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Out and About in Martinez: Carnival, Easter Egg Hunt, Beer
New events added to the calendar
NEW events added
March 21 - Martinez Chamber of Commerce Workshop - “You on YouTube” - Martinez Unified School District Office - Boardroom - 921 Susana Street - FREE to Martinez Chamber members - $20 for Non-members - Lunch will be provided - RSVP at least 3 days prior to the event - Reservations: 925.228.2345 or info@martinezchamber.com
March 21 - Artist Reception for Jim Marieiro and Tom Oakes - Wildlife Artists - I’ve Been Framed - 411 Ferry Street - 5:00 to 7:00 pm
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March 26 - Alhambra Cemetery Tour - 10:00 am to Noon - Best suited for adults - for reservations: 925.372.3510 - FREE - donations accepted for cemetery restoration
March 27 - Full Moon Walk on Mt. Wanda - FREE two-hour program begins at 7:30 pm, with a one-mile, moderately strenuous hike to watch the full moon rise over nearby Mt. Diablo - Participants will meet at the CalTrans Park and Ride lot at the corner of Alhambra Avenue and Franklin Canyon Road - Reservations REQUIRED and limited to the first 150 people - Call: 925.228.8860
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March 28 - Contra Costa County Local Planning Council for Child Care and Development - “Speak Out for children: Educate and Advocate” - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm - registration begins at 8:30 am - Willow Pass Community Center, 2748 East Olivera Road, Concord - To register and additional information: www.plan4kids.org or call: 925.942.3413
March 28 - 31 - Martinez Carnival - Highway 680 & Highway 4
March 30 - Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Waterfront Park - 10:00 am - FREE
March 30 - SWAN Day (Support Women Artist Now) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Old Train Depot - Ferry Street - FREE
April 2 - Lioness Fashion Show and Luncheon - Shell Clubhouse - for tickets: ggerlack@aol.com
April 9 - Martinez Library Adult Event - Adult Book Discussion, “The Light of Evening” by Edna O’Brien - 6:30 to 7:30 pm - 740 Court Street - 925.646.9900
April 13 - Citizens of the Year Awards Dinner - Martinez Event Center - 6:00 - 9:00 pm
April 13 - “A Saunter With my Muse” - Martinez Artist Sally Rodriguez Opening Reception - Colorz Hair Gallery - Walnut Creek - 6:00 - 9:00 pm - 925.933.2888
April 14 - Soroptimists International of Martinez will host a Personal Emergency Preparedness Workshop “PEP” - IBEW Union 302 - 1875 Arnold Drive - 1:00 - 3:30 pm - Open to the public - FREE - Refreshments will be served - RSVP: dotsold@comcast.net; jdy_moon@yahoo.com; or ggerlack@aol.com
April 20 - John Muir Birthday / Earth Day Celebration and the John Muir Conservation Awards - John Muir National Historic Site - 402 Alhambra Avenue - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - FREE
April 20 - Bay Area Craft Beer Festival - Waterfront Park - 12:00 - 4:00 pm for information: www.bayareacraftbeerfestival.com
April 25 - Thursday’s Farmer’s Market Opens - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Court Street between Main and Escobar Streets
April 27 - Downtown Martinez Clean Up Day
April 27 - Second Annual Martinez Education Foundation Golf Tournament - Pine Meadow Golf Course - For full details or to become a sponsor, contact: 925.370.0184 or jeni.waters@edwardjones.com
SPECIAL NOTE: The Police Unity Tour will take place the second week of May, please visit: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/fred-ferrer/police-unity-tour-chapter-1-ride#.UUNsyAHx5JE.facebook for details. This is an event to honor Law Enforcement Officers who have died in the line of duty. Tax deductible donations can be sent to: City of Martinez PD, 525 Henrietta Street, Martinez, 94553.
Mark your calendars and save these dates, details to follow:
May 10 - 34th Annual Wine Tasting Benefitting the Martinez Early Childhood Center - Martinez Event Center - 524 Main Street - 5:00 to 8:00 pm - for tickets: ggerlack@aol.com or 925.229.2000
May 18 - Peddlers Faire - Downtown Martinez
June 1 - Boys & Girls Club Auction and Dinner
June 15 - 16 - King of the County BBQ - Waterfront Park
June 22 - Vintage Fashion Show and Luncheon - proceeds to benefit Central County Homeless Outreach - for information or reservations: ggerlack@aol.com
FREE ongoing activities in Martinez: the Martinez Museum, www.martinezhistory.org or 925.228.8160; the John Muir National Historic Site, www.nps.gov/jomu or 925.228.8860; the Shell Museum, open Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, Pacheco Boulevard and Arreba.
Martinez Farmer’s Market Thursday (Court Street) and Sunday (Main Street), 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
If you have events you would like to share: ggerlack@aol.com
For Entertainment, Dining, and Shopping - Support Martinez Businesses!
See you around Martinez…
