EAST COUNTY Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp - Update #01

Posted:  24 May 13

Introduction

This wonderful summer season opportunity just got better.  Today, I spoke with Ms. Alma Berow, of the ECBGC.  

• She informed me that, so far, around 50 people have signed up out of a total of 160 openings
• Their original application deadline of May 15, as announced on the City of Pittsburg website, has been relaxed -- applications will now be accepted until seats are filled.
• They mean to exclude no one who is eligible to attend, due to the cut-off target, which was meant to aid orderly administration.

David Nelson

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East County Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp - Updated

Three Sessions Available - Register Now

1.  The East County Boys and Girls Club is taking reservations now for Summer Day Camp.

2.  The day camp for kids runs in three sessions: June 17-28, July 1-26 and July 29-August 9, and includes sports, field trips, swimming, a carnival and more. 

3.  Scholarships are available for students of the Pittsburg Unified School District.

4.  Programs run from 

• 9 a.m. to noon OR 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in June, 
• 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. OR 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in July, and 
• 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in August.

4.  Registration is open until seats are filled (but please hurry) at the East County Boys and Girls Club, 1001 Stoneman Avenue, in Pittsburg.

5.  Weekly rates range from $35 per week to $80 per week for full day camp in July and August. See the schedule and registration form on the attached flyer.

Contact information:
East County Boys and Girls Club,
1001 Stoneman Ave, Pittsburg

eastcountybgc@gmail.com or 925-439-5933

 ECB&GC Summer click on link for flyer & registration form

OLD TOWN THIS SUMMER

Posted:  16 May 13

Ref:  Councilmember Ben Johnson's Facebook page

SUMMER EVENTS IN PITTSBURG

I will continue to re-post this event information weekly on my [Ben Johnson's] Facebook page. I have asked the City to also post this information in the newspaper and on our reader boards to get as much exposure as possible. I would also ask each of you to re-post my Facebook comment to your own Facebook pages [and do whatever else you can to help spread the word]

This will add much to summer fun in Pittsburg. 

I invite you to enjoy, celebrate, and support some of the City's delights!

Ben Johnson,
Council Member
Pittsburg City Council

City of Pittsburg
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565-3814


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[6+ things you might like to know]

Press Contact: 

• Culinary Crawl, Kolette Simonton (925) 252-4021
• Car Show, Rosemary Tumbaga (925) 252-6981

PITTSBURG, CA – The City of Pittsburg is pleased to announce its 2013 Summer Event Schedule (paragraph 4, below).  This year will highlight downtown restaurants, car shows, and the Independence Day Fireworks Display Celebration...

Pittsburg’s Old Town Events (summer season) covers Thursday nights, from June 20th through September 26th, and includes:


1.  The Culinary Crawl  [Brand New Event!]

===> Flyer at this link

• A walking tour that showcases ALL SIX Old Town restaurants by offering participants appetizing samples from each of them -- [every other Thursday, alternating with the car shows]
• with music and fun at a different host restaurant each "Crawling Thursday."
• The family-friendly event begins at 5:00 pm at the Railroad Avenue Book Depot
• The price is an amazing $5.00 per person per evening -- to sample and fill up on the delicacies to be readily found in Old town.  
• To maximize this great deal, don't miss a single Thursday Crawl. [there are only going to be SIX of them -- what an interesting coincidence! -- smile]

2. The Pittsburg Car Show [Updated tradition!]

• Remains one of the most attended car shows in the region, featuring live performances and other entertainment. 
• Car Shows begin at 5:00 pm and end at 8:00 pm. 
• Car shows are every other Thursday, alternating with the Culinary Crawls -- SEVEN total car shows.

For Exhibitors Only

• The fee for exhibiting cars will now be $10 (but still FREE to the general public) -- to help defray City costs [fair is fair]
• All cars will need to be in their parked positions by 6:00 p.m. 
• Exhibitors must not leave the show until it is over (for liability purposes)

3. The Independence Day Fireworks Display Celebration [A Rescued Event, click here]

• Sponsored by the City of Pittsburg’s "Waterfront Department and its industrial tenants."
• Come have dinner at one of the Old Town restaurants, 
• Then walk to the Pittsburg Marina to watch the fireworks, at dusk.
• HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!

4.  2013 Pittsburg Summer Event Schedule

20-Jun	Culinary Crawl
27-Jun	Car Show
4-Jul	FIREWORKS SHOW
11-Jul	Car Show
18-Jul	Culinary Crawl
25-Jul	Car Show
1-Aug	Culinary Crawl
8-Aug	Car Show
15-Aug	Culinary Crawl
22-Aug	Car Show
29-Aug	Culinary Crawl
5-Sep	No event due to Seafood Festival Preparation
7 & 8 Sep	SEAFOOD FESTIVAL*
12-Sep	Car Show
19-Sep	Culinary Crawl
26-Sep	Car Show

5.  Don't forget the Pittsburg Farmer's Market

• Saturdays
• 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 
• May 4, 2013 to October 26, 2013 (except Seafood Festival Saturday 9/7)

6.  The Seafood Festival 2013* will be held on Saturday and Sunday, 7 and 8 September.

Boys & Girls! "The JUNIOR GIANTS" Free Baseball Program Signup (6/17 to 6/21)

Posted:  8 May 13
Ref:  PUSD presentation at Neighborhood Improvement Team Meeting of 7 May
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The San Francisco Giants

2012 World Champions

Offering a Free, Non-competitive Baseball Program 

for Girls and Boys (Ages 5 to 18 years old)

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Building Confidence - Integrity - Leadership - Teamwork

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*PITTSBURG JUNIOR GIANTS LEAGUE 

STARTS ON 1 JULY!

To check for other leagues in other cities, 
please visit JRGiants.org -- Contra Costa Start dates (tick-tock):

• Antioch - July 6
• Concord -- June 17
• North Richmond/San Pablo -- June 7
• Pittsburg -- July 1
• Richmond -- June 11

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1.  Kids and Coaches should contact:

City of Pittsburg
Lollie Gutierrez
925-252-4842
RGutierrez@ci.pittsburg.ca.us

2.  Sign-up Period: between 3:00 to 5:00 pm from June 17 to June 21

• Online at: JRGIANTS.org
• OR
• In person at: The Senior Center, 300 Presidio Lane, Pittsburg

3.  A Few Snippets From Junior Giants Website:

About the Giants Community Fund (GCF)

The success of a Major League Baseball club is measured by more than game-winning rallies and pennant drives. Beyond the box scores, a ballclub has a unique opportunity to create partnerships to improve the quality of life in its community. It was that spirit that inspired the Giants to establish the non-profit Giants Community Fund in 1991.

Mission of the GCF

The Giants Community Fund collaborates with the San Francisco Giants by using baseball as a forum to encourage underserved youth and their families to live healthy, productive lives.

The Fund supports Junior Giants leagues throughout Northern California, Nevada and Oregon and provides assistance to targeted community initiatives in the areas of Education, Health and Violence Prevention.

Who are the Junior Giants?

Junior Giants, the flagship program of the Giants Community Fund, is a free, non-competitive and innovative baseball program for boys and girls ages 5-18 years old. (more...)

What makes Junior Giants baseball unique?

• It's a free program!
• The league is non-competitive
• It's a program for girls and boys
• Higher value placed on character than on wins and losses
• Programs in education, health, and violence prevention
• Pitching machines are used
• Professional training by the Giants is provided to the coaches
• (more...)

On the website, in addition to the above, is a wealth of other useful information including:

• Handbook for Coaches (pdf)
• Handbook for Parents and Players (pdf)

WHAT A FUN WAY TO HELP DEVELOP THE WHOLE PERSON ... MIND AND BODY -- and to increase wholesome options for our young folks -- our future leaders and followers!

Senator DeSaulnier invites you to a Summer Resources Fair - 4/6/Sat/10am to 1pm/Concord

Posted:  1 Apr 13

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Senator Mark DeSaulnier invites you to a Summer Resources Fair Saturday, April 6, 2013 10am – 1pm Woodside Elementary School Multipurpose Room 761 San Simeon Drive Concord Gather great information on Summer activities including: • Enrichment Programs • Performing Arts • Preschools • Daycare • Sports • Other Summer Programs For more information, please call (925) 942–6082 PRINTING AND/OR REDISTRIBUTION OF THIS FLYER, OTHER THAN BY EMAIL, IS PROHIBITED