School’s in session
Hi neighbor,
It’s official: My kids are back in school.
My favorite first day traditions include a photo on the front porch and brunch with the other moms. It’s such a nice way to transition from the fun-filled chaos of summer break to the more routine chaos of the school year.
Do you have a first day of school tradition? Reply back and let me know!
See you around town,
Jen
Here’s what happening in and around Pleasant Hill this week
All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Please verify details with the event website to ensure accuracy.
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Thursday, August 6
Storytime at the library | 11am–12pm
Details: Stories, songs, and movement for little ones; best suited for ages 0–5.
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue
Details: Food trucks and live music make for a fun and easy Thursday night dinner.
Location: City Hall Park, 138 Trelany Road, Pleasant Hill
More happening Thursday:
Malinky Music; 10:30–11:30am; Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive — Free First Thursday; 11am–7pm; 2155 Center Street, Berkeley
Museum of Craft and Design — Free First Thursdays; 12–5; 2569 Third Street, San Francisco
Music & Market: Twist on Taylor (Taylor Swift Tribute); Farmers Market 4–8pm, music 6:30–8pm; Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Museum of the African Diaspora — Downtown First Thursdays; 4–8pm; 685 Mission Street, San Francisco
Summer Concert: Big Blue Soul Revue (60s and 70s soul, funk, and jazz); 6:30–8:30pm; Moraga Commons Park, 1425 St. Mary's Road
Summer Concert Series Featuring Foreverland (Michael Jackson tribute); 7–8:30pm; Broadway Plaza, 1275 Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek
Friday, August 7
Pleasant Hill Night Market | 5–9pm
Details: Night market with vendors, food, live music, and kids activities.
Location: Chilpancingo Park, 200 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill
Dance Party at the library | 11–11:30am
Details: A little reading and a lot of dancing, best for ages 2–5.
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue
More happening Friday:
Japanese Tea Garden; Free entry between 9–10am; 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco
Good Night Farm; 3:30–4pm; Tilden Park, 1500 Central Park Dr, Berkeley
Telescope Viewings; 7:30–10:30pm; Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland
Saturday, August 8
Pleasant Hill Farmers' Market | 9am–1pm
Details: Your local stop for fresh produce, flowers, and prepared foods from local vendors.
Location: Trelany Road, Pleasant Hill
Michaels Kids Club: Lazy Daisy Embroidery | 10am–12pm
Details: Kids 6+ can learn cross stitch techniques with this embroidery project.
Location: Michaels, 60 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill
Details: Build your own Lego creations
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue
More happening Saturday:
de Young; 9:30am–5:15pm; 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco; reserve tickets in advance online
Legion of Honor; 9:30am–5:15pm; 100 34th Avenue, San Francisco; reserve tickets in advance online
Martinez Library Storytime; 10–10:30am; 740 Court Street, Martinez
Goose Caboose; 10–10:30am; Tilden Park Little Farm Poultry Yard, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
Creature Feature; 10:30–11am; Tilden Park visitor center, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
A Real Nature Walk; 0.5–2 miles; 11am–12pm; Tilden Park visitor center, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
Museum of the African Diaspora — Free Second Saturdays; 11am–5pm; 685 Mission Street, San Francisco
Garden Helpers; 1–2pm; Tilden Park Little Farm across from the geese, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
Wild Explorations; 2–2:30pm; Tilden Park visitor center, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
Good Night Farm; 3:30–4pm; Tilden Little Farm, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
Concerts in the Grove: Midnight Flyer (Eagles tribute); 6–8:30pm; The Grove, 6100 Main St, Clayton
Telescope Viewings; 7:30–10:30pm; Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland
Sunday, August 9
Details: Two heated pools and a sprayground, free all season.
Location: Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park, 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill
More happening Sunday:
Martinez Farmers' Market; 9am–1pm; 700 Main Street, Martinez
Farm Fest; 10am–1pm; Tilden Little Farm; 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
Sunday Storytime; 10:30–11am; Tilden Visitor Center, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
Good Night Farm; 3:30–4pm; Tilden Visitor Center, 1500 Central Park Drive, Berkeley
Monday, August 10
Kids Bowl Free | 10am–5pm
Details: Two free bowling games per child. Registration required.
Location: Clayton Valley Bowl; 5300 Clayton Road, Concord
More happening Monday:
Japanese Tea Garden; free entry between 9–10am; Golden Gate Park, 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco
Art Therapy; 9+ years old; 1–2pm; Concord Library, 2900 Salvio Street, Concord
Tuesday, August 11
Captain Jack Spareribs at the library | 6:30–7:30pm
Details: A comedy and magic show for all ages.
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue
More happening Tuesday:
San Francisco Botanical Garden — Free Second Tuesday; 7:30am–7pm; Golden Gate Park, 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco
Concord Farmers' Market; 9am–2pm; Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Peek-A-Book Storytime; 10:15–11:15am; Ygnacio Valley Library; 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek
Baby Songs & Play; 12–12:30pm; Walnut Creek Library; 1644 N. Broadway
Dungeons & Dragons®; 13–18 year olds; 2–4pm; Walnut Creek Library; 1644 N. Broadway
Read to a Dog; 3–4; Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard; Registration required
Wednesday, August 12
I Heart Toddler Art at the library | 11am–12pm
Details: Drop-in art activities for toddlers.
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue
I Heart After School Art at the library | 1:30–3:30pm
Details: Drop-in art activities for school-age kids.
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue
More happening Wednesday:
Japanese Tea Garden; Free entry between 9–10am; 75 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco
All-Ages Storytime; 10:15–10:45am; Walnut Creek Library, 1644 North Broadway
Bilingual Mandarin Storytime; 10:15–11:15am; Ygnacio Valley Library; 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek
Sing Me a Storytime; 10:30–11am; Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard
T(w)een Game Night; 9-18 year olds; 2–4pm; Ygnacio Valley Library; 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek
Kids Movie Matinee (The Emperor's New Groove); 4–5:45pm; Walnut Creek Library, 1644 North Broadway
Meditation; Teens and adults; 6–7pm; Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard
Thursday, August 13
Storytime at the library | 11am–12pm
Details: Stories, songs, and movement for ages 0–5 with a caregiver, followed by Stay & Play.
Location: Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Avenue
Details: Food trucks and live music make for a fun and easy Thursday night dinner.
Location: City Hall Park, 138 Trelany Road, Pleasant Hill
Also happening Thursday:
Music & Market: Carlos Reyes (Latin jazz); 4–8pm; Todos Santos Plaza, Concord
Moraga Summer Concert: Dream Like Taylor/Cassie B (Taylor Swift and Top 40s variety music); 6:30–8:30pm; Moraga Commons Bandshell, 1425 St. Marys Road
Have an event to add to future newsletters? Reply back and let me know!
Jen