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  • Boy Scout Tree Lot: Oakley Boy Scout Troop 152 will be selling fresh-cut Noble and Douglas fir trees and a selection of Grand Firs at its Christmas tree lot in the parking lot behind Scheer Home Systems, 3460 Main St., Oakley. They will also have fresh wreaths, ornaments and a drop-off location for Toys For Tots. Hours: 4-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 4-9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sundays. 925-625-5391, www.troop152treelot.com.
  • Sons of Italy Colombo Lodge 1315 Crab Feed: 6 p.m. Jan. 10, Most Holy Rosary Church, Father Vincente Hall, 1313 A St., Antioch. $50 includes all-you-can eat crab, shrimp cocktail, pasta, beer, wine, soda, water. Raffles; silent and live auctions. Supports local school scholarships. RSVP by Jan. 3. Tickets at [email protected].
  • Antioch High School Crab Feed: 5-11 p.m. Jan. 15, Contra Costa Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10 St. Contra Costa Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10 St. Supporting AHS Athletics. $65. For information call, 925-757-4400.
  • Ambrose-Pittsburg Lions Club Brunch: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 17, 175 Alvarado Ave., Pittsburg. Benefits community programs. Cliff’s crispy fired chicken, waffles, champagne, mimosas, coffee, juice. Adults $10, children younger than 12, $4. Tickets: 925-458-9666, 925-876-6519.
  • Texas Hold’em Tournament: Buffets open 5:30 p.m., tournament begins 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23, Pittsburg Senior Center, 300 Presidio Lane. Sponsorships are $500, $1,000 and $2,500. Make checks payable to Rotary Club of Pittsburg and mail to P.O. Box 8246, 94565. Benefits Pittsburg High School and Los Medanos scholarships. http://rotarypittsburg.org/texas-holdem-poker-tournament. 925-439-8023.
  • Viper & Wolfpack Softball Crab Feed: 5-11 p.m. Jan. 24, Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, Antioch. $50. 925-383-4657, [email protected].
  • Deer Valley High School Band Boosters Crab Feed: Door open 5 p.m., dinner 7 p.m. Feb. 7, Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. DVHS Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Orchestra, D.J, silent and live auctions, raffles, dessert auction. $50, $ 500 for reserved table. Call Mindy Tanada, 415-342-0625, for information and tickets.
  • AARP Tax-Aide for 2015 Tax Season: Contra Costa County AARP Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers to provide free tax preparation for individuals. Tax-Aide volunteer positions include tax counselors who are trained by Tax-Aide and certified by IRS and client facilitators who schedule appointment and assist clients at tax sites. Classes for tax counselors start in January. LaVerne Gordon: 925-726-3199.
  • St. Vincent de Paul Food Drive: Asking for donations of canned and boxed foods. Drop off at Holy Rosary Church, rectory office, 1313 A St., Antioch. Hours: 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 925-757-4020.
  • Are You A Veteran?: Veterans Peer to Peer night meets 6 p.m. Wednesdays, 1023 Second St., Antioch (corner of Second and L streets). Peer to peer night is veterans helping veterans. Dinner served. For information, call 925-206-4113.
  • Exploring the Dunes: 10-11 a.m. second Saturdays, end of Fulton Shipyard Road, Antioch. Guided tour will focus on the wonders of Antioch Dunes National Wildlife Refuge. Wear sturdy shoes. All ages welcome. No reservations required. No facilities. For information, call 707-769-4200.
  • Delta Discoveries: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through December, 100 Big Break Road, Oakley. Discover the wonders of the Delta through hands on arts and crafts. www.ebparks.org/parks/big_break, 510-544-3050.
  • HALO Pet Photos with Santa: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 20, Pet Food Express, Slatten Ranch Shopping Center, 5829 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Come out with your pet for a photo or with entire family. Photo will be trimmed and framed on site. www.eccchalo.org.
  • “A Quiet Christmas”: 7 p.m. Dec. 21, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1360 E. Tregallas Road, Antioch. A reflective service for those struggling with loss and sadness during the holidays. 925-757-3070.
  • Winter Birding: 9-11 a.m. Dec. 28, Bay Point Regional Shoreline, end of McAvoy Road. Look for resident and migrant water birds, shorebirds and birds of prey. Bring binoculars, bird books. All levels welcome. Meet in main parking lot. 888-327-2757, option 3, extension 4596, www.ebparks.org/parks/bay_point.
  • Storytime and Craft Holiday Party: 1 p.m. Dec. 20, Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St, Make a holiday ornament and enjoy games, stories. For ages 5-11. 925-776-3060.
  • Sunrise Wild Life Walk: 6:45-8:30 a.m. Dec. 28, Big Break Visitor’s Center, 100 Big Break Road, Oakley. Winter wildlife comes alive in the wee morning light. Follow the naturalist in search of Big Break’s wild side along animal trails in search of our local residents. RSVP by Dec. 26. www.ebparks.org/parks/big_break, 510-544-3050.
  • New Year’s in Paris: 12:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane. Magic show, balloon drop, champagne toast, dinner. $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers. 925-516-5380.
  • Antioch Senior Center Bingo Bash: 1-3 p.m. Dec. 31, 415 W. Second St. For information, call 925-779-1058.
  • New York New Year’s Eve Family Skate Party: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Antioch Indoor Sports Center, 1210 Sunset Drive. Join the Delta River Rats youth hockey club for a skating night. Balloon Drop, cider toast on east coast time at 9 p.m., D J, games, giveaways, food, drinks, prizes for best dressed. $10 includes skate rental. 926-778-6363.
  • Frozen Bun Run: 8 a.m. Jan. 1, Rusty Porthole, 3893 Willow Road, Bethel Island. Join in the skiing if you dare. One of the unique events on the Delta. Everything furnished except for bathing suits. Free. 925-684-3607.
  • Online Drivers’s Education: Jan. 1. This is an interactive, online course with videos, animated driving scenarios, and sample test questions. Learn the rules of the road, major causes of traffic collisions, DMV procedures, and much more. Receive a Department of Motor Vehicles approved Certificate of completion which is required for teens under 17.5 years of age in order to obtain a learner’s permit and driver’s license. Students must register at City Hall, 3231 Main Street, Oakley. Valid email address required. For more information, please contact the Recreation Division at 925-625-7041 or email [email protected].
  • Opportunity Junction Application Sessions: 10 a.m. Jan. 5, 12, 20, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch. Apply for training in computer skills followed by paid work experience, assistance in finding a career in an office environment. Free. 925-776-1133, www.opportunityjunction.org.
  • Teen/Adult Urban Jazz: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 6 through Feb. 3. A dynamic and innovative class of exciting leaps and turns for ages 14 and older. The class will include a variety of music genres such as jazz, blues, pop, funk, and rhythm & blues. $55 for residents, $65 for nonresidents. Preregistration is required. For information, contact the Recreation Division at 925-625-7041 or email [email protected].
  • Beginners Square Dance Classes: 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Jan. 7. The Delta Squares of Oakley are offering a beginner class to learn the art of Square Dance. The session will consist of eight lessons. Kids require an adult partner; otherwise a partner is not required. No special equipment needed. A smoke and alcohol-free environment. $20 per person. For information, call 925-217-2255 or visit www.deltasquares.com.
  • Brentwood Library 100th Birthday Celebrations: 4-5 p.m. Jan. 7. Clown around with comedian duo Coventry and Kaluza, enjoy cake; 7-9 p.m. Jan. 10, music, dessert, scavenger hunt, more. For all ages. Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St. 925-516-5290.
  • Magna 101 with Oliver Chin: 4-5:30 p.m. Jan. 8, Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St. Author and illustrator Oliver Chin show how to sketch like a pro. Best suited for teens. Register: http://ccclib.org/locations/brentwood.html. 925-516-5290.
  • Amphibians with East Bay Regional Parks: 1 p.m. Jan. 10, Pittsburg Library, 80 Power Ave. Join a naturalist from East Bay Regional Parks to learn more about amphibians in our area. 925-427-8390.
  • Discovery Bay Crab Feed: 6-11:30 p.m. Jan. 10, Discovery Bay Yacht Club, 5871 Marina Blvd. $45 includes all you can eat crab, salad, pasta, bread. For information, call Mary Ann Berdy-Rice at 925-597-3797 or email [email protected].
  • Xtreme Science Magic: 3-3:45 p.m. Jan. 14. Antioch Library, 501. W. 18th St. Don O’Brien will show you how magical science can be: rocket, helicopter, balloons, singing musical rods, flying toilet paper, more. 925-757-9224.
  • Parent Power: Learn the ABC’s of Early Literacy 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 15, Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St. Will encourage parents with children 5 and younger to read to children with amazing results. Dinner, storytime. Register: http://ccclib.org/locations/brentwood.html. 925-516-5290.
  • Novel Knitters and Crochet with Chris: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Antioch Library, 501 W 18th St., Antioch. Knitters and crocheters are welcome to come any time to do a project or do a combination of knitting and crocheting. 925-757-9224.
  • Silt and Sand Shuffle Hike: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Jan. 17, Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve, 5175 Somersville Road, Anitoch. Winter rains shape the landscape through erosion. See the effects as you hike the Chaparral Loop. 510- 544-2750, 888-327-2757, option 3, extension 4506.
  • Introduction to Beading: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 26-Feb. 23. Each week is an interesting beading project using different methods to start and finish your personal jewelry. Class projects include earrings, bracelets, and necklaces in alternative patterns and styles. Learn to market your creations and possibly make some income with your new found hobby. $40 for residents, $50 for nonresidents includes materials. Preregistration is required. For information, contact the Recreation Division at 925-625-7041 or email [email protected].
  • Lego Party with Bricks 4 Kidz: 3-3:45 p.m. Jan. 28, Antioch Library, Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St. For kids 5-11. Build a motorized model, enjoy free play with Legos or Duplos, and have a great time! This event can fill up so arrive early to guarantee a spot. 925-757-9224.
  • Johnny Cash & Patsy Cline Tribute show and dinner: 5:30-9 p.m. Feb. 14, Brentwood Senior Center, 193 Griffith Lane. Featuring John & Dee Price and the Rhythm Riders. Dinner, desert and no host bar. Space is limited so register now. Supports Senior Club programs. Members $35, nonmembers $40. For reservations, call the City of Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department at 925- 516-5444.
  • Team Select Youth Basket Ball Tryouts: For ages, times, fees, information go to www.teamselectbaskball.com. Tryouts will take place at Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Ruben Garcia, 925-367-3912, [email protected].
  • Free Blood Pressure Screening: 10:30-11:30 a.m. third Mondays. Ambrose Community Center, 3105 Willow Pass Road, Bay Point. John Muir Health Senior Services offers free blood pressure screening. 925-458-1601.
  • CPR & AED lay rescuer/first aid: 1-5 p.m. Jan. 24. Antioch Water Park, training room. Learn how to use an automated external defibrillator and emergency response in a low stress, hands on environment. Learn to recognize and deal with emergencies like, bleeding, shock, burns, sprains, fractures, allergic reactions, seizures and more. $75 for residents, $85 for nonresidents. 925-776-3050.
  • Brighter Beginnings’ Family Health Clinic: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, 2213 Buchanan Road, Suite 103, Antioch. Fees: sliding scale. Any additional cost incurred for laboratory, radiology, or medication services are the responsibility of the patient. For appointments, call 925-303-4780. Walks-ins are welcome.
  • Ready, Set, Deliver: 6:15-8:30 p.m. Jan. 8, Sutter Delta Medical Center, 3901 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Covers what to expect in your last trimester of pregnancy, making a plan for delivery, what to expect in the postpartum period, tips on caring for a newborn, more. Registration: www.sutterdelta.org. 925-779-7200.
  • Holy Rosary Grief Ministry: 7 p.m. Jan. 8, 22, 1313 A St., Parish Center, Antioch. For information, call Bea Neal at 925-757-9515.
  • John Muir Breast Cancer Support Group: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. second Thursdays, 2400 Balfour Road, Brentwood. A support group for women coping with breast cancer. Guest oncology experts present information and group support provides tools to assist in coping and sharing experiences. For information or to register, call 925-933-0107. Free.
  • Freedom from Tobacco: Kaiser Medical Offices, 4501 Sand Creek Road, Antioch. Learn about overcoming nicotine addiction, developing a personal quit plan, coping with withdrawal, and how optional medications can double your success at quitting. Free. For dates, times, call 925-813-3560 or 866-248-0721
  • Dementia/Alzheimer’s support group: Offering a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of persons with dementia. Meets at 6 p.m. last Tuesday of the month. The Commons at Dallas Ranch, 4751 Dallas Ranch Road, Antioch. Free. 925-754-7772.

    Email [email protected] or call, 925-779-7178 or 925-779-7173. For additional events go to www.contracostatimes.com/east-county-times.

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