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Wednesday Walkers discover that “Nace is Nice!”

The summary below by Ken H of last week’s that was led by Pat K. I got back this afternoon from our trip. I know Pat’s walk was fun and I appreciate Ken, who was subbing for me and Lori A, writing the summary. Attached are the group photo taken on Nace Avenue and the route map. Thanks again, Pat and Ken! Best, Dick Wednesday Walkers discover that “Nace is Nice!” By Ken H Braving another warm day on September 30th, the last day of the month, 50 members of the Piedm

Sep 30

Little Libraries, Big Connections: Sharing Books Across Piedmont

Last Wednesday was the warmest day of the week, but that wasn’t an issue for our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays walkers. We had a large turnout of 51 walkers and six K-9 best friends at the Exedra for our weekly walk on this first full day of fall. Since July different walkers have taken more of the lead in conducting the walks and the creativity and varied interests of walkers have been on display. Last Wednesday was another example of this. June Y

Sep 23

Beautiful Streets, Familiar Faces, and the First Signs of Fall

Last Wednesday our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group had an extremely strong turnout of 55 walkers and four K-9 best friends at the Exedra for their weekly walk. Since July, a number of different walkers have taken on the responsibility of leading the walks. Harriette L was the latest and she had a unique concept for her walk. She promised a simple walk with no narration or local history. Just go and walk beautiful Piedmont streets. Harriette want

Sep 16

Caminos, Californios & K-9s

Provided below is Lori A's summary of the “Walking the Caminos of Piedmont” walk that Matt G took us on this week. Thanks to both of them. Attached are our group photo and a map of the walk: Walking the Caminos of Piedmont August 12, 1839, was an important date in California history. It was the day pioneer John Sutter arrived at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers to establish Sutter's Fort. It is considered the founding of our California’s capital city,

Aug 12

Walking, Wondering, and Wandering Among Piedmont’s Heritage Trees

Our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group has gone to see Piedmont’s Heritage Trees a number of times over the years, but last Wednesday’s Heritage Tree walk was special and there was an excellent turnout at the Exedra with 41 walkers and three K-9 best friends on hand for it. We were going to have a fascinating and educational tour of some of the city’s notable Heritage Trees led by walker and Piedmont Park Commissioner Jack F and guest leader Dave

May 27

Eagles, Hidden Paths, and April Showers in Piedmont

Last Wednesday was April Fool’s Day and our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group may have thought the weather gods and I were trying to fool them when they assembled at the Exedra for their weekly walk. We say it never rains on Wednesday mornings in Piedmont, but the weather forecast said there would be some around 11 AM. Additionally, it was the first Wednesday in April and the American Heart Association’s “National Walking Day.” I had said we could

Apr 1

The Twelve Days of Christmas, One Street at a Time

It was Christmas Eve last Wednesday and 22 walkers from our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesday group with one K-9 best friend were at the Exedra at our regular time. We claim it never rains on Wednesday mornings in Piedmont and this morning we were right again. It had rained heavily with strong winds during the night, but there were just clouds and plenty of sunshine for our walk. We were mindful of the services that the Piedmont Police and Fire Departmen

Dec 24, 2025

Lost Mansions and Living Streets: Walking Glen Alpine and Sotelo

Last Wednesday our Piedmont Recreation Department’s Walking on Wednesdays group got lucky again with the weather. There was very heavy rain the following day, but our Wednesday morning was just cloudy. We were not surprised. We say it never rains during our walks and are almost always right. There was large turnout of 49 walkers and three K-9 best friends at the Exedra ready to enjoy our usually dry, weekly time together. We try to walk every traffic-safe Piedmont street du

Nov 12, 2025