Guitars not Guns – Contra Costa County Chapter A Message from our President, Barbara Gorin This has been an amazing year to date!  We have successfully completed two Guitars not Guns 8 week sessions in Concord (private location) and in Antioch STAND.  On April 26, 2016, we will complete our third winter/spring session at the…

We recently began two new Guitars not Guns sessions in Concord!  There are a total of  28 students! New sessions will also begin in Antioch on March 4th, 2013 and soon in Richmond! Thank you to all our volunteers, and sponsors to help make these classes happen!

Thank you ACE PRODUCTS for your continued support of our Guitars not Guns Program!  

Published by msnbc Santa Maria, CA: A passion for playing By Times Staff Santa Maria Times updated 3/29/2011 5:47:11 AM ET A passion for playing and some help from a youth music program has taken Joe Parra from guitar student to teacher and transformed his life. The 19-year-old senior at Lopez High School, an alternative…

MARCH 19, 2025 CBS NEWS BAY AREA ICON AWARD HONOREE BARBARA GORIN Message from Contra Costa County Director, Barbara Gorin: It is with great humility and joy that I share the exciting news: I have been nominated and selected to receive the prestigious CBS News Bay Area ICON Award! This recognition is not only a…