The Antioch Police Department is excited to announce the 69th installment of the Neighborhood Cleanup Program. The event will occur on Saturday, March 5th  from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Lucena Way and Lopez Dr.  We will be cleaning the neighborhoods along Lopez Dr. from Gentrytown Dr. to Carmona Way.

This is a collaborative community effort which involves active participation from The Antioch Police Department Crime Prevention Commission; Neighborhood Watch Program; Volunteers in Police Service; community volunteers and the Public Works Department.

Collectively, “We”, everyone who works and lives in the City Antioch, can make a difference and improve the quality of life. It’s our community and it’s our chance to make a difference.

The City of Antioch Neighborhood Cleanup program is not just for residential neighborhoods. It is a program that will change venues on a monthly basis and it will include business and commercial areas as well. Neighborhoods that are free of trash and refuse are inviting, and a clean community instills a sense of community pride.

Volunteers will receive instructions and the equipment necessary to accomplish the goal. The targeted area is within walking distance.  Excluding inclement weather, future Neighborhood Cleanup events are scheduled for the first Saturday of every month and the locations will be announced in advance.

Remember, cleaning up your neighborhood can make life better for your family, your neighbors and your community.

By Pastor Kirkland Smith

We cordially invite you to support and participate in our 2^nd Annual Crab Feed, on Friday, March 4th, 7:00PM to 10:00PM at Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch, 3415 Oakley Road, Antioch, CA, 94509, in the McKinnon Hall. The cost is $45 per person or $30 for a plate to go.  Checks should be made payable to “Grace Kings”.

Grace Kings is a young men’s mentoring program that we started over a year ago.  Our mission is to work towards a holistic approach to nurturing and developing at-risk African American males between the ages of 9-17 years old, with the expectancy of producing confident, hard-working, intelligent, leaders that are driven to succeed.  This fundraiser will allow us to receive funding to continue to expand the program which includes starting a non-profit business.  We are now in the process of obtaining our business license.

We’re hoping you can attend this event and if not, please help us with a donated item for our Silent Auction (sport memorabilia, gift cards, fine art, electronics, etc.).  If you have an item(s) you’d like to donate, please contact Wanda Dunmore at wdunmore@gbfofantioch.org or by phone at (925) 206-0509 to make arrangements for pick-up. For a donation of $250.00 or more, will entitle you to receive 4 tickets to the Crab Feed and preferred seating.

We are under a 501(c) 3 organization and your donations are tax deductible. Our Federal Tax ID: 61-1440404.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Treyvon Hall

The Antioch Chamber of Commerce announced Friday, February 26th the selection of the 2015 Antioch Youth of the Year is Treyvon Hall and the Runner-up is Savannah Vanderzwan, both juniors at Antioch High School.

The Antioch Unified School District, along with the community of the City of Antioch, continues to nurture and grow amazing young adults. The Antioch Chamber of Commerce has the opportunity to recognize the Youth of the Year for 2015 at the Antioch Chamber of Commerce Inaugural Gala on Friday, March 11th.

Treyvon Hall, Antioch High School Junior is being recognized as the Youth of the Year for 2015 and Savannah Vanderzwan, also a junior at Antioch High School Junior is the runner up.

Lucas Stuart-Chilcote, a senior at Dozier-Libbey Medical High School, along with Aimie McGoldrick, a senior at Antioch High School will be recognized as nominees for Youth of the Year.

Treyvon’s extra-curricular activities and club memberships include Conflict Mediation, Tobacco Use Prevention Education(TUPE), National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI), Careers In Teaching, Link Crew, Buddy Club, Care Club, Positivity Pals.

In addition, he plays on the JV football team as a receiver and corner, and on the JV volleyball team at Antioch High, and his interests include airplanes, motor sports and fitness.

Treyvon’s future plans include going to college and becoming a pilot or a flight attendant.

According to the Antioch Unified School District’s Facebook page “Both students will be honored at an awards dinner March 11th at the Lone Tree Golf Center. Both Treyvon and Savannah will be recognized for their work with fellow students. Treyvon works with students who are in conflict in order to find a non-violent and satisfying resolution to the conflict. AHS administration states that suspensions are down over 25% this year over last year — something they say Treyvon definitely had a hand in.

Savannah Vanderzwan

Savannah will be recognized for her work with special needs students. Last year, Savannah created the Buddy Club which paired special needs students with other students at Antioch High School. The students eat lunch together, attend events and, recently, attended the Special Olympics together –with AHS students cheering on their special needs friends.”

In addition to recognizing the 2015 Award winners:  Youth of the Year, Citizens of the Year, Non-profit of the Year and Business of the Year, Michele Copeland will receive the Chairman’s Award and Lindana Martell will receive the Ambassador of the Year award.

The Antioch Chamber of Commerce Inaugural Gala will be held on Friday, March 11th, 6 PM at the Lone Tree Golf & Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. Tickets are on sale now at AntiochChamber.com, emailing JDossey@AntiochChamber.com or by calling (925) 757-1800.