Concord, California - It's going to get easier to recycle!!!!

Conord Disposal is Expanding our Service!

Starting in May and lasting most of the summer, we will receive our new garbage cans.  We will have a set of three:

Blue - All recycling (Put it all Together).  Include aluminum cans, tin cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic milk/water jugs (HDPE #2), loose newspaper, white paper, colored paper, computer paper, magazines, telephone books, junk mail, plastic soft drink bottles, plastic shampoo, bleach, detergent containers, cardboard (needs to be cut so it will fall out easily), construction paper, chipboard such as cereal and cracker boxes, milk cartons, juice containers.  PLEASE CLEAN AND RINSE CANS AND BOTTLES FIRST.

Please DO NOT INCLUDE Pizza Boxes or any recyclable items with food residue.

Brown - Garbage Only!  Include all garbage items that are not recyclable.  Do not include any househould hazardous items or recyclables.

Green - Yard Waste Only - Include grass clippings, leaves, twigs, old plants or clippings, small tree branches, bush clippings. Do not include plastic bags or plant containers.  Place yard clippings directly into the toter without using plastic bags please.

Hazardous Household Waste
Too Toxic to Throw Away!
(All the following items can be taken to 4797 Imhoff Place in Martinez, Tues. - Sat. from 9am - 4pm.  Disposal is free of charge for Concord Residents.

Polishers and cleaners
Oven cleaners
Drain openers
Lighter fluid
Paint
Paint thinner and strippers
Fluorescent bulbs
Glues and cement
Gasoline and fuel additives
Pool chemicals
Wood preservatives
Photo chemicals
Grease and rust solvents
Wood and metal cleaners
Used oil and oil filters
Batteries
Insecticides
Cosmetics
Fungicides
Antifreeze
Transmission fluids
Carburetor cleaner

So recycling just got a little easier for us!  Woohoo Concord!  - Terrylynn

TERRYLYNN FISHER, Diablo Realty, Realtor, Staging Specialist - CSP/Realtor (Certified Staging Professional), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). Terrylynn is in her 30th+ year in real estate, works in ALL kinds of markets and has a referral directory of Realtors who use similar marketing in your hometown too. She can be reached at 925 876-0966 for referrals or questions.

 

Todos Santos Plaza Calendar of Events, Concord, CA

Todos Santos Plaza Calendar
Willow Pass Road and Grant Street

Concord Farmer's Market
Tuesdays: Year-round, rain or shine
10am - 2pm
During Acoustic Tuesdays series (July 1-29), 10am - 8pm
Thursdays: May - October
4pm - 8pm

Music & Market Series
May 8 - September 18
Thursdays, 6:30pm - 8pm

MOM Day in the Plaza:  Mother's Day
Sunday, May 11 from 2pm - 4pm
Celebrate the day by dining at Todos Santos restaurants and enjoy a special concert in the Plaza.

Bay Area KidFest
Memorial Day Weekend, May 24-26, 11am - 6pm
Three days of fun for the entire family!  KidFest Hotline:  925-671-3287

DAD Day in the Plaza: Father's Day
Sunday, June 15, 2pm - 4pm
This event salutes fatehrs with a special free concert in the Plaza and NASCAR surprises.

Music at Noon
Tuesdays, 12:00 noon, May 6 - June 24

July 4th Parade and Festival
Friday, 8am - 2pm; parade at noon
Old fashioned festival with pancake breakfast, crafts, entertainment and parade!

Acoustic Tuesdays
Tuesday evenings, July 1 - 29, 6:30pm - 8pm

TERRYLYNN FISHER, Diablo Realty, Realtor, Staging Specialist - CSP/Realtor (Certified Staging Professional), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). Terrylynn is in her 30th+ year in real estate, works in ALL kinds of markets and has a referral directory of Realtors who use similar marketing in your hometown too. She can be reached at 925 876-0966 for referrals or questions.

 

 

Thank you Elaine Manes! What are you REALLY asking when you ask for a Referral?

Do you give referrals?Elaine Manes wrote a blog about how to give Realtor referrals to sellers when she works with many realtors. How do you choose whom to give the referral?  Thanks Elaine for spurring on the thought. 

My comments on her blog were as follows:  "Sitting both sides of this fence.  Here is what I would say as a Realtor.  I would prefer you hand pick the Realtor for the client and if the client trusts you enough to ask, that is what they would like.  The seller is really saying - We are asking you to pick someone you think can get the job done for us, pick someone you would trust with our personal LIFE ALTERING decisions, etc.  Having said that...THAT is how I choose the Stager for the client.  My stagers pretty much can work with anyone but sometimes there is an obvious FIT difference.  My being a Staging oriented realtor who CAN stage makes it easier to bridge that gap sometimes, but it's easier just to make a more obvious choice by matching personalities.  Thinking about what's best for the client first makes it an easier decision for the client, The stager or realtor may not always understand that but...the referral asked for by the seller is not about what the stager or Realtor want, right?  It is for the client.

First and foremost who is the Realtor whose listings always sell?  The client is actually asking you for a referral for someone to SELL the property, not just list the property, right?  That is now your question.  Which of my Realtor clients would best fit with this client, lifestyle, price range and other factors and you choose accordingly?  Which Realtor can handle the personality type of this client?  It is about the "FIT" of client and Realtor that makes the relationship work with them and with you.  The Realtor choice is probably obvious to you as you are a terrific and attentive professional stager and you KNOW the client by the time you are at this stage.  So, let your gut be your guide and the touchy part is the script you must prepare for all your realtors.  Be honest.

"I take a referral very seriously, the client has told me particulars about their situation and special needs and asked me to find them someone to help. I only wish I had a referral in your area, Susan...and I am working on increasing my business so I will have referrals for you OR all my Realtors next year."  or something like that, I am sure one of you  ould say better, but you get the gist.

 A couple of the comments on Elaine's blog were about NOT giving a referral.  There is a person in my real estate office that feels that way.  They feel that they might give a referral and if it turns out badly the client will blame them.  That is always a possibility of course.  Do YOU ask for referrals?  Most of us do.  Why is that?  Let's think about it.

When you ask for a referral of a plumber - you want someone trustworthy, honest and with fair pricing, right?  After all, they are in your home and you want to be able to trust them with your privacy, possessions and family before you let them into your home.

When you ask for a referral of an attorney - you want someone trustworthy, who will tell you the truth no matter what; honest and with fair pricing and you want them to be an advocate for you, right?  You are trusting them with your life and assets.

When you as for a referral of a CPA - you want someone who has a similar approach to money as you do, (i.e. conservative, a little bit of a risk taker, etc.), honest, trustworthy, tell you the truth and work as an advocate on your behalf.  You are trusting them with your finances.

 Seeing the theme here?  When you ask for a referral you are really saying that you don't know anyone in the field you are asking about that you know well enough to trust and handle your needs the way you need them to.  You are thinking the person you have developed the rapport with that you are asking for the referral now knows enough about you to help you with that.  You are asking them for someone they know, trust, is honest and an advocate and would work for them the way they would work for you. 

THAT is a really big deal.  And not one I would take lightly.  It tells you THEY TRUST AND VALUE YOUR OPINION.  If you do not have anyone you would refer after all that, they wonder if it that you don't trust them with your referred people or you don't trust the people you use for those services.  Be careful, it is often the unspoken that makes people's impression of you.  You may not mean to be giving an impression about the people you work with, but if you are unwilling to refer them you might be.  So, it's ok not to refer, but if you know professionals that would be great matches for that client, why wouldn't you? 

TERRYLYNN FISHER, Diablo Realty, Realtor, Staging Specialist - CSP/Realtor (Certified Staging Professional), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). Terrylynn is in her 30th+ year in real estate, works in ALL kinds of markets and has a referral directory of Realtors who use similar marketing in your hometown too. She can be reached at 925 876-0966 for referrals or questions.

 

Concord, CA - Diablo Creek (Schenone Court) Active Listings (4/1/08)

1531 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1,093 sq. ft. $299,950
1535 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1,093 sq. ft. $229,900
1584 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1,093 sq. ft. $320,000


TERRYLYNN FISHER, Diablo Realty, Realtor, Staging Specialist - CSP/Realtor (Certified Staging Professional), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). Terrylynn is in her 30th+ year in real estate, works in ALL kinds of markets and has a referral directory of Realtors who use similar marketing in your hometown too. She can be reached at 925 876-0966 for referrals or questions.
 

Concord, CA - Kirkwood Neighborhood Active listings (4/1/08)

Condos
5425 Concord Blvd. 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 762 sq. ft. $255,000
5460 Concord Blvd. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 902 sq. ft. $189,950
5450 Concord Blvd. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath,902 sq. ft. $250,000
Single Family
Sepulveda Court 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,041 sq. ft. $477,900
Packard Court 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,049 sq. ft. $525,000
Preston Court 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,603 sq. ft. $674,900
Gonzalez Court 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,657 sq. ft. $340,000
Alicante Court 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2,041 sq. ft. $499,000


TERRYLYNN FISHER, Diablo Realty, Realtor, Staging Specialist - CSP/Realtor (Certified Staging Professional), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). Terrylynn is in her 30th+ year in real estate, works in ALL kinds of markets and has a referral directory of Realtors who use similar marketing in your hometown too. She can be reached at 925 876-0966 for referrals or questions.
 

Got E-Waste? Keep the World Green in the SF East Bay!

Terrylynn-n-TeamBay Area Recycle offers FREE pick up of electronics from your home, school or business.  They accept TVs, computers, printers, audio and telephone equipment.  All hard drives are erased per Dept. of Defense Protocol.  All electronics are disposed of in a safe manner and not dumped in the ocean, landfills, or sent overseas.

www.BayAreaRecycle.com
925.465.5576
BayAreaRecycle@gmail.com

Electronic Waste Management has a FREE E-Waste Recycling Event on the first Saturday of every month (excluding holidays) from 9am to 1pm.  This event is held at Diablo Valley College, 321 Golf Club Road in Pleasant Hill.  Electronic Items Accepted:  TVs, monitors, computers & components, office equipment (copiers, fax, printers), phone equipment, VCR & DVDs, cell phones, power cables, video game systems, stereo equipment, scrap metal & wire.  Visit their website for more accepted items.  Items NOT Accepted:  Fluorescent bulbs, household appliances, smoke detectors.

www.NoEWaste.com
866.335.3373

Happy Recycling!

Terrylynn-n-Team

TERRYLYNN FISHER, Diablo Realty, Realtor, Staging Specialist - CSP/Realtor (Certified Staging Professional), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). Terrylynn is in her 30th+ year in real estate, works in ALL kinds of markets and has a referral directory of Realtors who use similar marketing in your hometown too. She can be reached at 925 876-0966 for referrals or questions.

 

Some helpful phone numbers if you happen to live in Concord, California

Department Phone Number
ADA (Americans' with Disabilities Act Coordinator) 671-3063
Animal Control 335-8300
BART 676-2278
Building, Engineering and Neighborhood Services 671-3361
Business Licenses 671-3313
Cable TV - Astound Broadband 459-1000
Cable TV - Comcast 800-945-2288
Camp Concord 671-3273
Centre Concord 671-3466
City Council 671-3158
Community and Recreation Services Class Registration 671-3404
Concord Community Pool 671-3480
Concord Naval Weapons Station Reuse Project 671-3001
Contra Costa Water District 688-8044
County Connection (bus info) 676-7500
Day Labor Program - Monument Futures 680-2844
Economic Development 671-3355
Flood Zone Inquiries 671-3425
Garbage Collection 682-9113
Graffiti Hotline 671-3080
Housing 671-3455
Mayor 671-3158
Neighborhood Services Hotline 671-3282
Park Reservations 671-3404
Permit Center 671-3454
Planning and Economic Development 671-3355
Police and Fire Emergencies 911
Police Field Offices - North 671-3322
Police Field Offices - South 671-3483
Police Field Offices - Valley 671-3377
Police Information 671-3220
Pothole Hotline 671-3228
Public Works 671-3448
Park Maintenance 671-3444
Recreation/Registration 671-3404
Recycling 671-3394
Senior Center 671-3320
Sewer Problems 671-3099
Shopping Cart Hotline 671-5080
Sleep Train Pavilion Hotline 363-5701
Sleep Train Pavilion Information 676-8742
Street Light Outages Hotline 671-3213
Street Sweeping 671-3394
Street Trees 671-3444
Traffic Court 646-5404
Traffic Signal Malfunctions 671-3132
Willow Pass Center 671-3423

Or you can visit the city website at www.CityofConcord.com.



TERRYLYNN FISHER, Diablo Realty, Realtor, Staging Specialist - CSP/Realtor (Certified Staging Professional), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist). Terrylynn is in her 30th+ year in real estate, works in ALL kinds of markets and has a referral directory of Realtors who use similar marketing in your hometown too. She can be reached at 925 876-0966 for referrals or questions.
 

Brighton Beach Memoirs - A Nostalgic Family Comedy

 Neil Simon's autobiographical hit comedy is set in pre-World War II Brooklyn, where Eugene Jerome, an ambitious, somewhat starry-eyed teenager who wants to be a writer, lives with his extended Jewish family in a lower-middle-class home that is filled with tension, love, and plenty of laughs. Order your tickets today at WillowsTheatre.org or by calling (925) 798-1300.

This play will be at the Willows Theatre (1975 Diamond Blvd.) from 3/17 - 4/20/08.

Did you know that you can visit www.ConcordFirst.org for a complete list of Concord Events & activities?  I encourage you to check it out!

 

 

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Concord, CA Chocolate Festival!!!!! 3/9/08

chocolate!Just when I was feeling jealous reading about these events elsewhere... I realized we are having one of our own!  The website is here.   It costs $10 and is from 1pm to 5pm on Sunday, March 9 at the Crown Plaza (45 John Glenn Drive, Concord.  There will be chocolate booths and wine booths for tasting, and also cooking demonstrations.  Sounds like a good time!

Hope to see some of my neighbors there!

Some Chocolate facts:

1) The oldest known civilization of the Americas (1500 - 400 B.C.), The Olmecs, were probably the first users of cacao.

Though few records survived, recent linguistic findings suggest the word "cacao" is derived from the word Kakawa in Mixe-Zoquean, believed to have been their language.

2) In the 17th Century, the first recorded case of "Death by Chocolate" occurred.

In San Cristobal de las Casa, in Chiapas, Mexico, upper class Spaniards were so addicted to chocolate intake that they refused a church dictated ban forbidding consumption of drink or food during Mass.

In response, the townspeople refused to uphold this edict and chose to attend worship services in Convents.

The Bishop of Chiapas, who passed the edict, was found dead due to a mixture of poison that was secretly added to his daily cup of chocolate.  Rumor has it that he passed from this world with a smile on his face.

3) In 1849 during the "Gold Rush" of San Francisco, Dominbro Ghirardelli of Italy began making chocolate. His original factory still stands at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco, CA.

Chocolate facts from www.candyfavorites.com

your concord realtor, terrylynn fisher

 

Concord - FIRST City in the SF Bay to offer free wireless Internet

Concord's got WiFiConcord is the first city in the SF Bay Area to offer free wireless Internet service at no cost to residents or to the city's General Fund.  Two-thirds of the city has now been connected through Metro-Fi.  For a network map and to sign up for updates, visit www.MetroFiBayArea.com.

What great news & a great thing for our city to offer!  Unfortunately I am not in one of the service areas yet, but I did sign up for the updates. Since we're at the very edge of Concord city limits, it seems like we're last for most things.  : (

If you have been using this free service, I'd love to hear what you think! 

 

 

terrylynn-n-team

 

 
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