Event: Bay to Barkers 2010
Sunday, August 1, 8:30am Registration; 10am-1pm EventNorth Parking Lot of Golden Gate Fields, Albany
This fun event features a 1-Mile Dog Walk (with views of the Bay), the Lead Dog Contest, Doggy Olympiad games, "Do You Look Like Your Dog?" and other contests, spa time for canines and people, craft activities for kids and dogs, and the Pet Festival with booths hosted by community groups and pet supply companies. Details.
Movie: Charlie St. Cloud
Opening this Friday, July 30Accomplished sailor Charlie St. Cloud has the adoration of his mother Claire and his little brother Sam, as well as a college scholarship that will lead him far from his sleepy Pacific Northwest hometown. But his bright future is cut short when a tragedy strikes and takes his dreams with it. After his high-school classmate Tess returns home unexpectedly, Charlie grows torn between honoring a promise he made four years earlier and moving forward with newfound love. And as he finds the courage to let go of the past for good, Charlie discovers the soul most worth saving is his own. Rated PG-13 More.
Restaurant: Jack's Restaurant & Bar
60 Crescent Drive, Pleasant Hill(925) 849-6195
Recently up and running, Jack's is thriving because of its delicious menu options and out-of-this-world service. Jack's serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try the garlic oregano fries, grilled New York Steak, chilled shrimp salad, Meditteranean pasta, tuscan sandwich or one of seven mac-n-cheese options. The list goes on. Also available for parties and special events.
Yelp rated 4 More.