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Today is election day in California and 13 other states, and I hope you have had a chance to vote or plan on doing so today. If you usually vote by mail, you can drop your ballot off at the secure ballot box outside of City Hall up until 8:00 p.m. today. It's available for any Contra Costa voter, not just those who live in Walnut Creek. Questions about your ballot, your registration status or anything else election-related? You can call the County Elections office at 925-335-7800, or visit the Elections website.
Questions, comments about this Update or anything else? Email me at CMUpdates@walnut-creek.org.
The City Council will meet this evening, Tuesday, March 3, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1666 N. Main Street.
You are welcome to attend in person, watch online on the City's website, or on Walnut Creek TV. You can always find our meeting agendas posted on the public meeting webpage the Thursday before the scheduled Council meeting.
The Council will meet again on March 17, when the city's "Rethinking Mobility" plan will be presented. You can view the draft plan online.
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Census 2020 - keep an eye out for an invitation to respond
Every ten years, the U.S. Census takes place, with the count of residents to determine Congressional representation, help plan for needed schools and infrastructure, and allocate critical federal funding to communities. The 2020 Census will have something new -- an online application option. You can expect to receive a letter later this month explaining where you can fill out the form online, or give you options to respond by phone, or request a paper form. Questions about the Census? You can get your answers at the City's Census 2020 website.
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City monitoring Coronavirus impacts
It is almost impossible to catch the news without hearing about new cases of coronavirus, including some in the greater bay area. The City of Walnut Creek is partnering with the County Health Department to monitor the situation. The best steps you can take to avoid it are the same precautions you should take to avoid any virus. Please visit the Health Department website, which has updated information, links to resources and specific guidance for ways you can reduce your risk.
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Your input matters: updating the City's sign guidelines
What catches your eye about a sign in front of a store or business? Designers work hard to attract your attention, and therefore business, but they need to so within local guidelines. The City of Walnut Creek is updating its sign regulations for the first time in almost 30 years. The new sign regulations will continue to reflect the community’s values for an attractive physical environment, while also maintaining a competitive edge in the business world, and allowing creativity in sign design. If you are interested in learning more, please visit our project website.
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The Adventures of Goldilocks and Little Red Once Upon a Time
March 5 - 8, Lesher Center for the Arts
Presented by Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble, this cleverly tuneful combination of two favorites come alive when Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks get more than they bargained for when they change places for a day. Tickets available at Lesher Center for the Arts website or by calling or 925-943-7469.
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Live! From Page to Stage: Pride and Prejudice with Michael Butler and CenterREP
You will have two ways to enjoy this progressive adaptation by Kate Hamill of the classic Jane Austen story. On March 18, you can join CenterREP artistic director Michael Butler and cast members discuss as they read selected scenes from Rep’s upcoming production of Pride & Prejudice. Named by the Wall Street Journal as “the Playwright of the Year, 2017” Ms. Hamill’s fresh new adaptation was hailed by the New York Times as "inventive and delightfully volatile." Register online in advance.
Then plan to see the production itself at the Lesher Center for the Arts during its run from March 27 - April 26. Visit the Lesher Center for the Arts website for tickets and details.
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Mark your calendar: A Beautiful Mess opening reception, April 9, 6:00 p.m.
From micro artworks the size of your hand to mammoth room-sized installations, the national roster of artists in A Beautiful Mess push the boundaries of their textile-based medium. Using rope, yarn, clay and wire, this group of conceptual artists knot and twist their media into sculptures that range from minimal and hyper-organized to utter pandemonium. They explore personal and political ideals — order and chaos to the extreme — and freely break the rules to create their beautiful artworks. Serious about making a strong cultural and intellectual impact, this group deftly weaves their message into works that demonstrate extraordinary technical skill. Get all the details, including admission pricing, at the Bedford Gallery website.
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