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The Valley SenTinel
December 2015
Give the gift of life as you do your holiday shopping Community Concern for Cats is hosting a “Giving Tree” now through December 24 at its upscale thrift store, Rescued Treasures at 1270 Newell Ave., in Walnut Creek. Your donation will provide vaccinations, micro chipping, healing antibiotics, flea protection, leukemia/FIV tests, veterinary office visits, spaying, neutering, surgeries, emergency medical procedures, and hopefully even holiday treats. Community Concern for Cats is the oldest cat rescue organization in Contra Costa County. So far this year, CC4C has spayed or neutered 2,005 cats and found homes for 600 cats and kittens. For more information about the thrift shop or for resources on low-cost spay and neuter, cat care, and behavior tips see their website: communityconcernforcats.org
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Walnut Creek First Wednesdays Every first Wednesday through June 2016 5-8pm. Walnut Creek First Wednesdays event for all ages includes live entertainment, arts & crafts, treats & more! Bike Walnut Creek is sponsoring a free ‘bike valet’ so you can bike to the event and relax with your bike secured by a valet attendant. Event is free, but bring some money for dinner because the Food Truck Mafia food trucks will be there for your dining pleasure. Cypress Street in Downtown Walnut Creek. From Expressionism to Abstraction, Discovering Creativity Through Critical Thinking Now– December 19 The artistic endeavors of students from throughout the San Ramon Valley Unified School District will be on display in November when the Town of Danville presents From Expressionism to Abstraction, Discovering Creativity Through Critical Thinking, an art exhibition at the Village Theatre & Art Gallery, 233 Front Street Danville. villagetheatreshows.com. Home for the Holidays Presented by San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus December 5 3pm & 7:30pm. Enjoy this performance of a work by award-winning composer Laura Karpman set to text written by best-selling author Rebecca Walker honoring the role that mothers play in our lives, and raucous, joyful new takes on classic favorites. $30 - $40. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr. Walnut Creek. 925-943SHOW (7469) or visit www. lesherartscenter.org. Harvey December 5 - 19 This year, gather with your whole family for the magic tale of Elwood P. Dowd and his best friend — a 6-foot, 3-and-a-halfinch tall invisible rabbit named Harvey. What better way to warm up your holiday season than with this imaginative classic! Tickets start at $29. Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School St., Lafayette. www. townhalltheatre.com
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Piano Recital December 6 3:15pm and 6:15pm. Join the students of The Ballet School Performing Arts as they share the joy of music. Lesher Center for the Arts, Knight Stage 3 Theatre, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. www.leshercenter.org
White Christmas December 10 7:30 pm. Join us for an evening of fun and films. Bring the whole family down and grab some popcorn and candy. White Christmas (1954) is a story of a successful song-and-dance
team becoming romantically involved with a sister act and teaming up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general. Not Rated; 120 min. $5. Village Theater, 233 Front Street, Danville. 925-314-3463, www. villagetheatreshows.com
A Lei for Christmas December 6 4pm. Over 100 performers ages 3 to 65 will present you with wonderful Polynesian stories that will capture your imagination and warm your heart for the holidays. $26. Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center, 10550 Albion Rd, San Ramon. www. sanramon.ca.gov/parks/ theater Trim-A-Tree with The YV Friends! December 7 3 - 5pm. Join the Friends of the Ygnacio Valley Library for this annual event. Create ornaments for our tree, make some to take home, and enjoy holiday refreshments. All ages welcome. Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek. www. ccclib.org Diablo Valley College Guitar Ensemble December 9 6:30pm. Come see and hear the Diablo Valley Guitar Ensemble play. Free. The Oak View Room at the Walnut Creek Library; 1644 North Broadway; Walnut Creek. For information or to register call 925-977-3340 or visit www.ccclib.org
Winter Ballet Gala 2015 December 11 and 12 December 11 at 7:30pm, December 12 at 2pm. Civic Arts Education presents the 2015 Winter Ballet Gala. Tickets start at $17. Del Valle Theater, 1963 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek. www. lesherartscenter.org
Alex Ramon #NewMagic December 11 - 13 Family friendly magic show with a new style and a new flair! $30. Lesher Center for the Arts, Margaret Lesher Theater, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. www. leshercenter.org TPW-Santa’s Christmas Reunion December 11 – 13 Celebrate the spirit of the season with all of your favorite holiday characters! The beloved residents of Jingletown reunite for a whole new exciting holiday adventure for the whole family! $8 - $10. Village Theater, 233 Front Street, Danville. www. villagetheatreshows.com