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This Week’s Events

Saturday, April 15

Art in the Park

The Oakley Recreation Department is hosting their annual Art in the Park in Civic Center Plaza at 3231 Main St. from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The event will feature original work from artists from Oakley, along with music and family-friendly activities.

The Makers Boulevard

The Makers Boulevard features local artisans, makers and small businesses. The event takes place on Oak Street, between Second and Third streets from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The event also features family-friendly activities, live music and themed photo opportunities. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3K2Xghd.

Rummage Fundraiser Sale

The Little Angels Country School at 1816 Hillcrest Ave. is hosting a rummage sale from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The sale will feature preschool educational items, children’s outdoor equipment, furniture, office supplies, baked goods and plants.

Sunday, April 16

Antioch Model Train Show and Swap Meet

The Black Diamond Lines Model Railroad Club is hosting a free train show and swap meet at their club building at 425 Fulton Shipyard Road from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, visit http:// bit.ly/3UorrnQ

On the Horizon

Saturday, April 22

Friends of the Brentwood Library used book sale

The Friends of the Brentwood Library is hosting their bi-annual used book sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m in the Community Room of the Brentwood Public Library at 104 Oak St. From 2-3 p.m. Friends of the Brentwood Library members will provide bags customers can fill for $7.

Liberty Auto Club Sunrise Car Show

The Liberty High School Auto Club is hosting a car show at Independence High School at 929 Second St. The car gate opens at 7 a.m. and the show starts at 10 a.m. Registration is $30 in advance and at the gate, and all vehicles are welcome. For more information and to register visit http://bit.ly/3ZW58XY

National Take Back Day

The Brentwood Police Department at 9100 Brentwood Blvd., is participating in National Take Back Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. National Take

Back Day aims to provide safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. The event is a free drive-through in front of the police department. For more information, contact Lindzie E. Laughridge at llaughridge@brentwoodca.gov or (925) 809-7778.

Saturday, May 6

Concours D’Elegance

The Oakley Senior Center is hosting their annual Concours D’Elegance at the at 215 Second St. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event showcases antique and collector cars, trucks and motorcycles. Ribbons and awards will be given for Best of Show. The deadline to register is April 25. For more information and to register, call 925-626-7223.

Sunday, May 7

Brentwood Literary Stroll

The Friends of the Brentwood Library is hosting a literary stroll from 1-4 p.m. in downtown Brentwood. The event features 10 authors – Rosie Bank, Michael Barrington, T.L. Bequette , Mark Clifford, Jim Hamilton, Carol Jensen, Josephine Mele, Dana Mentink, Gail Tsukiyama and Dallas Woodburn – from different restaurants and businesses throughout downtown. Check-in tables will be at the corner of First and Chestnut streets and on the corner of Second and Oak streets. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at http://bit. ly/42Lo1zp

Wednesday, May 10

Senior Health and Wellness Expo

Cogir of Brentwood at 150 Cortona Way and the Laura Nelson Real Estate Team is hosting a health and wellness expo for seniors from 10 a.m.-noon. The expo will include informational resources from Suncrest Hospice, who will provide blood pressure checks, Med Solutions, who will provide walker and wheelchair checks, the Brentwood Police Department, Bass Medical, The Contra Costa Hearing Aid Center, The Key Hom Care, Kaleidoscope, Family Matters and Accent Care Home Health. The event will feature giveaways and snacks. For more information, contact Edrienne Baebler at ebaebler@cogirusa.com or (619) 339-3474.

Saturday, May 13

Rotary Club of Oakley Foundation Gala 2023

The Oakley Club of Rotary is hosting their 4th annual gala at La Grande Estates at 1799 Carpenter Road, from 5:30-10 p.m. The theme for this year’s gala is “An Evening Under the Stars.” The event will feature entertainment by DJ Brandon, raffles, a silent, live, and dessert, auction, along with a door prize. Tickets are $65 and includes dinner and dancing. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://bit.ly/3KrKsmc

Saturday, May 20

Los Vaqueros Reservoir

25th Anniversary Open House

The Contra Costa Water District is hosting a free open house for the Los Vaquero Reservoir’s 25th anniversary from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Los Vaqueros Interpretive Center at 19 Walnut Blvd. The event will feature information on how Los Vaqueros operates, a shuttle trip to the top of the Los Vaqueros Dam, a nature hike, an augmented reality sandbox along with other family-friendly activities. For more information and to reserve a spot, visit http://bit.ly/3JYSp0E

Annual Kustoms and Klassics Car Show

The Discovery Bay Community Foundations is hosting their annual Kustoms and Klassics car show at the Marina Bar & Grill at 5879 Marina Road from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Special guest will be Erik Estrada, best known from the TV series CHIPs. Car show entry is $35. For more information and to register for the event, visit http://bit. ly/3zNcClt

Ongoing Events

East County Lions Club Meetings

Brentwood: The Brentwood Lions Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza on Lone Tree Way. For more information, visit: https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/brentwoodca/ Oakley: The Oakley Lions Club meets the fourth Wednesdays of every month at 7 p.m. at the Oakley Senior Center, for more information, visit https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/brentwoodca/

Antioch: The Antioch Lions Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Denny’s on Delta Fair Blvd. Discovery Bay: The Discovery Bay Lions Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club. For more information, visit:https:// discoverybaylions.com/who-we-are/meetings/

Byron: The Byron Delta Lions Club meets every first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at St. Anne’s Church for more information https://e-clubhouse. org/sites/byron_delta/

Brentwood Community Chorus Rehearsals

The Brentwood Community Chorus meets on Tuesdays from 7- 9 p.m. at Brentwood Community United Methodist Church on 809 Second St. It is open to all ages and abilities as they prepare for their spring season. For more information visit http://bit.ly/3lsKIHP8 pm