Greenlight Driver Training

About to have a new driver?? Give your teen a FREE test drive in one of Greenlight Driver Training's state-of-the-art driving simulators and enjoy some tasty frozen yogurt from Cuppa Yo. Drop in or <a href="https://greenlightsimulationbooking.as.me/augdemodays" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">book your slot</a> today to see why Greenlight has been voted the East Bay's BEST Driver Training three years in a row!

Local Event: Demo Drives & Fro Yo!

Contra Costa County

Danville

California

Demo Drives & Fro Yo!

About to have a new driver?? Give your teen a FREE test drive in one of Greenlight Driver Training's state-of-the-art driving...

Susana Street Park, 701 Susana St, Martinez, CA, 94553

Join the Martinez Arts Association for the 55th Annual celebration featuring a vibrant selection of fine arts and crafts booths. This community-focused event offers a full day of entertainment with over 65 vendors, live music, local food trucks, and a selection of wine and beer options.

Local Event: Art In The Park

Martinez

Art In The Park

Join the Martinez Arts Association for the 55th Annual celebration featuring a vibrant selection of fine arts and crafts...

Pleasant Hill Senior Center

<h4>Learn how to stay confident and safe behind the wheel as you age. This session covers tips for maintaining driving skills, recognizing when adjustments are needed, and exploring transportation alternatives. We’ll also discuss common age-related changes that can affect driving, along with resources and strategies to help older adults maintain independence and mobility safely.</h4>
Our speaker for this event is Melanie Henry, Licensed Driving Instructor and Owner of <a href="https://www.turnsignaldrivingschool.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Turn Signal Driving School</a> and CEO of <a href="https://www.dcacbayarea.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Driver Cognitive Assessment Center (DCAC)</a>.

Local Event: Staying Safe on the Road: Driving as an Older Adult

Pleasant Hill

Staying Safe on the Road: Driving as an Older...

Learn how to stay confident and safe behind the wheel as you age. This session covers tips for maintaining driving skills,...

Staying Safe on the Road: Driving as an Older Adult

St Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Concert Series is back from its summer break, and we are absolutely delighted to kick off our Fall concert season with pianist Mira Armij Gill, with special guest violinist Francisco Salazar in a delightful performance on Saturday, August 29 at 7:00pm. Known for her spectacular poetic and inspiring performances around the world, Ms. Gill brings absolute magic to the stage. Inspired by her recently-released album Piano Works of Samuel Barber, the concert will highlight Barber’s Nocturne Op. 33; Excursions Op. 20; and Sonata, Op. 26 as well as his Canzone Op. 38 for Violin and Piano, featuring Salazar on violin. When performed recently at Carnagie Hall in New York, praise abounded of Gill’s Barber Nocturne, which “held truly inspired moments, ending with the trill that was absolutely transporting.” Also noted was the "moving rendition of Barber's achingly beautiful Canzone by Ms. Gill with her husband Francisco Salazar." This spectacular duo will also include duets by Gershwin, De Falla, Di Martino, Gliere, Beach and Kreisler to name a few. Join us at 1924 Trinity Avenue, Walnut Creek. No tickets necessary. Donations accepted (avg $30/$10 students). For full program visit stpaulswc.org/concert-series.

Local Event: Pianist Mira Armij Gill Performs with Violinist Francisco Salazar at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek

Pianist Mira Armij Gill Performs with Violinist...

St. Paul's Concert Series is back from its summer break, and we are absolutely delighted to kick off our Fall concert season...

Pianist Mira Armij Gill Performs with Violinist Francisco Salazar at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek

Contra Costa Co. Genealogical Soc. via ZOOM

Quakers were among the earliest settlers in North America and often the earliest settlers in newly-opened territory. They were amazing record-keepers: births, marriages, deaths, those who came into their local meetings and those who left, transgressions by members were publicly discussed and recorded, and as they came to believe that slavery was evil their records on Quakers who kept slaves became extensive. Learn about their history and how to find the rich records they left behind.

Local Event: Our Quaker Ancestors:  Their History and The Records They Left with Annette Burke Lyttle

Our Quaker Ancestors:  Their History and The...

Quakers were among the earliest settlers in North America and often the earliest settlers in newly-opened territory. They were...

Our Quaker Ancestors:  Their History and The Records They Left with Annette Burke Lyttle

Don Tatzin Community Hall

Families across the Bay Area are invited to discover the many paths available after high school at the West Coast ALT Fair, returning to Lafayette on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Hosted by Prepare to Bloom, the ALT Fair is a free community event designed to introduce students, parents, educators, therapists, and counselors to the growing number of post-secondary options beyond the traditional four-year college experience. The event will take place from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at the Lafayette Public Library's Don Tatzin Community Hall.

Attendees will have the opportunity to meet directly with representatives from a wide range of organizations, including:
<ul><li>Gap year and wellness programs</li><li>Young adult transitional living programs</li><li>College support and executive functioning programs</li><li>Vocational and career training organizations</li><li>Therapeutic and specialized post-secondary supports</li><li>Apprenticeship and experiential learning opportunities</li></ul>
Rather than sitting through presentations, families can browse at their own pace, ask questions, compare programs, and have meaningful conversations with professionals who specialize in helping young adults find the right next step.
"The goal of the ALT Fair has always been to help families realize they have more options than they may have been told," said Shayna Abraham, founder of Prepare to Bloom. "Every student deserves a path that fits who they are, not just the path that's most familiar."
The event is designed for:
<ul><li>Parents of high school, and young adult students</li><li>High school students and recent graduates</li><li>Young adults exploring next steps</li><li>Therapists, educational consultants, and school and college counselors</li><li>Anyone interested in learning more about nontraditional post-secondary opportunities</li></ul>
Admission is free, though advance registration is encouraged.
The ALT Fair will be followed by a professional networking day on Friday, September 25, bringing together referring professionals and program representatives from across the country to strengthen collaboration and improve access to resources for families.
For additional information or to register, visit Prepare to Bloom's ALT Fair page.

Local Event: Lafayette to Host Free ALT Fair Exploring Alternatives to College

Lafayette to Host Free ALT Fair Exploring...

Families across the Bay Area are invited to discover the many paths available after high school at the West Coast ALT Fair,...

Lafayette to Host Free ALT Fair Exploring Alternatives to College

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT 10AM - 1PMMichael shares lessons from his personal experiences in tracing his Family tree and presents “how-to’s” for beginning-to-intermediate family historians. Michael will be doing a 2.5 hour hands-on webinar including documentary and genetic evidence, discussing bonds with newfound relatives, discovering old ancestral family photos, and more. His aim is for you to be able to pass down your heritage to future descendants. *** MEMBERS ONLY PLEASE JOIN CCCGS TO ATTEND

Local Event:  Finding Binkey: When Your Ancestors Choose You with Michael A. Willis

 Finding Binkey: When Your Ancestors Choose You...

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT 10AM - 1PMMichael shares lessons from his personal experiences in tracing his Family...

 Finding Binkey: When Your Ancestors Choose You with Michael A. Willis

When looking for marriage records, you’ll assume the marriage took place in your ancestor’s place of residence, or the hometown of the bride.&nbsp; But what happens when you’ve exhausted your search and still can’t find any records?&nbsp; Where did your ancestors go to get married, and why?&nbsp; The answer might have something to do with “Gretna Greens”, the term for a well-known place for out-of-town wedding destinations.

Local Event: Gretna Greens  with Madeline Yanov

Gretna Greens  with Madeline Yanov

When looking for marriage records, you’ll assume the marriage took place in your ancestor’s place of residence, or the hometown...

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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.

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...

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