Name: Bag of Books Sale
Start: 2026-11-07T09:30:00-08:00
Location: Martinez Library - Contra Costa County Library

Martinez Library - Contra Costa County Library

Come shop our inventory and support the library! All the books, CDs, DVDs, audio books that you can squeeze into a bag for only $10! Member of Friends of the Martinez Library may enter at 9:30, the general public at 10:30. PLEASE, no scanners.

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Bag of Books Sale

Come shop our inventory and support the library! All the books, CDs, DVDs, audio books that you can squeeze into a bag for only...

City of Martinez Senior Center

CLARINET FUSION, the Bay Area’s premiere Clarinet Choir, brings their resonating sound to an upcoming concert titled ‘This is Halloween’at 7PM on Friday, October 23 at the Martinez Community Senior Center. Join us for a ghoulish mix of tunes that includes popular, fun!, classical, and some rock &amp; roll!

Clarinet Fusion, a recipient of the Contra Costa County Arts Recognition Award, is based in Pleasant Hill and is in its 18th year entertaining audiences around the Bay Area and beyond. With its wonderful blend of 9 musicians playing 5 different kinds of clarinets – from the smallest high-pitched Eb clarinet at 19 inches to the largest Contrabass clarinet at 9 feet, Fusion brings its varied musical programing for the enjoyment of all. Come learn about clarinets, hear some great music, and the emcee will share some fun facts about the songs along the way. The musicians will be available to talk with you and answer questions after the concert.

The concert is open to the public – all ages welcome! Doors open at 6:30pm.
Tickets are $5 per person and available at the door.
Questions? Call the Senior Center at <a href="tel:(925) 372-3557">(925) 372-3557</a>.
More about Clarinet Fusion can be found at <a href="https://www.clarinetfusion.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.ClarinetFusion.org</a>, on the Clarinet Fusion Facebook page, or on their YouTube channel.

We hope to see you there!

Local Event:  CLARINET FUSION This is Halloween Concert 2026: Martinez

 CLARINET FUSION This is Halloween Concert...

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 CLARINET FUSION This is Halloween Concert 2026: Martinez

The Carquinez Model Railroad Society invites you to our October Open House, featuring Fallen Flags — the legendary railroads of the past that helped shape America!From the mighty Southern Pacific to the countless regional and short-line railroads that once connected communities across the country, we're celebrating the railroad names, colors, and equipment that have become part of American history.For two days, we'll turn back the clock and bring these historic railroads to life on our massive HO-scale model railroad layout.&nbsp;&nbsp;Whether you're a lifelong railfan, a model railroad enthusiast, or simply looking for something fun to do with the family, there's something for everyone!What to expect: • Historic railroad locomotives and rolling stock in action • A detailed HO-scale railroad layout featuring cities, industries, and scenic landscapes • Trains representing railroads big and small • Friendly club members happy to answer questions about model railroading Event Details Saturday &amp; Sunday, October 24–25, 2026 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM both days 645 Loring Avenue, Crockett, CA Admission: $5 per person Ages 16 and under: FREE! Come experience the railroads that may be gone from the real rails, but are certainly not forgotten! Carquinez Model Railroad Society 🌐🌐 cmrstrainclub.org Keeping railroad history alive, one model train at a time!

Local Event: Carquinez Model Railroad Society Open House October 24-25 

Carquinez Model Railroad Society Open House...

The Carquinez Model Railroad Society invites you to our October Open House, featuring Fallen Flags — the legendary railroads of...

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275 Olympia Way San Francisco, CA, 94131

St. John Armenian Apostolic Church’s 81st Annual Armenian Food Festival will take place on&nbsp;Saturday, October 24 from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM and Sunday, October 25 from 12:30 to&nbsp;3:00 PM.Located at 275 Olympia Way in the Midtown Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco, our Food&nbsp;Festival offers everyone an opportunity to taste a wide variety of Armenian cuisine as well as&nbsp;taking some home with you from our Take-Out Booth.As before, 100% of all proceeds from our Food Festival will be donated to charities. This year’s&nbsp;beneficiaries are: *	Hidden Road Initiative which provides educational and leadership opportunities to&nbsp;students from remote villages in Armenia. *	Salvation Army Rehabilitation Program which offers a free, holistic six-month&nbsp;residential program combining spiritual guidance, work therapy, counseling, and life&nbsp;skills to help individuals overcome addiction and major life challenges. *	Kitchen Remodel at Hye Camp in the Sierras where many of our youth visit each year.This year features the return of St. John’s homemade Kufta! We’ll have it available both freshly&nbsp;cooked in the Buffet Line as well as available frozen in the Pre-Sale and Take Out Booth.In addition to our Buffet Line, we’ll also have the following activities as well: *	Take-Out Booth fresh and frozen food items *	Our Wine Bar featuring Kareen Wines pouring by the glass as well as offering bottles of&nbsp;wine for purchase *	Armenian coffee booth selling coffee and sweets. *	Karoun Dance Ensemble showcasing the talent and dedication of our Armenian dancers&nbsp;with dancing for all afterwards with music by Raffi! *	Boutique with many items just recently arrived from Armenia including handcrafted&nbsp;jewelry. *	Raffle with $1,000, $500, and $250 cash prizes. Come join the fun! Have a great meal and purchase items of interest! Support local charities!Want more information? Visit our website <a href="https://www.stjohnarmenianchurch.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stjohnarmenianchurch.com</a> or call the church&nbsp;office at (415) 661-1142

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St. John Armenian Apostolic Church’s 81st Annual Armenian Food Festival will take place on Saturday, October 24 from 12:00 PM...

t. John Armenian Apostolic Church’s 81st Annual Armenian Food Festival

The Carquinez Model Railroad Society invites you to our October Open House, featuring Fallen Flags — the legendary railroads of the past that helped shape America! From the mighty Southern Pacific to the countless regional and short-line railroads that once connected communities across the country, we're celebrating the railroad names, colors, and equipment that have become part of American history. For two days, we'll turn back the clock and bring these historic railroads to life on our massive HO-scale model railroad layout. Whether you're a lifelong railfan, a model railroad enthusiast, or simply looking for something fun to do with the family, there's something for everyone! What to expect: • Historic railroad locomotives and rolling stock in action • A detailed HO-scale railroad layout featuring cities, industries, and scenic landscapes • Trains representing railroads big and small • Friendly club members happy to answer questions about model railroading Event Details Saturday &amp; Sunday, October 24–25, 2026 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM both days 645 Loring Avenue, Crockett, CA Admission: $5 per person Ages 16 and under: FREE! Come experience the railroads that may be gone from the real rails, but are certainly not forgotten! Carquinez Model Railroad Society 🌐🌐 cmrstrainclub.org Keeping railroad history alive, one model train at a time!

Local Event: Carquinez Model Railroad Society Open House October 24-25

Carquinez Model Railroad Society Open House October 24-25

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.

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College of San Mateo Theatre

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. Act 1 premieres selections from two upcoming story ballets. P1N0CCH10, a retelling of Carlo Collodi's classic tale of Pinocchio, explores humanity, artificial intelligence, and our relationship with the natural world. Carmilla, an adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu's groundbreaking sapphic vampire novella, stages a mysterious masquerade ball.
Act II features the return of Viva La Vida, the original story of Lucio and Lupita in a joyful folklórico-infused tale about transcending loss and the resilience of love, inspired by Día de los Muertos. In this “celebration of life, loved ones and culture,” writes Jocelyn Tong of the Daily Californian, “mythic creatures from the land of the dead … [lead to] twirled scarves and snapped-open fans …in a story of homecoming.” Throughout all three stories, the wisdom of women across time and cultures is amplified.
The San Mateo County Community College District in California, responsible for the College of San Mateo Theatre, is committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all, where programs and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. CALENDAR LISTING:&nbsp;Dance, Theater, Performance


WHO/WHAT: Oceánica Ballet presents Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla

WHEN: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 1:00pm and 4:00pmWHERE: College of San Mateo Theatre, Music, Theater, Art Buildings, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402

TICKETS: <a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592</a><a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a>
DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.
For more information visit <a href="https://oceanicaballet.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oceanicaballet.org</a>
About Oceánica Ballet: Oceánica Ballet is a group of dynamic artists curated from the Bay Area’s diverse classical dance scene. Oceánica Ballet, based in San Mateo, CA, was formed in 2021 to unite people through the shared experience of dance performance as a reflection of our complex and diverse collective humanity. Our mission is to enliven the San Francisco Bay Area cultural landscape by making professional-level ballet performances accessible and relatable to Bay Area audiences. We enrich the artistic careers of locally-based, professionally trained dance artists of diverse ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and body types. We create innovative new ballet-based dance works, and interpret classics in fresh and exciting ways. Edgar Lepe and Robert Burns Lowman are Artistic Co-Directors of Oceánica Ballet.
Oceánica Ballet, Inc. has been designated a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Photo by Vin Eiamvuthikorn.

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Studio 55 Martinez

Join award-winning East Bay artist Marina Omelianenko for an immersive workshop where you will explore expressive watercolor textures using salt, plastic wrap, and controlled splattering. This all-levels class includes a $60 student fee with materials included, guiding you from test swatches to a ready-to-frame atmospheric masterpiece.

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