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Community Calendar PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CLAYTON COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVENTS BY 5 P.M. OCT. 2 FOR THE OCT. 11
IN CLAYTON Sept. 28, Oct. 12, 19 Farmers’ Market 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturdays. Diablo Street between Main and Center streets, downtown Clayton. Music: Sept. 28, Damond Moodie; Oct. 12, Tony de Grassi; Oct. 19, Kevin Kooyumjian. pcfma.com/clayton.
Sept. 29 Railroad Day Final event for Clayton Museum’s summer railroad exhibit. Live music by Rail Dust Randy and other special guests. 2 – 4 p.m. 6101 Main St., Clayton. Free. claytonhistory.org.
Oct. 4 - 6 Oktoberfest Sponsored by the Clayton Business and Community Association. Music by The Internationals, biergarten, food, arts and crafts, carnival. 6 – 10 p.m. Friday, carnival only. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday. Downtown. Free admission. claytonoktoberfest.com.
Oct. 5, 6 Paula’s Secret Garden Art Exhibit Featuring artist Pat Strout and showing her students’ paintings. During Oktoberfest hours. Reception Oct 5 from 4 – 7 p.m. Mazzei Realty, 6160 Center St., C, Clayton. Call Paula Johnstone 381-8810.
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.
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. 5, 6, 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 when male tarantulas are out of their burrow roaming the hillsides looking for female tarantulas. Come learn about the lives of these special creatures from naturalist Michael Marchiano in the Summit Audio Visual Rm. 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.
Oct. 6 Mount Diablo Challenge This fun cycling event now offers course options for beginning and seasoned cyclists. Registration/fee required. Go to savemountdiablo.org and click on Mount Diablo Challenge.
EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Thru Sept. 28 “Shrek the Musical” Diablo Theatre Company brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to life on stage. Lesher Center, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $49-$53. lesherartscenter.org. 943-7469.
Thru Oct. 4 “Without Purchase” A fun, new mystery play by local playwright David Evan Harris performed by Onstage Theatre. Lesher Center, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $10-$23. lesherartscenter.org. 943-7469.
Thru Oct. 12 “Ella the Musical” Exhilarating new musical that weaves myth, memory and music to tell the uplifting and poignant story of one of the greatest jazz vocalists of all time. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $37-$64. centerrep.org. 943-7469.
Thru Oct. 13 “Pygmalion” A brilliantly witty reworking of the classical tale of the sculptor who falls in love with his perfect female statue. Butterfield 8 Theatre at Cue Productions Live, 1835 Colfax St., Concord. $12$20. b8company.com.
ISSUE. ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO
calendar@claytonpioneer.com
Sept. 29 California Symphony
Oct. 26 Dinner and Auction
Cabrera conducts Mozart and Dvorak. 4 p.m. Lesher Center, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $20-$65. lesherartscenter.org. 943-7469.
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.
Oct. 6 Sing for Joy Walnut Creek Chorus performs. 3 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church, 2317 Buena Vista Ave., W.C.. $10-$12. walnutcreekchorus@gmail.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.
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. 12 Family Concert 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.
Oct. 13 Diablo Symphony Orchestra
A volunteer will read stories for children 3 and older. 1 - 2 p.m. Call in advance.
Thursdays thru Nov. 14 Picture Book Time Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. Child may attend without caregiver. 11 a.m.
Eric Zivian performs on the piano. 2 p.m. Lesher Center, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $12-$28. lesherartscenter.org. 943-7469.
Thru Oct. 24 Library Pumpkin
Oct. 16 – 26 “The Robber Bridegroom”
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.
The Clayton Theatre Company is proud to present its first production, a rousing, bawdy Southern fairy tale. Preview Oct. 16 – 17. Show Oct. 18 – 26. Endeavor Hall, 6008 Center St., Clayton. $12-$18 at brownpapertickets.com. claytontheatrecompany.com.
Oct. 1 – Nov. 7 Clayton Reads
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.
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. 7 Calligraphy and History
Oct. 17 – 19 “Hansel and Gretel”
Come explore the art and history of the written word, presented by Carylon Van Essen in a two-part program. The first part is a demonstration and talk open to all. The second part is a chance to practice calligraphy. Register for part two at tinyurl.com/calligraphy-clayton. 6:30 p.m.
Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble presents a spellbinding tale. Lesher Center, 1601 Civic Dr., W.C.. $14. lesherartscenter.org. 943-7469.
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. 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.
The Concord Library is at 2900 Salvio St. ccclib.org or 646-5455.
Oct. 19 – 20 Campout
Hardcovers $1. Paperbacks $.50. Children’s books $.25-$.50. Fri. 1 – 8 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun. 1 – 4 p.m. $3/bag.
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.
Sept. 28 Computers and Technology
CHURCHES AND RELIGION Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 Contemplative Sessions Join Deacons Eddie Ensley and Robert Herrmann from the Diocese of Savannah to discuss “Experiencing God’s Grace Through Life’s Challenges.” 10 – 11:30 a.m. and 7 – 8:30 p.m. daily. St. Bonaventure Catholic Community, 5562 Clayton Road, Concord. Open to the public. Free will offerings accepted. Call Eileen Limberg at 672-5800, ext. 2217 or Eileen.limberg@stbonaventure.net.
Oct. 4 Baha’i, interaction, fellowship and discussion. Topic: One God, So Many Religions. Speaker: Dr. Vahid Fozdar, associate professor of History at Cal State East Bay. 7:30 p.m. Free. For directions, call 672-6686.
FUNDRAISERS
Sept. 27 - 29 Book Sale
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.
Sept. 30 Bean Craft Let your imagination soar and create a masterpiece with beans. Children 5 – 11. 7 – 8 p.m.
Oct. 5 Snakes Slither on in to learn about local snakes from an East Bay Regional Park Ranger. Children 5 – 11. 1 – 1:45 p.m.
GOVERNMENT 1st and 3rd Tuesdays Clayton City Council
Ongoing Mount Diablo Fire Recovery
7 p.m. Hoyer Hall, Clayton Library, 6125 Clayton Road. 6737304 or ci.clayton.ca.us.
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.
2nd and 4th Tuesdays Clayton Planning Commission
Oct. 6 Musical Review Youth Theatre Company students of all ages perform, produced by teens in the company to raise funds for the Monument Crisis Center and Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation. 5 p.m. Shadelands Art Center, 111 N. Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek. $10. 943-5846.
7 p.m., Hoyer Hall, Clayton Library, 6125 Clayton Road. 6737304 or ci.clayton.ca.us.
1st, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays Concord City Council 6:30 p.m., Council Chamber, Concord Civic Center, 1950 Parkside Dr.
Oct. 13 5K Event 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.
Meeting dates and times for local clubs and organizations are listed at claytonpioneer.com. Click on ‘Links’