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Clayton Valley Bowl Open Mic Night is Back!

Posted on August 6, 2013 | Leave a comment

Clayton Valley Bowl open mic night is back! Come share your talent Tuesday night, at 9pm. Open mic will be hosted by the Drunken Hungry Stranger. Bring your instruments, jokes, magic tricks and all-star personality! Clayton Valley Bowl is a chill atmosphere offering bowling, pool tables, arcade games, drinks and the opportunity to listen to as well as play some music.

For performers, basic equipment like PA, microphones, and 1/4 cords are provided. Clayton Valley Bowl is Located at 5300 Clayton Blvd, Concord, CA. For more information about CV Bowl visit their website.

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Posted in Concord

No Bart Strike Today – Gov Brown Intervenes

Posted on August 5, 2013 | Leave a comment

Officials said that the massive BART strike that is to take place Monday won’t happen. In an effort to make sure passenger train service is available Monday morning, BART negotiated all weekend and officially asked the Governor to issue a cooling off period. Last night at around 11:30pm, Gov. Jerry Brown called for a seven-day board of inquiry to review the BART contract.

On Saturday, unions and BART representatives took part in talks for around 14 hours and again held talks on Sunday ahead of the midnight deadline, reported The Associated Press. But on Saturday, there was no significant progress made.

On Sunday BART Board President Tom Radulovich sent a letter to the Governor laying out BART’s plan to focus all of its efforts on reaching an agreement. A cooling off period would, “allow us to continue negotiating while assuring the public that it will have transit service tomorrow and for another 60 days as we continue to bargain,” the letter stated. Here is yesterday’s letter from BART President Tom Radulovich’s to the Governor.

Happy Commuting!

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

Celebrate National Park Service Birthday! Free Admission!

Posted on August 4, 2013 | Leave a comment

Everyone can enjoy Free Admission to National Parks in 2013. The official birthday for the National Park Service is coming up on August 25 and they are offering FREE admission to all National Parks! Check the list for other dates when admission to national parks is FREE for anyone. If you’re active military or family, you can also get a FREE Annual Pass to the National Parks.

America’s Best Idea – the national parks – gets even better with several fee-free days at more than 100 national parks that usually charge entrance fees.*

Mark your calendar for these fee-free days in 2013:

August 25 (National Park Service Birthday)
September 28 (National Public Lands Day)
November 9-11 (Veterans Day weekend)

Making the fun even more affordable, many national park concessioners are joining the National Park Service in welcoming visitors with their own special offers.

Here’s a tip – many of your 401 national parks NEVER charge an entrance fee. So start planning your visit and share this with a friend!

*Fee waiver includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

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

Free Clayton Concert Tonight: Live By the Groove

Posted on August 3, 2013 | Leave a comment

The City of Clayton is offering Concerts in The Grove! Free Admission! Saturday, Aug 3 2013. Live By The Groove, enjoy the sounds of your favorite music from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Relax and remember that magical time when the music was cool and the sounds and the rhythms were hot that’s just how we Live by the Groove! Sing along, dance and get ready to relive the classics and a few you may have forgotten. It’s time for you to Live by the Groove!

For more information about Live by the Grove please visit their website.

Come to this great community event and join your neighbors for a remarkable night! Chairs and blankets may be set out after 4pm on concert days. Come early to get awesome seating. Bring a picnic dinner, drinks, ice chest and enjoy a fabulous night on the lawn. The city is requesting no glassware, BBQs, or “silly-string.” Walking to the park is recommended since parking is limited. Help keep our park clean & safe by cleaning up after the concert! Donations may also be sent to Concerts in The Grove, c/o City of Clayton, 6000 Heritage Trail, Clayton, CA 94517.

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Complimentary Healthy Salads Class – Tomorrow!

Posted on August 3, 2013 | Leave a comment

Main-course salads make great meals on hot summer days. They’re refreshing and easy to assemble but are filling enough to be a complete meal. Williams & Sonoma is offering a complimentary Technique Classes: Healthy Dinner Salads. Come and learn to prepare some delicious salads, along with vinaigrettes and dressings. They will also show you some handy knife skills.

The hour-long technique classes are free and include tastings of prepared dishes. The class will be held tomorrow at 10:00am and class size is limited. Participants can also enjoy 10% savings on select same-day store purchases.

For more information about the classes, visit Williams & Sonoma’s website. To attend the class visit the nearest Williams & Sonoma store at 1470 Mount Diablo Blvd. Walnut Creek , CA 94596.

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Posted in Walnut Creek

Upcoming Lawn Care Class – Free

Posted on August 2, 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.

Container Gardening Class: Lawn Care
Summer heat is tough on lawns. That’s why it’s especially important this time of year to give your lawn the care it needs to keep it beautiful. If your lawn is looking “under the weather” this summer, bring in a 4″ square 2″ thick to Navlet’s. Our lawn professionals will tell you what to feed your lawn. Or what’s feeding on your lawn. Either way, Navlet’s offers solutions to make your lawn the pride of the neighborhood. Get that country club look for your lawn and let the pros teach you how. Learn it all from watering, insect and fungus control to fertilizing, mowing and saving water too.

Class Location: Concord
Date: Saturday, Aug 3rd
Time: 10:00 a.m.

Click here for a complete list of classes and locations.

Happy Gardening!

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Posted in Concord

Home Depot Kids Workshop: FREE Load ‘n Go Truck

Posted on August 1, 2013 | Leave a comment

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Take the kids to the Kids Workshop at Home Depot on 8/3 for the FREE Home Depot Load ‘n Go Truck build. Click on ‘Kids Workshop’ tab to register your child/children. These book up quickly so be sure to register now.

Make a Home Depot Load ‘n Go Truck!

Come out and build your very own Home Depot Load ‘n Go Truck! These FREE hands-on workshops are designed for children ages 5 – 12 and are offered the 1st Saturday of every month at all The Home Depot stores between 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin. One workshop kit, apron and pin per child.

Local Home Depot Stores include: