Grace Episcopal Church

Bring your well-behaved pet to Grace Episcopal Church Martinez at noon on Sunday, September 27 for a free blessing. Stay to watch the priest climb up onto the roof to bless our solar panels! Snacks and fun provided. Animals receive a blessing certificate.

Local Event: Blessing of the animals and solar panels

Contra Costa County

Martinez

California

Blessing of the animals and solar panels

Bring your well-behaved pet to Grace Episcopal Church Martinez at noon on Sunday, September 27 for a free blessing. Stay to...

Zoom: https://cchealth.zoom.us/j/97423710518

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center is being updated for seismic safety and modernization. Join us for a virtual Community Info Session on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. to learn more about the project, what to expect during construction and how we’re working to reduce disruptions. Zoom link and more info: <a href="https://cchealth.org/ccrmc-build?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZaWQwRWdybnJJbHA3QjU5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmnzCMhiHOKxXKuBeE1B8QWdRgtHQgvxvX1mE5YCk2wSFg4MMPDf7ZXdgJpb_aem_oevQyV7gAlNKv1FUMGdRhA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cchealth.org/ccrmc-build</a>
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center se está actualizando para mejorar su seguridad sísmica y modernizar sus instalaciones. Acompáñenos a una sesión informativa virtual para la comunidad el martes 29 de septiembre, a las 7 p.m., para conocer más sobre el proyecto, qué esperar durante la construcción y cómo estamos trabajando para reducir las interrupciones. Enlace de Zoom y más información: <a href="https://cchealth.org/ccrmc-build?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFZaWQwRWdybnJJbHA3QjU5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHh9usIFtayEPEb49xXrnkzeUmKSg8i-27NZExfJAq0IVm3_JDULTm-8eGPi9_aem_PnA2tIcYg-_KdTD2yYcbRw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cchealth.org/ccrmc-build</a>

Local Event: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Seismic & Modernization Project: Community Info Session

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Seismic &...

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center is being updated for seismic safety and modernization. Join us for a virtual Community...

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Seismic & Modernization Project: Community Info Session

VFW Hall

If You Love Martinez, This Is Your Party Friends Fest is a bit different. Our gathering welcomes people who know—or want to know—what’s happening in our town. People who want to connect with a community that creates, defends and imagines something better.
You’ll enjoy an afternoon that includes good food and drink (including beer and wine), live music, a unique auction, interesting people and much more. Bring your friends—it’s the most important part of our name.
We have a lot in store for you—join us October 4th &nbsp;from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Veterans Memorial Building, 930 Ward Street in downtown Martinez.

Local Event: Friends Fest 2026

Friends Fest 2026

If You Love Martinez, This Is Your Party Friends Fest is a bit different. Our gathering welcomes people who know—or want to...

First Congregational Church of Martinez

Bring your pet to receive a blessing from Pastor Lori Ortiz. Outside on the church lawn. All are welcome - pets in all sizes.

Local Event: Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals

Bring your pet to receive a blessing from Pastor Lori Ortiz. Outside on the church lawn. All are welcome - pets in all sizes.

Martinez Museum

Step into the stories of Martinez and experience history coming to life throughout the museum. Our docents will be in character representing fascinating people from the past like Aunt Nell, a legendary bartender, and local heroes while enjoying light refreshments and beverages. This community event is free and all are welcome to attend.

Local Event: Open House

Open House

Step into the stories of Martinez and experience history coming to life throughout the museum. Our docents will be in character...

Downtown Pleasant Hill

From the team that brings you the Pleasant Hill Art Wine &amp;&nbsp;Music Festival we are happy to present our first annual Harvest Festival on October 10th 2026!&nbsp;
Join us on Crescent Drive for a full day of live music, delicious local food, beer &amp; wine, artisan vendors, family activities, and old-fashioned harvest fun—all celebrating Pleasant Hill’s agricultural heritage and our amazing community.
Bring the whole family for a pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, petting zoo, kids’ activities, local businesses, live performances, and more!
The day kicks off with the Pleasant Hill Stampede Food Drive, bringing our community together to help those in need.
🍂 Celebrate our heritage. Support local. Share the harvest.
A good harvest is measured not only by what we receive, but by what we share.

Back Forty Stage Band Lineup:&nbsp;
DVC Viking Prep Band 1:45-2:45 PM
Spinout 3:30-5:00 PM
Fire Peach 5:30-7:00 PM
Zebop! 7:30-9:00 PMInterested in Volunteering?&nbsp;Sign up here to volunteer at the Harvest Festival <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AA8AD2DA2FFC25-64886688-harvest#/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">signupgenius.com/go/10C094AA8AD2DA2FFC25-64886688-harvest#/ </a>

Local Event: Pleasant Hill Harvest Festival

Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill Harvest Festival

From the team that brings you the Pleasant Hill Art Wine & Music Festival we are happy to present our first annual Harvest...

Lesher Center for the Arts

The Diablo Symphony opens its 2026–2027 season, “Breathe,” on Sunday, October 25, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Celebrating the resilience of the human spirit, the program includes Jean Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2 and Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with award-winning pianist Leyla Kabuli (also a PhD candidate in electrical engineering and computer sciences at UC Berkeley). In contrast, Carlos Simon’s meditative piece “Breathe” (written, in the composer's words, to encourage listeners “to simply reflect and breathe”) opens the concert. 
It's not too late to save with a five-concert subscription! Find season details and a link to the Lesher Center’s subscription page by visiting the DSO’s website at www.diablosymphony.org. Or go to the DSO's Northern Spirits page for concert and single ticket information.

Local Event: Diablo Symphony Opens Season with Sibelius Symphony and Prokofiev Piano Concerto

Walnut Creek

Diablo Symphony Opens Season with Sibelius...

The Diablo Symphony opens its 2026–2027 season, “Breathe,” on Sunday, October 25, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lesher Center for the...

Diablo Symphony Opens Season with Sibelius Symphony and Prokofiev Piano Concerto

Hidden Valley Elementary School

<img alt="🎉" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8c/1/16/1f389.png"><img alt="🧵" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ta0/1/16/1f9f5.png"> HVE Annual Craft Fair – December 5, 2026&nbsp;<img alt="🧵" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/ta0/1/16/1f9f5.png"><img alt="🎉" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8c/1/16/1f389.png">HVE is excited to announce the return of our Annual Craft Fair! We know how much our community of talented crafters and dedicated shoppers looks forward to this special event each year.<img alt="🗓️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t5c/1/16/1f5d3.png"> Save the Date:Saturday, December 6, 2026&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<img alt="📍" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t2d/1/16/1f4cd.png">Hidden Valley Elementary School&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;500 Glacier Ave.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Martinez, Ca. 94553🎨✨ Have a small craft business? We’d love to have you! ✨🎨
Applications are now being accepted for local small businesses and handmade crafters interested in joining us!
If you make, create, bake, or sell something unique, this is a great opportunity to showcase your products and connect with the community. ❤️
📋 Applications are open now! Space is limited, so be sure to get your application in.<img alt="📩" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tc0/1/16/1f4e9.png"> <a href="https://form.jotform.com/hvecraftfair/hidden-valley-holiday-craft-fair-?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0e1dxq8v&amp;fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0a2FHYktFUlR2VkQzUXp1c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkl5cG3c9Vz8QdPCNOVWW15LLhj5tmS_OtxwOo1tGuJNYwF4svK-187uyGjf_aem_gUxuKBcYZCvpZjXNRUvPJw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://form.jotform.com/.../hidden-valley-holiday-craft...</a>
Please share this post with a small business owner or crafter who might be interested! 🛍️✨

Local Event: Hidden Valley Elementary Craft Fair

Hidden Valley Elementary Craft Fair

 HVE Annual Craft Fair – December 5, 2026 HVE is excited to announce the return of our Annual Craft Fair! We know how much our...

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Thousand Friends of Martinez is a non-profit organization an

Thousand Friends of Martinez

Thousand Friends of Martinez is a non-profit organization and political action committee dedicated to preserving the unique character and natural beauty of the greater Martinez region. Established in 2015, the group works closely with local residents to promote transparent government, advocate for responsible land use, and support environmentally conscious leadership. By focusing on the city and its surrounding unincorporated areas, the organization serves as a vital voice for community-driven policy and sustainable development. The organization specializes in advocacy, public awareness campaigns, and community outreach, with a strong emphasis on protecting parks, open spaces, and historic elements. Their expertise includes monitoring local policy, collaborating on parks and trails master planning, and organizing educational forums on critical issues like housing, economic development, and environmental health. Through initiatives such as the "Outdoor Martinez" project, they actively work to rebrand the city as a gateway for outdoor recreation while maintaining a public record of local redevelopment history. Customers and community members can expect a dedicated partner committed to ensuring that local government remains accountable and responsive to the public interest. By hosting annual events like Friends Fest and facilitating candidate forums, Thousand Friends of Martinez provides residents with the tools and information necessary to actively shape the future of their community.

Thousand Friends of Martinez is a non-profit organization and political action committee dedicated to preserving the unique character and natural...

Devine Records & Vintage

Independent vinyl record and vintage store sells used vinyl records, cassette tapes, CDs, stereo equipment and vintage jewelry.

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Jasmina Pique, Travel Agent

Hi, my name is Jasmina and I am a local travel agent specializing in Disney &amp; Universal destinations. I provide personalized planning, expert tips, and help with secure the best options available at no extra cost to you. From park tickets and hotels accommodations to dining reservations and personalized itinerary guidance, I make planning your vacation simple and stress-free. *Bonus: When you book your vacation package with me, you may qualify for special client perks or gift card incentives! Let’s start planning your next magical adventure! Follow along for travel tips and inspiration: Instagram: @jaspique_martinmagicaltravels

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Tuesday, September 29

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Seismic & Modernization Project: Community Info Session

SEP

29

7:00 PM

Martinez, CA

Sunday, October 4

Friends Fest 2026

OCT

4

2:00 PM

VFW Hall, 930 Ward St, Martinez, CA

Saturday, October 10

Pleasant Hill Harvest Festival

OCT

10

11:00 AM

Downtown Pleasant Hill, 105 Crescent Dr, Pleasant Hill, CA

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Sunday, September 27

Tuesday, September 29

Sunday, October 4

Saturday, October 10

Sunday, October 25

Saturday, December 5

Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Seismic & Modernization Project: Community Info Session

Friends Fest 2026

Pleasant Hill Harvest Festival

Thousand Friends of Martinez

Devine Records & Vintage

Jasmina Pique, Travel Agent