Let your kids learn how to make easy and homemade Chicken Fingers. Williams & Sonoma is offering a FREE Junior Chef cooking class!
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.
Gov. Jerry Brown has just declare a statewide drought emergency. He’s calling for everyone to conserve at least 20%, which is for now a voluntary request.
The Sacramento City Council recently voted to require users to cut back water use by 20 percent to 30 percent and San Francisco Bay Area may be next. The ordinance issues “Spare the Water Alerts” similar to the controversial “Spare the Air Days”; which ban users from burning woods or having backyard bbqs.
According to Sacramento’s new ordinance, regulate the days and times which water can be used outdoors. The ordinance calls to limit showering time, toilet flushes and even dictates the type of hose nozzle that is required. Fines up to $500 are issued along with mandatory attendance of the Water Conversation Education Workshop are a few penalties for violating the water usage ordinance.
To ensure that water is available when they need it, homeowners have responded to the drought by install rainwater catchment systems and/or in ground wells to collect future rainfalls.
As unreal as it may sound, at least 9 states have made it illegal to collect rainwater on your own land. Utah, Oregon, Colorado and a number of other states have passed rainwater laws that either limit or all out ban the collection of rainwater. An Oregon man was even arrested a sentenced to 30 days in jail for collecting rainwater on his own property. Check out the video below that discusses the problem.
California also made it illegal to collect rainwater until recently. According to the Rainwater Capture Act of 2012 signed by Governor Brown, Californians may now legally capture and use rainwater harvested from rooftops. The Act exempts the capture and use of rainwater from rooftops from the State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB) permitting authority over appropriations of water. This development affords residential users and private and public entities with a new source of on-site water supply, which should reduce reliance on potable water for landscaping needs and provide a recharge benefit to underlying groundwater aquifers.
Residents that install homemade rainwater collection systems like the one pictured below will ultimately save on their water and make it easier to comply with water limitations. The system which is simple to install and cheap to complete, can provide gardeners and landscapers will more watering options. Check out this cool video on how to create a water catchment system in 30 minutes for only $10!
Kick off the new year by getting in shape. Getting healthy is one of the most popular New Years Resolutions. Keep moving this weekend with these FREE Zumba, Yoga and Pilates classes offered by Sports Basement. They offer a range of ongoing free classes at their Walnut Creek store which are open to all levels and ages.
Make sure you turn up the heat this year! Local Zumba instructor Jessica Amato will be leading this Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music and engaging, easy to learn steps. Classes will be held Wednesdays at 6:45 – 7:45pm. All uncoordinated and musically challenged people are welcome, as well as you talented folks. Please wear comfortable clothing and lightweight athletic shoes.
Pilates is a great way to take back your physic. This class builds strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and a flat abdomen. Classes are held every Saturday 9-10am & Wednesday 11-noon. Just BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat)!
Yoga is the perfect way to melt away toxins from the week before and make the most of your weekend. Classes are held every Sunday 11-Noon. Bring Your Own Mat!
For questions and to RSVP email Toni at alum@sportsbasement.com. For the calendar of free classes and events offered at Walnut Creek Sports Basement visit their website. And just for fun, check out this cute Chihuahua doing his yoga!
Have you ever tried yoga or pilates? What’s your favorite yoga pose? Are you a Zumba master? Ready to step it up? Tell us about your experience!
Let your kids learn how to make easy and healthy juice recipes. Williams & Sonoma is offering a FREE Junior Chef cooking class!
Saturday, January 18th – Juicing 101
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.
Ready, Set, Respond is a 90 minute training designed to increase the number of citizens in our communities who know the disaster hazards that may impact their communities and understand fundamental personal preparedness skills. The training aims to engage participants with the volunteer intake process following a major local disaster and provide information on the humanitarian mission of the American Red Cross and how to get involved.
The workshop starts with personal preparedness lessons and is then followed by interactive exercises that will prepare participants to respond during times of immediate need.
If your interested sign up as soon as possible! There’s only 33 spots left To register or to search other AAA classes in your area, visit http://philanthropy.go.aaa.com/respond/
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 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: Saturday, January 18th Time: 10:00a.m.
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: Sunday, January 19th Time: 11:30a.m.
Packed with vitamins and nutrients, a glass of freshly made juice is a healthy
way to start the day and makes a wholesome afternoon pick-me-up. Let Williams & Sonoma show you how easy it is to create fruit and vegetable juices at home.
This class will be held Sunday January 19th, 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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