December 4-6: East County Events

December 4: Brentwood Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
The City of Brentwood invites you to attend this years celebration at City Park in Downtown Brentwood beginning at 6:00 pm on Friday December 4.

Festivities include music, singing and a visit from Santa Claus, followed at 7 p.m. by the official lighting of the Christmas tree.  This “holiday happening” is sponsored by the City of Brentwood and the Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee (BANC).

The event is expected to be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at City Park & Brentwood Community Center, 710 Second Street, Brentwood, CA, 94513

December 5: Antioch Neighborhood Cleanup

The Antioch Police Department announced the 66th installment of the Neighborhood Cleanup Program which is being held at Prewett Family Park on Lone Tree Way on December 5 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

Volunteers will receive instructions and the equipment necessary to accomplish the goal. The targeted area is within walking distance. Excluding inclement weather, future

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.

December 5: Lumpy’s Diner and Jeremy Newberry Toy Drive
Join Lumpy’s Diner and Jeremy Newberry on Saturday as they are hosting a toy drive along with a car, truck and bike show. The event will begin in Pittsburg at 8:00 am for the toy drive and then leave by 10:00 am for the car cruise to the Antioch location.

From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, the Toy Drive & Carshow will be held with awards at 2:00 pm—rain or shine.

Antioch Location: 5891 Lone Tree Way, Antioch
Pittsburg Location: 615 Railroad Ave, Pittsburg

December 5: DASH Christmas Boutique

Bark Bazaar before Christmas located at 2725 Minta Lane in Antioch. Hours are 10a.m. to 4p.m. Santa and Mrs Claus will be there for pictures; kids or furry friends. Several vendors will be on hand. If you would like a table, please call 925-219-0151.  Cost for vendors is $40.

December 5-6: Livermore Hosts Holiday’s in the Vineyards

The Livermore Valley will be hosting it’s Holiday’s in the Vineyards, a two-day event, where Wineries showcase their decorated tasting rooms with special wines, arts, crafts, holiday music, activities and more.

Should you attend the event, guests are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys to their favorite wineries. Toys will then be donated to the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Association Toys for Tots Program.

Although more than 38-wineries are participating, here are five wineries that I highly recommend stopping by and trying out based off wine, tasting deal, and vendors.

December 5: Celebrate Antioch Foundation Hosts Holiday Delites

Join the Celebrate Antioch Foundation as they host their annual Holiday Delites event in downtown Antioch beginning at 3:30 pm.

The event will feature a parade (2^nd Street) with a lighted boat show on the river and an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Clause.

For more information, visit www.celebrateantioch.org

December 5: Oakley Christmas Tree Lighting
Join the City of Oakley at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 5th, starting at 4:00 p.m. at Civic Center Plaza (3231 Main Street).

There will be non‐profit booths with games and activities, choir performances, free refreshments and more. Santa Claus will be on hand to visit and pose for photos. Be sure to bring your camera to capture the moment.

The 30ʹ Christmas tree in front of City Hall will be illuminated at approximately 6:00 p.m

December 5: Discovery Bay Parade of Lights
The 13th Annual Discovery Bay Parade of Lights will be held December 5 which includes a Christmas Tree lighting after the parade–in the shopping center.

December 6: Antioch Animal Services Hosts Happy Howl-a-Days

Howl-A-Day Photos with Mrs. Claus and McGruff the Crime Dog will take place at Antioch Animal Services on Sunday, December 6, 2015 from 11am to 3pm at 300 L Street, Antioch.

December 6: Tree of Lights 2015
Hospice East Bay invites the public to participate in the 29th Annual Tree of Lights ceremonies that are held in Contra Costa County throughout November and December.

The ceremonies provide a way for community members to honor the lives of their friends and loved ones. Everyone is invited to participate in the events which include music, poetry, remembrances by family members and hospice staff, and the special moment when the trees light up.

By dedicating a Memorial Light for a minimum gift of $25, you can honor someone you love while directly supporting end-of-life patient care. Memorial donors of $100 and higher will have the option to have their names listed in the lighting ceremony program of their choice. Event sponsorships start at $250.

Funds raised allow Hospice East Bay to provide essential programs and services such as the Vigil Program which ensures no one has to die alone, the Bridge Program for grieving children and adolescents and Bruns House, our inpatient hospice facility in Alamo.

For light dedications, donations, sponsorship and event questions, call (925) 887-5678 or visit Tree of Lights 2015.

Sunday, December 6, 5:00 pm
Brentwood City Park, 710 2nd Street, at Oak
Dedicated to Robert Dal Porto, Sr.

December 8: Senator Steve Glazer Holiday Open House

Join Senator Steve Glazer at his East Contra Costa County Office for his Holiday Open House where you can meet your neighbors and bring ideas to better community while learning about new laws that will affect California’s.

The event is being held Tuesday, December 8 from 4-6pm at 420 West Third Street in Antioch.

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December 8: Pack for Our Troops
Please join Brentwood Auto Parts, Operation Creekside and the VFW in putting together care package for our troops.

• When: Tuesday, December 8th @ 6:00pm
• Where: Veterans Hall – 757 1st St in Brentwood

Volunteers are needed to participate in the pack, all ages are welcome to help. If you are unable to help pack the care packages, you can make a donation.

Any donations will be accepted. They are also sending packages to the military K9 that are deployed, so please also think of dog treats, toys, and food.

No time to shop, no worries! Monetary donations will be accepted as well. To ship these packages, it costs $15.90 for each package. Last year we shipped 130, we hope to do the same or more. With your help, I am confident we can make this happen.

Your donations can be dropped off at Brentwood Auto Parts, or you can call us to pick them up.

For more information, please call
Brentwood Auto Parts at 925-634-3952
ask for Linda, Beth or Melissa. Or email us at [email protected]

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December 12: Brownstone Gardens Open Photo Shoot

Join us on December 12th from 12:00 – 4:00 to take family photos in our gardens. Santa will be here to take photos with! Our Open Garden Photo Shoots are always free just bring your own photographer!

Brownstone Gardens is located at 91 Brownstone Road in Oakley. You may visit them online at www.brownstonegardens.com

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December 12: Kiwanis Club 39th Annual Holiday Run and Walk

The Kiwanis Club of the Delta is pleased to announce the 39th annual Holiday Run and Walk for Health.

This event helps promote and build a healthy community –starting with our youth! Families, friends, community groups, and schools are encouraged to participate! The top three schools at each grade level (elementary, middle and high school) with the largest number of participants will earn awards.

Individual prizes will also be presented. Proceeds from the event benefit local schools, youth, and libraries! Last year alone, the event raised $10,000 to support local charitable needs.

This year’s Holiday Run and Walk for Health will take place Saturday, December 12th at the Contra Loma Regional Park.

Registration is now open at WWW.HOLIDAYRUN.ORG. Register early and receive a discount of $5.00 for an individual and $10.00 per family.

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December 12: Oakley Breakfast with Santa
Don’t miss your chance to see Santa on Saturday, December 12th at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers (3231 Main St). Santa will be taking time out of his busy schedule to join us for breakfast and visit with children. The continental breakfast will include pastries, fruit, juice, milk, and coffee.

Children only, can also expect to receive a small gift from Santa. Parents may bring cameras to capture the special moment. Pre‐registration is required and space is limited.

The cost is $5.00. Call Cindy at 925‐625‐7044 or email [email protected] for more information.

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Photo by Wreaths Across America

December 12:  Wreaths Across America 2015
For the first time the Union Cemetery in Brentwood will be participating in Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying Ceremony on Saturday, December 12 at 9AM.

This ceremony is coordinated by Anne Loucks Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution with support of the Veterans of Foreign War Post 10789 and the Union Cemetery.  The event is open to the public.  We hope to be able to place wreaths on all 300 veterans’ graves.  Wreaths are ordered from Wreaths Across America located in Maine and are delivered the day before the ceremony.  We are reaching out to the community to purchase a wreath(s) to donate.

Anne Loucks Chapter, NSDAR and VFW Post 10789 are participating as fundraising groups (all funds will be used for purchasing wreaths).  Wreaths can be purchased directly through wreathsacrossamerica.org and VFW Post 10789 (www.vfw10789.org), Commander Steve Todd (415) 722-0923.  You can also contact location coordinator Diane McLean at (925) 858-9075 for more information.

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December 12: Pittsburg Holiday Parade
Santa will arrive in Pittsburg on Saturday, Dec. 12^th during the City’s annual Holiday Parade. The Parade which will step off at 11:00 am will proceed down Railroad Avenue from 8^th St. to 4^th St. with the Pittsburg High School Marching Show Band escorting Santa down Railroad Avenue.

If you or your group would like to participate in this year’s parade, the deadline to sign up is Nov. 27^th. After the parade, from noon to 4pm in the Plaza, Peppermint Playland will be open for kids of all ages to enjoy crafts, Jumpy Houses, a Magic Show, a Holiday Boutique and visits with Santa.

For more information about the tree lighting or parade, please call Lollie at (925) 252-4842.

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Dec 12: Basic Handgun Training Course

Delta Tactical Training Group announced a series of upcoming beginner handgun training courses starting this Saturday and will run through January. This class is designed to help civilians become more familiar with firearms. Classes are $120 + $10 range fee.

Upcoming Courses

• Dec. 12, 2015 – Basic Handgun Course
• Dec. 20, 2015 – Basic Handgun Course
• Jan. 10, 2016 – Basic Handgun Course

For further information, contact (925) 775-4777 or instructor Shawn Rajabi at (925) 864-2237.You may also visit them on the web by clicking here.

For more information about Delta Tactical Training Group, visit them online at www.deltatacticalgroup.net

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December 13: Sons of Italy C Colombo Lodge 1315 Cucidati Contest

Bring your family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of fun and music in the beautiful Antioch Historical Museum. C Colombo Lodge will be hosting the 6^th Annual contest for the most delicious cucidati cookies. All guests are invited to join and taste the cookies and vote for the Peoples Choice Award. There will be a bake sale with variety of different homemade goodies. Meatball sliders and cannoli will be available for purchase. There will also be pizzelle cookie demonstration. Drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.

Tour the 7-fabulous themed rooms at the museum and be the lucky winner of a Treasure Hunt prizeL will be heaping plateful of homemade cookies. Sing along to Italian songs while enjoying the atmosphere around you.

The event begins at 2:00 pm ($5 per person) at the Antioch Historical Museum at 1500 West 4^th Street in Antioch

Donations accepted for the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano and donations accepted for the US Marine Coprs Reserve Toys for Tots Program.

To RSVP: you may call (707) 399-3011 or (925) 513-0411 or email [email protected],gov

January 2: Assemblyman Jim Frazier Lobster Dinner

Assemblyman Jim Frazier invites you to join him at his Fifth Annual Lobster Dinner which will be held on January 2, 2016 beginning at 5:30 for a hosted wine reception followed by 6:30 dinner at the Good Shepard Church located at 3200 Harbor Street in Pittsburg.

Tickets are $100 per person. You are encouraged to purchase your tickets by December 21st as the event will likely sell out.

Call Jana 707-399-9111 or email [email protected]

February 6: Hannah Nicole Vineyards Crab Feed

Save the date for our February 6th 2016 CRAB Feed! Be sure to join us for this fun filled event while enjoying the ambiance of our beautiful tasting room beginning at 6:30 pm.

There will be live music and all you can eat crab, salad, pasta & bread. $55 includes tax & gratuity, $50 for wine club members.

Click here to purchase tickets online.  Seating is first come first serve unless you reserve a full table of 8.

To add your event, email [email protected]