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IN THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF
DIABLO
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Fall Arts Preview
Get the scoop on this season's top dance performances, musicals, dramas, and concerts.

Desert Destinations
Head to these warm-weather hot spots for high-end spas, spectacular dining, and sublime relaxation.

Apple Heaven
This fall, drive to Sonoma County, one of the world's best spots for apples, and take a bite.

A Promise to Keep
Meet an Alamo husband who's continuing his late wife Brittany Maynard's fight for aid in dying laws.

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We have a new contest for you this month listed below! Keep reading and enter for your chance to win. Enjoy your week!

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DEATH WITH DIGNITY
Brittany Maynard's husband carries on the right-to-die fight.

Alamo resident Dan Diaz found himself in the international spotlight last year when he and his terminally ill wife moved to Oregon to end her suffering. Now he's on a mission to ensure all Americans don't have to leave home to die peacefully. Click here for the full story.
SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFER
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Subscribe now to Diablo magazine and save 20% off of our regular rate. For just $16, you can give subscriptions to your family and friends. The best restaurants, the best entertainment, the best shopping - every month we bring the Best of the East Bay directly to you! Subscribe here and use promo code: HOLIDAYS20. Orders placed by October 30 will receive the December issue, and orders placed by December 4 will receive the January issue which mails out December 24.
ARE YOU READY TO LOVE EVERY VIEW OF YOU?
Coolsculpting eliminates stubborn fat without surgery or downtime.

The sooner you set up your consultation with Dr. Robert Aycock and his team, the sooner you'll see results in the mirror. Experience long-term results in those areas that have resisted all efforts through diet and exercise. Schedule your CoolSculpting consultation today. Call Dr. Aycock's Walnut Creek office at (925) 937-8377 or his Greenbrae office at (415) 925-1700. Click here for more information about his practice.
FREE MOVIE: THE EXORCIST
The scariest movie of all time screens in Orinda on October 8.

Diablo's classic movie series continues this month with a free showing of the ultimate horror movie, the 1973 masterpiece The Exorcist. Click here for information about this must-scream event!
ADD IT TO YOUR HIGHLIGHT REEL
Sun Valley, Idaho.

A winter paradise famed for 3,400 feet of quad-busting, crowd-free runs, craveable cuisine and artistic inspiration. With nonstop flights from San Francisco to Sun Valley and rooms starting at $100/night, now is the time to plan your journey. Click here and find out why Ski Magazine rated Sun Valley as the #2 ski destination in the West and #1 for overall satisfaction.
ART OF MIXOLOGY CRAFT COCKTAIL COMPETITION
October 10.

Find yourself in good spirits this Saturday at the second annual Art of Mixology Craft Cocktail Tasting and Competition at Orinda Theatre Square from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sample 20 craft cocktails, snack on tasty foods and enjoy the festive music. Click here for tickets. This event benefits the Lamorinda Arts programs.
LINDSAY WILDLIFE 60TH BIRTHDAY FESTIVAL
October 11.

We've been keeping life wild since 1955 and we want you to celebrate our birthday with us! Join Lindsay Wildlife Experience for a free day in the exhibit hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Then head over to Larkey Park for a community festival, featuring an owl parade, falcon flights, raffles, crafts, face painting, and food trucks! And Lindsay Members will want to check out Hawk's Hollow, the Members-Only VIP area with lots of goodies and perks! 
SRVEF RUN FOR EDUCATION
October 11.

Join us in San Ramon on 
Sunday, October 11 for The SRVEF Run for Education, presented by Chevron. Choose a 5k, 10k or mini Run presented by Stanford Children's Health. Proceeds benefit The San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, which provides 7 million dollars of critical funding for the public schools in the San Ramon Valley. Click here to learn more or to register for this outstanding community event. 
2015 KEY TO THE CURE CHARITY SHOPPING WEEKEND AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE SAN FRANCISCO
October 15-18.

Join Saks Fifth Avenue and Diablo magazine in the fight against cancer in this year's Key to the Cure campaign. Shop October 15-18 and Saks will donate 2% of sales to California Pacific Medical Center Foundation and its efforts in cancer research. Come in on Saturday, October 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and enjoy light bites and refreshments with Diablo in the Beauty Department on the first floor. Click here to learn more.
OKTOBERFEST COMES TO WALNUT CREEK
October 17.

Celebrate Walnut Creek's Oktoberfest, a free family friendly festival with harvest-themed street vendors lining Locust Street between Cypress Street and Civic Drive. The day runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and includes entertainment featuring Petty Theft, Revolver, and Mustache Harbor, bier gartens, and tasty treats from local restaurants. Kids can explore the kinder platz area with a giant slide, face painting and a pumpkin patch. Click here to learn more.
YOUTH HOMES 7TH ANNUAL GALA CELEBRATION "HEARTS FOR HOPE"
October 17.

This year's special "Golden Gala" marks 50 years of providing critical services to foster youth. Located at the Blackhawk Automotive Museum, enjoy a champagne reception, gourmet dinner, dancing and more! Take a
peek at this year's fabulous raffle and auction items and find out how to attend by clicking here.
PYRAMID'S OKTOBERFEST
October 17.

Get out your dirndls and lederhosen because Pyramid's Oktoberfest Autumn Lager is back! Celebrate the international beer lover's holiday in Pyramid's Beer Garden on October 17 at 
4 p.m. Festivities will feature live music from The Up and Down, games, food and beer specials, and a costume contest. Come grab a stein and celebrate the return of this fall seasonal!
FREE REMODELING SEMINAR: SMALL KITCHEN, SMART DESIGN, BIG RESULTS
Remodeling options for a small kitchen.

If you have a small kitchen and are wondering what to do with it, then come join Altera Design on Saturday, October 17, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Learn how to create a focal point that enhances your kitchen space, design an ideal gathering place to entertain friends and family, and maximize the interior function of your cabinets to create additional storage space. Click here for more details.
MORTGAGE RATES REMAIN LOW
Fremont Bank has quick and easy tools to stay informed.

Mortgage rates remain at industry lows. This might be the last opportunity to lower your mortgage rate. If you're looking to refinance or purchase a home, sign up for Fremont Bank's free Rate Watch emails. Click here to stay informed when Fremont Bank rates change.
SUNDAY STREETS BERKELEY
October 18.

Come play in the streets at the 4th Annual Sunday Streets Berkeley on October 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event offers two 
car-free miles of human powered fun along Shattuck from Rose to Haste. Walk, bike, skate and experience Berkeley up close. Enjoy great food and music on four stages, plus dance, fitness and arts through 60 fun-filled activities for all ages!    
HIKE FOR SHELTER
October 18.

Hike beautiful Mount Diablo while ending homelessness in Contra Costa County on October 18. Choose from four trails ranging in difficulty, from 2.4 miles to a 6.7 mile climb to Mt. Diablo's summit. This family-friendly event includes a post-hike celebration with lunch, games, prizes, and a dry-fit T-shirt. Proceeds benefit SHELTER, Inc. Registration closes on October 8. Click here to register today.
EAST BAY MOVIES YOU CAN'T MISS THIS FALL 
And in 2016.

Keep your eye on the silver screen for East Bay actors, filmmakers, and locations. Click here to read the full line-up.  
WIN TICKETS TO ROSEANNE CASH OR TWYLA THARP
We're sending some lucky readers to see shows featured in our Fall Arts Guide.

Our October issue is hitting newsstands and mailboxes this week and the cover story is a comprehensive guide to the performing arts season. Included in the article are interviews with choreographer Twyla Tharp and singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, and we have some tickets to give to Diablo readers to see their upcoming shows in Berkeley and Livermore. Click here to enter to win!
17TH ANNUAL WINE & FOOD AFFAIR
November 7-8.

Join Wine Road on November 7 and 8 for two extraordinary days of wine and food pairing at 100+ wineries in the Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys of Sonoma County. Participating wineries will prepare their recipe featured on wineroad.com for you to sample, paired with the perfect wine. Tickets are $70 for the weekend plus tax and fees.
DISH: PIZZA CHAMP
Our weekly food report.

A pizza star coming to Walnut Creek; an oyster bar opens in Oakland, and outdoor festivals galore. Click here to get the Dish.
SIDE DISH: PLANK'S FRIED PICKLES
Fair food that's way above average.

Stop by Plank in Jack London Square for fried in beer batter pickles served with two creamy sauces. When you're done, stay for the bocce ball courts, billiards or old time arcades. Don't miss the 30-seat bar! Click here to learn more.
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