Stop the world for a beautiful summer night of live music to benefit the kids of The Crayon Initiative at the Melt With You Festival — Saturday, September 19, 5:00pm PDT Rolling Range Ranch, Martinez, CA
Live music from Zach Heckendorf + RPM, BBQ, and drinks — all benefiting The Crayon Initiative, bringing fresh crayons to pediatric patients in children's hospitals.
Presented by Premier Sponsor&nbsp;Pleasant Hill Coin &amp; Jewelry Exchange, with support from&nbsp;Kendra Scott Walnut Creek. BBQ provided by&nbsp;Slow Hand BBQ, beers by&nbsp;Canyon Club Brewery, and cocktails by&nbsp;Arena Mobile Bar Company.
Patch readers get special ticket pricing:&nbsp;<a href="https://thecrayoninitiative.harnessgiving.org/events/3673?ticket_id=100009364" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://thecrayoninitiative.harnessgiving.org/events/3673?ticket_id=100009364</a>
Interested in becoming a VIP Sponsor?&nbsp;Enjoy additional benefits and perks: <a href="https://thecrayoninitiative.harnessgiving.org/events/3673?ticket_id=100008820" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://thecrayoninitiative.harnessgiving.org/events/3673?ticket_id=100008820</a>

Local Event: Melt with You Festival 

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Melt with You Festival 

Stop the world for a beautiful summer night of live music to benefit the kids of The Crayon Initiative at the Melt With You...

St Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul’s Concert Series is delighted to present classical guitarist Alexander Milovanov in a spectacular live, acoustic performance on Saturday, September 19 at 7pm. Renowned for his acute musical insight and astounding virtuosity, Alexander brings the stage alive, having captivated audiences everywhere from Los Angeles, New York, Vienna, to St. Petersburg, Russia. At St. Paul’s, Milovanov will perform breathtaking pieces by J.S. Bach, Albéniz, Regondi, and Villa-Lobos. This is a must-see performance! Join us at 1924 Trinity Avenue, Walnut Creek. No tickets necessary. Donations accepted.
Located in downtown Walnut Creek, the St. Paul’s Concert Series offers monthly world-class performances to the local community for an affordable, donation-based cost. Located at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, we offer free parking, or we're an easy walk three blocks from Walnut Creek BART.&nbsp; For more information, visit us at stpaulswc.org/concert-series.

Local Event: Classical Guitarist Alexander Milovanov Performs at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek

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Classical Guitarist Alexander Milovanov...

St. Paul’s Concert Series is delighted to present classical guitarist  Alexander Milovanov in a spectacular live, acoustic...

Classical Guitarist Alexander Milovanov Performs at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek

Pleasant Hill Senior Center

<h4>Explore the common health challenges and medical concerns that can arise with aging, along with practical ways to address them proactively. This session will provide valuable insights, prevention strategies, and supportive resources to help older adults maintain vitality, independence, safety, and overall well-being throughout later life.</h4>
Our speaker for this event is Bevi Kothare Ph.D, Gerontologist and East Bay General Manager of <a href="https://enablegcm.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">enABLE Care Management.</a>

Local Event: Understanding Geriatric Health: Common Challenges & Smart Solutions

Pleasant Hill

Understanding Geriatric Health: Common...

Explore the common health challenges and medical concerns that can arise with aging, along with practical ways to address them...

Understanding Geriatric Health: Common Challenges & Smart Solutions

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

Greenlight Driver Training

Join Greenlight Driver Training for a cuppa joe, some donuts, and a FREE test drive in one their our state-of-the-art driving simulators. See firsthand why Greenlight has been voted the East Bay's BEST Driver Training 3 years in a row!

Local Event: Donuts & Demos!

Donuts & Demos!

Join Greenlight Driver Training for a cuppa joe, some donuts, and a FREE test drive in one their our state-of-the-art driving...

Contra Costa Co. Genealogical Soc. via ZOOM

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

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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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Saturday, September 19

Melt with You Festival

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19

5:00 PM

357 Bear Oaks Dr, Martinez, CA

Classical Guitarist Alexander Milovanov Performs at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek

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19

7:00 PM

St Paul's Episcopal Church, 1924 Trinity Ave, Walnut Creek, CA

Thursday, September 24

Understanding Geriatric Health: Common Challenges & Smart Solutions

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24

10:30 AM

Pleasant Hill Senior Center, 233 Gregory Ln, Pleasant Hill, CA

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Melt with You Festival

Classical Guitarist Alexander Milovanov Performs at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek

Understanding Geriatric Health: Common Challenges & Smart Solutions

DN Gifts for Life