In partnership with the City of Antioch, Antioch Parks & Recreation Department, the Antioch Farmer’s Market and Dillon’s Dream – in Antioch’s historic Rivertown!
For more information visit AntiochDAA.com.
Co-hosted by Antioch Police Department and Grace Bible Fellowship
Grace Bible Fellowship is located at 3415 Oakley Road in Antioch. For more information visit www.gbfofantioch.org.
Benefiting Be Exceptional Programs
By Moms Club of East County
MOMS Clubs are for Moms Offering Moms Support. Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of Halloween fun while supporting an incredible local nonprofit!
Saturday, October 10, 2026
2:00–4:30 PM
Antioch Community Center, 4703 Lone Tree Way
This year’s Trunk or Treat will benefit Be Exceptional Programs, which provides inclusive and adaptive programs for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Families can look forward to:
Admission is free, but preregistration is encouraged so we can plan for attendance, candy, and supplies. Optional donations will benefit Be Exceptional Programs.
REGISTER YOUR FAMILY:
https://www.zeffy.com/…/moms-club-of-east-countys…
WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING:
Trunk hosts are encouraged to create child-friendly themes, carnival-style games, and interactive experiences.
Decorations may not include blood, gore, graphic imagery or realistic weapons.
Guests will be able to vote for their favorite trunks by making donations, with all voting proceeds benefiting Be Exceptional Programs. Prizes will be awarded to the trunks receiving the highest donation totals.
Interested in hosting a trunk, volunteering, sponsoring, or donating?
HOST A TRUNK:
https://www.zeffy.com/…/ticketing/trunk-host-sign-up-form
CONTACT US: momsclubofantioch@gmail.com
Follow this event page for vendor announcements, volunteer opportunities, attraction updates, parking information, and other event details as October approaches.
Children must remain under the supervision of their accompanying adult throughout the event.
We can’t wait to celebrate with our East County community!
For more information visit www.facebook.com/MOMSClubAntioch and https://momsclub.org.
To pay for competitions and equipment
By Deer Valley High School Band Boosters
The Deer Valley High School Instrumental Music Program, an award-winning group of local musicians, invites the community to its second annual Mattress Sale on Saturday, October 10, from 10 am to 4 pm, as the DVHS North Gym is transformed into a professional mattress showroom. Supporters can test and purchase 25+ top brand-name mattresses, adjustable bases, bedding and pillows, while providing funds for the Marching Band – Teal & Black Regiment and Orchestra, to travel and perform throughout California.
“One in four families will buy a mattress each year, and we are thrilled that people can find one at a great price, while supporting music in our school,” said Band Director (and Deer Valley alumnus) Brian Poole. “Through this fundraiser, we hope to make a significant dent in our travel and competition costs and be able to upgrade and repair instruments for our talented musicians,” continued Poole.
The sale is backed by a fundraising firm that fills the gym with brand new top mattress brands including Purple, Helix and Beautyrest. The company offers a lowest price guarantee, since it doesn’t maintain a retail store and instead helps local organizations raise money. A full 50% of the profits goes to the music program.
“Young people will love the beanbag chair that transforms into a mattress,” said Band Boosters President Kathy Barlow. “Come support your back with a new mattress and support our kids.”
Financing, delivery, setup and removal of one’s old mattress are offered. And delivery is available throughout the U.S., so that family and friends elsewhere can support the music program.
Event visitors will enjoy live entertainment provided by The Teal Tones, Deer Valley’s Jazz Band, and its orchestral Chamber Ensembles.
The Deer Valley Music Program has a long history of entertaining the community in local parades and performances and participates in competitions and throughout California.
The Deer Valley HS Music Mattress Sale will take place Saturday, October 10 from 10 am to 4 pm, at the North Gym on its campus at 4700 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch. Just show up at the sale, or RSVP here for a 10% discount coupon: https://sanjose.cfsbeds.com/events/deer-valley-high-school
Team Jesus Outreach Ministries is a non-profit organization committed to providing basic necessities to those in need. Together, we can make a difference in their lives by providing food, water, clothing, toiletries, and positive words. Our ministry team and volunteers reach out into the local community to share the unconditional, uncondemning, and all-consuming love of God!
The breakfast will be held from 9:00-11:00 AM at 11 Texas Street in Antioch.
For more information visit www.teamjesusoutreach.org.
By Rivertown Community Church
Get ready for an incredible day of classic cars, family fun, and community impact! Join Disciples Car Club Ministry and Rivertown Community Church for a high-energy Benefit Car Show you won’t want to miss Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Whether you’re bringing a ride, setting up as a vendor, or just coming to enjoy the day—there’s something here for everyone.
BENEFIT CAR SHOW
October 10, 2026
Rivertown Community Church
EVENT SCHEDULE
9:00 AM – Vehicle Arrival
10:00 AM – Show Starts
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM – Opportunity Drawings + Pie Eating Contest (Cash Prizes!)
2:00 PM – Awards
2:30 PM – Roll Out
VEHICLE REGISTRATION
$30 Early Registration
$35 Day of Event
Register Your Vehicle Here: https://forms.gle/5FtEDg44h5WPoPdZ8
VENDOR REGISTRATION
Want to showcase your business or products? We’d love to have you! We will not need food vendors.
Register as a Vendor Here: https://forms.gle/2A7fizeJBWmY28sAA
WHAT TO EXPECT
WHY IT MATTERS
All proceeds go toward:
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come be part of something bigger than just a car show—it’s a day of community, connection, and making a difference.
There’s a seat for everyone.
As a final note- RIVERTOWN COMMUNITY CHURCH is the only entity working on Registration, The church will be the only way WE reach out to you. Any comments from other individuals are fraudulent and not to be trusted!
For more information about Rivertown Community Church visit https://sites.google.com/rivertowncc.com/rcc/. For more information about the Disciples Car Club Ministry visit www.facebook.com/disciplesccm.
Following receipt of 60-day rental termination notice
By Sharon Sobel Idul, Board President, El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation
The El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation (ECTPF) has been served with a 60-day notice from the attorney representing the new owners terminating our tenancy. These owners made no attempt to discuss the Foundation’s continued operations at the theatre with ECTPF before the notice was served. (See related article)
We know this news will be difficult for the many people who love the theatre. We want our audiences, artists, and neighbors to hear this clearly: all shows currently on the calendar through November 30 will take place. We look forward to seeing you all soon.
We are also working with Black Diamond Ballet to see whether its beloved production of Nutcracker can be moved to an earlier date at El Campani Theatre. We know how much this holiday tradition means to our community and we will share an update as soon as plans are confirmed.
For years, you have filled the seats, made donations, volunteered your time, brought friends to performances, and spoken up for this theatre. Your support has meant more to us than we can say. We are grateful to be part of a community that cares so deeply.
We hope you’ll join us for the shows ahead. Bring someone who has never been to El Campanil Theatre. Share an event you’re excited about. Most of all, come enjoy the music, dance, and stories that this stage was made for.
Find upcoming shows, tickets at www.ElCampanilTheatre.com. We will share further updates as they become available.
State law requires a 60-day notice to terminate tenancy for commercial buildings.
As previously reported, on August 20th, Sobel Idul issued a statement that included, “The El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation (ECTPF)…is a tenant of the theatre property, which is owned by an out-of-state landlord. We are aware of the potential sale of the property and of fundraising efforts being circulated online by a potential buyer. Those efforts are independent of ECTPF and do not reflect the mission of our organization and it is unlikely that we would be able to continue to provide theatre programming at El Campanil Theatre if they acquire the space.
She further wrote, “We hope the city, our community, and artists alike can come together to help maintain our mission, if not we will no longer be able to continue our arts management in this space.”
“For now, our focus remains on operating the theatre, welcoming audiences and community organizations, supporting the artists and renters who bring this stage to life, and continuing to be a gathering place for Antioch and the surrounding region,” Sobel Idul concluded in her Aug. 20th statement.
About the El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation
The El Campanil Theatre Preservation Foundation is the nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining and operating El Campanil Theatre, a historic performing arts venue in downtown Antioch, California. Originally opened in 1928, the theatre is a cherished cultural landmark presenting live performances, films, and educational programs for audiences of all ages. The Foundation relies on community donations to preserve this beloved institution and keep the arts thriving in East Contra Costa County.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
See related articles:
Antioch Council hears earful from public upset with El Campanil Theatre sale | Antioch Herald
Former El Campanil Theatre leader asks church to reconsider purchase | Antioch Herald
Owner explains reasons for selling Antioch’s historic El Campanil Theatre | Antioch Herald Includes information regarding Community meeting gets heated after pastor, congregants invited in; false accusations made of carrying guns; claim of a police report filed
Historic El Campanil Theatre building sold to church led by Antioch resident | Antioch Herald
El Campanil Theatre to hold community meeting on building’s future Tuesday | Antioch Herald
By Contra Costa Continuum of Care
Janika spent most of her childhood living with her family in Richmond and Antioch. At 18, she says, “I moved out of my mom’s house and got my own apartment”. She was successfully housed for years until her father’s illness in 2024 triggered debilitating grief and mental health challenges. “I started realizing I wasn’t myself. I was going through a depressed mode and also a manic mode”, she explained. While in Chicago managing her father’s affairs, she remembers, “I wasn’t communicating. I wasn’t answering my phone. I was just falling off of my responsibilities.”
She returned six weeks later to an eviction notice on her door. “I ended up getting kicked out. I didn’t really think I would get kicked out,” she reflects.
She was homeless with her two small children for almost a year until one day in May 2025, when, she says, “I was in a hotel room and thought I was pregnant. In my mind I thought, ‘I cannot be living like this.” She continued, “Something in my mind clicked. I started reaching out to resources and trying to get myself back together.”
She reached out to her CalWORKs case manager who connected her to a special CORE mobile outreach team for CalWORKs families. She explained that with her income, “rent had to be $1,000 or less. It’s hard to find a place that low.” A CORE team member she worked with agrees, saying, “people can’t sustain rent just on the income they get from CalWORKs. Government assistance is not enough for people to survive on.”
Janika was fortunate to find a furnished housing opportunity on her own, within walking distance of her son’s school. Afraid the opportunity might pass before Janika could be connected to a Rapid Rehousing program, her CORE case manager researched something that might provide rental support more quickly. She was not eligible for some programs because she didn’t have a high enough income and another program had restrictions that conflicted with the particular housing situation she had identified. They were thrilled to learn that Janika qualified for rental support through through Behavioral Health Bridge Housing. Janika explained, “My rent is $950, they pay $650 and I pay $300. I get this help for a year.”
Today, Janika and her three children are safely housed in East County, close to schools and services.
“My son has his own room. That was important to me,” she shared.
Janika has continued attending mental health appointments, staying connected to her children’s services, and has begun planning for childcare and her own education.
“I talked to my worker today about going back to school. I want to do public health or become a social worker. I want to help people in my situation.’
When asked about her future, she says, “I see myself with a good stable job.”
She hopes others, especially single mothers, hear her message: “I want other single mothers who feel like they don’t have nobody to know there’s always somebody. Don’t give up.”
For more information visit Contra Costa Continuum of Care | Contra Costa Health.
Downtown Antioch Association to hold Community Lunch Oct. 18
Monday, October 5th, 2026MOMS Club of East County to hold annual Trunk or Treat in Antioch Oct. 10th
Sunday, October 4th, 2026Deer Valley High music program to host mattress sale fundraiser Oct. 10
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026Buffet Breakfast hosted by Team Jesus Outreach Ministries, Antioch Chamber of Commerce Oct. 10
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026Disciples Car Club Ministry, Rivertown Community Church to hold Benefit Car Show in Antioch Oct. 10
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026El Campanil Theatre board president says shows to run through Nov. 30th
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
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