FEBRUARY
THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY: AFTER SCHOOL
MEALS
Mon-Thurs 3-5pm. The San Pablo Library is excited to announce the
return of the free meals offered to kids and teens at the San Pablo
Library! For children and teens ages 0-18 years old. San Pablo
Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
FEBRUARY 1 - 28: PINOLE ART CENTER GALLERY
Open Tues-Sat 11-5. The current show is “Love and Beauty”, and the
featured guest artist is local artist Gwendolyn McShepard. Stop by for
an opportunity to view and buy quality art from local artists – a great
place to purchase unique gifts! Pinole Vista Crossing, 1360 Fitzgerald
Drive. 510-724-2008 or pinoleartisans.weebly.com
FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, 22: RISE N’SHINE STORYTIME
10:15am - Come visit our storytime, where we will read books, sing
songs, and have fun! For toddlers and children up to 5 years of age.
San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
FEBRUARY 2: PINOLE ARTISANS MONTHLY MEETING
7pm. Local artist Gwendolyn McShepard will speak about her career
and her art. All are welcome to this event. Refreshments will be
served. Pinole United Methodist Church, 2000 San Pablo Ave.,
Pinole.
FEBRUARY 2, 8 AND 23: HELP A CHILD IN FOSTER CARE
12:30-2pm. Speak up for a child in foster care as a CASA volunteer
and make a difference for generations to come! Sign up for our
upcoming Info Session. CASA volunteers advocate for abused and
neglected children in the foster care system. They are committed to
making a difference for children who might otherwise slip through
the cracks of an overburdened foster care system or languish in an
inappropriate placement. CASA volunteers are appointed by a juvenile
court judge to help ensure that every child in foster care is moved to
a safe permanent home. You must be 21 years or older to volunteer.
CASA of Contra Costa County, 2151 Salvio St., Ste. 295, Concord.
925-256-7284 ext. 7 or cccocasa.org.
FEBRUARY 2 AND 3: BOOK SALE
4-6pm on Friday for members. You can became member at door and
Public sale on Saturday from 1-3pm. Large selection of non-fiction
including gardening and biographies; fiction in all sizes and types
with many classics and hundreds of science fiction; DVD’s and CD’s;
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educational children’s books and just for fun books too. Friends of the
El Sobrante Library in the building at the back of the library parking
lot. 4191 Appian Way.
FEBRUARY 2: PINOLE BOOK CLUB
2:30pm. The Book Club meets the first Friday of every month. Our
selection for February is Cutting for Stone, by Abraham Verghese.
Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
FEBRUARY 2: PINOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING AND
PROGRAM
6:30 to 8 p.m., Conference rooms 2A and 2B, Kaiser Permanente
Medical Office Building, 1301 Pinole Valley Road. Program: “The Lost
Cities of West County.” Author John Robinson remembers Eckley,
Selby Oleum, Torney, and other long-lost towns of West Contra Costa
County. The public is invited to this FREE event. Refreshments will be
served. PinoleHistoricalSociety.org, or call 510-724-9507.
FEBRUARY 2, 9, 16, 23: GAME ON! FRIDAYS
3:30-5pm - Bring your friends and get your game on at the library!
Chess instructor Nicholas from the West Coast Chess Alliance will be
providing lessons! All ages and abilities welcome. San Pablo Library,
13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
FEBRUARY 2, 9, 16, 23: MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
4pm. Open to all adults. Take the stress out of the week with an hour
of meditation. Meditation begins promptly at 4 pm. Pinole Library,
2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
FEBRUARY 3: FAMILY SWEETHEART DANCE
6-8pm. Great music, dancing, refreshments and photo booth fun
for the whole family to enjoy. Open to all ages. $15/Family of 4 or
$5/individual. El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane.
recreation@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us or call 510-559-7000.
FEBRUARY 3: PAWS FOR TALES
10:30-12pm. H.A.L.O. Angel Ears is hosting free 15 minute reading
sessions with registered therapy dogs for children ages 5-11. Please
see staff for registration, walk-ins are available on a first come, first
served basis. This program is not for children who are allergic to or
are fearful of dogs. San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San
Pablo. 510-374-3998.
FEBRUARY 3 - PACKING FOR THE MILITARY TROOPS
11-1pm. Join Their Angels Military Support Group for their
FEBRUARY 3RD 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. www.theirangels.org.
FEBRUARY 3, 10, 17, 24: 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.
FEBRUARY 3, 10, 17, 24: FAMILY LEGO @ THE LIBRARY
12-1:30pm. The Pinole Library has Legos! Kids of all ages and the
young at heart are welcome to drop in and play with Lego blocks.