Posts by Jerry Southwick
Virtual Public Forum on Homelessness in Walnut Creek, November 17, 2021
Speakers, panel discussion, Q&A to focus on mental health issues and resources WALNUT CREEK, CA—October 15, 2021—The Walnut Creek Homeless Task Force, established in 2013, is hosting a free public Community Forum on Homelessness in Walnut Creek on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 6–8pm, via Zoom. This is the fourth in a series of forums designed to give community members…
Read MoreWalnut Creek Downtown Announces New Board Leadership
Walnut Creek, CA. Walnut Creek Downtown (WCD) is pleased to announce that its board of directors recently elected a new slate of officers and welcomed three new members. Leading the board is newly elected chair, Brian Hirahara, founder of BH Development in Walnut Creek, CA. “It’s a wonderful time to be stepping in as board…
Read MoreArt in Walnut Creek Storefront Windows
Walnut Creek, CA (April 7th, 2021)-Walnut Creek Downtown (WCD) is launching Storefront Galleries beginning April 1, 2021. Storefront Galleries consists of three separate locations throughout the heart of downtown. As you stroll downtown Walnut Creek, be on the lookout for art by Valley Art Gallery artists on display in downtown storefront windows. For more than 70 years, Valley Art…
Read MoreWalnut Creek Stands in Solidarity with AAPI Community
The City of Walnut Creek published this bulletin at 03/19/2021 12:03 PM PDT Excerpt: The dramatic increase in the violent and disturbing crimes and incidents toward the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities during this pandemic, and especially toward the elderly, is disheartening and deserves acknowledgement and denouncement. These events are antithetical to Walnut Creek’s…
Read MoreWalnut Creek Downtown (WCD) is launching Downtown Stages
Walnut Creek, CA (February 23rd, 2021)-Walnut Creek Downtown (WCD) is launching Downtown Stages beginning March 1st, 2021, through December 31, 2021. Downtown Stages consists of four separate locations (stages) dispersed throughout the downtown whereby local musicians, dancers, poets, and other forms of entertainment may perform in the heart of Walnut Creek. The Downtown Stages four…
Read MoreWalnut Creek Downtown Kicks Off Merchandise Fundraising Initiative Supporting Local Businesses
What: Walnut Creek Downtown (WCD) has launched an online initiative to show support for local downtown businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In conjunction with the #WalnutCreekTogether campaign, we’ve created shirts and baseball caps to promote unity among Walnut Creek residents, businesses, & customers. Show your Walnut Creek pride and support local establishments as we reopen our beautiful City.…
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