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15,000 expected at Walnut Creek Oktoberfest's Sept. 25-26 return
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest returns to Civic Park East on Sept. 25-26 with free admission, an expanded 21-and-over Chillgarten lounge, six announced musical acts, a children's zone and more than 15,000 expected attendees.
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15,000 expected at Walnut Creek Oktoberfest's Sept. 25-26 return
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest returns to Civic Park East on Sept. 25-26 with free admission, an expanded 21-and-over Chillgarten lounge, six announced musical acts, a children's zone and more than 15,000 expected attendees.
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15,000 expected at Walnut Creek Oktoberfest's Sept. 25-26 return
Walnut Creek Oktoberfest returns to Civic Park East on Sept. 25-26 with free admission, an expanded 21-and-over Chillgarten lounge, six announced musical acts, a children's zone and more than 15,000 expected attendees.
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County Connection releases Spanish transit guide for young riders
County Connection published a Spanish-language youth transit guide on July 31, the last day of free summer rides, to help Spanish-speaking families in the Walnut Creek area navigate fares, school bus routes, and discount programs as the 2026-27 school year begins.
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Ygnacio Valley Library closes for 9 months; Walnut Creek adds hours
The Ygnacio Valley Library will close Sept. 9 for about nine months of Measure X-funded HVAC, roof, and electrical upgrades, with holds transferring to the Walnut Creek Library on North Broadway.
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Snap traps injure 50-plus animals, Lindsay Wildlife says
Lindsay Wildlife Experience in Walnut Creek has treated more than 50 animals injured by snap traps since January 2026 and is asking neighbors to donate household supplies, gift cards, and financial contributions to sustain its rehabilitation work.
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Guitars 'n' Kids fundraiser aims to restart free lessons
Guitars 'n' Kids, a new Contra Costa County nonprofit formed by veterans of the shuttered Guitars Not Guns local chapter, holds a live-music fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 1, at Vinnie's Bar & Grill in Concord to fund free guitar lessons for youth ages 8–18 countywide, including Walnut Creek.
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Contra Costa DA opens applications for free criminal justice academy this fall
The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is accepting applications for its free Fall 2026 Community Academy, a 10-week program starting September 9 that gives county residents an inside look at the criminal justice system through classroom sessions, tours, and talks from the DA, judges, and police chiefs.
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Red Cross urges Walnut Creek donors amid blood crisis
The American Red Cross declared only its second-ever national blood supply crisis on Tuesday, July 28, with Type O supplies below one day's worth, and is urging Walnut Creek and Contra Costa County residents to donate at the Pleasant Hill center or schedule appointments online.
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Community Concern for Cats expands Walnut Creek adoptions
Community Concern for Cats, Walnut Creek's all-volunteer cat rescue, has added Saturday adoption events at Pet Food Express stores in Walnut Creek and Martinez, giving residents more chances to adopt cats like bonded kittens Cici and Darcy.
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Free carpooling program offers Walnut Creek families a shot at $250 Target gift cards
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority's free SchoolPool program enters registered carpools in a drawing for one of ten $250 Target gift cards through Thursday, October 15, 2026, open to students who live or attend school in Contra Costa County including those at Las Lomas, Northgate, and Walnut Creek elementary schools.
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Free passes, half-price fares: a guide to school transit for Walnut Creek families
County Connection's new Youth Rider Guide details free Pass2Class passes, half-price Youth Clipper Cards, and bus routes serving Las Lomas High and other Walnut Creek-area schools as the summer free-ride program ends Friday, July 31.
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Festival Opera brings free outdoor 'Elixir of Love' to Civic Park on Sunday
Walnut Creek-based Festival Opera stages a free outdoor performance of Donizetti's comic opera "The Elixir of Love" at Civic Park on Sunday, July 26, at 4 p.m., featuring tenor Spencer Greene and soprano Marielle Leiboff.
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Alamo nonprofit held ninth annual kidney disease fundraiser at Diablo Country Club
The Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation, founded by Alamo residents Andi and Tucker Callaway, held its ninth annual Day on the Green golf fundraiser at Diablo Country Club in spring 2026, benefiting children with nephrotic syndrome through programs including Backpacks of Hope.
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Mount Diablo camping starts at $30 a night, five miles from Walnut Creek
A KQED guide published Tuesday, July 21, highlights Mount Diablo State Park as a beginner-friendly camping destination just minutes from Walnut Creek, with campsites starting at $30 per night and practical advice from experienced outdoor guides.
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