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...

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA – A 71-year-old man with dementia reported missing Wednesday after walking away from his care facility was located, Walnut Creek police said in a brief statement this morning.Yang Chang was missing from his assisted living facility on Mount Diablo Boulevard where he relocated less than a week ago from a site in Oakland, police said. Officers said there was a possibility he was trying to return to Oakland. Also see: <a href="https://patch.com/california/martinez/contra-costa-co-imposes-moratorium-fees-charged-parents-their-kids" title="Contra Costa Co. Imposes Moratorium On Fees Charged To Parents For Their Kids Incarcerations, Monitoring" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contra Costa Co. Imposes Moratorium On Fees Charged To Parents For Their Kids' Incarcerations, Monitoring</a>--Image via WCPD

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA – A 71-year-old man with dementia reported missing Wednesday after walking away from his care facility was located, Walnut Creek police said in a brief statement this morning.

Yang Chang was missing from his assisted living facility on Mount Diablo Boulevard where he relocated less than a week ago from a site in Oakland, police said. Officers said there was a possibility he was trying to return to Oakland. Also see: <a href="https://patch.com/california/martinez/contra-costa-co-imposes-moratorium-fees-charged-parents-their-kids" title="Contra Costa Co. Imposes Moratorium On Fees Charged To Parents For Their Kids Incarcerations, Monitoring" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contra Costa Co. Imposes Moratorium On Fees Charged To Parents For Their Kids' Incarcerations, Monitoring</a>

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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

Prost! 🍻 Walnut Creek Oktoberfest is back Friday, Sept. 25 (5–10pm) &amp; Saturday, Sept. 26 (12–9pm) at Civic Park East for two days of brews, brats, live music and Oktoberfest fun!
Grab your friends, family and pups and head Downtown for one of Walnut Creek’s favorite fall traditions. Sip craft beer and wine in the Biergarten, dance along to live music, dig into delicious food, shop artisan vendors, bring the little ones to Kinder Platz and soak up the festive atmosphere all weekend long.

FEATURING:🎶 Live Music &amp; Dancing 🍺 Biergarten with Craft Beer &amp; Wine 🌭 Delicious Food 🛍️ Artisan Vendors 🎡 Kinder Platz Kids Zone 🥨 Plenty of Oktoberfest Fun!

GETTING HERE:
🚗 $10 Event Parking at 1111 Civic Drive 🚲 Free Bike Valet 🚆 Take BART to Walnut Creek Station
FREE ADMISSION • RSVP TODAY!✨ Admission is FREE! RSVP in advance to let us know you’re coming, then stop by the Info Booth during Oktoberfest to check in and pick up some Oktoberfest swag (while supplies last)!*
👉 RSVP &amp; CHECK OUT THE FULL OKTOBERFEST LINEUP »&nbsp;<a href="https://walnutcreekdowntown.com/events/oktoberfest?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=ad&amp;utm_campaign=OKT2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">walnutcreekdowntown.com/oktoberfest</a>

Local Event: Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻

Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of...

Prost! 🍻 Walnut Creek Oktoberfest is back Friday, Sept. 25 (5–10pm) & Saturday, Sept. 26 (12–9pm) at Civic Park East for two...

Walnut Creek Oktoberfest: Prost to a Weekend of Brews, Brats & Bavarian Fun! 🥨🍻

Prost! 🍻 Walnut Creek Oktoberfest is back Friday, Sept. 25 (5–10pm) &amp; Saturday, Sept. 26 (12–9pm) at Civic Park East for two days of brews, brats, live music and Oktoberfest fun!
Grab your friends, family and pups and head Downtown for one of Walnut Creek’s favorite fall traditions. Sip craft beer and wine in the Biergarten, dance along to live music, dig into delicious food, shop artisan vendors, bring the little ones to Kinder Platz and soak up the festive atmosphere all weekend long.
FEATURING:
🎶 Live Music &amp; Dancing 🍺 Biergarten with Craft Beer &amp; Wine 🌭 Delicious Food 🛍️ Artisan Vendors 🎡 Kinder Platz Kids Zone 🥨 Plenty of Oktoberfest Fun!
GETTING HERE:
🚗 $10 Event Parking at 1111 Civic Drive 🚲 Free Bike Valet 🚆 Take BART to Walnut Creek Station
FREE ADMISSION • RSVP TODAY!
✨ Admission is FREE! RSVP in advance to let us know you’re coming, then stop by the Info Booth during Oktoberfest to check in and pick up some Oktoberfest swag (while supplies last)!*
👉 RSVP &amp; CHECK OUT THE FULL OKTOBERFEST LINEUP&nbsp;»<a href="https://walnutcreekdowntown.com/events/oktoberfest?utm_source=patch&amp;utm_medium=ad&amp;utm_campaign=OKT2026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">walnutcreekdowntown.com/oktoberfest</a>

Ygnacio Valley High School

Tahuko Foundation, a Registered 501(c)3, non profit organization, invites you to Celebrate an authentic and traditional Walnut Creek Garba &amp; Dandiya featuring the Sharda Music Band in the Bay Area. This family-friendly event offers kids' lessons, a special kids' Garba round, and delicious food available for purchase. Join the community for a vibrant evening of music and dance that is open to all ages.

Local Event: Walnut Creek Garba Dandiya 2026

Walnut Creek Garba Dandiya 2026

Tahuko Foundation, a Registered 501(c)3, non profit organization, invites you to Celebrate an authentic and traditional Walnut...

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!

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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...

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Good News: Man Missing From Mt. Diablo Blvd. Facility Located

BREAKING: The 71-year-old suffering dementia had walked off from his assisted living home.

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Good News: Man Missing From Mt. Diablo Blvd. Facility Located

BREAKING: The 71-year-old suffering dementia had walked off from his assisted living home.

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