ON THE SCENE AT SHADELANDS
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It was all smiles, hugs, and handshakes on August 20 when Springfield Montessori School Walnut Creek celebrated its 35th anniversary with a festive ribbon cutting and community celebration, welcoming current and former teachers, staff, and students. Holding the big scissors is Springfield owner Melody Lal; to her right is Walnut Creek Mayor Kevin Wilk, whose children attended Springfield 30 years ago.
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YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS; WE'VE GOT ANSWERS
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Shadelands FallFest, Sunday, November 15
Free Sports, Kids Activities, Family Fun!
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A new year and a new name – Made in the Shade is now Shadelands FallFest, and it's back! Enjoy a day with family and friends at Shadelands FallFest, Sunday, November 15, 11am–2pm, held on the grounds of the Shadelands SportsMall, 2640 Shadelands Drive, Walnut Creek. This popular, all-community fall festival, hosted by Shadelands Walnut Creek, is free and family-friendly, and features a live DJ and nonstop music, food trucks, ice cream, craft beer, Shadelands exhibitors, giveaways, and free sports activities for all ages, including yoga, golf, soccer, dance, gymnastics, basketball, volleyball, taekwondo, and batting cages.
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EXPLORE SHADELANDS
Home to over 300 businesses, Shadelands Walnut Creek offers more to you and your family and friends than you could imagine.
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KLA Schools of Walnut Creek – Keeping Childhood Sacred
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Established in 2013 at the corner of N. Wiget Lane and Mitchell Drive, KLA Schools of Walnut Creek, distinct in its child-led, inquiry-based approach to early childhood education, is part of the largest franchise network of Reggio Emilia-inspired schools in the United States. Founded in Miami, Florida, in 2008, KLA Schools began franchising in 2010. Now there are 30 KLA preschools operating across multiple states. KLA Schools of Walnut Creek stands out within that network as the only KLA school in California, and as the only KLA school owned and operated by the founders, Roberto and Candy Ortega.
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Sip and Sample for a Cause at Diablo Ballet's Gourmet Gallop Fundraiser, September 10
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Join Diablo Ballet for one of its premier fundraisers, Gourmet Gallop, now in its 15th year, and coming to Walnut Creek on Thursday, September 10. Enjoy an evening out with family and friends strolling Walnut Creek in support of the arts. Open to the public with the purchase of a ticket, the evening begins at Water Light Plaza for check-in, food sampling, and wine tasting. This year, more than 20 Walnut Creek restaurants, dessert shops, and wine suppliers, all within a two-block walking distance of each other, are donating tasty samples off their menus.
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Golden Hills Plastic Surgery Celebrates 10 Years in Health & Wellness, and You're Invited, Thursday, October 15
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Golden Hills Plastic Surgery is celebrating ten years in health and wellness, helping clients look and feel their best through plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures, and wellness treatments. Now owner and Medical Director Seth Eberlin, MD, and his team are inviting the public to come celebrate with them in their offices as they mark this milestone with a ribbon cutting and Meet & Greet to show their appreciation to the community they serve. Refreshments and raffle prizes, too!
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Hear From Our Two Walnut Creek Councilmembers-Elect at Civic Affairs Forum, September 1, Walnut Creek Library
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Election day is Tuesday, November 3. For the first time in recent history, two candidates are running for two open Walnut Creek City Council seats, leading to an uncontested race. That means both candidates, Cherise Khaund and Brendan Moran, will join Walnut Creek City Council this December 2026. In place of a traditional Candidate Forum, the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau will host a Civic Affairs event featuring councilmembers-elect Cherise Khaund and Brendan Moran in conversation with Walnut Creek Chamber Board Chair Angela Ashley.
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Joybound Around Town on Broadway;
Paws on Parade & Festival, September 13!
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Joybound People & Pets is holding one of its largest community events and fundraisers on Sunday, September 13, in downtown Walnut Creek. Free and open to the public, Joybound Around Town on Broadway is celebrating its 26th year with a community pet walk, festival, costume contest, and giveaways in Broadway Plaza. Too fun, too cute to miss!
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EMBRACE VITALITY
The Shadelands BART Bus – A rolling billboard!
County Connection #7, the free Shadelands BART bus, is a familiar and welcome mass transit resource, transporting passengers in and around Shadelands and between Pleasant Hill BART and Shadelands every 20 minutes during morning and afternoon commutes. The bus’s branded wrap showcases the variety of businesses, nonprofits, and lifestyle amenities that make Shadelands a vibrant, desirable daily destination. A billboard on wheels, the bus announces what visitors can expect to find and do in Shadelands. Arts Center. Beauty & Fitness. Child Care. Craft Brewery. Farmers' Market. Fertility Clinic. Food & Drink. Grocery & Retail. Health Care. Office Spaces. Pet Care. Professional Services. Senior Living. Sports Training. Surgical Centers. Wellness Spas. The next time you see the branded bus roll by, check it out and embrace Shadelands' vitality!
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Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
1280 Civic Drive. Suite 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 US
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