CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Dec. 10, 2023) — 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.

For the Holidays

Wreaths Across America. Purchase a wreath for $17 in support of VFW Post 1525’s memory garden. Volunteers also needed to lay wreaths, 10 a.m. Dec. 16, 2011 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord. For details, visit https://vfwpost1525.org.

Salvio Street Night Market. Outdoor shopping plus music, 5-9 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 23. For details, visit www.visitconcordca.com/events/salvio-street-night-market.

Heroes for Heroes. Concord area EMS, firefighters, police officers and military members can come to TreVista for a complimentary drive-through lunch while supplies last. Active duty, off duty or retired – just show your ID or badge. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 22, 1081 Mohr Lane, Concord. For details, contact Nate at 925-798-3900 or ntan@trevista-concord.com.

In the community

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

For Your Health

Grief During the Holidays. One-hour Zoom workshop sponsored by Hope Hospice, 2-3 p.m. Dec. 14. Register at 925-829-8770 or www.hopehospice.com/services/grief/grief-support-inquiry.

At the Clayton Library

The Clayton Library is at 6125 Clayton Road. For more information on any of these events, call 925-673-0659 or ccclib.org/events.

Homework Help. For grades K-5 in all subjects and in select subjects for those in grades 6-9, 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Call to make a 30-minute appointment. Drop-ins accommodated on space-available basis.

Lapsit Storytime. Children ages 0-3 can explore the joys of movement, books and songs while building early literacy skills you can practice at home, 11-11:15 a.m. Thursdays.

Toddler/Preschool Storytime. Children ages 3-5 can explore the joys of movement, books and songs while building early literacy skills you can practice at home, 11:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays.

Sandscape Craft with Lisa Taft. Children ages 3 and up can create a sandscape in a jar, 2-2:45 p.m. Dec. 20. No registration required. Sponsored by the Clayton Community Library Foundation.

Tai Chi. Gentle, energizing class for adults taught by Carolyn Lee in the style of Professor Cheng Man-Ch’ing, noon-1 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 21 and Jan 4. Beginners welcome; no registration required.

Teen Thursday: Diamond Painting. Those in 6th-12th grades can start a kit and take it home to finish, 4-5 p.m. Dec. 21. Registration required. Supported by the Clayton Community Library Foundation.

Anime and Manga for Kids with Oliver Chin. Author/artist Oliver Chin will present portions of his book, “The Discovery of Anime and Manga,” about how Japanese animation and comics were created and became popular worldwide, 2-2:45 p.m. Jan. 3 Then, kids aged 4-10 can create their own. Sponsored by the Clayton Community Library Foundation.

Teen Thursday: If You’re Board, Switch it Up. Those in 6th-12th grades can play one of the library’s Switch games, plus tabletop games, card games, word games, drawing games and more, 3:30-5 p.m. Jan 4. Sponsored by Clayton Community Library Foundation.

The Arts

“It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Show.” From Pittsburg Theatre Company, 8 p.m. Dec. 15 and 2:30 and 7 p.m. Dec. 16, Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. Tickets at www.pittsburgcommunitytheatre.org.

“Nutcracker.” From Black Diamond Ballet, Dec. 15-17, El Campanil Theatre, 602 E. 2nd St., Antioch. For tickets, call 925-757-9500 or visit www.blackdiamondballet.org.

Lowell Ensemble. Musicians from SF Opera and Ballet orchestras, 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17, Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. Go to www.campbelltheater.com for more information.

“A Christmas Story.” Based on the popular 1983 film about a boy and his pursuit of a Red Ryder air rifle, through Dec. 17, Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School St., Lafayette. For tickets, call 925-283-1557 or go to www.townhalltheatre.com.

“A Christmas Carol.” Center Rep’s traditional story of Scrooge and Tiny Tim, through Dec. 21, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Call 925-943-7469 or go to www.lesherartscenter.org.

Valley Art Gallery. Unique gifts from East Bay artisans, through Dec. 30. Also mixed fiber art, Dec. 14-16. 1661 Botelho Dr., Suite 110, Walnut Creek. For details, call 925-935-4311 or visit valleyartgallery.org.