with author signings. Keynote speaker is award-winning playwright, activist and author Eve Ensler. San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Dr, San Ramon. To register:
Walnut-Creek.com.
Introduction to Chi Gong (Chi Kung or Qi Gong ) – 7-8:15pm. All ages and abilities. Relieve stress, improve balance and flexibility and increase vitality. Wear comfortable clothing. $5. Windbell Wellness Center (in the Oak Park Shopping Center next door to Nibblers), 1924-A Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill. 925-482-6750.
WindbellCenter.com.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8
Slim & Sassy Weight Loss Class – 7:30-9pm. Learn how and why the body stores fat, what role excess toxins play into fat storage and how us- ing, pure medicinal grade essential oils liberates toxins and fat from the body without stimulants or additives. Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Rd, Walnut Creek. Jennie: 925-325-5770.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9
Build Phase Training for Running and Tri- athlon – 6:30pm. Tri-guru Luis Leonardo will explain how to meet training and racing goals for 2011, including tips and a plan for transition- ing out of winter training into the spring race season. Sports Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley
Rd, Walnut Creek. RSVP to Norma: NStark@
SportsBasement.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – Mar 12 & 13. This 2-day outdoor festival in Dublin will consist of authentic food and music; an Irish Tea Cottage; two stages of entertainment; over 150 arts, crafts and vendor booths; carnival rides; and food and drinks. Celebration will also include a 5K run, parade, and pancake breakfast. For more info:
DublinCA.gov.
Free “Not Your Mama’s Menopause” Class – 2-4pm. Men and women welcome. Naturopathic Endocrinologist Tammy Grisel of Natural Solu- tions will discuss the signs and symptoms of hor- mone imbalances and offer natural alternatives to guide people back to balance and optimal health. Registration deadline Mar 8. Free. ClubSport San Ramon, 350 Bollinger Canyon Ln, San Ramon. To register, contact ClubSport Activities Desk: 925-735-8500 x 504.
TUESDAY, MARCH 15
Lifelong Vitality Class – 7:30-9pm. This informative class will address cellular nutrition, the importance of omega fatty acids in everyday lives, and the role vitamins and minerals play in the longevity of health. Free. Shadelands Art Center, Youth Art 2 Classroom, 111 N Wiget, Walnut Creek. Jennie: 925-325-5770.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
Couples Workshop – Mar 16 & 30. 7-9pm. Two-part couples workshop that teaches ways to smooth relationship paths, improve communica- tion and rekindle romance with Shoshana Kobrin, MA, MFT. $25/person/session; $35 with CE Units. $15 additional for dinner. San Damiano Retreat, San Damiano Retreat, 710 Highland Dr, Danville. 925-837-9141.
SanDamiano.org.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17
Entrepreneur’s Club Meeting – 8:30-9:30am. Open to the public. The Entrepreneur’s Club provides social networking opportunities while providing professional development speakers. Free. Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, 100 Lafayette Cir, Ste 103, Lafayette. Contact Jay Lifson: 925-284-7404.
Homeopathy Every Day Study Group – 6-7pm. All welcome. $9. 43 Quail Court, Ste 215 Con- ference Rm, Walnut Creek. More info, contact Myra: 925-826-3858.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19
Diablo Trails Challenge – 8am, first race starts. 5K/10K/Half-Marathon/50K. All levels welcome on this trail run, with a portion of the proceeds donated to Save Mount Diablo. Entry fees range from $38-$105, depending on race and sign-up date. Race starts and ends at Castle Rock Park, 1700 Castle Rock Rd, Walnut Creek. To register:
Active.com/Running/Walnut-Creek-CA/Diablo- Trails-Challenge-2011.
Get a Dose of P90X –2:30-3:30pm. See Mar 5 listing. Sports Basement, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek. RSVP: BBarnes@
SportsBasement.com.
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