<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Old Town Pittsburg Business District</title>
	<atom:link href="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com</link>
	<description>Eat Shop Play • Live Work Stay</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 23:05:29 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2</generator>
		<item>
		<title>La Veranda Golf Tournament: April 29, 2012. Sign up today!</title>
		<link>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/04/shop-eat-play/la-veranda-golf-tournament-april-29-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/04/shop-eat-play/la-veranda-golf-tournament-april-29-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 02:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>otpbda001</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eat & Drink]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eat • Shop • Play]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Play]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Events]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/?p=1286</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[La Veranda Ristorante Italiano is hosting a Golf Tournament at Delta View Golf Club in Pittsburg. Come on out for a great day of  FUN &#8211; GOLF &#8211; FOOD. WHAT: Shotgun Start &#8211; 4 Player Scramble WHEN: Sunday, April 29, 2012.     12:30 pm ENTRY FEE: $100/player. Fee includes Greens Fees, Card, Range balls, Prizes and Post Tournament Dinner at La Veranda Ristorante Italiano. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Friday, April 27, 2012 For Reservations please call Johny or Nicolas @ 925-427-0444]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><span style="color: #008000;">La Veranda Ristorante Italiano is hosting a Golf Tournament at Delta View Golf Club in Pittsburg.</span></h3>
<p>Come on out for a great day of  FUN &#8211; GOLF &#8211; FOOD.</p>
<p><strong>WHAT</strong>: Shotgun Start &#8211; 4 Player Scramble</p>
<p><strong>WHEN</strong>: Sunday, April 29, 2012.     12:30 pm</p>
<p><strong>ENTRY FEE:</strong> $100/player.</p>
<p><strong>Fee includes Greens Fees, Card, Range balls, Prizes and Post Tournament Dinner at La Veranda Ristorante Italiano.</strong></p>
<p><strong>ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY</strong>: Friday, April 27, 2012</p>
<p><strong>For Reservations please call Johny or Nicolas @ 925-427-0444</strong></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/04/shop-eat-play/la-veranda-golf-tournament-april-29-2012/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Cocktails for a Cause &#8211; February 29, 2012</title>
		<link>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/02/shop-eat-play/cocktails-for-a-cause-22912/</link>
		<comments>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/02/shop-eat-play/cocktails-for-a-cause-22912/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:23:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>otpbda001</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eat • Shop • Play]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Play]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Events]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/?p=1271</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Join the Pittsburg branch of Soroptimist International for this special fundraising event at La Veranda restaurant! An Evening of Celebrity Bartenders: Featuring Gloria Soderberry • Joe Sbranti • Federal Glover February 29, 2012. 5:30 – 7:30pm Soroptimist International of Pittsburg is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. A percentage of the bar sales and all tips benefit the Soroptimist Service Fund which go towards projects such as Kidz on Target, The Reading Project, The Women’s Opportunity Award, Violet Richardson Award, and the Marilyn Mc Faul Vocational Scholarship. Checks and donations can be made payable to SI of Pittsburg, non profit # 94-6096480 For more information, contact Timi Tumbaga at 925-639-2981 or sipittsburgca@soroptimist.net Soroptimist International Pittsburg • PO Box 502 • Pittsburg, California 94565 &#160;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Join the Pittsburg branch of Soroptimist International for this special fundraising event at La Veranda restaurant!</strong></p>
<p>An Evening of Celebrity Bartenders: Featuring Gloria Soderberry • Joe Sbranti • Federal Glover</p>
<p><strong>February 29, 2012. 5:30 – 7:30pm</strong><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><br />
Soroptimist International of Pittsburg is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world.</span></p>
<p>A percentage of the bar sales and all tips benefit the Soroptimist Service Fund which go towards projects such as Kidz on Target, The Reading Project, The Women’s Opportunity Award, Violet Richardson Award, and the Marilyn Mc Faul Vocational Scholarship. Checks and donations can be made payable to SI of Pittsburg, non profit # 94-6096480</p>
<p>For more information, contact Timi Tumbaga at 925-639-2981 or sipittsburgca@soroptimist.<wbr>net</wbr></p>
<p>Soroptimist International Pittsburg • PO Box 502 • Pittsburg, California 94565</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Cocktail_Flyer.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1275" title="Cocktail_Flyer" src="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Cocktail_Flyer-791x1024.jpg" alt="" width="633" height="819" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/02/shop-eat-play/cocktails-for-a-cause-22912/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Car Show: Thursday, May 24. Full schedule now online!</title>
		<link>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/02/shop-eat-play/car-show-begins-thursday-may-24-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/02/shop-eat-play/car-show-begins-thursday-may-24-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:51:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>otpbda001</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Car Show]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eat • Shop • Play]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Play]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/?p=1262</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Summer Car Show See below for full music and theme night schedule. Event Name Classic Car Show Start Date 05/24/12: 5pm &#8211; 8pm Description The bay area&#8217;s largest weekly classic car show returns to Old Town Pittsburg with great new entertainment and activities every Thursday night beginning May 24th through September 6th. Location Railroad Avenue from 3rd Street to 6th Street. Entertainment and activities in the 5th St. Plaza Cost FREE Host Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation Contact &#38; Information Rose Mary Tumbaga (925) 252-6930 rtumbaga@pittsburgfoundation.org www.pittsburgfoundation.org Music Schedule Check out the list below for the music and the theme night schedules for this summer&#8217;s car shows. May 24 &#8211; Opening Night: Nicky D &#38; the Extreme Allstars May 31 &#8211; Corvette Night: The Floorshakers June 7 &#8211; Chevy Night: Special Request June 14 &#8211; Lowrider Night: DVC R&#38;B Rock Review June 21 &#8211; Lowrider Night: DVC R&#38;B Rock Review June 28 - Mustang Night: Harvey &#38; the Wallbangers July 5 &#8211; Ford Night: Vocal Ease &#38; the Boogie Man July 12 &#8211; Bay Bombs Car Club: Solid Ground July 19 &#8211; Truck Night: Sam-One July 26 &#8211; Convertible Night: JD &#38; Company August 2 &#8211; Mopar Night: Mamaluke August 9 &#8211; Luxurious Car Club: SuMac&#8217;s Soul Heaven August 16 &#8211; Rat Rod Night: The Leo Vigil Group August 23 &#8211; Import Night: Nick Carasis Band August 30 &#8211; Midnighters Car Club: Project 4 September 6 &#8211; Last Bash: The PHDs Car Show Rules of the Road All participating vehicles must display parking permit at all times. Parking permits will not be available until 4 pm on the Thursday of Car Show at the event entrances located at 3rd Street and 6th Street. Participating vehicles will not be allowed until 8 pm. Exit of participating vehicles will not be allowed until 8 pm. All dogs must be on leashes. The riding of bikes, skateboard, and scooters is not permitted within entry gates. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL AND DO NOT TOUCH PARTICIPATING VEHICLES.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1><span style="color: #3366ff;">Summer Car Show</span></h1>
<p>See below for full music and theme night schedule.</p>
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tbody>
<tr>
<th style="text-align: left;">Event Name</th>
<td id="roField1">
<div>Classic Car Show</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th style="text-align: left;">Start Date</th>
<td>
<div>05/24/12: 5pm &#8211; 8pm</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th style="text-align: left;">Description</th>
<td>
<div>The bay area&#8217;s largest weekly classic car show returns to Old Town Pittsburg with great new entertainment and activities every Thursday night beginning May 24th through September 6th.</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th style="text-align: left;">Location</th>
<td>
<div>Railroad Avenue from 3rd Street to 6th Street. Entertainment and activities in the 5th St. Plaza</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th style="text-align: left;">Cost</th>
<td>
<div>FREE</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th style="text-align: left;">Host</th>
<td>
<div>Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation</div>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th style="text-align: left;">Contact &amp; Information</th>
<td>
<div>Rose Mary Tumbaga (925) 252-6930<br />
<a href="mailto:rtumbaga@pittsburgfoundation.org">rtumbaga@pittsburgfoundation.org</a><br />
<a href="http://www.pittsburgfoundation.org">www.pittsburgfoundation.org</a></div>
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h1><strong><span style="color: #ff6600;">Music Schedule</span></strong></h1>
<p>Check out the list below for the music and the theme night schedules for this summer&#8217;s car shows.</p>
<p><strong><em>May 24</em> &#8211; Opening Night:</strong> Nicky D &amp; the Extreme Allstars</p>
<p><strong><em>May 31</em> &#8211; Corvette Night:</strong> The Floorshakers</p>
<p><strong><em>June 7</em> &#8211; Chevy Night:</strong> Special Request</p>
<p><strong><em>June 14</em> &#8211; Lowrider Night:</strong> DVC R&amp;B Rock Review</p>
<p><strong><em>June 21</em> &#8211; Lowrider Night:</strong> DVC R&amp;B Rock Review</p>
<p><strong><em>June 28</em> - Mustang Night:</strong> Harvey &amp; the Wallbangers</p>
<p><strong><em>July 5</em> &#8211; Ford Night:</strong> Vocal Ease &amp; the Boogie Man</p>
<p><strong><em>July 12</em> &#8211; Bay Bombs Car Club:</strong> Solid Ground</p>
<p><strong><em>July 19</em> &#8211; Truck Night:</strong> Sam-One</p>
<p><strong><em>July 26</em> &#8211; Convertible Night:</strong> JD &amp; Company</p>
<p><strong><em>August 2</em> &#8211; Mopar Night:</strong> Mamaluke</p>
<p><strong><em>August 9</em> &#8211; Luxurious Car Club:</strong> SuMac&#8217;s Soul Heaven</p>
<p><strong><em>August 16</em> &#8211; Rat Rod Night:</strong> The Leo Vigil Group</p>
<p><strong><em>August 23</em> &#8211; Import Night:</strong> Nick Carasis Band</p>
<p><strong><em>August 30</em> &#8211; Midnighters Car Club:</strong> Project 4</p>
<p><strong><em>September 6</em> &#8211; Last Bash:</strong> The PHDs</p>
<h1><span style="color: #339966;">Car Show Rules of the Road</span></h1>
<ol>
<li>All participating vehicles must display parking permit at all times.</li>
<li>Parking permits will not be available until 4 pm on the Thursday of Car Show at the event entrances located at 3rd Street and 6th Street.</li>
<li>Participating vehicles will not be allowed until 8 pm.</li>
<li>Exit of participating vehicles will not be allowed until 8 pm.</li>
<li>All dogs must be on leashes.</li>
<li>The riding of bikes, skateboard, and scooters is not permitted within entry gates.</li>
</ol>
<p>PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL AND DO NOT TOUCH PARTICIPATING VEHICLES.</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/02/shop-eat-play/car-show-begins-thursday-may-24-2012/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Action Alert: Old Town Zoning Proposal **update 2**</title>
		<link>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/02/otp/action-alert-homeless-shelter/</link>
		<comments>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/02/otp/action-alert-homeless-shelter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:55:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>otpbda001</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Old Town Pittsburg]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/?p=1253</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[NOTE: This page has been updated with current information as of 2/22/12. Support Documents and Info: The following links provide you with the supporting documents, contact info, and additional information regarding this Action Alert. Letter from Planning Manager Dana Hoggett Ayers Fact sheet  from City Planning office Homeless Shelters Fact Sheet from City Planning office *NEW* Previous links: Letter from the City of Pittsburg to some Old Town Businesses affected by the proposed rezoning Letter from a concerned Business to the City of Pittsburg regarding the proposed rezoning Link to Planning Commission documents &#8211; this links to the Agenda of the last meeting at which this issue was discussed. Link to Planning Commission calendar &#8211; this links to the main Planning Commission Page Link to City of Pittsburg City Council contact info &#8211; this links to the Contact page for the City Council]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/OTPBDA_Logo2.png"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-835" title="OTPBDA_Logo2" src="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/OTPBDA_Logo2-300x96.png" alt="Old Town Pittsburg Business District Association" width="300" height="96" /></a></h3>
<h3>NOTE: This page has been updated with current information as of 2/22/12.</h3>
<h3><strong>Support Documents and Info:</strong></h3>
<h4><strong></strong>The following links provide you with the supporting documents, contact info, and additional information regarding this Action Alert.</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/OTBPDA-2812-Action-Alert-Clarification-of-Information.pdf">Letter from Planning Manager</a> Dana Hoggett Ayers</li>
<li><a href="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Emergency-Shelter-Fact-Sheet.pdf">Fact sheet </a> from City Planning office</li>
<li><a href="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Planning-Dept-Fact-Sheet.jpeg" target="_blank">Homeless Shelters Fact Sheet</a> from City Planning office *<strong>NEW</strong>*</li>
</ul>
<div>Previous links:</div>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Homeless-shelter-public-hearing-notice.pdf" target="_blank">Letter from the City of Pittsburg</a> to some Old Town Businesses affected by the proposed rezoning</li>
<li><a href="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Letter-in-opposition-to-changing-the-planning-code.pdf" target="_blank">Letter from a concerned Business</a> to the City of Pittsburg regarding the proposed rezoning</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us/index.aspx?page=508" target="_blank">Link to Planning Commission</a> documents &#8211; this links to the Agenda of the last meeting at which this issue was discussed.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us/index.aspx?page=466" target="_blank">Link to Planning Commission</a> calendar &#8211; this links to the main Planning Commission Page</li>
<li><a href="http://www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us/index.aspx?page=466" target="_blank">Link to City of Pittsburg City Council</a> contact info &#8211; this links to the Contact page for the City Council</li>
</ul>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/02/otp/action-alert-homeless-shelter/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Farmers Market: Begins Saturday, May 5th, 2012!</title>
		<link>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/02/shop-eat-play/farmers-market-returns-in-may-stay-tuned-for-details/</link>
		<comments>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/02/shop-eat-play/farmers-market-returns-in-may-stay-tuned-for-details/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>otpbda001</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eat • Shop • Play]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Farmer's Market]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Play]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/?p=1251</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Old Town Pittsburg Farmer&#8217;s Market begins Saturday, May 5th!  Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Old Town. When: Every Saturday morning 9am &#8211; 1pm Where: Old Town Plaza, 5th and Railroad in Old Town Pittsburg What: Farmer&#8217;s Market, organized by PCFMA, is a weekly event with organic and standard produce, entertainment, special events and fun for the whole family!  Come on out every week to shop and enjoy the beauty of Pittsburg&#8217;s new Old Town. More info: http://www.pcfma.com]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3><a href="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mktlogo34.png"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1293" title="mktlogo34" src="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/mktlogo34.png" alt="Farmer's Market" width="200" height="240" /></a></h3>
<h3>The Old Town Pittsburg Farmer&#8217;s Market begins <span style="color: #ff0000;">Saturday, May 5th!</span>  Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Old Town.</h3>
<p><strong>When</strong>: Every Saturday morning 9am &#8211; 1pm</p>
<p><strong>Where</strong>: Old Town Plaza, 5th and Railroad in Old Town Pittsburg</p>
<p><strong>What</strong>: Farmer&#8217;s Market, organized by PCFMA, is a weekly event with organic and standard produce, entertainment, special events and fun for the whole family!  Come on out every week to shop and enjoy the beauty of Pittsburg&#8217;s new Old Town.</p>
<p><strong>More info:</strong> <a href="http://www.pcfma.com/market_home.php?market_id=34" target="_blank">http://www.pcfma.com</a></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/02/shop-eat-play/farmers-market-returns-in-may-stay-tuned-for-details/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>EJ Phair Tap Room Grand Opening: March 1, 2, 3.</title>
		<link>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/01/shop-eat-play/ej-phair-tap-room-grand-opening-march-1-2-3/</link>
		<comments>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/01/shop-eat-play/ej-phair-tap-room-grand-opening-march-1-2-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:10:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>otpbda001</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eat • Shop • Play]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Play]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/?p=1245</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The moment you&#8217;ve been waiting for is almost here! EJ Phair&#8217;s restaurant and bar in the Liberty Hotel has been open for a year. The Brewery has been brewing up great EJ Phair beer since last summer. And now, the Tap Room next door to the Brewery is having a grand opening. When: March 1st, 2nd, 3rd. 8:00pm Where: EJ Phair Tap Room, Details: March 1st &#8211; March 3rd, we’ll be celebrating our Grand Opening with a variety of musical acts, food and drink specials, tournaments and more! Check back here often for an update of scheduled bands and activities! Music Schedule: Thursday March 1 &#8211; Frankie G. and The Convictions Friday March 2 &#8211; Forrest Day Saturday March 3 &#8211; Evolution &#8211; A Journey Cover Band All events have a cover charge and people can get tickets on EventBrite. The time will be 8:00 for all. Mark your calendar, more details to come!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The moment you&#8217;ve been waiting for is almost here!</p>
<p>EJ Phair&#8217;s restaurant and bar in the Liberty Hotel has been open for a year. The Brewery has been brewing up great EJ Phair beer since last summer. And now, the Tap Room next door to the Brewery is having a grand opening.</p>
<p><strong>When</strong>: March 1st, 2nd, 3rd. 8:00pm<br />
<strong>Where</strong>: EJ Phair Tap Room,<br />
<strong>Details</strong>:<br />
March 1st &#8211; March 3rd, we’ll be celebrating our Grand Opening with a variety of musical acts, food and drink specials, tournaments and more! Check back here often for an update of scheduled bands and activities!</p>
<p><strong>Music Schedule:<br />
</strong><br />
Thursday March 1 &#8211; Frankie G. and The Convictions<br />
Friday March 2 &#8211; Forrest Day<br />
Saturday March 3 &#8211; Evolution &#8211; A Journey Cover Band</p>
<p>All events have a cover charge and people can get tickets on EventBrite.<br />
The time will be 8:00 for all.</p>
<p>Mark your calendar, more details to come!</p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/01/shop-eat-play/ej-phair-tap-room-grand-opening-march-1-2-3/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Soroptimists&#8217; Coffee for a Cause: Saturday, January 28, 1:30pm</title>
		<link>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/01/shop-eat-play/soroptimists-coffee-for-a-cause-saturday-january-28-130pm/</link>
		<comments>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/01/shop-eat-play/soroptimists-coffee-for-a-cause-saturday-january-28-130pm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:54:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>otpbda001</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eat • Shop • Play]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Play]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/?p=1229</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Coffee for a Cause Six celebrity baristas competing for the title of barista extraordinaire, three celebrity judges bestowing that distinction, and Steeltown Coffee &#038; Tea and Soroptimist International of Pittsburg are all coming together for the 2nd Annual Coffee for a Cause. When: January 28, 2012 at 1:30 pm Where: Steeltown Coffee and Tea, located at 695 Railroad Avenue in Pittsburg, California. What: Celebrity baristas include District II Director Gloria Soderberry, Contra Costa Water District Bette Boatmun, Supervisor Federal Glover, former State Senator Joe Canciamilla, former Pittsburg High School Principal Jess Leber, and local musician Mundi Orozco. The Celebrity Judges include Governor Elect Dona Gaddis Wolf, Coffee Industry Expert Levi Lillie, and Olympic Gold Medalist and Reigning Barista Champion Eddie Hart. Details: Baristas will be demonstrating their latte art skills and will be judged on the latte art presented during that days competition. Event Tickets: $25 and include a $25 Steeltown Coffee and Gift Card and a $5 donation to Soroptimist International of Pittsburg. New to the event is the Great Gift Card Basket Raffle. We are gathering gift cards and certificates from local and surrounding businesses for goods and services to fill the basket. The value is over $500 dollars. Raffle Tickets: $5 and need not be present to win. More Info: For more information about Coffee for a Cause or to purchase tickets, please contact Dion Weaver at 925-757-4588 or by email at dcweaver@att.net. All donations are tax deductible and proceeds go towards the Soroptimist International of Pittsburg Service Fund.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Coffee for a Cause</strong><br />
Six celebrity baristas competing for the title of barista extraordinaire, three celebrity judges bestowing that distinction, and Steeltown Coffee &#038; Tea and Soroptimist International of Pittsburg are all coming together for the 2nd Annual Coffee for a Cause.  </p>
<p><strong>When:</strong> January 28, 2012 at 1:30 pm<br />
<strong>Where:</strong> Steeltown Coffee and Tea, located at 695 Railroad Avenue in Pittsburg, California.<br />
<strong>What:</strong> Celebrity baristas include District II Director Gloria Soderberry, Contra Costa Water District Bette Boatmun, Supervisor Federal Glover, former State Senator Joe Canciamilla, former Pittsburg High School Principal Jess Leber, and local musician Mundi Orozco.  The Celebrity Judges include Governor Elect Dona Gaddis Wolf, Coffee Industry Expert Levi Lillie, and Olympic Gold Medalist and Reigning Barista Champion Eddie Hart.<br />
<strong>Details:</strong> Baristas will be demonstrating their latte art skills and will be judged on the latte art presented during that days competition.<br />
<strong>Event Tickets:</strong> $25 and include a $25 Steeltown Coffee and Gift Card and a $5 donation to Soroptimist International of Pittsburg.<br />
New to the event is the Great Gift Card Basket Raffle.  We are gathering gift cards and certificates from local and surrounding businesses for goods and services to fill the basket.  The value is over $500 dollars.<br />
<strong>Raffle Tickets:</strong> $5 and need not be present to win.<br />
<strong>More Info:</strong> For more information about Coffee for a Cause or to purchase tickets, please contact Dion Weaver at 925-757-4588 or by email at dcweaver@att.net.  All donations are tax deductible and proceeds go towards the Soroptimist International of Pittsburg Service Fund.</p>
<p><img src="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Soroptimist-Barista-Challenge-2012-sm-231x300.jpg" alt="" title="Soroptimist Barista Challenge 2012 sm" width="231" height="300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1230" /></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/01/shop-eat-play/soroptimists-coffee-for-a-cause-saturday-january-28-130pm/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Book Signing: Inky Gabor &#8211; Saturday, January 7th, 12-1pm</title>
		<link>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/01/shop-eat-play/book-signing-inky-gabor-saturday-january-7th-12-1pm/</link>
		<comments>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/01/shop-eat-play/book-signing-inky-gabor-saturday-january-7th-12-1pm/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:38:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>otpbda001</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eat • Shop • Play]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Events]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/?p=1212</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Save the Date Pittsburg Parents! Children&#8217;s Author Inky Gabor is coming to the Railroad Book Depot for a book signing and story time with her colorful new book, “Dottie Goes to the Circus.” Join us on Saturday, January 7th from 12-1pm! Who: Children’s Author Inky Gabor What: Book Signing and Story Time with the Author! Where: Railroad Book Depot 650 Railroad Avenue &#124; Old Town Pittsburg Why: To spread the love of reading to our youth and meet the Author herself! When: Saturday, January 7th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Save the Date Pittsburg Parents!<br />
Children&#8217;s Author Inky Gabor is coming to the Railroad Book Depot for a book signing and story time with her colorful new book, “Dottie Goes to the Circus.” Join us on Saturday, January 7th from 12-1pm!</p>
<p><strong>Who</strong>: Children’s Author Inky Gabor<br />
<strong>What</strong>: Book Signing and Story Time with the Author! Where: Railroad Book Depot<br />
650 Railroad Avenue | Old Town Pittsburg Why: To spread the love of reading to our youth<br />
and meet the Author herself!<br />
<strong>When</strong>: Saturday, January 7th, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM</p>
<p><img src="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/InkyGaborAuthorVisit-231x300.jpg" alt="" title="InkyGaborAuthorVisit" width="231" height="300" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1213" /></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/01/shop-eat-play/book-signing-inky-gabor-saturday-january-7th-12-1pm/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Coffee &amp; Commerce: Meet the Mayor, January 12, 2012</title>
		<link>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/01/shop-eat-play/coffee-commerce-meet-the-mayor-january-12-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/01/shop-eat-play/coffee-commerce-meet-the-mayor-january-12-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>otpbda001</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eat • Shop • Play]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Events]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/?p=1209</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[DATE: January 12th, 2012 8:00 am to 9:00 am PLACE: Steeltown Coffee &#038; Tea 695 Railroad Avenue. SPEAKERS: Mayor Ben Johnson TOPIC: Mayor’s Vision for 2012 “Meet the Mayor” This is a terrific opportunity to visit beautiful downtown Pittsburg, meet with Pittsburg’s newly appointed Mayor-Ben Johnson, Chamber Executives and Staff and learn all about what Mayor Ben Johnson’s vision for Pittsburg is in 2012. This is an ideal event to INTRODUCE YOURSELF, CONNECT with local businesses, and ask a few questions! A few things to bring:  YOURSELF!  Your Business Card. (Chamber staff will be collecting business cards, compile a  networking list of attendees and will make this list available for all who attended at the next Coffee and Commerce). This is a great opportunity to GROW your network, and have some Java!  Bring flyers or marketing material to hand out to attendees to highlight your business and for people to take home. Come NETWORK! Make YOU and YOUR BUSINESS known! FREE EVENT! FREE EVENT! FREE EVENT! FREE EVENT! FREE EVENT! ￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼PLEASE RSVP TO PITTSBURG CHAMBER (925) 432-7301]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>DATE</strong>: January 12th, 2012 8:00 am to 9:00 am<br />
<strong>PLACE</strong>: Steeltown Coffee &#038; Tea 695 Railroad Avenue.<br />
<strong>SPEAKERS</strong>: Mayor Ben Johnson<br />
<strong>TOPIC</strong>: Mayor’s Vision for 2012<br />
“Meet the Mayor” This is a terrific opportunity to visit beautiful downtown Pittsburg, meet with Pittsburg’s newly appointed Mayor-Ben Johnson, Chamber Executives and Staff and learn all about what Mayor Ben Johnson’s vision for Pittsburg is in 2012.<br />
This is an ideal event to INTRODUCE YOURSELF, CONNECT with local businesses, and ask a few questions!<br />
A few things to bring:<br />
 YOURSELF!<br />
 Your Business Card. (Chamber staff will be collecting business cards, compile a<br />
 networking list of attendees and will make this list available for all who attended at the next Coffee<br />
and Commerce). This is a great opportunity to GROW your network, and have some Java!<br />
 Bring flyers or marketing material to hand out to attendees to highlight your<br />
business and for people to take home.<br />
Come NETWORK! Make YOU and YOUR BUSINESS known!<br />
FREE EVENT! FREE EVENT! FREE EVENT! FREE EVENT! FREE EVENT!<br />
￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼PLEASE RSVP TO PITTSBURG CHAMBER (925) 432-7301</p>
<p><img src="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Jan-Coffee-Commerce.jpg" alt="" title="Jan-Coffee &amp; Commerce" width="612" height="792" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1210" /></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/01/shop-eat-play/coffee-commerce-meet-the-mayor-january-12-2012/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Small Business Forum: Monday, January 30, 2012</title>
		<link>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/01/shop-eat-play/small-business-forum-monday-january-30-2012/</link>
		<comments>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/01/shop-eat-play/small-business-forum-monday-january-30-2012/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2012 17:10:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>otpbda001</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Eat • Shop • Play]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Events]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/?p=1200</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce Small Business Forum Don’t miss it!!! Space is limited&#8230; When: January 30th, 2012- Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce Offices, 10th &#038; Railroad Avenue. “Small Business Forum” 12:00-1:00pm The Small Business Forum Meeting provides a quarterly venue for small business owners to meet, share information and educate one another. The central focus is on issues pertinent to operating, maintaining and growing a small business in Pittsburg. All small business owners who are Chamber members are invited to attend to this open discussion. Speaker: Join Chamber Executive PJ Quesada, owner of Ramar Foods, for a presentation on: 1. Communication and Presentation Skills. 2. Introduction to taking effective meeting minutes. For questions or further information please call Chamber offices at 925-432-7301 Members: $0.00 Prospective-Members: $10.00]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼￼Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce Small Business Forum Don’t miss it!!! Space is limited&#8230;<br />
<strong>When</strong>:<br />
January 30th, 2012- Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce Offices, 10th &#038; Railroad Avenue.<br />
“Small Business Forum” 12:00-1:00pm<br />
The Small Business Forum Meeting provides a quarterly venue for small business owners to meet, share information and educate one another. The central focus is on issues pertinent to operating, maintaining and growing a small business in Pittsburg. All small business owners who are Chamber members are invited to attend to this open discussion.<br />
<strong>Speaker</strong>:<br />
Join Chamber Executive PJ Quesada, owner of Ramar Foods, for a presentation on:<br />
1. Communication and Presentation Skills.<br />
2. Introduction to taking effective meeting minutes.<br />
For questions or further information please call Chamber offices at 925-432-7301<br />
Members: $0.00<br />
Prospective-Members: $10.00</p>
<p><img src="http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Jan-Biz-Forum.jpg" alt="" title="Jan-Biz-Forum" width="612" height="792" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1207" /></p>
]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://oldtownpittsburgca.com/2012/01/shop-eat-play/small-business-forum-monday-january-30-2012/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>

