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August 2020
Vol 4: Issue 8
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The Shadelands Scene
Community news, updates, and insights
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EXPERT ADVICE FOR
GETTING
BACK TO BUSINESS
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July 28
June 23
June 16
June 9
May 26
May 19
May 12
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Generally 2nd & 4th Tuesday
+Bonus Tuesdays
9–10am, via Zoom
Visit
Walnut Creek Chamber
for details and registration for the
August webinars
. Topics and agendas are subject to change.
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SWIM CAMP MAKES A SPLASH AT SHADELANDS SPORTSMALL!
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American Swim Academy
is diving into summer and fall with new swim camp programs for ages six months to 15 years, all levels.
Classes meet one day per week, seven days a week, 30 minutes per class, for ten weeks. Registration opened in July, but swimmers can join in any time during the summer through September 12.
Camp meets every day, Monday through Friday, August 3
–
7, 30 minutes per class.
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Camp will run September 13 through
December 19, and registration opens August 9. One-day and three-day camps will be available (T, W, Th). The pool is heated to 92 degrees, and because class sizes are limited, registration is on a first come, first served basis.
Summer & Fall Swim Camps
To enroll, call or e-mail
925.452.7946
walnutcreek@americanswim academy.com
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2650 Shadelands Drive
Suite C
Shadelands SportsMall
Walnut Creek
925.452.7946
walnutcreek@americanswim academy.com
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DEL MONTE FOODS WINS 2020
R&D TEAM OF THE YEAR!
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Established in the 1880s, Del Monte is one of America’s original plant-based food companies. Referring to the company's award-winning creativity and agility in a rapidly changing market, Loren Druz, vice president of R&D and quality assurance, notes that Del Monte has launched 50-plus new
products
in two years.
Citing the R&D team's makeup and chemistry, Loren says, "It's a very entrepreneurial product development process. We think of ourselves as a 150-year-old startup.”
Congratulations
Del Monte Foods R&D Team!
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205 North Wiget Lane
Walnut Creek
925.949.2772
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(l-r) Jaime Reeves, Director R&D; Loren Druz, Vice President R&D; Vai-Meng Leonard, Director R&D; Brian Olson, Senior Director Packaging (courtesy Del Monte)
Read the full magazine profile.
Read the press release
here
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YOU CAN HELP NOURISH LIVES
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Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa
has been providing community-based food programs and partner services that focus on basic needs for Contra Costa's hungry since 1983. In addition to maintaining a food pantry, Loaves and Fishes provides hot lunches in dining rooms in Pittsburg, Martinez, and Walnut Creek. As a result of the pandemic, the nonprofit has seen the number of meals increase by 60%.
Kaiperm Credit Union
is a longtime corporate supporter of Loaves and Fishes and is now collecting non-perishable food items for the organization's food pantry.
Please visit the big food drive barrel in the lobby of Kaiperm Credit Union's Shadelands branch with donations for those most in need.
Loaves and Fishes is particularly interested in donations of bottled water, canned goods, and pasta and sauce packages.
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325 North Wiget Lane
Suite 130
Walnut Creek
925.939.5626
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WALNUT CREEK IS HELPING BUSINESSES REBOUND
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Walnut Creek's
Rebound Program
was launched in mid-May to help businesses rebound and re-open during the pandemic by relaxing restrictions and providing expanded operating spaces, free and expedited permitting for temporary changes, and simplified processes.
The first phase was focused on businesses and industries in the downtown area, with the intent to cover city-wide over the next several weeks. And that includes Shadelands.
Collette Hanna is the City's economic development manager. "We're hosting meetings directly with Shadelands tenants and businesses and building out the program based on feedback," says Collette.
"We're looking to help our local businesses as they transition during the crisis, and for insight on what we can do through the temporary nature of the Rebound Program, as well as what we can do for them on a more permanent, ongoing basis."
Calicraft Brewing Co.
has been participating in the City's Rebound Program and is now welcoming patrons to its newly designed outdoor beer garden. Read below.
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Collette Hanna
Economic Development Manager
1666 North Main Street
City Hall
Walnut Creek
hanna@walnut-creek.org
925.943.5899 x2145
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Contact Collette Hanna by e-mail or phone if you would like to be a part of Rebound Program discussions.
Rebound and re-open strategies:
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SPEAKING OF CALICRAFT . . .
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Calicraft Brewing Co.
has been busy the last few months, adapting and innovating in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Taking advantage of Walnut Creek's
Rebound Program
, Calicraft has opened its newly designed outdoor beer garden with 14 tables, social distancing, and plenty of fresh air. Partnering with onsite food trucks, Calicraft offers outdoor dining and drinking, with all outdoor seating and table service only. And to-go beer.
Calicraft is also participating in the #blackisbeautiful beer movement, a national initiative created by a Texas brewer to raise awareness around racial equality and social justice.
Calicraft has been serving up its own version of a
Black is Beautiful
brew since June 18. Brewmaster Thomas Vo explains that Calicraft's is a black IPA brewed with Rooted coffee and chocolate bitters, rather than the traditional dark malt.
Calicraft was featured on a KTVU Channel 2 news report about the initiative, which aired on June 30.
Watch the full KTVU video
here
, then stop by Calicraft's new beer garden and enjoy a cold one (or two) with family and friends.
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Calicraft's newly designed beer garden
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2700 Mitchell Drive
Walnut Creek
925.478.8103
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Calicraft's Black is Beautiful IPA on tap
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REAL TOOLS TO HELP COPE WITH COVID-19 STRESS
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The
Contra Costa Crisis Center
is offering
Coping with COVID Stress
moments for your next online meeting or gathering, at no cost.
A trained Crisis Center staff member can present 5–10 minutes (longer if requested) on coping with the stress and ongoing fatigue of facing this emotional and uncertain time.
The Crisis Center can also customize its presentation for your group and share information about finding local mental health resources.
If you are part of a workplace, school, club, church, or other organization that is meeting virtually during the health crisis, consider offering participants a
Coping with COVID Stress
moment.
Contact
ScottC@crisis-cener.org
to schedule a brief presentation for your next teleconference or webinar.
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Tip sheets for family discussions about coping with COVID-19
If you are in a crisis and need help,
call
211
or
800.833.2900
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Or text
HOPE
to
20121
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RAISING FUNDS TO SAVE LIVES
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ARF is also hosting an
ARF-wear t-shirt drive
to help rescue animals and raise funds for pet guardians who are facing financial crises. Check out the variety of animal-friendly t-shirts at the online
ARF T-Shirt Store
. Look cool all summer long while supporting ARF’s mission of People Rescuing Animals, Animals Rescuing People®.
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Oliver posing for Sit, Stay, Smile!
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2890 Mitchell Drive
Walnut Creek
925.256.1273
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Visit the ARF T-Shirt Store and save lives.
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HOLIDAY
TEA FOR TWO OR MORE
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Since 1982, the
Walnut Creek Historical Society's
annual Holiday Tea has been one of the nonprofit’s most important fundraisers, raising essential funding to keep the historic Shadelands Ranch Museum open and support its Third Grade Living History Program and Guided Downtown Walking Tours. This year, due to the health crisis, rather than holding the popular Victorian Tea Luncheon in the beautifully decorated 1903 era farmhouse, the Historical Society is bringing the luncheon to you!
Historical Society volunteers are holding a
Tea for Two or More
Fundraiser. For $44, you will receive an attractive box with:
• Pre-measured Shadelands Scone Dry Mix
• Homemade lemon curd
• Delicious shortbread cookies
• Special Blend Holiday Tea
• Two tea infusers
• Two WCHS commemorative cookbooks
Order by phone or e-mail
August
8–
November 6 www.wchistory.org
925.935.7871
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Shadelands Ranch Museum
2660 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek
925.935.7871
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Tea for Two or More
boxes will be available from November 28 to December 13, 2020, for contact-free pick up or delivery in Contra Costa County or by mail anywhere in the Continental US (shipping rates extra).
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THE SHADELANDS SCENE
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READY FOR OUR CLOSE-UP
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The Shadelands Scene
was profiled in the July issue of
Northgate Living
, a monthly magazine that reaches 3,500 homes in the Northgate area of Walnut Creek. The publication is also available online at
Northgate Living.
You can find the July issue of
Northgate Living
online, and you will find
The Shadelands Scene
profile on page 21. Happy reading!
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