Past Events

Events which have already happened.

East Bay Chapter Reunion 2008 (St. Peter's Church, 6013 Lawton, Oakland, from Saturday, August 23, 2008, 02:00 PM to Saturday, August 23, 2008, 05:00 PM) — by Dan Thomas

WELCOME HOME to our beloved East Bay Volunteers! Congratulations on all of your hard work and successes. Please come share your experiences and re-connect with our East Bay community. Also come meet our wonderful new Training Directors, Sara Lamson and Suzanne Lundy (Liz will also be part of the Training Team, but you know and love her already!)

Volunteers come from 2:00 to 5:00. Bring photos, stories and your beautiful self. Please let me (Sita - sitadavis@yahoo.com) know if you can't make it, especially if you are interested in helping out with recruiting or with training.

Parents, please join us at 3:30 pm to see photos, hear stories and connect with other parents and volunteers.

The event will be at St. Peter's Church, 6013 Lawton Ave in Oakland.

Handwringer for Parents (St. Peters Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), from Saturday, July 12, 2008, 04:00 PM to Saturday, July 12, 2008, 05:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Lessons Learned Breakfast - Board Meeting (Condie Residence, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland, from Saturday, June 21, 2008, 09:00 AM to Saturday, June 21, 2008, 12:00 PM) — by Dan Thomas

This is an event for the East Bay Chapter Board.

NEW TIME Final Debriefing #2 (Condie Residence, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland, from Saturday, June 14, 2008, 03:00 PM to Saturday, June 14, 2008, 03:55 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

NEW TIME Final Debriefing #1 (Condie Residence, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland, from Saturday, June 07, 2008, 03:00 PM to Saturday, June 07, 2008, 03:55 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Graduation Picnic for Volunteers and Families (Newt Hollow picnic area, Briones Park, from Sunday, June 01, 2008, 02:00 PM to Sunday, June 01, 2008, 04:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Board Meeting (Condie Residence, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland, from Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

All events at the Condie residence must be fragrance-free in consideration of Pam Condie. Thanks!

Training Event - Final Retreat (Center for Third World Organizing, 1218 E. 21st St., Oakland, CA 94606, from Saturday, May 17, 2008, 12:00 PM to Sunday, May 18, 2008, 12:00 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

East Bay Amigos Chapter Meeting, Field Preparation (Mormon Stake Center, 4770 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, from Tuesday, May 06, 2008, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, May 06, 2008, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Training Event: Fun Fair/Taller (Workshop) Day (Dimond Branch Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94602 and Dimond Park, 3860 Hanly Rd, Oakland, CA 94620, from Saturday, April 26, 2008, 10:30 AM to Saturday, April 26, 2008, 05:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Board Meeting (Condie Residence, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland, from Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

All events at the Condie residence must be fragrance-free in consideration of Pam Condie. Thanks!

Tuesday Team Meeting (The Zumbro's Home, 451 Clifton, Oakland, from Tuesday, April 08, 2008, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, April 08, 2008, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Monday Team Meeting (Nash Residence, 5 Rydal Ct., Orinda, from Monday, April 07, 2008, 07:00 PM to Monday, April 07, 2008, 09:00 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Sunday Evening Team Meeting (The Marker's Home, 6 Martha Road, Orinda, from Sunday, April 06, 2008, 07:30 PM to Sunday, April 06, 2008, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Sunday Afternoon Team Meeting (14 Sea Pines, Moraga, from Sunday, April 06, 2008, 03:00 PM to Sunday, April 06, 2008, 04:30 PM) — by Victoria Cebalo Irwin

 

Training Event FOR VOLS AND PARENTS Health and Safety (St. Peters Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland, from Saturday, March 29, 2008, 09:00 AM to Saturday, March 29, 2008, 05:15 PM) — by Dan Thomas

VOLUNTEERS: come to the Health and Safety Training Event Saturday, March 29, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church from 9 am to 5 pm to find out how to stay safe and healthy in Latin America.

PARENTS: Come to a Health and Safety Info. Session with Barbara Wille, RN and Dr. Jim Tysell, from 4 pm to 5:15 pm, same date and location as above.

VOLS, IN PREPARATION for the retreat, PLEASE READ CHAPTER 4 IN YOUR VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK AND CHAPTER 7 IN YOUR PROGRAM GUIDE!!!

WHAT TO BRING:

-your volunteer handbook
-A HEALTHY BAG LUNCH!!!
-a big water bottle to stay hydrated the whole day
-a pen or two
-your training journal to take important notes
-ONE empty 1 liter PLASTIC SODA OR WATER BOTTLE (this is important!)
-any Health and Safety questions you may have

-YOUR MAKE-UP ASSIGNMENT FROM THE LAST RETREAT

-Any $$$ raised from letter writing

PLEASE NOTE: In consideration of Pam Condie, please refrain from wearing any scented products. Also, please bring your make-up assignments and any money raised from letter writing.

Board Meeting (Condie Residence, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland, from Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

Reminder: The Chapter Board Meeting is tonight (not tomorrow night, as indicated on the calendar).

Remember, all events at the Condie residence must be fragrance-free in consideration of Pam Condie. Thanks!

Training Event – Project Specific Retreat (Park Day School, 370 43rd Street, Oakland 94609, from Saturday, March 01, 2008, 10:00 AM to Saturday, March 01, 2008, 05:00 PM) — by Dan Thomas

Come learn specific tools for executing a project with your host community.

Don't forget to bring:

-A BAG LUNCH!!!
-a water bottle
-your volunteer handbook
-your training journal
-a pen
-your nametag (if you accidentaly took it at the last retreat)

East Bay Amigos Chapter Meeting, Parents Only (Mormon Stake Center, 4770 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, from Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, February 26, 2008, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Two Important Events (Head Royce School, 4325 Lincoln Ave., Oakland, from Sunday, February 24, 2008, 05:00 PM to Sunday, February 24, 2008, 07:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

PARENTS AND VOLS: You're invited to the most exciting Amigos event of the year--the Assignment Fiesta! Vols, come find out what country you're going to and what project you will be on!

When: Sunday, Feb. 24, 5-7:30 p.m. (Come at 4:45 if you're bringing food or supplies.)
Where: Head-Royce School, 4325 Lincoln Ave., Oakland (Please note: This is a change in location from the master calendar.)
Please park on Lincoln Ave. above the school to the east or in the school parking lot.

What to bring: checks from letter-writing, any unsold coffee and pecans, and food to share.

Here are potluck food assignments for each team:
Sunday Afternoon -- entrees
Sunday Evening -- appetizers
Monday -- desserts
Tuesday -- utensils, plates, and drinks

PARENTS ONLY: Please come to the East Bay Amigos Chapter Meeting to meet with parents of veteran volunteers who served in the same country (and, possibly, the very same project) that your volunteer has been assigned to. This is your chance to ask all your burning questions.

When: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Mormon Stake Center, 4770 Lincoln Ave., Oakland.

Board Meeting (Condie Residence, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland, from Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

All events at the Condie residence must be fragrance-free in consideration of Pam Condie. Thanks!

Tuesday Team Meeting (451 Clifton St., Oakland, from Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, February 12, 2008, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Monday Team Meeting (38 Valley Drive, Orinda, from Monday, February 11, 2008, 07:30 PM to Monday, February 11, 2008, 09:30 PM) — by Victoria Cebalo Irwin

 

Sunday Evening Team Meeting (6 Martha Road, Orinda, from Sunday, February 10, 2008, 07:30 PM to Sunday, February 10, 2008, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Sunday Afternoon Team Meeting (14 Sea Pines, Moraga, from Sunday, February 10, 2008, 03:30 PM to Sunday, February 10, 2008, 05:00 PM) — by Dan Thomas

Team Meeting/Reunión de Equipo:
--Sunday, 2/10, 3:30 to 5:00 pm, Team Meeting

--Domingo, 10/2 de 3:30 a 5:00 pm, Reunión de Equipo

Volunteer Training Event – Community Development (Center for Third World Organizing, AKA "The purple mansion" 1218 E. 21st Street, Oakland, CA 94606, from Saturday, February 02, 2008, 10:00 AM to Saturday, February 02, 2008, 05:00 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Board Meeting (Condie Residence, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland, from Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, January 22, 2008, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

Reminder:
The January board meeting is at Doug's on Tuesday, January 22, at 7:30 p.m.

All events at the Condie residence must be fragrance-free in consideration of Pam Condie. Thanks!

East Bay Amigos January Chapter Meeting, Volunteers and Parents (Mormon Stake Center, 4770 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, from Tuesday, January 08, 2008, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, January 08, 2008, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Board Meeting (Condie Residence, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland, from Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, December 18, 2007, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

All events at the Condie residence must be fragrance-free in consideration of Pam Condie. Thanks!

Latin American/Spanish Retreat (Spanish Speaking Citizen's Foundation. 1470 Fruitvale Avenue. Oakland, CA 94601, from Saturday, December 08, 2007, 10:00 AM to Saturday, December 08, 2007, 05:00 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Newshour with Jim Lehrer (, from Friday, December 07, 2007, 06:00 PM to Friday, December 07, 2007, 07:00 PM) — by Victoria Cebalo Irwin

An important message for vols and parents:
Tonight's Newshour (KQED, Channel 9) has a segment about Engineers Without Borders, a group of engineers who lend their expertise to communities in the developing world. If you miss the broadcast, you can watch it online.

Tuesday Team Meeting (Nakadegawa-Zumbro home, 451 Clifton St, Oakland, from Tuesday, December 04, 2007, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, December 04, 2007, 09:00 PM) — by Victoria Cebalo Irwin

Team Meeting/Reunión de Equipo

Monday Team Meeting (Uhrich home, 38 Valley Drive, Orinda, from Monday, December 03, 2007, 07:30 PM to Monday, December 03, 2007, 09:00 PM) — by Victoria Cebalo Irwin

Team Meeting/Reunión de Equipo

Sunday Evening Team Meeting (Marker home, 6 Martha Road, Orinda, from Sunday, December 02, 2007, 07:30 PM to Sunday, December 02, 2007, 09:00 PM) — by Victoria Cebalo Irwin

Team Meeting/Reunión de Equipo

Sunday Afternoon Team Meeting (Cordero home, 14 Sea Pines, Moraga, from Sunday, December 02, 2007, 02:30 PM to Sunday, December 02, 2007, 04:00 PM) — by Victoria Cebalo Irwin

Team Meeting/Reunión de Equipo

2nd Product Delivery (Mormon Temple Upper Parking Lot, corner of Monterey and Lincoln, Oakland (across Lincoln from Mormon Temple and just off Highway 13), from Saturday, December 01, 2007, 08:00 AM to Saturday, December 01, 2007, 10:00 AM) — by Dan Thomas

Important Reminder for Volunteers and Parents:
2nd Product Delivery is this Saturday at 8 a.m.

Board Meeting (Condie Residence, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland, from Tuesday, November 20, 2007, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, November 20, 2007, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

All events at the Condie residence must be fragrance-free in consideration of Pam Condie. Thanks!

1st Product Delivery (Mormon Temple Upper Parking Lot, corner of Monterey and Lincoln, Oakland (across Lincoln from Mormon Temple and just off Highway 13), from Saturday, November 17, 2007, 08:45 AM to Saturday, November 17, 2007, 10:45 AM) — by Dan Thomas

Notice for volunteers and parents:

The First Product Delivery has been changed to *8:45* a.m. Saturday because the trucks are coming late. Please get the word out!

Locale: Mormon Temple Upper Parking Lot, corner of Monterey and Lincoln, Oakland (across Lincoln from Mormon Temple and just off Highway 13)

Follow the link for more info about the event.

Training Retreat: Leadership and Multicultural Understanding (Overnight Retreat at the Canyon School - Canyon, CA, from Saturday, November 10, 2007, 11:00 AM to Sunday, November 11, 2007, 08:00 AM) — by Amalia Wille

Important Notice for Volunteers:

All Volunteers: overnight retreat. 11:00 am Saturday to 8:00 am Sunday. (NOTE TIME CHANGE) Come build community with your fellow East Bay Volunteers!

PLEASE BRING:

-a sleeping bag or a blanket
-a pillow (if desired)
-a water bottle (STAY HYDRATED!)
-a pen and pencil
-one BAG LUNCH (for first day of retreat)

Cell phones don't reach Canyon very well if at all, please use this number: 925-376-4671.

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PARKING:

There is only room for about 12 cars at the facility. Please arrive at the parking lot in front of Jack in the Box by 10:45 am (See directions-canyon). If you drive yourself (are not being dropped off by someone), please leave your car at the parking lot and get a ride with another group of AMIGOS. If you are dropping your volunteer off, please pick up volunteers who are leaving their cars in the parking lot, at 10:45 am in the Jack in the Box parking lot. If you drive yourself and arrive after 10:45 and there is no one to pick you up, drive all the way to the Canyon School, but DO NOT PARK ON THE TILES BEYOND THE BRIDGE AND DO NOT PARK ON THE PLAYGROUND!

IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT DIRECTIONS:

DO NOT LOOK UP THE DIRECTIONS ON THE INTERNET - THEY AREN'T CORRECT. Please follow the link below for directions:

Volunteer and Product Sales Coordinator Training (St. Peter's Church, 6013 Lawton Ave, Oakland, CA, from Monday, November 05, 2007, 06:30 PM to Wednesday, November 07, 2007, 08:30 PM) — by Amalia Wille

Training in Fundraising for Volunteers
Training in Team Job for Product Sales Coorindators

Kick-Off Meeting (St. Peter's Church, 6013 Lawton Ave, Oakland 94618, from Saturday, October 27, 2007, 01:00 PM to Saturday, October 27, 2007, 03:45 PM) — by Amalia Wille

 

Board Meeting (Condie Residence, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland, from Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, October 23, 2007, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

All events at the Condie residence must be fragrance-free in consideration of Pam Condie. Thanks!

Family Interviews for New Volunteers (Park Day School's Main Campus, 370 43rd Street, Oakland, CA, from Sunday, October 21, 2007, 09:00 AM to Sunday, October 21, 2007, 05:00 PM) — by Amalia Wille

 

Family Interviews for New Volunteers (Park Day School's Main Campus, 370 43rd Street, Oakland, CA, from Saturday, October 20, 2007, 09:00 AM to Saturday, October 20, 2007, 05:00 PM) — by Amalia Wille

 

Orientation Meeting for Prospective Volunteers at St. Peter's, Oakland (St. Peter's Church, 6013 Lawton Ave, Oakland 94618, from Thursday, October 11, 2007, 07:30 PM to Thursday, October 11, 2007, 09:00 PM) — by Amalia Wille

This event is for prospective volunteers and their parents/guardians.

Orientation Meeting for Prospective Volunteers at Stanley School, Lafayette (Stanley Middle School, 3455 School St, Lafayette 94549, from Wednesday, October 10, 2007, 07:30 PM to Wednesday, October 10, 2007, 09:00 PM) — by Amalia Wille

This event is for prospective volunteers and their parents/guardians.

Orientation Meeting for Prospective Volunteers at Kaiser Richmond (Kaiser Hospital Richmond, 901 Nevin Ave, Richmond 94801, from Tuesday, October 09, 2007, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, October 09, 2007, 09:00 PM) — by Amalia Wille

 

Orientation Meeting for Prospective Volunteers at St. Paul's, Walnut Creek (St. Paul's Church, 1924 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek 94596, from Thursday, October 04, 2007, 07:30 PM to Thursday, October 04, 2007, 09:00 PM) — by Amalia Wille

This event is for prospective volunteers and their parents/guardians

Orientation Meeting for Prospective Volunteers at La Peña (La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 94705, from Wednesday, October 03, 2007, 07:30 PM to Wednesday, October 03, 2007, 09:00 PM) — by Amalia Wille

This event is for prospective volunteers and their parents/guardians.

Orientation Meeting for Prospective Volunteers at Kaiser Richmond (Kaiser Hospital Richmond, 901 Nevin Ave. Richmond 94801, from Tuesday, October 02, 2007, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, October 02, 2007, 09:00 PM) — by Amalia Wille

This event is for propsective volunteers and their parents/guardians.

Board Meeting (Condie Residence, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland, from Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 12:00 AM to Tuesday, September 18, 2007, 12:00 AM) — by Dan Thomas

Reminder: Amigos East Bay Board Meeting at the Condies, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland.

All events at the Condie residence must be fragrance-free in consideration of Pam Condie. Thanks!

Board Meeting (Condie Residence, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland, from Tuesday, August 21, 2007, 07:30 PM to Tuesday, August 21, 2007, 09:00 PM) — by Dan Thomas

Reminder: Amigos East Bay Board Meeting at the Condies, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland.

All events at the Condie residence must be fragrance-free in consideration of Pam Condie. Thanks!

Tuesday Team Meeting (Nature Center, 160 University Ave., Berkeley (at the Berkeley Marina), from Tuesday, April 03, 2007, 07:00 PM to Tuesday, April 03, 2007, 09:00 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Monday Team Meeting (Marker residence, 6 Martha Rd., Orinda, from Monday, April 02, 2007, 07:30 PM to Monday, April 02, 2007, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Sunday Evening Team Meeting (Lambert/Ademski residence, 3642 Brook St., Lafayette, CA, from Sunday, April 01, 2007, 07:30 PM to Sunday, April 01, 2007, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Sunday Afternoon Team Meeting (Grubman/Patterson residence, 584 Silverado Dr., Lafayette, from Sunday, April 01, 2007, 03:30 PM to Sunday, April 01, 2007, 05:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Amigos Parent Q & A – Health and Safety (St. Peters Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave. (at Broadway), Oakland, from Saturday, March 24, 2007, 03:30 PM to Saturday, March 24, 2007, 05:00 PM) — by Dan Thomas

Parents: Please come from 3:30 - 5:00 pm this Saturday, March 24, for a Q & A Session with Health Care Professionals about your son or daughter's Health and Safety in Latin America (at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 6013 Lawton Ave., Oakland).

Please should review the Health Bulletin #1 online at http://www.eastbayamigos.org/programs/EastBayHealth-SafetyBulletin-1.rtf (linked from the chapter homepage, too).

Tuesday Team Meeting (Nature Center, 160 University Ave., Berkeley (at the Berkeley Marina), from Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 07:00 PM to Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 09:00 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Monday Team Meeting (Marker residence, 6 Martha Rd., Orinda, from Monday, February 12, 2007, 07:30 PM to Monday, February 12, 2007, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Sunday Evening Team Meeting (Metzner household, 63 Martha Rd, Orinda 94563, from Sunday, February 11, 2007, 07:30 PM to Sunday, February 11, 2007, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Sunday Afternoon Team Meeting (Grubman/Patterson residence, 584 Silverado Dr., Lafayette, from Sunday, February 11, 2007, 03:30 PM to Sunday, February 11, 2007, 05:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Tuesday Team Meeting (Nature Center, 160 University Ave., Berkeley (at the Berkeley Marina), from Tuesday, December 05, 2006, 07:00 PM to Tuesday, December 05, 2006, 09:00 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Sunday Evening Team Meeting (Lambert/Ademski residence, 3642 Brook St., Lafayette, CA, from Sunday, December 03, 2006, 07:30 PM to Sunday, December 03, 2006, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Sunday Afternoon Team Meeting (Grubman/Patterson residence, 584 Silverado Dr., Lafayette, from Sunday, December 03, 2006, 03:30 PM to Sunday, December 03, 2006, 05:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Tuesday Team Meeting (301 La Salle, Piedmont, CA, from Monday, April 03, 2006, 07:30 PM to Monday, April 03, 2006, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Sunday Evening Team Meeting (Lau Residence, 932 Kingston Ave., Piedmont, from Sunday, February 12, 2006, 07:30 PM to Sunday, February 12, 2006, 09:30 PM) — by Dan Thomas

 

Lessons Learned Breakfast (, from Saturday, June 18, 2005, 09:00 AM to Saturday, June 18, 2005, 12:00 PM) — by Dan Thomas