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How to stay safe during a night out
Nights out give people opportunities to let off steam and socialize. Such nights are great ways for couples, friends, family members, or colleagues to connect and enjoy themselves in memorable ways.
While fun is likely foremost on the minds of people planning to go out, individuals should pay careful attention to safety. Staying safe should be paramount any time people are gathering, particularly during evening hours. By following these tips, anyone enjoying a night out can stay that much safer.
Go out in a group
The adage “there is safety in numbers” still rings true. Always go out with a group of people you trust and know well. Stick together when out and about, and this alone could reduce the likelihood that criminals will target you.
Be aware of your surroundings
Always have eyes on your surroundings and trust your instincts when you sense dangerous situations.
Staying safe while out on the town should be a priority.
Use a taxi or ride-share service
Although it costs a bit more, riding in a hired car is a safer option than traveling alone via public transportation at night, especially if you’ve had alcoholic beverages and cannot drive. Match up the license plate, photo and name of the driver with what is on your rideshare app, if you are going that route. Resist
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any temptation to get into an unlicensed ride for a quicker trip home.
Don’t leave drinks unattended
Make a habit of taking drinks with you rather than leaving them on a table or at the bar. It’s easy for someone to slip a drug into a drink when a potential victim is distracted or in the restroom or on the dance floor.
Either carry your drink or buy a new one each time. Similarly, go only to establishments you trust, and don’t accept pre-made drinks from strangers.
Keep valuables out of sight
Flashing expensive jewelry, watches or electronics can make you a bigger target. Leave the expensive stuff at home. Also, make sure you keep your money and credit cards secure. Messenger bags and sports “fanny packs” have made a comeback, meaning you can keep your valuables right on your body more easily.
Avoid checking in on social media
A check-in is a post that alerts others to your location. By posting where you are headed and intend to be, you’re giving other people an open invitation to come and find you, particularly if your social media channels are public. A check-in also tells criminals that your home is empty.
Behave responsibly
Using alcohol or other substances like marijuana can reduce inhibitions and reaction times. It also can contribute to distraction, memory loss and poor decision-making. Temper drinking during nights out.
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Looking back on 100 years of culinary history
Mac’s Old House − The restaurant that was a staple in East County
After 100 years since being built, Mac’s Old House at 3100 E. 18th St. Antioch, will be closing on June 22, 2025. The restaurant will remain open every day from 4-10 p.m. until the closing date, according to their website.
The current owner, Gary Noe, purchased and opened Mac’s Old House on Aug. 5, 1983. With the help of manager and head chef Rick Cook, they ran the business together for the past 42 years.
“Gary is 86 now, I have run it since 1983 and I am 71 now,” said Cook. “There is no one to take my place. It is just time, I am tired, the building is tired, we are all tired and there are upgrades of the building needed.”
Noe was not available for comment.
Mac’s Old House was built in 1925 by the original owner, Floyd “Mac” McKinney and his father, but did not open as a restaurant until 1956. Some 17 years after opening, McKinney sold it and retired, going on to build a small house in the backyard. McKinney lived here until he passed away in 1994, according to the restaurant’s website macsoldhouse.com.
Noe’s inspiration for the restaurant came
from Bertolas, a restaurant in Oakland that Cook had worked at in 1969 when he was 15 and later managing at the age of 22.
“Instead of changing the restaurant’s name to Bertolas, they decided to keep it as Mac’s Old House, two reasons being because they loved the beautiful neon sign and because they came to know and love Mac himself,” according to macsoldhouse.com.
“What’s next for me is to sit around and enjoy my life,” said Cook. “I want to travel.”
Cook added that there is no inquiries for new ownership.
“The memories are nonstop,” said Cook. “There are thousands of memories when you are able to work with the same crew for 10-12 years, some even 20 plus years and I have been there for over 40 years.”
Cook said the Mac’s Old House Restaurant has been a great place to be in charge of.
Comments poured in as the restaurant announced their closure April 4 on their Facebook page.
“I could cry, my Grandpa was good friends with Gary,” said Anna Griswold-Bohld on the Mac’s Old House Facebook page. “Thank you guys for amazing food and so many great memories with family and friends. Truly my favorite restaurant ever since I was a little one. I’ll be making a trip from Montana to have one more of my favorite meals.”
Many of the comments hope for someone to buy the restaurant without changing anything about it. “Hopefully Sean McCauley rescues this historical gem!” said Jym Rydman on the Mac’s Old House Facebook page.
A few customers thought the post was an April Fool’s joke, and one comment on the Mac’s Old House Facebook page by Maria Mallari said, “This is the nail in the ‘Antioch will never be the same again’ coffin.”
Holly Johnson, a customer of 38 years, mentioned her experience of actually knowing “Mac” in a comment on the Mac’s Old House Facebook page. “I remember when Mac would call my daughter over with his finger when she was just able to walk, saying ‘Come here’ and she would walk over to him and he would give her a dollar. I knew Mac, and I am so happy I had that opportunity.”
Michelle Martin said on the Mac’s Old House Facebook page that she had the privilege of working there for almost 20 years. “Gary is the best boss I ever had. It is a true family there and I have incredible memories that will stay with me until I close.”
Comments on their Facebook asked to provide the recipe to their beloved minestrone soup and that they would even be willing to pay for copies of it.
“From sitting at the bar at three years old to my mom and step dad meeting here and getting married and having their rehearsal dinner here,” said Shannon Contreras on the Mac’s Old House Facebook page. “From growing up with Karen, setting the tables after guests left to be entertained as a child, to turning 21 and realizing just how affordable and strong the drinks are. You all have been amazing the 31 years I have been coming to you. I’m sad, but the memories won’t go away. Thank you for everything!!!”
TAYLOR SHEPHERD
Photo courtesy of macsoldhouse.com
Mac’s Old House is at 3100
Wente Vineyards to be featured at Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill event
Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill is hosting a five-course winemakers dinner featuring Wente Vineyards on Thursday, April 24 at 6 p.m.
Located at 144 Oak St. in downtown Brentwood, this event is by reservation only. Tickets are $125 per person.
The five-course dinner includes hors d’oeuvres, a salad, pasta, main entree and dessert.
Jimmy Karadais, owner of Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill, said “We have high hopes that this event will be sold out, but seats are limited with only 50 available for this event.”
Karadais added that Jordan Wente, the granddaughter of the Wente family, will be
in attendance.
She is a fifth-generation wine grapegrower and serves as a senior ambassador for her family’s winery, among other roles.
“Jordan Wente joined her family’s winery in 2015,” according to www. wentefoundation.org/about-us/. “Before joining Wente Vineyards, she served as the Chief Operations Officer for the Californians Dedicated to Education (CDE) Foundation. Formed in July 2011, the CDE
Foundation’s mission is to improve public school education in California by supporting the implementation of policy goals identified in A Blueprint for Great Schools that
improve health and education outcomes for students.”
To make a reservation, call 925-634-1025.
TAYLOR SHEPHERD
Photo courtesy of Better in Brentwood Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill is hosting a five-course winemakers dinner on April 24.
Orange wine: Orange you glad it’s not made from citrus?
IF YOU’VE HEARD OF ORANGE WINE and pictured a bottle fermented with orange peels, you’re not alone. I did, but despite the name, orange wine has nothing to do with citrus fruit. Instead, it refers to a white wine made using red wine techniques — specifically, fermenting white grape juice with the grape skins and seeds. This skin-contact method gives orange wine its signature amber or copper hue, along with a bolder, more complex flavor than typical white wines. While most white wines are made by separating the juice from the skins right after crushing the grapes, orange wines are left to sit with the skins for days, weeks, or even months. The result?
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flavor and texture.
A deeper color, tannic structure, and flavors ranging from dried fruit and nuts to tea, honey, and herbs.
A variety of white grapes can be used to make orange wine. Common choices include Pinot Grigio, Albariño, Ribolla Gialla, and Trebbiano, among others. The grape choice, along with time on skins, influences the wine’s final
orange wine has been around for thousands of years, with origins in Georgia (the country, not the state), where traditional winemaking in clay vessels called qvevri is still practiced today. The style has seen a modern revival, especially among natural wine enthusiasts, and is now produced in regions from Italy to Slovenia to California.
Because of their strong personalities, orange wines pair well with bold foods like curries, fermented dishes, and aged cheeses. They’re definitely not your average white wine — and that’s exactly the point.
So next time you spot an orange wine, don’t expect anything citrusy. Expect a funky, fascinating, and ancient twist on white wine.
Frank MaiUri
CAP’S OAK STREET BAR & GRILL
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COURSE
WINE MAKERS DINNER FEATURING WENTE VINEYARDS
HORS D’OEUVRES | BLANCHARD, PEREZ, BRUT AND WENTE, RIVA RANCH, CHARDONNAY
Melted Le Gruyere Cheese with Crispy Sopressata Crostini
Prawn and Diver Scallop Bouillabaisse
SALAD | WENTE, SAUVIGNON BLANC, LOUIS MEL, CENTRAL COAST
Brentwood’s local Strawberry and Spinach Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
PASTA | WENTE, PINOT NOIR, NTH DEGREE 2020
Pappardelle Pasta with Pesto and Pine Nuts
MAIN ENTREE | WENTE, MERLOT, NTH DEGREE 2019
Roquefort Stuffed Filet Mignon
Portabella Mushroom with a Port Cognac Reduction
DESSERT | DOW’S, AGED 20 YEAR TAWNY PORT
SantoriniParfait
(Layers of Honey Walnuts, Crispy Filo Dough, Vanilla Ice Cream and a Chocolate Drizzle)
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Tips for having fun dining out as a crowd
Visiting a favorite local restaurant is a popular way to enjoy a night out with family or friends.
Dining out affords individuals a break from cooking at home and offers an opportunity to try new cuisines and enjoy a complicated dish that novices may find difficult to prepare.
Special occasions also may be celebrated by dining out, bringing together a large party of customers at one time. When dining out as a crowd, some additional planning may be necessary to ensure the experience goes well.
The first thing is to consider speaking with the restaurant about how they handle large dining parties.
decide in advance if the bill will be paid by one individual or if it will be split equally among those attending the dinner. If it is the latter, it may be easiest if everyone brings cash to make chipping in for a single check more seamless than handing over 10 different credit cards or requesting multiple checks. Also, paying cash means diners will not be subjected to the extra fee that many restaurants are now placing on credit card payments to help offset their costs for accepting such forms of payment.
The first thing is to consider speaking with the restaurant about how they handle large dining parties. While some restaurants may simply request a reservation (and updates on whether the party count changes), others may treat a crowd of eight or more differently and refer such groups to a party planner or catering manager. Follow the rules of the restaurant to make things easy for their kitchen staff and the waitstaff.
When bringing a large dining party, sometimes it can be easier to work with the restaurant and have a party menu set up. This menu will feature a few different options rather than giving the group free rein over the standard menu. A party menu means you can keep things to a set price and advise those dining out about what they can expect to pay if the bill will be split.
Who will pay for the meal also merits consideration. It’s essential to
Plan for the group to arrive at the same time. Many restaurants will not seat a party until all diners are present. Also, once the group is finished dining, it may be tempting to linger for a while and talk. This can affect the turnover rate of the table and some establishments may not be fond of it. Rather, think about moving over to the bar area (if there is one) or take the group to another bar nearby to continue catching up.
Dining out as a large party involves planning ahead and being cognizant of the protocols in place at the establishment you will be visiting.
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dining out as a crowd, some additional planning may be
experience goes well.
Studio 55: a new space for seniors in Oakley
The City of Oakley now offers activities specifically for residents aged 55 and older, with free membership for the 2025
year.
Studio 55 is set to open on May 1 in the Oakley Recreation Center at 1250 O’Hara Ave.
“During the 2024 community-wide effort to identify funding for a new larger Oakley Library with a community center, the City Council, staff and community stakeholders also focused on how to better serve Oakley’s aging population in advance of the planned demolition of the current Oakley Senior Center, which is leased by and run by a nonprofit club, the Oakley Senior Citizens,” said Danielle Navarro, assistant city manager of Oakley describing how the idea came about. “Based on the community center project funding allocated by the city and raised by the Friends of the Oakley Library over the past year, we don’t anticipate having a space dedicated entirely to one community or group; it will be flex space.”
Navarro said the city recognizes the needs of residents aged 55 and older. The Oakley City Council approved the addition and funding of affordable and accessible aging services
Anyone age 55 and older who join Studio 55 can enjoy social space as well as daily activities, including pickleball, exercise, self-defense, a book club, dancing, cooking classes and more.
at the Recreation Center.
“Between the main recreation building, the dedicated Studio 55 space, city parks and trails, the city is not only able to offer existing classes, we are also expanding classes and daily activities. We will also provide informational programming relevant to our senior community, a social space and expand the existing one-day-a-week Café Costa program to provide lunchtime service four days a week
starting in July.”
Navarro said the name for the space came from three sources: “the space Studio 55 occupies was already called a studio, the programming is for community members aged 55 and up and the famed Studio 54 theater and nightclub in New York.”
“While the services are in the early stages, our plans to grow the offerings through the years will be included annually in
the city budget,” Navarro said. “As part of our budget process, the city reviews a 10-year plan to determine if the expenditures we can afford today are expenditures that projections show we will be able to afford in the future.”
To find out more about new activities for seniors and other information, visit the Oakley Recreation Facebook and Instagram pages @ oakleyrecreation or online at www.oakleyca. gov/studio55.
- Thurs.: 8am - 9pm
- Sat.: 8am - 11pm
TAYLOR SHEPHERD
Photo courtesy of Siegel & Strain Architects
Calendar
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This Week’s Events
Friday, April 18
Heritage High School Improv Night
The Improv Team will make up the whole evening up on the spot—characters, song lyrics, situations, and entire scenes. The 7 p.m. show will be at the high school at 101 American Ave. in Brentwood. Tickets are $5. For details, visit https:// hhsrisingstars.seatyourself.biz
Saturday, April 19
Banner Up! Community Art ProgramBanner Pickup
Local artists can pick up banners to paint for the upcoming Banner Up! 2025 program organized by Art Guild of the Delta. This free community art program is available to adult and high school artists. Completed banners will be hung in downtown Brentwood over the summer. Sale of the banners at the annual Banner Up! Gala on Sept. 20 will benefit Adventure Therapy Foundation and the banner artists. Banners can be picked up at Starry Nite Studios, 2545 Sand Creek Road, #136 at The Streets of Brentwood, between noon and 4 p.m. For more information, contact Frank Littman at FrankLittmanArt@gmail.com.
Easter Egg-Stravaganza
Enjoy an afternoon of Easter egg hunting and pictures with the Easter Bunny in Rivertown in Antioch at Waldie Plaza next to the Antioch Chamber at 640 W. 2nd St. This is a free, familyfriendly event. Rivertown merchants have a Merchant-2-Merchant egg hunt from noon-4 p.m. Waldie Plaza events include a petting zoo from 1-3 p.m., photos and the Easter egg hunt will be from 3-4 p.m. For more information, visit celebrateantioch.org.
Easter Eggstravaganza at Merrill Gardens
Enjoy an Easter egg hunt with over 800 eggs for kids to find. There will be a bouncy house, spring crafts, face painting, refreshments and games and prizes. The Easter bunny will be hopping over to take pictures with families from 1-3 p.m. at Merrill Gardens Brentwood at 2600 Balfour Road.
6th Annual Egg Hunt and Pet Event
This free event is from 10 a.m. – noon at Knightsen School, 1923 Delta Road, where hundreds of children and their families enjoy the hunt. Free to all attendees; only egg hunters need to register. Local animal rescues for education and adoption will be there, plus live music, the Easter bunny, Brentwood and Knightsen 4H groups and treasure map and prizes. For details, visit http://bit.ly/4loE4fV.
On the Horizon
Saturday, April 26
Friends of Brentwood Library
Pop-Up Book Sale
Find bargains on children’s books at the Friends of the Brentwood Library Pop-Up Book Sale from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on the second floor of the Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St. The sale will also feature a large selection of used books for all ages, puzzles, and more. All proceeds benefit the Brentwood Library. For more information, visit www.friendsofthebrentwoodlibrary.org.
Multicultural Faire in Brentwood
Enjoy a celebration of cultures featuring food trucks, craft vendors, and a cultural fashion show showcasing traditional attire from around the world. This is a family-friendly event presented by the Brentwood Youth Commission at noon-3 p.m. at City Park, City Park Way in Brentwood. To become a vendor, visit brentwoodca.gov/ BYCMulticulturalFaire.
The 2025 Liberty Union High School District Athletic Hall of Fame
The Induction-Enshrinement banquet will be held at the Ghiggeri Gym at Liberty, 850 Second St. in Brentwood. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. followed by dinner and the ceremony. The inductees are: Rich Barrios (Liberty) - coach; Ryan Barsanti (Heritage) - athlete, Jett Charvet (Heritage) - athlete; Darrell Daniels (Freedom) - athlete; Haley Rose Love (Heritage) - athlete; Kyle Quinn (Liberty) - athlete, Roman Runner (Freedom) - athlete, and the 2005 Liberty girls volleyball team coached by Linda “Gooch” Ghilarducci. This event is open to the public. Reservations are $60 and can be made by contacting Amy Sickenberger at luhsd.athletic. hof@gmail.com.
Monday, April 28
Patriots Parent’s Organization Golf Tournament
A day of fundraising and golfing will support the Heritage High School Patriot Parents first annual golf tournament. Hosted by the Heritage PPO, the event will take place at the Lone Tree Golf Course, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. The funds raised will benefit the Heritage High School PPO. Registration (prices range from $50 for lunch only up to $540) starts at 7 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. A tri-tip lunch will be served at 1 p.m. and an awards ceremony will start at 2 p.m. Included in the price are 18 holes of golf, a golf cart, and lunch. There will also be raffles. To purchase tickets, visit www.successfund.com/jvgx6.
Tuesday, April 29
6th Annual East Bay Business Expo and Job Fair
The free East Bay Business Expo and Job Fair enables businesses and entrepreneurs to network with the general public in a professional setting, showcasing their businesses, meeting new customers, and hiring potential employees. There will be raffles, giveaways, food and wine and beer tastings from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. For more information or to register as a vendor, call 925-634-3344 or visit https://business.brentwoodchamber.com/ events/details/6th-annual-east-bay-businessexpo-job-fair-17546?calendarMonth=2025-04-01
Thursday, May 1
The 74th Annual National Day of Prayer
Join Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood, for the National Day of Prayer at 10 a.m. Pour out to the God of hope and be filled-Romans 15:13.
Town of Discovery Bay Open House
This free event will take place at the Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd., from 3-8 p.m. Staff members will showcase capital improvement projects, provide valuable insights and guidance, and offer opportunities for guests to ask questions as they strive to build a better community. Guests can meet their elected representatives, town staff, and consultants involved in projects that impact residents. Projects showcased include water, sewer, landscaping, rate study and the Administration Building. For more information, visit www.todb.ca.gov.
Saturday, May 3
Devin Hunter Book Signing at Barnes & Noble
Join the Barnes and Noble Brentwood team for author Devin Hunter’s signing of his witchy gardening guide, Houseplant HortOCCULTure, and his new psychic self-help book, The Bad Vibes Field Guide! Hunter will be in-store at 2475 Sand Creek Road Suite 100 from noon-3 p.m. signing copies of his spiritual, educational how-to book on houseplants great and small, along with his fool- (and spirit) -proof guide to fighting off and preventing negative energies. For more information, visit stores.barnesandnoble.com/ event/9780062185499-0.
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Kim and Davy’s Benefit for the LMC Foundation
A party with a Kentucky Derby-inspired theme benefits the Los Medanos College (LMC) Foundation will be hosted by LMC Foundation Board member Kim Wentworth and her husband Davy. They celebrate LMC’s 50th anniversary with an array of Southern-style small plates, desserts, and drinks, including wine and local craft beers. During the event at 1221 Hookston Road Concord from 5-8 p.m., an LMC student will discuss how the foundation has helped their life: supporting them to stay in college, transfer to a university, and earn an education — an achievement that imparts a lifetime of benefits. Ticket prices vary between $75 and $5,000, and all proceeds go directly to the LMC Foundation helping to meet the $15,000 fundraising goal to help students where their needs are greatest and knowing that100% of the ticket price goes to the LMC Foundation. RSVP by Saturday, April 26. For details, contact Kim, Davy, or Sara Marcellino at kwentworth@losmedanos.edu, davy.wentworth@gmail. com or smarcellino@4cd.edu or at 510-289-3004.
Strut For A Cause Fashion Show fundraiser
The St. Anne’s chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will be hosting the Strut For A Cause Fashion Show fundraiser for its thrift store and charity programs at St. Anne’s Catholic Church at 2800 Camino Diablo Road in Byron from 1-3 p.m. There will be a 30-minute mixer with light refreshments before the fashion show begins at 1:30. Tickets are $20 for general admission and VIP Runway seating will be $30. All fashion show proceeds will go to St. Anne’s “Helping Our Neighbors in Need” program that assists low-income people who need help paying their utility bills, provides families with groceries from the local food bank, and distributes vouchers to families for clothes from the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. Tickets are available at www. eventbrite.com/e/st-vincent-de-paul-fashionshow-tickets- or can be purchased at the door on the day of the event.
Saturday, May 3, Sunday, May 4
Drinks de Mayo
Pickleball Tournament
Discovery Bay Pickleball will host a tournament Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 at the Discovery Bay Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. There will be women’s doubles and men’s doubles on Saturday with mixed and youth doubles and moneyball brackets on Sunday. Registration is $80 and ends April 19. Bracket fees are $15 for regular, free for youth, and $25 for moneyball. All moneyball event fees go to cash payouts. All players will receive a T-shirt. For more information, contact Aaron Hill at thepickleballhills@gmail. com To register, visit app.pickleballden.com/ external-tournament/1518672.
Saturday, May 10
Team Jeremy Charity 5K Run/Walk in Brentwood
The community is invited to come out and rally around Jeremy Reedy, who was diagnosed with CLM, a rare form of leukemia, at 9 years old. Fleet Feet is helping organize the event at Veterans Park, 3841 Balfour Road in Brentwood. The course will be a scenic and flat throughout Veterans Park and Marsh Creek Trail. Individual registration is $30 for all ages and includes a bib number, timing chip, and a custom BOCO hat. Packet pick-up will be available Friday, May 9 from 1-6 p.m. at Fleet Feet, 6061 Lone Tree Way, Suite H in Brentwood. On race day, check-in is at 7:30 a.m., pre-race warm up at 8:30 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. All of the money raised will be donated to Jeremy’s family to help with medical expenses. To register, visit https://teamjeremys5k.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=16698.
Spring Rummage Sale in Brentwood
This free event will be from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First St. There will be mimosas, vendors, and crafters. The booth fee is $50. For vendor information or an application, contact brentwoodveteransbuilding@gmail.com.
Old Document Shred-a-Thon
Get rid of old documents at a Shred-a-Thon from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1360 East Tregallas Road in Antioch. Donations support scholarships and charities coordinated through the church’s endowment. For more information, visit stjohnsantioch.org.
Rivertown Wine Walk & Artisan Faire
The faire will be from noon-4 p.m. at 314 G St. in downtown Antioch and will feature art, handmade crafts, wine tasting and live music performed by Project 4 the band. This is a free, family-friendly event. Wine tasting is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Wine tasting participants must be at least 21 years old and provide a photo ID. Tickets are limited to 500 and are available at Willow Park Mercantile, 205 G St. in Antioch, or at Eventbrite,https://www. eventbrite.com/e/rivertown-wine-walk-andartisan-faire-tickets-1281127299239?aff=odd tdtcreator. For more information or for artisan vendor inquiries, visit CelebrateAntioch.org.
Monday, May 19
31st Annual Rotary Club of Brentwood Golf Tournament
The tournament will take place at the Discovery Bay Country Club, 1475 Clubhouse Drive, with registration beginning at 9 a.m. Lunch and dinner will be provided and there will be a variety of tournament games. Each foursome will compete in a scramble format. Golfers will be accepted first come, first serve, as entry forms and payments are received. The entry deadline is May 5, and the registration is $185 for individual golfers. Tournament proceeds benefit the Rotary Club’s community projects. For sponsorship information, email rob@billbrandtford.com. For more information about the event, call 925-642-4925. For raffle donations, contact Julie Deck at 925-368-7722 or jacsdeck@comcast.net.
Tuesday, May 20
Red Hawk Casino Bus Trip
The event will provide round-trip motorcoach transportation to Hard Rock Casino. Reservations are $47 per person and includes the bus driver’s tip. Presented by the Oakley Senior Center and Alexander Bus Company, water and snacks will be available on the bus. Participants will receive a bonus of $25 on their player’s card. There will be Bingo en route to the casino, and there will be 50/50 and raffles on the return trip. Casino Bingo players will get a $10 bonus. The bus will leave the Oakley Recreation Center parking lot at 1250 O’Hara Ave. at 8 a.m. Participants will have five hours at the casino to gamble and eat. The bus will arrive home around 5:30 p.m. Reservations must be paid by May 19. To reserve a seat, call 925-626-7223 or Allan at 925-265-3417.
Attention commercial venues! The Press is excited to announce we are now allowing commercial venues, bars and for-profit events to list your events in The Press’s weekly printed community calendar. For only $25 per week, it will include 55-60 words or a 380-390 character count with bigger font and will be hotlinked to your website on the e-Press. To place your event, let us know by Friday at noon for the following Fridays publication at ads@brentwoodpress.com or call 925-634-1441.