JANUARY
Valentine’s Sweetheart Photo Contest
Marketplace Magazine wants to feature our readers in the
February issue. Send us a photo with your sweetheart to
julia@marketplacecontracosta.com by January 5th
to be included in the contest.
We will be judging by the following:
• uniqueness of the photo
• must have a couple in the photo
• shows your personality as a couple
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Winning couple will receive a gift certificate to a local
restaurant. Please remember to ensure that your photo
is in a high resolution format or we cannot print it in the
magazine. Thank you and good luck!
JANUARY 1-31: VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH: A PLACE TO
BELONG
Find place to belong in one of our small groups! Small groups at
Valley help you connect with others on a more intimate level and
work through life’s challenges together. Groups begin the week of
January 8. Register online at valleybible.org/groups. Gather with us on
Sundays at 9am & 11am! Nursery, children’s, and youth classes also
available. Location: 1477 Willow Avenue, Hercules.
JANUARY 2: GAME TIME
4:30pm. Come play board games, such as Rail Baron, Clue, chess,
checkers, and many more. All ages welcome. Rodeo Library, 220
Pacific Ave, Rodeo. 510-799-2606.
JANUARY 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 23, 25, 30: MEDITATION TIME
7pm. Learn simple technique to experience inner peace any time
anywhere. Free. 342 Shipwatch Ln Hercules. 510-296-9470.
JANUARY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: THE ROTARY CLUB OF EL
SOBRANTE
12:15-1:30pm. Café Soleil, 3550 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante.
Join us for lunch & fellowship.
JANUARY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: TEEN GAME-ON GROUP
4-5:30pm. Teens! Join us after school for games, crafts, and other
fun activities. El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante.
510-374-3991.
JANUARY 3: BUNCO
1:30-4pm. Exciting rolls of the dice to win. Members $1 Non-
Members $2. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole.
510-724-9800.
JANUARY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES,
POOL, POKER
5pm Open to all Adults. Refreshments. Pinole Senior Center,
2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole 510-724-9800.
JANUARY 4, 11, 18, & 25: BOY SCOUT TROOP 146
MEETINGS
7-8:30pm. Come join the adventures of scouting! Monthly hiking/
camping trips - river rafting, rock climbing, Point Reyes, Sierra
mountain lakes, Angel Island, Snow Mountain, Nike Missile Base/Point
Bonita Lighthouse. Camporee First Place Winners. For all boys age 11