Name: MLK Jr. Day of Service
Start: 2026-01-19T08:30:00-08:00
Location: Hillcrest Community Park

Hillcrest Community Park

Contra Costa Friends: You are invited to join me, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/friendsofconcordcreeks?__eep__=6&amp;__cft__[0]=AZajN9CWFlVkV41Rg3D-IItbaQhM-2tiwcgXZU8ePW2HTEOmhCrUqdGtjWtL4Cq14f_VydOPRe1x0n9Hirx1RJ7k0WWPQuml8IrJ5YUifl8NdxVoPuTETGwt-dJNZBO71PzCdrjL0552RTeSPq8F9y9SvJNeFRy04ayARFgld2Em2MFh_rcUlA8P6aj9zyF5RZ0&amp;__tn__=*NK-R" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#FriendsofConcordCreeks</a>, Mayor Laura Nakamura and Councilmember Pablo Benavente on Monday, January 19th! At Hillcrest Park, we will be cleaning the creek and mulching around trees, and there will be a young tree care class for a limited number of participants, in honor of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service! Please RSVP to carlyn.obringer@cityofconcord.org by 5 pm on January 15th.

Local Event: MLK Jr. Day of Service

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Enjoy a true community feel with access to a solar-heated pool and clubhouse, all just minutes from shopping, dining, trails, BART, John Muir Medical Center, and 24/680.
📍 Stop by, say hello, and experience this home (and the vibes) in person.

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St. Paul's Concert Series is delighted to present Same Page Duo, featuring Sharon Lee Kim and Margaret Halbig in our featured four-hand piano performance on Sunday, January 11 at 3pm. In this exciting program, they will present 4-hand piano pieces by Schubert, Bizet, Fauré, and Cornick. Not to be missed, this promises to be a fantastic evening of music, presented by two piano masters.
Located in downtown Walnut Creek, the St. Paul’s Concert Series offers monthly world-class performances to the local community for an affordable, donation-based cost. Located at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, we offer free parking, or we're an easy walk three blocks from Walnut Creek BART.
St. Paul’s Concert Series is pleased to invite its audience in-person for this event, and we will also broadcast this performance simultaneously online. To obtain the online link and review the full concert program, visit St. Paul’s at stpaulswc.org/concert-series.

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LIme Ridge Open Space North- 3701 Treat Blvd, Concord, CA, 94518

Monday, Jan. 19, MLK Day is a volunteer service day in our community. Join the Friends of Lime Ridge Open Space as they work to maintain their native plant garden and a hundred native oaks and buckeyes. We will maintain our natives by removing invasive non native plants and dispense mulch to control weeds and erosion, as well as conserving water. Bring gloves and water. Snacks will be provided. Rain cancels. 9-11 on Mon. 1/19/26.

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Valentine’s Day comes early with the ultimate local shopping experience at the 8th free Super Valentine’s Boutique on Sunday, Feb. 1, in the elegant Hilton Concord Golden Gate Ballroom. Shoppers will be able to pamper themselves and buy gifts for their Valentine’s Sweethearts from over 50 vendors. 
The Boutique is open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. with free admission and free parking at the Hilton.
The free indoor fair allows shoppers to get their special Valentine’s outfit and Valentine’s gifts for family and friends from arts and crafts vendors, home-based businesses and commercial exhibitors. 
The Boutique is indoors at the Hilton Concord Hotel, 1970 Diamond Blvd. just two blocks off Interstate 680 at Willow Pass Rd. <a href="https://eventhub.net/events/Super-Valentine-s-Boutique-2026_6670" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Crafters and businesses interested in exhibiting at the Valentine's Boutique can register here.</a>
Clothing for women, teens and kids, jewelry, purses, candles, soaps, candy, fashion accessories, books, candy, coffee and tea, home goods, bath and body, kitchenware and cooking products, baked goods and so much more will be available. 
Hilton Concord will have a coffee, tea, wine and cocktail bar open at the Boutique for shoppers to relax during and after they shop.
The first 250 ladies through the door receive a Valentine’s Gift Bag. Each attendee will receive a free raffle ticket for numerous Valentine’s-themed prizes. Donation of food to the Monument Crisis Center will earn the donor another raffle ticket for each can donated. 
Visit <a href="https://www.SuperValentinesBoutique.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.SuperValentinesBoutique.com</a> for more information. <a href="https://SuperValentinesBoutique2026.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pre-register today</a>
for free $2 Sweetheart Buck to be used at the Boutique and automatic entry in the raffle.
Super Valentine’s Boutique is free to the public with ample free parking at the Hilton Concord. No ticket necessary to attend.

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The annual countywide Certificated Recruitment Fair will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 9:00am-11:30am, at Pleasant Hill Middle School, located at 1 Santa Barbara Road in Pleasant Hill.&nbsp;
 Along with the County Office of Education, representatives from 16 Contra Costa County school districts will be on hand with information about current openings, including substitute positions, at their respective sites across Contra Costa County. Find out which districts will be at the fair here: <a href="https://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us/Departments--Schools/Departments/Human-Resources/Employment/Job-Fairs/index.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Contra Costa Job Fair Web Page</a>.
On-site interviews will be held!
Want more information on becoming a teacher or certificated staff member? Several local colleges will be at the fair to meet with and provide information about the credential programs and pathways available. Confirmed colleges include St. Mary's College, Grand Canyon University, National University, and the University of the Pacific.&nbsp;
If you would like to receive periodic updates about this event please complete the linked form: <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=aKjoLX0iqkmHRkCzjtznY0u_cdcjWRVKl3JD80B2e35UMjE0WlFETUc5SFgxWVYxNzBGVTRVRFJKTS4u" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Contra Costa Job Fair Updates</a>

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