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Welcome! Tales of East County 2011
Advertisers Index ...........128 Agriculture .................... 74Antioch ........................ 24Apartments ..................102Arts & Culture ............... 42Athletes in Action ............ 43Bethel Island ................. 40Brentwood .................... 28Byron .......................... 38Calendar ...................... 12Child Care & Preschools .. 55Colleges & Universities .... 52Delta Recreation ............ 64Dining .........................120Discovery Bay ................ 32East County Life ............ 20 Elementary Schools ......... 47 Finance .......................114Fitness ......................... 92Golf ............................. 66Health Care .................. 82High Schools ................. 50History ......................... 14Knightsen ..................... 41Libraries ...................... 45Lodging .......................112Map of East County ..........8Middle Schools ............... 48Oakley ......................... 34Parks .......................... 58Pet Services ..................110Real Estate ................... 98Salons & Spas ............... 94School Districts .............. 46Service Clubs ................118Sports & Recreation........ 68Transportation .............106Worship ........................ 79
52 Things To Do .......... 6, 10, 18, 22, 44, 54, 72, 101, 105, 127Greetings From the Welcome! Team ........................................7East County Goes Way Back .................................................14Antioch Keeps Troops’ Toes Toasty ........................................27The Sky – and Water – Is the Limit .......................................33Council Honors Courageous Cops .......................................37Churches Join Forces To Feed the Hungry ............................39Play Still a Brentwood Priority ............................................104Corvette Club Revved Up To Serve Community .................. 109
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Publisher • Greg RobinsonManaging Editor • Rick Lemyre
2011 Welcome! Guide Editor • Ger EricksonProduction Manager • Lonnie de Lambert
Art Director • Teri FitzhughGraphic Artists • Jac Carter, Carol Laird, Anne RayAdvertising Services • Tami LaValley, Sharon Finerty
Account Executives • Brynn Althar, Sonia Beasley, Fred Ginsler, Rebecca Porterfield Writers • Lynne Alfano, Ray Carter, Ger Erickson, Samie Hartley,
Justin Lafferty, Rick Lemyre, Dave Roberts, Ruth RobertsChief Photographer • Richard Wisdom
Photographers • Kevin Bartram, Kyndl Buzas, Charlene Cameron, Rita Capp, Kelly Chance, Stacey Chance, Paul Cutino, Ger Erickson, Curtis Evans, Jim Fryhling, Angelo Garcia Jr., John A. Gonzales, Dianna Griffin, Jolly Hanson, Samie Hartley, Bill Klipp, Justin Lafferty, Rick Lemyre, Beth Lichtenberger,
Karen Rarey, Dave Roberts, Ruth Roberts
The 2011 Welcome Guide is a publication of the Brentwood Press and Publishing CorporationPresident and Founder, Jimmy Chamoures
248 Oak St., Brentwood, California 94513 • tel 925-634-1441 • fax 925-634-1975www.welcomemag.net
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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!
521 Delta Dinner Cruise
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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2 Nick Rodriguez TheaterNormally 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.
3 Vasco Caves TourNative 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. Continued on page 10
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Greetings from the 2011 welcome! team
In 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. We’ve got them – and you – covered.
Beneath the dynamic surface of East Contra
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!
So keep your East County Welcome! Guide handy. And if you prefer reading a computer screen, you’ll find us there, too. Just hop on to www.welcomemag.net.
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Weekend ServiceFour routes serving all of East
County every Saturday & Sunday.
49ers ShuttleLuxury motor coach service to all home games for less than half the
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Local BusFixed route service throughout
East County, Concord & Martinez.
There’s more to Tri Delta Transit than you might think. Discover what we have to offer you. Visit us online at www.TriDeltaTransit.com or call us at 925-754-6622.
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4 Support Our TroopsEast 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-to-peer counseling program for veterans. Visit ECMFF’s Facebook page or visit www.eastcountymilitary.org.
5 Art GalleriesThe 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.
Opening Day on the DeltaDelta 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.
7 Wine TastingWho 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.
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MassagesReady 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.
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9 Marsh Creek TrailWhen winter rains turn most trails to mud,
the wide, paved Marsh Creek Trail is the choice of everyone from joggers to rollerbladers, baby-stroller 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.
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Being close to retirement, my husband and I were faced with an important decision about what to do with our home that had lost significant value since we purchased it. Do we try to sell it at a loss, rent it out and wait to see if the market improves or walk away? It wasn’t until we worked with John Kenney of JDK Associates in Brentwood that the solutions started falling into place. With John’s guidance, we developed a course of action and decided to sell our home and purchase a new one with a smaller more manageable mortgage.
John and his team worked diligently in helping us acquire our new home through the challenging “Short Sale” process. His tenacity and experience in dealing with other agents and lenders proved that experience counts and that he was up to the challenge. John helped us over the finish line and into a much better situation for our future. He didn’t miss a beat and at the same time was able to sell our house before we closed on the new property in ONE WEEKEND, before it went to MLS, and above the asking price!!
John is a “winner” and an invaluable part of the success in our real estate transactions.
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JaNuaryAN Lions Club Crab FeedBI Chamber of Commerce Frozen
Bun RunBW St. Anthony Knights of
Columbus Crab FeedBW Men’s Club Crab FeedBW Annual Awards DinnerBW Good Morning BreakfastOK Lions Club Crab FeedDB Chamber of Commerce State
of Town BanquetDB Chamber of Commerce
Officer Installation
FeBruaryAN Heart to Heart BallAN Historical Society ExhibitBW Men’s Club Couples’ Crab
FeedBW Edna Hill Parents Club Winter
Dinner Dance FundraiserBW Lions Youth in Government
ProgramDB SEED Foundation Winter
Gala
DB Lions Club Getaway Crab Feed
marChBW Arts Commission Art ExhibitBW Delta Community Services
Irish CelebrationDB Lions Club Corned Beef &
Cabbage Feedapril
AN Kiwanis Spring Pasta Feed and Auction
AN Rotary Club Fishing DerbyAN Kiwanis Kids Safety FairBI San Joaquin Yacht Club Boat
ParadeDB Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt
and BreakfastBW Lions Flea MarketDB Opening Day Boat ParadeDB Lions Club Rally Round the
LakeBW Chamber of Commerce
Employee Appreciation Luncheon
BW Arts Commission Art Walk Exhibit
mayAN Kiwanis Antioch High and
Deer Valley High Key Club Scholarship Night
AN Chamber of Commerce State of the City Luncheon
AN Delta Club Paintball ShootoutAN Kiwanis St. Jude Children’s
Hospital Pancake BreakfastAN Dow Environmental FairBW Delta Community Services
Cinco de Mayo DinnerBW Downtown Farmers’ Market
OpensBW Chamber of Commerce State
of the City LuncheonBW Rotary Golf TournamentBW Lions Special Kids DayBW Tour de Starbucks Bike RideBW Arts Commission Student Art
ShowDB Meals on Wheels
Champagne CruiseDB Lions Club Boat ShowOK St. Anthony’s Arts and Crafts
FestivalOK Chamber of Commerce
Spring FlingMC U-Pick season begins at area
farmsMC Delta Informal Gardeners
Plant SaleJuNe
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BW Downtown Farmers’ Market continues
DB Byron Delta Lions East Bay Idol
DB Spring Expo
MC American Cancer Society East County Relay For Life
MC Contra Costa County FairOK Civic Center Free Concerts in
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AN Antioch Fourth of July Spectacular
AN Free Summer Concerts beginAN Kiwanis Contra Loma Family
Camp CookoutBI 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 FestaOK Cityhood Celebration
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continueAN Rotary Moonlight Golf
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Calendar of Events
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continuesDB Chamber of Commerce Cool
Jazz – Hot Summer NightDB Lions Club Poker Run & Golf
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TournamentSeptemBer
AN Delta Blues FestivalAN Chamber of Commerce East
County Economic SummitAN Delta Advocacy Dinner BW Marsh Creek CleanupBW Arts Commission City ReadBW Chamber of Commerce Golf
TournamentBW Downtown Farmers’ Market
continuesBW Art, Wine & Jazz FestivalBW Lions Annual Walk for Diabetes
AwarenessMC ECCHS Afternoon TeaOK Almond Festival
OCtOBerAN 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 InstallationAN Kiwanis Pride of the Delta
Restaurant TourAN Lions Club Fishing DerbyBI Chamber of Commerce Citizen
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Hometown HalloweenBW Rotary Dinner and Comedy
Show FundraiserBW Hannah Nicole Winery Grape
Stomp and BlessingBW Lions Flea MarketDB Chamber of Commerce
Halloween FestivalMC Delta Quilters Annual Quilt Show
NOVemBerAN VFW Veterans Day BarbecueAN Kiwanis Big Little Football Game
AN Grannies Anonymous Charity Ball
BI Chamber of Commerce Fish DerbyBW Chamber of Commerce Holiday
ParadeBW Chamber/Kiwanis/Tri Delta
Taste of Brentwood Restaurant Tour
MC Contra Costa County Holiday Craft Fair
DeCemBerAN Antioch Christmas ParadeAN Kiwanis Holiday Run & Walk
for Health and Health FaireAN Holiday DeLites ParadeBW Breakfast With SantaBW Christmas Tree Lighting and
ParadeBW Community Chest Food Basket
GiveawayBY Byron Airport Santa DropDB Lions Club Christmas Tree
Lighting and ParadeDB Discovery Bay Yacht Club Boat
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ParadeDB Chamber of Commerce Parade
of Lights/Holiday FaireOK Chamber of Commerce
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aNtiOChOn 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 narrow-gauge 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.
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.
BreNtWOODOne 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.
Fertile soils and the coming of the railroad in 1890 helped make the area the largest shipping point for grain between New Orleans and San Francisco. The English land speculation company Balfour Guthrie installed a vast irrigation
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 50,000-plus, 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.
OakleyThe discovery of Native American
artifacts in Big Break clearly establishes Oakley as a site of that earlier culture. The first evidence of European settlers in Oakley can be traced to Randolph C. Marsh, one of the town’s first landowners (but no relation to Dr. John Marsh,
East County Goes Way BackMore than 100 years ago, Native Americans called the East County area home. The Bay Miwok and Yokut Indi-
ans 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.
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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 BayDiscovery 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.
In 1997, Discovery Bay became a community services district, assuming oversight of most of its own activities other than land-use decisions
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 iSlaNDIn 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
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.
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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
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.
Downtown Knightsen circa 1915, only 17 years after its founding. – Photo courtesy of East Contra Costa Historical Society
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card 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).
SkydivingFor 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.
Live MusicThe 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.
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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.
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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Olive Oil TastingAlready 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.
El Campanil TheatreThis 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.
Roller DerbyIf George Romero, director of “Night
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Wildflower WalksFrom 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.5
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As “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.
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 aDmiNiStratiONCity Manager: Jim Jakel779-7011City Attorney: Lynn Tracy Nerland779-7015City Clerk: L. Jolene Martin779-7009Deputy City Clerk: Janet L. Chalk779-7009Capital Improvements/Water
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But not just any type of sock. Students collected warm, durable, soldier-worthy 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 two-week 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.”
Antioch keeps troops’ toes toasty
During the holidays, many schools host toy, food and coats drives, but in 2010, students at Lone Tree Elementary School in Antioch shopped for socks.
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Brentwood’s downtown facelift nears completion
Until 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.
BrentwoodTo 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.
It includes:• Wider sidewalks • Lights and planters• New street trees with tree lights • Entry Arch• New street furniture • Touchable Table Fountain
Downtown Brentwood – The place to meet friends, bring family, and enjoy spending time
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town of Discovery Bay
Once 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.
Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce: 2465 Discovery Bay Blvd. 925-240-6600
Emergency Services: Office of the Sheriff Contra Costa County 335-1500 Discovery Bay Sheriff’s Annex 1555 Riverlake Road 634-0585 Crime Prevention Specialist: Tony Fontenot [email protected] Lt. Mike Burton 228-8282 Fire Department: 634-3400
Contra Costa County District 3 Supervisor: Mary N. Piepho 181 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, 240-7260 309 Diablo Road, Danville 820-8683 [email protected]
lOCal GOVerNmeNtTown of Discovery Bay
1800 Willow Lake Road 634-1131
Parks and Recreation: Discovery Bay Athletic Club 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. 634-3528
Discovery Bay Yacht Club 5871 Marina Road 634-1210
Postal Services Discovery Bay Post Office 3345 Bixler Road 634-1164
Discovery Bay Homeowners Associations: Cypress Landing HOA 687-1855 Discovery Bay Country Club HOA 634-7585 Harbor Bay HOA 516-0111 Inner Marina Circle HOA 229-5892
Sandy Bay Isle HOA 408-927-5188 209-475-9524 The Lakes HOA 800-547-3224 The Lakeshore HOA 681-4000
Town of Discovery Bay Community Services District: Board of Directors Brian Dawson Kevin Graves Mark Simon Chris Steele Ray Tetreault General Manager: Rick Howard
Water and Wastewater Manager: Virgil Koehne
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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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The sky – and water – is the limit
Discovery Bay General Manager Rick Howard
shows off the town’s new water well, which will provide reserves in case of an emergency
or if another of the community’s
other wells require maintenance.
The merits and accomplishments of a town often go unnoticed. “I think it’s important that the community hear about all the positive things that are taking place,” said Discovery Bay General Manager Rick Howard. “And there are a lot.”
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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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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.
Oakley 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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City OF OakleyCity of OakleyCity Hall, 3231 Main St.
625-7000, www.ci.oakley.ca.usCity Attorney: Derek Cole
625-7008City Manager: Bryan Montgomery
625-7007City Clerk: Nancy Ortenblad
625-7013Community Development: Rebecca Willis
625-7000Finance: Paul Abelson
625-7010Parks and Recreation: Lindsey Bruno
625-7042Public Works/Engineering: Jason Vogan
625-7037emerGeNCy 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 COmmerCe3721 Main St.
625-1035
COuNty GOVerNaNCeContra Costa County District 5 supervisor:
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625-7007
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Eriksen was named the city’s first Oakley Chamber of Commerce Officer of the Year. “It’s good to be a cop in Oakley,” said Ericksen. I love that every day I get to work with some of the best officers in the world. This is where I want to be, doing what I love.”
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.
An unrelated “chaotic” incident earned Grubaugh
(pictured) acknowledgement from the city when he “demonstrated exceptional action” in the face of danger in apprehending and arresting two suspects committing a takeover armed robbery.Grubaugh’s actions earned him a Sheriff’s Commendation from Sheriff Warren Rupf for his courageous response.
Three 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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town of ByronKnown 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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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
The 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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“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 non-perishable 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.”
Oh, 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.
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town of Bethel Island
Bethel iSlaND muNiCipalaDViSOry COuNCil
P.O. Box 1388 • 684-2756Chair: Belinda BittnerCouncil Members: Bob
Cameron, David Graas, Rich Marshall, Joe Stokley
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P.O. Box 244 • 684-2210President: Marguerite LawryDirectors: Dennis Eisenbeis,
Ralph Maloney, Daniel Phippen, Jeff Rocca
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450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Oakley
625-2279
Fire SerViCeECCFPD Station 95, 3045
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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
SerViCe CluBSChamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 263 • 684-3220
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. P.O. Box 263 • 684-9424
Bethel Island is the most populous island in the 1,200-mile Delta waterway. Approximately 2,500
people call the waterfront community home.
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 18-hole 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.
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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.
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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.
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Knightsen
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-per-parcel 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.
On the recreation front, three marinas and a professional private ski lake make Knightsen a magnet for water-sports enthusiasts, and a private airport is home to ultra-light flier
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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and adults, find strength, peace
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friendship of horses such as her miniature steed Danny.
By 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.
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art GallerieSLynn 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 theaterSAMC 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
muSeumSAntioch 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, 634-3411 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
perFOrmiNG artS theaterSBlack 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
Art 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:
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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.
Pick Your Own FruitBoasting 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.
Artists Open Studio TourThe 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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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 27-hole 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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Bethel Island ’50s BashIf 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. And the best part – admission is free.
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LibrariesEast 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.
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Mirant Gateway Center for Learning Express Library(Prewett Water Park Complex – open late January)Community Library Manager: Becky Neilsen4703 Lone Tree Way427-8542
BreNtWOOD liBrary104 Oak St.516-5290
Oakley liBraryCommunity Library Manager: Liz Fuller1050 Neroly Road (Freedom High School campus)625-2400
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aNtiOChantioch 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.
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.
Adult Education: Antioch Adult Education.
BreNtWOODBrentwood union School District
Superintendent: Merrill M. Grant 255 Guthrie Lane, 513-6300
Elementary: Brentwood, Garin, Krey, Loma Vista, Marsh Creek, Pioneer, Ron Nunn.
Middle: Adams, Bristow, Edna Hill.
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).
ByrONByron union School District
Interim Superintendent: Ken Jacopetti 14301 Byron Highway, 634-6644
Elementary: Discovery Bay, Timber Point.
Middle: Excelsior.
kNiGhtSeNknightsen elementary School
District Superintendent: Theresa Estrada 1923 Delta Road, 625-0073
Elementary/Middle: Knightsen.
OakleyOakley union elementary
School District Superintendent: Richard Rogers 91 Mercedes Lane, 625-0700
Elementary: Gehringer, Iron House, Laurel, Oakley, Vintage Parkway.
Middle: Delta Vista, O’Hara Park.
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School Districts at a GlanceaNtiOCh uNiFieDDonald Gill, superintendent
Diane Gibson-Gray, president Claire Smith, vice president Walter Ruehlig Gary Hack Joy Motts
BreNtWOOD uNiONMerrill 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
kNiGhtSeN elemeNtaryTheresa Estrada, superintendent
Barbara Cecchini Frank Dell Kristen Rhiner Dorothy Walter Liesel Williams
liBerty uNiON hiGhJerry Glenn, superintendent
Ray Valverde, president Steve Barr Joanne Byer Holly Hartman Yolanda Peña-Mendrick
Oakley uNiON elemeNtaryRichard Rogers, superintendent
Larry Polk, president Karen Bergenholtz Mark Jordan Gloria Lott
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Elementary SchoolsAs 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.
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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
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. 706-5200 API 769
BreNtWOODBrentwood 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 BayDiscovery 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
kNiGhtSeNKnightsen Elementary School
Principal: Theresa Estrada 1923 Delta Road 625-0073 API 837
OakleyGehringer 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
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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 Laperade-Drummond 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 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 703BreNtWOOD priVate
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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
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Faith Christian Learning Center – K-12 Principal: David Erickson 5400 Main St. 625-2161
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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
BRENTWOODAdams 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
Edna Hill Middle School Principal: Kirsten Jobb 140 Birch St. 513-6440 API 843
HOME SCHOOLINGFame Public Charter School
Contact Margie McKenzie 513-3440
BYRON/DISCOVERY BAYExcelsior Middle School
Principal: Charles Miller 14301 Byron Highway 809-7530 API 758
KNIGHTSENKnightsen Elementary School
Knightsen Elementary School – K-8 Principal: Theresa Estrada 1923 Delta Road 625-0073 API 837
OAKLEYDelta 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
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 Lapeyrade-Drummond 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
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 703BRENTWOOD PRIVATE
SCHOOLINGBasis 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
Family 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.
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East County middle schoolers are limited only by their imagination, which is given free rein in sci-fi theater, Revolutionary War re-enactment, the concert stage and academic challenge competition.
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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
4900 Sand Creek Road 779-7540 API 824
BRENTWOODHeritage 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
OAKLEYFreedom 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
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
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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.
High Schools
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High school is the ultimate
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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
BRENTWOOD ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
Independence High School Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services: Gene Clare 929 Second St.- 634-2589 API 615
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
ANTIOCH HOME SCHOOLINGCornerstone 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
BRENTWOOD PRIVATESCHOOLING
Basis at Fame Learning Center – K-12 Principal: John Mittan 181 Sand Creek Road 510-445-0199
OAKLEY PRIVATE SCHOOLINGFaith Christian Learning Center
– K-12 Principal: David Erickson 5400 Main St. 625-2161
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Cal State East Bay 4700 Ygnacio Valley Road, Concord 602-6700
Chapman University College 2950 Buskirk Ave., Walnut Creek 680-1407
Diablo Valley College 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill 685-1230
Heald College 5130 Commercial Circle, Concord 288-5800
Humphreys College 6650 Inglewood Ave., Stockton 209-478-0800
John F. Kennedy University 100 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill 800-696-5358
Las Positas College 3303 Collier Canyon Road, Livermore 424-1000
Saint Mary’s College of California 1928 Saint Mary’s Road, Moraga 631-4000
San Joaquin Delta College 5151 Pacific Ave., Stockton 209-954-5151
University of Phoenix 1401 Willow Pass Road, Concord 7901 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton 800-266-2107
University of the Pacific 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton 209-946-2344
East 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.
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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
OTHER AREA COLLEGES
Colleges & Universities
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DirtbikingIf 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.
County FairFor 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.
History on DisplayThe 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.
Honor Those Who Gave AllThere’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.
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Antioch SpeedwayIf 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.
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Neighborhood ParksEast 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.
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Parents 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
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East 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.
Adjoining Round Valley
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.
Los Vaqueros’ reservoir
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.
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
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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 925-688-8109 (925-371-2628 for the marina). Mt. Diablo State Park headquarters can be reached at 925-837-2525.
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AmberPark 2357DeMartiniLane .30 • •AnastasiaPark 1774AnastasiaDrive .81 • • 4 •
AppaloosaPark 2413TamalpaisCourt .94 • • 1 2 •AppleHillPark 1866CentralBlvd. 5 • • • • • 8 • • ApricotPark 1875SpanishTrailDrive .25 • 2
ArborViewPark 817AthertonBlvd. 5 • • • • 6 • Gazebo,Volleyball
Balfour-GuthriePark 1301BalfourRoad 6 • • • • • •21 • • • TennisCourts,Volleyball
BerkshirePark 2389BerkshireLane .50 • •BlackGoldPark 2671St.RegisAve. 6.5 • • • 3
BlueGoose 1765AdamsLane 4.1 • • •1•WaterFeature
BrentwoodFamiliyAquaticComplex 195GriffithLane 7 • 5 • SwimmingPools
BrentwoodSeniorActivityCenter 193GriffithLane 1.2 •BrentwoodSkatePark 195GriffithLane .5 7 SkateBoardPark
CaboosePark 832MarjoramDrive 1 • • 32•CelestePark 2955CelesteWay 1.9 • • 2 2 • • CherryPark 2050RoperWay .43 • 22•CityPark* Second&Oakstreets 2.9 • • • 9 • Gazebo
CortonaPark 366CortonaWay .30 • • • 9 •CreeksidePark 1010ClaremontDrive 10 • • • • • 5 TennisCourts
CreeksideTrailheadPark349MarinoLane.4••1
CurtisPark 105CurtisDrive .14 •FruitwoodPark 1807MoreauWay .40 • 1
GarinPark 231LawrenceLane 6.4 • • 7 •GeminiPark KeepsakeWay/EuropeanDrive .78 • • 2 2 •GloryPark 4680NunnSt. 1.1 • • • 4
GranvilleGreenPark 1091GranvilleLane 1.7 • • 4 4
HeronPark 950GarinParkway 4.5 • • • • 7
HomecomingPark 2040HomecomingWay 2 • • • • • 3
KaleidoscopePark MargaretLane/HandelWay .80 • 1 1
KingPark 1379BauerWay 4.5 • • • • 3 DogArea
LakePark 401LakeviewDrive 1.6 • • • 3
LomaVistaPark 1051MeadowgateWay 5.3 • • • • 7MallardPark Ray&Eileenstreets 1.7 3 • WaterFeaturePlayArea
MarshCreekVistaPark 48PascoDrive .50 • 3
McClarrenPark 700McClarrenRoad 3.2 • • • • • 6
MedallionPark MedallionDrive .83 • 1 • •Gazebo
MiwokParkandTrail 1700RegalDrive 7.3 • • • • 4 •OakMeadowPark 180CrawfordDrive 13 • • • • •12 • •OrchardPark 40GriffithLane 5.1 • • • • 8 •PalominoPark 2293BlackStoneDrive .70 ••
PeachPark 2320IndianSpringsDrive .77 • • 2
RainbowsEndPark 1626MarinaWay .80 • • 2 • • WaterFeaturePlayArea
RollingHillsPark 773WatervilleDrive 2 • 3
RoseGardenPark 2732CathedralCircle 7.7 • Gazebo,RoseGarden
SageGlenPark 60RosanoSt. 2 • • • •• •SpiritPark 4600FordSt. .50 •SteepleChasePark 1082SteepleBlvd. 1 • • •••SummerwoodPark 1159SanJoseAve. 4 • • • • 8 1
SunsetParkAthleticComplex 655SunsetRoad 38 • • • •• • • • ConcessionStands
TopazPark 2162HildaWay .20 • • 2 •VeteransPark 3841BalfourRoad 10 • • • •21 • • Volleyball,Horseshoes
WalnutPark 4655CarnegieLane 5 • • • • 5 •WheatfieldPark 2143GoldPoppySt. 1.3 • • 3
WindsorWayPark 1350WindsorCourt .50 • • •12
YokutPark 1840LaFonteDrive 1.25 • • • • 2
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CrockettNeighborhoodPark 4150RichardWay 4.7 • • • • • • TennisCourts,Trail,Fountain
CypressCommunityPark 4001FrankHengelWay 6 • • • ••MistingPole,Fountains
CypressPond 38CraneCourt NA • • WalkingPath
DaffodilPark 590DaffodilDrive NA • • • • Trail
FreedomSoccerField O’HaraAvenue&NerolyRoad 8.5 • • • •TrailHarvestPark 3854HarvestCircle .05 • • •HeatherPark 2276CanterburyLane .16 • • • • WaterFountain
HeartwoodPark 240HeartwoodDrive 1.5 • • • •
HollyCreekPark 4758HagarCourt 3 • • • • • • Trail
LakewoodDrivePark 1882LakewoodDrive .58 • • • • • Publicuseafterschoolhours
LaurelBallFieldsPark 850LaurelRoad 13.6 • • • • • • • ConcessionStands/SkateFeature
MainStreetPark MainStreet&GardeniaAvenue .40 • •MagnoliaPark 5301Daffodil 5 • • • • • SkateFeature,Trail
ManresaPark 1088ClearLakeDrive .26 • • •MarshCreekGlenPark 430HillAvenue 2.4 • • • • •NovarinaPark 100BrownRoad 2.2 • • •Nunn-WilsonFamilyPark 100OxfordDrive 3 • • • • • • AdultFitnessArea/WaterFeature
NutmegPark 1068NutmegDrive 2.6 • • • • • • • SkatePark,Trail
OakGrovePark 403WhiteOakCourt .80 • • •••OakTreePark 19SolitudeWay 1 • • Trail
O’HaraParkMiddleSchoolPark O’HaraAvenue&CypressRoadNA • • • • Publicuseafterschoolhours
RiataPark 607SaddlebrookWay 1.5 • • • •
ShadyOaksCommunityPark 247CedarGlennDrive 5 • • • • • • • WaterFountain,MistingPole
SimoniRanch&OpenSpacePark SimoniRanchDrive 1 • •
SummerLakeCommunityPark 4020SummerLakeDrive 17 • • • • • • • • • TennisCourts,Gazebo,Trail
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BI Anchor Marina, Inc. 1970 Taylor Road 684-9148
AN Antioch Municipal Marina 5 Marina Plaza 779-6957
BI Beacon Harbor Marina 3861 Willow Road 684-2174
BI Bethel Harbor 3405 Harbor Road 684-2141
OK Big Break Marina 100 Big Break Road 679-0900
BI Caliente Isle Harbor 1550 Taylor Road 684-9979
BW Cruiser Haven Marina 7000 Orwood Road 634-8000, 634-8080
BI Delta Rental Center at Sugar Barge 1440 Sugar Barge Road 684-9075, 800-799-4100
BI Delta Watercraft 3025 Gateway Road 684-2620
DB Discovery Bay Yacht Harbor Delta Prestige Marina 5901 Marina Road 634-5928
OK Driftwood Marina 6338 Bridgehead Road 757-9449
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
East County’s user-friendly climate and 1,200 miles of waterfront access make it a popular destination for visitors and a haven for residents.
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.
If you crave up-close encounters with wildlife, you’ll find the Delta swarming with herons, egrets, otters, beavers,
birds of prey, turtles and even the occasional harbor seal or sea lion.
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:
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OK Lauritzen Yacht Harbor 115 Lauritzen Lane 757-1916
BY Lazy M Marina 5050 Clifton Court Road 634-4555
BW Linquist Landing Marina 4888 Holland Tract Road 60-DELTA (3-3582)
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
OK Sam’s Harbor 4776 Sandmound Blvd. 684-2115
BI Seahorse Marina 2726 Dutch Slough Road 684-3606
BI Sugar Barge RV Resort & Marina 1440 Sugar Barge Road 684-9075 or 800-799-4100
OK Sunset Harbor Marina Bethel Island Bridge 5998 Bethel Island Road 684-3522
BI Willowest Harbor 3215 W. Willow Road 684-9041
Discovery Bay Yacht Harbor is the most prestigious address on the Delta. The harbor is less than a mile from fast water and the best water skiing and wakeboarding anywhere. Larger boats enjoy the wide sloughs and quiet water of the surrounding Delta. Kayak or sail silently amongst beautiful homes. Fishing, both in and out of the bay, is unsurpassed.
This well groomed harbor can be both your destination and your home.
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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
DB Discovery Bay Country Club 1475 Clubhouse Drive 634-0700
AN Golf Club at Roddy Ranch 1 Tour Way 978-4653
AN Lone Tree Golf Course and Event Center 4800 Golf Course Road 706-4220
BW Shadow Lakes Golf Club 401 West Country Club Drive 516-2837
AN Vineyard Practice Tee 2901 E. 18th St. 777-9900
GOLF CART/CLUB REPAIRS
BW Brentwood Golf Cart Mobile Repair 3877 Walnut Blvd. 766-9713
East County offers golfers year-round play at some of the Bay Area’s finest and most affordable public and private courses. Whether you’re up for the challenge of an 18-hole championship layout against the backdrop of the Delta or Mt. Diablo, or want to groove your stroke on the practice range and greens, East County is
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BW Harvest Park Bowl 5000 Balfour Road 516-1221
DANCE/GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTION
BW Black Diamond Kids Center 2015 Elkins Way 516-6619
BW Cozette Hileman, Dance Instruction Ballroom, Latin and Swing 240-9847
AN Dancers Elite 3642 Delta Fair Blvd. 755-3269
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
BW The Little Gym 3850 Balfour Road 634-0034
AN Melody’s Dance Studio 112 Railroad Ave. 754-1210
BW Red Door Dance Studio 817 First St. 516-3667
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
BY Cal-Grand Route 1, Box 44J 634-7986
BW Cedar Creek Stables 1095 Eden Plains Road 634-1910
BW Dal Porto Ranch 8650 Byron Highway 625-4535
KN Harmony Performance Horses 679-8189
Sports & RecreationIf 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.
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Sports & Recreation
BW Kutchera Ranch 4501 Briones Valley Road 757-6372
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
BW RC Performance Horses 3460 Orwood Road 513-2325
BW Rafter D Ranch 8400 Byron Highway 625-2656
BW Wild Rose II Quarter Horses 2601 Eden Plains Road 679-8233
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
MARTIAL ARTS & BOXING INSTRUCTION
BW American Karate 2440 Sand Creek Road 240-8384
OK American Karate Academy 1625 Main St. 679-3368
BW Bamboo Village Martial Arts 8368 Brentwood Blvd. 634-4686
BW Crosley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy 3291 Walnut Blvd. 634-6958
AN Delta One Martial Arts and Fitness Center 3385 Deer Valley Road 753-1167
BW Delta Tae Kwon Do 8650 Brentwood Blvd. 308-7393
AN Givans Taekwondo Academy 4049 Lone Tree Way 777-0227
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AN Guila Kickboxing 4389 Hillcrest Ave. 755-3434
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
BW LA Boxing 8650 Brentwood Blvd. 634-BOX1 (2691)
AN Lagangs Martial Arts & Fitness Center 401 Sunset Drive 753-7533
BW Max Martial Arts 354-3758
BW Ricardo Barros Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 6730 Lone Tree Way 240-7091
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
BW Verrett’s: Cardio Kickboxing, MMA, Jiu Jitsu, Kenpo 4530 Balfour Road 516-1339
INDOOR RECREATION
AN Golf N Games 501 Auto Center Drive 754-5100
AN Antioch Indoor Sports Center 1210 Sunset Drive 778-6363
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AN Antioch Little League 431-8478
AN Antioch Youth Football 473-5150
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AN Antioch Babe Ruth League 757-1787
MC Brentwood Oakley Youth Football League 679-5633
BW Brentwood PONY Baseball League 516-9212
MC Brentwood SeaWolves Swim & Water Polo Team 240-7444
AN Deer Valley Youth Football & Cheer 473-5215
AN Delta Baseball League 706-1994
AN Delta Peanut League 706-1994
BW Delta Pedalers Bicycle Club www.deltaped.org
BW Delta Wrestling Club 634-5659
AN Delta Youth Soccer League 439-4396
BW Dolphins Swim Team www.brentwooddolphins.com
OK East County Little League 625-6226
OK East County Youth Football League 625-1698
BW East Diablo Youth Soccer League 516-8260
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
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Art, Wine & Jazz FestivalBrentwood 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.
Brentwood CornFestSummer 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.
Knightsen Days Car and Tractor ShowCheck 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.
CampingYou 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 888-327-2757 and press option 2, then 1, or visit www.ebparks.org. For Mt. Diablo, call 800-444-7275 or visit www.reserveamerica.com.
31 Delta PedalersLooking 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.
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sliding 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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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.
The Kaiser Permanente Antioch Farmers’ Market, held at 4501 Sand Creek Road on Thursdays, kicks off the season in April. The downtown Brentwood
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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.
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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. 634-6508; 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 – U-pick cherries U-pick Bing cherries. 634-1957; 815 Hoffman Lane.
5. Maggiore Cherry Ranch Picked and U-pick Bing, Brook and Corral Champagne cherries. 634-4176; Walnut Boulevard, a half mile south of Balfour Road.
6. Mike’s U-pick U-pick white peaches, apricots and white
nectarines. Syrah grapes available in the fall. 698-7459; 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. 634-6173/634-2148; 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. 755-0226; 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-
3049; 1870 Walnut Blvd., just north of Marsh Creek Road.
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. 513-VINE (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, weather-permitting. 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
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O’Henry Freestone peaches, apricots, white nectarines, plums, apples, and pluots. White sweet corn, vine-ripe 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. 634-1308; 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. Pre-picked 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
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. U-pick walnuts (wheelchair
accessible). 634-4913; 1921 Apricot Way.
31. Mangini Farms U-pick Bing, Rainier and Coral cherries. Pumpkins available in October. 7865 Brentwood Blvd.
33. Smith Family Farm/Pumpkin Patch/Christmas Trees Picked and U-pick tomatoes,
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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).
36. Papini Family Orchards Picked and U-pick cherries. 759-6735; 2160 Walnut Blvd. near Concord Avenue. Alfalfa is also available. 634-1259.
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. 634-5051; 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;
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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APostolicAN Antioch Apostolic
Assembly 912 G St. 755-8144
BW Greater Grace Outreach Ministries 219-2567AssemBlies oF goD
BW Harvest Time Assembly of God 2200 Ventura Drive 516-1908
AN Kings Chapel of Antioch 320 Worrell Road 756-7315
BAPtistAN 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
BY Mariner’s Church Services held at Excelsior Middle School 14401 Byron Highway 634-0800
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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 513-0390BAPtist, missioNAry
OK Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 280 Brownstone Road 625-2121
AN First Missionary Baptist Church 640 E. Tregallas Road 757-8449BAPtist, 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, romANBW 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
OK St. Anthony Catholic Church 971 O’Hara Ave. 625-2048
AN St. Ignatius of Antioch 3351 Contra Loma Blvd. 778-0768
christiANAN Cornerstone Christian
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AN Jubilee Christian Center 11 Texas St. 757-5777 or 872-5349
BW The Orchard Church 390 West Country Club Drive 325-5020
WorshipThe 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 home-church group, for those from ancient religious traditions or traditions of recent origin, East County is alive
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BW Rejoyce Christian Center 90 Village Drive 240-0380
AN Templo Santo Church 2400 A St. 757-9716
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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
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1332 Mokelumne Drive 756-2940
OK Green Leaves Church of God 5400 Main St. 625-3343
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1919 Buchanan Road 754-3626
BW New Hope Community Church Services held at Adams Middle School 779-9955
FoursQuAre gosPelBW Crossroads Foursquare
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JewishAN Congregation B’Nai Torah
301 E. 13th St. 754-2545
lutherANBW resurrection
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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
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BY Byron United Methodist Church 14671 Byron Highway 634-1411
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NAZAreNeAN Antioch Family Church of
the Nazarene 330 Worrell Road 754-2727
NoN-DeNomiNAtioNAlOK 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
PeNtecostAlAN 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, 634-2012PeNtecostAl church
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6955 Brentwood Blvd. 634-3301
AN The Light Ministries 415 W. Sixth St. 778-1639PeNtecostAl, uNiteD
BW east Bay Pentecostals church of Brentwood 605 harvest Park Drive, 634-2012
AN La Palabra De Dios 611 W. Third St. 755-3030
AN United Pentecostal Church of Antioch 101 W. Ninth St. 757-3977
PresByteriANDB 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 JuDAismAN Congregation B’Nai Torah
301 E. 13th St. 754-2545
sAlvAtioN ArmyAN Salvation Army Church &
Social Services 525 E. 18th St. 778-0303, 778-0808
seveNth-DAy ADveNtistAN Antioch Seventh-Day
Adventist Church
2200 Country Hills Drive 757-7337
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AN First Congregational Church 620 E. Tregallas Road 757-4094
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BW Brentwood Community United Methodist Church 809 Second St. 634-3093
BY Byron United Methodist Church 14671 Byron Highway 634-1411
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hosPitAlsAN Antioch Convalescent Hospital
1210 A St., 757-8787AN 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
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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
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
cliNicsAN 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
chiroPrActicBW 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. 516-1395
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
Second 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
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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
DeNtistryAN 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
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. 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
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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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
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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, 813-6500FAmily & 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
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AN Dr. J. Gene Zimmerman Antioch Medical Park Medical Group 3737 Lone Tree Way 754-5151
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BW Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center 1240 Central Blvd., 303-4668
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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
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
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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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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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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
8440 Brentwood Blvd. 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
Dr. John Sujii 1520 Discovery Bay Blvd. 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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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
AN Walmart Vision Center 4893 Lone Tree Way 978-0286
PeDiAtricsBW 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
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 surgeryBW Dr. K. Cary Canoun
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PoDiAtryBW Bay Area Foot & Ankle
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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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BW Anytime Fitness 7750 Brentwood Blvd. 513-7001
BW Black Diamond Kids Center 2015 Elkins Way 516-6619
BW Body by Santi 4525 O’Hara Ave. 325-2632
MC Body Works Personal Training (by appointment) 864-9205
BW Brentwood Yoga Center 8650 Brentwood Blvd. 240-6864
MC Curves 3132 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch 777-9787
3130 Balfour Road, Brentwood 240-8065
BW Delta Cross Fit 29 Spruce St. 783-6996
AN Delta Park Athletic Club 1300 Verne Roberts Circle 778-7070
BW Delta valley Athletic club 120 guthrie lane 240-2990
OK Diamond hills sports club & spa 1510 Neroly road 420-4575
DB Discovery Bay Athletic Club 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. 634-3528
BW Get Fit Pilates 1890 Connor Way 584-8888
BW In-Shape City 180 Griffith Lane 513-8700
AN In-Shape Sport 4099 Lone Tree Way 331-3065
OK Lifestyle Fitness Center 5351 Neroly Road 978-2225
BW Ms. Fit Personal Training Studios 55 Broderick Drive 325-2339
AN Solar Swim & Gym 111 W. 15th St. 757-7412
BW the little gym 3850 Balfour road 634-0034
AN Trucks Training 3658 Lone Tree Way 756-7321
AN 24 Hour Fitness 2632 Somersville Road 753-1553
AN Xtreme Fitness 207 E. 18th St. 779-9503
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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 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
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
A fter attending to duties at the office and with family and friends, you deserve some pampering. And East County salons and spas are ready for you. From all-day packages that include romantic dinners to brief visits for melt-away massages; from high-tech microdermabrasion facials to good old-fashioned manicures,
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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
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
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. 818-3928
OK Nail Tech II 3100 Main St. 679-8982
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OK Oakley Super Beauty Store & Salon & Spa 2069 Main St. 679-0430
BW The Oasis Ultimate Spa and Salon 640 Harvest Park Drive 240-6274
BW Perfect Eyebrows 316 Oak St. 848-7647
AN Personal Progressions Hair & Nail Salon 414 W. Second St. 754-3322
BW Planet Beach Tanning & Contempo Spa 4530 Balfour Road 634-9826
MC Planet Tan 3428 Deer Valley Road, Antioch 753-4000 2669 Somersville Road, Antioch 755-2500 2430 Sand Creek Road, Brentwood 634-9000 14850F Highway 4, Discovery Bay 513-7000
BW Posh Salon 8610 Brentwood Blvd. 516-9996
BW Pro Haircuts 4530 Balfour Road 513-7984
BW Pro Hair Salon 50 Sand Creek Road 626-3819
AN Quail Lodge Beauty Salon 4850 Deer Valley Road 778-5592
AN Regal Nails in Walmart 4893 Lone Tree Way 754-6928
AN Regis Salon 2550 Somersville Road 778-8889
AN Rivertown Nails 620 W. Second St. 706-2240
AN Roila 2742 W. Tregallas Road 754-9600
BW Rosie’s Hair Salon 3940 Walnut Ave. 513-7893
BW Royal Nail Spa 2415 Empire Ave. 240-5886
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. 513-9494
AN Vanna Nails 1639 A St. 706-1644
BW Vibe Salon 390 West Country Club Drive 240-9900
OK Vicky’s Nails 2583 Main St. 625-4860
AN Visions 622 W. Second St. 754-1464
AN VK Nails 2513 San Jose Drive 779-1819
AN Whisper’s Hair Studio 405 W. 10th St. 754-5573
AN Wild Orchids The Salon 1328 Sunset Drive 756-0666
AN Yoshi’s Electrology 1104 Buchanan Road 754-7764
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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
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. 516-7463
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. 516-5791
DB Infinity Properties 1501 Discovery Bay Blvd. 634-1958
MC Intero Real Estate 5541 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood
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516-9090 8640 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 634-1116 1540 Discovery Bay Blvd., Discovery Bay 634-1111
BW JDK & Associates 50 eagle rock way 759-4246
AN Keller Williams Premier Properties 4041 Lone Tree Way 315-8700
BW Keller Williams Realty East County 191 Sand Creek Road 634-0033
AN Lone Tree Real Estate 2810 Lone Tree Way 778-3663
AN LSM Realty 4464 Lone Tree Way 755-1LSM (1576)
BW M&H Realty Team Delta Shoreline Office 100 Cortona Way 634-0079
OK Main Street Realty 3659 Main St. 679-8367
DB Mann & Associates Real Estate Appraisers and Consultants 14850 Discovery Bay Blvd. 513-3231
MC Marples & Associates 8340 Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 634-8040 2453 Discovery Bay Blvd., Discovery Bay 634-2224 3663 Main St., Oakley 679-3331
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
BY Realty World Delta Country 13530 Byron Highway 634-1928
AN Realty World of the Bay 2715 Lone Tree Way 757-7200
BW Realty World Pigati and Russell Realtors 6670 Lone Tree Way 513-4004
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AN RE/MAX Preferred Properties 2830 Lone Tree Way 757-8080
AN RE/MAX Blue Line 5005 Lone Tree Way 754-6100
BW RE/MAX Vintage Estates 1120 Second St. 634-8500
BW Ridgewater Real Estate Services 9000 Brentwood Blvd. 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
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. 513-2605
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Waterskiing and WakeboardingThe 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.
Delta Blues FestivalIf 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 alcohol-free event is perfect fun for the entire family. So get up, dance and shake those blues away.
PAL Skate CompetitionIf 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.
Visit the PastThe 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.
Black Diamond Mines TourJourney into a fascinating
past deep in the earth on a guided tour of Black Diamond’s Hazel-Atlas 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 advance-reservation tours, call 888-327-2757 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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SpasWho 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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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. 757-9212, 866-923-5210, ext. 741
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
BrentWOODArbor 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. 634-8558
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
OAKLeYThe 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
ApartmentsSometimes 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.
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Your life awaits
Brand new rental community of Arbor Ridge featuring home designs ranging from private one bedroom to a spacious four bedroom plan.
Elegant Apartment Homes ranging from 760 square feet to 1,900 square feet in size.
Distinctive Community Amenities Gated Community with Intercom Access
Guest Suite
Attached Garages with Remote Access included
with each apartment home
Business Center
Recreational Activities
Onsite Massage Therapist
Heated Pool and Spa
Fitness Center and Sauna
Children's Playground
BBQ and Picnic Areas
Basketball Courts
Pets Welcome**
Some Utilities Paid
Luxurious Home Interiors Single Level and Vaulted Ceilings*
Large Closets/Pantry/Storage
Full size Washer/Dryer in Each Home
Luxurious Roman Style Soaking Tub
Private Patio/Balcony
State-of-the-Art Kitchen and Appliance
Fireplaces*
Bay Windows
Designer Color Schemes
Located in the prestigious Brentwood school districtincluding Pioneer Elementary School, Krey Elementary School,
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Play still a Brentwood priority
For 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 des-ignation, 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, bubble-making, 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 recog-nize what we do – it doesn’t get any better than that.”
Mayor Bob Taylor expressed pride that Brent-wood 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 Play-ful City USA communities demonstrated creative com-mitments to the cause of play, KaBOOM! CEO and co-founder Darell Ham-mond 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 oppor-tunities for children. Brent-wood offers the community a unique opportunity with its Wellness Policy, a community-wide aspirational goal that promotes physical activity and education as the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.”
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Wine CelebrationsOne 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.
Mitchell Canyon in AutumnMt. 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.
BowlingBowling 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.
Oakley Almond FestivalYears 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, cook-off and much more. Join mascot Ben Toasted this fall as the festival celebrates its 22nd year of family fun.
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Plein AireFor 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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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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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 676-7500 or visit www.cccta.org.
senIOr Bus
Senior Bus provides service within the City of Antioch for seniors to medical appointments or lunch meals at the Antioch Senior Center. Appointments must be scheduled a minimum
of 24 hours in advance. Call 754-1080 before 11:30 a.m. for more information or visit www.ci.antioch.ca.us/leisuresvcs/seniors.
trI DeLtA trAnsItTri 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.
trideltatransit.com. 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
trAInAntioch Amtrak Station 100 I St., 800-USA-RAIL www.amtrak.com
AIrpOrtsBuchanan 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
East 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.
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All in One Limousine Services: 513-4175
Brentwood Coach and Limousine 830-2880, 800-608-1204 www.brentwoodcoach.com
Elegant Escapes: 777-9200
Finesse Limousine Services: 634-7303 www.finesselimo.com
Legacy Limousine Service 546-6209, 866-LIMO209 www.limo209.com
Majestic Limousines: 755-0082
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a show in August of 2010 attended by the Discovery Bay Corvette Club. About two dozen
of the ’Vettes were on hand to glimmer up the year’s final Downtown Thursday event on First Street in Brentwood.
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.
At the Discovery Bay Corvette Club’s annual Christmas Party, instead of exchanging gifts among themselves, each family brought two gifts to support Delta Community Services’ effort to aid needy children.
Kathy Doty, center, the Discovery Bay Corvette Club’s official Sunshine Person, was delighted to present La Paloma High School Principal Larry Rodriguez and Program Administrator Jacque Green a check for scholarship money to assist a La Paloma graduate.
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Obsidian Motors Mercedes-Benz auto technicians work to MBUSA specifications to ensure your Mercedes-Benz runs well for many years to come. Our Oakley service staff is trained to correctly diagnose and fix any issues your vehicle may have. Obsidian Motors service staff will also advise you on any developing problems with your car, truck, or SUV; so future breakdowns can be prevented.
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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
BW Brentwood Family Pet Care 4421 Balfour Road 240-7387
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
KN Delta Mobile Veterinarian Service 625-8809
DB Discovery Bay veterinary Clinic 1540 Discovery Bay Blvd. 634-0759
AN East Bay Veterinary Emergency 1312 Sunset Drive 754-5001
AN East Hills Veterinary Hospital 2325 Buchanan Road 754-7960
OK Medical Center for Birds 3805 Main St. 625-1878
OK Oakley Veterinary Medical Center 4526 Main St. 625-3722
They 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.
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OK Tail Wag Inn Veterinary Hospital 4901 Bethel Island Road 684-2862
AN VIP Pet Care Services Pet Food Express 5829 Lone Tree Way 778-9999 800-HAPPYPET (427-7973)
pet BOArDIng
BW Brentwood pet resort & salon 600 Concord Ave. 634-7378
BW Pets Frolic Inn 4071 Orwood Road 634-4431
KN Pampered Pets Doggie Day Care & Boarding 2405 Sunset Road 628-3824
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 (738-6624)
BW Brentwood pet resort & salon 600 Concord Ave. 634-7378
MC Dawg Spaw Express Mobile Grooming 354-9055
BW Doggie Depot 1300 Central Blvd. 516-7224
BW The Grooming Lounge & More 7720 Brentwood Blvd. 240-0676
OK Hairy Hounds 3807 Main St. 679-0308
AN Pet Food Express 5829 Lone Tree Way 778-9999
AN Pooch N Purr 1143 E. 18th St. 757-7166
AN PetSmart 5879 Lone Tree Way 755-8504
BW Petco 5481 Lone Tree Way 308-7307
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BW All 4 Paws Pet Sitting Service 516-2923
BW All God’s Creatures 240-1770
DB The Animal Nannies 513-2757
MC At Your Pets Service Provides overnight care at pets home 382-5142
AN Happy Pets Provides overnight care at pets home 779-9858
MC Jody’s Pet Sitting Service 240-0288
MC Paws-itively Pets 516-9399
BW Tooth and Nail Pet Services 933-0746
MC Your Pets Butler Pet Sitting 755-1188
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AN Antioch Animal Services 300 L St. 779-6989
AN Friends of Animal Services 431-8318
AN HALO (Homeless Animals’ Lifeline Organization) 473-4642
AN HARP (Homeless Animals Response Program) 431-8546
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•Surgery
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Just passing through? Whether you’re visiting East County for business or pleasure, you’ll find an attractive selection of strategically located hotels and motels to serve as your home away from home.
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BI Beacon Harbor 3861 Willow Road 684-2174
OK Comfort suites 5549 Bridgehead road 755-1222
AN Days Inn and Suites 1605 Auto Center Drive 522-0010
AN Economy Inn 520 E. 18th St. 757-5770
BW Hampton Inn 7605 Brentwood Blvd. 513-1299
PB Hampton Inn & Suites 1201 California Ave., Pittsburg, 473-1300
BW Holiday Inn express 8820 Brentwood Blvd. 634-6400
Call for Reservations: (925) 755-1222 5549 Bridgehead Road,Oakleywww.comfortsuites.com/hotel/ca714
Relax And Get Recharged∙ Suites include refrigerator, coffee maker, and
microwave oven∙ Hot Savory Starts Breakfast served daily∙ Cozy specialty suites including
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BI Mariner Cove Marina 1200 Taylor Road 684-2166
AN Ramada Inn 2436 Mahogany Road 754-6600
AN Riverview Motel 3120 E. 18th St. 757-3378
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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
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
1115 Second St., Brentwood 513-6000
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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
FinanceThe 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.
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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
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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
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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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AN Jackson Hewitt Tax Services 1894 A St. 778-3278
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AntIOCHAmerican 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, 787-8087 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
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.
757-8331 Meets the last Wednesday of the month at St. Ignatius Church.
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, 778-7155
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.
From 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.
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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.
BetHeL IsLAnDBethel 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.
BrentWOODAmerican 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.
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 [email protected]
Kiwanis Club of Brentwood Rick Lemyre, 634-1441, ext. 111 Meets Fridays at 7:30 a.m. Call for more information.
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.
Village Community Resource Center 633 Village Drive 513-3107
BYrOn/DIsCOverY BAYByron/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
KnIgHtsenKnightsen 4-H Club
Contact the 4-H office in Pleasant Hill. 646-6540
OAKLeYDelta 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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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
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. 634-4011
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
As 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.
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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
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. 516-1358
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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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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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
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
HAWAIIAnMC 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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5759 Lone Tree Way 757-7475
ItALIAnAN 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
JApAneseBW 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
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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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. 634-4011
BW El Gallito Drive Inn 8540 Brentwood Blvd. 634-4992
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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
3100 Main St., Oakley 625-1515
BW La fuente mexican restaurant 642 first st. 516-2233
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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Digger’s wants to welcome you to Brentwood. We are a family-owned restaurant, serving award-winning breakfasts, burgers, fries and hot dogs, as well as shakes, salads and wraps. Best Burger 2 years in a row and now Best Breakfast! So, be sure to stop by and dig in!
2261 Balfour Rd., Brentwood • 925-240-89581895 Farm Bureau Rd., Concord • 925-825-8958
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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.
235 Oak Street, Brentwood • 634-4263www.thegamesportspubnpizza.com
We’ve got much more than just great burgers, fries & shakes! For lunch or dinner, try one of our world famous burgers, complete with all the goodies! We have the best breakfast in town. Try our 25 flavors of milk shakes!
5891 Lone Tree Way, Antioch 778-LUMP (5867) • www.gotlumpys.com
Your Neighborhood Family Diner
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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. 778-9281
mOngOLIAnBW Big Wave Dave’s
mongolian grill 4441 Balfour road 513-4944
BW Oodles of Noodles 6670 Lone Tree Way 418-4970
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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
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
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BW Tavo’s Pizzeria & Restaurant 5411 Lone Tree Way 516-6696
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Decorated HomesPlenty 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.
Golf N GamesWhat 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. Discovery Bay
Lighted Boat ParadeWater 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.
PaintballThe 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.
Christmas Tree LightingThe 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 (634-3344) or Oakley (625-1035) chambers of commerce for the dates.
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A & B Landscape .............................................. 33Ace Hardware .................................................. 17Aim High Child Care Center ............................... 57A Jump Ahead Preschool ................................... 57Arbor Ridge Apartments .................................. 103Ark Pet Hospital ............................................. 111Balfour Dental .................................................. 89Balfour Dermatology ......................................... 88Bethel Harbor .................................................. 65Big Wave Dave’s ............................................ 121Black Bear Diner............................................. 123Boardwalk Grill .............................................. 121Boxer Gerson Attorneys at Law ..................... 90, 91Brentwood Bike Co. .......................................... 71Brentwood Family Dental ................................... 87Brentwood Medical Partners .............................. 85Brentwood Pet Resort ...................................... 110Brentwood Podiatry .......................................... 84BridgeWay Preschool ........................................ 57Campbell’s Tree Service ..................................... 70Cabanas in the Garden ..................................... 95Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill ............................ 126Catwalk Boutique.............................................. 29Celebration Christian Schools ............................. 55Celia’s Restaurants .......................................... 125Childhaven Preschool ........................................ 57Christopher A. Becnel, Attorney & CPA .............. 115City of Brentwood ............................................. 31City of Oakley .................................................. 35Comfort Suites ............................................... 112Contra Costa Appliance Service ......................... 37Crayon Club Country Preschool .......................... 57Cre’me dela Gem Jewelry .................................. 29Crosley Gracie Academy ................................... 71Dallas Shanks & Sons ...................................... 109Deer Ridge/Shadow Lakes Golf Clubs ................. 66Delta Diablo Sanitation District ........................... 23Delta Pure Water Etc ......................................... 45Delta Spine & Sportcare .................................... 84Delta Valley Athletic Club .................................. 93Diablo Tax Professionals, Inc. ........................... 116Digger’s Diner ................................................ 123Discovery Bay Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning ........... 33Discovery Bay Veterinary Clinic ........................ 111Discovery Bay Yacht Harbor ............................... 65Discovery Pest Control ....................................... 75Doggie Depot ................................................. 111Dow Credit Union ............................................. 27East Bay Regional Park District ........................... 59East County Insurance ....................................... 73ECC Bank ........................................................ 19El Campanil Theatre .......................................... 22Eskaton Lodge Brentwood ............ Inside Front CoverEuropean Wax Center ....................................... 97Extreme Pizza ................................................ 124Family Life Center of Brentwood.......................... 53First Family Church ........................................... 80Flowers by Gerry ........................................ 81, 91Contra Costa Waste Transfer Station ................... 49Grace Bible Fellowship ...................................... 80Hampton Inn ................................................. 112
Hannah Nicole Vineyards & Winery ................... 75Harvest Park Bowl ........................................... 69Hearing Services of Antioch ............................... 86Holiday Inn Express ........................................ 113Imaginations Preschool ...................................... 57JDK & Associates .............................................. 11John Muir Health .............................................. 82Kids N Cribs .................................................... 55Krista Mashore – Realty World ........................... 15La Fuente Mexican Restaurant ............................ 29Lauritzen Yacht Harbor ...................................... 65Liberty Adult Education ..................................... 51Lone Tree Golf & Event Center ............................ 67Los Medanos College ....................................... 53Lumpy’s Diner ............................................... 123McCurley’s Flooring ....................................... 104Meritage Homes .......................... Inside Back CoverMJ’s Downtown Café & Bakery ........................... 29Monkey Wrenches .......................................... 107Discovery Preschool .......................................... 57NAPA Brentwood Auto Parts ............................ 108National Flooring & Supply ................................ 73New Horizon Manufactured Homes ............... 17, 23New Life Cleaners ............................................ 45Oak Street Boutique .......................................... 29Obsidian Motors ............................................ 109Pediatric Dentistry ............................................ 86Precious Home Companion ................................ 89Prevot’s Oyster Bar & Grill ................................. 29Pristine Dental ....................................................4Pristine Fine Carpet Cleaning ........................... 100Rave Motion Pictures ...........................................1Rena Acasio – Coldwell Banker .......................... 49Resurrection Ministries ...................................... 81Ronald J. Shingler – Attorney at Law ................... 67Sand Creek Crossing ..........................................7Sasville Properties ..................................... 73, 99Sawã Spa ..........................................................3Scrumdillyumptious ........................................... 29SDG Architecture + Engineering ...........................5Select 1 Realty ............................................... 100Shirasoni Restaurant ....................................... 122St. Anne Catholic Community ............................. 80Stay & Play Preschool ........................................ 57Sunbusters Patio Covers ..................................... 13Sutter Delta Medical Center ............ Outside Back CoverSweeney’s Grill & Bar ................................ 29, 125The Countertop Studio ....................................... 39The East Bay Pentecostals ................................... 80The Game Sports Pub ’N Pizza ......................... 123The Little Gym .................................................. 70The Streets of Brentwood ................................... 21The UPS Store .................................................. 37TLCakes .......................................................... 53Travis Credit Union ......................................... 117Tri Delta Transit ..................................................9Trilogy at The Vineyards ......................................2Twin Rivers Insurance Agency ............................. 25Union Cemetery ............................................... 81Weathervane Western Wear .............................. 29Wee Care Center .............................................. 56
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