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! 🚂

Contra Costa County

Angela Woodall

Bay Area

Walnut Creek

California

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,...

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.

Concord

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.)

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...

Community Update

Health & Fitness

Pleasant Hill

Lamorinda

Michael Wittner

Danville

Martinez

San Ramon

Alameda County

Rockridge

Piedmont

Fernando Haro

Berkeley

Solano County

Benicia

1503 Debbi Ct

PLEASANT HILL AND MARTINEZ! Join us for a massive community event featuring 40 participating homes across the Valley High, Elderwood Glen, Diablo Valley Estates, Saddleridge, Chateau Ridge, and Ridgeview neighborhoods. Shoppers can pick up maps at the kiosk or use the available QR code to navigate the best deals throughout the area. 
Sponsored by the Laura Wucher Real Estate Team

Local Event: Epic Neighborhood Garage Sale

Epic Neighborhood Garage Sale

PLEASANT HILL AND MARTINEZ! Join us for a massive community event featuring 40 participating homes across the Valley High,...

Calling all quilters, antique and vintage lovers, collectors, decorators, and treasure hunters! This one-day sale features an incredible mix of high-end antiques, antique children's and women's shoes, unique collectibles, an UNBELIEVABLE amount of quilting fabric, upholstery fabric, household goods, and everyday garage sale finds. (The pictures only represent a fraction of what we have available.)
We’ll have a massive selection of quilting fabric including bundles, bolts, sewing-related items, quilting kits complete with storage box, patterns and fabrics, along with vintage and antique furniture, antique collectibles, décor, household goods, various vinyl records, and plenty of hidden treasures. Featured items include a beautiful vintage carousel horse plus many other unique statement pieces you won’t typically find at a standard garage sale.
My mother is no longer able to sew and was an avid quilter and the fabric buyer for a store that went out of business, so we have a remarkable amount of high quality cottons, flannels, fleeces, laces, canvas, and so much more. We also recently inherited a storage unit full of the antiques and would love to find them a new home!
Whether you’re searching for quality antique pieces, affordable vintage finds, quilting supplies, or just enjoy digging for great deals, there’s something for everyone — from higher-end antique items to more traditional garage sale bargains.
Be there at 9 AM for best selection. EARLY BIRDS ARE STRONGLY DISCOURAGED!
Saturday Only May 30 – 9AM to 2PM 52 Deerhaven Pl in Pleasant Hill

Local Event: QUILTERS SPECIAL! HUGE Fabric, Antique, & Household Garage Sale 5/30

QUILTERS SPECIAL! HUGE Fabric, Antique, &...

Calling all quilters, antique and vintage lovers, collectors, decorators, and treasure hunters! This one-day sale features an...

QUILTERS SPECIAL! HUGE Fabric, Antique, & Household Garage Sale 5/30

Beautifully updated, this townhouse-style condo offers comfort and a peaceful setting in the desirable Shadowbrook community. Ideally located near parks, shopping, and convenient freeway access, this home makes everyday living feel easy.
Step inside to volume living room ceilings, where dramatic two-story windows frame serene greenbelt views and create an inviting, airy atmosphere. The spacious deck is the perfect place to enjoy morning coffee, unwind at the end of the day, or entertain guests. An additional entry patio offers even more outdoor space.
The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances and opens to a charming bay window breakfast room filled with natural light. A cozy gas fireplace anchors the living area, while a downstairs half bath adds convenience. The thoughtful bedroom layout provides excellent privacy and flexibility, ideal for a home office, guest space, or roommate arrangement.
Additional highlights include a skylight, central heat and air conditioning, laundry closet with washer and dryer included, an attached garage with interior access, and a cul-de-sac location with guest parking.
Residents of Shadowbrook enjoy wonderful community amenities, including a clubhouse, exercise room, pool, and hot tub. With its beautiful updates, inviting outdoor spaces, and convenient location, this home truly brings together comfort, ease, and a tranquil sense of retreat.Visit <a href="https://205HiddenCreekCourt.mytours.online" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">205HiddenCreekCourt.mytours.online</a> for more information and photosOffered at $575,000Call or Text <a href="https://OurFiveStarTeam.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pete Sabine</a> 925.787.2548 Remax Accord DRE&nbsp;#00889760

Local Event: You're Invited! Open House - 205 Hidden Creek Court 

You're Invited! Open House - 205 Hidden Creek...

Beautifully updated, this townhouse-style condo offers comfort and a peaceful setting in the desirable Shadowbrook community....

You're Invited! Open House - 205 Hidden Creek Court 

Local Vines

10 Years of Celebrating the Lamorinda Appellation – Sunday, May 31st, Noon-6pm
Ten years calls for a toast, and we have just the wine for that!
Come celebrate a decade of exceptional winemaking from the hills right in your neighborhood. Meet the people who grew the grapes and made the wine. Taste the fruits of their labor and cheers to many more decades of the Lamorinda AVA.
With food available for purchase by Maine Lobster.&nbsp;
Local Vines – 3393 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

Local Event: Lamorinda AVA Celebration 

Lamorinda AVA Celebration 

10 Years of Celebrating the Lamorinda Appellation – Sunday, May 31st, Noon-6pm
Ten years calls for a toast, and we have just...

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

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...

Multiple addresses in East Bay

We're Acterra, a Bay Area-based environmental non-profit that, every year, showcases the benefits of electrification with our (greatly loved!) FREE <a href="https://acterra.org/electrification/greenhome/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Green@Home tours</a>. 
East Bay Green@Home Tour 📅 Saturday, June 6, 11 AM&nbsp;- 3 PM&nbsp; 🎟️ Register: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marin-greenhome-tour-2025-registration-1527827967579?aff=reddit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"></a><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-greenhome-tour-2026-registration-1982929633914?aff=Patch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">eventbrite.com/e/east-bay-greenhome-tour-2026-registration-1982929633914?aff=Patch </a>(it's free!)
You’ll have the chance to ask questions, hear firsthand why and how homeowners made their sustainable choices, and gain practical tips on appliance selection, contractor experiences, and rebates or incentives that can make green living more affordable.
Some of the upgrades you'll learn about and see firsthand include: Energy-efficient heat pumps for heating and cooling, heat pump water heaters, induction cooktops, rainwater catchment systems, compost bins, electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, battery storage systems, and more.

<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLTlyZTx7mv/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Here's a short reel </a>from one of our Mini-Tours, that details some of the things our homeowners discuss.
We hope to see you there!
The free Tour is made possible through the generosity of our sponsors; AVA&nbsp;Community Energy &amp; the City of Berkley

Local Event: Want to tour green homes in East Bay? Ask Q's about Electrification? Solar? HVAC? Join us June 6!

Want to tour green homes in East Bay? Ask Q's...

We're Acterra, a Bay Area-based environmental non-profit that, every year, showcases the benefits of electrification with our...

Want to tour green homes in East Bay? Ask Q's about Electrification? Solar? HVAC? Join us June 6!

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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Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Planning Commission Debates Rentals...

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🌱 Patch AM: Planning Commission Debates Rentals, Alcohol Hours Expansion

Planning Commission Debates Rentals, Alcohol...

Planning commission weighs short-term rentals and a late-night alcohol service extension at downtown restaurant. 

Planning Commission Debates Rentals, Alcohol Hours Expansion

San Francisco County

San Francisco

'Aggressive' Turkey Warning | Transient Beats...

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

A grooming academy combines the need for dog care with the demand for marketable skills by creating a vocational training program.

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Pets

Grooming A Gateway To Helping Dogs and Humans...

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Restaurants & Bars

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