talent from the Hercules High School Advanced Orchestra. 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. DECEMBER 10: WII U 1pm. Come play Wii U games. Rode Library, 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo. 510-799-2606. DECEMBER 10: ANNUAL HOLIDAY BREAKFAST 9am-11am Families will enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes, eggs, and sausage, and scrambled eggs. Entertainment includes a visit from Santa, a performance by Living Dream Arts. Proceeds from the event benefit the David Hunter Memorial Scholarship Fund. The El Cerrito-Richmond Fire Departments will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys for their holiday toy drive benefitting local children. Tickets go on sale November 1st. $25 Family 4-pack; $5/ child (*2 and under eat free); $10/adult. Tickets are available at the Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito and on-line at el-cerrito.org/onlinereg. 510-559-7000. DECEMBER 10 & 11: HOLIDAY CLASSICS WEEKEND AT PLAYLAND-NOT-AT-THE-BEACH 10-5pm. Come help us celebrate every holiday of this special season with all the classic charac-ters, including Rudolph, Frosty, Hanukah Charlie and more. Spot them all around our Museum of Holiday Fun and win a special prize! Only $15 per adult and $10 per child and senior. 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-592-3002. playland-not-at-the-beach.org. DECEMBER 11: FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ANNUAL HANUKKAH CELEBRATION, LATKE LUNCHEON & ARTISANS FAIR 11-3pm. Temple Beth Hillel invites the community to its annual Hanukkah Celebration, Artisan Fair, and Traditional Latke Luncheon. A display and sale of beautifully designed handmade arts and crafts, knitted goods, jewelry, succulent gardens, jackets from Temple Beth Hillel crafts people and local artisans. The traditional latke luncheon and celebratory candle lighting led by the religious school students begin at 12:30 pm. Bring your own Hanukkah Menorah and candles to participate in the candle lighting ceremony. The festivities also include activities and crafts for the children and holiday presents from the Temple Gift Shop. Reasonably priced food and gifts. This is a family event open to the community. Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central, Richmond (I-80 exit /Hilltop Drive). 510-223-2560. tbhrichmond.org. DECEMBER 11 & 18: FREE SEMINARS BY PROMINENT DREAM WORKER, DR. JEREMY TAYLOR 9:30am. Dr. Taylor is a Professor of Dreamwork and Archetypal Studies, Unitarian Universalist Minister, co-founder and past president of the International Association for the Study of Dreams, and author of several books on dream symbolism, methodology and archetypal 68 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM DECEMBER 2016 energy. Come and hear Dr.Taylor on Dec.11 on “Looking Below the Surface of Appearance: Ethical and Histor-ical Necessity of Acknowledging the Unconscious”; and on Dec.18 on “An Oak Tree is NOT an Unsuccessful Evergreen: Finding Our Own Unique Paths Through the Forest of Conventional Possibilities.” Fireside Room of the Unitarian Univesalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington. DECEMBER 13: THE FRATELLO MARIONETTES 6pm. Join us as the Fratello Marionettes perform their special holiday show. All are welcome! These fabulous marionettes will thrill kids of all ages. Hercules Library, 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. DECEMBER 13: HOLIDAY CLASSICS NIGHT AT PLAYLANDNOT AT-THE-BEACH’S AFTER DARK (GROWN-UPS ONLY) 6-10pm. Check out Playland’s holiday displays in our Santa’s Village miniature gallery! Enjoy the intricate winter wonderland details and models celebrating the festive seasons. Plus, enjoy the pinball machines and carnival games all night! Adults only (18-years and older), no children or babies please. Only $10 per person.10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-592-3002. playland-not-at-the-beach.org. DECEMBER 13: RODEO MONTHLY FRIENDS MEETING 7:30pm. Come be involved in the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Rodeo Library. 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo. 510-799-2606. DECEMBER 15: TINKERGARTEN FREE TRIAL CLASS 10-11:15am. Looking for a fun, play-based class for your toddler or preschooler that’s outdoors and exploratory and maximizes learning? Look no further than Tinkergarten®! Tinkergarten pro-vides the best early childhood education for children ages 18 months to five years old in the healthiest classroom of all—the outdoors. Tinkergarten classes are now enrolling for win-ter, including FREE trial classes to allow you and your child to get a taste of what Tinkergarten is all about. All families must RSVP for class at www.tinkergarten.com classes, to ensure that the leader is well prepared for all families to participate. Bayfront Park, 1 Tennent Dr. Pinole. Email melissa.avignonredford@tinkergarten.com for more info. DECEMBER 15: CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR WITH CRAIG SMITH 3pm- 10pm. Depart from Pinole Vista Shopping Center. $109 per person. Includes dinner at Fog Harbor at Fisherman’s Wharf. 510-724-9800 or come on down and sign up. DECEMBER 16: SINGLES CLUB POTLUCK 5pm. Bring a dish or beverage. Dessert provided by Center Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue,Pinole. 510-724-9800.
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