Walnut Creek Yacht Club Offering “Oysters 101” Class March 24th

March 7, 2012 11:30 am

Photo by Flickr user pelican

The Walnut Creek Yacht Club restaurant is offering an Oysters 101 class on Saturday, March 24th from 2pm – 4pm. Cost is $30, call to reserve your spot. From an email:

Do you like oysters? Did you ever think that you’d like to learn more about those beautiful bivalves that you slurp down with such satisfaction here at WCYC?

If so, then join Chef Kevin Saturday March 24 on the Aft Deck from 2-4pm when he’ll explain all things virginicas, gigas, and what the deal is about months without an R in them.

You will taste several different kinds of oysters, and will sample a number of different beverages (adult), and decide which is your favorite pairing. You will even learn how to open those stubborn bad boys if you so desire. At the end of the class Chef Kevin will issue you your own “Expert in all things Oyster” certificate, suitable for framing.

$30/person

Space is very limited for this class. Call now for your place.

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We Olive Wednesday Cooking Classes

February 22, 2012 4:30 pm

The olive oil store We Olive, located at 1364 N. Main St. in downtown Walnut Creek is offering cooking classes at the bar pictured above on bi-monthly Wednesdays starting at 6pm. Classes last about 2 hours, include tastings and cost $30. From their website:

We Olive Walnut Creek is excited to announce We Olive Wednesdays a bi-monthly cooking demonstration featuring cuisine inspired by California Extra Virgin Olive Oil and vinegars.
The evening will feature exciting & easy-to-make recipes for the beginner in the kitchen, or an advanced foodie, there will be something for everyone’s recipe repertoire. Each month will have a different theme and tasting menu the same class will be offered 2 times a month.
The classes will be small intimate groups with plenty of room for participation and hands on experience.

$30 per person includes tastings of menu items, libations and recipes to take home.

Classes will be taught by Lauren Mahlke, who owns Olive to Eat Catering and is a culinary adviser to We Olive. Find out more about Lauren at her website Olive to Eat Catering.

Upcoming Classes

March 14th & 28th: “Mouthwatering Mediterranean”
April 11th & 25th: “Is this really Vegan?”
May 9th & 23rd: “Pickling, Preserving and Curing”

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Judging Ballet Schools – The Ballet School

January 10, 2012 8:30 am

The Ballet School, located at 1357 N. Main Street in downtown Walnut Creek, has been in business for over 30 years, “one of the longest running businesses in existence on North Main Street”. From their website:

Our approach to the teaching of dance recognizes both the demands of the art at the professional level and the pure enjoyment dance offers to those students who may not aspire to a dance career. In a school dedicated to the highest standards of dance training, the atmospheres of our classes are friendly, and our faculty is supportive to the varied goals of our students.

Whatever those goals are; career, personal growth, or perhaps just fun and exercise, The Ballet School offers training and guidance to help every student develop his or her potential, one-step at a time.

Our students have opportunities to display their training and talent in performances. All students in the academic level may participate in our annual School Demonstration. More advanced students are given the opportunity to dance with the school’s affiliated company, The Ballet Joyeux, both in yearly concerts as well as in a full length ballet.

The Ballet School also offers private coaching, as well as special classes for adults and children in the Theatre Arts.

I imagine this is geared for kids, if anyone has been there please let us know how it was.

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