| Date | Event |
| 05/01/12 | Penfolds Grange Wine Dinner Penfolds Grange & 5 Course Hosted Dinner at Ruth’s Chris in Walnut Creek. Come Join us as we enjoy 5 Penfolds Grange paired with 5 succulent courses of Ruth’s Chris’ finest cuisine. Hear from the winemakers themselves and our executive Chef talk about each course and the wine that is paired with it, in this fun environment! A once in a life time experience! Seating is limited call to book your seats now! more info... |
| 05/01/12 | Turn on the SUN - MDUSD Solar Project Dedication Please join us to celebrate the largest solar school district installation in the country! more info... |
| 05/02/12 | WC Chamber Member Training - Beginner Live Member Training (Walnut Creek Chamber members Only): Monthly classes for our Members to help get the very most from Chamber Membership. Class for Beginners on how to use the Traffic Catcher System (TCS). First Wednesday of each month (unless it's a holiday). more info... |
| 05/03/12 | Play It Forward - An Evening of Jazz The Walnut Creek Education Foundation Presents: Play It Forward, an Evening of Amazing Jazz Music to benefit the students of the Walnut Creek School district and Las Lomas High School. more info... |
| 05/03/12 -05/06/12 | Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble Presents: SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS - Directed by Scott Denison Music Director - Michael Wiles Writer/Lyricists - Florence Denison more info... |
| 05/03/12 | Sugi Yoga in The Garden Sugi Yoga in The Garden: Every Thursday in May: 8am (May 3, 10, 17, 24,31). Meditative mornings for all skill levels. Cost: $75 General Admission, $60 for members. To be held at The Ruth Bancroft Garden. more info... |
| 05/04/12 | WC Chamber Member Training - Advanced Live Member Training (Walnut Creek Chamber members Only): Monthly classes for our Members to help get the very most from Chamber Membership. Class for Advanced Users on How to Extend their TCS by up to 1000 Ad Displays using the Buy Local Program. First Friday of each month. more info... |
| 05/04/12 | 12th annual Small Business Awards Luncheon This Countywide event, which is held the week prior to the SBA's National Small Business Week, provides a format to recognize the contribution of small businesses in Contra Costa County and to support continued entrepreneurship. This event is presented by the Contra Costa Council and the Small Business Task Force. more info... |
| 05/04/12 | Floral Design: Container Chic Najat Nicola, Diablo Women's Club says any container that holds water can become a vessel to hold your flowers. Instead of gravitating to your old favorites, learn how to give your quirky objects and rustic heirlooms new life by putting flowers in them. more info... |
| 05/04/12 -05/05/12 | Diablo Ballet: Balanchine and Ella Fitzgerald Diablo Ballet Spring Program Features Balanchine and Ella Fitzgerald on May 4-5 in Walnut Creek. Program Line-up to Include World Premiere’s by KT Nelson, Robert Dekkers and Erin Leedom more info... |
| 05/05/12 | Yoga+ for Gardeners CA Reyner will use a combination of Yoga styles plus physical therapy. The goal of the class is to provide you with information to give you freedom from pain, and strength to do what you want to do. Learn how to protect your body while gardening; practical applications will be shared. Bring a blanket, towel or mat and wear comfy, stretchy clothes. All levels welcome! more info... |
| 05/05/12 | Heather Farm Plant Sale A SECOND opportunity to purchase plants for your garden from the greenhouses of The Gardens at Heather Farm. We will be featuring more annual flowers and veggies like beans and squash, cucumbers. Come early for the best selection! more info... |
| 05/05/12 | 5Document Shredding Fundraiser 5DOCUMENT SHREDDING FUNDRAISER: Saturday, May 5, 1:30PM – 4:30PM in the Mechanics Bank Parking Lot, 1350 N Main Street (at Duncan St), Walnut Creek, CA. Elevation Wealth Management and Mechanics Bank are proud to host a document shredding fundraiser to benefit. $20 for the first legal size box, $5/box thereafter. Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted. more info... |
| 05/05/12 -05/06/12 | Lara St. John and Beethoven's Ninth! **{Special Chamber Offer! Take 10% off your ticket price for being a valued chamber member, courtesy of the California Symphony. Enter the promo code "beethoven" when prompted - see link for tickets below}** Donato Cabrera, conductor; Lara St. John, violin; The California Festival Chorus; San Francisco State Chamber; Singers and University Chorus; Vance George, David J. Xiques, directors. Sparr: World Premiere; Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto; Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 more info... |
| 05/05/12 | Pick 3 to See: Discount Tickets at Lesher Center Pick 3 to See: Discount Tickets at Lesher Center. The Diablo Regional Arts Association and the Lesher Center for the Arts are offering arts lovers an affordable way to sample the variety of cultural offerings presented at the Walnut Creek facility in the winter and spring of 2012. more info... |
| 05/06/12 -05/13/12 | Outfitters: The Contemporary Art of Clothing [March 4 - May 13, 2012 / Opening Reception on March 4] Outfitters features 19 artists who create surreal narratives about clothing, or use clothes or their armature, to explore concepts of memory, identity and human nature. Artists in Outfitters hail from around the world and work on the conceptual edge of craft, creating artworks that address our deep-seated attachment to what we – and others – wear. more info... |
| 05/06/12 | Garden Motifs in Bronze Metal Clay In this workshop we will work with bronze clay. Using this relatively inexpensive material allows us to consider making larger pieces, such as elegant plant and garden markers or jewelry, buttons or keychain tags. Beginners are welcome in this workshop; experienced students may choose to work with silver clay. Materials can be purchased in class. Fast-firing bronze clay costs about $25 for a 100-gram package. Email the instructor with any questions: loisinman@comcast.net more info... |
| 05/08/12 | WHY IRAN? WHY IRAN? A Conversation between Dr. MAZIAR BEHROOZ and MICHAEL VEILUVA. The U.S. is going to great expense and effort to militarily surround a country that has a culture much older than ours and where most of its citizens love Americans. To understand why, we invited local experts on Iran to educate us. more info... |
| 05/10/12 | Family Caregiver Support Group Caring for an aging family member? Addressing the fears of Alzheimer’s disease and similar disorders. more info... |
| 05/10/12 | 18th Annual Bike to Work Day Come help celebrate National Bike Month and California Bike Commute Week in May with Bike to Work Day. Bike to Work Day is a promotional event to encourage non-bike riders to try commuting by bicycle. Bike to Work Day in the San Francisco Bay Area is primarily funded by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission with the help of financial donations from event sponsors and volunteers. more info... |
| 05/10/12 | Mt. Diablo Business Women Women's Business Networking Group. Meet and network with business women, have dinner and listen to speakers. The May 10 speaker is Paula Statman, on The 10 Commandments of Good Business Communication: How to Engage and Persuade People with Ease. Statman is a nationally recognized communication and presentation skills expert and has appeared on Oprah and The Today Show. more info... |
| 05/10/12 | Sugi Yoga in The Garden Sugi Yoga in The Garden: Every Thursday in May: 8am (May 3, 10, 17, 24,31). Meditative mornings for all skill levels. Cost: $75 General Admission, $60 for members. To be held at The Ruth Bancroft Garden. more info... |
| 05/11/12 | Creativity for a Cause Changes Salon & Day Spa and Cantrell Portrait present Creativity for a Cause to benefit Cancer Support Community. Join us for an evening of creativity, great food, extraordinary wines and a very special cause. more info... |
| 05/12/12 | Second Saturday Walks with the Mayor Mayor Bob Simmons will lead the public in a walk the second Saturday of the month throughout his mayoral term. These walks will occur in various locations throughout Walnut Creek. [dates subject to change] more info... |
| 05/13/12 | Mother's Day at Fleming's Mother's Day with a $25.00 Gift for Mom. Gather your family at Fleming's for a memorable Mother's Day celebration on Sunday, May 13th. We will be opening early for brunch at 11:30 am, but we'll have a $25 gift for your Mom no matter what time of day you choose to celebrate*. more info... |
| 05/13/12 | Mother's Day at The Ruth Bancroft Garden Join us in celebrating Mothers this Mother's day. Not only will we have free admission for all Mother's, but we will also have family photos, kids activites, and Docent led tours. Walking Tour takes place at 11:00 a.m. more info... |
| 05/14/12 -05/20/12 | Small Business Week San Francisco Small Business Week 2012 begins with an amazing gala kick-off event on Monday evening, May, 14, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. called “Flavors of San Francisco.” Flavors is always fun, exciting, and memorable, with a tasty opportunity to connect with small business owners, community leaders, and dozens of small business resources. San Francisco Small Business Week: Celebrate the contributions of San Francisco small businesses. Connect with more than 4,000 members of the small business community. Focus on making your business soar. Learn about best practices and innovative technology. Join this inspiring free annual event that honors small business' contribution to San Francisco's prosperity. more info... |
| 05/14/12 | Lindsay Wildlife Museum Golf for the Wild Lindsay Wildlife Museum presents the 18th Annual Golf for the Wild Tournament. more info... |
| 05/17/12 | Sugi Yoga in The Garden Sugi Yoga in The Garden: Every Thursday in May: 8am (May 3, 10, 17, 24,31). Meditative mornings for all skill levels. Cost: $75 General Admission, $60 for members. To be held at The Ruth Bancroft Garden. more info... |
| 05/18/12 | Dementia 101: For Families Experiencing the Challenge Dementia 101: For Families Experiencing the Challenge. The Third Friday of Every Month, 10am - Noon / Addressing the Fears of Alzheimer’s Disease and Similar Disorders. more info... |
| 05/18/12 | Floral Design: Container Chic Najat Nicola, Diablo Women's Club says any container that holds water can become a vessel to hold your flowers. Instead of gravitating to your old favorites, learn how to give your quirky objects and rustic heirlooms new life by putting flowers in them. more info... |
| 05/18/12 | BRINKER: Education Seminar presented by Archer Norris The Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California and Nevada Presents: BRINKER: Has The California Supreme Court Finally Invented The "Free Lunch"? Education Seminar, Followed by a Reception Friday, May 18, 2012 - Walnut Creek Marriott. more info... |
| 05/18/12 | Pick 3 to See: Discount Tickets at Lesher Center Pick 3 to See: Discount Tickets at Lesher Center. The Diablo Regional Arts Association and the Lesher Center for the Arts are offering arts lovers an affordable way to sample the variety of cultural offerings presented at the Walnut Creek facility in the winter and spring of 2012. more info... |
| 05/19/12 | Rethinking your Lawn Suzanne Arca will discuss what you can do instead of having a lawn. Creating gardens that use less water does not have to mean inferior aesthetics and functionality. Suzanne is a favorite at The Gardens more info... |
| 05/19/12 | Contra Costa Crisis Center's Annual 5K Walkathon Walk to Help Others Have Hope! Join us for the Contra Costa Crisis Center's 2nd Annual 5K Walkathon. Walk in memory or in honor of a special friend or family member. Family and friends may support an individual walker by donating at www.crisis-center.org. Sponsored by John Muir Health. more info... |
| 05/19/12 -05/20/12 | Art on the Main The Walnut Festival Association presents: Art on the Main. more info... |
| 05/20/12 | 12th Annual Animals on Broadway Follow your passion for pets to the 12th annual Animals on Broadway! Join ARF in celebration of the special bond we share with our furry friends at this spectacular free community event that brings people and pets together. more info... |
| 05/22/12 | Small Business Taxes Workshop Hilliard Management Group: Learn how to avoid excessive tax penalties and reduce your small business’ taxes. Understand many of the taxes that affect your business and your profits. more info... |
| 05/22/12 | Intermediate QuickBooks Workshop Hilliard Management Group: This is a hands-on workshop with laptops and sample data provided, covering intermediate QuickBooks techniques and processes. more info... |
| 05/22/12 | Social Media for Business - East Bay Social Media for Business is a workshop presented by the San Francisco Business Times led by Michael Neuendorff, HootSuite Certified Professional and social networking trainer. At this workshop you will learn to harness the power of social media to engage your customers and expand business opportunities. The program is suited for entrepreneurs, consultants small/medium size business owners, and marketing and sales professionals who want to polish their social media marketing skills. more info... |
| 05/24/12 | Paul Rea: Why We Need a New Investigation into 9/11 There's little doubt the tragic attacks on 9/11 soon became the defining events of our time, shaping much of what has followed. But even now, over a decade later, how well does the public actually understand them? Other researchers have written about key facets of 9/11-the fall of World Trade Center buildings, the air-defense failures, the backgrounds of the hijackers, or the role of the Saudi funders. more info... |
| 05/24/12 | Nationwide Insurance Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Please join the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau and the Ambassador Committee at the Nationwide Insurance Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. more info... |
| 05/24/12 | Sugi Yoga in The Garden Sugi Yoga in The Garden: Every Thursday in May: 8am (May 3, 10, 17, 24,31). Meditative mornings for all skill levels. Cost: $75 General Admission, $60 for members. To be held at The Ruth Bancroft Garden. more info... |
| 05/25/12 | Floral Design: Container Chic Najat Nicola, Diablo Women's Club says any container that holds water can become a vessel to hold your flowers. Instead of gravitating to your old favorites, learn how to give your quirky objects and rustic heirlooms new life by putting flowers in them. more info... |
| 05/25/12 | Pick 3 to See: Discount Tickets at Lesher Center Pick 3 to See: Discount Tickets at Lesher Center. The Diablo Regional Arts Association and the Lesher Center for the Arts are offering arts lovers an affordable way to sample the variety of cultural offerings presented at the Walnut Creek facility in the winter and spring of 2012. more info... |
| 05/27/12 | Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord 2012 Schedule of Events. Shows added throughout the summer; visit the Sleep Train Pavilion at Concord's website for complete information. more info... |
| 05/28/12 | Chamber Office Closed The Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce will be closed in observance of the following holidays in 2011/12: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas (through New Year's) Holidays. more info... |
| 05/28/12 | Memorial Day Observance The City of Walnut Creek will honor the memory of fallen soldiers during its traditional Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 28. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m at the gazebo at Civic Park, corner of North Broadway and Civic Drive. more info... |
| 05/31/12 | Bunco Night at Oakhurst It's BUNCO Night the last Thursday of every month at Oakhurst Country Club. No experience needed - just come join the fun. Members & Guests welcome. more info... |
| 05/31/12 | Sugi Yoga in The Garden Sugi Yoga in The Garden: Every Thursday in May: 8am (May 3, 10, 17, 24,31). Meditative mornings for all skill levels. Cost: $75 General Admission, $60 for members. To be held at The Ruth Bancroft Garden. more info... |




