november 2014 MARKETPLACEcontrac osta .com 71 “It can take up to a year for me to finish a design,” she said. I work slowly and am very meticulous about every detail. But it all pays off in the end when you have this beautiful design that you’ve built.” Keel is currently working on a three-story Victorian home she hopes to complete within the next month and says she will continue to build designs in an effort to build up her inventory. To view some of Keel’s custom designs, visit www.meshellekeelminiatures.com. For more information contact Keel directly at mkminiatures@yahoo.com or 510-232-8458. November 15 & 16: Pooh Hapens at Playland-Not-at-the- Beach 10-5pm. Celebrate Christopher Robin’s lovable bear and all his friends. Lead an expedition deep into Playland’s “Hundred-Acre Wood” to spot Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet, Owl, Eeyore and the rest to win prize tickets. 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-592-3002. www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org. NOVEMBER 16: PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8:30-10:45am. Bacon, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, pancakes, gourmet French toast, pastries, juice, milk and coffee. Cost $7.00 Adults/$3.50 Children. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. November 18: CHESS CLUB 4pm. This is a monthly meet-up for chess players at all levels! Meet new partners and challenge yourself. A great opportunity for kids to practice and play with other families! For all ages! Hercules Library, 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. November 19: Rodeo Basebal Spring League Signups! 6-8pm Ages 3-14. Sign up early as space is limited! Straw Hat Pizza, 687 Parker Avenue, Rodeo. www.rodeobaseball.org. November 20: Game Time at Rodeo Libray 4:30pm. Join us for a fun time playing “Rail Baron”! Other board games will also be available. 220 Pacific Avenue. Rodeo. 510-799-2606. ccclib.org. NOVEMBER 21: BOK CLUB 10:30 am - Call the Center for the book title. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. NOVEMBER 21: SINGLES CLUB POTLUCK 5pm. Bring a dish or beverage. Dessert provided by Center. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. November 22-December 24: Anual Holiday Arts and Crafts Sale 11-7pm. daily, except for Thanksgiving Day, November 27th. The Holiday Boutique will be located at 3500 B Klose Way in Richmond, next to Party City. Come view unique items all hand-made to purchase for the holidays created by our diverse artists.10% of our proceeds go to art education in West Contra Costa County schools. There will be a donation ticket drawing with prizes that include 4 Disneyland Resort One Day Park Hopper Tickets. 510-819-8051, elsobranteartguild@gmail.com. November 22: Holiday Craft Fair 9am-3pm. Description: Find unique, handmade holiday presents and treasures, all crafted by local artisans. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. November 22 & 23: Hunger Games Weekend at Playland- Not-at-the-Beach 10-5pm. The Mocking Jay has caught fire on the big screen once again. We’ve set up a special treasure hunt to find and identify Hunger Games characters and give you a chance to compete for your own Mocking Jay button. Will you volunteer for this game? 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-592-3002. www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org November 24: GREAT BOKS DISCUSSION GROUP 7pm. We will discuss the satirical science fiction story by Kurt Vonnegut “Harrison Bergeron.” For adults (18years and up). Hercules Library, 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. November 28-30: Thanksgiving Weekend at Playland-Notat the-Beach 10-5pm. Thanks be to Playland-Not-at-the-Beach for being open for an extra day to play on Friday, November 28th! Spend quality time with friends and family in our Museum of Fun where every generation has fun! 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, 510-592-3002. www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org.
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