This a great local resource for woodworkers. The Mt. Diablo Adult Education program offers may…read moreadult woodworking classes for beginners to advances woodworkers, along with open shop classes. The woodworking 1 class is a great introduction to all the equipment through the process of building a beautiful step stool. The day and night classes include men and women of all ages. The fees are very reasonable to get access to great equipment. The teachers are knowledgeable and very willing to help. For more info: https://mdae.mdusd.org/

I'm taking a woodworking class here, and I'm thoroughly satisfied with the level and quality of…read moreinstruction. The tools in the wood shop are great, and the instructors really know their stuff. What's more, those guys sure know how to keep a sharp edge on their equipment. Tuition is, in my opinion, up to what one would expect to pay in today's economy, especially considering that everyone is scrambling for cash to stay afloat, even the local government and its affiliated programs. The registration process on the archaic website is a touch on the byzantine side, though. It looks a lot like the very first website I ever coded when I was 16 years old. Uhh, now that I think about it, it looks like the website I designed a few years ago. But I'm no web designer, so hah! Point being, you're gonna have to dig around a little bit to find what you're looking for, but once you've found it, the actual act of registering for a class is pretty straightforward. Now, back to the woodworking instructors: Between the Bill and Dave, they've got about 70 years experience, 20 fingers, 20 toes, and 8 eyes (they both wear glasses). So I trust them to teach me the ways. I don't know if I'll ever be able to snatch the pebble from their hands, but I'm confident that they're showing me how to keep all my phalanges and body parts so that I could snatch that pebble, even if only in theory. I plan on taking many more courses here, especially in the "Working with Wood" category of classes. Now go forth and learn something new!

Do not waste your time here. They are only concerned with money. They give no fucks about your…read morekids. Their bottom line is trying to dump kids into 2:1 lessons. That is their most net saving trick.it helps SOME kids, but not most. They Loooooov to say we are not code ninjas (They aren't, but Code ninjas also wastes your money)

This is our daughter's favorite activity. She plays all of the sports but coding class is her…read morefavorite after school activity... and she's 5. I can't say enough good things about McGrail and how wonderful he is with the kids. Even the little guys (my 3 year old that goes with her sister), he is so great at keeping her entertained. All of my kids LOVE going to Coder School and genuinely look forward to it every week. I highly recommend you send your kids here and start them early. Definitely worth every penny and something that I have started to look forward to taking her to each week!

Erin Wallace, the owner of Transformational Healing Center, is a light and an inspiration!…read more My journey with her began with a curiosity about DNA Activation. I am always enjoying, exploring and experiencing different healing modalities, and my Activation with Erin made me feel great, which was awesome. However, I have referred friends & family to her who have experienced their DNA activations as profound and life-altering experiences, enabling them to break through many of their obstacles in one go. While I loved it and definitely felt clearer & better, the DNA activation did not totally transform my life, however, it did feel wonderful and propelled me forward into deeper healing. Since that initial experience with Erin, I have received so many different and powerful modalities from her - ancient Mystery School techniques & healings - and they have all been deeply empowering and transformative. For those wanting a healing path without process work (though I also practice & love process work!) where you can just relax and allow yourself to gently glide back into who-you-truly-are, I whole-heartedly recommend: Isis Healing King Solomon Healing Modality Etheric Surgery For those wanting to move deeper into the exploration of their spiritual selves, her Mystery School classes are amazing and she is a loving and generous teacher and guide! Her classes have enriched my life in ways I cannot even begin to describe. My work with Erin has been a true gift.

Went in for a massage and it was the best I have had! Erin truly knows how to heal. The whole…read morevisit was amazing, I left energized in body with a very deep spiritual experience that I truly appreciate. I will definitely be going back as soon possible. The location is great, and the ambiance is special.

The Coder School is amazing. My kids have been going to The Coder School for several years…read more McGrail, The Coder School General Manager WC, is very responsive. He gets knowledgeable and patient coaches. My kids have always been paired with fantastic coaches/mentors that inspire them to learn several coding languages and create their own programs. The kids meet once/week with their instructor and/or with another child with similar ability for an hour to code a project of their choice. The Coder School is unlike other coding lessons. While the other places tell the kids which button to push to create the same code, the Coder School coaches/mentors help the children create what the kids want to code and teach to that. Every week their coach emails a report on their project and what they have been learning. In reality, my kids are too excited and want to show what they've accomplished immediately after every sessions even after several years of coding classes. We, as parents and a tech professional, are in awe of the code that our children have created and can't believe they have progressed so far and how much they love to code. A big thank you to McGrail, the coaches and the Coder School.

The Gardens are absolutely beautiful! I like that it's a free/public area most of the time. The…read morehighlight may be the roses or the gazebo! I can definitely see why it's such a popular venue for weddings. Parking is very easy with a relatively spacious lot. It's handicap friendly. The GPS instructions were accurate. Be sure to check out their social media or call their number to stay up to date on weekend closures for private events before visiting. The wedding season is around March to November. Communication for event space rentals is by email only. During the wedding season they may a little slower to reply but they always did reply eventually. For weddings they tend to book out about two years in advance for weekends. If you ask about Fridays there may be some same year availability. As a non-profit they are a relatively affordable venue. Weddings require almost full day rentals. But something else like a baby shower or memorial can be rented out by the hour with a minimum time. They require a permit to be purchased for professional photos. But it's a modest price and goes to a good cause. It's $75/hour for the photo permit and for a garden use permit like a small gathering it's $300. Walnut Creek is lucky to have such a beautiful gem. I highly recommend checking them out!

Let's reward yourself with this meticulously manicured rose garden and more. Free and beautiful and…read morerelaxing. Thanks and kudos to the management. Recommended you try it yourself. Magnificent colors and fragrances.

Our kiddo has been at School of Rock for about a month, and he absolutely loves it. The staff,…read moreowner, and teachers are incredibly positive and encouraging : a good group of folks who are legit musicians, and kind and patient with the kids. You can tell they love what they do, and they do it well. In only a few weeks our guy has improved so much with drums; it's hard to believe he went from randomly banging drum heads to sounding like a real drummer. The format of one private lesson mixed with one group practice session every week seems key to student success - nothing beats jamming live with other musicians! Daily practice is also necessary: as long as you're willing to put in the effort you will see results. Thank you SORWC! You guys are awesome and we feel so lucky to have you in our town!

The person I met today was not friendly and unable to show any manners. I would not send my…read morechildren to learn music there.

Toastmasters has literally changed the way that I communicate professionally and personally, as…read morewell as enhanced and improved my leadership abilities. I thought that this was just a public speaking club when I finally joined 2 years ago! Little did I know that I would gain the courage to stand up and speak in front of my peers, thanks to the supportive environment in this club, as well as learn how to think quickly on my feet, and become a better leader. This particular club was a great starting point for me, as the people are friendly and nice, the membership base is a younger demographic than other Toastmasters Clubs in the area, and there is no pressure to speak if you do not want to get up in front of a small audience just yet. An added bonus is that I have made friends in the club, as well as recruited my friends outside of the club to join in the fun. Yes, it's FUN to give prepared and impromptu speeches, to give evaluations of other people's speeches, and to become a club officer to collaborate with fellow club members. The new location at The Kensington is stellar! It's no wonder that two other Toastmasters Clubs also meet here. It's clean, well-lit, has lots of seating and tables, a good speaking space, and its own side entrance. I highly recommend Toastmasters as an organization, and this club specifically. Don't wait to gain confidence! If you want to impress hiring managers at job interviews, learn how to respond quickly to questions out-of-the blue, learn how to give presentations at work, or just want to network and socialize while learning new skills, check out Toastmasters!

I have been a part of the Toastmasters community for the last 5 years and it has truly been an…read moreincredible ride. The fact that we have the opportunity to not only improve our communication skills, but also enhance our leadership capabilities makes for a valuable experience. The Walnut Creek Toastmasters club has been around for 10 years, and you can tell by the veteran members who have been with the club since its inception that it will be around for 10 more. These members are the ones who's passion inspires you to improve your communication and leadership skills to eventually meet their level. I agree that this club still has room to grow, but I feel confident in its future and I see a lot of new members coming in with a lot of enthusiasm to improve. I can't wait to see how this year pans out and I am excited for the future of this club! :)

Diana came over and provided one on one serger lesson for me. She was really patient and showed me…read morethe very basics of getting going with my serger - how to thread, some interesting tools and tricks specific to my machine - things I need to know to even begin to play around with this complicated AF machine. Full confession: this is a second review, the first one was immediately after taking a class and I was extremely disappointed - I felt like the class wasn't organized or efficient with time and I left not knowing anything more than when I started. But Diana reached out to me directly and came to my house and provided 1.5hr personal lesson, which I tremendously appreciated. After talking with her, it sounds like that class was really challenging for many reasons and I respect that there are situations out of your control, like the class dynamic and when people show up with weird machines you're not familiar with. I greatly appreciated her reaching out to me - I'm so used to getting burnt by things like that, that it didn't even occur to me to reach out about the negative experience! At the end of the day, all I wanted was to be able to load the d*mn machine and to serge a corner. That being said, I realized that moving forward, spending the extra $$ for a one on one might be a better choice for me in the future - with a baby, a full-time job and often very specific needs/questions re: sewing/serging, this hour+ together was way more helpful and manageable than a class. Ultimately, I found Diana to be very approachable, easy to work with, and very patient.

Took the 3 hour Intro to the Machine class and it was awesome. I was nervous & knew basically…read morenothing about seeing. Diana was so patient, warm & her teaching style is very accessible. I learned all about my machine and don't feel intimidated by it anymore. Highly recommend her classes!

I had Bob as a driving instructor and he is one of the best he's patient, attentive, and friendly…read more I totally recommend him for a driving lesson with safest way driving school. Much Appreciated.

I can't recommend Safestway Driving School enough. I'm 31 (...i know) and just took my driving test…read moreand passed! On the first try! I had 3 lessons with Steve and 1 with Brent. Each lesson gave me more confidence than the last. Learning how to drive as an adult can be daunting but having patient and knowledgable instructors make it easier. Thank you for all the help and more!

I've been a student since the beginning of SPA, and have grown so much artistically and…read moreacademically. In the challenges of new buildings and teachers, I've felt supported by the administration and peers, and the school has grown into the amazing place it is today. This experience has helped me prepare for college, as my time-management skills are greatly improved. The project based learning along with focus areas allows mastery of each subject, and the teachers are always willing to help with extra office hours if needed. The academic program is rigorous, and the arts are unmatched in the area. Speaking for theatre, the main stage and in-class productions are chosen with intention... that is, we do things that help us grow not only as artists, but as human beings. Director Mitchell and Ms. Martinez believe in us and our discussions in class help us realize we have a say in this world. I recommend SPA if you want your child to grow in an environment that will support them academically, artistically, and build an awareness of social justice and the difference we can make in society.

School sucks! Teachers don't kno what's going on. If your child has a IEP they will not get help…read morethey need. They do nothing for IEPs