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Boston Marathon Locals + Kirker Pass Construction + Booster Shots

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Up and at 'em, Concord! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 82 Low: 57.

Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. If you take Kirker Pass Road between Concord and Pittsburg, be aware of some construction that might gum up your commute. Work began yesterday and will last until January 25, 2022, barring any unforeseen circumstances. The work will take place during the day (7 am to 5 pm) Monday through Friday, right on top of commuter traffic, so you should expect delays. The work is for safety improvements, so if you make it through the construction with your sanity intact, you should have a safer commute going forward. (Claycord.com)
  2. Contra Costa Health Services is making COVID-19 booster vaccines available to all eligible residents. People who are age 65 and older, residents in long-term care centers, anyone between ages 50 and 64 who has high risk underlying medical conditions and those with weakened immune systems are qualified for a third dose. Others under 65 who may also qualify include those who are 18 to 64 and at increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 due to their occupation or institutional setting. Booster doses are not currently recommended for people who received Moderna or Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine. (Claycord.com)
  3. A woman in the Stoneridge Mall parking lot got a scare on Monday. Three juvenile assailants pinned her arms, pointed a gun at her and demanded her purse and her car. Fortunately, she was able to pull away and make a big racket, which scared the perpetrators away. They were eventually found and nabbed in the area and taken to juvie where they were booked on multiple felony charges. (News 24/680)
  4. Concord is certainly has a fit group of people! 4 runners from Concord will take part in the Boston Marathon in October, along with many folks from surrounding areas. You can see the list at this link. Oh, and, my hat's off to Sharlet Gilbert who is marking her 70th year on this Earth with a marathon! (Concord Patch)
  5. In October's installment of Danville Town Talks, Mayor Renee Morgan will host two renowned local athletes: Olympic gold medalist Maggie Steffens and world-record holder Jason Caldwell -- both of whom hail from Danville. The talks are the first Friday of each month and you need to register. (Danvilletowntalks.org)


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Today in Concord:

  • Celebrate the grand opening of Huckleberry's Breakfast & Lunch in Concord! Meet the owner, taste some food, and win some prizes! (9 am)
  • Celebrate the Fallidays with a pumpkin harvest at Smith Family Farm (9 am)
  • Wednesday Family Style Dinners is back at Lone Tree Golf & Event Center. Today is a family style French dinner. (5 pm)
  • Try Stumped Trivia games at Hess Brewing in Walnut Creek. This is also a HESS HELPS NIGHT with 10% of all sales between 5:30 PM and closing going to C.O.P. E. Family Support Centers in Walnut Creek. (6 pm)

Concord Patch Notebook

  • It's National Coffee Day, Concord! And, if you're anything like me, you like your coffee with a little... kick... so why not try out The Coffee Shop? It was voted Diablo Magazine's top coffee shop in the East Bay 5 years running. It has locations in Concord, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Danville and Alamo, and did I mention you can get your coffee with a shot of whiskey at all locations? Latte Libations?? Nice!
  • You are invited to attend an online community workshop event hosted by the City of Concord to provide information and take public comments on the Pavement Maintenance - Zone 3 project (Project No. 2443) today at 6:00 PM.

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  • Crockett's 27th Annual Town-wide Yard Sale (October 2)
  • FREE Community Computer Game Building for Kids 6+ 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Sat, 10/2 (October 2)
  • Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead (October 2)
  • 15th Annual Wine & Liberty Celebration: Libertarian Party of Alameda County (October 3)
  • 40th Evening of Promise Gala (October 9)
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— Jeri Karges

About me: Jeri Karges has been living in and loving the Sacramento region for over 30 years. Her passion is finding new and unique ways to enjoy the city and surrounding areas. On weekends, you can find her pestering her friends to sample the restaurant that doesn't have silverware, or try their hand at throwing an axe. Jeri also enjoys writing about retirement planning at https://rockinretirement.subst...

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