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juice. The price also includes a self-guided tour of the entire ship while aboard
this historic World War 2 Navy ship. There is also a gift shop to explore.
Tenitively there will be a Vietnam Huey helicopter on display on the dock
next to the ship. Cost: Adults: $12 Children 8 and under: $5. Mimosas $3
each or two for $5. 510-237-2933. Located at 1337 Canal Blvd. Basin #5,
Richmond. redoakvictory.us.
AUGUST 13: FRIENDS MEETING
6pm. Come be involved in the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Rodeo
Library. At the Rodeo Library, 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo. 510-799-2606.
AUGUST 14, 28: FAMILY STORYTIME WITH MR. TOM AT
PINOLE LIBRARY
6:30pm. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and action rhymes for the
whole family! Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
AUGUST 19: RICK HUDDLE’S COMEDY FOR KIDS
6:30pm. End your summer with a laugh. Great for families with children ages
5 and up. Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. 925-646-9900.
AUGUST 19: UKE AND ME AT THE LIBRARY
6:30pm. Slow down and enjoy the sounds of the islands as you learn to make
beautiful music at the library. With monthly teacher-led ukulele classes you
will be a master in no time. Bring your own ukulele or use one provided by
the library. A limited number of instruments will be available to take home,
registration required to reserve a provided ukulele. Hercules Library,
109 Civic Drive.
AUGUST 20: 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. Hercules Library,
109 Civic Drive.
AUGUST 22: FILM NIGHT, DOCUMENTARY
5pm. We will screen, “Revenge of the electric car,” 90 min (2011) by Chris
Paine. In the wake of as many as 5,000 electric cars destroyed by the major
car companies that built them, the film chronicles a resurgence. At the Rodeo
Library, 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo. 510-799-2606.
AUGUST 24: FILIPINO STORYTIME
3-4:30pm. Every 4th Saturday through November 2019, join us to learn
rhymes, folk songs, and history of Filipino culture. Perfect for ages 0-5, but
open to the entire family. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Road.
AUGUST 25: BEIT MIDRASH HILLEL: TEMPLE BETH HILLEL’S
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL BEGINS
Temple Beth Hillel’s Religious School offers an exploration into Jewish history,
culture, holidays, customs and Hebrew for toddlers 2 1/2 through Bar/Bat
Mitzvah preparation and beyond. Mazel Tots, a special free class for toddler, 2
1/2 through four years of age and classes for students Kindergarten through
Post B’nai Mitzvah begin Sunday, August 25. Interested parents and students
are invited to visit the school: meet teachers and students, participate in
classroom activities, and learn more about the educational program. 510-
223-2560, tbh@tbhrichmond.org, tbhrichmond.org. 801 Park Central (I-80
Hilltop Exit), Richmond.
AUGUST 26: EL SOBRANTE CUB SCOUT PACK 134 ICE
CREAM SOCIAL!
6:30pm. Boys and girls in grades K-5th are welcome to learn about
scouting. Come and enjoy ice cream and receive a patch! El Sobrante United
Methodists Church Kessler Hall. 5151 Argyle Rd, El Sobrante.
AUGUST 27: RESUME WORKSHOP
6-7pm. Learn how to use the library’s resources to access résumé templates,
get hints on how to create a résumé that stands out, and find out how to
upload your résumé to job sites. San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave,
San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
AUGUST 28: HERCULES LIBRARY – COMPUTER BASICS
10am. Receive instruction in a variety of computer applications including
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and how to set up an email account.
109 Civic Drive.
AUGUST 29: MONTHLY POTLUCK AND FREE DOCUMENTARY
6:30pm. potluck. 7pm screening. August film is “Power to Heal: Medicare and
the Civil Rights Revolution”, chronicling the historic struggle to secure equal
and adequate access to healthcare for all Americans. 56 min. Filmmaker on
site. Bobby Bowens Progressive Center, 2540 MacDonald Ave.
AUGUST 31: PAINT DAY!
1pm. Follow our instructor, Raven, to create your own original work of art.
$40 includes all supplies. This event at El Sobrante United Methodist Church
Social Hall, 670 Appian Way, El Sobrante, is a fundraiser to benefit I M Hope
Center, a faith-based immigration agency. Reserve by calling 510-421-5426
or email vic3@aol.com.
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