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Lafayette Juniors Rummage Sale on Nov 5th

November 1, 2016 4:30 pm

Photo from Lafayette Juniors

Lafayette Juniors Rummage Sale:

Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church
49 Knox Dr, Lafayette
Saturday, November 5th, 2016
8:00am – 2:00pm

Lafayette Juniors 23^rd Annual Rummage Sale Saturday, November 5^th, 8 am–2 pm. Special Early Bird Entrance fee $5 per adult from 7 am–8am. Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Dr., Lafayette. Pre-loved designer clothes, baby and kid clothes, toys, children’s gear, furniture, household goods, and much more. Cash and credit cards accepted. All sale proceeds benefit local non-profits that serve women, families and seniors in need.

Leadership at Gettysburg at Walnut Creek Library on Nov 2nd

October 31, 2016 4:30 pm

Leadership at Gettysburg:

Walnut Creek Library
1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2016
7:00 – 8:30pm| $20 ($25 at door)

The real backstory behind the immortal Gettysburg Address
A discussion of Lincoln’s
Personal Issue
Political Issues
Policy Issues
The country was fractured, the Civil War ongoing, and President Lincoln was not invited as the keynote speaker. The Result—A presidential speech that is universally recognized, respected and recited throughout tte United States and the world today.

Speaker: John J. Fitzpaatrick, Jr., Esq.
Licensed Battlefield Guide Emeritus at Gettysburg

Light refreshments will be served

Stamp Show “100th Anniversary National Park Service” in Walnut Creek this Weekend

October 28, 2016 4:30 pm

Stamp Show “100th Anniversary National Park Service”:

Civic Center Assembly Hall
1376 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 29th – Sunday, October 30th, 2016
10:00am – 5:00pm (4pm Sunday) | Free

With free stamps for Kids, top flight dealers and 40 frames of exhibits, club members will assist people with collections they wish to sell and much more.

Author Courtney King Walker at Bel & Bunna’s Books in Lafayette on Oct 29th

October 27, 2016 4:30 pm

Author Courtney King Walker:

Bel & Bunna’s Books
3581c Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Saturday, October 29th, 2016 | 2:00 – 5:00pm

Book Signing with Courtney King Walker.

Phantom of the Opera at Rheem Theatre in Moraga on Oct 29th

October 26, 2016 4:30 pm

Phantom of the Opera:

Rheem Theatre
350 Park St, Moraga
Saturday, October 29th, 2016
7:00pm | $15

The next silent film with live score performed by Patti Liedecker will be the 1925
“The Phantom of the Opera” on Saturday, October 29th at 7pm at the Rheem Theatre. Introduction will be given by Derek Zemrak.

Fall Fine Art Fair on Oct 29th in Pleasant Hill

October 25, 2016 4:30 pm

Fall Fine Art Fair:

Pleasant Hill Senior Center
233 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill
Saturday, October 29th, 2016
10:00am – 3:00pm | Free

East Bay Artists Guild will host a Fall Art Fair on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center. Everyone in the community is welcome. There will be a wide range of artwork on display and for sale. Meet the artists. Celebrate fine art in our community. Special art activities will be set up for children. Refreshments will be served. Come join East Bay Artists Guild for a fun, creative, art-filled Saturday!

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.

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.

Rad Tech at Orinda Library on Oct 22nd

October 20, 2016 4:30 pm

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.”

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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