6 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM MARCH 2019
MARCH 2019
Serving the community for 22 years.
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PS Publishing - Deborah Stevens
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Julia Smith
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Jennie Hammer
Matt Larson
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Suzanne Nott
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
7 Deb’s Dialog/Editor’s Notes
13 Valley Bible Church
16 Retirees Anonymous - It’s never
too late to make lasting friendships
By Matt Larson
18 Hercules Spotlight Special Section
24 Writing Right - Writercoach
Connection equips our students
with the writing skills they’ll
need to succeed
By Matt Larson
27 Personal Financial Solutions
29 Hops, Vines & Cider
32 Mushrooms: The Amazing
Fungus Among Us
By Jenny Hammer
34 Dining Guide
37 Farmers Markets
38 Real Estate Section
40 Learning Connection -
Schools, Camps & Daycares
42 Business Directory
48 Home and Garden
53 Environmentally Green Businesses
54 Calendar of Events
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Reaching Over 100,000 Readers in West Contra Costa Every Month Call (510) 223-1800 to Advertise
ON THE COVER
VALLEY BIBLE
CHURCH
1477 Willow Avenue • Hercules
510-799-3171
valleybible.org
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Events • Dining Out • Home & Garden • Recipes • Local Features
Hercules Sp tlight
Hercules Sp tlight
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Special Section