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Registration is now open for Community Service Day, an annual opportunity to volunteer your time and effort to projects big and small throughout the City. There are more than 50 projects available, with something for all ages and skill levels. Spend just half a day on Saturday, October 13, with friends and family helping your favorite cause, and show your pride in our City. Most projects run from 9:00 a.m. until noon, although there are some early afternoon projects as well.
Find out more and register online at our Community Service Day webpage. Thank you for contributing to the improvement of our community!
Questions, comments about this Update or anything else? Email me at CMUpdates@walnut-creek.org.
 West Downtown Specific Plan on Council Agenda Tonight
The Walnut Creek City Council will hold a public hearing this evening on the updated draft of the West Downtown Specific Plan. The plan, last updated in 2014, is intended to guide the transformation of the area into a transit-oriented development district over the next 20-25 years. The area would include higher density housing, and additional office, retail, service and hotel capacity. The Council meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. this evening, and will be held in the 3rd floor conference room, as the Council chamber is undergoing renovation.
How do you get around Walnut Creek?
 Walking, biking, driving or hopping on BART - there are many means of transportation we use in Walnut Creek. The City is taking a look at traffic patterns and ways to reduce congestion in the years ahead, and will be developing a transportation strategic plan we're calling "Rethinking Mobility." Stop by our information table at tomorrow evening's "First Wednesday" event along Cypress Street from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., and find out more about this important project.
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Your Parks, Your Future: community kickoff October 3
 The City is launching a major effort to update the long term plans for Heath Farm Park, Civic Park, the community centers at those locations, Clarke Swim Center and Shadelands Arts Center. We will be engaging the community often during the project, and invite you to a Community Open House and Pizza Party in Civic Park on Wednesday, October 3, where we will share the goals and timeline. Find more information on our "Your Parks, Your Future" webpage, and register online for updates on this very important effort.
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 Public Works staff members receive honors
 We're proud of our City staff, and like to share when their efforts are recognized outside of Walnut Creek as well. Three of our employees were awarded the American Public Works Association's Staff and Manager of the Year honors last month for the Northern California Chapter. Park Maintenance Supervisor Brade Griffing received Manager of the Year in Facilities and Grounds. Project Manager Jake Allred received Staff of the Year in Administrative Management. Engineering Inspector Jeremy Cowell received Staff of the Year for Engineering and Technology.
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 Time is running out to see "The World of Frida"
September 16 is the closing date for the Bedford Gallery's sensational exhibition highlighting the life and style of visionary painter Frida Kahlo. You can get a sneak peek at the exhibition, and see some of the festivities that surrounded the grand opening, in this video.
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 Movies & Music Under the Stars
Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy an evening at Tice Valley Park on Friday, September 7, as our "Movies & Music Under the Stars" series continues. The music will start at 6:00 p.m., with Disney's "The Lion King" beginning at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Up the Creek, you can get more information by calling 943-5858 or visit WalnutCreekRec.org. Our series wraps up on September 28 when we'll bring "The Jungle Book" to Civic Park.
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 Walnut Creek Recreation Presents Market Day on September 11
Walnut Creek Recreation is partnering with Covia on the second Tuesday of each month to make it easier for older adults to get fresh produce at affordable prices. Improving community health and wellness are the goals of Market Day, which takes place in Civic Park from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11. Find out more on the Recreation and Parks website.
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Coming soon to the Bedford Gallery: Portia Munson -- Her Room / Her World
Her Room / Her World is a
solo exhibition of the NY based feminist and environmental artist Portia
Munson. The exhibition will feature prints, video, sculpture and large scale
installations from the artist, namely Pink
Project; Bedroom, a room sized installation consisting of thousands of
discarded pink objects. Her Room is
Portia Munson’s west coast debut, which opens with a reception for the artist
on September 30 and runs through December 16. Find out more at the Bedford Gallery's website.
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Save the Date: East Bay "Walk to End Alzheimer's" -- Saturday, October 20, in Heather Farms Park
Put on your walking shoes and invite friends and family to take part in the annual "Walk to End Alzheimer's," the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Last year, more than 2,300 people participated in Walnut Creek, raising more than half a million dollars. Registration is available now online, and this year, the goal is to raise $650,000 locally.
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