Moraga Community Faire this Sat. May 12th

May 11, 2012 4:30 pm

The Moraga Community Faire will be held at the Rheem Valley Shopping Center this Saturday, May 12th starting at 11am. In addition the entertainment listed below, there will be a classic car show and wine tasting. From the Moraga Chamber of Commerce website:

Activities for the whole family:

Entertainment Schedule
11:00am Campo Chamber Singers
11-1:30pm Chalk Drawing Contest
11:15am Dunk Tank Moraga Celebrity
11:30am The Saklan School Musicians
11:30-2pm Fingerprinting with Moraga PD
12:00pm Dunk Tank Moraga Celebrity
12:15pm Oak Grove Bluegrass Family
1:15pm Dunk Tank Moraga Celebrity
1:30pm EE and Friends (Littledog2)
2:30pm Dunk Tank Moraga Celebrity
2:45pm Peter Pan Foundation Kids
3:15pm Faire Passport Prize Drawing
3:30pm Carshow Trophies
3:45pm Dunk Tank Moraga Celebrity

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Annual Creek Cleanup in Walnut Creek on May 12th

May 11, 2012 3:00 pm

photo by Flickr user Seuss

From the Friends of the Creeks website:

Join us for the 23rd Annual Creek Cleanup on Saturday, May 12. Meet at the gazebo in Civic Park at the corner of Broadway and Civic Drive in downtown Walnut Creek.

Continental breakfast at 8:45. Registration at 9:00.

ALL PARTICIPANTS must have a waiver form. Click here to download a form and get more details about the cleanup.

Photos of the 2011 creek cleanup are available here. Photos from this year’s cleanup will be posted approximately a week after the cleanup.

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Comedy Show to Benefit Children of Afghanistan May 11th

May 10, 2012 4:30 pm

Trust in Education is hosting a comedy show at the Veteran’s Memorial Building in Lafayette this Friday, May 11th featuring comedian Mark Lundholm. From their website:

Now is the time to purchase tickets for TIE’s 2012 Funraiser and evening of comedy.

When: May 11, 2012
Where: Lafayette Veterans Memorial Hall
3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 Silent auction, Drinks & Appetizers
7:30 Program Starts
Donation: Adults $60 Students $30

Call 925.299.2010 for tickets or email us: trustineducation@gmail.com

Tickets may also be purchased through their website.

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Bike to Work Day – May 10th

May 9, 2012 4:30 pm

photo by Flickr user soyunterrorista

This Thursday is Bike to Work Day and there will be Energizer Stations in both Walnut Creek and Lamorinda serving refreshments and promotional items throughout the day. From their website:

Come help celebrate National Bike Month and California Bike Commute Week in May with Bike to Work Day. Bike to Work Day is a promotional event to encourage non-bike riders to try commuting by bicycle. Bike to Work Day in the San Francisco Bay Area is primarily funded by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission with the help of financial donations from event sponsors and volunteers.

Here is a map of the Walnut Creek and Lamorinda-based Energizer stations:

View Contra Costa County Energizer Stations for Bike to Work Day 2012 in a larger map

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“Pickling, Preserving and Curing” Cooking Class at We Olive Walnut Creek May 9th

May 7, 2012 4:30 pm

We Olive Walnut Creek is offering a cooking class on Pickling, Preserving and Curing this Wed. May 9th from 6pm – 7:30ish:

Few of us know yet the beauty of perserving our foods. It is a tradition and technique that we have been living off of for thousands of years. Take this journey with us as we learn about Salt Curing, Pickling with amazing Vinegars and Perserving our fruits of the summer.

Tickets are $30 and can be reserved by calling 925-280-4574.

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Cinco de Mayo Festival this Sun. May 6th in Moraga

May 4, 2012 4:30 pm

From the Moraga website:

4th Annual Cinco de Mayo fiesta sponsored by the Hacienda Foundation of Moraga. Live mariachi band, authentic Mexican food carts. Pinatas and games for children. Presentation by the National Park Service.

Free parking and shuttle to the Hacienda at AAAAA Storage on Moraga Road.

The festival will take place at 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga.

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Lafayette Community Music Festival May 5th

May 3, 2012 4:30 pm

From the Lafayette Town Hall Theatre Company:

Doors @ 6PM
Music @ 7PM
$40 In Advance
$45 At the Door

Featuring:

Stevie Coyle – Founding Member of The Waybacks
Pat Nevins & Friends
Drew Harrison – of The Sun Kings
Kiki Stack of Dream Posse
Dan Durkin of Petty Theft
Katy & Dell of Dream Posse with John Jordan
Gary Peare’s Ukulele Express
PLUS Young Performers from Town Hall Education’s Pirates of Penzance, Jr. and You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown!

More Acts to be Announced!

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Calligraphy Craft Program for Kids May 5th

May 2, 2012 4:30 pm

A calligraphy craft program for children will be held at the downtown Walnut Creek library this Saturday, May 5th from 10:30am – Noon. From the website:

Learn more about one of the ancient civilizations of the world! Explore Chinese culture through Chinese calligraphy and painting. Watch how it’s done and try it yourself. Space is limited. Register online. Ages 6 and up. Held in the Children’s Area. Presented by Contra Costa Chinese School.

Register HERE.

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Walnut Creek Garden Tour Fundraiser May 5th

May 1, 2012 4:30 pm

A garden tour fundraiser, “Life in the Walnut Creek Garden”, will take place this Saturday May 5th, 11am – 4pm to support various local charities. From their website:

What:
A Garden Tour Fundraiser benefitting various local charities. Tickets purchased on our website benefit Hospice of the East Bay (click here). To purchase tickets benefitting the Quincy Lee Foundation go to www.quincylee.org. To purchase tickets benefitting Contra Costa County Guide Dog Raisers call Elaine Whiteley at (925) 698-2460. To purchase tickets benefitting The Urban Farmers, call Siamack Sioshansi at (415) 806-7005.

When:
Saturday, May 5th – 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Where:
Five Private Residential Gardens in Walnut Creek

Theme:
• Fundraiser – Donating to Hospice of the East Bay, the Quincy Lee Foundation and various local charities
(minimum donation of $25 per person)
• Exclusive Tour – Each project is designed by Landscape Architect John Montgomery

Highlights:
• Chat with John Montgomery about his designs
• Nibble tasty goodies from professional chefs
• Live Music
• Self guided garden tour of several Walnut Creek gardens

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Star Wars Party at Lafayette Library on May 1st

April 30, 2012 4:30 pm

Photo by Flickr user starwarsblog

The Lafayette Library and Learning Center is hosting a Star Wars party for elementary and middle school kids tomorrow, May 1st from 3pm – 4:30pm. From their website:

Hang out with Star Wars reenactors, eat Cheetos (don’t be a Hog!), dance the Twist, and have fun like it’s the PTA Fun Night at McQuarrie Middle School. Celebrate finishing “The Strange Case of Origami Yoda”! For 4th-6th graders.

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