Category Archives: Pleasant Hill

Free Gardening Classes and Free Potted Herbs – Today!

Posted on June 1, 2013 | Leave a comment

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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Citrus Class:                                                                                               Food for thought: You don’t have to live in Florida to grow sweet, nutritious citrus, including Meyer lemons, oranges, grapefruit, and more. Find out which varieties are best suited to the area where you live, plus learn how to keep your citrus pest-free, healthy, and happy.

Class Location: Danville, Martinez & Pleasant Hill
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 10:00 a.m.

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Secrets of Rose Pruning Class:                                                                Buzz Bertolero, the “Dirt Gardener” will share the secrets of how to prune and care for your roses for optimal health and maximum bloom. These fun and informative classes are free, but often fill quickly, so arrive early.

Date: Saturday, June 1
Class Location: Concord at 10:00 a.m.
Class Location: Pleasant Hill at 2:00 p.m.

Click here for a complete list of classes and locations.

And if you do visit Navlet’s, don’t forget to take advantage of this coupon good for a FREE herb with any purchase!

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Happy Gardening!

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Free Food – Orange Chicken at Panda Express – Tonight Only

Posted on May 31, 2013 | 1 comment

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Panda Express is offering a free sample of Orange Chicken tonight. Come in with the above coupon printed or show it on your electronic device to receive the freebie. It’s offered from 9pm to close.

  • CLAYTON ROAD & YGNACIO VALLEY ROAD – Closes at 10:30pm
    5458 Ygnacio Valley Road
    Concord, CA 94521
  • CITRUS CENTER PANDA EXPRESS – Closes at 10pm
    2280 Oak Grove Rd.
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
  • MONUMENT BLVD & BUSKIRK AVE PANDA EXPRESS – Closes at 11:30pm
    2380 Monument Boulevard
    Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
  • RAILROAD & HWY 4 PANDA EXPRESS – Closes at 11pm
    2120 Railroad Ave Suite 4
    Pittsburg, CA 94565
  • LAFAYETTE TOWN CENTER PANDA EXPRESS – Closes at 10pm
    3608 Mt. Diablo Blvd Bldg B
    Lafayette, CA 94549

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Posted in Concord, Lafayette, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek

Memorial Day Freebies – Remember the Fallen

Posted on May 20, 2013 | 3 comments

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We really do have a lot to be thankful for in the great land of the FREE, the USA!  But most importantly, today is a day to remember those that have lost their lives so gallantly fighting for our right to be FREE!  Take a moment to honor the people and the families of people who have given their lives for our freedom.

Happy FREE Memorial Day!

★★★ Check back for MUCH MORE Memorial Day freebies! ★★★

AAA Tipsy Tow: Free Car Tow Home

AAA Tipsy Tow: Free Car Tow Home | Memorial Day 2013

AAA’s Tipsy Tow Program offers a free tow for drinking drivers in Northern California from 6 pm on most major holidays (read: popular times to get wasted) until 6 am the next morning, in Northern California, Nevada and Utah.

And you don’t even have to be a AAA member.

For Tipsy Tow, call (800) 222-4357 (AAA-HELP) and tell the operator, “I need a Tipsy Tow” for a free tow of up to 10 miles. Service is restricted to a one-way ride for the driver and his or her vehicle to the driver’s home.

★ MAY 25 – 27 ► Eat FREE at IKEA

★ FREE Admission to Blue Star Museums for Military starting 5/27/13

★ FREE Ancestry.com Military Records through 5/27/13

★ FREE BUMPER STICKER ► End the FED

★ FREE STICKER ► NRA Stand and Fight

★ FREE Tea Party Patriot Bumper Sticker

★ MAY 27 ►10 FREE Wings for Military at Hooter’s

★ FREE iPhone App ► Anthem USA

★ FREE Star Spangled Banner (The National Anthem) MP3 Download

★ FREE Pocket Constitution

★ FREE Square Inch Of US Land 

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

★ FREE Patriotic/Military HP Printable Projects

Other Discounts and Specials Include:

*Walgreens – 15% Off your entire purchase (20% Off Walgreens, W and Nice! brand items) on Monday, May 27 with valid military ID!

*DirectTV:
If you’re a DirectTV member, you can score a FREE DirectTV Cinema Movie online through May 27th. Movie must be ordered online. Upon order, one DirecTV Movie Money certificate worth $5.99 will be mailed to the address on the account within 8-10 weeks. Go here for more details.

*7-Eleven:
Head in to 7-Eleven to snag a refreshing Slurpee for just $0.49 from May 24 – May 27. Go herefor more details.

*Sam’s Club:
Get a FREE $15 gift card when you enroll or renew you Sam’s Club card for all veteran’s and active duty military. Go here for more details.

*24-Hour Fitness: FREE Workout during memorial day weekend for vet and military members.

*Outback Steakhouse:
From May 27th-July 4th, Veterans and Military personnel can snag a 10% discount! Don’t forget to bring your military ID!

*Boston Market:
May 27th, head here to print a coupon valid for 50% off any family meal purchase! Not valid on any limited time special offers, coupons or reduced price offers.

*BAJA Fresh:
Through May 27th, score 25% off your order for veterans and active military! Don’t forget to bring in your Military ID. Go here for more details.

*Albertsons: 10% off purchase for military and vets valid ID required 5/22-28.

*California’s Great America:  FREE Park Admission to Active or Retired Service men & women – see here for more.

*JoAnn Fabric: 20% off sale and clearance, and other items 5/24 to 5/27.

*Lowe’s: 10% discount with valid military ID.

*Sport’s Clips: 10% discount with valid military ID.

*Carl’s Jr.:  Carl’s Jr gives military personnel, their dependents and their families a 10% military discount at corporate stores.

*Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes: Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes offers 10% off with valid military ID.

*Outback Steakhouse: Outback offers a FREE Bloomin’ Onion appetizer to active duty military with valid ID.

*Jamba Juice: Buy One, Get One FREE Smoothies through June 2nd with this printable coupon.

*Papa Murphy’s Pizza: $2 off Regular Priced Pizza (exp. 5/31) Free Cookie Dough w/ Purchase of Any Reg. Priced Pizza (exp. 5/31)

*KFC: Buy (1) 2-Piece Original Recipe Boneless Combo, get 2nd free. Click here to print this coupon (exp. 6/4)

*Jack in The Box Restaurant: FREE 2 Tacos with Chicken Club Combo Purchase. Click Here to print this coupon (exp. 6/12)

Check back for more FREE Memorial Day Stuff as the day nears!

Check out our Armed Forces Day Freebies for Resources for Active Duty Military and Veterans!

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Posted in Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek

Armed Forces Day – HUGE LIST of Freebies, Discounts, Deals & Services!

Posted on May 17, 2013 | 4 comments

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Tomorrow May 18, 2013 is Armed Forces Day!

According to Wikipedia, Armed Forces Day was “first observed on 20 May 1950, the day was created on 31 August 1949, to honor Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches – the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard“.

There are many businesses and organizations that honor our brave men and women on this day by giving them freebies, discounts, deals and other specials. Help us honor them too, by passing this list along to Veterans and active duty military men and women that you know, so they and their families can benefit from these awesome resources! These benefits are available everyday, year round.

UPDATE: McDonald’s will give all Vets and Military Members a Free Value Meal today! Just show up in uniform or with your military ID before 11 PM to get your free meal!

Deployment Resources:

Other places that have discounts:

  • Sprint – 15% Military Discount off plan.
  • Midas Auto Service Experts – 10% Military Discount off purchases
  • Meineke Car Care Center – 10% Military Discount off parts
  • Marriott – Military discount rate changes based on location, show ID and ask for military rate.
  • Geico Insurance – Military Discount Varies by state and location.
  • Comfort Inn – Military discount rate changes based on location, show ID and ask for military rate.
  • Old Navy – 10% discount to active and veteran military ID card holders EVERY Monday under the Military Mondays promotion!
  • Lowe’s – 10% Military Discount off purchases
  • Spencer Gifts – 10% Military Discount off purchases nationwide.
  • Charlotte Russe – 10% Military Discount in-store, just show your ID!
  • Buckle – 10% Military Discount at all stores nationwide! They also offer free shipping to APO FPO addresses to troops overseas.
  • Hot Topic – 10-20% Military Discount off purchases in all stores nationwide.
  • Aeropostale – 10% Military discount on all purchases nationwide
  • Verizon Wireless – 15% Military Discount off monthly bill, some offer additional 8% off data plan! 25% off accessories
  • Jos A Bank – 20% Military Discount off regular priced items in all locations nationwide.
  • Rodeway Inn – Military discount rate changes based on location, show ID and ask for military rate.
  • Greyhound Lines – 10% Military Discount at all locations.
  • Regal Berkeley 7 – Discounted ticket prices, varies from location to location depending on standard ticket price. Military Discount is typically $1.00 off ticket price.
  • T-Mobile – 15% Military Discount off plan.
  • Econo Lodge – Military discount rate changes based on location, show ID and ask for military rate.
  • Penske Truck Rental – Save up to 20% with your Military Discount. Reserve online for 10% off, then show your Military ID for an additional 10%. They will also do price match with Military ID within 15 miles with documentation.
  • Amtrak – 10% military discount

To all active duty military and veterans, on behalf of the Diablo Reporter, we thank you for your service and honor you this day and everyday.

Happy Armed Forces Day!

For more freebies, check out our Memorial Day Freebies!

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Posted in Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek

Happy Mother’s Day – Post Mom a Message!

Posted on May 12, 2013 | 2 comments

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To all the mothers of the world, we love and thank you for all you do.  Everyday should be mothers day because without them we wouldn’t be here. I hope all of our amazing mother have an amazing day. Get your mother some great Mother’s Day freebies. I found this great tribute to mothers everywhere! Check it out!

On a personal note, I wanted to thank my mom for all the love, support and encouragement that she’s given me over the years. Mom, I want to thank you for always being there and for being strong especially when I’m not. Thank you for doing it alone and teaching me to never stop and never give up no matter what cards your dealt. Mom you are truly an inspiration and Grandma was right…. You are my best friend. I love you!

Do you have an amazing mom? What makes her great? Post a comment below or write her a message here and send her the link! We’ve are all awfully lucky to have such great women in our lives, let’s show them some love!

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Posted in Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek

Mother’s Day Freebies 2013

Posted on May 9, 2013 | Leave a comment

Moms are great and they deserve as much pampering and attention as we can give them on Mother’s Day.  Spoil your mom with all this FREE Mother’s Day Stuff!

This list will continue to grow as Moms Day nears.

Other Goodies Include:

  • Better Homes & Gardens ~ Get in FREE at a local Garden near you through BH&G on Friday, May 10th, 2013 for National Public Gardens Day. Click here for more information.
  • $10 gift card toward next visit at Mimi’s Café – For Moms After 4PM
  • FREE Earrings from Darcus Tori ~ CLICK HERE to see all their incredible offers!!
  • FREE Hard Cover Photo Book ~ CLICK HERE for more info about this offer!!
  • Half Price Books – Get a $5 bonus card for each $25 gift card you buy to Half Price Books through 5/12. Find a Half Price Books location near you.
  • Lakeshore Learning – Kids can make a free photo frame craft for Mom at Lakeshore Learning on Saturday from 11am-3pm. Find a Lakeshore Learning location near you.
  • Lowe’s – Kids can build a free Sweetheart Frame at Lowe’s and then personalize it with a photo for Mom. The Build & Grow Workshops is on Saturday from 10-11am, and kids will also receive a free apron, googles, and patch for participating. Find a Lowe’s location near you.

Plus, FREE Redbox Codes: (updated May 2013)

  • Redbox code: DVDNIGHT (new one to try)
  • Free Rental Code: DVDONME (ongoing)
  • Free Redbox Code: BREAKROOM (ongoing)
  • Redbox promo code: REDBOX (new customers only)
  • Free Redbox Code: WALGREENS (ongoing) – only at Walgreen’s
  • Redbox Codes: DWTFREE4
  • Free Rental Code: DVDONUS (ongoing)
  • Free Redbox Code: RENTONME (ongoing)
  • Free Rental Code: MOVIETIME (ongoing)
  • Free Rental Code: REDBOXHEB (exp. unknown) – only at HEB
  • Free Redbox Code: DRIVEIN (exp. unknown) – only at Sonic
  • Free Rental Code: DVDATSONI (exp. unknown) – only at Sonic
  • Rental Coupon Code: DVDATWAG (exp. unknown) – only at Walgreen’s
  • Free Rental Codes: JINGLE

And, Gifts for Mom’s To Be

  • FREE Nursing Pillow ~ CLICK HERE and use “Enbaby” promo code at checkout!
  • FREE Carseat Canopy ~ CLICK HERE and use “Enbaby” promo code at checkout!
  • FREE Nursing Cover ~ CLICK HERE and use “Enbaby” promo code at checkout!

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Help Stamp Out Hunger – National Food Drive

Posted on May 8, 2013 | 2 comments

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Letter carriers will be collecting food for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and food banks across the country as they deliver the mail in this one-day national food drive. Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 11th as a reminder to leave a bag of non perishable food by your mailbox, before your regular mail delivery.  Your donations will help us fill many empty tummies during the summer months when children are out of school without access to free meals.

To learn more about the Letter Carriers Food Drive contact Joan at jtomasini@foodbankccs.org.  To learn more about the Food Bank and how you can stamp out hunger year-round, visit www.foodbankccs.org

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Posted in Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek