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Walnut Creek Police to host National Night Out in Broadway Plaza Aug. 1

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National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

National Night Out is Tuesday, August 1st from 5-8pm at 1275 Broadway Plaza. We will have demonstrations from our K-9 unit, bomb team, drone operators, motor unit, and Central County SWAT members! Contra Costa County Fire Station 1 will also be joining in on the fun! Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office emotional support dog, Bear will be our special guest appearance of the evening. We look forward to seeing you and spending some time with our community.

Additionally, if you are holding a NNO event in your neighborhood and would like an officer to stop in, please email mailto:hall@walnutcreekpd.com with event details and we will do our best to stop in!

We hope to see you all there!

 

Brentwood Police to host National Night Out Aug. 2

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SAVE THE DATE for NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community relationships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring place to live. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.

This year the event will be held on Wednesday, August 2nd, from 6PM to 9PM. If your neighborhood would like to host a gathering and would like members of the Brentwood Police Department to stop by, you can register at brentwoodca.gov/government/police or email llaughridge@brentwoodca.gov.

National Night Out to support safe communities in West Contra Costa Tuesday, Aug. 1

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Join your neighbors and first responders

Noche Nacional Para Apoyar Comunidades Seguras Martes, Agusto 1

Unase a sus vecinos y socorristas el martes 1 de Agosto

By John Gioia, Contra Costa County District 1 Supervisor

Join your neighbors to promote and strengthen police-community partnerships. Meeting your neighbors and sharing time with local law enforcement and first responders makes our communities stronger and safer. The RYSE Youth Center is opening its doors to the community for a night of Safety and Liberation in Richmond.

Below is a list of locations of the neighborhood gatherings in West Contra Costa for the annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1.

See you at one of these events!

RYSE Center– 3939 Bissell Ave, Richmond, CA 4-7 PM

Richmond – Various sites throughout the city.

District: Northern 2 

  • Parchester Village 900 Williams Drive
  • Hilltop Community Church 3118 Shane Drive
  • Hilltop Green 1095 Parkside Drive
  • Greenbrier 700 Block of Kipling Court
  • May Valley Neighborhood Council Cheese Park. 3500 Morningside Dr.

District: Northern 1 

  • Clinton Hill 682 37th Street
  • North and East 929 36th street Richmond, CA 94805
  • Bernhard Ave Watch Group 5900 Block Bernhard Drive
  • Nevin Plaza 2400 Nevin Avenue

Central District 

  • Atchison Village 270 Curry Street Richmond CA 94801
  • BibleWay MBC 1077 13th Street
  • Belding Garcia Park 1537 Coalinga Avenue

Southern District 

  • Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Park Place between W. Richmond Ave & Washington Av
  • Shasta Street Watch Group Lower Shasta Street (between Carlson & Burlingame)
  • Pullman Point Apartments 2989 Pullman Avenue
  • Coronado Neighborhood Council 212 So. 17th St.
  • EAH Crescent Park 5004 Hartnett Ave
  • Bayland 50 Watch Group 1234 S 58th Street

San Pablo – Location: San Pablo Community Center – 2450 Road 20 /August 2nd, 5pm to 8pm. – see more here.

Hercules & Rodeo – Location: Refugio Valley Park – Refugio Valley Road, Hercules / August 2nd 6 – 8:00 pm.

Pinole – Caravan – 5 – 8:00 p.m. – more information here.

El Cerrito – Location: Various sites throughout the city.

Kensington – Various sites throughout the community.

En español

Únase a sus vecinos para promover y fortalecer las Asociaciones entre la Policía y la comunidad. Conocer a sus vecinos y compartir tiempo con la policía local y tus vecinos hace que nuestras comunidades sean más fuertes y seguras. El Centro Juvenil RYSE está abriendo sus puertas a la comunidad para una noche de Seguridad y Liberación en Richmond.

A continuación se muestra una lista de las ubicaciones de las reuniones vecinales en West Contra Costa para la National Night Out anual el martes 1 de agosto.

¡Nos vemos en uno de estos eventos!

RYSE Center– 3939 Bissell Ave, Richmond, CA 4-7 PM

Richmond – Varios sitios en toda la ciudad.

Distrito: Norte 2 

  • Parchester Village 900 Williams Drive
  • Hilltop Community Church 3118 Shane Drive
  • Hilltop Green 1095 Parkside Drive
  • Greenbrier 700 Block of Kipling Court
  • May Valley Neighborhood Council Cheese Park. 3500 Morningside Dr.

Distrito: Norte 1 

  • Clinton Hill 682 37th Street
  • North and East 929 36th street Richmond, CA 94805
  • Bernhard Ave Watch Group 5900 Block Bernhard Drive
  • Nevin Plaza 2400 Nevin Avenue

Central Distrito 

  • Atchison Village 270 Curry Street Richmond CA 94801
  • BibleWay MBC 1077 13th Street
  • Belding Garcia Park 1537 Coalinga Avenue

Sur Distrito 

  • Point Richmond Neighborhood Council Park Place between W. Richmond Ave & Washington Av
  • Shasta Street Watch Group Lower Shasta Street (between Carlson & Burlingame)
  • Pullman Point Apartments 2989 Pullman Avenue
  • Coronado Neighborhood Council 212 So. 17th St.
  • EAH Crescent Park 5004 Hartnett Ave
  • Bayland 50 Watch Group 1234 S 58th Street

San Pablo – Ubicacion: Centro Comunitario San Pablo – 2450 Carretera 20 / 1 de Agosto, 5pm to 8pm. – mas aqui.

Hercules & Rodeo – Ubicacion: Parque del Valle de Refugio – Carretera del Valle de Refugio, Hercules / 1 de Agosto, 6 – 8:00 pm.

Pinole – Caravan – 5 – 8:00 p.m. – mas informacion aqui.

El Cerrito – Ubicacion: Varios sitios en toda la ciudad.

Kensington – Varios sitios en toda la comunidad.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

Lafayette to host National Night Out Tuesday August 1st

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By City of Lafayette

Lafayette Library and Learning Center – Amphitheater at 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

“National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.”

The introduction of National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” in 1984 began an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Join us to ask questions and meet local first responders, there will be the following:

Displays from the Lafayette Police Department

Displays from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District

Informational handouts and giveaways.

Lafayette Crime Prevention Commissioners and Emergency Preparedness Commissioners

 

Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival offers Marina Experience Package

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Perfect for boaters

The Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival is excited to announce a novel, immersive experience for this year’s attendees: the Marina Experience Package. The event will be held Saturday and Sunday, September 9 and 10.

In homage to our city’s maritime roots and our commitment to innovating the festival experience, we’re introducing the Marina Experience Package – a unique, enhanced experience for our sea-loving festival-goers.

The package includes a designated docking space at the local marina, a convenient shuttle service to and from the festival grounds, a custom festival burgee, and a curated welcome package filled with festival goodies.

“Our goal is to offer festival-goers a truly immersive and memorable experience. With the Marina Experience Package, attendees can not only savor the seafood and music but also revel in our beautiful marina which is such a crucial part of our city,” says Wolfgang Croskey, Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce CEO.

This initiative underscores our commitment to creating unique, diverse, and inclusive experiences for all attendees. The Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival continues to innovate and evolve, establishing itself as a must-visit event in the Bay Area’s festival scene.

For more information about the Marina Package and to purchase tickets, visit www.pittsburgseafoodandmusicfestival.com.About the Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival

The Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival is an annual event held in Pittsburg, CA, celebrating the city’s maritime history, local seafood, and diverse musical acts. The festival aims to foster community spirit, promote local businesses, and provide a platform for local artists and musicians.

Thrive Thursdays/Health 4 All to support Richmond Soccer Coordination Center’s “Girl Power” Initiative July 20

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By Supervisor John Gioia, District 1, Contra Costa County

Join us this Thursday evening to support Richmond Soccer Coordination Center’s “Girl Power” Initiative

Thrive Thursdays/Health 4 All at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park at 360 Harbor Way in Richmond from 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Únase a nosotros este jueves por la noche en MLK Jr. Park para apoyar la iniciativa “Girl Power” del Richmond Soccer Coordination Center

Thrive Thursdays/Health 4 All en Martin Luther King, Jr. Park en Richmond de 6:30 a 8:00 p.m.

This week, Thrive Thursdays welcomes Richmond Soccer Coordination Center’s efforts to uplift girls’ athletics in the East Bay.

Our growing weekly public health event, Thrive Thursday, is set for another boost as Richmond Soccer Coordination Center’s “Girl Power” initiative will join us on Thursday, July 20 at 6 pm for a press conference that coincides with the start of FIFA Women’s World Cup play!

Girl Power is a perfect message to add to Thrive Thursday’s call for supporting nutrition and fitness empowerment for all.

Supporting health for all means fighting to advance equity in everything we do, and equity and sports excellence is something that our Women’s National Soccer Team embodies.

Women’s soccer has grown into a global brand, but work remains at the community level to encourage girls and women to explore athletics. The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) recently added a women’s club in the Bay Area, called Bay FC. Oakland is also home to Oakland Soul SC, part of another professional league for the development and launch of women’s soccer in the United States.

For more information about this exciting event contact Tania Pulido in my office at (510) 942-2225 or Tania.pulido@bos.cccounty.us.

 

 

Free Summer Gathering in the Park at Contra Costa Event Park Aug. 6

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Community Outreach Musical

Come out and join us for a day of school supply giveaways, community unity with music and dance. Resource operations will also share information.

Sunday, August 6, 2023 3 – 6 p.m.

Contra Costa Event Park (fairgrounds) at 1201 W. 10th Street in Antioch

To reserve your free school supplies, please contact B.C.C. Ministries at (925) 350-0188 or bcc1781@gmail.com.

San Ramon celebrates 40th Anniversary of cityhood with swim and movie night, concert, gala

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The City of San Ramon is excited to be celebrating its 40th Anniversary!

In 1983, San Ramon voters decided overwhelmingly to incorporate as a city. Officially incorporated on July 1, 1983, the community assumed leadership over development, police, parks, and other services. A new library, community center, and parks were quickly in the planning stages.

The City will be celebrating throughout the year with commemorative giveaways, special events, and more!

For upcoming events and announcements, sign up for email updates here.

40th Anniversary Celebrations

Dive-In Movie: Top Gun: Maverick

Friday, August 4

San Ramon Olympic Pool (9900 Broadmoor Drive)
Rec Swim at 7 p.m.
Movie at 8:15 p.m.
Admission: $1/person
Act#18880

More Information

40th Anniversary Celebration Concert in the Park: Fast Times Dance Party

Sunday, August 6 at 5:30 p.m.

Central Park Amphitheater (12501 Alcosta Blvd)
FREE for All Ages!

40th Anniversary Gala

Friday, August 25

City Hall Rotunda (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road) and San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd)

 

Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office to host Summer Pop-Up Party in Walnut Creek Thursday

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Come and join the excitement at our Summer Pop-Up Party! Get ready for an incredible time filled with games, prizes, and non-stop fun. Mark your calendars for this Thursday, 7/13, because we’ll be taking over the Contra Costa Centre Transit Village on Treat Blvd. in Walnut Creek from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

And that’s not all! Satisfy your taste buds with mouthwatering delights from the amazing BunBao food truck. Don’t miss out on this epic event – we can’t wait to have you there with us!

Community Outreach Musical Summer Gathering in the Park at county fairgrounds Aug. 6

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Come out and join us for a day of school supply giveaways, community unity with music and dance. Resource operations will also share information.

Sunday, August 6, 2023 3 – 6 p.m.

Contra Costa Event Park (fairgrounds) at 1201 W. 10th Street in Antioch

To reserve your free school supplies, please contact B.C.C. Ministries at (925) 350-0188 or bcc1781 @gmail.com.