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Good Morning, Walnut Creek! It’s Wednesday, May 15th—hope your Tuesday was as smooth as a double espresso and you're ready to caffeinate your Wednesday with enthusiasm! ☕️ Keep those good vibes percolating. Pour yourself a cup of joe and get ready for a Wellness Wednesday that'll have you feeling fresher than a morning brew! Plus, don’t forget to tune up those bikes for Bike to Work Day coming up this May. Let’s pedal our way to greatness! 🚴‍♂️

In today’s Walnut Creek Spotlight:

• Tasty Thursday

• Walnut Creek’s Open Air Adventure: Hiking and Painting at Borges Ranch!

• Vandals Strike Vallejo Tesla Station, Multiple Supercharger Nozzles Stolen

• Oakland Unions Protest Layoffs, Urge City to Recover Unpaid Business Taxes

• Diablo Ballet Ends Season with Stravinsky's Iconic The Firebird

- Walnut Creek Spotlight Team

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WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

LOCAL NEWS

Walnut Creek’s Open Air Adventure: Hiking and Painting at Borges Ranch!

BAY AREA NEWS

Vandals Strike Vallejo Tesla Station, Multiple Supercharger Nozzles Stolen

This weekend, several Tesla Supercharger nozzles were stolen from a station outside Vallejo's Target store, marking another instance in a series of similar thefts across the country. Local Tesla owners and former security expert Joshua Beckler shared insights on the theft, suggesting the high value of copper in the cables might be the thieves' target. Despite surveillance cameras in the area, no suspects have been identified, and both Tesla and Target have yet to respond to inquiries. Learn More…

Oakland Unions Protest Layoffs, Urge City to Recover Unpaid Business Taxes

Oakland’s public unions are urging the city to focus on collecting unpaid business taxes instead of contemplating layoffs to manage a $177 million budget deficit. Union representatives argue that collecting $34 million in overdue license taxes could alleviate some financial pressures. Despite this, city officials indicate difficulties in recovering these funds, partly due to business closures from the pandemic. The potential budget cuts could affect various city services, with unions particularly worried about impacts on emergency response times and public safety. Learn More…

EVENTS

Featured Event

Diablo Ballet Ends Season with Stravinsky's Iconic The Firebird

Diablo Ballet will culminate its 2023/24 season with the world premiere of The Firebird a captivating new ballet choreographed by Brian Enos to the illustrious score of Igor Stravinsky. This enchanting one-act fairy tale, set to be performed at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California, features a prince and princess whose love story is heroically influenced by the mystical Firebird. The ballet will run on May 17 and 18, 2024.

The evening will also showcase "4 in the Morning," a dance piece by Val Caniparoli inspired by Edith Sitwell's poem of the same name and set to William Walton’s "Façade (An Entertainment)." Created originally for Amy Seiwart’s Imagery in 2016, this performance evokes the luxurious ambiance of the Roaring Twenties.

Additionally, the program includes "Light Rain," choreographed by Gerald Arpino. First presented in 1981 for the Joffrey Ballet's Silver Anniversary, this work remains a beloved staple, known especially for its mesmerizing Pas de Deux. Diablo Ballet's interpretation promises to bring this audience favorite to life once more.

The entire event is expected to last approximately 90 minutes, including an intermission. Tickets for this stellar end-of-season performance are available for purchase now.

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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