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DECEMBER 16, 2011
LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS
Events Friday, Dec. 16 Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive from 1-7 p.m. at Resurrection Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. To schedule an appointment, call 800733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: Brentwood).
Saturday, Dec. 17 Local Art Collection Lynn House Gallery, 809 W. First St. in Antioch, hosts the Local Artist Collection art show through Dec. 21. The gallery is open Saturdays and Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. For more information, visit www.art4antioch.org, call 925-325-9897 or e-mail diane@art4antioch.org.
Sunday, Dec. 18 Holiday Market Delta Patriots and Cheer holds a holiday market from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Delta Patriots Cheer Facility, 144 Continente Ave., Suite 170 in Brentwood. Local crafters and vendors offer a diverse array of festive goodies perfect for anyone on your shopping list.
Monday, Dec. 19 Blood Drive The American Red Cross holds a blood drive from 1:30-7:30 p.m. at Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 1020 E. Tregallas Road in Antioch. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit www. redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: Antioch).
Brentwood Concert Band The Brentwood Concert Band rehearses every Monday from 7-9 p.m. at the Liberty High School Band Room, 850 Second St. The band welcomes any and all musical abilities and instruments. For more information, e-mail stuart.susan@gmail.com.
Word Basics Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch, hosts a Microsoft Word Basics workshop from 6-9 p.m. This is the first part of a four-class series to introduce computer novices to popular computer programs. For more information, visit www.opportunityjunction.org or call 925- 776-1133.
Tuesday, Dec. 20 Oakley Library Book Club The Oakley Library Book Club meets at 7 p.m. at 1050 Neroly Road to discuss the mystery novel of the month, “The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” by Alexander McCall Smith. For more information, call 925-625-2400.
Sign-ups Baseball Tryouts Stealth Baseball holds tryouts for its 10U and 12U teams on Jan. 7 and 8 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Antioch Youth Sports Complex, 2200 Wymore Way. No tryout fee is charged. For more information, visit www.stealthbaseballantioch.com or e-mail antiochstealth@rocketmail.com.
Youth Basketball The California Youth Basketball League is registering players for the winter 2012 season. Boys and girls 4-18 are welcome. Games begin Jan. 7. For more information, call 916-391-3900 or visit www. cybhoops.com.
Baseball Registration Brentwood PONY baseball league has opened registration for the 2012 season. For all fees and up-to-date PONY information, visit www.brentwoodpony.org. Walk-in registration dates are scheduled for Jan. 14 and 28 at Sports Authority, 5641 Lone Tree Way in Brentwood.
Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals for its new Antioch route. Drivers work once
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iPlay Volleyball Registration is open for the iPlay Volleyball League 2012 seasons. For more information, visit www.iplayvbleague.com.
Brentwood SeaWolves The Brentwood SeaWolves conduct a pre-season high school swimming program now through Feb. 3. Practices are held Mondays-Fridays from 4-6 p.m. at Heritage High School, 101 American Ave. For more information, call 925-240-9653 or visit www.brentwoodseawolves.com.
ESL Classes Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St. in Brentwood, offers morning and evening English as a Second Language classes. For more information, call 925-6342565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.
Youth Basketball and Cheer All Out Sports League in Antioch is conducting basketball and cheer sign-ups for kids 4-16. For more information, visit www.alloutsportsleague.com or call 925-203-5626.
GED Prep Classes Liberty Adult Education, 929 Second St. in Brentwood, offers morning and evening General Education Development and Adult Basic Skills classes. For more information, call 925-634-2565 or visit www. libertyadulted.org.
Friendly Visitors Needed Friendly Visitors is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers 18 and older to visit lonely seniors in their homes for one hour per week. Share a cup of tea, watch a movie, play cards or take a walk together. For more information, visit www.mowsos.org or call 925-937-8311.
Hospice Volunteers Needed Hospice of the East Bay is looking for motivated, committed residents who want to make a difference in the lives of hospice patients. To volunteer or for more information, call 925-887-5678 and ask for the Volunteer Department.
On the Horizon New Year’s Eve Gala
Chinese Art and Calligraphy The Oakley Library, 1050 Neroly Road, hosts a Chinese art and calligraphy workshop for children at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21. For more information, call 925-625-2400.
Ongoing Dog Adoptions Delta Animals Safe Haven holds dog adoptions Fridays from 5-8 p.m. at PetSmart, 5879 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. To learn more, visit www. deltaanimalssafehaven.org.
Novel Knitters & Crochet with Chris Work on the group project or bring a current project of your own. All ages are welcome. Novel Knitters & Crochet meets the third Saturday of the month at the Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St. No fee or registration are required. For more information, call 925-757-9224.
Food Distribution St. Vincent de Paul Society of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood, distributes free bags of groceries, produce and bread every Friday from 9-11 a.m. in the church hall.
Recovery Program Light House Renewal Center, a faith-based, Christian men’s recovery program, offers open meetings Fridays from 7-8 p.m. Light House Renewal is a place where men with life-controlling issues gather to encourage, edify and support one another. For more information, call 925-778-1639 or e-mail program@light-outreach. org.
Dog and Cat Adoptions Homeless Animals’ Lifeline Organization (HALO) holds dog and cat adoptions on Saturdays and Sundays from noon-3 p.m. – Saturdays at PetSmart in Slatten Ranch for dogs; Saturdays at Pet Food Express for cats; and Sundays at PetSmart in Pittsburg for dogs and cats. For more information, visit www.eccchalo.org.
Mobile Health Clinic Mobile Health Clinic, providing free health services to residents without insurance or those who can’t pay for medical care, is held the first four Saturdays of the month, except holidays, from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Village Community Resource Center, 633 Village Drive in Brentwood. For information, call 925-363-7588.
Columbiette Council 10414 of St. Anthony Church holds a New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance Gala on Saturday, Dec. 31 from 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Wedgewood Banquet Center, 100 Summerset Drive in Brentwood. The $80 admission includes dinner, dessert and champagne. For more information, call 925-625-2610.
Bike Rides
Frozen Bun Run
Play bingo Mondays and Thursdays at 1 p.m. in the Antioch Senior Center, 415 W. Second St. Call 925-7781158 for more information.
Celebrate the New Year with a day of swimming and water skiing at the Bethel Island Frozen Bun Run on Sunday, Jan. 1 at 8 a.m. at Rusty Porthole, 3893 Willow Road. For more information, call 925-684-3607.
Crab Feed Harvest Park Bowl Hurricanes hold a crab feed fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. at Veterans Hall, 757 First St. in Brentwood. Tickets ($38) are available at Harvest Park Bowl, 5000 Balfour Road in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-516-1221.
Recycle Fundraiser Liberty High School Class of 2012 holds a recycling fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on the high school campus, 850 Second St. in Brentwood. Accepted items include TVs, computer equipment, radios, bicycles, washers and dryers, car batteries and DVD players. For a complete list, e-mail callahan@libertyuhsd.k12.ca.us.
Delta Pedalers Bicycle Club meets Sundays at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. at the Starbucks on Balfour Road and Fairview Avenue. For more information, visit www. deltaped.org.
Senior Bingo
Al-Anon Al-Anon, for families and friends of alcoholics, meets Saturdays at 10 a.m. in the trailer in the back parking lot of St. Anthony’s Church in Oakley. All are welcome.
Quit Smoking Sutter Delta Medical Center presents a free Quit Smoking Today seminar with Oncology Resource Nurse Suzanne Much on Monday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Get the information and support you need to succeed. To sign up or for more information, call 925779-3613.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly
Samba de Amigo
TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, is a weight-loss support group that meets every Monday at noon at Raley’s on Sand Creek Road in Brentwood. Monthly dues are low. For more information, visit www.tops. org.
Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St., holds a Samba de Amigo Wii party Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. Students in grades three through seven are welcome. For more information, call 925-757-9224.
Join Delta Toastmasters every Tuesday from 7-8 a.m. at Mimi’s Café, 5705 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For information, call 925-354-9857.
Delta Toastmasters
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