City Council Update
 Walnut Creek's City Council meets next week on Tuesday, October 5. You'll meet the latest unsung heroes when the Mayor's "Heroes Among Us" initiative brings this month's honorees to the Council meeting. The Council will also hear about sustainability events planned for later this month throughout the City. The City Council returns to the council chamber October 19 with a presentation by the City's Youth Leadership Commission. Find out how to watch and participate in our meetings by visiting the City's website.
Get Out. Give Back. Feel Great! Community Service Day coming on Saturday, October 9
 Join with your family and friends for a morning of celebration and community service. Many outdoor projects still have space available, particularly at our local schools which are in need of some extra attention. You can also support the Community Food Drive, with donation stations outside of local grocery stores between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. You can also donate virtually, as the struggle with hunger insecurity continues throughout the Bay Area. You can make a difference with just a few hours of work, and feel good about how you are contributing to the beautification of Walnut Creek. Visit the Community Service Day webpage to get more information and register to participate.
Community Forum on Homelessness in Walnut Creek: Wednesday, November 17
Join members of the Walnut Creek Homeless Task Force for a virtual forum next month highlighting mental health services and resources available for homeless people in our area. Hear from County mental health professionals, representatives of Trinity Center and Loaves and Fishes, and Walnut Creek staff with the latest information. Bring your questions and ideas, with a Q&A session planned as well. The virtual forum will be held on Zoom, November 17, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Visit the Task Force website for more information and to register.
Movies on the Roof - October 9 and 16
Pack up the family and head to the roof of the Lesher Center Garage this month when our Arts and Recreation team presents Disney's Coco (October 9) and Hocus Pocus (October 16) for movies under the stars. Tickets are $5 per person. Register soon, as tickets go quickly for these outdoor movie events.
Lesher Center Pumpkin Patch
 Join us on October 23 and 24 for a family tradition, with a fun and safe alternative to Trick or Treating at our pumpkin patch staged at Rudney Plaza. Donations benefit the Lesher Center for the Arts, and includes a pumpkin for your family to carve at home, or a pumpkin painted by one of our special guest artists. We encourage family-friendly costumes for all. Enjoy corn hole games, themed picture coloring, and costumed character surprises. Sign up for a time slot at the Lesher Center for the Arts website.
Community Blood Drive - October 29
 Walnut Creek Arts + Recreation and the American Red Cross are teaming up to host a blood drive at Heather Farm Community Center in the Lakeside Room. All contributions receive an Arts + Rec swag item, while ensuring the local blood supply is adequate at a time when the need is significant. Register in advance online.
Trunk or Treat at Civic Park - October 29
 Calling all ghouls, vampires and princesses - Walnut Creek Recreation's team invites you to the popular "Trunk-or-Treat" event in Civic Park. Stop by between 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. with your little ones to wander through "candy lane" where decorative trunks are filled with Halloween spirit and sweet/non-sweet treats are given out. Stop by the entertaining booths filled with activities, games and photo ops!
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