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2007 Events
October 25, 2007
Dos Palos, CA
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FREE E-Waste Recycling Event being held in Dos Palos
October 25, 2007
Time: 8:00AM - 1:00PM
Location:
Blossom St. & Golden Gate Ave., Dos Palos
PARKING LOT behind Johnnie’s Cleaners
(across from City Hall)
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October 25, 2007
Chico, CA
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 Great Valley Center’s 2007 Sacramento Valley Forum
50 PEOPLE IN A ROOM....
THE POWER OF COLLABORATION
October 25, 2007
Location:
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.- Chico, CA
Information & Registration
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October 20, 2007
Springville, CA
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Blues Festival and Octobeerfest
Come to River Ridge Ranch after Springville’s Apple Festival and enjoy outrageous blues and the premium beers of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company on this beautiful 722-acre nature preserve. Featuring the music of the Bobcat Blues Band, Patti Torrey, Rob Hodges, Royal and special guests from Fresno, The Trey Tosh Band. Admission is only $5 per person; 17 and under FREE. Bring a picnic but no alcohol, please. All proceeds go to Tulare County Citizens for Responsible Growth.
October 20, 2007
Gates open at 4 PM; First music at 5:30 PM
Location:
River Ridge Ranch, Springville: 37794 Balch Park Road
More Information:
River Ridge Ranch
www.river-ridge.net
info@river-ridge.net
559-539-0207
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October , 2007
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Merced County Association of Governments Workshops
Blueprint “Options and Choices” Workshops
EAST
October 9, 2007
3pm and 6pm
Historic Merced Theatre
301 W. Main Street, Merced
Parking available in lot behind the theatre. |
WEST
October 11, 2007
3pm and 6pm
Miller Lux Building, Los Banos
830 Sixth Street, Los Banos |
NORTH
October 17, 2007
3pm and 7pm
Ballico Veterans Hall
11305 Ballico Avenue, Ballico |
For more information please contact Lori Flanders, (209) 723-3153 ext. 318 lori.flanders@mcagov.org or visit www.sjvalleyblueprint.org
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October 13, 2007
Fresno, CA
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Passion for Fashion
October 13, 2007
6pm Event doors open
7pm Fashion Show
Tickets- $100
$250 VIP (select amount available)
To reserve your spot, please contact: Children's Hospital- 353-7100, Community Regional Medical Centers- 459-2670
Passion for Fashion, benefiting Children's Hospital Central California, and Community Regional Medical Center, is Fresno's Hottest Fashion Show in town featuring the latest styles and fashions. Start your night with a glass of wine and hors d' oeuvres, then take a stroll to the fashion show featuring over 100 fashion looks. Take part in the silent auction, featuring ten amazing packages from cosmetics to wardrobe certificates. This year, guest models will include past participants from America's Next Top Model. And don't forget the swag bag full of gifts for every guest, including a $25 Gottschalks gift card to jumpstart your shopping after the show! We are bringing the runway to Fresno, and you don't want to miss this show of hot fashion, and cool looks.
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October 5, 2007
Visalia, CA
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First Annual California Partnership for the San Joaquin Valley Summit
October 5, 2007
Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Location:
Visalia Convention Center
Information & Registration
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September 28, 2007
Fresno, CA
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Empowerment Institute Regional Conference
September 28, 2007
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location:
Trinity Lutheran Church
3973 N. Cedar Ave.
Fresno, CA
Best Practices & Opportunities in Working with Southeast Asian Families & People with Disability
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September 19, 2007
Visalia, CA
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Linking Land Use and Water in the San Joaquin Valley Workshop
Septber 19, 2007
Register: http://www2.lgc.org/events/
Questions? Please contact Vallia Dahdouh by emailing her at: vdahdouh@lgc.org
Fax registrations to: 916-448-8246
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August 21, 2007
Modesto, CA
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13th Annual Modesto ‘HIREvent’ Job Fair
August 21, 2007
Noon – 4pm
Location
Modesto Centre Plaza
10th & L St
Modesto, CA
Free Admission – Meet representatives from 35+ Central Valley employers, recruiting to fill hundreds of jobs in a variety of fields. Dress for interviewing, bring plenty of resumes, and be sure to visit every booth. While there, receive a free personalized resume evaluation, and attend free CareerTalks, presented by employment experts. For more information, visit www.jobjournal.com or call 1-888-THE-JOBS. Produced by HIREvents.
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August 18, 2007
Berkley, CA
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4th annual Nonprofit Boot Camp
August 18, 2007
Location
University of California, Berkley
More Information & Registration
Join Craigslist Foundation for a day of knowledge, resources and networking, all focused on how to start and run a vibrant nonprofit. Nonprofit Boot Camp is designed to educate and empower the next generation of nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs, connecting them with valuable industry resources, peers and potential supporters.
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August 13, 2007
Stockton, CA
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CALIFORNIA WATER PLAN UPDATE 2009 – REGIONAL WORKSHOPS
August 8, 2007
10am
– 3pm
Location
University of the Pacific
Stockton campus
3601 Pacific Avenue
Stockton CA
This workshop is part of the public outreach to discuss water issues and management strategies in the Sacramento- San Joaquin Delta and San Joaquin hydrologic regions for inclusion in the Water Plan’s regional reports. The presentations will include information about related integrated regional water management plans and regional flood plans.
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August 10-11, 2007
Modesto, CA
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FREE e-waste recycling event
August 10, 2007
Noon – 5pm
August 11, 2007
9am
– 3pm
Location
John Thurman Field, Neece Parking Lot
601 Neece Drive
Modesto, CA
Any California resident, business, school, etc. is welcome to bring their e-waste. Drop off is FREE and all items will be recycled. Visit www.noewaste.com or call toll free, (866) 335-3373 for electronic items accepted and event info. Sponsored by Electronic Waste Management, a state-approved e-waste collector. |
August 8, 2007
Bakersfield, CA
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CALIFORNIA WATER PLAN UPDATE 2009 – REGIONAL WORKSHOPS
August 8, 2007
10am
– 3pm
Location
The California Water Service Company
Bakersfield office
3725 South ‘H’ Street
Bakersfield, CA
This workshop is part of the public outreach to discuss water issues and management strategies in the Tulare Lake hydrologic region for inclusion in the Water Plan’s regional reports. The presentations will include information about related integrated regional water management plans and regional flood plans.
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July 22, 2007
Lodi, CA
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Vette Fair XXIV WSCC Type 1 Car Show
Corvette WSCC Type 1 Car Show
Sunday July 22, 2007
Raffle and Prizes, Music by Dallas Knapp
Location
Hutchins Street Square
South Hutchins Street @ Oak Street
Lodi, CA
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July 18, 2007
Livingston, CA
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July 18th, 2007
8:30 am- 5:30 pm
Livingston, CA
Smart Energy Management in Agriculture is coming to the San Joaquin Valley! Farmers, dairies, ranchers, and wineries tired of high energy costs can learn to save money through energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. Get updates on the latest incentives and financing options, meet with energy consultants and go on two farm tours. Space is limited. To reserve call the Ecological Farming Association at (831) 763-2111 x4, or www.eco-farm.org/energy, cost is $40 (includes lunch, tours and materials). |
June 02, 2007
Stockton, CA
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VALLEYDANCE 2007: COMMUNITY IN MOTION
A day-long dance festival celebrating San Joaquin Valley’s diverse dance community! Organized by New Dance Company. Sponsored by Stockton Arts Commission.
Dates: June 2, 2007, Saturday
Times: 11am-8pm
Where: Weber Point Event Center, downtown Stockton
Admission: FREE!
For more info: www.valleydance.org
Description:
Witness the beauty and power of dance! Celebrate the diversity of San Joaquin Valley’s dance community!!! |
May 11, 2007
Atwater, CA
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How to Get More Trees in Your Community
Growing Urban Forests in the San JoaquinValley
The San Joaquin Valley Regional Urban Forest Council presents
How to Get More Trees in Your Community
Growing Urban Forests in the San JoaquinValley
Friday May 11, 2007
Atwater School District Office, 1401 Broadway, Atwater, CA 95301
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May 9-10, 2007
Sacramento, CA
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Annual Conference "Our Place in the World 10"- May 9-10 2007
Mark your calendars, Great Valley Center's Annual Conference is scheduled for May 9-10, 2007 in Sacramento. Registration and Keynote Speaker information is coming soon and will be posted on the Conference Page.
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April 19, 2007
Los Angelos, CA
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CHCC 2007 Annual Conference: Building Livable Communities for All Ages
On April 19, 2007, healthy cities and livable communities practitioners and advocates will convene at the California Endowment Center for Healthy Communities in Los Angeles, California. During the one day conference, attendees will engage in dialog across sectors to advance the understanding and sharing of best practices that promote livable communities across the age span. Participants will include policymakers, public administrators, philanthropists, academics and experts in public health, community development services, transportation, the environment, urban design and the nonprofit sector.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Los Angeles, CA
Check the "Events" section of the Center for Civic Partnerships' web site for information and registration: http://www.civicpartnerships.org/
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April 5-6, 2007
Barkeley, CA
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Agriculture at the Metropolitan Edge: New Ruralism and Other Urban-Rural Sustainability Strategies
Public Symposium
University of California, Berkeley
April 5-6, 2007
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Agriculture at the Metropolitan Edge will bring together academics, policymakers, farmers, developers, design professionals, planners, and activists involved in bridging sustainable agriculture and smart growth. The symposium aims to advance a systems- and place-based framework for linking sustainable metropolitan development with sustainable urban-edge agriculture and local food systems.
To register for the symposium and for information, agenda, and hotel reservations, please visit our website at http://metrostudies.berkeley.edu/agmetroedge.
Feel free to contact us at agmetroedge@gmail.com with any questions.
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March 22-23, 2007
Chico, CA
March 29-30, 2007
Redding, CA |
Northern California Local Government Leadership Institute Presents 2007 Leadership Development Program in Chico and Redding (News Release )
CSU, Chico Northern California Local Government Leadership Institute announces that enrollment is now open for the Leadership Development Program, a seven-course series designed to help local government employees cultivate leadership skills and become more effective, proactive leaders and managers. The program will be offered in Chico and Redding.
Chico courses start March 22-23. The Chico cohort will meet on the CSU, Chico campus, Continuing Education building, room 107. Redding courses will start March 29-30. Redding courses will meet at the Redding City Hall Community Room, 777 Cypress Avenue, Redding.
For course descriptions and enrollment information, contact the CSU, Chico Continuing Education at 530-898-6105 or visit the Northern California Local Government Leadership Institute Web site at http://rce.csuchico.edu/leader . Early and group discounts are now available.
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March, 2007
Ripon, CA
Escalon, CA
Lodi, CA
Manteca, CA
Tracy, CA
Stockton, CA
Lathrop, CA
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San Joaquin County Blueprint Workshops (Event Dates)
The population of San Joaquin County is projected to double by 2030, and to grow by over a million new people by 2050. Such dramatic growth raises major questions: Where and how should we grow? Where will the roads go? How do we want this growth to affect our economy, agriculture, education, transportation, housing, air quality – in short, our future quality of life?
You will have a chance to help shape San Joaquin County’s future at eight upcoming community workshops
For Dates and Locations Download Event Information
Advance registration is encouraged. To register for any of the community workshops, please visit http://www.sjcog.org/sections/blueprint/Workshops or contact Anthony Zepeda, SJCOG Regional Planner, at 468-3913 or azepeda@sjcog.org.
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March 17, 2007
Fresno, CA
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Radio Bilingüe/ACORN Housing - “Financial Literacy Campaign”
The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco invites you to a celebration of the Radio Bilingüe/ACORN Housing
“Financial Literacy Campaign” honoring the families who have benefited from
this important educational radio outreach. This unique partnership to provide
financial education to potential homebuyers was generously
underwritten by Rabobank.
Keynote Address by
U.S. Representative Jim Costa (D-Fresno)
Saturday, March 17, 2007
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Radio Bilingüe
5005 East Belmont Avenue (corner of Belmont and Willow)
Fresno, California 93727
Lunch will be served. Entertainment by Mariachi Real de la Viña
RSVP Kevin Blackburn 415.616.2572 or blackbur@fhlbsf.com |
March 15, 2007
Modesto, CA
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Great Valley Center Issue Luncheon: "Golden Gulag: Prisons, Surplus, Crisis, and Opposition in Globalizing California"
You are invited to a book luncheon at UC Merced's Great Valley Center in Modesto for a riveting discussion with Professor Ruth Wilson Gilmore, author the new book "Golden Gulag: Prisons, Surplus, Crisis and Opposition in Globalizing California"
Date: March 15, 2007, 12 Noon
Location: Great Valley Center, 201 Needham Street, Modesto California
Please RSVP to
and indicate Vegetarian or Meat preference.
Seating is limited.
According to Gilmore, since 1980, the number of people in U.S. prisons has increased more than 450% with a disproportionate amount of California's share located in the Central Valley. Gilmore is Associate Professor of Geography and Director of the Program in American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California.
Review from the San Francisco Chronicle: "In this sophisticated, interdisciplinary study, brimming with new ideas, political savvy and moral urgency, Gilmore takes us on a demanding intellectual exploration of California's economic, political, spatial and cultural history."
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February, 2007
March , 2007
Fresno, CA
Modesto, CA
Chico, CA
Davis, CA |
Our
Common Vision: A Bright Future for Healthy
Communities, Farms, & Food in California (flyer)
Roots
of Change (ROC) and co-host Great Valley
Center cordially invite you to an unprecedented
and exciting collaboration to achieve sustainable
food and farming systems in California by
the year 2030. This 20-year effort commences
with a series of seven meetings in California
communities in February and March. Please
join us in your area:
Scheduled:
Fresno:
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Modesto: Thursday, March 1, 2007
Chico: Monday, March 12, 2007
Davis: Tuesday, March 13, 2007
RSVP: To Nicole Mason at Nicole@rocfund.org,
or call her at
(415) 391-0545
For more information Download Invitation Flyer
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February 28, 2007
Fresno, CA |
Pre-Diabetes & Childhood Obesity Prevention Health Care Provider Symposium (flyer)
Event: “An Ounce of Prevention = A Pound of Cure”
Pre-Diabetes and Childhood Obesity Prevention
Health Care Provider Symposium
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Ramada Inn, 324 E. Shaw, Fresno, CA
For more information Download Flyer, or contact
MariaElena Avila-Toledo, MPH
California Diabetes Program
Phone: (559) 442.1569
Email: metoledo@comcast.net
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February 10-11, 2007
Madera, CA |
'REVEILLER' The
seventh annual Exhibit of Regional Artists. (flyer)
EXHIBIT: 'REVEILLER' (Pronounced Rev-ai-aee) The
seventh annual Exhibit of Regional Artists.
GALLERY: Quady Winery production area will be
converted into an art gallery space.
EXHIBITION DATES: Saturday Feb. 10th and Sunday Feb.
11th from 10:00-5:00 pm.
RECEPTION: Saturday Feb. 10th from 10-5 pm. Our event
is free and open to the public. 'REVEILLER' coincides
with the Madera Wine Trail Weekend.
CONTACT: Adam Longatti (559) 270-6217, adamlongatti@yahoo.com
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February 8-10, 2007
Los Angeles, CA |
6th Annual New Partners
for Smart Growth: Building Safe, Healthy and Livable Communities
Conference
February 8-10, 2007
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Downtown Los Angeles, CA
The New Partners for Smart Growth Conference has grown
significantly since it began several years ago —
increasing in scope, attendance, and prestige —
and is now considered to be the "premier" smart
growth conference held each year. The strength of this
conference comes from the variety of participants and
speakers who cross disciplines to share experiences and
insights, and valuable tools and strategies to encourage
smart growth implementation and "get it done."
For more information please visit http://www.newpartners.org/index.html or contact Vallia
Dahdouh,
Project Coordinator, Local Government Commission, 916-448-1198
x330 or email at vdahdouh@lgc.org
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January 20-21, 2007
Livingston, CA |
E-Waste Recycling Event - Event Flyer
WHO: Electronic Waste Management, a division of Acquisitions Office
WHAT: January 2007 Schedule for FREE E-Waste Disposal/Recycling Events
WHEN:
Saturday & Sunday
January 20th and 21st
9:00AM - 3:00PM Each Day
WHERE: Livingston, LIVINGSTON HIGH SCHOOL (Peach Street Parking Lot)
FEE: ABSOLUTELY FREE!! (This is a state-funded program established after the passage of
SB20 and SB50)
ITEMS ACCEPTED: Computer Monitors; Computer Hard Drives and Cases; Keyboards; Mouses; Printers; Fax
Machines; VCR’s; DVD’s; TV’s; Telephone Equipment; Toner Cartridges; Cellular Phones;
Copy Machines; Power Supplies; Audio & Visual Equipment; Digital Cameras; Stereo
Equipment & Speakers; Video Game Systems; Wire; Steel Scrap; Ferrous & Non-Ferrous
Metals; and Steel & Alloy Rims. |
January 19-21, 2007
Modesto, CA |
E-Waste Recycling Event - Event Flyer
WHO: Electronic Waste Management, a division of Acquisitions Office
WHAT: January 2007 Schedule for FREE E-Waste Disposal/Recycling Events
WHEN:
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
January 19th, 20th and 21st
10:00AM - 4:00PM Each Day
WHERE: VINTAGE FAIRE MALL
FEE: ABSOLUTELY FREE!! (This is a state-funded program established after the passage of
SB20 and SB50)
ITEMS ACCEPTED: Computer Monitors; Computer Hard Drives and Cases; Keyboards; Mouses; Printers; Fax
Machines; VCR’s; DVD’s; TV’s; Telephone Equipment; Toner Cartridges; Cellular Phones;
Copy Machines; Power Supplies; Audio & Visual Equipment; Digital Cameras; Stereo
Equipment & Speakers; Video Game Systems; Wire; Steel Scrap; Ferrous & Non-Ferrous
Metals; and Steel & Alloy Rims. |
January 10-11, 2007
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Reveiller at Quady Winery
Exhibit: ‘Reveiller’ (pronounced rev-i-aee) The seventh annual exhibit of regional artists.
Gallery: Quady Winery production area will be converted into an art gallery space.
Exhibition Dates:Feb 10th and 11th 2007 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Reception: Saturday June 10th from 10:00 to 5:00pm. Our event is free and open to the public.
Reveiller coincides with the Madera Wine Trail Weekend.
Contact: Adam Longatti (559) 270-6217 adamlongatti@yahoo.com
Once again Quady Winery is proud to present our seventh annual ‘Reveiller’ Exhibit of Regional Artists. All of the winery will be transformed into a gallery space for the weekend event.
This years event will showcase over 60 artists working in the media of painting, sculpture, and photography; including five individual installation artists throughout the winery. We hope you can experience the uniqueness of this years Reveiller. |
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2006 Events |
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December 1-2,
2006
Sacramento, CA |
Central Valley Land
Trust Council
2006 Land Trust Summit
December 1st and 2nd, 2006
Sierra Health Foundation, Sacramento
For more information please contact Theresa Kiehn, Council
Coordinator at 209-522-5103 or send an email to theresa@greatvalley.org |
November 9-10 ,
2006
Monterrey, Mexico |
Governor Schwarzenegger's Mexico Trade Mission
Governor Schwarzenegger is leading a trade mission to Mexico on November 9-10, 2006. The purpose of the trade mission is to: promote a stronger friendship between California and Mexico; promote California goods and services; and promote California as a place to do business.
An "Environmental and Agricultural Expo" will be held in Monterrey, Mexico, and participating companies will be given the chance to exhibit their products or services.
The event participation fee is $2,500
To be considered for this event, please contact our office for additional details at (559) 241-6566. |
November 5 ,
2006
Marysville, CA |
YUBA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
DAGUERRA POINT DAM &
DANNEBROGUE MINE HISTORICAL TOUR
November 5, 2006 - 9:00AM
SunWest Real Estate parking lot, 5363 Marysville Road near Highway 20 in Browns Valley.
For cost and more details view the press release. or
Contact: 530-674-7758 |
November 2-5
, 2006
Chico, CA |
CSU Chico Sustainability
Conference
"This Way to Sustainability II Conference"
November 2-5, 2006
California State University, Chico
"This Way to Sustainability II", hosted by
the CSU, Chico Office of the President and Provost,
Butte Community College, Associated Students of CSU,
Chico and campus and community partners, is a conference
dedicated to exploring issues of environmental sustainability!
This year's conference will provide you with an opportunity
to attend workshops, network, discuss and become more
aware of pertinent social, economic and environmental
issues of sustainability.
This is a free conference and travel scholarships may
be available. CSU, Chico students can receive units
for attending. More Information about the conference
available at: http://www.aschico.com/?Page=680
Questions about the conference may be directed to Courtney
Voss at asenvironmental@csuchico.edu or 530-898-5701. |
October 25-26,
2006
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NEXT STOP: Redeveloping Surplus Rail Sites in AZ, CA & NV
Technically oriented, this interactive workshop brings together national experts in the development, financing, environmental management and design of former rail yard properties. View Event Flyer
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
5:30pm
Reception with Oscar Goodman, Mayor of Las Vegas
World Market Center
495 South Grand Central Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Thursday, October 26, 2006
9:00am – 4:00pm
All-day Workshop
The Four Seasons Hotel, Las Vegas
2960 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Tuition: $195
To register, and for information about discounted accommodations, please visit www.cclr.org/railworkshop.htm or call Nicole Spear at 415.398.1080 x200 for more information. |
October 25-27,
2006
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Water Education
Foundation Water Tours
Southern California Water Tour
October 25-27, 2006
This 3-day, 2-night tour begins and ends at Ontario
International Airport and travels to San Diego, Orange,
Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Stops include
a Chino Basin dairy, the Santa Ana River, a pilot desalination
plant, Olivenhain Dam, groundwater recharge sites, and
Diamond Valley Lake.
Issues discussed include surface water storage, water
conservation, groundwater pollution and clean up efforts,
water marketing, sea water desalination, water recycling
and conjunctive use.
More Information click
here or contact
Water Education Foundation
Email: feedback@watereducation.org
Phone: 916-444-6240
Web: http://www.watereducation.org
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October 19,
2006
Fresno, CA |
PUC and Great Valley Center to Hold Panel on Central
Valley Issues
October 19, 2006, 8:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location:Fresno Convention and Entertainment Center
700 M St., Fresno
This panel discussion precedes the Commission’s
Oct. 19, 2006, business meeting, which will also be
held in Fresno at the City Council Chambers, 2600 Fresno
St.
The PUC regulates privately owned electric, telecommunications,
natural gas, water and transportation companies, in
addition to household goods movers and rail safety.
More information will be forthcoming and posted to www.cpuc.ca.gov. |
October 18,
2006
Fresno, CA |
The Body and the Air We Breathe, Symposium
October 18, 2006
UCSF Fresno Auditorium
155 N. Fresno Street
1:00—3:30 pm (Food Reception following)
Piccadilly Inn University
4961 N. Cedar Ave.
6:00—8:30 pm (Dinner served)
There will be both an afternoon and evening session and RSVP's are required.
The PUC regulates privately owned electric, telecommunications,
natural gas, water and transportation companies, in
addition to household goods movers and rail safety.
This event is open to the public. For more information please see the attached flyer or contact Kim Thompson at airquality@fmms.org or call 224-4224 ext. 110. |
October 5, 2006
Fresno, CA |
Fulton Plaza Thursdays
for the Season
October 5, 2006 - 5-9p.m.
Fulton Mall at Kern Street, Fresno, CA
October 5th will the last show of the season for Fulton
Plaza Thursdays 2006
Event Features: |
OKTOBERFEST, with a special German beer selection
and musical guests:
The Fresno Spelman
Los Hooligans |
For more information on the web go to: www.downtownfresno.org
or contact
Lorena Martinez, Executive Director
(559) 490-9966
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September 20,
2006
Modesto , CA |
Policy Luncheon - Lawns & Water Demand in California
September 20, 2006 12 noon – 1 p.m.
Modesto, California
Location:
Great Valley Center
201 Needham Street
Modesto, California
(209) 522-5103
Join Ellen Hanak, Research Fellow at the Public Policy
Institute of California for a look at the latest research
on how current housing and land use trends will shape
the water debate in one of California's fastest growing
regions.
This luncheon is sponsored by the Public Policy Institute
of California www.ppic.org
and the Great Valley Center www.greatvalley.org.
Please RSVP by Monday September 18 to info@greatvalley.org
and indicate Vegetarian or Meat preference for lunch.
Seating is Limited. |
September
13-15 , 2006
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Water
Education Foundation Water Tours
Northern California Water Tour
September 13-15, 2006
This 3-day, 2-night tour travels the length of the
Sacramento Valley, a major source of water for farms
and cities throughout California. Stops include Oroville
and Shasta dams, Red Bluff Diversion Dam, the Feather
River Fish Hatchery, and Spring Creek Debris Dam and
Superfund site. Other highlights: a salmon barbecue
and a, houseboat cruise, on Shasta Reservoir.
Participants will learn about the Central Valley Project
Improvement Act, coordinated CVP-SWP operations, farming,
groundwater management and conjunctive use and salmon
restoration.
More Information click
here or contact
Water Education Foundation
Email: feedback@watereducation.org
Phone: 916-444-6240
Web: http://www.watereducation.org |
September 6,
2006
Fresno, CA |
Worlds Apart, Futures
Together.
Strategies for Creating Prosperity and SHaring
Opportunity in Fresno
September 6, 2006
Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center (Exhibit
Hall II)
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
COST: $20, students are free
The summit will explore economic and health policies that
impact opportunities to create a shared prosperity in
our community. As a participant, you will have the opportunity
to engage our panelists in discussion and provide input
during the planned action sessions.
Deadline to register is August 31, 2006. For more information,
please call Veda Ramsay-Stamps (559) 441-9441 or vc@theramsaygroup.com
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August 7-9,
2006
Sacramento, CA |
International Conference
on The Future of Agriculture: Science, Stewardship, and
Sustainability
August 7-9, 2006
Hyatt Regency, Sacramento, CA
A conference to develop strategies for addressing pressing
environmental issues in agriculture through the integration
of science, technology, and policy. This is sponsored
by the US EPA ORD Hazardous Substance Technical Liaisons
Program, the National Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences, the Midwest Hazardous Substance Research Center--Kansas
State University, and California EPA. More information
at: http://www.dce.ksu.edu/dce/conf/ag&environment/
Questions about the conference or abstract submission,
or about exhibiting or sponsoring an event or speaker
at the conference, may be directed to Ellen Stauffer,
Program Coordinator, at ellen@ksu.edu , or 785-532-2562, 8 am - 5 pm Central Standard Time.
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August 3, 2006
Fresno, CA
August 10, 2006
Stockton, CA
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Public Workshops on
In-language Access
August 3
10 AM-12 PM
Central California Legal Services, 1999 Tulumne Street
Suite 700 Fresno CA
August 10
10 AM-12 PM
El Concilio, 308 N. California St., Stockton CA
A recent California Public Utilities (CPUC) decision titled
“Consumer Protection Initiative“ (CPI) has
ordered the CPUC to perform a study of the special needs
and challenges faced by California's limited English proficiency
(LEP) telecommunications consumers.
California consumers - especially those who speak little
or no English – remain vulnerable to fraud and deceptive
practices by telecommunications companies. The Latino
Issues Forum (LIF) and other community organizations are
working with the California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC) to organize four public meetings throughout California.
The purpose of these meetings is to gather information
relating to language accessibility issues in order to
draw up a plan of action.
Your participation in these meetings can help shape the
future of telecommunications services in California for
limited English proficient consumers. Tell the CPUC that
you want:
• More in-language materials
that can be easily accessed and distributed to underrepresented,
limited-English speaking communities.
• Funding
for more community outreach programs to conduct consumer
education and complaint resolution workshops that would
educate and empower vulnerable communities on telecommunications
issues.
• Stronger consumer protections for
consumers marketed to in a language other than English
(for example, if a company advertises or markets a product
or service in a language other than English, a brief outline
of terms and conditions of service should be provided
in the language in which it was marketed.)
Be Ready to Participate
It is important that we emphasize the need to address
the concerns consumers have with wireless and telephone
services, especially in regards to language. Please be
prepared to present the following information:
• Specific examples of community member complaints.
• Copies of misleading or false advertisement.
• Statistics and/or trends your organization
may have in tracking consumer complaints.
•
Suggestions on ways to improve language accessibility.
• Ways the CPUC can more adequately provide consumers
with information especially materials in language.
For more information please contact Lily Lopez at llopez@lif.org |
July 7 &
July 26
Modesto, CA |
Public Workshops to
consider proposed Commercial and Industrial Design Guidelines
July 7
7:00 p.m.
July 26
7:00 p.m.
Location:
City Hall - 1010 10th Street, Basement Training Room B300,
Modesto, CA
The City of Modesto Community and Economic Development
Department is preparing design guidelines for commercial
and industrial development. The purpose of the guidelines
is to improve the appearance of development in the City.
The Department is holding two workshops to solicit public
opinion on appearance of the new commercial and industrial
development.
A copy of the guidelines will be available on the City’s
website (www.modestogov.com/CED)
beginning on June 30, 2006.
If you are unable to attend the workshop but would like
to make comments, please email your comments by the above
dates to Cindy van Empel, Senior Planner at cvanempel@modestogov.com. |
July 17, 2006
Fresno, CA
July 18, 2006
Sacramento, CA |
California Farm Bill
Listening Sessions
July 17
1 p.m. Fresno (Fresno County Farm Bureau Headquarters)
Commodity programs, conservation, energy and rural development
July 18
1 p.m. Sacramento (CDFA Auditorium)
All Farm bill Titles- Grand Finale
The 2002 Farm Bill is up for renewal next year, and CDFA
has been designated as the lead agency for creating a
California perspective on this important legislation.
As our department seeks to gain more for California agriculture
in this round of negotiations, I want to know what changes
in the 2007 Farm Bill would most benefit you.
For more information visit www.cdfa.ca.gov/egov/farmbill/ or call (916) 654-0321.
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July 8-13, 2006
Denver, CO |
American Solar Energy
Society (ASES) "Solar 2006" Conference
"Renewable Energy - Key to Climate Recovery"
The ASES conference is America's largest and most prestigious
annual gathering of sustainable energy professionals.
Scheduled keynote speakers include Dr. James E. Hansen
(http://www.gsfc.nasa.gov/bios/Hansen.html),
NASA's top climate scientist (and "muzzled"
by the Bush Administration for making science-based recommendations
to combat climate change.
More information is available at the conference website: www.solar2006.org
or by contacting either Phil von Hake (303) 762-8547 email
at: phil@pvhccc.com
or Becky Campbell-Howe (303) 443-3130 x103 email at: bchowe@ases.org
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June 17 &
June 18
Livingston, CA |
The 7th Annual Heartland
Festival
A Celebration of Food, Farming and Healthy Living
in the San Joaquin Valley
Riverdance Farms, Livingston, CA
June 17
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
June 18
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Heartland Festival is a bridge-building event, bringing
together a broad range of community members including
family farmers, the urban and rural public, businesses,
environmental groups, and educators. Through both celebration
and education, the Heartland Festival encourages a closer
understanding between the valley's long-term agricultural
residents and its rapidly growing urban population.
For ticket information and further event information call
(831) 763-2111 or www.eco-farm.org
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May 6, 2006
Sutter Buttes |
Sunset Serenade A Fundraiser
Sunset in the Buttes
May 6
2:00 p.m. for those who want to hike before dinner
5:00 p.m. for those who want to meet for dinner, music
and auction
$100 per person, includes hike, dinner and music
Hike, stroll, or simply relax in the picturesque Sutter
Buttes before enjoying a catered buffet dinner, beverages,
and desserts.
Music from a wind and string ensemble will fill the air
as the sun sets behind the hills, all making this a memorable
evening! There will also be a silent auction.
For more information contact Karen Morrison at (530) 671-6116
to make reservations. Please reserve by May 1. Space is
limited.
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April 29-30,
2006
San Diego, CA |
Matthew Frye
Paintings
April 29-30
Noon - 6 p.m.Artwalk
LIttle Italy
San Diego (on Beech Street - in between India and Colombia)
For more information (619) 462-6778 or matthewfrye.com
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April 28 & 29, 2006
Fresno, CA |
Invention to Venture
(workshops in technology entrepreneurship)
April 28
Round 1: $10k Campus Business Plan Competition
Time: 2:00 PM
April 29
Time: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Fresno State Campus/Lyles Center/West Complex
Cost: $25 students, $65 all other
Welcome to Invention to Venture: Fresno, hosted by the
Lyles Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship!
This is the 3rd annual Invention to Venture event at California
State University, Fresno. The event is intended as an
introduction to the process of technology entrepreneurship.
As with all I2V events, our goal is to engage as wide
range participants, from science and technology students
and faculty to other members of the university and business
communities.
We're assembly a great set of speakers this year and featuring
a business plan competition that will serve as an important
part of the learning exercise for all participants in
the event. we look forward to seeing you on April 28 and
29. Please register as soon as possible because space
is limited.
This event is a co-production of California State University,
Fresno and the National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators
Alliance.
Visit http://www.invention2venture.org/events/CSUF/index.html for workshop details
Visit http://apps.nciia.org/WebObjects/NciiaApplyForGrants.woa/wa/EV/register?i=1000027 to register
Contact Genelle Taylor, Associate Director, Lyles Center
for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (559) 294-2045 or genellet@csufresno.edu
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April 20, 2006
Fresno, CA |
The Poetry of Music
of Arab-American Artists
April 20
Samba Brazilian Steakhouse
The Amazon Lounge
6737 N. Palm Avenue, Fresno, CA
7:00 PM
$10 cover $7 w/Student ID
Featuring world renowned artists, Elmaz Abinader, Dima
Hilal, and Tony Khalife.
For tickets and more information visit: www.ululateproductions.org or maysoon@uluateproductions.org |
April 15, 2006
Merced, CA |
Great
Valley Books Writers Conference
 The
first annual Great Valley Books Writers Conference will
provide a stimulating, interactive literary gathering
designed to cultivate audiences of writers and readers
in the Central Valley. The exciting Heyday Books conference
will feature workshops, panel discussions and networking
opportunities.
This event is sponsored by Heyday Books, the National
Endowment for the Arts, The James Irvine Foundation, Poets
& Writers, the University of California, Merced and
the Merced Arts Council. Speakers include Gerald Haslam
("The Other California"), Artist Paul
Buxman, Mark Arax ("The King of California"),
JoAnn Levy, Poet Juan Felipe Herrara and many more.
Each workshop is limited to 25 participants. $50 Registration
is only necessary for the morning writing workshops including
lunch. All afternoon events are free and open to the public.
See
who else is coming and register today
Please contact Patricia Wakida at Heyday Books, patricia@heydaybooks.com,
for more information.
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March 23, 2006
Yuba City, CA |
Learn how you can do
business with State, County & Government Organizations
March 23
Bonanza Inn, 1001 Clark Avenue, Yuba City, CA
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
$25.00 Per Person for Lunch and Keynote Speaker!
Keynote Speaker:
Lt. Colonel Christopher Jella, Global Hawk Mission Commander,
Evaluator & Instructor
Information & short workshops provided by the following
agencies:Department of General Services, California Highway
Patrol, Beale Air Force Base, State of California Dept.
of Veteran Affairs, FTC, Yuba College Regional SBDC, Yuba-Sutter
Chamber of Commerce, Yuba Community College District,
Frannet, Fantastic Sams/Gold Country Salons, Cal-Trans,
Coldwell Banker Commercial,, Umpqua Bank, The Calfornia
DBVE Alliance, US Small Business Administration, US Department
of General Services Administration Procurement Division,
US Department of Transportation, Yuba-Sutter Economic
Development Corporation, Yuba-Sutter Enterprise Zone,
The Entrepreneur's Source, Winestyles, Veteran's Administration
Hospital, Yuba-Sutter Enterprise Zone, GCPA, US Bank,
Mr. Handyman.
For further information and to RSVP, please call (530)
749-0153
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March 22, 2006
Gridley, CA |
South Butte Smart Growth
March 22
Carriage House Restaurant, Hazel Street, Gridley, CA
6:30 PM
Emergency Meeting of Concerned Biggs, CA area residents.
Discussing Biggs action to change selected farms from
Biggs northern sphere of influence and put others in.
No rationale or explanation to citizens in area. Shock
and surprise from people sitting on planning commission.
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