June 18: Chocolate Extravaganza & Chocolate Contest at Christ the Lord Church 7-9pm. Come to the Chocolate Extravaganza at Christ the Lord Church for tables laden with delicious chocolate creations, a chocolate fountain, and beautiful music. The sixth annual Chocolate Extravaganza benefits Christ the Lord Church and the West County Consortium of the Arts, an after school program for high school students. Tickets are $25 in advance ($12 for ages 6-12; free for under 6). (Early bird discount of $20 and $10 if purchased from the church by June 12.) Tickets can be purchased at brownpapertickets.com/event/2545529 or direct from Christ the Lord Church. Christ the Lord Church , 592 Tennent Ave., Pinole. We are also accepting chocolate items for the chocolate tasting contest. 510-724-9141 or ctlpinole@pacbell.net June 18 : The El Cerrito Ballet Center presents “The Frog Prince” a fairy tale ballet. 2pm. Albany High School Theater, 603 Key Route Blvd, Albany. Dancers range in age from 4 years to adult. General Admission $10. 510-235-1734. JUNE 20: MAD SCIENCE: UP, UP, AND AWAY! 3-4pm. This spellbinding special event introduces children to the principles of air and pressure. The Mad Scientist will make a hot air balloon. A vortex generator to create giant smoke rings. The children will get to see an incredible exothermic reaction take place. El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante. 510-374-3991. June 21: West County Classics Book Club 6:30–8pm. Join us for a lively discussion of classical literature. Each month we cover a different title. Ages 18 and up. San Pablo Library 2300 El Portal Dr., Suite D, San Pablo. June 22: FIRST GENERATION FARMERS 10:30-12:30pm. First Generation is a non-profit organization whose mission is to facilitate food access from and for the local community while conserving natural resources, providing public education, access to open space and promoting beginning farmers, ranchers and agripreneurs. Come join us and you can pet and feed live goats and chickens, plant take home plants in a cup, color at the coloring station and dig for worms in our worm bin! We will also be learning about how to use compost to grow vegetables. All ages welcome! Hercules Library, 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. June 23: Forests, Farms & Fossils 2:30pm. An Earth Science Sing-along with Bonnie Lockhart. 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo, 510-799-2606. RobeRt G. bonovich Attorney At Law LivinG tRUStS Divorce • Evictions Probate • Wills (510) 799-1600 520 Second Street • Rodeo June 24: 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. JUNE 25: HAWKS, HONKERS, AND HOTS 3-4pm. Get up close and personal with the live bird ambassadors of the Hawks, Honkers & Hoots team. Learn about local and migratory avian wildlife, featuring raptors and water birds. El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante. 510-374-3991. June 25: A Toast to Youth - Winetasting Fundraiser 4-8 pm at the Pinole Senior Center. Local wineries and food merchants (including cheese and chocolate) will be helping the Pinole Youth Foundation raise money to support programs for the youth of Pinole at this gala event. A silent auction will include children’s art and gift baskets from far and wide, and there will be dance music by Bright Moment, the Manny Cruz Jazz Band. Tickets available at the Senior Center or online at atoasttoyouth.eventbrite. com. $20 until 5/25 and $25 thereafter. Purchase 10 tickets and get one free entry. mopowers@yahoo.com. June 25 & 26: Equality Weekend 10-5pm. Gay Pride weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach for the entire family. Wear a rainbow or equality symbol for 50 free carnival game tickets $15 for general admission ($10 for children and seniors). Open Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm. 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, 510-592-3002, playland-not-at-the-beach.org. June 27 – July 1 – “Be Your Best You” & Costume Creations workshop Grades K-8. Join us at YMCA Day Camp, where children experience an exciting, safe community to explore the outdoors, build self-esteem, and develop interpersonal skills and make lasting friendships and memories. Y member and non-member rates apply; financial assistance is available. Register online or at the Y. thosley@ymcaeastbay.org, or call 510-222-9622. June 28: West County Classics Film Discussion 6:30-8pm. Join us as we discuss the film version of the book we review for the monthly West County Classics Book Club. Ask at the library about the current months’ film. Watch on your own or at the Hercules Library the night prior to this meeting. Ages 18 and up. San Pablo Library, 2300 El Portal Dr., Suite D, San Pablo. June 28: WHAT IS ALL THIS TALK ABOUT DRONES? 6:30pm. Jeremy Gillula, Staff Technologist at the Electronic Frontier Foundation in San Francisco, will give a talk on drones. Teens 12-17 and adults 18 years and older. Hercules Library, 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. June 29: S.T.E.A.M. Activity Afternoon 3-4pm. Interested in exploring the natural sciences? Want to learn how to code? Do you enjoy solving engineering problems? Come check out our monthly S.T.E.A.M. Lab! Once a month, we feature one S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) related activity or challenge! For children ages 5-11. San Pablo Library 2300 El Portal Dr., Suite D, San Pablo. Events are also posted on our website each month! marketplacecontracosta.com
Contra Costa Marketplace - June 2016
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