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...

You and your canine companion are invited to join us for an evening like no other at our annual viewing party for the 140th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday, February 16, 2016! Delicious hors d'oeuvres and desserts! Fine wines and champagne! Drawings, prizes and surprises! All for you AND your canine companion at Best In Show, the Contra Costa Humane Society annual fundraiser! Help raise funds to adopt pets, reduce the number of unwanted animals and educate the public to foster compassion, responsibility, and respect toward animals. Don't miss it! Tickets on sale: <a href="http://bestinshow2016.eventbrite.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bestinshow2016.eventbrite.com/</a> When: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Where: Hilton Concord 1970 Diamond Blvd Concord, CA 94520 Cost: $75.00 for individual ticket; $150-$750 for host package tickets <a href="https://www.cchumane.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cchumane.org/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ContraCostaHumaneSociety" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ContraCostaHumaneSociety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cchumane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/cchumane</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/contra-costa-humane-society" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/contra-costa-humane-society</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cchumane/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cchumane/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/cchumane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/cchumane</a>

You and your canine companion are invited to join us for an evening like no other at our annual viewing party for the 140th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday, February 16, 2016!

Delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts! Fine wines and champagne! Drawings, prizes and surprises! All for you AND your canine companion at Best In Show, the Contra Costa Humane Society annual fundraiser! Help raise funds to adopt pets, reduce the number of unwanted animals and educate the public to foster compassion, responsibility, and respect toward animals. Don’t miss it! Tickets on sale: <a href="http://bestinshow2016.eventbrite.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bestinshow2016.eventbrite.com/</a> When: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Where: Hilton Concord 1970 Diamond Blvd Concord, CA 94520 Cost: $75.00 for individual ticket; $150-$750 for host package tickets <a href="https://www.cchumane.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cchumane.org/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ContraCostaHumaneSociety" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ContraCostaHumaneSociety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/cchumane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/cchumane</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/contra-costa-humane-society" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/contra-costa-humane-society</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cchumane/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cchumane/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/cchumane" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/cchumane</a>

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Fine Wine and Canines at Best In Show on Tuesday, February 16, 2016

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Three Little Pigs BBQ is bringing a true Taste of Chicago to the Bay Area&nbsp;
Join us at the Pleasant Hill Night Market for Chicago-style BBQ you won’t find anywhere else — including our signature rib tips (“Butcher’s Candy”), Vienna Beef hot dogs, hot links, and more.
📍 Chilpancingo Park, Pleasant Hill ⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Come early. We sell out!
Not your typical BBQ. Chicago-style, for real.

Local Event: Chicago BBQ Pop-Up at Pleasant Hill Night Market 

Chicago BBQ Pop-Up at Pleasant Hill Night Market 

Three Little Pigs BBQ is bringing a true Taste of Chicago to the Bay Area 
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Hillcrest Congregational Church

Join the Diablo Choral Artists for an inspiring spring concert celebrating the natural world and our enduring connection to it. Under the direction of Bruce Lengacher, the performance will feature masterpieces by Purcell, Mendelssohn, Lauridsen, Gjeilo, and more.

Local Event: For The Beauty Of The Earth

For The Beauty Of The Earth

Join the Diablo Choral Artists for an inspiring spring concert celebrating the natural world and our enduring connection to it....

Lesher Center for the Arts

The Diablo Symphony concludes its 63rd season with a performance of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 on Sunday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m., at the Lesher Center for the Arts. The difficulties under which Shostakovich (by then under condemnation by Stalin’s regime) composed in 1937 permeate the deep and complex emotions of this extraordinary work. The program also features works by two American composers—Aaron Copland and Daniel Pesca—that celebrate the joys and bravery of everyday existence. Composed in 1942, in response to the U.S. entry into World War II, Copland’s "Fanfare for the Common Man” pays tribute to the heroism of the common person on the home front. And, in this west coast premiere of Pesca’s “Up North” piano concerto—performed by the composer—listeners will be transported by musically depicted moments of cheer, nostalgia, charm, and the warmth of family remembered from childhood trips taken from Alabama up to Northern Michigan each summer. With these three works, performed side-by-side under the direction of conductor Matilda Hofman, the program explores the entire gamut of human emotions. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Lesher Center box office (925-943-7469, Wednesday–Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.) or through the DSO’s website, diablosymphony.org. Adult tickets are $45, and youth tickets are $15. A discount for senior groups of 10 or more is available, and children 12 and under are free but need a ticket to have a seat. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Local Event: DSO Season Finale: Shostakovich 5 

DSO Season Finale: Shostakovich 5 

The Diablo Symphony concludes its 63rd season with a performance of Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5 on Sunday, May 17 at...

St Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Concert Series is delighted to present Dr. Natalie Chan Ning, in a spectacular pipe organ performance on Sunday, May 17 at 3pm. Dr. Ning holds the Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from the University of Southern California, where she pursued advanced studies in organ performance and choral music. Performing on St. Paul’s celebrated Schlicker two-manual pipe organ, Dr. Ning will present a dynamic program ranging from classical masterworks to modern compositions—music of lyrical simplicity and grand, multi-layered textures that transforms the very space into sound. Join us at 1924 Trinity Avenue, Walnut Creek. No tickets necessary. Optional donations accepted.
St. Paul’s Concert Series is pleased to invite its audience in-person for this event, and we will also broadcast this performance simultaneously online. To obtain the online link and review the full concert program, visit St. Paul’s at <a href="https://stpaulswc.org/concert-series" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">stpaulswc.org/concert-series</a>.
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.

Local Event: Pipe Organ Concert with Natalie Chan Ning at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek

Pipe Organ Concert with Natalie Chan Ning at...

St. Paul's Concert Series is delighted to present Dr. Natalie Chan Ning, in a spectacular pipe organ performance on Sunday, May...

Pipe Organ Concert with Natalie Chan Ning at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek

Pleasant Hill Senior Center

<h4>Explore how giving your time and skills can bring renewed purpose, connection, and joy in later life. This engaging panel highlights the rewards of volunteering and the powerful&nbsp; impact it can have on both individuals and communities.</h4>
Our speakers for this event are David Benet with <a href="https://mobilitymatterscc.com/volunteer/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Mobility Matters</a> and Claes Elfving with <a href="https://sanramonvalleyvillage.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">San Ramon Valley Village.</a>

Local Event: The Gift of Giving Back: Volunteering & Purpose in Later Life (Panel)

The Gift of Giving Back: Volunteering & Purpose...

Explore how giving your time and skills can bring renewed purpose, connection, and joy in later life. This engaging panel...

The Gift of Giving Back: Volunteering & Purpose in Later Life (Panel)

Toyota Pavilion at Concord

Bay Area KidFest is again at the world-famous Toyota Pavilion at Concord on May 24 &amp; 25 of Memorial Day Weekend.
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, Dragon Wagon roller coaster, 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.
On 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
<ul><li>8pm on Sunday and 10am - 6pm on Memorial Day Monday. KidFest is at Toyota</li></ul>
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 May 24-25

Bay Area KidFest is back at the Concord...

Bay Area KidFest is again at the world-famous Toyota Pavilion at Concord on May 24 & 25 of Memorial Day Weekend.
Enjoy the 35th...

Bay Area KidFest is back at the Concord Pavilion May 24-25

The Walnut Creek Historical Society will be hosting our sixth annual car show. This is an outdoor event held on the Shadelands Ranch Museum grounds. There will be fabulous cars, live music, great food, awards and a raffle. The museum will be open for tours!
The Car Show will be canceled in the event of rain.
Admission is free!
 
DO YOU HAVE A CAR THAT YOU WOULD LIKE DISPLAY AT OUR EVENT.&nbsp; PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW!!<a href="https://3common.com/event/shadelands-classic-car-show-car-registration/67a3f91578504891dd0f8f2b" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> </a>
REGISTRATION FEE:&nbsp; $30 PER CAR - INCLUDES LUNCH 
DAY OF REGISTRATION FEE:&nbsp; $40 PER CAR 
<a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-shadelands-classic-car-show" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CAR REGISTRATION</a>

Local Event: Shadelands Classic Car Show

Shadelands Classic Car Show

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Fine Wine and Canines at Best In Show on Tuesday, February 16, 2016