Let out your inner NERD and Bring the entire family out to Contra Costa County’s Biggest and Best 1 Day Comic Book and Fantasy Convention!
There will be many Comic Books from New to Old such as Batman, Spider-man, Superman, Deadpool, X-men, Justice League, Fantastic Four, Teen Titans, Marvel, DC, Image etc..
Toys from all eras 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 2000’s such as GIJOE, Star Wars, WWE, Transformers, Pokémon, He-Man, My Little Pony, Barbie, LEGO, Hot Wheels, Power Rangers, The Walking Dead Funko Pops, Ghost Busters, Marvel Legends, Minecraft, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dragon Ballz, Video games, Collectables, Posters etc.. the list goes on and on.
Eastbay Comic Con & Toy Show
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 15TH, 2015
CONCORD HILTON
1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord, CA
East Bay’s Newest Original Comic Book Show!
Sun. 10:00am TO 4:30pm
Admission is Only $5.00
(Children under 8yrs are Free)
THERE WILL BE SPECIAL COMIC & CELEBRITY GUEST’S!
2nd ANNUAL COSTUME CONTEST COSPLAY
DOOR PRIZES
INDUSTRY GIVE-A-WAYS!
FAN GROUPS
Spread the Word, This show will have it ALL!!!
Pamper yourself or someone you love. Victoria’s Secret is giving away a FREE full sized Love Addict Hand & Body Cream TONIGHT from 5-7 PM. No purchase necessary. While supplies lasts. Love Addict Hand & Body Cream is valued at $14.
Visit your local Victoria’s Secret to get your FREE Love Addict Hand & Body cream, click here to find one near you!
Victoria’s Secret in Concord is located inside Sun Valley Mall and closes at 7PM.
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Learn tips and tricks from the experts! Navlet’s gardening classes are free, and each covers a timely topic in the garden. So learn from the pros, meet new friends, and have some fun. Classes are held at one of Navlet’s four East Bay garden centers, located in Concord, Danville, Martinez, and Pleasant Hill. Class size is limited, however, so it’s best to call ahead and reserve your space.
Gardening Class: Garden Bootcamp for Beginners
Gardening doesn’t have to be intimidating or complicated. Let Navlet’s teach you the basics of planting, feeding, and watering, along with basic plant terminology.
Class Location: Concord, Pleasant Hill Date: Saturday, Feb 28 Time: 10:00a.m.
Class Location: Danville Date: Saturday, Feb 28 Time: 2:00pm
Also if you happen to pick up anything at the store enjoy some free strawberry plants for some extra savings!
The Brewing Network has officially out done themselves! This year’s Winter Brew Fest was phenomenal! The event which dominated the entire Todos Santos Plaza was well organized and ran smoothly. Downtown Concord was buzzing with life as hundreds flocked to the local plaza. The staff did an exceptional job organizing the entrance lines which moved quickly and efficiently.
The Brews Fest delivered a custom keepsake tasting glass and an amazing selection of quality beer. The event featured over 55 breweries from across the country offering dual tastings with unlimited pours.
Where else in the world can you hold an Winter Brew Fest outdoors? The weather was perfect for a little beer and concert in the park! It was in the 70’s and sunny as event goers set up their lawn chairs and blankets in front of the stage.
The event’s musical performances began with award winning music by Windy Hill, a California Bluegrass band. They made the Brews Fest a guitar picking, knee slapping good time. The attendees couldn’t help but have a dance party on the lawn!
The headliner performance featured Purple Haze, a tribute band to the late Jimi Hendrix. Just like the legend, Ralph Woodson (lead vocalist and guitar) shocked the crowd when he played the guitar behind his back and with his teeth!!! Check out a video clip of Purple Haze below!
There were lots of new faces at this year’s event however, the fun was watching the pros that have returned year after year to have their fill. They carried with them lawn chairs and knew precisely were they wanted “home base” to be set up. They brought their own identical t-shirts, party hats or other marking to easily identify themselves amongst the crowd. Some brought their own snacks and necklaces of pretzels were exceptionally popular this year.
The venue was full of people but provided more than adequate space for the beer drinkers on hand. Booths were busy, active places with fast moving lines and unlimited smiles. They were manned by a combination of volunteers and brewery representatives all were gracious, friendly and informative about the beer they offered.
Both beer enthusiast and connoisseurs were busy trying all there was to try. I can say with all honesty, that there was truly something for everyone. With the wintry theme, the focus trended to the warmer end of the spectrum. There was a heavy dose of IPAs, complemented by a generous selection of stouts.
While there was so many favorite breweries to choose from one crowd favorite was High Water Brewing’s with their Campfire Stout which tasted like Smores and their Sugaree Maple Boubon Pecan Pie. Both were as good as they sound.
There was a definite lack of hard ciders but the ones we found made up for it! Two River Ciders offered up their Blackberry Cider and Gavenstein cider. The Blackberry went down smooth and was definitely one of our favorites. The Gravenstein had a refreshing crisp taste to it and was well received! Many other well known breweries such as Moylans and Lost Coast offered their best brews too.
With amazing breweries offering incredible beers, who wouldn’t want to make 2016 Brew Fest a MUST on their list! The Brewing Network created a memorable experience that everyone can appreciate.
Stay connected to DiabloReporter.com for all upcoming Brew Fests events. We are pleased to announce each event and give insider details. Visit the Brewing Network page for more information, events, forums and podcasts.
Learn tips and tricks from the experts! Navlet’s gardening classes are free, and each covers a timely topic in the garden. So learn from the pros, meet new friends, and have some fun. Classes are held at one of Navlet’s four East Bay garden centers, located in Concord, Danville, Martinez, and Pleasant Hill. Class size is limited, however, so it’s best to call ahead and reserve your space.
Gardening Class: Pruning Roses with Buzz Bertolero, The Dirt Gardener
From Floribundas, Hybrid Teas and Climbers to English and Tree Roses, we’ll teach you how to prune your roses like a professional. Come learn everything you need to know about pruning, fertilizing and disease control. Bring in your questions and let the learning begin.
Class Location: Concord Date: Saturday, February 7 Time: 10:00a.m.
Class Location: Pleasant Hill Date: Saturday, February 7 Time: 2:00p.m.
Navlet’s Garden Centers is pleased to present free gardening classes that each covers a timely topic in the garden. So learn from the pros, meet new friends, and have some fun. Click on the link below for a complete list of classes and locations.
On the slopes, disaster can strike. Are you prepared?
Whether you ski, snowshoe, snowboard or snowmobile in the backcountry, recognition of avalanche danger is an essential as well as learning potentially lifesaving skills. REI is hosting a FREE Avalanche Awareness Seminar where travelers can learn where and why avalanches occur. The course provides a basic approach to managing risk in the backcountry. Learn to access local avalanche bulletins and weather reports, recognize basic signs of avalanche danger, and learn simple ways to help avoid avalanche danger.
Warning the video you are about to see, stunned police and nearby witnesses. It’s not something you see every day!
The following video was sent to us from Dan B. of Concord who had an eventful early morning. This video was taken around 4:30am of the 711 on Olivera Rd in Concord.
“I stopped by to get a drink and this was going on. I got there before the cops and this guy was running around naked in the store.”
The word on the street is this is the second time this week, this man has gotten caught doing this.
See some crazy stuff on your travels around town? Tell us all about it and email us your pics and videos at DiabloReporter@hush.com
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