Award-winning author and inspirational public speaker Ying Chang Compestine will speak about her books to the Antioch Rotary Club, during their regular weekly meeting, this Thursday, November 29, 2012.

Ying is the versatile author of many children’s books, cookbooks and novels. Ying has been featured on many national television programs and she has been profiled in national magazines and newspapers.

Ying has visited schools throughout the U.S. and abroad, sharing with students her journey as a writer, how her life in China inspired her writing, and the challenges of writing in her second language.

Ying is the spokesperson for Nestle Maggi and Celestial Seasonings and a regular contributor to the national magazines Cooking Light, Ski, EatingWell, Self, Men’s Health, and Delicious Living and Diablo. She was the food editor for Body + Soul, a Martha Stewart magazine that focuses on healthy living.

Ying has lectured around the world on a variety of subjects at writer’s conferences and universities, at spas including Canyon Ranch, aboard cruise ships, on television and radio programs, and for numerous other organizations.

She was honored as one of the 2012 “50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading,” by The Author’s Shop. Ying will autograph copies of her books, which will be available for purchase at the meeting.

The Antioch Rotary Club meets at the Lone Tree Golf and Event Center at 12:15 p.m.. Lunch is $15. Please RSVP Lindy Maynes at Lmaynes@losmedanos.edu.

For more information on Ying, visit her website at www.yingc.com. For more information about the Antioch Rotary Club, visit www.AntiochRotaryClub.org or their Facebook page.

Antioch’s Chief of Police will be conducting another “Coffee with the Cops” event this Saturday, December 1st from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Consequently we have canceled our Neighborhood Cleanup on that date .

Come join Chief Allan Cantando in a casual setting to discuss public safety issues, crime statistics, etc.  Chief Cantando will be providing a brief presentation on crime statistics.  Open communication about community issues is encouraged.

This “Coffee with the Cops” workshop will be held in the Antioch Police Department Community Room located at 300 L Street.  Members of the Antioch Crime Prevention Commission will be in attendance, and make themselves available to answer questions with a focus on enhancing Neighborhood Watch programs for Antioch residents.  

The “Coffee with the Cops” concept was developed as a pilot program by the Antioch Police Department in an effort to improve communication between the Police Department and the citizens they serve. These meetings will consist of a one-on-one type format with a member of the police command staff and members of the community. The format of these meetings has been designed to be informative.
The Antioch Police Department is dedicated to promoting the quality of life in Antioch in partnership with our community, by proactively reducing crime with integrity and commitment to excellence.

The Antioch Holiday Lighted Boat Parade will take place this Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 5:30 PM (weather permitting). The event is sponsored by Driftwood, Sportsmen, Bridge Marina and Dos Rios Yacht Clubs and the Ebony Boat Club. The parade begins at 5:30 PM and the best locations to view are the Riverview Lodge restaurant bar, Humphrey’s on the Delta, the Antioch Municipal Pier and all along the promenade between G Street and the Marina Boat Launch in Antioch’s historic downtown Rivertown. The boat parade is free and will have approximately 15 entries. 

For more information, please contact Georgine Shunk, (925) 757-2226.

 

Men are invited to join together in prayer for Antioch, this Saturday, November 24^th at 7:30 a.m. The men will meet at 7:15 a.m. at Antioch City Park, 10th and A Streets. Prayer will start promptly at 7:30.

For more information contact Mike Pollard at foreveryoungmike@yahoo.com.

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This weekend’s Fall Faire at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds will feature arts, crafts and gourmet food, and the Antioch Herald is offering passes to the first six readers to contact us via email at info@antiochherald.com.

This year, reduced admission price is being offered, a discount is provided to those who take the bus, and free parking is provided. The Fall Faire begins Saturday, November 17, and runs through Sunday, November 18. The hours are 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday, and 10 am – 3 pm on Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Parking is free. If you ride the bus to the event, you will receive $1 off admission.

The Contra Costa County Fairgrounds is located at 1201 West 10th Street in Antioch. For more information, visit the Fairgrounds website at www.ContraCostaFair.com or call the Fairgrounds Office at (925) 757-4400.

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Pick up a copy of this month’s print edition at any one of the following locations: Dollar City, Celia’s Mexican Restaurant, Mike’s Pastry Shop, Pinky’s Klassy Kar Wash, Schooner’s Grille & Brewery, New Beer Garden, Antioch Chamber of Commerce, Paradise Skate, Loard’s Ice Cream and Postal Annex.

 

Gourmet food trucks to serve delicious food at the Fall Faire, happening November 17 and 18

At this year’s Fall Faire, happening November 17 and 18 at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds in Antioch, Off the Grid of San Francisco will provide gourmet food trucks at the event.

Off the Grid is a roaming mobile food extravaganza — bringing delicious food, with free sides of music, craft and soul to the event. They will provide all your favorite gourmet food vendors in one place, which means Faire-goers can enjoy gourmet cuisine from all around the Bay Area.

While visiting the Fall Faire and noshing on your favorite food, take time to visit the two exhibit buildings filled with unique crafts and gifts from vendors, crafters and local businesses. This is a great way to get a head start on that holiday shopping!

This year, reduced admission price is being offered, a discount is provided to those who take the bus, and free parking is provided. The Fall Faire begins Saturday, November 17, and runs through Sunday, November 18. The hours are 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday, and 10 am – 3 pm on Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Parking is free. If you ride the bus to the event, you will receive $1 off admission.

The Contra Costa County Fairgrounds is located at 1201 West 10^th Street in Antioch. For more information, visit the Fairgrounds website at www.ContraCostaFair.com or call the Fairgrounds Office at (925) 757-4400.

Cosponsored by Storytelling Association of California

Saturday, November 10, 2012

3:00 to 5:00pm

Antioch Public Library

501 W 18th St., Antioch

Tickets, $12  at the door

OLGA LOYA  —  As an international Latina storyteller, Olga uses a dramatic mix of Spanish and English to share traditional tales from Latin America as well as stories from her own colorful life.

GARTH GILCHRIST —  Garth tells tales of the living earth and our connection to nature’s wildness.  Heartfelt stories of people interfacing with nature have lasting impact.

LAURIE PINES —  Laurie knows how to adapt; her experiences in the Peace Corps and the high school classrooms taught her that!  Now she likes to weave and twist tales, adapting for the audience to bring you surprise and humor.  

ANDREI ARMEANU  —  An emerging teller, Andrei uses archetypal metaphors in his stories to weave listeners and communities together.  He tells of mystical and mythical worlds. 

KIRK WALLER, MC  —  Kirk will MC with high energy to present our tellers of the afternoon. He has told his own stories at the Bay Area Storytelling Festival and at the National Storytelling Festival in Tennessee.

For more information contact deltawordweavers@att.net or visit https://sites.google.com/site/deltawordweavers/ or 925-437-1360.