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Exclusive: Singing Flag Series Will Not Go On

Posted on March 11, 2014 | 3 comments

It looks like the days of the Singing Flag performances at Dave Brubeck park are over. Tonight Linda Reynolds, the Artistic Director of Calvary Temple Church announced tonight that the Singing Flag performances will not continue. In an emotional City of Concord Counsel meeting, the director announced that the choir has decided to make last year’s 25th performance of Calvary Temple’s Choir and Singing their last. We will keep you updated as a press release comes out.

Also out tonight, the Concord High Jazz Band performed today before the Concord City Counsel and they agreed to make “Take 5”, as performed Dave Brubeck, “The Most Treasured Song” of the City of Concord. The measure voted on and past at tonight’s City Counsel meeting.

What are your best memories of the Singing Flags? What will you do this year instead? Tell us your thoughts and comments!

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Posted in Concord

Free Emergency Preparedness Seminar – Tomorrow

Posted on March 11, 2014 | Leave a comment

Clayton CERT offering a free emergency preparedness seminar.

Visit them at Wednesday for a free emergency safety seminar. Emergency Preparedness information such as ‘hands-only’ CPR & the use of an AED will be demonstrated. There is no registration required and classes are completely free.

For more information, email ClaytonCERT@yahoo.com with any questions.

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Clayton Community Emergency Response Team seminar 7 p.m. March 12, Clayton Community Library, 6125 Clayton Road. Learn hands-only CPR, automatic external defibrillator, emergency preparedness. Free.

Free Peet’s Coffee or Tea Today 12-4PM

Posted on March 10, 2014 | Leave a comment

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Today is Peet’s Day at Peet’s Coffee! Join them on Monday, 3/10, and receive a free fresh brewed coffee or tea from 12-4pm. Or celebrate early, and save 20% off your purchase on peets.com now through 3/9 using promo code: THANKS. Stock up on everything you need to brew the perfect cup of coffee or tea at home: Click here for Peet’s Website

No coupon required all stores should be participating. Call ahead to grocery store local for their participation details.

To find the stores nearest you, use Peet’s Coffee Store Locator.

What’s your favorite coffee? Tell us below!

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Free Do It Herself Workshop – Installing Glass Mosaic Backsplash

Posted on March 10, 2014 | 2 comments

It’s time to get creative and learn to create your own mosaic backsplash!

Learn how to create a mosaic backsplash and save money by doing it YOURSELF. Home Depot offers a wide variety of free workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels.

The class will be held Thursday March 20 from 06:30P.M. – 08:00P.M.

Come gain the confidence necessary to improve your home improvement skills and stretch your budget as you learn the following:

Understand how to select the best mosaic tile for the project
Learn to prepare the surface before tiling the backsplash
Learn to set the tile using SimpleMat or other innovative products
Identify the best grout for a mosaic backsplash project
Identify the tools needed to prepare surfaces and to complete tile installation

Interested in taking this class or learning about other available classes? Visit Home Depot’s site for more information or to sign up for the class.

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Posted in Concord, Martinez

Lose An Hour, Gain A Donut – Daylight Savings Freebie

Posted on March 8, 2014 | 1 comment

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Sunday, March 9, ushers in Daylight Savings Time (don’t forget to change your clocks!), and Krispy Kreme wants you to celebrate with free doughnuts. Participating locations in the U.S. and Canada give away one Original Glazed doughnut per guest, no purchase necessary — our favorite kind of freebie!

Nearest Krispy Kream Locations:

1991 Diamond Blvd. Concord, Ca
2530 Sand Creek Rd. Brentwood, CA 94513
2800 Pinole Valley Rd., #E Pinole, CA 94564
32450 Dyer Street Union City, CA 94587
1620 E Monte Vista Ave Ste. 102 Vacaville, CA 95688
43835 Pacific Commons Fremont, CA 94538
121 Curtner Ave., Bldg. 15, Suite 40 San Jose, Ca

Will you head to Krispy Kreme on Sunday for a free doughnut?

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Posted in National News

Free Comedy Show Tonight @ Clayton Valley Bowl

Posted on March 5, 2014 | Leave a comment

Come check out a free comedy show the First Wednesday of EVERY month in the lounge of Clayton Valley Bowl. This show will feature seriously funny local talent, so come down and celebrate their one year anniversary show!

Show will be held tonight at 8pm in the Clayton Valley Bowl Lounge arrive early for a seat. This is your chance to see an amazing lineup of Bay Area headlining comedians all for FREE!!

Added Bonus: Watch for the Good Stuff Coupon Book for bowling coupons good for two free games!

Candidate for California Governor Wants To Dust Off The Constitution

Posted on March 5, 2014 | 5 comments

Republican candidate for California governor is making headlines for comparing President Barack Obama’s gun control policies with those of dictators such as Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Il.

State Assemblyman Tim Donnelly, R-Twin Peaks, posted a Twitter message Tuesday with an image (see below) that compared what he said were figures who have supported gun rights with those who have supported gun control.

The image, what some might call “controversial” was accompanied by the following question, “Which side would you choose?” in his Twitter message.

The Associated Press, has quoted Donnelly as saying he was standing up for the Second Amendment, which he said recognizes an “unalienable right to defend your life.”

“When government becomes the greatest threat to the very rights it was formed to protect, that is tyranny,” he said in the statement. “Tyranny is the daily purpose of dictators, and I will not apologize for pointing out that our current president acts more like a dictator than a leader of a free people in a Constitutional Republic.”

Obama has had less success after proposing sweeping gun control measures last year following the December 2012 which caused a run on ammo and a dramatic increase in firearm purchases as Americans flocked to gun shops and expos.

Remember when Captain America protested on the Iron Horse Bridge in Walnut Creek to impeach Obama?

What do you think about the image? Do you agree or disagree with Donnelly? If so why?