MAY 7: BUSINESS MASTER MIND CLASS FOR WOMEN
ENTREPRENEURS
6pm. v 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, problem-solving,
support, and to learn how to grow your business in the company of
peers like yourself. We will present a different business topic each
month: -Marketing -Branding -Financials -Taxes -Growth Strategies
...and more! Register Now at ContraCostaSBDC.org/events or call
925.602.6810. Hercules Library, 109 Civic Drive.
MAY 7, 14, 28: THE ROTARY CLUB OF EL SOBRANTE
MEETS
12:15-1:30pm. at Café Soleil, 3550 San Pablo Dam Road, El
Sobrante. Join us for lunch, enjoy the fellowship, and learn how
this club is supporting various Rotary projects, including a robotics
program at Olinda Elementary School. The May 21st meeting will be
held at Due Rosa, Pinole at 5:30pm. Dick McCloskey 510-734-1575.
MAY 9: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
All Day - Free bags of comics for every age! Scavenger hunt from
3-4pm, crafts, coloring pages, prizes green screen and soooo much
more!!!! *Costume wearing is encouraged! San Pablo Library, 13751
San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
MAY 9: NATIONAL MOMS NITE OUT
6-9pm. The Mocha Moms of Contra Costa County-West invite ALL
Mothers to come Celebrate National Moms Nite Out™! A Celebration
of Motherhood. This will be an evening of shopping, Pampering, FREE
wine tasting and appetizers and of course relaxation and bonding.
Only $5!! Call all your Mom-friends and get ready for a night of
fun! Vendor Opportunities Available! More information and tickets:
momsnite.org, Riggers Loft, 1325 Canal Blvd, Richmond.
MAY 9: EL CERRITO GARDEN CLUB MEETING
9:30am. “Gardening with California Natives” will be presented by Pete
Veilleux, owner of East Bay Wilds Native Plant Nursery. Native plants
will be for sale. El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane.
The program begins after a short general meeting and a refreshment
break. Members are free. Guests cost $3. 510-237-4654.
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MAY 11: BYSTANDER INTERVENTION
1pm. This 90-minute class is designed for students to learn personal
boundary setting skills as well as best practices for intervention when
witnessing harassment or other unsafe situations. This class includes
both a Whistle Instructor and a Suited Instructor. Students have the
opportunity to practice strategies to keep oneself and others safe in
the context of realistic scenarios. The skills practiced in class are
designed to increase a sense of confidence, ability to set boundaries,
break “group freeze” and mobilize community assistance! San Pablo
Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
MAY 11: HERCULES HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCED
ORCHESTRA
1pm. Members from the Hercules High School Orchestra will perform
in the library. Music Director: Arleen Wong. Hercules Library,
109 Civic Drive.
MAY 14: PINOLE GARDEN CLUB MEETING
1pm: General Meeting 2 pm: Guest Speaker: Becky Jaffe,
Photographer and Naturalist, will speak on “Seeing Nature and the
Nature of Seeing.” Held in the Alex Clark Public Safety Facility, 880
Tennent Ave. (behind the fire station). All are welcome.
510-275-9890.
MAY 14: FIRST GENERATION FARMERS
6pm. The First Generation Farmers will bring live baby goats and
chickens to pet and feed. There will also be a worm bin, coloring
station, and a planting station. Learn about composting and how the
food makes it from the farm to your table. Hercules Library,
109 Civic Drive.
MAY 14: FRIENDS MEETING
6pm. Come be involved in the monthly meeting of the Friends of the
Rodeo Library. Rodeo Library, 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo.
510-799-2606.
MAY 14, 21, 28: VEGGIE RX
6pm. Learn how to make healthier food choices in a way that’s fun,
accessible, and practical. Participants gain an understanding of how
nutrition can affect your health and well-being, while learning how
to cook, identify, and shop for healthy foods that their families will
enjoy. Every class concludes with a cooking demonstration, where
you’ll taste delicious, healthy recipes made with seasonal fruits and
vegetables. Participants receive “prescription” vouchers for fresh fruits
and vegetables at local farmers’ markets. Attendance at all three
classes is encouraged, but not required. These classes are open to
families, children and teens. San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave,
San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
MAY 16: FILM NIGHT, DOCUMENTARY
5pm. We will screen, “Merchants of Doubt,” 96 min (2014) by
Robert Kenner. Based on the book by the same name, the film
identifies parallels between the global warming controversy and earlier
controversies over tobacco smoking, acid rain, DDT, and the hole in
the ozone layer. Rodeo Library, 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo.
510-799-2606.