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East County Events: July 26 and Beyond

by ECT

This weekend has a variety of outdoor events throughout East County beginning with the Brentwood Bark for Life at the Streets of Brentwood as well as a march against violence in Antioch. In the evening hours, you can unwind with a free concert or movie in the plaza.

Here is a rundown of what is happening in East County:

bark for life

The 2014 Brentwood Bark for Life event will be held at the Streets of Brentwood from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturday July 26. The event is aimed to take a bite out of cancer by raising money for the American Cancer Society through the care giving qualities of our canine companions.

  • People and their dogs (on a leash) walk a mock track
  • Child friendly environment with lots of onsite fundraisers
  • Games like musical chairs, relay races and costume contest, prizes for each category
  • Raffle prizes, goody bags while supplies last
  • Each dog must be current on vaccines
  • Pet Adoptions

For more information, contact Sharon at (925) 513-7762 or [email protected]


Brownstone Fitness

Brownstone Gardens Bridal Boot Camp
Open to the public, this free event begins workouts on Saturdays from 8:00 to 9:00 am throughout the summer and into the fall. The series will be led by Mary and Brandon Collins, independent Beachbody Coaches. Participants need to bring a Yoga mat, towel, and water bottle.  Brownstone Gardens is located at 91 Brownstone Road in Oakley.

For more information, visit OneREVolution Fitness at their website, or “Like” them on Facebook.


Victory Outreach

Victory Outreach March & Rally Against Violence
A “Stop the Violence & We Love Our City March” will begin at 9 am Saturday, July 26th at Antioch City Park (located at the corner of A & 10th street). The march will end at at their church campus at 2101 W. 10th Street Suite G, Antioch (located down the street from Hazels Drive-In, but on the opposite side in the Gateway complex).

Also this Saturday, Victory Outreach Antioch will be holding a “Rally Against Violence and Drugs” from 11 am to 3 pm at their campus located at 2101 W. 10th Street, Suite G., Antioch. Activities will include a BBQ, face painting, a basketball tournament, etc.


Brentwood Farmers Market

Brentwood Farmers Market
The farmers market will run on Saturdays between March 15 through November 22 between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm located at First Street between Oak and Chestnut.


 

Summer Concert

Free Antioch Saturday Summer Concerts begin Saturday, July 5th

For the 10th year, the Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch is proud to present the Free Antioch Saturday Summer Concert Series in downtown Antioch. Concerts will be held in Waldie Plaza, located at 2nd & I Streets, from 6 – 8 PM every Saturday in July and August. The downtown, river view location brings back visions of old fashioned events for audiences of all ages. During the concerts the trains passing through town add to the crowd’s enjoyment Concert goers are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, etc., as there is no seating in the plaza.

The concert’s major funder is the Lesher Foundation, along with support from the City of Antioch, East County Times, Republic Services, NRG, Clay Millias & Co, LLP and the Antioch Chamber of Commerce. Without these generous sponsors, the summer concert series could not be possible.

Bands scheduled for the 2014 series are all local, have played at prior summer concerts and are proven crowd favorites. The line-up is:

  • July 26th: Project4, Punk, Soul, Latin & R&B
  • August 2nd: Nicky Depalola, Dance and Rock & Roll from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s
  • August 9th: The Love Handles, 70′s, 80′s & 90′s Dance Rock & Roll
  • August 16th: Rodeo House, Today’s Country, August 23rd: Against Leo, Rock & Roll and Blues
  • August 30th and features Tuck & Roll, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.

For more information, visit http://art4antioch.org/Summer_Concerts.asp or call Diane Gibson-Gray at (925) 325-9897.


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El Campanil: Golden State – Lone Star Blues Revue
Featuring Mark Hummel, Little Charlie Baty & Anson Funderburgh
Saturday July 26, 2014 8:00 pm
The Golden State-Lone Star Revue is a concept of a cross country meeting of the minds between California and Texas musicians. All have known each other for years. The rhythm section have played in bands since high school, and all share a deep passion for REAL blues.
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Oakley

Oakley Movie in the Plaza
The City of Oakley will be showing Despicable Me 2 Saturday evening at the Civic Center. With the plaza currently undergoing renovation, the movie will be shown in the parking lot at City Hall, 3231 Main Street. The movie will start after dark.


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Discovery Bay Lions Club: Concert On The Bay

The Discovery Bay Lions Club will be hosting another FREE concert on Sat. July 26th from 5:00-8:00 at the Discovery Bay Yacht Harbor. This will be one of several fun events the Lions Club will be hosting this summer. This year we will have three concerts with Public Eye performing at our first concert. A great mix of rock and roll from the 70’s through today. Two more concerts will follow with the next one on Sept 13th and our Rocktoberfest on Oct 11th.

We will be selling Beer, Wine, Hot Dogs, Soda and Water and the Boardwalk Grill will have great BBQ food including tri-tip and pulled pork sandwiches, chicken skewers and wraps. Since the Lions Club mission is to raise money to support our many community needs, we will not be allowing any outside food, drinks or coolers inside the lawn area where the band will be performing. Please plan on eating and drinking at the Yacht Harbor so you can support the Lions club and your community. Last year, over 600 people attended each concert so be sure to grab your friends, blankets, lawn chairs and get there early to claim your spot on the lawn.

We hope you and all your friends will help support the Lions Club and your community by coming down to the Yacht Harbor on Sat. July 26th for this great event. For more information about the “Concert on the Bay” or how to be a vendor at this event please call Jim Mattison at 513-9032.

For more information on other Lion events please go to www.discoverybaylions.org or http://discoverypopups.com/lions/concert726.html


Sunday: July 27

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International Film Showcase – Elsa y Fred (Argentina)
Sunday July 27, 2014    2:00 pm   (1 Showing New Time)
Retired 77-year-old hypochondriac widower, Fred, moves to an apartment in Madrid, and eventually meets his next door neighbor, Elsa, an elderly and feisty Argentinean, whose behavior is unorthodox, to say the least.
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 World Breastfeeding Week Celebrated Across Contra Costa County Aug. 1-7
Breastfeeding is essential to infant health, and community partners across Contra Costa County are committed to helping moms and babies nurse. Please join us for information, support and fun at several free events planned during the 22nd annual World Breastfeeding Week celebration, from Aug. 1 to Aug. 7.

Research shows that infants who are breastfed for at least the first six months experience five times fewer illnesses, three times fewer ear infections and are less likely to develop asthma or become obese. Mothers who breastfeed lose postpartum weight faster and have lower risks of ovarian and breast cancer.

World Breastfeeding Week, celebrated in more than 170 other countries, is intended to highlight the important health benefits of breastfeeding. To support these benefits, advice and help for new and expecting moms is also available year round.

For more information, contact your healthcare provider or call the Contra Costa Breastfeeding Advice Line at 1-866-878-7767. Additional breastfeeding resources are available at cchealth.org/services/breastfeeding/.

Saturday, Aug. 2 (Antioch)
Moms and families are welcome at the Contra Costa County Community Baby Shower, focused on fighting health disparities affecting African-Americans, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch, 3415 Oakley Rd., Antioch. The event includes free food, workshops, access to health resources and fun prizes. For information or to register, call 925-646-5200.

Monday, Aug. 4 (Martinez)
The “Breast Milk Express” pulls into the main lobby at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., carrying experts and resources to support breastfeeding, from prenatal help to postpartum outpatient services. Please join us at 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez.

Tuesday, Aug. 5 (Martinez)
The “Breast Milk Express” returns to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center lobby, while the Contra Costa WIC Program staffs a Lactation Station at the Farmers’ Market in the parking lot with lactation supplies and experts who offer hands-on advice and a quiet spot to nurse. Join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Ave. in Martinez.

Wednesday, Aug. 6 (Concord and Brentwood)
Contra Costa WIC Program hosts afternoon celebrations at clinics in Concord and Brentwood, featuring education and referrals, nutrition information and games for breastfeeding moms and WIC consumers. The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties will offer free produce. The events run from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 2355 Stanwell Circle in Concord and 171 Sand Creek Road, Suite A, in Brentwood.

Thursday, Aug. 7 (Pittsburg and Richmond)
Contra Costa WIC Program hosts afternoon celebrations at clinics in Pittsburg and Richmond with the same attractions, including free produce from the Food Bank. The events run from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 2311 Loveridge Road in Pittsburg and 100 38th Street in Richmond.


Downtown Brentwood Coalition

Classic Car Show
The Downtown Brentwood Coalition hosts its annual “Hot August Days” Classic Car Show on Saturday, August 2, from 2 – 6pm at First and Oak Streets downtown. Free admission. Music by The Citations. Hot dogs and hamburgers by American Veterans; afterward feel free to visit our downtown-area restaurants for dinner. To register your classic car for the show, call Annette @ 925-634-5900. To participate as a (products, services, artists) vendor for the street faire portion of this event, contact Kerri @ 925-858-6220. Visit www.brentwooddowntown.com for more information.

Brentwood Idol Competition
The Downtown Brentwood Coalition hosts its annual “Brentwood Idol” competition for both Adults and Youths categories on Saturday, September 6, from 2 – 6pm at First and Oak Streets downtown. Free admission. To register as a singer in the competition, call Annette @ 925-634-5900. To participate as a vendor for the street faire portion of this event, contact Kerri @ 925-858-6220.  We invite you to visit our downtown-area restaurants for dinner afterwards. Visit www.brentwooddowntown.com for more information.

Downtown OktoberFest
The Downtown Brentwood Coalition hosts its annual “OktoberFest” on Saturday, October 4, from 2 – 6pm at First and Oak Streets downtown. Free admission. Music by Public Eye. Beer, brats, pretzels. Vendor booths available, contact Kerri @ 925-858-6220. After the OktoberFest, we invite you to visit our downtown-area restaurants for dinner.

Visit www.brentwooddowntown.com for more information.


 

Brentwood Police Badge

August 5 – National Night Out

On Tuesday, August 5, 2014, neighborhoods throughout Brentwood are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “31th Annual National Night Out” crime/drug prevention event. National Night Out (NNO) is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Brentwood Police Department and your Neighborhood Watch Groups.National Night Out involves over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, and Canada. In all, over 34 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime” on August 5th.NNO is designed to: 1) Heighten crime and drug awareness; 2) Generate support for, and participation in, our Neighborhood Watch Programs and other anti-crime efforts; 3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and Police-Community relations and 4) Send a message to criminals letting them know our neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime!

From 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, on August 5th, residents in neighborhoods throughout Brentwood are asked to lock your doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outdoors on porches, lawns, and front steps, with neighbors, and police officers. All of our Neighborhood Watch groups are encouraged to plan special events, such as pot-lucks, block parties, ice cream socials, and the like. Brentwood Police Department representatives will be visiting neighborhoods during that time, helping you light up the city.

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 5, 5:30PM. If you plan to have something special in your neighborhood, please let us know no later than Thursday, August 1, 2014, so we can be sure to stop by. If you have any questions regarding this event please contact Lt. Doug Silva at 925-809-7712 or [email protected] – See more at: http://nixle.com/alert/5237954/#sthash.qZ4bKqdD.dpuf

On Tuesday, August 5, 2014, neighborhoods throughout Brentwood are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “31th Annual National Night Out” crime/drug prevention event. National Night Out (NNO) is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Brentwood Police Department and your Neighborhood Watch Groups.National Night Out involves over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, and Canada. In all, over 34 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime” on August 5th.NNO is designed to: 1) Heighten crime and drug awareness; 2) Generate support for, and participation in, our Neighborhood Watch Programs and other anti-crime efforts; 3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and Police-Community relations and 4) Send a message to criminals letting them know our neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime!

From 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, on August 5th, residents in neighborhoods throughout Brentwood are asked to lock your doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outdoors on porches, lawns, and front steps, with neighbors, and police officers. All of our Neighborhood Watch groups are encouraged to plan special events, such as pot-lucks, block parties, ice cream socials, and the like. Brentwood Police Department representatives will be visiting neighborhoods during that time, helping you light up the city.

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 5, 5:30PM. If you plan to have something special in your neighborhood, please let us know no later than Thursday, August 1, 2014, so we can be sure to stop by. If you have any questions regarding this event please contact Lt. Doug Silva at 925-809-7712 or [email protected] – See more at: http://nixle.com/alert/5237954/#sthash.qZ4bKqdD.dpuf

On Tuesday, August 5, 2014, neighborhoods throughout Brentwood are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “31th Annual National Night Out” crime/drug prevention event. National Night Out (NNO) is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Brentwood Police Department and your Neighborhood Watch Groups.

National Night Out involves over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. Territories, and Canada. In all, over 34 million people are expected to participate in “America’s Night Out Against Crime” on August 5th.

NNO is designed to: 1) Heighten crime and drug awareness; 2) Generate support for, and participation in, our Neighborhood Watch Programs and other anti-crime efforts; 3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and Police-Community relations and 4) Send a message to criminals letting them know our neighborhoods are organized and fighting back against crime!

From 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, on August 5th, residents in neighborhoods throughout Brentwood are asked to lock your doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outdoors on porches, lawns, and front steps, with neighbors, and police officers. All of our Neighborhood Watch groups are encouraged to plan special events, such as pot-lucks, block parties, ice cream socials, and the like. Brentwood Police Department representatives will be visiting neighborhoods during that time, helping you light up the city.

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 5, 5:30PM. If you plan to have something special in your neighborhood, please let us know no later than Thursday, August 1, 2014, so we can be sure to stop by. If you have any questions regarding this event please contact Lt. Doug Silva at 925-809-7712 or [email protected]


August September Art Exhibit at Umpqua Bank
The Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch’s continues their partnership with Antioch’s Umpqua Bank and features six artists in their upcoming exhibit. The bank is a perfect venue for local artists to showcase their work, which changes every two months. The new exhibit begins July 29th and continues through September 26th.

Featured artists are: Michele Eakin, Annamarie Fox, Jennifer Frost, Ron Johnson, Christine Mikulice and Larry Luitjens.

There is a free artist reception on Thursday, August 7th, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM. Please attend the reception to show your support for these outstanding artists. Umpqua Bank is located at 3700 Lone Tree
Way and is open Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM, excluding bank holidays.

For more information visit www.art4antioch.org or call Diane Gibson-Gray at (925) 325-9897.


 

Future Events

For future events to be included, contact [email protected]

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