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In today’s Walnut Creek Spotlight:

• GNC Clayton - Now Under New Ownership!

• Walnut Creek’s Model Bakery Prepares to Open with Bay Area Chef Timothy Humphrey

• Tons of Fun Events, Live Music, & Dancing

- Walnut Creek Spotlight Team

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📣 GNC Clayton - Now Under New Ownership! 🎉

Exciting changes are happening at GNC in Clayton! Owned by Northgate High School alum Nate Omen, this locally run store is ready to meet all your health and wellness needs. GNC offers a wide range of vitamins, supplements, herbs, plus sports drinks, and snacks to keep you fueled and feeling your best.

✨ Special Offer for Walnut Creek Spotlight Readers! Mention Walnut Creek Spotlight at checkout and receive 10% off your purchase!

📍 Location: 5435 Clayton Rd H, Clayton, CA 94517
📞 Phone: (925) 993-7580
🕙 Hours: Open Wednesday at 10 AM

Come by, meet Nate, and support a fellow Northgate alum!

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Walnut Creek’s Model Bakery Prepares to Open with Bay Area Chef Timothy Humphrey

Adding to the buzz, Model Bakery has appointed Timothy Humphrey as its new chef. Humphrey brings an impressive background from the Bay Area dining scene, including his current role as Executive Chef and partner at San Francisco’s Ofena restaurant. He brings a wealth of culinary and operational experience, from restaurant design and management to recipe development and kitchen systems. His resume boasts roles at renowned establishments like Goose & Gander in St. Helena, Bodega Bay Lodge, and Meadowood Napa Valley, as well as restaurants across Napa and Sonoma counties.

With his expertise and Model Bakery’s artisan approach, Walnut Creek food lovers have much to look forward to.

EVENTS

Food & Drink

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY KARAOKE NIGHT | Oct 30 | 8:00 pm | Retro Junkie, Walnut Creek | Free | Karaoke, drink specials, and arcade games. 21+ only.

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

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

Theatre

Dragon Lady | Oct 27 - Nov 24 | Times vary | Margaret Lesher Theatre, Walnut Creek | Tickets (link) | Sara Porkalob’s acclaimed one-woman musical adventure celebrating family, resilience, and legacy.

Brahms Odyssey | Nov 2 - Nov 3 | Times vary | Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek | Tickets (link) | Experience Brahms’ final symphony, Britten’s orchestral guide, and an animated film in this family-friendly concert.

Community

Qi Gong Drop-In (Seniors) | Civic Park Community Center | Wednesdays at 12 PM | Slow meditative stretching. No experience is needed.

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 | Nov 1 | 10:00 am | Civic Park, Walnut Creek | Free | Learn to grow native plants at home or work in the Civic Park garden.

Bridge Drop-in | Nov 1 | 10:00 am | Civic Park Community Center, Walnut Creek | Free | Drop-in bridge for ages 50+; experience required.

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.

Rock 'n' Roll Fridays | Nov 1 - Dec 13, Fridays | 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek | Pay What You Can | Enjoy iconic rock music while exploring 60s-70s abstract art exhibits.

Kids

Preschool Storytime | Oct 30 | 10:15 am - 10:45 am | Walnut Creek Library | Free | Enjoy stories and fingerplays for ages 3-5; all ages welcome.

T(ween) Game Night | Oct 30 | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Ygnacio Valley Library, Walnut Creek | Free | Teens and tweens enjoy board games, card games, and Nintendo Switch.

Toddler Storytime & Play | Oct 31 | 10:15 am - 11:00 am | Walnut Creek Library | Free | Songs, stories, and movement for ages 0-3; all ages welcome. Stay for playtime!

Family Storytime | Oct 31 | 10:15 am - 11:15 am | Ygnacio Valley Library, Walnut Creek | Free | Storybooks, songs, and flannel boards for ages 3-5; all ages welcome. No registration needed.

Fratello Marionettes Presents Spooktacular Show | Oct 31 | 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Walnut Creek Library | Free | Family-friendly Halloween puppet show with happy ghosts and a friendly witch. All ages welcome.

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LIVE MUSIC & DANCE

Wayback Wednesday | October 30 | Evening | Dan's Irish Sports Bar | 00s Night with DJ Rich Era

FRANKENFEST Halloween w/ HELLA DOUBTFUL | Oct 31 | 6:00 pm | Retro Junkie | Halloween bash with live No Doubt tribute.

Halloween Night Party | October 31 | Evening | Dan's Irish Sports Bar | Celebrate Halloween with DJ Rich Era

Beginner Line Dance Lessons | November 1 | 8-10 PM | Bourbon Highway | $10 | Learn dances with Catholic Dance Crew; open dancing and karaoke after.

My So-Called Band | November 1 | Evening | Dan's Irish Sports Bar | Enjoy live music on Friday night

TOOLBOX + EYES OF A TRAGEDY | Nov 1 | 6:00 pm | Retro Junkie | Live tribute night for Tool and A Perfect Circle.

Audiorage | November 2 | Evening | Dan's Irish Sports Bar | Live music Saturday with Audiorage

Saturday Sessions | Nov 2 | 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Mike Hess Brewing | Check venue for pricing | Enjoy live music and art in a relaxed Walnut Creek setting.

BOMBSHELL BLONDIE + FLOCK OF SEAGIRLS | Nov 2 | 6:00 pm | Retro Junkie | Check venue for pricing | Tribute to Blondie and iconic 80s hits.

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