April Lopez Raffel

Contra Costa County

Angela Woodall

Bay Area

Lamorinda

California

Walnut Creek

Alameda County

Rockridge

Piedmont

Pleasant Hill

Fernando Haro

Berkeley

Albany

Michael Wittner

Danville

Martinez

El Cerrito

Concord

Pleasant Hill Estate Sale - 60 Stevenson Drive&nbsp; Mid-Century Chairs, Artwork, Asian Décor, E-Bike, Garden Finds &amp; ToolsFriday, October 16, Saturday October 17,&nbsp;From 9am to 2pmClick on this l<a href="https://estatesales.org/estate-sales/ca/pleasant-hill/94523/pleasant-hill-estate-sale-midcentury-2464388" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">ink to access the estate sale details and photos</a>
<a href="https://www.ourfivestarteam.com/about-pete-sabine.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pete Sabine</a> Real Estate Consultant Call or Text 925.787.2548 Remax Accord DRE #00889760

Local Event: You're Invited! Poet's Corner Estate Sale 

You're Invited! Poet's Corner Estate Sale 

Pleasant Hill Estate Sale - 60 Stevenson Drive  Mid-Century Chairs, Artwork, Asian Décor, E-Bike, Garden Finds & ToolsFriday,...

Preview this Coming Soon home during the estate sale from 9am to 2pm October 16 - October 17.
Bring your vision to 60 Stevenson Drive!
Located in Pleasant Hill’s highly desirable Poet’s Corner neighborhood, this single-level fixer offers an exciting opportunity to renovate, reimagine, and unlock its full potential.
Whether you’re looking for your next project or a home you can transform into your own, this property provides a great canvas for improvement.
The backyard features a swimming pool ready to become the centerpiece of a refreshed outdoor retreat, while the side yard provides additional storage and convenient backyard access.
Just steps from Pleasant Oaks Park and close to Pleasant Hill Library, schools, daycares, trails, dining, and neighborhood favorites like Wences Restaurant and Rooted Coffee, the location adds to the opportunity. BART is also just a quick ride away.
A sought-after neighborhood, single-level living, a pool, and plenty of potential, <a href="https://60stevensondrive.mytours.online/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">60 Stevenson Drive</a>&nbsp;is ready for its next chapter.
Bring your ideas and make it shine!&nbsp; Offered at $840,000
<a href="https://www.ourfivestarteam.com/about-pete-sabine.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pete Sabine</a> Real&nbsp;Estate Consultant Call or Text 925.787.2548 Remax Accord DRE #00889760

Local Event: Poet's Corner Fixer Upper 

Poet's Corner Fixer Upper 

Preview this Coming Soon home during the estate sale  from 9am to 2pm October 16 - October 17.
Bring your vision to 60...

Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center

Join us at the Restore Hetch Hetchy Annual Dinner, Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM for an unforgettable evening celebrating the cultural heritage of Hetch Hetchy, the artistry of Yosemite’s master weavers, and the ongoing vision for restoration. Hosted at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center; this is an immersive celebration. Tickets at <a href="https://hetchhetchy.org/dinner-registration/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hetchhetchy.org/dinner-registration/</a>We are honored to welcome renowned basket weavers Dr. Julia Parker (Coast Miwok/Kashaya Pomo) and Lucy Parker (Coast Miwok/Kashaya Pomo/Yosemite Miwok/Mono Lake Paiute) as our Guests of Honor.
These women are acclaimed artists, educators, and cultural stewards whose work has helped preserve and share Indigenous traditions across generations. Dr. Julia Parker, a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship, has spent decades teaching and demonstrating the artistry of traditional basketry—vessels that carry the knowledge, stories, and values of ancestors while inspiring future generations. Her daughter, Lucy Parker, is an accomplished weaver and advocate who works closely with national parks, public agencies, and land management organizations to promote the protection of traditional homelands, cultural resources, and Indigenous stewardship practices. Their extraordinary baskets are featured in museums and private collections throughout the world.We invite you and your guests to join us for this memorable evening, beginning with a cocktail reception and silent auction featuring a curated collection of fine basketry, handmade flutes, books, photography, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Guests will then enjoy a dinner showcasing organic, seasonal, and thoughtfully crafted cuisine.&nbsp;&nbsp;The evening’s program will also feature music by Grammy-nominated artist Aaron White (Northern Ute, Diné), culminating in a special presentation by our Guests of Honor, Dr. Julia Parker and Lucy Parker.
Through their stories, artistry, and deep connection to the land, they will share insights into Yosemite’s living cultural heritage and the enduring legacy of the Hetch Hetchy Valley. We hope you will join us for this inspiring celebration of culture, history, artistry, and stewardship.&nbsp;

Local Event: Restore Hetch Hetchy Annual Dinner - Celebrating the Legacy Weavers of Yosemite

Lafayette

Restore Hetch Hetchy Annual Dinner -...

Join us at the Restore Hetch Hetchy Annual Dinner, Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM for an unforgettable evening...

Restore Hetch Hetchy Annual Dinner - Celebrating the Legacy Weavers of Yosemite

The Alamo Farmers Market is excited for their 13th annual Harvest Festival!&nbsp; We have a great selection of vendors who will be decorating their stalls and having goodies so the kids can trick or treating at the stalls during the market hours.&nbsp; We will have a ventriloquist/puppeteer (10am to 12 pm) as well as several kid centered activities during the entire Market (9 am to 1 pm).&nbsp;And we can't forget the first 50 kids will get a free mini pumpkin to take home and decorate ... So get to the market early 😉The Alamo Farmers Market is located at 120 Alamo Plaza (in the Bank of America parking lot) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Sunday (year round). If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the market, please feel free to reach out to the market manager (Heather Harlow) @669-237-5564 for further information.

Local Event: Alamo Farmers Market Festival

Alamo Farmers Market Festival

The Alamo Farmers Market is excited for their 13th annual Harvest Festival!  We have a great selection of vendors who will be...

St Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul’s Concert Series is delighted to present violin duo Heeguen Song and Minsun Choi in a spectacular live, acoustic performance. Both esteemed musicians currently perform regularly with the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, and they've joined forces to create a phenomenal program for St. Paul’s. Join us as they present works by classical composers Prokofiev, Saint-Saëns, Bartók, Leclair, and Wieniawski, plus a modern-day piece by Bay Area composer Jean Ahn. This is a must-see performance, presented by some of Bay Area's Best violin virtuosos. Join us at 1924 Trinity Avenue, Walnut Creek. No tickets necessary. Donations accepted.
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 (avg $30/$10 students. All are welcome regardless of donation). Located at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, we offer free parking, or we're an easy walk three blocks from Walnut Creek BART.
Full concert videos of St. Paul's Concert Series performances can be viewed at the St. Paul's Episcopal Church youtube channel at <a href="https://youtube.com/@stpaulswc/playlists." rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtube.com/@stpaulswc/playlists.</a> For more information, visit us at<a href="https://stpaulswc.org/concert-series" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> http://stpaulswc.org/concert-series.</a> .

Local Event: Violin Duo Song-Choi Performs at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek

Violin Duo Song-Choi Performs at St. Paul's in...

St. Paul’s Concert Series is delighted to present violin duo Heeguen Song and Minsun Choi in a spectacular live, acoustic...

Violin Duo Song-Choi Performs at St. Paul's in Walnut Creek

CinemaWest Rheem Theatre & Giant Screen

Don't miss a ONE DAY only screening of Loving Karma at the Rheem Theater in Moraga on October 18 at 3 pm. This documentary has won several film festival awards and is the follow up to an Emmy-award winning short film. In the Himalayan foothills, a former monk has built a community for children who have endured abandonment and neglect and the film focuses on the fundamental question of what happens when suffering meets compassion. It's a powerful story of resilience, healing, and the impact of compassion in action. It's truly not to be missed and is a lesson for us all. Includes Q&amp;A with producers (in person) and community founder (via zoom). Tickets found here: https://jhamtse.org/loving-karma/.&nbsp;

Local Event: Loving Karma (one day only documentary screening) 

Loving Karma (one day only documentary screening) 

Don't miss a ONE DAY only screening of Loving Karma at the Rheem Theater in Moraga on October 18 at 3 pm. This documentary has...

“Should I help my children now, or leave everything in my trust?”
It may be one of the most common questions we hear especially with Bay Area home values and long-held stock positions in the picture.
There isn’t one answer for every family. That’s why we’re hosting a Lunch &amp; Learn to walk through the considerations.
Family Wealth: Give Now or Leave for Later?
Marilyn Suey, Founder of The Diamond Group Wealth Advisors, and estate planning attorney Robert J. Silverman will cover common questions, including:
Is it better to give to my kids now or leave an inheritance?
We’ll compare lifetime gifting with transfers at death. That includes how annual gift exclusions and certain trusts may be used to support children and grandchildren, and the tax and family considerations that come with each approach.
Can I preserve an inheritance from lawsuits, creditors or a child’s divorce?
We’ll discuss how trusts that continue for a beneficiary’s lifetime, and marital agreements, may help safeguard assets.
What about stock or real estate I’ve owned for decades?
We’ll explain the “step-up” in basis and the choices people weigh for highly appreciated assets: selling, holding, gifting, donating, or using a charitable trust.
You’ll leave with a clearer picture of your options and better questions to bring to your own legal, tax and financial professionals.
Reserve free now:
<a href="https://www.diamondgroupwealthadvisors.com/events/family-wealth-give-now-or-leave-for-later" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.diamondgroupwealthadvisors.com/events/family-wealth-give-now-or-leave-for-later</a>
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Prefer to RSVP by phone? Call our office at 925-219-0080.
P.S. Not sure which of these questions apply to your family? Come anyway. Most attendees find the conversation helps them figure out what to ask next.
You’re welcome to bring your spouse or up to two guests. Planning for the next generation often goes best as a family conversation.
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Local Event: Family Wealth: Give Now or Leave for Later?

Family Wealth: Give Now or Leave for Later?

“Should I help my children now, or leave everything in my trust?”
It may be one of the most common questions we hear especially...

San Ramon Library - Contra Costa County Library

Adventures in Jazz 2026 at the San Ramon Library returns for a new season of fine jazz! &nbsp; 
The season’s second show is set for Saturday, October 24 and it features The Tammy McCann Trio!
Tammy McCann is Chicago Jazz Royalty. An international vocal star and former “Raelette“, she brings her signature sound to the stage, accompanied by Larry Dunlap on piano and Ruth Davies on bass. It will be an unforgettable, sultry night of timeless hits and jazz standards with a touch of gospel and blues.
The performance will be held in the upstairs community room at the San Ramon Library on Montgomery Street, Saturday, October 24th, starting at 7:30 pm.&nbsp; 
Purchase tickets online at SanRamonPerformingArts.com or call <a href="tel:(925)-973-3343">(925)-973-3343</a>.&nbsp;






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Local Event: Tammy McCann Trio Plays San Ramon Library

San Ramon

Tammy McCann Trio Plays San Ramon Library

Adventures in Jazz 2026 at the San Ramon Library returns for a new season of fine jazz!   
The season’s second show is set for...

Wilder Art & Garden Center

Tickets are now on sale&nbsp;for Rotary Club of Orinda's biggest annual fundraiser! At this year's&nbsp;Dancing with the Cars on October 30th we are changing things up and Dancing&nbsp; WITHOUT the Cars at a Spooktacular all-inclusive&nbsp;costume party&nbsp;at the Orinda/Wilder Art and Garden Center! Enjoy cocktails, appetizers, dinner, dessert and DANCING! Plus, we will have a silent and live auction full of wonderful items that are sure to cast a spell! Monies raised support a variety of Orinda Rotary's charitable projects. &nbsp;&nbsp;Tickets are $100 person or $700 for a table of eight. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://orindarotaryfundraiser.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">our website</a>&nbsp;or click on the QR code on the flyer to purchase.

Local Event: Dancing without the Cars - A Spooktacular Costume Party

Dancing without the Cars - A Spooktacular...

Tickets are now on sale for Rotary Club of Orinda's biggest annual fundraiser! At this year's Dancing with the Cars on October...

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