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TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880 Direct Mailed Monthly to East Contra Costa County Homes & Businesses • Online 24/7 The Monthly Grapevine DELTA EDITION ®

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SWIM LESSONS

NOW ENROLLING! Year-round swim lessons in our 2 indoor heated pools for all ages.

Non-members welcome. Offering private & group lessons for the entire community.

New session starts Sept 5th. Space is limited, call today!

, BECOME A MEMBER TODAY, AND GET YOUR 2ND & 3RD MONTH MEMBERSHIP DUES FREE!* Plus 1 Hour Free of Personal Training*

• Open At 4:30am • Over 50 Group Excercise Classes Per Week • Luxury Private Locker Rooms Complete With Steam & Sauna Facilities

• Private Pilates Studio • Dedicated Cycling Studio • 2 Indoor Heated Pools • Private Women’s Workout Studio • Private Club Featuring 55,000 Sq. Ft.

Tosh’s Academy of Shorn-Ryu Karate New Location Inside Delta Valley!

Call for class schedules or visit www.shorin-ryu.biz for more details.

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AVOID PAYING SHOWROOM PRICES Take Advantage of our “Shop at Home” Service

• Custom Plantation Shutters • 2” Faux Woods Blinds • Silhouette® Window Shadings

• Luminette® Privacy Sheers • Vignette® Modern Roman Shades • Honeycomb Shades

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Your #1 Choice for Window Coverings!

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Voted Best Window Covering Company in your Community.

Buy from a Company you can Trust!

Owners Blane & Joyce Boatright Family Owned & Operated Since 1996 AWARD WINNING EAST COUNTY BUSINESS

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• WOVEN WOODS • NANTUCKET • BLINDS

• LUMINETTES • VERTICALS • BLINDS • ROLLER SHADES •

NANTUCKET • SKYLINE PANELS • HONEYCOMB • BLINDS

• VIGNETTES • SHUTTERS • SILHOUETTES

Welcome Smog For many years, Mark and Sunita, owners of Welcome Smog, worked different schedules with Mark in the automotive industry and Sunita in the restaurant business. One was working during the day and the other at night, so they were getting very little time to be together and with their children as a family. In 2006, they began thinking of employment changes they could make that would suit their desire to spend more time together. The perfect choice for their family was to go into business for themselves. So, in 2007, with not much money, but a whole lot of faith, they quit their jobs and opened Welcome Smog in Antioch.

With Mark’s 15+ years experience in the automotive industry, a smog station was a perfect fit for the their new business. The name Welcome Smog was a natural, because when customers come in, they wanted them to feel welcomed. Mark and Sunita (who handles the office work) have found that teamwork, coupled with their experience, enables them to provide customer service that goes

the extra mile. In addition to feeling welcomed, it’s important to them that customers also leave happy and not just for the great service they’ve received, but also because Mark and Sunita care to get to know them.

Sunita and Mark tell us the most rewarding part of owning Welcome Smog has been getting to know their customers. They are on a first-name basis with many of their clients and have enjoyed getting to know their families, as well. Some customers even stop by just to say hello, ask how they day is going or inquire after Mark & Sunita’s children, Rachel and Daniel. “It’s such a joy to own a family business where we can get to know our customers and, as our logo suggests, see them leave as happy, smiley customers,” says Sunita.

Many customers take advantage of the one-stop oil change service, saving them time and energy, while still experiencing extraordinary service. They also offer a 15-minute drive-in service for smogs, with no appointment needed. Welcome Smog certifies all smogs: regular, test only and change of ownership.

They can handle RVs/Motorhomes and diesels and offer VIN verification services as well. With hours to accommodate most schedules,

Welcome Smog is open MondayFriday from 8am to 7pm and Saturdays from 7am to 5pm.

Welcome Smog is a family owned and operated business, with Mark & Sunita here to serve you six days a week. They are also proud supporters of various local school, sport and church activities in the community.

Testimonials I went here for a smog and it was very simple. Great Service! They are efficient and I was treated very well.

I am very satisfied, and they were friendly! I recommend Welcome Smog! – CE, Google Reviews I recommend Welcome Smog because they have competitive prices and great service, and they have been around for several years. You can also have your oil changed there.

This is the kind of business everyone wants to have in their community. – Nollie, Google Reviews

Welcome Smog is located at 3720 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. They can be contacted at 925-779-1000. Visit their website at www.welcomesmog.com.

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Welcome Smog Station The Monthly Grapevine proudly awards the Pick of the Vine for August to Welcome Smog. Located in Antioch, Welcome Smog strives to always leave customers smiling. From the moment a customer drives into the station, owner’s Mark and Sunita, will make certain the customer is comfortable and well taken care of. They understand customers have questions, so they make sure they not only handle their Smog and/or Oil Change with professionalism, they take the proper time to answer any questions on a customer’s mind.

As a family business, their goal is to exceed their customer’s expectations, so their clients feel the warmth of being welcomed at Welcome Smog and always leave smiling (hence, their bright red, white & blue smiley face logo).

The Monthly Grapevine Pick of the Vine award recognizes local businesses with an exemplary reputation for customer service and/or community commitment. If you would like to nominate a business for this award, please visit our web site at www.monthlygrapevine.com for more information.

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Community Character When asked to name our favorite restaurant, cafe, or shop, it’s typically a unique local business. These are businesses that define our sense of place, but we often forget their survival depends on our patronage.

Local owners, typically having invested much of their life savings in their businesses, have a natural interest in the community’s long-term health.

Community-based businesses are essential to charitable endeavors, and their owners frequently serve on local boards and support numerous causes.

Yes, some chains give back to towns in which they do business, and not all local businesses are exemplary models.

However, the overall impacts are clear: locally owned businesses play a vital role in our community that big box stores rarely do.

For long-term community progress, a conceptual change is also necessary.

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TRAVEL TIME

Trivia Contests - Have a blast challenging your knowledge of a wide variety of topics using our new electronic interactive trivia system. Activities range from Daily Trivia to full-on Game Shows & Trivia Tournaments.

Why Book with Celebrity Cruises We are well into the nights of August.

Shorter days but still warm enough to enjoy the out of doors.

Interactive Video Games - Try your hand at bowling, tennis, boxing, darts and more.

And talk about the out of doors we do want to remind you that we once again will be at the Alameda County Fairgrounds for the annual Pleasanton Highland Scottish Games for Labor Day Weekend. We’re there all day Saturday and Sunday of the Labor Day weekend so come by and see us and spend a day in Scotland if you will via the games in Pleasanton. Doors open 8am both days.

So last month and for the last 3 months we’ve been telling you all about Celebrity Cruises. If you put all of the articles together you will have a very good knowledge of what Celebrity is all about. Not of course it’s all up to you to book a Celebrity cruise. And below are just some of the reasons why.

Sports - Brush up on your basketball, ping-pong and golf putting skills. Then join in for fun-filled tournaments.

Celebrity’s Dining Experience Inspired & Artful Cuisine - Say bon voyage to boring buffets and unimaginative restaurants.

Every meal is both a culinary and a visual masterpiece thanks to Chef Jacques Van Staden. Savor an entirely new vacation dining experience in any of our 10 worldclass, globally-influenced restaurants.

With all this variety, there’s something to please everyone in your party.

Five-Star Service - Cuisine is one part of the story. Exemplary service is another.

With nearly two staff members per table, you’ll enjoy service that’s personal, instinctive, and memorable. Classic dishes are prepared tableside, an elegant tradition. And our certified sommeliers

have perfected wine and food pairing to a delectable art form, further enhancing your vacation experience.

Raising the Bar - Your choice of wine can be made from a list offering up to 480 selections, including some of the world’s rarest, most sought-after vintages, as well as up to 500 varieties of spirits uncommon cognacs, vodkas, scotches and Armagnac.

Chic Restaurants & Lounges - Palate pleasing. Intellectually stimulating.

Life-renewing. Visually dazzling.

High-spirited. Choose from the very best in onboard programs. Enrich your knowledge about the art of winemaking, the right way to quaff vino, and what bottle to order with dinner.

Contact us today to book your Celebrity Cruise. There’s not better time than NOW. CelebrityLife. Now that’s the good life. Enjoy every minute of it.

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Classes are Filling fast!

Why Choose Us? • Qualified, enthusiastic teachers • Age appropriate costumes, music and choreography.

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Full Service Salon Hair • Skin • Nails Permanent Make-up To book an appointment call

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Come In And Check Out Our Great Fabrics!

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Drawing at Brentwood Art, Wine & Jazz Festival August 27th & 28th

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925-634-7153

470 Harvest Park Dr., Ste. E • Brentwood, CA 94513 Located Directly Behind Holiday Inn Express

Available for Any Event!

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Tues. 10-6:30 • Mon.,Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 10-5 • Sat. 10-5 • Sun. Closed

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Salon Suites Color Special

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Choose from partial highlites, all over color includes haircut. Valued at $115.

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Michele Peterson 925.642.1824

3850 Balfour Road Suite 219 in Brentwood (Located upstairs)

Diana Kristich 925.642.2366

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SAVINGS CLEANERS & PARK AVENUE CLEANERS

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Park Avenue Cleaners

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6031 #A Lone Tree Way • Brentwood (In Chuck E. Cheese shopping center)

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925.634.9000 925.755.2500 925.753.4000 925.513.7000 2430 Sand Creek Rd. Brentwood

2669 Somersville Rd. Antioch W.

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Impeccable Service Immaculate Vehicles

Professional Limousine Service with a Personal Touch!

Brentwood - Antioch Based

(925) 777-9200 TCP# 18293

You have the wedding gown...

We have the perfect setting!

Two Exquisite Settings... Countless Memories...

Elegant Wedding Garden • Beautiful Banquet Center seats 350 guests 1st-class amenities and a wonderful, accommodating staff

let us help create your perfect wedding!

Deer Ridge Golf Club

925.516.6600

www.deerridgecc.com

AWARD WINNING EAST COUNTY BUSINESS

Custom Designs as

Unique as You Are!

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Remodels • Repairs • Engraving • Diamonds

925.634.6398

Shadow Lakes Golf Club

640 Harvest Park Drive, Suite B Brentwood

www.shadowlakesgolf.com

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925.516.2837

GRANDPARENT’S DAY Sunday, September 11th We Deliver Smiles & Hugs, Praise and Thanks To All Grandmas and Grandpas With Beautiful Flowers.

(925) 634-1593 Nationwide Delivery Voted Best Florist

Harvest Park Bowl 5000 Balfour Rd., Brentwood

(925) 516-1221

www.harvestparkbowl.com

Fall Leagues Are Now Forming!

Leagues For All Ages Adults • Seniors • Youth

AWARD WINNING EAST COUNTY BUSINESS

www.FlowersByGerry.com TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880

A great way to meet new friends!

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Brentwood Spice & Olive Oil • No wine over $40.00 • We carry several CoCo County based wines • Over 100 each spices and wine labels • Over 60 custom blends most are low or no sodium

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4246 Empire Ave. • Oakley

925-209-9586

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925.679.0279 2589 Main Street • Oakley

Corner of Empire/Main Street • Mon - Fri 9-9pm • Sat 9-6pm • Sun 10-5pm

Regular Haircut Price $15.00 • Kids/Seniors $12.00

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Stained Glass Instruction & Design Affordable Stained Glass & Supplies!

Large Selection of Stained Glass, Various Sizes

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925-755-7443 • 925-628-2514 613 West 9th Street • Antioch

Business Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10:00am - 3:00pm

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WINE TOURS starting as low as $110, plus driver tip.

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EAST COUNTY BUSINESS

15 Years Experience • #9438

3130 Balfour Road, Suite C Brentwood • In Safeway Ctr.

925-757-7091

3405 Deer Valley Road Antioch • In Safeway Ctr.

Furniture

ANTIQUE CO-OP

Jewelry

Antiques & Collectables

Home & Garden Decor

Bring your ad in before Sept. 14th for a chance to win a

Vintage Clothing & Accessories

FREE $25 Gift Certificate

925.516.1563

6675A Brentwood Blvd. • Brentwood www.antiquecoop.net

TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880

Sports Memorabilia Antique Tools Books & Coins Toys & More!

Now Enrolling!

• We Welcome Children Ages 5 Wks - 5 Yrs • We Offer Web Cams & Zoo-Phonics • We Practice Hand Washing & Disinfect Regularly

925.516.6940

771 Griffith Lane, Brentwood

www.stayandplaypreschool.vpweb.com Lic. # 073404660 • Lic. #073404921

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Who’s Who... in East County

Gill’s Music is a locally owned family music store specializing in school band rentals (a 100% rent-to-own plan) and music lessons on just about any instrument you can think of, including guitar, piano, violin, drums, sax, clarinet, voice, etc.

They have been in business here since 1979 and have just moved into a big beautiful new store on Empire at Lone Tree, near Lumpy's.

According to owner Jeff Gill, this central location is perfectly situated to serve Antioch, Oakley and Brentwood. If you are a new musician or the parent of one shopping for that very first musical instrument, go to Gill's Music. Gill's will help you gain the knowledge you need to make an informed decision. And if you want lessons you’ll also find the most patient, encouraging and inspiring music teachers around. In addition to providing fun music lessons and quality school rentals they also do instrument repair and sell anything musical, including guitars, harmonicas, ukuleles and lots of music books.

Their objective for the past thirty-plus years has been to provide new musicians in East County with the tools they need to enjoy a lifetime of music.

925.757.2323 or 925.516.2330

5887 H Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA 94531 Hours of Operation: Mon 11-6 Tue/Wed/Thur 11-7 Fri 11-6 Sat 10-5

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• Firefighter Career Planning • Entry Level Coaching • Promotional Coaching • Assessment & Treatment of Trauma (ATT) • State Fire Marshal - Level 1 & 2 Courses

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Permanent Cosmetics Rose Ann Cloud, CPCP is the ONLY certified permanent cosmetic technician in all of Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley and East Contra Costa County.

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925-754-7675

3720 Sunset Lane, Suite D • Antioch, CA 94509

Teaching and creating beautiful skin.

Facials, Waxing, Microdermabrasion, Skin Peels, Ear Candling, & New Energy Lift Facial.

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SKIN AESTHETICS Tami Raney - Licensed Esthetician

(925) 679-0883

WHAT IS COLON HYDROTHERAPY? Colon Hydrotherapy is a Safe, Effective Method of Removing Waste from the Large Intestine with Purified Water.

For fourteen years, Hamilton Wellness Center has ensured the highest quality and professional care in assisting through the process of internal cleansing. All of their therapists are certified through I-ACT (Internal Association for Colon Therapy). They will safeguard your privacy in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Hamilton Wellness Center

(925) 513-0501

8368 Brentwood Blvd., Suite A • Brentwood

www.HamiltonWellnessCenter.com

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Committed to Your Dental Health for a Lifetime!

Dentistry Built On Trust

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NOW OPEN IN DISCOVERY BAY! We offer a wide variety of dental services and specialties!

• Family Practice • Root Canal Therapy • Orthodontics • Oral Surgery • Gum Treatment

Gurrinder S. Atwal, DDS

• Digital X-rays • Mac Veneers • White Fillings • Dental Implants • State of the Art Equipment

925-634-5353

Loma Linda University, Member ADA, CDA, SJDS, AGD

14850 Highway 4, Suite B • Discovery Bay www.discoverybaydentist.com

Kunal Narang, DDS UCSF

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$

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Includes Limited X-rays.

$

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Healing Through Hypnotherapy Grand Opening In the Palms of Heaven Wellness Center 8375 Brentwood Blvd., Suite D, Brentwood

Laura A. Donohue, CCHT Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

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• Weight Loss • Smoking Cessation • Insomnia • Sports Performance • and So Much More!

I work with adults, children & teens. Please call for an appointment.

925-895-9697 www.HealingThroughHypnotherapy.com Laura@HealingThroughHypnotherapy.com

Diablo Electrolysis • Electrolysis • Facials • Microdermabrasion • L.E.D. Therapy • Full Body Waxing • Makeup • GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE!

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David Shen, D.M.D. & Associates

Using the Latest Innovations in Technology to Create Beautiful Smiles, while Minimizing Treatment, Time and Discomfort.

Specialists in Orthodontics and Invisalign® Free Initial Consultation • Treatment for Children and Adults Clear and Invisible Braces Available • New Patients Always Welcome Insurance Accepted • Financing Available

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FOR YOUR DENTAL HEALTH

Lip biting and lip sucking of the lower lip can cause the upper teeth to tip forward and the lower teeth to tip back. Over time this causes an increase in the amount of over jet. Biting or sucking the upper lip can actually inhibit the normal development of the upper jaw.

Habits in Children Causing Orthodontic Problems Habits can be responsible for a number of orthodontic and orthopedic problems and should be addressed as soon as possible. When treated immediately most of the problems caused by habits can be reversed.

However when no intervention occurs a serious malocclusion is inevitable.

A thumb or finger sucking habit can initially cause the upper front teeth to move forward and the lower front teeth to move back. Sometimes it can prevent the front teeth from erupting normally. If this is not treated as soon as possible it can lead to the narrowing of the upper jaw causing a anterior open bite and a smaller lower jaw.

Tongue thrusting is another habit which can cause a lot of damage in jaw development and teeth growth and position. If this habit persists after the age of 4 to 5 years there is an increasing likelihood that this pattern will remain. Even the child’s speech patterns can be negatively affected.

Nocturnal grinding or buxism can occur in children. This is usually a sign of an existing malocclusion. It could also be an indicator that the child is suffering from an airway problem.

Children with huge adenoids and chronic allergy rhinitis tend to develop mouth breathing habits.

This causes narrowing of the upper and lower jaws and open mouth with prominent upper front teeth.

Early diagnosis and treatment of these habits can prevent major dental and jaw problems in children and also protecting the self esteem in children due to speech problems. Therefore regular check ups with the dentist are highly recommended to monitor and recognize impediments to normal facial growth and correct these problems early on and if need be the dentist will work with the pediatrician and ENT specialist for the best welfare of the child.

Apollo Dental Care is the dental office of Dr. Sue Padavettan D.D.S. Dr. Sue has fourteen years of experience in dentistry. Graduated from USC with outstanding achievement award for restorative dentistry and was elected member of Honor Dental Society by the Zeta Chapter and is a active member of ADA, CDA and CCDS.

Apollo Dental Care is located at 4530 Balfour Rd. Suite C in Brentwood. They can be contacted at 925-634-5061.

Improve Your Smile... Change Your Life • Complete dental care for adults & children • Crowns, bridges, veneers, lumineers • Tooth colored mercury free fillings • Implant restorations & dentures

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Brentwood Laser & Aesthetics State of the Art Medical Spa Dr. Rex Moulton-Barrett, MD Board Certified Plastic Surgery

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Cut the tuna into ½” pieces and put back into refrigerator, this is best served cold. Mix the remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Mix the tuna and the mixture just before serving.

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With the arrival of the Farmer’s Market, I have been making my trips thru before I open the shop. I went one day with the intention of purchasing shrimp from the fish monger. However, once I got there, my eyes saw a few additional items. Oh, I did get my shrimp, but I also came away with a nice salmon steak and a beautiful piece of Ahi Tuna. Once I arrived at the shop, I thought -I want to have the tuna for lunch!

Then next was, how do I want to prepare this beautiful piece. Well I did purchase some onions that morning but the rest was from what I had in the shop! Now I know that not all of you have this in your pantries, but don’t be afraid to substitute. If you know what something tastes like go for it…just taste as you go.

Here is the recipe I made up (ha ha) to curb my appetite.

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50 Birch Street, Brentwood 925.628.3977 TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880

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8157 Brentwood Blvd., Ste. A • Brentwood

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HANDYMAN SERVICES & Kitchen, Bathroom Remodel Specialists Vanish your “To Do” projects. Call us today.

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Home Additions, Custom Homes, Framing Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate Counter Tops: Granite, Caesar Stone, Tile Custom Cabinets • Electrical Drywall/Sheetrock • Ceiling Fan Installation Hauling/Clean ups • Painting • Plumbing No Job is Too Small or Too Large

Complete Bathroom Remodel

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Silva Enterprises Handyman 925.783.3414

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Zamora’s Custom Landscape Detail Yard Maintenance • Lawn Aeration • Mowing Edging • Weeding • Fertilizing • Clean Ups Voted Best Gardener and Honorary Best Landscaper in Antioch

FREE ESTIMATES

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License # 818893

Free Estimates - Competitive Pricing Customer Service & Satisfaction are our Priorities!

(A company is only as good as its reputation!)

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(925) 382-0330 Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Spa

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• Ceiling Fans • Additional Outlets • Garage Lighting • Hot Tubs • Landscape Lighting • Remodels

• New Circuits • Under Cabinet Lighting • New Phone/Cable Lines • Exterior Lighting • Recessed Lighting AWARD • New Construction WINNING

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625-4610 Oakley TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880

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PACIFIC FUNDING GROUP There is a loooong waiting period between professional basketball season and professional football season… at which time professional baseball is played. This only makes sense as professional baseball season, all 162 games of it, is very loooong in its own right. From April to October professional baseball tracks more stats than basketball and football, combined. I say that to say this: no one really wants to hear about the stats as much as they want to hear about the winner. In any game – baseball, basketball, football, or PINOCHLE – no one cares about anything but the finish line and who crossed it first. You can throw the ground ball fly ball ratio (GO/ AO), along with all of the other “useless” stats, out the window if you don’t cross the finish line first.

That being said and tweaking this analogy to fit residential mortgage loans, the mortgage equivalent to this finish

line would be your FICO score. The rules of our “game” have changed, or rather fallen back into black-and-white, and underwriting guidelines now REVOLVE around middle FICO score requirements.

Residential mortgage underwriters will not even attempt to underwrite a loan if the potential borrowers do not meet certain credit score guidelines.

According to Dave Zitting, the chief executive of Primary Residential Mortgage, a leading mortgage lender, “the credit score has become the line in the sand for the banks.”

If that’s truly the case, and FICO requirements only continue to rise, shouldn’t you be doing everything in your power to ensure your FICO score is where it needs to be? With credit card companies lowering limits at their discretion, and without warning, now more than ever you need to monitor your overall credit profile. Balances that are above 50% of a particular card’s actual credit limit negatively affect your FICO score, and in turn your ability to qualify for a mortgage.

The number of credit inquiries under your social security number in a 90 day period also has a negative effect on your FICO score – too many inquiries

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Bottom line, in this day and age the finish line is your FICO score. If you’re planning on playing the real estate “game,” and crossing its finish line, you’ll need to train for a healthy FICO score. Throw all of the other “stats” out the window and call me to ensure you’re on the right path.

If you have any real estate lending related questions or concerns, or would like help checking up on your most important statistic – your credit score – please don’t think twice to call or write.

I’m always here to help, my cell phone is always on, and I’m only a call away.

Trevor Frey, Senior Loan Officer at Pacific Funding Group was Voted “Best of Brentwood” Gold Loan Officer in 2009 and 2010. He can be reached directly at 925-726-1444, or tfreymortgages@yahoo.com. Equal Housing Opportunity. Licensed by the Department of Corporations under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act. NMLS, License CA-DOC #240131.

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Short Sale?

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These are the three questions many of us are asking in the current economy..

The answer, however, is a very individual decision. Which choice is best for you depends on a variety of factors including your long term goals, the amount you are “upside down” in comparison to loan amount and market value.

Many more lenders are now offering modifications to homeowners in distress.

These are generally what I consider more of a temporary solution as the banks seldom offer principal reductions. Usually the bank will offer to lower you payment over a fixed period of time. The problem with these terms is that without a principle reduction you are not building equity.

In today’s market where a home’s value may be upside down or have a negative equity of over 70%, current appreciation projections show it would take years just to break even on the balance of the loan. This makes your situation like a long term lease.

Foreclosure or simply walking away from the home is another option. There are, of course, pros and cons to this approach. The legal repercussions can vary depending on each individual’s situation. California is a non-recourse state and has what is called a one action rule, which basically states that if your homes is foreclosed and sold by the trustee that is the only recourse for the lender. Which means, generally speaking, you can walk away with little or no legal consequence. These rules can apply to primary homes and second or investment property. I would definitely advise anyone seeking foreclosure to seek legal advice for their individual scenarios.

If you are considering a default, I highly suggest you look into a short sale as an option. Choosing a short sale will put you back in control of your life and when you need to move. A short sale is when the borrower/owner sells a property during a pre-foreclosure process. It is called a short sale because the owner will sell the property “short” of the balance owed on the note not, because it is quick. Because a short sale is perceived as a proactive choice by the borrower, the credit compiling agencies tend to score it higher than a foreclosure or a deed-in-lieu.

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WHO’S BEEN SNOOPED? It is currently about 10:00 pm on a beautiful Thursday night. I just got back from visiting Historic Downtown Brentwood where they have just started their downtown Thursday night festivities again. With most of the reconstruction finished and our future Civic Center taking shape, the general conversations included the new face lift that Brentwood has undertaken in the past year.

Even the north entrance to downtown will have a new look by the time school starts and this publication has hit the mailboxes, which includes new street scapes and a beautiful entrance to Liberty High School.

With summer under way and all this talk of renovation, it is a perfect time to look in on a local business that can bring new life to your home, apartment or business.

Morris Tile & Construction Co. has been in business since 1974, which even this snoop can figure out is 37 years of experience. I was fortunate enough to talk with a recent client of theirs who claims there is no one better in the industry and they were more than pleased with the work that was done.

Now, I am sure many of you, including

myself, have hired a contractor to do some kind of job and found that you held your breath during the entire process. According to this happy customer, this was the best decision they have ever made and wished they would have done it sooner.

Although their name says “Tile” company, there is no job to big or small for them to take on. They do decks, floors, living room & kitchen remodels, overhangs, apartments, bathrooms and even the smallest task of fixing a plumbing leak under a sub-floor.

And get this, the estimate is free. This counts two points in my book, as nothing these days is free. But, Morris Tile & Construction Co. not only gives you a free estimate, but will beat any written estimate from any competitor. Now, that adds two more points. The thing I liked best about talking on the phone with a representative from the office, they are cordial and willing to answer any question you might have about your project or their reputation.

If you check out this issue of the Grapevine, you will find their current ad that gives you 10% off any competitor’s written bid and a bathroom remodel for $3000. Now I know I have your attention! Can you imagine finally fixing that bathroom that has been on your “To Do” list for years? All you have to do is make the call, get the free estimate, shop around, do your homework, save 10% and start decorating with a new set of bath towels.

When I do my research during my monthly assignment, I try to give our readers as much info as I can about the business so they will consider giving them a try while shopping locally. That being said, I will quote their mission statement in this article as I feel it says it all. “Morris Tile & Construction Co. strives to provide the best price and quality workmanship possible.

They employ only licensed contractors trained in specific fields of work and use the highest quality materials available and provide work in a timely fashion.” In talking with their customer, this is in fact the truth and they have referred several friends to their company. The way I figure it is if you still like your contractor after the work is done and refer them to your friends, they really must be good.

So, Morris Tile & Construction Co., this snoop is referring you to our readers.

It is nice to know that the quality and workmanship you deliver still exists and fortunately for us, you are local and come with a genuine care for the customer. The Monthly Grapevine gives you five gold stars for your many years of dedication to the building industry and going the extra mile to deliver quality craftsmanship. Who will be snooped next? It could be you!

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Ventilating Your Bathroom A bathroom must have adequate ventilation to prevent the buildup of moisture, mildew and odors. A window alone may be inadequate and certainly will not move the volume of air that a proper-sized fan will.

Some building codes require that a bathroom contain either a window that is openable or an exhaust fan, but not both. It is a good idea to have both, however, since a window frequently remains closed in cold weather.

Exhaust fans are rated according to the cubic feet of air moved per minute (CFM). The Home Ventilation Institute suggests the following formula to determine the size of the fan required for a bathroom (assuming an 8’ ceiling): Multiply the length of the bathroom by its width, then multiply that number by 1.1, and you have the minimum size fan suggested for the space.

For example, a 5’ x 9’ room would be 45 square feet. 45 x 1.1 = 49.5 or a minimum of 50 CFM exhaust fan.

We recommend that you double that value and go with a minimum 100 CFM exhaust fan. In addition to the basic ventilation fan, there are fans that come with lights and fan-forced radiant heaters. The heat-fan-light combination can pay for itself in less than a year, based on the amount of energy that is saved in heating the entire home just to get the bathroom warm enough for showering on cold winter mornings.

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Because this task involves electrical and mechanical work, it may be a good idea to ask local building officials if a permit is required. And you may want to have an electrician and/or heating contractor install the fan for you.

Exhaust fans, fan-lights, and heat-fanlights are installed in basically the same way, with the two latter units requiring a little more electrical work.

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This tubing should be attached at both ends with two sheet metal screws. The connections should also be wrapped with silver duct tape for a virtually airtight fit.

Ventilation fans have become such a popular do-it-yourself project that most of the products are packaged with nontechnical and user-friendly installation instructions. Some manufacturers have even gone so far as to include toll-free consumer hotlines to assist do-ityourselfers with installation questions.

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Cat Discipline in General The first and most important thing to remember is that she’s a cat, not a very short, 4-legged person. It also helps to realize that she will likely think of you as a very large cat, admittedly with some peculiar non-cat foibles (such as an appalling lack of talent at mice-catching). Try to look at things from her viewpoint--she really does have a reason for what she’s doing.

Second, never, ever hit your cat. I have found that an attempt to be reasonable, as odd as that may sound,

works best. (Example: Stanley was in the habit of taking other cat’s tidbits out from under their nose; he’d been doing it for years. As I was sitting on the kitchen floor one day, giving out handouts, I observed him doing this - I pushed my hand up into his face, pushing him back slightly, and said, “Stanley, we DON’T steal from each other.” He hasn’t done it since; in fact, he looks up at me to ask permission to eat another cat’s leftovers when they walk away.)

Using the same reprimand word works best - though I tend to talk in full sentences to my cats (they are, after all, much more intelligent than anybody else’s cats), most people find that simply saying “NO!” in a firm, no-nonsense voice for all infractions works well. If he won’t listen, keep a squirt bottle of plain water handy (be

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Cats, by the way, respond best to names that end in an “ee” sound.

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www.onestopautoservice.biz Complete Auto Repair From Maintenance To: Oil Changes • Brakes • Tune Ups Engines • Transmissions • Clutches Mufflers • Suspensions Air Conditioning • Radiators Water Pumps • Axles • Exhaust Systems Check Engine Lights Timing Belts • Shocks • Struts Computers • Heating • And More

The Place To Go For Service, Savings & Satisfaction!

AUTO

TIMING BELT INSTALLED $19995

Most Cars & Trucks • Expires 9/15/11.

Must present TMG ad.

30/60/90 THOUSAND Mile Service 4 cyl.

$

6 cyl.

FRONT OR REAR BRAKE SPECIAL

8 cyl.

$8500 Labor only

25495 $27495 $29495

Includes: replace parts & resurfacing rotors or drums.

Repack bearings. Replace pads or shoes. Parts extra.

Most Cars & Trucks • Expires 9/15/11 • Must present TMG ad.

Includes: oil, transmission, gas & air filters. Change engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant & spark plugs. Complete safety check.

Most Cars & Trucks • Expires 9/15/11 • Must present TMG ad.

OIL CHANGE SPECIAL

10% OFF

Get Your Car Ready for Summer!

$2995 Plus Tax

ANY REPAIR NEEDED*

Tues-Sat 8:30-5:30pm

•3000 Mile Oil & Filter Service •22 Point Vehicle Inspection •Tire Rotation (as needed) •Complete Brake Inspection •Check Antifreeze & All Fluids •Up To 5 Quarts of Oil

*Offer by appointment only. Must present coupon at time of service. Brentwood, Oakley and Antioch coupons only.

Not valid with any other offers.

Expires 9/15/11 • Must present TMG ad.

Family Owned & Operated For 22 Years.

•Inspect Belts & Hoses •Test Battery & Charging System •Consultation on any problem with your vehicle •Expires 9/15/11 •Must present TMG ad

NO WASTE REMOVAL FEES!

SAVING ON YOUR DEDUCTIBLE, NEED HELP? CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS OUR #1 PRIORITY

• High quality repair service at a fair price • Prior authorization obtained for all work done • Services provided for all insurance companies • Timely completion • Lifetime warranty on repair workmanship and refinish

(925) 522-8100

5293 Neroly Road • Oakley www.oakleycollision.com

Welcome Smog Test Only Station

Best Location! Best Service!

Best Deal!

Why Go Anywhere Else?

Specializing in:

Audi & Volkswagen • Audi Master Guild Technician ASE Master & Current Smog License Advanced & Strategic Diagnotics We work on all makes & models

We Certify All Smogs: Regular, Test Only, Change of Ownership RVs/Motorhomes & DIESELS We Do It All!

VIN Verification Services available

925.779.1000

925-516-AUDI

No Appt. Needed

3720 Lone Tree Way, Antioch

925-516-2834

ATM

550 Harvest Park Dr., Suite E • Brentwood

www.EastCountyEuro.com TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880

(In Lone Tree Gas Station, near Raley’s) Open Mon-Fri 8am-7pm • Sat 7am-5pm

W W W. W E L C O M E S M O G . C O M

GRAPEVINE SPECIAL

$25 OFF

SMOG TEST

Any Time! No Confusing Time Restrictions.

Not valid with any other offers.

FREE CAR WASH With Smog & Oil Change Combo.

Most cars. Limited time.

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AUTO

TIMELY FEATURE

The Car Care Council offers these fuelsaving tips:

as 10 percent, saving about 15 cents a gallon.

Fuel Savings Tips as Gas Prices Soar

Vehicle gas caps – About 17 percent of the vehicles on the roads have gas caps that are either damaged, loose or are missing altogether, causing 147 million gallons of gas to vaporize every year.

Fuel-saving driving tips include:

With gas prices exceeding two dollars a gallon in many parts of the country, the Car Care Council is offering gas-saving maintenance and driving tips that really work.Record Gas Prices Make it Perfect Time to “Be Car Care Aware” With gas prices exceeding two dollars a gallon in many parts of the country, the Car Care Council is offering gassaving maintenance and driving tips that really work. “Millions of dollars worth of gasoline is wasted every day by motorists, because simple and inexpensive vehicle maintenance is neglected,” said Rich White, executive director of the Car Care Council.

“Loose or missing gas caps, underinflated tires, worn spark plugs and dirty air filters all contribute to poor fuel economy.”

Under inflated tires – When tires aren’t inflated properly it’s like driving with the parking brake on and can cost a mile or two per gallon.

Worn spark plugs – A vehicle can have either four, six or eight spark plugs, which fire as many as 3 million times every 1,000 miles, resulting in a lot of heat and electrical and chemical erosion. A dirty spark plug causes misfiring, which wastes fuel. Spark plugs need to be replaced regularly.

Dirty air filters – An air filter that is clogged with dirt, dust and bugs chokes off the air and creates a “rich” mixture – too much gas being burned for the amount of air, which wastes gas and causes the engine to lose power. Replacing a clogged air filter can improve gas mileage by as much

ALL SMOG TESTS DONE • 15 Minute Smogs • We Smog Any Size Vehicle • We Will Match Any Smog Price

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED!

SAVE $

Don’t be an aggressive driver – Aggressive driving can lower gas mileage by as much as 33 percent on the highway and 5 percent on city streets, which results in 7 to 49 cents per gallon.

Avoid excessive idling – Sitting idle gets zero miles per gallon. Letting the vehicle warm up for one to two minutes is sufficient.

Observe the speed limit – Gas mileage decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. Each mph driven over 60 will result in an additional 10 cents per gallon. To maintain a constant speed on the highway, cruise control is recommended.

Some of the above statistics were gathered from a U.S. Department of Energy Web site, www.fueleconomy.gov.

Article courtesy of www.carcare.org

REMEMBER TO ALWAYS...

BUCKLE UP! One of the most important, immediate actions we can take as a nation to protect children and adults in motor vehicles is high-visibility enforcement of seat belt and child passenger safety laws.

20.00 with this ad.

925.634.4090 TEST ONLY

8285 Brentwood Blvd. • Brentwood 38

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AUTO

Paint Shop:

Our paint technicians have been specialty trained in the use of PPG products. They are also I-CAR certified and trained.

The paint is computer mixed for each job to achieve the best possible match.

Body Shop:

Our autobody technicians are I-CAR certified and trained.

We use state-of-the-art sonar measuring systems to get you the best possible pre-accident condition.

We Work With All Insurance Companies (925) 516-1969

www.vornhagenbodypaint.com 600 Harvest Park Drive, Brentwood

AWARD WINNING EAST COUNTY BUSINESS

Keep It New Auto Service Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm • SATURDAY 9AM - 3PM W W W . K E E P I T N EW A U TO S ERVICE . C O M Window Regulators Interior, Exterior Electrical Radio/CD Repair • Interior Trim Heater/Blower Repair

“Are you ready for the Summer Heat?”

Thermostat?

Radiator?

Fans?

Linn Small - Owner

Fluid Services Available: • Coolant • Transmission • Differential • Transfer Case

WE’VE MOVED!

• Fuel Injections Service

A/C Service $45 Plus Freon R134A most vehicles

Timing Belts 30, 60, 90K Service Bumpers • Water Pumps • Tires Windshields • Clutch’s Original Equipment Parts Available

Buying a used car? We’ll check it out for you at No Charge.

Brake Service $

As low as

139

Includes: Resurface Rotors, Replace Brake Pads, Clean & Lube Caliper Slides. * Most vehicles. Limited time offer.

Check Engine Light Retrieve code & advise best course of action

FREE

1996 and newer vehicles only.

Get To Know Us

23.95

$

Oil Change & Filter • Free Tire Rotation Brake Lining Check* * Up to 5 qts. Excludes synthetics. Limited time offer.

550 Harvest Park Dr. Ste. C, Brentwood • 925.626.7960 TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880

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DINING

OPEN WEEKDAYS 11AM WEEKENDS 8AM

BURGERS PASTA FISH STEAK SALADS

TACO TUESDAYS Taco Tuesdays from 4-close

$2 Tacos, $2 Drafts, $4 Margaritas Join Us for HAPPY HOUR Monday - Friday 4-7pm

Breakfast served Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon

925-513-2499 Located Located at at The The Discovery Discovery Bay Bay Marina Marina

ENJOY OUTDOOR WATERFRONT DINING

www.boardwalkgrill.net www.boardwalkgrill.net

Mexican Restaurant Voted Best Restaurant in Town • Sun-Thurs 11:00am-9:00pm • Fri-Sat 11:00am-10pm Family Owned and Operated • Gift Certificates Available!

Enjoy a Great Margarita With the Best Mexican Food Around!

AUGUST MARKS OUR 4TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

925.753.1968

5005 Lone Tree Way, # A • Antioch, CA (At Lone Tree Landing • Corner of Lone Tree & Hillcrest)

ORWOOD RESORT

Summer Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 9:00pm • Saturday & Sunday 7:00am - 9:00pm

Taco Tuesday

Open Everyday for

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Car Show

Outdoor Patio Overlooking the Delta

925-634-2550

4451 Orwood Road • Brentwood I www.orwoodresort.com 40

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Buy One Entrée, Get Second Entrée

50% OFF

Of equal or lesser value.

Must present coupon.

Valid Monday - Friday.

One coupon per table.

Not valid on take out orders. www.MonthlyGrapevine.com

DINING

Brunch Special 50% OFF

Buy any one brunch at regular price, receive a second brunch 50% OFF! TEXT “giftcard”

to 74455 enter to win a $100 gift card!

Not valid with any other offers. Expires 8/31/11.

One discount per table. No split checks.

Delivery Available

Lunch Special $5 OFF $25

Limited delivery area. Min. Orders: $25

Kids Eat For 99¢!

Valid 11am - 3pm

Mon.-Thur. with each adult entree purchase. Kids food must be ordered from the kids menu.

Not valid with any other offer.

One discount per table. No split checks.

Dinner Special $12 OFF $50 Valid 4pm - 8pm 2505 Sand Creek Road Suite 120 • Brentwood

925-634-9223

Not valid with any other offer.

One discount per table. No split checks.

AWA WIN RD NIN

G EAST CO BUS UNTY INES S

NEVER MISS THE FOOD, SPIRIT AND FUN!!!

YOUR TABLE IS OUR KITCHEN STEAKHOUSE • TEPPANYAKI • SUSHI BAR TIME TO BRING IN THE SCRATCHER

Great Place for Birthday Parties!

BIRTHDAY EAT FOR

FREE with any party of 6 or more.

Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30pm • Dinner: Mon-Thurs 4:30-9:30pm Fri 4:30-10:30pm • Sat 12:00-10:30pm • Sun 12:00-9:30pm

Weekend Reservations Recommended

Full Liquor Bar • Happy Hour 4:30pm - 6:30pm TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880

AWARD WINNING EAST COUNTY BUSINESS

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DINING

Voted #1 Restaurant For The Past Six Years

Comedy Shows Saturday, August 20

Featuring D.J. Cooch

Sunday Special: Two Prime Rib Dinners & Bottle of Wine $38 Every Sunday Champagne Brunch 10am-2pm

925.634.1025

AWA WIN RD NIN EAS G T

Open: Mon - Sat 11am-10pm • Sun 10am-10pm 144 Oak Street • Brentwood • www.CapsOfBrentwood.com

MJ’s Downtown Cafe & Bakery Good old-fashioned taste

Home of the Colossal Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Served All Day! Lunch Specials Daily • Hearty Homestyle Breakfast • Salads & Sandwiches • Homemade Soups • Oven Fresh Baked Goods • CONSTRUCTION IS OVER Join us: Mon - Fri 6:00am - 3:00pm

Sat - Sun 7:00am - 3:30pm

655 First St., Brentwood • 925-684-7242 www.mjsdowntowncafe.com

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MJ’s Downtown Cafe & Bakery MJ’s Downtown Café & Bakery serves up breakfast and lunch with good old-fashioned taste. Everything from hearty home-style breakfasts, sandwiches and salads to homemade soups and oven fresh baked goods are prepared from scratch.

They feature a homemade Colossal Cinnamon Roll and their burgers are made from fresh ground Angus Chuck.

They also have several entrée salads to choose from, including fresh Shrimp or Dungeness Crab Louis. Be sure to give the Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy a try too!

With classic comfort food on the menu and a great kids menu, there’s something for everyone at MJ’s. Stop in for great tasting family favorites that will leave you satisfied and looking forward to your next visit!

Outdoor Dining Coming Soon!

MJ’s Downtown Cafe & Bakery is located at 655 First Street in Brentwood. Visit their website at www.mjsdowntowncafe. com

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Yo u r t i m e l y g u i d e t o f u t u r e e v e n t s AUGUST

ONGOING EVENTS

FREE Classes - Word Basics (925) 776-1133 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Date 15th

Bethel Island Lion’s Club (925) 437-8081 1st & 3rd Wednesday 7:00pm

Hot Summer Nights “Dancing on the Plaza” (925) 432-7301 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Date 19th

Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support (925) 513-7710 2nd Thursday 7:00-8:30pm

Pasta Challenge (925) 432-7301 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Date 20th

Discovery Bay Corvette Club (925) 634-0503 1st Monday

Wine in The Bay (925) 890-5255 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Date 20th

Delta Newcomers Club Get Acquainted Lunch (925) 516-4380 2nd Thursday

Wine,Beer,Olive Oil - Silent/Live Auction: Music, Art & Jewelry (925) 634-3439 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Date 20th

Food & Clothing Giveaway (925) 439-8989 3rd Sat. @ 8:00pm

Relay for Life of Bredntwood Fundraiser (925) 240-6105 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm Date 22nd Dinner & Comedy Night (925) 706-4220 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Date 27th SEPTEMBER Farmers Market Green Day! (925) 432-7301 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Date 3rd 13th Annual Delta Blues Festival FREE EVENT! (925) 698-8024 Noon - 7:30 pm Date 17th Friends, Food, Fun! FREE Lunch, Raffles, Music & More!

(925) 260-1432 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Date 24th Marsh Creek Crop Scrapbook Fundraiser mcparentsclub@gmail.com 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Date 24th

Healing & Intuitive Arts Spiritual Group (925) 366-7744 lorey@joyfulvibrations.com Heart to Heart Communications (925) 876-6648 Wed. @ 2:00pm Internet Basics FREE (925) 776-1133 Tues. & Thurs., 7:30-9 pm Parents of Juvenile Diabetics (925) 634-7680 1st Wed. @ 5:30pm Soroptimists of East Contra Costa County at Prevot’s (925) 634-4480 Thursday’s @ Noon Soroptimists of The Delta at MJ’s (925) 625-4308 First Wed., 6:00 pm Sutter Delta FREE Diabetes Education (925) 779-3613 Tues., 1:00-3:00 pm Sutter Delta FREE Healthy Hearts Class (925) 779-3613 Wed., 6:00-8:00 pm Sutter Delta FREE Stop Smoking Class (925) 779-3613 Mon., 6:00-8:00 pm

TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880

Chamber Events

EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

BRENTWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS

Special Kids Parent Support Group (925) 516-9690 2nd Wed. @ 7-9 pm Sutter Delta FREE Hip or Knee Pain Seminar (925) 779-3613 Last Wed. @ 6:30pm BUSINESS MEETINGS Bethel Island Women’s Club (925) 684-0147 4th Thurs.@ 7:00pm Brentwood Chamber Mixer (925) 634-3344 3rd Thursday 5:30-7:30pm Brentwood Rotary Club (925) 516-3400 Monday’s @ Noon Brentwood Lions Club (925) 516-7798 1st & 3rd Wed., Perko’s 7:00pm Byron Delta Lions Club (925) 634-7596 1st Friday @ 10:00am Discovery Bay Chamber Mixer (925) 640-5746 4th Tuesday @ 6:00pm Discovery Bay Lions Club (925) 354-1062 1st Tuesday @ 6:30pm Delta Networking Partners (925) 596-0864 Tuesday’s @ 8:30am Knightsen Garden Club (925)516-7798 1st Monday @ 7pm 3067 Knightsen Ave Oakley Chamber Mixer (925) 625-1035 2nd Thursday @ 6:30pm

HAVE YOUR EVENT INCLUDED Email us at: Info@ monthlygrapevine.com.

Please include your name and phone number.

Every Thursday 5:00 – 8:00 PM

SHOP, WINE, & DINE! Enjoy a late night in Downtown Brentwood

Historic Downtown Brentwood First & Oak Street

Thursday August 18th 5:30 – 7:00 PM

HOME-BASED BUSINESS MIXER TRILOGY VINEYARDS AT MARSH CREEK

Call the Chamber for information Thursday August 18th 11:45 – 1:00 PM

BUSINESS NETWORKING LUNCH

(Formerly Brown Bag Lunch) Brentwood city Update. Bring your own lunch, we provide the drinks. Free to Chamber Members, $5 non-members.

Thursday September 15th 5:30 – 7:00 PM

CHAMBER MIXER ALVIS FRANTZ AND ASSOCIATES

181 Sand Creek Road, Ste K • Brentwood Sept. 16th

ANNUAL CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT Deer Ridge Golf Club

Invest In Brentwood • Shop and Do Business Locally More information visit us at www.brentwoodchamber.com, or email info@brentwoodchamber.com or call 925.634.3344

On The Cover...

Some of Contra Costa County’s finest local wines. Photo taken at Co Co County Wine Company, 633 First Street in Brentwood.

This month’s cover was taken

by Master Photographer, Sam Young.

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EVENTS

LOBSTERS

ARE COMING TO BRENTWOOD! NOW IS THE TIME TO START PLANNING YOUR LABOR DAY PARTY!

8th Annual

Wine in the Bay

Saturday, August 20th • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Orders must be placed by August 26, 2011 Payment due when placing order.

Enjoy this summer afternoon in a lovely shaded yard in Brentwood!

Address will be on the tickets.

Delta community Services, Inc. will have all the lobsters you need for that special day. Now is the time to place your order.

Come Taste The Wares of The Local Vintners, Brewmeister & More

Help! Delta Community Services, Inc., A non-profit organization, providing caring services, outreach information and agency referral services to all citizens of Brentwood, Discovery Bay, Byron, Knightsen, Bethel Island and Oakley for over 24 years.

Tails:

Prices: 6-7 oz ea. $16 ea

(Frozen uncooked)

Par Boiled: 1.25 lb.

Live: 1.25 lb.

$20 ea $20 ea

To place your order, call Delta Community Services, Inc. at 925-634-8275 or Health Hut 925-634-4480 or come by our office at 648 2nd street in brentwood.

Jazz music by award winning guitarist, David Trevors who has studied & performed for almost 20 years.

DJ/MC will be Keith Fox, a highly sought after Host/DJ & MC for corporate America.

Hors d’oeuvres served by Discovery Bay Steakhouse, Oriental House, Trader Joe’s as well as the fabulous appetizers from the St. Anne women Silent & live auctions, artisan crafts for sale & Much More! $35 per ticket until August 1, then $40 each.

Questions or Tickets contact

Linda 925.634.3439 • Peggy 925.890.5255 or visit www.stannechurchbyron.com

Sponsored by Byron St. Anne Women’s Fellowship.

1 Lobster Bib Per Tail or Lobster FREE!

2nd Annual Dinner at the Orchard Fundraiser

BBQ • MUSIC • PARTY

MEETING TIMES Meetings are Tuesdays, 8:30am - 10:00am Eskaton Lodge • 2nd Floor 450 John Muir Parkway • Brentwood

Saturday, August 27, 2011 Limited to 75 - 100 fun people

At Tess', 8091 Balfour Road (across the street from The Lakes in Discovery Bay) 4 PM to 9 PM After Dinner, go to the orchard and pick some grapes to take home (Bring a pair of scissors, we’ll give you a bag)

$60 Per Person - We are Officially a 501(C)(3) Non Profit Your Ticket is Tax Deductible. You can make a donation too!

For Tickets or more Info Call 1-800-800-5373 or online at www.farmmarket.tv John Papini will be cooking ribs, chicken. We'll have salad, beans, garlic bread, corn, fresh grilled vegetables from local farmers, wine, beer, water, sodas and dessert. We're going to have music too.

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Save The Date!

September 2, 2011 • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Brentwood Senior Center 193 Griffith in Brentwood Friends, Food, Fun!

Free Lunch, Raffles, Music, Local Flavor, Amazing Booths, Rambunctious & Joyful Frivolity...

For More Info Call 925-260-1432

www.MonthlyGrapevine.com

Director Kathy Tickner

Family Fun for All Ages!

EVENTS

The Volunteer Parents of the Arts Club & Excelsior Middle School Presents the Mini-Musical

Co-Director Dana Lee

Sept. 14, 15, 16, 22, 23 @ 7:00 pm Sept. 17 @ 12 noon & 4:00 pm • Sept. 24 @ 12 noon All Tickets $7.00

(at the door)

Excelsior Middle School 14301 Byron Hwy Byron Ad Designed By Cruz Conde In Cooperation With The Monthly Grapevine

22nd Annual Oakley Almond Festival!

Fun For All, Greatly Improved!

Friday, Sept. 9, 5pm-10pm • Saturday Sept. 10, 10am-10pm • Sunday Sept. 11, 10am-5pm

Friday Entrance Fee: $2, Kids 10 and under FREE Saturday & Sunday Entrance Fee: $6, Seniors (65 & over) $4, Kids 5-12 $4, Kids 4 & under FREE Carnival • Music • Pony Rides • Facepainting • Food • Art & Crafts & Much More!

Location: O’Hara Park - O’Hara Avenue & W. Cypress Road

For more information call 925-625-1035 or visit www.oakleychamber.com TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880

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East County Historical Society

Annual BBQ

and

Photo Contest

Sunday, September 11th • 2-6pm Mark your calendars and plan to attend 3890 Sellers Ave • Brentwood Drop entries (8x10 or larger) at

9040 Brentwood Blvd., Ste. B, Brentwood on or before September 1st

Entry form is available at www.monthlygrapevine.com or email form request to ads@monthlygrapevine.com

Winning photos will be displayed at the event

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Farm Fresh Produce... Grower to You! 1

Pomeroy Farm 925-634-7712

16 Moffatt Ranch 925-634-3049

2

Dwelley Farms 925-634-6508

18 Tamayo Family Vineyards 925-513-8463

3

Lopez Ranch 925-634-4433

19 Peterwolfe.com 925-634-1308

4

Salvador Family Farm 925-634-1957

20 Chavez U-Pick Cherries 925-625-3994

5

Maggiore Cherry Ranch 925-634-4176

21 The Farmer's Daughter Produce & U-Pick Farm 925-634-4827

6

Mike's U-Pick 925-698-7459

7

Tachella Family Farms 925-513-8495

8

Maggiore Ranches 925-634-4176

9

DC's Extraordinary Cherries 925-516-4495

37 Freitas Ranch Cherries 925-634-5461 38 Berry Best 209-601-6460 39 Olio Bello d’Olivo 925-634-5051 40 Laird Ranch 925-998-5769 41 Chan’s Fruit Stand 925-325-0640

23 Wolfe Ranch Cherries 925-634-1308

42 Hannah Nicole Vineyards 925-240-9463

24 The Stand at Knightsen 925-642-0647

11 Nunn Better Farms 925-634-2148

43 Papini Farms #2 301 Sellers Ave. Brentwood

26 Seko Ranch Cherries 925-634-3771

44 Spinola Farm & Garden / Beyond the Terrace 925-240-6569

27 Brentwood’s CoCo County Wine Company 925-634-9463 28 McKinney Farms (A Peachy Place) 925-634-7830

12 Canciamilla Ranch 925-634-5123 13 Brentwood Spice & Olive Oil 925-240-6457

15 Bacchini's Fruit Tree 925-634-3645

36 Papini Farm 925-759-6735

22 von Uhlit Ranch 510-220-6899

10 Lon’s Farm Stand/Kelsey Farms 925-516-1709

14 McCauley Olive Groves 925-754-6457

35 Bloomfield Cherries 925-550-5540

29 Black Diamond Alpacas 925-240-1540

45 Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen 800-800-5373 46 RC U-Pick Cherries 925-679-3011

30 Gursky Ranch 925-634-4913

47 Enos Family Farms 925-437-9973

32 Heritage Family Farm 925-642-7653

49 Pompei Nursery 925-625-7330

33 Smith Family Farm/Pumpkin Patch 925-625-5966

50 Smith’s Herb Farm & Christmas Trees 925-625-5966

34 Pease Ranch 925-634-4646

TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880

www.harvest4you.com

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INDEX

Local Pages GIFTS... ETC.

CPR Fast, P15

Antique Co-op, P13

Delta Valley Athletic Club, P2

Big Al Caricature, P9

Diablo Electrolysis, P16

Brentwood Spice & Olive Oil, P12

Hamilton Wellness Center, P15

Broder Jewelry, P11

Healing Through Therapy, P16

Carol Carey Salon, P12

Ortho Works, P17

Cartridge World, P13

Permanent Cosmetics

by Rozan, P15

DK Salon, P7 East Co. Performing Arts, P9 Elegant Escapes, P11 Elements Salon, P9 Finesse Limo, P13

Gill’s Music, P10

Skin Aesthetics, P15 Synergie by LO, P17 That’s A Wrap, P18

HOME A&B Landscape, P27

Accent Shutters & Blinds, P3

Holy Hair Salon, P8

Affordable Plumbing Plus, P26

iRS Cleaners, P7

Aiello Painting, P23

Legacy Christian School, P12

All Clean Gutters, P26

Park Avenue Cleaners, P10

All Clear Window Cleaning, P21

Planet Tan, P10

All Raingutters Systems, Inc., P29

Professional Air Shuttle Service, P7

American Built Pools, Inc., P33

Stained Glass Instruction & Design, P13

American Plumbing, P20 BJB Drywall, P21 Bright Ideas Design Center, P23 Brighter Choice, P25 Cabinet Care, P27

Suzanne Rocha, Broker, P14

California Clean Team, P22

Stay & Play Preschool, P13

Can Do Crew Handyman Services, LLC, P26

Tanner’s Paradise, P7 Three Stars Rentals, P9 Tres Jolie Salon & Spa, P5 Tri Delta Transit, P51

HEALTH Alpha Dental, P15 Ameri-Cal Weight Clinic, P15 Apollo Dental Care, P18 Body By Santi, P17 Brentwood Laser & Aesthetics, P19 Champion Chiropractic, P19 Comfort Dental Care, P16

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Elizabeth’s Cleaning, P21 Fairview Heating, P23 Faith Cleaning, P29 Hometown Window Cleaning, P24 J.C. Tree, P24

Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel

by Silva Enterprises, P20

A&D Bros., P24

Shadow Lakes Golf Club, P11

Discovery Bay Pest Control, P50

Red Door Dance Studio, P16

Harvest Park Bowl, P11

Sew Ewe Quilt, P9

Discovery Bay Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning, P32

Kevco Tub & Tile, P23

Great Clips, P12

Salon Suites - Diana Kristich, P9

Find advertisers in the Local Pages™ Directory, arranged by industry and alphabetized within the category. Tell them you saw their ad in The Monthly Grapevine!

Premier Laser, P52

Flowers by Gerry, P11 Getaway Cruises ‘n Tours, P8

ADVERTISING DIRECTORY

Carpet Cleaning Wizards, P31 CJ Bradley Electric, P21

Lebec, Inc., P31 Lee Gardening, P30 Manuel Iglesias Concrete, P25 Mike Perreira Plumbing, P23 Morris Tile & Construction Co., P29 Mt. Diablo Gardening, P22 New Legacy Landscaping, P29 OBD Plumbing, P30 Nor-Cal Flooring, P22 Oakley Plumbing, P24 PW Construction, P30 Prudential California Realty, P31 Quality Plumbing & Rooter, P28

The Pampered Pet Grooming & Spa, P34

AUTO A-1 Stop Smog, P38 Brentwood Smog Express, P36 DentPro, P36 East County European Autoworks, P37 Keep It New Auto Service, P39 Oakley Collision Center, P37 One Stop Auto Service, P37 Shaner Boat Works, P36 Stack’s RV & Boat Storage, P20 Sugar Barge RV & Boat Rental/Storage, P36 Vornhagen Body & Paint, P39 Welcome Smog Station, P37

DINING Boardwalk Grill, P40 Brentwood Fine Meats, P41 Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill, P42 Cocina Medina, P40 Grazie Grille, P41

Smith’s Flooring, P27

MJ’s Downtown Cafe & Bakery, P42

Stack’s Classic Awning, P20

Orwood Resort, P40

Sunbusters Patio Covers, P25

Shirasoni, P41

SuperClean Carpet Care, P24

EVENTS

T&V Landscape, P32 Tran Gardening & Yardwork, P26

Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, P43

Vieira Landscape, P23

Brentwood Cornfest, P49

Zamora’s Landscape, P20

Deal of the Day, P12

BUSINESS

Disney’s Aladdin Jr., P45

Class Act House Cleaning, P27

AGS Real Estate & Financing, P35

Clean Choice House Cleaning, P30

East County Historical Society Annual BBQ & Photo Contest, P46

Biglow Insurance, P33 & 35

Concrete Visions, P33

Girlfriends Unlimited, P19

Book Busters Bookkeeping, P35

CT Inc. Pottery & Plants, P29

Harvest Time, P47

CGI Investigative Services, P35

D.A.D.S. Prof. Painting, P22

Delta Networking Partners, P44

Lobsters Are Coming to Brentwood, P44

Day Fence Company, P28

Fast Teks, P35

Oakley Almond Festival, P45

Delta Discount Hauling, P25

The Merchants Mirrour, P35

Tess’ Community Farm Kitchen, P44

Delta Spa & Repair, P21 Delta Tree Service, P20 Diablo Delta Painting, P28

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G & S Farms • Dwelley Farms • Ron Nunn Farms • F. A. Maggiore & Sons • Simoni & Massoni Farms 110°/86° Magazine • Aero Pure Water • American Legion Post 202 • Bank Of The West • Black Sheep Communications • Brentwood Minuteman Press • Brentwood Party Rentals • California Diesel & Power • ChamberLink.com • Crème Dela Gem Jewelry • Dallas Shanks & Sons Automotive • Delta Sun Times • Delta Valley Athletic Club • ECC Bank • EverythingBrentwood.com • Farwest Sanitation & Storage • Fastsigns • Finta Hay • Glamora By Sadia • Got A Party • HalfwayToConcord.com • Herrington Tractor Rental & Repair, Inc • Home Depot • Keller Canyon Landfill • Kendall Automotive • Kohl's • Latino Times • Mazzy's Fire Protection Specialists • McCauley Bros. Pest Control • Mike's Auto Body • Mimi's Café • Nancy Kaiser • Pella Windows & Doors • Pizzagoni's Towing • Postal Annex #10009 • Quick-Deck, Inc. • Quik Stop #149 • Raley's • Rave Movie Theatre • Safeway • Smiles: Creative Imaging • Standard Pacific Homes • Stirling Architects • Terracare Associates • TheFrugalFind.com • The Streets Of Brentwood • Tri Delta Transit • True Visions BRENTWOOD CORNFEST COMMITTEE BRENTWOOD CORNFEST COMMITTEE Joe Trebino, President & Signage Dirk Zeigler, Zeigler Insurance & Financial Services, Chair Ken Seamann, Discovery Professional Services, Co-Chair & Entertainment Paul Kelly, Sponsor Chair Liz Gray, Parking Sgt. Walter O’Grodnick, Police Liaison Lt. Tom Hansen, Police Liaison Sal Cutino East County Woodworks, Vendor Chair Shayn Cutino, Vendors Jeff Davis, Security Chair Robin Evenson, Kids “CORN”er Chair Becky Basker, Kids “CORN”er Chair Jilda Fairhurst, Event Coordinator

Alida Garcia, ECC Bank Rita Murdock, ECC Bank Francisco Guillen, Vendor Chair Lisa Hurt, Accounting Mitchel Kell, Videographer Casey Copeland, Veteran Liaison & Security Pat Trombino, Event Coordinator Olga Vidriales, Info. Alley Lori Knudsen, Info. Alley Hazel Wetherford, City Representative Net-Pro by Tabucchi Engineering, Set Up & Tear Down Ryan Accord, Set Up & Tear Down Will Huber, Set Up Lillian Pierce, Corn Madelynn Krebs, Heritage Area

Robin Schiavone, Heritage Area John Fairhurst, Chamber Volunteer Bill Putman, Chamber Volunteer Nick Gaunt, Chamber Volunteer Chris Henry, Entertainment LeeAnn Seamann, Entertainment Hospitality Mike Alarcon, Procal, Inc. John Donnelly, Donnelly’s Floor Service Mark Dwelley, Dwelley Farms Brent Swisher, Wayne Swisher Concrete Sean McCauley, McCauley Bros. Pest Control Matt Cresswell, Nunn Farms Bill Fee, Mazzy’s Fire Protection Specialists Beth Zeigler, Zeigler Insurance Corny Crew Kids

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