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CLOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS
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Events
Saturday April 30 Discovery Bay Yacht Club Spring Boutique
The Discovery Bay Yacht Club will host a spring boutique at the Discovery Bay Marina, 5871 Marina Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will feature over 40 vendors, food trucks with drinks to purchase, raffles throughout the day, and music. For more information, visit https://www. dbyc.com.
Shred it Day
The St. Anne Council Knights of Columbus are sponsoring its annual Shred It Day on Saturday, April 30, from 8 a.m. till noon in the chapel parking lot at 2800 Camino Diablo in Byron. Attendees are encouraged to give donations to offset costs. For more information, contact Mike Stoiber at 925-759-4669 or at mjs2082@aol.com.
Sunday, May 1 A Musical Performance
The Byron-based nonprofit Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection is sponsoring a handbell concert on Sunday, May, 1 at 2 p.m. at Byron Methodist church (14671 Byron Highway in Byron). The event will be held outside in the Kaleidoscope garden behind the church. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit https://www.kaleidoscopehope.org/
Brentwood Inspired Living Center presents Rev. D. Jacquelyn Edwards
The Brentwood Inspired Living Center, a safe environment for all people to consciously explore their spiritual path, recognize their oneness with God and gain inspiration, insight and wisdom to share with the world, is hosting Rev. D. Jacquelyn Edwards in person May 1 at 10 a.m. at the Antioch Community Center, West Island Room, 4703 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch. The title of the talk is Next- Stage, Step or Leap? For more information, visit brentwoodilc.org.
Summer Water Polo
The extended summer season of LamorindaBrentwood Water Polo begins on May 1. Open to ages 8 and under, and 10 and under to 18 and under. No experience is necessary, and attendees can have a free trial. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3Kwp4cR.
Friday, May 6 Friday Night Bites
Friday Night Bites, a monthly celebration of community, music and curbside cuisine, is scheduled to take place the first Friday of every month at Oakley’s Civic Center Plaza. The event, from 5 to 9 p.m., will feature gourmet food trucks, including tasty desserts and beer on May 6. Event officials say that when COVID restrictions have eased, it’s possible that other family-friendly activities will recommence, like free face-painting for kids and jumbo-size games like Connect 4, Giant Jenga and Cornhole.
Saturday, May 7 Free worm composting workshop
A free virtual worm composting workshop will be offered by the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development on Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees will learn how to make your own worm compost. Vermicomposting (“vermi” is Latin for “worm”) is the process of using worms to process organic food waste into nutrient-rich soil. Please email Maureen Parkes at maureen.parkes@dcd.cccounty.us or call 925-655-2909 to register. This event will be hosted live online via Zoom. Participants will be emailed the Zoom link once they are registered. To learn more about recycling or composting, visit https://www.cccrecycle.org/
Interfaith Ukrainian Peace Concert
An Interfaith Ukrainian Peace Concert sponsored by the Ukrainian -American Coordinating Council, the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County and the Interfaith Peace Project, will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 2200 Country Hills Drive in Antioch. There will be Ukrainian singers and dancers, an organist, professional trumpeter, Jewish Cantor, Filipino choral group and more. The event is free with Goodwill donations accepted. All proceeds go to refugee assistance. For more information, contact Walter Ruehlig at 925-864-0314.
Oakley Flea Market
The Oakley Flea Market is set for May 7, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at 215 Second St., Oakley. Vendors will be stationed inside and outside. For more information, call 925-626-7223.
Monday, May 9 Nonprofit offers Health Care Career Courses
Nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at two locations including the Opportunity Junction Antioch office at 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. Classes begin May 9. The CNA program includes 12 weeks of CNA training, life skills training, hands-on clinical experience, and job placement assistance. The first step in taking the course is to complete an application form online by visiting https://opportunityjunction.secure.force.com/apply/HCP. For more information on what the Antioch center offers, visit Marsharee@opportunityjunction.org.
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Wednesday, May 11 Pittsburg Career Fair
Pittsburg Adult Education Center (1151 Stoneman Ave.) is hosting a career fair on Wednesday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees will be able to meet in person with the area’s employers and learn about the positions, salaries, and benefits being offered. Registration is not required. Just show up “dressed to impress” and remember to bring a few copies of your resume – not always needed, but good to have if requested.
Saturday, May 21 Eighth Annual Regatta Community Garage Sale
A community garage sale benefitting the American Cancer Society is being held on Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the homes surrounding Regatta Park homes near Highway 4 and Bixler Road in Discovery Bay. In addition to on-site food trucks, the sale is expected to feature household goods, garage parts, vehicles, furniture, baby items and kitchen appliances. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3JPbhwV.
Ongoing Events
Brentwood Community Chorus Rehearsals
The Brentwood Community Chorus is seeking members. The group meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. In Brentwood. No audition is required, and all ages are welcome, but participants must be fully vaccinated and wear a mask at all rehearsals. The registration fee is $50, and you must purchase your own music. Performances are scheduled for June 5 and 12. Additional information on the Brentwood Community Chorus is at www. brentwoodcommunitychorus.com.
The nonprofit Opportunity Junction is accepting applications for its administrative careers training program. Classes are taught via Zoom. The intensive training is 12 weeks, followed by up to four months of paid internship. Participants will learn life and business skills, and can earn their Microsoft Office Skills certificate. For more information, visit https://www. opportunityjunction.org/program-application.
Widow and Widower Grief Support Group
A widow and widower grief support group from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church meets every Thursday from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the church library at 500 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. The group focuses on finding a new normal as attendees walk the grief trail with others experiencing the same loss. For more information, contact Mary Ann Smith at 925-240-1706 or Sandy Heinisch at 925-513-3412.
Friday Night Al-Anon Meeting
Al-Anon meetings, which offer a supportive place for friends and families of alcoholics, are held every Friday from 8 to 9:15 p.m. at the Brentwood United Methodist Church at 809 Second St. in Brentwood. There is no need to register. For details, call Trisha at 510-910-1389.
Coffee with Carolyn
Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection’s Coffee with Carolyn is a cancer support group for women, hosted by Carolyn George and financially supported by the Kaleidoscope Cancer Connection of Byron. The group meets on the first Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon and on the third Thursday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. The location is a private home in Discovery Bay. For more information, contact Carolyn George at 925-577-3325.
Community Resource Classes
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting non-denominational community resource classes at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 2350 Jeffery Way in Brentwood. The free, 10-week courses will touch on personal finance, starting and growing your own business, emotional resilience, English as a second language, finding a better job and life skills. These are 10-week courses that meet once per week. To register or for more information, visit https://linktr.ee/antiochSR.
Oakley 4-H Club
The Oakley 4-H Club has monthly meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. The club is open to boys and girls ages 5-19. For location information, email Amanda at oakley@ contracosta.org.
Splashball classes
The nonprofit Brentwood Seawolves are accepting registrants for its splashball program. Splashball is an official program of USA Water Polo designed to introduce the sport of water polo to children. “Noodles” are provided to assist with floatation while working on skills and drills, but children must be able to swim to participate. To sign up, or for more information, visit www.brentwoodseawolves. com/registration-information.
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