Business Meetings

AKTION CLUB OF EAST CONTRA COSTA

2nd Tuesday, 5:30-7pm, Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 1185 2nd Street, Station M, Brentwood. Adults with Special Needs sponsored by Kiwanis Int’l. Info 925-890-2563.

BETHEL ISLAND LIONS CLUB

1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7pm, Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Ln., Bethel Island. Info Dave 925-595-1451.

BRENTWOOD CHAMBER MIXER

3rd Thursday, 5:30-7:30pm. Info 925-634-3344.

BRENTWOOD ROTARY CLUB

Mondays, 12-1:30pm, Wedgewood Banquet Center, 100 Summerset Dr., Brentwood. Info 888-556-0083.

BNI REFERRAL FACTORY

Thursdays, 11:30am-1pm, Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., Brentwood. Info Liz 925-206-9314 or liz.litaea@lhfs.com.

BNI - GIVING TO GAIN

Tuesdays, 7am, Via Zoom. Info Maria 925-323-6313.

BUSINESS ON THE BAY

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 8:30am & 11:30am. Discovery Bay. Info Michelle 408-891-0090.

CREATIVE COMMUNICATORS TOASTMASTERS MEETING

Tuesdays, 7:10-8:15pm, Kaiser Hospital, 4501 Sand Creek Rd., Conference Room IC, Antioch. Info Joe Amaro 510 812-2282 or ccclub.toastmastersclub.org.

DELTA NETWORKING PARTNERS

Tuesdays, 8:30-9:45am, Brentwood Craft Beer and Cider, 234 Oak Street, Brentwood, Gabriela Manciulea, 408 750 7436 or email dnp.brentwood@gmail.com.

DELTA TOASTMASTERS MEETING

Tuesdays, 7:10-8:10am, MiMi’s Café, 5705 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Info Greg Hullen, President 707-373-6890.

DISCOVERY BAY CHAMBER MIXER

4th Tuesday, 5:30pm. Info 925-235-0987.

DISCOVERY BAY LIONS CLUB

1st Tuesday, 6:30pm. Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5781 Marina Blvd., Discovery Bay. Info 925-240-3486.

EAST CONTRA COSTA REPUBLICAN WOMEN FEDERATION

2nd Thursday, 11:30am -2pm. Informative speakers/lunch. DR. JUDY MIKOVITS COMING SEPT 7th. For more info republicanwomenECC@gmail.com.

KIWANIS CLUB OF BRENTWOOD

Thursdays, 12:30pm, Jalisco’s, 8335 Brentwood Blvd. #B, Brentwood. Info brentwoodkiwanis.portalbuzz.com.

SONS IN RETIREMENT-DISCOVERY BAY BRANCH

2nd Tuesday, 11:30am, Discovery Bay Country Club, Discovery Bay. Info Luis Figueroa 949-400-4715.

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE DELTA

1st Tuesday, 6pm, The Delta Gallery, 2485 Sand Creek Road, Suite 128, Brentwood. Info Jan Schults 925-890-6296.

WEBINAR WEDNESDAYS - 1ST TIME BUYERS

Every Wed, For more information contact Michelle Paxton, Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer, 408-891-0090.

Raging Storms! Think Maintenance

The storms are raging, wet, and windy and quite possibly showcasing any deferred maintenance you haven’t got to. So next time the sun comes out take a minute and make a list, some for today and maybe some for later. A well maintained home will help save you money by avoiding major repairs later on.

Check for any past damage. Look for loose and leaking gutters. Now is the right time to clean out the gutters. Is your roof missing any shingles, or any tiles slipped out of place, yes even for tile roofs? A common nuisance is foliage, such as grass and weeds or an overhanging tree growing on the roof. Check the valleys where the slope of the roof meets, for debris which has formed or birds have made a home and will cause leaks.

Walk around your yard as if you were a first-time visitor. Be sure to clear away fallen branches and leaves. Prune shrubs and trees to keep them manageable.

Is it time to condition your deck? Be sure to hammer in any loose nails, or replace them with galvanized deck screws. Replace any broken boards or rails. Consider power washing to clean the wood, and then apply an all-weather sealer or stain. Cover and protect that patio furniture from the weather.

Check your fences and repair any broken fence boards to protect from future storms. If you have good neighbor fences you may add a small board at the base to make sure the board don’t fall out during the next wind storm. It is a good idea to stain your fences once a year to extend the life of your fence. If you are just moving in what a great time to get started. Clean the pool if it has been covered all winter. Wash windows, screens and windowsills; repair any past damage. Don’t forget the inside, you can really extend the life kitchen cabinets with a little maintenance such as Old English. Check the central air-conditioning unit for debris and obstructions it is important to have good air flow for maximum efficiency and to prolong the life of the unit. Make sure all exhaust fans and vents are clean and clear. Don’t forget to remove the lint buildup from the clothes dryer vent.

Be sure to sweep ashes carefully into your fireplace’s ash pit or into a dustpan. If you used it frequently then you may want to call a professional chimney sweep to have it cleaned and lower risk of fire. Clean and lightly oil fireplace tools.

And lastly, possibly the most important of all, don’t forget to replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors even if they are not dead put some fresh ones in and remember to recycle the old ones. You may have missed it this year but in the future, plan to change them when you change your clock for daylight savings.

Although performing these chores may be dreaded task, they go a long way in maintaining and even enhancing the attractiveness and quality your home. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Patrick McCarran is a local Realtor and Broker. Call/text 925-899-5536 • pmccarran@yahoo.com • CallPatrick.com Independently owned and operated. Equal Housing Opportunity. In association with Realty One Group Elite DRE#0193160.