Community briefs: Walnut Creek and Lamorinda Feb. 2 and beyond
Lindsay Wildlife holds Conservation Icons series
The Lindsay Wildlife Experience 2017-2018 Conservation Icon series continues at
A featured event
The Conservation Icons speaker series events continue into June, and the remaining presentations are held at the wildlife facility,
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porcupines.
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International Wildlife Protection."
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--6 p.m
For more information, call 925-935-1978 or visit www.lindsaywildlife.org.
Parkinson support groups meet
The Parkinson's
From
The women with Parkinson's disease only meets in the library. Contact
A general meeting and refreshments are from
For more information, call
Sons in Retirement meetings scheduled
Area Sons in Retirement, for retired or semiretired men, will be holding meetings, including:
Branch 146:
The cost is
Lamorinda Branch 174:
For information, call Tyler at 925-963-5741 or visit www.branch174.sirinc2.org.
Photo contest open for voter election guide
The Contra Costa County Elections Division's photo contest is open and accepting entries from county residents through midnight
The winning image will be featured on the cover of the county Voter Information Guide. The theme for the
The contest is open to photographers of all ages and skill levels, and submissions -- digital images only -- should be sent to [email protected] and include "Photo Contest Entry" on the subject line.
Judging will be on expression of theme, technical execution, originality, composition and photo description. Photos of the top three finishers for each election will be posted in the Elections Division lobby and on its website.
For the entry agreement and release forms, complete rules, or more information, visit http://bayareane.ws/2Gg42i2 or call the
Wheelchairs are purchased through the nonprofit
According to the
This year's
Donors can purchase:
* one chair with a
* one-half chair with a
* two wheels with a
* one wheel with a
Checks can be made out to the
Volunteers needed for
The council would like to form a council level website committee of four-to-six interested volunteers, but they are looking in particular for a council webmaster. WordPress experience is favorable, but not necessarily required. The committee will start in the spring.
Goals are intended to be completed before the fall recruiting season.
* Develop a new template/look for the site
* Optimize the council website for ease of use (especially mobile use)
* Ensure appropriate content is uploaded and maintained on a timely fashion
* Develop a protocol for updates and maintenance to the site
For those interested, send an email to [email protected] describing qualifications.
Aging in place workshop for seniors
The face of contemporary American society is changing, with people living longer than ever before. Most people want to stay living in their own homes for as long as possible. But doing so with dignity, independence and choice in the face of increasing health issues and daily needs can be challenging.
This workshop provides an overview of the various issues to consider, and how to identify options available. Topic presenters will be from Hillendale Home Care,
An overview of the various decision making issues that will be covered:
* How home safety assessment can help you or your loved one avoid accidents at home
* How to identify the need for home care, assisted living or hospice
* The differences between palliative care and hospice care; and Medicare and "Medical Certified"
* How grief support and crisis intervention can help you avoid burnout
* What housing options are available if it's time to relocate or downsize
* How to identify the right community to fit the needs of the individual; along with a review of available resources in the
Each person attending will receive resource information.
This workshop is being held from
Signups underway for Covered California
Through
"My offices are here to help. If anyone in
DeSaulnier's office is at
Sandbag stations open for residents
Sandbag stations are open in
Sand and sandbags are available at the following locations:
To report flooding weekdays
In
For more information, call Public Works at 925-934-3908.
In
Station 4320 on Via Las Cruces (nearest cross street
Station 44295 on
AARP Free Tax Preparation for 2018 tax season
Free tax preparation for the 2018 tax season is available starting February from
For Tax-Aide site information or appointments in
To complete your tax return, Tax-Aide will need you to bring the following documents:
* Social Security Card or ITIN letter for all individuals to be listed on the return
* Photo identification for the taxpayer and spouse
* Copies of all W-2s, 1098s and 1099s
* Other income and deductions
* Your 2016 Tax Return
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