n "Humbug" — 7 p.m. Nov. 2-3. Auditions are open to actors of all ages. No participation fee. Rehearsals begin Nov. 9. Presented by Antioch Children's Theatre. Virginia J. Calisesi Studio Theatre, 512 W. Second St. Call 925-777-0859 or visit www.antiochchildrenstheatre.com.
Events
Harvest of Treasures Quilt Show — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 25. More than 200 quilts, wearable art and home accessories. Challenge quilts will be raffled for local charities. Sponsored by Delta Quilters. Contra Costa County Fairgrounds, 1201 West 10th St., Antioch. $7 donation. Free parking. www.deltaquilters.org. Black Diamond Lines Model Train Show — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 25, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. A show with detailed layouts for anyone interested in learning about model trains. 425 Fulton Shipyard Road, Antioch. Adults $2, seniors and children 6-12 $1. Children younger than 6 admitted free. www.blackdiamondlines.org. Delta Informal Gardeners — 7:30-9:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Program: Barry Hoofer of Maples for All Seasons will discuss Japanese maples. New members and guests welcome. Jon Bergstrom, 925-240-6060, www.deltainformalgardeners.org. Family Night Under the Stars — 7 p.m. Oct. 30. A one-hour live presentation showing the current night sky as produced by the Chronos projector. The moon, planets, stars and galaxies will be featured, as well as stories of the constellations at a level for ages 4 through adult. Los Medanos College Planetarium, 2700 E. Leland Road, Pittsburg. $2 at the door. Free parking in Lot A. Call 925-439-2181, Ext. 800, or visit www.losmedanos.edu/astro/default.asp. Author Book Signing — 5:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Join author Daniel Kleinman while he discusses and signs copies of his book, "Living With a Gamer." Find out whether you are a gamer. A percentage of the day's sales for this book will benefit Park Middle School. Barnes and Noble, 5709 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Free and open to the public. Call 925-978-1053. Discovery Bay Yacht Club Splashers Holiday Boutique — 4-8 p.m. Nov. 7 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 8. Offering a variety of items, including jewelry, clothing, Christmas decorations, trees and ornaments. Complimentary appetizers. Open to all. 5871 Marina Blvd. Antioch Historical Society Sports Legend Athlete Inductions — 1-4 p.m. Nov. 7. Meet and greet the newest inductees at an open house where new displays and plaques will be unveiled. Antioch Historical Society Museum, 1500 W. Fourth St. 925-864-3690.fundraisers
Wine Tasting Benefit — 1-5 p.m. Nov. 1. Proceeds benefit Elk-sponsored charities. Craft boutique, hors d'oeuvres and door prizes. Sponsored by the Ladies of the Elks. Must be 21 to attend. $15. Pittsburg Elks Lodge, 200 Marina Blvd. 925-432-6905. Buddy Poppies — The VFW Post 10789 will distribute "Buddy Poppies" Nov. 6 and 7 at the following Brentwood locations: Safeway on Second Street, Safeway on Balfour Road and Raley's on Sand Creek Road. Poppies are assembled by veterans in veterans hospitals and homes. All proceeds benefit the welfare and well-being of veterans' dependents in need and their orphans. Call Nick, 925-634-4557. Crafty Quilters Fall Boutique and Fundraiser — Noon- 6:45 p.m. Nov. 6; noon-8 p.m. Nov. 7; and 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8. Hand-sewn quilts, home décor, holiday items, baby items, baked goods and a raffle for an American Girl doll. Proceeds will benefit church projects. Immaculate Heart of Mary, 500 Fairview Ave., Brentwood. Grandparents Holiday Boutique and Luncheon — 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 7. All proceeds benefit St. Peter Martyr School. An assortment of gift items, including homemade jams, cookies and candies; aromatherapy candles; decorative China and glassware; arts and crafts; and more. Enjoy a hot lunch, live holiday music, pictures with Santa and raffles. St. Peter Martyr School, cafeteria, 425 W. Fourth St., Pittsburg. Free parking. Call Terry Matejcek, 925-432-7292. Health Events
Free Breast Cancer Seminar — 6-8 p.m. Oct. 28. An open discussion on the latest treatment options for breast cancer with a panel of East Bay physicians discussing treatment, surgical options and cutting-edge radiation therapy for breast cancer. Sutter Delta Medical Center, Community Education Room, 3901 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Call 925-933-0107.Theater
"The Odd Couple" — 2 p.m. Oct. 25, 31 and 8 p.m. Oct. 30-31. The story of two newly divorced men, good friends but with extremely different habits and tastes. A Hapgood Theatre play. Nick Rodriguez Theatre, 213 F St., Antioch. $22-$40. Reservations: 925-757-9500 or at www.hapgoodtheatre.org.
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