Good News Friday returns after a Labor Day Break as readers have submitted their “good news” to share. It’s nice to have a single post of just good things happening around Contra Costa and a little bit of everything is being shared.
For future submissions, ideas include:
- Anything positive
- Shout out to a local business for going above and beyond
- Family shout out (anniversary, birth, student athlete)
- Business News — from a new business launch, an anniversary or simply a business deal)
- Sports — could always use more of this.
- Divorce? Kidding, but in some cases, perhaps its good news.
If you want to submit for next week, email [email protected] with the subject line “good news”.
Dave Travers — a new carriage has arrived for Fancy Ferriage by Horse and Carriage which will soon be available to ride in. The business was founded in 1993 to make dreams come true by providing a special horse-drawn carriage or wagon experience. Our Cinderella Carriage magically transforms any event into one fit for Princes & Princesses. They have many different carriages and wagons available and two teams of Haflinger horses to serve you — more info
Pittsburg Seafood Festival Returns — The Pittsburg Seafood and Music Festival returns on September 9-10 at the John Buckley Square in downtown Pittsburg. This is a two-day family friendly event with outdoor music, food, and more. The event will also feature arts and crafts on display, activities for the kids including facepainting, magic shows, cooking demonstrations, three live entertainment stages, craft beer, a wine pavilion, Latin flair entertainment and so much more!
Sept. 9 & 10
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Old Town, Pittsburg CA
Tickets — click Here
Freedom High School had there future falcons cheer & dance clinic last Friday! Also, Freedom High School has a homecoming parade tonight in Oakley.
The Model Bakery – Some exciting Walnut Creek Bakery update, our design has been approved by city council and we will have final permits to start construction shortly. What do you think of the look? The St. Helena Bakery hosted its official grand re-opening. For more information, www.themodelbakery.com
Photo by Oakley Rotary
Oakley Rotary Club: In an effort to support local business, the rotary club visits a local business to show support where they have a meal. According to the Rotary Club, Great company, great food! Oakley Rotary Means Business at Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Rachelle Haynes –– Aloha Ice is hosting a toy drive for Project Pearls a non-profit that helps those in need in the Philippines. The toy drive will be going until 10/5/23. They are located at 6271 Lone Tree Wy Suite K, Brentwood, CA 94513.
David Hork – My brother in law surprised me by gifting me this 2001 Harley Davidson Road King. He came over to my house with his kids and his coworker to watch church at my house. After church he told me he had something to show me and walked outside. I followed shortly after and heard a Harley outside. I was really confused because him and the family drove up in his “new to him” old school Volkswagen Beetle. This motorcycle has a lot of sentimental value. My dad bought it brand new in ’01 and him and my mom used to take this bike to dinner with our other biker family and friends every Friday night. I lost my mom to stage 4 cancer at the tender age of 43, (I was 15). A few years ago my dad sold the bike to my brother in law as his health was declining and couldn’t ride anymore. We just lost my sister (who also used to enjoy riding on the back) at age 41 to interstitial lung disease July 14. I was in complete shock how selfless this man is to give me the bike. He said “she’s in the hands of her rightful owner now.” I don’t know how, but one day I’ll find a way to repay this man for the joy he has instilled in me.
Kelly Bennett Mykrantz — shout out to Arline Correa caught Lucca the dog today who had been missing for one week and he is home with his owner. She’s amazing!
Siu Ling — Tonight (Thursday) was a beautiful example of what it means to live here. At the event tonight there was a patron who wasn’t doing too well. Several people gently and respectfully stepped up to tend to them. One by one, someone different came. They helped this person up, gave them a chair to sit in, asked if they were okay, gave them food and water and made sure they weren’t alone. Then kept checking on this person. This person wasn’t ignored, this person wasn’t just left there. This person was shown true neighborly concern, care and love. This person was safe in a sea of neighbors. I don’t know the names of all who helped, I wish I did because what you did was from the heart…and I thank you…..but I do know one was Kolette, who organizes events for us and the other was our very own Madame Mayor, Shanelle Scales-Preston. Thank you for being there for this person. True leadership. This honest caring is truly what makes Pittsburg so special. The respect and genuine concern we have for one another. We take care of our own. This is what separates us from any other place in CoCoCo. I Love our home. And our neighbors. We are Pittsburg Proud
Happy Trails Riding Academy — Join us for some spooky fun at the ranch, costume contests, pumpkins, and and a haunted theme each day. Sign up soon, as we fill up fast. Text 925-291-0123 to hold your spot with a $40 deposit
Lavish Grazing — Another fun workshop at Serendipity Cellars on October 12th from 6-8 pm . We will create a fun Halloween themed board that will be a coffin . Wear a fun costume too — register
Ebony Beshears – Shout out to the whole MΣGΔ (MEGA) football and cheer organization/Family for always going hard and striving for greatness. Our football team is going hard on the field and our cheerleaders go hard on the mats ! We have some great coaches, great athletes, & the best fan club/supporters !! Mind Elevated Game Accelerated, Be on the look out for info on our first home game next Saturday at Pittsburg high school! Come see what all the fuss is about. Trust me it’s a home game you don’t want to miss. For more information, www.megafootballandcheer.com
TJ Bradley — The Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch and one of our members donated collectively $3,000 to the Delta Veterans Group benefiting the Stand-Down on the Delta this weekend
Brentwood — The City of Brentwood announced several business are new and coming soon.
- Moon Valley Nursery (7021 Lone Tree) – Now Open
- Haley’s Sweets (Ice cream and boba tea shop; 626 1st Street)
- Bally Wellness Center (Acupuncture; 1240 Central Blvd A3)
- J’s Mighty Jungle (Mobile Plant Vendor; 7740 Brentwood Blvd Ste B)
- Kree Photography (Photography Services; 238 Oak St)
- Boba Corner (Boba Drinks And Smoothies; 761 2nd St)
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