Fundraiser for 5-yr-old burn victim, Julian Zaragoza, July 9
July 3, 2008
A fundraising event will be held at 1515 North Main Street in Walnut Creek on Wednesday July 9th 2008, at 6:30 p.m. to support the ongoing recovery of 5-year-old burn victim, Julian Zaragoza. Contact Dina Ramaha dinaramaha at hotmail dot com or call 925- 783-3521; Tony Dudum 925-939-1515 tony at 1515wc dot com Read more
Walnut Creek Council to examine Pleasant Hill BART Shortcut Path Project
July 3, 2008
The Walnut Creek City Council will consider the Pleasant Hill BART Shortcut Path proposal on July 15 at 7:00 p.m. atCouncil Chambers, located at 1666 Main Street. The City staff report will be available online the Friday before (July 11). Read more
Concord breaks Guinness World Record: 2,052 guitars play This Land is Your Land”
July 2, 2008
As part of its Summer long Concordstock, the City of Concord broke the Guinness world record with 2,052 guitar players strumming This Land is Your Land, by Woodie Guthrie. The previous record was 1802 guitars in Germany playing Smoke On The Water. Read more
Concord Blue Devils to perform at Rose Bowl, July 4
July 1, 2008
The Concord Blue Devils A Corps will perform at the Rose Bowl, Friday evening, July 4 in a music and fireworks spectacular in Pasadena, California. As part of Drum Corps International’s summer 2008 program of Marching Music’s Major Leagues, the Blue Devils will join other top national bands including The Academy from Tempe, AZ, Pacific Crest from Diamond Bar, CA, Phantom Regiment from Rockford, IL, and the Santa Clara Vanguard from Santa Clara, CA. Admission is $13 if you go to the Southland.
1968 Olympians to join Eddie Hart youth recognition dinner, Jul 11
June 27, 2008
The Eddie Hart All in One Foundation will be hosting a “Olympians & Friends Saving Youth” dinner, July 11, the night before the Eddie Hart Olympian Track and Field Education Clinic to be held at Pittsburg High School’s Pirate Stadium.
This year marks the 40th Anniversary for the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, and Eddie Hart will gather various members of the 1968 Olympic Track and Field Team to commemorate their exceptional Olympic experience. Invited Olympians include: John Carlos, Kevin Young, Mac Wilkins, Andre Phillips, Rey Brown, James Robinson, Marilyn King, Pam Jiles, Millard Hampton, Billy Mills, Rosie Bonds, Tom Hill, Edith McGuire, Mike Powell, Gerald Tinker, Wyomia Tyus, and Jim Hines. Read more
Novato Advance covers Dan Keen’s move to Concord City Manager
June 26, 2008
Interesting quotes attributed to Dan Keen in the Novato Advance article about his coming to Concord as City Manager. Here’s one: “There’s a tug of war between people who support and oppose development, and now we have people who are really pressing to see protection of the environment and prevention of global climate change … Addressing (those interests) will be a big challenge,” he said. Read more
Comedy night at 1515 in Walnut Creek to benefit Arts Access, Jul 25
June 26, 2008
Join the Diablo Young Executives for a fantastic night of comedy featuring Daniel ‘MC” Edwards, Andrew Norelli, David VanAvermaete, and Karen Smyth, at 1515 Restaurant & Lounge in Walnut Creek. Order your tickets early as seating is limited. Come early for dinner any time after 6:00 p.m. and enjoy the show at 8:00pm. Your ticket to this event provides admission to the VIP room where the event will be held, where you can purchase dinner and drinks. Reservations will be held at the door. Read more
Food Bank offers free meals for kids during Summer
June 25, 2008
With summer vacation just getting under way for school children, the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is encouraging participation in summer food programs.
Many schools and organizations in Contra Costa County are offering free, nutritious meals and snacks throughout the summer including sites in Antioch, Concord, Pittsburg, Bay Point, Richmond, and San Pablo. Summer food programs work by providing free meals and snacks to children and teens ages 18 and younger when school is not in session. Read more
Hospice nurses receive national recognition
June 24, 2008
The End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) recently announced that Pauline Jones, RN and Linda Flumerfelt, RN of Hospice of the East Bay (formerly Hospice and Palliative Care of Contra Costa), will be honored as “Distinguished ELNEC-Geriatric Trainers” at the 50th National ELNEC “Train the Trainer” course celebration being held in Chicago this June. The honor being bestowed on these nurses is for their excellent effort in teaching other healthcare professionals how to deliver enhanced, compassionate care to terminally ill patients.
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