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As the Oakley school community continues to gather around Ignacio Pena and his family in the wake of the O’Hara Park student’s recent illness, the business community has also stepped up.
Black Bear...
Nov 29, 2011 | 1 | 7 |
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The Friends of Oakley Christmas Basket program was hit by thieves Tuesday, losing $4,000 in toys and food collected for distribution to hundreds of local families. Friends of Oakley President and O...
Nov 24, 2011 | 0 | 7 |
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The holiday season is upon East County, and members of the community are opening their hearts to offer support to local charity drives offering aid to those in need. Local businesses, schools, chur...
Nov 24, 2011 | 0 | 4 |
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Sutter Delta and Sutter Health recently made a $12,500 donation to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Pittsburg. The funds are a portion of a quarter-million-dollar donation by the Sutter Health...
Nov 24, 2011 | 0 | 6 |
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’Tis the season of decorating, giving and lending a hand to any number of great causes, and if you’re like a lot of people, you have precious little time to get it all done.
A pair of upcoming eve...
Nov 20, 2011 | 0 | 5 |
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Folks in far East County will soon begin to see familiar sights around town – some traditional and some just plain fun. Above are Liberty High Kiwanis Key Club members KayLa Lewis and Michaelle Dia...
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After the success of the inaugural Street Feast last year, Ryan Richardson is counting his blessings that so many are supporting this year’s celebration.
“Last year, we had this idea to have a big ...
Nov 17, 2011 | 0 | 3 |
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Other community groups are rallying to provide Thanksgiving dinners for the community. The following locations are hosting free turkey dinners: Tuesday, Nov. 22 Word of Life Christian Fellowship ...
Nov 17, 2011 | 0 | 5 |
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Barnes & Noble stores across the country invite customers to give the gift of reading to children in need during the company’s annual Holiday Book Drive, held through Jan. 1, 2012. The Barnes & Nob...
Nov 17, 2011 | 0 | 6 |
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More than 100 students from the Brentwood Union School District pitched in during the recent Kids Against Hunger packing event in Brentwood.
In total, 76,032 freeze-dried meals – to be shipped to ...
Nov 17, 2011 | 0 | 4 |
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The Discovery Bay Corvette Club (DBCC), known for fast cars and classic chassis, is also celebrated for its charitable contributions. And this season the club is leading the drive by partnering wit...
Nov 15, 2011 | 0 | 5 |
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Resurrection Ministries Church (“REZ”) in Brentwood recently held its third annual Servant Day – also known as Wear Your Grubs to Church Day – in which members went out into the local community and...
Nov 14, 2011 | 0 | 13 |
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The ongoing recession is forcing us to think twice before writing a donation check, and local nonprofits are feeling the pinch. That’s why, beginning next week, The Press will roll out a way you ca...
Nov 10, 2011 | 0 | 6 |
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The Friends of Oakley Community Foundation will begin registering families for its annual Christmas Basket Program next week.
In its fourth year, the program provides holiday meals and toys to Oakl...
Nov 07, 2011 | 0 | 8 |
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Discovery Bay business owners are rolling out the barrels – toy barrels, that is – in anticipation of the East County Cops for Kids holiday event. From now through Dec. 14, residents can drop off n...
Oct 31, 2011 | 0 | 10 |
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Eagle Scout Jared Paget collects hundreds of children’s books for Sutter Delta Medical Center’s Emergency Department and Pediatric Unit to distribute to more than 10,000 children the hospital treat...
Oct 27, 2011 | 0 | 4 |
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The Parent Network at Antioch Charter Academy II (ACAII) has turned its annual Christmas tree and wreath fundraiser into a service project. ACAII encourages those purchasing a Christmas tree to pre...
Oct 24, 2011 | 0 | 16 |
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Hope for some needy families comes clad in leather and riding a motorcycle.
Hope Lopez-Sanders, that is.
The 55-year-old Oakley resident and Harley rider is organizing the third annual Main Street...
Oct 20, 2011 | 0 | 5 |
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The Byron Delta Lions Club of Discovery Bay hosts its annual food drive this month. Non-perishable items will be collected through Friday, Oct. 28 at the following schools:
• Discovery Bay Elemen...
Oct 13, 2011 | 0 | 4 |
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Networking with the Senior Coalition and other resources for seniors opens up a world of information for me to share – and this week is no different.
It’s super to meet people that give of themselv...