Virtual Community Meeting for Homeless Strategic Plan

As part of the information-gathering process for its Homeless Strategic Plan, the City of Concord is hosting a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, May 31 at 6 p.m., and will have Spanish translation available. The meeting Zoom link is available here.

The goal of this meeting is to share information on Concord's unsheltered population, and to listen to your concerns, ideas, and feedback regarding the issue of homelessness in Concord.

The input collected from the event will help identify community goals and priorities that will inform the development of an actionable strategic plan to respond to homelessness in Concord.

A previous in-person community meeting was held on May 25 that covered the same topics. Outside of these meetings, there will be other opportunities for the community to provide input. Please sign up here to receive more information on these events and visit the Homeless Strategic Plan web page to stay updated on this project.

Recreation Services' Summer Activities and Scholarships

School’s almost out! Are you still looking for engaging activities for your kids this summer? Check out our summer activity guide. With our interactive, digital activity guide registering for camps, classes, and activities is easy. Simply click on the highlighted class number to complete registration on the Recreation Services website. 

Consider registering for one (or more!) of our summer enrichment camps, including sports, cooking, swimming, and filmmaking. Our teen day camp, East Bay Explorers, will keep your middle schooler busy with games, crafts and field trips all around the Bay Area.

We have summer activities for all members of the family! Be sure to browse the Summer 2023 activity guide.

Youth Scholarship Program

The City’s Recreation Services Department also launched a youth scholarship program to provide recreation opportunities for young residents. Through this program, underserved Concord youth can experience traditional summer recreation activities. 

The Youth Scholarship Program is open to all Concord residents under the age of 18 who meet financial qualifications and submit a completed application. Awardees will pay a nominal enrollment fee of $10-$75, depending on the program selected. Participation is limited and based on funding availability. 

Applications are available now and will be accepted until spaces or funding are exhausted. Learn more and apply today! A flyer is available in both English and Spanish.

Music and Market Concert Series Returns

Music and Market returns this week to Todos Santos Plaza! Every Thursday from June 1 through Sept. 28, the community can enjoy the Concord Farmers' Market and live music.

This Thursday, June 1, the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps will kick off the 2023 Music and Market season. The Farmers' Market begins at 4 p.m. and offers a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and food vendors, and is followed by the Blue Devil's live performance from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The City of Concord thanks its generous sponsors: Ashby Lumber, Mt. Diablo Resource and Recovery, Pacific Service Credit Union, Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association, Coco Farms, Marathon Renewables, John Muir Health, the Concord Police Officers' Association, MCE Clean Energy, The Concord Clayton Pioneer, and Trumark Homes.

Additionally, the Makers Boulevard will be partnering with the City to feature local artisans and small businesses at every other show starting June 8.

Check out the full band line up!

Contra Costa Spring Block Party

On Tuesday, June 6, Contra Costa County will be holding its Spring Block Party from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Concord Library, 2900 Salvio Street. This event is one stop for your county service needs. No need to make multiple stops to government offices or wait in long lines when you can visit the County Services Block Party.

County services and community organizations will be there, including: Health Services, the County Library, the Clerk-Recorder's Office, and Employment and Human Services, as well as sign-ups for programs like CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and CalWorks.

This event is both helpful and fun, featuring a live band, raffles prizes, a scavenger hunt, and a food truck (with food for purchase). Parking and admission to the event are free.

Flag Raising for Pride Month

In honor of Pride month, Concord Mayor Laura Hoffmeister, in partnership with the Rainbow Community Center of Contra Costa, will raise the Progress Pride flag on the corner of Willow Pass Road and Parkside Drive on Thursday, June 1.

Concord first began flying the Pride flag in 2018 and has since done so annually during the month of June to commemorate the City's celebration of diversity, inclusivity, and support for the LGBTQI+ community.

Shop Concord Gift Card Program

On May 22 the City of Concord and the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce relaunched the popular Shop Concord digital gift card program! The program supports local businesses by encouraging residents to shop locally over the coming summer months.

While supplies last, receive a free $50 Shop Concord bonus card with every original $100 gift card purchase, a free $25 Shop Concord card with every $50 gift card purchase, or a free $10 Shop Concord card with every $20 gift card purchase.

The e-gift cards can be purchased on the Shop Concord Yiftee page, which includes a list of participating merchants where the cards can be redeemed. This program is free for local Concord businesses to join and interested businesses can sign up at www.concordfirst.com/shop-concord.

Fourth of July Festivities Planned

Summer is approaching and so are classic summer festivities! The Todos Santos Business Association (TBSA) Arts Foundation is once again sponsoring a day full of activities in downtown Concord.    

The day will start with a 5k fun run, followed by a 10 a.m. parade, and will culminate with a festival at 4 p.m. at Mt. Diablo High School, featuring live music, a kids’ carnival, and food vendors. The celebration will be capped off by a 9 p.m. fireworks show that can be viewed from the high school. 

More about the event can be found on their Concord July 4th website.

Construction Begins on Treat Blvd.

Construction of the Treat Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Phase 1) – City Project No. 2559 has begun. Phase 1 of the project runs between Walnut Creek City Limits (in front of Carondelet High School) to San Miguel Road. 

Project improvements include traffic control, potholing, fiber optic conduit and cable installation for traffic signals, removal and replacement of concrete (curb, gutter, sidewalk, and curb ramps), replacement of sidewalk trees, pavement rehabilitation via full-depth reclamation (FDR) and restriping. Construction is expected be complete by the end of October 2023, weather permitting.

The general work hours are during the day between 7 a.m. and 5 pm. Lane closure hours will be limited to between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. in the north/eastbound direction (toward Clayton Road) and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the south/westbound direction (toward Walnut Creek) to accommodate peak hours of traffic. There will be temporary lane closures in effect throughout the duration of the project, and delays should be expected. 

Regular updates will be provided on the City's Treat Blvd. project web page.

More Construction!

Other major projects are on-going or have begun recently. Learn more about what they entail and what the construction schedules will be by visiting the project websites:

Downtown Corridors - PJ 2424

Meadow & Market - PJ 2582

Oak Grove Road - PJ 2557

To learn about all construction projects around town, please visit our interactive Capital Improvement Program project map.

Thank you for your patience, and travel safely, Concord!

Free Ticket Giveaway at the Pavilion

Concert season is in full swing! Concord residents can pick up FREE tickets this weekend to see an upcoming show at the Concord Pavilion!

Come on down to the Pavilion box office (2000 Kirker Pass Rd.) this Saturday, June 3 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to pick up a pair of free tickets to one of the following shows:  

• June 6: Garbage & Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds 
• July 9: TLC, Shaggy, En Vogue, and Sean Kingston 
• August 19: Mudvayne: The Psychotherapy Sessions 

Photo ID and proof of Concord residency are required!  

Pavilion photo credit: Jesse Goff

The City of Concord's upcoming public meetings include:

• Wednesday, May 31: Community Meeting (virtual): Homeless Strategic Plan
• Tuesday, June 6: City Council
• Wednesday, June 7: Planning Commission - CANCELLED
• Thursday, June 8: Design Review Board
• Tuesday, June 13: City Council
• Wednesday, June 14: Community Services Commission - CANCELLED
• Wednesday, June 14: Zoning Administrator

See the full calendar.

To receive email or text notifications when the meeting agendas are posted, please subscribe to alerts using the "Notify Me" tool on the City's website.

City Council and Planning Commission meetings are broadcast live on Concord TV (Astound/Wave 29 and 1026, Comcast 28, U-verse 99) and streamed through the City's website as well as rebroadcast at later times.