Peanuts old-school style with a games as old as Charlie Brown. Adults only (18- years and older), no children or babies please. Only $10 per person. 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA. 510.232.4264. pnatb.org. NOVEMBER 10: Pinole Garden Club Meeting 1pm and guest speaker at 2pm. Join us for an informative afternoon. Speaker’s Program: “Herbs and Perennials for Winter and Beyond” all be presented by our speaker Rose Loveall. Public Safety Facility, Alex Clark Room, 800 Tennant Avenue, Pinole. 510-758-2300. November 10: LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCE: ROLLER COASTER ENGINEERS 6pm. Ever wanted to design your own roller coaster? Come design your own table-top marble roller coaster. Kids and families design and test your coasters to keep the marble on track through all the loops, twists and turns. Participants may take their projects home afterwards. If you are in elementary school or middle school, this is the activity for you. Hercules Library, 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. November 10: Hercules Library: IMIGRATION LAWYER 7pm. Meet with an immigration attorney for a free, one-on-one, confidential consultation. First come, first served. This program is open to adults 18 years and older. 109 Civic Dr., 510-245-2420. November 11: Writers Group 5pm. Always wanted to be an author? Join the writers group to learn and share with like-minded folks. Ages 18 and up. San Pablo Library, 2300 El Portal Dr., Ste. B,. 510-374-3998. mgoundar@ccclib.org. November 11: El Cerrito Lions Club’s Veterans Day at Sunset View 8am. Everyone, of all ages, is invited to place small American flags on the graves of veterans at Sunset View Cemetery. The El Cerrito Lions Club, the sponsor of this memorable annual event, will provide flags to all participants. A patriotic opening ceremony will take place in the lower parking lot, where flags will be distributed and refreshments (coffee, donuts, and juice) will be served. Please bring a screwdriver to punch holes for your flags and wear water-resistant shoes. 101 Colusa Ave., El Cerrito. 510-237-0374. November 11: VETERANS DAY MEMORIAL AND FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY 11am., Fernandez Park, Pinole. Coordinated by the Pinole Historical Society. Boy Scout Troop 86, West Contra Costa Girl Scouts, Veterans of Foreign Wars, local school children, Pinole Valley High School Marching Band, Pinole youth commissioners, and Mayor Peter Murray will participate. Bring a worn U.S. flag to retire. pinolehistoricalsociety.org. November 12: Reptiles at the Library 3:30pm. Naturalist Anthony Fisher from East Bay Regional Parks will bring snakes and turtles. For all ages. Rodeo Library, 220 Pacific Ave. 510-799-2606. November 12: El Cerrito Garden Club Fundraiser 9:30am. The floral designer from the El Cerrito Natural Grocery Store Annex, Jenny Barrett, will demonstrate her floral design techniques and philosophy. Six of Jenny’s floral designs will be raffled off. The program also includes bountiful tea table refreshments, a plant sale, and a white elephant sale. Members are free; guests cost $7. El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane. elcerritogardenclub.org or call 510-237-4654. November 14: Movie: Sundar Shadi’s Gifts 11am-Noon. Free screening of the story of long-time El Cerrito resident Sundar Shadi, his folk art Christmas display and other contributions to the community. The film was produced by the City of El Cerrito and KCRT Channel 28. No cost; donations to the El Cerrito Community Foundation accepted at the door. Showing at Rialto Cinemas Cerrito, 10070 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-524-9468 or shadiholidaydisplay.com. November 14 & 15: Pooh Happens 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 Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and the rest to win prize tickets. 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510.232.4264. pnatb.org. November 15: Pancake Breakfast 8:30-10:45am. Bacon, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, pancakes, gourmet French toast, pastries, juice, milk and coffee. $7 Adults/$3.50 Children. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. November 17: West County Classics Book Club 6:30pm. Join us for a lively discussion of classical literature. Each month we cover a different title. Ages 18 and up. San Pablo Library, 2300 El Portal Dr., Ste. B, 510-374-3998. mgoundar@ccclib.org. November 19: Hooks & Needles 6pm. Age Group: Adults, Seniors. Come knit something warm with us now on the third Wednesday of every month. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Road. Pinole. 510-758-3267. November 19: Valley View Elementary School New Families Tour 9:30-10:45am. If you have a kindergartener starting in fall 2016 or are interested in transferring your child, come visit us at Valley View. valleyviewcommunity@ gmail.com or at (510) 231-1455. 3416 Maywood Drive, El Sobrante, Richmond. November 19: Trip to the Walt Disney Family Museum at the Presidio in SF 8:30am. Leave the Pinole Vista Shopping Center. $61/person. Call the PSC for reservations and more information 510-724-9800. November 20, 21, 22: 43rd Annual Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire 10-6pm on Friday and Saturday, 10-4pm on Sunday. The ‘Gifts ‘n Tyme Holiday Faire’ is held at the Napa Valley Expo at 575 Third Street, in the Chardonnay Hall. Admission and parking are free. afterthegoldrush@sbcglobal.net or 925-372-8961. November 21 & 22: Hunger Games Weekend at Playland-Not-atthe Beach 10-5pm. The Mocking Jay has caught fire on the big screen once again. We’ve set up a special treasure hunt filled with Hunger Games characters and the chance to compete for your own Mocking Jay button. Will you volunteer for this game? 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-232-4264. pnatb.org. November 25: BALLROM DANCE 8pm. Beverage Bar, refreshments, raffle & door prizes. Cost $10. Music by Manny Gutierrez. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. Want even more Marketplace Magazine? “like” us on facebook facebook.com/ContraCostaMarketplaceMagazine • Learn about local upcoming events posted almost weekly • Be eligible for various contests
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