MARCH 2017 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM 67 MARCH 11: SPAGHETTI FEED BY BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 127 OF EL SOBRANTE 4:30-7:30pm. Come join us for a meal that includes: Pasta, Meatballs & Sauce, Salad, Bread, Dessert and Beverage. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for Seniors (60+) or Kids (10 & under), and $30 for a family of four (adults & 2 kids). We will have a raffle for all cubs who join us for dinner in uniforms. El Sobrante United Methodist Church, 670 Appian Way (Parking at 5151 Argyle Road). To reserve tickets or for more information call 510-469-8874. MARCH 12: TEMPLE BETH HILLEL PURIM CARNIVAL AND RAFFLE 12:30-3pm. A fun-filled afternoon for the entire family! Wear costumes and masks and bring your noisemakers to a festive afternoon. There will be activities, crafts, and games for kids of all ages. Home-baked goods, traditional hamentaschen (a threecornered, fruit-filled pastry), and a tasty lunch will be available. A 25 cent raffle ticket will buy you a chance at the Grand Prize: an unforgettable, 7-night family vacation at a luxurious resort on the beautiful Mexican Coast. Open to the Community. Admission is Free. Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central, Richmond (Hilltop exit/I-80). 510-223-2560. www.tbhrichmond.org. MARCH 12: KIDS EXPO FREE FAMILY EVENT 12-3pm. Meet local businesses & non-profits. Kids Activities, Raffles. Hercules Community Center, 2001 Refugio Valley Rd., Hercules. Info: 510-741-7945. MARCH 12: SEMINAR BY THE NEW SENIOR UUCB CO-MINISTER REV. CHRISTIAN SCHMIDT 9:30. Rev. Schmidt has a Masters of Divinity from Andover Newton Divinity School; he is a father and a Humanist . In “Detoxifying Masculinity,” the Rev. Schmidt will talk about his own experiences of growing up as a male, and how churches can support the development of healthy men and boys. Join us in the Fireside Room of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA. Free. address 11100 San Pablo Ave, Ste 104 El Cerrito, California telephone (510) 455-4522 MARCH 13: HERCULES LIBRARY: GENEALOGY WORKSHOP 7:15pm. Curious about your family history? Want help with completing your family tree? A volunteer from the Contra Costa County Genealogical Society will be available to help you use Heritage Quest, the library’s new Genealogy program as well as other resources to discover more about your family history! Registration is required as space is limited. 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. MARCH 13 & 27: CROCKETT LIBRARY - WRITE CLUB 6pm. Write Club meets the second and fourth Monday at the Crockett Library from 6pm to 7:45. Flash fiction / non-fiction or poetry. Led by timed exercises using prompts. No homework, pure instant freedom to just write fun, nutty, respectful to share or not share. Bring notebook and pen. 991 Loring Ave., Crockett, 510-787-2345. MARCH 14: PINOLE GARDEN CLUB MEETING 1pm General Meeting and Guest Speaker at 2pm public . Held in the Public Safety Facility, Alex Clark Room, 800 Tenant Avenue, Pinole. MARCH 14: HERCULES LIBRARY: MAGICIAN MIKE DELLA PENNA 6pm. Kids, teens, adults, you will all enjoy this show. He’s silly, he’s funny, he will make you go WOW! Mike Della Penna creates wonder and laughter with family magic performances that are equal parts playful and astonishing. 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. MARCH 14: SAN PABLO WRITER’S GROUP 5-7pm. Always wanted to be an author? Meet with the writer’s group to learn and share with like-minded folks. Ages 18 and up. San Pablo Library, 2300 El Portal Dr., Suite D, San Pablo. 510-374-3998. MARCH 16: ST. PATRICKS DAY LUNCHEON 12 noon. Price is $8/person. Menu includes Cornbeef and Cabbage, Potatoes Carrots and Dessert. Put on you greens and show you Irish or just come to have a good time. Call the Centers front desk for more information 510-274 9800. MARCH 17: BOOK CLUB 10:30am. Call the Center for the book title. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole 510-724-9800. MARCH 18: WALKING HISTORY TOUR 1-3pm. Free. The El Cerrito Historical Society and the El Cerrito Trail Trekkers host Architecture in the Flatlands, a historical walking tour. Meet at Rodini House, 1715 Elm St., El Cerrito. elcerrito100.org.
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