Week Ahead: Growing Grapes, Jam 'n Bread, Faria Preserve Hearing

Weather this week in San Ramon will be sunny with typical summer temperatures, according to Weather Underground.

Stroke Support Group of Contra Costa County Meeting

What:The support group will feature speaker David Blaschka, a personal trainer focusing in older adult exercising. Attendees will break up into three coping groups: stroke survivors without aphasia, stroke survivors with aphasia, and caregivers and families of stroke survivors -- each group led by a trained professional.
When: Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
Where: John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, Ball Auditorium, 1601 Ygnacio Valley Road
How much?: Free

9/11 Remembered at Memorial Park

What: The Exchange Club will host San Ramon Valley's annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony. Guest speakers, scouts, SRVH chamber choir and doves, according to the San Ramon Express.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 5:50 p.m. (yes, 5:50)
Where: All Wars Memorial in Oak Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley Road, Danville

Faria Preserve Park Public Hearing

What: The public hearing from August has been continued to further discuss and resolve issues around the proposed 12.7-acre Faria Preserve Park and 0.5-acre Rose Garden within the Northwest Specific Plan Area’s revised Faria Preserve Project.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.
Where: Council Chamber, 2222 Camino Ramon

Backyard Vineyards: Introduction to Growing Grapes

What: In this introduction to growing both table and wine grapes, Contra Costa Master Gardeners Brad Miller and Jim DeFrisco will tell you how to get started, how to plant your grapes, and the care and maintenance of your vines throughout the year.
When: Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: San Ramon Library, 100 Montgomery St.
How much?: Free, but online registration is suggested here.

B2B Seminar: Nutrition for Your Lifestyle

What: Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist Susie Garcia will provide practical tips for eating right and easy ways to plan nutritious meals to fuel your body. Light lunch provided.
When: Thursday, Sept. 12, Noon to 1 p.m.
Where: 2603 Camino Ramon, Ste. 285
How much?: Free, but space is limited. RSVP through Community and Outreach at (925) 543-0100

Musical Dance Class for Youth and Teens

What: All participants will sing, act, and dance, performing scenes and a jazz dance from a popular musical theater production. Previous shows include The Little Mermaid, Annie, Wicked, and The Lion King.
When: Friday, Sept. 13. Ages 7 to 11, 4-5 p.m.; Ages 12 and up, 5-6 p.m.
Where: Studio 8 at 730 Camino Ramon, Danville
How much?: Free, but reserve a spot at nfo@studio8pac.com or call (925) 867-1556

Jam and Bread

What: Learn the process of making bread from the wheat field to the oven. Learn the methods of canning so you can make your own jam (which goes wonderfully on bread!).
When: Saturday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Forest Home Farms, 19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd.
How much?: Free

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