MAY MAY 1-31: PINOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIBRARY EXHIBITS The Pinole Historical Society has two exhibits at the Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Road. “Pinole ...Then and Now” features photos from the society’s archives of buildings that existed at the turn of the 20th century and recent photos of buildings on those sites today. PinoleHistoricalSociety.org. MAY 1 - 31: PINOLE ART CENTER GALLERY Tues-Sat 11-5pm and Sun 1-4pm. The current show, “The Sky’s the Limit” runs through May 21, to be followed by “Energy and Stillness”. Our featured guest artist is Mimi Wirth, who specializes in old master painting techniques. Stop by for an opportunity to view and buy quality art from local artists – a great place to get unique gifts! 1360 Fitzgerald Drive. 510-724-2008 or pinoleartisans.weebly.com THROUGHOUT MAY: DAILY LUNCHES Lunch is served daily Monday through Thursday at noon. Fridays at 11:30am. Cost: $5.50 Full Lunch. Our chef and volunteers cook and serve hearty food for your stomach and camaraderie for your enjoyment. 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. MAY 1 AND EVERY DAY: FREE LITTLE LENDING LIBRARY IN PINOLE Open 24/7. Christ the Lord Church invites you to visit and get free books from the Little Lending Library, on the side of our deck at the corner of Tennent Ave. and Park St. in Pinole (592 Tennent Ave, Pinole, across from Fernandez Park). We have books for both adults and children, and they are available at no charge for you to borrow or keep. 510-724-0141 or email ctlpinole@pacbell.net. MAY 1: KINDERGARTEN READINESS WORKSHOPS 5pm. Do you have any children starting kindergarten in the fall of 2017? If so, join the Hercules Library for a series of six workshops to help your children learn and practice skills that will help them get ready for kindergarten. Each month’s workshop will feature hands on activities that will reinforce the highlighted skills, and participants will receive a calendar of other activity ideas for continued practice. Wordless book Workshop. Hercules Library, 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: BABY/TODDLER STORYTIME 10:15 and 11am. Ages 0 to 3. Rhymes, Songs, Tickles, Hugs, Bounces, Story-time and more! Promotes early childhood development for babies and up. Older children are welcome. Join the fun! Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd., 510-758-2741. MAY 1, 8, 22: BIG KID STORY TIME 3:30-4:30. Age Group: Kids (1st – 5th grade) Listen to thought-provoking stories and participate in interesting librarian led discussions. Richmond Public Library, West Side Branch, 135 Washington Ave., 510-620-6557. MAY 1, 8, 15, 22: EL SOBRANTE COLORING CLUB 3:30-5:30pm. Enjoy the stress-relieving benefits of coloring! Studies show that 60 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM MAY 2017 coloring can have a calming effect on the mind and help to promote overall wellness. All ages are welcome. We provide the materials, or feel free to bring your own. Stop in, sit down, get creative, and have fun! El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante. 510-374-3991. MAY 1, 8, 15 & 22: FREE GENTLE YOGA & PRAYER 10:30 am. All are welcome, and there is no charge! Please bring a mat, but we always have a couple extras available. Come for 20 minutes of gentle stretching, balance, and strengthening, followed by 10 minutes of silent prayer. All spiritual seekers are welcome to join us. Christ the Lord Church is located at 592 Tennent Ave., Pinole, across from Fernandez Park. Please enter through the Tennent Ave. meeting room door by the deck. 510-724-9141 or email vicarsusan@hotmail.com. MAY 1,2,4,8,9,11,15,16,18,22,25,29,30: ZUMBA 5:30 pm. Fast paced fitness class set to exciting Latin and international music. Open to all Adults. $4 Pinole Residents/ $6 Non-Residents or ask about 8 class card discount. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole 510-724-9800. MAY 1, 8, 15 ,22, 29: AL-ANON MEETINGS 5:30pm. Support Group. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. MAY 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 TOASTMASTERS 12noon-1:10pm. Whether you are looking to get ahead in business, on the job, in school, or in the wider community, we provide a supportive environment to help you develop the skills you need. It’s also great fun! Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Macdonald & 40th St., 510-417-2475. MAY 2, 9: MATH CLUB 3:30pm. Join Rodeo’s Math Club, where 3rd to 5th graders will involve themselves in a fun math-related activity each week. Space is limited. Registration encouraged: see calendar at ccclib.org. 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo. 510-799-2606. MAY 2: CONTRA COSTA TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION MEETS 6:30-8pm. The West County branch, of CoCo Tax, meets at Mountain Mike’s Pizza, 1516 Fitzgerald Dr. Come early to order your meal. Tired of fake news? Wonder who to believe? This month’s speaker, Wendy McKeever Lack, will speak on “Going after the truth, locating official documents and reliable sources of information”. Free and open to all. 510-206-3962 or cocotax.org. MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: EL SOBRANTE ALL-AGES STORYTIMES 10:15 & 11pm. This light-hearted storytime is designed for young children, newborn to 4. Let your future reader learn early literacy skills naturally as we play on the felt board, sing songs, laugh and hear simple stories. Join us for a fun time as we bounce, tickle, and sing our way through the morning. El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante. 510-374-3991. MAY 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: EL SOBRANTE GAME GROUP 4-5:30pm. Teens! Join us for fun, adventures, snacks and more! El Sobrante Library, SMOG CHECK Lowest Price! 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