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  Speaker's Bureau

Learn more about the City of Walnut Creek and its many services through the City's Speakers Bureau. Your group or organization can arrange for a free presentation by a City staff member on a wide variety of topics and subjects. Check below for available topic categories. If you don't see a topic that fits your needs, ask us - we will develop a program to suit your needs and time requirements. To arrange for a guest speaker, contact the person listed under the appropriate category below.

Crime Prevention

  • Neighborhood Watch Program
  • Adult Personal Safety
  • Con Games and Scams
  • Safety for Elderly Persons and Elderly Abuse Awareness
  • Narcotics Awareness
  • Fraud and Forgery
  • Home Security
  • Child Safety
  • Retail Crime
  • School Classroom Presentations (You select the topic)
  • Computer Crimes

Contact:Crime Prevention, 925-943-5885

Arts, Recreation and Community Services

  • Lesher Center for the Arts: The Building of a Dream
  • The Arts: A Lifelong Learning Experience
  • Center Rep: From Rehearsal to Opening Night
  • Is There a Cultural Life East of the Tunnel?
  • Current Trends in Bay Area Visual Arts
  • The Importance of Arts Education for Children
  • Walnut Creek Cultural Services: A Regional Reality
  • An Off-the-Wall Look at Public Art in Walnut Creek
  • Behind the Scenes Tour of the Lesher Center for the Arts
  • We Have a Program for You! - From Tiny Tots to Senior Citizens, Which Ones are for You?

Contact: Cyndi Hashimoto, 925-943-5848
Lesher Center for the Arts tours: 925-295-1400

City Attorney's Office

  • "Why Are They Doing That?" - A short course on municipal law
  • Public Records and Open Meetings: What is the public's right to know?

Contact: Renee Foley, 925-943-5899, ext. 106

Community Development

  • Building Safety Tips
  • "How Can I Get a Building Permit - Fast?"
  • What's Going On in the City?
  • The What, Why and Where about Traffic Signals, Stop Signs, Crosswalks & Traffic Congestion
  • Sidewalks & Trees - Your Responsibilities
  • Good Signs & Bad Signs - City Sign Ordinance
  • Nuisance Abatement in Residential Areas
  • Affordable Housing - What is Affordable in Walnut Creek?

Contact: Sandra Meyer, 925-943-5834

Public Services

  • Open Space: Community Benefits and Concerns

                  Contact: Madeline Moran, 925-943-5854