Diablo Reporter

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: Boot Camp for Beginning Gardeners
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: Danville
Date: Saturday, Sept 21
Time: 2:00 a.m.

Click here for a complete list of classes and locations.

Happy Gardening!

Be sure to mark your calendars! On September 19th, head on in to a participating Krispy Kreme shop where they are offering up one FREE Original Glazed doughnut in honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day whenever you talk like a pirate. Even Sweeter, wear full pirate attire and score a FREE dozen Original Glazed doughnuts! Sounds good to me!

*Offer good for one free doughnut per customer who talks like a pirate to a Krispy Kreme team member at a participating shop. One free dozen Original Glazed doughnuts per customer who wears a full pirate costume into a participating Krispy Kreme location. Redeemable on September 19, 2013 only at participating Krispy Kreme US locations.

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It’s time to tease your taste buds with the finest of Greek food and wine right here in Concord at the 35^th Annual Greek Food and Wine festival being held September 13-15. Come with your family and enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at its best.

There will be loads of activities for the whole family. Enjoy live music from Greek bands as you savor an assortment of great wines and foods. Stop by the wine bar and enjoy the rich reds and delightful whites from the Greek Isles. These drinks will go well with a number of Greek dishes like Souvlaki and Mousakka.

It’s not just the food and wine that will make the day; there will be a showcase of a variety of Hellenic arts, crafts and treasures, not to mention the lively Greek dances. Think you can keep up with classic Greek dance routines? Attend this thrilling festival with your friends and family to find out.

Clayton CERT offering some free emergency preparedness events.

Visit them at the Saturday’s Clayton Farmers Market for free safety seminar. Here you will learn fire safety, emergency preparedness, ‘hands-only’ CPR & the use of an AED. Farmer’s Market will be held September 14th at 8AM-Noon.

The Clayton Library is also offering some free emergency preparedness classes. Emergency Preparedness information such as ‘hands-only’ CPR & the use of an AED will be demonstrated. These events will be held on Monday September 16th, and Wednesday September 25th, 7PM to 9PM.

There is no registration required and classes are completely free.

For more information, email ClaytonCERT@yahoo.com with any questions.

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Yesterday was Patriot Day, an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001.  While Memorials were being held, a group of protesters gathered and stood on the Iron Horse Trail overpass to exercise their constitutionally protected right to freedom of speech.

Homemade banners with the words “Impeach Obama” were visible on the overpass from both sides along with the American Flag. Vehicles honk with approval as they passed from both directions.

It’s unclear how long this protest went on but it was interrupted by the arrival of Walnut Creek Police Department’s. One Officer was observed with his citation book in hand speaking with Captain America. It’s unknown if the protesters were asked to leave, received a citation or perhaps allowed to continue.

The article raised some questions for me. Are we still allow to peacefully assemble and protest?  Do we need a permit? What do you think about the flags or banners? Some might say they are a distraction for traffic since you could hear honking from blocks away, what do you think? If you have more information about the protest or the outcome, let us know.