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🌱More West Nile In Contra Costa + Bay Point Fire House Complete
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Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Concord Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now...
First, today's weather:
Plenty of sun. High: 94 Low: 61.
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Here are the top four stories today in Concord:
- The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District has found more mosquitos with West Nile. This time they're in Brentwood. Get rid of standing water and scrub any containers that had standing water to get rid of any larvae that are clinging to the sides. Keep outdoor containers dry. Report any mosquito activity by calling (925) 685-9301 or online. (EastCountyToday)
- If you're reading this, you can change a life. The Diablo Valley Literacy Council is looking for English tutors for adults learning English as a second language. You can help these adults gain confidence, get better jobs and help their children in school. There are two sessions scheduled for potential tutors. You must attend both sessions. The first happens Saturday, September 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom. The second session is scheduled for Saturday, September 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m at Good Shepherd Church. (Pioneer Publishers)
- A new firehouse is ready to house firefighters in Bay Point. Officials announced completion of the firehouse adjacent to the Highway 4 interchange at Willow Pass Road. The station was completed several months ahead of schedule at a total cost of $13 million. "Today culminates a years-long project to deliver a much-needed new Fire Station 86 to both our residents and our firefighters who serve them from it," said Lewis Broschard, fire chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. "Strategically located on the busy Highway 4 corridor and built with versatility and safety in mind, Fire Station 86 is uniquely suited to serving both groups." (East County Today)
- The Moraga Chamber of Commerce has named Bay Area Ballplayers as the town's Business of the Year, and Joy In Motion as the Nonprofit of the Year. The goal of Bay Area Ballplayers is to "instill in the next generation the tools and skills that would help them reach their potential." They have a great multi-purpose space that includes baseball and lacrosse training, adult fitness classes, birthday parties, a 22,500 square-foot artificial turf field, batting cages, portable baseball backstop, lacrosse goals, and portable medicine ball wall. Joy in Motion is a non-profit dance studio. "Most community theaters and dance studios are a service to the community," explained owner Linda Craig. "That's how we approach dance." (lamorindaweekly.com)
Today in Concord:
- Grab the goodness of summer at the Walnut Creek Farmers Market. Try a fruit salad with peaches, strawberries, plums and maybe even a few figs. Yum! (9 a.m.)
- Vinnie's Bar in Concord showcases a new Indy/Alternative rock band from the Bay area. No cover, live DJ, BBQ and pop-up merchants. (2 p.m.)
- The view from the Smith's Landings' deck and bar of the Antioch Marina is spectacular. Enjoy music and happy hour food and beverage pricing at Sunday Sessions at Smith's! (2 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Town Hall Education is proud to offer theatre classes for students of all ages! Join them for their Fall and Winter classes. I'd love to try Yes, and Wine, which is a one day class of improv games and a couple of glasses of wine. Fun!
- The History and Story of Mare Island Naval Shipyard will be told on Thursday, August 18 in a webinar put on by The Museum of San Ramon. Hear about how and why Mare Island came to be the first US naval base on an isolated coast.
- The amazing Perry Yan will perform outside in the amphitheater at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center on Wednesday, August 24. His 30-minute show features astonishing magic, laugh out loud comedy, and storytelling. Both kids and adults will be entertained so bring the whole family!
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Sunday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!
— 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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