11780 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito CA 94530 510-231-8686 
eUpdate - September 16, 2019 

This Saturday: Coastal Cleanup & Spirit & Soul 
Clean the shore in the morning; relax to live music downtown in the afternoon
Two great community events this Saturday, September 21. Make a day of it! 

Start the day by volunteering as part of  International Coastal Cleanup Day  
 
Afterwards, head over to downtown Richmond for the annual Spirit & Soul Festival, which includes live music, dancing, and refreshments. 

What: Supervisor Gioia's 29th Annual Coastal Cleanup 
When:   9 am - 12 pm, Saturday,  September 21
Where: Shimada  Friendship Park, end of Marina Bay Pkwy, Richmond
More: Morning coffee, snacks.  Please bring gloves, refillable water bottles, and a debris bucket if you have one. 
Volunteer lunch at noon!    
Info:  Supervisor Gioia's office at 510-231-8691 or [email protected] 

We're lucky in West County to have a choice of cleanup sites. For a list and map see the  Watershed Project's Coastal Cleanup Page.
 
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What: Spirit & Soul Festival ~ Salute to Soul 2.0
When 1 pm - 5 pm Saturday, September 21
Where:  Macdonald Avenue from Harbour Way - 13th Street, Downtown Richmond
More:  Live Music on 2 Stages, food, beverages, prizes and giveaways. Family friendly.
Info: Sponsored by Richmond Main Street Initiative, 510-236-4049 or [email protected]


See you there, 
John  
John Gioia
Supervisor, District One 
Contra Costa County 
11780 San Pablo Avenue, Suite D 
El Cerrito, CA  94530 
510-231-8686 Phone