APRIL 2017 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM 67 APRIL 19: EL CERRITO CENTENNIAL - HISTORY TALK 7pm . Free. The El Cerrito Historical Society presents El Cerrito High Athletics - A History of Victory, a talk by Larry Quirico. El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito. For more information: elcerritohistoricalsociety.org/ elcerritocentennial. APRIL 19: HERCULES LIBRARY: DIY MOTHER’S AND FATHER’S DAY GIFTS! 4-5:30pm. Hey Teens! Want to make this year’s Mother’s and Father’s Day special? Join us for a chance to make some great gifts: Cute coffee cozies, Popsicle stick cards and more! 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. APRIL 20: POETRY EVENT 6:30pm. Free. California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia hosts a Poetry Event at the El Cerrito Library, 6501 Stockton Ave., El Cerrito. For more information: capoetlaureate.net/DanaGioia_UpcomingEvents. APRIL 21: BOOK CLUB 10:30am. Call the Center for the book title. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. APRIL 21: SINGLES POTLUCK 5pm. Bring a dish or beverage. Dessert provided by Center. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. APRIL 22: HERCULES LIBRARY: READ TO A DOG HALO ANGEL EARS 10:30am. Certified therapy dogs, READ trained, will listen to children read. Sessions with these special dogs are about 15 minutes each. The HALO dogs provide a nurturing acceptance and a warm empathy that makes children feel safe, providing a nonjudgmental space for learning. This program in for kids 5-11 years old. Please register by visiting or calling the Hercules Library. 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. APRIL 22: CITY OF EL CERRITO EARTH DAY WORK PARTIES & LUNCH 9-12pm work parties; lunch from 12pm-1:30pm. Free. Help to beautify an El Cerrito neighborhood and the community by creating or joining a work party, and then enjoy a volunteer appreciation lunch. Find details and register online at www.el-cerrito.org/EarthDay APRIL 22 & 23: FRIENDS OF THE HERCULES LIBRARY SPRING BOOK SALE 11am -5:30pm on the 22nd and 12noon-4:30pm on the 23rd (members can enter one hour early at 10 am; can join at door). $2 per bag. Hercules Library, 109 Civic Dr. & Sycamore. APRIL 23: SEMINAR BY REV. CRAIG SCOTT “PROPHETS OF RESISTANCE.” 9:30am. Rev Craig Scott is a retired lawyer and UU minister. A social activist and community organizer, Rev Scott is involved in many of CCISCO (the Contra Costa Interfaith Supporting Community Organizing) activities and supports the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP). Join us to hear “Prophets of Resistance” in the Fireside Room of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington. APRIL 24: EL CERRITO CENTENNIAL DYNAMO GOLF SCRAMBLE FUNDRAISER 8am-2pm. The City of El Cerrito Recreation Department hosts the Centennial Dynamo Golf Scramble. Mira Vista Golf & Country Club, 7901 Cutting Blvd., El Cerrito. Call the El Cerrito Recreation Department at 510-559-7000 for player/ ticket information. APRIL 25: WEST COUNTY CLASSICS FILM DISCUSSION 6:30-8pm. Join us as we discuss the film version of the book we review for the monthly West County Classics Book Club. Ask at the library about the current months’ film. Watch on your own or at the Hercules Library the night prior to this meeting. Ages 18 and up. San Pablo Library, 2300 El Portal Dr., Suite D, San Pablo 510-374-3998. APRIL 26: TEEN BOOK CLUB 4-5pm. Discuss books in a fun, casual environment. Pick up next month’s book at the front desk. Snacks will be provided. San Pablo Library, 2300 El Portal Dr., Suite D, San Pablo. 510-374-3998. APRIL 26: S.T.E.A.M. ACTIVITY AFTERNOON 3:30-4:30pm. Come check out our monthly S.T.E.A.M. Lab! Once a month, we feature one S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) related activity or challenge! For children ages 5-11. San Pablo Library, 2300 El Portal Dr., Suite D, San Pablo. 510-374-3998. APRIL 28: BALLROOM DANCE 8pm. Beverage Bar, refreshments, raffle & door prizes. Cost $10. Music by Manny Gutierrez. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. APRIL 29: EL CERRITO LIBRARY TOUR 1pm-4pm. Free. The El Cerrito Library offers a tour of the library. El Cerrito Library, 6501 Stockton, El Cerrito. elcerrito100.org. APRIL 29: HERCULES LIBRARY: HERCULES HIGH SCHOOL INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED ORCHESTRA 1pm. Come to Hercules Library to hear members of our own local talent from the Hercules High School Intermediate and Advanced Orchestra. All ages will enjoy this musical event. 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. APRIL 29: HERCULES COMMUNITY CENTER: “THEY SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY”: SGT. PEPPER’S IS 50 YEARS OLD! 2pm. All ages are welcome to join in this talk about the background, creation and songs of The Beatles’ 1967 revolutionary album at this illustrated lecture presented by DULAIS RHYS, PH.D. A new generation is now experiencing the quality, variety and longevity of Beatles music which makes ‘They Say It’s Your Birthday’ - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band is 50 years old! Suitable for an audience of all ages and every level of musical appreciation and knowledge. Singing along is encouraged! Please call the library for more information. 510-245-2420. APRIL 29: HAWAIIAN STYLE LUAU FUNDRAISER FOR THE LIONS CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED 5pm (Social hour) 6pm. Wear your Hawaiian shirt or muu muu and join us for a mai tai and a fun filled relaxing evening. (Luau) Cost: $45.00 per person. The Lions Center for the Visually Impaired preserves vision, fosters independence and enhances the quality of life for adults in the Bay Area who are blind or at risk for vision loss. 175 Alvarado Ave., Pittsburg. 925-432-3013. APRIL 30: CULINARY CAPER 12-3pm. Soroptimist International of Richmond presents the “24th Annual Culinary Caper-Annual Chef Show & Wine Tasting”, on Sunday, April 30th at Rockefeller Lodge, 2650 Market Avenue, San Pablo. The “Caper” features food and beverage tastings from some of the finest restaurants, bakeries, wineries, and breweries in the Bay Area; exciting live auction, silent auction, and raffle. Proceeds benefit local charities and non-profits serving our community. For tickets and information, call 707-452-0348. 30: INDIAN CANYON TRIBAL CHAIRWOMAN ANN-MARIE SAYERS TO SPEAK. 9:30am. Ann-Marie Sayers is the director of the Costanoan Indian Research Center and the traditional caretaker of Indian Canyon, the only sovereign Indian lands of central Coast California. She will enlighten the audience about Native American cultural and spiritual practices. “Come,” she says: “The Earth is alive. You can feel the energy. And it’s a reason for living.” Fireside Room at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington.
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