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OUR EVENTS LIST FOR THE WEEK
SPOTLIGHT FEATURED BUSINESS: Dad’s Diner
Veterans and Families Invited to Free Fishing Day and Resource Fair in Antioch
32 Million Meals and Counting: Contra Costa Nonprofit Honored for Fighting Hunger
EVENTS
SEPT 4 - 6
SEPT 4
First Fridays at the Pittsburg Marina: 5:30 PM — 9 PM
LOCATION: Pittsburg Marina, 51-E Marina Blvd, Pittsburg, CA 94565
An evening of live music, wine, art, and culture, family friendly event
Music from Papa Joe & the New Deal
Participating wineries: Black Excellence, J. Moss & Headlands Brewery
More info here
SEPT 6
You Should Be Dancing: A Tribute to the Bee Gees: 7:30 PM — 9:30 PM
LOCATION: Hannah Nicole Vineyards, 6700 Balfour Road, Brentwood, CA 94513
Part of the Summer Concert Under the Stars series
Food trucks on site, including Twin Tacos
Event opens early at 5 PM with DJ Koolen
Wine slushies and vendors
More info and purchase tickets here
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SPOTLIGHT FEATURED BUSINESS: Dad’s Diner
Spotlight on a featured business in East Contra Costa County. This week, we hear from Dad’s Diner.
Dad’s Diner, our Spotlight Featured Business of the week.
Dad's Diner Brings Family-Style Warmth and Classic Comfort to Brentwood
When Alejandra Flores took over Dad's Diner in December 2025, she didn't just acquire a restaurant. She inherited a beloved Brentwood gathering spot and transformed it into something deeply personal: a family business that reflects her passion for hospitality and her father's creative touch.
Veterans and Families Invited to Free Fishing Day and Resource Fair in Antioch
Stand Up on the Delta will be hosted in Antioch on September 11th. This event, hosted by The Delta Veterans Group, will be a free fishing event and information and resource fair.
The Delta Veterans Group will host "Stand Up on the Delta" in Antioch on September 11th, featuring an information and resource fair alongside a free fishing event. The gathering aims to provide support and recreational opportunities for veterans and the public. More information is available on the group's website and Facebook page.
Source: contracostaherald.com
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32 Million Meals and Counting: Contra Costa Nonprofit Honored for Fighting Hunger
California's Outstanding Edible Food Recovery Program for 2026 has gone to White Pony Express, a Contra Costa County nonprofit dedicated to delivering meals to those in need.
White Pony Express, a Contra Costa County nonprofit, has been named California's Outstanding Edible Food Recovery Program for 2026 by the California Resource Recovery Association. The organization, founded in 2013, has delivered over 32 million meals to local partners through a network of 2,000 volunteers, with recent years showing significant growth in distribution.
Source: contracosta.news
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