Monthly Archives: January 2014

Do-It-Herself Workshop: How to Build a Storage Trunk

Posted on January 12, 2014 | Leave a comment

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It’s Time to Get Organized and Learn to Build a Storage Trunk!

Learn how to create your perfect storage trunk and save money by doing it YOURSELF. Home Depot offers a wide variety of free workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels.

The class will be held Sunday January 16 from 06:30P.M. – 08:00P.M.

Come gain the confidence necessary to improve your woodworking skills and stretch your budget as you learn the following:

Learn to use power tools in home improvement projects
Determine ways to get your home or office more organized
Understand how to select the right tools for the job
Learn to build a Storage Chest/Trunk
Choose Finishing/Decor options for the Storage Chest/Trunk

Interested in taking this class or learning about other available classes? Visit Home Depot’s site for more information or to sign up for the class.

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Posted in Concord

Free Cooking Class – Steaming & Poaching

Posted on January 11, 2014 | Leave a comment

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If you’ve resolved to eat well in the New Year, this class is for you. We’ll share tips and recipes for steaming fresh vegetables and poaching fruits—they’re nutritious and delicious.

This class will be held Sunday January 11th, 2013 at 10am. The hour-long technique classes are free and include tastings of prepared dishes. The class will be held at 10:00am and class size is limited. Participants can also enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.

For more information about the classes, visit Williams & Sonoma’s website. To attend the class visit the nearest Williams & Sonoma store at 1470 Mount Diablo Blvd. Walnut Creek , CA 94596.

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Kids Cooking Classes: Easy Healthy Granola Bars – Free

Posted on January 10, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Let your kids learn how to make easy and healthy granola bars. Williams & Sonoma is offering a FREE Junior Chef cooking class!

Saturday January 11th – Granola Bars Made Easy

Saturday, January 18th – Juicing 101

Saturday, January 25th – Homemade Chicken Fingers

The Junior Chef cooking classes are free and include tastings of prepared dishes. The class will be held Saturdays at 09:30am and class size is limited. Parents can also enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.

For more information about the classes, visit Williams & Sonoma’s website. To attend the class visit the nearest Williams & Sonoma store at 1470 Mount Diablo Blvd. Walnut Creek , CA 94596.

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Old Spaghetti Factory Celebrating 45 Years – Offering $4 to $5 Meals

Posted on January 10, 2014 | Leave a comment

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The Old Spaghetti Factory will be celebrating their 45th Anniversary the next 2 weeks and in honor of their anniversary, they will be offering lunch and dinner entrees for $4 – $5 and kids meals for $3. This special menu will be offered on Monday January 13th, Tuesday January 14th, Monday January 20th (Martin Luther King holiday) & Tuesday the 21st.

Make sure to check out the menu – there are 9 different entrée options plus kids meals for $3 and coffee, tea or milk for $1. Plus all the entrees come with bread, soup or a salad and then desert (Vanilla ice cream or Spumoni). This could be a nice, frugal meal out if you’ve been wanting to eat out but haven’t had the budget to do so for awhile. Remember if you go, experiencing dinner from inside the train is always cool!

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Posted in Concord

Free Puppy Training & Socialization Seminars

Posted on January 9, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Did someone get a new puppy for Christmas? All new puppies should learn good behaviors and healthy habits that last a lifetime. Early learning is critical to the development and socialization of your new pet.

Take advantage of these FREE puppy seminars available at Petco:

Free Potty Training Seminar
January 11 & 12 – 02:00PM
Join us on January 11 or 12, to get professional advice, tips and tricks to help make potty training easier for you and your puppy or dog during a 30-minute, free seminar. Current vaccinations required. Contact your local store for more details.

Free Oral Health Care Seminars
January 18 & 19 – 01:00PM
Join us January 18 or 19th for a free 30?minute seminar led by a professional Petco Groomer. Current vaccinations required. Not available at all locations, contact your local store for availability.

Free Puppy Playtime
January 25 & 26 – 02:00PM
This 30-minute session provides puppies ages 8 weeks to six months a safe and fun environment to learn social skills. Build a lifetime bond with your puppy while learning about puppy play and social development from a Petco Positive Dog Trainer.

For more information about Petco classes, visit their website.

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Posted in Concord, Martinez, Walnut Creek

Free Home Improvement Workshop – Kitchen Updates

Posted on January 8, 2014 | 3 comments

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Learn how to create your dream kitchen and save money by doing it YOURSELF. Home Depot offers a wide variety of free workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels.

The class will be held Sunday January 12 from 01:00P.M. – 02:30P.M.

Come gain the confidence necessary to improve your kitchen and stretch your budget as you learn the following skills:

Cabinet refinishing
Cabinet painting and staining
Changing cabinet hardware
Replacing a sink
Replacing a faucet
Changing/upgrading lighting
Kitchen Updates

If you are interested in taking this class or learning about other available, you can visit Home Depot’s site for more information.

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Posted in Concord

Learn to Prune Roses & Fruit Trees – Free

Posted on January 7, 2014 | Leave a comment

Learn tips and tricks from the experts! Navlet’s gardening classes are free, and each covers a timely topic in the garden. So learn from the pros, meet new friends, and have some fun. Classes are held at one of Navlet’s four East Bay garden centers, located in Concord, Danville, Martinez, and Pleasant Hill. Class size is limited, however, so it’s best to call ahead and reserve your space.

Gardening Class: Pruning Roses

Come learn everything you need to know about pruning, fertilizing and disease control. Bring in your questions and let the learning begin.

Class Location: Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Danville& Concord Date: Saturday, January 11th Time: 10:00a.m.

Gardening Class: Pruning Fruit Trees

Proper pruning and spraying can help sustain the life of your garden, improving the quality and quantity of your fruit and flowers. Our pruning class teaches you the proper techniques for your fruit trees for optimal health, appearance, and yield.

Class Location: Pleasant Hill, Concord, Danville & Martinez Date: Sunday, January 12 Time: 11:30a.m.

Click here for a complete list of classes and locations.

Happy Gardening!