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Clayton Community Calendar
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CLAYTON COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVENTS BY 5 P.M. MAY 4 FOR THE MAY 13 ISSUE. ITEMS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL TO calendar@claytonpioneer.com
IN CLAYTON
April 30-May 1
Clayton Art & Wine Festival
Premium wine and beer, 125 arts and crafts exhibits, Kiddieland and
live entertainment. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 30 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May
1, Main Street. Free admission. Sponsored by the Clayton Business
and Community Association, with proceeds supporting community
groups and projects. 672-2272.
May 1
“Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North”
An award-winning documentary in which producer/director Katherine
Browne tells the story of her forefathers, Rhode Islanders who were
the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. 1 p.m., followed by
discussion. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 5555 Clayton Road. Free.
672-8855.
May 6-7
Clayton Gardens Tour
Sponsored by the Clayton Historical Society. Self-guided tour of six
gardens begins at the Clayton Museum, 6101 Main St. 10 a.m.-4
p.m. rain or shine. $25, or $30 at the door. Fifth ticket free. Purchase
tickets at the museum or R&M Pool, Patio & Gardens, 6780 Marsh
Creek Road. 672-0240 or claytonhistory.org.
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Farmers Market
8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Diablo Street between Main and Center
streets, downtown. pcfma.com.
May 7
Cover2Cover Concert
The high-energy dance band kicks off the summer Concerts in The
Grove with a variety of music spanning five decades. 6-8:30 p.m.,
Grove Park, downtown. Set up chairs and blankets on the lawn after
4 p.m. Free. For a complete concert series schedule, see Page 3.
May 30
Memorial Day Program
Presented by VFW Post 1525, 10 a.m.-noon, downtown flagpole,
Main and Oak streets. Free. Call Pete at 682-6533.
EVENTS/ENTERTAINMENT
April 28-May 15
“The Lady With All The Answers”
An evening with Ann Landers presented by CenterRep. Thursdays
through Sundays at the Lesher Center, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut
Creek. For tickets call (925) 943-SHOW (7469) or purchase online at
www.centerrep.org
April 29-May 21
“Visiting Mr. Green”
A funny and heart-warming story of a retired man and a young corporate
executive. Presented by Diablo Actors Ensemble. $10-$25.
1345 Locust St., Walnut Creek. diabloactors.com.
April 30
Astronomy Program
“Are We Alone? A Discussion of Alien Life.” Sponsored by the Mt.
Diablo Astronomical Society. 7 p.m. (but enter the park at least 45
minutes earlier), lower summit parking lot, Mt. Diablo. $10 park
entrance. 837-2525 or mdas.net.
Through April 30
“Twelfth Night, or What You Will”
Butterfield 8 Productions in Concord presents this Shakespeare
favorite adapted for alternating all male and all female casts. Tickets
$12-18. Purchase online at www.brownpapertickets.com or call (925)
838-3006.
Through April 30
“To Kill a Mockingbird”
Center Repertory presents the timeless classic about ignorance, prejudice
and integrity. Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut
Creek. $36-$42. 943-SHOW or centerrep.org.
May-September
Summer Concert Series
Music and Market Series, noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays May-June. Blues,
6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays in July. Music and Market Series, 6:30-8 p.m.
Thursdays May 5-Sept 15. Special events: Mother’s Day 2-4 p.m. May
8, Father’s Day June 19, 4th of July, National Night Out Aug 2.
Todos Santos Plaza, downtown Concord. Free. 671-3464.
May 6, 7
“Cosmos: A Musical Journey Through the Elements”
Featuring Tapestry vocal and hand bell ensemble. 7 p.m. May 6,
United Methodist Church, 1543 Sunnyvale Ave., Walnut Creek.
Followed by a pie party. 7 p.m. May 7, First United Methodist Church,
1600 Bancroft Ave., San Leandro. Refreshments following. Free
admission, with a free-will donation for Smile Train. www.tapestryringersandsingers.org.
May 12-June 4
“Chicago”
The Willows presents this award-winning musical of flash, sass and
tabloid murders. Campbell Theatre, 636 Ward St., Martinez. $22-
$32. 798-1300 or www.willowstheatre.org.
May 13-22
“The King & I”
The Vagabond Players and El Campanil Children’s Theatre present
the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. El Campanil Theatre, 602
West 2nd St., Antioch. 689-3368.
May 14
“America’s Got Talent” Comes to Town
Finalist Lawrence Beamen joins area resident Art Watkins for a benefit
concert for St. Bonaventure’s new Youth Ministry Center. 7:30 p.m.,
5562 Clayton Road, Concord. $25, or $10 for children 12 and under.
Free child care. Brownpaperticket.com.
May 15
Diablo Symphony
Violinist Linda Wang with works by Tchaikovsky and Brahms. 2 p.m.,
Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $12-$20.
943-7469 or lesherartscenter.org.
May 18
River Rock Casino Trip
Meet at 8:45 a.m. at Diamond Terrace Retirement Community, 6401
Center St., Clayton. Return home at 6 p.m. $25, includes $5 food
coupon and $20 gaming coupons. RSVP to 524-5100 by May 4.
June 16
“Europe Through the Back Door”
Travel writer Rick Steves headlines the Contra Costa County Library’s
Summer Reading Festival. 7 p.m., Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601
Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. $10. 943-SHOW, lesherartscenter.org or
ccclib.org
FUNDRAISERS
April 30
United Mt. Diablo Athletic Foundation Vegas Night
To raise money for all sports in the Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
6 p.m.-midnight, Concord Hilton, 1970 Diamond Blvd. $50, includes
dinner and gambling chips. www.unitedmtdiabloathletics.org.
May 7
E-Waste Drop-Off
To benefit 2011 Grad Night at Clayton Valley High School. Donate
monitors, computers, laptops, TVs, stereos, copiers, fax machines,
DVD/VHS/CD players, cell phones, car batteries, cardboard, metal,
paper products. Other items accepted for minimal fee. 10 a.m.-4
p.m., CVHS, 1101 Alberta Way, Concord. rapidrecycle.net or 671-
8008.
May 14
Clayton Valley Garden Club Plant Sale
8 a.m.-1 p.m., Endeavor Hall, 6000 Center St., Clayton. 672-5079.
May 14
Music Festival Showcase and Benefit
Mt. Diablo Music Foundation presents music students from all levels
of MDUSD schools in a fundraiser to benefit the music programs in
the MDUSD schools. 2 p.m. at the Sleep Train Pavilion
May 15
Animals on Broadway
A benefit for Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). Onemile
pet walk, pet wellness fair, adoptions. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Broadway Plaza, Walnut Creek. Free admission. arf.net or 296-3118.
May 19
“Jog for Japan”
A walk/jog-a-thon at Pine Hollow Middle School to donate to
Japanese earthquake/tsunami victims. Make checks payable to Red
Cross and bring to the school office, 5522 Pine Hollow Road,
Concord. 672-5444, ext. 5500.
May 26
Skipolini’s/Grad Night
To benefit the June 7 Grad Night at Clayton Valley High School. 1033
Diablo St., Clayton. Print flier at www.cvhs.mdusd.org.
SCHOOLS
May 5
Family Game Night
Live interactive “Jeopardy,” plus math and strategy games for current
and incoming middle school students and their families. Chips, salsa
and beverages. 7 p.m., Diablo View Middle School Multi-Use Room,
300 Diablo View Lane, Clayton. Pamandleonhall@aol.com.
May 10, 24
Mt. Diablo Unified School District Board
7:30 p.m., 1936 Carlotta Dr., Concord. mdusd.org.
June 12
Retirement Party/St. Agnes School Principal
To honor Karen Mangini’s 21+ year commitment. Mass at 1 p.m., St.
Agnes Church, 3966 Chestnut Ave., Concord. Dinner reception, 6
p.m., Concord Hilton, 1970 Diamond Blvd. $35, $25 young adults.
RSVP by June 6. stagnesconcord.com or call Lisa at 586-7647.
CHURCHES & RELIGION
May 6
Baha’is of Clayton
All are invited to an evening of interaction and fellowship. The talk is
“Which is Right: Science or Religion?” with speaker Edward
Langthorn, a lawyer, engineer, teacher and researcher. 7:30 p.m.,
Toloui residence in Clayton. Free. 672-6686.
May 18
Concord United Methodist Women
Discussion of the Layette Project with Barbara Cotton. 10 a.m. meeting,
11 a.m. program, noon luncheon. Bring an item for babies
under age 1. 1645 West St., Concord. RSVP to Linda at 510-758-
4837.
AT THE LIBRARY
The Clayton Library is at 6125 Clayton Road. Programs are free
unless otherwise noted. 673-0659 or claytonlibrary.org.
May 9, June 13
Book Club
Sunny Solomon leads a discussion. Anyone welcome to join the club.
May 9: “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova. June 13: “Breakfast at Sally’s:
One Homeless Man’s Inspirational Journey” by Richard LeMieux. 7
p.m.
Through May 10
Patty Cakes
Story time for babies to 3-year-olds. Child attends with caregiver.
Drop in 11 a.m. Tuesdays.
Through May 17
Paws to Read
Children in grades 1-5 who have trouble reading can read aloud to a
therapy dog. 4-4:25 or 4:35-5 p.m. Tuesdays. Registration by a parent
required.
Through June 2
Picture Book Time
Story time for 3- to 5-year-olds. Child may attend without caregiver.
Drop in 11 am. Thursdays.
CITY MEETINGS
May 3, 17
Clayton City Council
7 p.m., Hoyer Hall, Clayton Library, 6125 Clayton Road. 673-7304 or
ci.clayton.ca.us.
May 10, 24
Clayton Planning Commission
7 p.m., Hoyer Hall, Clayton Library, 6125 Clayton Road. 673-7304 or
ci.clayton.ca.us.
CLUBS
Clayton Business and Community Association
Meets 6:30 p.m. last Thursday of the month, except holidays,
Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock Creek Dr., Clayton. Call Sue
at 672-2272.
Clayton Valley Garden Club
Meets 7 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Diamond Terrace,
6401 Center St., Clayton. On May 11, Laura Allen will talk about the
use of gray water. Contact Nancy at 673-3522 or claytonvalleygardenclub.org.
Clayton Valley Woman’s Club
Meets 9:30 a.m. second Tuesday of the month except July and
August, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1092 Alberta Way, Concord.
672-1163.
Clutch Busters Square Dance Club
Meets 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Willow Pass Community Center Hall,
2748 East Olivera Road, Concord. Contact Karen at 686-3774.
Concord Stompers Square Dance Club
Meets 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Willow Pass Community Center, 2748
East Olivera Road, Concord. Call Jennie at 672-9676 or
angelfire.com/id/stompers.
Contra Costa Chess Club
Meets 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Starbuck’s, 1536 Kirker Pass Road,
Clayton. Players of all ages and skill levels welcome. Contact Mike at
639-1987 or uschess.org.
Contra Costa Genealogical Society
Meets 7 p.m. second Thursday of the month, LDS Church, 1360
Alberta Way, Concord. cccgs.ca@gmail.com.
Contra Costa Mineral and Gem Society
Meets 7:30 p.m. second Monday of the month, Centre Concord,
5298 Clayton Road. 779-0698 or ccmgs.org.
Creekside Artists Guild
Meets 7-8:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month, Library Story
Room, 6125 Clayton Road, Clayton. All artforms and both emerging
and experienced artists welcome. Contact Arlene at 673-9777 or
nielsenjanc@aol.com. creeksideartists.org.
Diablo Valley Democratic Club
Meets 7-9 p.m. third Wednesday of the month, Ygnacio Valley
Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road., Walnut Creek. 946-0469 or
dvdems.org.
East Bay Prospectors
Meets 6:30 p.m. first Thursday of the month, Oasis Christian
Fellowship, 2551 Pleasant Hill Road, Pleasant Hill. Clayton resident
Douglas “Pucky” Junghans is the founder. 672-1863 or eastbaygpaa.webs.com.
Knights Of Columbus, Concord Council 6038
Meets 7:30 p.m. first Tuesday of the month, St. Bonaventure Church,
5562 Clayton Road, Concord. Officers meet third Wednesday at St.
Agnes Church, 3966 Chestnut St., Concord. Contact Rayce at 683-
9717 or rayce@aol.com.
Rotary Club of Clayton Valley/Concord Sunrise
Meets 7 a.m. Thursdays, Oakhurst Country Club, 1001 Peacock
Creek Dr., Clayton. Includes breakfast and a speaker. 566-8166 or
claytonvalleyrotary.org.
Scrabble Club
Meets 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays of the month,
Carl’s Jr. Restaurant, 1530 Kirker Pass Road, Clayton. All ages and
skill levels welcome. $3 fee. Call Mike at 639-1987 or scrabbleassoc.com.
Sons In Retirement (SIRs)
Branch 19 meets 11:15 a.m. first Thursday of the month, Crown
Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Dr., Concord. 429-3777.
Branch 146 meets 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. second Thursday of the month.
Boundary Oaks, 3800 Valley Vista Road, Walnut Creek. Call Jack at
933-7998 or sir146.com.
Soroptimist International of Diablo Vista
Meets 12:15 p.m. second, third and fourth Wednesdays of the month,
September-June, Sizzler, 1353 Willow Pass Road, Concord. Contact
Nicole at 692-2224.
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Breakfast 8-11 a.m. second and fourth Sundays, 2290 Willow Pass
Road, Concord. Eggs, pancakes, sausage, beverage. $4, $2 children
under 12.
Word Weavers Toastmasters
Meets 7-8:15 p.m. Mondays, 4756 Clayton Road, Concord. Visitors
welcome. Contact Marion at 686-1818 or marion48@live.com.