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September 2026

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Upcoming AA events and flyers from Contra Costa, Valley Service Center (Tri-Valley), and East Bay Intergroup — one calendar, tagged by source.

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  1. Tuesday, September 1

    • 6:45 PMNew GSR Orientation & 12 Concepts StudyGrace Episcopal Church, 130 Muir Station Rd, Martinez
      • Contra Costa AA

      New GSR orientation and 12 Concepts & Service Manual study before the District 08 meeting.

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    • 7:30 PMDistrict 08 General Service (hybrid)Grace Episcopal Church, 130 Muir Station Rd, Martinez
      • Contra Costa AA

      Monthly District 08 meeting. Zoom 292-725-7830. First Tuesday of each month.

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  2. Friday, September 4

    • 6:00 PMFirst Friday Birthday Speaker MeetingHas flyerFirst United Lutheran Church, 8800 Fontaine Street, Oakland
      • East Bay AA

      Food & fellowship 6:00 PM; speaker Matt P. at 7:00 PM. Hosted by Friends of Bill Community Potluck. 50/50 raffle; music by DJ Mikah D. Theme: Labor Day Recovery.

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  3. Saturday, September 5

    • 8:00 PMDanville–Diablo Speaker MeetingHas flyerCommunity Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado, Danville
      • Contra Costa AA

      Doors open 7:30 PM. Speaker: Billy N., Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Hybrid — Zoom 885-808-3946, password 146975. Dinner with the speaker at 6:00 PM at Hazy Barbecue, 200 Hartz Ave., Danville (RSVP by noon Friday).

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  4. Monday, September 7

    • All dayLabor Day — Service Center closed185 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek
      • Contra Costa AA

      Federal holiday. Service Center closed.

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    • All dayEast Bay ASL Interpreted MeetingHas flyerAdeline Group, Howard Community Center, 1630 10th Street, Oakland
      • East Bay AA

      September ASL-interpreted meetings: Monday Sept 7 and Monday Sept 21 at the Adeline Group.

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    • 11:00 AMBerkeley Fellowship Labor Day Potluck & PicnicHas flyer1744 University Ave, Berkeley
      • East Bay AA

      Labor Day potluck picnic with a speaker meeting at noon.

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  5. Tuesday, September 8

    • 7:30 PMIntergroup Operating Committee185 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek
      • Contra Costa AA

      Intergroup Operating Committee (IOC).

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  6. Friday, September 11

    • All dayNational AA Technology WorkshopHas flyerHilton Concord, 1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord
      • Contra Costa AA
      • East Bay AA

      Circuits of Service: How Technology Helps Carry the Message. Bilingual hybrid event (English & Spanish interpretation). Need-based scholarships available. Register at naatw.org.

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    • 7:30 PMPH Civic Rec Bingo NightHas flyer396 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill
      • Contra Costa AA

      Bingo, music, raffle, and snacks. Snack donations welcome.

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  7. Sunday, September 13

    • All daySolano Stroll — PI booth volunteersHas flyerSolano Avenue, Berkeley / Albany
      • East Bay AA

      Help staff the Public Information booth. Sign up for a 2-hour shift. Email picpc@eastbayaa.org.

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    • 10:00 AMH&I Business Meeting193 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek
      • Contra Costa AA

      Hospitals & Institutions business meeting. Zoom 841 3658 2706, password 744971.

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  8. Wednesday, September 16

    • All dayOctober Communiqué submissions due
      • Contra Costa AA

      Final submissions for the October Communiqué are due. Email ccaa.communique@gmail.com.

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  9. Friday, September 18

    • 6:30 PMAA & Al-Anon evening — St. Alban’s AlbanyHas flyerSt. Alban’s Church, 1501 Washington St, Albany
      • East Bay AA

      Hear how 12-step recovery works from AA and Al-Anon members. Snacks and fellowship.

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  10. Saturday, September 19

    • 12:00 PMCNCA Archives Workshop193 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek
      • Contra Costa AA

      CNCA Archives Workshop, 12:00 – 4:00 PM.

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    • 2:00 PMAntioch Alano Speaker Meeting & PotluckHas flyerAlano Club, 710 W 1st St., Antioch
      • Contra Costa AA

      Every 3rd Saturday. Potluck 2:00–3:00 PM; two speakers 3:00–4:00 PM. 50/50 raffle and sobriety countdown.

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    • 3:00 PMService Center 60th Anniversary ExtravaganzaHas flyerShadelands Center, 111 North Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek
      • Contra Costa AA

      Guest speaker Tiombe, Modesto. Old-timers gathering 3:00–4:15 PM; Pink Elephant sale from 3:00 PM; doors 4:30 PM. Italian cuisine (gluten-free and vegetarian options). Tickets $45. Ends 9:00 PM. Contact Samantha (925) 808-5774.

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    • 7:30 PMSaturday Night Live (Brentwood)Has flyerCornerstone Fellowship Church, 6641 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood
      • Contra Costa AA

      Third Saturday, 7:30–9:00 PM. 15-minute speaker and 45-minute main speaker. Countdown, raffle, coffee & cookies; ice cream social follows. Contact Orion: ofelles@comcast.net.

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  11. Sunday, September 20

    • 8:15 AMSerenity by the Lake Annual BBQHas flyerLake Chabot, 17600 Lake Chabot Rd, Castro Valley
      • East Bay AA

      Meeting at 8:15 AM; BBQ / potluck 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Raffles, food, and fellowship. Questions: aakatieb@gmail.com.

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  12. Monday, September 21

    • All dayEast Bay ASL Interpreted MeetingHas flyerAdeline Group, Howard Community Center, 1630 10th Street, Oakland
      • East Bay AA

      September ASL-interpreted meeting at the Adeline Group.

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  13. Tuesday, September 22

    • 7:00 PMNew Intergroup Rep Orientation185 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek
      • Contra Costa AA

      Orientation for new Intergroup representatives and alternates.

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    • 7:30 PMIntergroup Business Meeting193 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek
      • Contra Costa AA

      Fourth Tuesday of each month (except December). New reps welcome after 7:00 PM orientation.

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  14. Thursday, September 24

    • 6:00 PMPinole Powder Keg Quarterly PotluckHas flyerPinole Valley Community Church, 2885 Pinole Valley Road, Pinole
      • Contra Costa AA

      Quarterly birthday speaker meeting. Potluck at 6:00 PM; speaker Alex G. (Martinez) at 7:00 PM.

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  15. Saturday, September 26

    • 12:30 PMArea Committee Meeting (ACM)320 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma
      • Contra Costa AA

      CNCA Area Committee Meeting, 12:30 – 3:30 PM.

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    • 4:30 PMEast County Taquiza PotluckHas flyerSt. John’s Lutheran Church, 1360 E. Tregallas Rd, Antioch
      • Contra Costa AA

      Street tacos, drinks, and ice cream sundaes bar provided; bring a side dish. Speaker meeting follows at 8:00 PM.

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    • 6:30 PMPH Civic Rec Bowling NightHas flyerClayton Bowl, 5300 Clayton Rd, Concord
      • Contra Costa AA

      Fellowship & food 6:30 PM; bowling begins 7:00 PM. $20 includes 2 games, shoes, and pizza. Questions: Susan D. (415) 724-5330.

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    • 8:00 PMEast County Speaker MeetingHas flyerSt. John’s Lutheran Church, 1360 E. Tregallas Rd, Antioch
      • Contra Costa AA

      Speaker: Victor S., El Dorado Hills. Coffee, raffles, and fellowship after the Taquiza potluck.

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  16. Monday, September 28

    • 6:30 PMGet Sober Win Prizes Birthday NightHas flyer1229 Court Street, Martinez
      • Contra Costa AA

      Last Monday of each month. Hybrid — Zoom 842-0821-3387, password 1935Prizes. Chip, a prize, and the speaker of the month.

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  17. Saturday, October 3

    • 11:00 AMGet Sober Win Prizes — “White as Snow” panelHas flyer1229 Court Street, Martinez
      • Contra Costa AA

      6th and 7th Step panel discussion. Hybrid — Zoom 842-0821-3387, password 1935Prizes.

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    • 8:00 PMDanville–Diablo Speaker MeetingHas flyerCommunity Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado, Danville
      • Contra Costa AA

      Doors open 7:30 PM. Speaker: Courtney P., San Ramon. Hybrid — Zoom 885-808-3946, password 146975.

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  18. Wednesday, October 7

    • 6:30 PMH&I Group Rep WorkshopHas flyerOnline (Zoom — tinyurl.com/HandIworkshop)
      • Valley Service
      • East Bay AA

      One-hour workshop before the H&I business meeting for new or existing H&I reps. Speakers Julio B. and Rezan A. Questions: trustedservantjoseph@gmail.com. Listed by Valley Service Center and East Bay Intergroup.

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  19. Saturday, October 10

    • All dayFerry to Alcatraz — Blue Angels air showHas flyerSan Francisco Bay (ferry to Alcatraz)
      • Contra Costa AA

      PH-Civic Rec Committee trip. Tickets $48 per person. Contact Mike O. (925) 812-1870.

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    • 5:00 PMTogether in Recovery — A Night OutHas flyerEast Bay (see flyer)
      • East Bay AA

      Joint event with Al-Anon: plated dinner, raffle, photo booth, and prizes. $40 per guest; childcare available.

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  20. Saturday, October 17

    • 10:00 AM11th Step Meditation WorkshopHas flyer193 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek
      • Contra Costa AA

      Contact Lauren P. (510) 541-8030.

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    • 2:00 PMAntioch Alano Speaker Meeting & PotluckHas flyerAlano Club, 710 W 1st St., Antioch
      • Contra Costa AA

      Every 3rd Saturday. Potluck 2:00–3:00 PM; two speakers 3:00–4:00 PM.

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    • 8:00 PMAll Groups Speaker MeetingHas flyerChurch of the Resurrection, 399 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill
      • Contra Costa AA

      No September All Groups — join the 60th Anniversary instead. October speaker: Jess C., Danville. Hosted by Out of the Fog, Orinda. Doors 7:00 PM. Birthdays, raffles, cake.

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  21. Monday, October 26

    • 6:30 PMGet Sober Win Prizes Birthday NightHas flyer1229 Court Street, Martinez
      • Contra Costa AA

      Last Monday of each month. Hybrid — Zoom 842-0821-3387, password 1935Prizes.

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  22. Saturday, October 31

    • 5:00 PMEl Sobrante Fellowship Halloween BashHas flyerPinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Ave, Pinole
      • Contra Costa AA

      Birthday night / speaker meeting. Tickets $20. Doors 5:00 PM; dinner 6:30 PM; speaker 7:30 PM. Costume contest, dancing, raffle, and 50/50. Text Debbie O. (510) 388-9284.

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  23. Friday, November 6

    • 4:00 PMThree Legacies Conference — FridayHas flyerHope Center Church, 2275 Morello Ave, Pleasant Hill
      • Contra Costa AA

      Presented by Love & Service Group. Registration opens 4:00 PM. Speakers Veronica Ramirez (Class A Trustee) and Olis S. (12 Steps). In person $55; online $25. Details: 3legacyconference.org.

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  24. Saturday, November 7

    • 8:30 AMThree Legacies Conference — SaturdayHas flyerHope Center Church, 2275 Morello Ave, Pleasant Hill
      • Contra Costa AA

      Continental breakfast 8:30 AM; free lunch at noon. Speakers on Traditions and Concepts; banquet 5:00 PM (ticketed, $56) with main speaker Bob D. Register at 3legacyconference.org.

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    • 8:00 PMDanville–Diablo Speaker MeetingHas flyerCommunity Presbyterian Church, 222 W. El Pintado, Danville
      • Contra Costa AA

      Doors open 7:30 PM. Speaker: Mike S., Riverside. Hybrid — Zoom 885-808-3946, password 146975.

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  25. Saturday, November 21

    • 9:30 AMDistrict 08 Unity DayHas flyerSt. Matthew’s Church, 399 Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek
      • Contra Costa AA

      Hybrid — Zoom 292-725-7830, passcode 080808. Speakers, service tables (H&I, General Service, Bridging the Gap, Intergroup, Archives, PI/CPC, Grapevine / La Viña), fellowship, food & fun. Wheelchair & hearing accessible. Contact district08@cnca.org.

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    • 2:00 PMAntioch Alano Speaker Meeting & PotluckHas flyerAlano Club, 710 W 1st St., Antioch
      • Contra Costa AA

      Every 3rd Saturday. Potluck 2:00–3:00 PM; two speakers 3:00–4:00 PM.

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  26. Saturday, December 19

    • 2:00 PMAntioch Alano Speaker Meeting & PotluckHas flyerAlano Club, 710 W 1st St., Antioch
      • Contra Costa AA

      Every 3rd Saturday. Potluck 2:00–3:00 PM; two speakers 3:00–4:00 PM.

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News & sources

Where this calendar comes from

  • Contra Costa AA
  • Valley Service
  • East Bay AA

Events and flyers are gathered by hand each month from Contra Costa AA’s Communiqué, Valley Service Center’s Events | Flyers page, and East Bay Intergroup announcements.

Matching flyer PDFs are merged into one download (same file bytes). Matching announcements without a shared PDF (same title and day) share one calendar row with multiple source tags.

Contra Costa Communiqué — September 2026

  • Contra Costa AA

The full print issue PDF is linked from the masthead. Service Center: 185 Mayhew Way, Walnut Creek. Hotline (925) 939-4155 · Office (925) 939-5371 · ContraCostaAA.org.

July office contacts: 314 (217 visitors, 97 calls). Treasurer’s snapshot as of July 31: revenue $21,855 · expenses $20,296 · ending operating cash $48,008.

Valley Service Center

  • Valley Service

6500 Dublin Blvd, Ste. 216, Dublin. Hotline 24/7: (925) 829-0666 · Office: (925) 829-3160 · valleyservicecenteraa.org.

Office hours: Monday 5:30–7:30 PM (1st Monday closes 7 PM), Wednesday 6:00–8:00 PM, Saturday 10:30 AM–2:30 PM.

East Bay Intergroup

  • East Bay AA

24-hour helpline: (510) 839-8900 (English) · (510) 502-8560 (Español). Announcements and flyers: eastbayaa.org.

Submit an announcement: officeadministrator@eastbayaa.org.