JUNE 8, 2018
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Friday, June 8 Bilingual Alzheimer’s Education Day
The Alzheimer’s Association presents Alzheimer’s Education Day at the Antioch Senior Center, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event will cover topics relating to Alzheimer’s disease awareness and risk reduction. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. For more information, contact Michele Alba at malba@alz.org or call 925-284-7942.
Saturday, June 9 Day at the Golden Gate Fields Races
The Discovery Bay Yacht Club presents a Day at the Golden Gate Fields Races, meeting at 9:30 a.m., at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club parking lot, 5871 Marina Blvd. There will be buses to take people to the Turf Club with breakfast and lunch provided. Tickets are $75 for those who take the buses and $52 for those who drive. For more information, visit www.dbyc.com/event-2793524 or call Jan Zanettini at 925-303-9745.
Summer Cabaret Series
Antioch’s El Campanil Theatre will launch a Summer Cabaret Series, at 2 p.m., at the El Campanil Theatre. The series will begin by celebrating artist and performer Spencer Day. Tickets are $20 for adults or $50 for the series. Senior and youth tickets are $18 or $49 for the series. For more information, call 925-757-9500 or visit www. elcampaniltheatre.com.
East Contra Costa Historical Society’s Museum
East Contra Costa Historical Society’s Museum, 3890 Sellers Ave., is open from 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday and the third Sunday now through October. Tour the 1890s home, one-room schoolhouse, new resource center and other features from East County’s past. For more information, contact Dawn at 925-513-3247.
Saturday, June 10 Flag Day
Wi Ch Ka Council 222 presents Honoring of Our Flag Day at noon at the Red Men Pocahontas Hall. There will be a Presentation of Colors, building of the flag ceremony and retiring of torn flags. For more information, contact Helen Knowles at 925-634-4609.
Monday, June 11 Golf Classic
The Patriots Jet Team Foundation will hold its fourth annual golf classic at the Discovery Bay Country Club starting at 9:30 a.m. There will thousand of dollars in prizes, a live auction, food and more. The registration fees are $65 for dinner
only, $200 for one person and $800 for a team. For more information, visit www.pjtf.org.
The Brentwood Concert Band
The Brentwood Concert Band holds rehearsals every Monday, from 7 to 9 p.m., at 400 Guthrie Lane, Brentwood. New members of all ages who play woodwind, brass instruments or percussion are welcomed. For more information, contact info@brentwoodconcertband.com.
Blood Donations
The Red Cross will hold a blood drive at John Muir Brentwood, 2400 Balfour Road, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments are necessary. For more information, visit www.RedCrossBlood.org or call 800-733-2767.
Thursday, June 14 Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group
The Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group will have a meeting, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at the Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St., Brentwood. This meeting is for anyone who knows or is caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. For more information, contact Linda Hughes at 925-202-0345.
Look at the many local events on www.thepress.net /calendar Friday, June 15 Blood Donations
The Red Cross will hold a blood drive at The Streets of Brentwood, 2565 Sand Creek Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are necessary. For more information, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.
Saturday, June 16 Antioch Family Fair
FinallyInspired.com is hosting the Antioch Family Fair, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Somersville Towne Center Mall parking lot. The event will feature live performances, children’s activities, vendors and more. For more information, contact Hope Desroches at 925-329-8117 or hope@finallyinspired. com or visit www.antiochfamilyfair.com.
Bingo Night
A Bingo fundraiser will take place at Hot Shot Bingo, 961 Garcia Avenue, Suite E, Pittsburgh, starting at 4 p.m. The fundraiser is for Ally Jenkins who has recently received a third double lung transplant. A pack of triple loaded machine is $40. There are no splitting packs, player points are not allowed to buy, and you must be 18 years or older. For more information, contact Karen Burns at 925-252-4984.
Open Mic
“Juneteenth” Celebration of Freedom
Blood Donations
Monday, June 18 Kaleidoscope Connection Circle
The Brentwood Writes presents Open Mic, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center. Bring any piece of literature to share as long as it is neither insulting nor abusive. For more information, contact Kati Short at katishort@yahoo.com or call 925-634-6655. The Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Brentwood Police Department, 9100 Brentwood Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are necessary. For more information, visit www. redcrossblood.org or call 800-733-2767.
Food Truck Thursdays
The Foodie Crew and the Antioch Recreation Department present Food Truck Thursday, from 5 to 9 p.m., at the Antioch Community Center and Water Park, 4703 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch. There will be six to eight food trucks that serve gourmet food and desserts. For more information, contact Adam Gross at 925-776-7681 or info@foodiecrew.com.
CSBA Meeting
The California Stripped Bass Association will meet at the Driftwood Marina Club, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. New members and visitors are welcome for lively discussions, reports on current events and interesting speakers on striped bass, the Delta and fishing. Reservations are a must. For more information, contact Tom Coss at tomcoss8comcast. net or 925-699-1699.
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LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS
Events
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RUÁH presents “JUNETEENTH” Celebration of Freedom, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Prewett Community Park, Antioch. There will be live music, food, raffles and more. For more information, call 925-787-4827 or visit www.ruahoutreach.com.
The Kaleidoscope Connection Circle meets the third Monday of every month at Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection Center, 14671 Byron Highway, in Byron, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Acquaint yourself with Kaleidoscope’s programs and meet its leaders and volunteers. For more information, email info@ kaleidoscopehope.org or call 925-550-8021.
Beading at the Oakley Library
The Oakley Library will hold beading classes from 6 to 8, at its location at 1050 Neroly Road. The classes are for anyone 16 years and older. For more information, contact Donna Cooper at DDDangle3@pacbell.net.
Saturday, June 23 Garage Sale
The Cortona Park residents will hold a garage sale to raise funds at Cortona Park, in Brentwood, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The funds will be given to Shepherd’s Gate, which helps women and children escape cycles of addiction, homelessness or abuse. A $15 donation is requested from those who wish to bring a table. For more information, contact Cheryl Ortiz at 925-240-0733 or Barbara McCauley at 925-666-8280.
Gardening in Containers and Small Spaces Sustainable Contra Costa presents Gardening in Containers and Small Spaces at the Pittsburg Environmental Center, from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn about successful tips on planting in small containers. The cost to attend is $20. For more information, visit sustainablecoco.org.
Sign-ups
Cheer Coaches
Brentwood/Oakley Youth Falcons Football and Cheer is currently seeking cheer coaches for its starts division for ages 6, 7 and 8. For more information, contact Joanne 925-550-7038 or visit www.boffc.com.
Brentwood Blaze Cheer
The Brentwood Blaze Cheer is currently enrolling children from 5 to 14 years of age for a program that teaches the fundamentals of cheer. Practices are ongoing throughout the year. For more information, contact Alison at 925-848-8422 or brentwoodblazecheer@gmail.com.
Basketball Camp
Heritage girls’ Rising Stars Basketball Camp will run June 13 to 15, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Heritage High School. The event is for fourth- to eighth-grade girls, and the camper fee is $75, which includes camp T-shirt. Registration deadline is June 9. For more information, email Heritagepatriothoops@gmail.com or visit leaguelineup.com/ladypatriotbasketball.
Brentwood/Oakley Falcon Football and Cheer
The Brentwood/Oakley Falcon Football and Cheer will have sign-ups at Straw Hat Pizza on June 11 and 25, from 5 to 8 p.m. There are no cuts or tryouts in football or cheerleading, and it’s open for ages 6 to 14. There is a $175 deposit for signing up. For more information, visit www.boffc.com.
Art Classes at Delta Gallery
The Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages, including oil and acrylic painting, drawing and jewelry design. The classes will be at the Delta Gallery. For more information, visit www.deltagallery.com.
Ongoing Events
Meals on Wheels Fundraiser
Now through Sept. 30, Pinky’s Klassy Kar Wash & Detail Center will hold a car wash fundraiser for Meals on Wheels, seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Pay for a full service wash and $5 will be donated to San Joaquin Yacht Club 2018 Meals on Wheels Fundraiser. For more information, contact mowgolfsjyc@gmail.com or Pinky’s Klassy Kar Wash at 925-779-9274.