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Adopt a pet
Pets aren’t for everyone, but if you decide to welcome a furry friend into your life, consider adopting a cat or dog from a local animal rescue. Several pet rescues are located right here in East C...
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Discovery Bay Lions Club member Linda Moore shares the “lucky” catch with one of hundreds of children who enjoyed the recent Special Kids Day at DeLuna Ranch.<br>Photo by Patricia Lucido Gonsalves
Lions, DeLuna throw party for special-kids
Local Lions, Lionesses and Leos from the Lions Club Alameda/Contra Costa District gathered last weekend for the 30th annual Special Kids Day at Brentwood’s DeLuna Ranch. The event transformed the s...
May 16, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Harvest Park Bowl Owner Jim Wangeman, left, and Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor enjoy a quiet moment during the recent Harvest Park Charity Golf Event at the Discovery Bay Country Club.<br>Photo courtesy of Paul Kelly
Community opens hearts for local events
It’s no secret that when it comes to generosity, East County residents are always willing to open their hearts and wallets to a variety of causes. In the past month, local groups have hosted golf t...
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Relay Roundup
Relay For Life teams need your support. Here are a few ways you can help them in their effort to raise funds in support of the fight against cancer: May 17-18 Brentwood Family Pet Care, 4421 Balf...
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Pamper Day supports local nonprofit
Special Haven Sensory Room hosts a Ladies Pamper Day fundraiser Sunday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Intuitive Healing Center, 213 G St. in Antioch. Treatments include a 30-minute neck, bac...
May 08, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Swinging for meals
Meals on Wheels holds its annual golf tournament and awards dinner Saturday, May 18 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Shadow Lakes Golf Club in Brentwood. The $100 entry fee includes the 18-hole tournament...
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Digging deep for donors
Approximately 60 runners and walkers participated in the inaugural Ally5000 5K Fun Run at The Streets of Brentwood last weekend. Oakley teen Ally Jenkins, who received two double lung transplants ...
May 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rolling the dice against cancer
Joan Dierterich and Marie Sacco enjoy a game of Bunco during the Brentwood Relay For Life’s annual Bunco fundraiser at Shadow Lakes. The event drew a crowd of 120 players, who raised more than $2,...
May 02, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Rotary tees up tourney
The Rotary Club of Brentwood hosts its 20th annual golf tournament at the Shadow Lakes Golf Club in Brentwood on Monday, May 13. The event will help the Brentwood Rotary start a natural produce gle...
Apr 27, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Strides supports kids with diabetes
Hundreds of participants enjoyed a brisk morning walk at Creekside Park in Brentwood during the Lions Strides Walk for Diabetes Awareness on April 6. Hosted by the Brentwood and Byron-Delta Lions ...
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