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Good Morning, Walnut Creek! It’s Monday, May 12th—hope your Mother's Day was so great it made Monday jealous! 🌞 Let's show today some love too. Grab your coffee, and let’s make this Monday one for the books!

In today’s Walnut Creek Spotlight:

• Motivational Monday

• Walnut Creek Memorial Day Commemoration

• Northgate NCS & State Championship Updates

• City of Walnut Creek Meetings and Agendas

- Walnut Creek Spotlight Team

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MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY

LOCAL NEWS

Walnut Creek Memorial Day Commemoration

Join the City of Walnut Creek for its annual Memorial Day ceremony at Civic Park on Monday, May 27, from 11:00 a.m. to noon. This cherished event honors those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Residents are encouraged to share stories of loved ones who served and were lost during wartime. These narratives will be featured during the ceremony, with Mayor Loella Haskew and other elected officials reading selected stories. Submissions can be emailed to [email protected]. The event will also include a performance by the Walnut Creek Concert Band and will conclude with a gathering at the Veterans Memorial.

LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Top-Seeded Northgate to Host San Luis Obispo in Men's Volleyball Playoff Clash

Northgate High School, the top seed in the CIF State playoffs for men's volleyball, is set to host San Luis Obispo High School in the first match on May 14th at 6 PM. As the playoffs kick off, Northgate aims to leverage its home-court advantage to advance towards the state championship in men's volleyball.

Northgate High School Set to Host American Canyon in NCS Softball Showdown This Tuesday

This week marks the exciting kickoff of the North Coast Section (NCS) Playoffs, with Northgate High School gearing up to host an action-packed softball game against American Canyon. The event is scheduled to take place at Bronco Country this Tuesday at 5:00 PM. Fans are encouraged to come out in full force and cheer loudly to support their team as they compete in the 2024 Championships.

Northgate’s Spring Concert: A Showcase of Young Musical Talent

The Northgate High School Instrumental Music Boosters are hosting their annual spring concert on May 13, 2024, at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California. The concert, lasting from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, will feature performances from the Concert Band, Symphonic Winds, and Orchestra. This event is a showcase of the high-caliber music education and talent at Northgate High School, promising an evening of outstanding musical performances. Buy Tickets.

CIVIC NEWS

Council Finance Committee Agenda now available

The agenda for the May 13, 2024 Council Finance Committee meeting has been posted on our website.

Click here for the agenda.

Housing and Community Development Council Committee – May 15, 2024

Housing and Community Development Council Committee – May 15, 2024 at 9AM

The agenda for the 5.15.2024 Housing and Community Development Council Committee meeting has been posted on the City of Walnut Creek website. 

Click here for the HCD Agenda.

Meeting minutes will be posted on the Public Meetings page.

EVENTS

Food & Drink

Trivia + Karaoke Night | Retro Junkie | Wednesdays at 6 PM

Trivia | Mike Hess Brewing - Wednesdays at 6 PM

Geeks Who Drink Trivia | @ Rotator Taproom - Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Karaoke Wednesday | @ Bourbon Highway - Wednesdays at 8 PM. Watch Video

Theatre

Best of San Francisco Stand Up Comedy: @ Lesher Center of the Arts - 2/24 - 8/31 on Saturdays. Tickets

Community

Tai Chi | Mondays at 10:15 AM | Walnut Creek Library | Participants will learn the basic Tai chi movements, a series of sequential postures resembling a slow-motion dance.

Hooked on Books: @ Civic Park Community Center - 1st Tuesday of each month at 12:30 PM | A different book is discussed each month. 1st Tuesday of the month, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Qi Gong Drop-In (Seniors): @ Civic Park Community Center - Wednesdays at 12 PM | Slow meditative stretching. No experience is needed. Weekly, Wednesdays from 11:50 - 12:10 PM. Civic Park, Assembly Hall.

Bridge Drop-In (Seniors): @ Civic Park Community Center - Wednesdays at 12:30 PM

Mah Jong Drop-In (Seniors): @ Civic Park Community Center - Wednesdays at 1 PM

Bingo Drop-In (Seniors): @ Civic Park Community Center - Thursdays at 12 PM

Native Plant Growers: @ Civic Park Community Center - Fridays at 11 AM

Farmer’s Market Walnut Creek | Locust St - Sundays at 9 AM | The Walnut Creek Market, open Sundays 9 am-1 pm year-round on Locust Street, offers local produce, supports sustainability, and provides free first-hour parking at Grower’s Square; only certified service animals are allowed.

Diablo Valley Farmers’ Market | Shadelands - Saturdays at 9 AM | Located in Walnut Creek's Shadelands Business Park, the Diablo Valley Farmers' Market, open Saturdays 9 AM to 1 PM with over 40 vendors, features fresh Brentwood produce, a Kid’s Craft Corner, and is a family favorite, having been voted #1 in America’s Favorite Farmers’ Market contest.

Kids

Peek-A-Book Storytime: @ Ygnacio Valley Library - Tuesdays at 10:15 AM | Peek-A-Book Storytime is a playful event for ages 0-2 at Ygnacio Valley Library in Walnut Creek, CA, featuring books, songs, and activities to enhance early literacy skills. Held on Tuesdays from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM. Learn More

Baby Storytime: @ Walnut Creek Library - Tuesdays at 12 PM | The Walnut Creek Library hosts Baby Storytime every Tuesday from April 9 to April 30, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. Parents and caregivers with babies aged 0-1 are invited to enjoy stories, songs, and interactive activities. No registration is required for this engaging and nurturing experience designed for the youngest attendees. Learn More

Family Storytime: @ Ygnacio Valley Library - Thursdays at 10:15 AM Learn More

Toddler Storytime & Play: @ Walnut Creek Library - Thursdays at 10:15 AM Learn More

Arts & Crafts

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LIVE MUSIC & DANCE

Salsa Tuesdays: @ Retro Junkie - Tuesdays at 6 PM. Watch Video

Line Dancing Lessons: @ Bourbon Highway - Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday at 8 PM. Watch Video

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