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Concord, CA
Public Input Needed The misuse of prescription medication has become a serious public health issue in Contra Costa County and across the nation. We need your input to help identify the best methods of disposing unused, expired or unwanted, and…
Job Opportunity! Greenbelt Program Director PositionThe Program Director leads Greenbelt Alliance’s Natural Landscapes and Local Farms & Ranches initiatives through which the organization works to protect the region’s 3.6 million-acre greenbelt of…
I adore doing crafty things, especially around the holidays. So when I was exploring ideas for Christmas tree decorations, I came across something really cool. Feathers! I decided that I would take some feathers left over from another project and…
GMOs – Going Against Nature? Editorial by Lois CourchaineThere are always different sides to a story, and it’s no different with GMOs. For those of you that aren’t in the “know” about GMOs, the acronym stands for Genetically Modified Organisms.…
"Thanks for posting the info, Lois. I'm happy to support this initiative and pay my share too. I've sent my ballot in last week."
"Thank you for sharing all this great information. I hope our community will support this important measure to help protect this precious resource - I'm happy to pay my share!"
Protecting Clean WaterEach year, tons of harmful and dangerous pollutants, bacteria and trash are carried through our neighborhoods and enter local creeks, reservoirs, lakes, the Delta and Bay. As water drains from streets, parking lots, and lawns,…
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I know it's Winter and we are all tired after a long day, but come on...let's get going for a good cause. Please, please show up to the Concord City Council meeting on Jan 24 at 6:30 pm. The reason? The Concord Farmers Market and Music series is in…
The Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority (CCCSWA) is now accepting proposals for a Schools Waste Reduction and Recycling Consultant. Please visit www.wastediversion.org for more information.CCCSWA Schools Program RFP.pdf
"Those are really cool idea Sophie, thanks! Sophie Damerel said:
This Christmas, I am loving "things in a jar" gifts. Crafty-genes not even necessary! Mix or Layer and give.
Some examples:
Vanilla and Brown Sugar Body…"
This Christmas, I am loving "things in a jar" gifts. Crafty-genes not even necessary! Mix or Layer and give.
Some examples:
Vanilla and Brown Sugar Body…"
"This Christmas, I am loving "things in a jar" gifts. Crafty-genes not even necessary! Mix or Layer and give.
Some examples:
Vanilla and Brown Sugar Body Scrub: http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2010/05/my-favorite-vanilla-brown-su...
Lemon-Sugar Hand…"
Some examples:
Vanilla and Brown Sugar Body Scrub: http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2010/05/my-favorite-vanilla-brown-su...
Lemon-Sugar Hand…"
"Hmmm... I like the Kalua idea! Thanks"
OK, this year I did my best ever in de-commercializing Christmas (or the Holidays). I made my own cards (glitter is now banned from my house:-), I made several gifts and I bought some that were crafted locally. But my "craftyness" only extends so…
