Welcome to Court Reporting & Captioning Week 2026!
Below is our schedule of events and the individual registration links:

Saturday, February 7:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Paint & Sip with Alyssa Pacheco (In-Person Only)
Price: $45 per person
Join Board Member Alyssa Pacheco for a fun and creative Paint & Sip experience in celebration of Court Reporting & Captioning Week! Unwind, connect, and enjoy some art, laughter, and great company.
Location: Pinot’s Palette, 153 South L Street, Livermore, CA 94550
Includes all painting supplies, step-by-step instruction, and a relaxed social setting. Food and beverages available for purchase.  We will be painting a Valentine's gnome!  When you register for the class, click "Click to enter seating requests" and enter "Alyssa Pacheco" under "Guest 1 Name" and "[email protected]" under "Guest Email" in order to be seated as a group.
RSVP HERE -- scroll down and press "load more" until you see the "Valentine Gnome" event.

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Charcuterie with Brooke Ryan (In-Person or Virtual, Limited Spots!)
Free to join.
Join us for a hands-on Charcuterie Board Making Experience. Led by a professional chef from Los Angeles, this guided class will walk you through the art of building a beautiful, balanced charcuterie board, from ingredient selection and flavor pairing to styling tips you can use again and again.
Can’t attend in person? Join us online for the same expert instruction, interactive Q&A, and step-by-step guidance from the comfort of your home.
RSVP HERE 

6:45 pm - 7:45 pm: Cocktail Hour with Priscilla Gwaltney (Virtual Only)
Free to join.
Pick your poison. Priscilla will teach you how to make the following cocktails:
Low Cal: Vodka Soda (vodka, LaCroix Key Lime Sparkling Water, fresh lime)
Energy Drink: Long Island Coffee (Vodka, Tequila, Baileys, Kahlua, and Keurig coffee - small-sized portion setting)
Can never go wrong: Sex on the Beach (Peach Schnapps, vodka, orange juice, and cranberry juice)
Can’t attend in person? Join us online from the comfort of your home.
RSVP HERE

Sunday, February 8:
10:00 am: Pilates with Cindy Tachell (Virtual Only)
Free to join.
Materials needed: Yoga mat, comfortable activewear, and water.
Grab your yoga mat and join us for Pilates via Zoom. Our guest Pilates instructor Cami Tachell will take us through a gentle 40 minutes of toning, stretching, and relaxation. Start the week off strong from the comfort of your own home!
RSVP HERE 

Monday, February 9:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Mandala Dotting with Lauren Tilbury (Virtual Only)
Free to join.
Materials needed: https://a.co/d/77ZIHWe
Ready to relax, get creative, and connect? In this beginner-friendly class, Lauren will guide you step-by-step through designing and painting a beautiful mandala on a smooth rock. You’ll learn simple dotting techniques, easy pattern building, and tips for creating symmetry—no experience needed. Best of all, it’s a fun chance to get together with colleagues who love to chat, laugh, and enjoy some creative time together. Leave with a finished mandala rock you’ll be proud to display or gift!
RSVP HERE 

Tuesday, February 10:
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm: Get Your Steps In with Stacy Gaskill (In-Person Only)
Free to join.
Materials needed: Comfortable shoes and a great attitude
Walk, talk, and get your steps in with us! Lace up your sneakers, and join Stacy for a fun, in-person walk to get moving, enjoy some fresh air, and connect with others.
Location: Redwood City Hall of Justice (Courtyard)
RSVP HERE 

Wednesday, February 11:
Valentine’s Cookie Decorating Night with Veronica Bertolucci (In-Person Only, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm, Space is Limited!)

• 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm: Buffet Dinner (optional) Price $23.90 per person, includes tax and gratuity.
• 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm: Cookie decorating hosted by Veronica Bertolucci and Cake it with Justin! Price $40 per person (cookies and all material provided)

Location: Senor Pepe's, 8450 Granite Falls Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312
RSVP & Payment: Advance registration is required. Please use the RSVP link to reserve your spot. All fees will be collected on site.

RSVP HERE

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Lotería with Lidia Perez & The CART Committee (Virtual Only)
Free to join / Entrada gratuita.
Join us for a fun twist on a beloved tradition! Lotería, often called Mexican Bingo, is a lively game of chance featuring illustrated cards and a 4×4 tabla. This time, we’ve customized the cards with court-reporting–themed images and symbols, making it both entertaining and uniquely relevant to our profession.
RSVP HERE

Thursday, February 12:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Finger Knitting a Blanket with Elena Murphy (Virtual Only)
Free to join.
Materials needed: Up to 6 balls of chunky yarn (use fewer for a smaller blanket) and a large, flat surface like a table.
Finger Knit a Cozy Blanket — No Needles Required! Join Elena Murphy for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to finger knit a chunky blanket using just your hands. NO tools, and no experience needed!
RSVP HERE

Friday, February 13:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Diamond Painting With Michelle Caldwell (Virtual Only)
Free to join.
Materials: https://a.co/d/cmybCXO
Get creative, unwind, and make something beautiful you can use every day! Join Michelle for a fun, hands-on Diamond Painting Coaster Class, perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike. Michelle will guide you step-by-step as you create sparkling, custom coasters using an easy, all-inclusive kit.
RSVP HERE

Saturday, February 14:
Share the Love of the Profession Machine Drive by the CCRA Board of Directors
This Valentine’s Day, celebrate Court Reporting & Captioning Week by sharing the love of the profession. Join us for the Share the Love of the Profession Machine Drive—a meaningful way to support students and emerging professionals by donating gently used or surplus equipment.
Your contribution helps remove barriers to entry, strengthens the future of the profession, and shows that our community takes care of its own.

San Joaquin County
9:00 - 11:00 am
Starbucks, 16538 Golden Valley Parkway, Lathrop, CA 95330

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Habanero Hots, 1024 E Victor Rd, Lodi, CA 95240

Monterey/Salinas/Santa Cruz
1:00 - 2:30 pm
The Farm Bakery Cafe 6790 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003

San Jose & South Bay Area
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Peet’s Coffee, 1110 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose (Next to Chipotle)

Sacramento Area
9:00 - 11:00 am
Starbucks, Riverpointe Plaza, 715 Harbor Pointe Pl, West Sacramento

San Diego Area
9:00 - 11:00 am
Starbucks, 10701 Tierrasanta Blvd, San Diego, CA 92124

Corona/Norco
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Starbucks, 455 Hidden Valley Parkway, Norco, CA 92860 

Orange County
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Pacific City Shopping Center at the firepits by Equinox: 21010 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach

More locations will be announced soon!

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