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SEPTEMBER 2016 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM 63 SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER 1-30: FREE LITTLE LENDING LIBRARY IN PINOLE AVAILABLE 24/7. Christ the Lord Church invites you to visit and get free books from the Little Lending Library, on the side of our deck at the corner of Tennent Ave. and Park St. in Pinole (592 Tennent Ave, Pinole, across from Fernandez Park). 510-724-0141 or ctlpinole@pacbell.net. SEPTEMBER 1 - 30: PINOLE ART CENTER GALLERY Open Tues-Sat 11-5 and Sun 1-4pm. The current show “Urban vs. Rural” runs through September 18th, to be followed by “Elements and Layers” opening September 20th. September’s featured guest artist is Teresa Arnold, who hand paints with ink on glass. Stop by for an opportunity to view and buy quality art from local artists. 1360 Fitzgerald Drive. 510-724-2008 or pinoleartisans.weebly.com. SEPTEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, AND 29: BOY SCOUT TROOP 146 MEETINGS 7-8:30pm. Come join the adventures of scouting! Monthly hiking/ camping trips - river rafting, rock climbing, Point Reyes, Sierra mountain lakes, Pinnacles National Park, Snow Mountain, Mount Tamalpais and Muir Woods. 2015 Camporee First Place Winners. For all boys age 11 to 17. Elks Lodge #1251, 3931 San Pablo Dam Rd, El Sobrante. SEPTEMBER 2: PINOLE ARTISANS MONTHLY MEETING 7pm. Artist Sheila Ann Webb will be doing a hands-on demonstration of leaf printing. No experience necessary. All are welcome to this event. Refreshments will be served. Pinole United Methodist Church, 2000 San Pablo Ave., Pinole. SEPTEMBER 3, 4 & 5: LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT PLAYLANDNOT AT-THE-BEACH 10am-5pm. Labor Day? Not at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach. Forget the concerns of the working world with FREE PLAY pinball, carnival games, attractions and curiosities. Relax in our indoor, climatecontrolled Museum of Fun packed with things to see and do.10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-592-3002. playland-not-at-the-beach. org. SEPTEMBER 3 & 17: PINOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY FARMERS’ MARKET SALE 9-1pm. The Pinole Historical Society booth at the farmers’ market (parking lot behind the Bank of Pinole building) has 11 area history books — including its newly published book, “Pinole Through Time” — and greeting cards, postcards, Fernandez Mansion magnets, Old School magnets, and U.S. flags for sale. One or more of these items will be on sale at today’s farmers’ market. They are great additions to your history library and make wonderful gifts. PinoleHistoricalSociety.org. SEPTEMBER 3, 10,17,24: ESL CLASS/CLASE DE ESL 11:15-12:45pm. Join us for a free weekly class to help you improve your skills in speaking and understanding English. Fun and informative lessons in a group of all skill levels. Ages 18 and up. San Pablo Library, 2300 El Portal Dr., Suite D, San Pablo. 510-374-3998. SEPTEMBER 3: PACKING FOR THE TROOPS 11am- 1pm. Come and join Their Angels Military Support Group on the first Saturday of each month and pack supplies to send to active duty military personnel. Packing items are furnished along with light refreshments for volunteers. Hilltop Church of Christ, 3301 Morningside Drive, Richmond. theirangels.org. SEPTEMBER 3 & 17: CROCKETT LIBRARY - 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. Activities include writing exercises and prompts as well as writing workshops. We also read from a movie script. Read your work or just listen to what others have written in a safe and positive environment. 991 Loring Ave, 510-787-2345. SEPTEMBER 3 & 17: CROCKETT LIBRARY - GAME DAY SATURDAYS 12:30pm. Play board games. Play wii on a projection screen. Different games, always fun. Play games at the Crockett Library! 991 Loring Ave., Crockett, 510-787-2345. 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 2nd 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.


Contra Costa Marketplace - Sept 2016
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