May 8: Fellowship Church Presents Rush Chick Nite at the El CampanilEnjoy a night out with the girls roaring 1920s style! Come dressed in 1920s flair and you might be crowned our favorite Chick! There’ll be worship, prizes, panel discussion and inspiration from our special guest, Harmony Dust! Bring your girlfriends – “you won’t want to miss it!”Click here for tickets
Bring your blanket, chairs, and a picnic and enjoy this FREE Movie in the Park. This movie is rated PG-13 and will run 112 minutes. Movie begins at 8:15 pm and ends at 10:15 pm at City Park located at 710 Second Street.
May 9: Brentwood Farmers MarketThe 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.
May 9: Lumpy’s Dinner Car, Truck and Bike Show
Join Lumpy’s Diner on Saturday for his Annual Car show in Antioch from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
May 9: Brentwood U-Pick at Streets of Brentwood
Travel to various farms and ranches in the Brentwood area, driving on your own and selecting from the many featured farms to picking your own choicest of seasonal fruits from cherries to peaches, apricots to blackberries, strawberries and plums plus tomatoes, and much, much more.
Check-In Times 8:00 am – 12:00 pm at The Streets of Brentwood
- Saturday, May 9 (nectarines, peaches, and all sorts of berries.)
- Saturday, May 23 (apricots, plums, berries and limited cherries.)
- Saturday, June 6 (multiple types of berries, peaches, plums and limited cherries.)
- Saturday, June 20 (peaches, nectarines, apricots, and multiple types of berries.)
- Saturday, July 11 (multiple types of berries, peaches, plums and limited cherries.)
- Saturday, July 25 (peaches, nectarines, apricots, and multiple types of berries.)
The Streets of Brentwood, adjacent to Hwy. 4 at the Sand Creek Road exit, is just minutes east of San Francisco and Oakland or northeast from San Jose. For more information, visit Streets of Brentwood
May 9: Special Haven Beerfest
Come and enjoy food for purchase and music and featuring wonderful beer from E.J. Phair Brewing, Schooner’s, Sierra Nevada, Lost Coast Brewing, Highwater Brewing, Working Man Brewing, Linden Street Brewery, Thirsty Bear, Heretic Brewing, Schubros Brewing, Black Diamond Brewing, and Pacific Coast Brewing. Your purchase helps Special Haven. Tickets are $25 in advance $30 at the door. Tickets include 10 tasting tickets. There will raffle baskets and a 50/50 raffle Tickets are available online via the link below or by emailing David Chuey at [email protected]. For more information, click here.
May 9: Getting to Know Marsh Creek from Top to Bottom Hike
Saturday, May 9, 2015
from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Marsh Creek Reservoir on Marsh Creek Road, Brentwood, CA 94513
Join us for a hike in an area of Marsh Creek normally closed off to the public.
Marsh Creek reservoir was built almost 60 years ago to help protect the surrounding areas from flooding. Mercury washed down from the Mercury Mine off Morgan Territory road and that sediment lies in the Marsh Creek Reservoir. The Contra Costa Flood Control is working to contain the mercury issue and hopefully expand the reservoir for better flood control protection. Right next door is the John Marsh House that is being repaired and restored by the Marsh Historic Trust. East Bay Regional Park District is working to open up parts of the Marsh Creek State Park adjacent to the reservoir and Marsh House. Meet representatives from all these agencies and enjoyed a very scenic and fairly easy walk.
Have questions about Getting to know Marsh Creek Top to Bottom Hike 4- Marsh Creek Reservoir? Contact Friends of Marsh Creek Watershed
May 9: Contra Costa Youth Summit
PITTSBURG – This year’s Contra Costa Youth Summit will have two dynamic presentations to kick off the day long fair at Pittsburg High School on May 9.
Shaun Derik, who was able to fully engage the young people at last year’s Youth Summit, will be back to deliver his message of overcoming obstacles to achieve one’s dreams.
New to the yearly event is Jeffrey Vinokaur, a 24-year old scientist who somehow has been able to combine his science with hip-hop. He has had guest appearances on the Today Show, The View and America’s Got Talent, and the Discovery Channel among others.
The 2015 Youth Summit is free and is aimed at students from 5th grade to 12th grade. It will be held on May 9, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Pittsburg High School, Harbor and School streets, Pittsburg
A light breakfast and a healthy lunch will be provided by the Pittsburg Unified School District. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged at www.d5youthsummit.com.
Reminder! The City of Oakley will host the Taste of Oakley event on Saturday, May 30th
from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at City Hall. This new event will feature various Oakley-based restaurants and caterers who will be serving a dish from their menu for guests to sample.
May 9: Free Household Hazardous Waste CollectionOn Saturday May 9, the City of Oakley and Oakley Disposal will be hosting a household hazardous waste drop off from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
The event will be held in the DuPont parking lot at 6000 Bridgehead Road. The event is open to ALL residents of East Contra Costa County.
For more information, call (925) 756-1990 or visit www.deltadiablo.org
May 9: El Campanil presents Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra
Formed in the late 1970s, the Contra Costa Chamber Orchestra has established a presence throughout the county. The orchestra is comprised of forty-five musicians ranging in age from 15 to 94 who are music teachers, accountants, students, electricians, mechanics, homemakers, lawyers, retirees, dentists, engineers and computer specialists. Primarily Contra Costa residents, their only remuneration is the stimulation and satisfaction of rehearsing and performing together. In addition to the five-concert season at the Lesher Center, the orchestra also nurtures its dedication to the community by providing affordable performances to the residents of East Contra Costa County at El Campanil Theatre. For tickets, click here
May 17: Delta Tactical Training Group Basic Civilian Handgun Safety Training
Class Cost: $120.00 + $10.00 range fee
Class Time: 8 hours, 9 AM to 1 PM/Range Time: 2 PM to 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.
Upcoming Training Dates
- May 17th – Beginner
- May 30 – Intermediate
- May 31st – Beginner (Women’s Class)
- June 6th – Beginner
- June 14 – Intermediate
- June 21st – Beginner (Women’s Class –
- July 5th – Beginner
- July 12 – Intermediate
- July 19th – Beginner (Women’s Class)
- July 26 – Intermediate
May 16: Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Presents “A Taste of Brentwood”
Join the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce for a Taste of Brentwood Restraunt Tour and Scavenger hunt from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Find the specific item at each restaurant to complete the Scvenger Hunt and be entered into the drawing for over a $100 cash and prices including restaurant gift cards.
Tickets on sale now at the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Office at 8440 Brentwood Blvd or purchase online at www.brentwoodchamer.com/events (925) 634-3344
May 30: Taste of Oakley
Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy different cuisines or perhaps sample dishes that they may never think to order. Participating restaurants include:
- Black Bear Diner
- Los Charros
- Grocery Outlet
- C&C BBQ
- 7 Mares
- Seasoned Chefs
- La Real de Michocoan
- Dabarkads
- Sabrina’s Pizzeria
Tickets are $10 and are available for purchase at City hall, 3231 Main Street, they must be purchased in advance; no tickets will be sold at the door. A limited number of tickets will be sold.
The tickets are $10 and will be available for purchase at City Hall, 3231 Main Street or contact the Recreation Division at 925-625-7044 for additional payment options. Tickets must be purchased in advance, no tickets will be sold at the door. Act now, as a only a limited number of tickets will be sold.
For more information, contact Cindy at (925) 625-7044 or email: [email protected]
May 16-17: Artists’ Open Studios
Local artists welcome you to visit their studios the weekend of May 16 and 17 during the popular Contra Costa Open Studios event. Meet the artists, enjoy a wide variety of original fine art, chat with fellow art-lovers and shop for unique, creative gifts. Many of the artists will be demonstrating their techniques and some will offer hands-on art activities.
Groups of artists are sharing studios in Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley and Discovery Bay. Each group has its own unique personality, so visitors are encouraged to plan a fun weekend of studio-hopping. Most studios will be open Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For a complete guide to the artists and a studio map visit www.contracostaopenstudios.com
May 17: Family Fun Day Fundraiser, Help Colten Smash Cancer
WILLY’S BAGELS & GUTHRIE PARK
390 West Country Club Drive, Brentwood
1:00PM – 4:00PM
Don’t miss the fun with Super Heroes, Sports Heroes, Vendors, Raffles, Games, Activities and more!
For more information, visit: www.teamhulken.org
June 7: Hook & Ladder Run
The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters Foundation has announced that registration is now open for the 7th Annual Hook and Ladder Run, Sunday June 7st at Wente Vineyards.
Register before April 30th to receive the lowest pricing and all registration will be closed by May 29th. Like last year, we will offering the ability for all participants to fundraise or donate additional money when you sign up. Just like your registration fee, 100% of the money raised/donated goes directly to helping others. Last year we were able to distribute over $25,000 dollars to:
- Injured and fallen firefighters, police officers and ems workers
- Burn victims and the burn foundation
- Local Charities in the Tri Valley
So mark your calendars and get registered. We are looking forward to race day and it is right around the corner. Register Online at http://www.active.com/…/distance-running-races/7th-annual-h…
Link for printable Registration form http://www.onyourmarkevents.com/Appli…/2015HookAndLadder.pdf
Map of the 5K and 10K http://www.onyourmarkevents.com/Maps/HookandLadder2015.pdf
Visit us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hook-Ladder-Run/114504791909002
