JUNE
JUNE 1-30: PINOLE ART CENTER GALLERY
Open Tues-Sat:11am-5pm. Local Artists displaying and selling their art -
ranging from jewelry to fine art. The current show, “Texture” features local
artist A. Schneider. Come browse for unique gifts for someone else or for
yourself! Located in the Pinole Vista Crossing shopping center,
1360 Fitzgerald Drive, Pinole. 510-724-2008 or pinoleartisans.weebly.com
JUNE 1: CONTRAPTION QUARTET + PET THE TIGER
7pm. Music at 7:30pm. $10. Live music event at Bridge ArtSpace at 23
Maine Ave Richmond, features Contraption Quartet + Pet the Tiger.
Tickets: contraption-tiger.eventbrite.com.
JUNE 1: HALO’S READ TO A DOG
10:30am-12pm. Would your child like to practice reading with a friendly dog?
Children can read to a lovable therapy dog for fifteen minutes. No registration
is required! Recommended age is from 5 to 12. San Pablo Library,
13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
JUNE 1: PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
7-11am. Elks Lodge, 3931 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante. Cost is $8/
person, $25 for family of 4. Scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, and coffee.
Proceeds benefit Scouts BSA Troop 2019, only all girl Troop in Herms District.
JUNE 1: PACKING FOR THE MILITARY TROOPS
11-1pm. Join Their Angels Military Support Group for their troops packing
on Sat., June 1st. Help prepare care packages to send to active duty military
personnel. Packing items are furnished and light refreshments are served.
Hilltop Church of Christ, 3301 Morningside Drive, Richmond. theirangels.org.
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JUNE 1: HOWARD JARVIS TAXPAYERS ASSN ON “PROPS
13 AND 218 IN 2019
3pm. Presentation and discussion will commence at the Ohlone
Community Center, 190 Turquoise Dr., Hercules. Mr. Wolfe is the
Legislative Director of HJTA, compiles a Report Card for all 120 legislators,
monitors the Legislature and can speak to Sacramento’s spending habits.
Free and open to all. Sponsored by Contra Costa Taxpayers Association
cocotax.org. 925-289-6900.
JUNE 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: BUILDERS CLUB @ 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. Creations
displayed at the library for one week! Sponsored by the Friends of the
Pinole Library. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Road.
JUNE 1, 15: TELLING YOUR STORY
2pm. Open to all adults. Join our ongoing creative writing group on the 1st
and 3rd Saturdays of the month. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Road.
JUNE 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: 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.
JUNE 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27: STORYTIME!
Mondays 6:30pm., Thursdays 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.
JUNE 3, 10, AND 24: SCOUTS BSA GIRL TROOP 2019
MEETINGS
7-8:45pm. WORK TOWARD EAGLE SCOUT RANK! Monthly hiking/camping
trips - river rafting, rock climbing, Point Reyes, Black Diamond Mines,
Camp Wolfeboro Summer Camp. Winner of Camporee First Place Troop
Award! For all girls age 11 to 17. Elks Lodge #1251, 3931 San Pablo
Dam Rd, El Sobrante.
JUNE 3, 10, 17, 24: ALANON
5:30pm on Mondays. Al-Anon Group meetings, friends and family
members of problem drinkers share their experiences and learn how to
apply the principles of the Al-Anon program to their individual situations.
They learn that they are not alone in the problems they face, and that
they have choices that lead to greater peace of mind, whether the drinker
continues to drink or not. 510-724-9800, Pinole Senior Center,
2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole.
JUNE 4: BUSINESS MASTER MIND CLASS FOR WOMEN
ENTREPRENEURS
6pm. Let us network and support each other on the journey of
Entrepreneurship. Whether you are just starting your business or have an
existing one, this is a great place for discussion, problem-solving, support,
and to learn how to grow your business in the company of peers like
yourself. We will present a different business topic each month: -Marketing
-Branding -Financials -Taxes -Growth Strategies and more! Register Now
at ContraCostaSBDC.org/events or call 925.602.6810. Hercules Library,
109 Civic Drive.
JUNE 4: BEADING WORKSHOP
5:30pm. Join local artist Kelly Plumb for an evening of adult crafting at the
Rodeo Library. FREE. Supplies will be provided. Sponsored by Friends of
FREE SEMINAR
ANTI-CHILD TRAFFICKING
JUNE 1, 2019
10AM - 1PM
1 LAWSON ROAD, KENSINGTON, CA
Donations Accepted • Free Parking