Jun
1
8:00 AM08:00
Apr
20
9:00 AM09:00
2024 Spring Event: Parkmead Neighborhood Earth Day Clean-Up
Parkmead Community Association Presents: Earth Day neighborhood clean-up!
Please join us at Tice Creek Elementary at 9am-11am on Saturday, April 20th. In honor of Earth Day this year, the Parkmead Community Association has organized a neighborhood cleanup! This is a great way to bring neighbors together to enjoy the spring weather while also doing good for our neighborhood and Mother Earth.
Please join us at Tice Creek Elementary at 9am-11am on Saturday, April 20th. We’ll head out from the school parking lot on pick-up routes that will hit the highest litter areas, including Olympic, South Main, Tice Creek and Parkmead Schools. The event is fun for the whole family, an opportunity to heighten our environmental awareness, and a chance to let our Parkmead neighborhood pride shine.
Pre-register HERE!
Nov
4
2:00 PM14:00
2023 Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off / PCA Annual Meeting
Annual Chili Cook Off and Block Party on Maple Lane this year!
Aug
19
2:00 PM14:00
PCA Neighborhood Block Party - August 19th, 2023 - 2-6 PM
The Parkmead Community Association will be hosting the Annual Neighborhood Block Party on Saturday, August 19th, from 2-6 pm. Same location as last year on Camelia Lane.
There will be food - catered taco bar this year by El Molino with rice and beans and all the fixings. Should improve speed of meal delivery! $5 per person
Music!
Beer, wine and kid beverages.
Kids games and activities - Rock painting, chalk activities, bubbles, watermelon contest!
Parking Available at Tice Creek School parking lot, 1847 Newell Avenue. Camelia is just a short walk away from there.
We'll have some tables and chairs, but bring your camp chair if you have one and want a guaranteed place to sit.
The event is free to attend, but we request that those eating and drinking contribute your household's annual $15 dues plus $5 per person for food and drinks! Please bring cash to speed the check-in process.
We hope to see you there, come on out and enjoy the company of your neighbors!
Note: The event is permitted by the County, and will be conducted in accordance with all relevant current Contra Costa County and California state health guidelines.
Jun
3
8:00 AM08:00
Apr
22
9:00 AM09:00
Spring Event: Parkmead Neighborhood Earth Day Clean-Up
Parkmead Community Association Presents: Earth Day neighborhood clean-up!
In honor of Earth Day this year, the Parkmead Community Association has organized a neighborhood cleanup in partnership with The Clean-Up Crew. This is a great way to bring neighbors together to enjoy the spring weather while also doing good for our neighborhood and Mother Earth.
Please join us at Tice Creek Elementary at 9:00 am-11:30 am on Saturday, April 22nd. We’ll head out from the school parking lot on pick-up routes that will hit the highest litter areas, including Olympic, South Main, Tice Creek and Parkmead Schools. The event is fun for the whole family, an opportunity to heighten our environmental awareness, and a chance to let our Parkmead neighborhood pride shine.
NEW this year, we are adding a little spring cleaning to the mix. At the same time and location as the PCA Neighborhood Clean-Up, you are invited to clean out your old papers and have them professionally shredded. All are welcome, donations go to support the Parkmead Community Association.
We’ll see you on Saturday, April 22nd at 9a-11:30a at Tice Creek Elementary parking lot!
Nov
18
9:00 AM09:00
Parkmead Walking Club
Physical activity and positive social connections are two critical parts of a healthy lifestyle. To that end, the PCA is organizing our very own weekly Parkmead Walking Club. 45 minute walks starting from Parkmead Elementary School on Friday mornings.
We plan to possibly have two leaders for each walk, one will lead walkers on a brisk walk, the second group will walk at a slower pace.
Details:
Who: All Parkmead neighbors, family and friends
What: 45 minute, volunteer-led, walking routes through the Parkmead Neighborhood
When: Fridays at 9:00 AM. - Weekly
Where: Begin and end at Parkmead Elementary School
How: Meet in front of the school. If an evening walk, walkers are encouraged to wear light colored clothing and/or bring a flashlight/headlamp. This is a volunteer-led, free, non-profit, non-competitive activity. All participants agree to assume complete personal liability.
Why: A terrific chance for each of us to improve personal fitness and increase our community connections in a beautiful setting.
Nov
5
1:00 PM13:00
Chili Cook-Off / PCA Annual Meeting
Annual Chili Cook Off and Block Party on Maple Lane this year!
Aug
27
4:00 PM16:00
PCA Neighborhood Block Party
The Parkmead Community Association will be hosting the Annual Neighborhood Block Party on Saturday, August 27th, from 4-7pm. New location this year on Camelia Lane.
There will be food - event catered/food trailer by Taste This Kitchen! Adult and kid menu items. Taco plate, burritos, quesadillas.
LIVE MUSIC from our very own Parkmead resident Eric Eckstein!
Adult and kid beverages.
Shave Ice!
Kids activities.
Parking Available at Tice Creek School parking lot, 1847 Newell Avenue. Camelia is just a short walk away from there.
We'll have some tables and chairs, but bring your camp chair if you have one and want a guaranteed place to sit.
The event is free to attend, but we request that those eating and drinking contribute your household's annual $15 dues plus $5 per person for dinner! Please bring cash to speed the check-in process.
We hope to see you there, come on out and enjoy the company of your neighbors!
Note: The event is permitted by the County, and will be conducted in accordance with all relevant current Contra Costa County and California state health guidelines.
Jun
4
8:00 AM08:00
Apr
23
8:30 AM08:30
Spring Event: Parkmead Neighborhood Earth Day Clean-Up
Parkmead Community Association Presents: Earth Day neighborhood clean-up!
Pre-register here: https://forms.gle/JuBDZhUTAPkXR7D66
Neighbors! Join us on Saturday 4/23 at 830a at Tice Creek Elementary to kick off the 2022 PCA events calendar with an Earth Day Celebration and Neighborhood Clean up! An easy, high impact way to contribute to our community.
Come by between 830a-930a and we’ll give you coffee, donuts, a nifty safety vest (reusable for you evening neighborhood walkers!), garbage bags, some friends, and a dedicated area to beautify! Great for all ages and we’ll have pickers for those who’d like to save their backs!
Pre-register here: https://forms.gle/JuBDZhUTAPkXR7D66
AND! Walnut Creek’s very own Litter Lady, Karen Marriner, of Community Clean-up Crew, will be there to share her wisdom, inspire our hearts to give some love to Mother Earth, and send us on ourway! #localceleb #celebstheyrejustlikeus
You are encouraged to:
1. Walk to the event!
2. Bring your own re-usable gloves!
3. Bring your own re-usable mug for coffee!
Hope to see you there! Like on Nextdoor and Facebook, share, comment to spread the word so we can get a nice big group together! 🙏♥️
Nov
13
1:00 PM13:00
Chili Cook-Off / PCA Annual Meeting
Annual Chili Cook Off and Block Party on Maple Lane this year!
Sep
18
4:00 PM16:00
PCA Neighborhood Block Party
The Parkmead Community Association will be hosting the annual neighborhood end-of-summer party on Saturday, September 18th, from 4-7pm on Lee St.
There will be free food and drinks! We'll have a taco truck and will provide one free plate per Parkmead resident. When you arrive at the event, check-in with us at the check-in table to receive your free meal ticket. Anybody who wants seconds can pay the taco truck directly for additional food ($10 and $7 menu options). So bring your wallet!
We'll also have beer, wine, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Shave ice! There will be a neighborhood shave ice vendor - cash or Venmo accepted.
LIVE MUSIC from our very own Arbutus resident Eric Eckstein!
Face painting for kids, and possibly some games. If you can help out and want to bring a corn hole set or something like that, let us know!
We'll have a few chairs, but bring your camp chair if you have one and want to sit.
The event is free to attend, but we encourage attendees to contribute your household's annual $15 dues, if you have not already done so! Information on paying dues is available on the PCA website, www.parkmead.org.
We hope to see you there, come on out and enjoy the company of your neighbors!
Note: The event is permitted by the City of Walnut Creek, and will be conducted in accordance with all relevant current Contra Costa County and California state health guidelines. Per current Contra Costa County guidelines, masks are not required, but are strongly encouraged for everyone, regardless of vaccination status (except when actively eating or drinking).
Jul
4
11:00 AM11:00
Jun
5
8:00 AM08:00
May
18
6:00 PM18:00
Emergency Preparedness Q&A with Contra Costa Fire Dept
Are you prepared for fire season?
Introducing the Parkmead Community Association virtual spring event: Emergency Preparedness Q&A with Contra Costa Fire Dept over zoom.
Sign up using the following form
https://forms.gle/uTzr3vZ1U86pkxRx6
A saved recording of this event can be found at the following link (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5K3bRtowwxM&t=885s) or below:
Apr
2
to Apr 4
Spring Event Part 2: Parkmead Spring Egg Hunt
The fun has only just begun - Let the Egg Hunt Begin!
-On 4/2-4 get outside and hunt the neighborhood for registered eggs hung on front doors!
-Submit your egg count HERE to be entered to win our GRAND PRIZE of dinner on the PCA - $150 gift card to Pacific Catch (1 entry per person)
- All correct counts received by 6pm on 4/4 will be entered into the raffle. One entry per person, please. Each member of your household may enter their count by adding a first initial with their family name on the count form.
- The drawing will take place on 4/5, with the winner notified by email. The winner’s photo will be shared on parkmead.org
Become a PCA Member today! To learn more click here.
Mar
19
to Apr 1
Spring Event Part 1: Parkmead Spring Egg Decorating
Parkmead Community Association Presents: Spring Egg Decorating!!
To participate:
-Pick up your blank egg(s) from 1691 Newell Ave or 1691 Arbutus Dr starting 3/19 through 3/30
-Cut out and decorate your egg(s), then tape on your front door.
- Register HERE by 4/1 to be entered into a raffle for a $50 gift card to Leonidas Love Chocolate Shop in Downtown Walnut Creek (1 entry per egg)
-The drawing will take place on 4/2, with the winner notified by email. The winner’s photo with their egg will be posted on parkmead.org!
Become a PCA Member today! To learn more click here.
Oct
16
to Oct 31
Halloween House Decorating Competition and Self-Led Walking Tour
Parkmead showed it’s spooky colors this year with some of the most creative and complex decorations imaginable. With roughly 100 votes cast, we are proud to announce the winners of Parkmead’s first ever Halloween House Decorating Competion.
🥉In third place with 14% of the votes:
The Nightmare on Newell Avenue: 1948 Newell Avenue
🥈In second place with 15% of the votes:
The Creepiest Show on Earth: 1521 Arbutus Drive
🥇In first place with 30% of the votes:
Hempler’s Spooky March of the Skeletons: 36 Clifton Court
Congratulations to all of our winners!
The Parkmead board would like to thank all of the participants for their creative entries. To the enthusiastic voters for the time they spent laboring over the very difficult task of distributing that one precious vote, we thank you for participating and we look forward to doing this again.
For historical context, the original event details are below:
Voter Form can be found here. One vote per person. Please use your email and mailing address so we can properly validate votes. A map of homes that are decorated, but not necessarily in the competition, can be found here.
Fill out this form to be included in the tour map as soon as possible
Voting will take place via web form above, or if you can’t be bothered to read back 2 bullet points, click here
Starting 10/16 and closing 10/31 at 11:59:59pm-Winners as selected by popular vote will be announced 11/1
Prize is supporting a local business
1st Place - $100 gift card to PanCoast Pizza
2nd Place - $50 gift card to PanCoast Pizza
3rd Place - $25 gift card to PanCoast Pizza
-Please feel free to send photos submissions to parkmead@parkmead.org
-*Remember* This is a COVID-cautious event. Please wear a mask and practice social distancing at all times. Obey all traffic laws & be aware of your surroundings.
-Contra Costa County Health Recommendations for Halloween Events
-Contra Costa County Tips for a Safer Halloween Celebration Video
Aug
22
11:00 AM11:00
Pool Party (Cancelled)
Join your neighbors for a BBQ, premium beer, swimming and live music! We will be cooking up burgers and dogs from 11:30-1:30. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Jun
6
8:00 AM08:00
Neighborhood Garage Sale (Cancelled)
Join us for our popular neighborhood-wide garage sale. Dues-paying members can sign up to have their homes listed on our virtual map, and the PCA will provide advertising for the event. All neighbors are welcome to shop!
Dec
15
4:00 PM16:00
Carols and Cocoa
Location: Arbutus Court
Join us for our first holiday sing-along around the fire, replacing our popular caroling event. We’ll gather around a firepit with cookies, cocoa and mulled wine. Bring winter wool, a mug, your camp chairs, and your singing voices! This event will cancel in case of rain.
Aug
24
11:00 AM11:00
Pool Party
Location: Dewing Park Pool (2016 Olympic Blvd)
Join your neighbors for a BBQ, premium beer, swimming and live music! We will be cooking up burgers and dogs from 11:30-1:30. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Aug
5
7:00 PM19:00
Discussion: Proposal for Newell Ave Development
Location: Parkmead Keyspot (Azalea Circle)
Update: Gayle Israel, Supervisor Candace Andersen's Chief of Staff, will be in attendance to document public concern.
The PCA Board will host a meeting about the pre-application for an Assisted Living Facility on Newell. The meeting will be held in the Parkmead Keyspot building (in Azalea Court, off Newell). Please RSVP on our Facebook page so we can ensure enough space and light refreshments.
Jun
1
8:00 AM08:00
Neighborhood Garage Sale
Join us for our popular neighborhood-wide garage sale! Dues-paying members can sign up to have their homes listed on our virtual map, and the PCA will provide advertising for the event. All neighbors are welcome to shop!
May
4
6:30 PM18:30
Star Wars Movie Night
Where: Dewing Park Pool, 2016 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
When: 6:30 for event start, 8:15, movie start.
May the Force be with you on May 4th! Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy some pre-movie trivia with your young Padawans before the sun sets. Costumes strongly encouraged and maybe rewarded!
Around 8:15, we’ll show the classic Return of the Jedi and serve popcorn and non-alcoholic beverages for the Jedis. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on, and Jedi Masters (21 and older) are welcome to bring alcoholic beverages. Please note the swimming pools with not be open.
RSVP on our Facebook page!