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OUR EVENTS LIST FOR THE WEEK
COMMUNITY FEATURE: Stu 212 Music Therapy Coping and Creativity
After 10 Years of Scoops and Smiles, Brentwood Shop Owner Says Goodbye
Brentwood-Based Art Collective Brings Inclusive Art Celebration to Sausalito
For caregivers who feel alone, a police station becomes a safe haven
EVENTS
AUG 28 - AUG 30
AUG 28
Paint Nite at Eight Acres: 7 PM — 9:15 PM
LOCATION: Eight Acres | Kitchen & Bar, 801 Foothill Dr, Brentwood, CA 94513
Paint a Cactus Sunset at Eight Acres, guided by Brandon Dumlao
All supplies included, no painting experience necessary
Bar open for drinks
21+ event only, Valid ID required at door
More info and purchase tickets here
AUG 29
Boats & Berries Car, Bike, & Boat Show: Parking 6 AM — 8:30 AM, Festival 9 AM — 3 PM
LOCATION: Bethel Island Community Park, 6190 Bethel Island Rd, Bethel Island, CA 94511
Show off your wheels, enjoy the festival, and celebrate our local community with food, fun, and shopping
Parking 6 AM — 8:30 AM, Festival 9 AM — 3 PM
Awards at Main Stage 1:30 PM
Prizes: Best in Show for Car, Bike, Boat, & Top 20
Boats & Berries Berry Babe Pin Up Contest at 12:30 PM
More info and register online here
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COMMUNITY FEATURE: Stu 212 Music Therapy Coping and Creativity
Showcasing a Community Feature in East Contra Costa County. This week, we hear from Stu 212 Music Therapy Coping and Creativity.
Our Community Feature for the week is Stu 212 Music Therapy Coping and Creativity.
Building Confidence Through Creativity: Stu 212 Brings Music Therapy to Bay Area Youth
In community centers, libraries, and schools across the Bay Area, something transformative is happening. Young people who arrive quiet and guarded are finding their voices, not through traditional therapy or counseling, but through the universal language of music. At the heart of this change is Stu 212 Music Therapy Coping and Creativity, a nonprofit founded by Jeremy Phillips that uses music as a powerful coping mechanism to help youth navigate their everyday challenges.
After 10 Years of Scoops and Smiles, Brentwood Shop Owner Says Goodbye
On September 18th, Sip and Scoop California will close its Brentwood doors. Owner Vicky Little invites all for free ice cream on their final day, while supplies last. We’ll miss you, Sip and Scoop!
Sip and Scoop California, a beloved Brentwood ice cream shop that started as a push cart in 2016, will close on September 18 after a decade in the community. Owner Vicky Little cited ongoing health challenges as the reason for the difficult decision. The shop plans to celebrate with customers in the coming weeks and will offer free ice cream on its final day.
Source: contracosta.news
Brentwood-Based Art Collective Brings Inclusive Art Celebration to Sausalito
P.A.I.N.T. Art Collective will showcase “"Every Voice, Every Vision" at Sausalito Center for the Arts Sept. 3, and the exhibition will run through Sept. 7
After 18 months of growth, P.A.I.N.T. Art Collective is bringing its first benefit exhibition to Sausalito, showcasing the work of artists with disabilities from its Brentwood programs. The "Every Voice, Every Vision" event takes place September 3, 2026, with a public exhibition running through September 7. It's a milestone for the nonprofit and a chance for the broader Bay Area to recognize the creativity and talent of these artists.
Source: contracosta.news
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For caregivers who feel alone, a police station becomes a safe haven
CareGiver OneCall launched The Sandwich Circle, a support group for family caregivers, at the Antioch Police Sycamore Substation this past Saturday.
A new community event at the Sycamore Police Substation by CareGiver OneCall brings together caregivers for conversation, support, and access to local resources. The group, called The Sandwich Circle, is a free monthly support group created for family caregivers. Organizers hope to make it a regular gathering to build a lasting network of mutual aid. The initiative reflects the substation's broader role as a community hub.
Source: antiochherald.com
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