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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

VFW Hall

Join Thousand Friends of Martinez to get to know your candidates and state and regional ballot measures. The event features candidates for City Council District 1, Contra Costa Water District Division 2, and East Bay Reg. Park District Ward 7, with light snacks and beverages provided.Come if you can, join us via Zoom if you can't <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88125972794?pwd%3Dk9jh6cZEUZFpqvJpZoOjOZYaPkfizr.1&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;usd=2&amp;usg=AOvVaw3CWScGcJ-s7YsGvCEAKt2E" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88125972794?pwd=k9jh6cZEUZFpqvJpZoOjOZYaPkfizr.1</a>

Local Event: Election Forum

Election Forum

Join Thousand Friends of Martinez to get to know your candidates and state and regional ballot measures. The event features...

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! 🥨🍻

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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>

You're invite to attend a preview open house on Saturday, September 26 from 1pm to 4pm. 
Discover this recently remodeled home in the sought-after Alhambra Hills neighborhood of Martinez.
Offering approximately 2,400 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this exceptional two-story home features 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, natural ambient light, and more than $150,000 in recent completed upgrades.
From the moment you arrive, the inviting curb appeal sets the tone for a home that beautifully balances comfort, style, and functionality.
Inside, the floor plan provides wonderful flexibility for both everyday living and entertaining.
At the heart of the home is the kitchen, featuring custom cabinetry, generous counter space, and an easy connection to the surrounding living areas.
Elegant formal living and dining rooms provide welcoming spaces for entertaining guests, while the comfortable family room with its cozy fireplace is ideal for relaxed evenings and gatherings with family and friends.
A highly desirable main-level bedroom and full bathroom provide an ideal arrangement for overnight guests, extended family, or a private home office.
Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a vaulted ceiling, abundant natural light, a generous walk-in closet, and a beautifully remodeled bathroom.
Three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the upper level, providing plenty of room for family, guests, hobbies, or work-from-home needs.
Step outside to a private backyard designed for year-round enjoyment. The inviting patio creates the perfect setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, morning coffee, or simply unwinding.
Enjoy convenient access to highly regarded Martinez schools including John Swett Elementary, equestrian and hiking trails, shopping, restaurants, historic Downtown Martinez, along with easy connections to Highways 4 and 680.&nbsp;More info about <a href="https://20AlhambraHillsDrive.mytours.online" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">20 Alhambra Hills Drive</a>Offered at $1,200,000.<a href="https://OurFiveStarTeam.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Pete Sabine</a> Real Estate Consultant Call or text 925.787.2548 Pete@PeteSabine.com Remax Accord DRE #00889760

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You're Invited! Preview Open House 

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Four Fools Winery

Step into a world where every day feels like Halloween… and every glass comes with a little magic.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon on the San Pablo Bay at Four Fools Winery for This Is Hallo-Wine, a spooky and whimsical market inspired by Nightmare Before Christmas and other beloved Tim Burton classics — filled with eerie delights, hauntingly good wine, and strange treasures waiting to be discovered.
Wander through a beautifully bizarre marketplace featuring:
<ul><li>Spooky vendors &amp; gothic treasures</li><li>Themed Sallys Wine potion Cocktails</li><li>Music, atmosphere, and Halloween Town vibes</li><li>Costumes encouraged (but never required!)</li><li>Waterfront views, strange surprises, and plenty of mischief</li></ul>




Free Skeleton Key with specific eventbrite ticket +&nbsp;Other Free Giveaways &amp; Crafts

Whether you’re the Pumpkin King himself, a spooky season enthusiast, or just here for the wine and weirdness, this immersive market is the perfect way to celebrate the strange and unusual.
Bring your friends, throw on your favorite spooky attire, and sip among the shadows with us.
🎟️ FREE ENTRY — Claim your tickets now before they disappear&nbsp;

Local Event: This Is Hallo-Wine: Inspired by Nightmare Before Christmas 

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Zoom: https://cchealth.zoom.us/j/97423710518

<a href="https://cchealth.zoom.us/j/97423710518" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://cchealth.zoom.us/j/97423710518</a>Contra Costa Regional Medical Center is being updated for seismic safety and modernization. Join us for a virtual Community Info Session on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. to learn more about the project, what to expect during construction and how we’re working to reduce disruptions. Zoom link and more info: <a href="https://cchealth.org/ccrmc-build?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZaWQwRWdybnJJbHA3QjU5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmnzCMhiHOKxXKuBeE1B8QWdRgtHQgvxvX1mE5YCk2wSFg4MMPDf7ZXdgJpb_aem_oevQyV7gAlNKv1FUMGdRhA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cchealth.org/ccrmc-build</a> Contra Costa Regional Medical Center se está actualizando para mejorar su seguridad sísmica y modernizar sus instalaciones. Acompáñenos a una sesión informativa virtual para la comunidad el martes 29 de septiembre, a las 7 p.m., para conocer más sobre el proyecto, qué esperar durante la construcción y cómo estamos trabajando para reducir las interrupciones. Enlace de Zoom y más información: <a href="https://cchealth.org/ccrmc-build?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZaWQwRWdybnJJbHA3QjU5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh9usIFtayEPEb49xXrnkzeUmKSg8i-27NZExfJAq0IVm3_JDULTm-8eGPi9_aem_PnA2tIcYg-_KdTD2yYcbRw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cchealth.org/ccrmc-build</a>

Local Event: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Seismic & Modernization Project: Community Info Session

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Seismic &...

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Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Seismic & Modernization Project: Community Info Session

If You Love Martinez, This Is Your Party Friends Fest is a bit different. Our gathering welcomes people who know—or want to know—what’s happening in our town. People who want to connect with a community that creates, defends and imagines something better.
You’ll enjoy an afternoon that includes good food and drink (including beer and wine), live music, a unique auction, interesting people and much more. Bring your friends—it’s the most important part of our name.
We have a lot in store for you—join us October 4th &nbsp;from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Veterans Memorial Building, 930 Ward Street in downtown Martinez.

Local Event: Friends Fest 2026

Friends Fest 2026

If You Love Martinez, This Is Your Party Friends Fest is a bit different. Our gathering welcomes people who know—or want to...

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