From our Readers I thoroughly enjoy seeing the Marketplace in my mailbox! Here are some businesses I’ve found and used. Fix Our Ferals - I now volunteer there on Wednesdays. East Bay Coffee - One of the employees is a young man I met when I was stage managing at the Pinole Playhouse. Great coffee and amazing pastries! Robert G. Bonovich - Mr. Bonovich drew up revised Estate Planning documents that fit in a three ring binder. Very thorough and efficient in a calm, friendly atmosphere. Betsy Bell Ringer, Richmond, CA Events • Dining Out • Home & Garden • Recipes • Local Features june 2015 MARKETPLACEcontrac osta .com 79 where he can relax and play all the pinball, skee-ball, arcade and carnival games he wants. Don’t forget to treat him to peeks in the Penny Arcade. Dad gets $2 dollars off admission this weekend. Bonus: The worst Father’s Day tie wins a prize! 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-592-3002. playland-not-at-the-beach.org. June 21: Father’s Day at Christ the Lord Church 9:30am. The children in our Sunday School will be doing Father’s Day activities. Christ the Lord Church, located at 592 Tennent Ave., Pinole, across the street from Fernandez Park. 510-724-0141. June 21: Pancake Breakfast 8:30-10:45am. Bacon, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, pancakes,gourmet French toast, pastries, juice, milk and coffee. Cost $7.00 Adults/$3.50 Children. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole 510-724-9800. June -22: Coventry & Kaluza Clown Duo Performance 3pm. Music, clowning, juggling, acrobatics, and one woman with 50 hula hoops, you’re guaranteed a smile! Come on down! 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo. 510-799-2606. June 22-26: Sumer Magic Camp at Playland-Notat the-Beach 9-1pm. Magic Camp teaches campers of all ages (8+) and abilities how to perform stage and close-up magic effects. Award-winning magician and teacher Mike Della Penna returns to lead this week-long session that includes DIY trick building, special guests, performances and lots of fun and laughter. Every camper receives a magic book and all the materials necessary for the course. Cost: $250 for the week (Aftercare until 5:00pm is also available for an additional charge.) Sign up quickly as this will fill up fast! Pre-registration required. 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-232-4264 x24. playland-not-at-the-beach.org June 23: FINGER KNITING WITH FATOUMATA 4pm. Ever wanted to knit without a needle? Well now you can! It’s FREE! Come to the library and learn finger knitting. Make some friends and make a fun craft with other kids. You can bring your own yarn or we have some we can hand out. 5 to 17 years of age are welcome to drop in on this monthly event. Hercules Library, 109 Civic Drive, 510-245-2420. June 25: Gay Pride Night at Playland-Not-at-the- Beach’s After Dark (Grown-Ups Only) 6-10pm. Before you get your party on at San Francisco’s Pride 2015, get your game on at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach with board games, skee-ball, carnival games, arcade games and FREE PLAY on more than 30 new and vintage pinball machines – all without the kids. As always, make Playland After Dark extra-special with BYO food and drink. 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-592-3002. playland-not-at-the-beach.org. June 27: Don O’Brien presents Xtreme Science Magic 1pm. Join us for Xtreme Science Magic with Dan O’Brien. Science, magic and bubble fun all in one. 991 Loring Ave. 510-787-2345. June 27 & 28: Inside Out Weekend at Playland-Notat the-Beach 10-5pm. While Riley tries to understand all of her feelings in the new Pixar movie, “Inside Out,” those at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach are happy to just let Joy take over. Shrug off your cares and worries and join us! 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-592-3002. playland-not-at-the-beach.org. June 27: Inventor’s Workshop at the Library! 3-4:30pm. Families with children in grades K-8 are invited to an Inventor’s Workshop, presented by staff from the Lawrence Hall of Science. Inventor’s Workshops offer hands-on engineering activities designed to engage the entire family. Become an electrical engineer, controlling electrical current and discovering the properties of conductive materials. Apply your newly found discoveries to build a motorized contraption that can draw, buzz, light up or dance across the table. Note: Participants do not take home their projects. 510-620-6557. Richmond Public Library, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. richmondlibrary.org. June 29: GREAT BOKS DISCUSSION GROUP 7pm. We will discuss the science fiction short story “Bloodchild” by Octavia Butler. This monthly book group is open to Adults age 18 years and older. Please join us for a lively discussion. Hercules Library, 109 Civic Drive, 510-245-2420.
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