OCTOBER 2, 2009
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CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS
Events Friday, Oct. 2 Kaleidoscope Golf Challenge Kaleidoscope, a group that provides hope and support for those living with cancer, hosts a Golf Challenge at Deer Ridge in Brentwood at 10 a.m. Become a sponsor or just come out, golf and enjoy dinner. Dinner-only admission is available. To register, e-mail Ashley Dicksa at ashley@ creativeeventsbyshley.com or call 925325-5228.
H.A.L.O. Charity Golf Tournament Help H.A.L.O. save our homeless animals. Tee time for the tournament at Shadow Lakes in Brentwood is 10:30 a.m. Player registration starts at $145. Dinner-only tickets are $35. For more information, visit www.eccchalo.org.
Book Sale Browse through the Antioch Library’s selection of thousands of gently used books, videos and audio books on sale for $1 or less. The sale is held from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 925-7579224.
Saturday, Oct. 3 Household Hazardous Waste Day Residents may dispose of household hazardous waste from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Solid Waste Transfer Station, located at Elkins Way off of Sunset Road in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-756-1990 or visit www.ddsd.org.
East County Hunger Walk The 22nd annual East County Hunger Walk begins at the Antioch Historical Society at 8:30 a.m. The walk is East County’s oldest grassroots effort to raise funds for food closets and pantries, and many programs rely on these monies to get them through the winter months. For more information, call 925-779-1404.
Community Outreach The people of Light Ministry Church in Antioch want to know their neighbors, so they’re holding a community outreach event from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring free food, music and fun games for the kids. For more information, call Marianna at 925-470-9200.
Legos With the Pros Lego fans of all ages are invited to a special two-hour Lego building expo, featuring experts from the Bay Area Lego Users Group. The event takes place at the Oakley Library from noon-2 p.m. Legos will be provided for library use only. For more information, call Jenna at 925-625-3598.
Sunday, Oct. 4 First Family Church First Family Church has a new location, 3415 Oakley Road in Antioch, and its members are inviting everyone to a fun-filled day complete with food, games and jumpy houses. Morning services start at 9 and 11 a.m. and the party begins at 1 p.m. For more information, visit www.firstfamily.us or call 925-706-1238.
Ally Jenkins Golf Tournament Calling all golfers to Roddy Ranch Golf Course to help raise funds for Ally and her family. The cost is $125, and the event features shotgun starts at 7 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more information, call Michele at 925584-1441 or Bill at 925-813-0841.
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Blessing of our Animals Please join Fr. Ron at St. Anne Catholic Church at 11:45 a.m. outside at the Community Life Center Building, 2800 Camino Diablo Road in Byron, and have your beloved pet receive a special blessing. All animals are welcome. For more information, call 925-634-6625.
Thursday, Oct. 8 Golden Weights The class, designed for older adults, is held at the Delta Family YMCA in Oakley from Oct. 8-Nov. 10. Join a YMCA fitness trainer as you embark on a journey of aerobics, strength training and flexibility/balance training. For class times and more information, call 925-692-2323.
Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group The group meets the second Thursday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Neighborhood Church in Brentwood and is designed for those who care for or know someone caring for a person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. The meeting is free; no reservations are required. For more information, call 925-513-7710.
Women on Weights This five-week class at the Delta Family YMCA in Oakley is designed to educate and challenge you. You’ll learn techniques to enhance and challenge your current routine. An instructor will guide you through a complete strength-based workout. For the class schedule and more information, call 925-692-2323.
Sign-ups
Running and Walking Club The Delta Family YMCA in Oakley has formed walking and running clubs. Participants meet at the YMCA for meeting updates and walking/running assignments. Prize incentives are offered to people who accomplish club goals. For more information, call 925-692-2323.
Tennis Lessons Every Thursday until Dec. 31, the Discovery Bay Athletic Club offers tennis lessons at 3:30 p.m. for kids 4-18. The cost is $10 per class. For more information and to sign up, call Don at 925-759-0983 or e-mail dtpurdy@yahoo.com.
Say Hey Kids Baseball Club The Say Hey club is looking for serious and dedicated boys 13 and under to try out for the team, which will utilize its batting cage and state-of-the-art pitching machine to help you develop the skills needed to play good ball. To schedule a tryout, call 925765-4589.
Creating a Life Without Stress Learn what you can do immediately to relieve stress and how you can prevent it in the future at this free seminar, open to the public, at LifeStyle Health & Fitness Center in Oakley. For more information and reserve your spot, call 925-978-2225, ext. 2.
Brentwood Concert Band Looking for a place to explore your musical talents? The Brentwood Concert Band is looking for new members. The band practices every Monday from 7-9 p.m. in Liberty High School’s band room. For more information, call Sue at 925-634-3411.
Diehard Baseball Tryouts
Youth volleyball league for girls and boys 9-14 holds walk-up registration on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Deer Valley High School in Antioch, and Tuesday, Oct. 27 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Liberty High School in Brentwood. For mail-in registration, visit www.usvbclub.com. The registration deadline is Nov. 30.
The Diehard Baseball Club holds tryouts for its 2010 season for players 9-14 on Saturday, Oct. 31. For the location of tryouts or to sign up for private instruction, email diehardbaseballacademy@yahoo.com.
Boys 15-18 in the Brentwood area are invited to join this new competitive volleyball club, which plays through next January. Practice starts soon. For more information, call Sean at 925-457-6555 or e-mail arugulavb@aol.com.
Brentwood PONY Lady Blast 10U Several open spots are available for Brentwood’s premier girls fast-pitch organization, which is looking for girls who want to learn at a higher level of training. For information about open tryouts, call John at 925-516-4064 or e-mail jdakirk@yahoo.com.
Be a Mentor The Contra Costa Seniors for Children invite you become a mentor and volunteer one hour per week with one elementary school student in need. Help enrich the lives of our children and save their future as well as ours. For more information, call 925-229-2205.
Triple Threat Baseball, Inc. The Triple Threat 11U Tournament tryouts will be held at Laurel Ball Fields’ field #3 in Oakley on Saturdays and Sundays, Oct 10, 11, 17 and 18 from 8
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Delta Children’s Chorus Open auditions have begun for students in fourth grade and up for this new children’s choral group. Rehearsals are held Thursday afternoons. For more information, call Alexis at 925-783-4147.
Help an Adult Learn To Read Would you like to help an adult learn to read, write and spell better? Project Second Chance, the Contra Costa County Library adult literacy program, offers tutor training for volunteer literacy tutors. For more information, visit www.ccclib.org/psc or call 925-927-3250.
On the Horizon Rummage Sale Fabulous Feet Dancers hold a rummage sale at 3901 Walnut Blvd. in Brentwood from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10. For more information, call 925-989-5626.
Stitchin’ Saturdays Learn to knit or crochet a simple project or bring one you’re working on to the Oakley Library on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m.-noon. Bring your stitching supplies with you. For more information, call 925-679-9049.
SHOP, WINE, & DINE Historic Downtown Brentwood 1st Street & Oak, Brentwood Thursday Nights, 5PM – 8PM
BRENTWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET Downtown Brentwood First and Oak, Brentwood Every Saturday, 8AM – 12PM
"ASK THE EXPERTS" LUNCHEON “The New I-9 Rules & Immigration Issues” Only $15 for Chamber Members & $20 for non-members – Includes Lunch Please RSVP to Jilda @ 925-634-3344
Cap's Oak Street Bar & Grill 144 Oak Street, Brentwood Thu., Oct 8, 12 PM
CHAMBER MIXER Tummies to Tots & Recollections Media Transfer 360 Balfour Rd. Suite A, Brentwood Thurs., Oct 15, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN Sponsor By Travis Credit Union Let all the Ghost and Goblins get to know you and your business. Come join the Chamber for a Night Of Fun! Cost to set-up a booth at this event: Chamber Members $30.00 for a booth / $100.00 corner booth Non Chamber Members $60.00 for a booth / $150.00 corner booth Each participate company will be allowed a 10x10 foot space downtown. If you are interested in participating, please stop by the chamber office and pickup an application. Space is Limited! So reserve you spot today! For more info contact the Chamber office at 634-3344 or email jilda@brentwoodchamber.com
Downtown Brentwood 1st & Oak St., Brentwood Sat., Oct 24, 5 PM – 8 PM
A TASTE OF BRENTWOOD RESTAURANT TOUR For more info contact the Chamber office at 634-3344 or email jilda@brentwoodchamber.com Sat., Nov 7, 1 PM - 5 PM
BRENTWOOD CHAMBER HOLIDAY PARADE Downtown Brentwood Sat., Nov 21, 3:30 PM
SCORE COUNSELORS Now at the Chamber office Get free & confidential small business mentoring to succeed this year. Call 634-3344 for your appointment.
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