recreation
Last year s Play Day brought big smiles to dozens of Brentwood children. This year s Play-bor Day celebration will be the biggest Play Day yet.<br><i>Press file photo</i> Celebration for a pair of milestones
Since Brentwood has been named a Playful City by KaBOOM! for the third consecutive year, the Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department is pulling out all the stops to show that this East County co...
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Learning Boat Speak
There is a simple but inescapable truth when stepping aboard anything that floats: Landlubbers and mariners have different definitions for simple words and gear. Two of my biggest peeves on boats ...
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Discovery Bay resident Fencer Knittel, 10, scores a hit on Nick Hansen while instructor Robert Tabacco and student Austin Ecclante fence in the background.<br><i>Photo by Richard Wisdom</i> Different kind of fencing in Oakley
When most Oakleyites think about fencing, they’re more than likely focused on their back or side yard. But a sportier kind of fencing has come to the city in the form of a class taught by Robert T...
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Brentwood remains a Playful City
Brentwood has once again captured national attention by being named a Playful City by the non-profit group KaBOOM! The program honors cities that prioritize play and ensure that children are healt...
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<i>Photo courtesy of Jennifer Charvet</i> Juggernauts of juggling
Soccer families are used to doing a lot of juggling to fit in practices, games and fundraisers, but the East Diablo Youth Soccer League took things one step farther by staging a ball juggling cont...
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Time to tumble
Kids are invited to begin a lifetime of fitness by taking a gymnastics class through the Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department. During the seven-week program, the staff of Black Diamond Kids ...
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‘Space Odyssey’ launched at El Campanil
The Last Sunday of the Month Film Series presents a screening of Stanley Kubrick’s acclaimed “2001: A Space Odyssey” at Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre on Sunday Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. Released in 1968, ...
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<i>Photo by Richard Wisdom</I> Stroking in synch
Tina Gonzales and Lily Lee – paddles in synch and color-coordinated – enjoy a quiet afternoon on the lake recently as they ply the placid waters of Discovery Bay in their kayaks.
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Summer concert with a cause
Summer is known for its flurry of free concerts, but when Hot August Nights Under the Son comes to Brentwood next week, the event will be more than a chance to sit back and enjoy some tunes. Hot A...
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Oakley seeking new recreation programs
The Oakley Recreation Division offers a variety of classes to children, adults and seniors throughout the community and is looking to expand its offerings. The division is seeking qualified indepe...
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seasonal
Get your ghoul on in one of the top 10 Halloween costumes
The tradition of dressing up for Halloween comes from a Celtic superstition that used scary costumes to ward off evil spirits. Today, costumes are a way to show off your party spirit. The 31st fal...
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CBED_11317_B2_rgb3.jpg Foot-friendly gifts can make the holidays relaxing and bright
Even the healthiest among us can wind up with sore, tired feet at the end of a long day leading up to the holidays. Gifts that make the feet feel good are sure to make the whole person connected t...
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I0PA_9397_B38_rgb3.jpg Back-to-basics home improvements can help lower taxes
While small things help, it’s the big steps consumers take to improve their home’s energy efficiency that truly make a difference. Here are a few things you can do to make your house m...
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6WC8_11180_B7_rgb3.jpg Want peace and joy in your home this Christmas? Start planning for it now
Legend has it that Santa Claus spends the whole year prepping for his big night. While you don’t have to go to that extreme, you can still enjoy the benefits of planning for the holidays a f...
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A99T_11219_B2_rgb3.jpg It's not over yet: Tips for getting through the rest of hurricane season
Hurricanes can cause millions of dollars in damage and threaten lives in coastal states. Even inland states can feel the effects of a hurricane’s power when people in coastal states who lose...
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5YFZ_11082_B2_rgb3.jpg Considering air duct cleaning? Know what lies beyond the big hose
With cool weather approaching, you know your family will spend more time indoors and you want the air they breathe to be as healthful as possible. Duct cleaning is a good way to remove irritants f...
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CPDP_11138_B27_rgb3.jpg Cash-saving secrets as shopping season reaches full swing
If there’s a season to save, this is it. With the kids needing new clothes and supplies for school, and the holidays approaching, the coming months can be one of the costliest shopping times...
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1GPO_10716_B23_rgb3.jpg Easy crafts update your fall wardrobe and home fashions
As fall arrives, our world changes to a place decorated with vibrant colors and filled with the tastes and abundance of the harvest. And as the season changes, it’s only natural that we crav...
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J4EP_11059_B41_rgb3.jpg Early fall grass rejuvenation from summer wear and tear
As summer winds down, heat and drought may have left your grass a little tired. Soccer, picnics and chasing fireflies have likely taken a toll. Luckily, because of cooler temperatures and an incre...
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5A85_10255_B1_rgb3.jpg Feathering your nest: top ways to add warmth to your home in the fall
Just as animals use the fall to prepare for winter, now’s the perfect time to transform your home into a cozy nest where your family and friends will love to gather. Ginny Bean, publisher of...
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Summer Fun
The Press special edition for
2010