May 21, 2010
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Around Town Clayton’s Lemon Lady makes a difference Anna Chan received the “Woman Making a Difference” award from The City of Concord Human Relations Commission on May 3 in Concord. The HRC’s 23rd annual event recognized for her work in gathering over 40 tons of produce for local food pantries and food banks.
New grandson for Ingrid Hempell
Chan was nominated by Rotarian Patrick Berry who hopes to take her work nationwide. Chan also received commendations from Congressmen George Miller and John Garamendi, California Assemblyman Tom Torlakson and Contra Costa County Supervisor Susan Bonilla. “The whole motivation for this project is about picking fruit and getting it to the food pantries. They can’t serve it to the poor if they don’t get it. That’s the message. It really is that simple,” said Chan. For more information about Chan’s work, how you can help or how you can start a project visit her blog at: http://thelemonlady.blogspot.com/ - Mike Dunn
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Saturdays 6 to 8:30 p.m.
At the Gazebo in The Grove May 22
Mamaluke
June 5
Littledog2
Classic Rock Dance Band Alternative Party Band
June 19
Mixed Nuts Disco, Motown, Funk & Jazz
July 3
Harvey & The Wall Bangers All the Greatest Hits
July 17
The Michael Paul Band Country & Southern Rock
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Anthony Peters, Commissioner City of Concord Human Relations Commission, with Anna and her daughter Ava.
Laurent Fourgo & His Orchestra The Big Band Sound
Aug. 14
Diamond Dave Oldies to today’s top hits
Aug. 28 East Bay Mudd
Gone today...hair tomorrow
Soul, Funk, R&B
Sept. 11
The Hit Waves All the Greatest Hits
Photo by Mike Dunn
Ingrid Hempell welcomed her first grandson, Gabriel Thomas Hempell on May 3. Gabriel was named for the archangel who delivered the news of Jesus to Mary and means “Man of God.” “Our desire is for Gabe to make a real and lasting difference in the world,” says mom Brooke. Gabe’s dad is Christian Hempell. He has one sister, Morgan, 3. Ingrid Hempell is the former owner of the La Cocotte Restaurant which was located in the building where Moresi’s Chophouse is on Main Street.
When Clayton resident Trevor Nolan learned from his mom, Rebecca, about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation haircut fundraiser, he knew he wanted to participate. On May 4, Trevor went bald for the cause at Civic Center Park in Walnut Creek. The fundraiser earned $32,000 for children’s cancer research.
“I saw it on Claycord.com and then he said he wanted to do it when I told him about it,” Rebecca said. “He kept asking when it was and he kept reminding me that it was coming up. “He just wanted to make everybody aware that there are kids out there who aren’t as fortunate,” she added. “It feels a lot breezier,” said a bald Trevor. Walnut Creek police Sgt. Lanny Edwards helped organized the event. “Three months ago, we saw that Children’s Hospital in Oakland was having a St. Baldrick’s fundraiser and couple of us were going to go down,” Edwards said. “We said, ‘Why not have one here?’ It took on a life of its own.” Sixty-one people made the big sacrifice. Four were women, including three Walnut Creek police dispatchers. For more information, visit stbaldricks.org. - Mike Dunn
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Local Food To Go Support your local businesses & Restaurants. Takeout or dine in before or after the concert. Moresi’s Chophouse 6115 Main St., 672 - 1333 Ed’s Mudville Grill 6200 Center St., 673-0333 La Veranda Cafe 6201 Center St., 524 - 0011 Canesa’s Brooklyn Deli 6054 Main St., 852 - 1650 Skipolini’s Pizza 1035 Diablo St., 672 - 1111 Village Market 6104 Main St., 672 - 0188 Johnny’s Int’l Deli & Cafe’ 6101 Center St., 672-1203 Cup O’Jo 6054 Main St., 672-5105
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