NewsfromtheCity...
Types of care facilities for seniors —CamieHansen,CommissiononAging Determiningthemostappropriatelevelof careandhousingforaseniorcanbecomplicated.Belowisalistofoptions:
Independentliving. Manyprefertoremainin theirownhome,sometimeswiththeassistanceoffamilymembersorpaidcareproviders.Thisoptionallowsforahigherlevel ofindependenceandprivacy,butalsocanbemuchmoreisolating.
Assistedlivingfacilities usuallyprovideresidentswiththeirown apartmentsorrooms,aswellascommonareas.Theyoffer around-the-clockstaffingandarangeofservicesusuallyincludingmeals,housekeepingandlaundry.Mostofferonsiteevents andactivitiesforresidents.
Roomandboardcarehomes areoftenlocatedinresidentialareas,andarefrequentlyoccupiedbyafamilyorcaregiversas well.Inadditiontoprovidingaplacetolive,thesehomesmay alsooffersomecareassistance,andincludemeals.Thesehomes areusuallysmall,withonlyafewresidents.
Nursinghomes providemorein-depthresidentialcareofelderly ordisabledpersons.Theyaretypicallyaplaceforthosewho don’tneedtobeinahospital,buthavecareneedswhichrequire additionalservicessuchasmedicalcare,orspecializedtherapies providedbyprofessionals.
Memorycarehomes arefullystaffed,long-termcarefacilities thatprovideintensive,specializedcareforpeoplewithmemory issues.
ContraCosta CountyAgingand AdultServicesoffers freeassistanceto familiestofindthe mostappropriate resources.Staffcan bereachedbycalling:(925)229-8434.
Explore your town from the seat of a bike!
Lookingforfreesummertimeactivities,fun forthewholefamily?Checkout511Contra Costa’sSummerBikeChallenge.Junethrough August,ridersofallageswillexploretheir hometownsontwowheels.Simplybiketoeach destinationandcrossoffthesquaresasyougo. Pickupfreeprizesonselectdates,takeweekly BonusChallenges,andentertheiPadGrand PrizeDrawingjustbysigningup.Readyto roll?Visit511cc.org/sbctogetstarted.
PickupyourfreeSBCgamecardatthe library,CityHall,andCommunityCenters.
Pleasant Hill residents aged 55 and over...
TheCityofPleasantHillCommissiononAging wouldliketohearfromresidentsaged55andover concerninghowyoufeelaboutagingwellinthe community.TheCommissioninvitesyou totaketheshortsurveyonlineat www.pleasanthillca.org/coasurvey byMay31,2023.
FormoreinformationabouttheCommission onAging,ortofindseniorresources inthecommunity,pleasevisit www.pleasanthillca.org/aging.
Returns for an encore!
ThepopularCityprogramthatgivesresidentsbig localdiscountswhileprovidinganeconomicboostto ourlocalbusinesses,isback!
Onceagain,residentsandvisitorscanpurchase PleasantHillPerkse-GiftCardsandreceivea50% BonusCard.Redeemthee-giftcardstoShop,Sipand DineatmanyofPleasantHill’smostpopularrestaurants,retailshops,andpersonalcarebusinesses.
Formoredetailsonhowyoucansavemoney whilegivingaleguptoourCity’smerchants,visit PleasantHillPerks.orgtopurchaseyoure-giftcards today.Merchantswishingtoparticipatecancontact Perks@pleasanthillca.orgor(925)372-3563.
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PHRec in Action!
GOODVIBESONLY!
GetreadyforagoodvibesummerwithPHRec&Park! Browseour2023Spring/Summerissueofourrecreationguide, TheSpotlight,onlineatpleasanthillrec.comtofindalltheways toplaythissummer.Thiscombinationissuefeaturesbothour comprehensiveSummerCampGuide(pages1-20andourregularSpring/SummerSpotlightissue(page21-44)withclasses, workshops,andspecialeventsfortheSpring/Summerseason. It’sourbiggestcomboissueever,packedwithfunactivities, newadventuresandgoodvibesforall!Onlineregistrationis nowopenatpleasanthillrec.com.
THETEENSCENE
TeenAfterSchoolProgramOpenHousefor2023-2024!
Wednesday,May19,5:00-6:30p.m.PleasantHillTeenCenter.147 GregoryLane.Meetstaff,completeregistrationpaperworkandsee ourTeenCenter.Secureyourteen’sspotforthe2023-2024School Year!Visitpleasanthillrec.com/246orcontactTeenCenterat(925) 691-5645forupdates.
TeenAfterschoolProgram(Grades6-12)
Monday-Friday,schooldismissaluntil6:00pm 2023-2024Rates:$12.50/day|$16/daywithtransportationfrom VVMS&PHMS.AnnualMembershipfee:$62.50/$50(Dist.Res.).
PleasantHillTeenCouncilnowacceptingapplicationsfor 2023-2024. Enteringgrades6-12 Aleadershipandcommunityserviceopportunityforteens!Teen Councilmembersplanactivities,classes,eventsandtripsfortheir peersaswellasvolunteeratlocalcommunityeventsthroughout theyear.Applicationavailableatpleasanthillrec.com/322.Deadline forapplications:MayTBD,2023.
TeenOnlineDriver’sEducationnowavailable 15yrs&up.ReceiveDMV-approvedCertificateofCompletion.Two onlinecourseoptionsavailable.Oneisself-directedandoneiswith aliveinstructor.Visitpleasanthillrec.com/311forLiveInstructor class.Signupatsafetydriversed.comforself-directedonlinecourse.
KIDSINACTION
YouthEnrichmentClasses. Unplugyourkids afterschoolandstayactiveinoneofourexcitingenrichmentclasses.Learnnewskills,make goodfriendsandstayinaction.Choosefroma newFilipinoFolkDanceclassortheNewYou IntrotoHipHop/Ballet.EnrollinTheCoder
School.Try KarateDoorregisterforanEast BayGymnasticsClass.JointheArtClub!Be suretocheckoutoursummercampspecialty campstoo!Registerhere: pleasanthillrec.com/505
YouthSportsPrograms. Keepyourkidsactiveandplayingoutdoorswithourexcitingyouthsportsprogramsandclassesfor preschoolandyouthages.Registeratpleasanthillrec.com/242.
AQUATICSNEWS
MayIsWaterSafety Month!
SignupforSwimSummerLessonsnow! PHAquaticPark,147 GregoryLane Getwater-safebeforedivingintosummerfun!Group& privatelessons,weekday&weekendsessionsfor 6-monthstots-adults.Visitpleasanthillrec.com/236
PublicSwimatAquaticParkOpensonMemorialDay!
Monday,May29,1:00-5:00p.m.
Springhours:May27-June4.Sat/Sun,1:00-5:00p.m.
SummerHours:June5-August6
Mon/Wed/Thurs,1:30-4:00p.m. Fri/Sat/Sun,1:00-5:00p.m.
Foradditionalpublicswimhours,poolthemedaysand admissionfees,visitpleasanthillrec.com/155
PLAYFORALL!
Let’sDance! Dancing isnotjustforthe “stars”!Dancingisfor everyoneandafunway toexercise,meetpeople andenjoymusic!Registerforoneofour upcomingdanceclasses includingBallroom Dance(FoxTrot,Cha
ChaCha,Swing,Rumba, Waltz,Tango,Mambo&NiteClub2-Step),LineDance, Bollywood&BellyDanceFusionandBellyDanceI&II. New!AdultTap Basics&Intermediateclassesnowavailable.Allclases18yrs&up.Visitpleasanthillrec.com/338. Needalowimpactdancealternative?Danceinthe water!Try AquaAerobics,AquaZumbaorWaterAerobics!Visitpleasanthillrec.com/260.
TeamUpforSummerFun!
AdultTeamSportsRecreationLeagues: Softball/Soccer/FlagFootball/Bocce/BasketballCoed–Men’s–Women’sLeagues! Allleaguesareteam-registrationbased.SummerregistrationpacketsavailableinlateMarch/earlyApril.Visit pleasanthillrec.com/288
TravelAdventuresforAdults!(21+yrs)
MeetnewfriendsandhavefunasyouexploreNorthern Californiainthecompanyoffellowtravelenthusiasts!
VisitourTravelAdventurespageat pleasanthillrec.com/352toviewlatestlocaladventures. Comeexplorewithus!
ForupdatesonSeniorCenteractivities, fitnessprogramsandtheCostaCafénutrition program,visitpleasanthillrec.com/341
NewsfromRec&Park...
Special Events...good vibes and good times ahead!
We’reallaboutgoodvibesthisyearandourspecial eventsaresuretobringgoodtimesforall.Thankyoutoour eventpremierecommunityeventsponsors,CityofPleasantHillandLauraWucherRealEstate.
Laugh,Love&Learn—SeniorLiveWellForumisback! Friday,May5,10:00a.m.–1:00p.m. PleasantHillPark&SeniorCenter
Enjoyadayfullofeducationalspeakersdiscussingavarietyofinterestingandrelevantsubjects.Allfundsraised benefittheSeniorCenterCareManagementProgram.For registrationandmoreinformation,calltheSeniorCenter at(925)798-8788.ComeearlyforthefreeUltimateSenior ResourceFair,from8:30am-1:00pm.Over50vendors fromthelocalareaandfreegiveaways!
AlohaFamilyLuau Friday,May26,6:00–7:30p.m., PHSeniorCenterChateauRm
Gatheryourkeiki(littlechildren,1–10yrs)forafamily nightofIslandfun!Getintothealohaspiritbywearing yourfavoritebeachattireandflipflops.Dancethehula andtakehomeanalohacraft.Kid-friendlydinneranddessertareincluded.$16/$14(Dist.Res.)perperson.Aloha!
SunsetCinemaMoviesInthePark(FREE)
Saturday,June17(Father’sDay&Camptheme) Saturday,August12(HotAugustNightsCartheme)
Eventcheckintime:7:30p.m.(Moviebeginsatsunset) Getreadyforafun-filledfamilymovienightsunderthe stars!Visitpleasanthillrec.com.35forfeaturedfilmcloser toeventdate.
12thAnnualBlues&BrewsFestival
Friday,July14(Pre-Party),6:00-9:00pm Saturday,July17(MainEvent),3:00-9:00pm PleasantHillPark,147GregoryLane. Forcraftbrewenthusiasts(21+yrs),V.I.P.andgeneraladmissionticketsare nowavailableatwww.bluesandbrewsfestival.comfor entrytothecraftbeergardenfeaturingunlimitedbeer tastingsfromthefinestlocalbreweries.ThisyearV.I.P. ticketholderswillenjoymusicentertainment,food voucher,snacks,exclusiveV.I.P.pours,andonehourof earlyaccesstounlimitedtastingfromallthebreweries beforethegeneralpublic.
Our12thannualBrews&BrewsFestivalisFREEtothe public.Visitwww.bluesandbrewsfestival.comforupdates, musiclineupandbeertasting ticketsalesorfollowour Blues&BrewsFacebook page@pleasanthillbluesfesti val.
Formoreevent
SPRINGhassprung!
Spring Cleaning and energy savings
It’stheseasonofspringcleaning!Whileyoureorganize andrefreshyourhomefortheyeartocome,it’sagreattime tomakesomechangesformoreefficientenergyuse.Here areourtopspringcleaningenergytips:
Cleanoutyourairfilters. BeforeyouturnonyourACto combatthesummerheat,makesureyoursystemisrunningasefficientlyaspossiblebycheckingyourfiltersand replacingthemasnecessary.
Adjustyourthermostat. Astheweatherstartstowarm up,considerturningyourthermostatupafewdegreesso yoursystemdoesn’thavetoworkashard.
Checkyourinsulation. Insulationplaysavitalroleinkeepingyourhometemperaturecontrolled.Checkyourexistinginsulationandsealairleaksinwindows,doors,and ventsforbigenergysavings.
Upgradeoldappliances. Ifsomeofyourappliancesneed afreshstartthisspring,considerupgradingtoan ENERGYSTARappliancetosaveenergyandmoneyinthe longrun.
LearnmoreatmceCleanEnergy.org.
Garden Club Plant Sale May 13
Aspringtimecustominourcommunityistheannualplant salesponsoredbythePleasantHillGardenStudyClub,tobe heldthisyearonSaturday,May13.Asalways,itwillrunfrom 9a.m.to2p.m.attheWinslowCenter,2590PleasantHill RoadatTaylorBoulevard.
Newthisyearinresponsetocustomerrequestswillbea sectionforCalifornianativeplants,includingnativemilkweeds—Asclepiasfascicularis(narrowleaf).Thesalewill alsoofferitstime-honoredfareofcolorfulflowers,succulentsgalore,water-wiseperennials,plusherbs,heirloom vegetables—andmore.
HeldthedaybeforeMother’sDay,thesaleisgreatasa familyouting,withmanyplantsandotheritemspricedfor children’spocketbooks.Apopularattractionisthe“Garden Shed,”featuringgentlyusedoutdoordécorandgarden-relatedaccessories.
RepresentativesfromtheContraCostaMasterGardenerswillbeavailabletoanswerquestions.
Plantsatthissalearepropagatedlocally,willthriveinour climate,arecompetitivelypricedandgearedtomeetallgardenneeds.Thesaleisknownforits“superfinds”ofplants notoftenofferedatlocalnurseries.Someofthesale’sproceedsaredonatedtogarden-relatedprojectssponsoredby localnon-profits.
ThePHGSCisco-sponsored bythePleasantHillRecreation andParkDistrict.Formore informationaboutthesaleorthe club,call925-323-9314,e-mailto phgardenstudyclub@yahoo.com orgotowww.phgsc.com.
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information,visit pleasanthillrec.com/35
Takingcareofourenvironment...
Contra Costa Water District drought program update
Followingseveralmonthsofstorms bringingmuchneededrainandsnowto California,atitsApril5,2023,Boardmeeting,ContraCostaWaterDistrict(CCWD) tookactiontoofficiallymodifyits DroughtManagementProgram.The temporarydroughtsurchargewas removedandmostwateruseprohibitionswereliftedconsistentwithstate mandates.
CCWDthanksallcustomersfortaking additionalstepstoconservewaterunder extendeddroughtconditions.Your effortstousewaterefficientlyhave helpedusstretchthewaterbankedin LosVaquerosReservoirtorespondto emergencies.AttheendofMarch,Los VaquerosReservoirheldmorethan31billiongallonsofwater,orjustmorethan 60%ofitscapacity.Throughthespring storms,CCWDhasbeenabletodivert waterfromtheDeltatoreplenishwhat wasusedfromLosVaquerostomeet demandsandtoensureweareprepared forfutureshortages.
Whilethereisenoughwatertomeet needsthisyear,CCWDcontinuesto encouragecustomerstousewaterefficientlyandtoavoidanywaste.
Californiaandourlocalregionare recoveringfromtheprolongedwater supplyshortage,andwemustbepreparedforcyclesofdroughtanddeluge. CCWDcustomerscanlearnaboutwater efficiencyrebatesandresourcesat ccwater.com/conserve.
Clearing the clutter and green cleaning
Thebrightskiesandlongerdays bringouttheurgetoclearoutclutter,doadeepclean,andspruceup ourlivingspaces.Whentackling springcleaning,hereareafew thingstokeepinmind.
You maynolongerneedit,butitmightbejustwhatsomeoneelseislookingfor! Giveitemsanewlifebyusingonlineresourcestosellorpostinthefreesection. OfferitemsinyourneighborhoodviaNextdoorandFreecycle,orreachabroader audiencewitheBay,FacebookMarketplace,orCraigslist.Anotheroptionisto donateusableitemsingoodconditiontoalocalthriftstoreorcharitythathelps thoseinneed.
Makeyourowngreencleanersusingenvironmentallyfriendlyingredientsyou probablyalreadyhaveonhandsuchasbakingsoda,vinegar,cornstarch,andmild soap.Thesearejustaseffectiveascommercialproductsandaresaferforpeople, pets,andtheenvironment.FindDIYcleaningproductrecipesonlineat Healthline.com,Webmd.com,orbysearching“greencleaningrecipes.”
Disposeofunwantedproductsandhazardousitemssafelybykeepingthemout ofthelocalwatersandlandfill.DON’Tpourhouseholdcleaningorpersonalproductsdownthedrain,astheycanpassthroughthewastewatertreatmentplantand harmfishandwildlife.Likewise,paint,pesticides,batteries,andautomotiveproductsCANNOTbeputinthetrash.Instead,takethemtotheHouseholdHazardous Wastecollectionfacilityforreuseorsafedisposal—freeforPleasantHillresidents. FormoreinformationgotoCentralSan.org/HHW.
CheckoutourwebsiteatRepublicServices.com/
PleasantHillCAforrecycling,composting,andlandfillguides.
Upcoming City Garage Sale & Cleanup
GetridofunwanteditemsattheannualCity GarageSale.Thisyearthesalewillbeheld June17,2023.Thefollowingweek, June19-23,willbetheCityCleanup whereitemscanbeleftoutfor pickupbyRepublicServices.
This is the year to transform your landscape
ContraCostaWaterDistrict’sLawntoGardenRebatenowcoversbackyards!
ContraCostaWaterDistrictisnowofferingmoreincentivesaspartofitsLawnto GardenRebateProgram,whichencourages customerstoreplacetheirlawnswithwater efficientlandscapes.Regardlessofdrought ordeluge,ContraCostaWaterDistrictpro-
moteswaterefficiencyasawayof lifeandprovidestoolstocustomers toimplementlong-termwater-wise solutions.
Checkoutthethreenewchanges: Doubleyoursavings!Themaximumrebateamountincreased from$1,000to$2,000.
Bringyourbackyard totheparty!Backyard lawnsarenowalsoeligiblefortherebate, inadditiontoyour frontyardlawn.
Attention Pleasant Hill seniors
—JohnStoner,CommissiononAging
Areyouinterestedinfreemuseum tickets?Freestreamingmovies?A freedigitalsubscriptiontoTheNew YorkTimes?
FreepassestoallthemajormuseumsliketheDeYoungandAcademy ofSciencesthroughDiscover&Go. Onabudget?thisisabigscore
In-personprograms—bookclubs, drop-inshopandmakerprograms, artsandcultureevents
New look for Friends Book Store
TheFriendsBookStoreonContra CostaBoulevardhasanupdatedlookas thestorehasinstallednew,tallershelvingalongtheperimeter.Thisincreases ourinventoryonthefloor,provides moreface-outbookdisplaysandoffers extrashoppingopportunities.Itemson thelowershelvesareeasiertoseeas thebottomportionslantsout.
Getmorehelpdesigningyourlandscape!Receivetwoadditionalhours ofcustomizedrecommendations fromprofessionallandscapedesignersforfree.
Learnmoreabout theLawnto GardenRebateProgramat ccwater.com/rebates.
Pleasenote:Theprogramisnotretroactive—customersmustapplybefore startingaproject.CallContraCosta WaterDistrictat(925)688-8000with questions.
Howaboutfreedeliveryandpickup ofbookstoandfromyourhome?A librarycard,freeatyournewPleasant HillLibrary(ccclilb.org)providesthese andmanymoreservices.Ifyoualready havealibrarycard,youareallsetto go—ifyoudon’thaveone,bringa photoIDwithaddressverificationto yourlocallibraryduringopenhoursto getone.Withyourlibrarycardyou haveaccesstothefollowing:
24/7onlineaccessfromhometo eBooks,downloadableaudiobooks, streamingmovies,digitalmagazines andnewspapers
Onlineprograms:Zoom-basedenrichment(i.e.,authortalks,nature talks,gardenworkshops,andmeditationsessions)
Computersandprintersavailable forpublicuse.Plus,1-on-1techhelp atnearbyConcordLibrary
Moredigitalresources:Ancestry& HeritageQuestGenealogyResearch,RosettaStoneLanguage Learning,&Chilton’scarrepair
Inaddition,severalnewrollingbookshelveswereadded.Thatcanbepushed backtoexpandthefloorspaceforchildrenduringStorytimewithPatrick events.
SavetheDate!
Thefirstanniversaryoftheopening ofthePleasantHillLibrarywillbeheld onSaturday,July29from11:00amto 4:00pm.Thecelebrationwillinclude livemusic,food,andfunprogramsfor thewholefamily.
WeareonInstagram!
You cannowfindusonInstagram! Followus@phlibraryfriendstostay up-to-dateonalloftheexcitingthings happeningatourstores!
LargeTypeandaudiobooksforseniorswithvisualchallenges
BooksfortheHomebound&PleasantHillBookDelivery(orderitems onlineorbyphonebeforecalling (925)671-5282fordelivery)
ThePleasantHillLibraryisacommunityresourceforALLmembersofthe communitysograbyourlibrarycard andstartexploring!
PleasantHillLibraryhours
ThePleasantHillLibraryisopenon Mondaysandtwoextrahourson Tuesdaysforatotalof12additional hoursperweek.Hoursare...
Monday:10–8
Tuesday:10–8
Wednesday:10–6
TheFriendsBookStores
TheFriendsoperatetwoBook Stores,givingcustomersadoubledose ofreadingandshoppingopportunities. Thelow-pricedbooks,games,puzzles, CDsandDVDsareallinexcellent condition.
Thursday:10–6
Friday:9–5
Saturday:9–5
TheBookStoreat955ContraCosta Boulevardisopendailyfrom11am–5 pm.TheBookStoreinthePleasantHill LibraryisopenMondaythroughThursdayfrom11a.m–5p.m.andFridaysand Saturdaysfrom10a.m.–4p.m.Closed Sundays.
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AContraCosta WaterDistrict customer’s lawn-to-garden frontyard transformation.
CityMeetings...
The City is transitioning to district-based elections Whataredistrict-basedelections?
Downtown tree
NewbusinessesopeninPleasantHill!
Types of care facilities for seniors
Pleasant Hill residents aged 55 and over...
ThesearemunicipalelectionsbasedonamapoftheCitythathasspecific geographicboundaries(districts)drawnintoallowdiversecommunitiesopportunityforfairrepresentationinCityGovernment.Thisisachangefromthe currentat-largesysteminwhichCityCouncilmembersservetheCityasawhole.
Wheneveryoucan,shoplocallyanduseservicesprovidedby businesseslocatedinPleasantHill.Businessesgeneratesalesand businesstaxrevenuethathelpsfundimportantCityservices,such aslibraries,roadmaintenance,medianlandscaping,andpublic safety.Localmerchantsalsocontributetoourcommunity’squalityoflifebyproviding food,services,andjobopportunitiesforresidents.
WhyisPleasantHillchangingfromat-largetodistrictbased?
replacement underway
Shoppersdowntownwillbeseeing somenewgreenerygoinginasatree replacementprojectcontinues.
—CamieHansen,CommissiononAging Determiningthemostappropriatelevelof careandhousingforaseniorcanbecomplicated.Belowisalistofoptions:
MeetingscheduleSUBJECTTOCHANGE.Pleasecheckthe AgendaCenterontheCity’swebsiteatwww.PleasantHillCA.org/agendas formeetingaccessandagendainformation.
CITYOFPLEASANTHILL
AceHardwareofPleasantHill
1530ContraCostaBlvd.
925-414-0261
www.westlakehardware.com
ParisBaguette BakeryCafé—Breakfast,Lunch, DinnerandCatering
35CrescentDrive,SuiteA
TheCityreceivedwrittennoticetotransitiontoadistrict-basedsystem pursuanttotheCaliforniaVotingRightsAct(CVRA).UndertheCVRA,theCity has135daysafterreceivingthewrittennoticetostructureadistrictmapprovidingcommunitiesofvaryingracesandethicitiesabetteropportunityforfair representation,orpotentiallyfacelitigation.
925-200-8589
WhatprocesswilltheCityfollowtocreateamap?
www.parisbaquette.com
TheDowntownStreetTreeReplacementProject,locatedalongCrescentDrive, betweenBoydRoadandContraCostaBoulevard,willgivethedowntownavibrant newlook,andimprovethehealthand wellbeingofourstreettrees.
QNails
TheCityCouncilisholdingaseriesofpublichearingstogetthecommunity’sfeedbackonhowtodrawthedistrictstomeettheCVRArequirements.
Pre-mappublichearingsates
March20,2023;April3,2023;April17,2023
Manicures,Pedicures,NailEnhancements,Waxing,FootMassage
508ContraCostaBlvd.,SuiteF
925-798-0606
Theprojectwillremoveandreplace existingdamagedsidewalk;replace66 BradfordPeartrees;augmenttreewell sizestoensuretreehealthandgrowth; upgradetheexistingirrigationsystemand soil;andinstallpermeablepavers.
AmarAutoRepairandSmog
1855ContraCostaBlvd.
925-349-5263
CurryHouse
IndianFastFood
1966ContraCostaBlvd.
www.facebook/qnails.ph
T&TBeautySpa
Nail,HairandSkinCareServices
1944ContraCostaBlvd.
925-349-9958
www.TTBeautySpa.com
Afterthethirdpublichearing,ademographerhiredbytheCityofPleasant Hillwillusecensusdataandotherinformationtocreatethemaps.TheCity anticipateshavingdraftmapsavailableonApril24thwithmaphearingstentativelyscheduledforMay1,2023(attheregularCityCouncilmeeting),May6, 2023(2:00p.m.)atCityHall,andMay22,2023(attheregularCityCouncil meeting).TheCityCouncilisscheduledtoadoptthemapsofthenewdistricts inJune.
Phase1,affectingCrescentDrive betweenContraCostaBoulevardandCrescentPlaza,isexpectedtobegininsummer 2023andwillbeapproximately3-4months induration.Thisprojectisfundedbyapartnershipwiththedowntownproperty owner,MeasureKandAssessmentDistrict 20funds.
HowcanIparticipate?
888-902-8779
TheBreakroomBarberShop
&ShaveParlor
www.restaurantcurryhouse.com
OkiniSushi
SushiandGrill
Innovativetakeonclassicdishes
2237MorelloAvenue
925-280-9828
www.okinisushi.com
690GregoryLane
925-557-5504
www.vagaro.com/thebreakroombarb
ershop.com
Allcommunitymembersareinvitedtoattendthepublichearingsandgive feedbackonhowtheyfeelthemapsshouldbedrawn,andonthemapsthemselves.Forthoseunabletoattendbutwhowishtocomment,written commentsmaybeprovidedtothecityClerkatCityHallorviaemailat cityclerk@pleasanthillca.orguntil4:00p.m.onthedayoftheregularCity Councilmeetingsanduntil1:00p.m.May5thfortheMay6thhearing.HearingsareheldatCityHall,100GregoryLaneandviaZoom.Zoomlogin informationmaybefoundoneachmeetingagendaat www.pleasanthillca.org/agendas.Themeetingmayalsobeviewedonthe City’sYouTubechannelatwww.pleasanthillca.org/councilmeetingatany timeduringorafterthemeeting.
TheCityofPleasantHillwelcomesParisBaguette,a neighborhoodbakerycafelocated at35CrescentDrive.Itopenedits doorsonMarch31andisalready addingtothevibrancyofourdowntown.ParisBaguetteserves pastriesandcakes,warmbreads,
Social Media and Website Technical Assistance Grant Program to launch
What to do if you require translation services
TheCityofPleasantHillwillsoonbelaunchingitsfirst-everSocial MediaandWebsiteTechnicalAssistanceGrantProgram.Thegrantswill helpCitybusinessesenhancetheirwebsitesandboosttheirsocial mediamarketing.Byprovidingtechnicalassistancetobusinesses,the CityaimstoattractadditionalcustomerstotheCity’sstorefrontmer chants,andboostoveralleconomicactivityintheCity.
Ifyouorafamilymember/neighborrequiretranslationservicesor,if incompliancewiththeAmericanwith DisabilitiesAct,youneedspecial assistancetoparticipateinaCity Councilmeeting,contacttheCity Clerk’sOfficeat(925)671-5221atleast
seventy-two(72)hoursbeforethe meetingtoallowCitystafftimeto makenecessaryarrangements.
www.PleasantHillCA.org/212/Economic-Development.
WHENWHATWHERE
Mon1 7:00pmCityCouncil*CityCouncilChambers
Independentliving. Manyprefertoremainin theirownhome,sometimeswiththeassistanceoffamilymembersorpaidcareproviders.Thisoptionallowsforahigherlevel ofindependenceandprivacy,butalsocanbemuchmoreisolating.
TheCityofPleasantHillCommissiononAging wouldliketohearfromresidentsaged55andover concerninghowyoufeelaboutagingwellinthe community.TheCommissioninvitesyou totaketheshortsurveyonlineat www.pleasanthillca.org/coasurvey byMay31,2023.
Tue2 4:00pmTrafficSafetyCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
100GregoryLane PleasantHill,CA94523-3323 925-671-5270
CITYOFFICIALS
FormoreinformationabouttheCommission onAging,ortofindseniorresources inthecommunity,pleasevisit www.pleasanthillca.org/aging.
Wed3 6:30pmCivicActionCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Thu4 5:00pmArchitecturalReviewCommission (publichearing) LargeCommunityRoom
Tue9 6:30pmPlanningCommission(publichearing)*CityCouncilChambers
Assistedlivingfacilities usuallyprovideresidentswiththeirown apartmentsorrooms,aswellascommonareas.Theyoffer around-the-clockstaffingandarangeofservicesusuallyincludingmeals,housekeepingandlaundry.Mostofferonsiteevents andactivitiesforresidents.
Mayor TimFlaherty
Councilmembers
SueNoack MattRinn
ZacSchess AllenVinson
CityTreasurer
AndrewKalinowski
Thu11 5:00pmZoningAdministrator(publichearing)*PublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu11 5:00pmCommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom
Mon15 7:00pmCityCouncil*CityCouncilchambers
Roomandboardcarehomes areoftenlocatedinresidentialareas,andarefrequentlyoccupiedbyafamilyorcaregiversas well.Inadditiontoprovidingaplacetolive,thesehomesmay alsooffersomecareassistance,andincludemeals.Thesehomes areusuallysmall,withonlyafewresidents.
Thu16 6:30pmDiversityCommissionSmallCommunityRoom
CityCouncilmeetingsarebroadcaston Comcastchannel28,U-Verse Channel99,andWaveBroadbandChannel1029 on1stand3rdWednesdaysat7:00p.m.
Thu18 5:00pmArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Tue23 6:30pmPlanningCommission(publichearing)*CityCouncilChambers
Thu25 5:00pmZoningAdministrator(publichearing)*PublicWorksConferenceRoom
Nursinghomes providemorein-depthresidentialcareofelderly ordisabledpersons.Theyaretypicallyaplaceforthosewho don’tneedtobeinahospital,buthavecareneedswhichrequire additionalservicessuchasmedicalcare,orspecializedtherapies providedbyprofessionals.
Thu25 7:00pmEducationCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Memorycarehomes arefullystaffed,long-termcarefacilities thatprovideintensive,specializedcareforpeoplewithmemory issues.
May June
Videosofmeetingsarealsoavailableon theCitywebsiteunder“WatchMeetings.”
CITYHALLHOURS
Returns for an encore!
Mon–Wed,8:30a.m.–5:00p.m;Thurs, 8:30a.m.;Fri,8:30a.m.–1:00p.m.
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ContraCosta CountyAgingand AdultServicesoffers freeassistanceto familiestofindthe mostappropriate resources.Staffcan bereachedbycalling:(925)229-8434.
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Thu20 6:30pmDiversityCommissionSmallCommunityRoom
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Thu22 7:00pmEducationCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
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Tue27 6:30pmPlanningCommission(publichearing)*CityCouncilChambers
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City of Pleasant Hill seeks applicants for commissions
Participatingonacommissionthat influencesandshapesthecommunity canberewarding,andprovideyouwith anopportunitytomeetotherresidents aswell.Vacanciesarecreatedwhena termexpires,orsomeoneneedsto resignfromtheirtermsearly.Incumbentsareeligibletoapplyfor reappointment.Vacancieshaveoccurred orareexpectedonthefollowingcommissions:
ArchitecturalReviewCommission
TheArchitecturalReviewCommission reviewssiteplans,architecturalstructuresandsignageprimarilyrelatedto newdevelopmentinPleasantHill.Candidatesmusthavedemonstratedtalentin aestheticsandarchitecturaldesign throughtraining,educationoroccupation.PleasantHillresidencyisnot required.Meetingsareheldonthefirst andthirdThursdayofeachmonthat5:00 p.m.atCityHall.Thereisonevacancy availablewithfour-yeartermthrough May2028.Applicationdeadlineis Wednesday,May22,2023.
CountyConnection AdvisoryCommittee
TheCentralContraCostaTransit AuthorityAdvisoryCommitteeadvises theCountyConnectionBoardofDirectorsonissuesandpoliciesrelatingto fixed-routeandparatransitbusservices. TheAdvisoryCommitteeconsidersand makesrecommendationsonfinanceand planningdocumentsandissuessuchas operations,scheduling,administration, andlegislation.Meetingsareheldevery
othermonthonthe2ndTuesdayofeach monthat1:00p.m.attheCountyConnectionofficeinConcord.Therearetwo vacancies(oneasalternate);eachare two-yeartermsthroughApril2025.Open untilfilled.
ContraCostaTransportationAuthorityCitizensAdvisoryCommittee
TheContraCostaTransportation Authority(CCTA)CitizensAdvisoryCommitteeisaregionaladvisorycommittee whichprovidescitizenperspectives,participation,andinvolvementintheCCTA’s $3billionvoter-approvedTransportation ExpenditurePlanandGrowthManagementProgram.Meetingsareheldonthe 4thWednesdayofthemonthat6:00 p.m.inWalnutCreek.Termisthrough April2027.Openuntilfilled.
DiversityCommission
ThisCommissionwasestablishedto advisetheCityCouncilonwaystorecognizeandreaffirmthemissionofthe Council’sresolutiononinclusion,includingbutnotlimitedtomaking recommendationsonappropriatediversity,socialjusticeandequitytraining; proactivelyplanninginclusiveandwelcomingevents;andmakingpolicy recommendationsregardingdiversity andinclusion.Candidatesshouldbecomfortablebeingadvocatesofaninclusive
community,andhaveaninterestinor experienceplanningorsupportingdiversityandinclusionactivities.New four-yeartermcreatedbyCouncil,and oneunfilledtermthroughSeptember 2023.Openuntilfilled.
EducationCommission
ThemissionoftheEducationCommissionistoadvocateforqualitypublic educationinPleasantHill.TheCommissionadvisestheCityCouncilandactsasa conduitbetweentheCityandtheMount DiabloUnifiedSchoolDistrict.Candidates mustresideineitherValleyVieworPleasantHillMiddleSchoolattendanceareas andneednotbeaCityresident.Meetings areheldonthe4thThursdayofeach monthat7:00p.m.atCityHall.Three vacancies:oneunfilledtermthrough April2026;twofour-yeartermsthrough April2027.Openuntilfilled.
ForanapplicationormoreinformationvisittheCityofPleasantHill websiteatwww.PleasantHillCA.org/vacancyorcontactJuanitaDavalos atjdavalos@pleasanthillca.orgor925-671-5283.
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