Events

ON-GOING EVENTS

Take a Free Ride on the Downtown Walnut Creek Trolleys

The City of Walnut Creek subsidizes this service in the downtown area.
The route runs from the Walnut Creek BART station to Broadway Plaza, stopping
every other block at locations along Locust Street, Broadway Plaza, and Main Street.

The Free Ride buses run weekdays from:

7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and weekends between 9:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Walnut Creek Farmers' Market

Location: North end of Locust Street between Giamonna Way and
Lacassie Avenue.

The Walnut Creek Farmers' Market has teamed up with its new partner and neighbor, John Muir Health.
JMH will begin by supporting the market on opening day with a cooking demo featuring Executive Chef
Allison Negrin from John Muir Hospital. A face painter and a balloon twister will also be on hand to
entertain the kids while you shop.

The Farmers' Market is open every Sunday, year round, rain or shine. Peak season hours:
(May - November) 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Contact: CCC Farmers’ Market Hot line- 925-431-8361 or
www.cccfm.org

Sunset By The Lake - Free Concert Series

Begining May 24th - Ending on September 6, 2009

Concerts by the Lake Celebrating over 10 years of Superb Family Entertainment! The Civic Action
Commission is set to host another great Sunset by the Lake Concert series this year in Pleasant Hill.
We are excited by the bands we have preliminarily scheduled and the concert list is below. On the
Lawn by the Lake at City Hall - Always Free.

The series takes place around the lake at City Hall on alternating Sundays from 6 to 8 p.m.
beginning May 24th and ending on September 6th.

More Information Here.

6:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Location: City Hall
100 Gregory Lane
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Click Here for a Map

September 2009 - May 2010

RETHINKING WELLNESS WHEN PURPOSE FINDS U - Health Medicine Forum
- Lesher Center for the Arts - Knight Stage 3 Theatre - Walnut Creek, CA

September 29, 2009, Exercise: Moving for Vitality
October 26, 2009, Bring Nutrition to the Table
November 17, 2009, Sleep Heals
January 24, 2010, Emotional Wellness; Letting Go
February 23, 2010, Relationships-Self, Others and the Universe
March 30, 2010, Community: It Takes a Village
April 27, 2010, Relieving Stress: The Power of Relaxation
May 24, 2010, Meaningful Purpose: Putting It All Together

For More Information and to purchase tickets, click here.

*Sign up for Emergency Training

When disaster strikes, you may be on your own. In the event of a major catastrophe, such as an
earthquake, experts say that residents are likely to be on their own for the first several days. You can be
prepared to take care of yourself, your family, and your neighbors through Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) training. Through CERT, you will learn how to shut off utilities, extinguish small
fires, perform light search and rescue, carry out first aid, and much, much more.

These free classes are usually held once a week for six weeks, for a total 20 hours of training, and are
coordinated by the Contra Costa Fire District in partnership with the City of Walnut Creek.

To sign up or to put your name on an interest list, call Community Relations Officer Gayle Vassar at
925-943-5899, ext. 189.

More information about CERT can be found by clicking here.

*Senior Services - Walnut Creek

Blood Pressure Screening, 9:30-11 a.m. on the second Wednesday of every month on a drop-in
basis. Call 943-5851 for more information.

EVENTS & SERIES

Now through September 13, 2009
Full Deck: A Short History of Skate Art

BEDFORD Gallery
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Always searching for art in unexpected places, Bedford curator Carrie Lederer culls together some of
the most radical skateboard art in the state. Since the first graphic was drawn onto a board, the culture
of skateboarding has grown hand in hand with the visual arts. Stickers, films, magazines, clothing are
just some of the creative by-products stemming from this alternative and popular mode of
transportation. The colorful pictures on the bottom of a skateboard are one of the purest forms of
self-expression: highly personal and mostly created without artistic boundaries—just like skateboarding
itself.

More Information and Video Here.

September 3 - October 10, 2009
All Shook Up - Center Reperatory Company

Lesher Theater
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

The story is all new. The hits are all Elvis! Inspired by and featuring the hit songs of the great Elvis
Presley.Love Me Tender, It's Now or Never, Heartbreak Hotel, Don't Be Cruel, Fools Fall in Love - over
20 of the King's hits make this an exhilarating new musical comedy with a whole lot of shakin' going on.

Purchase Tickets Here.

September 7, 2009
Walnut Creek Concert Band - Labor Day Celebration - Free

6:00pm

Civic Park
1375 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA

September 11, 2009
Sounds Around Town Music Series

4:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Downtown Walnut Creek

Following on the heels of the Broadway Plaza Jazz Series, this event is sure to keep the music alive in
downtown. Sounds Around Town invites guests to stroll though the many unique retail shops and
restaurants of Downtown Walnut Creek, while enjoying some of the finest shopping, food and music.

Musicians will be playing at eight designated locations throughout downtown. For a complete listing of
locations, please visit our website at www.walnutcreekdowntown.com.

September 12, 2009
Movies Under the Stars

Showing: "Marley & Me"

Heather Farm Park - Ballfield #1
N. San Carlos Drive
Walnut Creek, CA

Attention Families: Bring your picnic and watch the stars come out over Mt. Diablo. Stay for the movie
and you'll see some pretty impressive stars on our screen, too.

Cost: FREE! Donations accepted. Please do not bring pets. Movies begin at dusk.

September 12, 2009
Cajun Festival

6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Shadelands Art Center
111 N. Wiget Lane
Walnut Creek, CA

On Saturday September 12, the Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area will be holding an
exciting fundraiser called the “Cajun Fest”. This fundraiser is also a memoriam for a sweet little girl
named Amelia. This is a great night of dinner, drink, dancing, live and silent auctions, the Jules
Broussard Band, fabulous wine raffle and much more!

The money from the fundraiser keeps the doors open at the Connection so we would appreciate your
support. We are the only organization in the Bay Area that serves the specific needs of children, teens
and adults with Down syndrome and their families. You can find more information about our
organization and other ways you can help us at www.dsconnection.org.

September 12, 2009
Target Pops on the Plaza

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Todos Santos Plaza
Willow Pass & Grant
Concord, CA

This terrific FREE family concert features great music from swing to jazz, movies, Broadway, and
everything in between! Make an evening out of it and enjoy the many restaurants surrounding the park.
Dan Ashley, ABC7 News Anchor will emcee.

More Info Here.

September 12 - October 17, 2009
Ruth Bancroft Garden: Workshop Series

Harvesting Rainwater and Greywater - September 12th
Lawn Removal - September 19th
Composting for Familes - October 13th
Dish Gardening - October 10th
Herb Walk - October 17th

10:00-12:00 pm

The Ruth Bancroft Garden
1552 Bancroft Road
Walnut Creek, CA

Workshop series designed to educate about low-water gardening. $20 for RBG members and Garden
Conservancy members, $25 public. Sign-up for three or more classes and receive a $10 discount.

For more information, click here.

September 12, 2009
Hearst Art Gallery: What's In Your Attic?

10:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Location: Saint Mary's College
1928 St Mary's Road
Moraga, CA

Experts from Bonhams & Butterfields will appraise art, furniture, jewelry and decor. Prints for sale, artist
demonstrations. Cost of Admission: Exhibit free with $10 appraisal donation.

Click here for more information.

September 16, 2009
Update on Medications and Behavior Management

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Contra Costa JCC
2071 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Speaker: Ruth Gay, MS, Alzheimer’s Association

More Information Here.

September 16, 2009
2nd Annual Fall Wine Walk

06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Begins at: Pro Home Systems
1561 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA

The Wine Walk invites guests to stroll though the many unique retail shops and restaurants of
Downtown Walnut Creek, while enjoying some of the finest wines from local wineries. Wines will be
served indoors at all participating locations.

All participants must begin at Pro Home Systems in order to participate in this event. Parking is
conveniently located across the street at the Locust Street Garage (1625 Locust Street). Pre-ticket
sales are available online at www.walnutcreekdowntown.com; cost is $25/person in advance and
$30/person the day of. Proceeds to benefit the Walnut Creek Education Foundation and the Northgate
Pride Foundation. Must be 21 or over to participate. Maps of participating businesses and a wine
glass will be available at the starting point. We hope to see you there!

Purchase Tickets and get more information here.

September 19, 2009
Walnut Festival Twilight Parade

6:00 pm in downtown Walnut Creek. The theme this year is "Hometown Heroes".

More Information Here.

September 24 - 27, 2009
The 72nd Annual Walnut Festival

Heather Farm Park
301 N. San Carlos Drive
Walnut Creek, CA

This year's Walnut Festival is to be held on Thursday, September 24 through Sunday, September 27.
Inside the Carnival area will be a stage with live musical performances, a magician and lost of games
and rides.

On Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, The Walnut Festival is proud to present: Art In
the Park which will feature: Live Entertainment, Commercial Vendors, Arts & Crafts and Local
Performers.

More information available here.

October 2, 2009
OktoberCreekFest

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
LIVE MUSIC, LOCAL COMEDIANS, BEER, WINE, FOOD & OKTOBERFEST FARE!
Locust Street, Downtown Walnut Creek (between Cypress St & Mt Diablo Blvd)

October 3, 2009
OktoberCreekFest

1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
LIVE MUSIC, LOCAL COMEDIANS, BEER, WINE, FOOD & OKTOBERFEST FARE!
Locust Street, Downtown Walnut Creek (between Cypress St & Mt Diablo Blvd)

October 10, 2009
Annual Gala Fund Raiser: On Broadway - Bright Lights, Big Cities

Diablo Country Club - 6:00 - 11:00 pm

Please reserve your seat by September 28th!

On Broadway is the Lesher Center for the Arts' signature gala held annually and hosted by the Diablo
Regional Arts Association to support the enrichment of creative programming at the Center. Featuring
an original one-of-a-kind Broadway musical production, live and silent auctions, raffles and an elegant
three-course dinner, this event sells out every year. Proceeds from the event are used to enrich the
quality of artistic programming within the Lesher Center for the Arts.

The 2008 gala: On Broadway: Bright Lights, Big Cities, occurred Saturday, October 11 at the Diablo
Country Club. The The event raised $200,000 to support quality enhancement programs at the Lesher
Center for the Arts.

More Information Here.

October 21, 2009
Alzheimer’s Disease and the Stages, plus Related Dementias

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Contra Costa JCC
2071 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595

Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association

More Information Here.

October 22 - November 21, 2009
Witness for the Prosecution - Center Reperatory Company

Lesher Theater
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Agatha Christie's courtroom drama is an unsurpassed masterpiece of nail-biting suspense and twisty
plotting. On trial for his life, Leonard Vole claims he was with his wife at the time of the murder. But is
she his alibi, or a damning witness for the prosecution that will seal his doom? This classic from the
undisputed Queen of Crime will keep you guessing right up to its final, hair-raising curtain.

Purchase Tickets Here.

October 23rd - 25, 2009
Home & Garden Show

Show Hours: Friday, noon-6:00pm; Saturday, 10:00-7:00pm; Sunday, 10:00-6:00pm.

Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord
2000 Kirker Pass Road
Concord, CA

November 8 - November 15, 2009
21st Annual Book & Arts Festival

Contra Costa JCC
2071 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek, CA 94595

The Contra Costa Jewish Book & Arts Festival will celebrate its 21st year with an outstanding line-up of
performers and authors.

For more information, click here.

November 27, 2009
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

6:00 pm

Civic Park Gazebo
Civic Park
Walnut Creek, CA

December 10 - December 20, 2009
A Christmas Carol - Center Reperatory Company

Lesher Theater
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Back for it's 12th smash year, this holiday classic is better than ever. Brimming with music and dance,
love and laughter, spectacular special effects and scary ghosts, it's no wonder the critics have call it
"THE Christmas Carol to see in the Bay Area." Join the thousands who make this theatrical event part
of their annual holiday traditions.

Purchase Tickets Here.