For all boys age 11 to 17. Elks Lodge #1251, 3931 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante. MARCH 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21,2 3, 28, 30: MEDITATION TIME 7pm. Free of Charge. The practice of Raja Yoga Meditation helps to reduce stress & negativity, increases self-awareness and concentration. 342 Shipwatch Ln., Hercules. MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: MINDFUL MEDITATION 4pm. Open to all adults. Take the stress out of the week with an hour of meditation on Fridays. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741. MARCH 3: PINOLE ARTISANS MONTHLY MEETING 7pm. Martinez artist Mimi Wirth will present a talk on stained glass. All are welcome to this event. Refreshments will be served. Pinole United Methodist Church, 2000 San Pablo Ave., Pinole. MARCH 3: PINOLE BOOK CLUB 2:30pm. Join us the first Friday of every month for our book discussion. Our selection for March is The Cuckoo’s Calling by J. K. Rowling. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741. MARCH 4: KENSINGTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PRESENTS: EASTERN EURO RHAPSODY 8-10pm. Join us for our exciting season’s performance. Frederic Chopin - Fantasy on Polish Airs, Op. 13 Daniel Glover, piano Sergey Lyapunov - Rhapsody on Ukranian Themes Daniel Glover, piano Antonin Dvoák - Symphony No. 7 in D minor Op. 70 Tickets at Door: $20 and $15 for Seniors/Students. Home-made refreshments. Wheelchair access. Free, easy parking. Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley: 1 Lawson Road, Kensington. kensingtonsymphonyorchestra.org MARCH 4 & 18: CREATIVE WRITING GROUP FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. 11am. Want to get published? Is there a story inside you trying to get out? Discover your writing voice with the Crockett Library Creative Writers! We are putting together our first collection of fiction to be published later this year. We meet every other Saturday @ 11am. Activities include writing exercises and prompts as well as writing workshops. Crockett Library, 991 Loring Ave, 510-787-2345. MARCH 4: PACKING FOR THE TROOPS 11-1pm. Come and join Their Angels Military Support Group on the first Saturday of each month and pack supplies to send to active duty deployed military personnel. Packing items are furnished along with light refreshments for volunteers. Hilltop Church of Christ, 3301 Morningside Drive, Richmond. theirangels.org. 64 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM MARCH 2017 MARCH 4: POETRY READING 3-5pm. Free. Poetry & Place | El Cerrito, a poetry reading and open mic hosted by El Cerrito Poet Laureate Maw Shein Win. Readers will include Judith Tannenbaum and MK Chavez. El Cerrito Library, 6501 Stockton Ave., El Cerrito. el-cerrito.org/ poetryandplace or 510-215-4318. MARCH 4 & 18: TELLING YOUR STORY 2pm. Open to all adults. Join our ongoing creative writing group on 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741. MARCH 4 & 18: GAME DAY SATURDAYS 12:30pm. Play board games. Play wii on a projection screen. Different games, always fun. Play games @ the Crockett Library! Crockett Library, 991 Loring Ave., Crockett, 510-787-2345. MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25: LEGO @ THE LIBRARY Noon to 1:30. The Pinole Library has Legos! Kids of all ages and the young at heart are welcome to drop in and play with Lego blocks. The emphasis is on sharing, creativity, and making new friends. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741. MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25: 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, 2300 El Portal Dr., Suite D, San Pablo. 510-374-3998. MARCH 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 29: MAH JONGG 9:30am. North American Mah Jongg League rules. Cost $1 Members/$2.50 Non Members. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. MARCH 4: PAWS TO READ 10:30-12pm. H.A.L.O. Angel Ears is hosting free 15 minute reading sessions with registered therapy dogs for children grades K-5. Participants have a chance to win free books or prizes! This program is not for children who are allergic to or are fearful of dogs. To register in advance please sign up at the library or call us at 510-374-3998. San Pablo Library, 2300 El Portal Dr., Suite D, San Pablo. MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25: PINOCHLE 12:45pm. Drop in basis and you can choose your own partner or ask for help. We play five games with a double deck. Don’t worry if you are rusty, because returning players often need help and it’s willingly given. Cost $1.50 Members/$2.50 Non Members. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. MARCH 5: FOOD TRUCKS, CLASSIC CARS, ENTERTAINMENT
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