the OUTLOOK
July/August 2024
Pleasant Hill’s Independence Day extravaganza
Getready, PleasantHill!July ishereandthe countdownhas begunforthe mostanticipated dayofthe year—thePleasant Hill48th Annual4thofJulyCelebration! Dashandrun!
Kickingoffbrightandearlyat 7:30 a.m.,the4th ofJulyburstsintoaction withthe100-yardDash,wherepint-sized sprinters(7years&under)showofftheir speedandresolve.Then,laceupthose runningshoesfortheFirecracker5KRun beginningat8:00a.m.,aracethatnot onlygetsyourheartpumpingbutthe proceedsgostraighttoPleasantHill Schools.
Butwait,there’smore!At 9:30a.m., thestreetscomealivewiththevibrant
4th ofJulyParade,aprocessionoffloats, bands,andcommunityheroeswinding theirwaythroughDowntownPleasant Hill.
Partyinthepark!
Oncetheparadehasended,thereal funbeginswiththePartyinPleasantHill Parkfrom 10:30a.m.to1:30p.m. Kids’ games,thrillingrides,toe-tappinglive music,andtheultimatetestofsummer prowess—thewatermeloneatingcontest—awaiteagerparticipantsofall ages.Andforthefirsttimeever,raisea toastwithTheGuzzler,servingup
refreshingbeerandwinealongsideclassicfavoritefoodsfromBackFortyTexas BBQ,KonaIce,andirresistibleKettle Corn.
Fireworksextravaganza!
Asthesundipslow,theday’screscendoawaits.CollegeParkHighSchool playshosttothegrandfinale—theEast Bay’smostdazzlingFireworksShow! Startingat 6:30p.m.,indulgeindelectabletreatsfromfoodtrucks,swaytothe rhythmofmusic,andbuildanticipation forthespectaclelightingupthenightsky around 8:45p.m.
TheFourthofJulyCommissionwould liketothankthisyear’ssponsorsfortheir generoussupport:
CityofPleasantHill
TheFlaskerudTeam
Jack’sRestaurant&Bar PleasantHillCommunity Foundation
PleasantHillCoin& JewelryExchange
PleasantHillRec&Park RotaryClubofPleasantHill RepublicServices
StayPleasantHill
Downtownparade!
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NewsfromtheCity...
What to know about our upcoming election
TheCityofPleasantHillisenteringintoitsfirstelectionseason,sincetransitioninglastsummerfromanAt-Largetoa District-Basedelectionsystem.Forresidentsandpotentialcandidates,theCityhasinformationtohelplearnhowtofindyour district,andwhattheprocessisheadingintotheNovember5, 2024GeneralElection.
District-Basedelections
AtitsJuly17,2023meeting,thePleasantHillCityCouncil approvedOrdinanceNo.963transitioningtheCitytoa District-Based electionsystem.Amapofthefivedistrictsistothe right.ResidentswillcontinuetoelectfiveCityCouncilmembers tofour-yearterms,however,aspartofthetransitiontothe newsystem,threeofthefiveelectoraldistrictswillbeupfor electiononNovember5,2024,withtheremainingtwodistricts upforelectioninNovember2026.
FortheNovember5,2024,GeneralElection,PleasantHill voterswhoresideinDistrictsOne,Two,andFivewillelectaCity Councilmembertotheirdistrict.ADistrict-BasedCouncilprovidestheopportunityforgreaterawarenessofthepositive qualitiesandchallengeswithinthedistrictandgivesresidents amorelocalizedpointofcontact.TheCouncilwillcontinueto conveneasonedecision-makingbodythatservesallofPleasantHill.
ViceMayorSueNoack(DistrictFour)andCouncilmember ZacShess(DistrictThree),whowereelectedin2022throughan at-largeelection,willremaininofficethroughNovember2026, whentheirtermsconclude.AlleligibleresidentsofDistricts ThreeandFour,includingthecurrentat-largecouncilmembers, mayrunforCityCouncilin2026.
Howtofindyourelectoraldistrict
VotersandpotentialCandidatesmayusetheMyDistrict Look-uptool(www.pleasanthillca.org/mydistrict)toverify whichdistricttheyresidein.DuringtheGeneralElection,resi-
dentswillvoteonlyforthosecandidatesrunningintheirspecificdistrict.
WhattoknowaboutrunningforCityCouncil ResidentsofDistrictsOne,Two,andFive,whoareoverthe ageof18andregisteredtovotemayrunduringtheNovember 5,2024,GeneralElection.PotentialcandidatesmaypullnominatingpapersfromthePleasantHillCityClerkbeginningJuly15, 2024.ThedeadlinetofileasacandidateintheGeneralElection isAugust9,2024
Moreinformationregardingtheelections processisavailableattheCity’swebsite (https//www.pleasanthillca.gov/280/Elections).
Ballot drop boxes available in four locations
ForthosewishingtovotebymailintheupcomingNovemberGeneralElection,therearefourballotdropboxlocationsintheCityofPleasantHill.The locationsare:
1.PleasantHillCityHall—100GregoryLane
2.PleasantHillPublicServiceCenter—310CivicDr.
3.PleasantHillLibrary—2MonticelloAve
4.DiabloValleyCollege—southofparkinglot8.
ThedeadlinetoregistertovoteintheGeneralElectionisOctober21,2024.
Your questions answered:
Understanding hospice and palliative care
—BillMusick,FormerCommissioner, PleasantHillCommissiononAging Therearemanymisconceptions abouthospiceandpalliativecare.Join theCommissiononAgingforaworkshopaddressingtheseimportantissues onMonday,August19,2024,from1:30 to2:30p.m.intheCityCouncilChambers atthePleasantHillCityHall,100Gregory Lane,PleasantHill,orvirtuallyviaZoom.
Pre-registrationisrequiredat www.PleasantHillCA.gov/COAEvents. Learnmoreaboutthese,andother,topics: Whatispalliativecare?
What’sthedifferencebetweenpalliativecareandhospicecare?
Whopaysforpalliativecareorhospicecare?
Whereishospicecare orpalliativecareprovided?
Ishospicecareprovidedbyonesingleorganization? Whatquestionsmight youaskwhenconsideringwhethertochoose ahospiceorpalliative careprovider?
IsthereaplacewhereI canfindqualitydataon hospiceorganizations?
Theworkshop,sponsoredbythe PleasantHillCommissiononAging, willconsistofapresentationanddiscussionfacilitatedbyDr.MinaChang, ChiefMedicalOfficerandDeanna Bennett,DirectorofCommunity Engagement,bothofHospiceEast Bay,andLornaVanAckeren,CommunityLiaison,ContinuumCare Hospice.Ifyou,orapersonyou know,willbefacingdecisionsabout livingwithaseriousillness,joinusfor thisinformationalsession.
Ifyoudonothave anemail address,andneedassistancewith registration,contactJuanitaDavalos at(925)671-5283.
Taylor Boulevard/Civic Drive intersection improvements
DuringMayandJune2024,contractorshavebeenputtingthefinishing touchesontheTaylorBoulevard/Civic DriveIntersectionImprovementProject. Oneofthefinalstepsoftheprojectwas energizingthetrafficsignalattheintersectionofTaylorandCivic.Finalstripingof thatsectionofroadtookplaceinJune. Theprojectmakesiteasierforvisitors toreachthePleasantHillPoliceDepart-
ment,CommunityCenter,theYMCA, schoolsandbusinessesbycar,bike, andonfoot.
Thetrafficsignalincludesbetter detectionforallmodesoftravel, automatedno-rightturnsigns designedtohelpprotectpedestrians, andLeadingPedestrianIntervals (LPI)thatgivepedestriansahead startbeforereleasingvehicletraffic. Alongwiththetrafficsignal,new sidewalkswereinstalledonthenorth sideofTaylorBoulevardbetween CivicDriveandRuthDriveandon bothsidesofCivicDrive.
Theprojectwasfundedthrough MeasureK,TrafficMitigationFund, andtwoTransportationDevelopmentAct(TDA)grants.
Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act: A Milestone for Inclusion
—CarsonSprott,Chair, PleasantHillDiversityCommission
Thisyear,ourcommunityjoinsthe nationincelebratingtheanniversaryof theAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct(ADA). SignedintolawonJuly26,1990,byPresidentGeorgeH.W.Bush,theADA representsapivotalmomentinthefight forcivilrightsandequalopportunityfor peoplewithdisabilities.TheActwas groundbreaking,addressingdiscriminationinmultiplefacetsofpubliclife, includingemployment,transportation, publicaccommodations,communications,andaccesstostateandlocal governmentprograms.
TheADA’simpactonAmericancommunityhasbeenprofound.Ithaspaved thewayformoreinclusivepublicspaces, ensuringthatpeoplewithdisabilitiescan navigateandenjoyourcommunitywith greaterease.Curbcuts(gradedportions ofsidewalksatcorners),accessiblepublic transportation,andrampsinpublicbuildingsarenowcommonplace,thankstothe standardssetbytheADA.Thesemodificationshavebenefitednotonlythosewith disabilities,butalsoparentswithstrollers, theelderly,andanyonewhomightfind stairsortraditionalpathwayschallenging. Employmentopportunitieshavealso expandedundertheADA,whichmandatesreasonableaccommodationsfor employeeswithdisabilities.Thishas enabledtalentedindividualstocontributetoourworkforce,enrichingour communitywithdiverseskillsand perspectives.
Aswecelebratethislandmarklegislation,letusreaffirmourcommitmentto inclusionandaccessibility.Together,we canbuildacommunitywhereeveryone, regardlessofability,hastheopportunity tothriveandparticipatefullyinallaspects oflife.
Join
PHPD at National Night Out
OnTuesday,August6,2024,from 6:00p.m.to8:00p.m.thePleasantHill PoliceDepartmentandCityofPleasant HillwillagainrecognizeNationalNight OutatCityHall.
Join38millionneighborsand16thousandcommunitiesacrossthenationfor NationalNightOut,anannualcommunity-buildingcampaignthatpromotes police-communitypartnershipsand neighborhood camaraderietomakeour neighborhoodssafer, morecaringplacestolive.
Come celebrate the 20th Annual Community Service Day
ThePleasantHillcommunityisinvited tocometoPleasantHillParkonFriday, September20,2024foracelebrationof the20th AnnualCommunityServiceDay. Thepartywillrunfrom6:00–8:00p.m. CommunityServiceDaywasfirstheld in2005whenhundredsofresidents cameouttohelpwithvariousprojects aroundPleasantHill.Sincethattime,the eventgrewtoincludeprojectsinparks, schools,neighborhoodsandmore.Itis anopportunityforresidentstojoin togetherinhelpingkeeptheCity beautiful.
WhiletheactualCommunityService DayisonSaturday,September21,2024,
NationalNightOut willfeatureaBBQ,giveaways,policedroneand K-9demonstrations, bouncyhouseandface paintingforthekids,as wellastoursofapolice car,firetruckandambulance.
Attendeeswillhavean opportunitytoaskquestionsorjustsocializewith themembersofthe PleasantHillPolice Department,thelocalfire department,membersof AmericanMedicalResponse(AMR),and thelocalCommunityEmergency ResponseTeam(CERT).Don’tmissit!
FormoreinformationaboutNational NightOut,contactPHPDInvestigationsat (925)288-4630orwww.natw.org.
theCivicActionCommissionishostinga partyintheparktocelebrate20yearsof service.Therewillbemusic,food,and fun.Volunteerswillbeabletocheckin earlyforSaturday’sevent,andpickup theirCSD24VolunteerT-shirts. Projectsneeded
Asthecommissionpreparesforthis year’sCommunityServiceDay,thecallis stilloutforprojectsaroundPleasantHill. Ifyouhaveaproject,registeronlineat www.pleasanthillca.org/csd. VolunteersignupsbegininAugust Forinformationandtosignuptovolunteer,gototheCity’swebsiteat www.pleasanthillca.org/csd.
Make it a safe 4 th of July
Inthedaysleadinguptothe4th of JulyIndependenceDayHoliday,itis importanttoremindthecommunity thatallfireworksareprohibitedin ContraCostaCounty. Withthedrysummerconditions, strayfireworkscouldresultin potentiallydangerouswildfires. Additionally,carelessuseoffireworkscouldleadtoseriousinjury. Tomakeitasafeandhappy4th of July,thecommunityisinvitedto attendandwatchthegreatfireworks showputonannuallybytheFourthof JulyCommissionatCollegeParkHigh School(seefrontpagefordetails).
New businesses open in Pleasant Hill!
Severalnewandexcitingsmallbusinessesopenedtheirdoorsduringthefirsthalfof2024!Ifyouhavenotalready, considervisitingsomeofthemandwelcomingthemtothecommunity.
AlohaTimeBoxing
607GregoryLn
Aboutiquegymoffering1:1training andgroupclasses–beginnersaredefinitelywelcome.
BodybarPilates
1918ContraCostaBlvd
AblendofReformerPilatesandmodern movementtomeetyourfitnessgoals andhavefundoingit.
ButterPecanBakeshop
2360MonumentBlvd
Acookieshopinspiredbychildhood favoritesandclassicsouthernrecipes thatspawnedinasmallcommercial kitchenduringthepandemic.
HabanaExpress
1966ContraCostaBlvd.
Deliciousfood—includingCubantamales—thatmakesyoufeellikereturning hometomom’sorgrandma’skitchen.
MyCurlSalon
101GregoryLn
Helpingyouachieveyourhappiest, healthiestcurlsthrougheducation.
NiceMassage
1420ContraCostaBlvd
Personalcareservicesincludingmassage,bodywork,andspatreatments.
PhoViet
1968ContraCostaBlvd
AuthenticanddeliciousVietnamesefood inPleasantHill,includingvegetarian dishes.
SanehBangkok
2634PleasantHillRd
Encapsulatingthespiritofthetourism boomthatsweptthroughThailandin the1960sandignitedaculturalrenaissance.
StarbucksCoffee (Drive-thru)
999ContraCostaBlvd Pickupacupofyourfavoritecoffeeor bakedgoodtoday.
VeterinaryEmergencyGroup
622ContraCostaBlvd 24/7emergencyandurgentpetcare
Make it a winning summer!
Watchforthelatestissueofour recreationactivityguide,The Spotlight,comingtomailboxesin lateJuly!Checkoutalltheways toplaythisfallthroughtheendof theyear.TheSpotlightwillbeavailableinprintoronline atpleasanthillrec.com.
KIDSTOPChildren’sCenter
GradesTK-6atGregoryGardensElementarySchool, 1CorritoneCourt,PleasantHill
KIDSTOPHours:Monday-Friday,7:00a.m.–6:00p.m. Lookingforbeforeandafterschoolchildcare?
KIDSTOPcurrentlyhas openingsforthe 2024-2025schoolyear!
KIDSTOPisafunand nurturingchildcare environment,specializinginScience, Technology,Engineering,Arts&Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.)—inspired activitiesbeforeand afterschool.TheprofessionalPHRec&Parkstaffensuresyourchildisengaged andinteractswithpeersinpositiveandmeaningfulways.
New! KIDSTOPnowprovidestransportationtoandfromValhallaElementarySchool(TK-6)andPleasantHillElementary School(TKonly).DropoffyourchildatKIDSTOPatGregory Gardensasearlyas7:00a.m.andstaffwilldriveyourchildto schoolandpickupthechildafterschoolforchildcareat KIDSTOPatGregoryGardensuntil6:00p.m. Reserveyourchild’sspotearly!Visitpleasanthillrec.com/267 toreserveyourchild’splaceintheprogramandforprogram information.
YouthSportsPrograms
Keepyourkidsactivewithourexcitingyouthsports programsandclassesforpreschoolandyouthages. Registeratpleasanthillrec.com/242. GetintheGame!
Softball|Soccer|FlagFootball|Bocce RegistrationforFall2024AdultTeamSportsRecreation LeaguesopensinAugustatpleasanthillrec.com/288.All leaguesareteam-registrationbased.Getyourteamtogether now!
ForYouthSports,AdultSports,AdultEnrichmentand Senioractivityinformation,visitpleasanthillrec.com toviewthemostup-to-dateinformation.
TheTeenScene
TeenAfterschoolProgram(Grades6-12) Monday-Friday,schooldismissaluntil6:00p.m. 2024-2025rates:$12.50/day|$17/daywithtransportation fromVVMS&PHMS.AnnualMembershipfee:$60/$50(Dist. Res.). Visitpleasanthillrec.com/246orcontactTeenCenter at(925)691-5645forupdatesandmoreinformation.
PleasantHillTeenCouncilnowaccepting applicationsfor2024-2025(Enteringgrades6-12) Aleadershipandcommunityserviceopportunityforteens! TeenCouncilmembersplanactivities,classes,eventsand tripsfortheirpeers aswellasvolunteer atlocalcommunity eventsthroughout theyear.Application isavailableat pleasanthillrec.com/3 22.DeadlineforapplicationsisAugust9, 2024
WaterFitness
Forarefreshingandeffectivelow-impactworkout,tryour waterfitnessactivitiesincludingLapSwim,AquaZumba, and/orWaterAerobics.Visitpleasanthillrec.com/248.
RecreationSwim
Pool&Spraygroundisnow openatthePHAquaticPark, 147GregoryLninPleasant HillPark.AdmissionisFREE forallagesthissummer! Everyonemustcheckinat thefrontdeskbeforeenteringtheAquaticParkfacility. CoastGuardapprovedflotationdevicesallowedwith arms-reachadultsupervision.
PublicSwimHours: Summer:June8–August4 Mon/Wed/Thu,1:30–4:00p.m., Fri/Sat/Sun,1:00–5:00p.m.
LateSummer: August10–September2 Sat/Sun,1:00–5:00p.m.
HolidayHours: May27,June19,July4, andSeptember2,1:00–5:00p.m
Note:Poolsaresubjecttoclosurewithoutwarning, basedonattendance,weather,emergencies, training,maintenance,orsafetyissues.
SummerAquaticsActivities— Keepcoolatthepool
Rec&ParkCommunitySpecialEvents
SunsetCinemaMoviesinthePark(FREE)
Saturday,August10,CheckIn:7:30p.m.|Moviebeginsatsunset PleasantHillPark(behindTeenCenter)
FeaturedMovie:TBD. Enjoyabeautifulsummernightwatching amoviewithfamilyandfriendsunderthestars!Watchanewhit movieonagiant professionaloutdoorscreenin PleasantHillPark. Concessionsavailable.Thankyou toourevent sponsorsCityof PleasantHill,Main StreetAutomative andLauraWucher RealEstate.
NEW!The“Maine”Event
August17|6:00–9:00p.m.
WestlawnofPleasantHillPark(nexttoPHSeniorCenter)
Thisneweventisanadult-onlyeventfor21+yrs.Guestswill enjoyafulltraditionallobsterdinnerbyNapaValleyLobsterCo. includingfreshMainelobster,shrimp,sausages,potatoes,corn, artichokesandtwowinetickets.The“Maine”highlightofthe eveningwillbethecasualcommunalservingstylewithlarge stockpotsofsteamingseafoodpoureddownthetablebycateringstaff,invitinggueststodiveinandeatwiththeirhands.After indulginginthedelicioussummermeal,thepartywillcontinue withdancingunderthestars,ensuringaperfectend-of-summer experience.Pricing:$125/guest.Registerforeventat PleasantHillRec.com/35.
Tinkers&ThinkersinnovationFaire!FREE!
Saturday,September14|12:00–3:00p.m.
PleasantHillSeniorCenter
WeareexcitedtobringTinkers&Thinkersbacktotheparkthis year!JoinusinPleasantHillParkoutsidethePHSeniorCenter foranopportunityforalltoengagein“hands-on”Science,Technology,Engineering,Arts&Mathematics(S.T.E.A.M.)activities. Marvelatthelatestmind-blowinginnovationsfromlocalmakers,entrepreneurs,businesses,non-profitsandeducators.For eventupdatesand details,pleasevisit phtinkersandthinkers.co m.Tinkers&Thinkersis broughttoyoubythe PleasantHillLibraryand PleasantHillRec&Park District.Thankyoutoour eventsponsor,Cityof PleasantHill,Friendsof theLibraryandPleasant HillCommunityFoundation.
PleasantHillBlues&Brews2024FestivalkicksoffFridayeveningwithacasualcommunitypre-partyfeaturing aliveband,dancing,singlepourbeverages,foodandfun. Saturday,themainfestival,willfeaturealineupoftalentedmusicians,dancing,ahugecraftbrewtastingtent (ticketsrequired)plusfoodtrucks,communitybooths andcraftvendors!TheKidsZonehasbeenmovedtoSaturdaythisyear.Markyourcalendarandinviteyour friendstoexperiencethebestsummerpartyoftheseason.Cheers!
Forcraftbrewenthusiasts(21+yrs),V.I.Pand generaladmissionticketsarenowavailableat www.bluesandbrewsfestival.comforentrytothecraft beertentatnewlowerpricesthisyear.Allticketholders willenjoyunlimitedcraftbeertastingsfromthefinest localbreweriesfrom3:00-8:00p.m.Forthosewhowant amoreelevatedcraftbeertastingexperience,VIPtickets includeexclusiveaccesstotheseparateVIPBeerGarden featuringshadedseating,asilentdisco,photobooth, outdoorgames,snacksandmore
OpenMon/Tuefrom10a.m.to8p.m., Wed/Thufrom10a.m.to6p.m.
Frifrom9a.m.to5p.m.and Satfrom9a.m.to5p.m.
2MonticelloAve,PleasantHill
FORALLAGES
SummerReading
“Read,Renew,Repeat” June1–August3
Thisyear’sSummerReadingProgram attheContraCostaCountyLibraryisall aboutconservationandself-improvement.‘Read,Renew,Repeat’asa restorativemethodofself-improvement andself-care.Readersofallages canvisit ccclib.org/summerforactivitiesandchallengestofeedtheimaginationand explorenewskills.Everycompleted entryiseligibleforonefreebookanda chancetowinprizes.
FORKIDSandFAMILIES
CreateaSculpturewith MissRachel
Tuesday,July2|6:30p.m.
Craftyourownuniquesculpture usingsimple,recycledmaterials.This hands-onprogramwillbeledbycultural andfolkartsteacherRachel-Anne Palacios.Participantswilllearnaboutthe creativelifeofsculptorRuthAsawaand drawinspirationfromherartwork.
BubbleSam
Tuesday,July16|6:30p.m.
Lifeisbetterwithbubbles!Joinusfor amazingbubbletricks,alittlebitofbubblescience,andanunforgettablegrand finale!
LittleGreenThumbswithRuth BancroftGardens
Tuesday,July23|6:30p.m.
Sharingplantcuttingsisagreatway torenewandrepeatplantsinyourgardenwithoutbuyinganythingnew.Put yourgreenthumbtothetestwithguidancefromtheexpertsatRuthBancroft Garden;you’lllearnhowtosearchfor leavesandplanttheperfectsucculent cuttings.
EastBayParks:NaturetoYou Tuesday,July30|2:00p.m.
JoinEastBayRegionalParkDistrict NaturalistsastheybringNaturetoYouat thelibrary.We`lllearnallaboutanimals thatcanbefoundintheparksandyour neighborhood.Noregistrationrequired.
FORTEENS
CrochetCampforTeens Tuesdays,July9,16,23| 1:00p.m.
TweensandTeens(6thto12th grade)areinvitedtojoinusfora three-partcrochetseries.Eachweek participantswillhonetheircrochet skillsresultinginafinishedproject! Allmaterialswillbeprovided.This seriesisbroughttousbyCharitable Crochet.Registrationisrequired.
WatercolorCookiesforTeens Tuesday,August20|3:00p.m. Joinusinthemakerspaceafter schoolwithYvonneLinwhowill teachushowtomakefunwatercolor cookies.Eachpersonwillmakeaset ofcookiesusingfondantasacanvas andgelfoodcoloringastheirpaint. Thiseventisfortweensandteens (6thto12thgrade)andregistrationis required.
FORADULTSandSENIORS
IdentifyingandPreventing ElderAbuse
Monday,July8|6:30p.m.
JoinContraCostaSeniorLegal Servicesforaninformativepresentationonidentifyingsignsofelder abuse.Elderabusecantakemany forms,includingphysical,psychological,emotional,andfinancial.Learnto preventabusefromhappeningto yourlovedones.Noregistration required;thisprogramisfreeto attend.
Medicare101forSeniors
Monday,August26|6:30p.m.
JoinMedicareexpertAnaPuerta foradiscussiononthefinerpointsof navigatingMedicare.Anahaspartneredwithlocalseniorcenters,the MonumentCrisisCenter,andLa ClinicaMonumentinhereffortsto educateseniorsonhowbesttocare fortheirhealth.Noregistration required;thisprogramisfreeto attend.
Drop-in-Shop
EveryMonday|6:00-8:00p.m.
Callingalladulttinkersandmakers!Tryoutthetoolsandtechinthe library’smakerspace.Meetthe machinesandconnectwithother makers.Bringaproject,orjustyour curiosity.Noregistration.Adults only.Signedsafetywaiverrequired.
Drop-in-Knitting
EveryTuesday|6:00-8:00p.m.
JoinanenthusiasticgroupofknittersTuesdayeveningsintheMaker Space,beginningJuly11.Youcan dropinanytime.Anyskilllevelorabilityiswelcome,thoughthegroupis socialandnotinstructional.Please bringyourownprojectsandsupplies. Noregistrationrequired!
BookClub
1st Monday,2nd Friday|1:00p.m.
ThePleasantHillLibraryhosts twobookclubsforadultsamonthin ourMakerSpace.Toseewhattitles they’rereadingnext,pleasevisit ccclib.org.
Recycling—empty, clean and dry
Oneofthebiggestobstaclestoa successfulrecyclingprogramiskeeping itcleanandcontaminantfree!When recyclingiscontaminated,itturnsinto trashandcanendupgettinglandfilled. Hereishowyoucanhelp:
Knowwhatyoucanandcannotrecycle.Hereisalistofacceptablerecycleitems:
Alltypesofpaper,envelopes (withorwithoutwindows), magazines,newspapers
Clean,flattenedcardboard, chipboard(cereal/shoeboxmaterial)TIP:Greasypizzaboxes goinyourgreenorganicscart. Emptyhardplasticcontainers markedwithatriangleand#1-7 (exceptforStyrofoam)
Plasticbags(collectallsoftplasticsandwrapinsideonebag)
Aluminum,tincans,andscrap metal(under10poundsper item)
E-Wasteperipherals(keyboards, mouse,speakers)
Glassbottlesandjarsofallcolors
Recyclablesshouldbeempty,clean anddry.Pouroutanyliquids.Wipe orrinsefoodoffanycontainersor otheritems.
Compostleftoverfoodinyour greenorganicscart.
DoNOTbagyourrecyclablematerial.
Pleaseremember,allmaterial mustfitinsidethecartwiththelid closed.Nomaterialwillbecollected fromoutsidethecartwithoutprior arrangements.
Recycling’s most unwanted
NEVERputtheseitemsinyour recyclingcontainer:
Batteries—placeinquart-sized Ziplocbag,seal,andleavenext tobrownrecyclingcart.
Lightbulbs(CFLs)placein quart-sizedZiplocbag,seal, andleavenexttobrownrecyclingcart.TIP:Batteriesand CFLlightbulbsmustbebagged separately.
Electronics(callcustomerservice,925-685-4711,toschedule apickup).
Clothing(trytodonateifpossiblebeforedisposingof—the averageAmericansends81lbs ofclothingtolandfilleach year)
Styrofoam(bluegarbagecart)
Foodscraps(greenorganics cart)
Yardtrimmingsorwood (greenorganicscart)
Napkins/PaperTowels(green organicscart)
Food trucks, family fun, and more at summer concerts
TheSunsetbytheLakeSummerConcertSeriesiswellunderway,andthere arestillanumberofgreatperformers comingtogracethestage.Tohelpcontinuetoimprovethisfantasticmusic series,theCivicActionCommissionis addingevenmoretoenjoy.
FamilyFunZone
AttheJuly7(BigJangle)andAugust4 (HotForTeacher)concertsfamiliescan bringtheirchildrentoenjoyavarietyof activitiesbeforeandduringtheconcerts.
TheFamilyFunZonewillhaveabounce house,bubblestation,facepainting,balloonartist,andotheractivitiesfrom5:00 p.m.–7:00p.m.
Foodtrucks
PartneringwithTasteoftheWorld Market,theCivicActionCommissionwill havetwofoodtrucksofvaryingcuisinesandTheGuzzlerBeer/Winetruck ateveryconcert.Thetruckswilllineup onTrelanyRoadandservefood throughouttheconcert.
Maximize your water use efficiency this summer
Astemperaturesrise,sodoestheimportanceofsmartwateruse.Contra CostaWaterDistrict(CCWD)hasseveralresourcestohelpyougetthemostvalue outofeverydropusedforoutdoorwateringandenhancewatersustainabilityfor ourentirecommunity.
JulyisSmartIrrigationMonth. Visitccwater.com/conservetolearnmore aboutthesewaterwisetipsandmuchmore.
WateringWisdom. FollowCCWD’srecommendedwateringschedule,designedtofitlocalweatherandplants,maximizingefficiencyforhealthygardens.
UpgradeandSave. Geta CCWDrebatewhenyou switchtoaSmartIrrigation Controller.It’ssmartfor yourwalletandyourwater use!
SaveMoneyonMulch. Mulchreducestheamount ofwaterthatevaporates fromyoursoil,which meansyou’llbeabletoirrigateless!CCWDpartnered withlocallandscapecenterstoprovidediscounts onmulch.
Formoretips,visit ccwater.com/conserve.
Allofthiswouldnotbepossible withouttheassistanceofourgreat sponsors.Abigthankyougoesoutto: HeadlinerSponsor: StokleyProperties.
RockstarSponsors: PleasantHillRec &ParkandRepublicServices
SuperfanSponsors: PeteSabine RealEstate,RotaryClubofPleasant Hill,andVisitPleasantHill
FamilyFunZoneSponsors: Pleasant HillCommunityFoundationand i9Sports.
Dive into the Summer Water Savers Challenge
Makeasplashthissummerby joiningSustainableContra Costa’sSummerWaterSaversChallenge!Bytakingwateractionsfrom theCleanerContraCostaChallenge, youcanhelpmeetSCOCO’sgoal tosave500,000gallonsof waternowthroughAugust31,2024. Ifthegoalismet,twoparticipantswillbeselectedfroma randomdrawingtowin$25Ace GiftCards.Don’tbeafishoutof water—scanthe QRcodeandplay today!
CityMeetings...
MeetingscheduleSUBJECTTOCHANGE.Pleasecheckthe AgendaCenterontheCity’swebsiteatwww.PleasantHillCA.org/agendas formeetingaccessandagendainformation.
July
WHENWHATWHERE
Mon1 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers
Tue2 4:00p.m.TrafficSafetyCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Tue9 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Wed10 6:30p.m.CivicActionCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Thu11 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Thu11 5:00p.m.CommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom
Thu11 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Mon15 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers
Tue16 6:30p.m.DiversityCommissionSmallCommunityRoom
Thu18 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Tue23 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Thu25 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu25 7:00p.m.EducationCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
August
WHENWHATWHERE
Thu1 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Mon5 7:00p.m.CityCouncilCityCouncilChambers
Tue6 4:00p.m.TrafficSafetyCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Wed7 6:30p.m.CivicActionCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Thu8 5:00p.m.CommissiononAgingSmallCommunityRoom
Thu8 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Tue13 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Thu15 5:00p.m.ArchitecturalReviewCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Tue20 6:30p.m.DiversityCommissionSmallCommunityRoom
Thu22 5:00p.m.ZoningAdministratorPublicWorksConferenceRoom
Thu22 7:00p.m.EducationCommissionLargeCommunityRoom
Tue27 6:30p.m.PlanningCommissionCityCouncilChambers
Allmeetingswillbeheldinperson. Forlivestreamingofthesemeetings,gotopleasanthillca.organdclickon“WatchMeetings”icon.
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ResidentscansignupforNixlealertsatwww.nixle.com. RegisterfortheCommunityWarningSystem (CWS)alertsathttps://cwsalerts.com.
CITYOFPLEASANTHILL
100GregoryLane PleasantHill,CA94523-3323 925-671-5270
www.pleasanthillca.org
CITYOFFICIALS
Mayor MattRinn
Vice-Mayor SueNoack
Councilmembers
TimFlaherty ZacShess AllenVinson
CityTreasurer
AndrewKalinowski
CityCouncilmeetingsarebroadcaston Comcastchannel28,U-Verse Channel99,andWaveBroadbandChannel1029 onfirstandthirdWednesdaysat7:00p.m. Videosofmeetingsarealsoavailableon theCitywebsiteunder“WatchMeetings.”
CITYHALLHOURS
Mon–Wed,8:30a.m.–5:00p.m; Thurs,8:30a.m.—6:00p.m.; Fri,8:30a.m.–1:00p.m.
the OUTLOOK
TheOutlooknewsletter ispublishedbimonthly onrecycledpaper.Forquestionsandcomments, pleasecontacttheCommunityRelationsManager’s Officeat(925)671-5229.
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ImportantPhoneNumbers
Police/FireEmergency911
Police(Business)(925)288-4600
Fire(Business)(925)941-3300
PublicServicesCenter(925)671-4646
ChamberofCommerce(925)687-0700
Recreation&Parks(925)682-0896
Trashandrecycling(925)685-4711
PG&E(800)743-5000
SeniorCenter(925)798-8788
SeniorVanService(925)671-5272
Library(925)646-6434
CityofPleasantHill 100GregoryLane PleasantHill,CA94523-3323 pleasanthillca.org
Wildfire preparedness
Summerishereandwildfiresareonour minds.TheCityhascrewsclearingdrygrass aroundourgreenspaces,sothisisagood timetotakecareofyouryard.Ifyourent, askyourlandlordaboutgettingthework done.Makesureyouhavedefensiblespace aroundyourhome.
Checksmokealarmsandsprinklersystems.Makesureyourfireextinguishersare inspectedandfull.
Checkandrestockyourinventoryof emergencysupplies,especiallywater.Also checkandrestockyour GoBag incaseyou needtoevacuate.
Signupforemergencyinfoforyour phone: CommunityWarningSystem and
NIXLE foralerts,and GenasysProtect (formerlyZoneHaven)forevacuation routes.
VisittheCERTwebsiteat pleasanthillcert.org(Note:thisistheirofficialwebsite,NOTtheCERTpageonthe City’swebsite).Theyhaveawealthofinformationunderthe“Preparedness”and “Resources”tabs.
Forthebestpreparation,signupforour nextCERTcourse!ThefirstclassisSeptember10,6:00–9:00p.m.Thisseven-week courseteachesyouhowtoprepareforsurvivalduringandafteradisaster.Checkour websiteatpleasanthillcert.org/trainingfor detailsandtoregister.
16th Annual Leadership in Sustainability Awards Gala
SustainableContraCostawillpresent theLeadershipinSustainabilityAwards atthe16thAnnualAwardsGalainPleasantHill.Thisfunandinspiringevent supportsandcelebrateslocalindividuals andorganizationsfortheiroutstanding contributionsandcommitmenttoa healthyenvironment,economy,and
society—sothatContraCostaremainsa wonderfulplaceforgenerationsto come.
CountySupervisorJohnGioiawillbe ourmasterofceremonies,alongwith otherspecialguests.TheawardsprogramwillalsofeatureourVisionary PartnerCentralContraCostaSanitary Districtpresentingtheir PollutionPrevention Awards,aswellasour BenefactorPartner,the ContraCostaGreenBusinessProgrampresenting newandre-certifiedgreen businesses.
TheAwardsevent, whichisalsotheannual fundraiserforSustainable
ContraCosta,beginswithareceptionwhereguestswillenjoyfood, wineandbeerfromourlocal,sustainablePartners.Thegalaalso featuresasilentauctionwithan amazingarrayoflocalgoodsandservicesaswellasthefamousWinePull, whereyoumaygohomewithabottleofwinevaluedat$150or more!Thereceptionisfollowedby dessertandthepresentationof awards.Cocktailattire.
Wednesday,September18 6:00–9:00p.m. PleasantHillCommunityCenter 320CivicDrive
Earlybirdticketsnowonsale!Go toevents.humanitix.com/scoco2024.
