Good morning, Walnut Creek! Here's your latest scoop: Fiesta Cultural Week kicks off in Walnut Creek. Additionally, a Concord man is in custody for a recent Walnut Creek shooting. It's been a little while since our last newsletter, but we're back and ready to keep you updated. Hang in there—it's already Wednesday!

In today’s Walnut Creek Spotlight:

• Fiesta Cultural Week Kicks Off in Walnut Creek

• A Concord Man is in Custody for a Recent Walnut Creek Shooting

- Walnut Creek Spotlight Team

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Fiesta Cultural Week Kicks Off in Walnut Creek

The Fiesta Cultural, a week-long celebration of Latin American arts and culture, starts today at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. Organized by the Lesher Center and Diablo Regional Arts Association, the event runs from July 16 to 20 and features a variety of family-friendly activities and performances.

Key events include:

• Ballet Hispánico (July 17, 7:30 PM): Known for over 50 years of innovative artistry, this dance company celebrates Latinx cultures through dance.

• Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band (July 18, 10 AM): This bilingual indie music group for kids, known for their Latin GRAMMY® award-winning songs, will perform a morning jam session.

• Summer Sounds: Chika Di (July 18, 5:30 PM): Colombian artist Diana Trujillo, also known as Chika Di, will perform a free outdoor concert featuring traditional Colombian music.

• Spanish Harlem Orchestra (July 19, 7:30 PM): The three-time GRAMMY® award-winning Salsa and Latin jazz band will deliver an authentic New York style salsa performance.

• Fiesta Cultural Street Fair (July 20, Noon - 7 PM): A free, family-friendly festival featuring live music, dance performances, a mini makers mercado, food, face painting, and a pop-up dance party.

• Latinx Comedy Night (July 20, 7:30 PM): Enjoy a night of laughter with Latin flair presented by Best of San Francisco Comedy.

Tickets for performance events are still available, and many activities are free to the public. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in Latin American culture through art, music, dance, and comedy. (link)

A Concord Man is in Custody for a Recent Walnut Creek Shooting

On July 11, 2024, at 7:00 a.m., patrol officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of South Main Street upon receiving a 911 call of a shot being fired by one person toward another. The victim was not struck by gunfire and was not injured. On the evening of July 11th, detectives located Jose Cavazos in Concord and arrested him in connection to this shooting incident. On July 12, 2024, this case was presented to the District Attorney’s Office, and the following charges were filed against Jose Cavazos: • PC 245(b) - Assault with a Semiautomatic Firearm • PC 12022.5(a) - Firearm Enhancement • PC 246.3(a) - Discharge of a Firearm with Gross Negligence • PC 29900(a)(1) - Possession of a Firearm with Violent Prior Convictions Jose Cavazos remains in custody, and his bail has been set at $870,000. The Walnut Creek Police Investigations Bureau continues to follow up on additional leads at this time and is asking anyone who might have any information relating to this incident to please call Walnut Creek Police at 925-943-5844. Police believe this was an isolated incident and that no other people in the area were at risk.

GoFundMe for Lemongrass Farms

The Walnut Creek Farmers' Market has launched a GoFundMe for Lemongrass Farms to support medical bills, rehabilitation, and lost income for two members critically injured in a DUI accident on June 2nd on Locust Street. (link)

EVENTS

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

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.

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 | 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

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.

Baby Storytime | Walnut Creek Library | Tuesdays at 12 PM |The Walnut Creek Library hosts Baby Storytime. 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.

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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