• "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe — 7 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Open to actors 7 and older. $100 nonrefundable participation fee. Rehearsals begin 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 9. Performances Jan. 8-10 and 15-17. An Antioch Children's Theatre production. Virginia J. Calisesi Studio Theatre, 512 W. Second St., Antioch. 925-777-0859.

    Events

  • Antioch Salvation Army Volunteer Opportunities — Open your heart and adopt a family, providing them with gifts for Christmas; sponsor a food drive through your church, club or business; volunteer to bell-ring where all money collected benefits Salvation Army programs throughout the year; or sit at an Angel Tree where folks stop by, pick an angel off the tree, buy the gift and return it to the volunteers. Help provide a wonderful Christmas for less-fortunate families in East Contra Costa. For more information on volunteer opportunities, call Capt. Jackie Smith, 925-778-0808.

  • Yoga Open House and Bazaar — 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5. Free classes, talks, food and stress-free shopping. Dhyanyoga Centers, 3306 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch. Free. All are welcome. Kajal Dhabalia or Gopal Chauhan, 925-779-9660 or www.antioch.dyc.org.

  • Meditation with a Master — 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 11-12. Shri Anandi Ma invites you to an evening of inspirational singing, meditation and revelations about the ancient science of
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    meditation. Come learn to meditate, invigorate your practices and absorb the energy and knowledge. Dhyanyoga Centers, 3306 Contra Loma Blvd., Antioch. Free and open to all. Donations accepted. Kajal Dhabalia or Gopal Chauhan, 925-779-9660 or www.antioch.dyc.org.

  • Delta Community Presbyterian Church Holiday Home Tour — 12:30 -4 p.m. Dec. 6. Proceeds will benefit community projects. Visit six festively decorated homes in Discovery Bay. Meet at church for a program and map. Return to church after tour for live music, food, door prizes and drawings. 1900 Willow Lake Road, Discovery Bay. $20. Tickets: Alice Cramer, 925-634-8470; Bev Lyman, 925-513-1939; 925-634-0184.

  • Birds of Prey — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 12 and 19. Meet a magnificent bird of prey. It could be an eagle, owl or kestrel. Los Vaqueros Interpretive Center, 19 Walnut Blvd., Brentwood. Free. 925-240-2440.

    fundraisers

  • Pittsburg Scholastic Book Fair — 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 3-4 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 5. The Fil-American Cultural Building is hosting a book fair with a variety of books for home, teachers, school libraries and more. Discounts up to 80 percent off cover price. 345 Central Ave., Pittsburg. 510-771-1700.

  • Antioch Library Holiday Sale — 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 4 and noon-5 p.m. Dec. 5. The perfect stocking stuffer for first-time readers or experienced bookworms. Gently used books for $1 or less. 501 W. 18th St. 925-757-9224.

  • Holidays for the Troops Craft Fair — 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5. Proceeds will be used for care package postage. Gift baskets, art, wine, jewelry, baked goods, vendors and more. Will also collect items for care packages. For a list of acceptable items, visit antiochmilitary.com. Sponsored by Antioch Military Families and Friends. Community Presbyterian Church, social hall, 200 E. Leland Road, Pittsburg. Josie, 925-642-7537.

    Health Events

  • Drop-in Cancer Support Group — 1:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays. For those with cancer and their family and friends. Sutter Delta Medical Center, Fallman Education Center, 3901 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. 925-779-3570.

  • Diabetes Classes — 1-3 p.m. Dec. 1 and every first Tuesday of the month. One-on-one consults available 3:30-5 p.m., Sutter Delta Medical Center, Fallman Education Center, 3901 Lone Tree Way, Antioch. Drop-ins are welcome. Registration: 925-779-3570.

    Miscellaneous

  • The American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter — Seeking volunteers in Contra Costa County for many positions, including clerical, disaster action team members and more. A great way to learn about disaster preparedness. Eva Marquez, 925-603-7426, e-mail marqueze@usa.redcross.org or visit www.redcrossbayarea.org.

  • East Bay Vipers Softball tryouts — Dec. 12: 10U 9-10:30 a.m.; 12U, 14U, 16U 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 13: 12U, 14U, 16U 9-11:30 a.m.; 10U 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Antioch Community Park, James Donlon Boulevard and Blythe Drive, Antioch. Martin Soares, 925-383-4657, or visit www.eteamz.com/eastbayvipers.

    Theater

  • "Peter Pan" — 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-5 and 2 p.m. Nov. 29, Dec. 5 and 6. Antioch Children's Theatre performs. Virginia J. Calisesi Studio Theatre, 512 W. Second St., Antioch. Adults $12, seniors and youths $10. 925-777-0859.

  • "The Jungle Book — Kids" — 8 p.m. Dec. 4-5, 11-12 and 2 p.m. Dec. 6 and 13. An adaptation of the classic production performed by the Pittsburg Community Theatre. Creative Arts Building, 50 School St., Pittsburg. Adults $20, seniors and students $10. 925-439-7529 or www.ticketleap.com.