Events

Photo from Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society

Model Railroad Society Summer Show:

Larkey Park
2751 Buena Vista Ave., Walnut Creek
Saturday, June 29th, 2013
8:00pm – 10:00pm | $3

Families can ‘ride’ the Diablo Valley Lines during their three whistle stop summer shows, featuring hundreds of model trains representing the mid 20th century through today, traveling over 4,300 feet of track on one of the world’s most mountainous model railroad layouts. The continuous show, dispatched by two Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society members, includes a dramatic sunset and night scenes with a rainy thunderstorm, a street railway with trolley cars, big freight yards and a large passenger terminal.

The elaborate 34×56 foot layout includes a composite of the mountainous area of the Western United States, bridges, tunnels, terrain from desert to snow covered mountains, towns, train yards, electric street cars, wind turbine, ski lift gondola and more. More than 200 train cars and 50 steam and diesel engines are in operation during the show. A unique summertime experience for the whole family – especially train buffs!

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Cooking with Kids:

Walnut Creek Yacht Club
1555 Bonanza St., Walnut Creek
Saturday, July 13th, 27th & August 10th, 2013
1:00pm – 3:00pm | Free

The spaces at these classes are highly coveted. Please call now if this is something that you would like your budding chef to experience. The three classes are held on Saturdays, from 1-3 pm.
And here are the dates:
July 13, July 27, August 10
Chef Kevin chooses a dish that he finds fun and exciting to prepare with kids, ages 7-13.
We’re sorry, but this is for kids only! Please drop your sous chef off at the aft deck at 1:00 and pick him or her up at 3:00. These classes are as much fun for Chef Kevin as they are for the kids, so we do not charge for them.

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Walnut Creek Garden Stroll:

Heather Farm Park
1540 Marchbanks Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, June 8th, 2013
9:00am | Free

This is a walk between two of Walnut Creek’s amazing non-profit gardens, the Gardens at Heather Farm and the Ruth Bancroft Garden.
The Gardens at Heather Farm is dedicated to inspiring and educating the community about gardening and stewardship practices that preserve and protect the environment.  The Gardens at Heather Farm features six acres of gardens used in education programs for people of all ages. In addition, the GHF provides a serene environment for strolling, resting or picnicking with family and friends. One of the highlights are the roses, which come into bloom in May and continue throughout the summer.
The Ruth Bancroft Garden features a world-class collection of succulents, cacti, and other drought-tolerant plants as well as California natives. A highlight each summer is Sculpture in the Garden, where the Ruth Bancroft Garden provides a spectacular backdrop for artists to display their works. On Saturday, June 8, artists will be busy installing their works for the event, which opens Friday, June 14.

DETAILS: Meet at 9 a.m. at  the Gardens at Heather Farm, 1540 Marchbanks Dr. Park in the parking lot. (Do not park in the Diablo Hills Golf Course lot)
Participants will tour the Gardens at Heather Farm, then walk to the Ruth Bancroft Garden (approximately 1 mile), then tour the Ruth Bancroft Garden. Participants must walk back to their cars at the Gardens at Heather Farm.
Wear a hat and sturdy walking shoes. Don’t forget suncreen and water!

Check in at the front door of the Howard Center, which is adjacent to the Gardens at Heather Farm parking lot.

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