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IHOP Offers $1 Pancakes – End Childhood Hunger!


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IHOP will have $1 pancakes to raise funds for charity on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Get a short stack of IHOP’s famous buttermilk pancakes for only $1 from 7 AM to 7 PM.  Dubbed “Share a Smile” Day, 50 cents from each $1 short stack sale will benefit No Kid Hungry.  No coupon is required to get the IHOP $1 special.

IHOP announced that it has joined forces with No Kid Hungry to provide 2.5 million meals this year. “No Kid Hungry’s mission is to ensure that every child in the United States has access to healthy food,” the pancake chain said in a press release.

“One in five American children struggle with hunger, which can have serious long-term effects on their development and success,” said Darren Rebelez, President of International House of Pancakes, LLC. “We are so proud to partner with No Kid Hungry to bring smiles to children’s faces as we fight to end childhood hunger.”

IHOP’s “Summer of Smiles” celebration is devoted to celebrating individuals and organizations that have dedicated themselves to making the communities they serve better.  No Kid Hungry’s initiatives to feed children will benefit not only from the $1 short stack program on August 25, but also a month-long online and social media campaign, as well as a donation line on all IHOP receipts.

“The simple act of feeding kids a healthy breakfast can have a dramatic impact on their academic, health and economic futures,” said Billy Shore, Founder and CEO of Share Our Strength, the national nonprofit that runs the No Kid Hungry campaign. “A leader in breakfast, IHOP is an ideal partner to help us raise awareness and end childhood hunger, and by Sharing a Smile IHOP guests and the brand will kick off Dine Out for No Kid Hungry in a rewarding and exciting way.”

To learn more about the fight against childhood hunger or to donate, please visit www.ihop.com or nokidhungry.org.

Local Locations for IHOP include:

  • IHOP  4619 Clayton Road CONCORD, CA 94521-2932
  • IHOP 2910 North Main Street WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597-2003
  • IHOP 2290 Loveridge Road PITTSBURG, CA 94565-5022
  • IHOP 1190 Arnold Drive MARTINEZ, CA 94553-4133

Happy International Left-Handers Day!


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Lefties who are feeling left out in a right-oriented world have reason for cheer today. August 13th is observed as International Left-Handers Day and is the day that left-handed people can claim as their own.

International Left-Handers Day  was established in 1990, as a day to bring attention to the struggles which lefties face daily in a right-handed society.  Lefties, commonly called Southpaw, face challenges in doing ordinary things because so many tools are created for the right-handed. #thestruggleisreal

Approximately 10% of the population is a Southpaw.  Scientists haven’t discovered why a person is left-handed, but it more probable that you will have a left-handed child if one of the parents is left-handed.

Everyone is born right-handed. Only the greatest overcome it”. …Brilliant Author unknown

Random Fun Facts About Left Handed People
  • 10% of people are left-handed according to a report by Scientific American.
  • Geniuses are more likely to be left-handed – 20% of the top scoring SAT takers are left-handed.
  • In 2013, 31% of Major League Baseball pitchers are left-handed.
  • Of the last 5 Presidents, 3 were lefties – Obama, Clinton and Bush Sr.
  • All lefties: Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Barak Obama, Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo da Vinci
  • Sinistrophobia is the fear of left-handedness or things on the left side.
  • While many people are left handed, very few are 100% left handed. For example, many Left handers golf and bat right handed. On the other hand, there is a high percentage of righties who are 100% right-handed.
  • The term Southpaw was coined in baseball to describe a left handed pitcher.
  • During the 1600’s people, thought left handers were witches and warlocks.
  • International Left Hander’s Day was first celebrated on August 13, 1976. It was started by Lefthander’s International.
  • It is believed that all polar bears are left handed. Also see Polar Bear Day.
  • There is a rumor that octopuses have but one right hand. Scientists are diligently studying this issue.

Fun Things To Do To Celebrate Left Handed Day

  • Eat with your left hand today.
  • Attempt to use only your left hand while writing today.  If typing or navigating on a computer, use the mouse with your left hand.
  • Look around you and notice how many people you know are left-handed.
  • Attempt to cook using your left-hand as the primary one.
  • Create a “Lefty Zone” where everyone who enters must only use their left hand for the day.

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Do you know there is even a super cool left handers club?? The Left-Handers Club was formed in 1990 aiming to keep members in touch with developments, make their views known to manufacturers and others, provide a help & advice line, to promote research into left-handedness and development of new left-handed items.

FREE “Backwards” calendar and certificate when you join! To join, click here!

And if you can’t tell by now, the mastermind and writer behind the DiabloReporter.com is a lefty! #Leftiesunite

Concord Jeepers Need Your Help To Win Again – #RallyVenture


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He fought for your public lands to be open, now fight for him!!!

Concord resident Ryan Taylor won the Golden Ticket from Poison Spyder to be apart of the RallyVenture in Reno last year! This year he’s doing it again!  Ryan who has been a lifetime Jeeper who the elusive ticket because of his good works in keeping our public lands open. HELP him win by following him on Facebook “Rally Venture Ryan” or on Instagram @jeepin_ryan Your likes and shares will help him earn points which will be used to determine the winner!!! Remember to use the hash tag #RallyVenture #PoisonSpyder #ReidRacing #TeamAwesome and any other off road, jeep type tags you can think of!!! 

As a member of both the Contra Costa Jeepers and This Dysfunctional Organization (TDO) jeep clubs, Ryan has been a leader the Jeeping and Off Road Community. He’s organized letter writing campaigns to keep your trails and public lands open. He has even fought the court system and shows up to all trail use closure meetings. He’s even the founder of Boycott Sierra Nevada page on Facebook for their funding of trail closure groups!

If you appreciate the outdoors and public lands, than help Ryan Taylor and his co-pilot Dan Weiner win this years Rally Venture event!

To show support LIKE, SHARE & HASHTAG #RallyVenture, #PoisonSpyder #ReidRacing #TeamAwesome in your status box!!!  They get points by getting lots of social media, so send this link everywhere!!!!!!

Team Taylor thanks you!!!! 

Father’s Day Freebies For 2015


What are you waiting for? Treat Dad to something special and lead him to these Father’s Day freebies.

Father’s Day this year is on Sunday, June 21, 2015.

Dads Eat Free

Free Entrance/Admission

  • Brunswick Bowl – Dads bowl free with paid kids under 15 bowling 2 games
  • Medieval Times – Free admission & feast for Dads – 6/9-6/21
  • Six Flags – free admission for Dads with season-ticket holders
  • Zoos– Free admission for Dads at participating zoos including SF!

Printables & Photo Gifts

Free Events

Gifts & Services

Still looking for an inexpensive way to treat Dad special? Consider a movie night a home! Click here for FREE movies rental codes offered by Redbox!

That’s all for now!!! Diablo Reporter will be starting a weekly Freebie Friday article! If you like freebies, consider joining us on Facebook, Twitter or bookmark us at DiabloReporter.com to stay informed on all the best local freebies!

 

Treat Dad (Or Yourself) to FREE Movies – Redbox


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Looking for something to do with Dad but don’t want to fight the crowds? Consider a movie night at home! Redbox offers free promotional codes that when used during checkout at any Redbox kiosk will get you a free one night movie or game rental.

To use the free Redbox codes, find a Redbox near you and use the codes or sources below to get your free movie. Visit the Redbox kiosk and enter the promo code during checkout.

Redbox Codes: Free Rentals

  1. JUNE17 – code to get a free movie rental today! (Good June 17th only).
  2. WELCOME – text to 727272 and get a FREE rental code. Have to reserve through the Redbox App…but is free! (Good through 6/30).
  3. POP – text keyword POP to 727272 to get surprise codes through out June! Will be anywhere from $.50 off to a FREE rental. Details of the June Pop A Deal promotion.
  4. MOVIE – text-in this keyword to get a FREE or discounted movie rental.
  5. MOVIENIGHT –  text-in code for a rent one get one free movie or game. Can text once a week for new code!
  6. DVDONME –  (ongoing for new customers).

Ongoing Codes: These still work occasionally.

  • MOVIE TIME – text-in* code for a free rental. Usually works once a week.
  • BREAKROOM
  • REDBOX (new customers only).
  • 1FREE4U   Rent One Get One Free  – reserve online.
  • TAKEONE
  • MOVIETIME
  • DVDONUS
  • DVDNIGHT
  • GAMETIME
  • DVDFREE
  • RENTONME

Redbox Codes: Location Specific

I keep these Redbox promo codes here because they still work on occasion. So worth a try, especially the location specific ones.

  • DVDATMAC – McDonald’s locations.
  • WALGREENS – only at Walgreen’s locations.
  • REDBOXHEB  – only at HEB.
  • DVDATWEG  – only at Wegman’s.
  • DVDKROG – only at Kroger locations.
  • DVDATKROGER  – only at Kroger locations.
  • DRIVEIN  – only at Sonic locations.
  • DVDATSONI  – only at Sonic locations.
  • DVDATWAG  – only at Walgreen’s locations.

Redbox Codes: Text In Codes (Ongoing)

APPNOW – text in the keyword APPNOW to 727272 to get a free rental when you reserve it through the Redbox App.

EMAIL – Text in to 727272 with the keyword EMAIL. Then you will have to reply with your email address. Once you get the confirmation text, then check your email and confirm via the link they send. Once you have confirmed you will get a text back with a FREE rental code!

ALERTS – text in to 727272 with the keyword ALERTS. You will then get no more than 2 texts per week (usually less) with discount codes, freebies or other special money saving promotions. Definitely worth doing if you frequent the box.

Redbox Codes: Text In Codes Information

* These are the current Redbox codes you can text to 727272 to get free or discounted rentals. Once you text in the keyword you will either get a code right back or a reply that you will get it soon depending on the promotion details. Standard text rates do apply. The Redbox code you get back will be a one time use code specific to you. Usually they are valid for a week from when you get it, but check the text for the exact expiration date.

Don’t feel like getting out of the house to enjoy your next movie? Find out the best places to watch free movies online, free movies online for kids, or download free movies to your computer. You can also see new movies before everyone else does with these free movie tickets to screenings near you.

Free Online Police Scanner – Listen Live


Listening live to local police frequencies and police scanners is easier than ever!

Click on the icon above to start listening live to Concord Police Department, Clayton Police Department, Martinez Police Department, Antioch Police Department, Contra Costa Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, Emergency Medical Services, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Richmond Police Department and many more!

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What’s the crazy thing you have heard on the scanner? Is there any departments or other scanner feeds that we should add to our page? Comment below!

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Kripsy Kream Offers Free Donuts For National Donut Day


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Whether it’s powdered, filled or a hot Original Glazed®, stop in for a free doughnut from Krispy Kreme. In honor of National Doughnut Day, on Friday, June 5, stop in to any Krispy Kreme US or Canadian location for a FREE doughnut of any variety–including its world famous Original Glazed® doughnut. Includes Puerto Rico. No purchase necessary. Excludes Connecticut.

National Donut Day is on the first Friday of June each year. This year it’s on Friday, June 5, 2015. National Donut Day, or National “Doughnut” Day, was created by The Salvation Army in 1938 to honor those who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. Many donut shops like to celebrate this day by giving away free donuts.

Check with local donut (or doughnut) shops – they might be offering FREE Donuts as well!

Nearest Krispy Kream Locations:

  • 1991 Diamond Blvd. Concord, Ca
  • 121 Curtner Ave., Bldg. 15, Suite 40 San Jose, Ca

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