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us. The holiday season is a fun and festive time, except for maybe your pets. During this time of year, people become distracted. They have too much on their minds and may not be aware of all the dangers surrounding their household pets. There are lots of changes in the home this holiday season and many factors to consider when keeping our pets safe. So if you are a pet owner who likes to celebrate the see Safe page 2B
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holidays, keep your pet(s) in mind with all your regular planning for the festivities. Take a few preventive measures to ensure your pets have a safe, happy, healthy and peaceful holiday season. With that in mind, here are some tips on how to keep your furry beloved family members safe. ♦ No people food for pets There are certain foods dogs and cats should not eat over the holidays. They should not eat any food people eat. Don’t feed them scraps from the dinner table. Food cooked during the Christmas holiday tends to have herbs and spices, which are not good for pets. Table food is high in fat and cholesterol. Also don’t feed them turkey, ham, chicken bones, stuffing and bread. Garlic and onions can both cause vomiting and diarrhea and may damage red blood cells, possibly leading to anemia. Grapes and raisins may cause kidney failure in dogs, so make sure your dog is not exposed to these items. Never ever feed chocolate and candy to your dog. Chocolate is toxic to dogs. It may cause vomiting and diarrhea. Bakers chocolate and dark chocolate are the worst. Sugar-free candy contains xylitol, which is an artificial sweetener found in chewing gum, peanut butter and toothpaste. Xylitol can cause a fatally low blood sugar, leading to liver failure. But you can still safely feed your pets. A better option would be to give your dog a safe healthy treat such as a broth biscuit. Or instead of giving your pets table scraps, present them with kongs filled with healthy chewable treats made specifically for dogs. Another healthy option would be to feed them raw vegetables –
DECEMBER 3, 2021 broccoli, carrots, lettuce and an appropriate fruit, apple slices. Your dog can even have skinless white turkey meat as long as it is unseasoned. A small amount of plain pumpkin is fine, too. If you plan on having party guests over, then instruct them not to feed your pets at all. Keep trash cans away from the dogs. Dogs love digging into the trash cans for scraps. Seal the plastic bag tightly and cover with a lid and put the can in an area that the pets can’t access. Or just take out the trash as soon as it fills up. ♦ Toxic plants Keep your pets away from holiday plants. Holly, mistletoe and poinsettias are toxic to pets. All of them can make your pets very sick. These beautiful, but toxic plants can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Lilies are especially dangerous to cats, and may cause fatal kidney failure. Keep them in a place that’s out of reach to your pets. It’s best not to have them displayed at all. Or use a special spray that keeps pets from chewing on the plants. ♦ Dangerous holiday decorations Holiday decorations may be safety hazards. Decorate carefully with your pets in mind. Keep plants and Christmas trees out of reach from both cats and dogs. Cats, especially, like to climb trees. They are attracted to tinsel, ribbons, and lights and will try to climb the tree to get at them. So secure the tree by anchoring it to the ceiling so it doesn’t topple over, possibly injuring your pet(s). If the cat swallows the tinsel, it can cause serious intestinal issues. Make the tree less inviting by nixing the tinsel see Safe page 3B
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♦ Pets need their own space Prepare a safe, quiet room for your pets where they can be comfortable and away from all the loud partying going on in the other rooms. Turn on the TV or put on some soft music to calm your pet(s). Add a few nondestructible toys and healthy pet-appropriate treats. It’s important to keep pets away from the door. ♦ Pet IDs and vaccinations All pets should have proper ID. Pet owners should ensure that this is taken care of before the holiday celebrations begin. Make sure the information on your pets’ IDs and vaccinations is up to date. This is important in case your pets get lost. With all the excitement of the party guests arriving, the door opens and the potential for a pet to make a run for it becomes a heartbreaking reality. So if your pets are not micro-chipped, get it done. Include it in your holiday festivities planning. Also consider taking a few photos of Fido or Fluffy just in case they get lost. If they should run away and get lost, the photos you took can be made into flyers. With the flyers and proper ID in place, you have a better chance of having your pets returned faster. If your plans are to travel for the holidays, find a trusted bonded and insured pet care provider as an alternative to traveling with your pet. Norma Quintanilla is a resident of Brentwood and the sole proprietor of Walking the Dog Pet Services. She is bonded and insured with Business Insurers of the Carolinas and a member of Pet Sitters International. Contact her at 925-308-6278.
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Events Saturday, December 4 Knightsen Wetland Restoration Project community meeting
The wetlands restoration project team will be holding a series of meetings for the Knightsen community and other people interested in the project. This meeting will be in-person at the site from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. To sign up for the tour, visit http://wetlandopenhouse. eventbrite.com. To receive notices of future meetings, sign up on the project website: www.tinyurl.com/Wetland-Knightsen.
City of Oakley Christmas Tree Lighting
The City of Oakley is hosting its annual Christmas tree lighting at 4 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St. The event will serve as the kick-off to the holiday season with a family-friendly affair. Admission and parking are free. Civic Center Plaza will be adorned with lights and Christmas decorations. There will be free cookies and cocoa, arts and crafts for the children, live entertainment and more. Santa Claus will also be making a special visit. Nonprofit groups will be onsite to offer information about the free or low-cost services they offer in Oakley as well as activities, crafts or giveaways. There will also be several performances from local groups throughout the event. The crowd will gather around the new Christmas tree near the Veterans Memorial to watch the lights turn on at approximately 6 p.m. For more information, call Jessica at 925625-7041 or email: hicks@ci.oakley.ca.us.
Holiday Delights Sip-and-Shop
The nonprofit Celebrate Antioch Foundation will host a Holiday Delights Celebration from 1 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 4 in downtown Antioch. A sip-and-shop craft faire with live music and wine is scheduled for 1 to 4:45 p.m., with a parade following until 6 p.m. A tree lighting and visit from Santa will follow the parade. For more information, visit celebrateantioch.org.
Sunday, December 5 East Contra Costa Historical Society Christmas on the Farm
Enjoy a day of old-fashioned Christmas activities for young and old alike from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the East Contra Costa Historical Society, 3890 Sellers Ave., in Brentwood. The event will feature entertainment, crafts and relaxing time around a fire pit with friends and family. Admission is free, but tickets can
be purchased for craft activities. The event will end with the the Lighting of the Windmill and Christmas Songs. For more information, visit eastcontracostahistory.org.
Monday, December 6 Al-Anon meeting, Discovery Bay — in-person, Delta Community Presbyterian Church
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The Oakley 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For location information, email Amanda at oakley@contracosta4h.org.
Thursday, December 9 Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope to solve their common problems. They meet every Monday from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, Discovery Bay. For more information, contact Charlie at 925-858-5382 or visit al-anoncontracosta.org/
A monthly support group for family caregivers/care partners who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For further attendance information, visit https:// www.alz.org/norcal.
Tuesday, December 7 Community Assistance in Bay Point
The Kiwanis Club of the Delta from Antioch, former state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson, East Bay Regional Park District and the city of Antioch present The Holiday Run and Walk for Health at Contra Loma Regional Park in Antioch. The run will occur between 7:30 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. For more information, visit http://holidayrunandwalk.org.
All-N-One Inc is hosting free showers for anyone in need from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 204 Bailey Road in Bay Point. In addition, volunteers will distribute free food, clothing and offer free health checkups and free, onsite COVID-19 vaccinations. For more information, call 925-204-8595.
Oakley School District Job Fair
The Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) will be hosting a job fair from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Laurel Elementary School multipurpose room at 1141 Laurel Road in Oakley. OUESD is looking for individuals to cover a variety of positions throughout the district. Positions range from clerk to custodian; from campus supervisor to nutrition services; as well as teachers and substitute teachers. The job fair will provide an opportunity for interested individuals to speak about available positions with principals and other staff from the various departments; including human resources, special education, facilities and maintenance, and nutrition services. For more information, visit www.ouesd.k12.ca.us
Wednesday, December 8 American Legion Post 202 Monthly Meeting
The American Legion Post 202 monthly meeting, at 6:30 p.m. at 757 First St. in Brentwood, is open to all U.S. Armed Services veterans. The meeting takes place at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building. The organization encourages all veterans in East County to come and see what is available to them. For more information, visit https://www. aml202.org.
Saturday, December 11 Kiwanis Club of the Delta-43rd Annual Holiday Run and Walk
Wednesday, December 15 Red Cross Blood Drive
The Red Cross, in collaboration with the Byron Delta Lions Club, is hosting an all-day blood drive at St Anne Church, 2800 Camino Diablo, in Byron. Contact Madonna for an appointment at 925-437-5634.
Thursday, December 16 Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, monthly meeting
The Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, hosts its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Hall, 757 First St. in Brentwood. The group is open to all active or retired U.S. Marines. Attendees are encouraged to bring a veteran friend, and spouses are always welcome. The meetings feature camaraderie, food, drink, conversation and updates on upcoming events. For more information, call 925-338-1775, email MCL1155@outlook.com or visit https:// www.mcl1155.org/.
Friday, December 17 Small-business workshop
The city of Oakley is hosting a free small-business development workshop via Zoom from noon to 1:30 p.m. In this course, business owners will learn the basics of how to build
social media accounts. The class will cover the main social media platforms - Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter -- in addition to learning what makes a “good” account, effective posts, scheduling and more. To sign up for the workshop, visit https://bit. ly/30xJGzD.
Sunday, December 19 ADOS Bay Area online meet-up
The ADOS Bay Area, which aims to educate, organize and mobilize the community to push for reparative justice with transformative policies that would close the racial wealth gap, hosts a general meeting on the third Sunday of each month, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., until late December. For more information on the organization, visit https://bit.ly/3zhdfSr.
Saturday, January 22 Liberty Lions Band Booster Crab Feed
The nonprofit Liberty Lions Band Boosters is hosting a benefit crab feed from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak Street, in Brentwood. The cost is $65 for individual tickets or $600 for a table of 10. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours is required for entry. For tickets: https://llbb.ticketspice.com/crabfeed
Ongoing Events Administrative careers training
The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its administrative careers training program. Classes will be taught online, via Zoom, beginning in late January. The intensive training is 12 weeks, followed by up to four months of paid internship. Participants will learn life and business skills and can earn their Microsoft Office Skills certificate For more information, visit https://www. opportunityjunction.org/program-application.
Widow and Widower Grief Support Group
A widow and widower grief support group from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church meets every Thursday from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the church library at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. The group focuses on finding a new normal as attendees walk the grief trail with others experiencing the same loss. For more information, contact Mary Ann Smith at 925-240-1706 or Sandy Heinisch at 925-513. 3412.
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