DN Gifts for Life

To create gifts that do more than decorate — gifts that inspire, comfort, and celebrate life itself. To empower others to embrace the joy of giving and remind them that small acts of kindness can change someone’s day.

Contra Costa County

Angela Woodall

Bay Area

Concord

California

To create gifts that do more than decorate — gifts that inspire, comfort, and celebrate life itself. To empower others to embrace the joy of giving...

Big time Broadway producer Kip Tippling wants you to help him choose his next big Broadway smash! First, you'll see "pivotal scenes" from "exciting new plays" all based on your suggestions! The scene you like best is transformed into a full play in the second half, featuring that exact same "pivotal scene" from Act One - or at least as much as the cast can remember!!Saturday, September 20th at 8:00 pmThe Big Room Theater at Lamorinda Music: 81 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette CA, 94549Tickets: $10 each available at the door or online at: <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/794877" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/794877</a><a href="http://www.SynergyTheater.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.SynergyTheater.com</a>For questions call Kenn Adams at 925.408.8540

Big time Broadway producer Kip Tippling wants you to help him choose his next big Broadway smash! First, you’ll see “pivotal scenes” from “exciting new plays” all based on your suggestions! The scene you like best is transformed into a full play in the second half, featuring that exact same “pivotal scene” from Act One - or at least as much as the cast can remember!!

Saturday, September 20th at 8:00 pmThe Big Room Theater at Lamorinda Music: 81 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette CA, 94549

Tickets: $10 each available at the door or online at: <a href="http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/794877" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/794877</a><a href="http://www.SynergyTheater.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.SynergyTheater.com</a>

For questions call Kenn Adams at 925.408.8540

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Synergy Theater will perform "Backer's Audition" on Saturday, September 20th in Lafayette, CA!

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Step inside to volume living room ceilings, where dramatic two-story windows frame serene greenbelt views and create an inviting, airy atmosphere. The spacious deck is the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee, unwind at the end of the day, or entertain guests. An additional entry patio offers even more outdoor space.
The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances and opens to a charming bay window breakfast room filled with natural light. A cozy gas fireplace anchors the living area, while a downstairs half bath adds convenience. The thoughtful bedroom layout provides excellent privacy and flexibility, ideal for a home office, guest space, or roommate arrangement.
Additional highlights include a skylight, central heat and air conditioning, laundry closet with washer and dryer included, an attached garage with interior access, and a cul-de-sac location with guest parking.
Residents of Shadowbrook enjoy wonderful community amenities, including a clubhouse, exercise room, pool, and hot tub. With its beautiful updates, inviting outdoor spaces, and convenient location, this home truly brings together comfort, ease, and a tranquil sense of retreat. $465 monthly HOA Fee Mt Diablo Unified School District attendance area
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Diablo Valley College Performing Arts Center

Celebrate 20 years of magic with The Peter Pan Foundation's spectacular production featuring a series of enchanting performances. This family-friendly event includes special ASL-interpreted showtimes at 2:00 PM to ensure an inclusive experience for all guests.

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Toyota Pavilion at Concord

Bay Area KidFest is again at the world-famous Toyota Pavilion at Concord This Sunday and Memorial Day Monday.Enjoy the 35th edition of KidFest, a Memorial Day Weekend tradition for the entire family, with 2 days of jam-packed entertainment, rides, activities, food and fun at the Pavilion.

For a limited time, there is a Special Discount Package of 1 All-Day Ride Wristband and 2 admission tickets. Remember, babies under 24 months and Seniors 65 and older are FREE.
There are 3 free shows daily
with Wild About Monkeys, BMX Pros Stunt Team and Python Ron's Reptile Kingdom, plus free non-stop entertainment on the Main Stage. All day, children can experience another popular annual KidFest interactive attraction Kid's Town America.
Meet and Greet Super Mario and his friends Princess Peach, Yoshi and Luigi plus Olaf from Frozen in the KidFest Marketplace Pavilion.
Unfortunately, Bluey cannot be at KidFest, but she promises to come to Concord next year!
There are dozens of free kids’ activities including balloon hats and animals, spin art, slides, crawls and much more included in the low admission price.
KidFest offers an all-day, all-rides wristband to be used on 20 thrilling children's rides for kids of all ages, including Waterballerz, Euro Bungy Jump, Ferris wheel, giant slide, petting zoo, pony rides, Fun Express train, jeeps, Spider Mountain and more. All-day, All-rides Wristbands are $40 and are sold in the KidFest grounds. There are also 3 different discounted Ride Ticket packages (20, 50 and 100 tickets) on sale all day at KidFest.
There are 2 eclectic Food Courts, arts and crafts and exhibitor booths in the KidFest Marketplace.
On Sunday there is a special Family Dance Party
from 5-7pm during extended KidFest hours. DJ Dave and FUNKMODE will perform and lead the audience of all ages with music from Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Pitbull, Rolling Stones, Journey and more. A special $25 Family Ticket (for up to 4 admissions) goes on sale at 5pm Sunday.
For the 15th year, KidFest presents a special Memorial Day ceremony at noon Monday, May 25, Mt. Diablo High School Jr. ROTC color guard and songs honoring America's service people past and present with vocalist Elizabeth Martine.
Advance sale admission tickets are available now online.
Admission tickets, ride wristbands and ride tickets go on sale each day of KidFest starting at 9:45am. Admission is just $9 with a donation of canned food to the Monument Crisis Center or $10 without can donation.
This Sunday, May 24, we celebrate our collaboration for food donations through Monument Crisis Center with DOUBLE CAN DAY. A person donating 2 canned goods on Sunday gets $2 off their admission. A family of 4 bringing 8 cans will save a total of $8 off their admission ticket purchase.
Babies under 24 months and seniors 65+ are always free.
Proceeds from Bay Area KidFest benefit local educational, health and sports groups, which have received over $125,000 in cash donations from producer Bay Area Festivals since 2010.
The first 500 families through the Pavilion gate each morning at KidFest receive a free KidFest Goody Bag.
Tickets for admission and rides are always available at the door during KidFest. On-site vehicle parking is $10.
KidFest is open 10 am&nbsp;- 8pm this Sunday and 10am - 6pm on Memorial Day Monday. KidFest is at Toyota&nbsp;Pavilion at Concord, 2000 Kirker Pass Rd.


For more information or to get application to be an exhibitor, visit <a href="https://www.KidFestConcord.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.KidFestConcord.com</a>.

Local Event: Bay Area KidFest is back at the Concord Pavilion This Sunday & Monday

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Bay Area KidFest is again at the world-famous Toyota Pavilion at Concord This Sunday and Memorial Day Monday.Enjoy the 35th...

Bay Area KidFest is back at the Concord Pavilion This Sunday & Monday

Epidemic Ales

Join Grainbakers for a 90-minute spent grain breadmaking workshop at Epidemic Ales. Roll up your sleeves and turn fresh barley, recycled from the brewing process, into a warm, whole grain boule. It is earthy, nourishing, and ridiculously satisfying. You will mix, shape, and prep your dough in class, then take it home oven ready to bake. Whether you are new to bread or a seasoned sourdough wizard, you are welcome here. Perfect as a date night, a girls' night out, or a fun solo adventure.

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Whole Grain Breadmaking Class

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