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San Francisco
Sunday, May 19th, 2019A quintessential San Francisco experience since 1912, the race is interwoven into the fabric of the city and is a true reflection and celebration of life between the breakers and the Bay. As participants progress throughout the course, they will pass through nine neighborhoods, each with distinctive personalities, geography and landmarks. The course is designed to deepen your love and appreciation for the city.
Pastoral: Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony:
Lesher Center for the Arts
1601 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Sunday, May 19th, 2019
2:00 – 4:15pm| $35We perform Beethoven’s glorious Pastoral Symphony in a special side-by-side performance with members of the San Ramon Valley High School Orchestra, celebrating connections in our community through music. Rising Iranian composer Aida Shizari is writing a new work just for us, and the DSO’s own concertmaster, Sara Usher, performs Bach’s double violin concerto with the one and only Dawn Harms.
Shizari – New work: Ardea Alba (world permiere)
Bach – Concerto for Two Violins
Beethoven – Symphony No. 6 (“Pastoral”)
Moraga
Saturday, May 18th, 2019Start early but not before listed times. Experienced shoppers come early to find the best buys. Bring a reusable bag, which will allow you to carry heavier items more easily and to protect fragile objects.
Lafayette Library and Learning Center
3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, June 1st, 2019
6:00pm | $225
Heather Farm Park
301 N. San Carlos Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 18th, 2019
8:30am – 12:00pm | $25Last year we had over 1,000 walkers and are hoping for even more in 2019. All proceeds benefit Cancer Support Community, providing free services and support to people facing cancer in our community.
Registration is $25 per walker (aged 10+). All walkers will receive a Hope Walk t-shirt.
Taiwanese American Cultural Festival:
Union Square
333 Post St, San Francisco
Saturday, May 11th, 2019
10:00am – 4:00pm | FreeEvery year, this free event has drawn thousands of visitors of all backgrounds to experience the best of Taiwanese music, dance, food, and more. Don’t miss out on this year’s festival — we’ve got plenty of exciting new things for you to taste, view, and experience!
Moraga Community Faire & Car Show:
Rheem Valley Shopping Center
580 Rheem Blvd, Moraga
Saturday, May 11th, 2019
11:00am – 3:00pm | FreeThis popular community event attracts over 2,500 local residents each year, with live music, kid’s activities – including the popular pony rides, local art, Moraga youth, schools and Saint Mary’s College, wine tasting, food trucks, as well as our local businesses, non-profits and service organizations – and almost 100 stunning classic cars!
Lafayette Reservoir
3849 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, May 11th, 2019
11:00am – 3:00pm | FreeSince 1996, Lafayette Rotarians have been hosting an afternoon of live music in the Lafayette Reservoir featuring local bands including Acalanes High School, Stanley Middle School, Roosevelt Middle School from Oakland, and the Rossmoor Big Band; and the program has been expanded in the last few years to include young dancers and singers from the Lafayette Town Hall Education and the Performing Academy.
Along with the great live entertainment, there will be food and drinks for purchase. It is also the perfect setting for a picnic on the lawn, and chairs and shade tenting will also be provided. Though the stage is just a short walk from the parking area, golf cart transportation to and from the stage will be provided for those who may desire it. Public restrooms and a children’s play area are nearby, and parking is available for $7 all day or at metered parking.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase for a chance to win great prizes including weekend getaways. All proceeds will directly support the local musical programs featured and our Rotary projects.
Home & Body: Keeping It Simple Workshop:
Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
315 Cortsen Rd, Pleasant Hill
Thursday, May 9th, 2019
6:00 – 8:00pm | $25More and more evidence of dangerous toxins in our home and beauty products are being revealed. Learn how to identify and lessen your exposure and create some natural products that work just as well. Make and take home some natural laundry soap and hand cream.
Instructor Denise Koroslev has studied, grown, and used herbs for over 40 years and presented herb classes for culinary and medicinal purposes. She is president of Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center, which promotes sustainable living, and is parlimentarian of the Northern California Unit of the Herb Society of America.
Free Movie – Cat on a Hot Tin Roof:
Orinda Theatre
4 Orinda Theatre Square, Orinda
Thursday, May 9th, 2019
7:00pm | FreeBrick, an alcoholic ex-football player, drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife, Maggie. His reunion with his father, Big Daddy, who is dying of cancer, jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.
