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City Council Candidates' Forum 2010 - FREE
09/10/10 - 09/10/10
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Professional Practice Roundtable Workshop
09/14/10
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New Member Orientation
09/29/10 - 09/29/10
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TradeFaire Extraordinaire Exhibitor Registration
09/30/10 - 09/30/10
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B.A.S.H. at the new Walnut Creek Library
10/28/10 - 10/28/10
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Events in the next 10 days...
DateEvent
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).

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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.

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09/03/10Farmers' Market
NEW! Farmers' Market | August - October Fridays • 9:00 AM - 1:00 pm Starts Friday, August 13 Contra Costa JCC

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09/04/10Diablo Valley Farmers' Market
Diablo Valley Farmers' Market - Where Farmers Sell What They Grow! Every Saturday.

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09/05/10Walnut 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.

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09/06/10Chamber 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.
09/08/10Education 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.

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09/08/10Business 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.

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09/09/10Starting & 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.

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09/09/10Saint 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.

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09/09/10Mt. 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!”

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09/10/10Farmers' Market
NEW! Farmers' Market | August - October Fridays • 9:00 AM - 1:00 pm Contra Costa JCC

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09/10/10Walnut 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.

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09/10/1015th 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.

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09/11/10Diablo Valley Farmers' Market
Diablo Valley Farmers' Market - Where Farmers Sell What They Grow! Every Saturday.

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09/11/10Zumba
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. .

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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

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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.

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09/11/10The 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.

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09/11/10Steve 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.

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09/11/10California 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.

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09/11/10Winter 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.

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09/12/10Walnut 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.

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09/12/10East 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!

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09/12/10WC 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.

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