Speaker and author Marty Brounstein shares a true story of tragedy and hope, detailing how a Christian couple in the Netherlands named Frans and Mien Wijnakker saved the lives of over two dozen Jews during World War II.  Marty's meaningful personal connection to this inspiring tale and its heroes will be [...]

The indecisiveness and ignorance of the Trump administration and the bluntness of the Netanyahu government have changed the discussion on Palestine/Israel. No more Two State Solution, but rather a Single state between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean Sea. The question now is this: Will it be a democracy with equal rights or an Apartheid [...]

+++  Interfaith Community Healing Service: Gathering to bring healing, health, harmony and wholeness into our lives. Every 2nd Sunday at 5:30 pm Walnut Avenue United Methodist Church 260 Walnut Avenue, Walnut Creek Healing teas will be served at the beginning of the service. This service is for anyone interested in a spiritual [...]

Join a conversation with former Congressman George Miller, the Office of Senator Steve Glazer and a panel of early childhood experts to find out how California may lead the Nation in ensuring all children have the RIGHT START. CSKA is partnering with First 5 Contra Costa, CocoKids, Parent Voices, The [...]

Download the Flyer: DRAWDOWN flyer october 14 2017 Learn how YOU can help REVERSE Global Warming! Conservation is not enough! Now, we know how to reverse global warming! CoCo San Sustainable Farm is modeling practices that help sink carbon (carbon sequestration) to reverse global warming. Bethallyn Black, M.A. our amazing Master Gardener, [...]

In these times of great uncertainty for our Muslim neighbors, a distinguished panel of guests from the Muslim Community Center of Pleasanton will be hosted by Orinda Community Church. The panel will describe the basic religious tenets of Islam, explore some common misconceptions about American Muslims, discuss the meaning of [...]

Sunday, October 15, 5:30 PM at Cong. B’nai Tikvah Food Stamped: Screening & Dinner  Guest Speakers Shira and Yoav Potash Can you eat a well-balanced meal on a food stamp budget?  Nutritionist Shira Potash and filmmaker YoavPotash examine this issue in their must-see documentary.  Dinner will feature a “food stamp”—roughly $1.00 per person—menu. Admission: $10.00 before October 13; $15 at the door [...]

Note: At the Commonwealth Club’s NEW  location: 110 Embarcadero Download the flyer here: Press-freedom-flyer Next program:  Monday Oct 16 at 6p. Deteriorating Freedom of the Press in the Middle East. At the Commonwealth Club’s NEW  location: 110 Embarcadero The panelists are:  Janine Zacharia, Robert Rosenthal and Jonathan Curiel. Next discussion:  Mon. Oct 30 at [...]