April 25, 2014
Clayton Pioneer • www.claytonpioneer.com
Run/Walk/Wheelchair races take off
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Contra Costa Kops for Kids will hold its eighth annual Run/Walk/Wheelchair Races on May 17, Armed Forces Day and the last day of National Police Week. The Run/Walk/Wheelchair Races feature one-mile, 5K, and 10K races. There will be wheelchair races held in each category. For the second year in a row, the event will feature a live band. East Bay’s own Full Tilt will play classic rock and roll and a medley of military songs. Pre-registered racers can pick up their tee-shirts, race number and participant bags at Roadrunner Sports located in the Willows Shopping Center between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, May 16. Registration will
also be available then. The cost is $25 per runner. Discounts are available for families with multiple runners. All proceeds from the race go to support Contra Costa Kops for Kids, a group of active and retired police officers whose mission is to help prevent violence, drug abuse, gangs, and juvenile delinquency in Contra Costa County.
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Childcare/Preschool Clayton Community School at Mt. Diablo Elementary offers school-age childcare. 7a.m. – 6 p.m. Preschool 9 - 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday. Summer program coming soon! Enroll now! 672-0388, www.claytoncommunityschool.com, claytoncommunityschool@gmail.com.
Office and retail space for lease in Historic Clayton City Center: Village Oaks Center, 6200 Center St., Clayton. Call Nick Adamson at (408) 371-8770, ext. 21.
House Wanted Growing family looking to buy house in Clayton. Would love opportunity to live in this wonderful community. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Are you thinking of selling? Let us know! 413-5448. Flower Gardening by Nicole Hackett Perennial, ornamental, rose and container care. Keep your garden in flowers this year with monthly fertilizing and pruning visits. Email for consultation or details. Gardengirl94517@yahoo.com.
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LITTORNO LAW GROUP Upcoming Seminars IRA Beneficiary Trusts “How to Stretch out Payments and Protect your IRA Beneficiaries.” Wednesday, May 21, 2014 6:30 - 8:00 PM Walnut Creek Office 3100 Oak Road, #100 Walnut Creek CA 94597 (925) 937-4211
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VA and Medi-Cal Benefits for Costs of Care Wednesday, June 18, 2014 6:30 - 8:00 PM Pittsburg Office
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HELP WANTED Computer Tech Growing business has position for onsite pro computer tech in Contra Costa County. Must have experience in Windows and Mac OS, network repair and troubleshooting. ComputersUSA! 672-9989. Park District Summer job openings for students as well as openings for park police officers. Go to www.ebparks.org/jobs. Sales Associate Retail feed and pet supply store, full or part time. Apply in person at Rodie's Feed, 8863 Marsh Creek Road, Clayton. Seasonal Positions Job fair and interviews for Concord Pavilion from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 26 at Concord Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. Pick up and fill out application at fair.
Directory of Advertisers Beauty and Pampering Bella Mia Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .680-7792 Business Services Rising Moon Marketing & Public Relations . . . . .672-8717 Construction and Trades Appliance Repairs by Bruce, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . .672-2700 Belfast Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .457-5423 Burkin Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672-1519 Diablo View Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .822-5144 Gary’s Home Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .787-2500 Iron Horse Concrete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .566-8666 Schaefer’s Painting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .260-6065 Tipperary Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216-2679 Dining and Entertainment Clayton Club Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .673-0440 Oakhurst Country Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672-9737 Subway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .693-0621 Events Art and Wine Festival – CBCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672-2272 City of Clayton – Concerts . . . .http://www.ci.clayton.ca.us Community Garage Sale – Joe Dajani . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .http://www.joedajani.com Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market . . . . . . . . . . .800-949-3276 Financial, Insurance and Legal Services DuRee, Daniel – The Law Office of . . . . . . . . . . .210-1400 Littorno, Richard – The Law Office of . . . . . . . . .432-4211 Travis Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .888-698-0000 Van Wyck, Doug – State Farm Insurance . . . . . .672-2300 Funerals Ouimet Funeral Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .682-4242 Groceries Doorstep Farmers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .349-4568 Home and Garden Clayton Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .686-2299 Diablo Lawnscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .381-3757 Interiors Panache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672-7920 Nichols Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672-9955 The Floor Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .969-9890 The Maids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .798-6243 Utopic Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .524-0055 Waraner Bros. Tree Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .831-2323 Waraner Tree Experts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250-0334 Mailing Services The UPS Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689-6245 Pet Services Cat Hospital of Clayton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672-2287 Monte Vista Veterinary Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276-5744 Pittsburg Pet Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .432-7387 Rodie's Feed and Pet Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672-4600
Real Estate Agents Be Successful! Lynne French is expanding and interviewing for a few agents. Call her today 672-8787.
Real Estate and Mortgage Services French, Lynne – Windermere Real Estate . . . . . .672-8787 Howard, Don – Better Homes Realty . . . . . . . . . .408-3184 Howard, Emily – Better Homes Realty . . . . . . . .408-1871 Klock, Leigh – Coldwell Banker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .212-5593 Landgraf, Linda – Prudential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .876-0311 Laurence, Pete – RE/MAX Realty . . . . . . . . . . . .890-6004 Lopez, Stephanie – Coldwell Banker . . . . . . . . . .932-7329 Mazzei, Matt – Mazzei Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .693-0757 Stojanovich, Jennifer – Better Homes Realty . . .567-6170 The Torrey Team – J. Rockcliff Realtors . . . . . . .595-6707 Vujnovich, George - Better Homes Realty . . . . . .672-4433
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Recreation and Fitness Earthquake Arabians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360-7454
Help Fight Hunger Anna Chan – AKA: The Lemon Lady needs your help! Weekly commitment appreciated. For more info and contact numbers, go to thelemonlady.blogspot.com.
Schools Hope Academy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .687-7555
Come join Mazzei Realty! Currently interviewing and hiring new and experienced real estate agents. Call 693-0757 for details.
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The Willows Shopping Center is located at 1975 Diamond Blvd. in Concord. The race begins at 8 a.m. Registration begins at 6:45 a.m. on race day. To register beforehand, visit www.active.com. For more information, contact contracostakopsforkids.org or call 925-827-1998.
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Clayton Historical Society Museum The Clayton Historical Society Museum needs a greeter for two hours per month from 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays or Sundays. Call the museum at 672-0240 and leave your name. Clayton Community Library Needs volunteers. Minimum age 13. Minimum commitment is 6 months. Some training provided. Contact Arlene at 673-9777 or nielsenjanc@aol.com. Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers one day a week between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Make a tremendous difference to seniors in your community. Contact Sharon Fitzgerald at 9328607 or sfitzgerald@mowsos.org today!
Senior Services Montecito – Oakmont Senior Living . . . . . . . . . . .852-6702 Services, Other ComputersUSA! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672-9989 Net Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672-6029 Recycling Center & Transfer Station . . . . . . . . . .473-0180 Travel Travel to Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672-9840 Living Well American Red Cross . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .800-733-2767 A Perfect Tan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672-8261 Clayton Valley Medical Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672-6744 Clayton Valley Orthodontics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672-6200 Courtyards at Pine Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .798-3900 Diablo Senior Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .360-2396 Loftin Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .672-7997 SNAP Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .693-0110
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