Community Events
Crisis at the Border: Local Faith Responses and Call to Action
First Presbyterian Church in Concord 1965 Colfax St, Concord, CA 94520, Concord, CA, United StatesThe Multi-Faith Immigration Coalition for Action in Contra Costa County (MICA), the Faith Alliance for a Moral Economy (FAME), and the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity invite you to learn about root causes of the border crisis, and ways faith communities are getting engaged and providing support to immigrant families [...]
SUPPORTING GRETA THUNBERG’S CALL FOR ACTION AT WALNUT CREEK’S TWILIGHT PARADE ON SATURDAY, SEPT 14
Mt. Diablo Blvd & North Main Street Mt. Diablo Blvd. & North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA, United States“OUR HOUSE IS ONFIRE”... Greta Thunberg Art Coon (SWC), Shirley McGrath (ECA NorCal), Bob Joe (SWC), Jackie Garcia Mann (I-CAN) SUPPORTING GRETA THUNBERG’S CALL FOR ACTION AT WALNUT CREEK’S TWILIGHT PARADE ON SATURDAY, SEPT 14 The Climate Action March and The Electric Caravan (Largest display of Electric Cars) will for the [...]
Sunday Concerts at Presidio Chapel – “Elijah’s Violin” – A Family Opera by Meira Warshauer
Presidio Chapel 130 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, CA, United StatesAdapted from the Jewish folk tale "Elijah's Violin", the opera follows young people as they overcome fears and discover the healing power of song. Music by Meira Warshauer, Libretto by Susan Levi Wallach and Meira Warshauer. Free admission, ample parking, limited seating. Reservations required: 415-515-5681 or email: maryzamboukos@gmail.com
Planning for Quality of Life throughout our Lifespan
Danville Senior Center 115 E Prospect Ave, Danville, CAWe aim to empower seniors and their families with knowledge of resources available through Medicare in the event you have a serious illness which requires medical treatment. We will discuss the choices available when a serious illness is diagnosed so you can make plans and let your choices in care [...]
Devil Mountain Coffee House Presents Jaeger and Reid
Mt Diablo UU Church 55 Eckley Lane, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesDevil Mountain Coffee House in Walnut Creek is a wonderful music venue offering an opportunity to experience great music in a warm and informal setting. Concerts take place in our spacious fellowship hall that features excellent acoustics and a professional sound system. Coffee, snacks, and a congenial audience make these concerts [...]
Community Climate Rally & Environmental Action Fair
Civic Park in Walnut Creek 1375 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesCommunity Climate Rally & Environmental Action Fair Community joining together for climate action in support of the Global Climate Strike. Civic Park Walnut Creek Saturday September 21st from 1-3 pm The Youth Are Leading the Way! To volunteer or make a donation, contact Jackie Garcia Mann 925-324-3228 eastbaycan@gmail.com https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-climate-rally-and-environmental-action-fair-registration-68227850337
Voter Services & You Presented by the League of Women Voters Diablo Valley
LEARN ABOUT Voter Services and You Looking Back, Moving Forward: Women Power the Vote! 100 Years of What We Do Best! VOTE BY MAIL INITIATIVE: Joe Canciamilla, Contra Costa County Clerk-Recorder VOTER’S EDGE: Marian Shostrom, LWVCEF Contra Costa County Coordinator, Voter’s Edge PROS & CONS OF BALLOT MEASURES: Kay [...]
Award-winning documentary Wilder than Wild: Fire, Forests, and the Future
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Walnut Creek 1924 Trinity Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesWilder than Wild is a one-hour documentary that reveals how fire suppression and climate change have exposed Western landscapes to large, high intensity wildfires. The film goes on to explore strategies that are being developed to help mitigate the impact of these fires. The screening at St. Paul’s Episcopal [...]
Greg Dufford, Clarinetist, and Fernanda Nieto, Pianist perform in Walnut Creek
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Walnut Creek 1924 Trinity Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesSt. Paul's Concert Series is excited to present Greg Dufford, Clarinetist with Fernanda Nieto, Pianist, at our next concert, scheduled Saturday, September 28 at 7pm. From San Francisco Opera and Chamber Orchestra to Denver stages, Greg Dufford brings alive the magic of his clarinet artistry. Renowned from Argentina and Colorado, [...]
Why Islamophobia Matters to Us All | An Author’s Event About Your Muslim Neighbor
Muslim Community Center 5724 Las Positas Blvd., Pleasanton, CA, United StatesJoin Peace Activist Steve Slocum on his nationwide tour to dispel rumors and myths about Muslims and to create friendship between Muslims & people of others faiths & non faiths. Snacks & mosque tour follow author's talk. Sunday, Sept. 29 | 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Muslim Community Center - [...]