Native American Day celebration set
Author Dean McLeod will talk about his research on one of Contra Costa County’s first people, the Chupcan tribe, during Native American Day.
Native American Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, at Willow Pass Community Center, 2748 E. Olivera Road, in Concord.
The Chupcans, a tribelet of the Bay Miwok Indians, are known to have inhabited Diablo Valley likely from Clayton to Pacheco. They escaped Spanish dominance from 1805 to 1810, by moving to Solano County before going into the missions.
The talk by McLeod, a member of the Contra Costa County Historical Society, will conclude with a walk across the street from the Community Center to see the tree line that marks the former stream where the village once stood.
Admission to the talk is free and refreshments will be served. There is a $10 suggested donation at the door. To R.S.V.P., call 925-229-1042 or email mkting@cocohistory.org.
Final Moraga Commons Park seasonal concert
The finale of the Concerts at Moraga Commons Park is from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, in conjunction with the Pear Festival.
Residents are invited to bring a picnic supper or get a burger at the Snack Shack — cooked by volunteers of the Moraga Park Foundation — and then sit on the grassy hillside in front of the band shell for an evening of music. Blankets and lawn chairs are OK to bring.
The Tune Riders will be performing. The concert is at 1425 St. Marys Road, in Moraga.
For information, visit http://moragaparks.org/concert.html.
AARP Tax-Aide seeks help for 2017 tax season
Contra Costa County AARP Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers to become members of a team providing free tax preparation for individuals of all ages.
Tax-Aide volunteer positions include tax counselors who are trained by Tax-Aide and certified by IRS and client facilitators, who schedule appointments and assist clients at tax sites.
Orientation is in November, and classes for tax counselors start in January. Service is from February through April 15, 2017.
For those interested, apply online at www.aarp.org/taxvolunteer or call LaVerne Gordon at 925-726-3199 for additional information.
Comment on Superior Court proposed changes
As required by California Rules of Court, the Contra Costa Superior Court seeks comments regarding recommended changes or additions to local court rules that will become effective Jan. 1, 2017. The comment period will run through Sept. 9.
Residents may request a hard copy by contacting the public information officer. The document is also available on the court website at www.cc-courts.org.
Comments must be submitted in writing no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 9, to Public Information Officer, Contra Costa Superior Court, P.O. Box 911, Martinez, CA 94552 or mediainfo@contracosta.courts.ca.gov.
Library offers Discover & Go free transit passes
The Contra Costa County Library is offering free mass transit passes for use with Discover & Go.
From August through October, Discover & Go participants who live in Contra Costa County can request a prepaid Clipper Card for select venues. Once patrons choose the print pass option for a Discover & Go event, they will see a banner to request the Clipper Card.
To sign up for a free Clipper Card, view your August/September/October reservation on your Discover & Go account, and click “view” and “print pass.” Then click on the 511 banner on your Discover & Go pass to sign up and request your Clipper Card.
The Clipper Card will have a stored value for use on BART, bus, and other forms of mass transit. The promotion is a partnership between 511 Contra Costa and the library, and is intended to encourage the use of public transportation to visit museums.
For more information, contact the virtual library staff at ASK@ccclib.org or 800-984-4636.
Drivers needed for ‘Road to Recovery’ program
The American Cancer’s Road to Recovery program helps provide free transportation to and from treatment for people who have cancer and who do not have a ride or are unable to drive.
The program is seeking volunteer drivers to donate their time and use of their cars so patients can receive the treatments they need. Drivers also provide encouragement and support.
Volunteers must have a valid driver’s license, a safe and reliable vehicle, and proof of automobile insurance. Drivers must be 18 or older and have a good driving history. They arrange their own schedules and can commit as many or as few hours as their schedule allows.
The American Cancer Society provides free training to drivers and conducts criminal background and driving record checks.
Volunteer coordinators are also needed to schedule rides. Coordinators can work from any location. To learn more, call 800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
Email Lisa Herendeen at lherendeen@bayareanewsgroup.com.
