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[Video] 4th of July 2011 Events and Activities in Pleasant Hill CA

July 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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4th of July 2011 in Pleasant Hill is one of my favorite holiday’s. Check out the schedule of events and write up in the Pleasant Hill Outlook. The Commission has planned for this year! Come out bring the family and enjoy the day!

  • 7th Annual Firecracker 5k Fun Run starts downtown at 8am
  • Parade Grand Marshall – The annual 4th of July parade starts at 9:30 and you can view it best on Cresent Drive
  • Party in Pleasant Hill Park – Join the city for food, tunes, petting zoo, Back Forty Texas BBQ, Cover to Cover, Jinx Jones and the King Tones
  • Evening Event at College Park High School – Smokin Okie’s BBQ music and the Pleasant Hill Fireworks show.

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Check out these other 2011 4th of July Bay Area Events from Yahoo News too:

Alameda:
Monday, July 4. Alameda’s 4th of July Parade at 10 a.m. is the 2nd longest Independence Day parade in the nation. It’s followed by a festival, but no fireworks.
Info: http://www.myalamedaparade.com/.

Antioch:
Monday, July 4. Parade at 10 a.m. in downtown. No Fireworks.
Info: http://www.eastcountylive.com/event_detail.php?event_id=3519

American Canyon:
Monday, July 4. Parade at 10:30 a.m. followed by festival all day in Community Park with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/american-canyon-4th-july-parade-festival-fireworks/

Aptos:
Monday, July 4. Parade at 10 a.m., followed by post-parade party until 4 p.m. in Aptos City Park. No fireworks.
Info: http://www.aptoschamber.com/

Benicia:
Monday, July 4. Benicia’s City Park is filled with arts and crafts, food, live entertainment and children’s activities from Noon until 7 p.m. Fireworks start about 9 p.m. at the foot of First Street.
Info: http://www.beniciamainstreet.org/events1.html

Berkeley:
Monday, July 4. Celebration at Berkeley Marina from noon to 10 p.m. with live entertainment, food, arts & crafts, kids playground and pony rides. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. off the end of the Berkeley Pier.
Info: http://events.sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/localevents/event/100/6286-4th-of-July-Fireworks-All-Day-Festival

Bodega Bay:
Saturday, July 2. Fireworks at about 9:30 p.m. over the Bay. Small, free display at Westside Park.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/july-2nd-fireworks-bay-bodega-bay/

Calistoga:
Monday, July 4. Parade at 11 a.m. through downtown Calistoga. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at the Napa County Fairgrounds.
Info: http://www.napacountyfair.org/County-Fair/Entertainment/index.html

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Concord:
Monday, July 4th. Early morning 5k run/walk followed by 10 a.m. parade and fireworks at dusk at Dave Brubeck Park.
Info: http://events.sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/localevents/event/100/6358-4th-of-July-in-Concord

Corte Madera — Larkspur:
Monday, July 4. Parade starts at Redwood High School at 10:30 a.m. and ends at Corte Madera’s Town Park for a community fair with fun and games. No fireworks.
Info: http://www.cortemadera.org/

Cloverdale:
Monday, July 4. Fireworks at 9 p.m. at Cloverdale High School football field.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/fourth-july-2011-fireworks-cloverdale/

Cupertino:
Monday, July 4. Fireworks at dusk at Creekside Park.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/cupertino-fourth-july-2010-fireworks-show/

Danville:
Monday, July 4. Annual parade that attracts tens of thousands starts at 9am in downtown Danville. No fireworks.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/kiwanis-july-4th-parade-danville/

Foster City:
Monday, July 4. Parade followed by festivities all day at Leo J. Ryan Park including live music, food and more. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Info: http://www.fostercity.org/Services/recreation/TH-4th-of-July-Celebration-Main-Page.cfm

Fremont:
Monday, July 4. Fremont 4th of July Parade starting at 10 a.m. No fireworks.
Info: http://fremont4th.org/.

Gilroy:
Monday, July 4. A 20-minute fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. at Gilroy High School.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/4th-july-fireworks-salute-gilroy/

Guerneville:
Sunday, July 3. Block party in downtown Guerneville including arts & crafts fair and a BBQ, followed by firewoks at dark over the Russian River.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/russian-river-fourth-july-celebration-guerneville/

Half Moon Bay:
Monday, July 4. Parade on Main Street at Noon. Fireworks at sundown at Pillar Point Harbor.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/4th-july-2010-small-town-parade-moon-bay/

Healdsburg:
Monday, July 4. Fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. at Healdsburg High School Athletic Field.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/20th-annual-american-legion-fireworks-show-healdsburg/

Hollister:
Monday, July 4th. Kiddie parade at 10 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park. Community fireworks display at dusk.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/fourth-july-kiddie-parade-fireworks-hollister/

Livermore:
Monday, July 4. Due to budget cuts, the 2011 Old-Fashioned Fourth of July festival at Robertson Park is cancelled. No Fireworks.
Info: http://www.larpd.dst.ca.us/programs/Fourth_of_July_info.html.

Martinez:
Monday, July 4. Parade in downtown at 10 a.m. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. at Waterfront Park.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/hometown-4th-july-celebration-hot-dog-contest-fireworks-martinez/

Milpitas:
Monday, July 4. Milpitas celebrates Independence Day with an evening of music beginning at 8 p.m. & fireworks at 9:30 p.m. on the Sports Center’s Football field.
Info: http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/_pdfs/rec_activity_guide.pdf

Monte Rio:
Sunday, July 3. Water Parade and Carnaval at 8 p.m. at Monte Rio Public Beach, followed by fireworks at dark over the Russian River.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/water-carnival-boat-parade-fireworks-russian-river-2010/

Moraga:
Monday, July 4. Daylong events at Moraga Commons Park include a dog parade, classic car show, bike parade, old fashioned kids games, magic show, evening concert and fireworks at 9: 30 p.m.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/dog-parade-classic-car-show-july-4th-fireworks-moraga/

Morgan Hill:
Monday, July 4, Award-winning parade in downtown at 11 am. Fireworks at dark at Morgan Hill Community Park.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/4th-july-2010-official-santa-clara-county-silicon-valley-parade-celebration-fireworks-morgan-hill/

Mountain View:
Monday, July 4, San Francisco Symphony Fireworks Show at Shoreline Ampitheatre at 8 pm. Full concert followed by fireworks display.
Info: http://www.sfsymphony.org/season/Event.aspx?eventid=48766

Napa:
Monday, July 4. Fourth of July Parade at 1 p.m. through downtown Napa followed by an evening festival and fireworks at dusk at Napa’s Veterans Memorial Park.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/red-white-blue-picnic-fireworks-san-ramon/

Novato:
Monday, July 4. The annual Fourth of July Parade begins at 10 a.m. The 100 entrants in this patriotic procession feature marching bands, classic cars, Irish pipers, horses, dance troups, basset hounds, and the largest assemblage of restored military vehicles in the Bay Area. No fireworks.
Info: www.novatoparade.com/.

Oakland:
Monday, July 4. No fireworks display over Jack London Square again for 2011, but the city is still hosting a fun daytime event for families with a petting zoo, art activities for the kids, carnival games and bike, canoe and kayak rentals.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/family-fun-4th-july-oakland/

Oakley:
Saturday, July 2. Fireworks at dusk at Freedom Basin Park.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/cityhood-fireworks-celebration-oakley/

Oakville:
Saturday, July 2. Robert Mondavi Winery is hosting a performance with singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw, followed by a post-concert fireworks display at about 9 p.m.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/mondavi-winery-fireworks-show-oakville/

Orinda:
Monday, July 4. Parade through downtown Orinda at 10 a.m., followed by festival at Orinda Community Park. No fireworks.
Info: http://www.orindachamber.org/Calendar.htm

Petaluma:
Monday, July 4. Sonoma-Marin fairgrounds features entertainment and food starting at 4 p.m., with fireworks at dusk.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/petaluma-fireworks/

Pleasant Hill:
Monday, July 4. Fourth of July Celebration in Downtown and Pleasant Hill Park with 5k run, parade, fun and games — all starting at 9:30 a.m. Fireworks at dusk.
Info: http://events.sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/localevents/event/100/6359-Fourth-of-July-in-Pleasant-Hill

Pleasanton:
Friday, July 1. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.
Info: http://sf.funcheap.com/alameda-county-fair-fireworks-show-july-2-2010/

 

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Why You Should Read then Re-Read Tim Ferris’ “Four Hour Work Week”

June 7, 2011 By 1 Comment

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You may think I’m crazy for re-reading a book like this while on vacation but if you haven’t read it you just don’t know how liberating it can be to know that if you want… you can unchain yourself from your business and still make a great living.. Every business owner and entrepreneur should absolutely read Tim Ferris’s book “The 4 Hour Work Week”

You may want to follow his blog too.

I must say that I truly do admire Tim Ferris looking at all that he has accomplished and only being less than a year older than myself.

If you have not been introduced to Tim Ferris and his books you need to check out “The Four Hour Work Week” today, especially if you have ever felt leashed to your blackberry, email or any other device.

 
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Staying in Kihei 10 Favorite Maui Vacation Adventures

June 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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So it had been about five years since we’ve visited Maui, and what better reason to go back than for our first wedding anniversary right?

Flying in to the Kahului airport is always a lot of fun the temperature is a perfect 78 degrees and the afternoon winds are blowing pretty good. It feels like I was just here yesterday or almost as if I belong here. We always talk about just picking up our things from California and moving to Kihei Maui. Maybe someday…

I know many people that love visiting Hawaii for vacation and almost all of them like staying in Lahaina Maui. For me, I like to visit there, maybe for a day but we really love the south side of Maui in Kihei.

I’m blessed and lucky enough to have great opportunities to stay in that area of Maui and can’t really complain about the views from out lanai either. We had the chance to stay in the best Maui condos around.

When it comes to where to stay in Maui… Kihei is my favorite

Maui Sunsett 2011 KiheiOur view from the Lanai at Menehune

Maui town. The thing that’s great about Kihei Maui is that you get a perfect mix of local fun along with all the great vacation amenities, without it being all about the tourists.

There are plenty of great little shopping malls, bars and dining along the South Kihei strip, and not far down the road there are great beaches and parks in Kamaole. Tons of places to book and attend activities like the traditional Luau, a Helicopter ride or a visit to the main volcano that made up Maui, Haleakala. If you decide you want to get some top notch services than only 10 minutes away in Wailea are some of the most beautiful resorts in all of Maui like the Grand Wailea and the Four Seasons. The pool areas and the views are breath taking.

When we are staying in Maui on vacation, we tend to spend most of our time at the big beach in Makena. One of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever been to and the waves are perfect for body surfing most days.

Here are some of my favorite adventures, dining and things to do while staying in Kihei Maui. Favorite Maui Restaurants & Dining

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maui-dining-wineThere are obviously a ton of places to eat on Maui and if you know me at all you know that perhaps my favorite thing in the world is dining out and enjoying restaurant life.

A good mentor once told me the most important thing to do in life is have at LEAST one or two long two to three hour dining and cocktail experiences each week… These are the things that make life worth living I think. Would you agree?

If you want to eat casual and local here are a few of my favorites Kihei Maui Restaurants. If you want to find the best Restaurants with 5 star service and food you may have to visit Wailea for that type of dining.

Da Kitchen – If you are looking for some awesome authentic Hawaiian plate lunch food this is the place. Right across from the Kamaole beach. The value is extreme. One lunch will really feed two. They serve a macaroni/potato salad mix that is wonderful.

Pizza Madness – So, if you just want some casual pizza and beer there is not a huge selection in Kihei Maui however this is the place I would recommend… the pizza is great with a really nice casual fun dining parlor with some of the best local hawaiian beers on tap. They are known for the best pizza on Maui and I would agree so far.

Kihei Cafe – I have not eaten a better breakfast in Maui. Great, casual big hawaiian style portions. If you like breakfast you’ll love this place for sure.

Oceans - This place is great for a bite and some pool. Try the coconut shrimp okay? Often when you are on vacation, it can be hard to find a bartender that will make you a real quality cocktail the way you like it. The bartenders know what they’re doing and they have some great nighttime entertainment too.

Moose McGillycuddy’s - One of our favorites for happy hour. $3 Mai Tai’s with a great ocean view of the beach. We like coming here around sunset time. Don’t miss out on some great dining deals too! The food is worth what you pay for sure. The have different food specials every night.

Stella Blues - This is the place for Breakfast for sure! I’ve been finding myself going there almost daily for the awesome breakfast deals. Check out their reviews here.

Below are some of what I think are the best Maui activities on the island.

Favorite Maui Adventures

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Hana Highway Adventures

road-to-hana-coastline We took this along the Hana Coastline

To be perfectly honest with you… I’ve done this trip twice in my life and both times thought it was extremely over rated. The scenery is breathtaking however the drive and the stops take all day, the road is slow and very windy, and there are looky lou’s EVERYWHERE!

If you insist on going though.. there are a few things I recommend you don’t miss. Be sure to stop in the Hippie Town of Paia as it is your last chance to get a picnic lunch (there is not much to eat on the way) and fuel up your car. Take a bit of time to check out the shops too.

This town has some great shopping and made me feel like I was in a mini Berkeley California. They have some unique shops too. Not the same old tourist junk shops like in Lahaina.

If you want to do it all pick up a Hana CD guide to listen to in your car.

In my opinion when you do this drive you should leave early, avoid all the stops on the way there and drive straight to the end where you will visit the Seven Sacred Pools.

You don’t want to miss this area as it is truly unique. If you drive straight there you will avoid all the tour busses too. After hanging out there for a bit enjoy the ride back and make as many stops as you want.

Whatever you do DON’T continue driving after the pools and attempt to make it all the way around the island… I did this once and the road becomes unpaved, bumpy and all around hellish! On a map it may look attractive to go all the way around but trust me… you won’t make it back for dinner. Don’t do it!

On the way back from the pools I recommend making two stops for sure.

maui-hana-lava-tube Inside the Lava Tube

The black sand beach at Hana is great for a picnic and hanging out for a bit. Relax and take a load off.

As you continue on your way back don’t miss the “Lava Tube” this attraction is not on the guide that you get from Paia and the tour busses don’t stop there.

This is likely one of my favorite attractions on Maui. You can become a Spelunker for a bit and go deep into the islands largest and longest underground Lava Tube. It won’t hurt your money purse either. The trip is only $10 and takes about 30 to 45 minutes depending on how much you want to explore. If you drive the road to Hana and you miss this… I would say you blew your whole trip there for sure!

The trip is long and it will take your entire day… It’s worth it to do at least once I would say.

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Days At Makena Big Beach

makena-big-beach We took this at The “Big Beach” in Makena Maui

There are a ton of great beaches to visit on Maui but hands down, Makena Beach is the best for people watching, walking and finding some of the best body surfing waves on Maui. We keep going back to Makena when we want to have a “beach day” The great thing is that it is just a 15 minute drive from where we are staying in Kihei.

You really do want to be careful in the water though… one of the days we were there they waves were about 7 to 8 feet from the base and the water was really pretty dangerous. I attempted to body surf for a bit but I was ill equipped and after catching just one wave decided to call it quits once I was pummeled into the sand. I think it was a good idea as I’m sure the rest of my time in Maui would have been pretty tough if I had suffered any kind of injuries. The locals make it look so easy though.

Once you’re tied of watching the local surfers you might want to take a short hike over the rocks to the “Little Beach” at Makena. If you venture over there don’t be surprised when you see a quite a few naked body surfers. This kind of people watching is not for everyone.

Either way Makena Beach Maui is not something you should miss out on.

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Day at the Four Seasons Wailea

Four_Seasons_Wailea_Serenity_Pool View At the Four Seasons Wailea

We were lucky enough to know of some friends that were staying at the Four Seasons in Wailea about 15 minutes from where we stay in Kihei. We met up with them to hang out and take advantage of the top notch pools, cocktails and services.

Wailea is just 10 minutes from our condo in Kihei and also has some of the best hotes in Maui. To be honest anyone can just roll up to the hotel, have the valet park your car and check out the pool. They don’t seem to care as long as you are buying some cocktails. The Mai Tai’s were great but don’t expect the Moose McGillycuddy happy hour price previously mentioned. Be ready to spend a bit of money. Check out their pools, restaurants and swim up bars.

We also spent part of that day just checking out the other resorts in Wailea. Make a day out of it and live it up. Even if you aren’t staying there it’s fun to pay a visit to the best hotels in Maui.

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Maui Hidden Spot Swinging Bridges in the Waihe’e Valley

swinging-bridges-maui Hidden Hike in Maui Swinging Bridges

My favorite hike and a hidden gem in Maui is the so called hidden swinging bridges hike in the Waihe’e Valley. It’s hidden away past Wailuku and the Iao Valley State Park.

When you park don’t leave anything in your car as theft here is very common. Leave the car empty with the windows down. Less likely you will get a widow broken.

The hike is only a bit over a mile long and is not a tough climb at all. Wear shoes, not sandals though. Follow the trails and you will discover some beautiful scenery, rivers and waterfalls. The fun part is there are two rickety old swinging bridges that you must cross on the way to the top. It really is a lot of fun.

Once you reach the top there is a hidden pool perfect for swimming and and there is a waterfall that you can hang out underneath. Not too many people know about this hike but it is one of my favorite things to do here for sure. Don’t miss out on it.

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Haleakala Sunrise

Maui-Haleakala-Sunrise Sunrise from Haleakala Crater

At least once you should get up really early and take the trip up to the top of the volcano Haleakala. You can take a tour and bike down and this tour really is a lot of fun. However if you’d rather go yourself get up there by about 4:45 am with some warm cloths. The summit is extremely cold even though you are on Maui. Sometimes it may even snow up there.

Bring a breakfast or some snacks to eat as there are no vendors in the park. The sunrise from inside the crater of the volcano is truly a spectacle and quite breathtaking. It kind of feels like you are visiting the moon or something.

Ulupalakua Shop Deli & Tedechi Winery Haleakala Upcountry

Ulupalakua BuddiesSome buddies at the Deli by the Winery

After watching the sunrise on Haleakala you may want to continue to tour the up country. When you are in Maui everyone and their mother will tell you to check out the “Road to Hana” while it really is gorgeous, if you would rather not spend your entire day on the excursion you may want to opt for a nice drive to the winery in Maui.

Just about 40 minutes from Kahului central Maui, and a beautiful scenic drive you don’t want to miss this. Once we got there we took some pictures with friends and had an awesome authentic pulled pork lunch at the Ulupalakua Shop and Deli.

Right across the street you can check out the tasting room at the Tedechi Winery… be careful I saw myself getting in real trouble, their tasting room is free!

Truthfully… they’re wines can’t hold a candle to California wine however it is a lot of fun and they even have a few that are made from pineapple only. Worth the drive for sure!

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Scuba Diving and Snorkeling Maui

Day 3 Molikini Dive Trip (14).jpg Photo From: Bensr

I’ve been SCUBA certified since 2000 and have done a ton of dives in Maui. Some of the best beach dives are Makena Landing and Ulua beach. If you would like to do a more adventureous dive take a boat to Molikini with one of the Dive Shops.

Check out one of the Dive Shops and book an inrto dive if you are not certified or you just want to see if you might like scuba diving. They have great service and are pretty affordable. They rent out all your gear for free too! Also check out the smaller Scuba Shack in Maui too. You can find some great deals there. I’ve found you really get the best service and the most for your money when you book your dives with teh Scuba Shack

If you are a seasoned diver my favorite dives are the deeper ones around Molikini. In the past we’ve seen all kinds of things from sea turtles, to white tip reef sharks and we even saw a huge manta ray that had a wing span of at least 10 feet once out there. Diving is definetly something you should try.

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Just Other Super Cool Stuff I Found on Maui

Super Discount Activities – There are a ton of activities for tourists on Maui. If you want an extreme discount on Luas, tours and adventures check out Auntie Snorkel You get discounts over half off the regular price. What is the catch tough? You must agree to sit thourgh a 90 minute timeshare presentation. To me… I’d say it was worth it.

Cool Maui Gift – Better than the average tourist junk shop I love the lava plants they sell at Living Memories of Maui They can ship all over too. Makes a great thoughtful gift that people will remember for sure!

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There you have it! There is the list of my favoite things to do while staying in Kehei Maui. Have you been to Hawaii? Leave me a comment and let me know you favorite place or adventure and I’ll check it out next time for sure!

 
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Unhappy with Your Website? How to Get a Free Optimized WordPress Site and Win a Free Apple iPad

May 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

 

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Review “The Thank You Economy” By Gary Vaynerchuck – March 8th Release

March 7, 2011 By 3 Comments

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A few years ago when Gary Vaynerchuck or @GaryVee released his book "Crush It" I picked it up and read it in one sitting. Since then I’ve read it several other times and I’ve never been more excited about a book release than I am about March 8th 2011 release of Gary’s second book "The Thank You Economy"

I plan to write a review on it when I’m done reading it. In the mean time pick it up and read it yourself. You will find Gary is a genius when it comes to promoting a brand online no matter what your business is.

If you have any favorite must read books that you would love to share please leave me a comment below with an Amazon Link!

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We’re Giving Away a FREE Gift Card to a Lucky Winner – Find out How you Can Win it! – Win a $100 Gift To Your Favorite East Bay Business

November 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

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Black Friday 2011 California Bay Area Deals – Sun Valley Mall – Great Mall – East Bay Area Shopping CA

November 24, 2010 By 2 Comments

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The Ultimate Site for the Ultimate FanBlack Friday is known for being the largest retail day of the year! Are you going to be out finding the deals in the Bay Area at places like Sun Valley and the Great Mall in Milpitas?

Or will you be finding great deals online through places like Amazon? Some of the biggest retailers will do whatever it takes to get you in the doors and spending money. After you enjoy spending time with the family, playing football and stuffing your face… Get out and spend some money!

According to history For millions of people Black Friday is the time to do some serious Christmas shopping –even before the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone! Black Black is the Friday after Thanksgiving, and it’s one of the major shopping days of the year in the United States -falling anywhere between November 23 and 29. While it’s not recognized as an official US holiday, many employees have the day off -except those working in retail.

The term “Black Friday” was coined in the 1960s to mark the kickoff to the Christmas shopping season. “Black” refers to stores moving from the “red” to the “black,” back when accounting records were kept by hand, and red ink indicated a loss, and black a profit. Ever since the start of the modern Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924, the Friday after Thanksgiving has been known as the unofficial start to a bustling holiday shopping season.

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Black Friday 2010 Deals

  • The Frugal Find: Black Friday Deals for digital cameras, TVs, Laptops, Blu-ray…
  • Frugal Day: Black Friday deals at Toys r Us, Gap, Walgreens, Rite Aid…
  • Macy’s: Deals on shoes, clothing, jewelry, bedding…
  • Walgreens: $10 or Less , with many freebies
  • Target: $10 or Less – Toasters, handmixers, blu-ray discs, sweaters & $10 off deal
  • Department Store Deals: Highlights of JC Penney, Macy’s, Target, Walmart and more.
  • Gap: 50% off the entire store before 10am
  • 7×7: Listing of 22 different black friday sales at boutiques and stores in San Francisco

This is also the time of year to go out and purchase your annual ugly Christmas Sweater to show off at those christmas parties.

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10 Reasons to Finance Your California Bay Area Real Estate with Jason Wheeler and C2 Financial Mortgage

August 18, 2010 By 4 Comments

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I’ve been helping people finance their real estate since 2003 and I’m very proud to announce my partnership with one of the premier Mortgage Companies in the entire United States!C2 Financial has been a premier broker since 2007 and with today’s volatile mortgage market C2 has the relationships with the lenders you need in order to make an informed decision on your next mortgage.

As a Mortgage Originator since 2003 my commitment is to help you find the best loan given your unique mortgage scenario with the most competitive pricing to rival any retail lender, and get your loan closed in a timely manner on weather you are in need to buy a home or refinance your current mortgage.

With over 60 strategic lending partners including Wells Fargo, US Bank, and many key private money partners just to name a few. We also are able to help with loans that have been rejected or declined from a traditional retail bank that adheres to the strict Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Guidelines. Here are are ten reasons you should work with us on your next Mortgage Loan.

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  1. Key relationships with over 60 banks that lend in California like:
    • Wells Fargo
    • US Bank
    • Sierra Pacific Morgage
    • Flagstar Bank
    • Provident Funding
    • Coastal Lending Portfolio Lending
    • And many niche lenders that work outside the box
  2. Technology to shop your loan scenario with over 30 banks in 15 minutes
  3. Premier rating with the Better Business Bureau
  4. We have the ability to fund loans that don’t fit into tight Fannie Mae Freddie Mac Guidelines
  5. Personal service provided by a professional right in the CA Bay Area
  6. Consults and questions are always answered for free
  7. Rates that beat the National Average every day
  8. Experience through the tough economic times to close your difficult loan
  9. We work very close with Realtors and everyone on your team to buy your home
  10. Programs include Government FHA Loans, HARP Loans Conventional and Jumbo Financing

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I’ve built my business by serving my clients above and beyond so they will refer me to their friends and family for loans all over California. Client and family members don’t hesitate to testify to our dedication to get your financing.

So remember if you are looking to buy or refi your real estate in the California Bay Area most of the client we serve reside in San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Concord, Walnut Creek, San Leandro, Orinda, Lafayette, Pleasanton, Danville, San Ramon and Walnut Creek however we process loans as far as Los Angeles and San Diego. Investors and buyers in Placer County are also more than welcome to Contact Us for a free consult anytime.

Until Next time Here is to your success! Jason Wheeler

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Pleasant Hill Blues and Brews in Pleasant Hill Park July 24th

June 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Pleasant Hill is Doing it’s first Blues and Brews Festival on July 24th

I can’t wait to head down to Pleasant Hill Park and check out some great music and drink some good beer. This will be the first time the Pleasant Hill Chamber has put on this event but from what I know of the organizers it will be a lot of fun! The event is a fundraiser to help raise funds for the Pleasant Hill Teen Center

Fundraiser Event to support the new Pleasant Hill Teen Center sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce and the Pleasant Hill Recreation and Parks Department.

Here is Some of the Musical Line Up:

The first annual Blues and Brews event featuring The Tommy Castro Band
The Volker Strifler Band
The Delta Wires
Tari LaCourt and the TLC Band

Enjoy specialty micro beers from

The Hoppy Brewing Company
Uncommon Brewers
Anderson Valley Brewery

And many many more!

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2010 June Walnut Creek Wine Walk | Great Fun for a Great Price! | Local Food Wine and Restaurants

June 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I recently participated in the 2010 Walnut Creek Wine Walk and I don’t think I’ll miss it next year!

A few days ago Stacey mentioned this event to me and I was not all too excited. I agreed to go and had a great time. We met some friends in Downtown Walnut Creek and for only $25 you get to rome all around Walnut Creek and sample great regional wines as well as local food from tons of participants. By the time we did the whole walk I learned about several business in Walnut Creek I didn’t even know about and quite a few that I would visit again.

Some of my favorite participants were: Ruth Chris Steakhouse, Flemmings, Crogans and the LA Boxing Club. Did you go to the Wine Walk? Leave a comment and let us know what you did or did not like!

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Five Reasons to Stay at Riu Guanacaste Pacific Coast | All Inclusive Vacation Resort Reviews

June 19, 2010 By 8 Comments

Going to Costa Rica? The Riu Resort Has it Pros and Cons But Good for a First Visit.

I recently spent 10 days in Costa Rica with my Wife for our honeymoon.  I often wonder how we chose Costa Rica as our destination.  Originally we wanted to go somewhere neither of us had ever been and somewhere memorable and beautiful.  Lucky I speak a bit of Spanish and it turned out I was better at it than I thought I would be.  Anyway I wanted to review some things about what we saw and what we loved and also what we didn’t’t like so much.  We stayed at an all inclusive RIU Resort on the Pacific side of Guanacaste the 2nd largest province in Costa Rica. The resort is just west of the Matapalo Beach.


This was the first time I had stayed in an all inclusive resort.  It was recommended to us because it was our first time there and we wanted to make sure the essentials were taken care of, such as food drinks and entertainment.  If you are considering staying at the RIU I would recommend it for the price that we paid and what we get, however don’t expect the world or five star service when you visit any all inclusive resort.

1. ALL INCLUSIVE FOOD AND DRINK: All inclusive meant the food and drinks including alcohol were available to us anytime.  However I’ll tell you by the 8th day into our trip I did not want to set eyes on another buffet!  It can be tough to get a good quality alcoholic libation if you don’t develop some good rapport with the bartenders as well.  The resort had three restaurants that were not buffet style, but you had to have reservations 24 hours in advance.

Our room was gorgeous with a free mini bar they would replenish every 48 hours a huge Jacuzzi tub and walk in shower.   The only real bummer is there is no internet service in the rooms.  You had to hang in the lobby to enjoy the wireless internet and catch up on emails. Essentially if you ever needed a bite to eat or a good cocktail you really didn’t have to go very far to get it.

2. FUN FRIENDLY SERVICE STAFF: The service staff was always friendly and they had some great entertainment.  I speak a bit of Spanish and it is easy to make friends with bar staff and service people. They are eager to entertain and make sure you are having a good time. Throughout the duration of your trip you should get a chance to make many Costa Rican friends.

3. GREAT NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT: Every night they had a dancing show such as Greece, Mama Mia and a Michael Jackson Impersonation that was actually quite good.  Throughout the day there had a lot of different entertainment which was great, such as wacky contests, salsa dancing and games. This was a surprise to us as we had no idea about the entertainment. If you like ballet and musicals you won’t want to miss the nightly entertainment.

4. GREAT POOL AREA AND BEACH ACCESS: The pool was one of the best I’ve been at and great for just lounging or reading a book or you can relax in the pool or at the poolside bar.  The beach there is also great with wildlife randomly running around and beach activities, souvenir peddlers and some great water.  The waves there were not big enough to surf but great for cooling off.  They also include a disco club and a casino but I can’t speak on them because we spent no time at either place. 

5. EASY ACCESS FOR SIGHT SEEING AND TOURING: If you are the type of person that wants to go on ATV tours, go Zip Lining across one of the famous Canopies or take a tour of an actively erupting volcano, the tours can be booked right at the front lobby. We personally took a few tours that were well worth it like a Jungle River Cruise where we had wild white faced monkey’s in our boat eating bananas from our hands. I would really recommend a few of the tours however you should get out and rent your own vehicle and do some of your own exploring too. Just make sure you get four wheel drive as some of the roads are VERY rough!

The best way I can some up my experience there would be a cruise ship that never leaves port.  If you’ve ever been on a cruise you know what I mean. The resort itself is quite isolated, being about 13 KM from any town or main road.  Over all I would recommend the RIU as long as you don’t care about eating buffet food don’t mind not getting room service. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on all the professional tours. You should absolutely rent a car and explore the country like we did.

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