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Fourth of July parades

-- Clayton's Fourth of July parade begins at 10 a.m., downtown Clayton. Check-in 8-9:15 a.m. at old Marsh Creek Road, just past Stranahan Circle barricade. This year's theme, "Clayton Celebrates the Red, White & Blue." No cost to participate. Registration applications must be postmarked by June 19. No registration required for Kiddie Parade. Applications available at www.cityofclayton.org.

-- In Concord, parade begins at 11:30 a.m. at Park & Shop, travels on Willow Pass Road, circles Todos Santos Plaza. Special entry this year is Wells Fargo Stagecoach. Parade televised live on Concord cable TV, channel 28 (Comcast) and 20 (Astound). 925-521- 9922.

Taxpayer group meets

-- Kris Hunt, executive director of Contra Costa Taxpayers Association, speaks on Why is Contra Costa County in a Financial Hole?, at dinner and discussion, June 24, La Finestra Restaurant, 100 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette. Meet, greet 6 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m., program at 7 p.m. $25; Reservations, Marge Kauble 510-758- 2637; Denise Gianni 510-222-3789; e-mail larry-margie- kauble@comcast.net.

Barbecue on mountain

-- Today is last day to make reservations for Clayton Historical Society's Barbecue on the Mountain, 3-7 p.m. June 23, Mount Diablo Trail Ride grounds. Tri-tip, chicken, green beans, salad, baked potato, roll, coffee. Adults $18, children $10. Beer, wine $2-$3. Soft drinks, water $1. Reservations, 925-672-0240.

DadDay in the Park

-- DadDay in the Park, 2-4 p.m. June 21, Todos Santos Plaza, downtown Concord. City-sponsored free event includes music by Dr. Loco's Rockin' Jalapeno Band, announcement of winners in Best Dad essay contest. Free parking available. 925-671-3464, www.concordfirst.org.

Family health fair

-- Sixth annual Healthy and Active Kids! Multicultural Family Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 20, Ellis Lake Park, between Clayton Avenue and Ellis St., Concord. Entertainment for children 5 and younger, information for parents about child nutrition, ways for children to be healthy, active, child safety, quality child care. Sponsored by First 5 Contra Costa, coordinated by Central County Regional Group. 925-771-7338.

Community sale

-- Community parking lot sale and flea market, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27, St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 2925 Bonifacio St., Concord. Rent a space for $25 or browse. 925-890-5373.

Attorney counseling

-- Attorney counseling for criminal record cleanup, by Concord Library, Contra Costa County Bar Association 6-8 p.m. June 25, 2900 Salvio St. Volunteer attorney will meet with attendees on first- come, first-served basis for individual 10-minute counseling sessions. 925-646-5455.

Book discussion

-- Clayton Valley Presbyterian Church, in conjunction with Clayton Books, hosts the Rev. Scotty McLennan, author of "Jesus Was a Liberal," 7 p.m. June 24, 1578 Kirker Pass Road, Clayton. 925-672- 4848.

Farmers markets

-- Clayton farmers market, 8 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through Oct. 31, Diablo Street between Main, Center streets.

-- Concord farmers market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, year-round, rain or shine; 4-8 p.m. Thursdays through Oct. 29, Todos Santos Plaza, at Willow Pass Road, Grant Street. www.pcfma.com., 800-949- FARM (800-949-3276).

'Express Yourself'

-- Students entering middle or high school in fall can enter original artwork based on theme "free2create," through Aug. 1, at any Contra Costa County Library. Each branch picks two finalists to compete for county's grand prize, a $100 gift certificate. Winners' artwork posted on library's Web site and wearefree2.org. For submission guidelines, contest rules, visit www.ccclib.org.

Barbecue challenge

-- Third annual King of the County BBQ Challenge & Music Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 20-21, Martinez Waterfront Park. Professionals include Back Forty, Kinder's, Bulldog BBQ; competition for amateurs. Live musical entertainment, arts and crafts, microbreweries, wineries. Vintage car show Saturday, soccer-playing border collies Sunday. Proceeds from raffle benefit Martinez schools. Free parking, admission. Information, barbecue application, vendor display, visit www.CountyBBQ.com., 925-228-2345.

Health 'tune up'

-- Public invited to health "tune up," 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20, at Wong's Martial Arts Academy, 1027B Detroit Ave., Concord. Series of tai chi and Qigong exercises may help reduce stress, increase agility, build strength, energy. Free. 925-686-9664.

Senator staff at market

-- From 4-8 p.m. June 18, state Sen. Mark DeSaulnier's staff will be at the Concord farmers market, Todos Santos Plaza, to answer questions about state services, provide informational materials. 925- 942-6082.

Music in plaza

-- Music and Market continues June 18 with the Adrian Xavier Band at 6:30 p.m.; market 4-8 p.m. On June 23, Tuesdays at Noon features The Mighty Chiplings. Todos Santos Plaza, Willow Pass Road at Grant Street, Concord.

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