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LOCAL SHOPPING05 Gifts... Etc.08 Health12 Home20 Business21 Auto

ARTICLES06 Who’s Been Snooped?16 On the House

22 Timely Feature Article

EVENTS25 Upcoming Events

INDEX26 Local Pages™

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From The Desk Of...The CEO

If you’ve been a Monthly Grapevine reader for any length of time, you know our message has always been to “Shop Locally.” These days, that message is especially important. Not only does shopping locally save you gas and time, it helps to stimulate the local economy and to support the many small business enterprises in our surrounding communities.

There are shops throughout our communities for every need imaginable and, including of course, our local downtown areas. We encourage you to seek out your local merchants where you’re sure to appreciate an out of the ordinary shopping experience and where you can always fi nd a fabulous meal.

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WHO’S BEEN SNOOPED?With a morning chill in the air, the sunshine is working hard to make it yet another beautiful January day. The rain is in sight along with the playoffs for our home state 49ers, and the stores are full of shoppers on this Martin Luther King holiday. It is a wonderful sight to see this small boost in the economy as shoppers line up to buy their NFL gear. On assignment, I am off to a destination I know so well. Located just off Highway 4 on Balfour Road is a place where families have enjoyed loads of fun for over 17 years. The name is Harvest Park Bowl.

Like a good snoop, I made my way in the front door with an open mind and eyes on the task at hand. The familiar sound of laughter and the pins falling down are like music to my ears. It brings back fond memories of bowling with my family and friends as a kid. There was nothing like fi nishing school and heading to the bowling alley with the Girls Athletic Association for a few hours of bowling and hot french fries from the kitchen. Not much has changed in that the Harvest Park Bowl serves one of the best burgers in town.

With 32 lanes, it is certainly a place where everyone can meet. I was greeted by the young man at the counter with a great “hello”. The shoes are stacked neatly behind the counter and the staff is ready to help you get started. I think the thing I liked most about this visit was the number of seniors who were making their way through the door for their weekly tournament. I haven’t witnessed that many high fi ves since last Saturday’s football game. Big smiles, welcomed handshakes and cordial hello’s were everywhere. And just then, a young fi ve year old girl zoomed by me on her way back to the alley for her turn.

They have a wonderful room for parties, a great little bar for adults, sparkling clean billiards and a game room with lots to do for the kids. The bathrooms are immaculate and the service boasting the small town charm. They also have several TV’s hosting a variety of local businesses and events so you can catch up on the latest happenings in between you turn on the alley. And, they even have bowling balls for us girls who can’t throw those 40 pounders down the lane.

Having known owners Jim and Ann Wangeman for years, I am pleased to say my visit today was just like the warm welcome I got years ago when they fi rst opened the doors. They both are very focused on bringing a wonderful experience

Harvest Park Bowl is located at 5000 Balfour Rd. in Brentwood. They can be contacted at 925-516-1221 or visit them at www.harvestparkbowl.net.

to the local community, especially the families. As a lifetime member of the Rotary, Jim has spent years supporting the P.A.L. (Police Activities League) and other student organizations offering guidance and support for our youth. During the summer season, you can hardly get through the front door when they have the nighttime bowling events like “Rock n’ Bowl”. They are to be commended on their dedication to giving our youth a place to be while learning camaraderie and team spirit.

The Harvest Park Bowl hosts an annual Pro-Bowling Tournament that pretty much put Brentwood on the map. I always know when it’s tournament time as the parking lot is full of those beautiful motor coaches. Bravo Jim for bringing the big boys to Brentwood!

So Wangemans a pair, the Monthly Grapevine gives you ten strikes for giving the Far East County a place where fun meets competition and the french fries are always hot. This snoop invites everyone to stop in and say “hello” and to try your luck at getting that strike. You will see your friends and neighbors there while enjoying a wonderful sport. Who will be snooped next? It could be you!

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Should I do this service when it’s recommended?Changing your own oil requires ramps or a jack and jack stands, a box-end wrench and something to catch and contain the oil.

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• You frequently carry heavy loads (several mothers-in-law or other cargo)

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Finally, oil can absorb water, dust and combustion byproducts and also hold them in suspension. Eventually, the oil gets saturated with this stuff and can’t absorb any more. Then that stuff remains in the engine and can cause corrosion.

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If you regularly run low on oil, be sure to report it to your mechanic. You may have a leak or may be burning oil — signs that you might be gearing up for a major boat payment to your mechanic.

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Cardiac Classes(925) 779-7200Wed., 6-8pm

Delta Newcomers ClubGet Acquainted Lunch(925) 516-43802nd Thursday

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

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

Food Addicts in Recovery(925) 516-7798Thurs., 7:00pm

“Heavenly Bound Angels” Tammy Scott(925) 238-5826Last Fri., 7:00pm

HALO adoption locations: PetFood Express (Antioch)Pestmart ( Antioch)Petsmart (Pittsburg)Sat., 12-3:00pm

HALO HOUSE adoptions215 2nd St., OakleySat & Sun., 12-3pm

Internet Basics FREE(925) 776-1133Tues. & Thurs., 7:30-9 pm

Little Helper Sibling Class(925) 779-2955Sat., 11:00am

MOMS Club of Antioch(925) 437-15652nd Wed., 10:00am

Oldtown Pittsburg Live Music & Car Show(925) 252-6900Thurs., 6:00-8:00 pm

Parents of JuvenileDiabetics(925) 634-76801st Wed., 5:30 pm

FEBRUARY

Sleep Train’s Pajama Drive for Foster Kids (925) 776-4215 10:00 am - 7:00 pmDate 1-26th

DVHS Band Boosters Crab Feed & Tri Tip Dinner(925) 755-2724 6:00 pm - 11:00 pmDate 4th

GFWC Woman’s Club of Antioch Spring Fundraiser Boutique(925) 777-1831 9:00 pm - 3:00 pmDate 4th

Harvest Park Bowl Superbowl Special! (925) 516-12219:00 am - 5:00 pm Date 5th

Health & Wellness Intuitive Spa Fair(925) 366-7744 11:00 am - 4:00 pmDate 5th

The Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch and El Campanil Theater present Blues Benefi t Concert(925) 757-9500 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmDate 11th

Crab & Pasta Feed - Help Support the 2012 Kids Free Fishing Derby (925) 754-3938Date 18th

10th Annual Heart to Heart Ball / Moments to Remember (925) 978-1883 5:30 pm - 11:30 pmDate 25th

Crab Feed (925) 625-2207 6:00 pm - 11:00 pmDate 25th

ONGOING EVENTS

Antioch Church & Corps Community Center After SchoolHomework Club(925) 439-4483

Antioch Riverview Garden Club(925) 240-55451st Tues., 7:00pm

www.girlfriendsunlimited.com/brentwoodChanging Hearts, Changing Lives, One Girlfriend at a Time!

(a woman’s non-pro�t international organization)

Meet Girlfriends Unlimited!What are we? Wanna connect?contact Chris 628-3977

Chick Flickersmeets 1st Wednesdaycontact Theresa 642-7067or Cindy 516-5805

Girlfriends in Prayermeets One Thursday a monthcontact Shari 679-1650or Rosario 813-9091

Sassy Scrappers meets 2nd Saturday 10am-6pmcontact Kim 234-3293or Diana 584-4353

Seasoned Sistas'meets 3rd Wednesdaycontact Kathy 759-1845or Janice 757-5320

Ladies Who Lunchmeets 2nd Thursdayask Kathy 759-1845

Cultured PearlsMuseums, Theater &Live Entertainment,Contact Janice 757-5320Candace 513-8135

Krafty Kraftersmeets 2nd Thursdaycontact Allie 381-2237or Karen 516-0927

Savvy Shoppersvarious dates.Contact Chris 628-3977Virginia 628-2194

Gamin’ Galsmeets 4th Fridaycontact Becky 628-7923or Shirlene 759-6458

Lit- n- Lattemeets 1st ThursdayBarnes & Nobles in Antiochcontact Margaret 550-5102or Vera 240-6511

Simply Moms(Formerly MOPS)meets Sept - Mayon 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 9:30amcontact Melanie 584-7848or Lydia 548-5982

10th AnnualHeart To Heart Ball

“Moments to Remember”

CALL FOR TICKETS:(925) 978-1883fax: (925) [email protected]

WHEN: Saturday, February 25th, 2012FEATURES: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Social & Silent Auction 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dinner & Program 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm Live Auction 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm Dancing

WHERE: Lone Tree Golf Course & Event Center 4800 Golf Course Road, Antioch

TICKETS: Only 250 Tickets are available at $60/person. Table Sponsors are $1000, $500, $300 or $150

BENEFITING: An Elderly Wish Foundation, “Making Wishes Come True For Seniors”


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Gee Jay’s Beads & Rocks , P 5

Harvest Park Bowl , P 7

High Maintenance Salon & Spa , P 5

Permanent Cosmetics by Rozan , P 5

Petals & Bows , P 7

Planet Tan , P 7

Salon Teazz , P 6

Shearz on 3rd , P 5

Spoiled Rotten Spalon , P 7

Tanners Paradise , P 5

Three Star Rentals , P 5

Tri Delta Transit , P 2

HEALTH

Abbey Vet Hospital , P 8

Alpha Dental , P 8

CPR Fast , P 8

Curves of Antioch , P 10

Dhyanyoga Center , P 9

Dr. Moulton-Barrett, MD , P 9

Dr. S. Ghannam, DDS , P 9

Gentle Family Dentistry , P 10

Healing Through Hypnotherapy , P 10

Hercules Dental Care in Brentwood , P 28

Laser Advantage , P 8

Ortho Works , P 11

Premier Laser , P 11

Synergie by LO , P 10

That’s A Wrap , P 8

HOME

Accent Shutters & Blinds , P 13

All Clean Gutters , P 18

All In One Home Services , P 18

All Raingutters Systems Inc. , P 16

American Built Pools , P 16

BJB Drywall , P 12

Bright Ideas Design Center , P 12

Cabinet Care , P 12

California Clean Team , P 14

Carpet Cleaning Wizards , P 14

CJ Bradley Electric , P 13

Class Act Cleaning Service , P 18

Clean Choice House Cleaning , P 17

DADS Painting , P 13

Diablo Delta Painting , P 17

Discovery Bay Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning , P 17

Discovery Bay Pest Control , P 27

Elizabeth’s Cleaning , P 13

Fairview Heating , P 12

John Landscaping and Maintenance , P 17

Kevco Tubs & Tile , P 13

LaBat’s Tree Care Trimming , P 12

Manuel Iglesias Concrete , P 15

Mike Perreira Plumbing , P 12

Morris Tile & Construction , P 14

New Legacy Landscaping , P 18

Prudential California Realty , P 14

Silva Enterprises Handyman , P 15

Sunbusters Patio Covers , P 15

Super Clean Carpet Care , P 19

BUSINESS

Book Busters Bookkeeping , P 20

Fast Teks , P 20

TamiCo Services , P 20

AUTO

A-1 Stop Smog , P 23

Antioch Auto Body , P 21

Contra Costa County Public Auto Auction , P 23

Keep It New Auto Service , P 22

One Stop Auto Service , P 21

Russo Auto Body , P 23

Shaner Boat Works , P 21

Welcome Smog , P 21

DINING

Skipolini’s Pizza , P 7

EVENTS

Bride’s Day Out , P 3

Deal of The Day , P 24

Elderly Wish Foundation , P 25

Girlfriends Unlimited , P 25

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