OCTOBER 7 & 14: EL SOBRANTE CUB SCOUT PACK 134 MEETS
6:30pm. El Sobrante Methodist Church Kessler Hall. 5151 Argyle Rd, El
Sobrante. Girls and boys in grade K-5th are welcome to learn about family
scouting!
OCTOBER 8: PINOLE GARDEN CLUB MEETING
1pm: General Meeting 2pm. Guest Speaker: Nicole Witch-Hazel who will
speak on “The Magical Benefit of Herbs.” Held in the Alex Clark Public Safety
Facility, 880 Tennent Ave. (behind the fire station). All are welcome.
510-275-9890.
OCTOBER 9: FAST, HEALTHY MEALS FOR THE FAMILY WITH
YVONNE MEDINA
6:30pm. Local health coach Yvonne Medina will demonstrate how to make an
easy, plant-based, healthy meal to swap out for one of their regular meals for
the week. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
OCTOBER 10: EL CERRITO GARDEN CLUB
9:30am. The El Cerrito Garden club will host a presentation “Succulent
Gardens Big and Small” by speaker David Boniske. David designs succulent
gardens for special events and rents them out and gives workshops on
succulent garden design and care. El Cerrito Community Center, 7007
Moeser Lane in El Cerrito. Members are free, and visitors cost $3 each. All
are welcome! 510-237-4654.
OCTOBER 12: PRUNING TOOLS, TIPS AND TRICKS
2:30-4pm. Join us as a UC Master Gardener shares tips on selecting and
maintaining tools for successful pruning. This is a free program. Richmond
Public Library, Whittlesey Room, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond.
510-620-6561.
OCTOBER 12: THE FRIENDS OF THE EL CERRITO LIBRARY FALL
BOOK SALE
10am to 4pm in the basement of the library 6510 Stockton Avenue, El Cerrito.
Entrance to the sale is from the parking lot behind the library. Children’s
books will be sold at the same time, but at the front door of the library. A filla
bag sale will be held the following Saturday, October 19 from 10am to 4pm
in the basement. 510-525-9518.
OCTOBER 13: EL CERRITO ROTARY’S SIP & SAVOR FUNDRAISER
2:30-5:50pm. We are excited to announce that the El Cerrito Recreation
Department David Hunter Memorial Scholarship Fund has been selected as
a beneficiary of the El Cerrito Rotary’s Sip & Savor event. Enjoy a delightful
afternoon of Sips & Savors from around the Bay: wineries, spirits, breweries,
artisan breads & cheeses, olive oil & vinaigrette, gourmet dips, chocolates,
desserts, BBQ Tri-Tip and more! Berkeley Country Club, 7901 Cutting Blvd., El
Cerrito. sad@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us, 510-559-7001, el-cerrito.org/sipandsavor.
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OCTOBER 13: PANCAKE BREAKFASTS ABOARD THE RED OAK
VICTORY SHIP
9-12:30pm. Treat Dad on Father’s Day and the whole family to a hearty and
delicious breakfast while enjoying a beautiful view of the San Francisco city
skyline and bay. Breakfast includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon, apple
slices, and coffee or juice. The price also includes a self-guided tour of the
entire ship while aboard this historic World War 2 Navy ship. There is also a
gift shop to explore. Cost: Adults: $12 Children 8 and under: $5. Mimosas
$3.00 each or two for $5. 510-237-2933. Located at 1337 Canal Blvd. Basin
#5, Richmond. richmondmuseum.org.
OCTOBER 14: PHOTOGRAPHY LECTURE
7pm. The El Cerrito Art Association will present photographer Elaine Miller
Bond. The evening begins with social time and a “mini art show” of members’
work. A brief business meeting is held at 7:30, followed by the speaker.
A local photographer and writer, the theme of her talk will be, “How I stay
inspired, How one photo I took in Point Reyes led to a children’s book and
How I learned the craft of photography by spending 3 months snapping
pictures of prairie dogs in the wild”. The Garden Room of the El Cerrito
Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane. elcerritoart.org, or email
contact@elcerritoart.org.
OCTOBER 18: EL SOBRANTE CUB SCOUT PACK 134 SPAGHETTI
FEED FUNDRAISER
5:30-7:30pm. Skip making dinner tonight and come out to support El
Sobrante Cub Scout Pack 134! All proceeds will support trips, camp, events
and more! Enjoy pasta, bread, salad, drinks, and dessert. $12 (ages 8 -100)
and $5 (ages 7 and under). El Sobrante United Methodist Church, Kessler Hall
5151 Argyle Road, El Sobrante.
OCTOBER 19: AAUW WEST CONTRA COSTA MEETING: PROJECT
SECOND CHANCE
10am. Laura Hydeman, Senior Library Literacy Assistant, Contra Costa County
Library system, will talk about Project Second Chance, the Library’s new adult
literacy program. All are welcome. Christ Lutheran Church, 780 Ashbury Ave.,
El Cerrito. westcontracosta-ca.aauw.net.
OCTOBER 19: FALL FESTIVAL
9-3pm. Event includes parking lot sale, food/drinks (including Keith’s famous
chili), plants for sale, crafts/games/activities for kids, health risk assessment,
and more. The whole community is welcome. Pinole United Methodist Church.
2000 San Pablo Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-3312 or pinoleumc.org.
OCTOBER 19, 20: FRIENDS OF THE PINOLE LIBRARY FALL BOOK
SALE
Saturday, 10-4pm. Thousands of books will be organized into more than two
dozen categories for easy browsing. Members of the Friends of the Pinole
Library are welcome to come to the pre-sale beginning at 9am and will
receive a 10% discount on all purchases. Memberships available at the door.
Sunday, 10am-2pm. Buy a double-strength bag for $5 and fill it to the brim
with books. 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
OCTOBER 20: VALLEY VIEW’S ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
12-4pm. All proceeds go to support programs and education materials
at Valley View Elementary School. Valley View Elementary School, 3416
Maywood Dr., Richmond/El Sobrante. valleyviewcommunity.org.
OCTOBER 24: THINKING LIKE A NATURALIST WITH JOHN MUIR
LAWS
6:30pm. Naturalist and illustrator John Muir Laws will demonstrate simple and
fun techniques you can incorporate into your own recreational nature study,
classroom, or family outings. Approachable, fun, and highly popular, Jack’s
(510) 629-1001
11720 San Pablo Avenue, Suite C, El Cerrito, CA 94530
(Next to the El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station)
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