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Oakley YMCA set to close; playground still in the works
The Delta Family YMCA in Oakley will be closing its doors at the end of the month, but plans for a Special Kids all-abilities playground at the O’Hara Avenue site remain intact. “We’re sorry to ...
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The Village Community Resource Center’s Ballet Folklorico dancers, seen here performing at Garin Elementary School, will perform at the Brentwood Diversity Committee’s C.H.I.L.D. event on April 10. For the C.H.I.L.D. in everyone
Updated 3-5-2010, 12:35 p.m. Gloria Hartsough knows that true “diversity” goes beyond the dictionary definition emphasizing “inclusion.” “It is also about acknowledging our differences and celeb...
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Standing sentinel along the Bruce Lee Road trail at Mt. Diablo State Park is the gnarly friend Press columnist Ger Erickson dubbed Rhino.<br><i>Photo by Ger Erickson</i> Hiking cohorts wanted – dead or alive
The image of a dead tree touches a nerve. It’s a statue on exhibit, yet unlike the statues fashioned by human hands, it was once alive.
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Poopology 101 in session
Get the inside poop on the animal world Wednesday, March 10 at 4 p.m. when park ranger Mike Moran will be “dropping” by for a free 45-minute program at the Mt. Diablo Region YMCA’s Delta First 5 C...
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Legendary climber rappels into town
At age 75, Royal Robbins remains an inspiration to generations of aspiring adventurers. One of America’s leading climbers, Robbins will share tales of his adventurous life at REI in Brentwood on...
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Family fun in Oakley
The whole family is invited to the inaugural Spring Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Pocahontas Hall in Oakley. The event is sponsored by small and home-based business...
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Rec classes ready for you
Registration is underway for the City of Oakley’s latest recreation classes: • Ballroom Dancing – Learn the fox trot, waltz and East Coast swing for pleasure, special occasions or holidays. Couple...
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Getting the best out of Baja
The thousand-mile Baja peninsula’s offshore island beaches, mountainous spine and waters teeming with wildlife offer adventurous travelers a host of opportunities for exploration. Paddling on Baja...
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Among the types of land the East Bay Regional Park District is interested in acquiring are parcels connecting such parks as Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, immediate foreground, with Mt. Diablo State Park, far background. The intermediate ridges in the photo represent potential acquisitions.<br><i>Photo by Ger Erickson</i> Banner year for park district acquisitions
Last year the East Bay Regional Park District ( EBRPD ) added 3,500 acres to its vast domain – more than 2,000 acres in East County – making 2009 the district’s most successful season for land acq...
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Alli Re plays Scrooge, left, and Idara Akapaka plays Marley during Edna Hill Middle School’s presentation off “Bah, Humbug” with six shows between now and Dec. 12.<br><I>Photo courtesy of Bart Schneider</i> East County holds holiday happenings
Back by popular demand – and because there’s so much to do this holiday season – here’s this week’s update on where to go and what to do to help celebrate the season. Be sure to check the Communit...
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9859_B7_rgb3.jpg Gadgets for a healthier home and family
From MP3 players to e-books, technology is an integral part of the modern home. However, when we think of technology and how we use it on a daily basis, entertainment is top of mind, not health an...
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9920_B23_rgb3.jpg How to care for your feathered garden friends year round
Your garden says a lot about who you are. By carefully choosing and arranging plants, tilling soil, and caring for your flowers and vegetables, you bring a part of nature into your life. In addi...
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10027_B16_rgb3.jpg The best tech products to keep you outdoors this spring
If you’ve spent the winter glued to the Internet, watching YouTube videos, it’s time to get outdoors. Fortunately, you don’t have to disconnect from your online life. Many of the...
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9761_B68_rgb3.jpg Female Winter Olympic athletes share medal-winning winter beauty tips
Winter can take a toll on anyone’s beauty regimen. Extreme cold makes skin dry and flaky, wind strips moisture from hair and temperature changes from inside to outside make it hard to dress ...
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Snow and ice removal a matter of safety and liability
As residents and business owners tire of clearing snow and ice from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots, they are probably not thinking about lawsuits, fines and jail time. But maybe they should...
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9875_B1_rgb3.jpg Top 5 spring allergy mistakes to avoid this season
Do you sneeze and wheeze all spring long? If so, you may be making common mistakes that keep you from preventing spring allergies. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology ( ACAAI ) ...
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9875_B1_rgb3.jpg Top 5 spring allergy mistakes to avoid this season
Do you sneeze and wheeze all spring long? If so, you may be making common mistakes that keep you from preventing spring allergies. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology ( ACAAI ) ...
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9871_B145_rgb3.jpg Allergy season: How to get relief
As the winter snow melts, the long-awaited sun seems to shine a little longer and that’s when the buds-to-blossom routine begins. For many allergy sufferers, however, the beauty of spring me...
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Show her how much you love her this Valentine's Day
With Feb. 14th fast approaching, it’s time to think about how you’re going to express your undying affection to your Valentine. There are of course the usual suspects: a greeting card,...
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9846_B31_rgb3.jpg The new love rules: Even love letters have gone digital
For centuries, people have expressed their words of love and affection through love letters, a meaningful tradition that continues to this day. Though much has changed since the days of Shakespear...
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