Join us on
St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday March 17
for a Corned Beef & Cabbage Irish Dinner
at the Richmond Masonic Hall
5050 El Portal Dr. Richmond,
featuring The McBryde Irish Dancers.
Tickets $30 each, No host bar 6 PM, Dinner 7 PM
Call Scott 223-4756 or John 223-8274.
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ATTENTION ALL RETIRED MEN
Have lunch with other retired men in our area
No dues, no political or religious agenda and no
fundraising. Just a great place to meet other retired men
and to get out of the house. We meet once a month on the
2nd Wednesday of each month at 11am.
Galileo Club, 371 S. 23rd St., Richmond
SONS IN RETIREMENT
510-685-3266 or whiterlp@aol.com for more information.
THE ROTARY CLUB OF EL SOBRANTE
All proceeds benefit The Rotary Club of El Sobrante
MARCH 1 - 31: PINOLE ART CENTER GALLERY
The current show, “Love and Beauty”, runs through March 17, followed
by “Flora and Fauna” featuring local guest artist Raven Iacono. Stop by
for an opportunity to view and buy quality art from local artists – a great
place to purchase unique gifts! Pinole Vista Crossing, 1360 Fitzgerald
Drive. Open Tues-Sat 11-5. 510-724-2008 or pinoleartisans.weebly.
com.
MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: RISE N’ SHINE STORYTIME!
10:15am - Come visit our story time, 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.
MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29: BOY SCOUT TROOP 146 MEETINGS
7-8:30pm. Come join the adventures of scouting! Monthly hiking/
camping trips - river rafting, rock climbing, Point Reyes, Sierra mountain
lakes, Angel Island, Snow Mountain, Nike Missile Base/Point Bonita
Lighthouse. Camporee First Place Winners. For all boys age 11 to 17.
Elks Lodge #1251, 3931 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante.
MARCH 2: PINOLE ARTISANS MONTHLY MEETING
7pm. Local Peruvian artist Gabriela Nunez, a Woman of the Andes, will
be presenting a program. Gabriela is a painter. All are welcome to this
event. Refreshments will be served. Pinole United Methodist Church,
2000 San Pablo Ave., Pinole.
MARCH 2 AND 3: HUGE SALE OF ABOUT 400 VINTAGE BOOKS
Friday for members only from 4-6pm and public sale on Saturday from
1-3pm. Friends of the El Sobrante Library in the building at the back of
the library parking lot. Most of our collection of over 400 vintage books,
fiction and non-fiction, will sell for $1, but a few will be marked higher.
Membership available at the door for $5. 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante.
MARCH 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: GAME ON!
3:30-4:30pm - Bring your friends and get your game on at the library!
Chess instructor Nicholas from the West Coast Chess Alliance will be
providing lessons! All ages and abilities welcome. San Pablo Library,
13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
MARCH 3: PACKING FOR THE MILITARY TROOPS
11-1pm. Join Their Angels Military Support Group for their March 3RD
Packing. Help us prepare care packages to send to active duty military
personnel. Packing items are furnished and light refreshments are served.
Donations Are Welcome. Hilltop Church of Christ, 3301 Morningside
Drive, Richmond. theirangels.org.
MARCH 2: PINOLE BOOK CLUB
2:30 pm. The Book Club meets the first Friday of every month. Our
selection for March is The Nightingale, by Kristin Hannah. Pinole Library,
2935 Pinole Valley Rd. (510) 758-2741
MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: 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.