work or just listen to what others have written in a safe and positive environment. 991 Loring Ave. 510-787-2345. September 5, 19: Wi & Board Game 12:30pm. Play board games. Play wii on a projection screen. Different games, always fun. Play games. Crockett Library 991 Loring Ave. 510-787-2345. September 7, 14, 21, 28: Silver Sneakers Exercise 8:30am. Call the Centers front desk for more information. 510-274 9800. September 7, 14, 21, 28: Al-Anon Meetings 5:30pm. Support Group. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Ave., Pinole. 510-724-9800. September 7, 14, 21, 28: Pinochle 12:45pm. Drop in basis and you can choose your own partner or ask for help. 5 games with a double deck. Cost $1.50 Members/$2.50 Non Members. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. September 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28: Mah Jong 9:30am. North American Mah Jongg League rules. Cost $1Members/$2.50 Non Members. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. September 8: Date Night at Playland-Not-atthe Beach’s After Dark (Grown-Ups Only) 6-10pm. Join us for a date night like no other – Playland After Dark’s twice monthly grown-up game night featuring board games galore and all the unique exhibits, classic carnival games and free-play pinball always available at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach…without any kids. Adults only (18-years and older), no children or babies please. 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-592-3002. playland-not-at-the-beach. org. Attention All RetiRed Men Have lunch with other retired men in our area No dues, no political or religious agenda and no fundraising. Just a great place to meet other retired men and to get out of the house. We meet once a month on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11am. Galieo Club, 371 S. 23rd St., Richmond SonS in RetiReMent 510-685-3266 or whiterlp@aol.com for more information. 68 MARKETPLACEcontrac osta .com september 2015 September 8: Friends of the Rodeo Library Meeting 7:30pm. Discuss book sales, fundraising, promotion, and library improvements. New members welcome. 220 Pacific Ave., 510-799-2606. September 10: El Cerrito Garden Club 9:30am. What is a “beneficial insect” and which plants attract them? This topic will be addressed at the September meeting of the El Cerrito Garden Club by Shawna Anderson, a certified nursery professional at Orchard Nursery, Lafayette’s full service nursery and florist shop. Members are free, and visitors cost $3 each. The presentation “Plants that Attract Beneficial Insects” begins after a short business meeting and a refreshment break. El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser Lane in El Cerrito. 510 527-1834. September 11: PINOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY METING AND PROGRAM 6:30-8pm. Program: “School Days in Very Old Pinole.” Author and Pinole Historical Society co-founder George Vincent will trace the history of Pinole’s three oldest schools from 1865-1968 — Fitzgerald Ranch School, Pinole Plaza School and Pinole-Hercules School #1. George’s soon-to-be-published book, “School Bells and Ink Wells,” will chronicle the workings and people that made the Pinole-Hercules Union School District the envy of surrounding townships. FREE event. Refreshments will be served. Conference rooms 2A and 2B, Kaiser Permanente Medical Office Building, 1301 Pinole Valley Road. 510-724-9507. PinoleHistoricalSociety.org. September 12 & 13: Grandparents’ Weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach 10-5pm. Join Playland as we honor the wisest among us – our grandparents! Who better to enjoy our nostalgic indoor museum of amusements, carnival games and memorabilia, not to mention freeplay pinball for the whole family? Grandparents will receive $2 off the regular admission price this weekend (even if you treat them)! 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-592-3002. playland-not-at-the-beach.org. September 13: BARBECUE FOR THE TROOPS 11am-3pm. The Pinole Community & Military Support Corporation and the City of Pinole will sponsor this event honoring our troops. Tickets are $20 and include New York steak for adults and hamburgers and hot dogs (plus sides, drinks, and dessert) for children under 8. Proceeds from ticket sales will provide meals for 50 or more soldiers and their spouses and children. All funds raised over the total cost of the event will be donated to Civic Assets, a local program that assists soldiers with PTSD. There will be live entertainment, raffles, and a bouncer and activities for children. Location will be at Fernandez Park, Pinole. 510- 772-0016 or e-mail koppproductions@comcast.net. September 13 & 27: Historical San Pablo 12-4pm Learn how people lived in San Pablo in the 1850’s and the
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