East County Datebook

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Auditions

"Rebel Without a Cause" -- 4 to 6 p.m. June 26; 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. June 27. Auditions are open to actors ages 15-19. A Frank J. Ballesteros Productions' play. Virginia J. Calisesi Studio Theatre, 512 W. Second St., Antioch. Call 925-777-0859.

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Legal Workshop: What You Need to Know About Family Law -- 6 p.m. June 25. Bay Legal staff attorneys and volunteer attorneys provide advice/counsel. Services provided in English and Spanish. Pittsburg Library, 80 Power Ave. Call 925-370-2548 or E-mail mvasta@cccba.org.

Events

Deer Valley Youth Football Sign-ups -- 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27 and 6-8 p.m. June 30. Football for ages 7-14 and cheer for ages 5-14. Round Table Pizza, 4504 Deer Valley Road, Antioch. Call 925-473- 5215 or visit www.dvyf.org.

-- Pittsburg-Bay Point BART Master Plan Community Workshop -- 7 p.m. June 24. A meeting to share ideas on housing, entertainment, employment and shopping in and around the Pittsburg/Bay Point BART Station. Rancho Medanos Junior High School Auditorium, 2301 Range Road, Pittsburg, Call Leigha Schmidt, 925-252-4015 or lschmidt@ci.pittsburg.ca.us.

-- Contra Costa County Real Estate Fraud Summit -- 10 a.m.-noon June 24. Get information from homeowners, investors, real estate professionals, escrow representatives and inspectors about past, present and future real estate fraud. Representatives from local housing agencies will be on hand. El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St., Antioch. Free. RSVP: 800-636-2820, Ext. 624.

-- Summer Festival -- 3 p.m. June 27. Family-fun activities including inflatable bouncers, Sparkles Delight the Clown, face painting, games, cake walk, dunk tank and food. Live entertainment featuring the Take 2 Band. Delta Presbyterian Church, 1900 Willow Lake Road, Discovery Bay. Admission $5; children under 12 free if accompanied by an adult. Call Jill Fernandez, 925-516-2116.

-- Free Electronic Waste Recycling -- 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 27-28. Drop off your unwanted computers, TV monitors, copiers, scanners, fax machines, cell phones and more. Somersville Towne Center, 2556 Somersville Road, Antioch. For a full list of acceptable items, call 925-754-5230.

-- Downtown Thursdays -- 5-8 p.m. July 2. Show off your patriotic colors and come to downtown Brentwood for music, entertainment, arts, crafts, vendors, activities and a car show. First Street between Oak and Chestnut streets. www.brentwooddowntown.com.

Fundraisers

What a Country Challenge-- 8 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27. Proceeds will benefit veterans and active military and their families. A fun- filled day with a car show, live music, vendors, giveaways and raffles. Join in with your paddle boat, kayak, row boat or other man- powered vessel for a world record attempt of the "Paddle for Fame." Flyover photos from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Discovery Bay marina, 5901 Marina Road. For information, call Frank, 925-383-5346 or www.whatacountrychallenge.com.

-- Antioch Relay for Life Cancer Fundraiser -- 10 a.m. June 27- 10 a.m. June 28. Help raise funds for cancer research. Every person in the community has a chance to celebrate, remember and fight to end cancer. Los Medanos College, 2700 E. Leland Road, Pittsburg. Call Carol Huff, 925-757-0724.

-- Antioch Sports Legends Barbecue -- 2-6 p.m. June 28. Proceeds will benefit Antioch Sports Legends and education scholarship programs. Featuring local band, The Blues Healers; food provided by Outback Steakhouse, and entertainment for children. Antioch Historical Society Museum, 15000 W. Fourth St. $20. Call 925-757- 4169 or 925-757-4145.

Libraries

"Flute Sweets and Tickletoons" -- 4 p.m. June 30. This New York musical group will perform "I Hopped out of Bed and Jumped for Joy," featuring silly interactive songs. Younger children are welcome with an adult. Sponsored by the Friends of Brentwood Library and hosted at the Brentwood Community Center, 730 Third St. Call 925-634-4101.

Miscellaneous

Wolverine Summer Basketball Skills Camp and Clinic -- 9 a.m.- noon July 13-17. For basketball players grades 4-12 with all ability levels for the development and refinement of basic basketball skills. Emphasis is placed on fundamental development, shooting, offensive moves, defense, rebounding, team play, and more. Deer Valley High School, 4700 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. $100 per person. Call Rich Morton, 510-575-2833 or visit www.deervalleysports.com.

Music

Brentwood Starry Night Concert -- 7-9 p.m. June 26. Come out for an evening of family entertainment featuring Laurent Fourgo and his ensemble performing pop, rock, disco, and more. Free. No dogs, glass containers or audio/video recording devices allowed. City Park, 790 Second St. Check out the band at www.themichaelpaulband.com.

-- Piano Duo Polyhymia: Music and Wine Recital -- 7:30 p.m. June 26 and 3:30 p.m. June 28. Eric and Catherine Thompson's recital will feature music by Schumann, Busoni, Albeniz and Sousa. Complimentary food and wine. Adults $15, students $5, children under 12 free. 2628 Saint Andrews Drive, Brentwood. RSVP: 925-513-7156. www.pianoduopolyhymnia.com/mnw_06/index.shtml.>