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JULY 4, 2008 THEPRESS.NET | 23B
LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS
CALENDAR
Events
Saturday, July 5
Pint for a Pint
Give the gift of life and get a coupon for a pint
of Baskin Robbins ice cream. The Red Cross
mobile blood drive will be at the Deer Valley
16 Regal Cinemas, 4200 Lone Tree Way in
Antioch, on Saturday, July 5 from noon-5 p.m.
For more information, call 800-GIVE-LIFE or go
to www.beadonor.com.
Celebration of Art
The Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch
will host the Celebration of Art Exhibit from
July 5-9 at the Antioch Historical Society
Museum, 1500 W. Fourth St. The museum is
open to the public Wednesday and Saturday
from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. For more
information, call 925-779-7018 or visit www.
art4antioch.org.
Sunday, July 6
New Church Opening
In October of 2007, the Delta Bay Church of
Christ was formed. On Sunday, July 6, the
church will move into a new location at the
Prewett Family Park, 4701 Lone Tree Way in
Antioch. Worship time is 11 a.m. For more
information, visit www.deltabaycoc.org.
Monday, July 7
Body for Life Challenge
On Monday, July 7 at 7 p.m., a new 12-week
Body for Life Challenge will start up at 4640
Discovery Point in Discovery Bay. For more
information, call Susan at 925-240-5123.
Pint for a Pint
Give the gift of life and get a coupon for a pint
of Baskin Robbins ice cream. The Red Cross
mobile blood drive will be at the Church of
Christ, 1020 East Tregallas Road in Antioch, on
Monday, July 7 from 1:30-7:30 p.m. For more
information, call 800-GIVE-LIFE or go to www.
beadonor.com.
Summer Youth Camp
Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch, 913 Sunset
Drive, offers a summer youth camp for kids
6-17 called TEAM (Teaching, Equipping and
Ministering). Camp will start Monday, July 7
and will include academics, teambuilding,
spiritual growth and plain old-fashioned fun.
For more information, call 925-522-8108.
Lifeway’s Outrigger Island
The First Southern Baptist Church, 18 O’Neill
Court in Oakley, will hold a free Vacation Bible
School featuring the popular Outrigger Island
program. Class starts on Monday, July 7 and
runs from 6-8:30 p.m. For more information,
call 925-625-0243.
Tuesday, July 8
Wheel of Fire
Come learn about fire safety during this hot,
hot summer on Tuesday, July 8 at 3:30 p.m.
in the Bay Point Library, 205 Pacific Ave. The
event, which features games and prizes, is
presented by the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection department. For more information,
call 925-458-9597.
My Little Pony Day Camp
Children ages 4-8 are invited to My Little Pony
Day Camp to learn basic skills, horsemanship
and how to care for your horse. Sessions
will be held Tuesday, July 8; Thursday, July
10; Tuesday, July 15; and Thursday, July 17.
Session A meets from 9-11 a.m.; Session B
from 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. For more information,
call Linda at 925-516-3769.
Wednesday, July 9
Oakley-Delta Lions Club
The Oakley-Delta Lions Club meets every
second and fourth Wednesday of the month
at 7 p.m. at the Driftwood Yacht Club, 6346
Bridgehead Road in Oakley. For more information,
call Joe at 925-625-4528.
Caring for Kitties
The Homeless Animals Response Program
will teach you everything you need to know
about caring for kitties on Wednesday, July 9
at 4 p.m. in the Oakley Library. For more information,
call 925-625-2400.
Thursday, July 10
Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Support Group
The group is open to those caring for or who
know someone caring for a person with
Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.
There is no charge for admission and no
reservations are needed. Meetings are held
at the Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St. in
Brentwood, on the second Thursday of the
month from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information,
call Linda at 925-513-7710.
Non-Contact Passing Camp
The city of Antioch Recreation Department
and Nor Cal Passing camps are holding a
three-day, non-contact passing camp on July
10-12. Learn all you need to know about football.
For more information or to sign up, call Al
at 925-779-7075.
Food Addicts in Recovery
A new group meeting in East Contra Costa
County will be held on Thursdays from
6:45-8:15 p.m. in the John Muir/Mount
Diablo Medical Center’s second-floor
conference room, 2400 Balfour Road in
Brentwood. For more information, call
Steve at 925-513-3015.
Sign-ups
Stage Right
Conservatory Theater
Check out www.srct.cmarket.com for exciting
items to bid on. The money will be raised for
local kids in our community to participate in
the performing arts at low cost to their families.
There’s still time to make a donation to
the auction. Everything you need to know is
available on the Web site.
Art Camp and Classes
The City of Pittsburg is offering summer art
classes encompassing watercolor/oil painting,
drawing and clay sculpture. The art camp
and classes run from June-August. For more
information, call 925-252-4842 or Karen at
925-754-7666.
Catch the Reading Bug
Summer reading returns to the Contra Costa
County Library now through Aug. 18. Your
library offers many fun and exciting events for
all the readers in your family. Win prizes and
make new friends. For more information, visit
www.ccclib.org.
MOD Mothers of Discovery Bay
MOD Mothers of Discovery Bay invite all
local moms interested in learning more
about the group to visit www.modbay.
com. The group holds meetings at Delta
Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake
Road, on the third Wednesday of the month
at 3:30 p.m. For information, call Tami
McHenry at 925-513-3664.
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Little Ones and Preschoolers
The Antioch Library is offering two new storytimes
for toddlers and preschoolers. Both
classes take place Tuesday mornings: Little
Ones at 10:15 and Preschoolers at 11:30. For
more information, call 925-757-9224.
East County Lions Football
Sign-ups for East County Lions Football will be
held from 3-5 p.m. on Sundays, July 13 and 20 at
Aladino’s Pizza in Oakley. The season starts Friday,
Aug. 1. For more information, visit www.ecyflions.
com or call 925-625-9797 or 925-625-1698.
Black Diamond Cheer
Sign up now for Black Diamond Cheer teams
and join an exciting and positive cheer experience
for cheerleaders ages 4-18 and all ability
levels, from first timers to advanced. For more
information or to sign up, call 925-516-6619.
Antioch Youth Football and Cheer
Sign-ups for the Antioch Youth Football
and Cheer 2008 season take place every
Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at Straw Hat Pizza on
Delta Fair Boulevard. in Antioch. The teams are
also seeking applicants for football and cheer
coaches. For more information, call 925-473-
5150 or visit www.antiochyouthfootball.net.
Book Buddies
You’re invited to share a story at the
Brentwood Library, 751 Third St., every
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 2:30-
4:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to this free
event. For more information, call 925-634-
4101 or visit www.ccclib.org.
Pajama Time
Share stories in your jammies every Monday
evening from 7-7:30 p.m. at the Brentwood
Library, 751 Third St. For more information, call
925-634-4101 or visit www.ccclib.org.
Antioch High School
Youth Soccer Camp
Sign-ups for soccer camp for kids ages 10-14
are held Monday, July 14 at 8:30 a.m. at the
Antioch High School practice fields, 700 W. 18th
St. For more information, call 925-679-2150.
Dana Smith and
His Performing Dog
Master juggler Dana Smith wows the crowd
with the help of his canine companion, Lacey.
Come join the fun at the Brentwood Library,
751 Third St., on Tuesday, July 15 at 4 p.m. This
is a free event and all are welcome. For more
information, call 925-634-4101.
Antioch Children’s
Health Alliance
Interested in working to improve the overall
health of your family and the Antioch community?
Then this is the group for you: Antioch
Children’s Health Alliance. Meetings are held
at the Reach building, 1023 W. Second St., at
6:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of the
month. For more information, call Mickie at
925-779-6908.
History and Sports
The Antioch Historical Society Museum and
Sport Legends Hall, 1500 W. Fourth St., are
open Wednesday and Saturday from 1-4 p.m.
Private and group tours may be booked by
calling 925-757-1326. Admission is free.
On the Horizon
BBQ Fundraiser
A fundraising barbecue will be held for
Michael Salazar, who was injured at home
working on a racecar. Proceeds will aid
Michael’s recovery and his family. The event
takes place at Antioch Custom Cycles on
Saturday, July 19. For more information, visit
www.msalazar-motorsports.com.
Hot Antioch Nights
Come out the Contra Costa Fairgrounds on
Sunday, July 20 for a car show and swamp
meet. Registration is held from 8-11 a.m.
and the event runs from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. A
special raffle will be held to benefit Kellen
Chadwick, who was seriously injured in an
auto racing accident in February. For more
information, call 209-983-0271 or visit www.
petepaulsen.com.
Golf Tournament
The second annual Liberty Lions Athletic
Booster Club Golf Tournament will be held on
Monday, July 21 at the Discovery Bay Country
Club. For registration and sponsorship information,
call 925-858-1418 or e-mail mark@
mazzeiauto.com.
Ongoing Events
MOB Mothers of Brentwood
Mothers of Brentwood meets the first Tuesday
of the month at the United Methodist Church,
809 Second St. In odd months the group
meets at 9:30 a.m.; in even months at 7 p.m.
For information, call 925-759-3141.
Pancake Breakfast
Wi-cha-ka Council will be hosting an all-youcan-eat
pancake breakfast the first Sunday of
every month from 7:30-11 a.m. at Red Men &
Pocahontas Hall, 1403 Main St. in Oakley. The
cost of breakfast is $4 for adults and $2 for
children.
MOMS Club of Discovery Bay
Join a great group of friends for playgroups,
special events and philanthropy on the last
Wednesday of every month at 11 a.m. at
Aladino’s Pizza, 1555 Riverlake Drive. Call 925-
240-8976 or e-mail joeljustin@yahoo.com.
Daughters of the
British Empire
Daughters of the British Empire meet the first
Friday of the month at 7 p.m. for friendship
and enjoyment of common heritage. For
information, call Karen at 925-240-7889.
Goodwill Senior Discount
Goodwill Store, located in the Raley’s shopping
center in Oakley, offers a 10-percent
discount to seniors every Wednesday. For
information, call 925-679-2824.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
VFW Post 10789 invites all veterans who have
been on active duty and served overseas to
join it on the second Tuesday of each month.
The meeting is held at 7 p.m. at Veterans Hall,
757 First St. in Brentwood. For information, call
925-634-4557.
Antioch Riverview
Garden Club
The Antioch Riverview Garden Club meets the
first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the
Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St. For information,
call 925-439-4483.
Delta Squares
Delta Squares square dancing club meets
every Wednesday night at the Laurel
Elementary School auditorium on O’Hara Ave.
in Oakley beginning at 7 p.m. For information,
call 925-625-8020 or e-mail abcdebbie@
sbcglobal.net.