Hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween!
Don’t forget the freebies going on all day today!!! Check out Kids Halloween Freebies or our HUGE list of Halloween Freebies for everyone!
Parents: You may want to check the local Megan’s Law website to locate houses that are not suitable for children.
Have fun and be safe!!!
Posted in Concord
Here are some Halloween Freebies 2013 available on Thursday, October 31st. If you’re planning to be out-and-about, there are Free Kids Meals at several restaurants, so you can grab a quick & free meal! Most of these freebies are good Thursday only (October 31st), and some do require a costume.
For even more freebies, click here for a Huge List of Halloween Freebies!
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Posted in Concord
Here’s something fun you can do with the kids and it’s FREE!!
Register now as spots are limited. Next event is Sat, November 2nd, 2013 at 9am – 12pm.
Posted in Concord
Law enforcement throughout Contra Costa County will be cracking down on drunk drivers tonight. As part of the Avoid the 25, the anti-DUI task force will deploy officers countywide to arrest drunk drivers and keep the public aware of the dangers of driving while impaired.
Tonight’s DUI saturation patrols will be held all over Concord from 9:00-3:30pm. Possible target locations are Market & Concord Ave, Monument Blvd and Clayton Rd & Ayers. Funding for this program is a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration paid for by your tax dollars.
If you would like to be updated on DUI checkpoints in Contra Costa, it’s HIGHLY recommended that you joining our email list, Facebook page, twitter feed or bookmark us and check back often! We will continue to make people of Contra Costa County aware of DUI Checkpoints, Smog Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols, and other travel related events. As far as we know, DiabloReporter.com is the ONLY site that gives out specific times and locations of checkpoints in the County.
People making plans for weekend trips and parties are encouraged to use a designated sober driver to prevent arrests or accidents. Drive safe and be responsible.
To report a checkpoints or for more information on the legalities concerning checkpoints, please visit or DUI page. If you happen to drive through the checkpoint tonight, send us your pictures or videos to diabloreporter@hush.com or submit the info here and we would be happy to share them with the rest of the community!
Posted in Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek
Nervous about making piecrusts? This is the class for you! Williams & Sonoma takes a step-by-step approach to preparing beautiful crusts: tender and flaky pâte brisée (standard piecrust), pâte sucrée (sweet piecrust) and a classic graham-cracker crust. Learn how to roll and blind bake crusts—just in time for holiday baking.
This class will be held Sunday October 27, 2013 at your local Williams & Sonoma store. The hour-long technique classes are free and include tastings of prepared dishes. The class will be held at 10:00am and class size is limited. Participants can also enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.
For more information about the classes, visit Williams & Sonoma’s website. To attend the class visit the nearest Williams & Sonoma store at 1470 Mount Diablo Blvd. Walnut Creek , CA 94596.
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Posted in Walnut Creek
As the special SPOOKY Day draws near I will add more and more SCARY FREE Halloween Stuff. So, be sure to check back!
OCTOBER 31 ► FREE Halloween Doughnut at Krispy Kreme
OCTOBER 26 – 27 ► FREE Halloween Comic Books – Locations
FREE Halloween Spooktacular Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids 10/29/13
OCTOBER 31 ► FREE Halloween Pancakes at IHOP for Kids
OCTOBER 31 ► FREE LEGO Monster Fighters Key Chain at LEGOStores
FREE Trick-or-Treat Bag
FREE Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Boxes
FREE Halloween Printables from Avery
FREE Halloween Carving Stencils from PETA
FREE Halloween Glowsticks
FREE Halloween Music
FREE Halloween Jack-o’-Lantern Coloring Pages
FREE Halloween Jokes
FREE Halloween Worksheets
FREE Halloween Rap eCard from JibJab
FREE Halloween Pumpkin Carving Stencils
FREE Halloween ebooks for Kindle
FREE Printable Celebrity Masks
FREE Halloween Fonts
FREE Halloween Stencils, Recipes & Coloring Pages
FREE Halloween Crafts
FREE Printable Pumpkin Stencils
FREE Halloween Party Recipes eCookbook
FREE Halloween Bingo
FREE Halloween Kindle Book – Children’s Haunted Stories II
FREE Halloween Printable Masks
FREE HAUNTED HOUSE – CONCORD
The Cursi House of Screams in it’s 12th year,welcomes all ages; however not recommended for small children under 5. Strobe lights, smoke and sudden spooks are not the only things to be afraid of. For the faint of heart a less haunting experience can be arranged.
Cursi House of Screams is a family and friend run Haunted House. It’s free, but we do appreciate donations. Cursi House of Screams 5625 Lewis Way Concord, 94521. For more information they can be reached at 925-323-7280 or click here for their website.
FREE TREAT OR TREATING – SUNVALLEY MALL
Parents and children are invited to enjoy Halloween trick-or-treating from participating stores on Thursday, October 31st from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Come dressed and ready to trick-or-treat at the eerie Halloween Trick or Treat Bonanza in downtown Concord. Along the way, vote for the best scarecrow in town. Downtown Concord. October 31, 3-5 p.m. Free admission. ci.concord.ca.us.
A one-and-a-half hour walking tour led by Central Valley Paranormal to discover Martinez’s hidden past. Main Street Martinez (649 Main St. Ste. 106). Oct. 25, check-in begins at 7:45 p.m. No kids under 12, please. mainstreetmartinez.org.
From zombies and gatekeepers to crazy surgeons, Orinda Theatre Square’s Haunted House will have it all. Don’t forget to bring canned and dry goods to donate to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Orinda Theatre Square (2 Orinda Theatre Square). October 26-30, 6-8 p.m. $2. Parking is free Saturday and Sunday. orindatheatresquare.com.
Join Walnut Creek for some spooky, memorable fun by trick-or-treating at Broadway Plaza. Fill your treat bag full of Halloween goodies at participating stores. Broadway Plaza (1275 Broadway Plaza). October 31, 5:30-7 p.m. Free. broadwayplaza.com/events.
Or, take the kids to meet nocturnal animals, creepy crawlers, and other not-so-scary animals. Bats, owls, spiders, snakes, and more will be there to get them into the spirit. Lindsay Wildlife Museum (1931 First Ave.). October 26-27/30-31, 12-4 p.m. (925) 627-2913 or wildlife-museum.org.
Add if there’s any last minute costume items to get here’s a 25% off one item coupon for spirit Halloween store on Clayton Rd.
Posted in Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek
Join with AAA and the American Red Cross in protecting your community. After completing this free 90-minute workshop, you’ll know how to prepare for natural disasters common to your area and you’ll be equipped to serve as a Red Cross disaster-response volunteer.
The complimentary class will be Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 4:00P.M. and held at AAA located at 2055 Meridian Park Blvd Concord, CA 94520.
Also available is the Hands Only CPR App which is free to download from Itunes!
When an adult has a sudden cardiac arrest, his or her survival depends greatly on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. Unfortunately, less than 1/3 of those people who experience a cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location get that help. Most bystanders are worried that they might do something wrong or make things worse. That’s why the American Heart Association has simplified things.
Two steps to save a life.
If you see an adult suddenly collapse, you should perform Hands-Only CPR:
This application will teach you how to perform Hands-Only CPR through video instruction.
This application brought to you by the American Heart Association, the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. Learn more by visiting www.HandsOnlyCPR.org.
Remember, be the best you can be by being prepared for any situation! It could save a life! How many of your friends know CPR? Organize a group so you can all learn together! Have you or someone you know ever had to perform CPR or need it? What happen? Tell us your CPR story below!!! Ah Ah Ah Ah Stayin alive!
Posted in Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek
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