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Arts & Entertainment

Muir, Mamas and Much More!

A book sale, Concord's teen knitting group are among the week's highlights.

Clayton Community Library Spring Used Book Sale

  • Where/When: ; April 15, 4-7 p.m. (members only), April 16, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., April 17, noon-4 p.m.
  • Why Go: The Clayton Community Library Foundation Spring Used Book Sale will be held in the Community Room. Most books sell for $1, and children’s books are only 50 cents. Pick up some great bargains at the “Special Books” table.
  • Price: Free

Cast Offs Teen Knitting Group

  • Where/When: ; April 17, 3-4 p.m.
  • Why Go: Join the teen knitting group called the Cast Offs. Teens are welcome to bring in current projects to work on and past ones to show off, and the knitting instructor will be on hand to answer any questions.
  • Price: Free

John Muir's Birthday & Earth Day Celebration

  • Where/When: ; April 16, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Why Go: Come celebrate the legendary naturalist and founder of the Sierra Club at a special Saturday family event. The celebration will feature music, a silent auction, self-guided tours of the 1882 Victorian Muir home and grounds, nature walks and National Park Service Junior Rangers activities.
  • Price: Free

Celebrate Mama

  • Where/When: ; April 17, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Why Go: Celebrate Mama offers so much! Anyone can find the perfect gift when shopping the 80+ vendors. Moms can enjoy pampering, wine, food, and live music. The whole family will love the free activities planned like dance performances, bounce houses, face painting, balloon twister, and much more.
  • Price: Free

Steppingstones Playshops for Children

  • Where/When: Ruth Bancroft Gardens; April 16; 9:30 a.m.— noon for ages 8-11; 2-4:30 p.m. for ages 12-14.
  • Why Go: Children will make a collage journal from home-made paper and explore nature at Ruth Bancroft Gardens.
  • Price: $25, plus $10 materials fee
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