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Superbowl Tipsy Tow – Get a Free Ride Home

Posted on February 2, 2014 | Leave a comment

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AAA’s “Tipsy Tow” initiative will be offering Superbowl partygoers a free ride home tonight in the hope of getting people home safely on one of the biggest party nights of the year.

Anyone who has celebrated the Superbowl with a little too much to drink will be able to catch a free ride with Tipsy Tow rather than risking more dangerous ways to get home.

The Tipsy Tow program is open to everyone. You do not need to be an AAA Member to take advantage of this service to the community.

AAA typically offers the service to drinking drivers from 6 p.m. on the holiday to 6 a.m. the following day in Northern California, Nevada and Utah. For specific dates and times, see the list below.

During the period Tipsy Tow is available, drivers, potential passengers, party hosts, bartenders, and restaurant managers can call 800-222-4357 (AAA-HELP) for a free tow home of up to ten miles. Just tell the AAA operator, “I need a Tipsy Tow,” and a truck will be on its way.

The service will provide a one-way ride for the driver and vehicle to the driver’s home. If there are additional passengers who need a ride, they will be taken to the driver’s home as long is there is sufficient room for them to be transported safely in the tow truck. You cannot make a reservation.

AAA provides its Tipsy Tow service for the following holidays:

Super Bowl: 6:00 p.m. Sunday– 6:00 a.m. Monday
St. Patrick’s Day: 6:00 p.m. March 17th – 6:00 a.m. March 18th
Cinco de Mayo: 6:00 p.m. May 5th – 6:00 a.m. May 6th
Independence Day: 6:00 p.m. July 4th – 6:00 a.m. July 5th
Halloween: 6:00 p.m. October 31st – 6:00 a.m. November 1st

Whatever you do, please don’t drink and drive. Take the Pledge! Join AAA’s commitment to driving only while drug and alcohol-free.

AAA offers the following tips to stay safe and keep others safe on the roads:

Drive only while drug and alcohol-free
Plan ahead and designate a non-drinking driver before a celebration begins
Don’t let your friends drive impaired. Take their keys away
Never ride in a car with someone who is impaired
Plan to take a cab or stay with a friend

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Antioch Historical Society Presents World of Miniatures

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Posted on February 1, 2014 in Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek

Coupon: Get Free Panda Express Today

Posted on January 31, 2014 | Leave a comment

Today is the day! In celebration of Chinese New Year, Panda Express has a coupon available good for One Free Firecracker Chicken Breast Entree on January 31, 2014.

Print the coupon above or show it from your mobile device. No purchase necessary. One coupon per customer. Coupon valid January 31, 2014 only while supplies last. Not valid with any other coupons, discounts, or promotions.

Panda Express Locations:

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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Animal Rescue Foundation Seeking Volunteers

Posted on January 27, 2014 | Leave a comment

ARF offers a variety of ways you can help animals and people. The work ARF accomplishes every year would not be possible without the generous contributions of its volunteers. By joining a team of dedicated volunteers, you will be helping ARF in its mission to provide the resources and support necessary to build lifelong relationships between people and pets.

Requirements:

ARF asks for a six month commitment of at least eight hours a month. Adult volunteer positions are for those aged 18 and older. ARF requires a six month minimum commitment from all volunteers. We are unable to accommodate short term community service volunteer opportunities or sign off on hours before this six month commitment is complete.

Teens may be interested in the ARF Teen Training program intended for high school students.

ARF offers a variety of internship positions within our different departments including Animal Care, Volunteer Services and People Connect.

Volunteer Orientation

Prospective volunteers must attend a volunteer orientation meeting to learn about ARF’s history, mission and goals as well as current volunteer opportunities. The 1½ hour informational meeting includes a tour of the ARF facility.

Volunteer Orientation 1/31/2014 1/31/14 12PM – 2PM

Volunteer Orientation 2/1/2014 2/1/14 10AM – 12PM

Spaces are limited. Registration is required. Please go to www.arfvolunteer.eventbrite.com to register! Orientation begins promptly on the hour. Check-in begins 15 minutes prior to the start of orientation. Please arrive early enough to check in and take a seat so orientation may start on time.

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In Our Own Backyard – Sustainable Foods Event

Posted on January 26, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Celebrating Fresh Sustainable Local Foods

Saturday, February 8, 2014. 9:00am – 4:00pm

The Contra Costa Master Gardeners will host their second annual educational fundraiser to celebrate our local agricultural community, co-sponsored by the City of Brentwood.

In the morning session:

Learn about the Brentwood corn story and our emerging olive oil market

Learn about efforts to conserve existing East County farmland

Learn about CSAs (community-supported agriculture)

In the afternoon:

Learn how to improve your soil from a leading soil scientist

Learn about growing more edibles in your backyard

Attend demonstrations by Master Gardeners

In addition, local vendors will be selling products made from the fruits of our agricultural bounty.

Registration: $35 per person, which includes a fresh local lunch

To register online, click the link below. They expect to sell only 300 tickets and that’s expected to sell out quickly, so be sure to reserve your spot!

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Free Firecracker Chicken Breast – Panda Express

Posted on January 25, 2014 | Leave a comment

In celebration of Chinese New Year, Panda Express has a coupon available good for One Free Firecracker Chicken Breast Entree on January 31, 2014.

Panda Express Locations:

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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Contra Costa Libertarian Meet Up – First Thursdays

Posted on January 24, 2014 | Leave a comment

LIBERTARIAN

Join the Contra Costa Libertarians to share your opinions on today’s political climate and issues and learn how you can contribute to America’s political future. Everyone interested in Libertarianism is welcome!

The business portion of the meeting starts at 7:30. If you’d like to come just for the socializing, that usually starts at 8pm. There’s no charge. Drinks & snacks may be provided but it’s always nice to bring something to share if your able. Non-libertarians are welcome but you should have a healthy interest in politics.

The event will be held Thursday, Febuary 6, 2014 at 7:00 PM at 2350 Stanwell Drive, Concord, CA (map)

If your interested in attending the meeting, joining Contra Costa Libertarians or just want to meet up with like minded people, visit their site to RSVP.