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Past Events (1908)

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May 19, 2018
Saturday

  • Dine & Dance Under The Redwoods - SOLD OUT

  • May 19, 2018 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
  • Location: The Old Yellow House
  • Description:

    THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PURCHASED TICKETS!

    Don't miss Sustainable Contra Costa's first-ever FUNdraiser party supporting Sustainable Contra Costa and commemorating 10 years of resilience-building community action and connection

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
 

  • Free Composting Workshop

  • May 19, 2018 from 7:00am to 9:00am
  • Location: Call for information
  • Description:

    Ever wonder what to do with lawn clippings, leaves, and fruit and vegetable scraps that you hate to throw in the garbage? Ever consider composting? Composting is a natural process that breaks down organic material, such as yard and vegetable wastes,

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
May 17, 2018
Thursday

  • Home Canning For Everyone

  • May 17, 2018 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Location: Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center
  • Description:

    Learn how to preserve the bounty of summer in this beginner's class! We will share tips and pointers to get you started on home canning with confidence. In this hands on workshop, students will learn some easy methods of fruit jam preparation t

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
May 12, 2018
Saturday

  • May 12 Plant Sale

  • May 12, 2018 from 3:00am to 8:00am
  • Location: Winslow Center
  • Description:

    Just in time for Mother's Day! Buy colorful plants, as well as drought tolerant perennials, succulents, herbs, vegetables and houseplants. The "Garden Shed" section offers gently used garden tools and decor. Great deals, with many items priced for ch

  • Created by: Eileen Housfeld
May 11, 2018
Friday

  • Wild At Night: Decades Party!

  • May 11, 2018 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: Lindsay Wildlife Experience
  • Description:

    The Pony. The Funky Chicken. The Roger Rabbit.  For decades, people have been partying like animals.  Who are we to stop a good thing?! If the rhythm doesn’t get you, our friends from CaliCraft beer will. Prices start at just $20! It’s time to parti’

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
May 10, 2018
Thursday

  • 2018 Zero Waste Symposium

  • May 10, 2018 from 2:00am to 11:00am
  • Location: SOMO Village Event Center
  • Description:

    The Zero Waste Symposium is organized to draw awareness to regional zero waste opportunities.

    Keynote Speaker – Captain Charles Moore

    The event will bring government, institutions, businesses, and the community together to discuss zero waste best pra

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
May 6, 2018
Sunday

  • Fiesta Nueva

  • May 6, 2018 from 8:00am to 11:00am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description:

    From Cuba to Mexico and Puerto Rico to Peru, savor the flavors of Latin America at The Gardens at Heather Farm's annual gala fundraiser, Fiesta Nueva. The afternoon garden party takes place from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 6,  on the beautiful, flower-f

  • Created by: Janet Fazio
 

  • Bringing Back The Natives Garden Tour

  • May 6, 2018 from 4:00am to 11:00am
  • Location: Various
  • Description:

    Free, but registration required!
    • Passes to 40 gardens
    • Garden Guide that provides details on each garden
    • Garden talks scheduled throughout the day
    The Tour is expected to fill, so register early to avoid being disappointed.

    This delightful colle

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
May 5, 2018
Saturday

  • Bringing Back the Natives - Plants and Talk

  • May 5, 2018 from 4:00am to 11:00am
  • Location: Markham Arboretum
  • Description:

    Markham Arboretum will be participating in the Bringing Back the Native Tour. Come by and pick up some plants for your garden.The sale is from 10 am - 5pm

    Join us for a free talk from 11 am - noon

    Visit > Events > FREE talk – Native Plants as Problem S
  • Created by: Patrice Hanlon
 

  • Free Worm Composting Workshop

  • May 5, 2018 from 4:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: Kensington Community Center
  • Description:

    A FREE Worm Composting Workshop will be offered at the Kensington Community Center on Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

    You will learn how to make your own worm compost. Vermicomposting (“vermi” is Latin for “worm”) is the process of us

  • Created by: Maureen Parkes
May 1, 2018
Tuesday

  • Edible Landscape: The New American Garden

  • May 1, 2018 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: Pleasant Hill Community Center
  • Description:
    Rosalind Creasy coined the term “edible landscaping” with her groundbreaking book on the subject in 1982. Now she's a well-known author, speaker and advocate of planting luscious, gorgeous gardens. She will sell and sign her books before and after he
  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
 

  • Contra Costa Last Plastic Straw Challenge

  • May 1, 2018 at 12:00am to Oct 1, 2018 at 12:00am
  • Location: Contra Costa County+
  • Description:

    In partnership with The Last Plastic Straw, a movement aimed at reducing plastic straw usage worldwide, we are asking businesses and individuals to join us in reducing, and ultimately eliminating, our community's straw consumption. Why is this import

  • Created by: Sheila Hill
April 28, 2018
Saturday

  • Get A Grip On Drip: Installation Workshop

  • Apr 28, 2018 from 4:00am to 8:00am
  • Location: Environmental Center
  • Description:

    Drip irrigation is a fabulous way to save water, effort, and improve the health of your edible and ornamental landscaping. And yes, drip systems can be be really simple! Landscaper Seth Wright demystifies drip irrigation, so you can enjoy a hassle-fr

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
April 25, 2018
Wednesday

  • Fix Healthcare Now - Film & Discussion

  • Apr 25, 2018 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: Martinez Campbell Theater
  • Description:

    Find out how our dysfunctional health care system is damaging our economy, suffocating our businesses, discouraging physicians and negatively impacting our nation's health. Most importantly, learn abou the solutions we can begin to work for now.

    Co

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
April 21, 2018
Saturday

  • Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery Family Earth Day

  • Apr 21, 2018 from 4:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: Mt. Diablo Recycling
  • Description:

    Come celebrate EARTH DAY!

    Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery, a Garaventa Company, is hosting its 6th Annual Family Earth Day event! New this year is a Jumpy Houses, Cart Races, Food as well as the tours, trucks and art activities! Come stop by anytime bet

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
 

  • Keep Antioch Beautiful Day

  • Apr 21, 2018 from 2:30am to 5:00am
  • Location: Various
  • Description:

    This is your opportunity to join with family, friends and other community volunteers to make a difference in your hometown! Each location has a signup area and is the distribution point for you to receive instructions, pick-up clean-up supplies (glov

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps