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Fourth of July

-- In Clayton, festivities begin at 7 a.m. with pancake breakfast at Endeavor Hall by Clayton Valley Sunrise Rotary. 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." Registration extended to June 27. No registration for Kiddie Parade for children, bicycles, wagons, strollers.

-- In Concord, pancake breakfast by Concord Diablo Rotary 8 a.m. at Todos Santos Plaza. Tickets $5. Raymond Victor Band plays 10-11 a.m., with square dancing before and after. Parade starts 11:30 a.m. at Park & Shop, circles plaza, with special entry Wells Fargo Stagecoach, international award-winning Concord Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps B. Local blues artist Annie Sampson sings "Star Spangled Banner," CBS5 news anchor Ann Notarangelo provides parade commentary from the reviewing stand. Parade televised live on Concord cable channel 28 (Comcast) and 29 (Astound). Activities before, after parade in plaza include bounce houses, face painting for children, crafters from throughout the Bay Area. Free parking in Salvio Street Garage, Todos Santos Parking Center. For parade information, 925- 521-9922. All other questions, 925-671-3464.

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.

Muirfest Gala

-- Willows Theatre Company's third annual Muirfest 2009 Gala, dinner, auction fundraiser, 4:30 p.m. July 3, Kenney/Conco Production Facility, 1115 Tarantino Drive, Martinez. Cocktails, silent auction, catered banquet, special preview of Willows Mainstage 2009-2010 season, with stars of past, present Willows shows. Tickets, $100 ($50 tax-deductible). 925-798-1300, www.willowstheatre.org.

Camp Concord

-- Concord's family camp at South Lake Tahoe vacations. All- inclusive per night structure includes all meals, hot showers, accommodations in cabins, organized excursions, optional activities for children. Spaces also still available at Youth Camp. Information and available dates, call 925-671-3273. Camp Concord brochure, www.campconcord.org.

VFW breakfast

-- VFW breakfast, 8-11 a.m. June 28, Concord Veterans Memorial Hall, 2290 Willow Pass Road. Breakfast includes eggs, pancakes, sausages, coffee, cocoa, orange juice. Cost $4 for adults, $2 children 12 and younger. Pete, 925-255-3449.

Job tips

-- Julie Youngblood of "dear jane "..." a career advisement company, will discuss top insider tips to getting a job, 7 p.m. July 1, Clayton Community Library, 6125 Clayton Road. Topics cover how technology has changed everything, using professional association meetings to an advantage, networking, working with recruiters. 925- 673-0659.

Gehringer Park swim

-- Sign up for swim lessons, 1-3 p.m. June 27, at Gehringer Park Swim Club, 1790 Lynwood Drive, Concord. Programs for ages 3-18, all ability levels. Club membership not required. $58-$80. 925-250- 3703, www.pozzifamily.net/gators/.> Cool Concord Cars

-- Restored vintage cars from pre-1973, new cars from local dealers on display during Music and Market, 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 2, Todos Santos Plaza. Farmers market open 4-8 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m. Sugar Plum Coffee Shop, 1815 Colfax St., celebrating its 50th anniversary with free sliders while supplies last. Free parking in Todos Santos Parking Center and Salvio Street Garage. 925-671- 3464, www.concordfirst.org.

Music in plaza

-- Music and Market continues June 25 with the New Morty show at 6:30 p.m.; market 4-8 p.m. On June 30, Tuesdays at Noon features Dream Posse. Todos Santos Plaza, Willow Pass Road at Grant Street, Concord.

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