The Pioneer’s Fall 2022 calendar of events and activities, Dec. 11 update
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Dec. 11, 2022) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole family.
We update the Pioneer Calendar page every week so check back often to find out what’s going on near you.
If you’d like to submit your event to the Pioneer Calendar page, please send email to us at Calendar@pioneerpublishers.com.
In the Community
Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center Awards. Includes dinner, silent auction and raffles, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 17, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette. Purchase tickets at http://tinyurl.com/peaceawardsdinner22.
Party for the Planet. A benefit concert for Sustainable Contra Costa featuring the Jim Ocean’s Band “FrankenClime” project, new date: 7 p.m. Jan 14, Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette. Includes a “trashy” fashion show and the Green Meanies dance troupe. Get tickets at https://PartyForThePlanet22.eventbrite.com.
Farmers Market. Sponsored by the Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Todos Santos Plaza, Concord. pcfma.org.
’Tis the Season
“Cinderella: A Fairytale,” Holiday magic “through a queer lens,” through Dec. 18, Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School St., Lafayette. For tickets, call 925-283-1557 or go to www.townhalltheatre.com.
“Nutcracker.” From Black Diamond Ballet, through Dec. 18, El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. 2nd St., Antioch. Get tickets at www.blackdiamondballet.org or call 925-757-9500.
“A Christmas Carol.” From Center Rep, with Michael Ray Wisely as Scrooge, through Dec. 22, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. ASL interpreted performance at 7 p.m. Dec. 18. Call 925-943-SHOW or go to www.lehserartscenter.org for tickets.
“Jolly, Jazzy Christmas.” With the Concord High Choral, Dec. 15-16, Diablo Valley College’s Performing Arts Center, 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill. Tickets available at 925-943-SHOW or www.lesherartscenter.org.
“The Biggest Gift.” Tucker the Elf tries to save all the letters to Santa, by Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble, Dec. 16-18, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. For tickets, call 925-943-SHOW or go to www.lehserartscenter.org.
Holiday Light Show. Light show, meet and greet with Mrs. Claus, treats and a sing-along with carolers from the St Agnes choirs, sponsored by Zocchi & Associates, 4-6:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 4549 Lincoln Dr., Concord. The light show is ongoing nightly through Christmas. Tune into 95.1 FM to hear the music. For questions, call Mary Frevele at 925-914-0179.
Holiday Collection for Artful Giving and Holiday Trunk Show. Holiday collection includes ceramic, wood and glass pieces, designer jewelry, holiday decorations and mini-paintings through Dec 31. Trunk show features hand-knit items and painted seasonal ceramics from Nancy Meaden through Dec. 17. Valley Art Gallery, 661 Botelho Dr., Suite 110, Walnut Creek. For details, visit www.valleyartgallery.org.
Happy Holidays from the Pioneer!
Bev Britton
Bev Britton graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of North Dakota and moved to the Bay Area with her soon-to-be husband Jim in 1986. She was features editor at the Contra Costa Times in Walnut Creek before becoming managing editor of the Contra Costa Sun in Lafayette in 1995. She retired from newsrooms in 2001, but an ad for the Clayton Pioneer drew her back in. The family moved to Lake Wildwood in the Gold Country a few years ago - but working at the Pioneer keeps her in touch with her old neighborhoods in Concord and Clayton.