City Council Update
The next City Council meeting will be meeting next on Tuesday, August 5, beginning at 6:00 p.m. There will be a presentation from CALED on an Award of Merit for the Diablo Regional Arts Association.
When the Council met last month, they issued a proclamation for Port Chicago Remembrance Day, heard a presentation from County Supervisors Ken Carlson and Candace Andersen, and heard from Walnut Creek Downtown about upcoming summer arts programs.
The Council will be on recess after Tuesday's meeting until September 2.
You are welcome to attend our meetings in person, or watch on Walnut Creek TV, YouTube live, or video on demand through Roku, Amazon Firestick, and Apple TV. Find out more meeting details by visiting our public meetings and agendas webpage.
Traffic Advisory: Surface Treatment Work Coming to Walnut Creek
Contra Costa County Public Works will be overlaying various residential roads in Walnut Creek through Friday, October 31, 2025, weather permitting.
Work is taking place Monday through Friday, from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays. Traffic control and message boards are in place to minimize impacts during commute hours.
Drivers should expect delays in the construction zones and consider alternate routes during working hours. This project is funded by the SB1 Road Repair and Accountability Act and is intended to enhance and extend the life of the existing roadway network.
Modifications to Heather Farm Pond & Nature Lake
As part of the ongoing improvements to the Heather Farm Pond and Nature Lake, the project team has made significant progress in recent weeks. The pond has been fully drained, and crews are currently removing material in preparation for structural backfill, which will support the foundation of the future community center building.
In addition, the contractor is actively working on expanding the nature lake by shifting the shoreline and removing approximately 12,000 cubic yards of soil to create a larger, more natural habitat. Throughout construction, biologists have been on-site to ensure the protection of local wildlife, and work is being closely monitored by an archeologist and representatives from the Lisjan Nation to safeguard any cultural resources that may be uncovered. Construction is on track for completion by mid-October.
Tice Fields Lighting update
The Tice Ball Field Lighting work is complete, thanks in large part to Measure O funding. The project included the installation of four light poles at the corners of the Tice Valley Park field. Large LED fixtures were installed at the tops of the poles to illuminate the field for athletic play, and smaller fixtures were installed lower on the poles for pathway illumination. The LED fixtures allow for the light to be precisely directed at the field while minimizing spilling into the surrounding areas. The construction contract is scheduled for City Council acceptance on September 2, 2025.
Synthetic Turf Fields Update
In another project with funding from Measure O, the Heather Farm Park Synthetic Sports Fields Project is progressing and remains on track for completion by the end of November. Crews are currently installing new fencing around Fields 1 and 2, and concrete foundations are being poured to support upcoming site improvements. In the coming weeks, the contractor will begin fine grading the fields to ensure proper drainage and create a safe, high-quality playable surface. Following the grading work, installation of the synthetic turf will begin, with delivery of the turf materials expected by the end of August. Check back next month for photos of the work in progress.
Movies Under the Stars - Special National Night Out Edition
Walnut Creek's Arts + Rec and Police Departments present The Goonies, a special National Night Out 2025 Movie Under the Stars. Join us on Tuesday, August 5, for lawn games, live music, PD's K9 and drone teams, food, and beer from True Symmetry Brewing. Arrive early to hang out with the Police Department and set up your space on the grass, and don’t forget your blankets, low chairs, and money for the food and drink vendors (or feel free to bring your own.)
6:00 PM Activities and food/beverage sales will begin.
6:30 PM Police K9 Demo
7:30 PM Musical guest School of Rock Walnut Creek will perform live
8:30 PM The movie will start just after sundown
Free Event | Civic Park (1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek) on the grass between the white gazebo and the ceramics studio. Meet your animals from Joybound and mingle with members of the Chief’s Advisory Board, who will also be present..
Fall Parks and Recreation registration opens soon
Fall Registration is around the corner. Mark your calendars, registration opens on Wednesday, August 6th at noon. We recommend having your account login and course numbers at the ready to make registering easy. View classes online at www.WalnutCreekArtsRec.org/Guide and plan your fall with Walnut Creek Arts + Rec. To register via phone (also starting at noon on the 6th,) please call (925) 295-1490 and reference the course number. Email artsrec@walnut-creek.org with any questions.
Community Arts Preschool
Enroll your child in Community Arts Preschool for the 2025-2026 school year At the Center for Community Arts, they believe that a child’s work is play. Our experienced and caring teachers provide child-centered, play-based, and arts-integrated experiences in a number of options for your child, including twos, threes, fours, mixed age, and TK classes. We have locations at Shadelands, Heather Farm Park, and Civic Park. Learn more online or by calling (925) 943-5846.
Beyond Color is on view now at Bedford Gallery through September 14
Beyond Color: The Language of Black and White explores the expressive power of artwork rendered exclusively in black and white. Showcasing diverse work across mediums, Beyond Color highlights how artists harness the stark contrasts and subtle gradations of achromatic media to convey emotion, detail, and striking composition.
Upcoming Experiences at Bedford Gallery, located at the Lesher Center for the Arts:
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Shrink Your Style with Miniaturist Tamme Knight, August 16
Yoga & Sound Healing with Janine Ellis, September 9
16th Annual Craft Fest with independent makers, November 22
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