Saturday, August 3, 2013

John Muir National Historic Site. Camp Fire Programs For Kids Saturday Nights...

Families can explore the historic fruit and nut tree orchards year round. Ava reports the grapes are soooo good. John Muir House in Martinez, California is a fantastic place to have a quick picnic under beautiful shade trees, collect a few bay leaves, too. Free Admission every day! There are Family Days, Full Moon Walks, Kids Programs and Camps.

Saturday evenings bring Camp Fire Programs: August 3rd and September 7th, 2013. We often forget the local gems in our own back yard. Seize the day! Have fun.


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John Muir National Historic Site
4202 Alhambra Avenue
Martinez, CA  94553

Thursday, August 1, 2013

FREE Museum Days AUGUST 2013. Free Admission For Fun...



Got weekend plans? There is often a FREE MUSEUM DAY located in a town near you. San Francisco, Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Seattle, Portland, Boston and beyond. First Weekend of the month has many FREE Admission opportunities. Have fun. Be inspired.

CLICK HERE to find other FREE MUSEUM DAYS in a city near you.


Oakland Museum is Free FIRST Sunday to the general public.



de Young w/BofA card

Legion of Honor w/BofA card


Tech Museum w/BofA Card

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Benicia Waterfront Festival Buy One Get One Free Admission...




Benicia, California Main Street Waterfront Festival - July 27, 2013 and July 28, 2013.

CLICK HERE: Buy One Get One Free Admission Coupon to the Annual Benicia Waterfront Festival.

It's been a few years since we've visited the town of Benicia. I remember a quaint downtown, cute restaurants, a historic place close to home. Visit. Bring a friend. Have a great weekend. Cheers!

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Apricot Season. How to donate fruit? Feed The Hungry. SHARE FRUIT with those in need...

Photo courtesy: www.arborday.org

Food Pantries and Hunger Relief organizations struggle to meet the demands of the poor economy. Together, we can SHARE THE LOVE. SHARE FRUIT. Locally grown fruits and vegetables are an abundant harvest, yet a real luxury for most on a limited food budget. Let's boost nutrition to our neediest neighbors! Please, I ask that you take action today. Join me. Find a tree. Share Fruit.

"The Lemon Lady Foundation" and Volunteers offer FREE Pick-up and Delivery service to hunger relief organizations in Contra Costa County, California: Concord, Danville, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Martinez, Pacheco and other cities by arrangement.

SHARE FRUIT / DONATE FRUIT
Contact: AnnaAndAva@gmail.com
Cell: (510) 406-1625
Office: (925) 672-1988

LOCAL FOOD BANK RESOURCES
http://thelemonlady.blogspot.com/2009/06/food-pantry-locations-concord-pleasant.html
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For NATIONWIDE donation locations, Visit Feeding America.

The Lemon Lady Foundation's mission connects Gardeners and Tree Owners across America to food pantries and county food banks. Any Town, Every Town, USA. Where to deliver fresh garden produce:
Feeding America
Donate excess garden produce, tree-ripened homegrown fruit to any of thousands of food banks, food pantries, Salvation Army, Churches, Homeless Shelters, Soup Kitchens Nationwide. From California to the Carolinas, New York to Florida and every state in between.

CLICK HERE - ZIP CODE SEARCHING

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Navlet's Garden Centers - $10.00 off $50.00 coupon...



There are some awesome deals at Navlet's Garden Center this Memorial Day Weekend 2013.


$10.00 off a $50.00 purchase.
Garden & Bloom Harvest Supreme 2 for $16.00.
50% off Heirloom Vegetables (1 quart Regular $2.99.)

CLICK HERE for Navlet's Garden Centers Memorial Day Sale Flyer.

CLICK HERE for Navlet's FREE gardening classes.

Happy Gardening.
Happy Harvesting!

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Ruth Bancroft Garden in Walnut Creek. FREE Admission...


The Ruth Bancroft Garden Office is located at 1552 Bancroft Road in Walnut Creek, CA, (925) 944-9352. They garden is open for visitors 7 days a week, from 10am-4pm. Please use this entrance when visiting during regular operating hours.

How many of us drive by the Ruth Bancroft Garden daily, yet never stop to admire this beautiful garden? The garden's history dates back to the 1880s. Read about the HISTORY of the garden, here: http://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/rbgarden/pages/about-history.html

FREE admission is offered on the FIRST TUESDAY of each month. Mark your calendars for May 7th, 2013. Stop in on your lunch hour, after work or school.

Another wonderful program, Contra Costa Library Discover and Go provides FREE admission to the Ruth Bancroft Garden. With my library card, the Ruth Bancroft Garden has complimentary tickets available every weekday this month! Check it out, here: http://ccclib.org/discovergo/

If you enjoy the garden, consider supporting their work through fundraisers, admission and plant sales.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Exciting Week at Local Farmers' Markets! Opening Week for Summer Markets...











Farmers' Markets SEARCH BY ZIP CODE

Did you know there are farmers' markets almost every day of the week, all year, rain or shine in California?

We LOVE the farmers and the markets. So much fun to be out and about! Breathe crisp morning air, listen to music, delight in the beautiful assortment of farm-fresh fruits and vegetables. Have fun. Visit a market soon! Support a family farmer.

CLICK HERE to FIND A MARKET in a city near you.


THURSDAY Night
CONCORD, CA: Todos Santos Square
4pm-8pm
http://www.pcfma.com/market_home.php?market_id=3


SATURDAY
ORINDA, CA: Orinda Village. Opening Day, Sunday, May 4th
9am-1pm
http://cccfm.org/pages/orinda.htm


SATURDAY
WALNUT CREEK, CA: Diablo Valley / Shadelands Farmers' Market
CONCORD, CA: Concord High School Market. Opening Day: Sunday, May 5th


SUNDAY
WALNUT CREEK, CA: Locust Street, Near Target


SUNDAY
MARTINEZ, CA: Main Street at Estudillo