Here is a look at some of the local events within East Contra Costa County from Friday April 11 through April 13 which has many options to chose from.
Friday April 11
East County Idol
Come enjoy the fifth East County Idol at the El Campanil Theatre and cheer on our highs school talent this Friday, April 11th at 7:30 p.m. 17 finalists, representing twelve East Bay schools, have survived rigorous auditions. They will vie for $700 in cash prizes and bragging rights as our regional Idol.
They will be singing before five accomplished Judges from the genres of ballads, Broadway, blues, classical, country, folk, gospel, pop and rock. Two of our previous finalists have made it to the top 50 of the American Idol; others have gone on to musical careers, so the talent is formidable.
Tickets are $10.00 and can be bought at the Theatre door, 602 W. 2nd Street. Proceeds go to the non-profit Antioch Music Foundation to help with event costs. Website
Oakley Science Science Week
The Reptile Kingdom April 11 at 3:30 pm
Vintage Parkway Elementary School, 1000 Vintage Parkway
Python Ron is back with a host of live reptiles and insects. Children will see iguanas, skinks, a monitor lizard, corn snakes, boas, a 15’ yellow python and more.
Stop the Violence Walk – Pittsburg
The event will be located at the Community Presbyterian Church located at 200, E. Leland Pittsburg. The event begins at 7:30 pm and will be at the intersections of Railroad & Leland.
Saturday April 12
Brownstone Gardens Bridal Boot Camp
Open to the public, this free event begins workouts on Saturdays from 8:00 to 9:00 am throughout the summer and into the fall. The series will be led by Mary and Brandon Collins, independent Beachbody Coaches. Participants need to bring a Yoga mat, towel, and water bottle. Brownstone Gardens is located at 91 Brownstone Road in Oakley.
Brentwood Farmers Market
The farmers market will run on Saturdays between March 15 through November 22 between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm located at First Street between Oak and Chestnut.
Oakley Science Week
Extreme Delta – Delta Birds of Prey! April 12 at 10:00 am
Ironhouse Sanitary District, 450 Walnut Meadows Dr
The Native Bird Connection will bring a variety of live raptors to teach children and their families the importance of these magnificent birds in our ecosystem. There will be live owls, hawks, falcons and perhaps an eagle! The Ironhouse Sanitary District will offer hayrides to tour their facility. Several stations will be set up with water testing and other experiments and activities
Brownstone Gardens Photo Day
Just in time for Easter photos! Bring your kids to our gardens and your own photographer and take advantage of our free entrance and garden setting! Your Vintage Affair Wedding & Event Rentals will be here and you can rent some amazing props to enhance the photos! Free from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm located 91 Brownstone Road in Oakley.
El Campanil: Adbacadabra
Saturday April 12, 2014 8:00 pm
Tickets: Adults: $27
Seniors (62 & Over): $25
With the resurgence of the 1970’s, the music of ABBA is finding its way back into the hearts of those who lived it then and taking over the hearts of those who are experiencing it for the first time now.
The show is authentic in music and dress and is performed to live music. “S.O.S.”, “Super Trooper” and “Dancing Queen” are re-created with such precision you’ll swear you were listening to the originals themselves. The melodies of “Fernando” and “Chiquitita” will rekindle those feelings of first loves. “Take a Chance on Me” and “Voulez Vous” will lift you out of your seat to dance! For tickets, visit: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?performance=162624
BOOK IT RUN & WALK
On Saturday, April 12th the Friends of the Oakley Library will hold the “Book It Run & Walk,” a first time race event to raise funds to build a new library in Oakley. The event starts and finishes at the Delta Science Center, at 8:00 a.m. with the 5K, 10K and Walk; and continues at 9:30 a.m. with the Kids Fun Run. Ninety-nine percent of the event is on East Bay Regional Park district trails, including Big Break Trail andMarsh Creek Regional Trail. The Kids Fun Run will be 4/10 of a mile loop, for ages 12 and under. Tee shirt included with 5K and 10K registration if registered by April 1st. For more information: http://worknotes.com/CA/Oakley/Library/apt17.aspx For Registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Oakley/BookItRun
Brentwood Elementary’s Spring BAZAAR
More than 150 vendors have signed up to offer an collection of goods from tools, crafts, cloths, toys, furniture and much more during Saturdays Spring Bazaar from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm located at 200 Giffith Lane at the Brentwood Elementary School. For more information, contact [email protected]
A little further out:
Mt. Diablo Recycling will be hosting an Earth Day Celebration located at 1300 Loveridge Road in Pittsburg. They have two sessions which you can register for from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon or 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Event includes presentations, tours and activities throughout Mt. Diablo Recycling 90,000 square foot recycling facility.
Questions/RSVP: Adriana [email protected] or (925) 771-2721
April 26: Brownstone Gardens Bridal Faire
April 26 – Keep Antioch Beautiful
May 4 Kiwanis Club – Pride of Southeast Antioch Restaurant Tour
In this event, folks who purchase tickets will get to travel to different restaurants on the tour and sample food provided. Tickets are just $15. Contact Kay Power (925) 202-3519 or TJ Bradley at (925) 864-4188.
For future events to be included, contact [email protected]
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