Local Japanese Heritage, a talk by Tom Panas as part of the El Cerrito
Centennial celebration. Arlington Clubhouse, 1120 Arlington Blvd., El
Cerrito. elcerritohistoricalsociety.org/elcerritocentennial.
OCTOBER 14 & 15: 10TH ANNUAL CAKE SHOW &
COMPETITION
10-4pm. Contra Costa Cake & Sugar Art Society. “Icing with the Stars”
Demonstrations, Raffles, Classes, Prizes, Vendors, Cupcake Challenge.
First Lutheran Church 4000 Concord Blvd Concord. Admission $8,
contracostacakeshow.com.
OCTOBER 14: EL CERRITO HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY TOUR
1-3pm. Free. The El Cerrito High School Archiving Project hosts a tour of
historical El Cerrito High School. El Cerrito High School, 540 Ashbury, El
Cerrito. elcerrito100.org.
OCTOBER 14: HERCULES LIBRARY – HERCULES COMMUNITY
GARDEN: HERBED VINEGARS
12:30pm. Come to the Hercules Library to learn about the Hercules
Community Garden and make a jar filled with herbs and vinegar to take
home. Registration strongly suggested. 109 Civic Drive.
OCTOBER 14: AFTERNOON RAGAS: A MUSICAL
PERFORMANCE
1pm. Prepare for the celebration of Diwali with traditional Indian music
performed by teachers from the Ali Akbar College of Music. Hercules
Library, 109 Civic Drive.
OCTOBER 15: VALLEY VIEW FALL FESTIVAL
12-4pm. Join the fun! Games, prizes, music, food, raffle, silent auction,
cotton candy, snow cones, toy and book sale, face painting, and much,
much more!! All proceeds support programs and education materials at
Valley View Elementary School. Valley View Elementary School,
3416 Maywood Dr., Richmond/El Sobrante. valleyviewcommunity.org.
OCTOBER 15: LOCAL AUTHOR, SUSAN MOON
9:30am. Moon is a writer, teacher, former editor of Turning Wheel, the
journal of socially engaged Buddhism, and the author of many books,
such as This Is Getting Old: Zen Thoughts on Aging with Dignity and
Humor. Her topic is “From Small Self to Big Self: Accepting myself as I
am, and realizing my connection with all beings.” Fireside Room of the
Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington.
Free.
OCTOBER 16-22: EL CERRITO RESTAURANT WEEK
During Restaurant Week, many restaurants around El Cerrito will offer
special deals and discounts. Try new restaurants, meet new neighbors,
and show your appreciation to some of your favorite business owners.
el-cerrito.org/restaurantweek.
OCTOBER 17: 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.
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OCTOBER 17: 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.
OCTOBER 18: FAMILY NIGHT: INSECTS!
The Insect Discovery Lab will be visiting with awe-inspiring arthropods
from around the world to see, touch, and hold. Come get your fill of
these fascinating creepy crawlies and learn about the importance of
insects in our everyday lives. Perfect event for the whole family. Pinole
Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
OCTOBER 19: FILM NIGHT: DOCUMENTARY
6pm. We will screen “Number Our Days,” 28 min (1976) by Lynne
Littman and Barbara Myerhoff. Documents the lives of Jewish senior
citizens who make the Israel Levin Senior Adult Center in Venice, Calif.,
the focal point of their existence. Rodeo Library, 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo.
510-799-2606.
OCTOBER 20: SINGLES CLUB POTLUCK
5pm. Bring a dish or beverage. Dessert provided by Center Pinole
Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole 510-724-9800.
OCTOBER 21: PINOLE LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Thousands of books will be organized into over two dozen categories for
easy browsing. Friends of the Pinole Library members welcome to presale
beginning at 9 am, and receive a 10% discount on all purchases.
Memberships available at the door. This fundraising event is hosted
by the Friends of the Pinole Library and supports the Pinole Library
throughout the year.
OCTOBER 21: EL CERRITO HISTORY WALK AND TALK
10am-12pm. Free. The El Cerrito Historical Society and the El Cerrito
Trail Trekkers host History of Hillside Natural Area, led by David
Weinstein, Mark Miner and Ralph Boniello. Hillside Natural Area, 7451
Schmidt Lane, El Cerrito. elcerritohistoricalsociety.org/elcerritocentennial.
OCTOBER 21: EL CERRITO ARTS MONTH CELEBRATION
2-5pm. Free. The El Cerrito Arts and Culture Commission hosts a special
Arts Month festival featuring a series of music and dance performances
that will take you on a journey through El Cerrito’s history! All ages are
welcome. El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito.
el-cerrito.org/artsmonth.
OCTOBER 21 & 22: FRIENDS OF THE HERCULES LIBRARY,
FALL BOOK SALE
11am-5:30pm on Saturday and 12-430pm on Sunday. Hardbacks $1;
paperbacks $.50; children’s $.25 Members can enter one hour early
at 10 am on Saturday. Join at the door. $2.00 per bag - fill your own
bag(s) from remaining stock on Sunday. All proceeds go to support the
collections and programs at the Hercules Public Library, 109 Civic Drive.
OCTOBER 21: READ TO A DOG!
10:30-12pm. H.A.L.O. Angel Ears is hosting free 15 minute reading
sessions with registered therapy dogs for children grades K-5.
Participants have a chance to win free books or prizes! This program is
not for children who are allergic to or are fearful of dogs. To register in