Best view of the fireworks in Antioch! DJ and live entertainment

By Monica Barajas

Come Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with us all day long this 4th of July.

Brunch & Lunch until 5pm.

Cucos Tacos & Mexican Hot Dogs 5pm -9pm.

Full bar all day.

DJ starts at 5pm. Live entertainment at 8pm.

Exclusive outdoor seating on the river to view the fireworks at 9:20pm!! Bring a chair! Chairs and tables are limited.

Entry is $10 for adults, $5 for kids (includes a beverage ticket).

Monica’s Riverview is located at 1 “I” (Eye) Street on the pier in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown.

For menu and reservations go to www.visitmonicas.com.

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At new, larger location Saturday, July 4th

By Nicole Holmes

For the Fourth of July, The Lemon Tree will have a 9:00 AM workout class open to both men and women. Payment details are included on the flyer.

At 11am we’re also hosting a kids’ event designed with neurodivergent and children on the spectrum in mind. It is open to all kids but created with extra care for families who benefit from a calmer, more supportive space.

The Lemon Tree has relocated from W. 2nd Street to 314 G Street in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown. For more information visit www.instagram.com/thelemontree_antioch.  

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To celebrate Small Business Week and support local entrepreneurs

By Nicole Holmes

The Bloom Market will debut this week as a community-centered event celebrating Small Business Week, beginning Sunday, May 3. Hosted in Antioch, the market is designed to uplift local entrepreneurs, connect residents to small businesses and activate community space through wellness, commerce, and engagement.

This first Bloom Market is free to the public (and vendors) and was made possible through a grant supporting community programming in Antioch. 

Programming for the event includes a fitness session led by Coach Capri featuring an extreme hip-hop workout, live DJ entertainment throughout the day, and two rounds of community bingo at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Attendees can also expect a curated vendor marketplace, entrepreneur resource tables, light bites, and specialty beverages including dirty sodas.

Organizers emphasize that the Bloom Market is both a celebration and an experiment in community engagement, designed to assess interest and build momentum for future recurring markets throughout the summer.

Event Details:

Bloom Market – Small Business Week Kickoff

• 514 W. 2nd Street, Rivertown, Antioch (The Lemon Tree)
• 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Free and open to the public
• Family-friendly event

For more information visit the Bloom Market Facebook page.

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Get your unwanted documents shredded at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1360 East Tregallas Road, Antioch Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations will raise funds for scholarships and grants coordinated by the church’s Endowment Committee.

“Through its endowment, the church has given scholarships to students pursuing college degrees as well as continuing education opportunities such as gaining teacher certification. It has also given a grant to support training school tutors and a grant to purchase microphones for a middle school classroom,” said Eileen Blumhardt-Butler, chair of the Endowment Committee.

“These scholarships and grants are a way our church can share God’s love with the community,” Blumhardt-Butler added.

St. John’s Lutheran Church (stjohnsantioch.org) has Sunday School and services at 9 a.m. on Sundays. For more information, please call (925) 767-3070.

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Get ready for a fun-filled Mother’s Day weekend with live music, delicious dinner, dancing with great company at the Bay Area’s premier location for Soul, Style and Celebration!

Join us for The Wright Social Spot’s 6th Annual Mother’s Day Weekend Dinner Show with Live Music and Dancing, Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.

Join us for a night of great music and delicious food at our cozy venue. Get ready to groove to live tunes and enjoy a scrumptious dinner with your loved ones.

Dinner served 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM followed by the Show and Dancing.

This in-person event will be held at The Wright Social Spot. So, mark your calendars, get your tickets and come on down for a fantastic time. Don’t miss out on this special occasion celebrating all mothers!

Tickets are $75 per person plus, fee and available at www. Eventbrite.com/e/1983484799429. Location provided upon purchase. For more information about The Wright Social Spot and Wright’s Catering visit their Facebook page or Instagram at TheRightSocialSpot.

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