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NOVEMBER 7: FAMILY FEATURE FILM NIGHT
6-8pm. On the first Tuesday of each month, the San Pablo Library will be screening
a family movie available for children and their parents. Feel free to bring blankets and
pillows. Seating available on a first come first served basis. San Pablo Library, 13751
San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
NOVEMBER 8: BOOK BUDDIES KID’S BOOK CLUB
3:30 and 4:30pm. Practice reading for the kids monthly book club. For children in
grades 2-3 at 3:30pm and grades 4-5 at 4:30pm. Ages 7-11. San Pablo Library,
13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, 510-374-3998.
NOVEMBER 8: HERCULES LIBRARY – NATURALIZATION WORKSHOP
3pm. Filipino Advocates for Justice will be presenting one of their naturalization
workshops at the Hercules Library. In these workshops, this nonprofit assists legal
permanent residences with their applications for U.S. citizenship (N-400). Staff
members will be available to help clients with their applications individually.
109 Civic Drive. filipinos4justice.org/services/newcomers.
NOVEMBER 9: TWO JEANNES FROM THE SHIBUI ARRANGERS GUILD WILL
PRESENT “ART WITH FLOWERS”
9:30am. Meet for socializing, the plant sale, silent auction and refreshments. The
floral arranging program will begin at 11 a.m. Members are free; guests cost $7.
Fundraiser of the El Cerrito Garden Club. The floral designs demonstrated by Jeanne
Walker and Jeanne O’Hair will be raffled off at the end of the program. In addition
there will be bountiful tea table refreshments, a plant sale, a silent auction, and a white
elephant sale. El Cerrito Community Center (7007 Moeser Lane). Bonnie MacKenzie at
510-237-4654.
NOVEMBER 10: TRUTH FOR TODAY RADIO LISTENER CELEBRATION
6-9pm. Join us as we celebrate 20 years of Dr. Phillip Howard’s teaching ministry
to the Bay Area on the radio stations, KFAX AM 1100 and KDIA AM 1640! Visit
truthfortodayradio.org or call 510-799-3171 for free tickets and more information.
Valley Bible Church, 1477 Willow Avenue, Hercules.
NOVEMBER 11: VETERANS DAY MEMORIAL AND FLAG RETIREMENT
CEREMONY
11 am., 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 Debbie Long will participate. Bring a worn U.S. flag to retire.
pinolehistoricalsociety.org.
NOVEMBER 13 & 27: WRITE CLUB
6pm. Write Club meets the second and fourth Monday at the Crockett Library from 6pm
to 7:45. Flash fiction / non-fiction or poetry. Led by timed exercises using prompts.
No homework, pure instant freedom to just write fun, nutty, respectful to share or not
share. Bring notebook and pen. Crockett Library, 991 Loring Ave., Crockett,
510-787-2345.
NOVEMBER 13: GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
6pm. Curious about your family history? Want help with completing your family tree?
Volunteers from the Contra Costa County Genealogical Society and Vallejo-Benicia
Genealogical Society will be available to help you use Heritage Quest, the library’s new
Genealogy program, as well as other resources to discover more about your family
history! Registration suggested as space is limited. Hercules Library, 109 Civic Drive.
NOVEMBER 14: FRIENDS MEETING
7:30pm. Come be involved in the monthly meeting of the Friends of the Rodeo Library.
At the Rodeo Library, 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo. 510-799-2606.
NOVEMBER 14: SAN PABLO WRITER’S GROUP 5
5-7pm. Always wanted to be an author? Meet with the writer’s 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.
NOVEMBER 14: MIKE DELLA PENNA’S WINTER MAGIC SHOW
6pm. A magic show inspired by the most magical season of the year, a time of shorter
days, colder nights, and annual celebrations of light. Come warm yourself this season
with a little fun and a whole lot of wonder! All ages are welcome to come laugh, smile, Holiday Issue, December 2016
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