Religious events

Hoops4Him: Basketball open to everyone 8-10 p.m. Mondays, Adams Middle School, 401 American Ave, Brentwood. Sponsored by Golden Hills Community Church. First time is free; $2 after. Rich Lopez, 925-783-4669. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hoops4Him/118124828226113.

Helping Young People Excel: H.Y.P.E. meets every third Friday, 415 W. Sixth St., Antioch. Junior and senior high school students are invited to play games, listen to music, dance and more. A positive Christian environment for youth. $5 donation, raffle tickets $1. Food available for purchase. 925-778-1639

Immaculate Heart of Mary Health Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 9, Father Garcia Hall, 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. Health information and health screening services, pharmacist medication review, hospital and clinic resources, information on support groups, legal and insurance resources and more. Sponsored by IHM outreach, resource and bereavement ministries. 925 634-4150, bekins0202@peoplepc.com.

Father's Day Comedy Show and Crab Fest: Celebrate your father, son, brother, uncle, grandfather or mentor with an evening of fun, food and performances by comedian Jay Lamon, Rick Del Rosario and Lenard "The Kyd" Jackson. 6 p.m. June 19, Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch, 913 Sunset Drive. $50 per person or $90 for two. 925-522-2017,

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Holy Rosary Summer Vacation Bible School: 6-8:30 p.m. June 18-22. Bible stories, games, crafts, movies, snacks and more. $30 by May 11; $40 after. $75 maximum per family. For children grades K-5. Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1313 A St., Antioch. 925-757-9515, Hrpcenter@aol.com.

Knights of Columbus, Columbiettes Dinner Fundraiser: Tri-tip, spaghetti, raffles and more. Proceeds benefit church programs. 6:30 p.m. June 23, St. Anthony Church, 971 O'Hara Blvd., Oakley. Adults $10; children $5. Pablo, 925-813-4311, or columbiette10414@aol.com.

Amazing Wonders Aviation Vacation Bible School: Watch amazing things happen as your kids come closer to God than ever before as they explore His awesome power in everyday life. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 25-29. For children K-5. $25. Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane, Brentwood. 925-516-0653. Registration: http://www.goldenhills.org/cms/docs/reg%20form%202012.pdf.

Summit Church Summer Boutique: Vendors, crafts, entrainment and activities for the whole family. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 7, Iron House Elementary School, 4801 Frank Hengel Way, Oakley. Vendor information, Crystal @ Kirby739@yahoo.com. www.climbwith.us

Bible studies

Antioch Family Church Prayer and Praise Gathering: 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays ongoing, Fellowship Hall, 330 Worrell Road, Antioch. 925-783-0107.

Word and Worship: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Solomon Temple Church, 655 California Ave., Pittsburg. 925-439-5905.

Nondenominational Bible Study: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, clubhouse at Marsh Creek Apartments, Applewood Court, Brentwood. 925-513-0401.

Women's Community Bible Study: An interdenominational women's study. Children's classes run concurrently for infants to 12 years. 9-11 a.m. Wednesdays, Golden Hills Community Church, 2401 Shady Willow Lane, Brentwood. Registration: Women $25; children $10. Ofelia Borge, 925-753-0339 or ofieborge@aol.com.

Filipino Bible Study and Fellowship: 6 p.m. Saturdays, Hillcrest Terrace Community Hall, 3420 Deer Valley Road, Antioch; 9:30 a.m. Sundays, Christ Community Church of the Nazarene, 1650 Ashbury Drive, Concord. Esper Hagberg, 925-778-8083, 925-876-1903 or esper@comcast.net.

Community

Worldwide Prophetic Evangelical Ministries Faith Clinic: Faith clinic ministering salvation, deliverance and healing. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Hampton Inn & Suites, 1201 California Ave., Pittsburg. 925-473-1300.

Grace's Closet Food and Clothing Bank: Providing food and clothing for those in need. 4-8 p.m. Wednesdays and noon-4 p.m. Saturdays, Grace Bible Fellowship of Antioch. 3109 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Donations accepted noon-2 p.m. Saturdays. 925-522-2017, ext. 118.

Lighthouse Baptist Church Clothing Outreach: Free clothing and prayer for those in need. 10 a.m.-noon second and fourth Saturdays, Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2250 Jeffery Way, Brentwood. 925-634-1540, www.lbcbrentwood.net.

Delta Christian Food Pantry: Receive free bags of food and bread. Help available. 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Byron Methodist United Church, 14671 Byron Highway. 925-634-1411.

Birthright of Brentwood -- Helping pregnant women facing personal crises. 925-634-1275.

Street Outreach -- Helping the homeless in Antioch by providing hot meals, clothing and other resources. Sam, 925-783-6923.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Church: Welcomes adults interested in becoming Catholic Christians through the RCIA process (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). 925-634-4154.

Shepherd's Gate -- Christ-centered services for homeless women and children providing shelter and resources for those displaced by abuse, financial hardships and addictions. 605 Sycamore Ave., Brentwood. 925-308-7507.

Agape Bible Fellowship: Worship, 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Agape Care Connection, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Fellowship and emotional support for ministers, 2008 Mahua Way, Antioch. John Ojewole, 925-265-1134, or pastor@agapebfm.org.

SUPPORT

LifeRing -- LifeRing is a faith-based organization of support groups for those who want to overcome alcohol and/or drug addiction. Meets noon Mondays ongoing, Kaiser Permanente, Women's Health Center meeting room, 3624 Delta Fair Blvd., Antioch, and 7 p.m. Thursdays ongoing, Conference room 1, Sutter Delta Medical Center, 3901 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. 925-301-3277, bobdriskell@yahoo.com.

Light House Renewal Men's Recovery meeting -- 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays. 415 W. Sixth St., Antioch. Rob Harvey, 707-360-7809.

Grief Sharing Ministry -- This group is a safe place to share your grief. Whatever is shared will be held confidential. 6:45-8 p.m. Thursdays, Hillside Church, 108 Hillside Road, Antioch. If you want to be involved in the group, go to www.HillsideCares.org. 925-757-1969.

Al-Anon -- Offering strength and hope for friends and families of problem drinkers. 7 p.m. Wednesdays, St. John's Lutheran Church, 1360 E. Tregallas Road, Antioch. 925-757-3070.

Kaleidoscope Support Groups -- Spiritual guidance and hope for people with cancer and their caregivers; support for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Grief Relief 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Cancer survivors 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays. Byron United Methodist Church, Kaleidoscope Support Center, 14671 Byron Highway. 925-634-1411.

Alcoholics Anonymous -- 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. AA for women, 9-10 a.m. Wednesdays. AA book study, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays. AA, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Fridays. Al-Anon, 8-9 p.m. Fridays. Brentwood Community United Methodist, 809 Second St. 925-634-3093.

Overcomers Ministry -- A 12-step program for those struggling with alcohol, drugs and other addictions. 7 p.m. Thursdays, Grace Bible Fellowship, 913 Sunset Drive, Antioch. 925-522-2017.

12-Step Recovery Program -- A program for any adult dealing with compulsive or addictive behavior. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, High Council Room, 2350 Jeffrey Way, Brentwood. 925-831-8386.

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