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New recreation classes in Brentwood
The City of Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department is offering classes in tennis, gymnastics and soccer this winter: Tennis Whether you’re looking for tennis lessons for your 5-year-old or w...

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The original members of the Discovery Bay Women’s Golf Club met recently at the group’s 25th anniversary celebration. In the front row, from right, are Idie Williams, Julie Blotz and Sue Arlotta; back row: Mary Ann Hansen, Earline Dal Porto, Lee Allen, Bobbie Pearson, Fran Ranalli, Donna Johnson and Nancy Lencioni.<br>Photo courtesy of Hilary Frigillana</br>

DB golf club marks silver anniversary
The Discovery Bay Country Club, designed by Ted Robinson, opened in 1986. As this year marked its 25th anniversary, the Discovery Bay Women’s Golf Club celebrated this event on the evening of Sept....

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Kris LaPiot shreds up some water during the Diablo Shores Pro-Am Waterski Event last weekend in Brentwood. More than 2,000 people came to see some of the world’s best waterskiers compete.<br>Photo by Bill Klipp</br>

Thousands enjoy Diablo Shores event
For the ninth time, East Bay waterski enthusiasts were treated to world-class talent at the Diablo Shores Pro Am Waterski Event, held last weekend in Brentwood. Organizer Greg Badal estimated that...

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Oakley offers fall sports
Oakley’s recreation department brings back its popular bocce ball league this fall, starting Sept. 20. Games are played Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The fee is $20. Registration forms and team r...

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Derby reels in kids
The Oakley Kids Fishing Derby brought 150 kids through age 15 to the Bridgehead/Oakley Pier last weekend. Winners in the Most Fish or Biggest Fish category received a certificate plus a tackle box ...

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Ed Stewart, 94, and Casey Collins, 3½, spanned the age spectrum at Harvest Park Bowl’s Bridging the Gap Tournament. The event brought nearly 100 bowlers to the center, which hosted the tournament for the second year. Proceeds for the tournament went toward youth scholarships.<br>Photo courtesy of Bob Damico</br>

Bridging the gap
Nearly 100 bowlers set foot on the lanes at Brentwood’s Harvest Park Bowl recently for the second annual Bridging the Gap doubles tournament in which 49 teams comprising one senior bowler (over 55)...

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Couple rolls to victory
Jim and Jan Barnett, three-year residents of Summerset IV in Brentwood, recently returned from competing in the United States National Artistic Roller Skating Championships in Ft. Wayne, Ind. Jim r...

Sep 01, 2011 | 0

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Hooked on fishing
Oakley’s Kids Fishing Derby – a catch-and-release event for children through age 15 – returns on Saturday at the Antioch/Oakley Pier off Bridgehead Road. Registration is free, and participants may ...

Aug 25, 2011 | 0

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Students learn about boat safety during a Bay Area Water Ski Club boat driver clinic.<br>Photo courtesy of Gwen Cauthren.</br>

Water sport enthusiasts looking for more
In 1993, a small group led by Bill Honeycutt decided to lay the groundwork for a club to help those interested in watersports meet each other. The result was the Bay Area Water Ski Club (BAWSC). N...

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Coming your way
Local waterskier Greg Badal cuts through the water earlier this year at Diablo Shores in Brentwood. Diablo Shores will host its Pro-Am competition, a USA Waterski event, from Sept. 9 through 11. Th...

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Bowled over

Local bowlers aim to knock down record

Oakley kids fishing derby returns

Learn to serve

Delta Fence lags a winner

Youth flag football

Little League teams flourish in playoffs

Inaugural Oakley bocce season wraps up

PONY World Series returns to Brentwood

Exacting lag