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Main Street Martinez
PO Box 776
Martinez, CA 94553
925.228.3577
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Main Street Martinez News & Events
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Halloween Spooktacular Trunk or Treat! 
The 4th annual Trunk or Treat
Main Street Martinez & Cooperative Center FCU invite you to join us at a SAFE, FUN, and FREE Halloween Spooktacular!
THIS SUNDAY! Oct. 27 from 10am to 2pm Downtown Martinez
We're teaming up with local businesses to provide a safe place for you to enjoy Halloween festivities. Instead of walking house to house, visit creatively themed and decorated car trunks and shops lining downtown Martinez to collect candy and treats.
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Downtown Ghost Walks  Downtown Martinez Ghost Walks A 1-1/2 hour guided walking tour through Historic Downtown Martinez to discover the hidden past, little known haunting facts and tales of days-gone-by. Last Ghost Walk for 2013 is SOLD OUT! We'll see you again in 2014! Until then, we can book a Ghost Walk for your special occasion. Great for Birthdays, Office Outings, Girls Night Out, and more! Groups of 15-30 people only. Call (925) 228-3577 for more information. |
 Martinez Farmers Market
Stop by to pick up your locally grown produce and support the market this year!
Buy local produce and visit local shops and restaurants too!
Sundays, 10am-2pm
YEAR-ROUND!
Main St. between Castro & Ferry St.
Visit www.pcfma.com
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Join us on Facebook!  Did you know that Downtown Martinez has a Facebook page? We have over 5,400 great and loyal fans and we want you to be part of the social experience and fun! You'll get regular updates about events, new business openings, special sales, and more! Click on the link below to see the page and don't forget to hit LIKE once you're there!  |
Volunteer Opportunities  Want to make a difference in your community? If so, Downtown Martinez can use your help!
Main Street Martinez is a volunteer run organization and we are looking for people who want to help with this years events and projects. You can click here to download the sign up form, fill it out and mail or fax it back to us and we will contact you. Or you can email us with your contact information and your area of interest. Jobs range from office help, event set up and take down, clean up day, NEW Downtown Ambassadors, and more! Thanks! We look forward to having you on our team!!! Main Street Martinez
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First Martinez Reuse Roundup!  Saturday, October 26th, 9 AM - 3 PMDrop off at Alhambra High School Parking Lot, Alhambra Ave & E St., Martinez Clean out those closets before the new holiday gifts arrive - donate to the Reuse Roundup. Help others less fortunate have a happy holiday. We need gently used: housewares, clothing, bicycles, toys, and costume jewelry. Sorry, no mattresses, large furniture, electronics, stuffed animals, or overly worn items. Your donation will help Christmas for Everyone. CFE has provided Christmas Day to many of the county's working poor, seniors, and homebound for over 27 years. Contact Marie Knutson, 671-5814 or mknutson@republicservices.com for more info.
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BCI Kitchen & Bath! 
BCI Cabinet Design is your cabinet and counter top resource. We are your alternative to the big box store, providing the best in personal service and even better pricing. It's an easy choice! 
BCI is happy to offer our clients fine quality Merillat Cabinetry with three different price points to fit every budget. We can also supply you with Laminates, Quartz, Natural Stone and Solid Surface counter tops.
 BCI employs experienced and reliable professionals who you can count on to meet high quality standards. At BCI, it's all about you and your needs.
Schedule your FREE in-home consultation today and let our team of experts show you what BCI Cabinet Design can do for you!
BCI Kitchen & Bath 817 Arnold Dr. #100, Martinez Call today for a FREE Consultation! (925) 370-0707 Click here to visit our website!
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An 80 Twenty Event with KRK Ryden! 
Artu4ia is pleased to announce a one-man show of works by world renowned pop surrealist, KRK Ryden.
The show, entitled "The Glob that Ate Martinez", opens November 16 with an artists' reception at 7 p.m. and a feast for the senses: KRK's colorfully intense art, a rare appearance of his band, Ken the Magic Corner God, and a sumptuous buffet that is just as eccentric as the artist.
Nov. 16, 7-11pm
80 TWENTY GALLERY, located within Artu4ia
725 Ward St., Suite C, Martinez, CA 94553.
For more information call 925.323.6533
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Movie Screening "In Search of John Muir" 
Anthony Gavin will speak about his experience following John Muir's footsteps from fruit rancher, family man, and writer to father of the National Park service.
Did you know that Muir's writings convinced the U.S. government to protect Yosemite, Sequoia, Grand Canyon and Mt. Rainier as national parks?
This film has been showing to standing room only crowds throughout the bay area, here is your chance to see this film at your local library.
Reception & Movie
Tues., Nov. 19, 6:00pm
Martinez Library, 740 Court St., (925) 646-9900
For more information click here!
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Toys for Tots at Security Public Storage 
We're helping Santa!@
Security Public Storage is proud to be a U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Official Drop off Location. Bring in your new, unwrapped toy donation for a needy child today!
Drop off hours Now through Dec. 19, Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 10-4
111 Muir Station Rd., Martinez (925) 265-8346
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Are you ready for some football and beer? 
Marty O's Football Special!!!
Half Price domestic beer and beer pitchers
with purchase of a full size pizza!
Monday & Thursday during the game
925-228-7792
www.martyospizza.com
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Shell Martinez Refinery helping the community!  The ribbon cutting for the Shell Dream Store, where foster youth can pick out clothes, shoes, toys, blankets, school supplies and more, was held last evening. Mayor Rob Schroder was on hand to cut the ribbon, along with councilman Mike Menesini. The volunteers from Shell's chemical plant in Martinez, led by GM Nicola Maher, were honored by program director Tamara Earl and VOA director Kim Castaneda. The store looks great and as Tamara pointed out, our volunteers made it all "Shell safe!."
 Freshly renovated and shining like new, the Mt. Diablo beacon was returned to its home atop the summit of Mt. Diablo, where it will be lit every Dec. 7 in honor of Pearl Harbor Day and our veterans and armed forces. Shell contributed riggers, a crane, logistics and a couple of ball bearings to the collaborative renovation project led by Save Mount Diablo -- our workers were proud to work on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Click Here to follow Shell Refinery in Martinez on Facebook.
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Available Property  Are you looking for space for your new or existing business? Downtown Martinez offers an affordable option to high price strip malls. There are locations available ranging from
560 sq ft to 6,000 sq ft.
Downtown Martinez is the County Seat with 100's of jurors and employees here each day. There are a number of special events bringing in thousands of people each year and an untapped evening market potential. For an available property listing click here!
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 Armando's
Live Music at Armando's
- Friday, October 25, 2013
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- Saturday, October 26, 2013
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- Sunday, October 27, 2013
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- Monday, October 28, 2013
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- Thursday, October 31, 2013
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Dinner & Show Special: Have dinner at local favorite, Haute Stuff, and mention "Dinner and a Show special", (wed-sat, 5-6) after dinner come to Armando's for a FREE beverage of choice that evening.
More Details
707 Marina Vista Ave. (925) 228.6985
www.armandosmartinez.com
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California Magic Club 
Good Fun, Great Laughs, Grand Entertainment!
OCTOBER 25TH & 26TH
Magicians JEFF BORNSTEIN AND KIMBERLY
... with your magical host Gerry Griffin
NOVEMBER 1ST & 2ND
"Stars of California Magic"
... with your magical host Gerry Griffin
We have so many great magicians that make up our California Magic family, that I thought it a great time to fill two evenings with these talented performers. This weekend we will have a surprise lineup of magicians comprising the California Magic family. It is sure to be a blast! Who knows what surprises we're in store for.
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of fun.
Doors Open at 7:30 PM
514 Main St.
For show and ticket info click here www.calmagic.com
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Royal Thai Restaurant  Friday & Saturday:
K.J. Al Karaoke
6:00-11:00 414 Ferry St. (925) 313-9185Open 7 days a week. Mon-Thurs 11-9, Fri-Sun 11-9:30
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mARTinez!  A Rotating Art Exhibit Sponsored by Martinez Arts Association as a collaborative effort between participating downtown businesses working together with local artists to highlight their business by showcasing artwork. Downtown Locations & ArtistsCitrus Salon 631 Main St. Sophie Benjamins City Hall 525 Henrietta St.
Gregory Wilkie, boats & ships paintings
Land/Home Financial Services Inc, 533 Main St. Cathy Riggs, Ricardo Alvarez, paintings Luigi's Deli, 537 Main St.
Susan Taylor, photography
Muir Executive Offices 535 Main St.
Amy Garcia, abstracts Stahlberg Photography, 620 Main St., fine art and studio photography
TJ's Cafe 3210 Pacheco Blvd.,
Pat Calabro, eclectic
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Contra Costa County Historical Society 
The Contra Costa County Historical Society's History Center is located at:
724 Escobar St. in Martinez.
Normal hours of operation are:
- Tuesdays, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Wednesdays, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Thursdays, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
In addition, the History Center is open on the third Saturday of each month from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
From time to time, we may be open for special events, such as exhibit open houses, or if there is an event in downtown Martinez.
Remember, we are staffed largely by volunteers, so we may not always be open the entire time. To be sure we are open, please call ahead.
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Martinez Historical Society
The Martinez Historical Society was created in 1973 to save this 1890 cottage and its site from becoming another parking lot in downtown Martinez. Convinced that our city's history deserved a repository where papers, documents, photographs and artifacts could be housed, we prevailed upon the City of Martinez to join with us in acquiring use of the "Borland House" for our purpose. A lease was obtained from the Contra Costa College District, and we took possession in February, 1974. More...
Martinez Historical Society
1005 Escobar St., 228-8160
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John Muir National Historic Site 
Fruit Rancher, Family Man, Writer... Father of the National Park Service!
John Muir played many roles in his life, all of which helped him succeed in his role as an advocate for Nature. As America's most famous naturalist and conservationist, Muir fought to protect the wild places he loved, places we can still visit today. Muir's writings convinced the U.S. government to protect Yosemite, Sequoia, Grand Canyon and Mt. Rainier as national parks.
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Visit the Shell Museum  Open Tuesdays & Thursdays
10am-2pm
Pacheco Blvd. at Arreba
After two years of luncheons, bus trips, and holiday excursions, the Shell Martinez Complex Alumni turned their attention to the assembling of artifacts for a museum. Shell Oil Company provided the building and financing for the initial stages of the remodeling. Alumni members and their spouses donated their time and expertise from carpentry, to plumbing, to gardening, to computer programming, and spent hundreds of hours outfitting the museum. All pictures and objects are identified and catalogued and the information stored in a computer. The museum is staffed by Alumni members who also conduct tours. The museum was dedicated and opened for visitors September 22, 1990 and is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...
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Alhambra Cemetery Tours! 
The Alhambra Pioneer Cemetery, established in 1851, has stunning views of the Carquinez Strait and a rich history. A tour guide will introduce you to families with names you know and some you don't. You'll learn more about local war heroes, personalities, politicians and a most creative caretaker. More...
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Martinez Chamber of Commerce
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Martinez Chamber Mixer  Nov. 20, 5:30-7:30pm
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 Sincerely, Leanne Peterson
Executive Director, Main Street Martinez
925.228.3577
director@mainstreetmartinez.org |
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We do our best to provide accurate information however, dates and times can change without notice. If you find any errors or if you have an item to include in future emails, please email us at director@mainstreetmartinez.org
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