July 4 - Martinez Celebrations - 8:00 am - Flag Raising at the Veterans Memorial Building - 8:00 - 10:00 am - Pancake Breakfast - Roxx on Main - 10:00 am Parade down Main Street - additional information: director@mainstreetmartinez.org
July 11 - Martinez Chamber Mixer - 5:30 to 7:30 pm - Boys and Girls Club of the Diablo Valley - 1301 Alhambra Avenue - www.martinezchamber.com
July 13 - Drop In Event at the Martinez Library - Downstairs - 1 to 3 pm - Help us celebrate Bastille day! Come learn about Bastille Day while eating French cheese and crackers. We will be making an Eiffel Tower and a French flag!July 20 - Port Chicago Commemoration
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July 26 - The Martinez Library Presents Author Talk and Book Signing - Dr. Kenneth A. Tye - “At the Point of the Bay” - 3:30 pm at the Martinez Library - 740 Court Street - 925-646-9900
July 27 - Drop In Event at the Martinez Library - Downstairs - 1 to 3 pm - Are you getting bored with summer already? Well come join us for a summer party! We will have games, Legos, pizza, and Music. There might even be a surprise. Let's shake the summer boredom together and have some fun!July 27 - East Bay Special Needs Family Fun Night and Resource Fair - 6:00 - 9:30 pm Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek (Baseball Field #1 N. San Carlos Drive) - Entertainment for the whole family - bounce houses, arcade truck and games - group activities - arts and craft tables - raffles - food vendors - silent auction - and more! Event hosted by The Friend Tree - For additional information: Melissa Petrini 925-268-7588
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July 29 - August 2 and August 5 - 9 - John Muir Mountain Day Camp - Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm at the John Muir Historic Site - Each week is unique, outdoor adventures and naturally good times - join us for both weeks! Call: 925-680-8807 additional information: www.muircamp.org
August 2 - Personal Emergency Preparedness Class “PEP” - from 10 am to 12:30 pm - Martinez Senior Center - 818 Green Street - Spend 2 hours learning how to prepare yourself and your family to be ready when a major disaster strikes. We will cover what basic supplies you need, equipment you should have and plans you should make to insure your family is ready to meet this challenging time. Email: Martinez.CERT@gmail.com indicate the PEP class, give your name, email address and telephone number. www.MartinezCERT.org
August 3 - Peddlers Faire - Downtown
August 3 - Friends of the Library Book Sale - downstairs in the FOL Book Store.
August 3 - 6th Annual Beaver Festival - 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at the corner of Marina Vista and Alhambra Avenue - FREE - www.MartinezBeavers.org
August 3 - The Big LA Bocce 2013 Tournament - Martinez Marina Bocce Courts - 3 - 8 pm - Food / Drinks / Prizes - call: 925.687.6760 or info@loavesfishescc.org or www.loavesfishescc.org
August 4 - Kiwanis Day at O.co Coliseum - 7000 Coliseum Way - Oakland - 1:00 pm Discount pricing - lower box seats - $30.00 - To purchase tickets call: 650-326-7050 - deadline for tickets is July 4. Proceeds to benefit Project Eliminate.
August 6 - National Night Out - 6:00 - 10:00 pm - Partner with the Martinez Police Department to celebrate America’s Night Out Against Crime, turn on your porch light and join a local block party or neighborhood celebration to have a great time while learning more about crime prevention. To set up a block party or celebration, contact your designated Neighborhood Policing Area Officer at the Martinez Police Department.
August 18 - Art in the Park - Susana Park
August 24 - Muir Heritage Land Trust Fresh Aire Affaire - for additional information: Gunther@muirheritagelandtrust.org
September 26 - 29 - Eugene O’Neill Festival 12th Annual
September 28 - 29 Italian Street Painting Festival - Downtown Martinez
September 28 - Martinis on the Plaza
October 5 - Pasta Feed for the Run for Education
October 6 - Run for Education
October 12 - Martinez Historical Society Home Tour
October 12- Martinez Restaurant Tour
October 19 - Hiking to End Homelessness sponsored by Shelter Inc. Join us on Mt. Diablo to raise awareness, change lives and make a difference among the families in our community. Take a hike to end homelessness in Contra Costa County one step at a time, one family at a time. For information: Chris: 925-957-7598 or www.shelterincofccc.org
October 19 - Zombie Brew Crawl
October 27 - Halloween Spooktacular
December 6-8 - Holiday Frolic Snow Park - Downtown Martinez
December 14 - Santa Beer Crawl
Ongoing activities in Martinez:
Downtown Ghost Walks - Join us for the Downtown Martinez Ghost Walks A 1-1/2 hour guided walking tour through Historic Downtown Martinez to discover the hidden past, little known haunting facts and tales of days-gone-by. Every 4th & 5th Friday through Oct. For additional information and tickets call 925.228.3577 or director@mainstreetmartinez.org
Fridays on the Main - Every Friday this summer, Main Street is alive with colorful hot rods, classic cars, custom trucks, motorcycles, arts & craft vendors, and live music. Enjoy music from local bands and DJ's throughout the summer. Every Friday starting June 7th through August 30th 6pm - 8pm Main St., Downtown Martinez
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 am - 2 pm
If you have events you would like added to the calendar please send information to: ggerlack@aol.com
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