Join Williams & Sonoma for their Junior Chef and Adult cooking classes: Stir Fry – Feb 14 & 15.
Transform a few simple ingredients into a classic, comforting meal. We have the tips, techniques and tools you need to make pasta paired with an authentic sauce.
Junior Chef Cooking Class: Feb 14 10:00am
The Junior Chef cooking classes are free and include tastings of prepared dishes. The class will be held Saturdays at 10:00am and class size is limited. Parents can also enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases
Stir up some delicious fun at the next class in our 52 New Foods series! Together we’ll make Stir-Fried Chicken with Bok Choy. It’s a fantastic dinner you can cook with your family—then claim the leftovers and pack in your lunch box to enjoy the next day. Suitable for ages 9–13.
Adult Cooking Class: Feb 15 10:00am
This class will be held Sunday Sept 7th 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.
Stir-fry your way to delicious and nutritious meals that are easy enough for hectic weeknights yet impressive enough for guests. We’ll teach you the basics of stir-frying and discuss key ingredients and seasonings, including soy sauce, ginger, garlic, lime and jalapeño.
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.
Pamper yourself or someone you love. Victoria’s Secret is giving away a FREE full sized Love Addict Hand & Body Cream TONIGHT from 5-7 PM. No purchase necessary. While supplies lasts. Love Addict Hand & Body Cream is valued at $14.
Visit your local Victoria’s Secret to get your FREE Love Addict Hand & Body cream, click here to find one near you!
Victoria’s Secret in Concord is located inside Sun Valley Mall and closes at 7PM.
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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: Garden Bootcamp for Beginners
Gardening doesn’t have to be intimidating or complicated. Let Navlet’s teach you the basics of planting, feeding, and watering, along with basic plant terminology.
Class Location: Concord, Pleasant Hill Date: Saturday, Feb 28 Time: 10:00a.m.
Class Location: Danville Date: Saturday, Feb 28 Time: 2:00pm
Also if you happen to pick up anything at the store enjoy some free strawberry plants for some extra savings!
Get a FREE Hot or Iced Coffee at Chick-fil-A for the entire month of February, Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide will give customers free cups of its new specialty-grade THRIVE Farmers™ hot or iced coffee all day long. No purchase necessary! So stop by for a visit and enjoy the free coffee! They have free WIFI too.
This offer includes 12 ounce (small) hot or 16 ounce (medium) iced sizes and is available while supplies last. The offer is available anytime during regular restaurant hours and is limited to one cup of coffee per customer, per visit. No additional purchase is necessary and no substitutions are available.
Looking for something romantic to do for Valentine’s Day weekend? How about a breath taking hike around Half Dome or a scenic drive through Yellowstone?
The National Park Service has nine fee-free days on the calendar in 2015. On the dates, all 401 national parks will offer free admission, though only 133 usually charge admission, according to the National Park Service (NPS). See the list below for this years dates and plan a trip to your local park. If you’re active military or family, you can also get a FREE Annual Pass to the National Parks.
Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-FREE dates in 2015:
February 14-16, 2015
Presidents Day weekend
April 18-19, 2015 opening weekend of National Park Week
August 25, 2015 National Park Service Birthday
September 26, 2015 National Public Lands Day
November 11, 2015 Veterans Day
This includes some of the most stunning places on earth including:
FREE Admission to Denali National Park in Alaska
FREE Admission to Yellowstone National Park in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming
FREE Admission to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
FREE Admission to Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona
FREE Admission to Yosemite National Park in California
FREE Admission to Olympic National Park in Washington
FREE Admission to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming
FREE Admission to Zion National Park in Utah
FREE Admission to Acadia National park in Maine
FREE Admission to Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado
*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.
The Brewing Network has officially out done themselves! This year’s Winter Brew Fest was phenomenal! The event which dominated the entire Todos Santos Plaza was well organized and ran smoothly. Downtown Concord was buzzing with life as hundreds flocked to the local plaza. The staff did an exceptional job organizing the entrance lines which moved quickly and efficiently.
The Brews Fest delivered a custom keepsake tasting glass and an amazing selection of quality beer. The event featured over 55 breweries from across the country offering dual tastings with unlimited pours.
Where else in the world can you hold an Winter Brew Fest outdoors? The weather was perfect for a little beer and concert in the park! It was in the 70’s and sunny as event goers set up their lawn chairs and blankets in front of the stage.
The event’s musical performances began with award winning music by Windy Hill, a California Bluegrass band. They made the Brews Fest a guitar picking, knee slapping good time. The attendees couldn’t help but have a dance party on the lawn!
The headliner performance featured Purple Haze, a tribute band to the late Jimi Hendrix. Just like the legend, Ralph Woodson (lead vocalist and guitar) shocked the crowd when he played the guitar behind his back and with his teeth!!! Check out a video clip of Purple Haze below!
There were lots of new faces at this year’s event however, the fun was watching the pros that have returned year after year to have their fill. They carried with them lawn chairs and knew precisely were they wanted “home base” to be set up. They brought their own identical t-shirts, party hats or other marking to easily identify themselves amongst the crowd. Some brought their own snacks and necklaces of pretzels were exceptionally popular this year.
The venue was full of people but provided more than adequate space for the beer drinkers on hand. Booths were busy, active places with fast moving lines and unlimited smiles. They were manned by a combination of volunteers and brewery representatives all were gracious, friendly and informative about the beer they offered.
Both beer enthusiast and connoisseurs were busy trying all there was to try. I can say with all honesty, that there was truly something for everyone. With the wintry theme, the focus trended to the warmer end of the spectrum. There was a heavy dose of IPAs, complemented by a generous selection of stouts.
While there was so many favorite breweries to choose from one crowd favorite was High Water Brewing’s with their Campfire Stout which tasted like Smores and their Sugaree Maple Boubon Pecan Pie. Both were as good as they sound.
There was a definite lack of hard ciders but the ones we found made up for it! Two River Ciders offered up their Blackberry Cider and Gavenstein cider. The Blackberry went down smooth and was definitely one of our favorites. The Gravenstein had a refreshing crisp taste to it and was well received! Many other well known breweries such as Moylans and Lost Coast offered their best brews too.
With amazing breweries offering incredible beers, who wouldn’t want to make 2016 Brew Fest a MUST on their list! The Brewing Network created a memorable experience that everyone can appreciate.
Stay connected to DiabloReporter.com for all upcoming Brew Fests events. We are pleased to announce each event and give insider details. Visit the Brewing Network page for more information, events, forums and podcasts.
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 with Buzz Bertolero, The Dirt Gardener
From Floribundas, Hybrid Teas and Climbers to English and Tree Roses, we’ll teach you how to prune your roses like a professional. Come learn everything you need to know about pruning, fertilizing and disease control. Bring in your questions and let the learning begin.
Class Location: Concord Date: Saturday, February 7 Time: 10:00a.m.
Class Location: Pleasant Hill Date: Saturday, February 7 Time: 2:00p.m.
Navlet’s Garden Centers is pleased to present free gardening classes that each covers a timely topic in the garden. So learn from the pros, meet new friends, and have some fun. Click on the link below for a complete list of classes and locations.
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