august 2016 MARKETPLACEcontracosta.com 67 August 6 - PACKING FOR THE TROOPS 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 August 6, 13, 20, 27: ESL Class/Clase de ESL 11:15-12:45pm. Join us for a free weekly class to help you improve your skills in speaking and understanding English. Fun and informative lessons in a group of all skill levels. Ages 18 and up. San Pablo Library 2300 El Portal Dr., Suite D, San Pablo. 510-374-3998. August 6 & 20: PINOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY FARMERS’ MARKET SALE 9-1pm. The Pinole Historical Society booth at the farmers’ market (parking lot behind the Bank of Pinole building) has 11 area history books — including its newly published book, “Pinole Through Time” — and greeting cards, postcards, Fernandez Mansion magnets, Old School magnets, and U.S. flags for sale. One or more of these items will be on sale at today’s farmers’ market. They are great additions to your history library and make wonderful gifts. PinoleHistoricalSociety. org. August 6-7: RELAY FOR LIFE OF El Sobrante/Pinole 10am- 10am. Collins Elementary School. Relay is an organized, 24 hour community fundraising walk where teams of friends, family and colleagues camp out around and take turns walking the track. Food, games and activities provide entertainment and build camaraderie. It’s a family-friendly environment for the entire community! August 6, 13, 20, 27: Lego @ the Library 12-1:30pm. 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. No registration required but be aware building blocks are limited so please come early. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Road, Pinole. 510-758-2741. August 6 & 20: 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. 2-4pm, in the Pinole Library community room. Bring your writing materials (paper/pen, laptops) and be prepared to write together. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Road, Pinole. 510-758-2741. Aug. 8-12: Vacation Bible School 9-11:30am. For ages 3 through 6th grade. Stories, songs, crafts & Fun! Let Jean Reynolds know if you wish to help and/or bring refreshments - contact Jean at sweetheart05@me.com or 510-734- 3942. First United Methodist Church, 201 Martina St. (corner W. Richmond Ave.) Point Richmond. before anything else, we’re all human rethink your bias at lovehasnolabels.com
Contra Costa Marketplace - Aug 2016
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