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In the Community

Clayton/Concord Branch of Sons in Retirement (SIRs). Monthly luncheon with guest speaker. Noon Feb. 3, Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock Creek Dr., Clayton. sir19.org or 925 338-1996.

Clayton Valley Parent Preschool Community Breakfast Fundraiser and Open House. Includes light breakfast, mini-carnival games, raffle and school tour. 8:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 5, 1645 West St., Concord. $5; 2 and under free. 925-680-8770 or claytonvalleyparentpreschool.com.

“Build an Author Platform that Sells Books.” Joey Garcia with the Diablo branch of the California Writers Club. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 12, Zio Fraedo’s restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. $25 members, $35 guests. Or $10 members, $15 guests via Zoom. Register at https://cwcmtdiablo.org/current-cwc-mt-diablo-meeting/.

Diablo Valley Literacy Council Tutor Training. Educational materials and insights to teach English as a Second Language (ESL). Begins March 5. $20. Register at dvlc4esl.org.

Contra Costa Con 3. Featuring C. Andrew Nelson (Darth Vader) and Alan Fernandes (Tusken raider) in “Star Wars,” plus a free, family-friendly Cosplay Costume Contest. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 10, Concord Hilton, 1970 Diamond Blvd. Kids under 10 and parking are free. Advance tickets at contracostacon.com.

Farmers Market. Sponsored by the Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Todos Santos Plaza, Concord. pcfma.org.

Your Health

“Navigating the Health-Care Environment and Advocating for Your Loved One.” A Hope Hospice webinar with tips for creating a partnership with health-care providers, handling hospitalizations, and understanding discharge planning and follow-up care. 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 10. Free. Register at hopehospice.com/family.

Dementia Education and Support Group. With Gia Barsell, manager of Dementia Services and Community Education at Hope Hospice. Ten sessions in March via Zoom. Free. Register at giab@hopehospice.com.

“Living With Dementia: Managing Daily Care.” Hope Hospice’s dementia specialists will offer strategies via Zoom for planning daily activities and discuss the impact of social and leisure activities. 10-11:30 a.m. March 10. Free. Register at hopehospice.com/family.

“Understanding Advanced Illness.” Hope Hospice clinical staff will provide information via Zoom about the most prevalent co-existing medical conditions among the elderly and the importance of medication management. 10-11:30 a.m. April 14. Free. Register at hopehospice.com/family.

Outdoors

Big Break Regional Shoreline/Oakley. Free public programs 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Visitor Center, 69 Big Break Road. January’s program is “Flyway Highway: Birding Road Trip.” Also, naturalist Nichole Gange and the visitor center staff will be available to answer gardening questions, and provide seeds to grow vegetables, flowers and native pollinators, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 28-29 and Feb. 25-26. 510-544-2753.

Tilden Park/Berkeley. The Fungus Fair will be a virtual event via YouTube and Facebook. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 29-30. ebparks.org or 510-544-2233.

The Arts

“Incorruptible.” A dark comedy from Plotline Theatre Company. Through Feb. 6, Campbell Theatre, 636 Ward St., Martinez. brownpapertickets.com or 925-350-9770.

Valley Art Gallery. More than 100 artists reflecting a wide range of styles. Through March 5, 661 Botelho Drive, Suite 110, Walnut Creek. Free. valleyartgallery.org or 925-935-4311.

“Take Flight.” Nature-inspired concerts with the California Symphony. Jan. 29-30, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $20-$74. californiasymphony.org or 925-943-7469.

“Fences.” Pittsburg Community Theatre presents the play by August Wilson directed by LaTonya Watts. Feb. 5-13, Betty Brown Stage in the Little Theatre at the Creative Arts Building. 285 School St., Pittsburg. $20-$24. Proof of vaccination and masks required. pctca.org/tickets or 925-439-PLAY.

“Cinderalla’s Wedding.” By Diablo Ballet. Feb. 11-12, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $25-$52. Also, a virtual performance available Feb. 18-27. lesherartscenter.org, diabloballet.org or 925-943-7469.

“The Hound of the Baskervilles.” A new adaptation from Pittsburg Community Theatre. Feb. 25-March 6, Steeltown Coffee & Tea, 695 Railroad Ave., Pittsburg. pctca.org/tickets or 925-439-PLAY

“Festival 10 – A Treasury of 10-Minute Plays.” From Ghostlight Theatre Ensemble. March 25-27, Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. ghostlightte.org.