Digest
‘Chicago’ on stage
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Willows Theatre Company’s “Chicago,” May 12-June 4, Campbell Theatre, 626 Ward St., Martinez. $22-30. Performance times, tickets, www.willowstheatre.org, 925-798-1300.
Concerts in plaza
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Plaza concert series begins with Cover2Cover, 6-8 p.m. May 19, in plaza next to Jack’s Restaurant and Bar, downtown Pleasant Hill. Concerts on first, third Thursdays through Sept. 15. Some merchants offer promotions, discounts on concert nights. Schedule at www.shopdowntownpleasanthill.com.
Rodgers Ranch
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Friends of Rodgers Ranch open house celebrating 50 years of Pleasant Hill history, 2-4 p.m. May 15, 315 Cortsen Road, Pleasant Hill. To share photos, articles, experiences, contact Denise, 925-387-0158, rodgersranch@yahoo.com.
Ice cream social
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Memorial Day Ice Cream Social, 1 p.m. May 27, at Rodgers-Smith Park, Grayson Road, Pleasant Hill. Root beer floats, celebrate veterans with stories, music. Free. 925-798-8788, www.pleasanthillrec.com.
Cemetery cleanup
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Alhambra Cemetery cleanup, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 14, Carquinez Scenic Way, Martinez. Help provide much needed cleaning, gardening, beautification of historic site. Bring garden tools, gloves, and a friend. Martinez Recreation, 925-372-3510.
Restaurant Walk
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Oak Park Restaurant Walk, 2-4 p.m. May 22, 1908 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Taste food from Oak Park Center restaurants, live music, face painting, magic, prizes, more. Benefits Pleasant Hill public schools by Foundation for Pleasant Hill Education. $20 adults, $5 children 5-12. Tickets, www.fphe.org. Information, generalinfo@fphe.org.
Praying effectively
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“Security and Living Without Fear” 11 a.m. May 14, Hyatt Summerfield Suites, 2611 Contra Costa Blvd., Pleasant Hill. Sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist-Pleasant Hill. Suzanne Reidel speaks about how praying effectively brings security — through spiritual means — to health, financial, safety needs. Free. 925-932-1415.
Music festival
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Mt. Diablo Music Education Foundation hosts All Area Music Festival, 2 p.m. May 14, Sleep Train Pavilion, 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. Music students from elementary, middle, high schools perform different musical styles, vocals. Purchase by May 14 for $10 for first ticket, $5 additional tickets. At the door, $12 adults, $6 students. www.mdmusicfoundation.org.
Lindsay Museum
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Admission-free day at Lindsay Wildlife Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 14, 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek. Watch feeding, training demonstrations, learn about nature, animals, hands-on learning. 925-935-1978, www.wildlife-museum.org.
Tot performances
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Performing arts series for all ages, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Martinez City Hall council chamber, 525 Henrietta St. May 18: Randel McGee and Groark. May 25: Fur, Scales and Tails. Free. 925-372-3510.
Bicycle safety
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Kids Bike Rodeo, noon-4 p.m. May 14, Pleasant Hill Library, 1750 Oak Park Blvd. Bicycle experts teach youth bicycle safety in “mock” city in parking lot. Raffle, treats, information booths. Free. 925-646-6434, www.ccclib.org
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