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Who’s Been Snooped?

Prudential Realty

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Direct Mailed to homes and business in: Antioch

Upcoming Events

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The CEO

GRAPHIC DESIGN

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Perhaps you’ve noticed over the last couple of months that I’ve been writing the CEO message; Jim and Karen are retiring from the Monthly Grapevine and moving into the next phase of their careers. If you know my parents, Jim and Karen, you will know that “retirement” does not mean the traditional “take it easy and stop working.” You will still see them around at different events and mixers as they are both still very active in the community. They are still the owners of the Monthly Grapevine but off to do other exciting ventures including the opening of FYI Media, a digital signage firm. FYI will also offer design and marketing. As the new CEO, I am very excited to grow “the vine” in new directions while preserving the magazine that you can count on for the latest and the best.

And if you don’t know me, I’ve been working with the Monthly Grapevine for over 12 years; Karen has taught me the best of the business and thanks to her I have a well rounded sense of the publishing industry, including graphics, accounting and mailing demographics.

I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, graduating class of 2001. I live in Stockton with my husband and my 10year old daughter.

I hope that all of our readers and clients join me in congratulating Jim and Karen

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Happy New Year to you and your families; here’s to everyone embarking on a new adventure of their own in 2012!

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GIFT GUIDE

WHO’S BEEN SNOOPED?

Wander Through Treasureland!

As I look out the window this December, Mt. Diablo is covered in the brightest orange, red and pink sky. This wonderful sunset is just one of the many luxuries of living in the Far East County.

With sound of the final tractors putting the farmlands to bed for the winter and the hint of holiday décor in the local storefronts, it is clear, the season has begun. With that in mind, today’s snoop is taking me to Brentwood’s best kept secret.

As I travel North on Highway 4, I remember the many times I have visited this wonderful antique store. Located directly across from Big B Lumber, it is really easy to find. As usual, there are several cars parked outside and a multitude of shoppers wondering around the magical cubicles filled with treasures from the past. Antique Co-Op is made up of 20 stores under one roof.

With new, vintage and antique items, you can spend an hour reminiscing of the past and enjoying the excitement of finding something you can’t live without.

I always enjoy listening to the customers as they chat about a certain item. Some seasoned veteran antique shoppers are aware of the item’s heritage and its value and others just like to pick it up and admire its beauty. It is not uncommon to hear the words, “This is a great price.” I think the thing I like most is my personal fond memories of my extended families time at the dinner table. Whether it is at Grandma’s for Christmas or just a pasta dinner with the Italian family, I can find pieces of each of these plates of serving dishes nestled amongst these hidden treasures. And, they are really helpful at finding a particular pattern or piece from a set that has been in the family for years.

They have large and small pieces of furniture, jewelry, home and garden, tools, vintage clothing and props, books, sports memorabilia, Disney videos, toys and more. Coke-a-cola and Elvis are a regular site. I like to come here to find just the right serving dish for something I am taking to a friend’s house to share so that I can leave it behind as a gift. Sure beats the heck out of a Tupperware dish with the masking tape with your name on the bottom that you never see again. And, it is really fun to match the dish to your special treat. Many of my friends are collectors, so I can also find just the right gift for special occasions.

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I don’t think I am exaggerating when I say; there are thousands of items to see. Each individual has their own section of the store and can display to their heart’s content.

Some are clearly vintage while others love the linens and lace. Every time I visit, there is something new I have never seen before.

One gentleman was admiring a beautiful curio and talking with the manager about its price. Another thing I like about this store is you might be able to negotiate with its owner; how fun is that? As he and his wife quietly discussed its value, the person at the front desk was checking on the phone with its owner to see what the final price would be. I am pretty sure it made its way into their car to take home for that perfect place in their home.

So Antique Co-op, the Monthly Grapevine gives you five 78 records for continuing to bring yesterday’s treasures to our shoppers with such a unique and fun experience. Your kindness at the front door is a plus and your friendly smile an added attraction. Pretty sure I will be back before the holidays to find those little stocking stuffers that always marvel my family. Who will be snooped next? It could be you!

Antique Co-op is located at 6675A

Brentwood Blvd. in Brentwood. They can be contacted at 925-516-1663 or visit them at www.antiquecoop.net.

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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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ALUMAWOOD PATIO COVERS • PATIO ENCLOSURES

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925-727-9808 or 925-420-5881

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QUALITY & AFFORDABLE PRICES AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK

Dry or Steam Carpet Cleaning • Truck Mounted Family Owned & Operated Licensed, Bonded & Insured

OTHER SERVICES:

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Residential • Commercial Realty • Emergency

Free Estimates

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KNOW YOUR OPTIONS! CURRENT

MODIFICATION

SHORT SALE

Example Purchase Price $539,000

Modification Amount $539,000

Lease for 3 Years Lease Payment $2200

Current Value $275,000

40 Year Fix @ 4% New Payment $2909.50

Current Payment $4,063.50

40 Year Cost $1,116,610.07

Negative Equity (upside down) $238,500 30 Year Cost $1,701,360.07

*All Numbers Are Estimates.

For Sample Only.

Rebuild Your Credit PURCHASE after 3 Years Purchase Price $300,449 New Payment $2,374 30 Year Cost $933,886

Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel Specialist Custom Tile Installation • Showers • Floors • Countertops Total Apartment Renovations • Foreclosure Fix-Ups Fire & Water Damage • Dry Rot • Plumbing • Electrical Dry Wall • Doors • Windows • Cabinets Complete Roof Replacements & Repairs

10% OFF ANY WRITTEN BID! Complete Bathroom Remodel $3,000 Incl: New Tub, New Tub Walls, New Shower Valve, New Bathroom Floor. Some Restrictions Apply.

Tile Floor Installations as Low as $3 Sq.ft.

Tub Shower Walls Tile $900

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Gutter/Downspouts Cleaning & Repair Pigeon Proofing

Realty check: If you decide to short sale using this scenario you will potentially save $767,473. At 5% appreciation it would take over 13 years for your home value to equal what you currently owe on your current balance.

DRE#01325072 • Prudential California Realty is an independently owned and operated member of the Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc.

TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880

For Quality Service Call Today!

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PRUDENTIAL REALTY

Foreclosure or simply walking away from the home is one 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 means, generally speaking, you can walk away with little or no legal consequence.

These rules can apply to primary homes and second or investment properties. I would definitely advise anyone seeking foreclosure to seek legal advice for their individual scenarios.

Know Your Options If you are struggling to make ends meet and have negative equity in your home it is important to know what options are available to you.

There are a number of different actions that may be made to help you mitigate your financial situation. These include bankruptcy, modification, short sale and foreclosure.

If you are considering a default, I highly suggest you look into a short sale option.

Choosing a short sale will put you back in control of your life. 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.

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

These are often 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.

I would always advise my clients to seek advice from an attorney under bankruptcy protection. Many homeowners have incurred a substantial amount of debt in this economy, and bankruptcy may be a

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good option to help you afford and keep your home by eliminating burdensome debt. Although legally you may not need to pursue a short sale after the bankruptcy, in regard to credit building it is still a good option.

Let me be clear, I am not advocating to anyone to ignore their financial obligations. What I am saying is that you should look at your own situation and make the decision that is best for YOU and your family and not the bank.

It is very important that you should be informed about your options and possible consequences.

Remember to always seek legal and tax advice before making any decisions.

Loan modification, short sale or Strategic Default; which one is right for you? Call me today for a FREE no obligation onehour consultation to discuss and compare your options. Take control of your situation and start the New Year fresh. Call today.

Patrick McCarran can be reached at

925-899-5536. www.patrickmccarran.com.

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75.00

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150.00

any 8 hour Cleaning

New clients only • Limited time offer

$1

80

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Ask About our Special Rates on Move Outs!

LEE GARDENING • New Lawn • Sprinkler System • Yard Clean Up • Yard Maintenance • Rototilling

• Weeding • Brick Work • Topsoil • Rock • Fence

2 Times $38 or 4 Times $68 Some restrictions may apply.

Free Estimates (925) 325-4786 • (925) 485-7641

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• Fast, on-site service for all computer brands • Virus, Worm, Spyware, Pop-Up removal • Wireless networking

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Renew Your Kitchen For Under $600 We’ll deep clean them & restore in one day!

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149

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One-Story Home

Up to 3,000 sq.ft. home. Must present ad.

Not valid with any other offer.

89

$

Upholstery Cleaning Sofa and Loveseat Must present ad.

Not valid with any other offer.

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All In One Home Services

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Ăź Drywall Ăź Flooring

Ăź Painting Ăź Plumbing

Spiff up your home for the Holidays!

HOLIDAY SPECIAL

Save 20% on work completed before December 23rd.

Lic. #789782

925-938-6251

Serving the East Bay since 1998. Over 21,000 satisfied customers count on us to GET IT DONE!

YOUR WEEKENDS WEREN’T MADE FOR HOUSEWORK!

“Class Actâ€? Cleaning Services Housecleaning • Office Cleaning Window Cleaning • Floor Maintenance Tile Scrubbing & Sealing Pressure Washing • Gutter Cleaning Blind Cleaning DISCOUNTED SERVICES:

Daryl & Traci Bernal Servicing Your Area for Over 20 Years

Insured & Bonded

New Screens • Rescreening Pet Resistance Screens

WINDOW & BLIND

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Housecleaning Special

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20% OFF Landscaping with this ad

Call Mr. Andy Le for a FREE Estimate!

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IGLESIAS CONCRETE

We Can Transform Your Concrete Into A Spectacular Showcase

Patios • Walkways Stamped Concrete Retaining Walls Concrete Staining Demolition Stamp Overlayment

F*

OF 0 $50

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE *on any job over $3500 • Lic #731292

Nick Iglesias, Owner s 925.949.3710 s www.concvisions.com

WINTER SPECIALS CARPET CARE GOT ALLERGIES?

3 ROOMS

WHOLE HOUSE

FREE Neutralizer

FREE Neutralizer

plus hallway

$75

POWERFUL TRUCK Reg. $89 MOUNTED UNIT TURBO DRY SYSTEM SOFA & LOVESEAT Reg. $120

$85

single story

$129

WHOLE HOUSE two story

FREE Neutralizer

$165

ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Pet Odor Treatment & Stain Removal • Soil Treatment • Scotchguard FREE ESTIMATES!

10 Years Experience • Licensed & Insured

925-237-7199

Not Just Clean... It’s SUPERCLEAN! TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

AIR DUCT CLEANING

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Smith s Flooring AWARD WINNING EAST COUNTY BUSINESS

Quality you can stand on!

Work we stand behind!

Custom Hardwood Floors Laminate Specialist • Ceramic, Tile & Stone Trim & Crown Moulding • Bathroom Design

Tim and Bev Smith

925.240.7105

3877 Walnut Blvd. Suite D • Brentwood CA. LIC. # 886470

Prepare Your Roof & Gutters for Winter!

Roofing / Seamless Gutter All Types Custom Work / Roof Power Washing & Repair We Do It All, Call Now!

WE INSTALL HOLIDAY LIGHTS Over 20 Years Experience We’ll Beat Any Written Estimate

All Raingutters Systems, Inc. 925-381-7620

GET YOUR GARDEN GROWING DIG was founded in June 1988 by Pat Moore. It started with a membership of about fourteen and has grown to one hundred at present. Members come from all over east county and elsewhere. Anyone is eligible to join and the dues are $15.00 per year.

Our purpose is to encourage interest in gardening through education and the beautification of the community. The mission of DIG is donating garden books, tapes and videos to the local library, providing scholarships to local students, hosting informational speakers and participating in the community gardening projects. Our annual fundraiser/plant sale consists of 10,000 plants. (Annuals and perennials, flowers, trees, herbs, tomatoes, cacti and succulents. These are all grown by the members propagating what we have planted.) For more information call Leslie Servin (925) 634-4088 D ELTA or Radzap@aol.com.

I NFORMAL G ARDENERS

Lic #793315

ATTENTION BOAT OWNERS

Need New Floors?

Find a Local Flooring Company in...

Boat Repair Services

From Bow to Stern • Inboards / Outboards Mobile Service Available

925.584.1628

Fully Insured • Over 20 Years of Experience!

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BUSINESS

Grow Your Business in Brentwood visit www.businessinbrentwood.com Where Do You Find IN EVERY HOME! EAST COUNTY EDITION Direct Mailed to 25,800 Households and Businesses in Antioch on the 1st of each month.

DELTA EDITION Direct Mailed to 38,900 Households and Businesses in Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Bethel Island, Byron and Knightsen, on the 15th of each month.

925-634-0880 Grow Your Customer Base Locally TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880

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6655 Brentwood Blvd Brentwood

TIMING BELT INSTALLED

925-634-1757

onestopautoservice@yahoo.com

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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!

Get Your Car Ready for WINTER!

$19995

Most Cars & Trucks • Expires 1/15/12.

Must present TMG ad.

30/60/90 THOUSAND Mile Service

4 cyl.

$

6 cyl.

8 cyl.

25495 $27495 $29495

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

Most Cars & Trucks • Expires 1/15/12 • Must present TMG ad.

FRONT OR REAR BRAKE SPECIAL $8500 Labor only

Includes: replace parts & resurfacing rotors or drums.

Repack bearings. Replace pads or shoes. Parts extra.

Most Cars & Trucks • Expires 1/15/12 • Must present TMG ad.

HOLIDAY SPECIAL OIL CHANGE SPECIAL

Tues-Sat 8:30-5:30pm

15% OFF Labor

Family Owned & Operated For 22 Years.

Must present TMG coupon. Cannot be combined with any other coupons. Offer expires 12/31/11.

CALL US & SAVE 100’S OF $

$2995

Plus Tax •3000 Mile Oil & Filter Service •Up To 5 Quarts of Oil •22 Point Vehicle Inspection •Inspect Belts & Hoses •Tire Rotation (as needed) •Test Battery & Charging System •Complete Brake Inspection •Consultation on any problem with •Check Antifreeze & All Fluids your vehicle Most Cars & Trucks • Expires 1/15/12 • Must present TMG ad.

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DON’T HAVE TIME TO DROP OFF? WE’LL PICK-UP YOUR VEHICLE! FOR A LIMITED TIME, GET UP TO

$500 OFF REPAIRS!

Some restrictions apply. Call for details.

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NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED!

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with this ad.

FIRE HOUSE SMOG We Do Smog Test On ALL Cars, Trucks & RV’s • Best Location, Service & Hours • Vehicle Registration - Get Your Tags Here and Avoid DMV Lines! • Open 7 Days, Mon - Sat 7-7pm Sun 10-6pm

GRAPEVINE VALUE SPECIAL:

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Why Would You Go Anywhere Else?

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AUTO

Next Auction: Saturday, Dec. 3rd at 10am

2009 Honda Accord

Previews: Friday, Dec. 2nd 12-5pm • Saturday, Dec. 3rd 9-10am

Vin# 021914

FREE

Auction Registration with this ad

Up to 150 Vehicles • Easy Process • All Smogged Certified Repos & Lease Returns • Over 13 Years of Experience

2008 Dodge Grand Caravan Vin# 193141

We’ve Moved!

2691 E. Leland Rd., Pittsburg

Exit Loveridge Rd. off HWY 4 • Turn Right then make a left on E. Leland

Visit our Website For Full Terms & Photos

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2003 Ford Excursion Vin# C62020

925-432-8900 • 10% Buyer’s Premium • Free Entrance • $2 Auction Registration • Dealer # 35228

let us handle it for you!

Welcome Smog Test Only Station

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Why Go Anywhere Else?

Serving The Community Since 2007!

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WE CERTIFY ALL SMOGS: Regular, Test Only, Change of Ownership RVs/Motorhomes & DIESELS We Do It All!

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CAR WASH

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Most cars. Limited time.

Any Time! No Confusing Time Restrictions.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE...

OPEN SATURDAYS 8-12

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1401 Verne Roberts Circle Antioch Business Hours: .PO 'SJ tø4BU TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880

FREE

$25 OFF SMOG TEST

With Smog & Oil Change Combo.

925.779.1000 ATM

No Appointment Needed

3720 Lone Tree Way, Antioch

(In Lone Tree Gas Station, near Raley’s)

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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 “Please call Linn or Ann to set-up your appointment” Linn Small - Owner

Fluid Services Available: • Coolant WE’VE • Transmission MOVED! • Differential • Transfer Case • Fuel Injections Service

Window Regulators Interior, Exterior Electrical Radio/CD Repair • Interior Trim Heater/Blower Repair

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

139

$

As low as

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

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DINING

Holiday Recipe O Christmas Treat Pizza This Christmas pizza treat will require an adult's assistance, but the kids will love trimming the "tree" with spinach and feta snowflakes.

Ingredients

• Pizza dough for one 12-inch round pie • 1 cup tomato sauce • 1/4 to 1/3 grated Romano cheese • Feta cheese

• 1 package frozen, chopped spinach • Yellow, red, and orange bell peppers • Olive oil • Cornmeal

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cook the spinach, drain, and press it to squeeze out excess liquid. Set aside.

2. Use tiny cookie cutters to shape circles and stars from the peppers. Set aside.

3. Coat a 12-inch pizza pan with olive oil, then sprinkle on the cornmeal. Roll the dough into a circle and place on the pan, pushing the edges to the rim.

4. Spread the tomato sauce on the dough & sprinkle on the grated Romano cheese. Top with the chopped spinach and then drizzle olive oil over the spinach. Sprinkle the crumbled feta over the spinach and arrange the pepper circles.

5. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the bottom of the crust is browned. Cut the pizza into triangular slices and then trim the crust to form a trunk. Finally, top each slice with a yellow star. Makes one 12-inch pizza.

TAKE OUT SPECIAL

FREE

FAMILY DINNER DEAL

DELIVERY SPECIAL

$2950

FREE

+ TAX

2 Liter of Soda

Purchase a Family Size Pizza and Family Size Salad and Receive a Free 2 Liter of Soda

MuST PRESENT COUPON WHEN ORDERING s ,IMIT COUPON PER ORDER Good at SkIPOLINI S IN !NTIOCH OR #LAYTON s ,IMITED TIME OFFER

2 Liter of Soda

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Adults: 2 pancakes, egg, bacon, sausage and coffee- $8.50 Children (12 and Under): 1 pancake, egg, bacon, susage, small milk- $6.50 Space is limited, pre-registration is required. To register contact 925-625-7044 or email coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us.

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Pittsburg Farmers Market (925) 252-6900 Sat., 9:00-1:00 pm

Antioch Lapidary Club Pittsburg POPS (925) 458-2539 (925) 252-6900 1st, 2nd & 4th Wed., 6:00-8:00 pm Santa Paws is Tues., 7:30pm Coming to Town Soroptimists of The (925) 354-3277 Breast Cancer Delta at MJ’s 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Support Group (925) 625-4308 Date 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 (925) 779-7200 1st Wed., 6:00 pm Mon., 1:30-3:30pm Oakley Christmas Sutter Delta FREE Tree Lighting Cardiac Classes Stop Smoking Class (925) 625-7041 (925) 779-7200 (925) 779-3613 5:00 pm Wed., 6-8pm Mondays, 6:00-8:00 pm Date 3rd FREE Home Decor Advice with Expert Cindy Lin @ Kirkland’s in Antioch 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Date 3rd & 4th Holiday Night, Tree Lighting Ceremony (925) 432-7301 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Date 8th Delta Valley Chapter presents: Girls Night Out Networking (925) 487-4748 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Date 8th HALO House Holiday Boutique (925) 354-3277 10:00 pm - 3:00 pm Date 10th GFWC Woman’s Club of Antioch 57th Annual Holiday House Tour (925) 777-1831 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Date 11th Holiday Parade (925) 432-7301 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Date 17th

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Antioch Riverview Garden Club (925) 240-5545 1st Tues., 7:00pm

Winter Workshop (925) 625-7041 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Date 17th New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance Gala (925) 516-3404 7:00 pm - 12:30 am Date 31st ONGOING EVENTS Antioch Church & Corps Community Center After School Homework Club (925) 439-4483

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

Sutter Delta Maternity Tours (925) 779-2955 1st & 3rd Mon.

Drop-In Internet Access (925) 776-1133 Mon.-Thur., 6:00-9:00 pm

Special Kids Parent Support Group (925) 516-9690 2nd Wed., 7-9 pm

Food & Clothing Giveaway (925) 439-8989 Last Sat., 9:00am

Sutter Delta FREE Hip or Knee Pain Seminar (925) 779-3613 Last Wed., 6:30pm

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Zack’s Eclectic Book Club @ Barnes & Noble, Lone Tree Way (925) 303-9041 3rd Thur. @ 7:00pm

Internet Basics FREE BUSINESS MEETINGS (925) 776-1133 Tues. & Thurs., 7:30-9 pm Antioch Chamber Mixer (925) 757-1800 Little Helper 4th Thurs.

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plate, featuring 4-6 bites of food for eating when sitting or standing.

Small Ways To Make Your Holiday Party A Big Success Looking to make a big impression at your holiday party? Think small -- as in small plates that allow you to showcase different colorful dishes and cuisines.

With small plates gaining popularity in wine bars and restaurants nationwide, many people are tapping into this trend in home entertaining by getting more creative with their holiday menus and decorations. In short, small details and dishes can make a big impression.

Great for the Host - A small plate party makes life easier for the host. You don’t have to fret over a sit-down dinner with an appetizer, main course and dessert, and guests can eat whenever they arrive.

When using small plates remember that you shouldn’t only prepare one-to-two bite hors d’oeuvres. Each dish should be thought of as a mini course on a small

Consider different cuisines and colors, like mozzarella and tomato with basil or Greek stuffed grape leaves and olives, arranged on small plates, such as the Libbey Just Tastings mini dinnerware collection. These days there are even trendy cookbooks devoted solely to miniature appetizers and desserts, such as those from author Robert Zollweg. Both the Just Tastings collection and cookbook line are available at Bed Bath & Beyond.

Get creative and serve-up Spanish, French or Asian dishes. Or go familiar with lollipop lamb chops or hamburger sliders. You can even use the same 4-inch plates for appetizers and desserts, supplementing them with small dessert bowls for little portions.

Mingling and Sampling - This type of party literally allows you to go with the ow. Small plates allow guests to mingle and socialize with everyone, compared to sit-down dinners.

Small dishes are also great for guests who want to taste everything but don’t want to appear to be holiday gluttons. Such plates are also perfect for kids who have big eyes but small stomachs.

Great for Presentation - When it comes to parties, the visual impact of your food is as important as its taste. This is where small plates shine, as little tastes can have a big impact with their colors, shapes and designs.

Small decorating details also matter.

So add a little cranberry or holly to each plate as garnish. Or use wire ribbon throughout your party space on doorknobs, banisters, even to tie napkins.

Creating great tables truly welcomes guests. Make sure to coordinate tablecloths, napkins, candleholders and centerpieces. You can ďŹ nd a colorful assortment of each online at www. bedbathandbeyond.com. Don’t be afraid to think creatively!

You can also add air by using glasses in untraditional ways. A set of Libbey Mini Wine Tasting Glasses can double as dĂŠcor when ďŹ lled with candies, nuts and dried fruit. Or use shot glasses for shrimp cocktail.

Remember, bigger isn’t always better for holiday parties.

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HEALTH Abbey Vet Hospital, P8 Alpha Dental, P8 CPR Fast, P8 Dhyanyoga Center, P9 Diablo Electrolysis, P10 Dr. Moulton-Barrett, MD, P9 Dr. S. Ghannam, DDS, P9 Gentle Family Dentistry, P10 Healing Through Hypnotherapy, P10

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City of Brentwood, P21

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DINING Designer Dogs, P25 Skipolini’s Pizza, P25

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