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SEPTEMBER 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
7 Deb’s Dialog/Editor’s Notes
13 Valley Bible Church
16 A Master Potter Celebrates
50 Years in Clay - Mary Law
By Shelly Prevost
20 El Sobrante Stroll 25th Anniversary
Special Section
24 Restaurant Review -
Vegan n’ Chicken
By Vickie Lewis
29 New Boys & Girls Club Snaps
30 Rejoice With the California Revels!
By Matt Larson
34 Dining Guide
39 Farmers Markets
40 Learning Connection -
Schools, Camps & Daycares
42 Business Directory
47 Personal Finance Solutions
48 Home and Garden
53 Real Estate Section
54 BRIDGE ARTSpace
By Shelly Prevost
56 Solano Stroll Special Section
62 Beacons For Change
By Matt Larson
65 Calendar of Events
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