COBB, Calif. – How can you use your time to get your needs met, contribute to the community, make new friends, and learn about a cool “new” alternative to money?

Come find out at Jellystone Park, 14117 Bottle Rock Road, Cobb on Saturday April 18, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

Onsite babysitting may be available by a time bank member, with advance request.

Time banking communities have formed around the world. Members connect in practical ways – people helping people – and get necessary services by using time as a currency, exchanging time instead of cash. Every hour is valued the same, regardless of the service performed.

Time banking forms connections that strengthen a community and its local economy.

The Time Bank of Thrive Lake County began about four years ago, and has grown to 465 members with over 12,000 hours exchanged.

The Cobb event will feature fun and interactive activities designed to help you get started, learn more, and keep you going with time banking. The formal session will be followed by a yummy potluck and social. Everyone is welcome – from curious community resident to seasoned time banker.

The new Time Bank Special Events group will meet following the formal session. This group consists of vendors, musicians, technical support, event planners and site staff, i.e. anyone who would like to use or earn Time Bank credits through their participation at community events associated with the Time Bank.

At the meet up this month, the group is inviting Time Bank members new and old to assist with a rock concert planned for June 13 at Jellystone Park.

Time Bank membership is open to any Lake County resident, business or organization.

For more information about Time Bank of Thrive Lake County, visit http://timebanklakeco.org , email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 707-413-0220.