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Will include annual Kids’ Palm Parade
Tomorrow, March 24, 2024, is Palm Sunday, which begins Holy Week!
Holy Week is the period leading up to Resurrection Sunday (you may know it as Easter Sunday). From Palm Sunday through the rest of the week, important events were taking place that set this week apart from any other normal week. This space is dedicated to providing resources to help us learn more about these days so we can reflect on and appreciate the work Jesus has done for us! We will be having services on Thursday and Friday, in addition to our regular Sunday services, so we can gather and learn together about these specific days and respond as a church.
You are invited to join us at Golden Hills Community Church as we see what Jesus accomplished and how He is the fulfillment of all God has promised. Everyone is welcome at 8:30 or 10:30 to worship the Lord with us! Our kids will be joining us for our annual Palm Parade! Have them in their Sunday Classes five minutes early if you’d like them to participate.
Find more information about all our Holy Week services at Holy Week | Golden Hills Community Church.
Golden Hills Community Church is located at 2401 Shady Willow Lane in Brentwood.
7 pastors to speak on Jesus’ 7 Last Words on Good Friday night, March 29, 2024, at Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch. Come out next Friday at 7:14pm to begin the Resurrection Weekend of our Savior.
The church is located at 3415 Oakley Road in Antioch. For more information visit www.gbofantioch.org.
For more information visit www.celebrateantioch.org
The Antioch Department will be out Monday, February 19, 2024, from 6PM to 12AM looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence (DUI).
“Impaired driving is preventable,” said Sergeant Rob Green. “It’s a choice. If you’ve been drinking or taken drugs that impair, make the right choice by finding a sober driver or alternate transportation to take you places.”
The Antioch Police Department reminds the public that impaired driving is not just from alcohol. Some prescription medications and over-the-counter drugs may interfere with driving. Always follow directions for use and read warning labels about driving. While medicinal and recreational marijuana are legal, driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal.
Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license.
Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day! “Looking for love in all the wrong places?”
Many have turned to online dating and social media throughout the last couple of years. New apps have been developed, and some social media platforms have even created ways to find your better half online. Unfortunately, these platforms have not only made it easier than ever to meet new people and find dates but have also made it easier to be scammed as well. Con artists create compelling backstories and full-fledged identities, then trick you into falling for someone who doesn’t exist. This form of deception is known as “catfishing”. Better Business Bureau (BBB) has witnessed a growth in romance scams in recent years. With Valentine’s Day around the corner BBB encourages those looking for love to be wary of fraudsters. Don’t let your quest for love blind you to the realities of romance scams.
How the scam works:
Most romance scams start with fake profiles on online dating sites created by stealing photos and text from real accounts or elsewhere. Scammers often claim to be in the military or working overseas to explain why they can’t meet you in person. Over a short period of time, the scammer builds a fake relationship with you, exchanging photos and romantic messages, even talking on the phone or through a webcam.
Just when the relationship seems to be getting serious, your new sweetheart has a health issue or family emergency or wants to plan a visit. No matter the story, the request is the same: they need money. But after you send money, there’s another request, and then another. Or the scammer stops communicating altogether.
Tips to spot this scam:
Protect yourself from this scam:
To report a scam, go to BBB Scam Tracker.
Check out our romance scam resource page at BBB.org/romance.
ABOUT BBB: The Better Business Bureau has empowered people to find businesses, brands, and charities they can trust for over 110 years. In 2022, people turned to BBB more than 250 million times for BBB Business Profiles on more than 5.3 million businesses and Charity Reports on about 12,000 charities, all available for free at BBB.org. The International Association of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for the local, independent BBBs in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
To make your reservation visit www.smithslandingantioch.com/events.