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Saturday, July 30

-- Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser -- 6-9 p.m. Proceeds benefit St.Anthony Columbiettes. Bring family and friends for a casual dinnerwith lots of raffle prizes. Adults $7; seniors $5; $5 for children10 and younger. St. Anthony Church, 971 O'Hara Ave., Oakley. 925-625-2048.

-- Pasta Feed and Bingo Night -- Dinner 6:15-8:15 p.m.; bingo8:15-9:45 p.m. Sponsored by the St. Anne Knights of Columbus. 2800Camino Diablo Road, Byron. Adults $7; children 4-12 $5; children 3and younger free. Multi player bingo cards $20. 925-634-6625.

-- Community ewaste collection day -- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 30 and31. A free electronic waste collection for Antioch residents andbusinesses. Somersville Towne Center, parking lot, 2556 Somersville,Antioch. For a full list of acceptable items, call Sharon Cross, 925-754-5230.

-- The East Contra Costa Historical Society Museum -- 2-4 p.m.Saturdays and every third Sunday through October. Discovery thehistory of native Californians, Spanish explorers, local geology,farming and more. 3890 Sellers Avenue south of Sunset Road on theeastern edge of Brentwood. Free; donations are appreciated. PatBello, 925-625-3553, or Kathy Leighton, 925-634-0917.

-- Cat Support Network cat adoptions -- Noon-4 p.m. Saturday andSunday. Petco, 5481 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood. 925-252-5445 orwww.catsupport.net.

-- HARP cat adoptions -- Noon-3 p.m. Sponsored by the HomelessAnimals Response Program. PetSmart, 4655 Century Blvd., Pittsburg.925-431-8546 or www.harp-rescue.org.

-- HALO cat adoptions -- Noon-3 p.m. Pet Food Express, SlattenRanch Shopping Center, 5829 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. 925-473-4642 orwww.eccchalo.org.

Sunday, July 31

-- Antioch Farmers Market -- 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 30. Themarket brings the best locally grown fruits and vegetables toAntioch. Somersville Towne Center, parking lot, 2556 SomersvilleRoad (corner of Somersville Road and Delta Fair Boulevard). Ask themarket manager about a new incentive program through September. Themarket is open rain or shine. www.pcfma.com.

-- HARP cat adoptions -- 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sponsored by the HomelessAnimals Response Program. Pet Food Express, Slatten Ranch ShoppingCenter, 5829 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. 925-431-8546 or www.harp-rescue.org.

-- HARP dog adoptions -- Noon-3 p.m. Sponsored by the HomelessAnimals Response Program. PetSmart, Slatten Ranch Shopping Center,5879 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. 925-431-8546 or www.harp-rescue.org.

-- HALO cat adoptions -- Noon-3 p.m. PetSmart, 4655 CenturyBlvd., Pittsburg. 925-473-4642 or www.eccchalo.org.

-- Overeaters Anonymous -- 8-9 a.m. Sundays. No dues, fees orweigh-ins. Sutter Delta Medical Center, board room, 3901 Lone reeWay, Antioch.

Monday, Aug. 1

-- English as a Second Language (ESL) classes -- 6:9 p.m. Mondaysand Wednesdays. Instructor and language labs. Volunteer tutors maybe available to help you practice English. Registration is ongoing 6-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. Must be 18 or older to participate.Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch. 925-776-1133,www.opportunityjunction.org.

-- Drop-in Internet access -- 6-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays.Volunteer tutors may be available to help with computer questions.There is software available for keyboard practice and learningEnglish. Use a list of Internet sites for job hunts, local resourcesand more. Must be 18 or older to participate. Opportunity Junction,3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch. 925-776-1133,www.opportunityjunction.org.

-- Brentwood Library ongoing book sale -- 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Proceeds willbenefit library programs for the whole family. Sponsored by theFriends of Brentwood Library. Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St. 925-516-5290 or www. ccclib.org,

-- Quit Smoking Today -- 6-8 p.m. Mondays. Get the informationand support you need to succeed. Sutter Delta Medical Center, 3901Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Michelle Keller, 925-779-3613, ormkellem1@sutterhealth.org.

-- Drop-in Cancer Support Group -- 1:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays. Familyand friends welcome. Sutter Delta Medical Center, FallmanEducational Center, 3901 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. 925-779-3570.

TUESDAY, Aug. 2

-- Preparing for Citizenship -- Register by Aug. 2. Classes 9a.m.-noon Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27. Understand citizenship applicationsand tests. Learn the basics of U.S. history and government.Intermediate/advanced ESL level required. Sponsored by A Place ofLearning and Liberty Adult Education. 315 Orchard Drive, Brentwood.Free. RSVP by Aug. 2. 925-634-2565.

-- Toddler Time -- 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 11. Thisprogram features a wide variety of books and activities. Forchildren 21/2-31/2 and their caregivers. Brentwood Library, 104 OakSt. 925-516-5290, ccclib.org.

-- Picturebook Time -- 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 9. Thisprogram reinforces important skills for school attendance includingattentiveness, interaction with the instructor and other childrenand knowledge of simple concepts such as colors, animals and shapes.For children 31/2 -5. Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St. 925-516-5290,ccclib.org.

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 3

-- Digital Photography Basics -- 7-9 p.m. Learn about cameratypes, composition, exposure and more. Presented by eNashaPhotography. Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch.Free. Registration: 925-776-1133, www.opportunityjunction.org.

-- Antioch Historical Society Museum -- 1-4 p.m. Wednesdays andSaturdays. The museum showcases artifacts, publications and othermemorabilia relating to the history of Antioch and East Contra CostaCounty and is also home to the Antioch Sports Legends Program.Special tours are available upon request. 1500 Fourth St. 925-757-1326.

THURSDAY, Aug. 4

-- Word Basics -- 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays beginningAug. 4 and 7-7 p.m. Mondays beginning Aug. 15. A series of classesdesigned to introduce beginners to Microsoft Word. OpportunityJunction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch. Free. Registration: 925-776-1133, www.opportunityjunction.org.

-- Lapsit Baby Storytime -- 10:30 a.m. Thursdays through Aug. 11.The storyteller leads children and their caregivers through easyfingerplays, bounces and songs introducing them to colorful picturebooks. For children 2 and younger. Brentwood Library, 104 Oak St.925-516-5290, ccclib.org.

-- Storytime for Babies and Toddlers -- 10:30-11 a.m. Bring yourchildren for bounces, books and interactive fun. Brentwood Library,104 Oak. 925-516-5290

-- Storytime -- 10:30-10:55 a.m. Short board picture books,rhymes, bounces, tickles, songs, movement activities, and fingerplays for infants, toddlers, and other wiggly ones. Best suited forages 3 years and younger. Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St. 925-757-9224.

UPCOMING

-- American Red Cross Blood Drive -- 1-7 p.m. Aug. 5.Resurrection Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. To schedulean appointment, call 800-733-2767 or go to www.redcrossblood.org.Use code: BRENTWOOD.

-- Antioch Library Book Sale -- 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 5 and noon-5p.m. Aug. 6. Proceeds benefit library programs. A variety of gentlyused books, audiobooks and videos for $1 or less. 501 E. 18th St.925-757-9224.

-- Ambrose-Pittsburg Lions Club Barbecue Dinner -- Cocktails 3p.m.; dinner 4 p.m. Aug. 6. Proceeds will benefit scholarships forgraduating seniors in Bay Point and Pittsburg and other communityprograms. 175 Alvarado Ave., Pittsburg. Dinner $20; drink donations$1. Tickets: 925-709-0557 or 925-642-7158. Tickets will be sold atthe door on a space-available basis.

-- Preparing for Citizenship -- 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 6, 13, 20 and27. Understand citizenship applications and tests. Learn the basicsof U.S. history and government. Intermediate/advanced ESL levelrequired. Sponsored by A Place of Learning and Liberty AdultEducation. 315 Orchard Drive, Brentwood. Free. RSVP by Aug. 2. 925-634-2565.

-- The Delta Dawgs Baseball Club tryouts -- 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 7.Tryouts for Ages 9 and under through 14 and under for the 2011-2012season. Sunset Park Athletic Complex, 655 Sunset Road, Brentwood.www.ddbaseball.com.

For announcement forms, call 925-779-7173 or e-mailhargis@bayareanewsgroup.com.