JULY 2, 2021
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July 4 Discovery Bay Fourth of July Parade
A family-style gathering will commence at Riverlake Shopping Center, 1555 Riverlake Road, from 10 a.m to noon. Attendees are encouraged to decorate their bikes, golf carts or cars and parade to Cornell Park to kick off Independence Day. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3h4nfIb
The Brentwood Inspired Living Center Presents Angelika Schafer
The Brentwood Inspired Living Center, a spiritual community welcoming people of all faiths and spiritual beliefs, is hosting Zen Master Jion for a Facebook Live event on Sunday, July 4 from 10 to 11:15 a.m. The title of the talk will be “Why Therapy Needs to Connect with Meditation”. For more information or to view the event, visit https:// www.facebook.com/brentwoodilc.org/.
July 8 Senior Estate Planning Workshop
TreVista Senior Living and Memory Care is hosting a free virtual workshop about estate planning, wills, power of attorney and advance directives from 3 to 4 p.m. Patanisha E. Davis Pierson, an attorney with a primary practice in the areas of probate, guardianships, conservatorships, civil litigation and adoption, will lead the discussion to help attendees get their financial house in order. For more information, call 925- 470-3395.
Ongoing Events 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 until April 1 of 2022. The event, slated to take place from 5 to 9 p.m. will feature gourmet food trucks, including tasty desserts and a possible beer truck or beer garden in the future. Event officials say when COVID restrictions have eased, it’s possible other family-friendly activities will commence, like free face-painting for kids and jumbo-size games like Connect 4, Giant Jenga and Cornhole.
Public Art Walls Exhibit
The free 2021 Public Art Walls Exhibit starts on June 8 and runs through Oct. 1 at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p. m, the exhibit showcases works by Nicki Bernacchi, Katie Caulk, Kitty Carton, Jeanne Cope, Sandy Gangwer, Ty Green, Frank Littman, Vern Schultz, Andrea Schwartz, Tom State and Mary Ann White. For more information, contact Frank Littman at FrankLittmanArt@gmail.com.
Confident Debate Course
The city of Oakley, in collaboration with Communication Academy, is hosting a confident debate course every Friday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. through July 30. The course, open to children ages 8-10, focuses on fast-paced, one-on-one arguments featuring simple yet fun topics. Students learn how to think on their feet, articulate an argument, improvise rebuttals, and learn both sides of a topic. The cost is $185. For more information, visit https:// secure.rec1.com/CA/oakley-ca/catalog.
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www.thepress.net /calendar Delta Gallery Art Show
The Delta Gallery Community Art Center is hosting a new art show by One Day At a Time (ODAT), a nonprofit group that provides youth with hope, support and opportunity by building meaningful connections and relationships. The show runs through July 30, and the gallery is open Thursday through Sunday, from 1 to 5 p.m. ODAT will be showcasing artwork and photography by students in their YEP program. YEP is a 10-week series of workshops taught by industry professionals, aimed at enhancing youths’ communication abilities, developing an understanding of their thoughts on issues that impact them, and giving their voices a community-wide platform from which to be heard. For more information, call 925-516-5935.
Free ESL Classes
Antioch Adult School is hosting free online classes in English as a second language. The classes take place from 9 a.m. through noon. For more information, visit antiochadultschool. asapconnected.com.
Free Food and Clothing Distribution
Bay Point All-N-One Community Inc. will be giving away free food and clothing to residents in Contra Costa County every Tuesday. The organization also assists individuals with filing applications for medical needs, food stamps, immigration matters and more. A mobile clinic will be on site to provide healthcare services to the homeless. For more information, visit Baypointallnone.com, or contact Karen Tedford at 707-344-4938 or Janice Hicks at 925-238-5983.
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.
ADOS Bay Area Online Meet-Up
The ADOS Bay Area, which aims to educate, organize, and mobilize the community to push for reparative justice with transformative policies that would close the racial wealth gap, hosts a general meeting every third Sunday of the month from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., until Dec. 21. For more information on the organization, visit https://bit.ly/3gBz1Iv.
Family History Assistance
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is hosting a free virtual opportunity to learn about your genealogy and family history. Virtual assistance is provided each Thursday over Zoom from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. After signing in using a provided link, visitors will be assigned a consultant to work with. The visitor–consultant pair will then move to a virtual breakout room to get to work. The service is open to all questions and has specialists in United States, English and Germanic research, but can help with all areas of genealogy. To join, visit https://bit.ly/35htj9k.
Al-Anon Meeting, Discovery Bay - In Person, Delta Community Presbyterian Church The Al-Anon Family Groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. They meet every Monday, from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., at Delta Community Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, Discovery Bay. For more information, visit al-anoncontracosta.org/.
The Makers Boulevard drives creativity to Downtown Brentwood The Makers Boulevard began with a vision -- A vision to unite the community with local small businesses and the talented creators of handmade, artisan goods. The Makers Boulevard is an open-air makers market which will be held in downtown Brentwood on the third Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to noon. The market, which is located adjacent to the Brentwood Farmers’ Market, will feature 40+ artisan vendors and small businesses, live entertainment, a kid’s activity, and plenty of opportunities for a photo opportunity. Brentwood resident, Katie Rogina, launched The Makers Boulevard in May 2021. The event was established to serve as a space where artisans could come together and share their one-of-a-kind creations with the community, while also providing a safe place for families and friends to gather, make memories and experience localism at its best. “I am proud to provide Brentwood and our surrounding cities with an event that showcases the incredible talents of our local creative community,” said Katie Rogina, founder of The Makers Boulevard. “It brings me great joy to witness so many families and groups of friends out
Photo courtesy of Kandace Photography
The Makers Boulevard welcomes families and friends from Brentwood and the surrounding communities to experience the monthly makers market in downtown Brentwood. and about supporting our great makers and the wonderful businesses that occupy downtown Brentwood.” At the monthly market, guests will be able to shop a variety of creations that
include home decor goods, art, jewelry, apparel, health and wellness, apothecary, accessories, pet products, and more. Local musicians, artists, and community groups will also be present.
“The Makers Boulevard is an impactful and uplifting event that serves as a rejuvenating outing for everyone involved,” said Jaymie Arnold, owner and creative designer at Barn N’ Boards. “As a small business owner, The Makers Boulevard has connected me more with the community and allows me to showcase my passions right in the heart of my hometown -- it is clear that the event is put on to bring people together, while shining a light on the small businesses in our area.” The Makers Boulevard’s next event is scheduled for Saturday, July 17, from 8 a.m. to noon The event will be located in downtown Brentwood on Oak Street (between 2nd and 4th street). At the market visitors will experience 40-plus vendors and live music by Margaret Niles. Elsa, from the movie Frozen, will make a special guest appearance from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. -- little ones will have the opportunity to meet and greet the Ice Queen, enjoy a complimentary storytime, and sing-along. Entry to the event is free. More information can be found about The Makers Boulevard at www.themakersboulevard.com. – Courtesy of The Makers Boulevard
