January 2015 Community Focus

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JANUARY 2015Reaching Over 40000 Homes amp Businesses

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READERSrsquo LOCALFAVORITES

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Local Favorites Itrsquos official The Com-munity Focus Readersrsquo Local Favorites contest is now a tra-dition We are excited to pre-sent the results of our 2nd an-nual Readersrsquo Local Favorites poll During the months of September and October 2014 loyal readers had the opportunity to vote online for their favorites in 76 categories from the homepage of our new website wwwourcommunityfocuscom where results can also be found But hang on to this issue Yoursquoll want to refer to it again and again to find the best places to eat get a drink or take a hike see where locals go for skin care a gorgeous new hair cut and color or a relaxing massage Where will you buy your next set of tires How will you start (or re-start) your road to health and fit-ness in 2015 How do you decide who to trust with your financial estate or tax services Take the advice of your friends

and neighbors who voted for their favorite spots for happy hour yoga classes and Thai food Congratulate these businesses Theyrsquove worked hard to earn the accolades And the next time you need

to eat shop take care of your finances take care of your health a loved onersquos health or just relax look to the Readersrsquo Local Favorites issue to help you decide where to go or who to see You will certainly spot some of your old favorites and hopefully find some gems you didnrsquot know existed The publishers would like to give a shout out to our readers for your enthu-siastic response to our second ldquoFavoritesrdquo issue and congratulations to all the winners and finalists for being recog-nized for your exceptional products and services The Local Favorites section begins on page 12

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Wells Fargo continues a long tradition of supporting the Martinez community and Martinez Education Foundation (MEF) by making a generous donation in the amount of $9000 to MEF Since 1994 Wells Fargo has contributed $150000 to MEF MEF would like to recognize Wells Fargo as an outstanding corporate citizen for their continued support of Martinez public schools and Martinez students MEF encourages Martinez businesses parents teachers students and other community members to patronize Wells Fargo and express their appreciation and thanks the next time they do business with any Wells Fargo team member

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All in Need Family Support (AiN) announced their very first recipient of the AiN Angel Fund on December 6 which was made possible by a generous donation from an anonymous donor The AiN Angel Fund is a way to help families raising a child with special needs by relieving some of the financial burden The AiN board considered all families who use AiN services and unanimously agreed to award the $1000 Angel Fund to the McClanahan Family from Concord to help purchase a wheelchair accessible van for their youngest daughter who has Mitochondrial Disease Mom Elizabeth Mc-Clanahan said ldquoWords are still not coming to me after your generous gift toward the wheelchair lift van We are humbled and honored to be the recipient of the All in Need Family Supportrsquos 2014 gift Thank you All in Need Family Support board mem-bers and Autumn Greenrdquo AiNrsquos mission is to provide support to families with children in the East Bay Area ages 18 and under who have special needs

by offering respite care in a nurturing and learning environment promoting social interaction gross and fine motor activities all in a sensory based atmosphere AiN intends to present the Angel Fund gift to another deserving family next De-cember To help support this fund please donate to AiNrsquos Angel Fund Donations can be made on our webpage allinneedorg or at All in Need Family Support 25-A Cres-cent Ave 214 Pleasant Hill CA 94523 Au-tumn Green Executive Director greenaallinneedorg wwwallinneedorg Office (925) 257-4246 or find us on Facebook


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Strategies for Sellers Why Sellers Should Consider Pre-Sale InspectionsBY GLENN ALLEN When putting your home on the market it makes sense to have profes-sional inspections done before poten-tial buyers ever see it Buyers generally order inspections after the home is in contract and the 30-day escrow clock is ticking away An unforeseen issue at this point can result in the seller having to reduce the price or make unexpected repairs Pre-sale inspections can result in higher offers avoid delays and unex-pected costs and avoid the sale falling through Professional home inspectors are trained to look at all systems that make up a house to detect what most people do not see They look for hidden issues including those that pose health and safety concerns A competent agent will help you consider home inspection structural pest inspection chimney in-

spection and a sewer lateral inspection Buyers feel more confident making an offer if they have a solid understand-ing of the homersquos condition and they are less likely to leave a buffer in the offer price to fix ldquounknownrdquo issues Bot-tom line the more buyers know about a home the more comfortable they are in offering more and following through with the transaction Pre-sale inspections also give the seller time to find acceptable and af-fordable solutions to problems before having to negotiate with a buyer Sellers can elect to fix problems discovered in the home inspection provide bids to repair items or not repair the items Avoiding a ldquore-negotiationrdquo after the contract is ratified is another advantage to having the home inspected Buying a home is an emotional and scary experience for many buyers If a home inspection comes up with a list of needed repairs it can scare buyers away If repairs are made in advance they

either become a non-issue or the cost for the repair will be many times less than a buyer perceives it to be If a seller chooses not to fix the problem at least the buyer knows about it up front and can adjust their offer price Another benefit is that pre-sale inspections can reduce the sellerrsquos li-ability If a buyer sues a seller it is usually for ldquonon-disclosurerdquo of a defect they may or may not have known about By completing the ldquoTransfer Disclosure Statementrdquo and the ldquoSeller Property Questionnairerdquo the seller discloses any defects or known repairs made on the home since living there A home

inspection or other inspections can be a part of a sellerrsquos complete disclosure package to ensure the buyer is aware of the condition of the home As always rely on your agent to give you good advice and recom-mendations about this very important part of your real estate transaction A thorough set of inspections before you put your home on the market can help you sell your home faster for top dollar with less stress aggravation and worry Glenn Allen REMAX Real Estate agent can be reached at glennTalkTo-Glenncom 925-709-1000 or visit wwwTalkToGlenncom

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Last November Pleasant Hill Coun-cilmember Michael Harris hosted over 100 third graders from Valhalla Elemen-tary School as they conducted a mock city council meeting at City Hall Student Mayor Ava Davis presided over the proceedings and five coun-cilmembers listened to testimony on a number of issues critical to Valhalla students Councilmembers Misha Tikin Shealyn Higgins Sara Martin and Hunter Lee joined Mayor Davis on the dais The council considered agenda items from other members of the third grade classes Mrs Kaputrsquos class discussed ldquoShould Valhalla build a higher fence

around the perimeter of the playgroundrdquo Speaking in favor was Cali Koehler Speaking against was Abby Klinkner Mrs Snitselaarrsquos class discussed ldquoShould Val-halla provide each student with an iPadrdquo Speaking in favor was Matthew Northrup Speaking against was Melissa Gomar Mr Thomasrsquo class discussed ldquoShould Valhalla have a science labrdquo Speaking in favor was Maya Levy Speaking against was Jason Detre Councilmember Harris com-mented that he saw many future leaders in these third graders By the way there will be no science lab at Valhalla because ldquoyucky chemicals might get on one of the studentsrdquo

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BY RUSS CARROLL Remember the old days when yoursquod go skiing and holler out ldquosinglerdquo while standing in line to catch a ride on the chairlift Some knucklehead would invariably holler back ldquomarriedrdquo As a married guy dragging kids along I never gave it much thought Of course the only time I got to spend with the kids was during lunch or standing in line The rest of the day they were off on their own and I couldnrsquot catch up with them anyway Now that Irsquom single this chairlift banter has a different significance At first I was uncomfortable in my new role as a single person However over time Irsquove grown accustomed to it Actually there are a few bright spots For example if a friend asks me to go out for an evening I donrsquot have to ask anyone if itrsquos okay As a married guy it was never really about getting permission it was about whether or not we had other plans I am sure yoursquove noticed that married guys need to ldquocheck with the bossrdquo to see what their schedule is Sure your wife has probably already given you a heads-up but for a guy being married is like being hearing impaired The words kind of bounce off you And you know

you donrsquot need to worry about it because yoursquore not going to make any plans without checking with the boss anyway Itrsquos like having a handler The kids would ask me for permission to do something and I would ask ldquoHave you checked with Momrdquo I would get a look from them like ldquoAre you kidding Do you think I would be standing here talking with you before talking with Mom Crsquomon Dad I know how this worksrdquo Irsquod give them a fist bump and a hearty ldquoIf itrsquos ok with Mom then its ok with merdquo After all I knew how it worked as well Another benefit of being single is that I can spend as much time in the bathroom as I want I can read the whole newspaper in there now if I wanted to -- and I probably would if there were a TV (although Irsquod become restless without Sportscenter) My shopping lists are really short I only have to put gas in my own car I sleep late on holidays I no longer have any idea when it is someonersquos birthday or anniversary (thank God for Facebook) and I can pass gas in bed without having to offer up an insincere ldquooops sorryrdquo Every once in a while I get a bit lonely and think about having a date or something but it never seems to work out I might have better luck if I were employed and wore long pants and

shoes and socks instead of shorts and flip-flops everywhere The other day I was thinking ldquoMan I canrsquot get a date and Charles Manson is getting mar-riedrdquo I guess it will work for them shersquoll always know where he is There is a lot that I miss about be-

ing married and part of a family but I am slowly adjusting and it gets easier every day I miss having a partner but I am thinking a puppy might do the trick Buthellipthatrsquos just how I see it Russell Carroll can be reached by email at russcarrollemailgmailcom

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Pleasant Hill Rec and Park ActivitiesNew WinterSpring SPOTLIGHT now available Registration is open for WinterSpring classes activities and events Visit pleasanthillreccom or pick up your SPOTLIGHT copy at the Pleas-ant Hill Recreation amp Park Districtrsquos facilitiesTeam Up for Adult Sports in 2015 Online sports registration opens Janu-ary 26 The Pleasant Hill Recreation amp Park District offers a wide variety of fun spring adult league sports including flag football softball bocce basketball soccer and kickball Team sizes vary by sport Visit pleasanthillrecsportscom for more information registration and team packets Play starts mid-March New to Adult Sports this Spring Cornhole League Cornhole similar to horseshoes is a game where players take turns throwing bags of corn at a raised platform with a hole in the far end Try cornhole for free at Drop-In Practice and Information Night on January 6 from 700-900pm at the Winslow Center Upstairs Assembly Room Flex Those Muscles Keep you and your family active and healthy throughout the year with fun health and fitness classes for the mind and body Extensive class offerings knowl-edgeable instructors economical fees and convenient times and locations Aquatic fitness classes are also avail-able for an ideal low-impact workout Visit pleasanthillreccom NEW Mind amp Body Adult Classes More info and registration at pleasan-thillreccom Meditation Fundamentals Enhance your quality of life and activate your well-being through the art of medita-tion Nutrition Evolution Activate More Energy Learn the one choice to set you free of a bad mood stomach pain brain fog low energy and extra weight Explore how to identify your best natu-ral energy sources StretchFit Practice a unique approach to developing core strength by inte-

grating core anatomy posture condi-tioning partnered practice and specific core-engaging exercises StretchFit Joint Opener Gentle stretches and movements to open the joints improve posture decrease pain and improve balanceTennis Classes Available for all agesSpecial Recreation Dance January 9 700 ndash 900 pm PH Recreation amp Park District in partnership with City of Concord and City of Walnut Creek host dances specifically designed for developmentally disabled adults at the Senior Center Chateau Room 233 Gregory Lane Admission $7 per person Questions Call Katrina Hunn at (925) 691-5645Pleasant Hill Recreation Preschool 2015-2016 Registration February 7 at 900am and in-person registration at the Community Center 320 Civic Drive is required Visit wwwpleasanthill-preschoolcom for detailed preschool information Questions Contact Pre-school Director Sarah Smith at (925) 676-5200 ext 626 or ssmithpleasan-thillreccom NEW My Little Sweetheart Dinner Dance February 13 600 ndash 730pm Parents Celebrate Valentinersquos Day at the Senior Center Chateau Room with your little sweetheart Dinner and dancing for boys and girls ages 2ndash10 with parents Pasta salad bread dessert included Siblings under 2 welcome Pre-Registration required per person by February 9 Admission $10$9 (Dist Res) Wine Women amp Shoes Contra Costa Fundraiser May 17 from 200 ndash 600pm at the Community Center 320 Civic Drive Benefitting Pleasant Hill Recreation amp Park District and Monu-ment Crisis Center Kick up your heels for an afternoon of fun Sip fine wines from top vintners Savor delicious food bits Shop the latest in shoes and fash-ion accessories Be there Be fabulous Keep in step with the action at face-bookcomwwscontracosta Tickets on sale now at wwsmay2015eventbritecom

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Computers are everywhere and tech jobs are unfulfilled yet alarm-ingly fewer schools teach computer science than they did ten years ago Thatrsquos why a group of tech-aware College Park High School community members joined the largest computer science learning event in history bringing two Hour of Code sessions to its students last month and the Community Focus was there to see it happen ldquoI first learned of the Hour of Code last February when meeting with Val-ley View Principal Ean Ainsworth on a related issue regarding its technol-ogy focus at the middle school Mr Ainsworth mentioned VVMSrsquo involve-ment in the Hour of Code and it stuck with me all yearrdquo said Kelly St Germain parent of a College Park student and Pleasant Hill Education Commissioner When this yearrsquos program organ-ized by the nonprofit Codeorg was announced St Germain recognized this turnkey opportunity to bring a snippet of computer science to the high school and she approached the administration PTSA and teachers to gauge interest And the interest was burgeoning With less than a two-week turnaround a few College Park parents and staff collaborated and pulled off the after school Hour of Code event Principal Paul Gengler was quick to throw in his support to help launch

the program providing access to the computer lab crafting a principalrsquos message to the Falcon community and working with district personnel to thwart any potential technical issues In addition mathematics teachers Kathleen Strange Mark Furtado and Christopher Gray fervently embraced the program helping to evaluate and select the lesson plans prior to the two Hour of Code sessions and attend-ing hosting and proctoring the actual Hour of Code event District personnel Joshua Witt-man director of technology support and Nona Nattkemper district site tech were vital supporters assisting the effort by ensuring proper student paperwork was on file and log in pass-words were available and technology was fully functional Parent volunteersPTSA members Joann Jacobs and Kelly St Germain carefully orchestrated all logistics of the event To create a high tech feel iPads and touch-screen laptops were provided to allow students to sign in Google online registration forms were created to capture studentsrsquo contact info and level of coding expertise dis-posable ear buds were provided and ldquohow tordquo instructions were developed ldquoWe expected to see perhaps seven to ten interested students and were pre-pared to give them a true high-tech high-touch hands-on coding experi-ence that would spark their interest in

computer sciencerdquo said St Germain ldquoAs the Hour of Code was about to begin the handful of parents teach-ers administration and IT support anxiously prepared the new computer lab for the trickle in of the students There was not a trickle of students but a flood Over sixty students enthusi-astically took part in the first College Park Hour of Code There is clearly a

student interest for computer science and technology as well as a parent teacher and administrative desire to meet this interest We consider the event to be a huge success and together we look forward to bringing even more robust programs to our schoolrdquo beamed St Germain To learn more about Hour of Code visit wwwhourofcodecomus

Hour of Code at College ParkCollege Park Joins Mission to Introduce 100 Million to Computer Science

College Park students participate in the December 10 Hour of Code event


DFCrsquos Blue Places First

Rampage Elite Team Wins Coleman Signs

Diablo Futbol Clubrsquos 03 Girls Blue Team placed 1st in their GU11 Silver 1 Division at the Norcal Premier State Cup Championship game on Sunday December 7 Coached by Chelsea Stewart the girls had a season of ups and downs but came together and played great as a team in the final weekend of the Cup Congratulations to Coach Chelsea and her team

PHMSArsquos Rampage girls U12 Elite team came in first place at the San Bruno Turkey Tournament in November

Pictured LtoR Alanis Alvarez Maile Andresen Coach Chelsea Stewart Natalie Jarrett Analisa Pauline Ella McGloin Allison Johnson Hannah Tealdi Rylee Chilson Sophia Galicia Annika Tuohey and Mallory McCarthy Photograph by Christina McCarthy

14TH ANNUAL WINTER ACADEMYFOR BOYS amp GIRLS AGES 511 ALL SKILL LEVELS

JANUARY 5 TO FEBRUARY 19

USSDA Academy team tryouts coming in June for U14Diablorsquos FC REC League registration coming soon

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Jade Rafallo started with Diablo FC as an U10 player Now the U17 star has committed to play at Portland State University

At Diablo FCwe develop amp we develop amp guide players providing the opportunity to compete at the highest level

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In what has seemingly become a new and welcome tradition DVC student Sabrea Coleman has added her name to the list of womenrsquos basketball players un-der DVC head womenrsquos basketball coach Ramaundo Vaughn to have accepted a full basketball scholarship to a Division I university Coleman a 5rsquo7 sophomore point guard has signed a National Letter of Intent to Western Athletic Conference member Grand Canyon University in Phoenix Arizona Coach Vaughn stated ldquoSabrea came to us from an outstanding high school program at Deer Valley with the want to improve Having watched Sabrea from the time she was a high school junior we knew that if given the opportunity a relationship could be mutually beneficial and it has Irsquove known the coaching staff at Grand Canyon for several years and theyrsquore not only great basketball coaches but even better people Irsquom excited for Sabrea and her familyrdquo Coleman is a returning All-Confer-

ence performer in the Big 8 Last season she was the second leading scorer on the Vikings with 127 ppg to go along with 40 rebsgm and 27 stealsgm With her signing Coleman joins former DVC players Diane Moore (U of Hawaii) TyrsquoJae Chenevert (Louisiana Tech) and Annelise Ito (UC Riverside) as Division I recruits Elena Ala (Azusa Pacific) and Karley Menez (Simpson Uni-versity) have also received scholarships at the Division II and NAIA levels

DVC Player Signs to Play Division I

Pictured Dennis McCarthy Mallory McCarthy Taylor Chow Thea Winterich Lily Foerste Kaeli Griffin Kira Funk Carly Shuken Amanda Philson Bob Puljiz Front row Kate Philoson Mia Puljiz and Isabella Lopez Not pictured Adiva Asefi Submitted by Jennifer Philson

DVC student Sabrea Coleman 15 is headed to Grand Canyon University in Phoenix Arizona


Soccer Tryouts Soccer Sisters

Caroling for Food

Opponents on the pitch but good friends off College Park freshmen Jayna Jordan and Gabby Hair and Carondelet freshmen Sophie Harrington and Stephanie Neys com-peted in the JV Tournament at Heritage High School in Brentwood on December 5 Although the Carondelet JV team defeated CP 4-0 friendship and good sportsmanship prevailed

MPHFC is holding tryouts for players looking to grow their game amp compete at the highest levels

FALL U12 Girls Lightning Sunday Jan 25 11AM - 2PMBirth dates Aug 2003 - July 2004

FALL U14 Girls RiotEarly February - Keepers WantedBirth dates Aug 2001 - July 2002

Fall U16 amp U17 Girls dates TBD

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND UPDATES PLEASE VISIT MPHFCCOM

Tryouts held atAdventist Academy 796 Grayson Road Pleasant Hill CA

Martinez Pleasant Hill Futbol Club celebrates the game of soccer Soccer is competitive it can be rough and it instills both discipline and creativity but at its heart it should be fun to play Our teams and coaches reflect this attitude We strive for excellence while maintaining a sense of fair play We train kids to be athletes to compete to think to sacrifice and to respect but we recognize that your childrsquos ultimate pur-suits in life will likely be determined off the field MPHFC encourages its players to pursue excellence in all areas not just on the soccer field We are proud

of the fact that many of our teams stay together for many years with minimal turnover MPHFC is holding tryouts for our girls teams between January and March Our fall U12 team Lightning is looking to add three or four enthusiastic players Lightning tryouts are January 25 from 1100am ndash 200pm at the Adventist Academy 796 Grayson Road Pleasant Hill Tryouts for our older U14 U1516 and U17 teams will be in February and March Please register on our website at wwwmphfccom and check for updates on dates times and locations

MPHFC to Hold Tryouts

Pictured LtoR Jayna Jordan Sophie Harrington Stephanie Neys and Gabby Hair

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EARLY BIRD SPECIALSSenior Special $695 Two Eggs Two Buttermilk Pancakes and Choice of MeatSunrise Special $750 Three Buttermilk Pancakes 2 Eggs and Choice of Meat

During the holidays the College Park High School A Capella Club went caroling for food As they sang throughout the neighborhoods they collected a truck full of food for the Food Bank of Contra Costa and made many peoplersquos evening with their entertain-ment Congratulations for a job well done

Pictured LtoR Izzy Garbarino Trevor Gomez Emily Gelerian Jillian Maginn Megan Broez Michelle Nguyen Lorenzo Talbot-Foote Avery Hurd Carrie Hults Natalie Gonzalez


The Readersrsquo Local Favorites start here This quick list of winners and finalists in each category is followed by brief highlights of the qualities that made them rise to the top These are the businesses people and places

that support our community and have won spots in the hearts of our readers

MEET THE WINNERSFOOD amp DRINKOverall Best RestaurantWencersquos RestaurantJackrsquos Restaurant amp BarLemongrass Bistro

SeafoodDead FishScottrsquos Seafood

SteakRuthrsquos Chris Steak HouseOutback SteakhouseFlemingrsquos Prime Steakhouse amp Wine Bar

ChineseMingrsquosSunflower GardenYanrsquos Garden

MediterraneanYannirsquosGotta Eatta Pita

IndianMother IndiaNaan amp Curry

JapaneseKobe JapanNama Sushi

SushiKobe JapanJoersquos SushiNama Sushi

MexicanCinco de MayoLa Tapatia

ThaiLemongrassThai Osha

ItalianMangia BeneMelorsquos Pizza and Pasta

BBQKinderrsquos Meats amp BBQBack FortySlow Hand BBQ

BurgerIn-N-Out NationrsquosFive Guys Burgers

Ice CreamCold Stone CreameryBaskin Robbins

Frozen YogurtIanrsquosCoco SwirlYogurtland

BreakfastCopper Skillet CourtyardPlaza CafeacuteJackrsquos Restaurant amp Bar

PizzaMelorsquos Pizza amp PastaZacharyrsquos PizzaDevinorsquos Pizza amp Pasta

SandwichesKinderrsquos Meats and BBQLuigisTogorsquos

Beers on TapCreek Monkey Tap House

Wine SelectionRoxx on Main amp Jackrsquos Restaurant amp Bar

Happy HourJackrsquos Restaurant amp BarKobe Lazy DogTahoe Joersquos

Sports BarBehind the PlateMagoorsquos

Live MusicArmandorsquosRoxx on Main

Local CoffeePeetrsquos Coffee amp TeaMountain GroundsBarrelista

HEALTH amp BEAUTYHolistic CareMyra Nissen CCH RSHom(NA)

ChiropractorMartinez ChiropracticCasey Strand

DentistParkway SmilesKenneth J Fraga DDSMichael E Huguet DDS

OrthodontistDr Jennifer Martin DDS Dr Stephen J Harper DDS

Hair SalonCitrus Salon

Nail SalonLily NailsBollinger Nail Salon

MassageMassage Envy

Skin CareSkinScience Med SpaDr Kelly T Hood MD

GymYMCAFitness EvolutionCalifornia Fitness

Boot CampDream Body

PilatesAspireStep it Up

YogaType A YogaYMCA

Dance StudioIn Motion Dance Center

Martial ArtsFMAA

HOME IMPROVEMENTCarpetFlooringGilrsquos Carpets

Heating and CoolingHammerrsquosStewart Heating and Cooling

ContractorsV Built ConstructionSamuels Construction

Handyman ServicesHire My Husband

PainterPayless PaintingPainting by Ken

PlumberCo Co County Drain

ElectricianHein Lighting amp Electric Inc

Hardware StoreBillrsquos Ace HardwareEames Hardware

Pest ControlLeading Edge Pest Management IncQ Termite Home ManagementCalifornia Home MaintenanceServPro

PROFESSIONAL SERVICESReal Estate FlaskerudREMAXCole Real Estate

Property ManagementStokley PropertiesRCR Property Management

InsuranceMatt Rinn State Farm Insurance

Financial ServicesYvonne Ceresa Edward JonesKathy Sowl Chelini Wells Fargo Advisors

Tax ServiceLemonade AccountingSantiago amp Associates

Legal ServiceLaw Offices of Daniel DuReeLaw Offices of Joseph Wolch

Computer ServicesCantrellrsquos Computer Sales amp Service

Travel ServicesVinoCruisingTravelcenter Tours amp Travel

PhotographerSusan Wood Photography

CatererWilma Lott CateringLesley Stiles

Baker Cake MakerBella CakesSinful Bliss

FloristsCharrsquos Flower ShoppePleasant Hill Florist

SENIOR SERVICESSenior ServicesSenior HelpersPH Rec and Park Senior Services

Assisted Living Chateau

RECREATION amp LEISUREGolf CoursesContra Costa Country ClubPine MeadowsDiablo Creek

Place to HikeWalkBrionesMt WandaLafayette Reservoir

ParkPleasant Hill ParkHidden Lakes ParkNancy Boyd Park

Bike ShopBig Daversquos BikesMikersquos Bikes

HotelsEmbassy Suites Walnut CreekHyatt House Pleasant HillCourtyard Marriott Pleasant Hill

PET SERVICESPet SittingBarka LoungePet amp Home Care

Pet GroomingBarka LoungeNonirsquos Pet Boutique amp Grooming

VeterinarianHillcrest Veterinary HospitalMontecito Animal ClinicMartinez Animal Hospital

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICESMechanicAA AutomotiveHaginrsquos AutomotiveKuniorsquos Automotive Repair

TiresLes Schwab Tire CenterAmericarsquos TireWheel Works

Auto BodyMartinez Auto BodyMikersquos Auto BodyPleasant Hill Collision

CONSIGNMENT amp ANTIQUESHomeEstate Consignments Consignment Plus

ClothingDeja VuLeahrsquos Closet

AntiquesAlley Cats


READERSrsquo LOCAL FAVORITES bull 2014

Overall Best RestaurantWencersquos Restaurant ndash Winner This new family-run restaurant offers a variety of freshly prepared entrees for all taste buds including mussels and sea bass white truffle mac and cheese specialty burgers and filet mignon The owners believe even the smallest detail matters to ensure every customer is pleased and eager to return Brunch Sat amp Sun lunch and dinner everyday They cater too 1922 Oak Park Blvd Pleasant Hill (925) 566-8971 wwwwences-restaurantcom

Jackrsquos Restaurant amp Bar - Finalist Jackrsquos Restaurant seamlessly transi-tions as a place where customers can go for a dressed-up meal a burger and beer before or after the movie a business meeting or a celebration for one of lifersquos milestones They are also

open seven days a week for break-fast lunch and dinner offer indoor and outdoor dining and make you feel comfortable anytime you walk in The relaxed atmosphere attracts families and the wide-ranging menu leaves everyone satisfied 60 Crescent Dr Pleasant Hill (925) 849-6195 wwwjacksrestaurantscom

Lemongrass Bistro ndash Finalist The owners of Lemongrass Bistro en-visioned a venue where people could come together to enjoy ldquocontempo-raryrdquo Southeast Asian dishes prepared by their mother Boun Pheng in an upbeat cozy ldquobistrordquo setting With that in mind the restaurant was rede-signed and remodeled with the help of student designers from the Academy of Art in San Francisco to make this vision a realty Lemongrass Bistro has become a recognized restaurant in the community Lunch M-F 11am-3pm amp Sat 12-230pm Dinner M 5-830pm amp T-Sat 5-9pm 501 Main St Martinez (925) 387-0388 wwwlemongrass-bistrocom

SeafoodDead Fish ndash Winner20050 San Pablo Ave Crockett (510) 787-3323

Scottrsquos Seafood ndash Finalist1333 N California Blvd Walnut Creek (925) 934-1300

SteakRuthrsquos Chris Steak House ndash Winner1553 Olympic Blvd Walnut Creek (925) 977-3477

Outback Steakhouse ndash Finalist150 Longbrook Way Pleasant Hill (925) 687-2225

Flemingrsquos Prime Steakhouse amp Wine Bar ndash Finalist1685 Mount Diablo Boulevard Walnut Creek (925) 287-0297

ChineseMingrsquos ndash Winner2653 Pleasant Hill Rd Pleasant Hill (925) 934-9393

Sunflower Garden ndash Finalist With over 20 years in the down-town Martinez neighborhood Sun-flower Garden Restaurant amp Bar has successfully and continuously created a reputation for fresh and delicious Chinese cuisine Relax in the classic yet contemporary ambiance of their bar room and bring your family for dinner in the comfortable dining room View their menu and you will see there is something for everyone at Sunflower Garden MndashTh 11am ndash 9pm FndashSat 11amndash930pm Sundayndashclosed 436 Ferry Street Martinez (925) 372-0842 wwwsunflowergar-denrestaurantcom

Yanrsquos Garden ndash Finalist2223 Morello Avenue Pleasant Hill (925) 676-8585 MediterraneanYannirsquos ndash Winner6635 Alhambra Ave Martinez (925) 943-5771

1922 Oak Park Blvd Pleasant Hill bull 925-566-8971Wencesrestaurantcom

Join us for our Early Bird specials Monday-Thursday 3-6pm amp Friday 3-5pm

New exciting menu to choose from

Thank you to all our customers for voting us

BEST OVERALL RESTAURANT



THANK YOU FOR VOTING US THE BEST THAI FOOD AND THE FINALIST FOR

OVERALL BEST RESTAURANT TWO YEARS IN A ROW

WWWLEMONGRASS-BISTROCOM

9253870388501 MAIN ST MARTINEZ

FINALIST - BEST CHINESE FOOD

Gotta Eata Peta ndash Finalist35 Crescent Drive Pleasant Hill (925) 526-4826

IndianMother India ndash Winner6656 Alhambra Avenue Martinez (925) 954-1284

Naan amp Curry ndash Finalist2068 Salvio St Concord (925) 825-6226

JapaneseKobe Japan ndash Winner At Kobe Japan you will find not only the best Japanese cuisine this side of the Bay but entertaining chefs preparing meals the Teppanyaki ta-bles Choose from Kobe beef Maine lobster tail hibachi classic or hibachi combination plates Kobe also offers a huge variety of sushi menu items including signa-ture rolls Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner 1918 Oak Park Blvd Pleasant Hill (925) 705-7065wwwkobejapanrestaurantcom

Nama Sushi ndash Finalist2375 Contra Costa Blvd Pleasant Hill (925) 356-0292

SushiKobe Japan ndash Winner1918 Oak Park Blvd Pleasant Hill (925) 705-7065wwwkobejapanres-taurantcom

Joersquos Sushi ndash Finalist2217 Morello Avenue Pleasant Hill (925) 671-9925

Nama Sushi ndash Finalist2375 Contra Costa Boulevard (925) 356-0292

MexicanCinco de Mayo ndash Winner2250 Pacheco Blvd Martinez (925) 335-0960

La Tapatia ndash Finalist536 Main St Martinez (925) 229-3866 and 1802 Willow Pass Rd Concord (925) 685-1985 wwwlatapatianet

ThaiLemongrass ndash Winner Lemongrass Bistro focuses on creat-ing dishes that combine aromatic influ-ences of Laos Vietnam Thailand and Malaysia emphasizing the customs inherent in dining as a family Essential to the authenticity of Lemongrass are the effects of Southeast Asian herbs and spices on the palate of guests to stimulate a desire for more Relish in the non-traditional and enjoy a visual presentation guaranteed to enhance your dining experience Lunch M-F 11am-3pm amp Sat 12-230pm Dinner M 5-830pm amp T-Sat 5-9pm 501 Main St Martinez (925) 387-0388 wwwlemongrass-bistrocom

Thai Osha ndash Finalist1968 Contra Costa Boulevard Pleasant Hill (925) 825-2148

Italian Mangia Bene ndash Winner1170 Arnold Drive 116 Martinez (925) 228-9123

Melorsquos Pizza and Pasta ndash Finalist1660 Contra Costa Boulevard Pleasant Hill (925) 687-1880

BBQKinderrsquos Meats amp BBQ ndash Winner2227 Morello Ave Pleasant Hill (925) 798-2333 and 536 Center Ave Martinez (925) 957-1400 wwwkindersbbqcom

Back Forty ndash Finalist 100 Coggins Dr Pleasant Hill (925) 935-1440

Slow Hand BBQ ndash Finalist 1941 Oak Park Boulevard Pleasant Hill (925) 942-0149 wwwslow-handbbqcom

BurgerIn-N-Out ndash Winner At In-N-Outreg every burger made is cooked fresh to order With 100 pure beef real American cheese and leafed lettuce vine-ripe plump toma-toes stacked high on a freshly baked



Since 1948 wersquove been committed to making great-tasting made-to-order burgers fries and shakes for our guests Itrsquos all part of our dedication to quality freshness and service

Thanks for thinking so highly of us We look forward to serving you again

Wersquore honored

570 Contra Costa Blvd Pleasant Hillwest of 680 Fwy At Chilpancingo Pkwy

copy2014 In-N-Out BurgerswwwIn-N-Outcom

1918 Oak Park Blvd Pleasant Hill 925-705-70657066 (PHONE) bull 925-705-7067 (FAX)

wwwkobejapanrestaurantcom

Sign up for our BIRTHDAY CLUB on our website and get a FREE MEAL

Up to $30 for your birthday Teppanyaki DinnerPlease go to our website wwwKobeJapanRestaurantcom

and click Sign-Up for Our Birthday ClubSpecial Oers

bun And your burger doesnrsquot hit the grill until you ask for it We even use fresh cut potatoes for our french fries and make our shakes from real ice cream After all wersquore cooking for someone special we are cooking for you 570 Contra Costa Blvd Pleasant Hill (800) 786-1000

Nationrsquos ndash Finalist 1900 Contra Costa Blvd Pleasant Hill (925) 798-4280

Five Guys Burgers ndash Finalist 100 Crescent Dr Pleasant Hill (925) 609-8400

Ice CreamCold Stone Creamery ndash Winner Since 2001 Cold Stone Creamery in Pleasant Hill has served up the finest freshest ice cream cakes smoothies and shakes using only the highest qual-ity ingredients along with our signature process of preparing custom ice cream creations Cold Stonersquos ice cream can be made to order and mixed with your choice of candy cakes fruits or nuts

on a frozen granite stone In addition shakes smoothies yogurt and sorbet is available Pleasant Hill Cold Stone Creamery would like to thank our wonderful and loyal customers for vot-ing us a 2014 Local Favorite for Best Ice Cream Please check out our website at wwwcoldstonecakescom On-line cake orders can be done in 24 hours 60 Crescent Dr Suite J Downtown Pleas-ant Hill 925-288-0388

Baskin Robbins ndash Finalist1175a Arnold Dr Martinez (925) 229-3999

Frozen YogurtIanrsquos ndash Winner530 Center Ave Martinez (925) 229-3580

Coco Swirl ndash Finalist35 Crescent Dr Pleasant Hill (925) 685-2626

Yogurtland ndash Finalist2390 Monument Blvd Pleasant Hill (925) 689-8929

BreakfastCopper Skillet Courtyard ndash Winner American restaurant with an old-school woodsy vibe serving budget American breakfast and lunch fare Great prices and services with lots of menu options good specials and mi-mosas Come give this favorite of the locals a try 811 Ferry St Martinez (925) 228-3457

Plaza Cafeacute ndash Finalist1912 Contra Costa Boulevard Pleasant Hill (925) 827-2811

Jackrsquos Restaurant and Bar ndash Finalist Jackrsquos offers a full breakfast seven days a week with plenty to choose on the menu to impress clients or your friends from out of town Delectable eggs benedict a yummy selection of omelets pancakes and much more await you 60 Crescent Dr Pleasant Hill (925) 849-6195 wwwjacksres-taurantscom

PizzaMelorsquos Pizza and Pasta ndash Winner1660 Contra Costa Blvd Pleasant Hill (925) 687-1880

Zacharyrsquos Pizza ndash Finalist140 Crescent Drive Pleasant Hill (925) 602-7000 wwwzacharyscom

Devinorsquos Pizza and Pasta ndash Finalist2221 Morello Avenue Pleasant Hill (925) 689-6666 wwwdevinospizza-pastacom

SandwichesKinderrsquos Meats amp BBQ ndash Winner2227 Morello Ave Pleasant Hill (925) 798-2333 and 536 Center Ave Martinez (925) 957-1400 wwwkindersmeatscom

Luigirsquos ndash Finalist537 Main St Martinez (925) 229-8920

Togorsquos ndash Finalist1135 Arnold Dr Martinez (925) 228-0844 and 55 Crescent Dr Pleas-ant Hill (925) 687-9111 wwwtogoscom

Beers on TapCreek Monkey Tap House ndash Winner At Creek Monkey Tap House you can find 26 beers on tap as well as cider They source high quality beers and wines and know most of the producers of these products person-ally They offer unique and tasty beers you canrsquot normally get on tap at other places and they rotate them frequently to make each visit an adventure Creek Monkey also makes small batches of beer themselves and their goal is to have a full production brewery one day They serve lunch


VOTED BESTBREAKFASTThank you to our customers

for 15 wonderful years

FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW

Copper Skillet Courtyard bull 811 Ferry St Downtown Martinez

925-228-3457

Thank you for voting us as your favorite Yogurt Store for the second year in a row

925-229-3580 bull 530 CENTER AVE MARTINEZ

and dinner and offer a room upstairs for parties 611 Escobar St Martinez (925) 228-8787 wwwcreekmonkeycom

Wine SelectionRoxx on Main ndash Winner627 Main St Martinez 925-370-ROXX wwwroxxonmaincom

Jackrsquos Restaurant amp Bar ndash Winner Come to Jackrsquos to enjoy dinner with a great glass of wine (or bottle) The wine list is extensive offering a selection of over 50 red and more than 25 white wines by the bottle Half bottles and a selection of 25 wines by the glass are also available 60 Crescent Dr Pleasant Hill (925) 849-6195 wwwjacksrestaurantscom

Happy HourJackrsquos Restaurant amp Bar ndash Winner Jackrsquos hosts happy hour Monday-Friday from 330-630pm and offers 4 beers on tap cocktails and hearty appetizers The bar includes high

top seating and accommodates 50 people Many people come in for the variety of signature drinks 60 Crescent Dr Pleasant Hill (925) 849-6195 wwwjacksrestaurantscom

Kobe Japan ndash Finalist1918 Oak Park Blvd Pleasant Hill (925) 705-7065 wwwkobejapanres-taurantcom

Tahoe Joersquos ndash Finalist999 Contra Costa Blvd Pleasant Hill (925) 687-8096 wwwtahoejoescom

Lazy Dog ndash Finalist1961 Diamond Boulevard Concord (925) 849-1221 wwwlazydogrestau-rantscom

Sports BarBehind the Plate ndash Winner528 Center Avenue Martinez (925) 957-6908

Magoorsquos Grill ndash Finalist1250 Contra Costa Blvd 203 Pleasant Hill (925) 682-4868

Live MusicArmandorsquos ndash Winner 707 Marina Vista Martinez (925) 228-6985

Roxx on Main ndash Finalist627 Main St Martinez 925-370-ROXX wwwroxxonmaincom

Local CoffeePeetrsquos Coffee amp Tea ndash Winner65 Crescent Dr Pleasant Hill (925) 969-1604

Mountain Grounds ndash Finalist3750 Alhambra Avenue 2 Martinez (406) 459-9206

Barrelista ndash Finalist736 Main St Martinez (415) 691-6562

Holistic CareMyra Nissen CCH RSHom(NA) - Winner43 Quail Court Office Park Ste102Walnut Creek (925) 826-3858 wwwmyranissencom

ChiropractorMartinez Chiropractic ndash Winner3755 Alhambra Avenue 5 Martinez (925) 372-0700 themartinezchiro-practorcom

Casey Strand Contra Costa Chiro-practic ndash Finalist620 Contra Costa Blvd Pleasant Hill (925) 680-0640 wwwcaseystranddccom



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wwwInMotionDancercom835 Arnold Dr Martinez CA 94553 bull 925-229-5678

Thank you to the readers and our families for choosing us as the 2014 favorite

DANCE STUDIO WINNER

Two studio spaces means smaller class sizes

amp more class options

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So many reasonswersquore a Readersrsquo Favorite

815 Marina Vista Ave 1st FloorOff the Marina Vista Ave exitDowntown Martinez Ferry St

Convenient ScheduleOpen 7 days a

week Classes at lunch evenings even weekends

Small boutique

for your yoga amp meditation

needs

Friendly accessible classes for managing stress injury prevention amp

recovery Private lessons amp workshops too

Flexible PricingConvenient drop-in or

a budget-friendly membership

Details onlinewwwtypeayogacominfotypeayogacom925-957-9820

Locally-ownedWoman-ownedSmall Business

DentistParkway Smiles ndash Winner Parkway Smiles Dental established in 2009 believes that oral health greatly affects your general wellbeing and overall physical condition Their focus will always be to provide the highest quality dental care possible This includes using the latest tech-nologies and innovations in the field of dentistry as well as giving sound dental advice and treatment options best suited to meet the unique needs of each person We offer warm towel services and complimentary Netflix viewing during appointments 1029 Arnold Drive 9 Martinez (925) 229-8890 wwwparkwaysmilesdentalcom

Kenneth J Fraga DDS ndash Finalist401 Gregory Lane 222 Pleasant Hill (925) 687-0343

Michael E Huguet DDS - Finalist710 Grayson Road Pleasant Hill (925) 945-6204 wwwpleasan-thillsmilecom

OrthodontistDr Jennifer Martin ndash Winner A second-generation orthodontist Dr Martin is dedicated to the prac-tice of orthodontics She knows and understands her patients and strives to provide a unique custom-tailored ex-perience for each individual she treats As a specialist in orthodontics Dr Martin is committed to providing the most advanced orthodontic treatment options for optimal care and comfort She works with patients of all ages providing early interceptive treatment phase one and two orthodontics and Invisalign and Invisalign Teen braces as well as traditional metal braces and ceramic braces 401 Gregory Lane suite 126 Pleasant Hill 925-232-0646 wwwdrjennifermartincom

Dr Stephen J Harper ndash Finalist2805 Alhambra Ave Martinez (925) 228-8330 wwwharperorthocom

Hair SalonCitrus Salon ndash Winner Citrus Salon is an AVEDA Concept

Salon offering a full-service experi-ence ranging from hair cutting and coloring to healing facials a one-stop shop for hair and skin care The Citrus team is highly trained in the newest techniques and trends and uses only natural AVEDA products which are also available for purchase at the sa-lon - so you can easily maintain your Citrus Salon look every day 631 Main St Martinez (925) 228-2010 wwwcitrus-saloncom

Nail SalonLilyrsquos Nails ndash Winner1904 Oak Park Blvd Pleasant Hill (925) 979-1169

Bollinger Nail Salon ndash Finalist1420 Contra Costa Blvd Pleasant Hill (925) 680-8600 wwwbollingernail-saloncom

MassageMassage Envy ndash Winner20 Crescent Dr Suite A Downtown Pleasant Hill (925) 689-3689 wwwmassageenvycom

Skin CareSkinScience Med Spa ndash Winner Thank you so much for voting Skin-Science Med Spa as your favorite for skin care in the East Bay As a physi-cian owned and operated medical spa you can be assured that you are get-ting the highest quality care We offer customized treatment plans and state-of-the-art techniques in a friendly and relaxing environment Come visit us for your Botox Dysport Filler (Juvederm Belotero and Restylane) chemical peels or esthetic services 101 Gregory Lane Suite 27 in Pleasant Hill Find us at wwwskinsciencemedspacom and on Facebook 101 Gregory Lane Suite 27 Pleasant Hill (925) 3342210 for medical treatments or (925) 3815627 for aesthetic treatments

Dr Kelly T Hood MD ndash Finalist970 Dewing Avenue Lafayette (925) 283-5500 kellyhoodmdcom

Gym YMCA ndash Winner The Irvin Deutscher Family YMCA




H a i r a n d S k i n C a r e

Citrus Salon631 Main StMartinez CA925-228-2010

citrus-saloncom

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Dr Melissa HubiakEmail drhubiakskinsciencemedspacomPhone 9253342210

Stephanie Knight Licensed Clinical EstheticianEmail stephknightskinsciencemedspacomPhone 9253815627

General and Family DentistryJANET CONCEPCION-MANALO DDS

tel (925) 229 8890

1029 Arnold Drive Suite 9 Martinez CA 94553(between Walmart and Home Depot)

wwwparkwaysmilesdentalcom

Thank you for voting us your local favorite

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In-Network with most PPO plans Specials available for non-insured patients

is a one-stop health and wellness center for families and people of all ages The indoor amenities include a 4100 sq ft Wellness Center state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment personal train-ing a dry sauna swimming pool aerobics studio group cycling studio sports court and mindbody studio Monthly memberships run from $36 to $90 depending on your needs 350 Civic Drive Pleasant Hill (925) 687-8900 ymca-cbaorglocationsirvin-deutscher-family

Fitness Evolution ndash Finalist6635 Alhambra Avenue Martinez (925) 401-7385 wwwfitnessevolu-tioncom

California Fitness ndash Finalist621 Alhambra Avenue Martinez (925) 293-4097 wwwcaliforniafami-lyfitnesscom

Boot CampDream Body ndash Winner1381 Franquette Avenue Concord (925) 322-3279 getsexybayareacom

PilatesAspire Pilates ndash Winner Aspire Pilates Center in Concord has created a motivating and encour-aging environment where all stu-dents regardless of fitness or training level can challenge themselves and improve their body mechanics safely Aspire believes that with the right support and guidance everyone can realize their most challenging Aspira-tions Aspire offers 55-minutes Pri-vate Duet or Trio sessions for clients who prefer a more intimate personal touch In addition Aspire has a small group (maximum of 5 students) Mat and Apparatus workshop a small group (between 6 and 8 students)

Mat 1 and Mat II workshop where students develop a strong founda-tion in Pilates Mat technique In the Release workshop students learn skills of personal massage Finally for the more advanced Pilates students Aspire offers Open Reformer Classes 1485 Enea Court Suite 1460 Con-cord (925) 680-4400 wwwaspirepil-atescentercom

Step It Up ndash Finalist2625 Pleasant Hill Rd (925) 588-8109 wwwstepitupgymcom

YogaType A Yoga ndash Winner Type A Yoga is a beginner-friendly studio specializing in counteracting the effects of todayrsquos hectic lifestyle We believe that everyone can benefit from yoga but that many environ-ments available for yoga may be intimidating or just plain weird Our

goal is to make yoga accessible and comfortable for everyone We em-phasize listening to your body rather than competing against it while and present the scientific and philosophi-cal aspects of yoga allowing indi-vidual practitioners to determine how best to fit yoga into their lives Visit newtypeayogacom to learn about classes private lessons and member-ships 815 Marina Vista Ave First Floor Martinez (925) 957-9820

YMCA ndash Finalist The Irvin Deutscher Family YMCArsquos mindbody studio offers Pilates I and Pilates II Yoga including Vinyasa Yoga a more dynamic flow form of yoga with a focus on added move-ment and strength based poses as well as TriYoga Flow a complete Hatha yoga method emphasizing the union of posture breath and focus There is even yoga for kids in the

JENNIFER L MARTIN DDS

Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

401 GREGORY LANE SUITE 126PLEASANT HILL CA 94523

9256768485 FAX 9256760288wwwdrjennifermartincom


READERSrsquo LOCAL FAVORITES bull 2014afternoon Monthly memberships run from $36 to $90 depending on your needs 350 Civic Drive Pleasant Hill (925) 687-8900 ymca-cbaorgloca-tionsirvin-deutscher-family

Dance StudioIn Motion Dance Centerndash Winner In Motion Dance Center in Mar-tinez is celebrating itrsquos 10th year in business This premier dance center continues to educate dancers ages 25 through adult in Jazz Tap Ballet Hip Hop Contemporary Tumbling Cheerleading and Competitive Teams In Motion prides itself in hav-ing the best staff in the East Bay with superb instructors that are certified andor have Bachelor or Master De-grees in Dance 835 Arnold Drive 5 Martinez (925) 229-5678 Register for classes today at InMotionDancercom

Martial ArtsFamily Martial Arts of America (FMAA) ndash Winner FMAA is dedicated to the highest

quality of martial arts training They build confidence through achieve-ment and provide an environment conducive to building positive relation-ships fostering self-discipline self-confidence and self-respect FMAA is dedicated to the practice of tradi-tional karate-d Although their style is primarily Shotokan based they also incorporate elements from Shorin-Ryu Kenpo and Jujutsu into the teachings They offer classes for children ages 5+ offering on average 9 classes per week plus seminars and other special train-ing opportunities Private lessons are also available 835 Arnold Drive Suite 106 Martinez (925) 370-6000 wwwfmaa-karatecom

Carpet and FlooringGilrsquos Carpets ndash Winner Gilrsquos Carpets is a family-owned and operated business From our family to

yours we offer high quality flooring so-lutions competitive pricing exceptional service and quality installation custom-ized to your project For over 49 years the majority of our business has been through our excellent customer refer-rals which is why our customers always come back to Gilrsquos for their flooring needs Giving back to our community is also a huge part of our success and we continue to support our local schools and teams 982 Howe Rd Martinez (925) 685-1818 wwwgilscarpetscom

Heating amp ACHammerrsquos Heating and Air Conditioning ndash Winner With over 25 years of experience owner Mike Hammer has a reputation for honesty and integrity having built his business in the community where he lives and raises his family Ham-merrsquos Heating and Air Conditioning specializes in high-efficiency upgrades

providing high-quality personal heating and air conditioning repair and replace-ment service to Bay Area residences at truly competitive prices Hammerrsquos is BBB accredited and is licensed and bonded by the state of California Mike provides free estimates on repairs and equipment installation 925-229-2779 or 877-586-8302 wwwham-mersheatingandaccom

Stewart Heating and Cooling ndash FinalistPittsburg (925) 203-9118 wwwstewartheatingandaircom

ContractorsV Built Construction ndash Winner551 Pear Drive Concord (925) 876-3315

Samuels Construction ndash Finalist313 Gloria Drive Pleasant Hill (925) 687-2652

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Providing Superior Services throughout the East Bay for over 20 years Lic 672344

wwwHammersHeatingandACcom

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bull ALL MAKES amp MODELSbull ALWAYS PROMPT amp RELIABLE

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SAMUELSCONSTRUCTION

General Contractor Lic652185

MEMBER

Kitchens bull Bath RemodelingTile bull Cultured Marble

Granite bull Additions Windows bull Doors

Concrete bull FoundationsDriveways bull Patios bull Fences

ALL PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION

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With years of remodels behind us we look forward to helping you make your house the home youve always wanted



LicPR6202

LEADING EDGEPEST MANAGEMENT INC

TERMITE SPECIALISTS

WWWLEADINGEDGEPMCOM800-471-5555

Inspections Eco-Friendly Treatments amp Professional Repairs

Thank you to our customers for voting us Best Pest Control 2 years in a row

Thank you for voting us a 2014 Readersrsquo Local Favorite

Carpet bull Vinyl bull Hardwood Tile bull Window Coverings

For Residential and Commercial Properties

982 Howe Rd Martinez CA 94553Phone 925-685-1818

Fax 925-370-6859wwwgilscarpetscom

Call us today or visit us on the web

9259351176 bull PaylessPaintingcom

FAVORITE PAINTERThank you for voting usFAVORITE PAINTERfor two years running


FAVORITE PAINTERThank you for voting usFAVORITE PAINTERFAVORITE PAINTERFAVORITE PAINTERFAVORITE PAINTERfor two years running

Handyman ServicesHire My Husband ndash Winner Would you like your Saturdays back Let the ldquohusbandsrdquo at Hire My Husband Quality Painting and Home Repair take care of your Honey Do List Since 2002 we provide expert interior painting door repair and replacement moulding installation minor plumbing and electrical repairs and closet organization We special-ize in small jobs collaborating with you on all important details Angiersquos

List Super Service Award Winner Free estimates available 925-969-0133 707-746-7958 wwwhiremy-husbandcom

PaintersPayless Painting ndash Winner Payless Painting is a family-owned and operated customer-centered full-service painting company They provide detailed written proposals references and a professional paint crew and they stand behind their work 100 Payless Painting won

KRON 4 Best of the Bay Viewers Choice Award in 2011 for Best Paint-ing Contractor in Northern California and are green certified through the Bay Area Green Business Program They specialize in both interior and exterior residential and commercial repaints Please visit our website at wwwPaylessPaintingcom to learn more 160 Grove Cir Pleasant Hill (925) 935-1176

Painting be Ken ndash Finalist10 Mt Eden Pl Clayton (925) 672-1009 wwwpaintingbykencom

PlumbersCo Co County Drain ndash WinnerPO Box 5554 Walnut Creek (925) 944-1441

ElectriciansHein Lighting and Electric Inc ndash Winner5030 Blum Road Martinez (925) 939-1528 wwwheinelectriccom

Hardware StoreBillrsquos Ace Hardware ndash Winner1530 Contra Costa Blvd Pleas-ant Hill (925) 682-5000 and 3610 Pacheco Blvd Martinez (925) 228-6135 wwwbillsacehardwarecom

Eames Hardware ndash Finalist2665 Pleasant Hill Rd Pleasant Hill (925) 975-0515

Pest ControlLeading Edge Pest Management Inc ndash Winner Thanks to all the Community Focus

readers for choosing us as their favorite pest management company Did you know that termites cause more damage to structures yearly than fires hurricanes and floods Leading Edge has been taking care of its customerrsquos termite problems for over 40 years We are a woman-owned company that uses the most advanced and effective control methods which minimizes economic health and environmental risks to eradicate termites beetles and fun-gus 1250 Contra Costa Blvd 201 Pleasant Hill 925-689-2222 wwwleadingedgepmcom

Q Termite ndash Finalist4861 Sunrise Drive Martinez (925) 229-1481 wwwqtermiteinccom

Home ManagementMartinez California Handyman ndash WinnerPacheco 925-689-1339

ServPro ndash FinalistMartinez (925) 372-7234 wwwservprocom

Real EstateFlaskarudREMAX ndash Winner Thank you for electing us your favorite Realtor for two consecutive years We so appreciate it Wersquove been Realtors for 26 years Erik for three Our primary focus is represent-

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES


Call Pleasant Hillrsquos for ALL your Real Estate needsRealtor1

There are over reasons550

CalBRE s mdash Don 00971602 Norma 00867031 Erik 01891688

Don amp Norma Flaskerud

Erik Flaskerud

REMAX Today


Erik Flaskerud

REMAX Today367 Civic Drive 7 Pleasant Hill CA 94523

Visit them at wwwPleasantHillRealEstatecom

or email DonandNormagmailcom

or EFlaskerudRemaxnet

The number of homes

they have sold in

PLEASANT HILL ALONE

925-676-5859

Congratulations to the Flaskeruds

for winning Readersrsquo Local Favorites

to choose the Flaskerud TeammdashDon Norma and Erikmdashas YOUR Realtor

ldquoThanks to all who voted us their

ldquoFavorite Realtorrdquo for the 2nd

consecutive year We are honored

We are proud that we have lived in

Pleasant Hill for 37 years raised our

four children here have two grandchildren

nearby We are humble to have been

named Business Person of the Year in

2001 Citizen of the Year in 2011 Our

office is here to serve you on Civic Drive

near the YMCA PHPD and Community

Center We will continue to work hard to

be the best Realtor so when you are

thinking of selling or buying we can take

good care of you Happy New Year

Give us a call 925-676-5859 COMING SOON Sellers in Pleasant Hill and Lafayette are getting their

homes ready to come on the market Contact us for further information

THE LAW OFFICES OF DANIEL L DUREE

TRUSTS bull WILLS bull PROBATE

Estate Planning Attorney

Please call today for a complimentary consultation at my office or in your home

1535 North Main Street Suite 240 bull Walnut Creek

9252101400wwwDuReeLawcom

Thank you for voting for me

READERSrsquo LOCAL FAVORITES bull 2014ing sellers and buyers of Pleasant Hill homes We live in Pleasant Hill and raised our family here a town we love very much Recently our son Erik joined us He loves representing home sellers and buyers and does it well A year ago we opened REMAX Today our own brokerage located at 367 Civic Drive Suite 7 Pleasant Hill Drop by or call us at 925-676-5859 or email DonandNormagmailcom or ErikFlaskerudgmailcom

Colersquos Real Estate ndash Finalist3237 Alhambra Ave Martinez (925) 228-2414

Property ManagementStokley Properties ndash Winner2300 Contra Costa Boulevard Pleasant Hill (925) 658-1415 wwwstokleypropertiesnet

RCR Property Management ndash Finalist928 Main Street Martinez (925) 779-1580

InsuranceMatt Rinn State Farm Insurance ndash Winner As a State Farm Insurance Agent for seven years Matt Rinn has practically become a household name in Pleasant Hill through hard work superb custom-er service volunteer efforts and sponsor-ship of almost every major event and several youth sports teams in the com-munity State Farmrsquos mission is to help people manage the risks of everyday life recover from the unexpected and realize their dreams and Matt has built his reputation and business by helping others improve their quality of life 140 Gregory Ln 245 Pleasant Hill (925) 671-0222 wwwmyagentmattnet

Charles Reyna Farmers Insurance ndash Finalist318 Diablo Rd 260 Danville (925) 725-0202

Financial ServicesYvonne Ceresa Edward Jones ndash Winner


Working Together for Your Financial Future

READERSrsquo LOCAL FAVORITES bull 2014 Yvonne Ceresa is an Edward Jones financial advisor with over 20 years of experience She believes itrsquos impor-tant to start with understanding your longterm financial goals Working closely with you and your other advisors she can help determine the most appropriate financial strategy for you and your family Yvonne and her team are dedicated to providing personal service and sound financial advice so you can enjoy lifersquos journey without worry At Edward Jones wersquore focused on you Yvonne Ce-

resa CFAreg Financial Advisor 1350 Arnold Drive Suite 100 Martinez (925) 335-9102 wwwedwardjonescom

Kathy Sowl Chelini Wells Fargo Advisors ndash Finalist2033 N Main St Ste 600 Walnut Creek (925) 746-7200

Tax ServicesLemonade Accounting ndash Winner1620 Pacheco Blvd Martinez (925) 330-2982

Santiago amp Associates ndash Finalist101 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill (925) 827-4555

Legal ServicesLaw Offices of Daniel DuRee ndash Winner Estate planning is a very important responsibility and having a compas-sionate and knowledgeable attorney is vital Estate planning is about more than simply distributing your assets It is about clarifying your wishes and passing on family values as life pro-gresses Daniel DuRee understands not just the legal issues but also the complex family dynamics involved in this process and will guide you to your estate planning goals whatever they may be 1535 North Main Street Suite 240 Walnut Creek (925) 210-1400 dureelawcom

Law Offices of Joseph Wolch ndash Finalist100 Pringle Avenue Walnut Creek (925) 974-0808 wwwjoewolchcom

Computer ServicesCantrellrsquos Computer Sales amp Ser-vice ndash Winner1936 Linda Drive Pleasant Hill (925) 827-1200 wwwcrsfbaycom

Travel ServicesVinoCruising ndash Winner VinoCruising is a full-service travel agency specializing in river cruising small ship voyages and wine- and culinary-themed land and sea ad-ventures VinoCruising combines my love of travel and wine with my commitment to personalized service Whether you are a wine expert or just know what you like let us help to plan a vacation that revolves around your interests Call us today to plan your dream vacation (925) 399-4269 wwwvinocruisingcom

Travelcenter Tours amp Travel ndash Finalist1936 Oak Park Boulevard Pleasant Hill (925) 937-2223

SUSAN WOODDelivering high quality images to corporate amp

non-profit clients families amp individuals

PHOTOGRAPHY

9259397060susanwoodphotographycom

PHOTOGRAPHY

VinoCruising is a full-service travel agency

specializing in river cruising small ship voyages and

wine-and culinary-themed land and sea adventures

Call us today to plan your dream vacation

925-399-4269mminercruiseonecom

CST 2006278-40

Thanks for voting us a Favorite for Travel Services


PhotographerSusan Wood Photography ndash Winner The relationships Susan builds with her clients are as special as the pho-tos she creates Whether yoursquore in the studio or on-location her clients ALWAYS have fun She takes pride in capturing ldquoUnforgettable Moments in Timerdquo and sharing them through high-quality digital and print images and enlargements Through the lens of her camera Susan Wood sees new possibilities everyday and everyday is different - Formal amp Candid Portraits Corporate amp Family Events Nature amp Wildlife Adventures ldquoOn-Locationrdquo and Aviation (925) 939-7060 wwwsusanwoodphotographycom

CatererWilma Lott Catering ndash Winner3840 Alhambra Ave Martinez (925) 372-8612

Lesley Stiles ndash Finalist A tireless advocate for local sustainable food sources Lesley

purchases as much as she possibly can for your party or event from local sources She shops farmersrsquo markets and local farms for produce oils and vinegars eggs meats and cheeses and makes everything from scratch whenever possible Lesley offers full-service as well as rental services Menu items include grilled peaches and prosciutto wbalsamic drizzle and arugula turkey breast stuffed wdried figs chevre and garlic and rocky road brownies for dessert For sophis-ticated creative handmade food crafted specifically for you call Lesley for catering quotes (925) 323-3230 wwwlesleystilesfoodscom BakerBella Cakes ndash Winner Cindy Gill owner of Bella Cakes has garnered a stellar reputation since opening Bella Cakes a short time ago She left her banking career to pursue her passion and it has proven to be a dream come true for her and her cus-tomers Cindyrsquos clients appreciate her professionalism and her personable

and friendly demeanor ldquoCindy has a natural talent and ability to bring life to your vision Her cakes cook-ies and cupcakes are exceptionally decorated with detail and precision and are so very moist and tastyrdquo For cakes cookies or cupcakes contact Bella Cakes at (925) 286-2768 View her portfolio at wwwfacebookcombellacakesbycindy

Sinful Bliss ndash Finalist35 Crescent Dr Pleasant Hill (925) 689-0200

FloristsCharrsquos Flower Shoppe ndash Winner Charrsquos Flower Shoppe is a full service florist offering a wide selec-tion of fresh flowers and plants In addition they offer silk and dried arrangements home deacutecor Bridge Water candles and cuddly plush ani-mals The shoppe features a crafters boutique with over 25 local artists who create unique gift selections A visit to Charrsquos Flower Shoppe in downtown Martinez is a must 635

Main Street Martinez (925) 228-1100 wwwcharsflowershopcom

Pleasant Hill Florist ndash Finalist690 Gregory Lane 3 Pleasant Hill (925) 934-2380 wwwpleasanthillflo-ristscom

Senior ServicesSenior Helpers ndash Winner Senior Helpersrsquo mission is to ensure a better quality of life for their elderly clients and their families by provid-ing dependable and affordable care Whether caregivers are needed just a few hours one day a week or all day every day our caregivers will help with a variety of daily activities such as companionship and conversation fall prevention meal preparation light housekeeping errands and transportation medication reminders Alzheimerrsquos and dementia care and

Charrsquos Flower ShoppeThank you to all our customers for voting us Best Florist

Celebrating over 30 years in downtown Martinez

Full Service Florist amp Unique Gift Boutique

Charlene West Owner bull 635 Main St Downtown Martinez925-228-1100 bull Fax (925)-228-1396

Lesley Stiles CateringSophisticated local sustainable creative and handmade food crafted specifically for you

9253233230wwwlesleystilesfoodscom

lesleystilesblogspotcom

Caterer Speaker Educator and Gardener

Lesley Stiles CateringSophisticated local sustainable creative and

Lesley Stiles Catering


SENIOR SERVICES

CONGRATULATIONSSENIOR HELPERS

WINNER - SENIOR SERVICE


READERSrsquo LOCAL FAVORITES bull 2014so much more For a free in-home assessment call (925) 677-2150 1170 Burnett Ave Concord wwwseniorhelperscom

Pleasant Hill Senior Center ndash Finalist233 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill (925) 798-8788 phseniorcentercom

Assisted LivingChateaus ndash Winner The Chateaus offer senior living options and a continuum of senior care in conveniently located and lush properties The vibrant activity filled communities offer only the best in amenities restaurant-style any-time

dining plus a 24-hour cafeacute with room service upon request Proper-ties include a shared space including a grand living room library game room and beautiful courtyards all de-signed to feel like you are on a luxury cruise ship on land Various locations 800-227-5866 wwwcarltonseniorliv-ingcom

GolfContra Costa Country Club ndash Winner801 Golf Club Rd Pleasant Hill (925) 798-7135

Pine Meadows Golf Course ndash Finalist451 Vine Hill Way Martinez (925) 228-2881

Diablo Creek Golf Course ndash Finalist4050 Port Chicago Highway Concord (925) 686-6262

Places to HikeWalkBriones ndash Winner2537 Reliez Valley Rd Martinez (888) 327-2757

Mt Wanda ndash FinalistAlhambra Valley Rd at Highway 4 Martinez (925) 228-8860

Lafayette Reservoir ndash Finalist3849 Mount Diablo Blvd Lafayette (925) 284-9669

ParkPleasant Hill Park ndash Winner147 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill (925) 682-0896

Hidden Lakes ndash FinalistChilpancingo Pkwy and Morello Ave Martinez (925) 372-3510

Nancy Boyd Park ndash Finalist100 Church St Martinez (925) 372-3510

Carlton Senior Living takes pride in offering an exceptional level of care without compromising the individualrsquos autonomy Our friendly attentive staff understands that every resident has individual needs and desires and works tirelessly to provide support and inspiration

Rents from just $1695

As an independent senior living community with the mission to foster the creativity and inspiration of its residents Carlton Senior Livingrsquos Chateau on Broadway offers a full schedule of events activities and excursions that allow residents to pursue their interests in an active environment with a supportive caring team Lively conversation a posi-tive attitude and plenty of new friends make for a community where relationships creativity and

inspiration grow Please call today to sched-ule a visit enjoy a complimentary Sunday brunch and reserve your new home

CarltonSeniorLivingcomTom MacDonald

Founder

Inspired Service for Inspirational Seniors

Chateau on Broadway1700 Broadway Street Concord CA 94520(925) 686-1700

Lic No 5005347

CALL TODAY

100 Satisfaction Guarantee

RECREATION amp LEISURE

Thank You for Voting Big Daversquos Bikes

a Readersrsquo Local Favorites Winner

(925) 954-1956 | 609 Gregory Lane Suites 120130 Pleasant Hillbigdavesbikescom

Ride On By Hours Saturday - Monday 10am-5pm

Tues Closed bull Wednesday ndash Friday 10am-6pm


925-687-1156 bull noninonispetboutiqueandgroomingcom1945 Contra Costa Blvd Ste B bull Pleasant Hill CA 94523

925-687-1156 bull noninonispetboutiqueandgroomingcom

NONIrsquoSPet Boutique amp Grooming

Thank you to all our customers for voting for us

10 off FULL Grooming Service to all of our returning customers One time only

$500 off FULL Grooming new customers One time only Exp 13115

Joining us in January Alpine Veterinary SS Virk DVM

Open Monday-Saturday


Thank you Community Focus Readers

Joseph A Thibedeau DVM Louisa M Asseo DVM wwwhillcrestvetcom 925-676-1909

Joseph A Thibedeau DVM Louisa M Asseo DVMJoseph A Thibedeau DVM Louisa M Asseo DVMJoseph A Thibedeau DVM Louisa M Asseo DVMJoseph A Thibedeau DVM Louisa M Asseo DVM

Bike ShopBig Daversquos Bikes Big Daversquos Bikes is a full service bike shop with over 35 years of experi-ence offering a variety of bicycles with Trek being our prominent brand We provide free lifetime service on our bikes Big Daversquos is a family friendly shop and we welcome all skill levels 609 Gregory Lane 120 Pleasant Hill (925) 954-1956 wwwbigdavesbikescom

Mikersquos Bikes ndash Finalist1615 N California Blvd Walnut Creek (925) 954-1490

HotelsEmbassy Suites Walnut Creek ndash Winner1345 Treat Boulevard Walnut Creek (925) 934-2500

Hyatt House Pleasant Hill ndash Finalist2611 Contra Costa Boulevard Pleasant Hill (925) 934-3343

Courtyard Marriott Pleasant Hill - Finalist2250 Contra Costa Boulevard Pleasant Hill (925) 691-1444

Pet SittingBarka Lounge ndash Winner1776 Arnold Industrial Way Concord (925) 692-2144 wwwbarkaloungecom

Pet amp Home Care ndash Finalist498 Rodrigues Avenue Martinez (925) 200-4891 wwwpetandhome-carecom

Pet GroomingBarka Lounge ndash Winner1776 Arnold Industrial Way Concord (925) 692-2144 wwwbarkaloungecom

Nonirsquos Pet Boutique amp Grooming ndash Finalist Nonirsquos Pet Boutique amp Grooming a family owned full-service groom-ing salon for cats and dogs offers massage baths full body grooming teeth brushing nail trimming and ear cleaning Our talented groomers have up to 25 years of experience offering personable service and tender loving care Our boutique offers all natural treats and gifts for your pets and the dog and cat lovers as well 1945 Con-tra Costa Blvd Ste B Pleasant Hill

(925) 687-1156 nonispetboutiquean-dgroomingcom

VeterinarianHillcrest Veterinary Hospital ndash Winner Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital (HVH) operating since 1976 is led by Joseph A Thibedeau DVM Louisa M Asseo DVM and Hospital Administrator Jane Thibedeau Since 1994 we have continually earned American Animal Hospital Association certification in-cluding rigorous examination of 900+


PET SERVICES


martinezautobodyshopcom

Thanks to our customers for voting us 1 two years in a row Womenrsquos Quality Consignment9258088765 bull thedejavuboutiquecom

MON-SAT 11-6

1630 CONTRA COSTA BOULEVARD SUITE A bull PLEASANT HILL

READERSrsquo LOCAL FAVORITES bull 2014standards in 19 areas We work with dogs cats rodents reptiles and rab-bits We are honored recipients of the Community Focus Readersrsquo Local Fa-vorites for Favorite Veterinarians two consecutive years Thank you Pleasant HillMartinez for showing your trust in us 2211 Morello Avenue Pleasant Hill (925) 676-1909 wwwhillcrest-vetcom

Montecito Animal Clinic ndash Finalist5280 Pacheco Boulevard Pacheco (925) 686-0683 wwwmontecitoani-malcliniccom

Martinez Animal Hospital ndash Finalist5055 Alhambra Avenue Martinez (925) 228-7100 wwwmartinezani-malhospitalnet

MechanicAA Automotive ndash Winner2807 Main Ave Concord (925) 676-7601

Haginrsquos Automotive - Finalist Haginrsquos Automotive is proud to be a full-service and preventive mainte-nance auto repair facility performing high quality auto repairs since 1998 Haginrsquos Automotive only hires highly qualified and skilled ASE Certified Service Technicians The ASE Certi-fied Service Technicians advanced tools and precision to detail are what make them one of the leading Mar-

tinez auto repair shops Andy Hagin believes in doing the job right the first time so you can get back to your busy schedule 3725 Alhambra Ave Martinez (925) 228-5115 wwwhaginsautocom

Kuniorsquos Automotive Repair ndash Finalist1855 Contra Costa Boulevard Pleasant Hill (925) 676-2225

TiresLes Schwab Tire Center - Winner At Les Schwab Tire Centers in Martinez you can expect friendly and prompt service at a price that wonrsquot break the bank Les Schwab sells tires to fit any style car or truck You can also have them install lifts repair or replace shocks or struts pick out new rims for your car and so much more They are also experts in brakes alignments batteries and wheels Their mission is to deliver world-class customer service and the best tire value to each and every customer 3800 Alhambra Ave Martinez (925) 370-6382 wwwlesschwabcom

Americarsquos Tire Store ndash Finalist2575 Monument Blvd Concord (925) 682-2288

Wheel Works ndash Finalist1410 Concord Ave Concord (925) 265-7753 and 1205 Parkside DrWalnut Creek (925) 289-7762

Auto BodyMartinez Auto Body ndash Winner Martinez Auto Body has been part

of the downtown Martinez communi-ty since its inception in 1952 The pre-sent owner Gary Hernandez became an employee in 1975 and purchased the business later that same year Martinez Auto Body strives to keep their prices competitive Nevertheless they believe continued success and growth depends primarily on quality ldquoOur prices reflect quality materials and quality workmanship by trained technicians Our customers know that and depend on thatrdquo 615 Alham-bra Ave Martinez (925) 228-3689 wwwmartinezautobodyshopcom

Pleasant Hill Collision ndash Finalist1581 Oak Park Blvd Pleasant Hill (925) 939-1160

Mikersquos Auto Body ndash Finalist100 Mayhew Way Pleasant Hill (707) 255-1739

Home Estates Consignment ndash Winner1500 Contra Costa Blvd Pleasant Hill (925) 682-6800

Consignment Plus ndash Finalist1299 Parkside Dr Walnut Creek (925) 927-6600

ClothingDeja Vu ndash Winner Deja Vu Consignment Boutique is

a womenrsquos quality consignment that accepts items anytime the store is open with no appointment The best part about shopping consignment is the hunt for something new and different New inventory is arriving everyday so stop in often to see all the amazing and unique items Deja Vu is a cozy comfortable space to try on clothing stretch fashion comfort zones experiment with new styles play dress up and just have fun 1630 Contra Costa Blvd Ste A Pleasant Hill (near Melorsquos) (925) 808-8765 thedejavuboutiquecom

Leahrsquos Closet ndash Finalist831 Main St Martinez (925) 372-6700

AntiquesAlley Cats Thrift amp Collectibles ndash Winner720 Main St Martinez (925) 229-5509

AUTOMOTIVE

CONSIGNMENT amp ANTIQUES

CONGRATULATIONSto the all of the winners

and finalists of the 2014 Readersrsquo Choice

Support your local community amp shop locally


BY DANIEL DuREE Happy 2015 As another year unfolds before us we reflect on where we have been and look forward to where we are headed If you are anything like me there are a few things you resolve to accomplish in the coming year that you just didnrsquot quite get around to in 2014 For many people estate planning is one of the items that lurks on the periphery of the subconscious ldquoto dordquo list we all harbor While it may seem daunting the estate planning process is straight forward and once com-pleted it can be checked off that list to make room for other more exciting activities such as cleaning out the shed or organizing your recipes To make it easier on you I have

compiled a list of estate planning is-sues to check on (and check off) in the new year 1 Do you have a revocable trust (and is it up to date) A revocable living trust is cru-cial to avoiding the legal procedure equivalent of water boarding that is the California probate process Make sure that all of your assets are currently held in the name of the trust or the trust will not function properly 2 Do you have a will nominating guardians for minor children It is vitally important to ensure that your children are raised by people (or a person) you choose 3 Did you create a durable power of attorney for financial management More than 75 of people that pass away do not have legal capacity to make decisions at the time of their death Make sure to appoint an agent

to make financial tax and benefit decisions on your behalf in case you are incapacitated 4 Are your beneficiary designa-tion forms current Retirement accounts pensions life insurance policies and annuities are passed to others through a beneficiary designation form Make sure that they reflect your current wishes It is pos-sible to designate a trust as a benefi-ciary so that assets will be distributed according to the trust distribution scheme Going through this four-point checklist will ensure your assets are properly protected and your wishes are carried out should anything hap-pen to you If you need assistance give me a call I am happy to help In a couple of short meetings uncertainty can be traded for peace of mind Wishing you and your family a

happy and healthy 2015 from the Law Offices of Daniel L DuRee Daniel L DuRee is a third generation resident of Contra Costa County and a licensed attorney practicing in Walnut Creek He can be reached at (925) 210-1400 or visit wwwDuReeLawcom

New Year Estate Plan CheckupChecking The List Twice

Find Out What Your Home is Worth On-Line

VISIT wwwMyAccurateHomeValuecom

Or Free Recorded Message

1-800-762-3230ID 1201

ProTeam Realty Inc BRE01870055

The Martinez Chamber of Commerce Congratulates

Martinez Chamber of Commerce bull 603 Marina Vista Martinez bull 925-228-2345 bull wwwmartinezchambercom

e Martinez Chamber of Commerce recognizes and congratulates our members who were winners

and nalists in these high prole awardsLemongrass Kinderrsquos Back Forty Togorsquos Luigirsquos Sunower Garden LaTapatia Roxx on Main

Behind the Plate Clubhouse Grill California Fitness In Motion Dance Center Citrus Salon Hein Lighting Billrsquos Ace Hardware Q Termite ServPro Pet amp Home Care Martinez Animal Hospital Cole Real Estate Lemonade Accounting

Matt Rinn- State Farm Insurance Edward Jones-Yvonne Ceresa Nancy Boyd Park Big Daversquos Bikes Haginrsquos Automotive Les Schwab Tires Martinez Auto Body Barrelista Chateau Charrsquos Flower Shoppe

Upcoming Chamber Events 2015bull February 7 - State of the City Breakfastbull TBA - Citizen of the Year Awards Dinnerbull May 2 - Studios on the Streets ndash Martinezbull June 20 amp 21 - King of the County Bar-B-Q Challenge and Music Festivalbull September 26 - Martinis on the Plaza Gala

the Winners amp Finalists of the ldquoReadersrsquo Local Favorites for 2014rdquo


5 of Glennrsquos net proceeds from each sale are donated to the local charity of his clientrsquos choice

A 25 YEAR LEGACY OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS

TEAMTRUSTED ADVISORS EXPERIENCED NEGOTIATORS

Disabled Veterans Association Fulfilling our Promises to the Men and Women who Served

ARF Saves Countless Animals Every Year

We are dedicated to a single purpose empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity We accomplish this bybull Providing free professional assistance to veterans and their families in ob-taining benefits and services earned through military service and provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other agencies of governmentbull Providing outreach concerning its program services to the American people generally and to disabled veterans and their families specificallybull Representing the interests of disabled veterans their families their wid-owed spouses and their orphans before Congress the White House and the Judicial Branch as well as state and local governmentbull Extending DAVrsquos mission of hope into the communities where these veter-ans and their families live through a network of state-level Departments and local chaptersbull Providing a structure through which disabled veterans can express their compassion for their fellow veterans through a variety of volunteer pro-grams

Travel TrendsThree Picks for 2015 Welcome travel fans to 2015 Irsquom so excited for the New Year and the poten-tial it holds for each of us Travel enriches our lives through learning exploring and experiencing the world and whether itrsquos the next town over or across the Atlantic our view of life is forever enhanced Here are my top three travel experi-ences for 2015 European River Cruising If yoursquove heard about river cruising and are intrigued 2015 offers more itineraries than ever The beautiful Blue Danube is a perfect choice for the first time river cruiser The AmaWaterwaysrsquo Vilshofen (Munich) to Budapest itinerary will take you through the heart of Germany Austria and Hungary Visit the Benedic-tine Abbey in Melk tour the Schoumlnbrunn Palace in Vienna and marvel at the iconic Budapest Parliament Building during a nighttime illumination cruise Why AmaWaterways Because it is an ldquoall-inclusiverdquo experience with meals lodg-

ing beverages (leaded and un-leaded) and excursions included in your price Tuscan Culinary Walking Tour Ex-perience gorgeous Tuscany through her people and cuisine Backroadsrsquo Tuscan Active Gourmet Walking Tour will take you on a journey that nurtures both your body and spirit Yoursquoll discover the secrets of Tuscan cooking and engage in the preparation of fresh farm-to-table meals that embody the flavors of the region With three levels of walking activity to

choose from daily this adventure can be customized to your own comfort level Hawaii Through a Different Lens The Bay Area is fortunate to be so close to the lovely Hawaiian Islands Many Californians have experienced one or more islands by landhellipbut how about by sea Norwegian Cruise Linesrsquo Pride of America sets sail from Honolulu and visits the Big Island Kauai and Maui This is an amazing way to see multiple islands in just seven days with the convenience of

unpacking just once With a total of 108 hours docked in port throughout your week you can explore to your heartrsquos content Shore excursions range from the adventurous (tree-top zip lining in Kauai) to the relaxed (whale watching and a sunset cruise on Maui anyone) There is truly something for everyone In the spirit of the New Year go out and see the world Bask in the sunshine at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico or Jamaica enjoy your first cruise or your fiftieth check something off your must-do ldquobucket listrdquo - yoursquoll be glad you did Donrsquot wait another minute Embrace all the choices travel has to offer because regardless of what you may have been told earlier in your life the world really does revolve around you Margaret Miner is the owner of VinoCruising a full-service travel agency and is a certified ldquoRiver Cruise Specialistrdquo She can be reached at mminercrui-seonecom

Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) created in 1991 by Tony and Elaine La Russa saves the lives of countless animals each year whose time has run out in public shelters and brings people and animals together to enrich each others lives ARFrsquos team of trained volunteers and expert staff make sure every animal receives proper nutrition medical evaluation and treatment training and lots of love as they await their new forever home ARF not only aids abandoned and homeless animals but also promotes the concept that peoplersquos lives can be enhanced by strengthening the bonds between humans and animals With these intertwined goals as the guiding principles ARF touches the lives of thousands of animals and people each year and has become a national as well as local leader Visit wwwarfnet to learn more about the adoption process adoptable pets donating youth programs volunteering and up-coming events


Bruh

New Eagle Scouts

Prominent Term in Teenage LingoBY CARLY TREW ALHAMBRA HIGH SCHOOL These days kids are always throw-ing around slang words The teenage vernacular is constantly changing and developing new words are always surfacing and some terms change meanings altogether Nowadays a popular term is ldquobruhrdquo a deviation of ldquobrordquo Technically these two terms are interchangeable yet ldquobruhrdquo has a tendency to be more dramatic and effective ldquoBruhrdquo can be used in a variety of ways as well One who is hip with the modern youth lingo can use this term to address a friend acquaintance or even a stranger express emotions and feelings or even to express agreement or disagreement Using ldquobruhrdquo to ad-dress someone is a common way to use the word Originally when only ldquobrordquo was primarily used one would say or yell ldquoBrordquo or ldquoWhatrsquos up brordquo Now kids are lucky enough to be able to say ldquoSup Bruhrdquo or even just simply ldquoBruhrdquo to call out to someone Sometimes people have emo-tions that they just donrsquot know how to express If itrsquos because they canrsquot find the appropriate word or because a word for their feelings doesnrsquot exist there is no need to worry anymore now that ldquobruhrdquo is around ldquoBruhrdquo can be used in a variety of ways to show a variety of emotions For example if one is overjoyed they could throw ldquobruhrdquo into their sentence and say it with an excited and positive tone in order to fit in with whatever theyrsquore currently feeling If someone were to ask someone else if they were excited for the upcoming home football game they could reply with ldquoBruh yeah Irsquom so pumped for itrdquo On the contrary when

ldquobruhrdquo is used with a sad or depressing tone it works in a more negative way as well For instance if friends were talking during lunch after a hard math test one of them may say something along the lines of ldquoBruh I totally just bombed that testrdquo These are just two examples of how ldquobruhrdquo could be used to show a range of emotions One more popular way ldquobruhrdquo is thrown around is to either agree or disagree with a statement Someone could say ldquoBruh Irsquom hella tired todayrdquo and one could reply with either ldquoBruh I feel yourdquo or even just ldquoBruhrdquo which means that they also feel the same way If used by itself it would be said in a way that people know you are agreeing The same rules apply when disagreeing A disagreement can typically accompany a ldquonahrdquo making it a ldquoNah Bruhrdquo or a ldquoBruh nahrdquo To go along with the variety of uses of ldquobruhrdquo there are different spelling and length variations as well For instance to show a great deal of excitement a teen could use ldquobruhrdquo in all caps If plain old ldquobruhrdquo just isnrsquot cutting it ldquoBRUHrdquo surely will no doubt about it Leaving the first two letters lower case and only capitalizing the last two letters making it ldquobrUHrdquo gener-ally expresses growing excitement To use this variation ldquobrUHrdquo shows a more subtle emotion at first and then increasingly gets more dramatic In addition to different spellings there are different lengths One could leave it short and original of course but sometimes a little more flare is needed If a lot of emphasis is wanted on the word lengthening it is the way to go If a student told a fellow classmate that they had a test next period that they

Patrick Granieri of Boy Scout Troop 401 and Kevin Coons of Boy Scout Troop 405 in Pleasant Hill are now Eagle Scouts Their Eagle Scout Court of Honor was held on December 28 at the Church of the Resurrection in Pleasant Hill Patrickrsquos Scoutmas-ter is Dennis Kameya and his Eagle Advisor is Steve Miller Kevinrsquos Scoutmaster is Dr Michael McDowell and his Eagle Advisor is Richard Gerber Patrick Granieri has been in Scouting since 2001 His Eagle Project was building a garden utility shed for the Rodgers Ranch Urban Farm and Teaching Gardens in Pleasant Hill The shed is used to store garden tools such as wheelbarrows and shovels The project required over 300 man-hours to complete Patrick is currently a freshman at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is majoring in computer engineering His mother is Barbara Granieri of Pleasant Hill Kevin Coons has been in Scouting since 2002 His Eagle Project was constructing two large planter boxes for new trees to shade the Church of the Resurrection offices in Pleasant Hill The project required over 250 man-hours and more than 30000 lbs of materials to complete Kevin is currently a freshman at San Jose State University and is majoring in music education His parents are Richard and Meg Coons of Pacheco

Pictured LtoR Eagle Scouts Patrick Granieri of Boy Scout Troop 401 and Kevin Coons of Boys Scout Troop 405 in Pleasant Hill Submitted by Barbara Granieri

were unaware of they might reply with a ldquobruuuuuhrdquo or even a ldquoBRUUUHrdquo if it was that big of a deal Dragging ldquobruhrdquo on allows the user to be even

more mundane or animated about the situation or action Regardless of how it is used ldquobruhrdquo has become a part of language used by todayrsquos youth


Martinez Senior Activities

Pleasant Hill Senior Activities

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233 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill 925-798-8788

Jan 8 - CMP Series presents ldquoNeighborhood Preservation Programrdquo 2pm Assistance for low income homeowners with home improvement activities presented by the CC County Dept of Conservation and Develop-ment Senior Center Dining Room Presentations are free however space is limited so reserve your spot by calling (925) 798-8788 Sponsored by the Chateaus of Pleasant Hill

Jan 23 - Senior Center Annual Crab Feed 6pm Senior Center Chateau Room Enjoy all you can eat fresh crab pasta salad garlic bread and des-sert Dessert raffle and 5050 split cash raffle Purchase your tickets early Tickets will not be sold at the door All ages welcome Reservations avail-able Tickets $40 before 19 and $45 after

Jan 27 - Classical A Cappella Vocal Music Concert by Coro DrsquoAmici 730pm Senior Center Dance Studio Celebrate Mozartrsquos birthday and come to a one-hour concert of a cappella classical vocal music sung by Coro DrsquoAmici a vocal ensemble of fourteen and directed by UC Berkeley Emeritus Prof of Music Michael Senturia Tickets $3 presale or $5 day of (based on availability)

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Jan 7 - Trip Presentation An Irish Experience May 9 ndash May 20 2015 This foray into the diversity of the North and the South of Ireland takes you inside the increasingly fascinating cities including Dublin and Belfast and much reported ldquoEmeraldrdquo countryside Presentation amp sign-up January 7 at 1030am

Jan 11 - Pancake Breakfast This delicious breakfast includes pancakes or toast sausage eggs orange juice and coffee Everyone is welcome Cost is $400 for adults$250 for children 10 and under Handmade crafts perfect for gifts will be on sale during the breakfast

Jan 12 - Free Pet Emergency Preparedness Class Come spend 2 hours from 1pm-3pm learning how to prepare for your pet(s) in an emergency or when a major disaster strikes We will cover what basic supplies you need equipment you should have and plans you should make to insure your pet(s) are safe and secure during and after an emergency or disaster Call the center to add your name to our registration list

Feb 7 - 10th Annual Crab Feed Doors open at 545pm Dinner will be served at 630pm with our famous gourmet salad pasta garlic bread delicious mari-nated crab and dessert plus complimentary ice tea water and coffee Tickets will be sold for wine beer and soft drinks A silent auction and drawings both offering a variety of items Proceeds will be used toward our beautiful new wall display honoring past donors for the building fund and gifts made in memory of others Tickets $50 and on sale now The deadline to purchase is Friday January 23 If you are with a large group please let the office know when you sign up

Feb 9 - Trip Presentation Pacific Northwest Explorer August 20 ndash August 25 2015 Take in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest from the sights of Seattle to the beauty of Victoria on Vancouver Island Canada Pick up a brochure for a detailed itinerary you wonrsquot want to miss this trip Presentation amp sign-up February 9 at 930am

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Crafty Ladies of the Martinez Masonic Lodge 41 pose with their 8th Annual ldquoChristmas Gift to the Newborn Infantsrdquo project at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Martinez Auxiliary members assemble items into individual layettes that contain a blanket receiving blanket sleeper hat and extras when available (eg onesies socks etc) The nurses send each mother and her newborn home with a layette For more information call 925-370-5441 The Martinez Crafty Ladies are the fundraising arm of the Martinez Masonic Lodge but they also give time to commu-nity projects

Pictured are LtoR Deloris McDonald Mary Weisenberger Patricia Beringer (chairman) and Shirley Fisher The ladies donated more than 100 items of baby clothing


Metabolism and AgingDoes Our Metabolism Slow Down As We Get OlderBY ANNA DORNIER The other day a new client mentioned she is having difficulty losing weight as she gets older She said when she was younger she could lose extra weight in just a matter of weeks pretty easily Wersquove all heard it before people say their metabolism has slowed down with age They may be right and they may be wrong There is a phenomenon called muscle atrophy associated with age which is basically the loss of muscle mass as people get older For exam-ple if you or someone you know has broken a leg bone and has the injured region placed in a cast the muscle in that part of the leg becomes a lot smaller compared to the muscle on the other un-casted leg This is where the saying ldquoUse it or lose itrdquo applies The less you use a particular muscle the less

muscle yoursquoll have in that areaMuscle burns more calories than fat cells so when we lose muscle mass later in life we also slow down our metabolism Many studies have been done on aging and Holly Van Rem-men co-author of an aging study at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio says ldquoAge-relat-ed muscle atrophy in skeletal muscle is inevitable However we know it can be slowed down or delayedrdquo So how do we delay muscle atrophy The only answer is exercise particularly strength-training exercises where you lift weights such as dumb-bells and barbells or use your own

body weight with pushups or lunges to maintain or increase muscle mass Muscles burn four calories more per pound compared to fat Adding just a few pounds of muscle can immedi-ately increase metabolism which then prevents age related muscle wasting and helps increase or maintain your metabolism as you ageUsually lifting weights three times a week for 30-45 minutes is sufficient for most people who want to maintain or increase their muscle depending on how their workout is tailored to their needs For more information on how Anna and her team of coaches at Transform FX Fitness can design your ideal fitness routine and nutrition plan to fit your lifestyle call 9252898042 or e-mail annatransformfxfitnesscom or visit wwwTransformFXFitnesscom

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BY MATTHEW SIROTT MD Dr James Rem-bert Dr Christine Chung and Dr Sravana Chennu-pati recently joined Diablo Valley Oncology amp Hematology Medical Group expanding our Radia-tion Oncology Program to include Alta Bates Summit Medical CenterHerrick Campus in Berkeley in addition to our current Radiation Oncology Division at the California Cancer and Research Institute in Pleasant Hill Drs Rembert Chung and Chennu-pati are outstanding experienced and compassionate radiation oncologists who provide high quality cutting-edge care to patients at both the Pleasant Hill and Berkeley locations They trained at outstanding institutions including Uni-versity of Pennsylvania Medical School Harvard Medical School Stanford Medical School University of California San Francisco Oregon Health and Sci-ences University and Harvard Radiation Oncology Program ldquoWe are very excited to join a large multi-disciplinary medical group like

Diablo Valley Oncologyrdquo stated Dr Rem-bert managing partner of the radiation oncology group ldquoThis association al-lows us to practice in a new geographic area at a comprehensive community-based cancer center as well as continue serving our well established hospital-based practice Expanding to a group of four radiation oncologists allows each of us to focus more on our sub-specialty areas of interest which translates into even better care for our patients at each siterdquo continued Dr Rembert Dr Matthew Sirott is a medical oncologist and the president and CEO of Diablo Valley Oncology and Hema-tology Medical Group The Pleasant Hill based medical group provides com-prehensive coordinated and targeted cancer care in the San Francisco East Bay Its seventeen physicians bring together medical oncology hematol-ogy urology chemotherapy radiation therapy diagnostic imaging labora-tory services clinical trials and support-ive care services For more information about Diablo Valley Oncology and Hematology Medical Group please call 925- 825-8878 or visit us at wwwdvohmgcom

New ResourcesExpanding Radiation Oncology

BY TONYA AMOS New Yearrsquos reso-lutions are upon us We have great hopes and excite-ment for making big changes in our lives Unfortunately dreams can be difficult to manifest if we set fast and furious goals without adjusting our daily lives to actually achieve these goals In-stead try being ldquoA Tiny Bit Better Each Weekrdquo By moving slowly and steady (think tortoise not hare) you will have time to actually integrate new behav-iors into your busy responsibility-filled lifestyle By the end of the year all the tiny bits will add up to equal a huge shift Do some simple math to divide your goals into pieces Is your goal to lose twenty pounds A half-pound weight loss a week will put you over the top by the end of the year Need to eat more vegetables Adding an extra bite of vegetables to your plate each week brings fifty-two more weekly bites of vegetables into your diet by December 31 Need to get more exercise Adding a minute of extra movement a day gets you seven more minutes your first week Two minutes a day of activity during your second week lands you fourteen minutes while three minutes a day the third

week brings in twenty-one minutes of healthy activity Keep up this progres-sion and by the end of the year yoursquoll have added six hours a week of exer-cise Moving toward new goals slowly and thoughtfully gives you time to in-tegrate these small changes into your life By gradually adding them in these shifts will be sustainable for the long term By the end of the year a mindful approach will help you achieve huge and lasting shifts from where you are at this moment Herersquos to 2015 being the year to achieve your health and fitness dreams Tonya Marie Amos owns Aspire Pilates Center in Concord For more in-formation please call (925) 680-4400 or go to wwwAspirePilatesCentercom

New Year ReBootCleanse bull Pilates bull MassageJump start your health and fitness

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Community Awards

Van Coordinator

A Tiny Bit Better Each Week

Nominations Sought For Awards The 44th Annual Community Awards will be held on January 29 2015 at the Pleasant Hill Commu-nity Center on Civic Drive The event includes awards for Citizen of the Year Business of the Year Teen of the Year Educator of the Year and Green Awards You can nominate a Pleasant Hill resident business or organization for any of these awards All nominations are due no later than Monday Janu-

ary 12 Nomination forms and more details can be found at wwwpleasan-thillcaorgawards Community Awards Night tickets are now available through the Cham-ber of Commerce by calling 687-0700 or online at wwwpleasanthillcaorgtickets For more information about the event or nominations please email Martin Nelis at mnelispleasanthillcaorg or call (925) 671-5229

The Pleasant Hill Senior Van Program which offers door-to-door service to Pleasant Hill residents needs a volunteer to coordinate the day-to-day program activities The City is looking for someone who is organized detail oriented has a flexible schedule and cares about the

seniors in the community The hours are varied and much of the work can be done from home by phone or email You will be trained every step of the way For more information please call Danielle Habr at 671-5221 email her at dhabrpleasanthillcaorg


Make Some Plans january january 24

february

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january 10

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january 24

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Magicians AssemblySociety of American Magicians Assembly 112 meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7pm Veterans of Foreign Wars 1919 Wendell Lane PH Open to all 9254511292

Crab FeedCrab Feed at Grace Episcopal Church Social hour 530pm Dinner 630pm $45 per person includes crab salad bread pasta and dessert 130 Muir Station Rd Martinez Ticketsinfo Email Jennifersabroesbcglobalnet or 925-383-8386 Please bring your own special sauces utensils etc

Crab FeedPleasant Hill Lions Club Crab Feed $50 per person includes crab pasta salad bread Music dancing door prizes and silent auction No-host bar 6pm dinner at 730 233 Gregory Ln PH Contact Ken Wombacher 9256870858 or Don Flaskerud 9256765859

Raising ChickensHow to Raise Your Own Chickens Lafayette resident Papa John Kiefer will offer free workshops on raising chicks laying hen maintenance and sustainable coop construction Held in Lafayette on Sundays from 1-330 pm 28 222 or 38 Reservations are required Contact jhkiefercomcastnet

MPHFC TryoutsMPH Futbol Club fall U12 Girls tryouts11am to 2pm Adventist Academy 796 Grayson Road PH (More info page 11)

Garden Study ClubPleasant Hill Garden Study Club Patrice Hanlon presents Therapeutic Gardening Guests welcome and free 7pm at Pleasant Hill Community Center 320 Civic Drive PH 9259444898 or wwwphgsccom

Writers ClubMt Diablo Branch California Writers Club Metadata Jim Azevedo Marketing Dir Smashwords Zio Fraedorsquos 611 Gregory Ln PH Check in 1115 $20members $25guests Reservations by 17 Robin Gigoux at ragigaolcom or 9259339670 cwcmtdiablowriterswordpresscom

Poker TournamentDVC Athletics Poker Tournament Happy hour 6pm Tournament 645 ndash 11pm $75 Buy-In $20 Re-Buys Payouts for Top 3 Must be 21 or over DVC Campus Culinary Arts Building 321 Golf Club Rd PH Tickets Marisa Greenberg mgreenbergdvcedu or 9259692746

Kindergarten RegistrationMartinez Unified School District Transitional Kindergarten amp Kindergarten 2015-2016 Registration Registration is first week of February Packets are available at the District Office 921 Susana Street For more information visit wwwmartinezk12caus

MARTINEZ

15 - Chamber office reopens Happy New Year

18 - Chamber Mixer 530-730pm Newell Auto Group and Kinderrsquos Meats Martinez at Newell Auto Group 3925 Alhambra Ave Martinez Great network-ing food fun and raffle prizes Bring a raffle prize and have your business announced

110 - Crab Feed amp Raffle 6pm Boys amp Girls Club of Diablo Valley 1301 Alham-bra Ave Martinez Contact Club at 925-228-3896 ext 302 to purchase tickets

119 - Office Closed Martin Luther King Day

Save the Date Tuesday February 17 8-10am Martinez State of the City breakfast Creekside Church Auditorium 444 Fig Tree Lane Martine Enjoy a full gourmet breakfast buffet $25 Must RSVP to the Martinez Chamber (925) 228-2345

From our Chamber Office to You ndash Have a Wonderful New Year

Chamber CalendarsPLEASANT HILL

680 Business Clubs Business Building Networking meet twice monthly Please call the Chamber office for more information

Wednesdays - Off the Grid Food Trucks 5-9pm Trelany Road PH

115 - Business Mixer 5-7pm Daily Digital Imaging 3440 Vincent Rd Suite I PH Reservations needed call (925) 935-3621

119 - Chamber Office Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr Day

126 - Green Business Committee Meeting 4-5pm at Daily Digital 3440 Vincent Road Suite I PH

126 - Government Affairs Committee Meeting 530-7pm at Back Forty Texas BBQ 100 Coggins Drive PH

129 - 44th Annual Pleasant Hill Community Awards amp Dinner 530-10pm at Pleasant Hill Community Center 320 Civic Drive PH

For more than 10 years during the holiday season members of the Pleasant Hill Garden Study Club have been donating houseplants to homebound hospice patients This year 30 plants each were given to Hospice of the East Bay and Sutter Care at Home for delivery to their patients Gail Sutherland (left) and Carol Nelsen (right) collected the plants at the clubrsquos Dec 2 meeting and took them to the hos-pice organizations

Plant Donations Wanted


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