CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Dec. 8, 2024) — 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.

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In the Community

Concord Farmers Market. Sponsored by the Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Todos Santos Plaza, downtown Concord. Visit pcfma.org for more information.

In the Military

Wreaths Across America. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1525 and its auxiliary will hold a short ceremony to honor veterans, followed by the laying of the wreaths, 10 a.m. Dec. 14, Memory Gardens Cemetery, 2011 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord. For more information, email vfwcapost1525@gmail.com.

Women Marines Association. The Bay Area chapter meets 11:30 a.m. every third Saturday, usually at Harry’s Hofbrau, 14900 E. 14th St, San Leandro. For more information, visit https://wmaca3.org or contact Janet Johnson at 925-890-4583.

For the Holidays

“The Legend of the Poinsettia” Solo Opera presents a holiday multicultural event based on a Mexican folktale about the first poinsettia, plus an audience sing-along, 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Concord Library, 2900 Salvio St. For details, visit https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/672184b128050a2f00320477.

“Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!).” A fast-paced, slightly irreverent array of Christmas stories, through Dec. 21, Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School St., Lafayette. For tickets, call 925-283-6673 or go to www.townhalltheatre.com.

A Christmas Carol.” Center Rep’s classic production, Dec.12-22, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. For tickets, call 925-943-7469 or go to www.centerrep.org.

Artful Giving Collection. Hand-crafted ceramic, wood and glass pieces, original jewelry, holiday decorations, textiles and other one-of-a-kind gifts from Bay Area artists, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, through Dec. 28, Valley Art Gallery, 1661 Botelho Dr., Suite 110, Walnut Creek. Plus holiday trunks show with ceramics by Gordon Ward on Dec. 12-14. For details, visit www.valleyartgallery.org or call 925-935-4311.

Wreaths Across America. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1525 and its auxiliary will hold a short ceremony to honor veterans, followed by the laying of the wreaths, 10 a.m. Dec. 14, Memory Gardens Cemetery, 2011 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord. For more information, email vfwcapost1525@gmail.com.

Santa’s Jolly Landing. Santa Claus will make his grand entrance aboard an aircraft rescue and firefighting truck, 10 a.m. Dec. 14, Buchanan Field Airport, 550 Sally Ride Dr., Concord. Santa will then move to the Concord Plaza Hotel Atrium, 45 John Glenn Dr., 10:30 a.m.-noon for free photos. Donations to the food bank welcome. For details, visit their eventbrite page.

“Magical Music Tour.” Star Quest’s upbeat musical for the family with actors ages 5-18, Dec. 14-15, Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. For tickets, visit wwwcampbelltheater.com.

“Nutcracker.” From Black Diamond Ballet, Dec. 14-15, El Campanil Theatre, 602 E 2nd St., Antioch. For tickets, visit www.blackdiamondballet.org or call 925-757-9500.

“Sparkle!” Tapestry Ringers and Singers offer light and serious holiday music, 4 p.m. Dec. 15, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 1601 Mary Dr., Pleasant Hill. Tickets available at Purplepass.com, tapestryringersandsingers.org or at the door.

Fratello Marionettes’ “North Pole Review.” A puppet production featuring a graceful ice skater, high-kicking Russian Trepak Dancers and acrobatic penguins, 6-7 p.m. Dec. 16, Concord Library, 2900 Salvio St.

“Upon a Midnight Clear.” Sufism Reoriented presents a holiday concert filled with stories and songs to celebrate the Light, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Sufism Reoriented Sanctuary, 11 White Horse Court (enter on Boulevard Way), Walnut Creek. Guests can come and go as they wish. Includes warm cider, treats and a living nativity scene. Guest parking available off-site at 1295 Boulevard Way and 1300 Boulevard Way, a two-block walk. On-site parking available for anyone with mobility issues and families with small children. Kindly avoid street parking.

Clayton Library

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

Insiders. Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can build confidence while navigating the library and accessing library services and resources, 1-2 p.m. Dec. 10, Hoyer Hall.

Camp Clayton: Arts and Crafts. Fun seasonal children’s program, 2-3 p.m. Dec. 11. Sponsored by the Clayton Community Library Foundation.

Homework Help. For elementary school students, 3:45-5:45 p.m. Wednesdays. Some assistance also available for sixth and seven graders. To make an appointment, either call or stop by the library. Drop-ins welcome on a space available basis.

Lapsit Storytime. For children aged 0-3, 11-11:15 a.m. Thursdays. Children must attend with caregiver.

Toddler/Preschool Storytime. For children ages 2-5, 11:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays. Children must attend with caregiver. Stay and play toys available afterward.

The Arts

“Cinderella’s Wedding.” Featuring Diablo Ballet’s premiere of “Donizetti Variations” by George Balanchine, Feb. 7-8, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. For tickets, call 925-943-SHOW (7469) or visit www.lesherartscenter.org or www.diabloballet.org.