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Pittsburg: October 25, 2012

83,000 Points

   

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Have You Logged In Lately?

If it's been a while since you reported your odometer reading, then wait no more my friend. Sign In today and quickly record your mileage. You're eligible for transportation points only once you have reported a full month, so don't let another dormant day go by.

Remember, every point you earn increases your chances of winning a raffle prize.

 

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Hometown Heroes: The Perry Family

This fantastic family installed ten 4’x10’ raised garden beds in their yard and now they grow most of their own vegetables and lots of seasonal fruit. What they don't grow at home, they buy local and organic. They've been asked many times, "How do you get your kids to eat so many vegetables?" Their answer, "It's easy— WE grow them!"
Nice growing, Heroes, nice growing.

Are you a Hometown Hero?
How do you go green? If you or someone you know has a story to tell or tip to share, please email Challenge@coolcalifornia.org. We’ll highlight a Hometown Hero in each newsletter.

 
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Head to Our Farmers' Market

Railroad Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets
Old Town Plaza from 9:00am-1:00pm
Saturdays through October 27th

 

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We are Currently in 7th Position

Wow, our city has earned more than 83,000 points, that’s 2,000 more points than two weeks ago! And now we have 93 participants in the CoolCalifornia Challenge! Keep up the momentum by Logging In today!

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