LAFAYETTE, Calif. - (Business Wire) The Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc. (JLOEB) is teaming up with CounterBurger (
http://www.thecounterburger.com) of Walnut Creek and Black Diamond Brewing Company (
http://www.bdbrewing.com) of Concord for a unique opportunity to give back to the community.
“Make a Difference Day
” is the most encompassing national day of helping others
– a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine,
“Make a Difference Day
” is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. This is the League
’s second time working as part of the
“Make a Difference Day
” efforts.
Make a Difference
On Wednesday, October 22, from 6:00-10:00 p.m. CounterBurger will donate 15 percent of the sales from food and beverages, and 75 percent of sales from Black Diamond Brewing Company beer purchased at the “Make a Burger, Make a Brew, Make a Difference” event directly to the League’s Annual Fund. The first $2,000 will go directly to the Maridel M. Moulton Sustainability Fund, the League’s perpetual source of funds providing financial support to the Alameda and Contra Costa county communities in support of causes, programs and institutions of a benevolent and educational nature focusing on children.
“When you can combine premium burgers, handcrafted, award-winning ales and the incredible talent of the Junior League with a common goal of impacting the community in which we live, it’s an experience not to be missed,” said Tricia Stenger, JLOEB President.
During the evening, Derek Smith, award-winning Brewmaster from Black Diamond Brewing, will talk about what it takes to make a great beer; CounterBurger GM Rick Betance, an industry veteran with experience at restaurants across the country, will focus on how to build a great burger. The event is open to the general public, and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no admission price. CounterBurger is located at 1699 North California Boulevard Walnut Creek CA 94596. For reservations, please call (925) 935-3795. For directions, visit http://www.thecounterburger.com/walnutcreek.
“Working on this special event with a community advocate such as the Junior League gives us the opportunity to do what we do best – serve great food, and serve a great cause. And, there’s no greater cause than children,” said Rick Betance, General Manager. “Everyone at CounterBurger is thrilled to team with the Junior League once again knowing that our efforts will provide a valuable source of support for the League’s efforts which truly impact the Bay Area.”
CounterBurger opened in Walnut Creek in June 2008 and partnered with the League and three other well-known non-profit organizations as part of the restaurant’s grand opening events. CounterBurger is also supporting the League’s signature holiday fundraiser with Crate & Barrel, taking place on Sunday, December 7, 2008 at Crate & Barrel in Walnut Creek, and is one of the upcoming donors featured in the League’s “75 for 75” anniversary online auction now live at http://jloeb.cmarket.com.
Derek Smith, Black Diamond’s Brewmaster, brings many years of experience to the brewery both as a brewer and a multiple award winner at national brewing competitions. Derek added: “We applaud and support the ongoing efforts of the Junior League and their impact on the East Bay community. The ‘Make a Difference’ event allows people to discover and appreciate high-quality beer and burgers, get to know the highest caliber of volunteers, and give back at the same time.” Black Diamond Brewery is a local, Northern California brewery specializing in beers made with genuine European ingredients, but brewed in America.
Women Building Better Communities
Founded in 1935, the Junior League of Oakland-East Bay, Inc. is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The JLOEB offers women the opportunity to implement change in the community in three major ways: projects, grants, and outreach. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. To learn more, support League projects and/or become a member, please visit http://www.jloeb.org.
JLOEB
Dana Young, 415-378-7998
CPD Chair
danayoung@yahoo.com
Creston Hutcherson, 925-323-5622
Community Relations
crestonrae@yahoo.com
