Grace
Eldercare
We Care Faithfully
24 Hour Care with
Professional
Caregivers on Site
License #075601110
Grace Eldercare is dedicated to provide true stability and
continuity for our Residents. A loving place to call home,
surrounded by serene gardens. Our values and beliefs are
based on integrity, dignity and compassion.
We are a small facility, which allows us a personal
approach in treating people with kindness and respect.
Couple Living Available Husband/Wife!
(510) 233-9693 • Text (510) 215-9402
2610 Francisco Way, El Cerrito, 94530
PLAN. PROTECT. PERSEVERE.
THE LAW OFFICE OF
THOMAS MICHAEL LEE
Estate Planning
• Wills
• Trusts
• Advance Health Care Directives
Thomas M. Lee • Powers of Attorney
Principal Attorney
(510) 629-1001
11720 San Pablo Avenue, Suite C, El Cerrito, CA 94530
(Next to the El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station)
www.thomasleelawyer.com
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FRUITS & VEGETABLES IF YOU RECEIVE CALFRESH (SNAP), WIC, SSI, SSDI, OR MEDI-CAL! This
program is sponsored by the City of San Pablo and Fresh Approach. San Pablo Library,
13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
AUGUST 3: PINOLE ARTISANS MONTHLY MEETING
7pm. This month’s program is presented by painter Patrick Hayashi, who works with several media:
oil, pencils, smoke and fire. All are welcome to this event. Refreshments will be served.
Pinole United Methodist Church, 2000 San Pablo Ave., Pinole.
AUGUST 3: PINOLE BOOK CLUB
2:30-4:30pm. The Book Club meets the first Friday of every month. Our selection for August is Little
Paris Workshop by Nina George. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
AUGUST 3, 6, 10: LUNCH IN THE LIBRARY
12:30-1:30pm. A lunch will be available for all children 18 and under. Pinole Library,
2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
4-5pm. Open to all adults. Take the stress out of the week with an hour of meditation. Meditation
begins promptly at 4 pm. Sessions are held at the Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd.
510-758-2741.
AUGUST 4, 11, 18, 25: WEFIXIT CODING AND COMPUTER TRAINING
10-1pm. WeFixIT is a service oriented organization that provides coding and computer training to
kids and teens. Learn about the Raspberry Pi, Scratch and Python coding. No registration required.
Get introduced to tomorrow’s technology today at the San Pablo Library. Ages 12-17. San Pablo
Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
AUGUST 4, 11, 18, 25: ESL CONVERSATION GROUP
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, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
AUGUST 4, 11, 18, 25: FAMILY LEGO @ THE LIBRARY
Noon to 1:30pm. The Pinole Library has Legos! Kids of all ages and the young at heart are welcome
to drop in to build and explore with Legos. Creations will be displayed at the front of the library for
one week! Sponsored by the Friends of the Pinole Library. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd.
510-758-2741.
AUGUST 4, 18: FINDING YOUR VOICE
2:00-4:00pm. Join our ongoing creative writing group and create art using your own words. Open
to all adults, 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd.
510-758-2741.
AUGUST 4: IMMIGRATION VIGIL AT WEST COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
11am. 5555 Giant Highway, Richmond. Occurring on the first Saturday of every month and
sponsored by the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity, this activity includes members of many
faith communities and other citizens concerned about current immigration issues. Contact the
Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity at im4humanintegrity.org or 510-948-7899.
AUGUST 4: PACKING FOR THE MILITARY TROOPS
11-1pm. Join Their Angels Military Support Group for their August 4th Packing. Help us prepare
care packages to send to active duty military personnel. Packing items are furnished and light
refreshments are served. Donations Are Welcome. Hilltop Church of Christ, 3301 Morningside Drive,
Richmond. theirangels.org.
AUGUST 4: CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING CLASS
11-12pm. Learn about Chinese brush painting with local artist, Di Meng. Free class, all supplies will
be provided. Registration required. Hercules Library. 109 Civic Drive.
AUGUST 4: ANNUAL YARD SALE
9-3pm. Household furnishings, Kitchenware, Children’s Toys. We will also be selling Pupusa’s.
Come and enjoy a day in the sun. Contact The Rev. Javier Torres (Vicar) unoencristo@hotmail.com
510-230-8421, or Sally Riggs sallycat646@gmail.com 510-232-1954 for more information. at Holy
Trinity/La Santísima Trinidad, 555 37th Street, Richmond (in parking lot on Roosevelt Ave.)
AUGUST 5: WOMEN’S COFFEE CONNECTION HOUR
9am. Are you looking to connect with other women? Come and hear what God is doing in the lives
of our women. You might make a new friend while enjoying fellowship over a cup of coffee!
Valley Bible Church – Room 104, 1477 Willow Avenue, Hercules.
AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 27: BEAN BAG BASEBALL
11am. $1 members/ $2 non-members. Come join an indoor game of bean bag baseball. Call front
desk for more information 510-724-9800, Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole.
AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 27: LAPSIT
10:15 and 11am. Ages 0 to 3. Rhymes, Songs, Tickles, Hugs, Bounces, Story-time and more!
Promotes early childhood development for babies and up. Older children are welcome. Join the fun!
Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
AUGUST 6, 13, 20, 27: AL-ANON
5:30pm. Al-Anon is a support group for families and friends of alcoholics. This is a safe place; what
is shared here stays here. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole.
AUGUST 7: HERCULES LIBRARY – BUSINESS MASTER MIND CLASS FOR
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
6-8pm. Let us network and support each other on the journey of Entrepreneurship. Whether you
are just starting your business or have an existing one, this is a great place for discussion, problemsolving,
support, and to learn how to grow your business in the company of peers like yourself. 109
Civic Drive. Register now at ContraCostaSBDC.org/events or call 925.602.6810.
AUGUST 7, 14, 28: THE ROTARY CLUB OF EL SOBRANTE
12:15-1:30pm. At Café Soleil, 3550 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante. Join us for lunch and enjoy
the fellowship.
AUGUST 7: BEADING WORKSHOP
5:30pm. Join local artist Kelly Plumb for an evening of adult crafting at the Rodeo Library. FREE.
Supplies will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Rodeo Library. Rodeo Library, 220 Pacific
Ave, Rodeo. 510-799-2606.
AUGUST 7: SUMMER OF STORIES PRESENTS: THESE ARE THE PEOPLE IN YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD
6:6:30pm. Join the Hercules Library this summer for a special storytime series. Each week will
feature a special guest and give you the opportunity to get to know people from around your
neighborhood. Hercules Library, 109 Civic Drive.
AUGUST 7, 14, 21, 28: PAWS FOR TALES
3-4pm. Practice reading to a dog! In partnership with TherapyPets, San Pablo Library now offers
Paws for Tales every Tuesday afternoon from 3-4pm! Reserve a 15 minute slot in advance at the
front desk or drop-in the day of. For children ages 5-11. San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave,
San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
AUGUST 8: MEET THE SAN PABLO POLICE DEPT.
12-2pm. The San Pablo Police Department returns for even more cool activities and fun. The K9
unit will show off their amazing canine officers; detectives will show kids how to collect evidence,
fingerprints, and more! Part of our summer Lunch in the Library program. Ages 2-11. San Pablo
Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.