Datebook

Oakland Tribune, Nov 15, 2008 by East County Times

Holiday Craft Faire -- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today. Crafters offer woodcrafts, floral arrangements, candles, custom-made jewelry, food and more. $2 per person. Contra Costa Fairgrounds, 1201 W. 10th St., Antioch. For information, call 925-757-4400 or e-mail craft@ccfair.org.

-- Delta Word Weavers -- 7-8:30 p.m. Monday. Adults can come to an entertaining evening of swapping stories. Be a listener or bring a story-in-the-making or a learned story to share. Stories must be no longer than eight minutes. Antioch Library, 501 W. 18th St. Free. For information, call 925-437-1360 or e-mail deltawordweavers@att.net.

-- National Memory Screening Day -- 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday. Free and confidential screenings sponsored by Senior Helpers. Commons at Oak Grove, 53 Carol Lane, Oakley and Kmart Pharmacy, 3625 E. 18th St., Antioch. For information, call 925-677-2150.

-- Blast From the Past -- 7-10 p.m. Friday. Girlfriends Unlimited will host a huge '60s celebration. Make new friends and have fun. All girls 18-108 are welcome. Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St., Brentwood. $15. www.brentwoodnc.org/girlfriends.

-- Brentwood Holiday Parade: "Lighting the Way Home this Season" - - 4 p.m. Nov. 22. Santa will arrive in a horse-driven carriage to begin the parade and activities. Other parade features include floats, cars, dance groups, horses and more. Winners will be announced after the parade. Begins First and Chestnut streets and ends at City Park, Second and Oak streets. Sponsored by the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce. For information, call 925-634-3344.

-- Congregation B'nai Torah Holiday Boutique -- 2:30-5 p.m. Nov. 23. Unique and creative items for holiday gift-giving. Prewett Family Park, 4701 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. For information, call 925- 754-2545.

-- Los Medanos Blood Drive: Brentwood Campus -- 2:30-6:30 Nov. 25. Sponsored by the Brentwood Rotary Club. 101A Sand Creek Road. For information or appointments, call 925-513-1625.

Fundraisers

Annual Hospice of the East Bay Tree of Lights -- 4 p.m. Nov. 18. Proceeds from the ceremony will benefit patients and families in the care of Hospice of East Bay. Each light is symbolic of a life, and will shine in honor or memory of a family member or friend. Enjoy an evening of music, poetry and tree lighting. Somersville Towne Center, 2556 Somersville Road. $20 donation. For information, call Robin, 925-887-5678, or visit www.hospiceeastbay.org.

-- The Grannies Anonymous Charity Ball -- 6:30 p.m. Nov. 22. Proceeds benefit an annual toy giveaway for underprivileged children in East County. An elegant evening of dinner and dancing. Risotto Restaurant, 4605 Golf Course Road, Antioch. $60 per person. Sponsored by the Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch. For information and reservations, call Fran, 925-439-8958.

-- Holiday for the Troops Fair Extravaganza -- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 22. Proceeds benefit care packages, postage and supplies for U.S. troops. Help send "a piece of home" to our troops. Drop off care package items and enjoy a day of shopping with family and friends featuring home-based business vendors; artisans and crafters; white elephant items; and baked goods and free coffee. Children's activities include jumpy house, face painting, craft corner. Win a raffle or door prize. Sponsored by Antioch Military Family and Friends. American Legion Hall, 403 W. Sixth St., Antioch. For information, call Josie, 925-779-1340, or e-mail josiemonaghan@aol.com. For a list of care package items, visit www.antiochmilitary.com.

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