Martinez
Thanks to a reader for sending word and photo that Bentley’s Container Bar is having a grand opening in Martinez on July 28th, according to their Insta, “located in the Back Patio of Market & Main in a converted Shipping Container next to Five Suns Brewing.” Grand opening this Friday, July 28th, “cocktails, martinis, whiskey flights”.
Photo by Flickr user Schmitz#1
Briones Regional Park
1289 Briones Road, Martinez
Saturday, February 4th, 2017
9:30am – 12:30pm | $15Winter rains bring out newts to ponds in the hills. Amazing naturalist Bob Love is your guide. Learn newt natural history and see frogs, lizards and early spring flowers. Our newt adventure is a gentle 2.5 mile hike to three different ponds in Briones Regional Park, Martinez. Bring water and snacks. Wear sturdy shoes and layers of clothes. Map and directions will be emailed after registration completed. Hike will not be cancelled due to weather (bring rain gear if needed).
Hometown Heroes Festival:
Alhambra High School
150 E. St, Martinez
Saturday, November 26th, 2016
12:00pm – 4:00pm | $5This family-friendly event will include, live music, bounce houses, cotton candy, silent auction, photo opportunity with Spider-Man and Disney characters, arts and crafts for sale and much more!!
Admission $5
This benefit is meant to raise awareness of the non-profit organization, Heart of a Hero, that helps empower children and bring joy to them and their families. Ricky Mena, dressed as Spider-Man, visits children who are sick, in foster care, and who are underprivileged and brightens their day with compassion, empathy, and friendship. Since 2014, he has visited around 7,000 children in need, traveling across the country, making a difference in countless people’s lives. He does this out of the goodness of his heart. All proceeds from this event will go to Heart of a Hero.
This community event is being presented and supported by Pleasant Hill’s NEW music school, Fearless Music Studios as well as by The Peter Pan Foundation.
Stargazing & Ice Cream Social:
Fernandez Ranch
1081 Christie Road, Martinez
Saturday, May 4th, 2013
6:00pm – 9:30pm | FreeJoin us for an ice cream social and an evening of stargazing. The Mt. Diablo Astronomical Society will have telescopes to view Saturn, Jupiter, the Moon, and galaxies from millions of light years away. You will also have a chance to explore Fernandez Ranch…and did we mention ice cream!
Refreshments provided. Dress warmly, and bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Participate in the evening walk or stargazing, or both.
6:00 – 7:00 pm: Evening walk on Fernandez Ranch
7:00 – 9:30 pm: Ice cream social & stargazingor more info & to sign up: outreach@muirheritagelandtrust.org
Fernandez Ranch Hiking Trails, Martinez
Saturday, April 13th, 2013
10:00am – 1:00pm | FreeThe hike is Saturday, Apr 13, and will give residents a chance to explore the wildflower laden hills of Fernandez Ranch, learn about local flora & fauna, and how students from New Leaf learn from the land (including a wildlife monitoring project they conduct at Fernandez Ranch.