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...

Epic Escape Room Adventures at Diablo Escapes 

Diablo Escapes

Escape rooms in free roam VR like nothing you have seen before! All of our immersive adventures will challenge you and your friends to work cooperatively under pressure. It’s a fun experience to shoot down a dragon as a team or fight in a sea battle with a pirate ship! With engaging puzzles and action sequences such as shooting arrows or gravity guns, you will love exploring new VR worlds. Book a private room for groups of 2 to 6 players online at www.diabloescapes.com or by calling 925-393-7171. (Appropriate for adults &amp; kids ages 10 and up.)

Walnut Creek

Escape rooms in free roam VR like nothing you have seen before! All of our immersive adventures will challenge you and your friends to work...

Master Nursery, Benjamin Moore Paint, BBQ Center & More

Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware

Since 2008, Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware has been more than just a store – it’s been a part of the community. Family-run and locally loved, we’re proud to offer a place where neighbors come together, for everything from weekend projects to seasonal celebrations. 🌺🛠️🎄 Whether you're picking the perfect Benjamin Moore paint color, prepping the garden for spring, upgrading your backyard BBQ game, or simply grabbing that one tool you didn’t know you needed, we’ve got you covered. We host family-friendly events all year long – from summer grilling demos to festive winter light displays – because we believe a great hardware store brings people together! There truly is something for everyone here: green thumbs, DIY dreamers, grill masters, and even candle lovers. And yes – you really can grab a plunger, a paintbrush, and a pie, all in one visit! Come see why we’re the kind of place people love to visit – and come back to! 🚂

Since 2008, Downtown Walnut Creek Ace Hardware has been more than just a store – it’s been a part of the community. Family-run and locally loved,...

Come learn more about the beautiful language and structure of performing Shakespeare from Actor, Michael Doppe. This class will focus analyzing the structure of words in the bard's work leaving you with skills to treat any monologue as if it were penned by the Bard himself!

Come learn more about the beautiful language and structure of performing Shakespeare from Actor, Michael Doppe. This class will focus analyzing the structure of words in the bard’s work leaving you with skills to treat any monologue as if it were penned by the Bard himself!

This class is for Teens ages 11-17years of age! Come and join us! 
theperformingartsstudio@yahoo.com
925-934-2133

Breaking Shakespeare one day Teen Actors Studio Master Class

Arts & Entertainment

Pleasant Hill

Lamorinda

Michael Wittner

Danville

Martinez

San Ramon

Alameda County

Rockridge

Piedmont

Fernando Haro

Berkeley

Solano County

Benicia

This summer, Team Business is bringing a hands-on Business &amp; Leadership Experience to the East Bay — designed specifically for high school students in grades 10–12.
In just one immersive 4-hour session, students will: ✅ Lead teams through real-world business challenges ✅ Make strategic decisions under pressure ✅ Build communication, negotiation &amp; presentation skills ✅ Develop the confidence colleges and employers are looking for
This isn't a lecture. It's an experience.

Local Event: High School Summer Business & Leadership Experience 

High School Summer Business & Leadership...

This summer, Team Business is bringing a hands-on Business & Leadership Experience to the East Bay — designed specifically for...

High School Summer Business & Leadership Experience 

Canyon Club Brewery Danville

Join Grainbakers for a hands-on cupcake decorating workshop at Canyon Club Brewery. Get creative with frosting techniques, sprinkles, and finishing touches, and take home a beautiful box of cupcakes you decorated yourself. A warm, friendly, and wondrous 90-minute night out. Great as a date night, girls' night out, or solo adventure.

Local Event: Cupcake Decorating Workshop 

Cupcake Decorating Workshop 

Join Grainbakers for a hands-on cupcake decorating workshop at Canyon Club Brewery. Get creative with frosting techniques,...

Warm your heart with this knotty, twisted, and wickedly fun Grainbakers workshop at Canyon Club Brewery. Learn to twist real spent grain pretzel dough, make your own creations, and take home hot, golden pretzels with bonus recipes for pub cheese and dipping mustard. A perfect giftable night out, and a great date night, girls' night out, or solo adventure. (A great Father's Day Gift too!)

Local Event: Soft Pretzel Workshop

Soft Pretzel Workshop

Warm your heart with this knotty, twisted, and wickedly fun Grainbakers workshop at Canyon Club Brewery. Learn to twist real...

Grab your family, besties and littles and join us for a special showing of The Secret Life of Pets on the big screen! We’re excited for a fantastic summer of special screenings of all your favorite animal films. All are welcome at this community movie night.

The film will be screened on our big screen in the Pavillon. Joybound People &amp; Pets is located at 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek. Free parking is available onsite. Our adoption floor is open Monday-Friday from 12:00-7:00 pm and Saturday-Sunday from 11:00 am-6:00 pm so come early to check out all our adoptable dogs and cats!

Concessions, beverages, and treats will be available for purchase onsite. Suggested registration sliding scale of $5-$10 per person to attend. Join us for Friday movie nights all summer long. All proceeds benefit Joybound’s life-changing programs.

June 5: The Secret Life of Pets (2016)
Two mismatched mutts get lost in New York City due to their feuding and must work together to find their way home. During their journey, they encounter a vicious bunny who plans to lead a group of abandoned pets on a mission of revenge against humanity. 

Cast includes Kevin Hart, Eric Stonestreet, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Louis C.K., Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Albert Brooks, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Moynihan, and more. Directed by Chris Renaud.

Questions? Please email community@joybound.org or call 925-296-3165.
Films licensed with permission from Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.

Local Event: Joybound People & Pets presents Community Movie Nights: The Secret Life of Pets

Joybound People & Pets presents Community Movie...

Grab your family, besties and littles and join us for a special showing of The Secret Life of Pets on the big screen! We’re...

Joybound People & Pets presents Community Movie Nights: The Secret Life of Pets

PCA Neighborhood

Come shop the whole neighborhood at this community-wide event happening rain or shine! Local residents will have lemonade stands set up, and participating households will be marked with balloons and featured on the official event map.

Local Event: Parkmead Community Association Garage Sale

Parkmead Community Association Garage Sale

Come shop the whole neighborhood at this community-wide event happening rain or shine! Local residents will have lemonade...

Celebrate 117 years of the San Leandro Cherry Festival on June 6th! Start your day at 10 AM at the San Leandro Cherry Parade and cheer on your community as they make their way down E. 14th Street in festive floats, classic cars, and creative costumes.Then, head over to the FREE festival for live music, live music on the main stage, a vendor market with over 150 booths, the fresh cherry market, the family fun zone, a car show, and more!Get in step at the Main Stage with the dynamic funk band Farenhyte5150. Dance into the afternoon with Conjunto Karabali, featuring Mike Spiro and 14x Grammy Award-winning Santana Percussionist Karl Perazzo. End your 2026 Cherry Festival experience to the music of the legendary Bay Area band The Purple Ones - Insatiable Tribute to Prince!

Local Event: San Leandro Cherry Festival & Parade

San Leandro

San Leandro Cherry Festival & Parade

Celebrate 117 years of the San Leandro Cherry Festival on June 6th! Start your day at 10 AM at the San Leandro Cherry Parade...

Northbrae Community Church

<h4>Explore the essential factors that contribute to a longer, healthier, and more meaningful life. In this seminar, we’ll examine how physical wellness, cognitive vitality, social connection, purpose, and daily habits work together to shape lifelong resilience. Participants will gain research-informed strategies and practical tips for nurturing each cornerstone, creating a personal roadmap for thriving in the years ahead.</h4>
<h5> A light lunch will be served.</h5>
Our speaker for this event is Christine Sevier, Senior Living Advisor and Founder of <a href="https://creatingnewhope.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Creating New Hope Senior Living Advisors.</a>

Local Event: The Cornerstone of Longevity

The Cornerstone of Longevity

Explore the essential factors that contribute to a longer, healthier, and more meaningful life. In this seminar, we’ll examine...

Join us for a once-in-a-decade sewer party! 🎉In celebration of 80 years of service, Central San is hosting a free, community-wide Open House on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our headquarters and treatment plant in Martinez.
The event will feature fun for all ages, including free food and ice cream, tours of our wastewater treatment plant, big trucks, hands-on games and activities, educational exhibits, toilet racers (think go-karts, but with toilets), and much more.
Space is limited for the treatment plant tours, so preregistration is encouraged. No registration is needed for the other activities, so just drop in and enjoy! Free off-site parking and shuttle service will be provided. 
For more details and to preregister for a tour, please visit: <a href="https://www.centralsan.org/80th" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.centralsan.org/80th</a>

Local Event: Central San 80th Open House

Central San 80th Open House

Join us for a once-in-a-decade sewer party! 🎉In celebration of 80 years of service, Central San is hosting a free,...

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New CalFresh Rules Requiring Many To Work To...

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Teenage Girl Accused Of Stabbing 3 Horses...

The animals were stabbed early Saturday morning at a barn inside the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa's equestrian center.

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Grooming A Gateway To Helping Dogs And Human At...

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Grooming A Gateway To Helping Dogs and Humans...

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The Best Ice Cream In Walnut Creek Area, As...

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3 Takes Of A Lovely Shell Ridge Sunset: Walnut...

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.

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Mount Diablo With A Touch Of Fall Color: Photo...

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