Calendar of Events - Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce

Events in the next 10 days...

Date	Event
08/30/10 -09/03/10	Library Book Giveaway The annual Book Giveaway will be open to the public from August 21 - September 3 (excluding Sundays). Location is the Shipping and Receiving area (behind the Pleasant Hill Library). more info...
09/02/10 -09/05/10	Groovy: Aquanuts Swim Through the 70's Synchronized swimming club announces its 1970�s themed swim show full of Olympic and National Champions. The show begins at 7:30pm on September 2 and 8:00pm September 3-5. more info...
09/03/10	Farmers' Market NEW! Farmers' Market \| August - October Fridays � 9:00 AM - 1:00 pm Starts Friday, August 13 Contra Costa JCC more info...
09/04/10	Diablo Valley Farmers' Market Diablo Valley Farmers' Market - Where Farmers Sell What They Grow! Every Saturday. more info...
09/05/10	Walnut Creek Farmers' Market What's In Season for June/July/August: Artichokes, Arugula, Asparagus, Cilantro, Collards, Dill, English Peas, Green Garlic, Kale, Lemons, Lettuces, Mushrooms, Mustard, Oranges, Parsley, Potatoes, Radishes, Raisins, Snow Peas, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, and more. more info...
09/06/10	Chamber Office Closed The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce will be closed in observance of the following holidays in 2010/11: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas (through New Year's) Holidays.
09/08/10	Education Committee Monthly Education Committee Meeting. This is a committee of business, education and civic leaders who facilitate student's transition from school to work. Focus on partnering local business with local education to the benefit of both groups. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:30 a.m. more info...
09/08/10	Business Links [BLinks] OPEN HOUSE: June 23, 2010 [recruiting for 2nd session 2010]. BLinks is a lively networking group of no more than 24 non-competing businesses. This popular group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Because membership is industry-exclusive, there may be a waiting period in some business categories. Second Session begins July 14, 2010. more info...
09/09/10	Starting & Managing Your Small Business The Basic Starter Workshop for persons considering starting a business. Offered by SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business Since 1964. more info...
09/09/10	Saint Mary's Winemaker Dinner at Grissini Trattoria Join Saint Mary's Athletic Development at Grissini Trattoria for the second annual Winemaker Dinner on Thursday, September 9th featuring the wines of St. Supery. The five course gourmet meal begins at 6:30 pm. Each course will be paired with a St. Supery wine chosen by Grissini's Chef and members of the St. Supery Winery staff will be in attendance to discuss and present their wines. Director of Athletics Mark Orr will also be in attendance. more info...
09/09/10	Mt. Diablo Business Women Mt. Diablo Business Women invite you to an evening of networking: Networking Facilitator Marian Woodward. Come participate in an interactive, light-hearted workshop with Marian Woodard of The Quantum Business. She�ll help you communicate with prospects by touching the emotions the prospects are interested in (so it�s not about you!). By the time you leave expect to have at least one additional way to have prospects say, �Wow, I�d love to experience that!� more info...
09/10/10	Farmers' Market NEW! Farmers' Market \| August - October Fridays � 9:00 AM - 1:00 pm Contra Costa JCC more info...
09/10/10	Walnut Creek City Council Candidates' Forum Is the glass half full or half empty? Find out at the Walnut Creek Chamber's City Council Candidates' Forum. Hear what each of the candidates has to say on the hot topics facing each of us in the business community. Seating is Limited; Rervations Required. more info...
09/10/10	15th Assembly District Candidates Forum The two candidates vying for California's 15th Assembly District�Assemblymember Joan Buchanan, the incumbent, and Abram Wilson, mayor of San Ramon�will debate the issues at the upcoming Contra Costa Council Candidates Forum. The forum will be held on Friday, September 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Round Hill Road, Alamo. more info...
09/11/10	Diablo Valley Farmers' Market Diablo Valley Farmers' Market - Where Farmers Sell What They Grow! Every Saturday. more info...
09/11/10	Zumba Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music featuring aerobic fitness interval training that combines fast and slow rhythms to tone and sculpt the body. . more info...
09/11/10 -09/12/10	Diablo Valley Film Festival Award winning Writer/Producer, Steffan Schulz, and I, are putting on the first annual Diablo Valley Film Festival. The Diablo Valley Film Festival celebrates the independent spirit of cinema. The festival offers a screening venue for upcoming and established filmmakers from around the globe. The festival presents all genres of films including narrative features, shorts, music videos and documentaries with an emphasis on innovative storytelling, creative technical expertise and experimental approach more info...
09/11/10 -09/12/10	Pittsburg Seafood Festival: It's a Big Party with Fish It�s that time! Once again, the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 26th Annual Pittsburg Seafood Festival on Railroad Avenue in Old Town Pittsburg. more info...
09/11/10	The Ruth Bancroft Garden: Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction The Ruth Bancroft Garden hosts an annual Benefit Dinner each year to raise funds to sustain The Garden and to continue the important education programs offered. more info...
09/11/10	Steve Tyrell to perform with the California Symphony - Free Grammy Award-winning entertainer Steve Tyrell to perform with the California Symphony at 11th Annual Target Pops on the Plaza. ABC7 News Anchor Dan Ashley to emcee the free community concert on September 11 at the Todos Santos Plaza in Concord. So pack up the family and head to downtown Concord at Todos Santos Plaza (Willow Pass and Grant) on Saturday, September 11. The fun begins at 6:30 pm. Free parking and senior and handicapped seating are available. For more information, please visit www.CaliforniaSymphony.org or call (925) 280-2490. more info...
09/11/10	California Symphony Pack up the family and head to downtown Concord for the 11th annual FREE community concert presented by the California Symphony! This terrific family concert features great music from swing to jazz, movies, Broadway, and everything in between! Grammy Award-winning entertainer Steve Tyrell will perform with the orchestra. ABC7 News Anchor Dan Ashley will emcee! Bring a picnic or enjoy the many restaurants surrounding the park. �Target Pops on the Plaza� will take place on Saturday, September 11th, 2010. The fun begins at 6:30 p.m. more info...
09/11/10	Winter Vegetable Garden - The Gardens at Heather Farm Winter Vegetable Gardening with Janet Miller, Master Gardener. 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 and into next spring. We�ll talk about transitioning from summer to winter and how to best take advantage of the reduced sunlight hours. We�ll also discuss compost and cover crops. more info...
09/12/10	Walnut Creek Farmers' Market What's In Season for June/July/August: Artichokes, Arugula, Asparagus, Cilantro, Collards, Dill, English Peas, Green Garlic, Kale, Lemons, Lettuces, Mushrooms, Mustard, Oranges, Parsley, Potatoes, Radishes, Raisins, Snow Peas, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Turnips, and more. more info...
09/12/10	East Bay Wedding Fair Brides-to-be and friends can visit with Wedding Professionals offering their expertise and products to make your day special and uniquely yours! more info...
09/12/10	WC Historical Society's 55th Antique & Collectibles Show & Sale Walnut Creek Historical Society's 55th Antique & Collectibles Show & Sale Sunday, September 12, 2010, 8 AM to 4 PM Shadelands Ranch Museum, 2660 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 935-7871; Free Admission. more info...