May 3: Workshop – Boxing Our Memories 2-3:30pm. Bring a box, old purse, old tool kit or lunch box and all the things pieces you’ve been collecting for memories: photos, flowers, letters, toys, broken strings of beads. We will glue and tape and paint and bind these into a collage of personal memory and history. This workshop is inspired by the exhibition “Mildred Howard: Spirit and Matter.” Free. Richmond Art Center 2540 Barrett Ave, Richmond. 510-620-6772. RichmondArtCenter.org. May 4,6,11,13,18,20,25,27: Robotics Clas 3:30-5:30pm. A new robotics class for 6-8 grade students is beginning at Hilltop Family YMCA April 27 and will continue through June 5. It will meet at the Y from. The program called “Mission to Mars” teaches students to design and build LEGO robots and then program them to carry out simulated Mars missions. Sponsored by El Sobrante Rotary. Scholarships are available. 510-223-8274. May 4, 11, 18: Fre Gentle Yoga & Prayer 10:30 am. Come to Christ the Lord Church No mats are needed, and there is no charge! Come for about 20 minutes of gentle stretching, balance, and strengthening, followed by 10 minutes of silent prayer. People of any faith or any spiritual seekers are welcome to join us. Christ the Lord Church, 592 Tennent Ave., Pinole, across from Fernandez Park. 510-724-9141 or vicarsusan@hotmail.com. MAY 4, 11, 18: FAMILY STORYTIME 7-7:30pm. Join us for stories, guessing games, and more. Recommended for ages 3-8 and their grown-ups. El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante. 510-374-3991. May 4, 11, 18: Kid Crew Afterschol! 3-4pm. Drop by after school for an art, tech, or science project. Free. El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave. El Cerrito. 510-526-7512. May 5: Game Time at the Rodeo Library 4:30pm. Join us for a fun time playing “Rail Baron” Other board games will also be available. 220 Pacific Ave., Rodeo. 510-799-2606. Chrysolite Massage Center (510) 215-0688 •12230 San Pablo Ave., Richmond Honest and Clean Environment for Women and Families Steam Only $15/40 Min 1. SPECIAL OFFER 1 Hr Foot Massage A. Introductory Offer for Ladies $16 $1899 B. Mon-Wed Includes Head, Hands, Shoulders, Back or Neck 2. Combo A 70 Minute Massage 40 Min Foot, 30 Min Body $35 3.Combo B 2 Hour Massage 1 Hour Foot, 1 Hour Body with Steam $60 Shower Available Open 7 Days a Week 9:30am-9:30pm Walk-Ins Welcome 70 MARKETPLACEcontrac osta .com may 2015 May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28: Homework Help 4-6pm. Drop by for help from the Library’s awesome volunteers. Free. 6510 Stockton Ave. El Cerrito. 510-526-7512. May 5, 12, 19, 26: The Rotary Club of El Sobrante 12:15-1:30pm. Join us for lunch, enjoy the fellowship, and learn about the exciting projects we are doing locally & internationally. Dick McCloskey 510-734-1575. Café Soleil, 3550 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante. May 5: Fre Comic Bok Day 4:30-5:30pm. Celebrate and discover the world of comic books & Manga. Pick up a free comic and learn to sketch your own with local artist Sam Filstrup. Sam has worked for various clients and studios around the world—from Paris to Hong Kong—most notably work as part of team working on “Sly Cooper 4: Thieves in Time” for the Playstation 3Free comic books for Teens and Tweens provided by the Friends of the Hercules Library. Free Manga provided by Viz Media. 109 Civic Dr. 510-245-2420. May 6: Hercules Library: NEW MOM’S GROUP 11am. New Mothers of infants 0-12 months are welcome to drop in and meet other new Moms and ask questions of an experienced Doula. Bethany Hoolboom will be facilitating the group on topics such as: breastfeeding, sleep issues, introducing food, and child safety seats. The group will meet directly after the Play Pals Play group and is for new mothers. 109 Civic Drive, 510-245-2420. May 7, 14, 21 & 28: Boy Scout Trop 146 Meetings 7-8:30pm. Come join the adventures of scouting! Monthly hiking/camping trips - Red Oak Victory Ship, Point Reyes, Sierra mountain lakes, Pinnacles National Park, rock climbing, white-water rafting, Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods. Winner of the 2014 Camporee Presidential Award. Philmont Trek in 2015. For all boys age 11 to 17. Elks Lodge #1251, 3931 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante. May 7: 3rd Anual NATIONAL MOMS NITE OUT™ 2015! 6-9pm. The Mocha Moms of Contra Costa County – West invites moms out for an evening of shopping, catering and pampering at our 3rd Annual National Mom’s Nite Out. At the beautiful and historic Albany Veterans Memorial Building in Albany CA. This event is a guilt-free excuse for moms to take the night off to relax and enjoy a celebration of motherhood!! nmno.wccmm.org. May 8: PINOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING AND PROGRAM 6:30 -8pm. Program: “KABOOM: Secret Stories of the Hercules Powder Works, the World’s Largest Explosives Factory.” Author and Hercules Historical Society historian Stephen Lawton will provide a glimpse into the interesting history and stories of this nearly 100-year-old explosives factory that gave the city its name. The public is invited to this FREE event. Refreshments will be served. Conference rooms 2A and 2B, Kaiser Permanente Medical Office Building, 1301 Pinole Valley Road. 510-724-9507. PinoleHistoricalSociety.org. May 9: Insect Discovery Lab 11-12noon. Learn about the creepy, crawly critters from SaveNature.org’s Insect
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