Here is a look at this weekends events in East Contra Costa County and those a little further out which for the weekend of March 28 and beyond. If you wish to have us include your future event, email [email protected]
March 28: East County Little League Crab Feed
A limited number of tickets remain for the annual East County Little League Crab Feed. The event is $65. Go online, or email [email protected] for information or tickets.
March 18: Brentwood Farmers Market Returns
the Brentwood Farmers’ Market on is open on Saturday from 8am to 12pm, Oak St. and First St. New this year – they have expanded around the corner onto Oak St. The season will run from March 7, 2015 to November 21, 2015.
March 28: Safety Awareness & Egghunt in Antioch
The Child Safety Fair/Egghunt is on March 28th in Antioch, CA. Event will be held from 11am – 3pm at Harbour Park. Child Safety Fair combines an egg hunt in Antioch to serve up to 500 children. Preschool through 6th grade this means ages 3-12 years old.
For more information or donations, visit: http://www.gofundme.com/community-egghunt
March 28-29: Black Diamond Lines Model Railroad 2015 Train Shows
Join the Black Diamond Lines Model Railroad club on March 28-29 at 425 Fulton Shipyard Road in Antioch (925) 779-1964. They will also be holding an antic sale during the 2015 Spring Show where they will be selling surplus inventory featuring items from the estate of the late Joseph W. Smokey Jones of Antioch, model trains, model buildings, books and magazines, memorabilia from the real railroads and more.
March 28: The Lodi Spring Wine Show
features wine tasting from up to 50 wineries, great food, entertainment, vendors, and much more all under one roof. The Show evolves and changes from year to year, but it is always a great place to learn, explore, and discover more about wine and the wine industry. If you love wine, food and fun the Lodi Spring Wine Show is the place for you. $35.00 at the door
If you go:
5:00 – 8:00 P.M.
Located in the Ole Mettler Grape Pavilion, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds
For more information, http://grapefestival.com/show-information/
March 29: El Campanil Theatre presents Easter Parade in Concert
Antioch, Calif. El Campanil Theatre in partnership with award-winning Esses Productions presents Easter Parade in Concert, a cabaret tribute to the songs from the classic holiday film which starred Judy Garland and Fred Astaire.
Presented in intimate Cabaret style, the fresh new revue revisits favorite songs which have endured through generations, including Steppin’ Out With My Baby, Shakin’ the Blues Away, A Couple of Swells, It Only Happens When I Dance With You, and of course, Easter Parade. Four popular singers, two dancers, a Narrator to add backstage trivia, and an audience Easter Egg Hunt provide for a fun and memorable Easter Holiday experience for the whole family.
Featuring The World of Webber’s Tielle Baker, along with Bay Area Theater stars Robert Dornaus, Shelby Deans-Flegel, and Tom Deans-Flegel, the show includes special guest dancers Brandon Freeman and Rachel Furst, Narrator Chris Vettel with fun backstage trivia, Music Director Joe Simiele at the piano, and an audience Easter Egg Hunt during intermission.
Easter Parade hit the big screen in 1948, featuring music by Irving Berlin and presenting some of Judy Garland’s and Fred Astaire’s best-known and best-loved songs. MGM promoted it as “The Happiest Musical Ever Made”, and the film went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Score. It became the most financially successful picture of both Garland’s and Astaire’s careers, as well as the highest-grossing musical of that year.
This show is part of the El Campanil Theatre’s Cabaret Series, produced and presented in cooperation with Esses Productions.
If you go:
Sunday March 29, 2015 3:00 pm
All Seats (Reserved): $25
Youth (Under 18): Free when accompanied by an adult or senior
To purchase tickets, click here.
March 29: Furry Friends Food Relief Distribution
FREE FOOD Distribution. We love getting back to the beginning of how our program started and just doing FREE Food Distributions. We are now adding another location in Contra Costa County, at CONTRA COSTA ANIMAL SERVICES. We will be there Sunday, March 29th from 10:00am-12:00pm.
March 31: Emergency Preparedness – Introductions to C.E.R.T. meeting
The Brentwood Police Department and East Contra Costa County C.E.R.T. (Citizen Emergency Response Team) is inviting the community to participate in a special event!
Join them for an Emergency Preparedness – Introductions to C.E.R.T. meeting on March 31, 2015 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Brentwood Police Department 9100 Brentwood Blvd. Brentwood, CA 94513.
If you are interested in attending or would like more information please email: [email protected]
April 11: Stuff the Bus Giveaway
bring your school age kids get some school supplies! If you are interested in donating supplies you can drop them off at 3440 Hillcrest Ave Ste 175 Antioch. This is her last Giveaway for this School Year!
April 11-May 2: Lynn House Gallery Exhibit “Through MY Lens”
The Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch is proud to present the first photography only exhibit, “Through My Lens”, which will feature 35 photographers at the Lynn House Gallery from April 11th – May 2nd, 2015. Meet the photographers at the free artist reception on April 11th from 2-4 PM.
It was not a surprise that the exhibit’s Call for Artists was filled within two days of posting as photography has become one of the fastest growing hobbies, as well as having commercial applications. Photography is considered as one of the rare hobbies that you can easily learn and digital art expression is fast, easy and provides immediate satisfaction. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy photos of people, places and things by community members.
Participating artists are: Eloine Chapman, Chelsea Colbert, Curtis Corlew, Christine Espina, Vicki Dendy, Chelsea Evans, Mary Evans, Richard Evans, Rick Felix, Art Garcia, Trine Gallegos, Shar Guzman, Beverly Knight, Beverly Martinez, Robin Mayoff, Denise Okeson-Messner, Amy Nelson Smith, Melissa Ortiz-Gray, Michael Pohl, Andre’ Salvador, Victoria Sheridan, Joel Summerhill, Mauricio Ramirez, Mikhael Ramirez, Corinne Rodriguez Evans, Peter Ruegg, Crystal Sandiforth, Paul Schorr, Amy Schmidt, Rocky Shuldt, Marleen Stratton-Blomberg, Robert Uribe, James Ylagan and Jamie Young.
The Lynn House Gallery is located at 809 West 1st Street in downtown Antioch (across the street from AMTRAK) and is open from 1-4 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays during exhibits. For more information visit http://www.art4antioch.org/PhotographyExhibit2015.asp, email [email protected] or call Diane Gibson-Gray at (925) 325-9897.
April 11: The New Oakley Library — Run for it!
The Friends of the Oakley Library are hosting the second annual Book It Run, Saturday April 11, 2015 to promote the building of a new library for Oakley. There will be a 10K, 5K, and a 1K Run/Walk around the lake plus a FREE Kids Fun Run. Electronic chip timing will be provided by the Freedom High Athletic Department for the 5k and 10k. A Free T-shirt and medallion will be given to all registered in our 1k, 5k, and 10k before 4/3/2015. Free books to the first 250 kids entered in the Kids Fun Run. Sign up for Kids Fun Run at the park on the day of the run before 10:00. The Kids Fun Run starts at 10:00. Run Website information http://www.oakleybookitrun.org
April 18: Brownstone Gardens Bridal Faire
Join Brownstone Gardens from 5-8pm on April 18 at 91 Brownstone Road in Oakley as they host their annual Bridal Faire celebrating 10 years. They will be donating a $10,000 wedding to Capres4Herores to Raffle Away at their vendor booth. For more information, visit www.brownstonegardens.com
April 18: 2nd Annual Family Poker Run & Scavenger hunt
Join the Veterans of Foreign Wars Brentwood Post 10789 on April 18 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at 757 1st Street in Brentwood where they will host a pancake breakfast followed by a poker run/scavenger hunt followed by lunch and raffle/door price drawings.
Single tickets are $25, Family of 5 $45. Additional Poker or Scavenger slips can be purchased individually for $5 each. Additional Breakfast and Lunch tickets can be purchased for $10 each. For more information contact: Margaret Sandoval (510) 410-2725 or email [email protected]
April 18: Keep Antioch Beautiful
Join the fun and make a difference in your community on Saturday, April 18th; volunteer for 5th Annual Antioch’s Keep Antioch Beautiful event, from 8:30 – 11 AM. Following the cleanup, there will be a free volunteer lunch at East Bay Regional Contra Loma Park from 11:30AM – 1 PM.
The effort continues on Saturday, April 18th, with 12 check-in locations. Schools and students will be competing for participation prize money for their schools. There are 3 prizes, $500 for 1st Place, $300 for 2nd Place and $200 for 3rd Place, with prizes awarded to each level of high, middle and elementary schools – that’s $3,000 in participation prizes!Participation is not limited to students to count towards prizes; parents, grandparents, friends, etc. can register their efforts for an individual school. We count everyone who is working if they state a school to credit – not just students! Volunteers who check in at a school site will be cleaning up the neighborhoods surrounding their campuses as well as their campuses.
To register for the event or find out more information, visit http://www.art4antioch.org/Keep-Antioch-Beautiful.asp, email [email protected] or call Diane Gibson-Gray at (925) 325-9897.
April 25: Oakley Chamber of Commerce Hosts Wine & Whiskey (SOLD OUT)
The event is held at the beautiful La Grande event center and features a romantic and rustic setting. This years theme is Country Glam so grab your boots and put on your favorite spring dress and come on out!
Seating is limited to 150 ticket holders so purchase your tickets today. Check out the ticket sales page for pricing and additional information. For tickets, http://oakleywinewhiskey.webs.com/apps/webstore/
May 2: Special Kids Foundation: Wine, Chocolate & Beer Festival
The Special Kids Foundation will be hosting their 9th Annual Wine, Chocolate, and Beer Festival at Leer Vineyards on Saturday May 2, 2015. The event will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The event will feature a variety of wines and brews from the region and an opportunity to socialize with guests. Chocolatiers from throughout the Bay Area will be on hand to provide tastes of their specialties, and light hors d’oeuvres are available, as well.
Attendees can enjoy dancing to a live band, placing tickets to earn one of a number of raffle prizes, or bidding on our selection of silent and live auction items. Money raised at this event goes to support local programs that directly benefit special needs children and families in East Contra Costa County.
Tickets are $45 through April 1 or $50 after. If tickets are available on the day of the event, they are $60 at the door.
Leer Vineyards is located at 3501 Byer Road in Byron, CA 94514. For more information on tickets, sponsorship or event information, email CiCi Migay at [email protected]. You may visit the Special Kids Foundation online at: www.spkids.org.
June 7: Hook & Ladder Run
The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation has announced that registration is now open for the 7th Annual Hook and Ladder Run, Sunday June 7st at Wente Vineyards.
Register before April 30th to receive the lowest pricing and all registration will be closed by May 29th. Like last year, we will offering the ability for all participants to fundraise or donate additional money when you sign up. Just like your registration fee, 100% of the money raised/donated goes directly to helping others. Last year we were able to distribute over $25,000 dollars to:
- Injured and fallen firefighters, police officers and ems workers
- Burn victims and the burn foundation
- Local Charities in the Tri Valley
So mark your calendars and get registered. We are looking forward to race day and it is right around the corner. Register Online at http://www.active.com/…/distance-running-races/7th-annual-h…
Link for printable Registration form http://www.onyourmarkevents.com/Appli…/2015HookAndLadder.pdf
Map of the 5K and 10K http://www.onyourmarkevents.com/Maps/HookandLadder2015.pdf
Visit us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hook-Ladder-Run/114504791909002
