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Hey, neighbors! Jeri Karges here with today's issue of the Concord Daily.

Happy St Patrick's Day! May the luck of the Irish be with you!

First, today's weather:

Nice with clouds and sun. High: 67 Low: 42.

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Here are the top four stories today in Concord:

  1. Love music? You'll love the East Bay lineup for 2022! Closest to home, Tears for Fears will rock the Concord Pavilion, but if you're willing to travel over a county or two, you can find everyone from Snoop Dog to Paul McCartney! (SF Chronicle Datebook)
  2. A freeway fire Tuesday afternoon in Concord caused a traffic backup. Smoke from a fire was reported around 1:10 p.m. Tuesday on eastbound state Highway 4 at state Highway 242, according to the California Highway Patrol. Crews from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to the blaze. (Concord Patch)
  3. This St. Patrick's Day, the Concord Police Department will be on alert for suspected impaired drivers and reminds the community to celebrate the holiday responsibly. "Have a game plan before you celebrate St. Patrick's Day," Concord Police Department, Lt. Mark Robison said. "Designate a sober driver or make other plans to get home safely." Lt. Robison wants to warn the community that alcohol is not the only substance that can cause impairment. Cannabis, prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and illegal drugs can all lead to a DUI. (East County Today)
  4. The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will perform crash cushion replacement work on Kirker Pass Road, approximately one mile southwest of Nortonville Road. The work is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23 through Thursday, March 24. Work will occur from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., weather permitting. Traffic will be controlled via temporary single-lane closures on both the north- and southbound lanes. (East County Today)

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Today in Concord:

  • Lone Tree Golf & Event Center is having a St Patrick's Day dinner and dance. Soda bread, corned beef cabbage, shepherds pie, bangers & mash, and more Irish favorites and music by the DURT CHEAP band. (5:00 PM)
  • Walnut Creek Yacht Club is having a St Paddy's Day meal. (6:00 PM)
  • If you want to buck the Irish trend, they're having a Salsa Party with Orquestra Borinquen at Vinnie's Bar in Concord. (8:00 PM)
  • Audiorage - a Bay Area cover band specializing in alternative rock hits from the 90s and 00s will be at Dan's Irish Sports Bar. (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Diamond Terrace Senior Retirement Center in Clayton is looking for some volunteers to do crafts/activities with their seniors. They will sign off on community service hours if you need them. Come make a difference in the hearts of our elderly community! Must be fully vaccinated. Please call and ask for Crystal 925-524-5100.
  • MDUSD Education Foundation (MDEDF) will host a bocce tournament in Clayton in May. Founded in 2017 by a group of parents, educators, and community members, the foundation provides science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) enrichment opportunities to more than 28,000 students. Registration is now open for the May 7 tournament at the Ipsen Family Bocce Park in Clayton. The team entry fee is $600 for 4-10 players. (Pioneer Publishers)
  • Join Antioch Historical Society Saturday April 2, 11 am – 3 pm for its Sesquicentennial Kick-Off BBQ! This will be a fun day of food, music and great family fun! Tour the beautiful museum free of charge, listen to live music from Vocal Ease and our local high school and view Antioch's Middle Schools Art Contest winners! This event is free to the public. However, food and beverages are an additional charge. For tickets visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/antioch-historical-societys-sesquicentennial-kick-off-bbq-tickets-234060640677 (Your ticket purchase is for a delicious barbeque meal.)

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Events:

  • Former US Ambassador to Germany Talks Russia Invasion, Your Portfolio, & Market Impact (March 17)
  • ST PATTYS DAY DINNER DANCE, 80s PARTY BAND RE-WIND (March 17)
  • Roots rock: Coffis Brothers at Almost Famous Wine Lounge (March 18)
  • 27th Annual East Bay International Jewish Film Festival (March 19)
  • Artists 4 ERA: Art Show & Benefit for Gender Equality (March 19)
  • Love BB King? Check out Chris Cain's show at Almost Famous (March 19)
  • Contra Costa Wind Symphony - "Myths, Legends and Epic Tales" (March 20)
  • American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day: Understand Your Risk (March 22)
  • Virtual Remodeling Seminar (March 24)
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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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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