In the heart of the vibrant community of Brentwood lies a haven for aspiring performers of all ages – East County Performing Arts Center, affectionately known as ECPAC.
From the tentative steps of a first class to the triumphant strides of a graduation performance, ECPAC opens its doors to all, offering a class tailored to each individual.
Dedicated to excellence in performing arts education, ECPAC prides itself on being “More Than Just Great Dancing.”
Founded by Nina Koch, a passionate advocate for the transformative power of the arts, ECPAC stands as a testament to her unwavering commitment to improving lives through performing arts.
With a curriculum steeped in proven techniques and guided by certified instructors, ECPAC instills confidence and inspires thousands of students to pursue their dreams on local dance teams, college programs, and professional stages. Yet, ECPAC is more than just a studio; it’s a second home for its students.
Here, performing arts transcends the stage, offering invaluable life lessons in respect, confidence, and conscientiousness. As Koch affirms, performing arts are not merely about mastering steps but about
nurturing social-emotional skills, fostering mental well-being, and promoting physical health. They are about forging lasting friendships, finding role models, and creating a sense of belonging within a supportive community. ECPAC’s commitment to giving back extends beyond the studio walls, encompassing initiatives that enrich both its
students and the wider community.
Through its inaugural Community Performing Arts Scholarship program, ECPAC invited students from the Brentwood Union School District to apply for full-year tuition scholarships, improving accessibility to the arts for all recipients had the opportunity to explore various
performing arts genres, from acting to acrobatics, nurturing their talents and igniting their passion for performance.
Moreover, ECPAC delights audiences every December with The Ballet Company of East County’s The Nutcracker, a cherished tradition that showcases the talent and dedication of its students while spreading holiday cheer throughout the community.
Additionally, the East County Children’s Musical Theater Company, a cornerstone of ECPAC’s community engagement efforts, provides young performers with opportunities to shine on stage. That fosters a love for theater and nurturing creativity among its members.
Through these endeavors, ECPAC not only cultivates artistic excellence, but also fosters a sense of belonging and joy within the community.
ECPAC remains steadfast in its mission to empower young performers, nurture their talents, and foster a sense of belonging. For class inquiries, please visit www.Brentwooddance.com or call or text 925-701-9889. Join us at ECPAC – where every step is a celebration of creativity, growth, and community.
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As the school year ends and the summer is drawing closer to beginning, many parents may be looking for summer camps to send their kids to. Here’s a list of some camps available in East County starting this June:
Camp Brentwood Day Camp hosted by the City of Brentwood features two months worth of week-long events for kids from the first-to-sixth grade, with the camps running every Monday-thru-Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, starting on June 10 with their “Kids in the Kitchen” week as the kids in attendance will learn essential kitchen skills and nutrition knowledge while designing their own cookbook.
The camp also includes a Star Wars themed week, a Robotics week, and their own version of Coachella called “Kidchella” at the end on July 22-26.
The camp costs $275 for Brentwood residents and $280 for non-residents.
Contact Brentwood Recreation at 925-516-5444, or register at www.brentwoodca.gov/Home/Components/ News/News/229/205.
Oakley will also have their own kids camp this summer, starting on June 17 with a group for ages 6-8, another group for kids aged 9-11, and one for kids from the sixth grade through 11th grade. There is also an extended care option available for all ages where parents can drop off their child from 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m., with pickup from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The camps cost $125 per week for Oakley residents and $200 per week for non-residents with an extra $50 per week charge for the extended-care option, $100 per week charge extra for non-residents.
The city of Oakley is also offering classes for preschool aged children and their parents, starting as young
as 1 year old with their Tiny Steps program – an all-abilities class that explores creative movement games and activities. There’s also a youth sports camp for kids age 3 to 7 years old.
Those interested can contact Oakley Recreation Manager Troy Faulk at faulk@ci.oakley.ca.us, or can check out Oakley Recreation on Facebook and Instagram at @ oakleyrecreation.
Antioch has events for both children and adults planned throughout the summer, including outdoor movie nights, a barbecue for seniors and events at the water park. For a list, see the city’s activity guide at https://www. antiochca.gov/fc/recreation/RecGuide.pdf
The town of Discovery Bay is not offering any kids camps this year.
We engineered the camping experience based on what people don’t like about camping,” Johnny Valenzuela says of Montauk California Resort, an elevated camping experience in El Dorado County that he co-founded with his friend Chris Dillender and Chris’s wife, Ann, in 2022.
Valenzuela, who grew up in Brentwood, and Dillender had originally worked together at another campground and realized that they could start one of their own using their knowledge – the former has a background in marketing and the latter a skill for construction – and
provide guests with an experience that makes camping more accessible, even for first-time campers.
“The goal was to provide people the ability to go camping without the headache,” Valenzuela explains. “We provide the grill and the beds. There’s no need to set up a tent because that part’s already done for you.”
Each private campsite at Montauk California Resort includes a furnished tent, the interior designed by Ann, as well as its own shower and bathroom rather than the communal ones at other campsites. The sites are dog-friendly and provide easy access to Folsom Lake. The resort also offers watercraft rentals, such as kayaks and paddleboards, for those who want to enjoy the lake.
Each site is designed in such a way as to not be visible from the other campsites while also offering campers views of the scenic vistas surrounding the resort. Valenzuela says the sunsets in particular are a must-see.
“We wanted this to be a place the whole community can enjoy,” he said. “It’s just an awesome experience.”
For more information about Montauk California Resort, including booking and nearby activities, visit https://montauk.camp/
The Discovery Bay Lions Club has announced the return of their annual concert series. Organizers say this promises to be the biggest year yet.
The annual Summer Jam Concert Series returns to the Discovery Bay Community Center on June 1 and Sept. 7.
The concerts get a little bigger and better each year, and this year’s events will feature a bigger and better sound system, organizers said.
Hosted by the Discovery Bay Lions, this free concert series brings people, music and food together for an evening of outdoor entertainment. June’s event will include country music from the band Gunpowder and Lace, along with free line dancing instruction from Dancing with Rhonda.
“Rhonda came out for the first time last year and brought a ton of dancers who follow her, and it was really great,” said Discovery Bay Lion Bryon Gutow. “I think people loved it because everyone wants to go out there and ‘boot scoot,’ but unless they have someone leading them, it can be hard.”
In its ninth year, the Summer Jam
Concert series is a way for the Lions Club to give back to the community. The event is free, and guests can purchase food, wine, beer and margaritas. Proceeds go to the Lions Club Center for the Blind in Pittsburg. The Lions also donate about $10,000 to the Discovery Bay Community Center each year, raising funds through events like the concert series and Big Cat Poker Run at the end of summer.
“This will be an amazing night,” Gutow said. “It’s a free community concert, and families can come out and have a great time, and they don’t have to spend money if they don’t want to.”
In September, guests will be treated to a blast from the past with Journey Revisted, a Journey cover band.
The Summer Jam concerts will be at the Discovery Bay Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd., on Saturday, June 1, and Saturday, Sept. 7. Gates open at 5 p.m. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. No outside food, drinks, coolers, easy-up tents or dogs are allowed. Food, beer, wine and margaritas will be available for purchase.
For more information, visit www. discoverybaylions.com.
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While summertime is most often associated with ice cream trucks playing tinny jingles as they sell popsicles shaped like SpongeBob and Super Mario, a new way to beat the heat has come to the Brentwood area: a truck selling shaved ice.
“I have a friend in Southern California who joined the Kona franchise,” Jordan Sabella says of his decision to open up a shaved ice truck. “It seemed like a great way to get out of corporate sales and give something back to the community.”
Sabella kicked off his new venture on April 1. While his truck services primarily Brentwood and surrounding areas, he has gone as far as Pittsburg and Livermore if called upon for events in that area.
The mobile truck means that Sabella does not have a set brick-and-mortar location where he can be regularly found. As his business grows, he says he hopes to have an established pattern so people can easily know where to find him. The best way to locate the truck on any given day is to look up their Instagram profile, @konaiceofbrentwood, where they post where the truck will be parked and respond to messages promptly. The profile also lists a
phone number exclusively for the business, 510-423-8604, that can be called or texted about the truck’s location or other questions.
“I have no problem being flexible,” he says. Sabella also points out that he often works unusual hours to accommodate events that may want to book his truck. For the summer, he expects to operate from 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. as the days get longer as well. “I’m really open to anything.”
Part of what helps Kona shaved ice stand out from other similar ventures is the freedom it gives customers, Sabella said. Patrons of the truck are given a cone full of unflavored shaved ice and they get to add the flavored syrups themselves to create their own flavor combinations. On his truck, Sabella has 10 different flavors with more – including sugar-free options – on the way. Although he says his current favorite flavor is a mixture of mango and watermelon, he adds that all of them are great. Although Sabella has been in business for only a short time, he already has plans to add a second truck to his business. The original plan was to do that next year, but Sabella says he may need it sooner based on demand. He says he is having to turn down events because he is already booked for other events and fundraisers.
“Kona Ice is here to party and have a good time,” he said.
More information about Kona Ice can be found at www.instagram.com/ konaiceofbrentwood/.
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Bodies of water like lakes, rivers and oceans often elicit fond memories of fun times spent under the sun. Safety should always be a priority when spending time on the water, especially when participating in water sports, including swimming and water skiing.
According to the World Health Organization, more than 40 people die by drowning every hour of every day, which equates to around 372,000 deaths each year. Many of those deaths, the vast majority of which occur in low- or middle-income countries, are preventable, and safety is at the core of drowning prevention. Though drowning incidents are not as prevalent in the United States and Canada as they are elsewhere in the world, the popularity of water sports in both countries underscores the importance of revisiting the various ways to stay safe when out on the water.
The carefree nature of spring and summer can make it easy for water sports enthusiasts to forgo lessons before trying their hands at water skiing and wakeboarding. But such lessons can teach people
being towed. A list of hand signals can be found at www.boaterexam.com/safety/ safety-common-hand-signals.aspx.
The NSC advises inspecting tow lines prior to beginning. Such inspections can confirm that tow lines are not caught in the propeller or wrapped around anyone before the activity begins.
Wait for the propeller to stop before getting back on the boat.
People being towed should always wait for propellers to stop before climbing back into the boat. It doesn’t take long for propellers to stop, and those extra few seconds can dramatically reduce risks for accidents or injuries.
techniques that can keep them safe on the water. Courses teach everything from how to get up and out of the water to how to properly handle a tow rope. They also can teach boaters how to navigate waters while towing skiers, tubers and wakeboarders.
Learn hand signals and go over them before getting in the water.
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The National Safety Council (NSC) emphasizes the importance of basic hand signals, which can be used to help boaters communicate with the people they’re towing. Hand signals are vital because water sports tend to be noisy, so nonverbal communication may be the only way boaters can communicate with the people they’re towing. Signals can be used to communicate anything from directions of turns to speed requests to the condition of the person
Visibility is reduced once the sun goes down. That can make it hard for boaters to see any obstacles that might appear in the water, and it also makes it very difficult for them to communicate with the people they’re towing. As a result of such difficulties, the NSC urges water sports enthusiasts to only engage in such activities during daylight hours.
ParkFest – the celebration of East Bay Regional Park District’s 90th birthday – comes to Lake Chabot Regional Park, 17600 Lake Chabot Road in Castro Valley, on May 11.
The free celebration is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and features musical and other performances, a kids’ zone with handson fun, nature exhibits, activities, food trucks, eco-friendly games, and more.
This year marks nine decades since a group of local leaders, inspired by some of America’s first conservationists, successfully brought the creation of the East Bay Regional Park District to residents. It’s time to celebrate the open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation, and environmental education provided by that incredible vision 90 years ago. Please join East Bay Parks at its free birthday festival for the entire community.
“Taking this moment to reflect and commemorate our past will help us flourish in our next 90, even 100 years,” said Park District General Manager Sabrina Landreth. “We are the largest regional park district in the nation, we are highly regarded, well loved, and we look forward to growing more inclusive and accessible
for our park visitors.”
Check the ParkFest webpage for updated information on alternative transportation methods (biking, busing), and trip planning as parking is limited.
ParkFest is accessible by BART, and a free shuttle will be available to and from Bay Fair station.
The East Bay has another park to enjoy this summer and beyond after a ribbon-cutting ceremony at newly renovated and expanded Roberts Regional Recreation Area, 10570 Skyline Boulevard, in Oakland last weekend.
Visitors can now enjoy the increased size of the pool, including additional shallow areas for recreational activity, swim lessons, and training, East Bay Parks officials said in a press release. The upgraded facility also includes a new changing room building with restrooms, which include gender-neutral facilities and compllance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The Roberts Pool Renovation Project was made possible through funding from California State Parks, Measure WW, Regional Parks Foundation, the Park District, and a bequest from John and Ellen Sutter.
olds might not be as common in summer as they are in winter, but anyone who has ever had a cold when the weather outside is warm and inviting knows just how unpleasant a runny nose, sore throat and lack of energy can be when everyone else seems to be outside soaking up the sun. There’s no substitute for feeling fit and healthy in summer.
A healthy summer is one when individuals avoid illness and make the most of a time of year when no one wants to battle colds or other issues that affect their wellbeing. The following strategies can help people enjoy a healthy summer.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends individuals apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a sun-protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher before going outside. Sunscreen should then be reapplied as necessary and especially after swimming or excessive sweating. The American Cancer Society notes that sunburn that blisters can increase risk for skin cancer, but sunburns affect short-term health as well. Studies have shown that sunburn hampers immune system response, which could make people more vulnerable to viruses like COVID-19 or the common cold.
Limit alcohol consumption.
Social schedules tend to fill up in summer, as seemingly everyone wants to host a backyard barbecue. The party vibe synonymous with summer leads to increased opportunities to drink alcohol, but excessive amounts of alcohol and summer sun are a bad combination. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, hot summer days increase fluid loss through perspiration, while alcohol contributes to fluid loss through an increased need to urinate. Significant fluid loss can lead to dehydration and heat stroke.
Summer is not typically as hectic a time of year as other seasons, particularly for parents accustomed to driving kids from one activity to another during the school year. But come summer, weekends filled with social engagements and a greater desire to be active outdoors can prove exhausting. The CDC notes that a diet filled with colorful fruits and vegetables supports muscles, strengthens bones and boosts immunity. That can make it easier to handle a physically active summer regimen and ensure that the immune system is in better position to fight off anything that may want to get in the way of summer fun.
What’s better than a midday summertime nap? The answer to that is better sleep overnight. Adults should aspire to get between seven and eight hours of sleep each night, which can fortify their immune system and ensure they don’t miss out on any summertime fun. According to the Mayo Clinic, sleep deprivation can lead to decreased production of proteins known as cytokines, which are vital to fighting infection and inflammation.
A healthy summer makes for a more enjoyable summer.
Adults may see staycations as great opportunities to catch up on summer reading and finish projects around the house. Children, however, may not always approach time off at home with that same enthusiasm.
Parents confronted with the challenge of keeping kids happy and engaged during staycations can try these kid-friendly ideas to ensure everyone enjoys their time off, even if the bulk of it is spent at home.
Traveling carnivals are a staple of summer in many small communities. These special events feature rides, games and, of course, food. Families can make a night of it at a nearby carnival (one is no doubt within driving distance on just about any night in July and August).
Budget-conscious staycationers can attend carnivals on bracelet nights, when both adults and kids can typically enjoy endless rides for one set price as opposed to having to purchase tickets for each individual ride.
Whether it’s a nearby lake or a day at the ocean, a weekday afternoon spent swimming is a great way to remind the family that a staycation is still a vacation. If swimming in a lake or in the ocean is not possible and you don’t have the luxury of a backyard pool, purchase an inflatable pool (or two) that the whole family can enjoy.
Parents can visit a local arts and crafts store and spend a day painting or making projects with their children. Choose a theme, like making jewelry or painting a family portrait, and then exchange your masterpieces or create a family art exhibit when the session is over.
Fishing can be a fun activity for the whole family and a great way to get out of the house without breaking the bank. Create a competition to see who can catch the most and/or the biggest fish. If you catch fish that you’re allowed to take home, involve the whole family in making a delicious fish dinner that night.
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Saturday, May 4
Liberty High School Annual Car Show
The 11th annual show is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Independence High School, 929 Second St., Brentwood. Car registration is $30, and proceeds from this not-for-profit benefit the Liberty High School Auto Shop Program’s projects. The event is free to the public. Cars start lining up at 7 a.m. and drive in coming north on First Street downtown towards Pine Street. To register, visit https://linktr.ee/libertyautoclub?utm_ source=linktree_profile_share<sid=eab5fe9061d4-445a-8d23-cac0c29fc4aa.
Trinkets & Treasures Flea Market
The Oakley Senior Center hosts a market for Mother’s Day and other occasions, featuring antiques, new as well as used items collectibles and more. The center provides one table for $10, or 3 for $25 for the day. Indoor and outdoor spots are available. Cross streets are Acme near O’Hara Avenue. For information, call 925-626-7223.
Unified Prom’s Under-the-Sea theme Parade and Concert
The Unified Prom, parade and free concert are from 5-9 p.m. ats City Park in Brentwood. It starts with a parade downtown for the community, and everyone is invited to attend the parade and concert – and to dress in costume – and cheer the students as they are driven down First Street to City Park. After the parade, the students go into the community center for their prom while the public is invited to stay and listen to live music from The 925 Band in the park. Food and drink will be available for purchase.
Volunteers sought for Mount Diablo State Park Dig Days
The Mount Diablo Trails Alliance seeks volunteers for its Dig Days, the last of which is May 4. The event is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and the focus of the May 4 effort will be on the Lower Summit Trail on the Upper Dan Cook SIngletrack near South Gate Road. Volunteers will help maintain and improve trails on the mountain using proven techniques with a focus on safety, preservation and equitable access. For details, visit mountdiablotrailsalliance.org/dig-days.
Kaleidascope arts and crafts show Kaleidascope, a nonprofit cancer suppot organization, is having an arts and crafts show from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at 14671 Byron Highway in Byron. Featured will be arts and crafts from local artists,food, plants, face painting, and raffles.For details, call Mary Ann Smith at 925-240-1706.
Sunday, May 5
Fiesta Themed Mothers Day Brunch Fundraiser
Join the Mothers of Brentwood for a fiesta like no other at our annual Mothers Day Brunch Fundraiser from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Club Los Meganos, 1700 Trilogy Parkway in Brentwood. This event is not just a celebration of mothers but also an opportunity to support the group’s community outreach initiatives. Raffle tickets can be purchased for the chance to win luxurious spa treatments to gourmet gift baskets. Auction items include a weekend getaway or jewelry among other things. This event is exclusively for ladies. No kids are allowed unless moms are breastfeeding. Tickets are $55. For details, visit https:// www.mothersofbrentwood.com/events/ annual-mothers-day-brunch-fundraiser/. Cinco De Mayo Family Fun Day
At Brownstone Gardens from 12:30–4:30 p.m., activities and food/drink include Margaritas, Cerveza, and Micheladas, a marketplace
featuring local artisans and vendors, children’s activities (face painting, bouncing in a jump house, and participating in a coloring contest), enchanted afternoon Tea de Mayo, a world of vibrant colors and floral delights while sipping on freshly brewed tea and savoring a tiered tray of bites, Cinco de Mayo Bingo Bash. This is a free event at 91 Brownstone Road in Oakley,. For details, visit https://heerssocials.com/event/ cinco-de-mayo-family-fun-day/ Thursday, May 9
Keller Williams East County Red Day Event
This Red Day Event in the Antioch Police Department parking lot, 300 L St., from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. supports homeless people, foster children, and military personnel in need. People can drop off items to benefit those in need. A taco truck on site from noon-1:30 p.m., offering a free taco to those who donate during those hours while supplies last. For homeless people: non-perishable food items, bottled water, blankets or sleeping bags, new or gently used clothing, travel-size hygiene products and dog treats/food. For foster kids: new clothing, school supplies, toys and games, books, travel-size hygiene products. For military members: nonperishable food items, travel- size personal care items, entertainment items, comfort items and thank-you cards or letters. For those unable to attend the event but still wishing to contribute, there is a donation drop-off location at the Keller Williams East County office in Brentwood at 191 Sand Creek Road, Suite 100. Donation drop-off will be open until May 8 at 5 p.m. For more information, call 925-634-0033 or email ecfrontdesk@heirloomventures.com.
Saturday, May 11
Rotary Club of Oakley gala
The Rotary Club and Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery host the club’s fifth annual gala at La Grande Estates, 1799 Carpenter Dr. in Oakley, from 5:30-10 p.m. There will be raffles, a silent auction, dessert auction, live auction and a door prize. Tickets are $65, and include dinner and dancing. For tickets, call Amy at 925-2065394 or Brenda at 925-382-7057. All proceeds benefit the local community through service projects, scholarships and grants, including Little Libraries, senior home repairs, dictionaries for all third-grade students, the Christmas Food & Toy Drive, among others.
Wednesday, May 15
Opportunity Junction ribbon cutting for expansion
Opportunity Junction in Antioch is adding a second building that will house their new Medical Assistant Training program funded by a grant from U.S. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier’s office. Through this expansion, Opportunity Junction will train and graduate more healthcare professionals than ever before. Opportunity Junction will also help fill the need for healthcare workers, all while diversifying the healthcare workforce. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be at 3104 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch, from 10-11 a.m. before tours of the new facilities.
Saturday, May 18
Rotary Club of Brentwood 75th Anniversary Party
The Rotary Club of Brentwood is going to be celebrating 75 years of community service and making a difference at McCauley Estate Vineyards, 2525 Sunset Road in Brentwood, from 5:30–9:30 p.m. Tickets are $89, which includes dinner. For details, visit https://75thAnniversary.eventbrite.com.
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EMPOWER - Embracing Your Body Image - A Teen Workshop
A free, live, interactive workshop from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. is designed to empower teens with body image resilience. Learn strategies to navigate cultural influences and foster a positive relationship with your body. This free event at Healthy Minds Counseling Center, 5065 Deer Valley Road, Suite 247 in Antioch, is hosted by Kira Monterrey, LCSW. All donations will go towards our scholarship fund to provide therapy for individuals in need. For more information, email Brittany Perales at brittany@healthymindscenter.com or call 925-663-8158.
Mind Matters Book Club
This free virtual book club is hosted by Marie Whelan, board-certified sex therapist and registered associate professional clinical counselor. This month’s read is Come Together: The Science (And Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections by Emily Nagoski, Ph.D. Register at Mind Matters Book Club. Admission is free, but all donations will go towards a scholarship fund to provide therapy for individuals in need. ZOOM Conference Room at 5065 Deer Valley Road, Suite 247, in Antioch.
Brentwood Bike Rodeo
Meet traffic officers and the bike patrol team at the Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be bike obstacle courses, a bike safety check, helmet fitting check, bike registration and bike safety tips. To register, visit brentwood.info/BPD/bikerodeo.
Celebration Ringers
Hear the magic of a local bell choir. chimes and percussion in a free concert from 2-3 p.m. at the Brentwood Community United Methodist Church,. 809 Second St. in Brentwood.
Thursday, May 30
Resource Fair in Oakley
The annual Resource Fair at the Oakley Senior Center is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m at 215 Second St. in Oakley where visitors can get free information for health and living assistance as well as several other programs available such as a monthly flea market on the first Saturday of each month, food distribution, exercise classes, casino tours, bingo and more. Cross streets are Acme near O’Hara Avenue. For information, call 925-626-7223.
Oakley Senior Center 2024 membership drive
Activities at the center at 215 Second St. include their flea market, the first Saturday of each month, free food distribution every Thursday, a lunch program for seniors, monthly casino trips, exercise class, can-do class (self-defense), iPhone and Android class, CHP safe-driving class, monthly Bingo, plus other events. The drive is from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. For information call 925-626-7223.
Saturday, June 8
Golden Hills Community Church Food distribution
The church at 2401 Shady Lane in Brentwood is offering food distribution to anyone on specific Saturdays from 12:30-2:30 p.m. while supplies last. There are no income requirements or qualifications. Also offered on these Saturdays: Aug. 10, Oct. 12 and Dec. 14. For details, call 925-234-8739.
Saturday, June 15
Brentwood veterans host LUAU 2024
Wear your favorite Hawai’ian shirt and enjoy live Hawai’ian music and cuisine provided by Landeza’s Island, from 6-10 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Memorial Building, 757 First. St. Hosted by the Marine Corps League, Detachment 155, Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post 10789 and American Legion Post 202. Tickets are $80 and are available until June 10. Wear your favorite Hawai’ian shirt and enjoy live Hawai’ian music, hula dancers, and raffle, silent auction prizes. Proceeds benefit the veterans buiding and veterans organizations affected by the wildfires in Maui last year. Win raffle and silent aution prizes. For tickets, visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ a97eba5d-7b78-44b9-bb3b-e6dfa00759e8
Wednesday, June 19
Juneteenth Celebration in the Park
Live music, food trucks, craft vendors, educational booths and kids activities from 4-8 p.m. in City Park in Brentwood.
Saturday, June 22
6th annual Soroptimist of the Delta Uncorked Wine Tasting & Dinner Fundraiser
Soroptimist International of the Delta presents their 6th Annual Uncorked “Wine, Dine & Dance the Night Away” fundraiser held at DeLuna Ranch, 7540 Balfour Road, in Brentwood from 5-9 p.m.. Tickets are $75 and include 6-oz wine tasting/appetizer bar, dinner catered by The Holy Smoker, dessert, and music and dancing to Joey T & Friends. There will be raffles, silent and live auctions, and a door prize drawing. For tickets, call Sue Pretzer 760-583-3058 or go to Gursky Ranch. All proceeds from this fundraiser benefit our scholarship programs to local women and girls. For details, visit http://SIOFTHEDELTA.COM
Thursday, July 4
Liberty Bell 5K presented by the Liberty Lions Band Boosters
The first Liberty High School Band 5K (3.1 mile) fun run is from 7:30-10 a.m. at Veterans Park, 3841 Balfour Road. Registration starts at $35. Proceeds directly benefit the marching band, jazz band, concert programs, winter percussion and winter guard programs. For the virtual run, you can run whenever and where ever you want from Thursday, July 4-Sunday July 14. All participants will receive a 2024 first annual commemorative T-shirt and medal participating. Packet pick-up is scheduled for Wednesday, July 3, from 3-7 p.m. at Fleet Feet, 6061 Lone Tree Way, in Brentwood. For details, visit https://libertybell5kfunrun.itsyourrace. com/event.aspx?id=16236
Liberty Adult Education Winter Course Catalog
Class registration is open for English Second Language, GED, Computer Technology and Community Interest Classes. Register online at www.libertyadulted.org, call the Adult Education office at 925-634-2565 or in person at the Adult Education office.
East County Rotary Club Meetings
Brentwood: The Brentwood Rotary Club meets weekly on Monday at noon at the Wedgewood Banquet Center at 100 Summerset Drive in Brentwood. For more information, visit https://brentwoodrotaryclub. com/. Oakley: The Oakley Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at 7:30 a.m. at Black Bear Diner, 3201 Main St. in Oakley. For more information, visit http://rotaryclubofoakley. com. Antioch: The Antioch Rotary Club meets weekly on Thursday at noon at Lone Tree Golf Course & Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch. For more information, visit https:// www.facebook.com/antiochrotaryclub/. The Rotary Club of the Delta meets weekly on Wednesday at 7 a.m. at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way in Antioch. For more information, visit https://www.rotaryclubofthedelta.org/.