The Week Ahead: Have a Hot Dog with the Concord Police

National Night Out

Community members are invited to join Concord police for the annual National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6 and celebrate "America's Night Out Against Crime." The event takes place in Todos Santos Plaza from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will include free food, activities and live music on the plaza stage from East Bay Mudd, as well as performances from bands playing throughout downtown Concord starting at 8 p.m. The evening will include SWAT and K9 demonstrations from the Concord police. Click here for more information.

Help Decide the Future of the Library

Concord residents are invited to a special town hall meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Concord Library Meeting Room to share their ideas on how the library can better serve the community. The Concord Library is located at 2900 Salvio Street.

The Fundamentals in Todos Santos Plaza

This nine-piece band will perform party favorites at a free concert in downtown Concord on Thursday, Aug. 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. as part of the Music and Market Series. See the full Music and Market schedule here.

Clayton Rib Cook-Off

Local BBQ masters will compete for bragging rights and cash prizes at this free annual event, held at the Historic Clayton Club Saloon at 6096 Main. St. Clayton on Saturday, Aug. 10. There will be live music, food and drinks as the Clayton Business and Community Association holds their annual membership drive and community fellowship party. 

What else is happening this week in Concord? Check out the community calendar for upcoming events or to add your own.