MAY 4, 11, 18, 25: 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.
MAY 4: PINOLE BOOK CLUB
2:3pm. The Book Club meets the first Friday of every month. Our
selection for May is The Signature of all Things, by Elizabeth Gilbert.
Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
MAY 4: PINOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING AND
PROGRAM
6:30 to 8 pm., Conference rooms 2A and 2B, Kaiser Permanente
Medical Office Building, 1301 Pinole Valley Road. Program: “What’s
In A Name?” Pinole Historical Society co-founder and historian
George Vincent will explore the history of some of the people whose
names adorn the signs of Pinole’s avenues, streets, roads, ways,
and courts. As with all of George’s presentations, be prepared for
lots of never-before-heard stories and sharing from the audience.
The public is invited to this FREE event. Refreshments will be served.
PinoleHistoricalSociety.org, or call 510-724-9507.
MAY 4: PINOLE ARTISANS MONTHLY MEETING
7pm. We invite all members of Pinole Artisans to attend and share
their hopes and dreams for our organization. Share your ideas and
help shape the future of Pinole Artisans. All are welcome to this event.
Pinole United Methodist Church, 2000 San Pablo Ave., Pinole.
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MAY 4, 11, 18, 25: MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
4pm. Open to all adults.Take the stress out of the week with an hour
of meditation. Meditation begins promptly at 4 pm. On May 18, meet
at Kennedy Grove Park. Otherwise, meetings are held at the Pinole
Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
MAY 5: PACKING FOR THE MILITARY TROOPS
11-1pm. Join Their Angels Military Support Group for their May 5th
Packing as they Kick-Off National Military Appreciation Month. 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.
MAY 5: IMMIGRATION VIGIL AT WEST COUNTY DETENTION
CENTER
11am. Sponsored by the Interfaith Movement 4 Human Integrity,
this includes members of many faith communities and other citizens
concerned about current immigration issues. 5555 Giant Highway,
Richmond. 510-480-5165 or vicarsusan@hotmail.com.
MAY 5, 12, 19, 26: FAMILY LEGO @ THE LIBRARY
Noon to 1:30.The Pinole Library has Legos! Kids of all ages and the
young at heart are welcome to drop in and play with Lego blocks.
Creations will be displayed at the front of the library for one week!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Pinole Library. Pinole Library,
2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
MAY 5, 12, 19, 26: WEFIXIT CODING AND COMPUTER
TRAINING
10-1pm. WeFixIT is a service oriented organization that provides
coding and computer training to kids and teens. Learn about the
Raspberry Pi, Scratch and Python coding. No registration required. Get
introduced to tomorrow’s technology today at the San Pablo Library.
Ages 12-17. San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo.
510-374-3998.
MAY 5, 12, 19, 26: 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.
MAY 5: ANNUAL JUNKTIQUE SALE
9am-3pm. Mark your calendars now and start saving those treasures
to donate & recycle. Donation schedule to come soon. First United
Methodist Church, 201 Martina Street (corner of W. Richmond Ave.)
Point Richmond. 510-232-1102.
MAY 5: PINOLE GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE
9-1pm. The Pinole Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale.
Farmer’s Market corner of Pear Street and Fernandez Avenue in Old
Town Pinole. Choose from succulents, herbs, vegetables, perennials,
annuals, a variety of tomatoes and drought tolerant plants, all
propagated and grown from seed by its members. 510-275-9890.