Hi! Here's info on the local beekeepers association I belong to: Mount Diablo Beekeepers Association c/o Howe Homestead Park 2950 Walnut Boulevard Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Contact person: Steve Gentry, Vice President, 510-254-8063. Annual dues: $10 Monthly meetings: January - October As they are always looking for new members, I'm sure they won't mind this being published, but I'll let Steve know. Thanks! Mary Caldwell Benicia, CA (a new-bee)