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Apr 09, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The speaker will be Lynda Deschambault, Moraga Kiwanis Club member and Director, Ward 2, East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD), who will give a talk titled “Parks History and the Next Generation.”
Lynda will discuss how EBRPD became the nation’s largest park district, the important role of youth, and the upcoming District plan to ensure resources, biodiversity, and watersheds are protected and client resistant.
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Apr 16, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker will be Maggie McCloskey, herself a lung cancer survivor, whose presentation is entitled, “Lung Cancer Screening: Why Early Detection Matter.” The speaker will share her personal story and her responses to a number of commonly-asked questions, including (a) what screening is – and what it is not, (b) why early detection matters, and (c) who should consider screening (NOT just smokers – anyone with lungs can get lung cancer). She will also share some key U.S. lung cancer statistics (including deaths resulting from lung cancer, compared to breast, colon and prostate cancer). The Program Provider will be Mike Donovan
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Apr 23, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Carolyn Jackson, Lesher Center General Manager, will give a talk titled "Evolution of the Lesher Center." The talk will include an overview of the history and evolving programming at the Walnut Creek arts center, including highlights of initiatives in the Center’s strategic plan and a preview of upcoming events.
Carolyn Jackson is the Assistant Director of the City of Walnut Creek’s Arts + Recreation Department, serving as General Manager of the Lesher Center and Managing Director of Center REP. She oversees programming including the Headliners presentation series, Center Repertory Company, Bedford Gallery, venue rentals, and educational programs.
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Apr 30, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker will be Dawn Manley, Community Partnerships Specialist and Food & Fund Drive Coordinator, Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.
The presentation title is "Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano – Current Work in the Community and How To Get Involved"
Dawn will provide a high level overview of the Food Bank’s function and work in the community, along with opportunities for organizations and individuals to support our work.
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May 21, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker will be Janet Hoy, member of League of Women Voters, Diablo Valley (LWVDV), who will give a talk titled “2026 Changing Voting Landscapes."
Our US electoral system is changing due to Supreme Court decisions, presidential executive orders, and state and county laws. Come and learn about how elections happen in our country from the federal, state and county levels, and what to expect from these most recent or pending laws and court decisions.
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