I hope to see you at two important community events scheduled for October, the West County Health & Safety Fair this Saturday, October 5, which I co-sponsor, and the Greater Richmond Interfaith Project's (GRIP) Harmony Walk/Run fundraiser to help end homelessness, which is on October 26 (teams are forming now).
The Health & Safety Fair is a great opportunity to receive emergency preparedness tips from a host of experts, and health advice and screenings for you and your whole family. It's also fun, with games, contests, and free give-aways, as well as CPR lessons and pet microchipping.
GRIP's annual Harmony Walk is a major fundraiser for the non-profit's family housing, which provides emergency shelter and transitional housing to families with children. It includes a 3.5 mile walk and a 5 K run, and is wheelchair, scooter and stroller friendly.
Details:
| What: | West County Health & Safety Fair - FREE | | When: | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 5 | | Where: | San Pablo Towne Center parking lot, 300 San Pablo Towne Center | | For More: | See the city of San Pablo's webpage, or contact James Lyons in my office via email or phone, 510-231-8692. | | | | | What: | Harmony Walk and Run - Register or form a team now! | | When: | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, October 26 | | Where: | Civic Center Plaza, Richmond (Macdonald Avenue at 26th Street) | | For More: | Check the event website, or call GRIP at 510-233-2141. |
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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 (New Phone Number)
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