Good morning, Walnut Creek! Celebrate your summer with the melodious tunes of Kyana Fanene, perfect for any sunny day. Don't miss the upcoming city update meeting at Walnut Creek City Hall – your voice matters in our community. Plus, keep an eye out for the much-anticipated opening of StretchLab Countrywood to help you stay limber and flexible. Here's to a day full of sunshine and exciting news!

In today’s Walnut Creek Spotlight:

• Summer Sounds: Kyana Fanene

• Public Invited to Attend City Update Meeting at Walnut Creek City Hall

• StretchLab Countrywood: Opening Soon!?

- Walnut Creek Spotlight Team

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Summer Sounds: Kyana Fanene

Date: July 25, 2024, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Join us for a free outdoor concert featuring Kyana Fanene, a rising Pop/R&B artist with Hawaiian and Samoan roots. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Kyana has an impressive background, having performed with Vocal Rush on NBC's "The Sing Off," and earned a degree in music therapy from Berklee College of Music. Her music is a blend of influences from legends like Luther Vandross and Whitney Houston, combined with modern pop.

Kyana's talents extend to roles in award-winning films such as "CODA" and "Daddy’s Home 2." She is dedicated to advancing LGBTQIA+ and Polynesian culture representation within the arts, making her performances both meaningful and inspiring.

This concert is part of the Summer Sounds 2024 series, held at the Rudney Plaza at the Lesher Center. No ticket is required, so come enjoy an evening of soulful music and community spirit!

Presented By: Lesher Center for the Arts and Arts + Rec

Public Invited to Attend City Update Meeting at Walnut Creek City Hall

On July 26, 2024, at 7:30 a.m., city leaders and commission representatives will gather for a special standing committee meeting on the third floor of City Hall in Walnut Creek. This quarterly meeting, presided over by Mayor Loella Haskew and Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Darling, serves as a platform for city-appointed representatives from various countywide commissions to provide updates on their recent activities.

The meeting will commence with a roll call, followed by a public comment session, which, according to California law, is restricted to items listed on the agenda. The approval of the minutes from the previous meeting on April 26, 2024, will be the next order of business.

The main focus of the meeting will be updates from representatives of countywide commissions and committees, as well as commission chairpersons and vice-chairpersons, city staff, and the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. These updates are essential for fostering communication and ensuring that all legislative bodies within the city are aligned and informed about each other’s actions since the last meeting.

This collaborative session aims to enhance transparency and cooperation among the various city and county entities. No formal actions or decisions will be made during this meeting; it is purely an informational and communicative exercise.

Public participation is encouraged, with options to attend in person or submit written comments via email. Comments received at least two hours prior to the meeting will be included in the official record and shared with the committee members.

See Full Agenda (link)

StretchLab Countrywood: Opening Soon!?

Enhanced Mobility and Well-being Await

StretchLab Countrywood, located at 2054 Treat Blvd, Suite 14 in Walnut Creek, CA, is set to open soon. With the temporary sign up and the interior nearly complete, the anticipation is building. Prospective members are encouraged to take advantage of lifetime pre-opening membership rates and be among the first to experience the studio's exceptional stretching services.

Why Choose StretchLab?

StretchLab's team of highly trained Flexologists® provides deeper and more effective stretches than individuals can achieve on their own. With personalized one-on-one sessions, clients can focus on specific problem areas or muscle groups to enhance flexibility and overall quality of life.

Service Offerings

• One-on-One Sessions: Available in 25 or 50-minute durations, these sessions are customized to meet individual needs, ensuring clients receive the most benefit from their stretching experience.

Contact Information

For more details, interested individuals can contact StretchLab Countrywood at +1 (925) 291-5548 or via email at [email protected].

Anticipation Builds

With the interior nearly complete and the sign now displayed, StretchLab Countrywood is eagerly anticipated by the local community, promising to bring professional, personalized stretching to Walnut Creek.

EVENTS

Theatre

Best of San Francisco Stand Up Comedy | Lesher Center for the Arts | 6/15 - 8/31 on Saturdays | New generation of comedic talent with the "Best of San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy" tour, featuring some of the hottest up-and-coming acts in the Bay Area.

Spontaneous Soap: An Improvised Daytime Drama | July 18-28, 2024 | Various times | Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA | Price varies | Hilarious improvised soap opera with passion, drama, and audience suggestions.

Food & Drink

Trivia + Karaoke Night | Wednesdays at 6 PM | Retro Junkie | Join us for a fun-filled night with free admission, starting at 6 PM with happy hour, followed by pop culture trivia at 7 PM, and karaoke from 8 PM to 1 AM—no RSVP needed!

Trivia | Wednesdays at 6 PM | Mike Hess Brewing | Free to play! Test your knowledge and bring out some loved ones.

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

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

Community

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.

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 | 50+ Drop-in activity. Try your luck and have fun!

Native Plant Growers | July 12, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Civic Park, 1375 Civic Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 | Free | Join the Native Plant Growers at the Native Wildflower Garden in Civic Park. Volunteers who like to garden are welcome. Meets weekly on Fridays.

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

Family Storytime | Thursdays at 10:15 AM | Ygnacio Valley Library

Toddler Storytime & Play | Thursdays at 10:15 AM | Walnut Creek Library | Join us for songs, stories, and movement! Stay after the stories to play! Most appropriate for ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome.

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LIVE MUSIC & DANCE

Line Dancing Lessons | Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday at 8 PM | Bourbon Highway | Watch Video

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