REACHING OUT
Messages For Loved Ones
Lazarex Cancer Foundation builds a bridge to hope, dignity and life for end stage cancer patients by providing financial assistance to help cover the costs associated with pat... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Sep 1, 2011 at 11:44 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Danville taxi riders play transportation trivia
There are 13,000 cabs in New York City, but only a fraction of that number navigate the wild and wide streets of Danville. Stick out your hand, hail a cab, and maybe your ride... |
Editor |
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on Aug 31, 2011 at 7:55 pm by Editor, Danville Weekly Online |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
More BANG for our news buck!
Dear Editor,
Today, a few neighbors were discussing how changes at BANG would affect the nature of news in Contra Costa County. Since Walnut Creek BANG facilities are to b... |
Ralph N. Shirlet |
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on Aug 25, 2011 at 8:48 am by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community |
EPICURE
A presto, Venice!
A presto, Venice! In my elementary Italian, that means "See you soon, Venice!" I’m getting veerrryy excited about my trip to Venice more and more each day now. Six coupl... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Aug 25, 2011 at 7:53 am by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
REACHING OUT
Lots To Talk About
Packs With Love:
Packs With Love were packing with love this week as Madi and Kinsey Mascali had 45 other children show up and stuffed 400 backpacks with school supplies. M... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Aug 23, 2011 at 11:47 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Beyond the Right Fit in College Admissions
Dear Dr. LaScala,
We always hear about colleges being the “right fit” or a “good match” for a student. What are specific and concrete ways we can help our son (and us) fig... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Aug 22, 2011 at 6:06 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Where and WHO will lead our global violence?
Dear Editor,
There is a more pointed Streetwise question to ask now that we have accomplished our violence in Libya. Where will our country take its violence next and what... |
Ralph N. Shirlet |
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on Aug 22, 2011 at 7:13 am by Ralph N. Shirlet, a resident of another community |
COMMENTS ON STORIES
Streets closed, water feature re-opens
Within temperatures in the low 90s, Danville's Hot Summer Nights is sure to live up to its name. In preparation for the 17th annual hot rod and classic car show, several stree... |
Editor |
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on Aug 17, 2011 at 6:55 pm by Editor, Danville Weekly Online |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
The Three Stooges
Dear Editor,
News services are distributing humor without intention of late as our nation’s voters become aware of how silly politics is at all levels. Economists, politic... |
[removed] |
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on Aug 16, 2011 at 4:07 pm by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
REACHING OUT
The Wonderful Work They Do
Thursday August 11th the Down Syndrome Connection are hosting the Danville Chamber afterhours business mixer at 5.30pm 101J Town and Country Drive. Danville
The Down Syndr... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Aug 11, 2011 at 12:24 am by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
AROUND TOWN
Garage Sale 8/12 & 8/13 7am-2pm
Your local roller derby girls have lots of goodies waiting for you!
From furniture & household items to kitchen appliances & electronics. Desks n' drawers, a lil' frig but a... |
Tri-Valley Roller Girls |
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on Aug 10, 2011 at 2:57 pm by Tri-Valley Roller Girls, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
REACHING OUT
Packs With Love
Madison and MacKenzie are looking for your help. As many children are getting ready to go back to school and parents are taking them to the stores to by new school supplies, t... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Aug 9, 2011 at 11:43 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Adding Sports to the College Admission Game
Hello Dr. LaScala,
My son might want to continue to swim in college. He will be a sophomore this year and we want to get on track early and avoid making mistakes. I know s... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Aug 8, 2011 at 1:18 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
EPICURE
Summertime and The Livin' is Easy
Okay, maybe the living is not so easy these days. But unless you're the president or a member of Congress, there's not much you can do about the economy or our troops abroad. ... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Aug 7, 2011 at 11:11 pm by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
EPICURE
Stone Fruits Are Still Rockin'
Summer continues to deliver an abundance of fresh produce -- tender zucchini, juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, deep purple eggplants – and, especially now, luscious plums, peaches ... |
Jacqui Love Marshall |
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on Aug 5, 2011 at 1:23 pm by Jacqui Love Marshall, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
ART SPACE
"The Miracle of Turban Boy," a performance piece by Turban Bill
In terms of a Hollywood movie pitch: it's Bollywood meets director Philip Kaufman meets "Beach Blanket Babylon." The following scenario was written by guest contributor Bill C... |
John Barry |
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on Aug 5, 2011 at 1:02 pm by John Barry, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
News media exposes Contra Costa seedy politics
Dear Editor,
It seems local media, starting with BANG, is finally reviewing the distributions by news services research groups. It seems it is now your turn.
REF: http... |
[removed] |
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on Aug 3, 2011 at 8:28 am by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
SPORTS
Valley Stompers 12U Tryouts for Fall 2011 Season
Tryouts for the U12 Valley Stompers Fastpitch Softball team 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 13 and Aug. 20. Monte Vista High School, 3131 Stone Valley Road, Danville. 925-575-0815, www.sr... |
Steve Renfro |
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on Aug 1, 2011 at 5:39 pm by Steve Renfro, a resident of another community |
SPORTS
Valley Stompers 12U Tryouts for Fall 2011 Season
Tryouts for the U12 Valley Stompers Fastpitch Softball team 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 13 and Aug. 20. Monte Vista High School, 3131 Stone Valley Road, Danville. 925-575-0815, www.sr... |
Steve Renfro |
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on Aug 1, 2011 at 5:39 pm by Steve Renfro, a resident of the San Ramon neighborhood |
SPORTS
Valley Stompers 12U Tryouts for Fall 2011 Season
Tryouts for the U12 Valley Stompers Fastpitch Softball team 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 13 and Aug. 20. Monte Vista High School, 3131 Stone Valley Road, Danville. 925-575-0815, www.sr... |
Steve Renfro |
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on Aug 1, 2011 at 5:38 pm by Steve Renfro, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
CRIMES & INCIDENTS
Selling Seedy Politics
Dear Editor,
As neighbors read Lisa Vorderbrueggen’s column Web Link this morning it became quite appa... |
[removed] |
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on Jul 31, 2011 at 8:29 am by [removed], a resident of the Alamo neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Economics 101
There are tons of advertisements about the many great sales on now. The papers and on-line news sites are full of them. What we all need to understand is that they are REDUC... |
Rick Pshaw |
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on Jul 29, 2011 at 8:18 am by Rick Pshaw, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
REACHING OUT
Poet's Picnic
Mark your calendars for the POET’S PICNIC
Saturday, August 6, from Noon- 4 p.m.,
at the Benicia City Park Gazebo on First Street and Military West.
Poets Laureate from ... |
Elaine Betts |
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on Jul 27, 2011 at 2:00 pm by Elaine Betts, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
STATE, NATIONAL, INTERNATIONAL
Post offices that might close
Web Link
Surprisingly closing the Diablo post office is not being considered. Customers could i... |
Nick |
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on Jul 26, 2011 at 4:20 pm by Nick, a resident of the Danville neighborhood |
DOING COLLEGE
Jump Start The College Admission Essay
Dear Dr. LaScala,
We enjoy reading your column. We are the parents of twin girls who will be seniors in high school this fall and both plan to apply to the UC system. Our... |
Elizabeth LaScala |
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on Jul 26, 2011 at 4:18 pm by Elizabeth LaScala, a resident of another community |
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