Here is a look at this weekends events in East Contra Costa County as well as events a little further out.
August 22nd: 12th Annual Oakley’s Kids Fishing Derby
Join us for a fun‐filled day of “catch and release” fishing for children and families. Prizes will be awarded for biggest fish, smallest fish, and most fish caught.
The Derby will be followed by a corn dog lunch. Bring your own pole and bait will be provided. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the Derby begins at 9:00 a.m. through 11:00 a.m. The event is being held at the Antioch-Oakley Pier
For more information, call the Recreation Division at (925) 7044 or email [email protected]
August 22: Brentwood Bark in the Park
The Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee, BANC, will be sponsoring our Bark in the Park event for the third year on Aug 22, 2015 in Brentwood City Park on the corner of Oak St. and 2nd Street. Registration begins at 9am and the parade begins at 10am. Costumes are permitted but not required. Registration is free but dogs must be up to date on their shots and on a leash.
- Registration begins at 9 am
- Brentwood K-9 Demo at 9:45 am
- VFW Post 10789 with post the colors and lead us in the pledge.
August 22: Ironhouse Sanitary District Will Celebrate 70 Years
On Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the district will host a family-friendly event to both remember the past and look to the future. Oakley and Bethel Island residents can come out and have lunch on the district, take a tour of the Water Recycling Facility, and get a look at the equipment the district uses to keep the environment clean today.
Children will have a chance to play in the Kidz Zone, while adults and families can enjoy live music. The event will feature a ceremony that concludes with the dedication of a bronze plaque honoring the men and women responsible for building the strong, environmentally sound sanitary district you see today.
Keynote speaker will be Steven Moore of the California State Water Resources Control Board. Also scheduled to speak at the event are 9th District U.S. Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-Livermore), and Oakley Mayor Doug Hardcastle. For more information, see ISD’s website at www.IronhouseSanitaryDistrict.
August 22: Team Hulken Fundraiser
Join Team Hulken between 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Willy’s Bagels & Blends at 390 W. Country Club Drive in Brentwood for a fundraiser.
- Premier Design Jewelry
- Solar Harmonics
- Fresh Interiors
- 2Spoons Catering and Delivery
- & much more
August: Antioch Free Saturday Summer Concerts Return to Downtown Antioch
Once again Waldie Plaza in downtown Antioch will be the place to be on Saturday nights in August for free concerts by the river. Local bands will provide a variety of music from 6-8 PM in Waldie Plaza, located between G & I Streets (by Antioch City Hall off of 2nd Street).
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and visit a downtown restaurant before the concert or bring a light meal/snack with you. Wadie Plaza is a designated park and park rules apply (no alcohol, dogs on leash, etc.).
The musical lineup is:
- August 22nd – Project 4 (Punk, Soul, Latin, R&B)
- August 29th – Toree McGee & Rodeo House (Today’s Country)
August 22: Coffey Anderson at Leer Vineyards with Toree McGee
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Tickets are still available for August 22 when Coffey Anderson returns to Leer to perform with Torree McGee.
Our Favorite “Southern Man” is Coming Back to Byron! Saturday, August 22nd, 2015 Featuring Coffey Anderson -and- welcoming local country artist, Toree McGee! The Slider Truck and United Bites will be selling food and, as always, wine can be purchased by the bottle at the bar! This event will take place on the Softball Field. Please bring low back chairs or blankets.
Tickets $35.00 Wine Club Members $30.00 w/coupon code This event is for ages 21+. For tickets, click here
Aug 28: K & Co Family Jewelers Host Vintage Promenade
This event is intended to showcase our collection of vintage timepieces and Victorian and art deco vintage reproduction jewelry. The event is a two day event starting on Friday, August 28th and ending on Saturday, August 29th.
A special part of this event includes a display of Webb Ball’s owns collection of watches. This collection is an exclusive museum collection that will be on loan for this event. K & Co. also features today’s Ball Watches and this collection will be on display as well.
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
August 28-29: Art Wine & Jazz Festival 2015 At Streets of Brentwood
The Brentwood Art Society is hosting the 14th annual Brentwood Art, Wine, & Jazz Festival at The Streets of Brentwood, which brings together local vintners, local artists from multiple disciplines, and some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians representative of multiple genres of Jazz.
Artist Garden
Twenty plus vendors featured original pieces by local artists who worked in varied media including oil, watercolor, pencil, clay, bronze, and multi-media, forty plus vendors in all.
Wine at the Fountain
A host of local vintners and wineries introduced you to some of the award winning wines that are produced right here in our own community, including Hannah Nicole Vineyards, Bloomfield Vineyards, Tamayo Family Vineyards, J Doran Vineyards, and Cline Cellars. For those who prefered a micro-brew, Black Diamond Brewery and BJ’s Restaurant and Brewery provided cold brews.
Jazz On The Stage
Performers from among the internationally acclaimed musical talents that we are blessed to have reside in our Northern California Area took the stage to provide outstanding music during the event. Talents of our local high school students were showcased by performances by Big Bands of Liberty & Heritage High Schools and a cappella groups such as Divas, Pink Ladies, & Jag.
Family Affair
Activities designed to capture the interests of children young and old alike were again in the popular Children’s Area, where children worked with clay, painted at the easels, or made a musical instrument. The Wall of Art displayed creations of students from the Brentwood Union School District. Also returning this year was the sand sculpture that’s always a hit and Chalk Art, drawn on the street by local high school art students.
The Brentwood Art, Wine, & Jazz Festival is open to the public FREE of charge. It is the largest annual fundraiser of the Brentwood Art Society, which supports and contributes to continuing arts programs and events in the community, including the Art Docent program at all schools of the Brentwood Union School District, scholarships to graduating Seniors, summer Art Walk Events, the Artists Open Studio Tour, Student Art Show, Broadway Under the Stars theater performances, and a monthly Open Mic hosted by the city’s poet laureate, Kati Short.
For more information, visit http://www.shopstreetsofbrentwood.com/event/art-wine-and-jazz-festival-2015/2145457363
August 29: Liberty Lions Band Boosters Present 2nd Annual Casino Night
You are invited to participate in a benefit fundraiser to support the Liberty High School Band between 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Brentwood Community Center. Tickets are limited and cost $50 per person, $75 per couple, $20 meals only. No one under 21 is allowed. Order your tickets by calling Lynn at (925) 858-7088 or email [email protected]
Aug 30: El Campanil: The Golden Follies Presents “The Golden Follies 2015”
If you missed us last year or just can’t wait to see us again, here is your chance to catch these spectacular senior performers; as they sparkle, shine and excite the audience captivating you with their smiles, talent and energy. For more information, click here.
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 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 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
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.
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 sponsorships, please contact Officer M. Brouillette at [email protected] or (925) 634-6911.
October 31: Pittsburg Halloween 5k FunRun
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]
