The Shadelands Scene
Community news, updates, and insights
BATTER UP!
Mike Murphy Baseball has been playing ball in transitional space in Shadelands for the past 18 months, while looking forward to making its final move to the Shadelands SportsMall.

You'll find Mike Murphy Baseball and five batting cages at 250 N. Wiget Lane, just west of the SportsMall, which is still under construction.

• M-F, 3-10pm; Sat, 10am-6pm; Sun, 10am-4pm
• Ages 6 years and up
• Batting cage reservations highly recommended
•Private lessons available for baseball and softball in hitting, catching, pitching, and fielding
• Facility available for birthday and team parties


250 N. Wiget Lane
Walnut Creek
925.798.4487
For reservations and
batting cage & private lesson fees,
call 925.798.4487
RIDERSHIP UP;
CARBON FOOTPRINT DOWN
Ridership on the free BART shuttle (County Connection #7) between Shadelands and Pleasant Hill Bart continues trending up!

• Year End 2016: 95,800 riders
• Year End 2017: 105,901 riders
• Year End 2018: 114,310 riders


Emissions continue trending down.

In FY2018 , the free Shadelands bus had 335,163 passenger miles , reducing pounds of CO2 emmissions by 107,252 had those miles been traveled by a single-occupancy vehicle.
LEASING ACTIVITY UPDATE
Shadelands Q1 2019 commercial market overview demonstrates a vacancy rate of 19.7%, with an average asking rent of $2.03.

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RAISING AWARENESS,
FIGHTING STIGMA
May is Mental Health Month , celebrated nationally since 1949 to raise awareness about mental health and to encourage support and services for people with mental illness and their families.

During May, the Contra Costa Crisis Center is focusing on the connection between physical health and mental health through the theme #4Mind4Body.

Mental Health Facts
• 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with a mental health condition.

• 1 in 25 (10M) adults in the U.S. lives with a serious mental illness.

• Half of all lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 14 and 75% by age 24, but early intervention programs can help.

• 90% of those who die by suicide have an underlying mental illness.

• 70-90% of individuals have significant reduction of symptoms and improved quality of life with the right treatments and supports.
For more information about mental health and mental illness:

• Call 211 or text HOPE to 20121
307 Lennon Lane
Walnut Creek
925.939.1916
BAY AREA BIKE TO WORK DAY,
MAY 9
One of the most attractive features of the 267-acre Shadelands business and lifestyle center is its park-like environment with access to a large network of groomed and paved walking and biking trails that traverse the neighborhood landscapes of the Contra Costa Canal Trail system, linking to and passing through several parks, regional trails, downtown areas, roadways, and BART.

May is National Bike Month, and Thursday, May 9, is the 25th annual Bay Area Bike to Work Day , an excellent opportunity to leave the car at home and hop on a bike to get to Shadelands. Or, consider biking to Pleasant Hill BART and hopping the free Shadelands BART shuttle to get to work.

Enjoy the fresh air and exercise!
for more information

for locations by county
MAKE IT A FAMILY AFFAIR
Mark your calendars for the popular Family Art Day , Saturday, May 18, 10am-2pm, at Shadelands Arts Center, hosted by Walnut Creek's Center for Community Arts . Free and open to the public. Drop in any time between 10am and 2pm; no reservations necessary.

The whole family will enjoy
• art-making stations
• face-painting
• music making
• family dance
• giveaways and more!

Food will be available for purchase.

Visit Center for Community Arts , or call 925.943.5846.
Saturday, May 18, 10am-2pm
Shadelands Arts Center
111 N. Wiget Lane
Walnut Creek
925.943.5846
HEADING FOR BROADWAY
Join Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) on Sunday, May 19, for its annual Animals on Broadway event, a pet walk and free family and community festival held at Broadway Plaza celebrating the human-animal bond.

The event kicks off at 10:30am with a one-mile pet walk with individuals and teams raising awareness of and support for ARF’s programs.

The festival continues until 4pm with adoptions, rescue groups, "Best Dressed" pet contest, raffle prizes, demonstrations, and a Pet Wellness Fair offering animal health services.
Tony La Russa's ARF
Sunday, May 19, 10:30am-4pm
Pet Walk & Community Festival!
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek

Paws hit the pavement
to save animals in need!
A TASTY SNEAK PEAK
Two popular eateries and a juice bar are opening soon in The Orchards at Walnut Creek .

Sourdough & Co. is moving in next to California Fish Grill, offering soups, salads, and sandwiches, all with its signature sourdough bread. 2361 Ygnacio Valley Road.

Opening in a large space across from Starbucks is Thai Thani & Oishi Japanese, an intriguing blend of Thai classics, sushi, and Asian favorites. 2892 Ygnacio Valley Road.
Opening next to Lunchbox Wax is Clean Juice , serving 100% organic juices, smoothies, and acai bowls.
2850 Ygnacio Valley Road.
NEED A PLACE TO MEET?
The Orchards at Walnut Creek has a comfortable and convenient community room available for rent to the public. Known as The Orchards at Walnut Creek Community Room , the meeting and event space is located on the upper-level parking deck above Crunch Fitness. [Accessible from the upper-level parking deck and by stairs to the right of Crunch entrance leading to upper deck.]

• Available Monday-Saturday, 8am to 9pm, and Sunday, 8am to 6pm, on a first come, first served basis.

• Requests need to be submitted two weeks prior to the date of the event.

• The room accommodates 20 people seated, and includes a conference table, chairs, dry erase whiteboard, sink with counter space, and restroom.

• Set up, breakdown, and additional audio/visual equipment are the responsibility of the user.

• Community Room fees:
Use fee: $50.00
Cleaning fee: $25.00
Security deposit: $75.00
For more information and
to reserve the room, email
Audrey Rhoads, [email protected]
HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT
Every 2nd Saturday from March through October, the Walnut Creek Historical Society offers a free, easy 90-minute Guided Walking Tour of Walnut Creek's downtown, a fascinating walk into history, bringing to life the early days of Walnut Creek.

Tours depart at 9:30am from the Liberty Bell Plaza fountain, at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Broadway. Registration is not required. The next tour is scheduled for Saturday, May 11 .
2660 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek
925.935.7871

SAVING BOTH ENDS OF THE LEASH®
On Tuesday, April 2, clouds above Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) held back the rain during the highly anticipated ground breaking for ARF's innovative Pets and Vets Center , which will serve as the rapidly growing Pets and Vets Program's national headquarters.

Hall of Fame Manager and ARF co-founder Tony La Russa, staff, and supporters were on hand with shovels, hard hats, and four-legged friends to usher in construction of the free-standing center, one part of ARF's total $18.7M expansion.

The Pets and Vets Program, which trains shelter dogs as psychiatric service animals for veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and other health issues— at no cost to veterans— is now expanding to train other shelters around the country to replicate the program in their areas.


2890 Mitchell Drive
Walnut Creek
925.256.1273
Artist's rendering of ARF's new 7,893-SF Pets and Vets Center
(l-r) Grey McCoy, Elaine LaRussa, Tony La Russa (with Sparkle), Elena Bicker, Jim Heim, and Mia
HONORING OUR FALLEN, MAY 27
Memorial Day Observance
May 27, 10-11am
Civic Park, 1375 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek

On Monday, May 27, Walnut Creek will hold its annual Memorial Day Observance at Civic Park, honoring those who have given their lives in service to our country. The ceremony will include a musical tribute by the Walnut Creek Concert Band.
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