La Veranda Golf Tournament: April 29, 2012. Sign up today!
La Veranda Ristorante Italiano is hosting a Golf Tournament at Delta View Golf Club in Pittsburg. Come on out for a great day of FUN – GOLF – FOOD. WHAT: Shotgun Start – 4 Player Scramble WHEN: Sunday, April 29, 2012. 12:30 pm ENTRY FEE: $100/player. Fee includes Greens Fees, Card, Range balls, Prizes and Post Tournament Dinner at La Veranda Ristorante Italiano. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Friday, April 27, 2012 For Reservations please call Johny or Nicolas @ 925-427-0444
Cocktails for a Cause – February 29, 2012
Join the Pittsburg branch of Soroptimist International for this special fundraising event at La Veranda restaurant! An Evening of Celebrity Bartenders: Featuring Gloria Soderberry • Joe Sbranti • Federal Glover February 29, 2012. 5:30 – 7:30pm Soroptimist International of Pittsburg is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. A percentage of the bar sales and all tips benefit the Soroptimist Service Fund which go towards projects such as Kidz on Target, The Reading Project, The Women’s Opportunity Award, Violet Richardson Award, and the Marilyn Mc Faul Vocational Scholarship. Checks and donations can be made payable to SI of Pittsburg, non profit # 94-6096480 For more information, contact Timi Tumbaga at 925-639-2981 or sipittsburgca@soroptimist.net Soroptimist International Pittsburg • PO Box 502 • Pittsburg, California 94565
Book Signing: Inky Gabor – Saturday, January 7th, 12-1pm
Save the Date Pittsburg Parents! Children’s Author Inky Gabor is coming to the Railroad Book Depot for a book signing and story time with her colorful new book, “Dottie Goes to the Circus.” Join us on Saturday, January 7th from 12-1pm! Who: Children’s Author Inky Gabor What: Book Signing and Story Time with the Author! Where: Railroad Book Depot 650 Railroad Avenue | Old Town Pittsburg Why: To spread the love of reading to our youth and meet the Author herself! When: Saturday, January 7th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Coffee & Commerce: Meet the Mayor, January 12, 2012
DATE: January 12th, 2012 8:00 am to 9:00 am PLACE: Steeltown Coffee & Tea 695 Railroad Avenue. SPEAKERS: Mayor Ben Johnson TOPIC: Mayor’s Vision for 2012 “Meet the Mayor” This is a terrific opportunity to visit beautiful downtown Pittsburg, meet with Pittsburg’s newly appointed Mayor-Ben Johnson, Chamber Executives and Staff and learn all about what Mayor Ben Johnson’s vision for Pittsburg is in 2012. This is an ideal event to INTRODUCE YOURSELF, CONNECT with local businesses, and ask a few questions! A few things to bring: YOURSELF! Your Business Card. (Chamber staff will be collecting business cards, compile a networking list of attendees and will make this list available for all who attended at the next Coffee and Commerce). This is a great opportunity to GROW your network, and have some Java! Bring flyers or marketing material to hand out to attendees to highlight your business and for people to take home. Come NETWORK! Make YOU and YOUR BUSINESS known! FREE EVENT! FREE EVENT! FREE EVENT! FREE EVENT! FREE EVENT! PLEASE RSVP TO PITTSBURG CHAMBER (925) 432-7301
Small Business Forum: Monday, January 30, 2012
Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce Small Business Forum Don’t miss it!!! Space is limited… When: January 30th, 2012- Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce Offices, 10th & Railroad Avenue. “Small Business Forum” 12:00-1:00pm The Small Business Forum Meeting provides a quarterly venue for small business owners to meet, share information and educate one another. The central focus is on issues pertinent to operating, maintaining and growing a small business in Pittsburg. All small business owners who are Chamber members are invited to attend to this open discussion. Speaker: Join Chamber Executive PJ Quesada, owner of Ramar Foods, for a presentation on: 1. Communication and Presentation Skills. 2. Introduction to taking effective meeting minutes. For questions or further information please call Chamber offices at 925-432-7301 Members: $0.00 Prospective-Members: $10.00
Santa & Mrs Claus and the Elves & the Bookstore: 12/17/11
Thanks to the generous contributions of local businesses and organizations, Old Town will not go without holiday festivities this year. While we won’t have the sounds of the PHS Marching Band and the tapping footsteps of our local youth groups, Santa Claus will indeed be making a special appearance – and he’ll be bringing Mrs. Clause and his Holiday Elves with him! Join your fellow Pittsburg Families on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the Railroad Book Depot (650 Railroad Avenue | 427-7301) from 2pm to 4pm for: · Photos with Santa, Mrs. Clause, & Holiday Elves · Family Photo Opportunities against a Holiday Backdrop · Story Time with Mrs. Clause · Holiday Craft & Gift Workshop with Santa’s Elves · Holiday Music · Hot Apple Cider · …and of course, Cookies! This Holiday Fun is made possible thanks to: The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce, the Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation, the Railroad Book Depot, Event Magic, Steeltown Coffee & Tea, and Raley’s Supermarket, who have joined together to spread holiday cheer and merriment throughout the Pittsburg Community! If you are interested in volunteering or donating goods or services, please contact the Pittsburg Arts & Community Foundation at (925) 252-4968 and the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce at (925)432-7301
Holiday Parade: 12/17/11 – Cancelled
The organizers of the Pittsburg Holiday Parade regretfully announce the cancellation of the 2011 Holiday Parade due to lack of sponsorship for the event. We would like to thank all of the interested participants for this year’s event and look forward to working with you again in the future. Please contact the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce for any additional information. For more information, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.pittsburgchamber.org or call the Chamber at (925) 232-4237. Event: Join us in celebrating the wonderful holiday seasons with local floats, Santa, and children of all ages dressed in costume walking through Old Town Pittsburg to the sounds of festive cheer and merriment. Save the date and don’t miss out! Date: 12/17/11 Time: 12:00 PM – Location: Starts at 8th & Railroad, Ends at 3rd & Railroad Details: Call the Chamber of Commerce to participate in the Parade. Cost: FREE Website: www.pittsburgchamber.org Presented By: Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce Sponsors: none
Tree Lighting Ceremony: 12/2/11
Event: An annual tradition, the Pittsburg tree lighting ceremony, on 4th Street & Railroad Avenue (Old Town Plaza) is a highly anticipated event. The tree is decorated with hundreds of lights that create quite the spectacle and is kicked off by the newly appointed Mayor Ben Johnson. Save the date and don’t miss out on the merriment! Date: 12/2/11 Time: 5:30:00 PM – 6:30:09 PM Location: 4th Street and Railroad for Tree lighting. Details: Photos of Santa, Holiday Treats, Tree Lighting Cost: FREE Website: www.pittsburgchamber.org Presented By: Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce Sponsors: none
Holiday Events: Parade, Tree Lighting and More!
Holiday Events: See the attached flyer for information on Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce hosted events. Contact the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce at 925-432-7301 for more information.
Mercado – Dia de los Muertos – 10/29/2011
Open-air market featuring art for purchase, Day of the Dea products, food and beverages. Date: Saturday, October 20, 2011 Time: 12pm – 6pm Where: Old Town Pittsburg, Railroad Avenue between 3rd & 4th Streets Cost: FREE! Contact: Pittsburg Arts & Community Foundation 925-252-6930 www.pittsburgfoundation.org
Benediciones – Dia de los Muertos – 10/29 – 11/1/2011
Day of the Dead gallery and community altars. Date: Saturday, October 29 – Tuesday, November 1, 2011 Times: Saturday: 12pm – 5pm Sunday: 1pm – 5pm Monday, Tuesday: 1pm – 7pm Where: Impulse Gallery, 320 Railroad Avenue, Old Town Pittsburg Cost: FREE! Contact: GATO & Co, Impulse Gallery, or Pittsburg Arts & Community Foundation. 925-439-2558 www.pittsburgfoundation.org
Halloween Costume Parade at the Farmers Market 10/29/2011
Date: October 29, 2011 Time: Registration – 10am Parade – 11am Prizes – 12pm Location: Old Town Plaza, between 5th & 6th Streets on Railroad Avenue, Old Town Pittsburg. Cost: FREE! Additional Info: Contact Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce – 925-432-7301 Costumes will be judges on the following criteria: Most Creative, Scariest, Cutest, Most Recycles (best use of items) Also, costumes will be judged overall as Most Outstanding by Age: Infant-3 & 4, 6 & 7, 12 & 13, 15 & 16, 19+ All entries will receive a gift bag.
Poker Tournament Fund Raiser 12/2/11
Event: Texas Hold’Em Poker Tournament Date: December 2, 2011 Time: 5:30 PM – 11:00 PM Location: EJ Phair Brewery, 300 Cumberland Street, Pittsburg, CA, 94565 Details: A Special Fundraiser benefiting youth arts and literacy through the Pittsburg Arts & Community Foundation, and Senior Programs through the Pittsburg Senior Center! Join us for a fun night of poker and special dinner buffet prepared by Chef Scott! Cost: $35 for Dinner, or $75 for Poker & Dinner Website: http://www.pittsburgfoundation.org/ Presented By: Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation Sponsors: Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation
Summer Reads Finale 8/18/11
Event: Pittsburg Summer Reads Finale Date: August 18, 2011 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Pittsburg Library Details: Summer Reading Finale Celebration! Meet Clifford the Dog, read stories, and celebrate! Cost: Free Website: www.ShopOldTown.com Presented By: Pittsburg Arts & Community Foundation Sponsors: Winter Honda, Diablo Ford, TredShed Tire Pros, La Veranda, EJ Phair, Pirates Cove, Reco;s Renches, Old Town Pastry & Deli
