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SPORTS AND RECREATION EVENTS FOR OCTOBER 2005

October 2005 was a time to get out, get active and enjoy doing something fun. These are the featured events that people in Central County attended.

City of Walnut Creek, California, USA (Community Circles Month begins October 1st)

  • Contra Costa CROP Walk, Sunday October 2, 1pm, Walnut Creek Civic Park. Local beneficiaries of this walk are STAND Against Domestic Violence and Fresh Start. Contact Poly Smith-Telfer at 925-256-9992 or polly.smith@cbre.com for information about becoming a sponsored walker.
  • Las Lomas Homecoming Football Game & Field Dedication Las Lomas High School vs. College Park High School, October 14, 7pm, Dan Bledsoe 935-4110 x 2102,
  • Great Performers - Great Plants. The Gardens at Heather Farm. Saturday, October 22: 9am-Noon. 925-947-1678
  • Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society Exhibition October 30th 8-10pm. 925-937-1888
  • Go to a park in Walnut Creek
  • Drop-in Badminton Monday, Friday & Sunday: Mon. & Fri. 9-11am; Sun. 7- 9am. Tice Valley Community Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek. Info: 256-3572.
  • Drop-in Basketball Tuesday nights: 7-10pm. Tice Valley Gym, 2055 Tice Valley Blvd, Walnut Creek. Cost is $5/person at the door. Open to the first 25 participants. Info: 256-3572
  • Argentine Tango Thursday Evening 7:30-8:30. Beginning course 10/20 through 12/8. Learn this dramatic dance and open a whole new world of recreation. Learn music recognition as well as the physical techniques to help you embrace this passionate dance. Please wear leathersoled shoes. Class # 6694. Social Hall, Civic Park. Walnut Creek Parks & Recreation: 943-5858
  • Tuesdays: Walking Buddies 8am. One to 1 1/2 hour walks rain or shine every Tuesday. Meet in the lobby of the Walnut Creek Senior’s Club at Civic Park, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Info: Maureen 256-0690.
  • Thursdays: Walking Buddies 8am. Rain or shine. Walks are 2- 3 hours in length. Group carpool to area locations for these more challenging outings. Meet in the lobby of the Walnut Creek Senior’s Club at Civic Park, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Info: Maureen, 256-0690.
  • Walnut Creek Tennis Club for Single Adults Meets Tues. & Thurs. nights and Sat. & Sun. mornings. Free club and drop-in tennis. 2.5-3.5 level. Rusty OK. Coed. Adult singles. All ages. at Las Lomas High School or Pleasant Hill Community Center.
  • Drop-in Volleyball Friday nights:7-10pm. Open to the first 60 participants. Tice Valley Community Gymnasium, Walnut Creek. Info: 256-3572.

City of Pleasant Hill, California, USA (Community Circles Month begins October 3rd)

  • Women's Volleyball Bay Valley Conference Matches Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA October 13, 15, 27 at 6:30 pm.
  • Women's Soccer Big Seven Conference Games
  • DVC Football Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA October 1st at 1pm, 22nd 7pm, 29nd 1 pm
  • Light the Night Walk Fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Walkers carry softlylighted balloons – each one a beacon of hope for the millions of people affected by cancer. Civic Park, Walnut Creek. October 9th, 5pm registration. Registration & Info: 800-810-CURE
  • Men's Waterpolo Delta Tri-Valley Masters Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA. October 23, 11am
  • PH DOG Owners Group A non-profit organization which works with Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation Department to maintain the fenced Paso Nogal dog exercise area; to inform users that their responsibilities are to obey park rules, clean up after dogs, keep dogs on-leash until they are within the fenced area; and keep dogs under voice control. Area is open Monday–Saturday (never on Sundays.) Brochures are available in the P.H. Dog mailbox at the park. To keep up with P.H. DOG: Lori Tassano, 228-4321 or
  • Pleasant Hill Garden Study Club Join us at 7 pm on the first Tuesday of each month (except July & December) at the P.H. Community Center, 320 Civic Dr. Guests are welcome. Speakers, plant displays, garden tours, and a monthly newsletter, the Flower Press. Beginning gardeners can learn from experienced members. Annual Plant Sale: May 7, Winslow Center Parking lot, corner Pleasant Hill Rd at Taylor. For information: Jan Egan, 932-3278.
  • Society of Young Magicians This young-member Society of American Magicians for youth, 7–17 years, meets from 7 to 8:30 pm on the fourth Monday of the month at the Winslow Center, Room 2, 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd. Goals of the program include providing magic as a wholesome outlet for youth; building self-esteem, confidence, and friendships. For information / questions: Loren Lind, 825-5040.
  • Treadles to Threads A spinning guild which meets at 7:30 pm on the last Wednesday of the month at the Winslow Center Assembly Room, 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd. The guild offers demonstrations at schools, fairs, craft shows, and community events. Visitors are welcome. For information: Kate and Will Taylor, 228-7233
  • Go to a park in Pleasant Hill
  • Drop-in Badminton Sundays: 11am-1pm. Pleasant Hill Education Center gym, 3100 Oak Park Blvd. Players must provide their own racquets and birds. Program runs continuously except for holidays. Info: 682- 0896.
  • Drop-in Basketball Saturday mornings: 7-9am. Pleasant Hill Education Center gym, 3100 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill. $5/per person. Info: 682-0896
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