Out and About in Martinez: Diva Dinner Postponed, Affair To Remember, Campfire Program At Muir House

Bad News: The Dine With a Diva for this Saturday, June 9, has been postponed, once it's rescheduled we'll let you know the details.

Good News: You can still purchase tickets for "An Affair To Remember" the benefit for the Boys and Girls Club of the Diablo Valley. The venue is the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Drive, Concord - time: 5:30 pm for Silent Auction - 7:00 pm for a Gourmet Dinner - 8:00 pm for the Live Auction. Each person who arrives prior to 6:00 pm will be entered in a drawing for $250 of Shell Gasoline! Call: 925.228.3896 for reservations or www.bgcdv.org.

Also on Saturday's Calendar for art lovers is "Black, White, and a Splash of Color". Martinez Artists Lorena Castillo, Sally Ann Rodriguez, and Carol Rose Adams will have a show at Colorz Hair Gallery - 1815 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Walnut Creek - from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. For additional information: 925.933.2888.

Saturday's activities also include a Campfire Program at the John Muir National Historic Site, 7:00 pm. Rangers will lead the group in songs, skits, and stories to celebrate the legacy of John Muir. Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets and the desire for a great time. For additional information: 925.228.8860.

On June 9 and 10 Outcast Cat Help is hosting a FREE cat/kitten adoption to qualified homes for the 3rd Annual Maddie's Matchmaker Adoptathon. They will have darling kittens and awesome adults like the Big Bopper, Lucy and Harrison! Each kitty adopted comes with a goodie bag and a carrier. The adoptions will be held at the Martinez Animal Hospital, 5055 Alhambra Avenue from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. For more information: 925.231-0639 or outcastcat@outcastcat.org or www.outcastcat.org or www.maddiesadoptathon.org.

Tuesday, June 12 - The Martinez Library Book Club - 6:45 pm - "The Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green" by Joshua Braff.

Tuesday, June 12 - Martinez Community Chorus Sprin Concert - "Dance Party" - 7:30 pm - Adult Education Center. 

Coming Soon: King of the County BBQ - June 16 and 17 - Waterfront Park - 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Entertainment Scene:

June 8 and 9, Shawn McMaster is at the California Magic Club. Host Gerry Griffin has the club's calendar posted at www.calmagic.com.

Armando's: Friday, June 8 - Happy Hour & a Half with the Believers at 4:30. Then at 8:00 pm Jeffrey Halford & the Healers. On Saturday, June 9 - The Terry Hanck Band. Check out their website at: www.armandosmartinez.com/calendar

Don't forget: Friday Nights on the Main, now through August 11, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. This Friday, June 8 - Kyle Jester Blues Band. Next Week, June 15 - The Hopeful Romantics.

Farmer's Market every Thursday and Sunday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Do you have an event to share? Contact: ggerlack@aol.com

See you around Martinez...