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Hometown Heroes Festival in Martinez on Nov 26th

October 24, 2016 4:30 pm

Hometown Heroes Festival:

Alhambra High School
150 E. St, Martinez
Saturday, November 26th, 2016
12:00pm – 4:00pm | $5

This family-friendly event will include, live music, bounce houses, cotton candy, silent auction, photo opportunity with Spider-Man and Disney characters, arts and crafts for sale and much more!!
Admission $5
This benefit is meant to raise awareness of the non-profit organization, Heart of a Hero, that helps empower children and bring joy to them and their families. Ricky Mena, dressed as Spider-Man, visits children who are sick, in foster care, and who are underprivileged and brightens their day with compassion, empathy, and friendship. Since 2014, he has visited around 7,000 children in need, traveling across the country, making a difference in countless people’s lives. He does this out of the goodness of his heart. All proceeds from this event will go to Heart of a Hero.
This community event is being presented and supported by Pleasant Hill’s NEW music school, Fearless Music Studios as well as by The Peter Pan Foundation.

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T4 Boba Tea Shop Coming to Ygnacio Plaza in Walnut Creek

October 24, 2016 11:30 am

Ygnacio Plaza, Walnut Creek

Last month we learned that Taiwan-based T4 Boba Tea Shop would be coming to Todos Santos Plaza in Concord and now we know that T4 will also be opening in Ygnacio Plaza where Yoppi Yogurt used to be. Check for updates on their Facebook page here. Check out their menu here and check for updates on their Facebook page here.

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Pottery Barn Kids Opens at the Shops At Bishop Ranch Shopping Center in San Ramon

October 24, 2016 8:30 am

The Shops At Bishop Ranch, San Ramon

Thanks to a reader for sending word that Pottery Barn Kids opened recently at the Shops at Bishop Ranch in San Ramon, right next to Whole Foods. Check out their website here.

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Cheryl Wheeler at Freight & Salvage in Berkeley on Oct 22nd

October 21, 2016 4:30 pm

Photo by Michael Sawi

Cheryl Wheeler:

Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse
2020 Addison St, Berkeley
Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
8:00pm | $30 ($32 door)

Have you ever seen Cheryl Wheeler at the Freight? If so, you already know. She tells hilarious stories, sings heartbreakingly beautiful songs, and makes an unforgettable connection with her audience. Singout! Magazine calls her a “rare artist” and praises her “strong poetry, complex melodies, and clever wit.” According to the website acousticmusic.com, “She has a rare gift for writing songs with lush melodies and lyrics of incredible beauty.

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Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches “Coming Soon” to Danville

October 21, 2016 11:30 am

405 Railroad Ave, Danville

Thanks to a reader for sending word and photo that Homegrown Sustainable Sandwiches is coming to Danville where La Boulange Cafe used to be. In July we learned that Homegrown would be coming to Lafayette, also in a former La Boulange location. Check out their menu here.

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Friday Question of the Day – Which Proposition(s) are you Most Passionate About?

October 21, 2016 8:30 am

With the election coming down to the wire here in California the battle over the dozens of propositions up this cycle is becoming heated with commericals and ads plastered everywhere. I can’t turn on the televsion for more than a minute without one coming on. Ranging from the death penalty, guns, sex, marijuana and of course taxes, the complete list can be found here. Are there any propositions you are passionately for or against? I’m reading through the guide trying to understand them all but it’s slow going.

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Rad Tech at Orinda Library on Oct 22nd

October 20, 2016 4:30 pm

Rad Tech:

Orinda Library
26 Orinda Way, Orinda
Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
10:00am – 3:00pm | Free

The Orinda library is hosting a Rad Tech Exploration Station on Saturday, October 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The interactive, science-based festival includes presenters, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. The event is free and open to library visitors of all ages.

Guest presenters include CUBIT, showing off their new CUBIT racer, Aerial Vue with outdoor drone demonstrations and CEO Ginger Kong of Miemode will introduce their virtual reality viewers.
Visitors will enjoy hands-on activities like easy-to-program rolling robots called Bee Bots, Cubelets, which show a fast and easy way to learn while building robots, and a green screen for interactive photo opportunities.

“Technology is such a big part of our everyday lives,” said Orinda Community Library Manager Sierra Campagna. “The demonstrations and activities we have planned will help people experience new technologies and show kids what they can create with a little imagination.”

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Scuttlebutt Confirmed – Premier Bath & Kitchen Opening in Downtown Walnut Creek

October 20, 2016 11:30 am

1410 N. California Blvd, Walnut Creek

In April we learned that Premier Bath & Kitchen may be coming to Walnut Creek where Forma Gym used to be and as you can see by the signage in the photo this is now confirmed. Check out their website here.

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If ABBA went into the Storage Business…

October 20, 2016 8:30 am

Spotted in Concord.

Enjoy some vintage 70’s ABBA:

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Sustainable Enterprise Conference on Oct 27th in Pleasant Hill

October 19, 2016 4:30 pm

Sustainable Enterprise Conference:

Pleasant Hill Community Center
320 Civic Dr, Pleasant Hill
Thursday, October 27th, 2016
9:00am – 4:00pm | $35 / $45 (door)

The Sustainable Enterprise Conference is a day-long learning and networking conference dedicated to helping Contra Costa businesses, academic, government and non-profit organizations transition to economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Speakers and panelists will address critical issues, showcase successful business models and present opportunities for creating a vibrant and truly sustainable economy.

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