Virtual

We all certainly know of estate planning, but we don’t all love it. The ‘what ifs,’ the decision-making, the fear of mortality, and even strained relationships can be a roadblock. Most of us spend our lives working hard to achieve success and build a family; no matter how big or small, we should want to protect that!
When it comes down to it, estate planning isn’t about how much you have; it’s about what you do with it to ensure that you are protected and cared for in the event of incapacity, but also that your family is protected and cared for after death. In this webinar, Absolute Trust Counsel Attorney Madison Gunn will walk us through the fundamentals of estate planning so you know exactly what you need to build a plan that truly brings peace of mind - so you can stop getting stuck and just get started.
FREE Webinar: Estate Planning Basics: It’s Not About What You Have, It’s About Being Prepared
Date: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
To reserve your spot now, please visit our registration page: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://absolutetrustcounsel.com/webinars/?el=webinar">https://absolutetrustcounsel.com/webinars/?el=webinar</a>

Local Event: Estate Planning Basics: It’s Not About What You Have, It’s About Being Prepared

Walnut Creek

California

Estate Planning Basics: It’s Not About What You...

Wednesday May 8, 2024: We all certainly know of estate planning, but we don’t all love it. The ‘what ifs,’ the decision-making, the fear of...

Estate Planning Basics: It’s Not About What You Have, It’s About Being Prepared

The Greenery Restaurant & Sports Bar

Another evening of laughs hosted by Pat McCoy and featuring the comedy of Pat Giffin and Lester Ransom along with Headliner Bob Zany.
BOB ZANY is a Three-Time American Comedy Award Nominee. He represented the U.S. in World's Funniest Person Contest 2016 and has appeared on over a thousand national T. V. shows from the Tonight Show to Last Comic Standing and a seventeen-year stint appearing on and co-hosting the National Jerry Lewis Telethon. His numerous film credits include Joe Dirt with David Spade, Stephen Soderberg's The Informant playing Matt Damon's attorney. He also has, available on Amazon, a documentary about his career in showbiz called "Close, But No Cigar" which opens with his appearance on the Gong Show with Chuck Barris in 1977 at the age of 15! Bob's taking his act to all 50 states, three territories &amp; Washington, DC plus 13 countries from London to Israel. Currently you can find him performing from Las Vegas to Atlantic City or at a Theater or Comedy Club near you. Bob can also heard weekly from coast to coast on radio with his Zany Report in over 25 markets plus 17 years on the syndicated The Bob and Tom Show in over 150 markets. He was honored to film 11 episodes in front of a studio audience for drybarcomedy.com. He was also named one of the Top Ten Comics at drybarcomedy.com in 2021 for his Comedy Special ("I Think I Handled that well"). He's on track to repeat the honor with his special hitting 5 million views on YouTube. Bob simply reaches into a bottomless grab bag of jokes, so smooth and effortless that it would be easy to overlook just how much talent and skill is behind the process. He's also a naturally funny guy. A distinction at a time when stand-up is cluttered with people who aren't ...
LESTER RANSOM is a bilingual comedian and actor. He was born and raised in Oakland, CA but just recently moved back to the USA from Santiago Chile(South America) where he lived for 14 years working in TV, cinema, theater, modeling, and standup comedy. Lester will have you laughing!
PAT GRIFFIN has worked all around the Bay Area. A regular performer at Tommy T's, she has performed at the Punchline in San Francisco, the Throckmorton Theater in Mill Valley, and numerous Wineries. She’s hit the stage at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles, the Washington DC Improv, La Paname in Paris. Come see why Pat is the "Toast of the Tenderloin".
21 and Older
Come early for the food and drinks, stay for the laughs!
$20 tickets will also be available at the Door (Cash or Venmo)

Local Event: Comedy Night at The Greenery

Comedy Night at The Greenery

Wednesday May 8, 2024: Another evening of laughs hosted by Pat McCoy and featuring the comedy of Pat Giffin and Lester Ransom along with...

6 beautiful gardens

AAUW Danville Alamo Walnut Creek&nbsp;Garden Tour May 10 &amp; 11 2024
Friday, May 10 &amp; Saturday, May 11 &nbsp; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 
Tickets $40 per person before May 1, $45 thereafter&nbsp;
Proceeds provide college scholarships for local women, &nbsp;STEM camperships for middle school girls, and &nbsp;educational programs in our community
For more information and to purchase tickets, &nbsp;visit our branch webpage. <a href="https://daw-ca.aauw.net/2024-garden-tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://daw-ca.aauw.net/2024-g...</a>

Local Event: AAUW DAW Garden Tour May 10 & 11 2024

Danville

AAUW DAW Garden Tour May 10 & 11 2024

Friday May 10, 2024: AAUW Danville Alamo Walnut Creek&nbsp;Garden Tour May 10 &amp; 11 2024
Friday, May 10 &amp; Saturday, May 11...

The Gardens at Heather Farm

ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! MAY FLOWER SCHOOL *special Mother’s Day edition*
 Our Mother’s Day flower school event will include personalized guidance and attention as you’re transported into your very own secret garden creating a floral centerpiece of airy and ethereal quality.
After completing your lovely arrangement, enjoy a champagne stroll in the Cowden Rose Garden, a professional photograph taken our beautiful garden, followed by an afternoon tea. 
Join us May 10th for an afternoon of creativity and wonder to celebrate Mothers and Mother Nature herself! Go to our website for more details on how to sign up.

Local Event: May Flower School-Mothers Day Edition

May Flower School-Mothers Day Edition

Friday May 10, 2024: ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT! MAY FLOWER SCHOOL *special Mother’s Day edition*
 Our Mother’s Day flower school event will...

Salvio Pacheco Square, 2151 Salvio Street, Concord, CA

Concord Art Association's Spring Pop-up features cards, pottery, jewelry, fused glass, prints, paintings, and more beautiful work created by local artists. Talented CAA members will be selling items that are perfect for Mother's Day or any day! The Pop-up runs from 11am to 4pm. After shopping step into Visit Concord to view CAA's show "No Brushes!" and enjoy a glass of wine and chocolate treats from Rachel Dunn. The reception is from 1pm to 3pm.&nbsp;

Local Event: Concord Art Association Spring Pop-up Sale of Art & Crafts

Concord

Concord Art Association Spring Pop-up Sale of...

Saturday May 11, 2024: Concord Art Association's Spring Pop-up features cards, pottery, jewelry, fused glass, prints, paintings, and more...

Concord Art Association Spring Pop-up Sale of Art & Crafts

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Local artists will display and sell their works at a Fine Art Reception on Sat. May 11th, 10:00-3:00, at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 1601 Mary Drive, in Pleasant Hill. You are invited to meet members of Las Juntas ~ East Bay Artists Guild, see the array of work in a variety of media, and enjoy refreshments!
Tell your friends and family!

Local Event: Fine Art Reception - East Bay Artists

Pleasant Hill

Fine Art Reception - East Bay Artists

Saturday May 11, 2024: Local artists will display and sell their works at a Fine Art Reception on Sat. May 11th, 10:00-3:00, at St. Andrew's...

<h2>Aloha Family Luau 2024 Friday, May 17, 2024 5:00-7:00 pm Pleasant Hill Senior Center </h2>
Gather your keiki (little children, 1-10 yrs) for a family night of island fun! Enjoy a live interactive performance from&nbsp;Nā Mamo No`eau,&nbsp; professional hula dancers. Dance the hula and take home an aloha craft. Kid-friendly dinner and dessert included. Get into the aloha spirit by wearing your favorite beach attire and flip-flops.ALOOOOHA! Admission: $16/$14 (Dist. Res.) per person All who attend must register. Pre-registration required by 5/10/24 <a href="https://secure.rec1.com/CA/pleasant_hill_rec/catalog/index?filter=c2VhcmNoPWx1YXUmcmVudGFsJTVCZnJvbSU1RD0mcmVudGFsJTVCdG8lNUQ9JjRkZDQ3MTU1NTQ1NThiYjcyOWFlZTdiYzdiM2Y2MDc3PWM5NmViYWMzNmYxNWYzOTc3NTgwZDMwYTg4MzI3ZjM1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">REGISTER HERE</a>

Local Event: PH Rec & Park Aloha Family Luau 

PH Rec & Park Aloha Family Luau 

Friday May 17, 2024: Aloha Family Luau 2024Friday, May 17, 20245:00-7:00 pmPleasant Hill Senior Center 
Gather your keiki (little...

Lesher Center for the Arts

The Diablo Symphony brings New York City to the Lesher Center for the Arts on May 19 at 7:30 p.m., with Leonard Bernstein’s “Symphonic Dances from West Side Story” and the first three movements (“I’m Late, I’m Late,” “Her,” and “Pan”) of Eddie Sauter's Focus Suite for strings, percussion, and solo tenor saxophone, featuring the DSO’s own Greg Brown. Described as a "meeting point between jazz and classical music,” the seven-movement suite was composed in 1961 for saxophonist Stan Getz about 15 years after Sauter and Getz met when working in Benny Goodman’s band. Like all the other movements in the suite, each of the three movements being performed has its own unique fairytale-like theme. “I’m Late, I’m Late” was inspired by both Béla Bartók’s Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta and the White Rabbit’s song of the same name in Disney’s 1955 movie Alice in Wonderland. The lush second movement, “Her,” was dedicated to the memory of Getz’s mother, and the third movement, “Pan,” evokes images from Greek mythology. Brown, chairman of the music department at Walnut Creek’s Northgate High School before retiring in 2021, received the Paul A. Shaghoian Jazz Educator Award from the California Music Educators Association in 2019. Additionally, the school’s jazz band won first place in the high school big band division at the Next Generation Jazz Festival, sponsored by the Monterey Jazz Festival, for five consecutive years during Brown’s tenure and performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival six times between 2014 and 2019. 
Also featured on the program is “Hymn for Everyone” by New York City native Jessie Montgomery. Composed in the spring of 2021, this meditation for orchestra explores various washes of color and timbre while a hymnlike melody—which came suddenly to the composer following a long mountain hike in New Jersey—traverses through different orchestral “choirs” accompanied by other instruments in the ensemble. 
 Tickets are available at the Lesher Center for the Arts box office (925-943-7469; 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek) or online through the DSO’s website at <a href="https://www.diablosymphony.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.diablosymphony.org</a>. Discounts for youth and groups of 10+ seniors are available; children 12 and under are admitted free of charge to all concerts, although each needs a ticket in order to have a seat. Tickets will also be available at the door.

Local Event: Diablo  Symphony Brings New York City to Walnut Creek in its Jazz Inspired Concert “West Side Story”

Diablo  Symphony Brings New York City to Walnut...

Sunday May 19, 2024: The Diablo Symphony brings New York City to the Lesher Center for the Arts on May 19 at 7:30 p.m., with Leonard...

Diablo  Symphony Brings New York City to Walnut Creek in its Jazz Inspired Concert “West Side Story”

As a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer, you can profoundly impact the life of a child in foster care who has experienced abuse or neglect. Children with a CASA volunteer are more likely to succeed in school, adapt to change, and are half as likely to re-enter the foster care system later.
Join our Zoom Informational Session to learn about the process of advocating for a child in foster care and the commitment and responsibilities required to be a CASA volunteer. No special education, experience, or background is needed. Training spots are filling up fast. <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMod-murTMpG9VGSvpepA3O2pwno-YY8fBj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up now</a> and make a positive difference in a child's life!

Local Event: Make a Lasting Impact: Volunteer with Children in Foster Care

Make a Lasting Impact: Volunteer with Children...

Tuesday May 28, 2024: As a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteer, you can profoundly impact the life of a child in foster care...

Make a Lasting Impact: Volunteer with Children in Foster Care

<a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alameda County Fair: "That Summer Feeling"&nbsp;</a>
Friday, June 14 - Sunday, July 7, 2024<ul><li>Wednesdays – Sundays:&nbsp;12 p.m. - 11 p.m.&nbsp;</li><li>Fireworks Spectacular &amp; Drone Show:&nbsp;Fridays, June 14 &amp; 28</li><li>July 4th hours: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.</li><li>Live Horse Racing: Fridays through Sundays, plus July 4</li></ul>
Alameda County Fairgrounds,&nbsp;2005 Valley Ave.,&nbsp;Pleasanton, CA
From&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/alamedacountyfair?__cft__[0]=AZW2QAPAD2lxrGnTwl1yXfkZtsSZGx3NleDTdYGvcpbgoMh_WRj-vtANZPTlnxv_yHMHciMZEGQ2VHeVZzBp50PZ4K5bGJf2G9kFQtusn7JosALFvM7ispfJLiS_jHSAk3zeJVD1VF1lhZcLeUE9VciXlOVp6kgXQTwXTWIbAf60rSF1We0qPBQ_g_u1p87dSsY&amp;__tn__=-UC%2CP-R" role="link" tabindex="0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alameda County Fair</a>:
"The Alameda County Fair returns June 14 and runs through July 7...&nbsp;18 days of fun foods, racing, bands, shops, and tasting fests.
<a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/drone-show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"</a><a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/drone-show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fireworks Spectacular &amp; Drone Show</a>:&nbsp;Fridays, June 14 &amp; 28.
"Two Fridays, including opening day, enjoy a Fireworks PLUS Drone Spectacular Show. Fireworks go over the lighted Drones above the Stella Artois Grandstand two nights only!
"A fan favorite, the Drone Show returns over the Stella Artois Grandstand (except July 4). Enjoy a magical light show put on with drones! Visible all over the Fairgrounds, the best viewing is at the race track.
"There will be no fireworks or drone show on July 4, the Fair will close at 8pm on July 4 only.
<a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/carnival/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Carnival</a>:&nbsp;The summer Fair returns with a Kids’ Carnival and the Midway full of rides and games.
"Starting June 14, 2024, carnival wristbands may only be purchased on site at a Butler Kiosk in the Kids or Midway Carnival areas. Butler kiosks take both credit card and cash. All day passes and individual ticket purchase all print as wristbands now.
"Concert Series:&nbsp;Be among the first to find out about the Big O Tires Concert Series line-up.
<a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/horse-racing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Live Horse Racing</a>:&nbsp;Free with Fair Admission.&nbsp;This Summer enjoy LIVE horse racing every Friday, Saturday &amp; Sunday, plus Thursday, July 4th
<a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/animals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Animals:</a>&nbsp;<ul><li>Small Animals: A Fair fan favorite, small animals return to the Fair, including rabbits, reptiles, birds and more. Check out Building P for these adorable critters.</li><li>Petting Zoo: Great American Entertainment Company brings animals to the 2024 Fair. Open every day of Fair until 8pm. Fun for the whole family, visit with farm animals!</li><li>Livestock:&nbsp;The annual Jr. Livestock Auction is July 7. Come a week before to say hi to the animals as well as watch the FFA and 4H children show at the auction. </li></ul>
"Special Events:<ul><li>Horse Racing – Friday-Sunday &amp; Thursday, July 4 – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/horse-racing/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a> </li><li>Nightly Movies at 6pm – for details – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/movies-on-the-lawn/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a></li><li>Big O Tires Concert Series at 8pm – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/concerts/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a></li><li>Fireworks or Drone Show (no show on July 4) – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/drone-show/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a></li><li>Fair Festivals – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/entertainment/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a></li><li>Wine &amp; Brew Fests – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/tasting-fests/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a></li><li>$3 Fair Food Bite Thursdays &amp; Food Finder – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/3-fair-bites/?preview_id=1564&amp;preview_nonce=03d4b3c510&amp;_thumbnail_id=1566&amp;preview=true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a></li><li>Shopping Finder – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/shopper-guide/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a></li></ul>
<a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MORE INFO &amp; TICKET LINKS HERE</a>
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Local Event: Alameda County Fair 2024: Pleasanton

Pleasanton

Alameda County Fair 2024: Pleasanton

Saturday June 15, 2024: Alameda County Fair: "That Summer Feeling"&nbsp;
Friday, June 14 - Sunday, July 7, 2024Wednesdays – Sundays:&nbsp;12...

Contra Costa County

Maggie Fusek

Bay Area

Martinez

Lamorinda

Solano County

Benicia

Michael Wittner

Pinole-Hercules

Alameda County

Rockridge

Bea Karnes

Berkeley

El Cerrito

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Napa Valley

This Is CA's 'Most Beautiful' Restaurant, New...

The "50 Most Beautiful Restaurants in America" list was developed by OpenTable in celebration of People magazine’s 50th anniversary.


This Is CA's 'Most Beautiful' Restaurant, New Ranking Says 

Restaurants & Bars

San Francisco

Bay Area Raises Are Higher Than SoCal For First...

Both California markets had a higher year-over-year pay increase in 2024's first quarter than the national rate, the report said.

Bay Area Raises Are Higher Than SoCal For First Time In Years: Report

Bay Area Raises Now Higher Than SoCal For First Time In Years: Report

Business

Runaway Utility Increases Slam CA School...

Energy bills are typically the second-largest expense for schools after staff salaries. 

Runaway Utility Increases Slam CA School District Budgets

Politics & Government

Healdsburg

Healdsburg Man Killed In Rollover Crash Leaves...

The 25-year-old died when his Toyota Tacoma pickup truck went off the highway.

Healdsburg Man Killed In Rollover Crash Leaves Behind Young Son

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Community Corner

2 Bay Area Lottery Players Win $5,000 Each

Several more local residents won $100 each in a second-chance drawing.

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What to do in Pleasant Hill, CA

Wednesday, May 8

Featured Event

Estate Planning Basics: It’s Not About What You Have, It’s About Being Prepared

Featured Event

Comedy Night at The Greenery

Friday, May 10

Featured Event

AAUW DAW Garden Tour May 10 & 11 2024

Featured Event

May Flower School-Mothers Day Edition

Saturday, May 11

Featured Event

Concord Art Association Spring Pop-up Sale of Art & Crafts

Local Event

Fine Art Reception - East Bay Artists

Friday, May 17

Local Event

PH Rec & Park Aloha Family Luau

Sunday, May 19

Featured Event

Diablo Symphony Brings New York City to Walnut Creek in its Jazz Inspired Concert “West Side Story”

Tuesday, May 28

Local Event

Make a Lasting Impact: Volunteer with Children in Foster Care

Saturday, June 15

Local Event

Alameda County Fair 2024: Pleasanton

That’s all!

Estate Planning Basics: It’s Not About What You Have, It’s About Being Prepared

Comedy Night at The Greenery

AAUW DAW Garden Tour May 10 & 11 2024

May Flower School-Mothers Day Edition

Concord Art Association Spring Pop-up Sale of Art & Crafts

Diablo Symphony Brings New York City to Walnut Creek in its Jazz Inspired Concert “West Side Story”