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May 2017
Take a step back in time this month by joining City staff on
Saturday, May 13 for Old Borges Ranch Day.
There will be arts and crafts, activities and games,
livestock demonstrations and the always-popular ponies and fiddlers.
Nestled in the
foothills of Mount Diablo at the southeast side of Shell Ridge, Borges Ranch
was established in 1899 by Francisco Borges and is a great example of an early
20th century central California cattle ranch. Today many of the original
buildings and structures still exist, including the Borges family home which
was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.
Join us from 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 13 for a fun-filled day! Cost is $5 per family; please park at Northgate High School and take the shuttle.
Questions, comments about this Update or anything else? Email me at CMUpdates@walnut-creek.org.
- Fran Robustelli, Interim City Manager
 Weigh in on North Downtown via online survey
 Weigh in on the future of the North Downtown from the
comfort of your own home by taking our online survey. Provide feedback on
everything from bicycle and pedestrian improvements to where future housing,
businesses and public plazas might be encouraged … or discouraged. The
information will be used in creation of a Specific Plan for the area extending
from Civic Drive to Parkside Drive, and from Highway 680 to the Iron Horse
Trail.
But don’t delay! The survey closes on May 8. Learn
more about North Downtown Specific Plan process by visiting its webpage.
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Bike to Work Day coming up
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Bike to Work Day is Thursday, May 11. The annual event
is organized by 511 Contra Costa to promote cycling as a healthy and fun
commute alternative. Our Transportation Planning team will be hosting an
Energizer Station in front of City Hall, 1666 N. Main Street, from 7:30 to
9:30 a.m. Cruise on by, grab a healthy snack, water, and other giveaways. Learn
more about Bike to Work day, including locations for more than 400 Bay Area
Energizer Stations, by clicking here. |
Council to consider recreational marijuana options
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Thank you to the nearly 1,600 people who took our online survey asking how Walnut Creek should implement recreational marijuana options now available as the result of the approval of Prop. 64. Your input, along with comments from three public workshops, will be shared with the City Council at a special meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 16. The agenda will be posted on the City's Public Meeting webpage on Friday, May 12.
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Homelessness, infrastructure funding on Council retreat agenda
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How to pay for aging infrastructure, and solutions to addressing homelessness are among the topics the City Council will consider during a May 23 retreat. The meeting is open to the public, and will be held at the Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 First Avenue, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Additional details, along with the agenda, will be posted on the City's Public Meeting webpage prior to the meeting. |
Memorial Day observance on Monday, May 29
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Those who died in service to our country will be remembered
at the annual Memorial Day observance, beginning at 10 a.m. Monday, May 29 in
Civic Park. The keynote speaker will be Captain Casey J. Brown, U.S. Army.
Captain Brown has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, the Walnut
Creek Concert Band will play patriotic music. Click here
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Creek clean-up on May 13
Join the Friends of the Creeks’ annual downtown creek clean-up on Saturday, May 13 from 9 am. to noon. Wear old clothes and shoes, and prepare to get muddy! Due to high demand, volunteers need to register in advance at friendsofthecreeks.org. All volunteers must have a waiver, also available on the Friends of the Creeks website.
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 Be an Art Hero - volunteer at the Bedford
Treat yourself to art and community by becoming a Bedford
Gallery volunteer! Our many volunteer opportunities are a fun way to make
friends, meet local and national artists, and learn about contemporary art. Be an art hero fostering
a love of the arts by leading gallery tours, greeting visitors, or assisting
with opening receptions and special events. No experience necessary, all
training will be provided.
We take new
volunteers year-round – learn more about joining the team and how to apply at
www.bedfordgallery.org/support/volunteer.
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 Living Life Well: Symposium on Aging
"Living Life Well," is a day of lifelong learning
for National Senior Health and Fitness Day. John Muir Healthcare professionals
will be delivering Education Sessions on healthy bodies, minds and spirits on Wednesday,
May 31 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Civic Park Community Center (1375 Civic
Drive). There will also be a fitness showcase, health screenings, and
caregiver/aging resources. Pre-registration is required either online
by clicking here or by phone (925)943-5852. This event is sponsored by
the Walnut Creek Seniors Club, Walnut Creek Recreation and John Muir Health
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Spring Family Art Day
Join Center for Community Arts for a day of art-making, demos, giveaways, refreshments and more, Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Shadelands Arts Center, 114 N. Wiget. Family Art Day is free, open to all, and fun for all ages and skill levels
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Art + Play Sunday
Come out to the Bedford Gallery on Sunday, May 7 from 12 noon to 5 p.m. for family fun and art
activities relating to the current exhibition, "Material Girls" (image to the left is "Starting Over" by Lynn Aldrich, part of the exhibit.) Create your own
show-inspired sculpture, relax with fun coloring, or take part in a scavenger
hunt. Free gallery admission.
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Center REP presents Altar Boyz
May 26 through July 1
Lesher Center for the Arts
Center REP closes its season with the thoroughly
entertaining musical "Altar Boyz." Full
of sharp parody, sinfully spectacular dancing and irreverent humor, this 90-minute spoof
about a heavenly guy-group is adored by audiences and critics alike. Suitable for all ages, the
whole family will be laughing and singing along. For more information, please
visit www.centerrep.org or call the Lesher Center for the Arts Ticket Office at 925-943-7469. |
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