When: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 11 am – 10:30 pm
Where: 1890 Powell Street (at Frontage Road)
Why: We have an amazing fundraising opportunity on Thursday, February 16th at Chevys in Emeryville. They will give EOCP 15% of all profits made on that day for anyone who possesses the fundraiser flyer. Please invite your friends and attend yourselves. Thanks, and we hope to see you all there!
In order to receive credit, please print the flyer and give it to your server when closing out your check.
For information, please call 510-746-3604.
When: Saturday, September 24, 2011, 2-5 pm
Featured Speaker: Alex Briscoe, Director, Alameda County Healthcare Services Agency
Also Featuring: music, spoken word/poetry, light food and refreshments
Where: 7515 International Boulevard at Crossroads
Tickets @ $50 per person
For information, please call 510-746-3604. RSVP by September 19, 2011
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