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Happening soon: Festive Holiday Concert on the Concord Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How will Concord’s new 190-acre parkland actually be used?
- How did Concord’s Carondelet dominate a top Hawaii tournament semifinal?
- How Concord’s immigration court sparked a countywide push to protect migrants
Also on today's calendar: Festive Holiday Concert and 7 more events.
Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Fog in the morning, with a high of 51 and low of 39 degrees.
- Monday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 55, low: 45.
- Tuesday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• This Habitat Is Our Habitat: More Green Space For Contra Costa County And Home For The Critters (patch.com) — Concord just added about 190 acres of new parkland next to Thurgood Marshall Regional Park, expanding local open space and wildlife habitat between former Concord Naval Weapons Station lands and the Upper Hess Creek watershed. The property will stay in landbank status while the East Bay Regional Park District studies public access, installs fencing, and completes cleanup, with Measure WW funds helping cover early safety work. 
• ‘Iolani runs into talented California program (staradvertiser.com) — Carondelet High School from Concord is making waves at Hawaii’s prestigious ‘Iolani Prep Classic, with star guard Layla Dixon scoring 23 points and four steals in a semifinal win. The Cougars now advance to face St. Mary’s of Stockton in a NorCal showdown, powered by relentless full-court pressure and strong rebounding from their young roster.
• Contra Costa residents ‘Stand Together' to help undocumented migrants (mercurynews.com) — Concord’s federal immigration court is at the center of rising concern over ICE arrests, prompting local activists and officials to rally behind undocumented residents. Stand Together Contra Costa, heavily funded by county supervisors, offers a 24-hour hotline and legal support, while a new $10 million Bay Area fund aims to bolster nonprofits assisting immigrant families across the region.
📸 Around Concord
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Concord
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- Festive Holiday Concert
St. Stephans Episcopal Church, 66 St Stephan's Drive, Orinda, CA 94563
4:00 pm - SNG: Concord - Rehearsal
BD Performing Arts-Performances Only , 4065 Nelson Ave , Concord - Bundle Up Seek & Find
Concord Library , 2900 Salvio Street , Concord
8:00 am - EHSD Our Families Navigators
Concord Library , 2900 Salvio Street , Concord
10:00 am - The Library Wellness Team
Concord Library , 2900 Salvio Street , Concord
10:00 am - Meditation Mondays
Concord Library , 2900 Salvio Street , Concord
1:00 pm - The Library Wellness Team
Concord Library , 2900 Salvio Street , Concord
10:00 am - Pen & Ink Society - Writing Group
Concord Library , 2900 Salvio Street , Concord
4:00 pm - Online Forever Young Book Club
Concord Library , 2900 Salvio Street , Concord
4:00 pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
2875 The Alameda , Concord
5:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 24
📣 Concord Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- North Gate Church Gathering — north gate church
University Gardens Park ( Dinosaur Park) , Gullstrand St & Governor Dr. , San Diego
11:00 am - Head West Marketplace - Walnut Creek, CA — bessie bee creative
Main , 1628 N Main St , Walnut Creek
11:00 am - .22 Varmint Challenge
USI Multi-Purpose Range , 4700 Evora Rd Suite 200 , Concord
12:00 pm - StoryWalkÂŽ with Dougherty Station and San Ramon Libraries
San Ramon Library , 100 Montgomery St , San Ramon
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Half-Off Women’s Holiday Attire and Home Decor Event Rules! —Betty Miller Read on Patch
- Assistance League Thrift Shop Men’s Designer Shirts Event Begins 12/16/23 —Betty Miller Read on Patch
- Update: Pet Reunited
A dog who went missing in Concord, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 53 minutes. Message from Finder: "He was running around in… (Nextdoor Estates) - Is this anyone’s cat in Dalis Gardens Mobile Home Park?
I know we have a lot of stray cats in the park, but this guy came meowing at my door and has come in to my house. He now lets me pet him, so I’m… (Nextdoor Dalis/Victoria)
- Mr. Electric posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Concord. Apply here.
- Abercrombie & Fitch Company posted a job opening for Abercrombie & Fitch - Stock Associate, Sunvalley in Concord. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Concord here.
🗞 Nearby News
Pleasant Hill
- Where To Celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 In Northern CA (patch.com)
Walnut Creek
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