Name: Diablo Ballet Center for Dance Open House
Start: 2026-08-22T13:00:00-07:00
Location: Diablo Ballet Center for Dance

Diablo Ballet Center for Dance

Step inside the Diablo Ballet Center for Dance and celebrate the start of our 2026–2027 school year at our Open House! Meet our exceptional faculty, tour our beautiful studios, and watch our advanced Level 5/6 students in class. Young dancers can enjoy a complimentary mini dance class, story time, and photos with costumed dancers, while families explore our programs for ages 3 through adult. Plus, SF Dance Gear Walnut Creek will be on-site for dancewear and shoe fittings. Whether you’re new to dance or returning for another season, we can’t wait to welcome you!For information, visit here: <a href="https://diabloballet.org/events/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">diabloballet.org/events/</a>

Local Event: Diablo Ballet Center for Dance Open House

Contra Costa County

Angela Woodall

Bay Area

Walnut Creek

California

Diablo Ballet Center for Dance Open House

Step inside the Diablo Ballet Center for Dance and celebrate the start of our 2026–2027 school year at our Open House!   Meet...

Saint Matthew Lutheran Church

<h4>Connected Horse inspires connection, engagement, and emotional healing for people living with dementia and their loved ones through innovative equine-assisted workshops, programs, and training. As a pioneering leader in equine programming for individuals experiencing memory loss and their care partners together, Connected Horse creates meaningful shared experiences that strengthen relationships and reduce isolation.</h4>
A light lunch will be served.
Our speaker for this event is Judy Vared, Outreach &amp; Education Coordinator of <a href="https://connectedhorse.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Connected Horse.</a>

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Local Agency: Connected Horse

Connected Horse inspires connection, engagement, and emotional healing for people living with dementia and their loved ones...

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August 4, 2026, 5:30 pm to 9 pmYou're invited to meet your neighbors and some of our finest local law enforcement and first responders as part of National Night Out at the Martinez Waterfront Park.Waterfront Park is located at 245 N Court Street, Martinez.&nbsp;The event is free, and all are welcome.The City of Martinez is partnering with local law enforcement, first responders and neighbors for National Night Out.&nbsp;Several first responders will be at the event, including Martinez Police Department, Contra Costa Fire Protection District, California Highway Patrol, Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, Search and Rescue and more.&nbsp;There will be dancing to the Eagles live music by Midnight Flyer.Food Trucks, safety demonstrations from local law enforcement agencies, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) disaster preparedness information, free child ID kits, displays from local fire department and other emergency first-responders, face painting fun, an animal petting zoo and more.National Night Out is a community-police awareness-raising event in the U.S., held the first Tuesday of August. The event has been held annually since 1984 and is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch in the United States and Canada.For more information or sponsor opportunities contact Christine Dean&nbsp;Hello@NNOmartinez.comGo to www.NationalNightOut2026.eventbrite.com for free admission tickets.National Night Out Martinez is a 501(C)(3) non profit organizationEIN #41-4701113Hosted by Downtown Martinez &amp; Co.FREE! Get your admission tickets at www.NationalNightOut2026.eventbrite.comPresented by National Night Out Martinez.

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Summer isn't over yet! Join us for the final Locust Street Festival of the season on Wednesday, August 5, from 5:00-8:30 PM, as Downtown Walnut Creek comes alive for one more unforgettable summer block party.
🎶 Live music &amp; entertainment 🍴 Delicious local food 🍻 Craft beer, wine &amp; cocktails 🛍️ Artisan vendors &amp; shopping 🎈 Family-friendly activities 🐾 Dog-friendly fun
Whether you're meeting friends for dinner, browsing local vendors, dancing to live music, or cooling off with a refreshing drink, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Admission is FREE! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors and help us savor the summer in Downtown Walnut Creek.
📍 Downtown Walnut Creek (Locust, Cypress &amp; Bonanza Streets) 🗓️ Wednesday, August 5 ⏰ 5:00-8:30 PM 🎟️ <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/locust-street-festival-tickets-1987656923364?aff=PatchAd" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">RSVP Today »</a>
Come eat, shop, sip, dance, and celebrate one last summer night in Downtown Walnut Creek!

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Admission to the Plaza and live music is&nbsp;free. Food from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tacosymascatering/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Tacos Y Mas Catering</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dvine_graze/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">,</a> along with wine and beer, will be available for purchase, including fresh craft beer from our beverage sponsor and 1% for the Planet partner, Headlands Brewing. If you’d like to explore the Garden, paid admission is required. Garden&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/membership/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Members</a>&nbsp;enjoy free admission year-round.
Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted.
Gates open at 5:15pm.RSVP:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/event/sunset-sessions-concert-series/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ruthbancroftgarden.org/event/sunset-sessions-concert-series/</a>

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In advance of the Saturday Book Sale, Friends of the Walnut Creek Library members are invited to a special pre-sale on Friday, August 7 from 3-4:30. This pre-sale is exclusively for Friends Members. If you are not already a member, you may join at the pre-sale. Please click on the following link for more information on Friends membership levels - <a href="https://www.wclibraryfriends.org/join.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.wclibraryfriends.org/join.html</a>
Happy Reading - and thanks for supporting the Walnut Creek Library!

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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.

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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.)

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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! 🚂

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