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               Nov. 4th       
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Military Hero Essay Contest- Deadline Extended 
It's not too late to turn in that essay that tells us about the special veteran in your life! We have extended the deadline to Monday, November 7th at 5:00 p.m.
 
The essay contest is open to all K-12 students that reside in Oakley. There will be one winner in each of the corresponding categories: K-5th grade, 6th-8th grade, and 9th-12th grade. Students in grades K-5th grade are invited to submit a drawing with a caption, while those in 6th-12th grades are to submit 300-500 typewritten words. To qualify, please submit a completed essay and entry form to marquez@ci.oakley.ca.us by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 7, 2016.
Neighborhood Park Improvements Occurring   
In the next couple of months the City of Oakley Parks and Landscape Division will be replacing many aging and damaged metal plastic coated perforated picnic tables, park benches, and trash receptacles in parks throughout the City with durable precast concrete furnishings.
 
  
The on-going maintenance and improvements are part of the Division's commitment to providing clean, safe, and well-maintained parks.

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Veterans to be Thanked on Nov. 11th   
The City of Oakley will hold its 5th Annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony on Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Civic Center Park, located at 3231 Main Street beginning at 11:00 a.m. Oakley's program will include the Presentation of Colors, student essays, rifle salute and taps. 
 
This year's keynote speaker will be the Commander of the Veterans of Oakley, Randal Smith. He is the founder of the Veterans of Oakley.

Bring your worn flags for drop off. The Veterans of Oakley will be accepting flags from the community that will be retired the next day (Saturday the 12th) at the Red Man Pocahontas Hall located at 1403 Main Street in Oakley. All are welcome to observe the flag retirement ceremony which will begin at 1:00 p.m.  
From Game Warden to Fire Chief: The Call of His Life 
Before he could ride a bike, he knew how to row a boat. Born and raised working the family business, Bob's Marina on Bethel Island, a painfully shy, very tall for his age, brown-haired boy dreamed of being a Fish and Game Warden so he could spend every day doing what he loved: hunting, fishing, and working outdoors.
 
Many years later, the warmth of Fire Chief Hugh Henderson's broad smile fills the room as he recounts those early dreams, the direction his life has gone, and how much it means to him to still live and work in the community that has raised him. "It's pretty awesome" Henderson says, "Most folks these days don't have that kind of opportunity." Woven into the fabric of East Contra Costa, Chief Henderson is a familiar face everywhere in the District. Serving our community through public safety for over 36 years, Henderson has witnessed the evolution of the area from farms and ranches to the bustling hometown communities that both Oakley and Brentwood are today.
 
Mental Health First Aid Training- Pre-Register Today! 
You, Me, We Oakley! in collaboration with the faith community and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) continues work to raise awareness of mental health resources through training that  equips residents to aid someone experiencing a mental health crisis.  Do you want to be able to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses? Sing up for the Mental Health First Aid Training that will take place on Saturday, December 10th at St. Anthony's Church, located at 971 O'Hara Ave, Oakley. The duration of the training is from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
 
For more information regarding this Mental Health First Aid training, or other AFSP sponsored events in East Contra Costa County, please contact Vanessa Perry at oakleyafspwalk@gmail.com.
Pick Up a Coupon Book at City Hall and Save Money  
With the holidays right around the corner, it's a perfect time to pick up a Shop Oakley coupon booklet!  This free booklet includes coupons and discounts at 30 businesses in Oakley including at restaurants, hair salons, floral services, event centers, and more.  The booklets are available at City Hall and at participating businesses. 
 
For a list of participating businesses, click here.    
 
For more information about this program, call Cindy at (925) 625-7044 or email:  coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us  
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