April 13: CHABOT TO GO! STAR LAB 6pm. An evening of stars at the Hercules Library! Chabot Space and Science Museum returns with their portable planetarium Star Lab. Children aged 5 to 11 years old will enjoy 15 minute sessions inside the planetarium located in the children’s section of the library. Fun and educational for the entire family! 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. APRIL 14: LEGO STAY AND PLAY 3:30-5pm. Play with LEGOs at the El Sobrante Library! We will listen to stories and songs while playing with Legos, Duplos and more. (**WARNING** LEGO parts are a choking hazard for children 3 and under.). El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante. 510-374-3991. April 17: SINGLES CLUB POTLUCK 5pm. Bring a dish or beverage. Dessert provided by Center Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Ave. 510-724-9800. April 18 & 19: Earth Day Wekend at Playland-Notat the-Beach 10-5pm. It’s Earth Day! REDUCE your stress at Playland! Save some GREEN and REUSE our free play classic pinball and arcade games! RECYCLE the fun over and over! 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-592-3002. April 18 & 19: FRIENDS OF THE HERCULES LIBRARY BOOK SALE 11am on Saturday and 12pm on Sunday. The Friends of the Hercules Library are holding another GIANT Book Sale! Hardbacks are $1.00; Paperbacks and Media are 50¢. Some items are specially priced. Don’t miss it! Saturday has a very special event -10am-11am Members Only Presale! Sunday brings the ever popular BAG DAY which is $2.00 per bag. 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. April 18: AAUW West Contra Costa Meeting 10am. Natalie DaSilva, co-founder of the Immigration Justice Working Group, will give an historical perspective on the recent crisis with immigrants from Central America at the American Association of University Women West Contra Costa Branch’s April meeting. All are welcome. Christ Lutheran Church, 780 Ashbury St. (off Stockton Ave), El Cerrito. westcontracosta-ca.aauw.net. April 19: Art Talk: Don Farnsworth 2-3:30pm. With his fine art press, Magnolia Editions, Don Farnsworth has forged new paths in printmaking techniques to enable artists to pursue visions and new imagery. Hear about Don’s methods and experiences working with artist Mildred Howard and see her exhibition “Mildred Howard: Spirit and Matter.” FREE. Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Ave. 510-620-6772 or RichmondArtCenter.org. 70 MARKETPLACEcontrac osta .com april 2015 April 19, Pancake Breakfast 8:30-10:45am. Bacon, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, pancakes, gourmet French toast, pastries, juice, milk and coffee. $7 Adults/$3.50 Children. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Ave. 510-724-9800. April 21: CHESS CLUB 4pm. The third Tuesday of each month we’ll have chess games in the large conference room. We provide boards, or bring your own. All ages are welcome, bring a friend or find a new opponent. 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. April 23rd: Senior Day at Playland-Not-atthe Beach 11-4pm. Join us at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach’s special day to honor seniors. Our nostalgic games and attractions showcase amusement parks such as Playland and the Sutro Baths – as well as plenty of new and vintage pinball on FREE PLAY to enjoy undisturbed. Adults only (18-years and older), no children or babies please. Only $10 per person. 10979 San Pablo Ave. 510-592-3002. www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org. April 23: West Contra Costa Student Art Show Reception 5 -7pm. Join this reception and celebrate fifty years of this popular exhibition which showcases art created by hundreds of middle and high school students at this reception. This Student Art Show is an annual collaboration between the school district and the Richmond Art Center. Free. Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue. 510-620-6772 or RichmondArtCenter.org. April 24 through May 2: Pinole Comunity Playhouse presents Winie the Pooh A Disney musical featuring 50 local, talented young singers, dancers and actors. Pinole Community Playhouse 601 Tennent Ave. Call for show times, 510-724-9844. April 25: Spring Fling 6-9pm. Join us at Christ the Lord Church for dinner and fun activities to celebrate spring. You may make a small donation for dinner if you can, but it’s not required, and all are welcome! Christ the Lord Church, 592 Tennent Ave. Pinole. 510-724-9141 or ctlpinole@pacbell.net. April 25: 2015 SPRING BOOK SALE 10-4pm. All items in this sale only 50¢ each! Featuring a large selection of children’s books as well as works of fiction & non-fiction, video cassettes, computer books, books on crafts, home repair, gardening and cooking. At the front entrance to El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave. ccclib.org or friendselcerritolibrarywordpress.com. April 25: Upcycle 1 -4pm. Create, see and learn about the art of upcycling at this maker festival for the whole family. Workstations will feature hands-on activities that creatively re-use materials otherwise headed for the landfill. Learn how to screen-print patches, create colorful mosaics, make quilts from t-shirts,
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