This is simply an observation based on having played at this hall many times. I've noticed that…read morethere does not appear to be any staff members who reflect the racial and cultural diversity of the surrounding community. I want to understand whether there are inclusive hiring practices in place, as representation matters to many patrons. It would be encouraging to see a staff that more closely reflects the community you serve.

I had a great time! There were a few hiccups, they play a lot of flash boards, there was about…read more15-20min before bingo games started they played several games. Don't get me wrong I love to play flash boards. This was another problem there were 3-4 people selling flash boards & they all seemed to congregate at one end of the room & sell. Every time they were anywhere near I would make eye contact & I'd wave my arm, occasionally that worked, another time my friend had to get up & go to them. once I had to yell very loudly I caught their attention & they worked their way to us. It's very frustrating to hear them announce they have a new game & they're all at the other end of the room. So there were several games we didn't even get a chance to buy,

My hubs, our best friend, and I are all tabletop gamers and we had noticed Battle Bunker Games /…read moreGamer Guild. We were all in the mood to spend some cash on some gaming gear (the Hubs was looking for miniatures in particular) and decided to check this out as a possible gaming store close to home. Pros: It's a gaming store in Pittsburg/Antioch with a somewhat decent selection of games. There doesn't seem to be a specialty here though there were more miniature games (Warhammer) than there was non-miniatures. After poking around for a bit, we found some stuff we liked. There was a selection of Munchkin games as well as other board games too. (Not to interested in board games so I didn't spend too much time in this section.) It has a space for regulars to play games with the ability to buy snacks (the usual gamer grub -- a steady diet of soda, candy and other junk food) from the store. We didn't have many problems with the customer service. Our BFF and I are both female gamers which means half the time, we get the, "Uh, do you know what this store is?" kind of look. Which we didn't get this time, for which we were grateful for. We wanted to look around for ourselves though and didn't ask for much help but when we had questions, we got decent answers. Cons: This place has "geek grime" BAD if you know what I mean. And if you don't know what I mean, imagine an episode of Hoarders, except instead of hoarding animals or scary looking food way past expiration, they hoard geekery (in this case games and toys) strewn about with no discernible organization or standards for cleanliness. Frankly, it's the kind of place you visit and immediately want to run out and shower, while rocking back and forth muttering, "Unclean... unclean...!!" And before anyone jumps on me for this, I'll point out that this statement is in no way anti-geek. i'm about as geeky as they come. I swear to you, ask anyone that is a real geek and I'll bet you anything they know someone guilty of geek grime. While Gamers Guild has seen better days. The floor looks like it had a carpet at some point in time; you can see patches of it here and there. The place is DUSTY, especially towards the back. There's product everywhere but it's very poorly organized with the possible exception of some of their Warhammer stuff. There are plenty of shelves; it's just unlikely that they've been assembled. We took our four year old with us. Oblivious to the grime (remember: four year old + dirt = FUN!!) she had a wonderful time exploring and even found a Pokemon toy she wanted. We are the type of folks that WATCH EVERY STEP this kid takes. There was no way we were voluntarily going to let her out of our sights, especially with the amount of stuff they had out. But even with three adults watching her, we had trouble keeping track of her, with all the nooks and crevices she could hide in. I know it's a gaming store and not geared at kids but even accounting for that, the haphazard way things are stacked -- not just product but unassembled shelves, too! -- make it dangerous for just about anyone, not just small children. And if you're disabled, forget it. There's no way that anyone could maneuver with crutches in there, much less a wheelchair. Even accounting for all of that, we really wanted to try to support our local geek population and tried to find stuff to buy. The lack of organization didn't help any but eventually we found a book or two that we considered. But looking at the prices, we decided to pass. We're not against a store making a fair profit and I'll always choose a local book store over Amazon, especially when it comes to gaming books and assorted geekery, but the markup was just too much. We left without anything and were severely disappointed. Summary Battle Bunker Games / Gamers Guild has the potential to be a really great store. The space is excellent, it's easy to get to and with some updating of the merchandise -- and OMG CLEAN THE STORE -- this could be a real gem for East County gamers. But the state it is in now is just sad.

Where to begin? so i recently moved to Pittsburgh Antioch area and was happy to see a game / hobby…read morestore here. man was i in for a shock. first time i visited the place it was in shambles, it looked as if some one was living in the place and everything was in boxes and cluttered about. the one person that was there explained that they had just moved in and that they were working on getting things set up so i didn't mind the mess to much. Fast forward a couple months and most the boxes have been replaced by tables with piles of old merchandise, and when i say old i mean some of it is 10+ years old and has the dust and crud on the boxes to prove it. the store is supposed to be a local game store specializing in miniature war gaming and obscure games one could only find in a local game store but they have a little bit of everything if you are willing to dig for it and pay the prices they are asking. my sons are just getting into warhammer 40K so we thought we might get a deal on some of the miniature's they have in ziplock bags with no instructions or even documentation as to what they actually are but unfortunately that is not the case here. I find it obscene that a box set from 1998 with outdated miniatures and a rule book that is not even close to being usable would retail for what a new current set would retail for. don't even get me started on the dried up paints they are selling. customer service is another issue here, after waiting for the employee or maybe he was the owner to ring me up I finally asked for someone to help me. I was asked to wait a minute so he could finish helping someone at the other store to place an order. in real life this must be code for just stand there and wait as i have to finish the game i am playing on my laptop as that is exactly what he was doing. to summarize: horrible customer service messy store with piles of old outdated stuff for outrageous prices smells a little worse then what you would expect of a local game store not safe for small children, if they don't get lost in the rubble you can be sure they will either be eaten by the D&D players or at the least learn some interesting new words to take with them from the experience Did i mention the smell?. one final note, this store is somehow linked to gamers guild as you have to enter through battle bunker to get into gamers guild, not quite sure how the 2 are related but they are in the same shop.

Came here last night with my wife for a Pride event. Tickets entry was $20. The property is…read morebeautiful and just the right size to have a really great time at. From the beginning to the end, we felt very welcomed. We had such a great time. The wine was tasty, the DJ spun great sounds and the laughter was contagious. We will definitely be back again for more memorable moments. Oh.. also they have so many great events on their calendar. There is something for everyone.

My first time here was for the white party. Then I took my mom for the 4th of July and now I'm…read moregoing to the pink party. The Rosé Slushy is so good. The people are nice and the vibes are fun. Ann runs the boutique and she's so sweet. Go visit and be nice when you go! Cheers

It's nice for Oakley to build an ice rink right on their Main Street. During the Christmas Holiday,…read morefamilies always had a grand time skating right at their doorsteps. We don't have to drive far to see a rink. It's pretty big and you can rent their skates If you have little kids, they will definitely enjoy these holiday festivities. If you live in or around Oakley, make sure you drop by and have fun skating on the ice.

Same owners that operated Brentwood on Ice but now in a bigger and better location in Oakley. Love…read morehow spacious it is with ample parking, tables/seatings, portable bathrooms (3) and portable sinks (4). Nearby restaurants but they also have a snack bar serving hot dogs, nachos, chips, hot cocoa etc. Although Brentwood location was closer to home, we definitely don't mind driving a few minutes further out for Oakley on Ice.

I play poker there often--it's a good spot and I always come back; there are plenty of tables, and…read moreyou get seated quickly.

Old school card room. Friendly staff and experienced solid dealers who make the game all the more…read moresmooth. There is a bar and restaurant. Unfortunately no waiter service. Otherwise a great place to play especially Friday nights

Had an amazing, peaceful, and fun time painting with "Pursuit of Peace Painting" at "Dale Wines"…read more.. Everything was set up nicely, the group was friendly and our host brought out the creativity and smiles in us all. Everyone ended with a personalized version of what we set out to paint and I won a gift!!! Can't wait to book for a private party or corporate function soon!

Black Diamond Lines WAS a nice model railroad club. Many of the members are friendly, while others…read morecan take a little time to get used to but overall, it's a welcoming place for anyone who loves trains. Every year, we host two open houses: one in the spring and one in the fall. We also hold swap meets where members sell used trains and accessories to hobbyists who need them. We often receive donations from fellow railfans, and we proudly showcase our layout to the public. During open house events, we run a wide variety of trains, so visitors are always welcome to stop by and enjoy the show Nearly 98% of the layout is hand‑built. The previous owners and club enthusiasts put an incredible amount of work and care into it, and it really shows. Over the years, the layout has been updated from DC to DCC to better support modern model railroading. We run all kinds of trains; diesel, steam, and sometimes electric, So you'll often see locomotives you may or may not be familiar with. And at certain times, real trains pass right by the clubhouse! BNSF and Amtrak both run through the area, and it took me a while to learn the differences in their sounds. // Joing the club Layout Size: Our layout isn't as large as some other model railroad clubs, but we hope one day to update and improve it to accommodate all ages. We have One large room and a Small side room that can be connected via tunnel. Not all tracks are accessible since we are still working on the electrical layout. Hopefully we can have access to certain regions. Crow's Nest: My favorite spot is the crow's nest, where you can see the entire layout. Unfortunately, it sometimes gets neglected, so I clean it when needed. This is only exclusive to Club members to have access, so guests are not allowed to visit! Low Layout Height: The layout is low, and it's easy to bump your head. Often times i do get hit once a few times though but again the layout was made back in the 80's-90's. Mountain Access: The mountains and hills can be reached by stairs and a ladder, but be careful you can easy lose your footing. Yards: Some of the yards are serviceable, while others do often shorted the track. So this is a problem we are still facing today! Workstations: WE have 2 work stations so if you need to work on servicing your own train. Sadly, if you ask for help,They either "Try" to help you or recomend youtube videos.. so chances are..your on your own! (asked for helped dozens of times and often get looks from other members thinking Im not qualified to service my own train) Sewage smell:: Yes, occasionally you may notice a smell from the nearby refinery or water treatment area. The club itself shouldn't smell bad inside. We're close to the delta, and during the summer, algal blooms can cause odors. That's the main reason you might notice it. Club Participation:: we have about 3-4 active members in the evenings (before 6 PM), and only 2-3 who are consistently active at night (after 6 PM) running trains. Anyone is welcome to participate and join, we understand that not everyone can attend regularly. Requesting a leave of absence:: This was a big one I did not know about, I have to notify more tha 7 club members of the entire board for a leave of absence with a detail written note. The board will vote for it and if pass, your more than welcome to leave the group temporary and not pay the membership fee. HOWEVER if you failed to do this, YOU willbe charged Even if you missed an entire month or so. I was not told about this and had to look at the charter rulings. There are alot of hidden rules so it is best to check THAT first before joining! Cleanliness: Let's be honest, it takes a dedicated person to help clean the indoor structure up. I have to brave myself clearing out the cob webs and they can be scary. WE are doing what we can but it is difficult to get dedicated members to help around. Feel free to visit whenever you get the chance. We're a small club, but we welcome anyone who's curious. During open house events, you'll see the widest variety of trains running. The slowest days are usually the last Saturday of the month (train operations)(and maybe Tuesdays -- but I could be wrong. On the plus side, we DO have an active railroad crossing nearby, so BNSF and Amtrak trains often pass through. We also have free parking if you want to stop by!

Spring Open HOuse 10-5 April 6-7 and 13-14. Come see the trains!!! Great Familiy Activity…read morehttp://www.blackdiamondlines.com

May around the SF Bay Area signals cherry-picking time. Apparently, there's a name for it: U-Pick…read moreseason-- admittedly, a straight to the point name. One of the best places to go also has a pun-worthy name: Nunn Better Farm. Located in Brentwood, Nunn Better has different sections with cherries of different levels of ripeness and helpful staff to point you in the correct direction. I noticed there were lots of people getting their cherry-fix, some brought various poles (Beavis laugh) and I even saw a shorty standing on two buckets in order to reach the prime fruit up higher on the trees. The location noted here had tons of parking and ample porta potties. Cherries were 3.50$ a pound. A big plus was that they were accepting credit cards instead of cash-only like many of the other local places in Brentwood. Overall, this should be on your shortlist for finding cherries. Some tips: I noticed that they mostly had the coral cherry variety. Also, bring long pants, sunblock, hat, and water to temper the dust, sun blast, and heat. As far as picking cherries, you're looking for the darker ones but not too dark. You could bring a stool or ladder if you're not tall like some of us--if you come too late in the season you'll have to walk further to find cherries and reach higher for the best ones.

amazing for cherry picking, but get there early. I got there at 8:30 and there were about 20 cars…read morein the parking lot (which holds about 400) we had no trouble finding good cherries to pick and there was no line to check out. we spent about 30 minutes picking cherries and when we left, a lot more people were arriving and there were around 100 cars in the lot. Last year i went later in the season and got there later in the day and we weren't able to get in, but that's not their fault. It's very hot in brentwood, so it's more pleasant to go in the morning anyway.