July 18: Pinole Art Center Opening Reception 1-4pm. Opening reception for new show “Imagine”. Great opportunity to view and buy quality art by local artists. Pinole Art Center, 2221 Pear St., Pinole. July 18: American Lung Asociation: Beter Breathers Club 1-2pm. Come learn how to live better with COPD, asthma, and other lung diseases. Alex Clarke Community Room, Public Safety Building, 880 Tennent Ave., Pinole. 800-LUNG-USA. July 20: Senior Day at Playland-Not-at-the- Beach 11-4pm. Join us for this special day honoring seniors at Playland- Not-at-the-Beach! Visit and explore our amazing array of nostalgic attractions, artwork and artifacts from the Sutro Baths and Whitney’s Playland at the Beach. 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. July 24-26: Special Olympics Weekend 12-10pm on Friday and 10-5pm on the weekend. Special Olympics are in LA! Celebrate the athletes and their tremendous achievements with trivia and special contests all weekend at Playland-Not-at-the- Beach. Playland is a Museum of Old-Fashioned Fun chock-full with over 30 pinball machines set on FREE play, penny arcade games and a carousel carnival (where you can win prizes), miniature circus, magic shows, and interactive displays honoring America’s Bygone KNOW FOR SURE IF YOUR CHILD IS IN THE RIGHT CAR SEAT. 70 MARKETPLACEcontrac osta .com july 2015 Amusements. 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-592-3002. playland-not-at-the-beach.org. July 24: Trip to Gilroy Garlic Festival Leave 7:15am. Arrive home 5:30pm. A whole day of fun. Sign up at the Pinole Senior Center front desk. $43/person. 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. JULY 25: CHABOT TO GO AT THE EL SOBRANTE LIBRARY 2 - 4 pm.Chabot Space & Science Center’s traveling science fair is coming our way! Chabot-to-Go features at least four tables of handson space and science activities for all ages. El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante. 510-374-3991. July 27: Meet the Pinole Fire Department 3pm. The Pinole Fire Department comes to the Pinole Library to talk about safety issues for kids. Contact the library for more details. 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741. July 30: National Anti-Boredom Month at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach’s After Dark Evening (Grown-Ups Only) 6-10pm. July is National Anti-Boredom Month, so get off the computer, put down that phone and come to After Dark at Playland- Not-at-the-Beach! Enjoy a grown-ups-only game night featuring board games galore (or bring your own) as well as the unique exhibits, classic carnival games and free-play pinball always available at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach…all without the kids. 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-atthe beach.org. July 31: Ballroom Dance 8pm. Beverage Bar, refreshments, raffle & door prizes. Cost $10 Music by Manny Gutierrez. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. July 31: Qian Gao Demonstrates Watercolor Technique 7pm. Qian Gao will demonstrate watercolor technique at the monthly meeting. Garden Room, El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito. Free. Barbara Daniell: 510-277-6996 or bdaniell1943@gmail.com. Events • Dining Out • Home & Garden • Recipes • Local Features Events are also posted on our website each month! www.marketplacecontracosta.com
Contra Costa Marketplace - July 2015
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