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  • KTVU FOX NEWS CHANNEL 2 LIVE INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR BARBARA GORIN AND JAY KIRKLAND AND KRON 4 NEWS INTERVIEW
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    KTVU FOX NEWS CHANNEL 2 LIVE INTERVIEW WITH DIRECTOR BARBARA GORIN AND JAY KIRKLAND AND KRON 4 NEWS INTERVIEW

    ByBarbara Gorin October 4, 2023June 22, 2026

    Kids Music Day A Success! KTVU FOX NEWS CHANNEL 2 LIVE Thank you Claudia Wang and Frank Mallicoat of KTVU FOX NEWS for the wonderful interview!  Guitars not Guns was excited to participate in KIDS MUSIC DAY! CLICK HERE FOR INTERVIEW:  https://www.ktvu.com/video/1289073?fbclid=IwAR1dt_IOJsPfUi2vk0WthVeDxD7n956sv3cS9ycISTNUtknKGBcWQDuM-60 Thank you KRON 4 News for the Interview of our Director, Barbara Gorin…

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  • October 2, 2023 KIDS MUSIC DAY PRESS RELEASE
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    October 2, 2023 KIDS MUSIC DAY PRESS RELEASE

    ByBarbara Gorin September 17, 2023June 22, 2026

                                                   PRESS RELEASE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:  Keep Music Alive is celebrating the 8th Annual Kids Music Day .  Over 1,100 locations will offer a special event or promotion that benefits kids playing music between Sept 30 and Oct 9.  Guitars…

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  • August 28, 2023 Concord Library Graduation
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    August 28, 2023 Concord Library Graduation

    ByBarbara Gorin September 6, 2023June 22, 2026

     AUGUST 28, 2028ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL GUITARS NOT GUNS – CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CHAPTERGRADUATION AT THE CONCORD LIBRARY Assemblyman Tim Grayson’s Field Representative Dina Sanchez presented Certificates of Appreciation to Contra Costa County Director, Barbara Gorin as well as all of our amazing volunteers!   Thank you Assemblymember Grayson!  SPECIAL ANNOUNCMENT

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  • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) DIRECTOR STEVE DETTELBACH VISITS GUITARS NOT GUNS CLASS
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    Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) DIRECTOR STEVE DETTELBACH VISITS GUITARS NOT GUNS CLASS

    ByBarbara Gorin August 2, 2023June 22, 2026

    ATF HQ @ATFHQ · 3h #ATFDirector Steve Dettelbach, DAD Mickey French and @ATFSanFrancisco SAC Jennifer Cicolani stopped by @Guitarsnotguns1 to watch a music lesson. The nationwide charity has taught almost 5,000 children in 12 states over the past 23 years. Learn more at http://guitarsnotguns.org . LEFT TO RIGHT:  AFT DIRECTOR STEVE DETTELBACH, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY…

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    ByBarbara Gorin May 16, 2023June 22, 2026

     Guitars not Guns Contra Costa County Chapter – May 16, 2023, Concord Library Graduation Thank you to all of our sponsors, volunteers and the Concord Library for hosting our program!

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    ByBarbara Gorin March 15, 2023June 22, 2026

    MARCH 14, 2023 BRENTWOOD PRESS  GUITARS NOT GUNS GRADUATION ANTIOCH, MARCH 8, 2023  https://www.thepress.net/features/guitars-not-guns-graduates-first-class-since-2020/article_897ee282-c1d7-11ed-b0ca-0fad179c388c.html

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    ByBarbara Gorin March 12, 2023June 22, 2026

     NEW GUITARS NOT GUNS 8 WEEK SESSION TO BEGIN AT THE CONCORD LIBRARY, TUESDAY NIGHTS FROM 6:30 TO 7:30 BEGINNING TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 2023 Classes will not start on March 14, 2023.  Date change due to weather/no power, classes will be March 21 through May 9, 2023

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    ByBarbara Gorin March 12, 2023June 22, 2026

    MARCH 8, 2023, FIRST GUITARS NOT GUNS GRADUATION SINCE COVID – 8 STUDENTS – NEW ROCK STARS! CHECK OUT THIS AWESOME ARTICLE IN THE CONTRA COSTA TIMES

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    ByBarbara Gorin August 30, 2022June 22, 2026

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUGUST 30, 2022 GUITARS NOT GUNS CHILDREN’S MUSIC CHARITY ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CONCERT EVENT All Proceeds will Benefit the Contra Costa County Chapter of Guitars Not Guns 501(c)(3) non-profit music program for children THE SHOW MUST GO ON!! DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2022 PLACE: TOMMY T’S – 5104 HOPYARD RD, PLEASANTON, CA 94588…

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