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🏊‍♀️ New Aquatic and Community Center at Heather Farm Park City Council Meeting #1: Review of Buildings and Site Layout

 🌱 Green Indoors: Dive Into Year-Round Microgreens with Andrea Salzman - Feb 20, 2024, 6-7:30 PM

 😎 Unlock a World of Fun and Learning: Contra Costa’s Free Camp & School Fair This Sunday!

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Question: What is the origin of the name "Heather Farm Park" in Walnut Creek?

A) It was named for its extensive gardens of Heather plants.

B) It was named after a local community leader, Heather Johnson.

C) It was named after "King Heather," a racehorse owned by John Marchbanks, who also named his property Heather Farm.

D) It was named to reflect the Scottish heritage of the area's early settlers.

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

Tuesday’s forecast is a thoughtful composition with a high of 63°F, set against a tapestry of overcast skies. Occasional rain showers will grace the day, with a 60% chance of rainfall, while a SSW breeze at 5 to 10 mph ensures the air remains in constant, soothing motion. Humidity at 71% promises a touch of dampness, cradling you in a gentle embrace.

Come evening, the sky will retain its cloudy shroud as temperatures ease to a comfortable 48°F. The winds will be a tender whisper, light and variable, with a continuing 60% likelihood of rain to serenade the night. Humidity will climb to a cozy 90%, and the moon, in its waxing gibbous phase, will rise at 2:14 pm. Rest in the solace of a day that's as nurturing as a soft woolen blanket! ☁️🌧️🌔

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New Aquatic and Community Center at Heather Farm Park City Council Meeting #1: Review of Buildings and Site Layout

To effectively contribute to the shaping of the Heather Farm Park Aquatic and Community Center, the Walnut Creek City Council is set to make pivotal decisions based on comprehensive community feedback. These decisions will focus on the selection of design preferences that best embody the community's vision for a facility that marries modern and traditional architectural elements within an eco-friendly structure. The designs under consideration promise to enhance the community's connection to Heather Farm Park through integrated indoor and outdoor spaces, emphasizing sustainability, accessibility, and aesthetic appeal.

Community members are encouraged to actively participate in this process by attending public meetings, with the next opportunity being:

• City Council Meeting #1: Review of Buildings and Site Layout

• Date: February 20, 2024

• Time: 6:00 PM

• Location: City Hall, 1666 N Main St, Walnut Creek

This upcoming meeting is crucial for those wishing to provide input on the facility's design elements, including the building scheme, exterior features, and how the structure will blend with the park's natural landscape. Your involvement will help shape a facility that not only meets functional demands but also enriches the local community's social and recreational life.

Green Indoors: Dive Into Year-Round Microgreens with Andrea Salzman - Feb 20, 2024, 6-7:30 PM

Andrea Salzman extends an invitation to gardening enthusiasts and novices alike to delve into the world of microgreens with a special webinar titled "Growing Microgreens Year-Round." This UC Master Gardener webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, promises to be an enlightening session on cultivating these nutritious and versatile plants indoors, irrespective of the season. Participants will have the unique opportunity to learn from Andrea's extensive experience and passion for year-round edible gardening. This webinar not only aims to educate on the basics of growing microgreens but also to inspire attendees to incorporate these small but mighty plants into their daily lives, ensuring a constant supply of fresh greens. Register Here.

Unlock a World of Fun and Learning: Contra Costa’s Free Camp & School Fair This Sunday!

This Sunday, February 25, 2024, marks the return of the eagerly anticipated Free Contra Costa Camp and School Fair at the Heather Farm Community Center in Walnut Creek, CA. From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, families from around the region are invited to partake in this 11th annual event, which showcases a rich variety of spring and summer opportunities for children. This event is a perfect chance to explore an extensive array of programs including camps, educational enrichment, S.T.E.M. and S.T.E.A.M. initiatives, performing arts, sports, preschools, and much more.

Sponsored by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, the fair promises a day filled with discovery and fun, all at no cost. Admission is free, and there's plenty of parking available for all attendees. The fair will be held indoors, providing a comfortable and spacious environment for families to meet with dozens of exhibitors.

A special highlight of the fair is the giveaway of a complimentary Camp Backpack to the first 225 families in attendance, courtesy of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Additionally, a free raffle drawing offers all visitors the chance to win camp enrollments and tickets to the Bay Area KidFest, further adding to the excitement of the day. Those who support the Monument Crisis Center by donating a can of food will receive an extra raffle ticket, enhancing their chances of winning while contributing to a good cause.

For more details or to pre-register, visitors are encouraged to check out www.BayAreaCampFairs.com. This portal also provides information for camps, schools, and other entities interested in exhibiting at the fair.

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