Updated: July 01, 2009 6:01:47 PM PDT | | Religious Happeningsn The Spirit of World Art — 9 a.m.-noon for grades 1-4 and 1-4 p.m. for grades 5-8 July 6-10. Class projects will include various techniques, including clay, tempera, copper repose and more. Support groupsn Al-Anon Family Groups — Daily meetings are offered at various locations for those dealing with a relative or a friend with alcoholism. 925-277-7661 or www. Brentwood Police CallsThe following calls were among those handled by the Brentwood police June 15-21 according to information provided by the police department. June 15n DUI: At 1:47 a. Oakley police CallsThe following calls were among those handled by the Oakley police June 22-28 according to information provided by the police department.June 22n Stolen vehicle: A vehicle was stolen from the 1900 block of Hemlock Drive. Antioch Police CallsThe following calls were among those handled by the Antioch police June 19-24 according to information provided by the police department.June 19n Shots fired: At 12:47 p. Volunteer OpportunitiesHomeless Animals Lifeline Organization (HALO) — Seeking volunteers to foster homeless animals. Also have numerous other volunteers positions available. MeetingsMonday, July 6n Antioch Youth Council: 7 p.m. Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St. 925-779-7072. Brentwood Land Use and Development Committee: 2 p. Letters to the EditorCounty perks a wasteDear Editor:In reading the June 25 Contra Costa Times' editorial, "County taxpayers should not buy personal property," I was not surprised. Mission Honors StudentsRebecca RonsonetMission honors caring studentsMISSION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Antioch recently selected students of the month for May. The students chosen for demonstrating the character pillar of caring are, first row from left, Armando Coronel, Neidy Ruiz, Ellyse Wilson, Avian Oden, Arlett Mejia, Military NotesDickinsonAir Force Airman Kyle A. Dickinson graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.Dickinson completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in basic warfare principles and skills. Megan LaVallee: Barbecue central to July Fourth celebrationNOTHING SAYS summer louder and prouder than a Fourth of July barbecue gathering. Whether it is your family, friends or a combination of the two, stick to a few classics while being sure to keep things fresh and fun with a surprise or two and your Independence Day celebration will go off without a Fourth of July Eventsn Free VFW Fourth of July Barbecue — 2-5 p.m. July 4. Come out for a day of celebration featuring hot dogs, hamburgers with beans and chips. All are invited. DatelinesFriday, July 3n American Red Cross Blood Drive — 1-7 p.m. Resurrection Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. Call 800-448-3543 or go to HelpSaveALife. Twice-Told Tales60 years agoGrowers still in dark on prices: Apricot growers were still waiting yesterday noon for returns from shipments to eastern markets and for canners' field men to set a price for this year's crop. Antioch SpeedwayThe Antioch Speedway will be dark for its usual Saturday night racing program to make way for the Freedom Series Number 2 speedfest on Sunday afternoon. Youth resultsJunior 10U Girls Grasshoppers 13, Storm 6: Grasshoppers — Shannon Coston 1B, 2B, 2 R, Nicole Blanco 1B, 2B, 3B, 3 R, Siomara Avila 3 1B, 3 R, 4 RBI, Sarah Hooker 1B, 2B, 3B, R, 4 RBI. Students become caring citizensDidi Del ChiaroCarmen Dragon honors caring studentsCARMEN DRAGON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Antioch presented citizenship awards for the month of May. The children honored for the character traits of caring and citizenship are, first row, from left: Coronado Warner, Kimberly Domingo, Noiah Walker, Justin | |
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