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Events
July 17 Friends of the Brentwood Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Brentwood Library, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving library services in Brentwood, will hold its next book sale Saturday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the library at 104 Oak Street. The sale will feature cookbooks, along with other books, CDs and DVDs. The cookbooks will be sold with a buy two, get one free offer. Tote bags and face masks will also be available.
LITE’S Fundraiser and Liberia’s 174th Independence Day Celebration
The nonprofit Liberian Initiative for Transformation and Enlightenment is holding a fundraiser and celebration of Liberia’s Independence Day on July 17, from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m., at the Ambrose Community Center (3105 Willow Pass Road in Bay Point). Liberia is a West African nation established by enslaved African Americans. The theme of the event is “Restoring HOPE for the less privileged.” LITE has been in existence since 2017, and during this period, the organization has provided services to members of the local communities and humanitarian projects in Liberia. Throughout the years, LITE continues to strive to expand its program in meeting the basic needs of the people and communities it serves, especially in Liberia. For more information about the event or organization, visit www.lite17. org or call Mrs. Tanneh Koayen at 510-688-3552 or email tannehw@yahoo.com.
Ongoing Events
Essay-Writing Workshop
The city of Oakley, in collaboration with the Cupertino-based Communication Academy, is hosting an online essay-writing course for those aged 8-10 on July 17, 24, 31 and Aug. 7 at 9 a.m. Attendees will learn how to become a better writer through structure; learn the art of the essay; understand how to organize thoughts; build a strong point of view; create strong supporting paragraphs and end strong. The cost is $185. For more information, or to sign up, visit https://secure.rec1.com/ CA/oakley-ca/catalog
The Artisan Makers Market
The Makers Boulevard, an artisan makers market, is held on the third Saturday of every month, in the heart of downtown Brentwood — adjacent to the Farmers Market — from 8 a.m. to noon. The free event features over 40 local makers; entertainment, family fun and kids activities. The July 17 edition is expected to feature live music by Margaret Niles; a guest appearance by Elsa, from the movie “Frozen”; and a host of vendors, including Little Locals, Wood & Fray, Sips & Baubles, Sweet Pea the Floral Truck, Wink & a Kiss, Hey There Henna, Shake a Paw Treats and Love Me Apparel Boutique. For more information about the event, visit Instagram and Facebook @themakersboulevard.
The East Contra Costa Historical Museum
The East Contra Costa Historical Museum aims to collect, maintain, preserve and protect historical artifacts and information of cultural and historic value related to the area of East Contra Costa County. The museum is open for free visits on Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m. The Byer-Nail House is currently closed for restoration of windows throughout the house, but all other areas of the museum are open for public visits. For more information, visit https:// eastcontracostahistory.org.
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, 2022. The event, scheduled to take place from 5 to 9 p.m., will feature gourmet food trucks, including tasty desserts and possibly a beer truck or beer garden in the future. 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.
Public Art Walls Exhibit
The free 2021 Public Art Walls Exhibit 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.
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.
ESL Classes
Liberty Adult Education is hosting new student orientation and placement sessions for classes in English as a second language, Adult Bassic Education and high school equivalency. The classes take place from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 26, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, or from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 28. For more information, go to libertyadulted.org.
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 on the third Sunday of each month from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., until late December. 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 Marine Corps League, Delta Diablo Detachment 1155, hosts its monthly meeting on the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Veterans Hall, 757 1st Street, in Brentwood. The group is open to all active or retired U.S. Marines. Attendees are encouraged to bring a veteran friend, and spouses are always welcome. The meetings feature camaraderie, food, drink, conversation and updates on upcoming events. For more information, call 925-338-1775; email MCL1155@outlook.com; or visit https://www. mcl1155.org/.
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Board approves housing development
By Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent
DISCOVERY BAY The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved the Pantages Trails housing development during a meeting on Tuesday, July 13.
“Lazares Companies is excited about the Board of Supervisors’ approval of the Pantages Subdivision Project,” said Vice President Trevor Smith. “We believe the project is a win-win for the overall Community of Discovery Bay and the future residents of Pantages. We are setting aside a significant amount of open space and providing a trail system for all to enjoy.”
The project is slated to include 277 single-family homes, two ornamental lakes, a clubhouse and miles of walking trails. The land – located at the end of Point of Timber Road in Discovery Bay – was purchased by Lazares over two decades ago and originally included waterfront homes. Hurdles to adding more docks to the Delta forced the redevelopment of the community.
“We came to a place where we (didn’t) think we could get very far and (state agencies) are not enthusiastic about one more boat being on the Delta,” Mark Armstrong, a partner in the project, informed the Town of Discovery Bay during a presentation in 2019. “We have come up with a 277-unit lake project.”
With the redevelopment of the plan, Lazares has seen it start to move forward through planning and environmental commissions, crossing another big hurdle as it received approval from the county.
Oakley to host summer bike rodeo
The Oakley Police Department is hosting a free summer bike rodeo for kids aged 13 and up on Saturday, July, 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Oakley Recreation Center, 1250 O’Hara Ave.
Attendees are invited to enjoy a pro BMX demo, participate in a ride-though bike agility course and check out the police department’s own motorcycle demonstrations.
Bicycle safety tips will be available and free helmets will be given out as supplies last.
A similar event is slated for Aug. 14.
For more information, call 925-6258060.
Heart of Oakley needs festival performers
You, Me, We, Oakley is currently seeking performers for the Heart of Oakley Festival, tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25
Cultural groups, artists, dancers, and musicians are all invited to participate in the festival. Past events have featured live music, dance performances, food, beer and a host of vendors.
For more information, please call (925) 625-7011 or email gaby@ youmeweoakley.org.
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