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Past Events (1865)

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October 3, 2012
Wednesday
  • Climate Change Reality Project

  • Oct 3, 2012 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
  • Location: El Sobrante Library
  • Description:

    Local environmental leader Harold Hedelman shares new science and the realities of climate change. Learn about how this pressing global issue impacts the people of the Bay Area. Join a conversation about how we can work together to improve the resili

  • Created by: Femke Oldham
September 29, 2012
Saturday
  • Lose a Lawn/Gain a Garden Workshop

  • Sep 29, 2012 from 3:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: Contra Costa Water District Center
  • Description:

    Join the CCWD and The Gardens at Heather Farm as you learn how to  replace your lawn with a beautiful water-wise landscape. 

    This inspiring and informative half-day workshop is designed for homeowners interested in replacing their existing water-thirs

  • Created by: Eileen Linn
September 26, 2012
Wednesday
  • Mt. Diablo Recycling Center Tour

  • Sep 26, 2012 from 11:15am to 12:30pm
  • Location: Off of old Pittsburg Antioch Highway
  • Description:

    We'll meet 15 mins before the tour starts at 5:30 to meet one another and do the 60 second infomercials. The tour takes 45 minutes, starting with a slide show of what can be recycled, how the center operates, etc, then we will tour the actual facilit

  • Created by: Laurie Prindle
September 20, 2012
Thursday
September 18, 2012
Tuesday
  • Gasland

  • Sep 18, 2012 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
  • Location: The Rheem Theater
  • Description:

    "The largest domestic natural gas drilling boom in history has swept across the United States. The Halliburton-developed drilling technology of "fracking" or hydraulic fracturing has unlocked a "Saudia Arabia of natural gas" just beneath us. But is f

  • Created by: Sheila Hill
September 15, 2012
Saturday
  • Fall Plant Sale - Gardens at Heather Farm

  • Sep 15, 2012 from 3:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: Gardens at Heather Farm Propagation Center
  • Description:

    Local gardeners will be happy to learn the next Gardens at Heather Farm Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, September 15th from 9:00am to noon.  Beautiful Mediterranean plants featured in the EBMUD book Plants and Landscapes for Summer Dry Climates,

  • Created by: Eileen Linn
September 13, 2012
Thursday
  • Lois Courchaine

  • Sep 13, 2012 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
  • Location: Orinda City Hall Council Chambers
  • Description:

    Come join the Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority to find out more about your current garbage and recycling programs and what the future holds for solid waste. Give your feedback on programs now and in the future!

  • Created by: Lois Courchaine
September 8, 2012
Saturday
  • A Season of Bounty: Simple Canning & Preserving

  • Sep 8, 2012 from 3:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description:

    Join Patrice Hanlon and her husband, Chris as they share their knowledge of canning. Canning is a great way to enjoy the fruits of summer. Tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, carrots and many other vegetables can be easily preserved with a few simple tools.

  • Created by: Eileen Linn
September 6, 2012
Thursday
  • Energy Upgrade California Homeowner Workshop - Walnut Creek

  • Sep 6, 2012 from 12:30pm to 2:00pm
  • Location: Walnut Creek Library, Oak View Room
  • Description:

    The Energy Upgrade California™ program provides an opportunity to improve energy and water efficiency, save money, increase home comfort, help the environment and get up to $4,000 in incentives from PG&E just for making qualifying energy-efficiency u

  • Created by: Patti Sexton
September 5, 2012
Wednesday
  • Scow Canyon Nature Walk

  • Sep 5, 2012 from 11:30am to 2:00pm
  • Location: Scow Canyon
  • Description:

    Join SPAWNERS and Ranger Bob Flasher on a special trek across San Pablo Dam to the east side of the lake into Scow Canyon.  One historic website claims that the "Scow Place" was really the Richmond Farm Creamery, a dairy run by a confederate Colonel

  • Created by: Femke Oldham
September 4, 2012
Tuesday
  • Docent training for Gardens at Heather Farm

  • Sep 4, 2012 at 4:00am to Sep 25, 2012 at 6:00am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description:

    Docent Training for the Nature Science Classroom begins in September

    Are you interested in teaching kids about nature? Do you love the outdoors? Become a volunteer instructor and make a difference in your community. Help us inspire 13,000 students per

  • Created by: Eileen Linn
August 28, 2012
Tuesday
  • Special Film Night Featuring "The First 70"

  • Aug 28, 2012 from 1:00pm to 2:30pm
  • Location: Lafayette Library - Community Hall
  • Description:

    Sustainable Lafayette and the Lafayette Open Space Group are showing a special film about our state parks called “The First 70” at the Lafayette Library on August 28th at 7pm.  It is an inspiring journey through California to visit the majestic state

  • Created by: Steve Richard
August 23, 2012
Thursday
  • Fixing The Future Film and Mixer Event

  • Aug 23, 2012 from 12:30pm to 4:00pm
  • Location: Rialto Cerrito Theater
  • Description:

    Inspiring Film highlights actions around the US to kickstart the local economy and bring back power from Wall St to Main St.   Come early at 6.30 to order supper from the Rialto Cerrito Theater's full menu, then join us after the film at Elevation 66

  • Created by: Lisa Martinengo
 
  • 4th Annual Mayors Healthy Cookoff

  • Aug 23, 2012 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
  • Location: Todos Santos Plaza
  • Description:

    4rd Annual

    Mayors’ Healthy Cook-Off

    Hosted by the City of Concord and Mayor Ron Leone

    Thursday August 23rd, 4 pm at Todos Santos Plaza

     

    The City of Concord is hosting the 4th Annual Mayor’s Healthy Cookoff on Thursday August 23rd in Todos Santos Plaza. T

  • Created by: cindy gershen
August 11, 2012
Saturday
  • No More Ivy Workshop

  • Aug 11, 2012 from 3:30am to 6:00am
  • Location: El Sobrante Library
  • Description:

    Do you have ivy in your backyard or on your creek bank? Battling ivy can be overwhelming. We've been working to remove this invasive and nasty plant from the grounds of the El Sobrante Library for over ten years. We have gained lots of tips and trick

  • Created by: Femke Oldham
August 9, 2012
Thursday
  • Getting Big Money out of Politics

  • Aug 9, 2012 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
  • Location: Lafayette
  • Description:

    There's an opportunity in Lafayette on Thursday to stand up against a system that's rigged for billionaires and big corporations. Meet Congressman George Miller and State Senator Mark DeSaulnier at a Town Hall meeting with Getting Big Money Out of Po

  • Created by: Sheila Hill