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October 11, 2013
Community Calendar PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CLAYTON COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVENTS BY 5 P.M. OCT. 16 FOR THE OCT. 25
IN CLAYTON Oct. 12, 19, 26 Farmers’ Market 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays. Diablo Street between Main and Center streets, downtown Clayton. Music: Oct. 12, Tony de Grassi; Oct. 19, Kevin Kooyumjian; Oct. 26, Vintage. pcfma.com/clayton.
Oct. 31 Ghost Walk Walking tour of local downtown haunted folklore sites. Narrated by Richard Taylor. Rain or shine. Bring flashlight and umbrella, if needed; costumes optional. Starts at 8 p.m. from Endeavor Hall, 6008 Center St., Clayton. Free.
First Thursdays Oakhurst Business Network Meets first Thursday of the month for social hour. Hosted hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. 5 – 7 p.m. Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock Creek Drive, Clayton. oakhurstcc.com.
IN CONCORD Tuesdays and Thursdays Farmers’ Market Tuesdays year round, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 24, 4 - 8 p.m. Todos Santos Plaza, downtown Concord. cityofconcord.org.
Oct. 17 – 31 Scarecrow Contest Visit downtown Concord and vote for your favorite scarecrow at participating businesses. Sponsored by the Todos Santos Business Association. Todos Santos Plaza, downtown Concord. cityofconcord.org. Call Darren Walters at 685-4221.
Oct. 31 Trick or Treat Costumed children and parents are invited to trick or treat around the plaza. Look for participating businesses with orange and black balloons. Bring your own goody bag. Sponsored by the Todos Santos Business Association. 3 – 5 p.m. Todos Santos Plaza, downtown Concord. cityofconcord.org. Call Darren Walters at 685-4221.
ON THE MOUNTAIN Mount Diablo Interpretive Association programs listed are free with the exception of park entrance fee. Go to mdia.org and click on Events Calendar for more information.
Oct. 12, 19 Tarantula Hikes Learn about the hairy spiders that roam the mountain at this time of year. Then take a walk to see if you can find any. Reservations required. Check the website for more tarantula hikes. Reservations are required and fill up fast.
Oct. 20 Tarantula Time It’s that time of year again when male tarantulas are out of their burrow roaming the hillsides looking for female tarantulas. Come and learn about the lives of these special creatures from naturalist Michael Marchiano in the Summit Audio Visual Room. 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Save Mount Diablo programs listed are free unless otherwise noted. Go to savemountdiablo.org and click on Activities/Guided Hikes for more information. 947-3535.
Nov. 3 Trail Adventure Half-marathon, 5K run, 10K run and family hike. Registration at 6:30 a.m.; races at 8 a.m. Begins at Castle Rock Park, 1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek. Registration/fee required. Go to savemountdiablo.org and click on Trail Adventure.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Oct 11-13 “Pygmalion” The last weekend of Butterfield 8’s production of the classic that inspired the musical “My Fair Lady.”Purchase tickets at b8company.com.
Oct. 11 – Nov. 10 “Tarzan” “Tarzan” tells the story of an infant boy orphaned on the shores of West Africa and raised by gorillas. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $44-$54. lesherartscenter.org. 943-7469.
Oct. 12 Family Concert
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Oct. 19 – 20 Campout
p.m. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. General admission $55; VIP tickets $100. savemountdiablo.org. 947-3535.
Camp and gaze at the full moon and Orionid meteor shower. Lake Del Valle. Registration and fee required. East Bay Regional Park District. Call (888) 327-2757, select option 2 and refer to program 3717.
Oct. 25 Golden Dragon Acrobats Award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, music and theatrical techniques. 8 p.m. El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St., Antioch. $10-$25. elcampaniltheatre.com.
AT THE LIBRARY The Clayton Library is at 6125 Clayton Road. Programs are free unless otherwise noted. claytonlibrary.org or 673-0659.
Tuesdays thru Nov. 26 Patty Cakes Story time for babies to 3-year-olds. Child attends with caregiver. 11 a.m.
Wednesdays Book Buddies
Oct. 25 Guitar Series Join Larry Aynesmith in a celebration of his new CD release “Water Guitar.” 7:15 p.m. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $25. lesherartscenter.org. 943-7469.
A volunteer will read stories for children 3 and older. 1 - 2 p.m. Call in advance.
Thursdays thru Nov. 14 Picture Book Time
Oct. 25 – Nov. 23 “Don’t Dress for Dinner”
Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. Child may attend without caregiver. 11 a.m.
Here comes the brilliant sequel to Center REP’s hilarious and stylish “Boeing-Boeing.” Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $33-$52. centerrep.org. 943-7469.
Thru Oct. 24 Library Pumpkin Come see our big pumpkin and guess its weight. The person with the closest guess without going over wins the pumpkin. Children 12 and under eligible to enter.
Oct. 26 – 27 “Wagon Wheels A-Rollin” Fast-paced spoof of the Old West presented by The Vagabond Players. El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St., Antioch. $12-$15. elcampaniltheatre.com.
Oct. 26, 27, 30, 31 Not-So-Scary Animals for Halloween Meet live animals like a bat, owl, spider, snake or vulture in familyfriendly presentations. Part of Bay Area Science Festival events. Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek. wildlife-museum.org. 935-1978.
Oct. 28 – 29 “Thrill Me: The Leopold and Loeb Story” “OMG, I Love that Show!” Productions recounts the chilling, true story of the legendary “thrill killers.” Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $17.75. lesherartscenter.org. 943-7469.
Nov. 1 Comedy Sliders Trapped in a Rumor Improv creates a live theatre experience that is never the same twice. 7:45 p.m. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $12-$15. lesherartscenter.org. 943-7469.
Thru Nov. 7 Clayton Reads Featuring “Fahrenheit 451” by Ray Bradbury. Pick up free copy at library while supplies last; return when done. Flier available with related programs and discussions.
Oct. 14 Clayton Library Book Club Sunny Solomon leads the discussion of “Ragtime” by E.L. Doctorow. Open to anyone who would like to join. 7 p.m.
Oct. 25 - 27 Used Book Sale Most books $1. Most children’s books $.50. Fri. 4 – 7 p.m. members preview. Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sun. 12 – 4 p.m. half price. 2 – 4 p.m. $3/bag; bag provided.
Oct. 28 CPR Hands-only CPR training by Clayton CERT. 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 29, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3 Paws to Read
Nov. 2 A Night of Uplifting 70’s Favorites Clayton J. Foor sings an evening of pop music favorites at the piano. 7:15 p.m. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $15-$21. lesherartscenter.org. 943-7469.
CHURCHES AND RELIGION Oct. 11, 12 Movie Nights Showing “The Privileged Planet” highlighting the design within the universe and asks the question, “Is this random?” Refreshments served. Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday at 6 p.m. Crossroads Covenant Church, 5353 Concord Boulevard, Concord. Free. 798-5905.
FUNDRAISERS Ongoing Mount Diablo Fire Recovery
Learn to read by reading aloud to a dog. Grades 1 – 5. Registration required. 4 or 4:35 p.m.
Oct. 30 Fireside Stories Join master storyteller Marian Ferrante in an old-fashioned campfire story telling. A family-friendly program aimed at teens and adults. 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 3 “Fahrenheit 451” Join other readers and share your thoughts about the Clayton Reads book. 2 p.m. The Concord Library is at 2900 Salvio St. ccclib.org or 646-5455.
Oct. 12 Computers and Technology
Help the Mount Diablo Interpretative Association and California State Parks restore Mount Diablo from damage caused by the Morgan Fire. Three donation gift levels. See mdia.org for more information.
If you need help with your mouse, come to our house. Drop-in assistance to learn how to use computers, smart phones and tablets. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Additional dates and times offered. Check library calendar.
Oct. 13 5K Event
Oct. 12 Financial Workshop
Fundraiser for Mount Diablo Unified School District high school sports. Competitive run at 9 a.m. Fun run/walk at 9:45 a.m. Newhall Park, Turtle Creek, Concord. $25 pre-registration; $30 day of event. unitedmtdiabloathletics.org.
Oct. 19 Poker Tournament Clayton Valley Charter High School Instrumental Music is hosting a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament. American Express gift card prizes. Wine and beer served; must be 21 years or older to attend. 6 – 11 p.m. Concord Police Association, 5060 Avila Road, Concord. $65 includes dinner, drinks and $1,000 in chips. Go to claytonbands.org to buy tickets.
Oct. 20 Plant Sale
How to keep your short-term and long-term finances on track during a job transition. 1 – 3 p.m.
Oct. 14 Wiggle and Giggle with Liz Mac! Have fun and move around to some great music. Ages 6 – 8. 7 – 7:45 p.m.
Oct 19 Job Seeking For teens. Come talk to professionals in dream jobs. 2 – 4 p.m. Registration required.
GOVERNMENT
The Diablo Symphony presents excerpts from Beethoven’s 5th Symphony and other family-friendly, classical favorites. 2 p.m. Meet the orchestra. 3 p.m. concert. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lafayette, 1035 Carol Lane. Free. diablosymphony.org.
Featuring a fine selection of California natives, succulents and hard-tofind perennials. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Markham Regional Arboretum Society Nursery. 1202 La Vista Ave., Concord. 681-2968.
Oct. 13 Diablo Symphony Orchestra
Oct. 26 Dinner and Auction
Eric Zivian performs on the piano. 2 p.m. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $12-$28. lesherartscenter.org. 943-7469.
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1st and 3rd Tuesdays Clayton City Council 7 p.m. Hoyer Hall, Clayton Library, 6125 Clayton Road. 673-7304 or ci.clayton.ca.us.
2nd and 4th Tuesdays Clayton Planning Commission
Oct. 14 Stroke Support Group
Barbecue dinner, no host cocktails, two-bit auction and dessert raffle sponsored by Soroptimist International of Diablo Vista. Benefits women and girls worldwide through Soroptimist projects. 6 p.m. Back Forty Texas BBQ, 100 Coggins Drive, Pleasant Hill. $50. Contact Jan Townsend for tickets by Oct. 18. 827-1050.
7 p.m., Hoyer Hall, Clayton Library, 6125 Clayton Road. 673-7304 or ci.clayton.ca.us.
Speaker: Sharif Frink from California Telephone Access Program. 7 – 9 p.m. Lesher Auditorium, John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus, 2540 East St., Concord. Free. Contact Ann Dzuna 376-6218.
Nov. 6 Diablo 3D and Symphony
6:30 p.m., Council Chamber, Concord Civic Center, 1950 Parkside Dr.
Oct. 16 – 20, 24 - 26 “The Robber Bridegroom”
Explore the Mount Diablo wilderness in digital 3D. All images accompanied by an original music score written by Ron Paquette and performed by the CC Wind Symphony. All proceeds go to Save Mount Diablo. 6 – 9
The Clayton Theatre Company presentst its first production, a rousing, bawdy Southern fairy tale. Preview Oct. 16 – 17. Endeavor Hall, 6008 Center St., Clayton. $12-$18 at brownpapertickets.com. claytontheatrecompany.com.
Oct. 17 Broadway Goes to the Movies Join the immensely talented arranger and conductor, Sean O’Loughlin, and Diablo Choral Artists. Presented by California Symphony. 7:30 p.m. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $20-$65. lesherartscenter.org. 943-7469.
Oct. 17 Edgar Allan Poe A reading of select works by Poe. Butterfield 8 Theatre at Cue Productions Live, 1835 Colfax St., Concord. No admission fee; donations accepted. b8company.com.
Oct. 17 – 19 “Hansel and Gretel” Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble presents this spellbinding tale. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $14. lesherartscenter.org. 943-7469.
Oct. 19 The Best Intentions An unforgettable experience of the great Motown acts of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. 8 p.m. El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St., Antioch. $23-$25. elcampaniltheatre.com.
Theater, from page 1 first of which was, not surprisingly, money. Pardi first went to friends and family, then to the Clayton Business and Community Association (CBCA) for a grant to finance the first show. CBCA awarded the group $3,000 in matching funds. With that, opening night looked to be within reach. Pardi and Watts began looking for a show – no small task since their royalty budget was nearly as small as their venue. She needed a fun show with a small cast that would lend itself to a theater with a tiny stage, no wings, no exit, and lighting that was either on or off. Undaunted, Pardi and Watts
pulled together a board, put the tap on David Manoguerra, husband of board member Beth Neudell, to build the sets and figure out the lighting, and began to call in favors. “I hit up everyone I ever knew from my days as director at Pittsburg Community Theatre,” says Pardi. “I’ve called in favors for set design, equipment, music director and fundraising. We’re borrowing costumes and we figure if we can’t build it, make it or borrow it, we’ll just do without.” Recalling the 1970s when Endeavor Hall jumped with live melodrama twice a year, Pardi wanted a show with somewhat the same flavor. “The Robber
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Bridegroom,” a bawdy Southern fairy tale set in eighteenth century Mississippi, has all the elements of a classic melodrama. “Bridegroom” is the story of the courting of Rosamund, the only daughter of the richest planter in the county, by the rascally, Robin Hood-esque Jamie Lockhart. Thanks to an unconventional case of double-mistaken identity, things go predictably awry. Throw in an evil stepmother intent on Rosamund’s demise, her pea-brained henchman and a hostile talking head-in-a-trunk, and you have the recipe for a rollicking good time. The cast is packed with locals. Hailey Herrera plays the lovely Rosamund with Kelly Hanson as the evil stepmother. At 16, Kayla Elwy is the
youngest member of the cast. Clayton musician, Santiago Martinez, stepped up as musical director and pulled together a talented band with a guitar, fiddle, banjo and bass to take on the rousing bluegrass country score. The show, written by Alfred Uhry with music by Robert Waldman is based on a 1942 novel by Eudora Welty. When it opened on Broadway in 1975, the show received seven Tony nominations with Barry Bostwick named Best Actor. “The Robber Bridegroom” previews on Oct. 16 and 17; opens Oct. 18 and runs through Oct. 26. Tickets are $12$18 and are available online at brownpapertickets.com. For more information on the Clayton Theatre Company, go to claytontheatrecompany.com.