Pittsburg will be hosting the mayors of our Sister Cities of South Korea and Italy and their delegations during the Seafood Festival on September 7 and 8.  There will be a reception and dinner on September 6.

Chuck gave a wonderful slide presentation of the extraordinary work done by the International Vision Volunteers and Rotary in Zambia, Africa.  In a place called Zimba, Zambia, there is a hospital that provides services free of charge.  Everything from glasses to glaucoma are treated.  Cataract surgery is common.  Chuck, a frequent visitor to our club, went to Zambia in '04, '05, and '06.  International Vision Volunteers always needs volunteers and contributions.  They may be reached at www.internationalvisionvol.org.  It is quite inspiring to see Chuck so enthusiastic about this exceptional work inspite of his own health challenges.  Great Work Chuck!

Personal Notes and Errata . . .

New members Sandi and Marlin are taking on more club duties.  Thanks Marlin and Sandi...This is Membership and Extension Month.  Take a fresh look at our community and then commit to spending time exploring places where you might find new club members.  Challenge yourself to go beyond your comfortable circle of friends.  Let's be assertive about President Bruce's goals for new members.

Dear Friend of CAB Concerts:
We are proud to announce three exciting shows for the 2007 CAB Concerts fall season. Another 600 orchestra seats have been restored, bringing the total to 1,400 in the main auditorium, which is Contra Costa County's largest theatre.
The big news is the return of 'The Nutcracker' to the Creative Arts Building with the professional Peninsula Ballet Theatre company and full orchestra with an evening performance on Saturday, Dec. 8, and matinee on Sunday, Dec. 9. This will mark the first time in 40 years that 'The Nutcracker' will be performed here with a full orchestra.
Pittsburg native Pete Escovedo will play in his hometown for the first time on Saturday, Oct. 6 with his 10-piece Latin Jazz Orchestra. The CAB orchestra pit will be turned into a dance floor for anyone who wants to salsa the night away.
Have 'The Time of Your Life' on Saturday, Nov. 3 with JamFunkShus, an 11-piece rock-funk band, Cover2Cover, the East Bay's most popular party band, and the Tamsen Donner Band, blues with a beat. Concert goers wishing to purchase a special package can have dinner at the Wedgewood Banquet Center at the Pittsburg Golf Course, shuttle to the concert and post-concert reception at the Wedgewood featuring the Tamsen Donner Band.
This year we will designate a portion of proceeds from every concert to go to Pittsburg youth through a Pete Escovedo music scholarship, a contribution to Pittsburg High School performance arts (band, choir and drama) and to the Small World Park Ferris Wheel.
Enclosed is a concert schedule and season ticket plan. To purchase season tickets as a family, business or organization, please send a donation check to the non-profit Pittsburg Creative Arts Building Corporation (Tax ID 20-4862732), PO Box 8355, Pittsburg, CA 94565. Note that with group purchases (minimum of four tickets for each of the three shows), your family or group will receive an "Adopt-A-Seat" plaque to be placed on the seat of your choice in the main auditorium or Little Theatre.
Individual tickets are available on-line at www.tix.com as well as our www.cabconcerts.com website. There are on sale at the Pittsburg Raley's, 1369 Buchanan Rd., or by calling the CAB Concerts ticket line at (925) 432-4992.
Enjoy the 2007 CAB Concerts Fall Season!

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CAB CONCERTS 2007 SEASON SCHEDULE

Saturday, Oct. 6: A Pittsburg Legend Returns Home: Latin jazz great Pete
Escovedo with his 10-piece Latin Jazz Orchestra playing in his
Hometown the first time, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 3: The Time of Your Life: JamFunkShus, 11-piece funk-rock band
With horn section, with Cover2Cover, popular East Bay party
Band, and Tamsen Donner Band, blues with a beat, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 8: The Nutcracker, Peninsula Ballet Theatre, professional company
With full orchestra, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 9: The Nutcracker, Peninsula Ballet Theatre, professional company
With full orchestra, 2 p.m.

SEASON TICKET PLANS

Platinum Charity Package:
· Premium orchestra seating, center section rows 3-9
· Admission to all three concerts plus pre-concert and post-concert events, Pete Escovedo CD
· Free preferred parking in security parking lot
· Free concession items
· Listing in program
· Choice of Nutcracker performance (VIP reception is Sunday)
· Seventy-five percent of donation goes to specified charity for each individual concert. (Pete Escovedo Music Scholarship for PUSD students; PHS performing arts; Small World Park Ferris Wheel)
· Families, groups and organizations (four-ticket minimum): $120 per ticket package ($480). Individuals: $125 per ticket package. (Individual show price $50). Group purchases receive "Adopt-A-Seat" platinum plaques

Gold Package:
· Reserved orchestra seating, middle sections rows 3-12
· Free preferred parking in security parking lots
· Concession discounts
· Post-concert event discounts
· Choice of Nutcracker performance
· Families, groups and organizations (four-ticket minimum): $50 per ticket package ($200). Individuals: $55 per ticket package. (Individual show price $25). Group purchases receive "Adopt-A-Seat" gold plaque

Silver Package:
· Reserved balcony seating, first row center section, or general orchestra seating
· Concession discounts
· Choice of Nutcracker performance
· Families, groups and organizations (four-ticket minimum): $40 per ticket package ($160). Individuals: $45 per ticket package. (Individual show price $25). Group purchases receive "Adopt-A-Seat" silver plaque

Bronze Package:
· General balcony seating
· Concession discounts
· Choice of Nutcracker performance
Families, groups and organizations (four ticket minimum): $20 per ticket package ($80). Individuals: $25 per ticket package. (Individual show price $15)

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

$20 orchestra, 1st row balcony; $10 balcony (presale)
$25 orchestra, 1st row balcony; $15 balcony (day of show)
$20 orchestra, 1st row balcony, $10 balcony (seniors, students)