Featuring local consignment/thrift store items and/or items locally made from repurposed/reused materials. Would benefit local shops and/or local clothing designers, encourage consumers to buy "second hand", and raise awareness, and possibly funds, f
Read more…If you haven't seen the movie or read the book, you should! What an amazing experiment. If you think one year is a long experiment - you're not alone. The good news is that No Impact Project Experiment is a one-week version of this project and jus
Read more…This inspiring project kicked off its second year this morning, inviting gardeners of all abilities and interests to join them for another season of growing at their collaborative Our Garden project in Walnut Creek. This garden teaches people garden
Read more…When thinking of Health and Wellness, I always think about Cindy Gershen, chef and owner of the delicious Sunrise Bistro in Walnut Creek. She is one of the most amazing and inspiring people I have ever met and she has accomplished so much, including
Read more…Anyone have ideas for a one day environmental volunteer activity on Sat April 24? Central Costa County area preferred.
Contra Costa County Climate Leaders (4CL) hosted a very informative workshop this week about this exciting topic. Phase 2 of the California First program is open to new counties only from April through July so hopefully Contra Costa County will get
Read more…Here's a good non-partisan summary of the health care reform compliments of Peter Foy Associates insurance.
Health Care Reform Summary-1.pdf
PLEASANTON --
Pleasanton's voter-approved cap on the number of residences in the
city, a measure intended to limit growth and congestion in the town,
violates a state law requiring all cities to take on their share of
regional housing needs, an Alame
Want to learn more about environmentally-friendly gardening and landscaping? The Gardens at Heather Farm in Walnut Creek will host a FREE Healthy Gardening Workshop on March 6th. Please call (925) 947-1678 to learn more about this informative prog
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