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MAY 7, 14, 21, 28: WALKING GROUP
8am. Join this group for a brisk walk starting at the center to old
Hercules, then loop the Bay Trail before returning back. The walk is 3
miles and takes 45 to 50 minutes. Call front desk for more information
510-724-9800, Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole.
MAY 7: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY AT THE LIBRARY
4pm. Hey kids and teens! Join the Hercules Library to celebrate
Free Comic Book Day! We will have a drawing class with artist
Sam Filstrup, crafts, green screen, and best of all: FREE COMICS!
Costumes encouraged. Free comics while supplies last.
MAY 8: BUSINESS MASTER MIND FOR WOMEN
ENTREPRENEURS
6pm. Let us network and support each other on the journey of
Entrepreneurship. Whether you are just starting your business or
have an existing one, this is a great place for discussion, problemsolving,
support, and to learn how to grow your business in the
company of peers like yourself. Hercules Library. Register now at
ContraCostaSBDC.org/events or call 925.602.6810.
MAY 7, 14, 21, 28: AL-ANON
5:30pm. Al-Anon is a support group for families and friends of
alcoholics. This is a safe place; what is shared here stays here. Pinole
Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole.
MAY 7, 14, 21: HIGH SCHOOL STUDY AND WRITING LAB
Mondays, 3:30 – 5:00 pm. Looking for a quiet place to study? Need
help with that writing assignment or college/scholarship application?
Drop by the Pinole Library on Monday afternoons. Pinole Library,
2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
MAY 7, 14, 21, 28: BRIDGE
1pm, $1 members/ $2 non-members. Social gathering for fun and
games. Call front desk for more information 510-724-9800, Pinole
Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole.
MAY 7, 14, 21: TOASTMASTERS
12:10-1:10pm. 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! Toast of Richmond meets at the San Pablo Library Conference
Room, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. Danny at 510-417-2475.
MAY 8: FAMILY FEATURE FILM NIGHT
6-8pm. On the first Tuesday of each month, the San Pablo Library
will be screening a free family movie for children and their parents.
Seating available on a first come first served basis. San Pablo Library,
13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
MAY 8: FRIENDS MEETING
7:30pm. Come be involved in the monthly meeting of the Friends of
the Rodeo Library. Rodeo Library, 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo.
510-799-2606.
MAY 8: SAN PABLO WRITERS GROUP
5-7pm. Always wanted to be an author? Meet with the writers group
to learn and share with like-minded folks. Ages 18 and up. San Pablo
Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
MAY: PINOLE GARDEN CLUB MEETING
1pm. General Meeting 2 pm: Guest Speaker: Theresa Lippert will
present on “Growing Vegetables in Containers.” Get inspired, and
learn many ideas and tips on how to get the best results. Held in the
Alex Clark Public Safety Facility, 880 Tennent Ave. (behind the fire
station.) All are welcome. 510-275-9890.
MAY 8: FIRST GENERATION FARMERS
6pm. Join us as the First-Generation Farmers bring their mobile zoo
to the Hercules Library! Pet and feed live goats and chickens, get your
hands dirty in our worm bin, and plant a seed to take home and watch
it grow. Learn about composting and how the foods we eat make it
from the farm to your table.
MAY 9: CATERPILLAR PUPPETS AND BETO THE BUILDER
6-7pm. The Caterpillar Puppets present Beto the Builder; the tale of
Rapunzel as told from the point of view of the fellow who has to build
her tower. This interactive puppet show is guaranteed to generate
giggles from the whole family. All ages welcome. Sponsored by the
Friends of the Pinole Library. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd.
510-758-2741.
MAY 11, 25: WATERCOLOR
1pm, $7 Members/ $9 Non-Members. Beginners welcome! 1.5 hours
of instruction. Call front desk for more information 510-724-9800,
Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole.
MAY 9: COMIC BOOK DAY
3pm. Kids, teens drop by the library to celebrate Free Comic Book Day
by making your own superhero button, creating a comic book themed
magnet, and more! Everyone who comes gets a free bag of comic
books!! El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave., 510-526-7512.
MAY 9: TWEEN BOOK CLUB
5pm, Teens ages 11-13 are invited to join El Cerrito Library’s Tween
Book Club. Discuss books chosen by club members, make fun crafts,
and snack on some tasty treats. Call the library for more info and to
sign up today! El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave.,
510-526-7512.
MAY 10: EL CERRITO GARDEN CLUB MEETING
9:30am. Members are free, and visitors cost $3 each. The program
begins after a short business meeting and a refreshment break.
El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane in El Cerrito. Bonnie
at 510 237 4654.
MAY 12: FRIENDS OF THE KENSINGTON LIBRARY - SPRING
BOOK SALE
9am - 5pm. The annual Spring Book Sale of the Friends of the
Kensington Library will be held in the Kensington Community Center