OAKLAND
Merchants and residents in Oakland’s Dimond District are encouraged to attend a community event from 6 to 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at Hive, the Place to Bee (2139 MacArthur Blvd.).
This event, sponsored by the Dimond Business & Professional Association and the Dimond Improvement Association, is an opportunity for residents and merchants to get to know each other better; strengthen community relationships; and hear brief updates from their community leaders, city and police officials. Light snacks will be served. RSVP online at tinyurl.com/dimond-mixer-2019 so that the hosting organizations can plan and accommodate accordingly. The Dimond Improvement Association looks forward to seeing you there.
— Dimond Improvement Association
EAST BAY
Children’s Support League grants $190K to nonprofits
Children’s Support League of the East Bay (CSL) has released the list of local agencies that are receiving grants from the proceeds of CSL’s 31st annual Heart of the Home Tour in April this year. CSL’s grants go exclusively to nonprofits that help at-risk children in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
“We are thrilled to be able to grant $190,000 to 21 agencies,” said Elizabeth Adams, CSL’s tour co- chair. “We are grateful to everyone in our community who supported CSL’s 31st annual Tour.”
“We especially want to thank those who graciously opened up their homes for the tour, as well as our underwriters and donors,” said fellow CSL’s tour co- chair Jan Howland.
With the 2019 grants, CSL has donated more than $4 million to support at-risk children in the 31 years it has been raising funds through the annual Heart of the Home Tour. A complete list of the 2019 grantees and the work they do with children in the community can be found on the CSL website at ChildrensSupportLeague.org.
One of the agencies that received a grant from CSL this year is Special Needs Aquatic Program (SNAPkids.org), an adaptive aquatic program for children with significant physical and/or developmental challenges.
“Community programs are limited for children with life altering health and developmental conditions. SNAP provides acceptance and inclusion,” says Dori Maxon, SNAP’s executive director and founder. “With CSL’s help, our beautiful swimmers with special needs can participate regardless of ability to pay and can continue to feel the freedom of the water, and experience the joys of childhood.”
CSL is already planning for next year’s Heart of the Home Tour, which will be held the last weekend in April 2020. Membership is open and volunteers are always welcome. Those interested are encouraged to write to info@ChildrensSupportLeague.org or call 510-338-4521.
— Children’s Support League of the East Bay
PIEDMONT
Register for fall baseball, softball
The Piedmont Baseball and Softball Foundation’s registration for fall baseball and softball season is now open through Aug. 22. Registration after Aug. 22 will be subject to increased fees. Fall season runs from early September through early November for baseball and mid-September through mid-October for softball. For details on age groups and fees or to sign up, visit piedmontbaseball.org/fall-ball.
National Night Out on Aug. 6
The Piedmont Police Department is encouraging residents to participate in the National Night Out event to take place from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 6 in Piedmont. Organize a block party or neighborhood gathering to show your support for crime prevention through community organizing. Last year seven neighborhoods participated. This year the department is hoping to double the support. Email Sgt. Nicole Bolden at nbolden@piedmont.ca.gov or call 510-420-3010 to get details about participating.
Piedmont artists to be in women’s exhibit in Concord
Seven women — including Piedmont artists — will present their art show “Abstractly Speaking” from Aug. 6 through Sept. 27 at the Art Cottage, 2238 Mount Diablo Blvd. in Concord. There will be a free reception from 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 10 at the studio, with music by Ray Gonzales. The artists are Valerie Corvin, Katie Korotzer, Lynn Glenn, Jan Lainoff, Pamela McCauley, Dee Tivenan and Roberta Milstead.
— Linda Davis, correspondent
