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East County Events: August 9 and Beyond

by ECT

Here is a look at this weekends events in East Contra Costa County where there there is a 50’s Bash on Bethel Island while Brentwood has a Cook-off and Car Show set for Saturday. Saturday evening, there multiple concerts one may attend between Antioch, Brentwood or Discovery Bay. On Sunday, be sure to join the East Bay Regional Park District at Big Break for Sunday in the Park beginning at 6:30 pm.

Here is a rundown of what is happening in East County:

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The Bethel Island Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 50’s Bash on Bethel Island from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with a variety of events.Events include a dog show, Lions Club Catfish Races, car show and a kids play area. On Sunday, they will host a bike show, crowning the queen, decorated golf cart parade and a rubber ducky race.

For more information, visit http://bethelisland-chamber.com/


Brownstone Fitness

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.

For more information, visit OneREVolution Fitness at their website, or “Like” them on Facebook.


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Brentwood Cookoff & Car Show

Do you love cool cars and BBQ? Cornerstone Fellowship is proud to present this free KCBS sanctioned BBQ Cook Off/Chili Competition and Car Show!

Not only will we eat delicious food (with $1 tastings), we’ll have a car show with some of the most amazing cars around. We will have $2 rib tickets. We’ll also feature local bands and an awesome play area for the kids! Proceeds from the event will support the Special Kids Foundation.

When: Saturday, August 9
Time: 11am to 4pm
Where: 6651 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, CA 94513
Contact:  925-586-5074
Cook’s Load-in: Friday, 11am
Car Show Setup:  Saturday, 9am


Brentwood Farmers Market

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.


Summer Concert

Free Antioch Saturday Summer Concerts begin Saturday, July 5th

For the 10th year, the Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch is proud to present the Free Antioch Saturday Summer Concert Series in downtown Antioch. Concerts will be held in Waldie Plaza, located at 2nd & I Streets, from 6 – 8 PM every Saturday in July and August. The downtown, river view location brings back visions of old fashioned events for audiences of all ages. During the concerts the trains passing through town add to the crowd’s enjoyment Concert goers are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets, etc., as there is no seating in the plaza.

The concert’s major funder is the Lesher Foundation, along with support from the City of Antioch, East County Times, Republic Services, NRG, Clay Millias & Co, LLP and the Antioch Chamber of Commerce. Without these generous sponsors, the summer concert series could not be possible.

Bands scheduled for the 2014 series are all local, have played at prior summer concerts and are proven crowd favorites. The line-up is:

  • August 9th: The Love Handles, 70′s, 80′s & 90′s Dance Rock & Roll
  • August 16th: Rodeo House, Today’s Country, August 23rd: Against Leo, Rock & Roll and Blues
  • August 30th and features Tuck & Roll, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.

For more information, visit http://art4antioch.org/Summer_Concerts.asp or call Diane Gibson-Gray at (925) 325-9897.


hot august nights Brentwood

Brentwood: Hot August Nights Under the Sun

From 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm in the parking lot of Ace Hardware & National Flooring in Brentwood on Brentwood Blvd, this evening offers a variety of Christian music from gospel, to pop to rock. Each group performs originals and classics that you can sing along with.

The lineup includes:

  • Ransomed Souls 8:30 – 9:30 PM
  • The Resistance 6:10 – 7:10 PM
  • Chosen 7:20 – 8:20 PM
  • Frankie V and Souled Out 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Please bring chairs for your comfort

For more information, visit http://www.hotaugustnights-brentwood.com/index.html


 

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Summerfest 2014: Wine & Music at the Club

The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its Summerfest 2014 Wine and Music at the Club at the Discovery Bay County Club from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Tickets are $55. For more information, visit www.discoverybaychamber.com


Sunday August 10:

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Second Sundays In the Park
Join the East Bay Regional Park District at Big Break for their Second Day’s in the Park on Sunday August 10 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm where they will discuss flowing connections of the Delta followed by a campfire with marshmallows and S’mores. The event is located at the Big Break Visitor Center at the Delta, 69 Big Break Rd in Oakley CA.


August-September Art Exhibit at Umpqua Bank
The Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch’s continues their partnership with Antioch’s Umpqua Bank and features six artists in their upcoming exhibit. The bank is a perfect venue for local artists to showcase their work, which changes every two months. The new exhibit begins July 29th and continues through September 26th.

Featured artists are: Michele Eakin, Annamarie Fox, Jennifer Frost, Ron Johnson, Christine Mikulice and Larry Luitjens.

There is a free artist reception on Thursday, August 7th, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM. Please attend the reception to show your support for these outstanding artists. Umpqua Bank is located at 3700 Lone Tree
Way and is open Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM, excluding bank holidays.

For more information visit www.art4antioch.org or call Diane Gibson-Gray at (925) 325-9897.


August 16: 12th Annual Oakley Kids Fishing Derby

The City of Oakley is hosting the 12th Annual  Oakley Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, August 16th at the Antioch/Oakley Pier off of Bridgehead Road.

This “FREE” Derby is for children ages 1 – 15.  Pre-registration is not required, but is available at City Hall (3231 Main St) and at Hook, Line & Sinker (3100 Main St).  Registration will also be open from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the Pier on the day of the event.

The Derby will run from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. with a short presentation, awards and free lunch to follow. Prizes will be awarded by age category for largest, smallest, and most fish caught.  Participants should bring a fishing pole, however a limited number of loaner poles will be available.  Free bait will be supplied.

For more information, call Ariana at (925) 625-7041 or email [email protected].


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El Campanil

El Campanil Theatre Upcoming Events

El Campanil Theatre: “Enchanted”
“A Journey Through Disney and More…”
Saturday August 16, 2014 3:00 pm (Please Note New Time)
Come see some of Contra Costa County’s most talented young singers. Join us for the most entertaining evening of magical, whimsical, and enchanting music you’ll ever hear all compiled in to one show… If you love Disney music and the Broadway musical Wicked, you will love this show!!.

More Information/Buy Tickets, click here

THE DIAMONDS
50′s Rock & Roll
Sunday August 17, 2014 3:00 pm
Classic Rock & Roll with today’s attitude! In 1957 THE DIAMONDS released an instant million selling hit called Little Darlin’.
More Information/Buy Tickets

Two Lives (Zwei Leben) (Germany)
International Film Showcase
Sunday August 24, 2014    2:00 pm   (1 Showing New Time)
Europe 1990, the Berlin wall has just crumbled: Katrine, raised in East Germany, but now living in Norway for the last 20 years, is a “war child”; the result of a love relationship between a Norwegian woman and a German occupation soldier during World War II.
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Close To You
Carpenters Tribute Concert
Sunday September 7, 2014   3:00 pm
The popular singing duo of the 1970′s and early 80′s focused on mid tempo pop and ballads with Karen Carpenter’s unique and expressive alto voice on lead vocals.
More Information / Buy Tickets


Brentwood safety

2014 East County Safety & Emergency Preparedness Fair
Saturday August 23 from 10:00 to 2:00 pm (2350 Jeffery Way, Brentwood), you are invited to attend a safety and emergency fair where there will be Dutch Oven Cooking & Sampling, emergency supplies, educational materials, 72-hour kits, food storage tips, along with games for children. This is a community event for all families.

For more information: http://eastbayemergencyprep.wix.com/2014


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Sept. 21: Brownstone Gardens Open House Photo Day

Save the Date! Sunday 9/21/14 is our next OPEN HOUSE PHOTO Day! The gardens will be open from 12:00 – 6:00 PM. BYO photographer and use our free back drops for your family photos! Photo below from our last open house. Photo credit Angelina at Capture This Photography!

Location: Brownstone Gardens
91 Brownstone Road,
Oakley CA 94561
Time: 12-6 pm


 

downtown Brentwood Beer Festival

Downtown Brentwood Craft Beer Festival
The Downtown Brentwood Craft Beer Festival will be hosted at the community center on Saturday, October 4th, 2014 from 12pm to 4pm. Pre-sale tickets will be $25 for tastings and $5 for a designated driver. Tickets at the door will be $35/$5. For more information, visit: www.facebook.com/brentwoodcraftbeerfestival

Future Events

For future events to be included, contact [email protected]

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