Week Ahead: 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony, Greta Garbo Speaks, Jam 'n Bread

Sunny and warm weather is expected this week in Danville, according to the Weather Underground.

Stroke Support Group of Contra Costa County Meeting

What:The support group will feature speaker David Blaschka, a personal trainer focusing in older adult exercising. Attendees will break up into three coping groups: stroke survivors without aphasia, stroke survivors with aphasia, and caregivers and families of stroke survivors -- each group led by a trained professional.
When: Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
Where: John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, Ball Auditorium, 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road
How much?: Free

9/11 Remembered at Memorial Park

What: The Exchange Club will host San Ramon Valley's annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony. Guest speakers, scouts, SRVH chamber choir and doves, according to the San Ramon Express.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 5:50 p.m. (yes, 5:50)
Where: All Wars Memorial in Oak Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley Road, Danville

Audition for Danville Girls Chorus

What:  The non-profit Danville Girls Chorus is holding auditions for new singers for 3rd to 8th grad girls
When: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Charlotte Wood Middle School
How much?: Free, but if interested in auditioning for the choir, please send an email to admin@danvillegirlschorus.org.

'Anna Christie' Film starring Greta Garbo

What: Greta Garbo's first talking movie will screen as part of the O'Neill Versus O'Neill Festival Event.
When: Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m.
Where: Village Theater, 233 Front St. in Danville
How much?: $5

Musical Dance Class for Youth and Teens

What: All participants will sing, act, and dance, performing scenes and a jazz dance from a popular musical theater production. Previous shows include The Little Mermaid, Annie, Wicked, and The Lion King.
When: Friday, Sept. 13. Ages 7 to 11, 4-5 p.m.; Ages 12 and up, 5-6 p.m.
Where: Studio 8 at 730 Camino Ramon, Danville
How much?: Free, but reserve a spot at nfo@studio8pac.com or call (925) 867-1556

Veterans' Night at Monte Vista Football Game

What: Monte Vista Mustangs play the Pittsburg Pirates and honor veterans with free admission and food.
When: Friday, Sept.13, junior varsity at 4:30, varsity at 7 p.m.
Where: Monte Vista High School 3131 Stone Valley Rd.
How much: Free for veterans, with free hot dog, drink and apple pie.

'Anna Christie' performance by Role Players Ensemble

What: As part of the 14th annual Eugene O'Neill Festival, the Role Players Ensemble will perform 'Anna Christie' though Sept. 21.
When: Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.
Where: Village Theater, 233 Front St. in Danville
How much?: $20-$28

Jam and Bread

What: Learn the process of making bread from the wheat field to the oven. Learn the methods of canning so you can make your own jam (which goes wonderfully on bread!).
When: Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Forest Home Farms, 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd.
How much?: Free

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