Here is a look at this weekends events in East Contra Costa County as we head into Labor Day Weekend.
Sept. 5: Antioch Police Neighborhood Cleanup
Antioch Police Department is excited to announce the 63rd installment of the Neighborhood Cleanup Program happening Saturday September 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Gentrytown Park on Monterey Drive.
Organizers have asked volunteers to meet in the parking lot on Monterey Drive.
This is a collaborative community effort which involves active participation from The Antioch Police Department Crime Prevention Commission; Neighborhood Watch Program; Volunteers in Police Service; community volunteers and the Public Works Department.
Volunteers will receive instructions and the equipment necessary to accomplish the goal.
Sept. 5: California Free Fishing Day
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites all Californians to celebrate the end of summer by going fishing. Sept. 5 is the second of two Free Fishing Days in 2015, when people can try their hand at fishing without having to buy a sport fishing license. Free Fishing Days are also a great opportunity for licensed anglers to introduce non-angling friends and children to fishing and the outdoors.
All fishing regulations, such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures remain in effect. Every angler must have an appropriate report card if they are fishing for abalone, steelhead or sturgeon anywhere in the state, or salmon in the Smith and Klamath-Trinity river systems.
CDFW offers two Free Fishing Days each year – usually around the Fourth of July and Labor Day weekend – when it’s legal to fish without a sport fishing license. This year, the Free Fishing Days were set for the Saturdays near Independence Day and Labor Day (this year, July 4 and Sept. 5).
Free Fishing Days provide a low-cost way to give fishing a try.
Some CDFW regions offer Fishing in the City, a program where children can learn to fish in major metropolitan areas. Fishing in the City and Free Fishing Day clinics are designed to educate novice anglers about fishing ethics, fish habits, effective methods for catching fish and fishing tackle. Anglers can even learn how to clean and prepare fish for eating.
Anglers should check the rules and regulations for the waters they plan to fish because wildlife officers will be on duty to enforce them. For more information on Free Fishing Days, please visit www.wildlife.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/free-fishing-days.
Sept. 5: Brentwood Last Days of Summer Concert in the Park
The Downtown Brentwood Coalition will host its summer concert in the park beginning at 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Oak & Second Street. The admission is free and “The Playthings” band will be providing music.
The event will also feature an expanded kids zone.
September 5: Brentwood Farmers Market
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.
Sept. 6: Livermore to Host 34th Annual Harvest Wine Celebration
On Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, over 40 wineries celebrate the exciting crush season. Each winery hosts activities including wine tasting, arts, crafts and music. Wine lovers have come from all over the Bay Area and beyond for the past 30 years to enjoy this unique event.
This exclusive event is open only to ticket holders- don’t miss out on this wine country celebration.
Ticket Details (Online ticket sales end 9/5 at 11am)
Advance Tickets $45/ Day of Tickets $55 | 10% discount on purchases of 10 or more
Non-Drinking Tickets $5 | Available day of event | Proceeds donated to Livermore Area High Schools’ Every 15 Minute program
Tickets include entrance into participating wineries, wine tastings, commemorative Livermore Valley Wine Country glass, wine discounts and a program.
Sept. 6: Furry Friends Food Relief to Host Low Cost Vaccine Clinic & Provide Free Food
On Sunday, August 9 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, you are invited to join the Furry Friends Food Relief Program for a low cost Vaccine Clinic in Brentwood.
- All vaccines – $5
- Microchip – $10
- Flea Meds – $10 (when available)
- Free – De worming
- Free – Food
You can apply for services ahead of time on our website at FurryFriendsFoodRe.wix.com
Sept. 11: Stand Down on the Delta
When:
Where: Contra Costa County Fairgrounds (1201 W. 10th St., Antioch)
Delta Veterans Group is bringing a bi-annual homeless veteran Stand Down to East Contra Costa County – “Stand Down on The Delta” – and looks forward to its beginning September 11 of 2015. The location we are using for the Stand Down will be the Contra Costa Fairgrounds in Antioch, CA.
Volunteer registration closes at midnight on Sept. 4. If you do not sign up online, you can still help with set-up & tear down. Volunteers needed for the set up on Sept 9-10 and tear down on Sept. 14-15. You are more than welcome to show up and sign a waiver at the fairgrounds.
For more information, visit: www.deltaveteransgroup.org
Sept. 11: Point of Timber Elementary School Seussville Family Night
Join the Point of Timber PTA as they host Seussville Family night from 5:00-8:00pm with games, food, prizes, inflatables, photo booth, face painting and more.
- Tickets are $10 for PTA Member
- Tickets are $12 for Non-PTA Member
For tickets/info, contact Marni Stanley at (925) 584-9890 or email [email protected]
Sept 12: Oakley Offers Free Wood Chips
Wood chips will be available for pick‐up on Saturday, September 12th from 8:00 a.m. ‐ 11:00 a.m. at the City Yard at the corner of Neroly Road and Main Street (entrance on Neroly).
Residents need to bring their own tools/shovels and bags/containers to load and carry the mulch, and a tarp to cover if necessary.
Sept 12: Kiwanis Club of Brentwood Childresn Tricycle Race for Health Awareness, Safety & Fitness
You are invited to join us at the Inaugural Kiwanis Club of Brentwood Children’s Races for Health Awareness, Safety and Fitness to be held at Mary Casey Black Elementary in Brentwood, CA on Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
The event will include activities and games such as a jumper, bean bag, bocce ball, face painting, horse shoe, ring toss, wheel of fortune, book-give-away, pictures taken with minions.
It will also have an area food truck with non-profit booths promoting health awareness, safety and fitness.
All Tricycle race donations will benefit Programs and Scholarships. For more information call Argentina D-L at 925 813-2178.
Sept 12: Hannah Nicole Vineyards & Winery presents Journey Revisited
Please join Hannah Nicole Vineyards for their summer concert series! Enjoy an evening under the stars on the lawn with our returning headliners, the Journey Revisited, a tribute band to Journey.
We will have great summer fare on site for purchase, and we will have picnic “baskets” available for advance VIP tickets. For more information, visit www.hnvwines.com
Please call with any questions, 925-513-9463 or email at [email protected]
September 12-13: 31st Annual Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival
Nothing says late summer like Pittsburg’s own Seafood & Music Festival, the two-day, outdoor extravaganza that draws thousands of visitors to Pittsburg every year. The Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival, now in its 31st year, returns to the beautiful Pittsburg Marina Saturday, September 12th and Sunday, September 13th 2015.
The Pittsburg Seafood & Music Festival has long been one of the keystone events in Contra Costa County. This gastronomic extravaganza features lots of tasty treats including gumbo, craw-fish, BBQ oysters, steamers, muscles, chowder, fish & chips, lobster rolls, alligator on a stick, corn on the cob, an array of all types of foods for every taste!
The Pittsburg Seafood and Music Festival provides a safe and enjoyable environment for the whole family with a wide variety of arts and crafts on display, amusement rides for the kids, rock wall climbing, three live entertainment stages, jet ski races, bath tub races, kite boarding demos, beer pavilion featuring NFL football games, a wine pavilion and so much more!
http://www.pittsburgseafoodandmusicfestival.com/
Sept. 12-13: Michael Lee Foreman Jr Memorial Tournament
You are invited to participate in the 5th Annual Michael Lee Foreman Jr Men’s Softball Memorial Tournament at Pittsburg City Park. The fee is $300 with a deadline of September 5 to sign up.
Contact Nick Foreman (916) 595-3770 or [email protected] .
Make checks to “Michael Lee Foreman Jr Memorial Foundation” with all proceeds benefiting the scholarship fund.
Sept. 19: Marsh Creek & Delta Cleanup
Join the Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed from 9:00 am to noon for creek cleanup in Brentwood, Discovery Bay or Oakley.
Last year over 300 volunteers removed over 6 tons of trash from 20 miles of creek and Delta Waterways. This year we are making an effort to decrease the amount of plastic bags we use in order to be more green! Bring a bucket or something to gather trash in that is reusable or recyclable!
There are nine sites planned for being cleaned up this year.
Please register for the site you would like to work at.
Sept. 19: Heart of Oakley Festival
Vendors wanted for the Heart of Oakley festival! The festival will take place Saturday, September 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in downtown Oakley. Vendors have until August 14th to sign-up. To download the vendor application visit our website.
The event will feature live entertainment, gourmet food trucks, wine tasting, microbrews, cultural exhibits, and an art show. There will be activities for children, including bounce houses and make-n-take crafts. For additional information check the event website at www.heartofoakleyfestival.com.
September 19: Brentwood Craft Beer Festival Tickets Now on Sale
The Downtown Brentwood Craft Beer Festival will be held from 1pm to 5pm on September 19, 2015 at the Brentwood Community Center. Tickets will go fast as last year sold out pretty quick.
Tickets are $30.00 Per Person and $40.00 at the door if it is not sold out. If you are a designated driver and wish to attend, tickets are $5.00. Tickets can be purchased at the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce office Mon-Thurs between 10:00 am to 5pm or on Fridays between 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. To purchase tickets, click here. For more information, visit their Facebook Page
September 20: Delta Tactical Training Group Basic Handgun Safety Training
Class Time: 8 hours, 9 AM to 1 PM/Range Time: 2-4 PM
Class Location: 2504 Verne Roberts Circle, Suite #103, Antioch, CA 94509
Materials Needed: 50 rounds of ammunition and eye/ear protection
Contact: (925) 775-4777
If you have little to no experience with handguns, this is the class for you. You will learn about the basic safety and responsibilities that come with owning and operating a handgun. This class teaches general safety rules, range rules, basic gun laws and transportation and storage of a firearm.
September 26: African American Health Empowerment Expo
Join the City of Pittsburg in support of First Lady Michelle Obama’s “Lets Move” Health Campaign GimmeFive celebration and encouraging five more things to healthy living. This is a no cost event open to the community with a fit walk at 9:00 am.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Pittsburg High School
1750 Harbor Street
Pittsburg, California
Sept. 26: Oakley hosts Movie in the Plaza – “Guardians of the Galazy”
Civic Center Plaza
Join us in downtown Oakley, to enjoy a movie under the stars! Admission is free and movies begin at dark. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, snacks will be available for purchase.
For more information contact the Recreation Division at 925‐625‐7041.
September 27: Delta Tactical Training Group Basic Handgun Safety Training
Class Time: 8 hours, 9 AM to 1 PM/Range Time: 2-4 PM
Class Location: 2504 Verne Roberts Circle, Suite #103, Antioch, CA 94509
Materials Needed: 50 rounds of ammunition and eye/ear protection
Contact: (925) 775-4777
If you have little to no experience with handguns, this is the class for you. You will learn about the basic safety and responsibilities that come with owning and operating a handgun. This class teaches general safety rules, range rules, basic gun laws and transportation and storage of a firearm.
October 3: Downtown Brentwood Coalition presents OktoberFest
Join the downtown Brentwood Coalition between 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm for OktoberFEST featuring “Public Eye Band”, Dachsund Parade, and Beer Stein Obstacle Race – Downtown Brentwood Oak & First Streets. We will update as the event gets closer.
October 10: Lumpy’s Diner 7th Annual Burger Eating Contest
Join Lumpy’s Diner in Antioch for the 7th annual Burger Eating Contest and Car show. The event begins with Kids Fest at 2:00 pm followed by a car show from 4-9pm.
The kids burger eating contest is at 7:00 pm with the main contest at 7:30pm. For more information, call (925) 778-5867.
Oct. 10: Oakley to Host Suicide Prevention Walk
The City of Oakley will host its first annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk to help raise awareness of suicide prevention. The walk will take place at Cypress Grove Community Park, located at 4001 Frank Hengel Way. Registration will begin at 9:00am and the walk will start at 10:00am.
Registration is free. To find out more, sign up to volunteer or walk at the event, please go to https://afsp.donordrive.com/event/oakley.
Oct. 22: K & Co Family Jewelers Presents Whiskey and Watches
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is event is an exclusive 2-hour in store event showcasing K & Co’s vast collection of fine timepieces as well as provide a time to sip some whiskey and learn more about the watch industry. Many people only have a surface understanding of fine watches and watchmaking based on the mass media.
K & Co. intends to teach their consumers about the differences from manufacturers as well as understanding key features that are exclusive to certain brands.
The evening is sure to be great event to bring the guys out for.
K & Co Family Jewelers
741 2nd Street, Brentwood, Phone: 925-626-5090
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.kandcofamilyjewelers.com
Facebook: K & Co Family Jewelers
October 24: Brentwood Police Department Explorer Charity Golf Tournament
Join the Brentwood Police Department for its charity golf tournament at Shadow Lakes Golf Club on October 24. The cost is $400 per team which include green fees, cart, lunch, range balls, on-course beverages and prices. The tournament will also include the following contest:
- Closest to the pin
- Longest Drive
- Best Dressed.
To register, or for more information or sponsorship’s, please contact Officer M. Brouillette at [email protected] or (925) 634-6911.
October 24: Hot Rods 4 Paws
Join the Kings Antioch Car Club from 10:00am to 2:00 pm for their car show which includes music, vendors, rescue organizations and more—including a pet costume contest. All vehicles are welcome. The event will be held at Petco Animal Supplies located at 5481 Lone Tree Way in Brentwood. Registration is $25 or a large bag of dog or cat food. Pre-register at www.furryfriendsfoodre.winx.com/fffr
October 31: Pittsburg Halloween 5k Fun Run
Join us for our Halloween 5k Fun Run along the Pittsburg Marina! Adults and children are invited to participate. For extra fun, we will have a costume contest so be sure to run or walk in your costume! Family-friendly costume required. Runners in inappropriate attire will be denied entry.
Youth participating in kids run/walk will receive a participant ribbon. Medallions will be presented to the first three finishers in the 5K. Post event activities will be held at Buckley Square/Old Town Plaza!
WHERE: John Buckley Square/Old Town Plaza
Railroad Ave. & 6th St., Pittsburg
Early Registration ends 9/30/15 – $25
Late Registration (October 1-24) – $30
Last-Minute Registration (Oct. 25-Race Day) – $35
Race bib and T-shirt included in Pre-Registration price. Extra fee for breathable shirt ($12).
*T-Shirt not guaranteed for race day registration
Kids 12 & Under Run/Walk – $10 (Pre-registration encouraged)
To register or for more information, visit www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us/funrun
To add your event, email [email protected]
