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🌱Stuff The Cruiser In Pleasant Hill + Sip & Shop Downtown Concord

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Good morning, Concord! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know that's going on around town. Today's issue includes updates on...

  • The East Bay has some Christmas and Hanukkah fun for you!
  • If you live in Lafayette, you need to lock up your Luger.
  • Martinez teachers are getting a nice raise.

But first, today's weather:

Sun giving way to clouds. High: 59 Low: 47.

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Here are the top stories in Concord today:

  1. Your friends at Patch think you should head out across the East Bay for some Christmas and Hanukkah fun! We've pulled together a list of all of the tree and menorah lightings in the area. Enjoy! (Patch)
  2. San Miguel Villa in Concord agreed to pay $2.3 million in a settlement of claims that it "failed to meet minimum required standards of skilled nursing care in multiple ways," while submitting claims to Medicare and Medi-Cal for the care. "Nursing homes are entrusted to impart competent and quality care to their residents. This case demonstrates that when federal funds are provided but substandard care is delivered, this office is committed to seeking accountability," said United States Attorney Stephanie M. Hinds. (Department of Justice)
  3. Save the date! Saturday is the annual "Stuff The Cruiser" event for kids in need. The police cruiser will be at the Target in Pleasant Hill at 560 Contra Costa Blvd. from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Just pop in the store, grab a gift and stuff it in the car. What could be easier? (Concord Patch)
  4. Listen up, Lafayette. The City Council voted unanimously to pass an ordinance that makes it mandatory for you to lock up your guns. "The council will make it official at the next council meeting with a second reading of the new ordinance, likely as part of the council consent calendar." Might want to amend that Christmas list. (Claycord.com)
  5. Martinez Unified School District teachers are getting a raise, and a nice one. The District Board unanimously agreed that teachers in the district should be given a 9% raise, retroactive to July 1, 2022. "Also included in the agreement, health benefits will remain status quo, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, there will be no cap on qualifying prior years of credit for experience and placement on the salary schedule." (East County Today)


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Today in Concord:

  • Paint a Starry Wonderland at Painting with a Twist in Pleasant Hill. (7:00 PM)
  • It's Pop Culture Trivia Night at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek. (8:00 PM)
  • "Feel like a Rockstar singing Karaoke on a professional stage," at Vinnie's Bar in Concord. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "Spend time in Downtown Concord for treats and drinks at the Holiday Sip N' Stroll this Friday! Purchase your tickets NOW and get (1) FREE Brenden Theatre Ticket! (when [sic] supplies last)." (Visit Concord via Instagram)
  • "The holiday season's largest shopping extravaganza in central Contra Costa is at the free 13th annual Super Holiday Boutique this weekend, Dec. 3-4, in Pleasant Hill and Concord where shoppers will find a potpourri of gift items from over 80 vendors plus the return of Santa for the first time since 2019." (Pioneer Publishers)
  • "Fabulous Feet Dance Studio presents their Winter Ballet Performance of 'Alice in Winter Wonderland' Sunday, Dec. 18 at Heritage High School in Brentwood. The ballet begins at 4:00 p.m." (Antioch Herald)

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Events:

  • [WAREHOUSE SALE] Le Marché Holiday Pop Up is Back! (December 2)
  • Be Home Holiday Warehouse Sale! | 50-70% Off (December 2)
  • Lareen Fender's The Ballet School Performing Arts presents Once Upon A Christmas (December 2)
  • Champagne Tasting (December 2)
  • Lareen Fender's The Ballet School Performing Arts presents Once Upon A Christmas (December 3)
  • Celebrate the Season Sip, Shop Stroll Walnut Creek (December 3)
  • The Best Intentions - "Home for The Holidays " Motown Review Concert (December 3)
  • Winter Market (December 4)
  • Diablo Choral Artists present a Holiday Concert with works by Charpentier and Vivaldi (December 4)
  • Blackhawk Chorus presents "Home for the Holidays" ft. DSO (December 10)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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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