ANIMAL SERVICES Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) 2890 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek 94598. ARF saves dogs and cats who have run out of time at public shelters and brings people and animals together to enrich each other’s lives. ARF strives to create a world where every loving dog and cat has a home, where every lonely person has a companion animal, and where children learn to care for animals. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. t t XXX BSG OFU t FNBJM JOGP!BSG OFU Bethel Island for Furry Friends and Brentwood Animal Rescue (BIFF & BARK) 1 0 #PY Bethel Island 94511. BIFF & BARK is a nonprofit organization that rescues homeless animals and animals that are left behind from deceased owners. Rescued animals stay in living quarters and are kept safe for life. This organization is unique because its services include cleaning up after animals that are left behind. t Contra Costa County Shelter 4800 *NIPò 1MBDF .BSUJOF[ 5IF Contra Costa County Shelter has many wonderful and lovable pets that are available for adoption. The shelter also has a spay and neuter clinic, and a shot clinic. Adopted pets receive a free physical exam when brought in for a spay or neuter. Hours: Shelter: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 5VFTEBZ 4BUVSEBZ B N Q N Wednesday; Spay/Neuter Clinic: 8 B N OPPO Q N .POEBZ Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday; closed Sundays and major holidays. t t XXX DP DPOUSB DPTUB DB VT EFpart/animal t FNBJM BTEXFC!BTE DDDPVOUZ VT Dog Licenses 4800 Imhoff Place, .BSUJOF[ $POUSB $PTUB County issues dog licenses. An upto-date rabies vaccination certificate is required. Prices are lower for dogs that are spayed or neutered if documentation is provided. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; B N Q N 8FEOFTEBZ DMPTFE Sunday-Monday. t t XXX DP DPOUSB DPTUB DB VT EFpart/animal/licenses Tri-Valley Animal Rescue P.O. Box 1MFBTBOUPO 5SJ 7BMMFZ "OJNBM 3FTDVF 57"3 PòFST XPOderful animals for adoption every
Saturday and Sunday, excluding most holidays. Cats and dogs are BWBJMBCMF GSPN B N Q N 4BUVSEBZT BU 1FU 'PPE &YQSFTT 4BO 3BNPO 7BMMFZ #MWE %BOWJMMF t t FNBJM DPOUBDU!UWBS PSH t XXX UWBS PSH Tri-Valley SPCA (MFBTPO %S %VCMJO 5IF 5SJ 7BMMFZ 41$" B facility of the East Bay SPCA, is committed to ending the euthanasia of all adoptable dogs and cats in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. It provides adoption services, affordable, highquality spay and neuter procedures, dog training class and community education about responsible pet ownership. Hours: 1-8 p.m., Wednesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m., FridaySunday; closed Monday-Tuesday. t t XXX FBTUCBZTQDB PSH t FNBJM JOGP!FBTUCBZTQDB PSH Valley Humane Society /FWBEB 4U 1MFBTBOUPO 5IF 7BMMFZ )VNBOF 4PDJFUZ T NJTTJPO JT to educate the community on the need for responsible pet ownership, including the spaying and neutering of dogs and cats. It assists in the rescue and placement of abandoned/ stray or injured animals by operating an Adoption Center and Shelter. It also does not euthanize surrendered or rescued animals. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday; closed Sunday-Monday. t t XXX WBMMFZIVNBOFTPDJFUZ PSH
BUSINESS GROUPS Alamo Chamber of Commerce The members work to promote the patronage of local businesses, promote the well being and prosperity of the Alamo area and its inhabitants, promote a positive public awareness and attitude toward business and its vital role in our society, and work to provide information about and for businesses to local businesses and to the entire community. t 1SFTJEFOU 3JDIBSE 8PPE BU t XXX BMBNPDIBNCFSPGDPNmerce.com Business Development Network BDN is a group of professionals that share resources and develops business through relationships. It meets from 8-9 a.m., the second and fourth Thursday of every month, at Father Nature’s 4IFE & 1SPTQFDU "WF %BOWJMMF t t XXX CEOEBOWJMMF DPN
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Communication Arts Network This organization meets at 11:45 a.m., the second Tuesday of every month, at 'PSMJ 3JTUPSBOUF %BOWJMMF #MWE Alamo. The organization is for professionals interested in networking with others in the communications industry. Cost is $20, including lunch. t t XXX DPNNBSUOFU PSH Danville Area Chamber of Commerce & 5PXO $PVOUSZ %S %BOWJMMF %BOWJMMF "SFB Chamber of Commerce provides prime contacts, repeated exposure, powerful teamwork, strong public ties and success. Its mission is to enhance the growth and development of business and the quality of life in the community. t t XXX EBOWJMMFBSFBDIBNCFS DPN t FNBJM NFNCFSTIJQ!EBOWJMMFBreachamber.com Danville Mid-Day Referral Group This group is a chapter of the Business Network International and NFFUT GSPN B N Q N FWFSZ Wednesday, at Crow Canyon CounUSZ $MVC 4JMWFS -BLF %S %BOWJMMF t 5SBDZ #FDLIBN BU
t XXX COJ TGCBZ DPN Discover Danville Association P.O. #PY %BOWJMMF %JTDPWFS Danville Association is a collective group of downtown businesses that seeks to improve the economic vibrancy, town centricity and tourism while maintaining the village atmosphere. Walking maps of downtown are available from Discover Danville. t t XXX EJTDPWFSEBOWJMMFDB DPN t FNBJM DPOUBDU!EJTDPWFSEBOWJMleca.com Leads Group for B2B Business Developers This group meets from B N FWFSZ UIJSE 5IVSTEBZ BU two locations: Marie Calendar’s, 1101 S. California Blvd., Walnut Creek and BU .JNJ T $BGF )BDJFOEB %S Dublin. The cost for members is free, $40 for non-members. t 8BMOVU $SFFL 1FMMP BU t %VCMJO +JN BU t XXX C CQPXFSFYDIBOHF DPN San Ramon Chamber of Commerce 2410 Camino Ramon, Suite #JTIPQ 3BODI 4BO 3BNPO 'PS ZFBST UIF 4BO 3BNPO Chamber of Commerce has hosted business-to-business opportunities 2010-11 Info San Ramon Valley | 53