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52 Things To Do .......... 6, 10, 18, 22, 44, 54, 72, 101, 105, 127 Greetings From the Welcome! Team ........................................7 East County Goes Way Back .................................................14 Antioch Keeps Troops’ Toes Toasty ........................................27 The Sky – and Water – Is the Limit .......................................33 Council Honors Courageous Cops .......................................37 Churches Join Forces To Feed the Hungry ............................39 Play Still a Brentwood Priority ............................................104 Corvette Club Revved Up To Serve Community .................. 109

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Advertisers Index............128 Agriculture..................... 74 Antioch......................... 24 Apartments...................102 Arts & Culture................ 42 Athletes in Action............. 43 Bethel Island.................. 40 Brentwood..................... 28 Byron........................... 38 Calendar....................... 12 Child Care & Preschools... 55 Colleges & Universities..... 52 Delta Recreation............. 64 Dining..........................120 Discovery Bay................. 32 East County Life ............. 20 Elementary Schools.......... 47 Finance........................114 Fitness.......................... 92 Golf.............................. 66 Health Care................... 82 High Schools.................. 50 History.......................... 14 Knightsen...................... 41 Libraries....................... 45 Lodging........................112 Map of East County........... 8 Middle Schools................ 48 Oakley.......................... 34 Parks........................... 58 Pet Services...................110 Real Estate.................... 98 Salons & Spas................ 94 School Districts............... 46 Service Clubs.................118 Sports & Recreation........ 68 Transportation..............106 Worship......................... 79 2011

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Names, addresses and phone numbers are nice, but for our 2011 Welcome Guide readers suffering from information overload, we offer the following distillation of the fun stuff East County has to offer.

Call it an agenda: 52 activities – one for each week of the year – to enrich your East County lifestyle. May your calendar be filled with memorable discoveries. Enjoy!

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Delta Discovery Cruises provides rides on the San Joaquin River and Delta year-round, including options such as sunset dinner cruises, lunch cruises, mystery dinner theater cruises, jazz brunch cruises, senior cruises, wedding cruises and visits to the mothball fleet. The 100-passenger, 65-foot Island Serenade, based in the Pittsburg Marina, features an indoor salon plus an upper deck that provides expansive views of the water and shoreline. Call 252-9300.

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Native American rock art transporting you 10,000 years into the past, vernal pools harboring fairy shrimp, and lofty rock outcrops where raptors nest are a few of the wonders that await at Vasco Caves Regional Preserve. Vasco Caves is open to the public on a restricted basis through naturalist-led tour groups. For tour information and reservations, call 888-327-2757 and press option 2, then 3.

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Normally you need to drive to Berkeley or San Francisco to see professional theater of the caliber provided by this intimate, 200-seat venue at 213 F St. in downtown Antioch. This year’s lineup includes the musical “Side by Side With Sondheim,” the comedy “The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)” and the drama “Imaginary Love.” For tickets, call 219-8545.

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n an age when so much of the information we seek is packaged in electronic form – requiring us to scurry to our computer and surf the Web – it’s nice to grab a magazine, flip quickly to the desired page, find what we’re looking for right away and get on with our lives.

This is the spirit of the 2011 East County Welcome!

Guide: convenience, efficiency and information galore. Looking for a park that provides picnic tables?

Want to know what your town’s next festival will be or what number to call to join a softball league? You won’t find that information up front in the phone book. From child care to churches, from orchards to optometrists, the businesses and organizations in this guide don’t need to advertise in order to be listed.

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Costa County is a spirit of friendliness and an emphasis on community, second to none among the factors that have attracted people here – lots of people. If you’re an old-timer, you know things keep changing. As new neighbors move in, so do new realtors, service organizations, physicians – you name it. And our mission is to help you find them.

Toward that goal, we’ve spread throughout the Guide our 52 Things To Do in East County, fascinating activities for each week of the year. We feel the 52 Things provide an important reminder: as you use the Guide to help your professional and domestic life run more efficiently ... don’t forget to have some fun!

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East County Military Family & Friends makes it easy to find ways to participate in a variety of activities, from car shows and package wrapping to bake sales and raising postage money for care packages. You can also join in Welcome Home events for returning troops, march in local parades or support the peer-topeer counseling program for veterans. Visit ECMFF’s Facebook page or visit www.eastcountymilitary.org.

The Lynn House Gallery, 809 W. First St. in Antioch (779-7018), specializes in local artists and is open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during exhibits.

The Weber Gallery, 700 Harvest Park Drive in Brentwood (634-7742), features local and national artists. The main room of the Fridley Art Gallery, 613 First St. in Brentwood (783-2853), features local artists and is open Monday through Saturday and throughout Valverde Plaza weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Ready for a respite from the demands of the so-called real world? What better way to refresh and rejuvenate than with a magnificent massage?

Whether it’s a full-body, Swedish or deep-tissue massage you have in mind, East County has just what you’re looking for, and prices to suit every pocketbook.

Look for the complete lineup of Salons & Spas on page 94 of this guide.

When winter rains turn most trails to mud, the wide, paved Marsh Creek Trail is the choice of everyone from joggers to rollerbladers, babystroller pushers to dog walkers. Any time of year, a leisurely stroll on the avenue that hugs Marsh Creek’s nine-mile meander – from south Brentwood all the way to Big Break Lagoon on the Delta in Oakley – is a convenient way to enjoy East County scenery. Who knows? You might even spot a great blue heron roaming the neighborhood.

Who says you need to go to Napa, Sonoma or Livermore to enjoy a first-class wine-tasting experience? Hannah Nicole Vineyards’ winery on the outskirts of Brentwood opened its expansive doors in 2009, making it the area’s first such facility since Prohibition brought winemaking – and wine tasting facilities – to a halt.

And Brentwood’s Co. Co. Wine Company downtown provides an intimate setting for your enlightenment and pleasure in the world of wine. Visit www.hnvwines.com and cocowineco.com.

Delta dwellers know it’s all about the water, and each spring captains and first mates from Antioch to Discovery Bay raise anchor and head out to fast water, officially marking the beginning of boating season with celebrations that feature parades and parties. For a list of the area’s yacht clubs and marinas, see page 64.

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JANUARY AN Lions Club Crab Feed BI Chamber of Commerce Frozen Bun Run BW St. Anthony Knights of Columbus Crab Feed BW Men’s Club Crab Feed BW Annual Awards Dinner BW Good Morning Breakfast OK Lions Club Crab Feed DB Chamber of Commerce State of Town Banquet DB Chamber of Commerce Officer Installation FEBRUARY AN Heart to Heart Ball AN Historical Society Exhibit BW Men’s Club Couples’ Crab Feed BW Edna Hill Parents Club Winter Dinner Dance Fundraiser BW Lions Youth in Government Program DB SEED Foundation Winter Gala 12 Welcome!

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MARCH BW Arts Commission Art Exhibit BW Delta Community Services Irish Celebration DB Lions Club Corned Beef & Cabbage Feed APRIL AN Kiwanis Spring Pasta Feed and Auction AN Rotary Club Fishing Derby AN Kiwanis Kids Safety Fair BI San Joaquin Yacht Club Boat Parade DB Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt and Breakfast BW Lions Flea Market DB Opening Day Boat Parade DB Lions Club Rally Round the Lake BW Chamber of Commerce Employee Appreciation Luncheon BW Arts Commission Art Walk Exhibit

MAY AN Kiwanis Antioch High and Deer Valley High Key Club Scholarship Night AN Chamber of Commerce State of the City Luncheon AN Delta Club Paintball Shootout AN Kiwanis St. Jude Children’s Hospital Pancake Breakfast AN Dow Environmental Fair BW Delta Community Services Cinco de Mayo Dinner BW Downtown Farmers’ Market Opens BW Chamber of Commerce State of the City Luncheon BW Rotary Golf Tournament BW Lions Special Kids Day BW Tour de Starbucks Bike Ride BW Arts Commission Student Art Show DB Meals on Wheels Champagne Cruise DB Lions Club Boat Show OK St. Anthony’s Arts and Crafts Festival OK Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling MC U-Pick season begins at area farms MC Delta Informal Gardeners Plant Sale JUNE BW Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair BW Downtown Farmers’ Market continues DB Byron Delta Lions East Bay Idol DB Spring Expo

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MC American Cancer Society East County Relay For Life MC Contra Costa County Fair OK Civic Center Free Concerts in Amphitheater

JULY AN Antioch Fourth of July Spectacular AN Free Summer Concerts begin AN Kiwanis Contra Loma Family Camp Cookout BI Chamber of Commerce ’50s Bash Car and Motorcycle Show BW Chamber of Commerce CornFest BW Starry Nights concerts continue BW Downtown Farmers’ Market continues DB Paddle for Fame World Record Event OK Portuguese Holy Ghost Festa OK Cityhood Celebration AUGUST AN Free Summer Concerts continue AN Rotary Moonlight Golf Tournament AN Antioch BI Bethel Island BW Brentwood

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SEPTEMBER AN Delta Blues Festival AN Chamber of Commerce East County Economic Summit AN Delta Advocacy Dinner BW Marsh Creek Cleanup BW Arts Commission City Read BW Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament BW Downtown Farmers’ Market continues BW Art, Wine & Jazz Festival BW Lions Annual Walk for Diabetes Awareness MC ECCHS Afternoon Tea OK Almond Festival OCTOBER AN Second Saturday Pumpkin Day

AN Striped Bass Kids Free Fishing Derby AN Friends of Animal Services Black Cat Ball AN Treat Street at Somersville Towne Center AN Mt. Diablo YMCA Booster Dinner and Auction AN Kiwanis Senior/Disabled Adults Fishing Day AN Kiwanis Officer Installation AN Kiwanis Pride of the Delta Restaurant Tour AN Lions Club Fishing Derby BI Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Awards BI Lions Club Lobster Feed BW Chamber of Commerce Hometown Halloween BW Rotary Dinner and Comedy Show Fundraiser BW Hannah Nicole Winery Grape Stomp and Blessing BW Lions Flea Market DB Chamber of Commerce Halloween Festival MC Delta Quilters Annual Quilt Show

NOVEMBER AN VFW Veterans Day Barbecue AN Kiwanis Big Little Football Game

AN Grannies Anonymous Charity Ball BI Chamber of Commerce Fish Derby BW Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade BW Chamber/Kiwanis/Tri Delta Taste of Brentwood Restaurant Tour MC Contra Costa County Holiday Craft Fair

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DECEMBER AN Antioch Christmas Parade AN Kiwanis Holiday Run & Walk for Health and Health Faire AN Holiday DeLites Parade BW Breakfast With Santa BW Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade BW Community Chest Food Basket Giveaway

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HISTORY

Byron School, circa 1908, boasted a student body of 45 first- through eighth-graders.

The school was located on Holway Road, the current Holway Drive, next to the former Congregational church.

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ore than 100 years ago, Native Americans called the East County area home. The Bay Miwok and Yokut Indians preceded Spanish explorer Pedro Fages, who in 1772 led the first European parties through the area. More than a century passed before European settlers arrived in the area to put down roots.

Antioch

On Sept. 16, 1850, the first settlers arrived at the foot of what is now F Street in Antioch. The town was named after the ancient biblical city in Syria. The town incorporated in February of 1872 with a population of only 600. The year 1876 saw the introduction of a narrowgauge railway between Antioch and the mining town of Stewartsville six miles to the south, at the site of today’s Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve.

In 1851, Antioch got its first school, provided by a ship owner who donated the galley of his beached vessel to serve as a school building. Some of Antioch’s early businesses included brick kilns, coal mining, a copper smelter, several potteries and a distillery.

By the early 1900s, Antioch was still only about 700 residents strong, but the population began to skyrocket in the 1920s with the construction of the Antioch Bridge and Fulton Shipyards.

During World War II, 27 vessels were built in Antioch for the U.S. Navy.

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By 1970, Antioch had grown to 28,500 residents. Built on inexpensive land, residential development further increased the citizenry to an estimated 47,000 by the mid 1980s. Today the population tops 100,000.

Brentwood

One of the first pioneers to settle in the Brentwood area was a doctor named John Marsh, who built a stately mansion out of stone, which still stands today on Marsh Creek Road. Marsh was murdered in 1856 before he ever moved into the house. The name Brentwood is believed to have come from the Marsh family’s hometown of Brentwood, England.

Development of the city was hastened by the discovery of coal in the Mt. Diablo foothills. By 1874, the first structures were popping up on Oak Street.

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system that improved land values by allowing farmers to grow row crops and fruit trees, firmly establishing the town’s agricultural dynamism.

Brentwood incorporated as a city in 1948. It remained a small agricultural community until the last decade of the century, when its proximity to the financial centers of the Bay Area and its relatively affordable housing triggered rapid growth. The population grew nearly five times from 1990 to today’s 50,000plus, bringing a suburban lifestyle and the related influx of goods and services to the formerly rural area. The effort to preserve at least some of the agricultural heritage continues today.

Oakley

The discovery of Native American artifacts in Big Break clearly establishes Oakley as a site of that earlier culture.

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who pioneered what is now Brentwood). In 1897, Marsh arrived and foresaw that the area could produce successful crops. He purchased 12 acres of land, plotted the town and named the first five streets Main, Acme, Ruby, Star and Home, spelling MARSH with the initial letter of each street name. Nicknamed “sandlappers” by critics who said crops would never grow in the sandy soil, the early settlers proved otherwise, turning Oakley into a bountiful source of fresh fruits and vegetables.

In the 1930s, Oakley’s Main Street was dotted with packing sheds, and agriculture was shipped via the railroad throughout the nation.

Oakley became a city in 1998.

Discovery Bay

Discovery Bay is a unique community in Contra Costa County. The idea was born in 1970, when the Veronica Development Company envisioned a water-oriented community where you could “Live Where You Play,” which became the town’s motto.

Those who put their faith in the project based on their dreams haven’t been sorry. Lots they bought for $15,000 have sold in recent years for 10 to 15 times that amount. Developer Ken Hofmann opened sales in 1978 and buyers slept in the streets in order to get the lot of their choice.

In 1984, Discovery Bay unveiled its crown jewel: an 18-hole championship golf course. The final bays of the original Discovery Bay development opened in 1988.

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and emergency services. (Land use and police services are overseen by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, while fire service is provided by the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District). The expansion of the community, Discovery Bay West, began in 2000, at which time the official name of the community became The Town of Discovery Bay. In 2007, Discovery Bay was granted its own Postal ZIP Code, 94505, as its population grew past 17,000.

Bethel Island

In 1860, a Mr. Stone reclaimed the land known as Bethel Island under the Swamp and Over Flowed Act of 1855. It was named Stone Tract. Ten years later, Stone sold the land to Major William K. Bethel, who used it to grow feed for the dairy herd on the island.

Bethel Island, which was officially named in 1898, actually became an island in the 1890s when surrounding sloughs were dredged.

The Bethel Island Bridge, a one-lane wooden plank structure, was built in 1918.

During this same time, the island was farmed by William J. Hotchkiss, who purchased 1,317 acres to grow potatoes, beans and sugar beets.

During the 1920s and ’30s, Bethel Island became known as a fishing paradise and haven for hunters.

Harbors were built along the island’s waterfront, and recreation flourished.

Electricity was first brought to the island in 1946.

In 2010, construction was completed on a new Bethel Island Bridge, replacing the aging wooden structure that provided the

Downtown Knightsen circa 1915, only 17 years after its founding. – Photo courtesy of East Contra Costa Historical Society

only access to the island.

Knightsen

Knightsen was founded in 1898, when the Sante Fe Railroad made its preliminary survey through the area.

George W. Knight, a native of Maine, purchased 110 acres of land from Lazarus Barkley, acreage that eventually became the town of Knightsen. The name Knightsen was derived from Knight’s last name and the last three letters of his wife’s maiden name, Christensen.

Dairies were established in the early 1900s. In the 1920s, the Knightsen Irrigation District brought water to the fields, allowing farmers to plant a huge variety of crops. The Knightsen Farm Bureau was established in 1918, and the Farm Bureau Center is still a community gathering place.

Recently, Knightsen received official historical designation for several of its downtown buildings.

Byron

The town of Byron was founded in 1878, when the San Pablo and Tulare Railroad Company built a track connecting Contra Costa and San Joaquin counties, though

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settlers had been in the area for many years.

After finding no luck in the Sierra Nevada gold mines, German immigrant Henry Wilkening built a house on land he purchased near where the railroad planned to build its station. He became Byron’s first Post Master and built the town’s first hotel, saloon and livery stable.

In the 1860s, R.O. Risdon discovered the Byron Hot Springs. His nephew, Lewis Risdon Mead, discovered more than 50 springs ranging in temperature from 52 to 140 degrees.

Mead developed the now-idle Byron Hot Springs, popular with the rich and famous in the 1920s and ’30s.

In 1938, the resort was closed and sold to the government, which used it as a prisoner of war interrogation center during World War II. Plans to re-open the resort are in the works, and include hotel, golf and hot spring spa facilities.

Historical information was compiled from “Footprints in the Sand” by Kathy Leighton, the East Contra Costa County Historical Society, the Antioch Chamber of Commerce and the Antioch Historical Society.

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Looking for a little Texas hold ’em, sevencard stud or blackjack? Whatever your game, it’s a fair bet you’ll find a place to hold ’em or fold ’em at two of East County’s popular card rooms: Kelly’s Casino or The Nineteenth Hole Casino and Lounge, both in Antioch. You’ll find Kelly’s Card Room at 408 O St. (757-7120). The Nineteenth Hole is located at 2746 W. Tregallas (757-6545 and www.19thholeantioch.com).

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East County service organizations provide numerous charitable ways to spend your time (see page 118) but in the month of December, one of East County’s prominent efforts is the Brentwood Regional Community Chest’s annual Christmas Basket program.

More than 550 families get food and toys for Christmas and beyond, all made possible by contributions of food, cash and elbow grease provided by hundreds of volunteers. To learn more about the BRCC, call 286-4591.

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Live Music

The Delta Jazz Duo performs Friday and Saturday nights at Scottie’s Shutters Brasserie, Sunset Road and Elkins Way in Brentwood.

Prevot’s restaurant, 613 First St. in downtown Brentwood, provides music Thursdays through Saturdays. You’ll enjoy music on the patio Fridays and Saturdays in the summer at Nines restaurant, 100 Summerset Drive in Brentwood. And the Lone Tree Event Center in Antioch offers music on its patio one Friday night per month in the summer.

Skydiving

For pure exhilaration, nothing beats jumping out of a perfectly good airplane. The folks at Bay Area Skydiving will make sure your experience is all it can be, bringing you safely back to earth with memories that will last long after your pulse returns to normal. Bay Area Skydiving operates out of the Byron Airport, and you can make arrangements for tandem, solo or group skydiving by calling 634-7575.

Fishing

East County’s wealth of fishing spots and abundance of fierce, floppy creatures is a paradise for the casual sportsman as well as the serious angler. The Delta is a prime stop on the tournament circuit, drawing thousands of participants to the area competing for bragging rights and a generous purse, including the Western Outdoor News (WON) Bass Pro-Am Tournament, scheduled for April 16-17 at Russo’s Marina (684-2024) in Bethel Island.

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Wildflower Walks

From February through June, East County erupts in the colors and fragrances of spring unfurling in a delightful progression over the course of the season. For the cream of the wildflower crop, take a stroll through Round Valley’s Hardy Canyon, Los Vaqueros’ Mariposa Canyon, Black Diamond Mines’ Oil Canyon, Morgan Territory’s Prairie Falcon Trail or, for a more rigorous and splashy adventure, Mt. Diablo’s Falls Trail.

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Already known for its fruits, vegetables and wine, East County is becoming increasingly well known for its quality olive oils. A staple of local restaurant tours, a number of venues offer oil tastings and a variety of locally produced oils sure to tantalize your tastebuds. Call 783-0050 to learn more about the Contra Costa Wine Grape and Olive Growers Association.

This 82-year-old restored theater at Second and G streets is the crown jewel of Antioch’s quaint, historic downtown riverfront. Performers there have included Al Jolson, fan dancer Sally Rand, the Three Stooges and Roy Rogers. This year the theater will provide an elegant venue for the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Kingston Trio, the San Francisco Opera Cinema Series and Pacific Chamber Symphony, plus the Best of The San Francisco Stand Up Comedy Competition and the Last Sunday of the Month Film Series.

For more information, call 757-9500.

If George Romero, director of “Night of the Living Dead” and its sequels, should decide to make a sports film, he might end up at Paradise Skate rink filming the Undead Bettys: East County’s most chilling, thrilling, blood-curdling, heart-pounding – and only – women’s roller derby team. The team practices three times at week at the rink next to the Antioch fairgrounds at 10th and O streets in Antioch, and matches are held periodically.

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s “The Gateway to the Delta,” Antioch is a city filled with rich history and opportunities for family fun.

The recently-opened Antioch Community Center on Lone Tree Way boasts state-of-the-art recreation facilities, as well as an indoor basketball and volleyball court, library annex and classrooms. Right next to the Community Center is the Prewett Family Water Park, where you can beat the heat locally.

While southern Antioch is where the city shines, Rivertown is the proud historical district. Strategically positioned on the banks of the San Joaquin River, downtown Antioch is home to several small businesses as well as the Antioch Senior Center and the historic El Campanil Theatre. El Campanil has hosted an impressive array of big-name acts, from Debbie Reynolds and Randy Newman to the Kingston Trio, and regularly plays classic movies.

From the ponderous matters of war and peace to the sunnier side of life – achievements in music, education and industry – the people of Antioch are always eager to do what it takes to maintain their city’s status as the hub of East County commerce and culture.

Antioch is also a city where young minds are nurtured for success. The Antioch Unified School District, in addition to its traditional campuses, operates diverse facilities such as the Deer Valley Law Academy, Dozier-Libbey Medical High School and the Delta Academy for the Performing Arts.

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CITY OF ANTIOCH DIRECTORY CITY HALL Third and H streets. 779-7000 www.ci.antioch.ca.us T*D*D for Speech/Hearing Impaired, 779-7081 City Administration City Manager: Jim Jakel 779-7011 City Attorney: Lynn Tracy Nerland 779-7015 City Clerk: L. Jolene Martin 779-7009 Deputy City Clerk: Janet L. Chalk 779-7009 Capital Improvements/Water Rights Director: Phillip L. Harrington 779-7050 Community Development Director: Tina Wehrmeister 779-7035 Finance Director: Dawn Merchant 779-7056 Human Resources Director: Deborah McHenry 779-7020 Information Systems Director: Bill Gegg 779-7041 Acting Police Chief: Allan Cantando 779-6963 Public Works Director: Ron Bernal 779-6950 Treasurer: Donna Conley 779-7005 26 Welcome!

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Police Department Emergency, 778-3911 or 911 Non-emergency, 778-2441 Abandoned Autos, 779-6981 Finance Department Business Calls (weekdays 8 a.m.City Hall, First Floor 5 p.m.), 779-6900 Third and H streets, 779-7056 Crime Prevention/Neighborhood Accounts Payable 779-7000, ext.

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But not just any type of sock.

Students collected warm, durable, soldierworthy socks for Socks for Soldiers. The socks were sent to Afghanistan, where Lone Tree Elementary administrative assistant Penny Plummer’s son, Lance Cpl. Chad Lewis Plummer, 21, was deployed on his first tour.

“He said it’s freezing at night,” Penny said. “He sleeps in three sleeping bags when he goes out on the missions and his feet are still freezing. That’s how cold it is out there!

Josie Monaghan, founder of Antioch-

based East County Military Families and Friends, which partnered with the Lone Tree Elementary effort, said some people are under the assumption that the government supplies the troops with basic necessities such as socks and other clothing and hygiene products, but those supplies are limited and soldiers must pay for replacements themselves.

“We take it for granted, but for a soldier, a fresh pair of socks is like gold,” Monaghan said. “Little things go a long way. Can you imagine being on a twoweek mission and not getting the chance

to take off your shoes or socks because you have to be on the move and constantly be on guard? Soldiers’ feet get more of a workout than any other part of their body. And in the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan, one pair of socks isn’t going to last very long with all the wear and tear.”

Durable socks help protect troops from trench foot and athlete’s foot. “Their feet need to be healthy,” said Monaghan.

“If their feet are taken care of and they are comfortable, they can better focus on their mission and their ultimate goal of coming home alive.”

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Brentwood

City of Brentwood Brentwood’s downtown facelift nears completion

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ntil recently, Brentwood’s metamorphosis from a rural farming community of a few thousand souls into a modern suburb was marked by the rapidly changing landscape as subdivisions sprang up all over town. In 2010, however, residents got their first glimpse at the city’s ultimate look in the steadily rising city hall, part of the $38 million civic center project designed to serve the city’s needs when final build-out to 75,000 residents occurs.

At the same time, work began on an $11 million downtown streetscape project aimed at helping the city’s downtown core thrive in the face of increased competition. The two projects, both of which should be completed in the second half of 2011, demonstrate the city’s commitment to downtown – the embodiment of the city’s historical charm. Ironically, much of the project was made possible by the poor economy, as contractors idled by the recession bid the project more than 36 percent below estimates.

The massive construction project was only one indication that Brentwood’s economy was faring better than many others. The city has a balanced budget and healthy reserve of 30 percent of its annual operating budget, plus a fully staffed and funded police department.

One place where construction won’t be starting any time soon is on the city’s southwest side. There, voters in 2010 defeated a proposal to extend the city’s boundaries and build up to 1,300 homes, 35 acres of commercial development and about 200 acres of parks, open space and public facilities.

Opened in 2008, The Streets of Brentwood Lifestyle Center continued to help fill city coffers with sales tax revenue. In the first quarter of 2010, the city enjoyed a 12 percent increase in sales tax collections compared to 2009, despite the economic doldrums. Comparatively, Contra Costa County as a whole saw sales tax fall off by 2.9 percent, while the state eked out a .52 percent increase.

Agriculture continues to play an important part in Brentwood. Its Ag Preservation Program continued to purchase development rights for farmland in the agricultural core, assuring that it will continue to be farmed in perpetuity. Funded by fees on new development that have virtually disappeared with the hiatus on home building, the program will now shift its focus to education and marketing efforts to support farmers until building resumes and more money is available for buying development rights.

Meanwhile, winemaking and organic farms, as well as the area’s famed U-Pick farms, continue to help the Brentwood area serve as the transition zone between the greater Bay Area to the west and the breadbasket of the Central Valley.

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reflective of its heritage, guided by its vision, and ready to provide opportunities for all.

To coincide with the City’s Mission Statement, “Bringing Brentwood’s Vision to Reality”, there are several major projects underway that will have a significant and positive impact on our Community: City of Brentwood Civic Center; Downtown Streetscape and the Brentwood Library Remodel and Relocation.

The CiviC CenTer draws its inspiration from the old Brentwood Hotel that was located at the corner of Oak and First Streets. The hotel was designed and built by Irving Gill in 1913.

BrenTwood LiBrary: This 5,000 + square foot library was moved from City

park to its new home on Oak Street as a first step in building the Civic Center. The fabrics, finishes and walls sport vibrant, warm colors, creating a welcoming space to spend time.

The library is also equipped with state of the art technology, including Internet access and closed circuit televisions. Once City Hall is built and occupied, the library will expand into the remainder of 118 – 120 Oak Street and will occupy the full 17,000 square feet.

CiTy Park: The new design of City Park provides a quality facility to the community. This

includes: better lighting, landscape and hardscape improvements—planting of 102 new trees — new restrooms, a “gateway” at the corner of Oak and Second Streets, children’s play equipment and picnic areas with barbecues, new outdoor stage for performances, and arcades around the park that will provide shade and be used for events in the park.

CommuniTy CenTer: The 32,000 square foot Community Center will be two

stories, and will house a large banquet room for 350+ seating, opening directly on to the park, a full caterer’s kitchen, multi-purpose rooms and public meeting rooms.

CiTy haLL, CiviC PLaza, CounCiL ChamBer and Parking STruCTure: A large public plaza with shade trees and a fountain will anchor the new 60,000 square foot City Hall and Council Chamber. A 280-space Parking Structure will accommodate the Civic Center and Downtown.

downTown BrenTwood STreeTSCaPe imProvemenT ProjeCT: The City has embarked on

implementing a new streetscape design as part of the downtown revitalization efforts. The City is committed to enhancing the heart of our community and encouraging the establishment of a dining and boutique district. The first phase has started this fall.

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Town of Discovery Bay

Live Where You Play is no empty motto. Discovery Bay residents take fun seriously, whether on the golf course, tennis court or their own backyard – the shimmering waters of the Delta.

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nce a quiet hamlet on the eastern border of Contra Costa County, the upscale community of Discovery Bay has grown from a weekend retreat into a year-round, family-based town of nearly 15,000 residents. Today, the unincorporated Live-Where-You-Play community boasts shopping centers, churches and top-notch schools, as well as two full-time resident deputies, a crime prevention specialist and a permanent sheriff’s annex.

A five-member elected Community Services District (CSD) board governs Discovery Bay, handling the town’s water, sewer and landscaping needs, and providing the county with recommendations regarding issues such as

commercial ventures, housing and police services.

The Reclamation District 800 (Rec 800) is a special district governed by a five-member elected board of trustees charged with overseeing and maintaining the town’s levee system. Rec 800 also manages water drainage and circulation in Discovery Bay’s lakes and lagoons.

Discovery Bay’s boat docks and access to 1,200 miles of waterways allow residents to enjoy an abundance of watersports, including boating, windsurfing, paddle boarding, fishing and swimming. The town also offers excellent tennis facilities and a championship golf course, the Discovery Bay Country Club.

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Take, for example, this year’s upgrading of the community’s landscaping department, the arrival of the town’s revised website, the approval by the Community Services District (CSD) board to create a new basketball court in Regatta Park, the installation of a new state-of-the-art water well and the development of a new 10-year master water and wastewater plan.

“It’s been a good year,” said Howard. “We’ve touched in some capacity nearly every aspect of Discovery Bay, and it will continue that way into the future. We have lots of things going on that will benefit everyone.

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akley has worked hard to balance growth and development with its desire to maintain its small-town appeal and rich agricultural heritage.

Incorporated in 1999, the city of more than 35,000 residents boasts an abundance of parks and expanded recreational opportunities.

Among Oakley’s popular community events are the holiday tree lighting in the Civic Center Plaza, the Almond Festival, movies in the park and Oakley’s newest tradition, the Harvest Festival, held the week before Halloween.

In 2010, the Oakley City Council approved a Downtown Specific Plan, which lays the groundwork for the future overhaul of the downtown area. City officials envision a downtown that will provide a more innovative image for the community. The vision is to create a bustling downtown district filled with shops, restaurants and entertainment venues that will make the heart of Oakley a true destination.

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Heading into its 12th year of citihood, Oakley continues to widen the scope and enhance the quality of its culture. The City Council – “Team Oakley” – works hard to keep the community’s momentum forward, full throttle – and fun.

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CITY OF OAKLEY DIRECTORY City of Oakley City of Oakley City Hall, 3231 Main St. 625-7000, www.ci.oakley.ca.us City Attorney: Derek Cole 625-7008 City Manager: Bryan Montgomery 625-7007 City Clerk: Nancy Ortenblad 625-7013 Community Development: Rebecca Willis 625-7000 Finance: Paul Abelson 625-7010 Parks and Recreation: Lindsey Bruno 625-7042 Public Works/Engineering: Jason Vogan 625-7037 Emergency Services Oakley Police Department 3231 Main St. Chief of Police: Bani Kollo 625-8820 EMERGENCY 911 East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Administrative Office: 134 Oak St., Brentwood 634-3400 Station 93: 215 Second St., Oakley Chamber of Commerce 3721 Main St. 625-1035 36 Welcome!

COUNTY GOVERNANCE Contra Costa County District 5 supervisor: Federal D. Glover dist5@bos.cccounty.us 315 E. Leland Road, Pittsburg 427-8138, 634-5915 Contra Costa County Animal Control 44800 Imhoff Place, Martinez 335-8300 www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/depart/animal

Diablo Water District 2107 Main St. 625-3798 Ironhouse Sanitary District 450 Walnut Meadows Drive 625-2279 Oakley Disposal 3231 Main St. 757-7660 Oakley Library 1050 Neroly Road 625-2400 Transportation Tri-Delta Transit 754-6622, www.trideltatransit.com The Magazine of East County

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hree of Oakley’s finest were honored by the City Council in 2010 for protecting the community through acts of honor, courage and commitment. Mayor Pat Anderson delivered proclamations to officers Sean Eriksen, Lance Morrison and Rick Grubaugh, recognizing them for their outstanding work on the Oakley police force.

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Morrison was honored for arresting 212 impaired drivers in 2009, which earned him acknowledgement from Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Councilmember Kevin Romick said Morrison was also the first on the scene to “diffuse a volatile situation” in his neighborhood last month, and Romick greatly appreciated the officer’s quick response and professionalism.

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Town of Byron Known for its healing hot springs, mud baths and luxurious hotel accommodations from the late 1800s to the 1930s, Byron Hot Springs kept a secret identity in the early 1940s. In 1942, the United States government bought the hotel and turned the palace of pleasure into an interrogation center for Japanese and German prisoners of war. It was known as Camp Tracy. A Japanese film crew came to the Byron facility to film ground and aerial shots for a documentary of the camp.

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he unincorporated farming town of Byron, nearly 1,000 residents strong, is one of East County’s smallest communities. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors governs Byron, but the Byron Municipal Advisory Council (BMAC) – comprising local residents – advises the supervisors on local land-use, planning and zoning issues, and also represents Byron on the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) on annexation and boundary issues.

Another area agency, Reclamation District 800 (Rec 800), is responsible for the maintenance and operation of levees in and around the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta. A five-member board of directors elected by local landowners governs the district.

Byron’s irrigation water is managed by the Byron-Bethany Irrigation District. The district recently completed work on a $3 million upgrade to the facility – the district’s first facelift since it was built in 1958.

Police services for Byron are provided through the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff; fire and emergency services are provided by the East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.

The Byron Airport finished the first phase of its $10 million expansion program last year, the first upgrade for the county-owned airport in more than a decade.

Byron is also home to the famous Byron Hot Springs. Its hotel, built in the late 1800s, reached its peak of popularity in the l930s and was a destination for some of Hollywood’s brightest stars, including Clark Gable, who was known to enjoy the hotel’s healing waters, mud baths and luxurious accommodations. The spring’s current owners are planning to restore the spa to its former glamour.

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BYRON DIRECTORY TOWN OF BYRON Byron Municipal Advisory Council 240-7260 Chair: Linnea Juarez Directors: Al Beltram Don Della Nina Dennis Lopez Ron Schmit Office of the Sheriff Contra Costa County 646-2441 East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Emergency Response: 911 District Office: 624-3400 134 Oak St., Brentwood Byron Sanitary District 209-835-4850 Byron-Bethany Irrigation District 209-835-0375 Reclamation District 800 634-2351 1540 Discovery Bay Blvd., Discovery Bay 2011

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h, what a difference a year makes. When Deanna Masterman, Karen Randle and KC Cook came up with the idea for a faith-based community food pantry in 2009, the women had no idea how far their vision would take them.

“We realized there was a great need, and we knew that the existing food banks couldn’t handle everything,” said Randle. “We’re in the farming belt of the communities, and people need help and will continue to need help.”

The three women met as part of an outreach program – among Byron’s St. Anne Catholic, Discovery Bay’s Delta Community Presbyterian, and Byron United Methodist – aimed at synchronizing charity work in the neighboring communities. The churches pooled their resources, and the result was the Delta Christian Community Food Pantry.

“It’s going fantastic,” said Masterman. “Each week we’ve had a few more families come and now it’s just a matter of getting the word out. We’re so grateful for all the help from volunteers and the community. It’s been amazing.”

Those who arrive at the food pantry each Tuesday morning receive a bag filled with perishable and nonperishable food items such as dried beans, pasta, tuna and peanut butter. Included in the bags of groceries is spiritual information – in Spanish and English – along with housing information for homeless and low-income families.

“We want to find out what their situation is and help them any way we can,” said Masterman. “We’d also like to find a way to bring food to people who can’t get out and pick it up themselves. There’s a lot we want to do, but for now, we’re just concentrating on getting the word out and helping the most people we can.”

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Town of Bethel Island

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ethel Island is the most populous island in the 1,200-mile Delta waterway. Approximately 2,500 people call the waterfront community home.

Farming, which once played a significant role in the life of the Bethel Island community, has in the last few decades been superseded by the island’s recreational emphasis.

The island draws big crowds for its annual ’50s Bash, Holiday Lighted Boat Parade, Opening Day on the Delta Boat Parade, International Society of Chili Cook-off, and a nationally televised fishing derby at Russo’s Marina. The island also boasts a championship 18hole golf course and the San Joaquin Yacht Club. The rickety 61-year-old Bethel Island Bridge has been replaced with a $14 million structure designed to survive earthquakes and serve island residents and visitors for the next 50 years.

Established in the mid-1990s, the Bethel Island Municipal Advisory Council (BIMAC) gives the community a voice on island and regional issues.

The island’s Neighborhood Watch groups hold meetings with BIMAC. The Bethel Island Municipal Improvement District (BIMID) provides levee maintenance and repair for the island, and the Ironhouse Sanitary District (ISD) handles the island’s sewer services.

The Frozen Bun Run, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, kicks off each new year with the spectacle of hardy skiers braving the Delta’s frigid waters. View the video of this year’s event in the multimedia section of www.thepress.net.

Bethel Island DIRECTORY BETHEL ISLAND MUNICIPAL advisory council P.O. Box 1388 • 684-2756 Chair: Belinda Bittner Council Members: Bob Cameron, David Graas, Rich Marshall, Joe Stokley BETHEL ISLAND MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT P.O. Box 244 • 684-2210 President: Marguerite Lawry Directors: Dennis Eisenbeis, Ralph Maloney, Daniel Phippen, Jeff Rocca

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IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley 625-2279

FIRE SERVICE ECCFPD Station 95, 3045 Ranch Lane 684-2226 (non-emergency); 911 (emergency) LAW ENFORCEMENT Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff

Delta Station 210 O’Hara Ave., Oakley Lt. Mike Burton, 625-2341 Marine Services Unit (Sheriff’s Office) 70 Lauritzen Lane, Oakley Lt. George Wright, 427-8507 Office of the Sheriff Dispatch, 646-2441 Emergency line, 911

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Caliente Isle Yacht Club 1550 Taylor Road 684-9979 Lions Club Meets in Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Lane Road on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. • 625-4356 San Joaquin Yacht Club 550 Riverview Place 684-9985 Woman’s Club Meets in Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Lane Road, on the fourth Thursday of the month.

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September’s Knightsen in the Park event featured tours of the town’s historic Santa Fe Railway caboose.

Pamela Doheney’s nonprofit Rhapsody Ranch helps disadvantaged children ages 7 to 17, as well as young women and adults, find strength, peace and comfort in the quiet friendship of horses such as her miniature steed Danny.

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y contemporary standards, Knightsen is a one-of-a-kind town. Impelled by the desire to retain the small-town virtues of independence and close-knit community, citizens of this century-old, historic railroad town have resisted the headlong rush toward suburban development. Knightsen is a living, breathing document of an earlier and more genial time.

No stoplights interfere with the easy pace of Knightsen, where a smile, a wave and a handshake remain the rule, not the exception. Roughly 1,000 residents share 14 square miles of land. No housing tracts threaten Knightsen’s identity. While town leaders support 2-acre parcels, the current 10-acres-perparcel mandate will remain until drainage issues are addressed.

The town’s many ranchettes are home to more horses than humans, and its farms grow incomparable fruits and vegetables.

Several horse arenas and boarding facilities are open to the public for equestrian activities. Igonzo Pygmy Goat Farm raises and sells registered pygmy goats; the finest heirloom tomatoes in Northern California can be purchased at Smith Family Farms’ roadside stand; and Knightsen Honey Company is always buzzing with activity. In 2010, Knightsen got statewide attention for unusual animal life when a wayward sea lion found its way nearly two miles from the Delta to the streets of downtown.

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groups. The annual Knightsen Days event draws East County folks from all over. The event boasts a car and tractor show plus an open-air, evening screening of a film on the history of the town.

The Knightsen School District, renowned for the waiting lists generated by children from outside communities desiring to transfer in, opened its second school, Old River Elementary, in 2008. When the real estate market malaise halted the growth that the school had been built to accommodate, and put a severe pinch on district revenues, the school closed, returning the district to its single-school status. The news wasn’t all bad, though: In 2010, Knightsen Elementary became a California Distinguished School.

Knightsen’s interests have been looked after by a pair of citizen councils. The Knightsen Community Services District was established to manage flood control, while the Knightsen Town Advisory Council (KTAC) advised the County Board of Supervisors on issues from housing to roads to water rights. In 2010 the supervisors merged the two groups’ responsibilities, and disbanded KTAC.

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Arts & Culture

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rt galleries, theaters, museums and concerts keep the aesthetic life of East County residents alive and well – as participants as well as observers. Here’s a list to help you plan your next cultural experience:

ART GALLERIES Lynn House Gallery 809 W. First St., Antioch 779-7018 ci.antioch.ca.us Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during exhibits Fridley Art Gallery 1185 Second St., Brentwood 783-2853 facebook.com Open Monday through Saturday Weber Art Gallery 700 Harvest Park Drive, Brentwood 634-7742 or 303-0252 MOVIE THEATERS AMC Deer Valley 16 4204 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 757-0466, 888-AMC4FUN Cinelux New Delta Cinema 641 First St., Brentwood 240-REEL (7335) Rave Motion Pictures Brentwood 14

2525 Sand Creek Road 809-0030 MUSEUMS Antioch Historical Society Museum 1500 W. Fourth St. 757-1326 Open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1-4 p.m.

East Contra Costa Historical Society and Museum 3890 Sellers Ave., Brentwood 634-8651 or 625-3553 Open every Saturday and the third Sunday of the month, April through October from 2-4 p.m.

MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS Brentwood Concert Band, 6343411 Meets Mondays from 7-9 p.m. except in the month of July Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra cccorch.org Contra Costa Children’s Chorus & Theater Arts for Kids 945-7101, ext. 200

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PERFORMING ARTS THEATERS Black Diamond Theatre Company 625 Countryside Court, Brentwood 216-0851 Brentwood Children’s Ballet Theater 700 Harvest Park Drive 303-6869 East County Performing Arts Center 5865 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 756-7096 700 Harvest Park Drive, Brentwood 240-5556 El Campanil Theatre 602 W. Second St., Antioch 757-9500 Hapgood Theatre Company 213 F St., Antioch 219-8545 Los Medanos College Dramatic Arts 2700 E. Leland Road, Pittsburg 439-2181 2011

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Giddyup! If you’re looking to explore far East County on horseback, numerous equestrian-friendly trails provide a leisurely ride. Saddle up at Los Vaqueros, Round Valley, Morgan Territory or Black Diamond Mines. If you’re new to riding, visit one of the many ranches in Knightsen, where horses outnumber humans. Experienced riders will show you the ropes and get you happy in the saddle in no time. Check out Horse Boarding, Training and Riding in our Sports & Recreation Section on Page 68.

If you’re still in festival mode following Brentwood’s CornFest, take a drive out to Bethel Island for the ’50s Bash, where you’ll find more summer fun in July. While the festival features live music and a car show like many other summer events, the ’50s Bash is host to unique showcases such as the golf cart parade, catfish races and a dog show.

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Artists Open Studio Tour

The annual Artists’ Open Studio Tour, which takes place over a weekend, has grown to 40 venues from Pittsburg to Discovery Bay, showcasing 60 artists specializing in acrylics, watercolor, digital photography, children’s art, clay, oil, aqueous mixed media, jewelry, hats, pastel, colored pencil, painted glass, bronze sculpture, ceramics, metal, stone, stained glass, pottery, Chinese brush painting, wood, fiber arts, graphite, charcoal, hand-knit fiber, silks and cashmere … to name a few.

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Pick Your Own Fruit

Boasting some of California’s finest soils, East County is home to the Bay Area’s largest lineup of U-Pick farms. More than 50 varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables are ripe for the plucking right off the tree or bush – or spread out a blanket and picnic in the orchard. Learn more by visiting www.harvest4you.com.

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East County folk diagnosed with the magnificent obsession known as golf can indulge themselves year-round at a variety of beautiful and affordable public and private courses, from the sprawling 27hole layout of The Golf Club at Brentwood to the Roddy Ranch track nestled into the scenic Diablo foothills. Or try the sister courses Deer Ridge and Shadow Lakes. For a list of courses in the area, go to the Golf section of this guide on page 66.

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ast County libraries provide far more than books on shelves and computers on desks.

They’ve become a dynamic center for special events and educational opportunities for library goers of all ages. Kids can participate in story and craft sessions, learn about fire safety and be entertained by puppet shows; teens can enter the Catch the Reading Bug event and win prizes; adults can take advantage of the county-sponsored Reading Festival’s talks by big-time authors. And Library-a-Go-Go allows BART riders at Pittsburg/Bay Point and residents in the Discovery Bay area to pursue their reading adventures by swiping their library cards at an ATM-style machine loaded with literary gems.

Antioch Libraries

Community Library Manager: Becky Nielsen 501 W. 18th St. 757-9224 Mirant Gateway Center for Learning Express Library (Prewett Water Park Complex – open late January) Community Library Manager: Becky Neilsen 4703 Lone Tree Way 427-8542

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school districts

One reason East County students make tracks to school is that local educators integrate the vital element of fun into the serious business of learning.

School Districts ANTIOCH UNIFIED Donald Gill, superintendent Diane Gibson-Gray, president Claire Smith, vice president Walter Ruehlig Gary Hack Joy Motts BRENTWOOD UNION Merrill M. Grant, superintendent Emil Geddes, president Larry Hilburn Tobi Laird Benz Carlos Sanabria Lori Strauss BYRON UNION Ken Jacopetti, superintendent Jill Sprenkel, president Elaine Landro Karri Murayama Bobbi Nugent Ken Silman Jeffry Sugimoto

School Districts at a Glance Antioch Antioch Unified School District Superintendent: Donald Gill 510 G St., 706-4100 Elementary: Belshaw, Carmen Dragon, Diablo Vista, Fremont, Jack London, Kimball, Lone Tree, Marsh, Mission, John Muir, Mno Grant, Orchard Park (in Oakley), Sutter, Turner.

Middle: Antioch, Black Diamond, Dallas Ranch, Park.

High: Antioch, Deer Valley, Delta Academy for the Performing Arts (at Deer Valley), Law Academy (at Deer Valley) Dozier-Libbey Medical High.

Liberty Union High School District Superintendent: Jerry Glenn 20 Oak St., 634-2166 Community Education Center: 929 Second St., 634-2565.

High: Freedom (in Oakley), Heritage, Liberty.

Alternative: Independence High School (Community Education Center), La Paloma.

Adult Education: Liberty Adult Education (Community Education Center).

Byron Byron Union School District Interim Superintendent: Ken Jacopetti 14301 Byron Highway, 634-6644

KNIGHTSEN ELEMENTARY Theresa Estrada, superintendent Barbara Cecchini Frank Dell Kristen Rhiner Dorothy Walter Liesel Williams

Alternative and Other: Antioch Charter Academy I, Antioch Charter Academy II, Bidwell Continuation High School, Bridges Community Day School, Encore Home Schooling, Live Oak High School, Prospects Alternative High School, RAAMP Charter Academy.

LIBERTY UNION HIGH Jerry Glenn, superintendent Ray Valverde, president Steve Barr Joanne Byer Holly Hartman Yolanda Peña-Mendrick

Adult Education: Antioch Adult Education.

Brentwood Brentwood Union School District Superintendent: Merrill M. Grant 255 Guthrie Lane, 513-6300

OAKLEY UNION ELEMENTARY Richard Rogers, superintendent Larry Polk, president Karen Bergenholtz Mark Jordan Gloria Lott

Elementary: Brentwood, Garin, Krey, Loma Vista, Marsh Creek, Pioneer, Ron Nunn.

OAKLEY Oakley Union Elementary School District Superintendent: Richard Rogers 91 Mercedes Lane, 625-0700 Elementary: Gehringer, Iron House, Laurel, Oakley, Vintage Parkway.

Middle: Adams, Bristow, Edna Hill.

Middle: Delta Vista, O’Hara Park.

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Elementary: Discovery Bay, Timber Point.

Middle: Excelsior.

Knightsen Knightsen Elementary School District Superintendent: Theresa Estrada 1923 Delta Road, 625-0073 Elementary/Middle: Knightsen.

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s the state of California attempts to balance its budget by cutting funding to public schools, districts are subject to such financial stress that not all school districts are able to build new schools to handle new population growth. An exception is the new Mary Casey Black Elementary School in Brentwood, under construction since January of 2010 and slated to open in July of 2012. The school is named for the recently retired educator who served the Brentwood Union School District in a variety of capacities for 36 years. Mary Casey Black Elementary will be located at the intersection of Sand Creek Road and Garin Parkway.

ANTIOCH Belshaw Elementary School Principal: Laura Casdia 2801 Roosevelt Lane 706-4140 API 785 Carmen Dragon Elementary School Principal: Elyse Belanger 4721 Vista Grande Drive 776-4760 API 779 Diablo Vista Elementary School Principal: Melanie Jones 4791 Prewett Ranch Drive 706-5288 API 796 Encore Home Teaching Principal: Amy Frias 820 W. Second St. 706-5310 Fremont Elementary School Interim Principal: Jason Larson 1413 F St. 706-4101 API 706 Jack London Elementary School Principal: Debra Harrington 4550 Country Hills Drive 706-5400 API 738 Kimball Elementary School Principal: Sylvia Ramirez 1310 August Way 706-4130 API 755 Lone Tree Elementary School Principal: Wanda Apel 1931 Mokelumne Drive 706-8733 API 819 Marsh Elementary School Principal: Bill Bolio 2304 G St. 706-4110 API 662 Mission Elementary School Principal: Monte Gregg 1711 Mission Drive 706-5210 API 741 Mno Grant Elementary Principal: Mike Green 4325 Spaulding St. 706-5271 API 819 Muir Elementary School Principal: Essence Phillips 615 Greystone Drive 706-4120 API 822 2011

Orchard Park School Principal: Ed Dacus 5150 Live Oak Ave. 779-7445 API 804 Sutter Elementary School Principal: Melissa Bannister 3410 Longview Road 706-4146 API 787 Turner Elementary School Principal: Sue TenEyck 4207 Delta Fair Blvd.

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BRENTWOOD Brentwood Elementary School Principal: Guy Rohlfs 200 Griffith Lane 513-6360 API 829 Garin Elementary School Principal: Stacy Joslin 250 First St. 513-6370 API 808 Krey Elementary School Principal: Brian Jones 190 Crawford Drive 513-6400 API 876 Loma Vista Elementary School Principal: Lauri James 2110 San Jose Ave. 513-6390 API 859 Marsh Creek Elementary School Principal: Teresa D’Alfonsi 601 Grant St. 513-6420 API 775 Pioneer Elementary School Principal: Rusty Ehrlich 2010 Shady Willow Lane 513-6410 API 840 Ron Nunn Elementary School Principal: Charla Hernandez 1755 Central Blvd.

513-6380 API 866 BYRON/DISCOVERY BAY Discovery Bay Elementary School Principal: Allan Petersdorf 1700 Willow Lake Road 809-7540 API 852 Timber Point Elementary School Principal: Brian Burnight 40 Newbury Lane 809-7550 API 806

KNIGHTSEN Knightsen Elementary School Principal: Theresa Estrada 1923 Delta Road 625-0073 API 837 OAKLEY Gehringer Elementary School Principal: Maria Bordanaro 100 Simoni Ranch Road 625-7070 API 827 Iron House Elementary School Principal: Michele Gaudinier 4801 Frank Hengel Way 625-6825 API 794 Laurel Elementary School Principal: Mimi Curran 1141 Laurel Road 625-7090 API 806 Oakley Elementary School Principal: Kathy Kruse 501 Norcross Lane 625-7050 API 767 Vintage Parkway Elementary School Principal: Christina Karg 1000 Vintage Parkway 625-6800 API 800 ANTIOCH PRIVATE SCHOOLING Cornerstone Christian School – Preschool and K-12 Principal: Logan Heyer 1745 E. 18th St. 779-2010 Heritage Baptist Church and Academy – K-12 Principal: James Oesterlind 5200 Heidorn Ranch Road 778-2234 Hilltop Christian School – K-8 Principal: Carolyn Kearbey 2200 Country Hills Drive 778-0214 Holy Rosary School – Preschool and K-8 Principal: Susana LaperadeDrummond 25 E. 15th St. 757-4020

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Elementary Schools Stepping Stones Academy – K-8 Principal: Trina Page 330 Worrell Road 754-2209

ANTIOCH CHARTER ACADEMIES Antioch Charter Academy – K-8 Education Directors: Debbie Hobin, Edna Heller and Michelle Mankewich 3325 Hacienda Way 755-7311 API 854 Antioch Charter Academy II – K-7 Education Director: Jeannie Dubitsky 1201 W. 10th St. 755-1252 API 721 RAAMP Charter Academy – K-9 Principal: Karla Branch 1413 F St. 510-914-7092 API 703 BRENTWOOD PRIVATE SCHOOLING Family Life Center of Brentwood – K-12 605 Harvest Park Drive 634-2016 Golden Hills Christian School – Preschool and K-8 Principal: Kathy Zamora 2401 Shady Willow Lane 634-0493 Willow Wood School – Preschool and K-6 Principals: Shawn and Adrienne Guinn 1265 Dainty Ave. 634-4539 OAKLEY PRIVATE SCHOOLING Faith Christian Learning Center – K-12 Principal: David Erickson 5400 Main St. 625-2161 Welcome! 47

Middle Schools

East County middle schoolers are limited only by their imagination, which is given free rein in scifi theater, Revolutionary War re-enactment, the concert stage and academic challenge competition.

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amily participation and partnership in the educational process is seen by East County middle school educators as vital to students’ academic, social and emotional needs. Toward that end, Antioch middle schools have instituted a dress policy designed to counter the influence of fashion as a distraction from the ultimate goal of education. A policy requiring uniforms is also intended to reduce gang color and dress affiliation, providing a safer environment for all students.

ANTIOCH Antioch Middle School Principal: Robert Sanchez 1500 D St. 779-7400 API 702 Black Diamond Middle School Principal: Tim Cooper 4730 Sterling Hill Drive 776-5500 API 737 Dallas Ranch Middle School Principal: Ivanna Huthman 1401 Mt. Hamilton Drive 706-4491 API 779 Encore Home Teaching – K-8 Principal: Amy Frias 820 W. Second St. 706-5310 Park Middle School Principal: Didi Del Chiaro 1 Spartan Way 706-5314 API 703

Edna Hill Middle School Principal: Kirsten Jobb 140 Birch St. 513-6440 API 843

BRENTWOOD Adams Middle School Principal: Scott Vernoy 401 American Ave. 513-6450 API 854 Bristow Middle School Principal: Russell Cornell 855 Minnesota Ave. 513-6460 API 834

OAKLEY Delta Vista Middle School Principal: Greg Hetrick 4901 Frank Hengel Way 625-6840 API 753 O’Hara Park Middle School Principal: Roger Macdonald 1100 O’Hara Ave. 625-5060 API 764

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HOME SCHOOLING Fame Public Charter School Contact Margie McKenzie 513-3440 BYRON/DISCOVERY BAY Excelsior Middle School Principal: Charles Miller 14301 Byron Highway 809-7530 API 758

KNIGHTSEN Knightsen Elementary School Knightsen Elementary School – K-8 Principal: Theresa Estrada 1923 Delta Road 625-0073 API 837

ANTIOCH PRIVATE SCHOOLING Cornerstone Christian School – K-12 Principal: Logan Heyer 1745 E. 18th St. 779-2010 Heritage Baptist Church and Academy – K-12 Principal: James Oesterlind 5200 Heidorn Ranch Road 778-2234 Hilltop Christian School – K-8 Principal: Carolyn Kearbey 2200 Country Hills Drive 778-0214 Holy Rosary School – K-8 Principal: Susana LapeyradeDrummond 25 E. 15th St. 757-4020 Stepping Stones Academy – K-8 Principal: Trina Page 330 Worrell Road 754-2209 ANTIOCH CHARTER ACADEMIES Antioch Charter Academy –­ K-8 Education Directors: Debbie Hobin, Edna Heller and Michelle Mankewich

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3325 Hacienda Way 755-7311 API 854 Antioch Charter Academy II – K-7 Education Director: Jeannie Dubitsky 1201 W. 10th St. 755-1252 API 721 RAAMP Charter Academy – K-9 Principal: Karla Branch 1413 F St. 510-914-7092 API 703

BRENTWOOD PRIVATE SCHOOLING Basis at Fame Learning Center – K-12 Principal: John Mittan 181 Sand Creek Road 510-445-0199 Golden Hills Christian School – K-8 Principal: Kathy Zamora 2401 Shady Willow Lane 634- 0493 OAKLEY PRIVATE SCHOOLING Faith Christian Learning Center – K-12 Principal: David Erickson 5400 Main St. 625-2161 2011

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ast County is home to many outstanding high schools providing a quality education to the area’s youth. While many schools in the area have been honored as Distinguished High Schools by the California Department of Education, this year Freedom High School in Oakley picked up an additional honor, as history teacher Frank Beede was named the 2010 NFL Teacher of the Year, an award that recognizes former players who have gone on to make an impact in the classroom as professional teachers.

“Frank embodies what you want in a teacher, and he leads by example,” said Freedom Principal Erik Faulkner. “He’s an inspiration to us all. We’re so proud of him and grateful to have him at our school.” Beede, a former Seattle Seahawk, has taught at Freedom for three years. As part of the honor, the NFL donated $5,000 to Freedom High School.

ANTIOCH Antioch High School Principal: Louie Rocha 700 W.18th St. 706-5300 API 665 Deer Valley High School Co-principals: Scott Bergerhouse and Clarence Isadore 4700 Lone Tree Way 776-5555 API 731 Dozier-Libbey Medical High School Principal: Nancie Castro 50 Welcome!

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BRENTWOOD Heritage High School Principal: Andy Parsons 101 American Ave. 634-0037 API 778 Liberty High School Principal: Patrick Walsh 850 Second St. 634-3521 API 752 OAKLEY Freedom High School Principal: Erik Faulkner

1050 Neroly Road 625-5900 API 752 ANTIOCH CHARTER ACADEMIES Antioch Charter Academy I Education Director: Debbie Hobin and Edna Heller 3325 Hacienda Way 755-7311 Antioch Charter Academy II Education Director: Jeannie Dubitsky 1201 W. 10th St. 755-1252

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ANTIOCH ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION Antioch Adult School Principal: Amy Farias 820 W. Second St. 706-5365 Bidwell Continuation High School Principal: Amy Farias 800 Gary Ave. 776-5565 API 551 Bridges Community Day School Principal: Amy Farias 820 W. Second St. 706-5310 2011

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High school is the ultimate esprit de corps environment, and East County students know how to take that spirit to the max.

Seniors show sonic solidarity at pep rallies, a Homecoming queen lightens the mood by hefting her consort, and the trumpet section blasts away in an attempt to make mallards drop from the ceiling.

Live Oak Continuation High School Principal: Amy Farias 1708 F St. 706-5206 API 477 Prospects Alternative High School Principal: Amy Farias 820 W. Second St. 706-5310 API 603

La Paloma High School Principal: Larry Rodriguez 6651 Lone Tree Way 634-2888 API 529 Liberty Adult Education Director: Debbie Norgaard 929 Second St. 634-2565

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Antioch HOME SCHOOLING Cornerstone Christian School – K-12 Principal: Logan Heyer 1745 E. 18th St. 779-2010 Heritage Baptist Church and Academy – K-12 Principal: James Oesterlind

Independence High School Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services: Gene Clare 929 Second St.634-2589 API 615

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BRENTWOOD PRIVATE SCHOOLING Basis at Fame Learning Center – K-12 Principal: John Mittan 181 Sand Creek Road 510-445-0199

OAKLEY PRIVATE SCHOOLING Faith Christian Learning Center – K-12 Principal: David Erickson 5400 Main St. 625-2161

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• Health & Safety • Community Interest Classes • English as a Second Language (ESL)

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ast County is home to a host of schools that take students to the stratosphere of discovery, from community colleges to religious institutions. Non-students in the East County community also take advantage of the many concerts, theatrical events, lectures and symposia offered at such places as Los Medanos College’s main campus in Pittsburg. LMC’s current Brentwood campus, located in the Brentwood Technology Center, is unable to accommodate further growth, making a larger and more permanent Brentwood campus a necessity. The new campus, to be located at the Pioneer Square site in Brentwood’s Vineyards at Marsh Creek subdivision, appears headed for construction in late summer of this year.

East County Colleges Contra Costa Medical Career College 4051 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 757-2900 Los Medanos College (LMC) 2700 E. Leland Road, Pittsburg 439-2181 LMC Brentwood Center 101 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood 513-1625 Carrington College (Formerly Western Career College) 2157 Country Hills Drive, Antioch 522-7777

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Other Area Colleges Cal State East Bay Las Positas College 4700 Ygnacio Valley Road, Concord 3303 Collier Canyon Road, Livermore 602-6700 424-1000 Chapman University College Saint Mary’s College of California 2950 Buskirk Ave., Walnut Creek 1928 Saint Mary’s Road, Moraga 680-1407 631-4000 Diablo Valley College San Joaquin Delta College 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton 685-1230 Heald College 209-954-5151 5130 Commercial Circle, Concord University of Phoenix 288-5800 1401 Willow Pass Road, Concord Humphreys College 7901 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton 6650 Inglewood Ave., Stockton 800-266-2107 209-478-0800 University of the Pacific John F. Kennedy University 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton 100 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill 800-696-5358 209-946-2344 The Magazine of East County

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If you’re a fan of car racing, the place to be in summer is the Antioch Speedway at the Antioch fairgrounds on 10th Street. Every Saturday you can watch – and hear – dirt modifieds, super stocks, hobby stocks, mini-trux, dwarf cars, wingless sprints, 4-bangers and 360-winged sprints roar, scream and spray dirt as they race around the oval track for cash and the thrill of victory.

For four days every year, the Antioch Fairgrounds on 10th Street is transformed into a menagerie of rides, food, animals, entertainment, exhibits and fun for tens of thousands of kids of all ages at the Contra Costa County Fair. Last year’s event featured cowboy troupe Fables of the West, Skip Banks the Balloon Man, platinum rock artists Great White plus hip-hop legend MC Hammer, who brought his signature flair to the fair’s main stage.

East County folk short on the time required to enjoy our regional wildernesses are never far from a municipal park.

And for years, construction contracts mandating the creation of neighborhood parks have resulted in a wealth of places for kids and adults alike to play, barbecue or just lounge for a while in the fresh air and sunshine. For a detailed rundown of those havens of leisure, go to page 61 of the Parks section of this guide.

There’s no shortage of appreciation in East County for those who’ve given the last full measure of devotion. Memorial Day ceremonies are held in Antioch at the Oak View Memorial Park on 18th Street, while in Brentwood, observances are held at Union Cemetery east of Brentwood on Highway 4.

If you feel the need for speed and don’t mind getting a little dirty, take a spin at Sand Hill Ranch, located at 50 Camino Diablo Road in Brentwood, where you can ride around a Grand Prix Motocross track on a dirt bike just like the pros. Sand Hill also offers classes and clinics for experienced as well as novice riders. For more information, visit www. sandhillracing.com or call 240-6247.

The Antioch Historical Society Museum, located in the first high school building constructed in Contra Costa County, offers not only a comprehensive look back at the history of East County’s largest city, but boasts a rapidly expanding Sports Legends Hall of Fame.

You’ll find it at 1500 W. Fourth St., and you can get more information at 757-1326.

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arents who desire for their kids a nurturing child-care environment have a lot to choose from in East County. From large-scale operations to home-based facilities, from child care that emphasizes problem-solving and communication skills to nutrition awareness, parents can find child-care centers that balance learning and play with developmentally appropriate activities tailored to the needs of the individual child, all within a framework of group harmony.

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BW Angel’s Landing Daycare and Preschool 101 Curtis Lane, 516-1719 AN BridgeWay Preschool First Family Church 3415 Oakley Road 779-4700, 706-1238 BW Bright Star Christian Preschool and Child Care Harvest Time Church

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ast County boasts a treasure trove of parks, from cozy playgrounds nestled in the heart of town to expansive and interconnected regional parks.

A 10-minute drive from downtown Brentwood, Round Valley Regional Preserve provides more than 2,000 acres of hiking, from panoramic vistas to intimate wooded canyons. It’s a popular destination for equestrians as well as wildflower enthusiasts.

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are two other magnificent parks: Los Vaqueros and Morgan Territory.

Los Vaqueros Watershed, owned and operated by the Contra Costa Water District, will undergo a historic transformation this year, as construction begins on a $120 million expansion project that will raise the existing dam’s height by 34 feet, increasing the reservoir’s capacity from 100,000 to 160,000 acre-feet.

The project is expected to be finished in 2012.

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is well-stocked with some of the liveliest fish in the region, and its marina supplies anglers and boaters with all they need for a memorable day on the water. The park’s 55 miles of trails are a hiker’s paradise. Its western trails provide access to the rugged expanse of Morgan Territory Regional Preserve.

Like Round Valley, Morgan Territory is part of the East Bay Regional Park District. Its lowland valleys mark the headwaters of a body of water vital to East County recreators: Marsh Creek.

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Marsh Creek Trail sideswipes Round Valley, swings north and bisects Brentwood, flows through Oakley and spills into the San Joaquin River at Big Break. A Science Center at Big Break is under construction. The nine-mile route from Concord Avenue in Brentwood all the way to Big Break in Oakley is fully paved – a feature on which East County hikers, cyclists, dog-walkers and baby strollers fully capitalize. Marsh Continued on page 60 2011

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Creek Trail will eventually extend south through Cowell Ranch and a future state historic park, all the way to Round Valley.

West of Big Break, in neighboring Antioch, is another jewel of the East Bay Regional Park District: Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, where tours of the mines of yesteryear provide a history lesson you can reach out and touch. Black Diamond’s 65 miles of trails also afford some of the most challenging terrain and gratifying scenery in the area – not the least of which is a close-up view of the craggy grandeur of the East Bay’s iconic Mt. Diablo.

Mt. Diablo State Park, a mere 25-minute drive from downtown Brentwood, has it all: hiking in elevations approaching 4,000 feet, horseback riding, camping, and on the summit, an incomparable view of Northern California, from Mt. Lassen in the north to Mt. Whitney in the south, from the Farallon Islands off the coast to Yosemite in the east.

And speaking of outdoor adventure, most Bay Area recreation guides tell you that a drive to Yosemite or Tahoe will take you at least four hours. From East County, it’s three – tops.

For information on Round Valley, Morgan Territory, Marsh Creek, Big Break and Black Diamond Mines, call the East Bay Regional Park District at 925-757-2620 or, for tour reservations, 510-562-7275. For Los Vaqueros Watershed, call 925-6888109 (925-371-2628 for the marina). Mt. Diablo State Park headquarters can be reached at 925-837-2525.

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• • • • Trail O’Hara Avenue & Neroly Road 8.5 • • • • Trail 3854 Harvest Circle .05 • • • 2276 Canterbury Lane .16

• • • • Water Fountain 240 Heartwood Drive 1.5

• • • • 4758 Hagar Court 3 • • • • • • Trail 1882 Lakewood Drive .58 • • • • • Public use after school hours 850 Laurel Road 13.6 • • • • • • • Concession Stands/Skate Feature Main Street & Gardenia Avenue .40

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• • • 100 Oxford Drive 3 • • • • • • Adult Fitness Area/Water Feature 1068 Nutmeg Drive 2.6 • • • • • • • Skate Park, Trail 403 White Oak Court .80 • • • • • 19 Solitude Way 1 • • Trail O’Hara Avenue & Cypress Road NA • • • • Public use after school hours 607 Saddlebrook Way 1.5

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Delta Recreation

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birds of prey, turtles and even the occasional harbor seal or sea lion.

If you crave up-close encounters with wildlife, you’ll find the Delta swarming with herons, egrets, otters, beavers,

The Delta’s canvas companies, fishing guides, chandleries, construction companies, and fishing and boating suppliers are also major contributors to the local economy.

Marinas are plentiful, from Antioch and Oakley to Bethel Island and Discovery Bay. More than two dozen marinas along the Delta offer everything from boat slips to yacht harbors, campsites to places to stop for a bite to eat and fill up the tank. They include:

BI Anchor Marina, Inc. 1970 Taylor Road 684-9148

OK Big Break Marina 100 Big Break Road 679-0900

BI Delta Watercraft 3025 Gateway Road 684-2620

AN Antioch Municipal Marina 5 Marina Plaza 779-6957

BI Caliente Isle Harbor 1550 Taylor Road 684-9979

BI Beacon Harbor Marina 3861 Willow Road 684-2174

BW Cruiser Haven Marina 7000 Orwood Road 634-8000, 634-8080

BI Bethel Harbor 3405 Harbor Road 684-2141

BI Delta Rental Center at Sugar Barge 1440 Sugar Barge Road 684-9075, 800-799-4100

Boating and water sports enthusiasts can enjoy beautiful scenery, test their mettle with that new wakeboard or enjoy both casual fishing and national fishing tournaments.

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AN Ebony Boat Club 3305 Wilbur Ave. 757-4430 BI Emerald Point Marina 4234 Stone Road 684-2388 BI Hennis Marina 3205 Wells Road 684-3333 BW Holland Riverside Marina 7000 Holland Tract Road 634-2345 2011

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BI Seahorse Marina 2726 Dutch Slough Road 684-3606

BW Linquist Landing Marina 4888 Holland Tract Road 60-DELTA (3-3582)

BI Sugar Barge RV Resort & Marina 1440 Sugar Barge Road 684-9075 or 800-799-4100

AN Lloyd’s Holiday Harbor 415 Fleming Lane 757-2346 BI Marine Emporium 5993 Bethel Island Road 684-2330 BI Mariner Cove Marina 1200 Taylor Road 684-2166 AN New Bridge Marina 6325 Bridgehead Road 757-1500 BW Orwood Resort 4451 Orwood Road 634-7181 BI Russo’s Marina, Inc. 3995 Willow Road 684-2024

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OK Sunset Harbor Marina Bethel Island Bridge 5998 Bethel Island Road 684-3522 BI Willowest Harbor 3215 W. Willow Road 684-9041

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GOLF COURSES BI Bethel Island Golf Course 3303 Gateway Road 684-2654 BW The Golf Club at Brentwood 100 Summerset Drive 516-3400 BW Deer Ridge Golf Club 801 Foothill Drive 516-6600

AN Vineyard Practice Tee 2901 E. 18th St. 777-9900

GOLF CART/CLUB REPAIRS BW Brentwood Golf Cart Mobile Repair 3877 Walnut Blvd.

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DB Discovery Bay Country Club 1475 Clubhouse Drive 634-0700

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f the Delta offers water recreation galore, East County cities and towns supplement it with a remarkable array of fun on terra firma. From the far-ranging outdoor recreation of horse riding to the indoor challenges of martial arts, from youth football leagues to swim clubs, East County folk can choose from a vast menu of appetizing activities that get them out of the house and into the competitive arena. And the area’s many community centers provide a setting for folks to meet new people and learn new skills, take in a show or hold a family reunion.

BOWLING AN Delta Bowl 3300 Delta Fair Blvd.

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BW Cozette Hileman, Dance Instruction Ballroom, Latin and Swing 240-9847

BW Harvest Park Bowl 5000 Balfour Road 516-1221

AN Dancers Elite 3642 Delta Fair Blvd.

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DANCE/GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTION BW Black Diamond Kids Center 2015 Elkins Way 516-6619

AN Antioch BI Bethel Island BW Brentwood

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BW Dansoleil Belly Dancing and Sassy Pants Workout 817 First St. 516-3667 AN Delta Ballet Academy 300 G St. 754-9833 OK Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa 1510 Neroly Road 420-4575 MC East County Performing Arts Center 5865 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 756-7096 700 Harvest Park Drive,

Brentwood 240-5556 BW Expressions Dance Academy 640 Harvest Park Drive 634-3339 BW Fabulous Feet Dance Studio 3901 Walnut Blvd.

634-4399 AN Four Stars Gymnastic Academy 1799 Vineyard Drive 778-8650

OK Step 2 This Dance & Performing Arts 2101 Main St. 625-4699

HORSE BOARDING, TRAINING & RIDING KN B&B Quarter Horses 4512 Sellers Ave. 625-6266

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BW The Little Gym 3850 Balfour Road 634-0034

BW Cedar Creek Stables 1095 Eden Plains Road 634-1910

AN Melody’s Dance Studio 112 Railroad Ave. 754-1210

BW Dal Porto Ranch 8650 Byron Highway 625-4535

BW Red Door Dance Studio 817 First St. 516-3667

KN Harmony Performance Horses 679-8189

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BW Wild Rose II Quarter Horses 2601 Eden Plains Road 679-8233

BW Knott Ranch 26876 Marsh Creek Road 634-7005 KN Lamm’s Kickin’ Back Ranch 2883 Delta Road 625-1831 BW Lehmann Stables 2075 Ranch Road 625-4637 BW Marsh Creek Stables 24670 Marsh Creek Road 408-0511, 200-0799

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BW Kutchera Ranch 4501 Briones Valley Road 757-6372

PAINTBALL GAMES & SUPPLIES AN Antioch Paintball Park Contra Costa Fairgrounds 1201 W. 10th St. Entrance on 18th and L streets AN Gamepod Combat Airsoft 1201 Auto Center Drive 755-GAME (4263) AN Schwinn City Sports Center 814 A St. 757-0664

BW RC Performance Horses 3460 Orwood Road 513-2325

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BW Rafter D Ranch 8400 Byron Highway 625-2656

BW American Karate 2440 Sand Creek Road 240-8384

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BW LA Boxing 8650 Brentwood Blvd.

634-BOX1 (2691) AN Lagangs Martial Arts & Fitness Center 401 Sunset Drive 753-7533

BW Ricardo Barros Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6730 Lone Tree Way 240-7091

AN Hamilton Martial Arts Academy 4464 Lone Tree Way 884-3800

MC Kang’s Taekwondo Academy 1365 Sunset Drive, Antioch 978-9999 5865 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood 706-9999 5000 Amarylis St., Oakley 255-5425

INDOOR RECREATION AN Golf N Games 501 Auto Center Drive 754-5100

BW Max Martial Arts 354-3758

AN Guila Kickboxing 4389 Hillcrest Ave. 755-3434

BW Verrett’s: Cardio Kickboxing, MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Kenpo 4530 Balfour Road 516-1339

BW Tosh’s Shorin-Ryu Karate Academy 4505 O’Hara Ave. 634-4280 BW Twin Tigers Academy of Self Defense 700 Harvest Park Drive 513-7591

AN Antioch Indoor Sports Center 1210 Sunset Drive 778-6363

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AN Antioch Babe Ruth League 757-1787

BW Delta Wrestling Club 634-5659

MC Brentwood Oakley Youth Football League 679-5633

AN Delta Youth Soccer League 439-4396

BW Brentwood PONY Baseball League 516-9212 MC Brentwood SeaWolves Swim & Water Polo Team 240-7444 AN Deer Valley Youth Football & Cheer 473-5215

BW Dolphins Swim Team www.brentwooddolphins. com OK East County Little League 625-6226 OK East County Youth Football League 625-1698

AN Delta Baseball League 706-1994

BW East Diablo Youth Soccer League 516-8260

AN Delta Peanut League 706-1994

MC Terrapins Swim Team 680-8372

SWIMMING INSTRUCTION AN Antioch Waterpark 4701 Lone Tree Way 776-3070 BW Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex 195 Griffith Lane 516-5430 MC Carson Swim School 801 E. 18th St., Antioch 755-AQUA (2782) 2601 Anderson Lane, Brentwood 634-SWIM (7946)

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Brentwood CornFest

Summer officially begins in Brentwood when the CornFest comes to town. Thousands descend on Brentwood every July to enjoy a dazzling array of the area’s best food, top-notch live music and fun activities, plus a spectacular fireworks display. Make sure to take the little ones to the kids’ zone, where they can explore the petting zoo, enjoy pony rides and compete in tractor races.

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You can beat that summer heat by slipsliding away at the Brentwood Family Aquatic Center or Antioch’s Prewett Family Waterpark.

Both offer a full slate of aquatic activities, from lap swimming to water slides, and both are the perfect place for a summertime party. In Brentwood, the address is 195 Griffith Lane and the phone number is 516-5430; in Antioch, it’s 4701 Lone Tree Way and 776-3070. Call ahead for dates and hours of operation.

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Knightsen Days Car and Tractor Show

Check out Knightsen’s small-town charm this September at the Knightsen Days Car and Tractor Show. The one-day celebration features everything from classic cars and hot rods to rat rods. If it’s got wheels, you’ll find it at this show, along with performances from local bands, delicious food and a special film spotlighting Knightsen’s remarkable history.

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Looking for a special perspective on Bay Area scenery?

Strap on your helmet and gear up with East County’s premiere bicycle touring club. Delta Pedalers takes rides – both local and far-flung – throughout the week, including a “flagship” ride on Sunday mornings. The rides are open to non-members, so take a spin over to www.deltaped.org and discover the many adventures Delta Pedalers has to offer.

You don’t need to travel far to get away from it all.

Camping facilities at Round Valley, Black Diamond Mines, Morgan Territory and Mt. Diablo provide scenic spots for pitching a tent and enjoying some well-deserved R&R. For camping reservations at East Bay regional parks, call 888327-2757 and press option 2, then 1, or visit www.ebparks. org. For Mt. Diablo, call 800-444-7275 or visit www. reserveamerica.com.

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Brentwood is transformed into an oasis of fine art each year at the Art, Wine & Jazz Festival as dozens of local artists display their creative masterpieces while jazz musicians serenade the wine-sampling crowd. The family-friendly event features tons of activities, from the grape-stomping competition and the Your Place at the Easel painting station to a Blind Wine Taste Test Booth.

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Agriculture Enjoy the bounty of East County

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ith each passing season, East County continues to develop and mature as our population increases and more businesses find their niche in our backyard. But no matter how the landscape changes, we continue to nurture our community’s agricultural roots through roadside produce stands and weekly farmers’ markets.

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Crops of houses have replaced many of the fields where fruit and vegetables once grew, but agriculture is still very much alive in East County.

Many flock to Brentwood every July to savor the firm texture and sweet flavor of corn at the annual CornFest or rush to pick cherries after Memorial Day, but fresh produce is available in East County all year long – if you know where to look.

The Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association certifies annual farmers’

markets in Antioch and Brentwood. Antioch welcomed its second farmers’ market last year. The Somersville Towne Center Farmers’ Market, located in the Towne Center parking lot off of Somersville Road, is open on Sundays June through November, making it the market that’s open latest in the year in East County.

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Farmers’ Market opens within a week or two of the Kaiser market, and draws hundreds of produce patrons every Saturday during the season.

For farmers’ markets dates and times, visit www.pcfma.com, which is updated weekly to let you know which vendors will be present that week.

The local supermarket offers plenty of produce already picked and packaged for your dining pleasure, but East County offers foodies the special experience of gathering their own delectables straight from the orchard, from 2011

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Brooks cherries at Maggiore Ranch to apricots and peaches from Tachella Family Farms.

During the summer, more than 30 produce stands offer scrumptious fruits, vegetables, jams, nuts, herbs and seasonings, plus oils and vinegars. Stands continue to get bigger and offer a greater variety of products every year. In 2007, the county passed an ordinance allowing growers to sell items not grown on the premises, such as water, soft drinks and pies, alongside their home-grown goods. A list of all the local growers can be found at the Harvest Time website, www. harvest4you.com.

There are loads of local goodies to munch on, but an impressive array of high-quality grapes are grown right here in East County. In 2004, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved agricultural rezoning to allow local vineyards to feature wine-tasting rooms on their property.

Hannah Nicole Vineyards in Brentwood is taking advantage of this recent development and now holds wine tastings Wednesdays through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local wines may also be tasted and purchased at Brentwood’s Co. Co. County Wine Company on First Street.

If you’re looking to share the flavors of our end of Contra Costa County with friends and family unaware of our agricultural wonders, buy a gift basket from a local shop such as McCauley Brothers Olive Groves or Gursky Ranch Country Store. Share these treats with friends and neighbors – or keep it all for yourself. There’s plenty to go around.

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Harvest Time www.harvest4you.com 1. Pomeroy Farms Picked and U-pick Bing, White Rainier and Brooks cherries on Marsh Creek Road west of Walnut Boulevard (Vasco Road).

Picked and U-pick Bing and White Rainier cherries on Payne Avenue east of Walnut Boulevard. Picked and U-pick Sparkling June nectarines, Springcrest and Flavorcrest peaches, Patterson and Westley apricots on the east end of Eureka Avenue. Walnuts and walnut meats available.

634-7712.

2. Dwelley Farms Apples, berries, cherries, apricots, plums, pluots, peaches, nectarines, white peaches, white nectarines, squash, onions, green beans, wax beans, romano beans, white and yellow sweet corn, black-eyed peas, tomatoes, cucumbers, dill, basil, peppers, eggplant, bell peppers, honey, melons and other fruits and vegetables. 6346508; Delta Road between Highway 4 and Sellers Avenue.

3. Lopez Ranch Picked and U-pick Bing and White Rainier cherries, Sweet White and Freestone peaches, plums and nectarines. 634-4433; a quarter mile South of Concord Avenue on Orchard Lane.

4. Salvador’s Family Farm – Upick cherries U-pick Bing cherries. 6341957; 815 Hoffman Lane.

5. Maggiore Cherry Ranch Picked and U-pick Bing, Brook and Corral Champagne cherries. 6344176; Walnut Boulevard, a half mile south of Balfour Road.

6. Mike’s U-pick U-pick white peaches, apricots and white

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nectarines. Syrah grapes available in the fall. 6987459; Concord Avenue, a quarter mile east off Walnut Boulevard.

7. Tachella Family Farms Picked and U-pick apricots, peaches, nectarines (upon availability). Picked only: apples, apriums, artichokes, asparagus, beans, beets, cherries, citrus, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, figs, garlic, honey, melons, onions, pears, peas, pistachios, plums, pluots, potatoes, squash (green and yellow), strawberries, thornless blackberries, basil and other herbs, frozen fruit pies, dried fruits and nuts. Vegetable and herb plants available. 513-8495; 2017 Walnut Blvd. between Payne and Concord avenues.

8. Maggiore Ranches Picked and U-pick Brooks and Corral Champagne cherries. 634-4176; Camino Diablo Road, a half mile east of Vasco Road.

9. DC’s Extraordinary Cherries Bing, Sweet Anne, White Rainier, Van and other cherry varieties. Easy to pick. 516-4495; one mile west of Walnut Boulevard on Marsh Creek Road.

10. Lon’s Farm Stand/Kelsey Farms Heirloom, Beefsteak and Cherry tomatoes, peaches, squash, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant, garlic, onions, basil, sweet corn, green beans, watermelons, cantaloupe and other summer vegetables grown without pesticides. Olive oil also available. 516-1709; 13560 Byron Highway, a quarter mile south of Highway 4.

11. Nunn Better Farms U-pick: cherries located on Sellers Avenue 3½ miles north of Highway 4. Picked: corn and apples. All picked

produce sold by the box only. Arbequina Olive Oil sold year round. 6346173/634-2148; Sellers Avenue between Sunset Drive an Chestnut Street in Brentwood.

12. Canciamilla Ranch Picked and U-pick Springcrest and Babcock peaches; Juneglo, Fire Bright, Independence, and Fantasia nectarines; and Satsuma and Santa Rosa plums. 634-5123; 401 Eureka Ave. 13. Brentwood Spice and Olive Oil Locally grown California extra virgin olive oil. Offers more than 225 spices, more than 40 custom blends, and 10 olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Gourmet food items, wine, accessories and gift baskets available.

240-OILS (6457); 70 Eagle Rock Way (Vic Stewart’s Plaza).

14. McCauley Brothers Olive Groves California estate brand extra virgin olive oil from Italian and Spanish varieties of olive oil stock. Honey, hot sauce, spices, dips, marinades, mustards, dried fruit and nuts, and frozen pies also available. 7550226; 300 Balfour Road.

15. Bacchini’s Fruit Tree Picked and U-pick sweet and sour cherries, apricots, apriums, blackberries, white peaches, white nectarines, pluots, plums, loquats and walnuts. Olive oils and honey are also available. 634-3645; 2010 Walnut Blvd..

16. Moffat Ranch Picked and U-pick Suncrest, Fay Elberta, O’Henry and Elegant Lady Freestone peaches; Fantasia, Arctic Jay and July Red nectarines.

Please call ahead for ripeness and availability.

Bring containers. 634-

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17. Papini Farms Picked and U-pick cherries, early variety peaches and apricots, followed by other varieties of peaches, apricots and nectarines. The farm supplies buckets for picking and boxes for fruit.

759-6735 (call between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. only); 2750 Concord Ave. off Walnut Boulevard.

18. Tamayo Family Vineyards and Ca’na Wine Estate-grown Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon wines.

Vineyard tours and tastings by appointment only. 513VINE (8463); 11640 Byron Highway, north of Highway 4.

19. Peterwolfe 634-1308 Three Brentwood locations: 700 Creek Road: picked Royal-Blenheims, Perfections, Pattersons, Helenas, Tiltons apricots, and Santa Rosa and Satsuma plums. Ranch honey from Peterwolfe’s bees also available.

600 Eureka Ave.: U-pick white and yellow peaches.

Picked loquats. U-pick winter citrus, weatherpermitting.

164 Payne Ave.: Picked and U-pick and White, Yellow Suncrest, and Yellow Fay Elberta peaches, and Black Friar plums. Cathy’s picked Red and Heirloom tomatoes also available.

20. Chavez U-pick cherries U-pick cherries starting in late May. South side of Marsh Creek Road between Walnut Boulevard and Sellers Avenue. Call for availability and directions; 634-3994.

21. The Farmer’s Daughter Produce and U-pick Farm Picked and U-pick White, Red Tops, Elegant Lady and 2011

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O’Henry Freestone peaches, apricots, white nectarines, plums, apples, and pluots.

White sweet corn, vineripe tomatoes, fresh beans, cherries, berries melons, dried fruits and nuts, local honey and other goods are available at the stand.

634-4827; northwest corner of Walnut Boulevard and Marsh Creek Road.

22. von Uhlit Ranch Picked apricots, white and yellow peaches, nectarines, Myer, Eureka and Lisbon lemons, cherries, Dancy tangerines, dried apricots, dried peaches, pluots, plums, persimmons and a variety of table grapes., 240-7553; 1400 Chestnut St., a quarter mile east of Sellers Ave. 23. Wolfe Ranch Cherries Picked and U-pick Bing, White Rainier and Van cherries. Picked peaches, loquats, and apricots. 6341308; 2111 Concord Ave. 24. The Stand at Knightsen Picked tomatoes, asparagus, artichokes, berries, peppers, melons, peaches, pluots, fresh cut basil, carrots, green beans sweet peas, melons, garlic, corn, onions, beans and other fruits and vegetables. Local honey, olive oil, fresh eggs and firewood also available.

642-0647; 3475 Knightsen Ave. 25. Barragan Bro’s Ranch U-pick Cherries Early Bing Cherries. Prepicked onions and garlic.

513-1517; 795 Hoffman Lane.

26. Seko Ranch Cherries Picked Burlat and Mono cherries, Picked and U-pick Bing cherries. Phone orders accepted. 634-3771; 100 Eureka Ave., west of Walnut Boulevard.

27. Brentwood’s Co. Co. County Wine Company Your destination for discovering the finest local and boutique California wines. Come savor the experience. 634-9463; 633 First St. 28. McKinney Farms U-pick peaches and nectarines; 19 varieties to

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choose from. 634-7830; 25221 Marsh Creek Road.

29. Black Diamond Alpacas Unique hand-woven, crochet and knit alpaca apparel; many items are created right on the ranch. For crafters, there are raw fiber and hand-dyed yarns available.

240-1540; 1450 Quail Trail at Fisher off Eden Plains.

30. Gursky Ranch Country Store Candied fruits and nuts, honeys, garlic items, flavored vinegars and olive oils, soup mixes, fruit butters, preserves and more.

Dried fruits and an extensive display of gourmet nut- and fruit-related items. Largest selection of gift baskets and boxes in East County.

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accessible). 634-4913; 1921 Apricot Way. 31. Mangini Farms U-pick Bing, Rainier and Coral cherries. Pumpkins available in October. 7865 Brentwood Blvd.

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hot and sweet peppers, chile pepper ristras, cucumbers, squash and beans.

Picked basil and other herbs, eggplant, bell peppers, peaches, nectarines, apricots, apriums, plums, pluots, white corn, cherries, onions, apples, watermelons, cantaloupe, crenshaw and honeydew melons, gourds and boysenberries. Pumpkin patch is open in October. Fresh cut Oregon Noble Fir and Douglas Fir Christmas Trees available in November. 625-5966/ 625-3544. 4430 Sellers Ave. 34. Pease Ranch Many varieties of cherries including bing, white rainier, chinook, van early burlat and jubilee. Olallieberries, blackberries, boysenberries and loganberries. 634-4646; 25175 Marsh Creek Road, 1 mile west of Highway 4; 2 miles east of Walnut Boulevard.

35. Bloomfield Cherries Picked and U-pick Bing, Coral, Brooks, Utah Giant, Rainier, Sweetheart and Lapin cherries. Alfalfa is also available. 550-5540; 501 Payne Ave. (1/2 mile west of Walnut Boulevard).

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36. Papini Family Orchards Picked and U-pick cherries. 759-6735; 2160 Walnut Blvd. near Concord Avenue. Alfalfa is also available. 6341259.

37. Freitas Ranch Cherries U-pick Coral Champagne cherries.

634-5461; 555 Hoffman Lane, a half mile south of Marsh Creek Road.

39. Olio Bello d’Olivo California certified estate extra virgin olive oil from four distinct varietals imported from Tuscany. Specializing in processing extra virgin cold-pressed olive oils – both filtered and unfiltered.

Stuffed olives, green olive and lemon mustard, green and black olive tapenades, basalmic vinegars, plus olive oil soaps. Private tastings. 6345051; 3645 Willow Way, Byron.

40. Laird Ranch Picked and U-pick cherries. 998-5769; Sellers Avenue between Chestnut Street and Sunset Road.

41. Chan’s Fruit Stand Picked and U-pick strawberries. Picked red onions, tomatoes and blackberries are also available. 325-0640;

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2500B Walnut Blvd.(corner of Walnut Boulevardand Payne Avenue).

42. Hannah Nicole Vineyards Award-winning Contra Costa County wines. Visit the vineyard’s Web site for more details about its wines, locations that pour, retail stores and how to order by the case. 513-0769; 6740 Balfour Road.

43. Papini Farms #2 Picked and U-pick Coral Champagne, Brooks, Rainier and Bing cherries and early apricots. 759-6735; 301 Sellers Ave. (between Marsh Creek Road and Concord Avenue).

47. Enos Family Farms Blenheim apricots, cherries, peaches, citrus, raw mission olives, table and wine grapes, pomegranates, alfalfa and oat hay (available by the bale or stacks delivered by order), almonds and olive oil. Pumpkin harvest in October. Christmas trees, holiday baskets and decorations available in December. 437-9973; 1850 Walnut Blvd (corner of Marsh Creek Road and Walnut Boulevard).

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he diversity of culture and lifestyle found in East County is reflected in the diversity of its places of worship.

For those who seek the magnificence of a large, liturgically oriented congregation or the intimacy of a homechurch group, for those from ancient religious traditions or traditions of recent origin, East County is alive with communities of faith that play a dynamic role in the daily walk of its people.

APOSTOLIC AN Antioch Apostolic Assembly 912 G St. 755-8144 BW Greater Grace Outreach Ministries 219-2567 ASSEMBLIES OF GOD BW Harvest Time Assembly of God 2200 Ventura Drive 516-1908 AN Kings Chapel of Antioch 320 Worrell Road 756-7315 BAPTIST AN First Family Church 3415 Oakley Road 706-1238 MC Golden Hills Community Church 1800 Woodland Drive, Antioch 2401 Shady Willow Lane, Brentwood 516-0653 AN Iglesia Biblica Bautista De Antioquia 518 W. Sixth St. 706-2534 2011

BY Mariner’s Church Services held at Excelsior Middle School 14401 Byron Highway 634-0800

BAPTIST, INDEPENDENT FUNDAMENTAL AN Heritage Baptist Church 5200 Heidorn Ranch Road 757-5242 BW Lighthouse Baptist Church 2250 Jeffery Way 634-1540 BW Victory Baptist Church 121 Sims Road 513-0390 BAPTIST, MISSIONARY OK Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 280 Brownstone Road 625-2121 AN First Missionary Baptist Church 640 E. Tregallas Road 757-8449 BAPTIST, SOUTHERN AN Antioch Church Family 55 E. 18th St. 778-7454 BI Bethel Island Baptist Church 3725 Gateway Road 684-3700

BW Brentwood Bible Fellowship 3415 Walnut Blvd.

634-4909 AN Faith Baptist Church 3109 Lone Tree Way 757-4800 OK First Southern Baptist Church 18 O’Neil Court 625-0243 AN Laurel Ridge Community Church 2459 Laurel Road 625-9500

CATHOLIC, ROMAN BW Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 500 Fairview Ave. 634-4154 AN Most Holy Rosary Church 1313 A St. 757-4020 BP Our Lady Queen of the World Church 3155 Winterbrook Drive 458-4718

BY St. Anne Catholic Church 2800 Camino Diablo Road 634-6625

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OK St. Anthony Catholic Church 971 O’Hara Ave. 625-2048 AN St. Ignatius of Antioch 3351 Contra Loma Blvd.

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CHRISTIAN AN Cornerstone Christian Center 1745 E. 18th St. 779-2000 AN Jubilee Christian Center 11 Texas St. 757-5777 or 872-5349 BW The Orchard Church 390 West Country Club Drive 325-5020

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AN Church of Christ 616 W. Tregallas Road 757-7405 BW Church of Christ 3483 Walnut Blvd.

634-3178 AN Eastside Church of Christ 1020 E. Tregallas Road 757-3878

BW Rejoyce Christian Center 90 Village Drive 240-0380 AN Templo Santo Church 2400 A St. 757-9716

CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE BW Neighborhood Church 50 Birch St. 634-1415 CHRISTIAN, DISCIPLES OF CHRIST AN First Christian Church 2725 Minta Lane 757-0860 CHURCH OF CHRIST AN Church of Christ 126 Railroad Ave. 754-7077

CHURCH OF GOD AN Baha’i of Antioch 1332 Mokelumne Drive 756-2940 OK Green Leaves Church of God 5400 Main St. 625-3343 CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST AN Grace Temple Church of God in Christ 1001 Fitzuren Road 779-1491 CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS MC Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2350 Jeffrey Way, Brentwood 634-5850 1432 Laurel Road, Oakley 625-9563

EPISCOPAL BW St. Alban’s Episcopal Church 500 Second St. 634-1893, 400-4002 AN St. George’s Episcopal Church 301 E. 13th St. 757-4934 EVANGELICAL COVENANT AN Antioch Covenant Church 1919 Buchanan Road 754-3626 BW New Hope Community Church Services held at Adams Middle School 779-9955 FOURSQUARE GOSPEL BW Crossroads Foursquare Church 700 Harvest Park Drive JEHOVAH’S WITNESS MC Jehovah’s Witness AN 1111 Sunset Drive, Antioch 754-2288 2401 Smith Road, Brentwood 634-5654

JEWISH AN Congregation B’Nai Torah 301 E. 13th St. 754-2545 LUTHERAN BW Resurrection Ministries LCMS 1275 Fairview Ave. 634-5180 AN St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church 2507 San Jose Drive 757-1672 AN St. John’s Lutheran Church ELCA 1360 E. Tregallas Road 757-3070 METHODIST BW Brentwood Community United Methodist Church 809 Second St. 634-3093

BY Byron United Methodist Church 14671 Byron Highway 634-1411 MISSIONARY BW Wycliffe Bible Translators 2401 Shady Willow Lane 634-7515

Love Faith Rejoice Worship Prayer Miracles Peace Mercy Worship Fellowship Understanding Forgiveness Honesty Integrity Love Faith Rejoice Worship Prayer Miracles Peace Mercy Fellowship non denominational non denominational PenteCostal CatHoliC Understanding Forgiveness Prayer Forgiveness Grace Bible Honesty Integrity Fellowship Understanding Fellowship Forgiveness Honesty Rejoice Integrity Prayer Love GBF exists to be a Christ-treasuring Church Faith Rejoice Worship Prayer Miracles Peace Mercy Fellowship Understanding Forgiveness Honesty 925-706-1238 Integrity Love Faith Rejoice Worship Worship Prayer 634-2188 657 McClarren Rd., www.eastbaypentecostals.com Miracles Peace Mercy Love Faith Fellowship Rejoice Brentwood www.stannechurchbyron.com 634-2012 Worship Prayer Miracles Peace Mercy Fellowship Sunday Service-Adults 10:00am Sunday Children & Youth 10:00am Sunday Evening-All Ages 5:00pm Wednesday Bible Study 7:30pm Friday Youth 7:30pm

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AN La Palabra De Dios 611 W. Third St. 755-3030 AN United Pentecostal Church of Antioch 101 W. Ninth St. 757-3977

PRESBYTERIAN DB Delta Community Presbyterian Church 1900 Willow Lake Road 634-0184 AN Delta Oaks Orthodox Presbyterian Church Office: 993 Randy Way, Brentwood Services: 3195 Contra Loma Blvd.

516-2735 REFORM JUDAISM AN Congregation B’Nai Torah 301 E. 13th St. 754-2545 SALVATION ARMY AN Salvation Army Church & Social Services 525 E. 18th St. 778-0303, 778-0808 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST AN Antioch Seventh-Day Adventist Church

2200 Country Hills Drive 757-7337

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST AN First Congregational Church 620 E. Tregallas Road 757-4094 UNITED METHODIST AN Antioch Church on the Rock 50 Walton Lane 757-4359 BW Brentwood Community United Methodist Church 809 Second St. 634-3093

BY Byron United Methodist Church 14671 Byron Highway 634-1411 UNITY BW Unity on the Delta 50 Sand Creek Road 754-5343 WESLEYAN AN Antioch Wesleyan Church 2800 Sunset Lane 778-8056

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NON-DENOMINATIONAL OK Bread of Life Community Church 18 O’Neil Court 625-9081 AN Calvary Chapel Crossroads 1771 Vineyard Drive 778-2011 BW Calvary Community Church Office: 300 Chestnut St. Services held at 1923 Delta Road 513-6572 DB Calvary Fellowship Discovery Bay Ministry Center: 1555 Riverlake Road Sunday Services held at 1700 Willow Lake Road 626-3525 MC Cornerstone Fellowship Office: 1185 Second St., Brentwood Services held at Freedom High School, Oakley 516-9380 OK Destiny Christian Center 132 O’Hara Ave. 679-1361 AN Grace Bible Fellowship 913 Sunset Drive 522-2017 BW Grace Bible Fellowship 657 McClarren Road 634-2188 BW Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch 522-8787 AN Hillside Church 108 Hillside Road 757-1969

OK Mountain View Christian Center 5000 Amaryllis St. 625-9570 AN New Hope Christian Fellowship 111 W. 10th St. 565-2009 BW The Rock Church Services held at Marsh Creek Elementary School 634-4842 AN Visions Christian Center 2752 W. Tregallas Road 777-0290 PENTECOSTAL AN Calvary Open Bible Church 1200 Putnam St. 757-2008 OK Cornerstone Pentecostal Church 3547 Main St. 625-1491 BW Family Worship Center 161 Sand Creek Road 308-7737 OK New Lifeline World Ministries 4246 Empire Ave. 625-1982 BW The East Bay Pentecostals Church of Brentwood 605 Harvest Park Drive, 634-2012 PENTECOSTAL CHURCH OF GOD BW Soul’s Harbor Church 6955 Brentwood Blvd.

634-3301 AN The Light Ministries 415 W. Sixth St. 778-1639 PENTECOSTAL, UNITED BW East Bay Pentecostals Church of Brentwood 605 Harvest Park Drive, 634-2012

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NAZARENE AN Antioch Family Church of the Nazarene 330 Worrell Road 754-2727

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Pastor Mike Lange • Youth Pastor David Prill Sunday Worship: 8:30 - Classic 10:45 - Family Praise 9:45 Kids Kount (Sunday School) Worship & Ministry Center

1275 Fairview Ave., Brentwood

www.resurrection-brentwood.org

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econd to none among the responsibilities of a community to its members is providing good health care. East County is blessed with strategically located hospitals and clinics – led by health care organizations such as John Muir, Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Delta – as well as an abundance of private physicians’ practices, from allergists to acupuncturists; pediatricians to podiatrists. The interdependence of health and lifestyle is also recognized in the area’s many fitness clubs and sports medicine centers.

HOSPITALS AN Antioch Convalescent Hospital 1210 A St., 757-8787 AN Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Center and Hospital 5601 Deer Valley Road 813-6500 AN Lone Tree Convalescent Hospital 4001 Lone Tree Way 754-0470 AN Sutter Delta Medical Center 3901 Lone Tree Way 779-7200 IN-HOME ASSISTED CARE MC A Senior Connection 325-7349 MC ComForcare 684-7113 MC HomeLife Senior Care 240-5770 MC Precious Home Companions 939-0197, 800-321-6655 www.precioushomes.com MC Senior Helpers 677-2150 BW Spyglass Senior Villa 2436 Spyglass Drive 209-6541 MC Visiting Angels 240-1100 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES BW Cortona Park 150 Cortona Way, 240-0733 AN Country Place Assisted Living 1715 Olive Lane, 757-6278 OK Courtyards at Cypress Grove 2000 Rubens Way, 679-8090 82 Welcome!

AN Cypress Meadows 3950 Lone Tree Way 778-6225 BW Eskaton Lodge 450 John Muir Parkway 516-8006 OK KD Board & Care 4984 Winchester Drive 813-1912 AN Quail Lodge 4850 Deer Valley Road 778-7453 AN The Commons at Dallas Ranch 4751 Dallas Ranch Road 754-7772 CLINICS AN Antioch Dialysis Center 3100 Delta Fair Blvd.

753-5000 MC Bay Area Surgical Specialists 3903 Lone Tree Way Antioch, 757-0800 350 John Muir Parkway Brentwood, 240-2841 BW Brentwood Laser and Aesthetics 1280 Central Blvd., 240-8775 BW Brentwood Surgery Center 2400 Balfour Road, 626-9000 MC California Eye Clinic 3747 Sunset Lane Antioch, 754-2300 1181 Central Blvd.

Brentwood, 516-0888 AN Contra Costa Industrial Medical Center 2339 Buchanan Road 777-9194 BW Contra Costa Sleep Center 350 John Muir Parkway 935-7667 MC Fresenius Medical Care 2386 Buchanan Road Antioch, 756-2490

4510 O’Hara Ave. Brentwood, 513-7135 BW John Muir Outpatient Center 2400 Balfour Road, 308-8100 BW John Muir Urgent Care 2400 Balfour Road, 308-8111 AN Kaiser Permanente Antioch Medical Offices 3400 Delta Fair Blvd.

779-5000 AN Laser Advantage of East County 3725 Lone Tree Way 754-4881 AN Planned Parenthood 1104 Buchanan Road 754-4550 BW Premier Laser and Aesthetics 1240 Central Blvd., 516-6702 AN Sutter Delta Urgent Care Clinic 3901 Lone Tree Way 779-3676 CHIROPRACTIC BW Actus Chiropractic 9030 Brentwood Blvd.

516-2363 AN Antioch Chiropractic Center 509 W. 18th St., 757-2225 AN Antioch Family Chiropractic 3105 Lone Tree Way 778-6655 DB Dr. Ronald L. Batkin 14850 Highway 4, 634-0707 BW Bella Chiropractic 4550 Balfour Road, 308-7575 BW Dr. Nancy Belliveau 8157 Brentwood Blvd.

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AN Bowes & Mah Chiropractic 1018 Fitzuren Road 978-0567 BW Brentwood Chiropractic & Acupuncture 232 Chestnut St., 634-1101 AN Dr. Richard Brophy 3731 Sunset Lane, 754-6780 BW Dr. Burt J. Broussard 8425 Brentwood Blvd.

634-6161 BW Champion Chiropractic 8157 Brentwood Blvd.

516-1395 AN Dr. Robert Cluff 3737 Lone Tree Way 754-1768 AN Deer Valley Chiropractic 3381 Deer Valley Road 757-7571 BW Delta Spine & Sportcare 350 John Muir Parkway 513-8883 DB Discovery Bay Chiropractic and Sports Center 14850 Highway 4, 634-0707 AN Elcenko Chiropractic Center 2800 Lone Tree Way 754-6868 BW Essential Care Chiropractic 8385 Brentwood Blvd.

516-8211 AN Frigard Chiropractic Clinic Wellness Center 501 W. Third St., 754-1441 BW Dr. Dale Giessman 350 John Muir Parkway 513-8883 AN Heifetz Chiropractic 3700 Delta Fair Blvd.

778-3288 BW Iannaccone Chiropractic & Sports Rehabilitation Center

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It’s easy for you to fit us in—choose a John Muir Health primary care doctor today.

Your day is chock-full but you need to see a doctor in between the grocery shopping, the bank, picking up one kid and dropping off another. Make it easy on yourself and choose a John Muir Health primary care doctor. You and your family will experience high quality care where and when you need it. Just ask the 9 out of 10 people who would recommend their own John Muir Health doctor. Our many locations make it easy to fit us in. And our 4 Urgent Care Centers offer extended hours on weeknights plus weekend hours for anything unexpected. So choose a location near you — and cross “finding a doctor”

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516-9970 BW Jardin Family Chiropractic 7351 Brentwood Blvd.

516-5813 OK Dr. Rick Junnila Lifestyle Health and Fitness 5351 Neroly Road 978-BACK (2225) BW Dr. Larry Lopez 232 Chestnut St., 634-1101 BW Dr. Suzanne Lowe Essential Care Chiropractic 8385 Brentwood Blvd.

516-8211 BW Dr. James Miller Miller Chiropractic Accident and Injury Center 8330 Brentwood Blvd.

634-2497 AN Dr. Karen L. Mossor 3700 Delta Fair Blvd.

754-7557 AN Dr. Francel Nunnink 5169 Lone Tree Way 706-0323 OK Oakley Chiropractic Clinic 3478 Main St., 625-1881 DB Pierce Chiropractic Group 2489 Discovery Bay Blvd.

634-2400 AN Quesada Family Chiropractic 2901 Lone Tree Way 777-0311 BW Salvatori Chiropractic 160 Guthrie Lane, 625-8801 MC Dr. Ryan Steen 4099 Lone Tree Way Antioch, 706-8883 350 John Muir Parkway, Brentwood, 513-8883 BW Dr. Val Tompkins 9030 Brentwood Blvd.

516-2363 AN Wright Start Chiropractic Clinic 12 Walter Way, 757-3309 AN Dr. William Wristen 509 W. 18th St., 757-2225 DENTISTRY AN ABC Dental Group 2734 Delta Fair Blvd.

778-1234 BW Dr. Karam Abdou 2400 Balfour Road, 240-9391 AN Dr. Kevin Ackerman 3701 Lone Tree Way 754-0899 BW Dr. Jamil Alkhoury 4411 Balfour Road, 240-1380 AN Alpha Dental Office 5115 Lone Tree Way 706-0500

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AN Antioch Dental Care 3200 Lone Tree Way 754-2122 AN Antioch Dental Group 800 C St., 757-4700 AN Antioch Lone Tree Dental 3700 Sunset Lane 778-2400 AN Antioch Pediatric Dentistry 2390 Country Hills Drive 757-4220 BW Apollo Dental Care 4530 Balfour Road, 634-5061 BW Dr. Michael Arrow 2201 Balfour Road, 308-7908 BW Balfour Dental 3120 Balfour Road, 634-9901 BW Dr. Gerald Banaga 1155 Second St., 516-8793 BW Dr. Tracy Benhamou 62 Oak St., 634-9237 AN Sherwin Black 3725 Lone Tree Way 757-8246 BW Brentwood Children’s Dentistry 2201 Balfour Road, 308-7608 BW Brentwood Dental Center 5611 Lone Tree Way 634-9594 BW Brentwood Dentistry 1181 Central Blvd., 634-6105 BW Brentwood Family Dental 4411 Balfour Road, 240-1380 BW Brentwood Pediatric Dentistry 1140 Second St., 634-9449 BW Brentwood Progressive Dental 1140 Second St., 240-7024 AN Dr. Daniel F. Burk 3107 Lone Tree Way 757-5081 AN Dr. David A. Cain 3432 Hillcrest Ave. 756-6158 AN Dr. David C. Campos 3220 Lone Tree Way 754-1650 AN Cardinal Dental Care 3725 Lone Tree Way 757-8246 BW Dr. Miguel A. Castro 141 Sand Creek Road 240-8843 MC Dr. William Chen 5201 Deer Valley Road Antioch, 754-8700 1140 Second St. Brentwood, 240-8111 AN Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics 2225 Buchanan Road 757-4423

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MC Contra Costa Endodontics 5201 Deer Valley Road Antioch, 754-8700 1140 Second St. Brentwood, 240-8111 AN Crossings Dental Care 3379 Deer Valley Road 706-0775 OK Dr. Richard J. Dare 2571 Main St., 625-8050 AN Deer Valley Dental Office 4484 Lone Tree Way 706-4497 AN Dr. Jessica N. Deloso 3107 Lone Tree Way 757-2422 AN Dr. Roberto J. Deloso 5201 Deer Valley Road 778-2100 BW Delta Bay Dental Group 2201 Balfour Road, 516-8886 OK Delta Family Dentistry 2817 Main St., 625-2616 AN Dental Care of Antioch 3432 Hillcrest Ave. 754-2145 BW Dr. Dikran G. Deragopian 4411 Balfour Road, 513-0100 AN Diablo Hills Dental Excellence 3800 Lone Tree Way 778-8080 BW Diablo Orthodontic Specialists 2400 Balfour Road, 634-9794

OK Diablo Vista Dental Care 3631 Main St., 679-9999 DB Discovery Bay Dental 2489 Discovery Bay Blvd.

634-6111 MC Dr. David M. Dobin 5201 Deer Valley Road Antioch, 754-8700 1140 Second St. Brentwood, 240-8111 AN Dr. Melisa A. Doyle 2730 Lone Tree Way 778-3650 AN Dr. A. Nancy Dubuk 5201 Deer Valley Road 756-7884 AN Dr. Kenneth R. Dupree 5201 Deer Valley Road 755-1100 AN East Bay Dental 5157 Lone Tree Way 777-1719 AN East County Endodontics 3801 Lone Tree Way 753-5810 AN East County Oral Surgery 5201 Deer Valley Road 778-2100 AN Dr. George T. Erbez 5201 Deer Valley Road 754-1232 MC Dr. John I. Esterkyn 2390 Country Hills Drive

Antioch, 754-3197 1145 Second St. Brentwood, 513-9320 AN Dr. Cecilia Fejarang 3428 Hillcrest Ave. 522-0099 AN First Place Dentistry 2225 Buchanan Road 757-6117 BW Dr. Robert Freitas 1140 Second St., 634-3503 BW Dr. Michael J. Garner 1181 Central Blvd., 634-6105 AN Dr. S. Ghannam 2225 Buchanan Road 779-1112 AN Dr. John I. Gilbert 2730 Lone Tree Way 757-2217 AN Dr. Ann Marie Gorczyca 5201 Deer Valley Road 757-9000 BW Dr. Jennifer L. Gordon 1181 Central Blvd., 634-6105 AN Dr. Amit Goyal 5201 Deer Valley Road 361-5070 BW Dr. Thomas Greene 6440 Brentwood Blvd.

634-3501 BW Dr. Lajuan M. Hall 2201 Balfour Road, 308-7608

AN Dr. Frank M. Hann 2225 Buchanan Road 757-6900 AN Dr. Ronald Haraguchi 3432 Hillcrest Ave. 756-2683 AN Dr. Jeffrey K. Haug 5201 Deer Valley Road 757-6626 BW Dr. Michael D. Hench 1181 Central Blvd., 634-6105 BW Drs. Doug and Wendy Herman 1140 Second St., 634-3503 AN Dr. Bonnie K. Hillman 2225 Buchanan Road 757-4423 BW Dr. Cindy Hong Rose Dental Care 7760 Brentwood Blvd.

516-2988 AN Horizon Family Dental Care 3428 Hillcrest Ave. 522-0099 AN Dr. Brian E. Hornberger East County Endodontics 3801 Lone Tree Way 753-5810 AN Dr. Tim Huang 4045 Lone Tree Way 706-8688

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AN Dr. Rigo Martin 5201 Deer Valley Road 757-4204 AN Dr. Ricardo Masiddo 5819 Lone Tree Way 522-8788 AN Dr. Sloan M. McDonald 5201 Deer Valley Road 778-2100 AN Dr. Robert Michaud 2730 Lone Tree Way 778-3650 AN Dr. Mark W. Miller 5201 Deer Valley Road 754-6020 AN Dr. William Morrice 3107 Lone Tree Way 754-2662 AN Dr. Steve M. Mosby 2730 Lone Tree Way 757-5000 OK Dr. Michael D. Nelson 2571 Main St., 625-8050 AN New City Dental Practice 4847 Lone Tree Way 755-4040 BW Oak Street Family Dental 62 Oak St., 634-9237 OK Oakley Dental 2571 Main St., 625-8050

AN Dr. David H. Ong 2739 Lone Tree Way 778-8780 BW Dr. William S. Paden 1181 Central Blvd., 634-6105 AN Dr. Charlie A. Palano 3800 Lone Tree Way 778-8080 BW Parkway Dental Care 2221 Balfour Road, 240-7071 AN Dr. Farhad Partovi 800 C St., 757-4700 MC Pediatric Dentistry 2390 Country Hills Drive Antioch, 757-4220 1140 Second St. Brentwood, 634-9449 MC Dr. Robert Peng 2390 Country Hills Drive Antioch, 757-4220 1140 Second St. Brentwood, 634-9449 OK Pristine Dental 2170 Main St., 679-3333 BW Dr. Dimple Rayani 3120 Balfour Road 634-9901 AN Dr. Grace C. Rivera 4847 Lone Tree Way 755-4040 BW Dr. Tane Rontal 2201 Balfour Road, 516-8886

BW Dr. Yosh Sakasegawa 2400 Balfour Road, 634-9794 BW Sand Creek Dental 2540 Sand Creek Road 240-8210 MC Dr. Robert Sheffield 3428 Hillcrest Ave. Antioch, 757-9100 1140 Second St. Brentwood, 634-4446 AN Dr. Ali Shirani 3725 Lone Tree Way 778-1998 BW Dr. Sien K. Siao 3120 Balfour Road 634-9901 AN Skyline Dental 3012 Lone Tree Way 778-7722 AN Slatten Ranch Dental Care 5819 Lone Tree Way 522-8788 AN Dr. Stephen R. Slotnick 2219 Buchanan Road 757-0757 AN Dr. Shelby J. Smith 2213 Buchanan Road 755-5115 MC Dr. Patrick T. So 2390 Country Hills Drive Antioch, 757-4220

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AN Dr. R.L. Keller 3107 Lone Tree Way 757-5081 AN Kids Dental World Pediatric Dentistry 4045 Lone Tree Way 706-8688 BW Dr. R. Paul Krey 6440 Brentwood Blvd.

634-3501 AN Dr. Dennis S. Lamb 3107 Lone Tree Way 754-2662 AN Dr. Paul Lee 5115 Lone Tree Way 706-0500 BW Dr. Valora C. Legaspi 2400 Balfour Road, 240-5808 AN Dr. David J. Leong 2642 Somersville Road 778-4600 AN Leung & Abaya Dental Office 5117 Lone Tree Way 777-9898 BW Liberty Dental Group 6440 Brentwood Blvd.

634-3501 AN Dr. Cristina Lorenzana 716 W. 10th St., 522-0277 BW Dr. Ila Mankad 1140 Second St., 240-7024

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1140 Second St. Brentwood, 634-9449 BW Sunny Dental 141 Sand Creek Road, 240-8843 AN Dr. Amita Suvarna 2225 Buchanan Road, 757-6117 MC Dr. David J. Tancreto 5201 Deer Valley Road Antioch, 754-8700 1140 Second St. Brentwood, 240-8111 MC Dr. Leslie K. Tanimura 2390 Country Hills Drive Antioch, 757-4220 1140 Second St., Brentwood 634-9449 BW Dr. Amor Tiburcio 1140 Second St., 240-7024 DB Michael Todorovic 2489 Discovery Bay Blvd., 634-6111 BW Town Centre Dental 1155 Second St., 516-8793 AN Dr. Eric Towson 3701 Lone Tree Way 778-7722, 754-0899 AN Dr. Charlene N. Tran 3200 Lone Tree Way, 754-2122 BW Dr. Jhoanna Tuazon 2540 Sand Creek Road, 240-8210 DB Gary Tucker 2489 Discovery Bay Blvd., 634-6111

AN Vivo Dental 5165 Lone Tree Way, 756-1200 AN Dr. Yiannis A. Vlahos 3200 Lone Tree Way, 754-2122 AN Dr. Rekha Vontela 3737 Lone Tree Way, 754-5432 AN Dr. Henry H. Vu 3107 Lone Tree Way, 757-5081 BW Dr. James Wadnizak 8425 Brentwood Blvd., 634-4443 BW Dr. Todd Wedeking 2201 Balfour Road, 516-8886 AN Dr. Lawrence Wu 5157 Lone Tree Way, 777-1719 AN Western Dental 2590 Sycamore Drive, 776-1150 BW Dr. Charis Yatco The Dental Hub 3181 Balfour Road, 240-7253 AN Drs. Leland & Wilma Yee 3012 Lone Tree Way, 778-7722 BW Dr. Wilson Yuen 1155 Second St., 516-8793 DERMATOLOGY BW Balfour Dermatology 2221 Balfour Road, 240-9116 BW Dr. Robert Beer 2221 Balfour Road, 240-9116 AN Diablo Dermatology 3701 Lone Tree Way, 754-6767 AN Dr. Noel T.D. Chiu 3701 Lone Tree Way, 754-6767

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AN James Jewell, P.A. 3701 Lone Tree Way, 754-6767 AN Dr. Philip F. Nelson Kaiser Deer Valley Medical Office 4501 Sand Creek Road, 813-6500 FAMILY & GENERAL PRACTICE AN Dr. Russell Alpert 3440 Hillcrest Ave., 779-1331 AN Dr. Randolph J. Clarke 3436 Hillcrest Ave., 777-0477 AN Dr. John Copeland 1111 A St., 778-9110 MC Diablo Valley Pediatric Medical Group 3737 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, 754-7070 1200 Central Blvd., Brentwood 516-6888 AN Dr. James Edwards 3725 Lone Tree Way, 754-1205 MC Dr. Siamak Elyasi 3720 Sunset Lane, Antioch, 779-9601 2400 Balfour Road, Brentwood, 634-0425 AN Dr. Howard L. Friesen 1130 A St., 757-2250 AN Full Care Medical Group 3903 Lone Tree Way, 755-1255 AN Dr. Ravinder N. Gupta 3741 Sunset Lane, 778-2310 BW John Muir Medical Group Family Practice Dr. Olawunmi Beckley Dr. Scott Bledsoe Dr. Surinder Kohal Dr. Theresa Manaloto Dr. Marie McGlynn Dr. Thuthuy Phamie A. Dr. John Tarrar 2400 Balfour Road, 308-8112 BW Dr. Derek E. Johnson 1120 Second St., 513-2483 BW Dr. Abe Kaplan 6440 Brentwood Blvd., 634-3513 AN Dr. Hamid Khonsari Full Care Medical Group 3903 Lone Tree Way, 755-1255 AN Dr. Andrew Ness 3807 Lone Tree Way, 757-3130 BW Springhill Medical Group Dr. Siamak Elyasi Dr. Gerald Delrio Dr. Henry Gong Dr. Hsien-Wen Hsu Dr. Irina Kolomey Dr. Alejandro Prieto Dr. Angelita Tangco Dr. Wengang Zhang 2400 Balfour Road, 634-0425 AN Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation 4053 Lone Tree Way, 756-3400 AN Sutter Medical Group Sutter Delta 4053 Lone Tree Way, 513-2483 AN Dr. Clark E. Williams 3741 Sunset Lane, 778-2999 AN Dr. Amber Yee John Muir Medical Group 3440 Hillcrest Ave., 779-1331 2011

AN Dr. Ravinder N. Gupta 3741 Sunset Lane, 778-2310 BW Dr. Joline Hoe 1120 Second St., 513-2483 BW Dr. Spencer Martin 2400 Balfour Road, 308-8112 MC Dr. Hsien-Wen Hsu 3720 Sunset Lane Antioch, 779-9601 2400 Balfour Road Brentwood, 634-0425 BW Dr. Michael D. Kassels 2400 Balfour Road, 513-9177 BW Dr. Celso Taborga 350 John Muir Parkway 634-8762 BW Dr. Yogesh Trehan 100 Cortona Way, 516-4488 OBSTETRICS/ GYNECOLOGY BW Dr. Michelle Bergman 1120 Second St., 513-2483 AN Dr. Sharon De Edwards 3432 Hillcrest Ave. 754-9961 BW Dr. Yaron Friedman 2400 Balfour Road, 301-9875 BW Dr. Nadine Hanna 350 John Muir Parkway 626-3900

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AN Dr. J. Gene Zimmerman Antioch Medical Park Medical Group 3737 Lone Tree Way 754-5151 HEARING SERVICES AN Hearing Services of Antioch 4045 Lone Tree Way, 778-3298 BW Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center 1240 Central Blvd., 303-4668 AN Miracle Ear Somersville Town Centre 706-8000 INTERNAL MEDICINE BW Dr. Matthew Campbell 350 John Muir Parkway 634-8762 MC Dr. Gerald Del Rio Springhill Medical Group 3720 Sunset Lane Antioch, 779-9601 2400 Balfour Road Brentwood, 634-0425 AN Dr. Louis A. Enrique 3432 Hillcrest Ave., 754-6611 AN Dr. Aamir A. Faruqui 3727 Sunset Lane, 755-3727 BW Dr. Allan P. Frank 100 Cortona Way 516-4488

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BW Dr. L. Sandy Hughes 350 John Muir Parkway 626-3900 BW Dr. Gerald F. Katz 350 John Muir Parkway 626-3900 BW Muir Ob/Gyn Medical Group 350 John Muir Parkway 933-4747 BW Dr. J. Thomas Pinckard 350 John Muir Parkway 626-3900 AN Dr. Debra L. Stewart 3700 Sunset Lane, 755-7300 AN Sutter Delta Medical Group 4053 Lone Tree Way 756-3400 AN Dr. Scott J. Wada Sutter Delta Medical Group 4053 Lone Tree Way 756-3400 AN Dr. Kyla Ai-Lan Yee 4053 Lone Tree Way 756-3400 AN Youngs Ob & Gyn Clinic 3724 Lone Tree Way 778-0700 AN Dr. Daniel Zimmerman 3737 Lone Tree Way 754-8070

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OPTOMETRY/ OPHTHALMOLOGY BW Brentwood Eye Care Optometry Group Dr. Christina Atkinson Dr. Matthew Bronge Dr. Joyce Roberts Dr. Casey Wegenke 350 John Muir Parkway 634-6101 AN Bay Area Retina Associates Dr. Subhransu Ray Dr. Stewart Daniels Dr. T. Daniel Ting 2219 Buchanan Road 522-8850 MC California Eye Clinic Dr. Robert Grosserode Dr. David Huff Dr. Ivan Hwang Dr. Frances Ong 3747 Sunset Lane Antioch, 754-2300 1181 Central Blvd., Brentwood, 516-0888 AN Dr. Suraj Cherry 3505 Lone Tree Way 778-4555 BW Delta Vista Optometry Associates Dr. Carol A. Buchanan Dr. Robert Cheung Dr. Jeanette Hochstatter

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634-0303 AN Diablo Valley Optometric Group Dr. Michael Ottati Dr. Van Pham Dr. Peter Visendi Dr. Stephanie Jaso 3700 Sunset Lane, 757-0450 DB Discovery Eye Care Optometry Dr. Ronald Janda Dr. Daljit Srai Dr. Fred Stellhorn

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516-0202 BW Eyecare Galleria Optometry 2300 Sand Creek Road 240-8520 AN Eye to Eye Optometry Group Dr. Eileen Linder Dr. Janice Paknejad 4051 Lone Tree Way 757-7676 AN Family Optometric Vision Care Dr. Arthur Siu

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Dr. Lorna T. Paz Dr. Lisa Rood 2400 Balfour Road, 308-8113 AN Dr. Abbas Mahdavi 3903 Lone Tree Way 754-7200 MC Dr. Richard Singer Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation 4053 Lone Tree Way Antioch, 756-3400 1120 Second St. Brentwood, 513-2483 PLASTIC SURGERY BW Dr. K. Cary Canoun 2400 Balfour Road, 324-7404

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PODIATRY BW Bay Area Foot & Ankle Associates 2400 Balfour Road, 937-2860 AN Dr. James R. Boccio 3700 Sunset Lane, 778-2977 BW Dr. James Greer Brentwood Podiatry 350 John Muir Parkway 516-1551 AN Dr. Dennis M. Osborne 1205 A. St., 778-1800 BW Dr. John Scivally 2400 Balfour Road, 937-2860

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AN Walmart Vision Center 4893 Lone Tree Way 978-0286 PEDIATRICS BW Dr. Kishor Avasarala Dr. Greg Kurio Dr. Ziad Saba Pediatric Cardiology Medical Group 1181 Central Blvd.

888-530-3034 BW Brentwood Pediatrics 1191 Central Blvd., 240-7337 BW Diablo Behavioral Healthcare 234 Oak St., 634-1600 MC Diablo Valley Pediatrics Medical Group Dr. Lance R. Gershen Dr. Eugene Lipson Dr. Jessica Quan Dr. Ryan Tracy Dr. Jenny Q. Wu Dr. Lucia Yang 3737 Lone Tree Way Antioch, 754-7070 1200 Central Blvd.

Brentwood, 516-6888 BW Dr. Jaime Garcia 1191 Central Blvd., 240-7337 BW John Muir Medical Group Pediatrics Dr. Tracy Goldman

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5163 Lone Tree Way 757-5560 AN Dr. Steven Harrison California Eye Clinic 3747 Sunset Lane, 754-2300 MC Dr. David Huff 3747 Sunset Lane Antioch, 754-2300 1181 Central Blvd.

Brentwood, 516-0888 BW Lens Crafters Streets of Brentwood 2565 Sand Creek Road 392-0622 AN Dr. Garret Louie 2225 Buchanan Road 757-6707 AN Dr. Pamela Puccinelli 3436 Hillcrest Ave. 778-5688 AN Sears Optical County East Mall 2600 Somersville Road 706-6668 MC Vision Optix Optometry Dr. Winson Ong 5113 Lone Tree Way Antioch, 778-1505 4550 Balfour Road Brentwood, 513-0323

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ast County folk in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle can take advantage of an array of facilities offering everything from basic workout sessions to one-on-one training. The area’s fitness clubs feature old-school cardio, chi ball, yoga, power cycle, free weights and cardio workout stations, all facilitated by state-of-theart equipment. Considering the wealth of hiking, biking and running trails in the area, it’s no wonder fitness fanatics gravitate to these havens of health habits to prepare for the next challenge.

BW Anytime Fitness 7750 Brentwood Blvd.

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BW Get Fit Pilates 1890 Connor Way 584-8888

BW The Little Gym 3850 Balfour Road 634-0034

BW Black Diamond Kids Center 2015 Elkins Way 516-6619

BW Delta Cross Fit 29 Spruce St. 783-6996

BW In-Shape City 180 Griffith Lane 513-8700

AN Trucks Training 3658 Lone Tree Way 756-7321

BW Body by Santi 4525 O’Hara Ave. 325-2632

AN Delta Park Athletic Club 1300 Verne Roberts Circle 778-7070

AN In-Shape Sport 4099 Lone Tree Way 331-3065

AN 24 Hour Fitness 2632 Somersville Road 753-1553

MC Body Works Personal Training (by appointment) 864-9205

BW Delta Valley Athletic Club 120 Guthrie Lane 240-2990

OK Lifestyle Fitness Center 5351 Neroly Road 978-2225

BW Brentwood Yoga Center 8650 Brentwood Blvd.

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OK Diamond Hills Sports Club & Spa 1510 Neroly Road 420-4575

BW Ms. Fit Personal Training Studios 55 Broderick Drive 325-2339

DB Discovery Bay Athletic Club 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd.

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AN Solar Swim & Gym 111 W. 15th St. 757-7412

MC Curves 3132 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch 777-9787 92 Welcome!

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AN Xtreme Fitness 207 E. 18th St. 779-9503 AN Antioch BI Bethel Island BW Brentwood

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AN A Cut Above 3021 Delta Fair Blvd.

757-9935 BW About Hair Etc. 8425 Brentwood Blvd.

634-2587 AN Accents Hair & Nail Designs 2360 Buchanan Road 754-8660 BI Alice’s Hair Salon 6357 Bethel Island Road 684-9322 BW Angel Nails 5611 Lone Tree Way 308-7612 AN Angel’s Hair Salon 10 Walter Way 978-0358, 783-6557 AN Anita Saunders at Michele’s 2740 W. Tregallas Road 753-4041 BW Athena’s Hair Studio 642 First St. 240-1859 AN Antioch BI Bethel Island BW Brentwood

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AN Aziza’s Beauty Salon 45 E. 18th St. 755-8486 AN Barber Shop 1528 A St. 778-3312 BW The Barber Shop 150 Chestnut St. 513-6049 AN Beauty by K 2503 San Jose Drive 978-2141 BW Beauty Lounge 316 Oak St. 420-5901 AN Beauty Source 1625 A St. 778-1615 AN Bella Fortuna Salon & Spa 5865 Lone Tree Way 754-4000 BW Bodi Shop 9030 Brentwood Blvd.

354-2914 MC Body Works Massage Therapy (by appointment) 864-9205 BW Brentwood Massage 180 Griffith Lane Melissa Kirk, 848-5166 BW Brentwood Skin Care & Health Experience 161 Chestnut St. 634-FACE (3223) BW Cabanas in the Garden 6061 Lone Tree Way 513-6070

BW Carol Carey Couture Salon and Spa 9040 Brentwood Blvd.

513-1950 OK Center Barber Shop 3100 Main St. 625-1241 OK Charisma Salon 3807 Main St. 679-8735 OK Chayo’s Beauty Salon 3569 Main St. 679-8369 BW Cherry Bomb Salon 3860 Balfour Road 238-5907 AN Cheryl Maurer Shearz on 3rd 415 W. Third St. 756-7993 BW Christine’s Nails at Classy Cottage 818 First St. 759-8550 AN Cindy Nails 3409 Deer Valley Road 706-7245 OK City Nails 2025 Main St. 625-7439 BW Classy Cottage 818 First St. 513-3211 AN Color Nails and Spa 5819 Lone Tree Way 757-7085

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AN Creative Cuts 2313 Buchanan Road 778-0866 OK DK Salon 1625 Main St. 679-9089 AN Dacia’s Salon 7 E. 19th St. 755-7880 AN Delise Lane 4635 Fallow Way 776-7528 AN Delta Barber Shop 1631 A St. 754-0458 AN Dennis’ Barber Shop 203 Rossi Ave. 753-0889 OK Designer Cuts 2065 Main St. 625-5669 OK Diamond Hills Spa 1510 Neroly Road 420-4580 BW Diana Nails 2430 Sand Creek Road 240-6667 DB Discovery Nails 14870 Highway 4 634-6106 AN Dolce Vita Day Spa & Salon 2503 San Jose Drive 754-5590

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BW Electrolysis Studio 818 First St. 522-9470 AN Elegant Lady Salon of Beauty 415 W. Third St. 779-1734 DB Elements Salon 14850 Highway 4 634-3518 BW Em’s Nail & Spa 2200 Sand Creek Road 240-1195 AN En Vogue Hair & Nail Designs 214 G St. 706-7350 AN European Wax Center 5759 Lone Tree Way 978-1600 AN Everything for You 414 W. Second St. 706-7031 AN Executive Cuts 9 W. 20th St. 777-9347 AN 4 Season Nails 1523 A St. 706-7832 AN Get To Know Your Hair 2503 San Jose Drive Nakia, 510-300-4400 MC Great Clips For Hair 5887 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 778-1623 4431 Balfour Road, Brentwood 240-9115 2589 Main St., Oakley 679-0279 BW Hair and Make-Up Studio 60 Eagle Rock Ave. 418-4146 AN Hair & Nails 1508 A St. 778-1833 BW Hair by Diane About Hair, Etc. 8425 Brentwood Blvd.

516-9816 BW Hair Encounter 355 Oak St. 516-6994 AN Hair Gallery 3670 Lone Tree Way 754-5212 AN Hair Liberation by Rose inside Teazz Salon 606 W. Second St. 754-3020 AN Haircut Headquarters 2725 Hillcrest Ave. 706-2887

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BW Haircut Place 8065 Brentwood Blvd.

308-7527 AN Hairlines 3170 Contra Loma Blvd.

778-5599 MC HairMasters 5779 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 757-5930 3120 Balfour Road, Brentwood 240-7548 AN Heavenly Hair By Qwivander 320 E. 18th St. 706-2131 BW HiTech Nails and Spa 3130 Balfour Road 513-3255 BW HiTech Pro Nails 6730 Lone Tree Way 513-0544 BW Holy Hair Salon 729 First St. 634-8267 AN Images Of 3 Hair Salon 709 A St. 776-4149 AN Instyle Cuts 2657 Somersville Road 778-0309 BI Island Cuts 6323 Bethel Island Road 684-3530 AN Jade Pozo, Salon Teazz 606 W. Second St. 726-9311

BW Jose’s Barber Shop 637 First St. 513-7355 AN K&R Nails 1864 A St. 706-8448 BW Kelly Grace Salon 221 Oak St. 634-4549 BW Kimberly Pruitt 8335 Brentwood Blvd.

451-6007 AN Kim’s Blessed Hands Salon 11 W. 20th St. 978-5467 AN Kim’s Hair & Nail Design 2550 Somersville Road 978-1878 BW La Nina Nails 640 Harvest Park Drive 634-4424 DB La Playa Tanning 5901 Marina Road 516-7866 AN Laser Advantage of East County 3725 Lone Tree Way 754-4771, 754-4881 OK Latina Styles & Beauty Supply 3100 Main St. 679-9794 AN Latinos Hair Salon 611 E. 18th St. 753-1663

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AN Le Nails 3138 Contra Loma Blvd.

754-5737 BW Le Nails 8065 Brentwood Blvd.

634-4563 AN Lily’s Nails 4478 Lone Tree Way 756-7732 AN Lito’s Barber Shop 11 W. Sixth St. 776-4458 BW Lollipop Haircut Shop 6271 Lone Tree Way 240-1337 AN Lone Tree Nails 4815 Lone Tree Way 753-0690 AN Lucretia Amendola 777-1778 BW Lucy’s Nail Salon 4530 Balfour Road 240-0026 BW Luxe Nails 3101 Balfour Road 513-7383 BW Luxury Nails & Spa 2261 Balfour Road 634-8826 BW Making Changes Salon 71 Sand Creek Road 513-3157 AN Martin’s Hair Salon 714 W. 10th St. 757-5004 OK Mary’s Hair Salon 3513 Main St. 679-1260 BW Massage Envy 2465 Sand Creek Road 516-1818 AN Maureen Metcalf Personal Progressions 414 W. Second St. 754-6733 AN Michele’s Beauty Salon 2740 W. Tregallas Road 783-9147 AN Miracle Nails 2962 Delta Fair Blvd.

776-5186 AN My Beauty Salon 3130 Contra Loma Blvd.

777-1304 AN Nails 2001 2311 Buchanan Road 779-1668 AN Nails By Jimmy 5887 Lone Tree Way 778-1147 BW Nails by Letty 7730 Brentwood Blvd.

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BW Rubia Salon 2440 Sand Creek Road 240-7777 AN Salon 109 109 G St. 778-0846 BW Salon Suites 3850 Balfour Road 240-0006 Tisha Johnston, 628-0375 AN Salon Teazz 606 W. Second St. 754-3001 BW Salon Vitor 6560 Lone Tree Way 240-0161 BW Sawã Spa 1700 Trilogy Parkway 809-7171 AN Serenity Salon & Spa 2331 Buchanan Road 779-1130 AN Shearz on 3rd 415 W. Third St. 238-0595 BW Shiny Nails 1135 Second St. 634-5454 AN Situations Styling Studio 510 W. Second St. 777-9957 BW The Skin Liaison 729 First St. 516-9000 AN Slick’s Barber Shop 727 W. 10th St. 778-1230 BW Studio 213 3850 Balfour Road Sue Berumen, 353-0883 Lisa Mora, 550-0891 MC Stunners N Smashers Spalon 5035 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 777-3300 2485 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood 516-6262 MC Supercuts 4468 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 778-4269 2420 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood 240-8560 14870 Highway 4, Discovery Bay 516-6335 BW Tangles Salon 7730 Brentwood Blvd.

240-0333 AN Tanners Paradise 3624 Lone Tree Way 776-7744

5887 Lone Tree Way 755-8554 BW That’s A Wrap 634-4668 DB Tipz N Toez Nail Salon 1555 Riverlake Road 240-6662 AN Titi Nails 4371 Hillcrest Ave. 778-6690 BW Today’s Cuts 7351 Brentwood Blvd.

634-7811 BW Top Cuts Plus 1145 Second St. 516-2956 BW Top Nails 50 Sand Creek Road 308-7067 BW Tres Jolie Total Image Salon 236 Oak St. 513-0121 BW Trio’s Salon 2200 Sand Creek Road 634-1407 AN Tu Imagen Hair Salon 2934 Delta Fair Blvd.

706-8127 BW Tutta Bella 8335 Brentwood Blvd.

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OK A. Meadows Property Management 3775 Main St. 625-7975 OK Rena Acasio Coldwell Banker Amaral & Associates 382-4544 AN Adler Real Estate Co. 712 W. First St. 779-9600 AN Altera Signature Properties 4851 Lone Tree Way 776-1100 OK Assist 2 Sell 6035 Sellers Ave. 625-4663 BI Bethel Island Realty 6355 Bethel Island Road 684-2289 AN Better Homes Realty – Delta Bay 1500 A St. 706-9100 MC Better Homes Realty – Mann & Associates 3413 Deer Valley Road, Antioch 779-0600 98 Welcome!

3000 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch 779-0700 2200 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood 634-8811 AN Bob Gunson Real Estate 320 E. 18th St. 778-6000 BI Boyd Real Estate Inc. 6170 Bethel Island Road 684-2000 BW Broderick Real Estate Investments 7985 Brentwood Blvd.

634-3508 MC Coldwell Banker Amaral & Associates 8290 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 634-0600 14810 Highway 4, Discovery Bay 634-0400 3775 Main St., Oakley 625-5000 Commercial Real Estate 3775 Main St., Oakley 625-7975

AN Coldwell Banker Coon & McCreary Realtors 3711 Lone Tree Way 754-7400 AN Creative Real Estate Concepts 5159 Lone Tree Way 783-1744 AN Cypress Lakes Realty 5143 Lone Tree Way 706-7000 AN Delta Association of Realtors 3428 Hillcrest Ave. 757-8283 BW Delta Ranches and Homes 1300 Central Blvd.

516-3240 AN Delta Square Associates 3616 Delta Fair Blvd.

778-2968 AN Douglas A. McPherson Enterprises, Inc. 2213 Buchanan Road 754-1230 BW Dukellis Real Estate 3859 Walnut Blvd.

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AN East County Brokers 3711 Sunset Lane 754-6000 AN Rella Halcro 4851 Lone Tree Way 998-9017 BW Hallmark Realty 8425 Brentwood Blvd.

634-2033 BW Home One Mortgage 8440 Brentwood Blvd.

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BW Krista Mashore, Realtor Realty World 6670 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood 325-4663 MC Meritage Homes 866-675-9383 MC Moreno WorkGroup 240-8077 OK Morning Star Properties 3373 Main St. 679-2100 BW David Navarrette, Realtor Intero Real Estate 5541 Lone Tree Way 813-1319 BW New Horizon Homes 2145 Elkins Way 516-6755 AN NorthCal Properties 757-7709 BW Prudential California Realty 2510 Sand Creek Road 634-3200 AN Ralph Garrow Real Estate 1312 A St. 757-3770 AN Real Estate Specialists 609-9309 BW Realty World Blue Property Group 3850 Balfour Road 888-880-7708

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AN Select 1 Realty 1500 A St. 706-9000 BW Shea Homes Trilogy at the Vineyards 800-685-6494 BW Sharp Realty 320 Fairview Ave. 240-6683 BW Summerwood Properties 516-1507 BW Tosh & Associates Appraisals 4505 O’Hara Ave. 634-7514 AN Windermere Signature Collection 5087 Lone Tree Way 778-9445 BW Windermere Ellsworth & Associates 8335 Brentwood Blvd.

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634-4611 AN River’s Edge Real Estate 754-2749 AN Robert Heaton Real Estate 1219 A St. 757-7700 BW Roundup Realty 4550 Balfour Road 513-0777 DB Sasville Properties 1555 Riverlake Road 513-4483 AN Security Pacific Real Estate Services 5829 Lone Tree Way 778-9002

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The Delta’s more than 1,200 miles of inland waterways provide skiers and wakeboarders of all skill levels with plenty of options for fast-paced play. And for those who prefer to enjoy their water sports from the comfort of the shoreline, local water shows featuring amateur, professional and world-record skiers are popular annual events, all of which combine to make the family-friendly Delta the destination location for all things wet.

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Black Diamond Mines Tour

Journey into a fascinating past deep in the earth on a guided tour of Black Diamond’s HazelAtlas Mine, prized for its silica sand and active from the 1920s through ’40s. The 90-minute, first-come, first-served tours ($3) are conducted on weekends from April to November. For advancereservation tours, call 888-3272757 and press option 2, then 3.

School groups and other organized groups (10-person minimum) can reserve a tour on weekdays by calling 757-2620.

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If the end of summer has got you down, don’t worry. Pack up your folding chairs and blankets and head out to Waldie Plaza in Antioch for the Delta Blues Festival. The annual concert is traditionally held in September and features some of the best blues musicians in the business. Plus, this alcoholfree event is perfect fun for the entire family. So get up, dance and shake those blues away.

The East Contra Costa Historical Society’s Byer-Nail House Museum is the repository of the rich history of Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Byron, Knightsen and Bethel Island, and if you think covering so many communities would mean there’s a lot to see, you’re right. The museum is located at 3890 Sellers Ave. in Brentwood, and you can call 634-8651 to check hours of operation.

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If you know some awesome tricks or just enjoy watching skateboarders show off their skills, the Brentwood Police Activities League-sponsored competition is the place to be.

Each fall, PAL hosts the event at the Brentwood Skate Park, where competitors in seven age divisions compete for cash prizes. All money raised during the event goes to support PAL’s youth programs.

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Who doesn’t enjoy a little pampering? Whether it’s an aromatherapy manicure or a fabulous facial, nothing makes a girl – or guy – feel better than indulging in a little spa experience. East County offers an abundance of day spas, many of which have become popular destinations for birthday parties, bridal showers and celebrations.

Look for the complete lineup of Spas on page 94 of this guide.

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ometimes it’s nice – or necessary – to deal with a landlord and not a bank. Those looking to make East County their home, without the obligations of home ownership, can choose from a wide range of apartment complexes. The area also offers affordable-rent housing, plus assisted-living facilities for seniors.

ANTIOCH Antioch Hillcrest Terrace Senior Housing* 3420 Deer Valley Road 754-4710 Antioch Rivertown Senior Housing* 1400 A St. 706-0874 Bay View Apartments 137 Wilbur Ave. 778-1557 Bella Rose Apartments 4900 Cañada Valley Road 754-2900 Buchanan Gardens Apartments 1600 Buchanan Road 753-0400 Casa Blanca Apartments 1000 Claudia Court 754-7671 Casa Bonita 1017 H St. 978-1017 Casa del Rio Senior Housing* 615 W. Seventh St. 777-0235 Crestview Pines 1600 Aster Drive 754-1161 Cross Pointe Apartment Homes 5100 Vista Grande Drive 755-4141, 877-894-7150 Delta Pines Apartments 2301 Sycamore Drive 776-5379 Delta View Apartments 3915 Delta Fair Blvd.

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Garden Court Apartments 420 Grangnelli Ave. 754-5454 Hillcrest View Apartments 3001 Kodiak St. 754-3733 Hudson Townhouse Manor 3421 Hudson Court 757-0110 Lakeshore Apartments 600 Wilbur Ave. 779-0601 Marina Creek Apartments 616 O St. 757-6659 Mira Vista Hills 2201 San Jose Drive 779-9999 Oakwood Village Apartments 2201 Sycamore Drive 754-9077 Riverbank Apartments 33 E. Seventh St. 706-1930 RiverStone Apartment Homes 2200 Sycamore Drive 754-4488 Rivertown Place 712 I St. 778-2380 Somerset Apartments* 3185 Contra Loma Blvd.

778-7299 Summerwood Apartments 3101 Buchanan Road 754-5455 Terrace Glen Apartments 107 W. 20th St. 777-9657 Tiffany Apartments 2405 L St. 754-8037

Twin Creek Apartments 1111 James Donlon Blvd.

778-5300 Villa Medanos 2811 Cadiz Lane 754-1808 Village at Park View 2800 Gentrytown Drive 754-1910 Village West Apartments 1461 Aster Drive 757-1386 West Rivertown Apartments 811 W. Fourth St. 777-1605 Windsor Court Apartments 2300 Sycamore Drive 778-5838

BRENTWOOD Arbor Ridge Apartments 2400 Shady Willow Lane, 240-8448 Arteaga’s Redwood Apartments 7940 Brentwood Blvd.

634-4091 Brentwood Park and Garden Apartments 160-180 Sycamore Ave. 516-0571 Brentwood Senior Commons* 750 Larkspur Lane 240-9560 Cortona Park* 150 Cortona Way 240-0733 Eskaton Lodge* 450 John Muir Parkway 516-8006 Green Valley Apartments 8510 Brentwood Blvd.

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Marsh Creek Apartments 7251 Brentwood Blvd.

516-9800 Parkside Brentwood 200 Village Drive 634-9508 Sycamore Place I & II Senior Housing* 1100 Sycamore Court 634-1390 TownCentre Commons 1275 Central Blvd.

513-1110 Villa Amador Apartments 2101 Sand Creek Road 516-0260 Village Park Apartments 100 Village Drive 866-862-0281, 634-4561

OAKLEY The Commons at Oak Grove Apartments Family and Senior Housing 53 Carol Lane 59 Carol Lane* 625-4161 Courtyards at Cypress Grove 2000 Rubens Way 679-8090 Golden Oak Manor* 5000 Kelsey Lane 625-5223 Silver Oak Apartments 4991 Gardenia Ave. 625-6040 Summer Creek Place* 4950 Empire Ave. 625-1704 * Senior Housing 2011

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or the third consecutive year, Brentwood captured national attention by being named a 2010 Playful City by the non-profit group KaBOOM!

The program honors cities that prioritize play and ensure that children are healthy by providing the time and space for play. Of the 118 cities nationwide to earn the designation, San Francisco and Redwood City are the only others in Northern California.

Brentwood marked the occasion in September with a free Playbor Day, so dubbed in honor of the Labor Day holiday on which it was held.

Held at Veterans Park, the event included a scavenger hunt, balloon tosses, bubblemaking, hula hoops and good old-fashioned running around. Later the same day, the city observed the 10th anniversary of another playful venue: the Brentwood Family Aquatic Center.

“This is our joy,” said Park and Recreation Department Director Craig Bronzan. “Just thinking of all the facilities we’ve built, and then seeing the community use them, and then having an outside agency recognize what we do – it doesn’t get any better than that.”

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Mayor Bob Taylor expressed pride that Brentwood sets a good example.

“Other communities across the country will now look to Brentwood as a role model,” he said. “I take a tremendous amount of pride in knowing that what we’re doing here in Brentwood will improve the lives of not only our children, but children elsewhere.”

Each of the 2010 Playful City USA communities demonstrated creative commitments to the cause of play, KaBOOM! CEO and co-founder Darell Hammond wrote in a press release announcing the award: “A primary goal of Playful City USA is to encourage cities and towns to share creative ideas, concepts and programs in an effort to increase play opportunities for children. Brentwood offers the community a unique opportunity with its Wellness Policy, a communitywide aspirational goal that promotes physical activity and education as the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.”

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Mt. Diablo’s Mitchell Canyon affords East County folk the loveliest autumn walk in the area.

Mitchell Creek cuts the canyon and feeds a variety of colorful foliage, from the scarlets of wild grape to the saffrons of bigleaf maple. The trail that snakes through the canyon, Mitchell Canyon Road, is also one of Diablo’s easiest tracks – nearly dead level for the first two miles. To get to Mitchell Canyon, take Marsh Creek Road west into Clayton and turn left on Mitchell Canyon Road. Where the road ends is where autumn begins.

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Bowling is big in East County, home to a variety of recreational leagues and national tournaments.

Serious competitors and casual players alike will be bowled over by the facilities at Delta Bowl in Antioch and Harvest Park Bowl in Brentwood, where they can enjoy a game of pins with family and friends. And don’t forget to bring the little ones for a game or two of bumper bowling. For additional information, call Delta Bowl at 757-5424 and Harvest Park Bowl at 516-1221.

For the past five years, Antioch’s Lynn House Gallery has been inviting the public to watch artists create paintings in plein air, taking advantage of outdoor daylight in the city’s quaint, historic Rivertown district on a Saturday afternoon. Cash prizes are awarded for the best pieces created that day. The paint-out is open to all artists but limited to 35.

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Years ago, James O’Hara planted acres of almond trees in what is now known as O’Hara Park. In honor of his contribution to Oakley’s heritage, the city gathers every September for the Oakley Almond Festival. The three-day event, sponsored by the Oakley Chamber of Commerce, features a carnival, car show, parade, cookoff and much more. Join mascot Ben Toasted this fall as the festival celebrates its 22nd year of family fun.

A trio of East County movie houses offers cinema in dramatically different venues. The Delta Cinema (641 First St. in Brentwood, 240-7335) is an 80-year-old, Art Deco theater dripping with charm and featuring first-run movies; Regal Cinema (4200 Lone Tree Way in Antioch, 757-2111) offers 16 screens in a classic multiplex setting; and the 14-screen Rave Motion Pictures (2525 Sand Creek Road in Brentwood, 809-0030) is one of the few all-digital, super-wide screen venues in the state.

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One way our East County community marks the passage of the seasons is by celebrating the fruit of the vine. At Hannah Nicole Vineyards in Brentwood, this means the annual Barrel Tasting and Grape Stomp events. In April, wine enthusiasts can get a sneak peek of the new vintage at the Barrel Tasting. In September, it’s time to roll up the pant cuffs and join the ancient ritual of crushing the grapes by foot, and witness a blessing of the harvest by a local clergy member.

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ast County is blissfully less congested than areas on the far side of “the hill” – for now. But with population growth comes the challenge to help that population get where it’s going expeditiously, and East County’s transportation infrastructure is likewise on the move. Tri Delta Transit continues to provide outstanding bus service; the Highway 4 Bypass is cutting commute time by significant degrees; the Vasco Road Safety Improvements Project has made that gauntlet less hazardous to run; the Highway 4 widening project in Antioch is underway; and an eBART line is planned to run from the Bay Point BART to Antioch’s Hillcrest Avenue.

BAY AREA RAPID TRANSIT BART provides train service from Bay Point to Millbrae, Fremont to Richmond, San Francisco airport to Dublin, and points between. Trains run weekdays from 4 a.m. to midnight; Saturdays from 6 a.m. to midnight; and Sundays from 8 a.m. to midnight. For information, call 676-2278. www.bart.gov.

BUSES For County Connection/ Central Contra Costa Transit Route information, call 6767500 or visit www.cccta.org.

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TRI DELTA TRANSIT Tri Delta routes serve Brentwood, Antioch, Discovery Bay and Byron, and provide direct access to area attractions and services. Tri Delta also offers routes from Brentwood to Antioch, Pittsburg, Bay Point and Oakley, including BART Park and Ride lots in Antioch and Brentwood and the Bay Point BART station. Dedicated express buses serve major employers in Alameda County, and Tri Delta’s 49ers shuttle service makes traveling to football games fun. For eligible senior citizens and disabled citizens, Paratransit offers door-to-door transportation in East County. Visit www.

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Administration: 754-6622 Route Info: 754-4040 Dial-A-Ride: 754-3060

TAXI CABS A-1 Express Shuttle 676-0565 www.a1expressshuttle.net All Cities Yellow Cab 240-5777, 240-0140 Antioch Express Cab 755-1300, 755-4100 www.antiochexpresstaxi.com Brentwood Yellow Cab 238-9577 www.brentwoodyellowcab.com Livery Cab: 755-4100 National TaxiCab 522-0222, 435-3528 nationaltaxicab.com United Taxi: 427-9600 Yellow Cab: 825-9292 Yellow Metro Cab: 777-9292

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AIRPORTS Buchanan Field: 646-5722 Administration Office 550 Sally Ride Drive, Concord Viewing Plaza 201 John Glenn Drive, Concord Charter services, airport tours, heliport and flight schools www.co.contra-costa.ca.us Byron Airport: 634-0147 500 Eagle Court, Byron General aviation, plane storage, skydiving, glider soaring club www.co.contra-costa.ca.us Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) 408-392-3600 2011

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Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 916-929-5411 6900 Airport Blvd., Sacramento www.sacairports.org

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Mayor Bob Taylor was on hand, allowing visitors a chance to either tell him he’s all wet or get him that way – hizzoner braved the dunk tank, raising money for the Brentwood Rotary.

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hey give us comfort and unconditional love, and we want them to enjoy long and happy lives. Ask any animal lover: the health care needs of the household aren’t complete until our beloved pets are cared for, too.

East County offers an array of services for pets, ranging from emergency hospitals and mobile veterinarians to pet-sitting services - plus a veterinary operation devoted entirely to our feathered friends.

VETERINARIANS AN Abbey Vet Hospital 405 E. 18th St. 778-1984 AN Animal Hospital 2204 A St. 754-6700 AN Antioch Veterinary Hospitals 5151 Deer Valley Road 757-4814 1432 W. 10th St. 757-2233 AN Ark Pet Hospital 2723 Hillcrest Ave. 755-9426

AN Banfield Pet Hospital 5879 Lone Tree Way 756-6981

KN Delta Mobile Veterinarian Service 625-8809

OK Medical Center for Birds 3805 Main St. 625-1878

BW Brentwood Family Pet Care 4421 Balfour Road 240-7387

DB Discovery Bay Veterinary Clinic 1540 Discovery Bay Blvd.

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BW Brentwood Veterinary Hospital 4519 O’Hara Ave. 634-1177 AN Companion Pet Hospital 4365 Hillcrest Ave. 757-2287 OK Cypress Veterinary Hospital 2037 Main St. 625-5330

AN East Bay Veterinary Emergency 1312 Sunset Drive 754-5001 AN East Hills Veterinary Hospital 2325 Buchanan Road 754-7960

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AN VIP Pet Care Services Pet Food Express 5829 Lone Tree Way 778-9999 800-HAPPYPET (4277973)

MC Dawg Spaw Express Mobile Grooming 354-9055

BW Brentwood Pet Resort & Salon 600 Concord Ave. 634-7378

BW Doggie Depot 1300 Central Blvd.

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MC Jody’s Pet Sitting Service 240-0288 MC Paws-itively Pets 516-9399

BW The Grooming Lounge & More 7720 Brentwood Blvd.

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BW Tooth and Nail Pet Services 933-0746 MC Your Pets Butler Pet Sitting 755-1188

AN Pet Food Express 5829 Lone Tree Way 778-9999

BW Pets Frolic Inn 4071 Orwood Road 634-4431

AN Pooch N Purr 1143 E. 18th St. 757-7166

KN Pampered Pets Doggie Day Care & Boarding 2405 Sunset Road 628-3824

AN PetSmart 5879 Lone Tree Way 755-8504

KN Stone’s K9 Boarding Facility 1275 Delta Road 679-1081

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BW Aussie Pet Mobile Direct 516-3700 800-PET MOBILE (7386624)

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AN Antioch Animal Services 300 L St. 779-6989

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AN Friends of Animal Services 431-8318

BW Petco 5481 Lone Tree Way 308-7307

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AN HALO (Homeless Animals’ Lifeline Organization) 473-4642

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BW Brentwood Pet Resort & Salon 600 Concord Ave. 634-7378

AN Happy Pets Provides overnight care at pets home 779-9858

OK Hairy Hounds 3807 Main St. 679-0308

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OK Tail Wag Inn Veterinary Hospital 4901 Bethel Island Road 684-2862

BW All 4 Paws Pet Sitting Service 516-2923

AN HARP (Homeless Animals Response Program) 431-8546

BW All God’s Creatures 240-1770

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AN Antioch Executive Inn 515 E. 18th St. 757-6100

OK Comfort Suites 5549 Bridgehead Road 755-1222

AN Economy Inn 520 E. 18th St. 757-5770

PB Hampton Inn & Suites 1201 California Ave., Pittsburg, 473-1300

BI Beacon Harbor 3861 Willow Road 684-2174

AN Days Inn and Suites 1605 Auto Center Drive 522-0010

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AN Ramada Inn 2436 Mahogany Road 754-6600

BI Mariner Cove Marina 1200 Taylor Road 684-2166

AN Riverview Motel 3120 E. 18th St. 757-3378

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he crisis in the nation’s financial sector makes us acutely aware of the need for banks, credit unions, dealers in stocks and securities, financial planners and tax preparers of the highest caliber. And East County’s financial institutions are hanging in there, providing folks out here top-notch products and service.

BANKS MC Bank of America 41 E. 18th St., Antioch 682-4644 4500 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 756-0171 2519 Somersville Road, Antioch 706-4166 6261 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood 240-6440 241 Oak St., Brentwood 634-9433 2545 Main St., Oakley 625-6300 MC Bank of the West 2507 Somersville Road, Antioch 754-1845 5009 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 755-2327 4540 Balfour Road, Brentwood 634-2161 2195 Main St., Oakley 625-2211 MC Chase 3206 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch 754-8301 114 Welcome!

4300 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 779-3100 3100 Balfour Road, Brentwood 240-8426 2535 Main St., Oakley 625-9501 MC Citibank West 47 E. 18th St., Antioch 757-6401 6041 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood 800-627-3999 MC ECC/Bank Division of Agriculture & Commerce 1411 A St., Antioch 776-2200 740 First St., Brentwood 634-2111 2251 Balfour Road, Brentwood 308-7011 14804 Highway 4, Discovery Bay 634-0112 1070 Laurel Road, Oakley 625-4990 BW First Bank 6590 Lone Tree Way 240-0144

BW Fremont Bank 200 Sand Creek Road 634-6990 BW Tri Counties Bank 2400 Sand Creek Road 634-5500 AN Umpqua Bank 3700 Lone Tree Way 778-6700 MC US Bank 3636 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 777-2012 3110 Balfour Road, Brentwood 240-2030 1125 Second St., Brentwood 513-6970 14840 Highway 4, Discovery Bay 513-2110 MC Wells Fargo Bank 1715 A St., Antioch 757-5143 2601 Somersville Road, Antioch 754-4284 3365 Deer Valley Road, Antioch 706-1403 5859 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 755-5460

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CREDIT UNIONS AN Antioch Community Federal Credit Union 301 G St. 757-1320 AN Delta Schools Federal Credit Union 701 W. 18th St. 757-0237 5123 Lone Tree Way 757-0237 AN Dow Credit Union 4041 Lone Tree Way 331-1010 MC Metro 1 Credit Union 2721 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 682-6650, 800-435-4040 2077 Main St., Oakley 682-6650, 800-435-4040 BW Patelco Credit Union 5601 Lone Tree Way 800-358-8228 MC Travis Credit Union 5819 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 3111 N. Balfour Road, Brentwood 800-877-8328

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AN United Savings Federal Credit Union 2001 W. 10th St. 778-7283

STOCKS & SECURITIES BW Apex Securities and Asset Management 8660 Brentwood Blvd.

516-APEX (2739 AN Brennan & Wampler Financial Services 3220 Lone Tree Way 779-3180 BW Edward Jones Investments Lisa D. Ferrante 201 Sand Creek Road 516-1821 Jennifer Jost 100 Cortona Way 240-7257 Brendan Dempsey 613 First St. 240-9985 DB Epsilon Financial Group, Inc. 5103 Cabrillo Point 634-7689

AN Rudy Cortes Tax Service 320 E. 18th St. 755-9105 AN Cox Bookkeeping and Tax Service 928 Flintrock Drive 978-1216, 550-6487 BW Diablo Tax Professionals 8425 Brentwood Blvd.

634-5549 BW Discovery Professional Services 9030 Brentwood Blvd.

634-8297 AN Dombrowski & Associates CPAs 3731 Sunset Lane 706-1040 AN Gus’s Tax Service 2810 Lone Tree Way 779-3497 MC H&R Block 2771 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 757-3539 2550 Somersville Road, Antioch 706-7320 4431 Balfour Road, Brentwood 240-9319 6660 Lone Tree Way,

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AN Avatar Tax Services 1836 Crown Peak Way 757-1716 AN Victoria J. Barber Tax Preparation 757-2299 BI Barbara A. Bartlett Tax & Bookkeeping Service 684-9498 BW Christopher A. Becnel 1120 Second St. 634-0811 AN BMG Income Tax & Payroll Service 5077 Lone Tree Way 754-7110 BW Brentwood Taxes 857 Second St. 634-8630 AN Wayne T. Buckman 3721 Sunset Lane 778-8602 AN Roger L. Bundy, CPA 3 Marina Plaza 778-1865 OK Richard D. Callister, CPA 2029 Main St. 679-1111 AN Carroll’s Tax Service 503 G St. 753-5846

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OK Alice Ott Bookkeeping and Tax Service 20 Macy Lane 679-0413 DB Provencher Tax Service EA 5560 Starboard Drive 634-5658 BW Reagan Management Services 60 Eagle Rock Way 240-1242 AN Bradley W. Sprague, CPA 4104 Jarosite Court 522-0780 AN James W. Stockton, CFP 514 W. Fourth St. 757-3834 MC Taxcare 4369 Hillcrest Ave., Antioch 755-9466 7740 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 516-1225 OK Tax Specialty Services 411 O’Hara Ave. 625-7252 BW Zeid Tax Services 351 Pine St. 634-8061

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rom the Lions and Rotary clubs, venerable institutions that cast a wide net, to niche groups such as Mothers of Preschoolers and Friends of the Marsh Creek Watershed, the East County community is renowned for its willingness to pitch in with enthusiasm when a need arises. Whether it’s the Community Chest food drive feeding the hungry over the holidays or the Homeless Animals Lifeline Organization facilitating pet adoption, a host of organizations is available to those desiring to get involved in community service.

ANTIOCH American Legion – Post 161 Veterans Memorial Building 403 W. Sixth St. 754-8381 American Legion Riders District 9 Provides community service and motorcycle escorts for soldiers returning home.

Veterans Hall, 403 W. Sixth St. President Mike Clement, 7878087 Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.

Antioch Chamber of Commerce 101 H St. 757-1800 Antioch Historical Society 1500 W. Fourth St. 757-1326 Antioch Riverview Garden Club Janice Coggiola, 439-4483 Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the 118 Welcome!

Antioch Library, 510 W. 18th St. (except July and December).

Antioch Rotary Club 778-0626 Meets every Thursday at noon at Lone Tree Golf/Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road.

Antioch Women’s Club 509 G St. 757-0397 Meets the first Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m.

Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch Lynn House Gallery 809 W. First St. 325-9897 Center for Human Development Rivertown Resource Center 301 W. 10th St. 753-1003

Commercial Support Services 2505 W. 10th St. 755-4925 Delta Diablo 4-H Club Contact the 4-H office in Pleasant Hill.

646-6540 Friends of Animal Services 431-8318 Friends of the Antioch Library 501 W. 18th St. 757-9224 Grannies Anonymous 757-5020 HALO (Homeless Animals’ Lifeline Organization) 473-4642 Kiwanis Club of the Delta Cherice Gilliam 584-0367 Meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m. at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way Knights of Columbus Antioch 3351 Contra Loma Blvd.

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Lions Club of Antioch 210 Fulton Shipyard Road Lion George, 754-3400 Lion Chuck, 754-2818 Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Red Caboose.

MOMS Club of Antioch 216-4656 Patriot Sentinel Riders Provides community service and motorcycle escorts for soldiers returning home.

President Larry Thomas, 7787155 Rotary Club of the Delta-Antioch 4800 Golf Course Way 584-9265 Meets every Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Lone Tree Golf/Event Center.

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BETHEL ISLAND Bethel Island Chamber of Commerce 684-3220 Bethel Island Lions Club 684-0180 Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Lane.

Bethel Island Women’s Club For information, call Shirley at 684-2277.

Meets the fourth Thursday of the month at Scout Hall at 7 p.m.

BRENTWOOD American Legion Post 202 Veterans Hall, 757 First St., 634-0736 Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m.

American Legion Riders Chapter 202 Provides community service and motorcycle escorts for soldiers returning home.

Veterans Hall, 757 First St. Mike Clement, 787-8087 Meets the first Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.

Boy Scout Troop 90 634-5590 Meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 757 First St. Brentwood 4-H Club Contact the 4-H office in Pleasant Hill 646-6540 Brentwood Chamber of Commerce 8440 Brentwood Blvd.

634-3344 Brentwood Rotary Greg Robinson, 634-1441 Meets Mondays at noon at Nines Restaurant, 100 Summerset Drive.

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BYRON/DISCOVERY BAY Byron/Delta Lions Club Joyce Sutay, 634-7596 Meets the first Friday of the month at 10 a.m. at Delta Community Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, Discovery Bay. Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce discoverybaychamber.com Discovery Bay Lions Club 634-7454 Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Road.

MOD Mothers of Discovery Bay modbay.com

Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, Inc. 757 First St. Mike Clement, 634-0736 Delta Community Services, Inc. 648 Second St. 634-8275 John Marsh Historic Trust johnmarshhouse.com Kids Helping Kids 513-8002 e-mail laurapage@ kidzhelpingkids.org Kiwanis Club of Brentwood Rick Lemyre, 634-1441, ext.

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Knights of Columbus Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 500 Fairview Ave. Ron Lopes, 240-1667 Meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the church.

Lions Club of Brentwood lcobw.com Meets the first and third Wednesday of the month.

Marine Corps League Delta Diablo Detachment 1155 Meets the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 757 First St.

Men’s Club Call 634-6658 and ask for the Men’s Club.

MOB Mothers of Brentwood 642-7822 MOMS Club of Brentwood East brentwoodeastmomsclub.org MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers 634-1415 Meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St. MOPS Mothers of Preschoolers Heidi Boatright, 513-1837 Meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 9 a.m. at Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane.

Soroptimist International of East Contra Costa County Barbara Guise, 634-4480 soroptimist.org Meets every First and Third Thursday at noon.

Soroptimist International of the Delta Lynn Gursky, 634-4913 Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at MJs Café, 655 First St. Veterans of Foreign Wars Sgt. Charles R. McCurtain Post 10789 and Auxiliary Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 757 First St.

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Village Community Resource Center 633 Village Drive 513-3107

Salvation Army 525 E 18th St. 778-0808 or 778-0303 Soroptimist International of Antioch Terrie Price, 706-8560 Meets every Wednesday at noon at Humphrey’s.

VFW Post 6435 and Auxiliary 815 Fulton Shipyard Road 757-2010 Meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

KNIGHTSEN Knightsen 4-H Club Contact the 4-H office in Pleasant Hill.

646-6540 OAKLEY Delta Diablo 4-H Club Contact the 4-H office in Pleasant Hill.

646-6540 Flor Do Oakley Club 520 Second St. 625-4076 Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed 325-2908 Meets first Thursday of the month. Check Web site for location.

Friends of Oakley 2063 Main St. Knights of Columbus 625-2048 Oakley Chamber of Commerce 3510 Main St. 625-1035 Order of Redmen/Pocahontas 1403 Main St. 303-9990

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s the complexity and sophistication of East County culture increases, so does its palate. There aren’t many cuisines you won’t find available around here, and the quality of restaurants – from fast food right up through fine dining – should keep you well-fueled for your high-energy East County lifestyle. We wouldn’t be surprised if Dining turns out to be the most frequented section in your guide. After all, you gotta eat.

AMERICAN AND CONTINENTAL AN Allstar Sports Bar & Grill 2521 San Jose Drive 778-9282 AN Al’s Giant Burger 2309 Buchanan Road 754-4080 AN Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar 2737 Hillcrest Ave. 753-5950 MC Bagel Street Café 4815 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 778-6978 3181 Balfour Road, Brentwood 513-1972 AN Bases Loaded Restaurant 400 G St. 755-4487 AN Antioch BI Bethel Island BW Brentwood

BY Byron DB Discovery Bay KN Knightsen OK Oakley MC Multiple Communities 120 Welcome!

BI Bethel Island Golf Course Restaurant Island Club 3303 Gateway Road 684-2775 AN Big Kahuna Sandwich Shop 1710 A St. 706-8040 OK Black Bear Diner 3201 Main St. 625-3555 DB Boardwalk Grill 5879 Marina Road 513-2499 BW Brentwood Fine Meats 3877 Walnut Blvd.

513-0595 BW Brentwood Hickory Pit 3130 Balfour Road 516-5960 AN Bridgehead Café 2415 E. 18th St. 757-4774 OK Buzz Inn 3899 Main St. 625-0234 DB Byron Inn Café 14870 Highway 4 516-7500

BY Byron Inn Restaurant 16141 Byron Highway 634-9441

BW Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill 144 Oak St., 634-1025 AN Carrow’s Restaurant 2430 Mahogany Way 757-7565 BW Carvery/Harry’s Hofbrau 6051 Lone Tree Way 513-1171 AN Chili’s Grill & Bar 5809 Lone Tree Way 754-5880 BW Code Brew Coffee & More 2485 Sand Creek Road 513-3500 AN Country Waffles 5865 Lone Tree Way 779-0134 BW Crunch Café 729 First St. 684-7248 AN Denny’s 4823 Lone Tree Way 757-5105 2006 Somersville Road 754-1360 BW Digger’s Diner 2261 Balfour Road 240-8958 BW El Camino Restaurant 6611 Brentwood Blvd.

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BW Gabby’s Grind 729 First St. 634-3277 BW The Game Sports Pub ’N Pizza 235 Oak St. 634-4263 AN Kelly’s Restaurant 408 O St. 757-7315 BW Kinder’s Meats & Deli 5411 Lone Tree Way 308-7997

BY Lazy M Marina 5050 Clifton Court Road 634-4555 AN Lone Tree Bar and Grill 4800 Golf Course Road 757-5200 AN Lone Tree Golf Course & Event Center 4800 Golf Course Road 706-4220 AN Lumpy’s American Diner 5891 Lone Tree Way 778-LUMP (5867) AN Mac’s Old House 3100 E. 18th St. 757-9908 AN Match Maker Restaurant 913 W. 10th St. 757-8500 2011

BW Perko’s Café Grill 1135 Second St. 516-2671 BW Prevot’s Oyster Bar & Grill 613 First St., 626-7461 AN Red Caboose 210 Fulton Shipyard Road 777-1921 BW Red Robin 2385 Sand Creek Road 516-9020 AN Rick’s On Second 619 W. Second St. 757-5500 AN Riverview Lodge I Street Wharf 757-2272 BI Rusty Porthole 3893 N. Willow Road 684-3607 BW Salad Makers 2565 Sand Creek Road 240-2827 AN Schooner’s Grille & Brewery 4250 Lone Tree Way 776-1800 BW Scottie’s Shutters Brasserie 2013 Elkins Way 516-4131 BW Silver Skillet Restaurant 8300 Brentwood Blvd.

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AN Sizzler 2709 Hillcrest Ave. 522-2222 DB Sports Bar & Steak House 2477 Discovery Bay Blvd.

513-3435 MC Sticky Chicken & Ribs 3712 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 706-7300 8335 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 240-2153 BI Sugar Barge Restaurant 1440 Sugar Barge Road 684-9075 BW Sweeney’s Grill & Bar 301 Oak St. 634-5192 AN Sylvia’s Country Kitchen 2799 Lone Tree Way 778-8877 BW Tailgaters Sports Bar & Grill 8065 Brentwood Blvd.

513-8281 AN Uno Chicago Grill 4827 Lone Tree Way 522-8554 BW Vic Stewart’s 2270 Balfour Road 240-2828 BW Willy’s Bagels & Blends 1155 Second St.

634-2245 390 West Country Club Drive 308-7534 BW Wing Stop 6471 Lone Tree Way 240-9495

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BW Mels Diner 2523 Sand Creek Road 240-6357 OK Mike’s Beef ’N’ Brew 2085 Main St. 625-0292 AN Miller’s Café 7 W. 20th St. 757-6999 AN Mimi’s Café 5705 Lone Tree Way 754-3186 BW MJ’s Downtown Café and Bakery 655 First St. 684-7242 AN Nature’s Bounty Café 211 G St. 777-0600 BW Nines American Cooking 100 Summerset Drive 516-3400 BW Onyx Bar and Grill 8900 Brentwood Blvd.

684-7250 BW Orwood Resort 4451 Orwood Road 634-2550 BW Panera Bread Bakery-Café 5897 Lone Tree Way 755-5031

CHINESE BW Canton Garden 7840 Brentwood Blvd.

634-5400 BW Chef Chen Restaurant 8065 Brentwood Blvd.

634-8062 AN China City Restaurant 2757 Lone Tree Way 778-8228 BW China Villa Restaurant 8610 Brentwood Blvd.

513-8871 AN Chop Chop Restaurant 1115 E. 18th St. 978-2885 AN Double Dragon 2621 Somersville Road 753-1763 BW Dragon City 71 Sand Creek Road 513-2722 AN Empress Garden Chinese Restaurant

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HAWAIIAN MC Hibar Hawaiian BBQ 3436 Deer Valley Road, Antioch 978-2888 2300 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood 513-6096 BW L&L Hawaiian BBQ 5611 Lone Tree Way 634-5288 AN Ohana Hawaiian Barbecue 5035 Lone Tree Way 779-1818

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MEXICAN AN Aracely’s Restaurant & Market 1903 D St. 706-9087 BW Birrieria Diaz 7860 Brentwood Blvd.

634-1159 AN Celia’s Mexican Restaurant 523 W. 10th St. 754-1355 BW Chapala Mexican Restaurant 3850 Balfour Road 513-3620 AN Cocina Medina Mexican Restaurant 5005 Lone Tree Way 753-1968 BW El Camino Restaurant 6611 Brentwood Blvd.

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OK Uncle Wong Chinese Restaurant 2005 Main St. 625-0607 AN Wong’s Restaurant 3704 Lone Tree Way 754-4411 AN XYZ Chinese Fast Food 212 G St. 754-5698

AN Qin’s Asian Bistro and Bar 5007 Lone Tree Way 754-8888 BW Shirasoni Japanese Restaurant 6367 Lone Tree Way 240-7808

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2303 Buchanan Road 754-3088 BW Golden Dragon Buffet 6281 Lone Tree Way 516-9858 AN Hidden Dragon 4106 Lone Tree Way 755-8898 AN Hoa Kee Noodle House 2715 Contra Loma Blvd.

778-2811 BW Lone Tree Drive-In Fine Chinese Cuisine 8383 Lone Tree Way 634-4629 AN Lucky Chen Restaurant 1721 Alhambra Drive 778-0546 AN New Oriental Buffet 2656 Somersville Road 755-2888 DB Oriental House 2453 Discovery Bay Blvd.

516-8889 MC Panda Express 5789 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 978-1738 3140 Balfour Road, Brentwood 513-6922 AN Queen Egg Roll 2896 Delta Fair Blvd.

754-1888 OK Renee’s Asian Island Restaurant 2525 Main St. 679-9015 OK Silver River Restaurant 3100 Main St. 625-9783 AN Tao San Jin 2378 Buchanan Road 778-3888 5867 Lone Tree Way 777-1883

JAPANESE BW Bluefin Sushi 5401 Lone Tree Way 513-8808 BW Happy Sushi 3101 Balfour Road 513-1188 AN Kabuki Sushi 2719 Hillcrest Ave. 753-5945 AN Kanpai Sushi 5865 Lone Tree Way 757-2828 AN Kiku Japanese Restaurant Sushi Bar 2547 San Jose Drive 777-9548 BW Mangetsu Japanese Cuisine 50 Sand Creek Road 513-2268 BW Mikado Bistro 2500 Sand Creek Road 308-7108 AN Okawa Japanese Restaurant 2327 Buchanan Road 778-1585 BW Oodles of Noodles & More 6670 Lone Tree Way 418-4754 DB Oriental Sushi 1555 Riverlake Road 634-7888

INDIAN AN India 4 U 5759 Lone Tree Way 757-7475 ITALIAN AN Carino’s 5799 Lone Tree Way 522-8252 AN Carpaccio Ristorante 2741 Lone Tree Way 777-3321 BW Grazie! Grill 2505 Sand Creek Road 634-9223 BW Melo’s Pizza and Pasta 6580 Lone Tree Way 626-3773 BW Strings Italian Café 2500 Sand Creek Road 513-6513

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3100 Main St., Oakley 625-1515 BW La Fuente Mexican Restaurant 642 First St. 516-2233

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AN El Rey Taqueria 4621 Golf Course Road 756-2222 BW El Taco Factory 6660 Lone Tree Way 513-0080 AN Fronteras Mexican Food 212 E. 18th St. 757-1283 BW Jalisco’s Restaurant 8335 Brentwood Blvd.

240-6105 AN Juarez Mexican Restaurant 1806 A St. 754-5900 MC La Costa 335 Oak St., Brentwood 240-5299

BI La Villa Mexican Restaurant 6111 Bethel Island Road 684-9531 AN Las 3 Maria’s Restaurant 2734 W. Tregallas Road 706-8860 AN Little Manuel’s 1509 A St. 778-4740

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“The pizza’s always hot, the beer is always cold, and THE GAME is always on! Stop in today and catch the game on one of our 13 flat screen TV’s!

Combine that with 14 beers on tap, an arcade, private party room and some of the best pizza in town and it’s “Game On!” We’re open daily 11 am to 10 pm.

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Stop by the Black Bear Diner for some “Beary” Good Old-Fashioned Family Food! Breakfast is served all day! Lunch & Dinner, plus daily specials! Prime Rib served EVERY day after 4pm. Cobblers, Bear Claws, etc. to satisfy a sweet tooth! Beer & Wine available. Large Banquet Room available.

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AN Los 3 Amigos 1123 E. 18th St. 778-8775 AN Los Caporales Taqueria 1645 A St. 755-0903 OK Los Charros Mexican Restaurant 2579 Main St. 679-8400 BW Mia’s Mexican Restaurant 71 Sand Creek Road 634-8434 AN Miravalle Mexican Restaurant 3010 Delta Fair Blvd.

756-2013 BW Numero Uno Taqueria 2261 Balfour Road 240-5600 BW Orale Orale Mexican Restaurant & Bar 5601 Lone Tree Way 240-1963 DB Ortega’s Mexican Restaurant 14850 Highway 4 240-8554 AN Pueblo Nuevo Restaurant 740 W. Second St. 757-0345 BW Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill 2505 Sand Creek Road 516-9563 BW Sylvia’s Sabor Latino 313 Oak St. 250-1609 BW Taco Del Mar 3101 Balfour Road 240-6330

BY Taqueria Diaz 15031 Byron Highway 634-3399 AN Taqueria Salsa 3612 Delta Fair Blvd.

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PIZZERIAS MC Aladino’s Pizza 1324 Sunset Drive, Antioch 757-6363 4411 Balfour Road, Brentwood 240-6363 1555 Riverlake Road, Discovery Bay 240-6966 2587 Main St., Oakley 625-4900 AN Bella Pizza & Pasta 1828 A St. 754-8000 AN Chuck E. Cheese’s 6061 Lone Tree Way 240-8405 MC Domino’s Pizza 2333 Buchanan Road, Antioch 757-3030 8300 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 240-8555 3807 Main St., Oakley 625-5555

BW Extreme Pizza 3120 Balfour Road 513-3001 BW The Game Sports Pub ’N Pizza 235 Oak St. 634-4263 MC Little Caesar’s Pizza 417 E. 18th St., Antioch 778-0555 2904 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch 755-5070 6935 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood 513-0500 3940 Walnut Blvd., Brentwood 634-1500 MC Mountain Mike’s Pizza 3612 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 757-3080 5005 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 755-4343 1185 Second St., Brentwood 308-4544 2091 Main St., Oakley 625-0770 AN New York Pizza Plus 2404 Mahogany Way 754-2060

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MC Papa Murphy’s Take ‘N’ Bake 3345 Deer Valley Road, Antioch 776-7888 1145 Second St., Brentwood 516-8300 MC Pizza Guys 1100 Sycamore Drive, Antioch 755-1111 8610 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 634-1414 6271 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood 626-3888 AN Pizza Hut 2713 Contra Loma Blvd.

757-1010 BW Rico’s Italian Pizza 4550 Balfour Road 513-1100 MC Round Table Pizza 4504 Deer Valley Road, Antioch 776-7777 2509 Somersville Road, Antioch 754-5747 2540 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood 240-8778 2190 Main St., Oakley 625-1700 AN Skipolini’s Pizza 901 Fitzuren Road 757-7770 MC Straw Hat Pizza 3001 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch 754-1520 6680 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood 634-3664 14870 Highway 4, Discovery Bay 634-3555 BW Tavo’s Pizzeria & Restaurant 5411 Lone Tree Way 516-6696

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778-2811 MC Pho Vietnam 3676 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch 757-9999 622 First St., Brentwood 516-5654 FAST FOOD MC Burger King 3605 E. 18th St., Antioch 757-9553 4620 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 706-2380 2440 Mahogany Way, Antioch 757-7830 1105 Second St., Brentwood 634-5739

2505 Main St., Oakley 625-0338 MC Carl’s Jr. 4194 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 754-8288 6291 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood 308-7010 915 Main St., Oakley 778-5472 BW Designer Dogs 6630 Brentwood Blvd.

516-9906 BW In-N-Out Burger 5581 Lone Tree Way 800-786-1000 MC Jack In The Box 2205 A St., Antioch 757-4384 2705 Hillcrest Ave., Antioch 754-2650 4801 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 753-0406 3191 Balfour Road, Brentwood 240-7480 60 Technology Way, Brentwood 516-9338 2185 Main St., Oakley 635-5931

AN Jerry’s Hot Dogs No. 1 3005 Delta Fair Blvd.

754-4313 MC KFC 2751 Hillcrest Ave., Antioch 757-6664 2410 Mahogany Way, Antioch 754-3474 7810 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 634-4178 6371 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood 240-7900 MC McDonald’s 3450 Deer Valley Road, Antioch 778-5725 4440 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 756-7689 4893 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 753-0405 2424 Mahogany Way, Antioch 778-2186 2351 Balfour Road, Brentwood 516-6790 7455 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 634-4414

14896 Highway 4, Discovery Bay 513-4025 914 Main St., Oakley 754-6114 BW Nation’s Giant Hamburgers 6560 Lone Tree Way 513-1086 AN Orange Julius 2550 Somersville Road 779-0345 MC Taco Bell 3445 Deer Valley Road, Antioch 754-6685 4346 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 978-1132 7814 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 516-6705 MC Wendy’s 1809 A St., Antioch 757-1884 6021 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood 513-7293

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SANDWICHES MC Charley’s Grilled Subs 2556 Somersville Road, Antioch 755-0300

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522-0957 MC Quizno’s 4049 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 753-1103 5019 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 778-2074

8610 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 308-7103 MC Subway 3329 Deer Valley Road, Antioch 3020 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch 778-9328 2777 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 778-3668 2261 Balfour Road, Brentwood 513-7200 4431 Balfour Road, Brentwood 634-0207 7760 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 513-0209 2455 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood 516-1110 14870 Highway 4, Discovery Bay 516-6881 2005 Main St., Oakley 625-5767 4514 Main St., Oakley MC Togo’s Eatery 2735 Hillcrest Ave., Antioch 978-1400 1155 Second St., Brentwood 513-1400

DESSERTS BW Auntie Anne’s/Haagen-Dazs 2545 Sand Creek Road 626-3811 MC Baskin-Robbins 4538 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 754-9693 1145 Second St., Brentwood 516-0231 MC Cold Stone Creamery 5779 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 776-4440 3140 Balfour Road, Brentwood 240-8879 AN Dairy Queen 607 E. 18th St. 757-4845 AN Foster’s Freeze 400 E. 18th St. 757-6441 AN Go Go Yoh-go 4609 Golf Course Road 706-2763 BW iYogurt 6560 Lone Tree Way 513-3888 MC Jamba Juice 3459 Deer Valley Road, Antioch 779-3403 5779 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 522-0094

8630 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 240-2999 BW Loard’s Ice Cream 7760 Brentwood Blvd.

634-0055 BW Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 2485 Sand Creek Road 513-3384 BW Scrumdillyumptious 647 First St. 684-4556 BW TLCakes 7710 Brentwood Blvd.

513-3688 AN Uphoria Yogurt 5009 Lone Tree Way 757-1001 OK Yogurt Island 3100 Main St. 625-1610 BW Yogurt Jungle 761 Second St. 420-6822 BW Yogurt Pizazz 3860 Balfour Road 626-7840 2455 Sand Creek Road 418-4473 BW Yogurt Shack 3130 Balfour Road 308-7600

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The paintball public can’t get enough of the pop-culture craze that draws battalions of enthusiasts each year to Antioch’s popular Paintball Park. Fans of the ultimate adventure game take on the bad guys for birthday parties, recreational leagues and even corporate retreats. So suit up, grab your gear and prepare for the ultimate game of tag. The Antioch Paintball Park is located at 1201 W. 10th St. at the Antioch Fairgrounds. For prices and times, call 757-2468.

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Golf N Games

What do paintball, rock walls, go-karts, batting cages, billiards, miniature golf and video games have in common? The answer: Golf N Games, East County’s one-stop fun spot. Located at 501 Auto Center Drive in Antioch, this mecca of amusement offers an array of packages for groups large and small, from birthday celebrations to pirate and princess parties. For details, call 754-5100.

Water enthusiasts display their partiality to pageantry in early December at one of the town’s biggest holiday events – and one of the biggest party nights of the year – in an extravaganza that takes floats to a whole new level. Hosted by the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, the Lighted Boat Parade gives locals the opportunity to dress up their vessels and hit the Delta in a dazzling reflection of creativity.

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Plenty of communities decorate for the holidays, but East County neighborhoods go the extra mile. The Brentwood Neighborhood Advisory Committee celebrates in style with its well-attended Halloween and Christmas outside home-decorating contests. The holidays are also a big deal in Discovery Bay, where local homeowners associations and charitable organizations get into the spirit of the seasons with spooky decorating and holiday lights competitions. Year-round home-of-the-month honors for the most meticulously manicured front yards are also popular in Brentwood’s 1,000-acre Summerset community and the Discovery Bay Property Homeowners Association.

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Christmas Tree Lighting

The cities of Brentwood and Oakley help build holiday spirit each year with tree-lighting ceremonies. The events feature caroling, hot cocoa, a visit from Santa and, of course, a countdown to the flipping of the switch that lights up the night as well as children’s eyes. Check with the Brentwood (6343344) or Oakley (625-1035) chambers of commerce for the dates.

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS A & B Landscape............................................... 33 Ace Hardware.. ................................................. 17 Aim High Child Care Center.. .............................. 57 A Jump Ahead Preschool.................................... 57 Arbor Ridge Apartments................................... 103 Ark Pet Hospital.............................................. 111 Balfour Dental................................................... 89 Balfour Dermatology.......................................... 88 Bethel Harbor................................................... 65 Big Wave Dave’s............................................. 121 Black Bear Diner............................................. 123 Boardwalk Grill............................................... 121 Boxer Gerson Attorneys at Law.. .................... 90, 91 Brentwood Bike Co............................................ 71 Brentwood Family Dental.................................... 87 Brentwood Medical Partners . ............................. 85 Brentwood Pet Resort....................................... 110 Brentwood Podiatry........................................... 84 BridgeWay Preschool......................................... 57 Campbell’s Tree Service...................................... 70 Cabanas in the Garden...................................... 95 Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill............................. 126 Catwalk Boutique.............................................. 29 Celebration Christian Schools.. ............................ 55 Celia’s Restaurants.. ......................................... 125 Childhaven Preschool......................................... 57 Christopher A. Becnel, Attorney & CPA............... 115 City of Brentwood.............................................. 31 City of Oakley.. ................................................. 35 Comfort Suites................................................ 112 Contra Costa Appliance Service.......................... 37 Crayon Club Country Preschool........................... 57 Cre’me dela Gem Jewelry................................... 29 Crosley Gracie Academy.................................... 71 Dallas Shanks & Sons.. ..................................... 109 Deer Ridge/Shadow Lakes Golf Clubs.................. 66 Delta Diablo Sanitation District............................ 23 Delta Pure Water Etc.......................................... 45 Delta Spine & Sportcare..................................... 84 Delta Valley Athletic Club................................... 93 Diablo Tax Professionals, Inc............................. 116 Digger’s Diner.. ............................................... 123 Discovery Bay Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning............ 33 Discovery Bay Veterinary Clinic......................... 111 Discovery Bay Yacht Harbor................................ 65 Discovery Pest Control.. ...................................... 75 Doggie Depot.. ................................................ 111 Dow Credit Union.............................................. 27 East Bay Regional Park District............................ 59 East County Insurance........................................ 73 ECC Bank......................................................... 19 El Campanil Theatre.. ......................................... 22 Eskaton Lodge Brentwood............. Inside Front Cover European Wax Center........................................ 97 Extreme Pizza................................................. 124 Family Life Center of Brentwood.......................... 53 First Family Church............................................ 80 Flowers by Gerry.. ....................................... 81, 91 Contra Costa Waste Transfer Station.................... 49 Grace Bible Fellowship....................................... 80 Hampton Inn.................................................. 112

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Hannah Nicole Vineyards & Winery.. .................. 75 Harvest Park Bowl ............................................ 69 Hearing Services of Antioch................................ 86 Holiday Inn Express......................................... 113 Imaginations Preschool....................................... 57 JDK & Associates.. ............................................. 11 John Muir Health............................................... 82 Kids N Cribs..................................................... 55 Krista Mashore – Realty World............................ 15 La Fuente Mexican Restaurant............................. 29 Lauritzen Yacht Harbor....................................... 65 Liberty Adult Education...................................... 51 Lone Tree Golf & Event Center............................. 67 Los Medanos College ........................................ 53 Lumpy’s Diner ................................................ 123 McCurley’s Flooring ........................................ 104 Meritage Homes........................... Inside Back Cover MJ’s Downtown Café & Bakery............................ 29 Monkey Wrenches........................................... 107 Discovery Preschool........................................... 57 NAPA Brentwood Auto Parts............................. 108 National Flooring & Supply.. ............................... 73 New Horizon Manufactured Homes................ 17, 23 New Life Cleaners............................................. 45 Oak Street Boutique........................................... 29 Obsidian Motors............................................. 109 Pediatric Dentistry............................................. 86 Precious Home Companion................................. 89 Prevot’s Oyster Bar & Grill.................................. 29 Pristine Dental.. ...................................................4 Pristine Fine Carpet Cleaning............................ 100 Rave Motion Pictures............................................1 Rena Acasio – Coldwell Banker........................... 49 Resurrection Ministries....................................... 81 Ronald J. Shingler – Attorney at Law.................... 67 Sand Creek Crossing . .........................................7 Sasville Properties ...................................... 73, 99 Sawã Spa.. .........................................................3 Scrumdillyumptious............................................ 29 SDG Architecture + Engineering............................5 Select 1 Realty................................................ 100 Shirasoni Restaurant........................................ 122 St. Anne Catholic Community.............................. 80 Stay & Play Preschool.. ....................................... 57 Sunbusters Patio Covers.. .................................... 13 Sutter Delta Medical Center ............ Outside Back Cover Sweeney’s Grill & Bar.. ............................... 29, 125 The Countertop Studio........................................ 39 The East Bay Pentecostals.. .................................. 80 The Game Sports Pub ’N Pizza.......................... 123 The Little Gym................................................... 70 The Streets of Brentwood.................................... 21 The UPS Store................................................... 37 TLCakes........................................................... 53 Travis Credit Union.......................................... 117 Tri Delta Transit...................................................9 Trilogy at The Vineyards.......................................2 Twin Rivers Insurance Agency.............................. 25 Union Cemetery................................................ 81 Weathervane Western Wear............................... 29 Wee Care Center.. ............................................. 56

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