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Past Events (1754)

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October 17, 2010
Sunday

  • LPGA Women's Golf, Party and Fundraiser benefiting SCOCO

  • Oct 17, 2010 from 5:00am to 12:30pm
  • Location: The Moore's home on the 9th hole
  • Description: Come to the LPGA Charity Fundraiser benefiting SCOCO this Sunday at Blackhawk Lakes Course and watch the best women golfers in the world and enjoy a great party at Steve and Julie Moore's home on the 9th hole. Your ticket price of $50 goes directly t
  • Created by: Tina King Neuhausel
October 16, 2010
Saturday

  • Trashy Fashion Show

  • Oct 16, 2010 from 5:00am to 11:00am
  • Location: Todos Santos Park
  • Description: Sustainable Contra Costa is preparing for the 1st Annual Trashy Fashion Show to be held at Concord's Oktoberfest event on Saturday, October 16th at Todos Santos Park in Concord. The purpose of this event includes the following:•In the “Thrifty and Ni
  • Created by: Anne Baker
 

  • THE NEW GARDENER: SMART FROM THE START

  • Oct 16, 2010 from 3:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description: Are you a novice or unsure gardener, a little intimidated by all the things you need to know about when you garden? Build your confidence! Join Susan in this easy going class to learn the basics of sustainable gardening: garden planning, site analysi
  • Created by: Sheila Hill
October 9, 2010
Saturday

  • California Landscaping with Mediterranean Plants

  • Oct 9, 2010 from 4:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description: A golden opportunity to learn from one of California’s most innovative and respected nurserymen, Jeff Rosendale, Founder and Owner of Sierra Azul Nursery, Watsonville. Using slides and plant specimens, Jeff will teach us how to effectively deal with
  • Created by: Sheila Hill
 

  • 10/10/10 GLOBAL WORK PARTY

  • Oct 9, 2010 to Oct 10, 2010
  • Location: Global
  • Description: ‎10/10/10 Global Work Party: what will YOU be doing? 350.org, the international grassroots climate action campaign, is having a Global Work Party this weekend, where the point is to do something in your community. Last year, 350.org brought us the wo
  • Created by: Sheila Hill
October 2, 2010
Saturday

  • Solar Tour

  • Oct 2, 2010 from 4:00am to 9:00am
  • Location: Tour starts at the Walnut Creek Library
  • Description: Solar Tour organized by the Northern California Solar Energy Association (NorCal Solar), a volunteer educational outreach group, and hosted by City of Walnut Creek.Listen to informative speakers and visit a half dozen local sites with solar and green
  • Created by: Deborah Burstyn
 

  • LET YOUR GARDEN GO TO POTS!

  • Oct 2, 2010 from 3:30am to 6:00am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description: Planted containers area a great way t o dress up a patio, deck or balcony. We will demonstrate how to design containers of great beauty and interest by combining the textures, shapes, and colors of plant foliage as well as their flowers. Pot selectio
  • Created by: Sheila Hill
September 29, 2010
Wednesday

  • 2010 Sustainable Contra Costa Awards Gala

  • Sep 29, 2010 from 12:00pm to 2:30pm
  • Location: Pleasant Hill Community Center -- Parkside Room
  • Description: You are invited to the 2010 Sustainable Contra Costa Awards Gala at the beautiful Parkside Room, Pleasant Hill Community Center. Last year this fun and inspiring event sold out early so grab your tickets now. This is the annual fundraiser for SCOCO.
  • Created by: Tina King Neuhausel
September 25, 2010
Saturday

  • Coastal Cleanup 2010, Marina Bay, Richmond

  • Sep 25, 2010 from 3:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: Shimada Friendship Park, Richmond
  • Description: 26th Annual California Coastal Cleanup atMarina Bay, Richmond.Volunteer to help clean the Richmond shoreline, meeting at Shimada Park, at the end of the Marina Bay Parkway, at the Bay.Bring a pail for trash, if you have one. (Bags also provided.)Dres
  • Created by: Office of Supervisor John Gioia
September 22, 2010
Wednesday

  • Solar Party

  • Sep 22, 2010 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
  • Location: Lafayette residence
  • Description: Want to find out about solar panels from Lafayette homeowners? Brad Wade and Linda Riebel, who are delighted with their system that "went live" last January, will be hosting a Solar Party at their home to show everyone how it works. The installer, Re
  • Created by: Linda Riebel, Ph.D.
September 18, 2010
Saturday

  • Lawn Removal Workshop

  • Sep 18, 2010 from 5:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: The Ruth Bancroft Garden
  • Description: Ready to ditch your lawn and put a low-water landscape in its place? Come to The Ruth Bancroft Garden to learn how to remove and replace your lawn in this informative and hands-on workshop.Instructor Kat Weiss.Admission: $20 General Public, $15 Membe
  • Created by: Sophie Damerel
 

  • Fall Plant Sale

  • Sep 18, 2010 from 3:00am to 6:00am
  • Location: Gardens at Heather Farm GREENHOUSE
  • Description: Great selection of California Native PlantsPlants for birds and butterfliesAll proceeds benefit education gardens and programs.
  • Created by: Sheila Hill
September 11, 2010
Saturday

  • Lawn Removal

  • Sep 11, 2010 from 5:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: Ruth Bancroft Garden
  • Description: Lawn Removal, with Kat WeissReady to ditch your lawn and install a low-water landscape in its place? Learn how to remove and replace your lawn in this informative and hands-on workshop.Please call to register.
  • Created by: Sheila Hill
 

  • Winter Vegetable Gardening

  • Sep 11, 2010 from 4:00am to 7:00am
  • Location: The Gardens at Heather Farm
  • Description: It’s late summer and, believe it or not, it’s time to start preparing for our winter vegetable gardens! This class will provide the fundamentals for a successful cool season garden, so you can look forward to eating produce all through fall, winter a
  • Created by: Sheila Hill
September 4, 2010
Saturday

  • Free e-Waste Day

  • Sep 4, 2010 from 3:00am to 8:00am
  • Location: Contra Costa Waste Services-(RCTS & MDR)
  • Description: Contra Costa Waste Services (Mt. Diablo Recycling Center & Transfer Station) is hosting a FREE E-Waste Day on Saturday, September 4, 2010, from 9 am to 2 pm, located at 1300 Loveridge Road in Pittsburg. This is for ALL Contra Costa residents. Please
  • Created by: Nicole Adler
August 31, 2010
Tuesday

  • East Bay Hills Benefit Hike & Ride

  • Aug 31, 2010 to Sep 5, 2010
  • Location: East Bay Hills, from Hercules to Casto Valley
  • Description: A benefit Hiking and Equestrian event. All proceeds benefit the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and other East Bay trails.You can hike for one day, or mulitple days, camping out each night. Camping gear is shuttled between campsites for you, allowing yo
  • Created by: Joel Gartland,