,march 2016 MARKETPLACEcontracosta.com 71 MARCH 8: Rodeo’s Monthly Friends Meeting 7:30pm. Come be involved in the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Rodeo Library. 220 Pacific Ave; Rodeo, 510-799-2606. March 8: Art Lecture: The Art of Tea 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for the third presentation in a 3-lecture series presented by docents from the Asian Art Museum. Cost: Free. El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave. 510-526-7512. March 8: LEGO Stay and Play 3-5pm. Free and unstructured play with LEGOs, DUPLOs and other blocks. Build whatever you please! Sponsored by the Friends of the El Sobrante Library. El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante. 510-374-3991. March 8: 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. MARCH 9: GETTING THE MOST OUT OF DIGESTION TALK 1:15pm-2:15pm. Dr. Wayne Baird, D.C., ACN Chiropractic, Digestion, Nutrition, Allergies, Stress Management will be presenting information on Digestion. Some simple tips for digesting more of the food you eat. This talk is free of charge will take place at the Open House Senior Center located at 6500 Stockton Ave. El Cerrito. 510- 559-7677. March 10: El Cerrito Garden Club 9:30am. Meeting and guest speaker. Idell Weydemeyer, Rare Fruit Tree Growers Association, believes that life is too short to eat boring fruit. She often gives talks at Merritt College in Oakland, area schools, and garden groups, and enjoys encouraging and helping others in their gardens. Members are free. Guests cost $3. elcerritogardenclub.org or call Bonnie 510-237-4654. El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane. March 12: Minecraft at the Library 1-4pm. 3 hours of free-form survival mode in our multiplayer Minecraft server. Help your friends and survive. PLease register in advance at the desk or online. Please come in early to ensure your seat. Ages 8-14. El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante. 510-374-3991. MARCH 13: WEST COUNTY WINDS COMMUNITY BAND SPRING CONCERT 3pm. Knox Center for the Performing Arts, Contra Costa Community College, El Portal Drive: Castro Road San Pablo. Free admission. Come enjoy the 50+ member Wind ensemble performs selections of all British composers. Geoffrey Gallegos, Music Director and Conductor. Reception to follow. March 14: Pi Day Pie Tasting 3:30-5:30pm. Celebrate International Pi Day - 3.14 - with ACTUAL pies. Plus, math guessing and quiz games, and circle themed crafts. El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante. 510-374-3991. March 15: Teen Movie Matinee! 3:30-5:30pm. Enjoy a free screening of a cool flick with popcorn. Open to all! El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante. 510-374-3991. March 15: 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. March 16: SAN FRANCISCO FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW 830am-430pm. The San Francisco Flower & Garden Show is a public exhibition held each spring at the San Mateo Event Center just south of the San Francisco airport (SFO.) As one of the top exhibitions of its kind in the United States, the show covers more than 5 acres, includes full sized designer showcase gardens, and ways to grow, prepare, and preserve your own fresh, organic food. Lunch on your own. Cost of the trip: $60. All trips leave from Civic Theatre parking lot. (Pomona & Moeser Lane). Advance reservations are required and space is limited. Payment is due upon registration. (510) 559-7677. March 17: St. Patrick’s Luncheon 12noon. Cost: $8 per person. Menu: Corned Beef, Cabbage, Veggies, Salad, Bread, & Dessert. Raffle and Entertainment. Tickets Available 1/25/16. General Membership Meeting with speaker at 1pm. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. March 18: HIKING: TILDEN PARK 8:30am-2:30pm. Easy/ Moderate 4 mile hike. Inspiration Point/Nimitz Trail. Mostly flat walk on Macadam Trail. If weather permits, the walk can include a visit to the Peace Grove and a short hike up to Wildcat Peak. Bring lunch/snacks and water. Wear sturdy shoes and dress in layers. Bring hat and sun protection. Hiking poles recommended. RAIN CANCELS. Cost per Trip: $12 or $17 per Person. All trips depart from Civic Center parking lot (Pomona & Moeser Lane). Advance reservations required. Payment is due upon registration. (510) 559-7677. March 19: SINGLES CLUB POTLUCK 5pm. Bring a dish or beverage. Dessert provided by Center. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. March 19: Telling Your Story 2-4pm. Age Group: Adults, Seniors. Join our ongoing creative writing group and make room your busy schedule for your writing! We’re an all-age, all experience levels group of writers with a variety of interests…some new, some published, all eager to share their work. We do timed writings and read around in a safe, lively, supportive setting. Fun, inspiring and a good way to get your writing time in! Bring your writing materials (paper/pen, laptops) and be prepared to write together. Pinole Library; community room, 2935 Pinole Valley Road. 510-758-3267. March 19: Tattoo Removal Clinic 8-11:30am. Removing Barriers is a low-cost, flat fee tattoo removal clinic which takes place the third Saturday of every month. 13830 San Pablo Ave, Suite D in Adobe Plaza. 510-215-3189. March 19: AAUW West Contra Costa Meeting 10am. An AAUW Fellow will talk about her studies and accomplishments at the American Association of University Women West Contra Costa Branch’s March Meeting. All are welcome. Christ Lutheran Church, 780 Ashbury St. (off Stockton), El Cerrito. westcontracosta-ca.aauw.net. March 20: Purim Carnival & Raffle 12:30-3pm. Break out your costumes and noisemakers! A fun filled afternoon for the entire family, with activities and games for kids of all ages.Free Admission. Temple Beth Hillel, 801 Park Central (hilltop exit off I-80). 510-223-2560. March 21: PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8:30-10:45 am. Bacon, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, pancakes, gourmet French toast, Pastries, juice, milk and coffee. Cost $7 Adults/$3.50 Children. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. March 22: Lindsay Wildlife Experience Presents: Animals in your Backyard 3:30-4:30pm. The Lindsay Wildlife Experience celebrates National Wildlife Week with us with their animal ambassadors. Meet a red-tailed hawk, a snake, and a salamander. Sponsored by the Friends of the El Sobrante Library. El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante. 510-374-3991. March 22: 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. March 22: Earthworks 4:30pm. Learn about volcanoes, mountains, and earthquakes. Go home with your very own sedimentary stacker and make some sedimentary rock! A workshop presented by Madscience, for K thru 5th grade. Rodeo Library, 220 Pacific Ave; Rodeo. 510-799-2606. March 24: Maundy Thursday Soup Supper 6:30pm. Come remember Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples with a sharing of communion, the washing of feet, and a simple soup supper. A freewill offering will be taken to cover the cost of the supper. Christ the Lord Church, 592 Tennent Ave. Pinole. For more info, call 510-724-9141 or ctlpinole@pacbell.net.
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