Category Archives: Concord

Shape Up Now – FREE Gym Passes, Personal Trainer & Classes


How much can you transform your body in 3 days? 7 days? 30 days? Now you can find out for FREE!

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Challenge your body and go easy on your wallet by taking advantage of FREE trial memberships and guest passes to several local gyms and fitness centers. These passes not only offer unlimited use of the gym’s facilities for free but some even include free classes, free fitness assessments or even a free training session with a personal trainer.

Check out the list below to try new gyms and fitness facilities for FREE and start getting fit, feeling great and transforming your body today!

FREE 30 Day Guest Pass – Fitness 19
Our Concord location provides a state-of-the-art facility backed with superior service and we offer a unique set of indoor and outdoor classes. Limit one per 6 month period.

FREE 15 Day Guest Pass – UFC Gym
UFC Gym Concord, the ultimate fitness destination, offers everyone the chance to experience a different approach to fitness. Sign up to receive a free 15-day guest pass with access to classes and state-of-the-art equipment.

FREE 14 Day Guest Pass – Anytime Fitness
Try Anytime Fitness free for 14 days with absolutely no obligation.
See why an Anytime Fitness club is just right for you! New customers only. To get the 14 day pass, scroll to the bottom of the page and log in using social media.

FREE 7 Day Workout Pass – Flex
Try FLEX for Free for 7 days!  Enjoy unlimited gym access to our circuit workout (24 stations), our cardio room and functional training area, and take a free studio class (Spin, Yoga, Pilates, Zumba and more) and Saturday boot camp class on us.

FREE 7 Day Pass – Snap Fitness
Get the workouts — and results — that you want at Snap Fitness. Fill out the form below to take advantage of our special offer, and get started on your path to better health today! We will contact you within one business day to schedule a time for you to come in. New members only, not valid for current or former Snap Fitness members.

FREE 7 Day Guest Pass & FREE Personal Training Session – InShape
Invite a friend to join you at In-Shape FREE for 7 days. One pass per person per year. Guest must be 18 or older with valid local ID. Other restrictions may apply.

FREE 3 Day Guest Pass – Forma Gym
Forma Gym is Walnut Creek’s newest health club. They offer a 3 day guest pass with access to a wide selection of Group Classes.

FREE 3 Day Guest Pass & Group Classes – 24 Hour Fitness
Sign up here for a FREE 3 day guest pass to 24 Hour Fitness. This offer will be available for a limited time only. Click here to find a location near you.

FREE Class or Day Pass – Renaissance ClubSport
New Year, new you! Set your fitness in motion at Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek, where transformations aren’t just possible, they’re guaranteed.

FREE CrossFit Class – Crossfit Walnut Creek
Fill out the form below to get set up for your Free Trial Session, or to just get more information about our classes.

FREE Gym Class – My Gym Walnut Creek (For Kids)
The philosophy that guides My Gym’s programming and breakdown for classes has been developed through intensive physiological, psychological and sociological research, along with decades of hands-on experience by hundreds of My Gym child and fitness experts.

New Year, New Do – FREE Hair Touchup & Style


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Start the New Year off right and looking your best has never been easier. Visit JC Penney’s Style Xpress Bar  and get a FREE hair touchup, FREE consultation and FREE mini (product) of your choice.

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Plus for a limited time only get 20% off all chemical services! We reccommend you call ahead to book your FREE hair touchup and consultation. Services located inside JC Penney’s at Sun Valley Mall, 484 Sun Valley Mall Concord, phone: (925) 687-6000. For more information, visit their website.

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FREE Admission Days to National Parks for 2015


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Anyone looking to explore a national park for free in 2015 should mark his or her calendar. The National Park Service has nine fee-free days on the calendar in 2015. On the dates, all 401 national parks will offer free admission, though only 133 usually charge admission, according to the National Park Service (NPS). See the list below for this years dates and plan a trip to your local park. If you’re active military or family, you can also get a FREE Annual Pass to the National Parks.

Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-FREE dates in 2015:

  • January 19, 2015
    Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • February 14-16, 2015
    Presidents Day weekend
  • April 18-19, 2015
    opening weekend of National Park Week
  • August 25, 2015
    National Park Service Birthday
  • September 26, 2015
    National Public Lands Day
  • November 11, 2015
    Veterans Day

Yosemite Great Falls, US

This includes some of the most stunning places on earth including:

  • FREE Admission to Denali National Park in Alaska
  • FREE Admission to Yellowstone National Park in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming
  • FREE Admission to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park
  • FREE Admission to Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona
  • FREE Admission to Yosemite National Park in California
  • FREE Admission to Olympic National Park in Washington
  • FREE Admission to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming
  • FREE Admission to Zion National Park in Utah
  • FREE Admission to Acadia National park in Maine
  • FREE Admission to Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado

View list of participating National Parks HERE

*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

For more information, visit www.nps.gov/findapark/feefreeparks.htm.

Navlet’s Rose & Fruit Tree Pruning Classes – Free


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.

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Gardening Class: How to Prune Roses

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: Pleasant Hill, Concord, Martinez & Danville  Date: Saturday, January 10 Time: 10:00a.m.

Class Location: Pleasant Hill, Concord, Martinez & Danville  Date: Sunday, January 18 Time: 11:30a.m.

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Gardening Class: Pruning Fruit Trees 

Proper pruning and spraying can help sustain the life of your garden, improving the quality and quantity of your fruit and flowers. Our pruning class teaches you the proper techniques for your fruit trees for optimal health, appearance, and yield. We’ll show you the right way to prune your fruit trees, berries and grapes. Our method encourages healthy plants and promotes the best crops possible.

Class Location: Pleasant Hill, Concord, Martinez & Danville  Date: Sunday, January 11 Time: 11:30a.m.

Class Location: Pleasant Hill, Concord, Martinez & Danville  Date: Saturday, January 17 Time: 10:00a.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.

2015 Navlet’s Class Schedule

Happy Gardening!

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CONFIRMED: DUI Checkpoint Begins Tonight – Concord


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There will be a DUI checkpoint tonight in Concord! See below for times and location. 

If you would like to 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.

The checkpoint will be held at Market & Willow Pass in Concord. It will start at  10PM and end around 2PM.

Law enforcement throughout Contra Costa County will be cracking down on drunk drivers this weekend. 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. 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!

DUI Checkpoint Tonight – Location Will Be Announced at 7pm


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There will be a DUI checkpoint on Saturday in Concord! We will be releasing the times and locations of the checkpoints soon! Stay Informed!

If you would like to 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.

Law enforcement throughout Contra Costa County will be cracking down on drunk drivers this weekend. 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. 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!

LAST DAY: Get 2 FREE Ebooks – Decluttered Living


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Did you know today is the last day to download your FREE copies of some awesome books on decluttering your space? Living Clutter Free (for adults) and Room to Play (for kids) are available now to download for FREE!

To get your free copies visit the following links!

Living Clutter Free – For Adults

Room to Play – For Kids

Thank you Jen for the tip!