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Friday, March 12 Find A Job
Opportunity Junction will help job seekers complete their resumes and cover letters, and assist with job placement. Staff are accepting applications online, for residents of Contra Costa County only. Upcoming dates are March 12 and 22, at 9 a.m. To help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, information sessions will soon be held remotely. For more information or to apply, visit http://bit.ly/3qmYxUE.
Saturday, March 13 Annual Crab Dinner
Sunday, March 14 ECCHS St. Patrick’s Dinner Drive Thru
Join East Contra Costa Historical Society at 3890 Sellers Ave. in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with a delicious, corned-beef dinner without having to cook or even get out of your car. Contact Shirley McCall at smccall272@ comcast.net or 925-634-4049, or access www. eastcontracostahistory.org for tickets. The last day to make a reservation is March 10, 2021.
Tuesday, March 16 Art Talk, AGD Meeting
The Art Guild of the Delta presents a 30-minute talk by Eric Sanchez entitled, “Being at the Right Place at the Right Time and an Open Mind - Art Opportunities.” This talk will be presented as the first part of the March general meeting for Art Guild of the Delta, which begins at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome to attend. The Zoom link is zoom.us/j/94226309839.
Insite to the Brentwood Power Network The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce is host-
Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection’s Coffee with Carolyn is a cancer-support group for women. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month, from 10 a.m. to noon; and the third Thursday of every month, from 6 to 8 p.m. The location is a private home in Discovery Bay. For more information, contact Carolyn George at 925- 577-3325.
Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155 Monthly Meeting
Calling all Marines, active or veteran. Join in for camaraderie, food, drink, conversation and updates on upcoming events. The groups host their monthly detachment meeting on the third Thursday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. Meetings take place at Brentwood Veterans Hall, at 757 First St., in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-338-1775, email MCL1155@outlook. com, or visit www.mcl1155.org.
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Saturday, March 27 Shred-it For Seniors
Drive-through mobile shredding event at TreVista Senior Living in Antioch, 3950 Lone Tree Way, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free-will, taxdeductible donations will be accepted for An Elderly Wish Foundation a nonprofit granting wishes to seniors in Contra Costa County. Visit www.elderlywish.org.
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sometimes we just need a little help to take that first step. When I talk to clients about estate planning, I do so without making them feel guilty or being ashamed. The most important step you take is talking with someone. I reassure my clients that it is never too late nor too early to start talking about finances after death. Most of my clients have a very real sense of accomplishment and relief because many have been putting it off for years. I cannot emphasize enough the peace of mind my clients walk away with when we complete their estate plan and they know this important issue has been handled. Make a commitment to yourself and talk to your family today about these issues. Keep it light and do not take it too seriously. Your next call should be to my office and we will put your plans into action. If you have questions on this or any other estate planning topic, call me at (925) 5164888. East County Family Law Group, 1120 Second Street, Brentwood – Advertisement www.eastcountyfamilylaw.com
Saturday, March 27 Brentwood Rotary Drive Thru Crab Feed The Brentwood Rotary Club is having a Drive Thru Crab Dinner hosted at the Harvest Park Bowl. Order online and come to Harvest Park Bowl, from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/30o13iN. Tickets can also be purchased at the Press Building, at 248 Oak St., in downtown Brentwood. For more information, call Greg at 925-487-6383.
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California governor candidate, Tim Herode, will hold a press conference, March 18, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at Campos Family Vineyards, 3501 Byer Road, Byron. For more information, call 925-308-7963.
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Thursday, March 18 Campos Hosts Tim Herode
The Lions Center for the Visually Impaired invites the public to a Virtual Open House at 2 p.m. via Zoom (audio only). Participants will learn about the many free services available to blind and visually impaired seniors in Alameda, Solano, and Contra Costa counties. For more information or to register, call LCVI toll free at 1-800-750-3937, email info@lcvi.org, or www. lcvi.org.
I have discussed the importance of estate planning many times in these articles. Saving money, peace of mind and making things easier for those you leave behind are just a few of the benefits. However, with estate planning typically comes difficult conversations with family members that does not come natural. Subjects such as who you want to be in charge of your estate after death, who should receive your assets and end of life issues are just the beginning. Nine out of 10 Americans consider it important to have a financial plan but almost half have difficulty discussing finances with loved ones. There are three reasons for this: It can be overwhelming, it can be awkward and talking about a future plan is difficult when you don’t have one in place. The statistics tell an interesting story. 38% of people do not even talk to their spouse or partner about the other’s financial situation before getting married. 55% of those without a financial plan say they are not confident in their retirement and a full 86% of us do not feel they have saved enough for retirement. It starts with a conversation and
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The Network of Care’s 15th Annual Crab Dinner Drive-Through has been scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Elks Lodge. Tickets are $45 to $65. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2O38lGs.
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Antioch Adult School is hosting free, online English as a second language (ESL) classes at antiochadultschool.asapconnected.com. The classes take place at 9 a.m., on March 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24 and 25.
ing its March Mixer via Zoom from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join in and get an ‘insite’ on the Brentwood Power Network, when six speakers from the session will talk about their experience with the group. For more information or to register, visit http://bit.ly/3t2ql2l.
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HAVE YOU TALKED WITH YOUR FAMILY ABOUT MONEY? YOU SHOULD. HERE’S WHY.
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