Life in Walnut Creek, Lafayette and surrounding areas

The Walnut Creek Chamber Art & Wine Festival returns to beautiful Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek!

 Date and Times:  Saturday, June 5, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 6, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Festival admission is free.  

Featuring top-quality music and entertainment on two fully-equipped sound stages.  The festival showcases thousands of distinctive hand-made crafts and works of art from more than 200 artisans, award-winning local and regional wines and micro brews, ethnic and traditional festival fare from local restaurants, loads of children's activities, and two perennial favorites - the Art & Wine Festival Train and the Grape Stomp Competition.

Fun for the whole family!  The expanded Children's Area features inflatable jumpies, giant slide, challenging 25-foot rock climbing wall, face painting, spin art, and a few surprises this year that will delight both kids and adults. 

Heather Farm Park is located at San Carlos Drive and Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. The community jewel boasts 102 lush acres including nature ponds, picnic areas, children's playgrounds, and foot and bike paths with connections to the Iron Horse Trail.  Paid parking is available on site; and a free continuous shuttle is available at park and ride locations originating at nearby Shadelands Business Park. The East Bay Bicycle Coalition will be on site offering free bicycle valet services.

Designated drivers receive their own special Designated Driver souvenir glass and free soft drinks!

Walnut Creek is a beautiful place to live, work and play!  If thinking of moving to Walnut Creek or the surrounding area, please give me a call and feel free to search the MLS for available homes.

1652 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA.  This 2-story, detached home is located within a small development.  It has been nicely updated throughout and features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a loft.  Kitchen has granite slab counters, stainless steel appliances and cherry stained overlay cabinets.  This is not a short sale or Bank Owned Property.  For more information or to arrange a showing of this beautiful home, please contact Terri Adams-Scott, REALTOR®, DRE#01397740 at 925-765-4339.  

This home is listed for sale in the Contra Costa Association of Realtors MLS. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Search the MLS for other homes in the Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill and surrounding areas.

Walnut Creek, CA...Easter Egg Hunt at Heather Farm.

Date:  Saturday, April 3, 2010

Walnut Creek's annual Spring Eggstravaganza at Heather Farm begins at 10:15 a.m. for children through 5th grade. The egg hunt will be held rain or shine and is free of charge, although donations are greatly appreciated.

Hotcakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served before the egg hunt at Heather Farm Community Center from 8 to 9:45 a.m.. The cost for the breakfast is $6 per person and is being co-sponsored by the City's Recreation Division and the Walnut Festival Association.

Don't forget to bring your camera for pictures with the Spring Bunny. The $1 donation will benefit the Walnut Creek Youth Council.

Heather Farm is located at 1540 Marchbanks Dr.., Walnut Creek, CA 94598.  This 102 acre site includes the following amenities: 

Amenities: Swimming at the Clarke Swim Center, tennis, picnic areas, community center, equestrian center, skate park, off-leash dog park, bike paths, tot lots, sand volleyball court, fishing pond, nature pond, six athletic fields, restrooms, connection to the Iron Horse Trail.

Thinking of moving to Walnut Creek?  Feel free to search the local MLS for available homes for sale. 

Happy Easter! 

  Walnut Greens 3rd Annual Community Garage Sale.

 This year's community garage sale has over 20 families   participating in this event.  This development is located in the Northgate area of Walnut Creek, CA and has 228 homes all located within 24 cul-de-sacs.

 The community rallies together for this event and offers a wide range of items to be sold.  The kids get involved by setting up lemonade and bakery stands. 

Grab the family and friends and come on over!

When:    Saturday, Sept. 12th, 2009

Time:     9 AM to 1 PM

Where:   Walnut Creek, CA (click for map)

Information:  FREE Maps of participating homes will be located at the corner of Doncaster Dr. and Arbolado Dr. which is the entrance to Walnut Green.

Sponsor:  Terri Adams-Scott, REALTOR

Contact:  (925) 765-4339 or email at: terri@terriadams-scott.com

For more information about this event or available homes in this community, please don't hesitate to give me a call.

To search the MLS or learn more about Walnut Creek and East Bay Homes, visit my website.