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Lifeguards wanted
The City of Oakley Recreation Division is accepting applications for summer lifeguards, who will provide coverage at the Freedom High School pool during summer camp on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Lifeg...
May 18, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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The public is invited to enjoy a barbecue dinner at the Friends of the Byron Community Library fundraiser on Sunday. The event benefits the restoration of the library, which was built in 1923.<br>Photo by Samie Hartley
Show some love for the library
Friends of the Byron Community Library hosts a fundraiser Sunday, May 19 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Wild Idol Park on Main Street. The event features live music and activities for the kids. Tickets are $1...
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Walk for a Warrior
East County Veterans Resource Center hosts Walk for a Warrior on Saturday, May 18. The walk-a-thon is held in honor of Armed Forces Day. Proceeds from the event go toward funding the center’s many ...
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Lifelong San Francisco Giants fan Wanda Zimmerman was one of the winners of the Major League Baseball’s Honorary Bat Girl Contest. During her trip to AT&T Park on Sunday, she got to meet her favorite player, pitcher Sergio Romo. <br>Photo courtesy of Wanda Zimmerman
Giants hit homer for loyal fan
Brentwood resident Wanda Zimmerman has experienced some memorable days in her 53 years. Some of those days, however, she’d like to forget. On Oct. 21, 2003, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Ex...
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The Bristow Middle School journalism class visited The Press this week to get an up close and personal look at the news business.
Talk About Town: May 16
Just in case Brentwood residents weren’t proud enough of their seventh – yep, count ’em: seventh – award as a Kaboom! Playful City , this year the city can boast another honor: receiving more li...
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Byron Boys Ranch Librarian Nadia Bagdasar chooses books she thinks will speak to the residents’ experiences and appeal to their interests. During a recent poetry contest at the ranch, the boys read their own works inspired by library books or personal experience.<br>Press file photo
Boys’ poetry anything but delinquent
The youth at the Orin Allen Youth Rehabilitation Facility in Byron celebrated April’s National Poetry Month last week by holding their fourth annual poetry contest. Using past experience as fuel fo...
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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...
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Brentwood Family Pet Care owner Dr. Scott Lichlyter, here with Molly, brings a lifetime of experience, care and expertise to his longtime local practice.<Br>Photo by Richard Wisdom
A place where pet care’s a family affair
Since the tender age of 10, Dr. Scott Lichlyter has been working with animals. Originally from Kansas, the owner and head veterinarian of Brentwood Family Pet Care practically grew up on his grand...
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Dogs enjoy pool time and other playful activities during their stay at Delta Dog Camp.<br>Photo courtesy of Kerry Dorn
Pooches unleash spirit of play at Delta Dog Camp
Dogs are more than pets; they’re members of the family. But when humans leave for work or vacation, our four-legged friends traditionally don’t get an invite. For dog owners who hesitate to leave t...
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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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