July 6th, 2010
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In case you missed it, get a glimpse into the life of happy 555 YVR resident, including Dr. Carl Nibly featured in the San Francisco Chronicle’s Real Estate section. A warm atmosphere combined with contemporary elegance and a stones- throw from BART, 555 is prime for the picking. For more on the story follow this link: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=%2Fc%2Fa%2F2010%2F06%2F20%2FRE161E123M.DTL
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May 17th, 2010
The Walnut Creek Downtown Business Association and Atlas Men’s Shop (1356 N. Main Street) will be hosting the Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale on June 12th & 13th. This special shopping event, which is Saturday & Sunday, June 12 and 13, 2010 will take place during participating business store hours. All participating stores have super savings and great bargains for all to shop!
The Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale will give you the opportunity to shop the great deals of downtown Walnut Creek’s finest retail shops. For further information about this event, or to see a complete listing of participating stores, please visit www.walnutcreekdowntown.com.
The Walnut Creek Downtown Business Association is located on 1615 Bonanza Street, Suite 213, in Walnut Creek. For more information about the Downtown Business Association and future upcoming events, please visit www.walnutcreekdowntown.com.
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May 17th, 2010
The Walnut Creek Downtown Business Association is excited to host the 3rd Annual June Wine Walk! The Wine Walk will take place on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Last year this event brought in over 900 attendees and was fun for all! The Wine Walk invites guests to stroll though the many unique retail shops and restaurants of Downtown Walnut Creek, while enjoying some of the finest wines from local wineries. Wines will be served indoors at all participating locations.
The Wine Walk will begin at Pro Home Systems, located at 1561 Civic Drive. All participants must begin at Pro Home Systems in order to participate in this event. Parking is conveniently located across the street at the Locust Street Garage (1625 Locust Street). Pre-ticket sales are available online at www.walnutcreekdowntown.com. Cost is $25/person in advance and $30/person the day of. Must be 21 or over to participate.
Maps of participating businesses and a wine glass will be available at the starting point. For further information, please contact the Walnut Creek Downtown Business Association at (925) 933-6778. We hope to see you there!
The Walnut Creek Downtown Business Association is located on 1615 Bonanza Street #213 in Walnut Creek. More information about the Downtown Business Association’s upcoming events is available at www.walnutcreekdowntown.com.
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May 13th, 2010

Summer fun with family and friends begins at Art & Wine 2010, presented by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce, Saturday, June 5, 11am-7pm, and Sunday, June 6, 11am-6pm., at spacious Heather Farm Park. Non-stop music & entertainment, art and crafts, wines & microbrews, festival fare, children’s activities, and the crazy Grape Stomp.
For more information, go to http://www.walnut-creek.com/
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May 12th, 2010
Stop by 555YVR on May 22nd for a coffee social and open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stay tuned for more details!
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May 6th, 2010

The Lesher Center for the Arts presents visual stunner Petite Mort, the World Premiere of the striking French Twist, and passionate Songs of Mahler. European choreographer Jirí Kylián’s breathtaking Petite Mort, which pairs six men and six women with six fencing foils, marks a significant collaboration for Smuin Ballet.
On Friday, May 21 at 8pm at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek.
For more information, go to http://www.lesherartscenter.org/
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May 6th, 2010
FamilyFest is a new, larger 3-day outdoor children’s festival over the Memorial Day Weekend for the first time in Walnut Creek, CA. Admission is $5 per person if you bring a can of food for the Food Bank (or $6 without a donation).
Starts on Saturday, May 29 from 10am and ends on monday, May 31 at Heather Farm in Walnut Creek.
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May 6th, 2010

An eclectic collection of local art is on exhibit at the Contra Costa JCC including the colorful and vibrant work of Michael Yashar. The artist spent his childhood in Isfahan and Teheran and at age 17 Yashar came to the U.S. to study art and architecture, reflected in his vivid works.
From May 12–September 17, from Monday-Thursday, 9 am-8 pm, Friday 9 am-3 pm. Admission is free. At 2071 Tice Valley Blvd. in Walnut Creek.
For more information, go to http://www.ccjcc.org/articlenav.php?id=92
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May 6th, 2010

Remember those gardenia wrist corsages? An exhibit of prom dresses and accessories dating back to the 1920s, including cotillion dance cards, are on display at Shadelands Ranch Museum. The dresses represent the changing styles and fashion over the years and illustrate how the Cotillion Ball has evolved to the high school prom of today.
From May 23–June 30, Wednesdays and Sundays, 1-4 pm at 2660 Ygnacio Valley Rd., Walnut Creek.
For more information, please visit http://walnutcreekhistory.info/
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May 3rd, 2010
Get the latest news and happenings at 555YVR and downtown Walnut Creek in the 555YVR Downtown Life Newsletter. Find out who’s moving into 555YVR, all about the new model homes, tips for urban dog owners and much more!

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