Here is a look at this weeks upcoming events in East Contra Costa County which is jam packed with things to do now that October is finally here. This weekend, Lumpy’s Diner is hosting their annual burger eating contest from 4-9pm while on Sunday, the Delta-Antioch Kiwanis are hosting their Pride of the Delta Restaurant Tour which is $15 and tickets are still available.
October 2nd
2013 ART & WINE STROLL 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Old Town Pittsburg, 4th & Railroad Ave.
For more information go to www.oldtownpittsburghca.com
October 3rd
OktoberFEST, Downtown Brentwood, 5 pm -8 pm, After-party, 8:00 pm – 12:00 am First Street, Brentwood. Music, dancing, Bratwursts and Bear, Street Dining, Beer Garden. For more information go to www.brentwooddowntown.com
October 4th
H.A.L.O. 7th Annual Golf Tournament
10:30 am. – 7 pm. Lone Tree Golf Course & Event Center
www.eccchalo.org
Wagon Wheels-a-Rollin’
Vagabond Players, 6:30 pm,
Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane, Brentwood.
Brentwood Pumpkin Festival
Technology Way and Brentwood Blvd behind Auto Zone.
Runs until October 31st.
Free. More information go www.facebook.com/BrentwoodPumpkinFest.com
October 5th
6th Annual Rocktoberbest, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm,
1095 North Eden Plains Road, Brentwood
70’s & 80’s Rock Music Benefits East Contra Costa Counties 7 High School Scholarships and local food banks, Tickets $30.00 in advance or $35.00 at the door. Tickets include 2 Drink Tickets and All You Can Eat Taco Bar (6pm-9pm). Free Parking!! 21 years of age and older. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/8235445439/eorg
Lumpy s Diner Burger Eating Contest and Car Show
5891 Lone Tree Way, Antioch
Car show is 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Kids Burger Contest is 6:30 pm, Main Contest is 7:00 pm
Want to compete in the burger eating contest?
-1st place wins $1000
-2nd place wins $250
-3rd place wins $100
The kids contest begins at 6:30pm
The main contest begins at 7:00pm
For more information go to www.gotlumpys.com
Jams Clark Elvis Tribute Dinner Show, Cocktails 6:00 PM Dinner 7:00 PM
Caps Oak Street Bar and Grill, 144 Oak Street, Brentwood
For more information go to www.capsrestaurant.com/elaine_karadais
Food, Friends, Fun; An Autumn Evening Dinner, 5:30pm,
Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, Antioch, $25.00 per person.
For more information go to www.elderlywish.org,
Brentwood Farmers Market, 8:00am to 12:00pm,
First Street, Downtown Brentwood
Fresh fruits and vegetables grown and brought directly from local orchards and farms.
October 6th
Kiwanis Pride of the Delta Restaurant Tour, 1:00-5:00 PM.
10 Downtown Antioch Restaurants
$15.00 per ticket.
For more information contact www.delta-antioch.kiwanisone.org
Pittsburg Entertainment & Arts Hall of Fame is hosting their first induction ceremony on Sunday Oct. 6 at 2:00 pm in the creative arts building.
Eighteen Pittsburg artists, ranging from Emilio Civita, who was the leader of the Pittsburg Municipal Band from 1916 until his death in 1966, to Dr. Ronald McDowell, the internationally known artist who created the 90-foot frieze, “A Symphony in Art” in the Creative Arts Building, have been selected for induction into the Pittsburg Entertainment & Arts Hall of Fame.
Selected to the first class of the new Hall of Fame are: Norman Abercrombie Sr., Betty Brown, Rev. Isaiah and Geneva Brown, Joe Castro, Civita, Orrin Cross, Pete Escovedo, Clarence Fornwald. Gerald Glasper, Papa John Guerrero, Leola Jiles, Louis Jones, Chooch Lombardo, Ollie McClay, Dr. McDowell, Tom Nunnelly and Alice Jean Wilton.
To purchase tickets: http://www.pittsburgentertainmentandarts.org/Induction.htm
A little Further Out…
October 15
On Tuesday, October 15th, Assemblyman Jim Frazier will be hosting his first “Champion of the Delta” fundraiser, which like my Lobster Feed, I am hoping will become a yearly event. Funds raised by your contributions will assist with my re-election effort and allow me to fund a new task force I am forming to work on protecting the Delta, our most precious resource. Please CLICK HERE to R.S.V.P. to this fun event
October 19
Motown Revue, El Campanil Theatre
Saturday October 19, 2013 8:00 pm
Tickets: Adults: $25
Seniors (62 & Over): $23
Youth (Ages 6 – 17): Free With Paid Adult or Senior
Purchase Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?performance=155765
Amy Schrader
Arts & Entertainment Editor
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Two more things to do this weekend in Antioch. Click on links below for more information.
Volunteer for Antioch PD Monthly Neighborhood Cleanup, 9-11 AM: http://ci.antioch.ca.us/Community/announcements/Neighborhood-Cleanup.pdf
Arts & Cultural Foundation Event, Nature’s Canvas Art Exhibit at the Lynn House Gallery, Artist Reception 2-4 PM : http://art4antioch.org/Nature's_Canvas.asp
One more item. The Delta Digital Camera Club is having a photography exhibition this coming Saturday from 10:00-3:00 at the CR Framing Gallery. 700 Harvest Drive, Brentwood. Club member are all local photographers and we are excited to be showing our work. Come enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres and light jazz and great photos.
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