Clockwise from Left: “Artful Giving” at Vally Art Gallery includes special trunk shows highlighting the work of featured artists such as Gordon Ward whose “Acorn Bird House” and other works were share in mid-December. Get tickets now for Cinderella’s Wedding at the Lesher Center in February. Visit the Concord Farmers Market every Tuesday from 10AM-2PM.

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Dec. 22, 2024) — The Pioneer Calendar lists local events, performances and activities for the whole family.

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For the Holidays

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. For details, visit www.valleyartgallery.org or call 925-935-4311.

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

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.

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.

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.

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