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January 29, 2015
Thursday
  • 2015 Foodservice Forecast

  • Jan 29, 2015 from 2:00am to 5:00am
  • Location: PG&E Food Service Technology Center
  • Description:

    Start the New Year With Market Insight and Knowledge That Will Put You Ahead of the Game


    The foodservice world is changing: affected by an economy in recovery, technological advances, sustainability initiatives, and an ever more sophisticated public.

  • Created by: Kiana Caban
January 22, 2015
Thursday
  • Bounty From Your Backyard: Fruit Trees 101

  • Jan 22, 2015 from 3:00am to 5:00am
  • Location: Rodgers Ranch Urban Farm
  • Description:

    We live in one of the best places on earth for growing fruit trees! The primary focus of this class will be on growing fruit with good flavor, intense aroma and complex taste.

    This session will review all aspects of growing fruit in Contra Costa Coun

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
January 21, 2015
Wednesday
  • Integrated Pest Management Around Your Home and Garden

  • Jan 21, 2015 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description:

    Do you have questions regarding pest management in and around your home or garden? Get them answered by lecturer Dr. Sutherland,  the Urban Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Advisor for UC Cooperative Extension serving all of the counties in the Bay A

  • Created by: Janet Fazio
January 16, 2015
Friday
  • Rose Pruning

  • Jan 16, 2015 from 3:00am to 5:00am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description:

    Bonnie Brusseau, Orchard Nursery, Master Gardener and certified nursery professional rose pruning Instructor for the past 25 years will teach students how to prune roses properly to enhance the quality and quantity of blooms in the coming season, as

  • Created by: Janet Fazio
January 10, 2015
Saturday
  • Build a Kestrel Box

  • Jan 10, 2015 from 3:00am to 5:00am
  • Location: Markham Nature Park and Arboretum
  • Description:

    Dennis Merino of the American Kestrel Partnership will teach you how to make and monitor a home for a pair of these birds which have declined so drastically throughout Northern California.

    No woodworking experience is required. Kits will be provided a

  • Created by: Markham Nature Park & Arboretum
January 3, 2015
Saturday
  • Compost Happens: Compost 101

  • Jan 3, 2015 from 7:00am to 9:00am
  • Location: San Ramon Public Library-Dougherty Station
  • Description:

    Come and learn how easy it is to transform your yard waste and food scraps into “gardeners’gold”. Join Master Composter Lori Caldwell for this hands-on workshop.She will teach you to make, harvest and use this valuable soil amendment in your garden.

  • Created by: Lori Caldwell
December 13, 2014
Saturday
  • Film: Thirsty For Justice - The Human Right To Water

  • Dec 13, 2014 from 7:00am to 9:00am
  • Location: Mt. Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church
  • Description:

    This FREE movie event and discussion features the film "Thirsty For Justice", described as:

    In the richest nation on earth, and wealthiest state in the nation, how can so many people lack access to safe affordable water for their basic human needs? T

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
December 6, 2014
Saturday
  • Giving The Natives A Chance Volunteer Opportunity

  • Dec 6, 2014 from 2:00am to 5:00am
  • Location: Clayton Valley Drain
  • Description:

    The Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is partnering with the Restoration Trust in a return planting effort at the Clayton Valley Drain, a tributary of Walnut Creek that flows through Concord.  Last year’s planting even

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
 
  • Giving the Natives a Chance

  • Dec 6, 2014 from 2:00am to 5:00am
  • Location: Clayton Valley Drain
  • Description:

    The Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join us this Saturday, December 6th. We are looking for 50 volunteers, and this project is open to all ages!

    The project will be revisiting a s

  • Created by: Elissa Robinson
December 4, 2014
Thursday
  • Santa's Bag Boutique

  • Dec 4, 2014 to Dec 7, 2014
  • Location: Lafayette Community Center
  • Description:

    Beautiful decorations, holiday gifts and the delicious smell of warm baked treats. It's the little things that make this time of year nostalgic. The 24th annual Santa's Bag show features over 60 artists with handicrafts in dozens of categories. Many

  • Created by: Tyler Snortum-Phelps
November 26, 2014
Wednesday
  • CENTER AVE COMMUNITY GARDEN CROP SWAP

  • Nov 26, 2014 from 11:15am to 1:00pm
  • Location: Center Ave Community Garden
  • Description:

    Please join us for our last Crop Swap of the season. We will be trading Veggies, ideas, plants, fruit, nuts, honey, eggs, seeds, home canned goods, recipes among other items. We will also be having a Bonfire and hot chocolate to celebrate all the sea

  • Created by: Jennifer Brennan
November 22, 2014
Saturday
  • Succulent Decor for the Holidays

  • Nov 22, 2014 from 4:00am to 5:30am
  • Location: The Ruth Bancroft Garden
  • Description:

    Join us at The Ruth Bancroft Garden for some holiday cheer!  We are excited to welcome back Charlotte Bloom for this fun and inspiring class. This demonstration-based course will show you how to incorporate succulents and garden cuttings into centerp

  • Created by: The Ruth Bancroft Garden
 
  • America Recycles Day!

  • Nov 15, 2014 from 2:00am to 5:00am
  • Location: Mt. Diablo Recycling Center
  • Description:

    Mt. Diablo Recycling Honors America Recycles Day with Free e-Waste Drop-Off and Compost Giveaway

    November 15

     

    Mt. Diablo Recycling’s free e-Waste event will take place on Saturday, November 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the facility located at 1300 Love

  • Created by: Nicole Adler
 
  • Gregory Gardens Community Trade Event

  • Nov 8, 2014 from 3:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: Gregory Gardens Elementary
  • Description:

    Greetings Neighbors!

    Come be a part of the Gregory Gardens community trade event. Gather your toys, clothes, games, tools, jewelry, and anything else you have in mind to trade. This is a great way for us to come together in peace and meet new neighbo

  • Created by: Tina King Neuhausel