The Pioneer’s Winter 2024 calendar of events and activities, Jan. 22 update
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Jan. 22, 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.
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
Walnut Creek Watershed Restoration Meeting. 6-8 p.m. Feb. 7 online, hosted by the Contra Costa Library. Register at https://ccclib.bibliocommons.com/events/659c60d30825261328f71aa6v.
“C is for Concord” Book Launch. Concord residents Kori and Sammy Barton celebrate their new ABC book, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 15, Concord Library, 2900 Salvio St.
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.
Tour and Takeout at TreVista. For all of January and February, those considering Senior Living for themselves or a loved one is invited to take an in-person tour of TreVista in Concord. As a thank you, they’ll send you home with a meal to share with your loved one. All meals will be homemade by the fantastic culinary team at TreVista. Choose from Asian Chicken Salad, Black Angus Cheeseburger or Avocado Chicken Sandwich – each meal includes a beverage and a dessert. Schedule a tour with Mike at (925) 798-3900 or email mbonifay@trevista-concord.com.
Fundraisers
Roaring ’20s Dance. Live music, dancing and costumes in a fundraiser for the Concord Senior Center, 4-8 p.m. Feb. 10, 2727 Parkside Circle, Concord. For tickets, visit https://anc.apm.
The Three Redneck Tenors. Blake Davidson, Grace Lord and Matthew Lord take on all genres of music with comic flair in a benefit for the Livermore Valley Opera, 7 p.m. Feb. 17, Bankhead Theater, 2400 First St., Livermore. For tickets, visit livermorearts.org/events/3-
Camellia Tea. A celebration of Clayton history in a fundraiser for the Clayton Historical Society, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 18, Clayton Museum, 123 Main St. For more information on the Clayton Historical Society, visit claytonhistory.org or call 925-672-0240.
Clubs
California Writers Club/Mt. Diablo Branch. Brooke Warner, publisher of She Writes Press, will discuss writing memoirs, 10:30 a.m. Feb. 10, Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant, 611 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill. Guests welcome. To register for the meeting online, visit https://cwcmtdiablo.org/meetings-and-workshops.
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.
Insiders. Activities for adults with disabilities to build confidence while navigating the library and accessing library services and resources, 2-3 p.m. Jan. 23 and every second and fourth Tuesday in Hoyer Hall.
Homework Help. For children in grades K-5 in all subjects, 5-7 p.m. Tuesdays. Assistance in select subjects is available for those in grades 6-9. Call to make a 30-minute appointment. Drop-ins accommodated as available.
Clayton Library Book Club. Adult program to discuss “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder, 6-7:45 p.m. Jan. 23. February book will be “Slave Old Man” by Patrick Chamoiseau.
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.
Chair Yoga and Meditation. First event of a new adult program featuring low-impact chair yoga followed by a guided meditation, 10-11 a.m. Jan. 25 and every second and fourth Thursday. Sponsored by the Clayton Community Library Foundation.
Take and Make Craft: Dogs, Dogs, Dogs. Children’s program in honor of the library’s Community Reads For Kids book “Dogtown.” Pick up a packet to take home with coloring pages and a craft about dogs and puppies anytime on Jan. 31.
The Arts
“The White Card.” Pittsburg Theatre Company presents free staged readings of a one-act play about racial divisions, followed by a discussion with the director and cast, 8 p.m. Jan. 26-27 and 5 p.m. Jan. 28, Steeltown Coffee & Tea, 695 Railroad Ave., Pittsburg, and 8 p.m. Feb. 2-3 and 9-10, 2:30 p.m. Feb. 4 and 11, Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. To reserve free tickets, visit https://pittsburg-theatre-company.square.site.
“Every Brilliant Thing.” A young boy makes a list of things that make life worth living to give to his suicidal mom, by Center REP, through Jan. 28, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. Call 925-943-7469 or go to www.lesherartscenter.org.
Wintermission. Featuring works designed to warm even the coolest, darkest days, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays through Feb. 3, Valley Art Gallery, 1661 Botelho Drive, Suite 110, Walnut Creek. For details, visit www.valleyartgallery.org or call 925-935-4311.
Karen Kramer Watercolors. Opens Feb. 6, Valley Art Gallery, 1661 Botelho Drive, Suite 110, Walnut Creek. Meet the artist Feb. 17 or March 2. For details, visit www.valleyartgallery.org or call 925-935-4311.
“Sleeping Beauty’s Wedding” and “Confetti.” Diablo Ballet features the world premiere of “Sleeping Beauty’s Wedding” by Penny Saunders and an encore presentation of Gerald Arpino’s festive “Confetti,” Feb. 9-10, Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. www.diabloballet.org or call 925-943-SHOW.