Category Archives: Concord

LAST CALL: Free 6 Week Emergency Preparedness Class

Posted on September 14, 2014 | Leave a comment

certCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT) is offering a FREE 6 week emergency preparedness course. They are giving graduates a free emergency preparedness backpack kit.

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This CERT basic training is 6 Thursday evenings, September 18 through October 23 from 6:30pm to 10:00pm. If you cannot attend all 6 classes, you will be able to attend a make-up class to fullfill the FEMA 20 hour requirement.

certinactionIn the course you will learn how to take care of yourself and family after an emergency, especially the first 72 hours and maybe up to 10 days. You will learn what kits and food you should have on hand, how to use a fire extinquisher properly, basic first aid, light search & rescue and triage. After you have taken the series of class, the final class will be a simulated disaster drill on Saturday Novenber 1, 2014.

The course will be held in Concord at the Contra Costa County Fire Training Center. Concord residents and non Concord residents welcome! Space is limited!

Click here to Register!

Are you CERT certified? What do you think of the program?

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West Wind Drive In Hosts Free Movie Night

Posted on September 12, 2014 | 1 comment

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West Wind Theaters (off Solano Drive in Concord) is hosting their FREE ADMISSION night on Sept 25th!  The featured movies are Guardians of the Galaxy, Planes: Fire and Rescue, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Transformers: Age of Extinction.

Note: Not all movies are playing at each location and West Wind Drive In has not released which of the above featured movies will be playing. We will post the movie schedule when it becomes available.

Other activities include a live band, games and well stocked concession stands. Gates open at 6:00pm and the first movie starts at 8:00pm. Pack the picnic basket, grab an ice chest and enjoy a fun night out. Visit the West Wind Theaters for more information.

Check out the trailers below for a sneak preview:

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Have you seen any these movies yet? Do you have a favorite? Which ones would you like to see play at the West Wind Drive Ins? Comment Below!
West Wind Drive-In presents a night of live music, games, 1.00 nachos and of course, FREE MOVIES!

Featuring some of the summers biggest movies, this is a for-sure date to mark in your calendar.

FREE MOVIE NIGHT will feature:
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
‘Planes: Fire and Rescue’
‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’
‘Transformers: Age of Extinction’

*Santa Barbara location only showing ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ and ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.’

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HUGE List of Patriot Day Freebies

Posted on September 11, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Patriot Day is a day of remembrance for the tragic events that took place on 9/11.  What better way to honor those that lost their lives than to reconnect to that old American spirit.

May we never forget 9/11 and always question the truth of the matter.

★ FREE Pocket Constitution (Scroll to the bottom of the link) – Requires SASE.

★ FREE Printable Constitution PDF

★ FREE Downloadable Pocket Declaration of Independence and Constitution

★ FREE Downloadable Book: Right Wing Handbook

★ FREE Downloadable Book: Rules for Conservative Radials

★ FREE Downloadable Book: Pocket Catechism on the Constitution of the United States

★ FREE Copy of NRA’s Essential Second Amendment Guide

★ FREE Firearm Safety Education DVDs

★ FREE Printable Firearm Paper Targets

★ FREE STICKER  NRA Armed Citizens – Defend Your Right to Defend Yourself

★ FREE Tea Party Patriot Bumper Sticker

★ FREE STICKER  Patriot Act: Repeal It

★  FREE American Flag Decals (Scroll to the bottom of the link)

★ FREE American Flag Window Cling

★ FREE Square Inch Of US Land 

★ FREE TNT Fireworks Poster, Sticker, Magnet, Tattoos & More!

★ 50 FREE Firecrackers @ Fireworks Supermarket Locations with Coupon

OTHER AWESOME FREEBIES:

★ FREE Freeze-Dried Food Sample

★ FREE Wise Food Storage Sample Meal – Each Wise Company full size sample includes 4 adult servings. Sample flavor shipped may vary from product shown. Shipping and handing may be required.

★ 2 FREE Mother Earth Product Food Storage Samples

★ FREE Emergency Food Sample Meal

★ FREE Pet Alert Window Decal

★ FREE Shirt and Pizza

★ FREE Pair of Glasses with code FIRSTPAIRFREE up to $169!

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Do you know of some other awesome freebies? Leave a comment and we’ll get it added to the list!

 

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Patriotic Bike Party Comes To P-Hill & C-Town

Posted on September 11, 2014 | Leave a comment

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East Bay Bike Party (EBBP) is hosting a Patriotic Bike Party starting in Pleasant Hill. EBBP is a mobile party for riders of all ages, experience levels, and types to meet, ride, and play together in the streets.

Rides are 12-16 miles long with 2 stops at public spaces along the route. Rides move at a slow pace and volunteers assure everyone makes the correct turns. Riders express their creativity through the ride’s theme. Music is a big part of the EBBP experience along the route and at the party stops where dancing is common. Each ride is a unique, once in a lifetime experience right here in your own backyard.

Theme: Polka Dots & Stripes, a Patriotic Bike Party.
When: Friday Sep 12, 7:30pm
Where: Start at Pleasant Hill BART, ends Concord BART

A slight twist on the usual Americana…
A little twisted like your beloved bike party.
There’s no doubt, we’re some lucky folks. Freedom is awesome, so let’s celebrate. Show some imagination, there’s a lot of ways to show your patriotism.

Freedom requires mutual respect and care for one another (even those in autos!). So remember these simple rules:

  • Stay right
  • Stop at lights
  • Ride straight
  • Don’t hate
  • Pack your trash
  • Don’t get smashed

For more information about EBBP, visit their site!

Have you ever been to a bike party? How was it? Where is your favorite place to ride in Contra Costa? Sure sounds like fun! What do you think?

Happy Riding!!!

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Posted in Concord, Pleasant Hill

9/11 Remembrance Memorials & Ceremonies

Posted on September 11, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. Many Americans refer Patriot Day as 9/11 or September 11.

Local communities are hosting several 9/11 memorials and ceremonies.

Martinez had a flag raising ceremony this am in honor of 9/11 which was lead by Martinez Police Honor Guard.

In Clayton at Clayton Fire Station #11, a memorial has been set up for firefighters and law enforcement officers who lost their life on 9/11. The memorial is located at 6500 Center St, Clayton.

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Concord’s flags will be lowered to half-staff at 6:30pm in remembrance of Patriot Day and commemorating the tragic events of 9/11.

Concord’s Music and Market in Todos Santos Plaza will be featuring the Lafayette Studio Big Band, a seventeen piece Count Basie style jazz orchestra, performs featuring guest vocalist Petty Officer First Class Steven Powell in a 9/11 salute.

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Also, don’t forget to visit Memory Gardens. Tucked into a quiet and secluded location, Memory Gardens Cemetery offers visitors pleasant pathways that meander through the park, with views of a touching memorial to commemorate 9/11 and a unique timecapsule that contains treasured mementos of local community residents.

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May we never forget 9/11 and always question the truth of the matter.

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Posted in Clayton, Concord, Martinez

Halloween Goodies On The Cheap – 99 Cents Store

Posted on September 10, 2014 | 1 comment

Don’t let Halloween break the bank this year! The 99 Cents Only Store is jam-packed with multiple isles filled with Halloween delights.

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They offer a wide selection of children’s costumes, adult masks, face paints and tons other awesome costume accessories.

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Deck your house out this year with some of these crazy decorations, trick or treat bowls, welcome mats and much more!

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They even have bloody body parts if you want to be that crazy guy driving around with a foot hanging out of your trunk!

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Best of all, it’s only $.99 cents! Check out all the goodies at 99 Cents Only Store located at 4665 Clayton Rd.

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Posted in Clayton, Concord

IN PROGRESS: Multiple Shots Fired, Nearby Residents Evacuated

Posted on September 9, 2014 | Leave a comment

Concord Police have responded to call by a neighbor reporting another neighbor who’s shooting firearms. At approx. 9:45, Concord Police confirmed multiple shots fired. Approx. 15-20 shots have been fired while Concord Police were on scene.

CPD have set up a staging area on Belmont and Lexington. Officers are reporting that it sounds like multiple calibers being fired. Nearby houses are being evacuated and SWAT team has been called. They are also making preparations for a negotiator and have called in air support to be the eye in the sky.

Stay tuned for updates! We will be monitoring this situations and bring it to you live as it happens.

UPDATE: Concord Police arrested a white male adult with long brown hair, wearing a black vest, blue jeans and white t-shirt. Subject advises that there were multiple guns in the house including a long gun and hand gun. Neighbors were evacuated for their safety prior to his arrest. Concord Police & SWAT has cleared the house and property.

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