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Whole Family Fun Holiday Events on Saturday, December 8th

The Holiday Parade along Railroad Avenue with floats, fancy cars and marching music begins at 11 a.m. The parade route begins at 8th Street and ends at 3rd Street.

Holiday Boutique with crafts and gifts from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at 690 Railroad Avenue (next to the Railroad Depot Bookstore.) Peppermint Playland activities and seasonal fun from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Old Town Plaza, Railroad Avenue and 5th Street.

Holiday Tree Lighting begins at 5:30 p.m. at Railroad Avenue and 4th Street. Start the holiday season with some sparkle. These events are sponsored by the Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation, Inc., the Old Town Pittsburg Business District Association, and the City of Pittsburg.

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Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament

Thursday, December 13 at 5:30 PM
EJ Phair Brewery: 300 Cumberland St
Prizes awarded, all skill levels welcome, early bird sign-ups available, and a buffet dinner included.
For more info, call the Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation, Inc. at (925) 252-6930 or view our flyer.

All Proceeds Benefit Art, Literacy and Education Programs in Pittsburg

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Hometown Heroes: The Fischer Family

In order to teach the next generation stewardship, the Fischer family recycles their children's art supplies, use both sides of paper sheets, and prints on recycled and/or scratch paper for projects.

Are you a Hometown Hero?
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If Every American Recycled Their Sunday Paper, How Many Trees Would Be Saved?

A) 5,000 trees
B) 50,000 trees
C) 500,000 trees

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