CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA, (Jan. 12, 2025) — 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

Lion Dance Performances. Featuring Clayton Valley Charter High School’s Chinese Cultural Club, 6 p.m. Jan. 27, Concord Library, 2900 Salvio St. Then, students from Tomizaki’s Champions King Fu Institute will perform at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Pleasant Hill Library, 2 Monticello Ave.

Super Valentine’s Boutique. More than 50 crafts vendors, home-based businesses and commercial exhibitors, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 2, Hilton ballroom, 1970 Diamond Blvd., Concord. Free admission and parking. Earn a free raffle ticket for each can donated to the Monument Crisis Center. For more information, visit www.supervalentinesboutique.com.

Camellia Tea. Cookies and tea, sponsored by the Clayton Historical Society, 1-4 p.m. Feb. 16, Clayton Museum, 6101 Main St.

“Tunes From Our Backyard.” The Concord Historical Society presents folk songs recorded by Contra Costa County immigrants during the Depression through the Works Progress Administration, 2 p.m. Feb. 23, Concord Museum and Event Center, 1928 Clayton Road, Concord. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/tunes-from-our-backyard-tickets-1125750452909?aff=oddtdtcreator.

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.

Tai Chi. Gentle and energizing class for adults and seniors taught by Carolyn Lee in the style of Professor Cheng Man-Ch’ing, noon-1 p.m. Jan. 16. Beginners welcome.

Teen Thursday – Ribbon Bookmarks. Students in 6th-12th grades can craft bookmarks using some basic stitching techniques, 4-5:30 p.m. Jan. 16. All supplies provided. Registration is required. Supported by the Clayton Community Library Foundation.

Chair Yoga and Meditation. Low-impact chair yoga for adults and seniors followed by guided meditation with teacher Johanna Baig, 10:15-11:15 a.m. Jan. 23. Sponsored by the Clayton Community Library Foundation.

The Arts

“Clayton’s General Store.” Step back in time and visit the 19th century store owned by Clayton pioneer Charles Rhine, 2-4 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday, Clayton Museum, 6101 Main St., For more information, visit www.claytonhistory.org.

“What in the World.” The Concord Art Association presents a new collection of work by local artists, Jan. 14-April 10, 5298 Clayton Road, Concord. Artist reception 5-7 p.m. Jan. 24. Regular hours for Centre Concord are 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, visit www.concordartassociation.org/exhibits.

Diablo Women’s Chorale Auditions and Rehearsals. The spring season begins Jan. 20 with auditions and rehearsals at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 3051 Putnam Blvd., Pleasant Hill. The group is one of the longest-running secular choirs in the East Bay. All ages welcome. For more information, visit www.diablowomenschorale.org/join-us or contact Nancy Hickman at hickmandg@gmail.com or 925-899-5050.

“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.

“Hooked on a Feeling.” Exhibit of local artists by the Concord Art Association, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, Concord Visitor Center, 2151 Salvio St., Suite T. Artists reception 4-6 p.m. Feb. 14. For more information, visit www.concordartassociation.org/exhibits.