Font ResizeBayside Montessori offers infant care
Bayside Montessori Learning Center is adding infant care to its program for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Families interested in learning more about the center are invited to an open house from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at 127 Midhill Road, Martinez.
The director will conduct a tour of the school, describe the philosophy of the program and answer questions.
Events include Martinez Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting with Mayor Rob Schroder.
There will be a petting zoo, balloons, face painting and a gymnastic/dance class demonstration. Students will also present a musical performance, and refreshments will be served.
For more information, call 925-228-0116 or visit www.bayside-montessori.com.
'Drive One 4 UR School' for CPHS
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at 2285 Diamond Blvd., Concord, residents can test drive a new 2010 Ford Taurus, Fusion Hybrid, Milan or MKT as part of the Ford and Lincoln Mercury Drive One 4 UR School program.
For each person that test drives a qualifying vehicle, Ford Motor Company and Future Ford of Concord will donate $20 to College Park.
Each test drive will last approximately 5 minutes and is limited to one test drive per household.
Participants must be 18 or older and have a valid driver's license.
Luau benefits YV Music
The Ygnacio Valley instrumental music boosters will hold their second annual luau from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Shadelands Ranch Historical Museum, 2660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. The fundraiser benefits students and the school's music program.
The event will have a Hawaiian-themed buffet of Kalua pork, grilled chicken, white rice, macaroni and green salads, fruit and dessert.
The Tiki bar will serve Hawaiian beverages. Entertainment includes dancers, singers and musicians.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students in grades K-12. Tickets can be purchased from any YVHS music student or by using PayPal at www.yvmusic.org.
Eat out and help Alhambra High
Residents can support Alhambra High School student body and athletics by eating at Fresh Choice Restaurant at Sunvalley mall in Concord. Fresh Choice will donate a percentage of sales for diners eating from 4 to 9 p.m. Sept. 29 who present fliers at the time of purchase.
Fliers are available in the main office of the high school, 150 E St. Martinez, and can also be printed from www1.martinez.k12.ca.us/schools/ahs/currentnews.html. And Chavinda Mexican Restaurant, 514 Center Ave., Martinez, will donate a percentage of sales for diners eating in or take out from 5-8 p.m. Sept. 25 and Oct. 30. No fliers are needed. Contact Marianne Griffin, student activities director at mgriffin@martinez.k12.ca.us.
Annual Musicians Showcase for CP
The College Park instrumental music program will hold the ninth annual Musicians Showcase from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at the Crowne Plaza, 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord.
The event includes dinner, live and silent auctions and entertainment by all six of the award-winning College Park High School music ensembles.
Tickets are $60 per person. All proceeds benefit the instrumental music program at College Park. For information and to purchase tickets, visit www.cphsmusic.com.
Collect school supplies for needy
Local teens are encouraged to collect school supplies and drop them off at a Staples store through Sept. 19, for the second annual Do Something 101 school supply drive, through Staples and DoSomething.org.
Staples customers can also participate by donating $1 at any Staples store. All school supplies and donations will benefit local teens in need.
Staples stores are at 4498 Treat Blvd., Concord and 2120 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill. For information, visit www.dosomething.org.
Preschool has openings for fall
Loma Vista Parent Cooperative Preschool has openings for its prekindergarten/combo class which meets three days a week. There is also space available for the preschool class for 2-year-olds, which meets two days a week.
Parents work in the classrooms one day per week. For information, call 925-685-7340, Ext. 2771 or e-mail jonesd@mdusd.k12.ca.us.
Horizons Home Study enrolling
The Mt. Diablo Unified School District's Horizons Home Study program is accepting applications for kindergarten through eighth grade.
For an application or information, contact Jory Sydlaske at 925-938-2564, Ext. 3951 or sydlaskej@mdusd.k12.ca.us.
Entertainment books sold by AHS
Alhambra High School is selling entertainment books. The books cost $30 and provide coupons and discounts for the greater East Bay area. To purchase, e-mail Marianne Griffin, student activities director, at mgriffin@martinez.k12.ca.us or call Deborah Dawson, student body accounts, at 925-313-0440, ext. 2010.
Registration open for co-op classes
Mt. Diablo Adult Education/Parent Education Department is accepting registration for its Parent Education Cooperative pre-K and Preschool classes available for parents of children ages 2-5.
Mt. Diablo Adult Education, in collaboration with Hidden Valley Elementary, is accepting registration for the Parent Education Cooperative Preschool at that school.
For information on both programs, call 925-685-7340, Ext. 2771.
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