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🌱 Firefighter's Feast + Cheesecake Hubub + More Rain, Please!

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Morning, Concord! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

First, today's weather:

Mainly cloudy, showers around. High: 66 Low: 58.

Here are the top stories today in Concord:

  1. "The Storm Door is officially open," the National Weather Service said Monday. As of Monday afternoon, the forecast for Concord said rain was possible again late Tuesday through the rest of the week. "The next system will arrive Tuesday afternoon bringing more rain showers and locally gusty winds as a front moves through the region. Additional systems will then continue to impact California throughout the rest of the week and into the weekend, some of which will have a decent moisture tap from the Central Pacific. (Concord Patch)
  2. St. Demetrios church once again had to postpone its annual Greek festival this year, but that didn't stop organizers from creating a feast! They channeled their efforts into a great, big, Greek thank you for local firefighters. The weekend of Oct. 9 and 10 saw one crew of parishioners preparing the fixings for the gyros in individual cartons. Then, 24 hours later, more parishioners worked the grills to ready the pita bread and meat to complete each care package ahead of the early afternoon deliveries to the area fire stations. Opa! (Pioneer Publishers)
  3. The East Bay Municipal Utility District started saving 300,000 gallons more drinking water a day late last month, EBMUD officials said Monday. The utility district on Sept. 30, connected its recycled water system to Canyon Lakes Golf Course in San Ramon, saving hundreds of thousands of gallons a day, which can hydrate about 6,000 residents. (Claycord.com)
  4. It turns out the frenzy wasn't all about cheesecake yesterday at the Cheesecake Factory in Walnut Creek. Walnut Creek officers were called to the restaurant around 5:00 p.m. after receiving a report of a man with a gun, police said in a prepared release. Upon arrival, officers detained several people and arrested two without incident and determined the altercation was a targeted act. Police canvassed the area and located a bag that contained a loaded Glock handgun with two extra magazines, as well as a wallet belonging to one of those arrested. Charges against the pair include possession of a firearm and conspiracy to commit a crime. (News 24/680)
  5. They're looking for someone who rhymes real good out there in East County in the City of Brentwood. They're accepting applications for Poet Laureate, to serve as a poetry and arts advocate. Applications are due by 5 pm, November 16 for anyone whose literary skills are quite keen. Hope someone else lands this coveted spot because, as you can see, a poet I am not! (East County Today)


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Today in Concord:

  • Make it a memorable day of safe, family friendly activities at this year's annual FallFest, brought to you by the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce. (10 am)
  • Before you hit Wine & Design or Tommy T's (see below) check out The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce presents Pleasanton, Let's Celebrate! In honor of our Community Service Award recipients and our 75th anniversary, the Pleasanton Chamber invites everyone to a community celebration with hors d'oeuvres, drinks and live music from Retroactive, featuring high energy music from Motown to today's hits, all outside in the beautiful backyard of Barone's. (5 pm)
  • Ya know, I've kinda been painted and sipped to death, but I would totally do this one! It's unique! Check out SUITED & SLAYED YOU CHOOSE at Wine & Design in Pleasanton. (6:30 pm)
  • Support your local talent at Tommy's Rising Stars Comedy Show at Tommy T's in Pleasanton. (7 pm)

Concord Patch Notebook

  • As part of National Take Back day On Saturday, October 23, 2021, from 10 AM to 2 PM, the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will take back pills, patches, and liquids sealed in their original container. Vape pens or other e-cigarette devices from individual consumers are accepted only after the batteries are removed from the devices. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. Bring your pills for disposal at these sites.


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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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