IN THE APRIL ISSUE OF DIABLO MAGAZINE |
The Great Geek Guide
Who knew that our backyard was such a pop culture paradise? From Game of Thrones to Jurassic Park to X-Men, huge hits feature local geeks.
No Water, No Problem
These three fabulous low-maintenance gardens don't sacrifice beauty, even if they do slash your water bill.
As Green Day goes into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we talk with the band's fans and family about one of music's most incredible success stories.
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Don't forget to read below and enter for your chance to win a yearlong pass to Chabot Space & Science Center. Good luck, and enjoy your week!
Diablo's A-List is Your V.I.P. Ticket to East Bay Living.
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HEAD AND NECK SCREENING - APRIL 16
Head and neck cancer talk on April 22, 6 to 8 p.m.
To make a screening appointment, please call Walnut Creek Surgical Associates at
(925) 933-0984. The educational talk will focus on oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers. Medical experts will discuss risk factors, treatment options, nutrition and survivorship. The office is located at 3276 McNutt Avenue in Walnut Creek. Registration is recommended. Please call (925) 677-5041 or click here for more information.
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BAY AREA WEDDING FAIR AND GOWN SALE IN PLEASANTON
April 19.
Plan and shop for your wedding at the biggest wedding fair in the East Bay! Enjoy 70 exhibitors, two live fashion shows plus gourmet wine, craft beer, food and sweets tasting. Try on and buy gowns at our overstock gown sale. Plus enter to win a $5,000 wedding prize package, 50 Las Vegas Getaways and a free boudoir photo shoot for every bride, Men's Wearhouse discounts and a yacht cruise contest for every groom. Click here to register. We'll see you Sunday!
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WHALES: GIANTS OF THE DEEP
California Academy of Sciences.
Discover Whales: Giants of the Deep, a major new exhibit. Beautiful and strange, graceful and magnificent, whales are evolutionary marvels and key players in marine ecosystems. For centuries, humans have revered them, feared them, and sometimes exploited them. Journey into the world of whales and see them in all their glorious diversity. Developed and presented by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Click here to get tickets.
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GET READY FOR SUMMER
Swim lessons at Splash Swim School.
Get the kids ready for summer fun with swim lessons at Splash Swim School in Walnut Creek and San Ramon. Voted "Best Swim Lessons" 2012-2014 by the readers of Diablo magazine, Splash offers a comprehensive learn-to-swim program in a warm, supportive environment and specializes in children, ages six months and up. Call Splash at (925) 838-7940 or click here to book your classes today!
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FREE REMODELING SEMINAR: CREATING YOUR DREAM MASTER BEDROOM AND EN-SUITE BATHROOM
The perfect place for you to rest, relax and reenergize.
Join Altera Design on Thursday, April 23 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to discover how to reinvent your master bedroom and en-suite bath into a unique and relaxing spa-like retreat. We'll reveal the secrets to properly coordinating the two spaces; how lighting impacts the space; options for your master closet that utilizes space more efficiently; the latest in vanities, sinks, showers, fixtures, etc. plus much more. Click here for more details.
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER AT THE CLAREMONT
Win a complimentary wedding.
Once upon a time, The Claremont started a tradition of Happily Ever After. Let 100 years of rich history be the beginning of yours. Enter to win a complimentary wedding by submitting a photo or 15 second Instagram video on why your love is like a fairy tale. Enter up to May 31, 2015 and include these hashtags: #weddingofthecentury #claremonthotel
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A FINAL FAREWELL TO 2014
East Bay BMW.
At East Bay BMW it's your last chance to save on already great deals on all 2014's and 0.9%! Stock and models are limited. Don't miss out on exceptional savings, only at East Bay BMW. East Bay BMW is located at 4350 Rosewood Drive in Pleasanton. Click here or call (855) 477-2865 for more information.
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RESTAURANT WEEK 2015
April 19-26.
Restaurant Week is Walnut Creek's most delicious week. Over two dozen restaurants will be offering three course menus, starting at $10 for lunch and $20 for dinner. Restaurant Week takes place April 19-26. Find out why Walnut Creek is called the East Bay's most exciting destination. Click here for a list of participating restaurants.
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THE HIKE FOR HOPE
May 2.
Hike for a good cause on Saturday, May 2 at 8:30 a.m. and gather your family and friends for this memorial hike and fundraiser. When you register for The Hike for Hope you support the vital work of Hope Hospice. The event takes place at the beautiful Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore. The registration fee is $40. Click here to register or call (925) 829-8770.
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CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY
May 16.
Join Cancer Support Community in their inaugural Hope Walk on May 16. This 5k walk at Heather Farm Park is for friends and families to celebrate those who have been touched by cancer. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit CSC - underwriting free services to those facing cancer in our community. Click here for more information.
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INSTAGRAM SNAP OF THE WEEK
This Meadowlark Dairy Instagram Snap has us craving soft serve! The snap was taken by Instagram user kaybythebay. Don't forget to tag your Instagram photos with #eastbay and #diablomag to be considered for our blog!
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THE HAPPIEST HOUR: BLUE GINGKO
The best after work food and drink deals.
Innovation and imagination are the secrets behind this izakaya-inspired happy hour in Dublin.
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CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER
Win 365 days of free admission.
Diablo is giving away a yearlong pass. Click here to enter our monthly contest.
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WEEKLY DISH: WC RESTAURANT WEEK
Our weekly food report.
Dining walkabout in Walnut Creek; restaurant redux in Danville; sexy new Italian in Walnut Creek; seasonal cuisine in Lafayette; new eateries in Temescal; and more healthy bowls!
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SIDE DISH: THE DEAD FISH'S CRAB AND PRIME RIB
Stop by The Dead Fish in Crockett for the Dungeness crab and prime rib plate. With all the rustic Acme bread you can eat and ramekins of horseradish sour cream and au jus, you'll be a surf and turf believer. Click here for the full report.
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EXCLUSIVE RATE FOR A-LIST MEMBERS
Subscribe to Diablo for only $18.
Thank you for being an A-List subscriber. No, really! We'd like to thank you with a special promotion: Subscribe to Diablo magazine for just $18! You'll save 10% off our regular subscription price, and 70% off newsstand rates. Click here to subscribe online for only $18 and use this promo code: A-List18.
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