march 2016 MARKETPLACEcontracosta.com 69 april Throughout April: Pinole Senior Center Daily Lunches Monday through Thursday at noon. Fridays at 11:30. Lunch is served daily. Cost: $5.50 Full Lunch. Our chef and volunteers cook and serve hearty food for your stomach and camaraderie for your enjoyment. Call the Pinole Senior Center for daily menu 510-724-9800. April 1: PINOLE ARTISANS MONTHLY METING 7pm. Artist Tanya Joyce will present “Quick Figure Drawing for Everyone”, to be followed by time to try it yourself. No drawing experience necessary. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Pinole United Methodist Church, 2000 San Pablo Ave., Pinole. April 1: Pinole Book Club 2:30pm. Age Group: Adults, Seniors. Join us the first Friday of every month for our book discussion. Check with staff at the Pinole Library for this month’s title selection. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. April 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23: Masquers Playhouse presents The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays & 2pm on Sundays. A celebrated modern classic, The Elephant Man tells the true story of Victorian freak-show attraction Joseph Merrick. The renowned doctor Frederick Treves takes Merrick into his care, making him a cause celèbre. Astonishing the great and good with his intelligence and his resounding desire for love and understanding, Merrick is redeemed from a life of squalor. But is that enough for a man who longs more than anything to be “normal?” Directed by John Maio. Winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Play. MASQUERS PLAYHOUSE, 105 Park Place. Richmond. 510-232-4031. April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Mindful Meditation 4pm. Age Group: Adults, Seniors. Take the stress out of the week with our meditation group most Fridays. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741. April 2: HERCULES LIBRARY KNITTING GROUP 2pm. Looking to spend a pleasant Saturday afternoon with great company, good conversation, and creative ideas? Then gather up your knitting needles, crochet hooks, looms, and yarn and join the Hercules Library knitting group. All skill levels welcome! Ages 11 and up. Hercules Library, 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. APRIL 2: PACKING FOR THE TROPS 11am-1pm. Come and join Their Angels Military Support Group on the first Saturday of each month and pack supplies to send to active duty military personnel. Packing items are furnished along with light refreshments for volunteers. Hilltop Church of Christ, 3301 Morningside Drive, Richmond. theirangels.org. April 2 & 16: Telling Your Story 2pm. Age Group: Adults, Seniors. Join our ongoing creative writing group and make room your busy schedule for your writing! We’re an all-age, all experience levels group of writers with a variety of interests…some new, some published, all eager to share their work. We do timed writings and read around in a safe, lively, supportive setting. Fun, inspiring and a good way to get your writing time in! Pinole Library community room. Bring your writing materials (paper/pen, laptops) and be prepared to write together. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741. April 2, 16, 30: Creative Writing Group for Middle and High School Students 11am. Interested in writing a screenplay? Is there a story inside you trying to get out? Is poetry your thing? Discover your writing voice with the Crockett Library Creative Writers! Activities include writing exercises and prompts as well as writing workshops. We also read from a movie script. Crockett Library, 991 Loring Ave. 510-787-2345. April 2 & 3: A “Humor Us” Weekend 10am-5pm. Enjoy April Fool’s Day weekend with Playland this year. Please celebrate with the games and amusements here and not with pranks and trickery. Humor yourself with the pinball machines and history of amusements! 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-592-3002. playland-not-at-the-beach.org. April 2, 16, 30: Crockett Library - Game Day Saturdays 12:30pm. Play board games. Play wii on a projection screen. Different games, always fun. Play games @ the Crockett Library! 991 Loring Ave., 510-787-2345. April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Lego @ the Library 12pm to 1:30pm. Age Group: Kids (5-11). The Pinole Library now has Legos! Kids are welcome to drop in and play with Lego blocks. Emphasis on sharing, creativity, and making new friends. We do accept donations for more blocks, if you are interested please contact staff. Thanks, and have fun! Pinole Library 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-3267. April 4: Family Crafts 7-7:30pm. Join us after Family Storytime for coloring, paper craft, art and more! El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante. 510-374-3991. April 4-8: Spring Break Day Camp, Hilltop Family YMCA Grades K-8. Join us at YMCA Day Camp, where children experience an exciting, safe community to explore the outdoors, build self-esteem, and develop interpersonal skills and make lasting friendships and memories. Y member and non-member rates apply; scholarships are available. Register online or at the Y. 4300 Lakeside Drive, Richmond. thosley@ymcaeastbay.org, or 510-222-9622. April 4, 11, 18, 25: Make an Appointment with a Tech Guru 1pm and 1:30pm. Age Group: Adults, Seniors. Our resident tech-savvy staff member will provide answers to your computer questions. Get help with online applications, email, ereaders and Microsoft Word. Pinole Library, at 510 758-2741 to schedule a 30 minute appointment. April 4,5,8,11,12,15,18,19,22,26,29: ZUMBA 5:30 pm. Fast paced fitness class set to exciting Latin and international music. Open to all Adults. $4 Pinole Residents/ $6 Non-Residents or ask about 8 class card discount. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800.
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