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NOVEMBER 19: DISCUSSION ON “HOLY CHAOS: SPIRITUALITY IN
PARENTING”
9:30am. The Rev. Kristin Grassel Schmidt is UUCB’s Senior Co-Minister and long-time
UU member. Mother of two, The Rev. Schmidt will give us an insight of “Holy Chaos:
Spirituality in Parenting.” Free. Fireside Room of the Unitarian Universalist Church of
Berkeley, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington.
NOVEMBER 21: WEST COUNTY CLASSICS BOOK CLUB
6:30–8pm. Join us for a lively discussion of classical literature. Each month we cover
a different title. Ages 18 and up. San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo.
510-374-3998.
NOVEMBER 21: EL SOBRANTE LIBRARY: TEEN ADVISORY GROUP
4-5:30pm. The El Sobrante Teen Advisory Group (TAG) represents the youth in our
community and offers teens meaningful opportunities to become instrumental players
at the El Sobrante Library. TAG also provides opportunities for social connections, skills
development, leadership and fun! El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante.
510-374-3991.
NOVEMBER 24: BALLROOM DANCE
8pm. Beverage Bar, refreshments, raffle & door prizes. Cost $10 Music by Manny
Gutierrez. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800.
NOVEMBER 25: CREATIVE WRITING GROUP FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS
11am. Interested in writing a screenplay? Is there a story inside you trying to get out?
Is poetry your thing? Discover your writing voice with the Crockett Library Creative
Writers! We meet every other Saturday @ 11am. Activities include writing exercises
and prompts as well as writing workshops. Read your work or just listen to what others
have written in a safe and positive environment. Crocket Library, 991 Loring Ave,
510-787-2345.
NOVEMBER 27 TO DECEMBER 8: CANDY CANE CONTEST
Sponsored by the Pinole Garden Club and held in the lobby of the Pinole Library, 2935
Pinole Valley Rd. during open library hours. Children ages 5 to 10 are invited to guess
the number of candy canes in a jar and win cash prizes.
NOVEMBER 28: WEST COUNTY CLASSICS FILM DISCUSSION
6:30-8pm. Join us as we discuss the film version of the book we review for the
monthly West County Classics Book Club. Ask at the library about the current months’
film. Watch on your own or at the Hercules Library the night prior to this meeting.
Ages 18 and up. San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, 510-374-3998.
NOVEMBER 28: FAMILY STORYTIME
6pm. Welcome kids and their grownups to Family Story Time! Stories, songs, finger
plays! Stay for free play after Story Time to meet other kids and their families. Hercules
Library, 109 Civic Drive.
NOVEMBER 29: S.T.E.A.M. ACTIVITY AFTERNOON
3:30pm. Come check out our monthly S.T.E.A.M. Lab! Once a month, we feature
one science, technology, engineering, art, and math related activity or challenge! For
children ages 5-11. San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo.
510-374-3998.
NOVEMBER 30: U.S. CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION WORKSHOP
5-8 pm. Get help completing your application for U.S. Citizenship. Offered by the
Filipino Advocates for Justice. Registration is required! Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole
Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
OTHER: VOLUNTEER TO BE A FRIEND OF SAN PABLO LIBRARY
The Friends of the San Pablo Library need your help! With a beautiful and expansive
new library now open in San Pablo, the Friends of the San Pablo Library need more
volunteers to help with fundraising events, sorting book donations and to help in
the Friends bookstore. If you are interested, please see library staff for a volunteer
application. San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
Seasonal Treasures Craft Fair
Saturday, November 11, 2017 • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
El Sobrante United Methodist Church • 670 Appian Way, El Sobrante
(Turn onto Argyle Road, 3rd Driveway on Left)
Jams & Jellies • Plants
Table Decor • Wall Hangings • Thanksgiving & Christmas Items
Centerpieces • Handpainted Items • Tea Towels
Homemade Baked Goods • Crafts & More • No Vendors
All Items Handmade • Free Coffee
Now Accepting