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Happy Thanksgiving, Concord! Jeri Karges here with your Thanksgiving edition of the Concord Daily, filled with all the things you need to know that are happening in town. In today's issue, we'll cover these stories and more:

  • Have a staycation this weekend right here in Concord!
  • Want to take a tour with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano?
  • Once the turkey's had time to settle, head over to Retro Junkie for some Sausage Fest Comedy.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 68 Low: 39.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. Uh oh. Did you forget the whipped cream for the pumpkin pie or run out of flour for the gravy? Who the heck is open today for a quick grocery run? Not to worry! Patch has you covered. We've come up with a list of the stores in Concord that are open today and what their hours are. Rest easy, that pie will have whipped cream after all! (Concord Patch)
  2. Want to use your long weekend for a staycation? Nomad has seven beautiful places right here in Concord for you to visit. Have you been to the Shiva Murugan Temple or the Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial? Check to make sure the venues are open first, then venture out to see something right in your own backyard that maybe you've never seen before. (NomadLawyer)
  3. Diablo Magazine honors five volunteers who went above and beyond for their communities. And, guess what? All five are from the East Bay! In fact, they're a stone's throw from Concord. From hospice care to peer tutoring for homeless youth, these people are true beacons for their communities. They are people we can be proud to call our neighbors! (Diablo Magazine)
  4. Giving Tuesday is coming up next week, and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano wants to give you something on that day: tours of the behind-the-scenes workings of the food bank. If you'd like to reserve a tour or if you would like to give a donation, "supporters can sign-up for a tour today or donate online for Giving Tuesday." (Pioneer Publishers)
  5. You're wrapping up Thanksgiving and looking forward to the Christmas season. Which events are out there to get you in the holiday mood? Look no farther than The Pioneer to answer that burning question! The publication has a list of festivities, from a holiday trunk show to a sing-along! And, of course, there are tree lightings galore. Ho ho ho! (Pioneer Publishers)


Today in Concord:

  • Loaves & Fishes of Contra Costa presents the annual Turkey Trot 5K. (8:00 AM)
  • Here's a list of the restaurants open today. (All Day)
  • Not into turkey? How about sausage? Head over to Retro Junkie for Sausage Fest Comedy: Secret Ladies Comedy Show Live. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "🚧🚧 Construction Alert 🚧🚧 One lane of Monument Boulevard will be closed for construction northbound (toward downtown) between Systron Drive and Cowell Road on Monday, Nov. 28 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., weather permitting." (City of Concord, California via Facebook)
  • Visit Concord invites you to "donate to our Holiday Gift Drive to benefit @familygivingtree at the Concord Visitors Center. At the center, you'll also find ideas for local experiences, special ticket offers, and exclusive merchandise for sale…all perfect for gift-giving!" (Visit Concord via Instagram)
  • "On Tuesday, Nov. 29, the Council Committee on Housing and Economic Development (HED) will meet at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The agenda includes consideration of: an affordable housing funding request from Eden Housing... a proposed update to the City's Affordable Housing Ordinance; and a discussion and recommendation regarding the allocation of $500,000 of the ARPA." (City of Concord, California via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you around.

— 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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