66 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM SEPTEMBER 2016 stories exploring just how it is that curses become blessings - as befits a gathering on this date. Fireside Room of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley, 1 Lawson Road, Kensington. SEPTEMBER 11: THE SOLANO AVENUE STROLL 10am-6pm. Over one mile of family fun! It’s the East Bay’s largest street festival! The Solano Avenue Association invites you to see what makes Solano Avenue a wonderful place. We feature over five hundred vendors including 50 entertainers, 50 food booths, 150 government and non-profit agencies, 150 juried hand-crafters, a 75 entry parade, state of the art mechanical rides and much more! Parade begins at 10am. solanoavenueassn.org/events/solano-avenuestroll/ SEPTEMBER 12: STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER 7-7:45pm. Kids! Your stuffed animals are invited to a slumber party at the library. Drop them off at our new Pajama Time, and we’ll be hosting a party for them after hours. Pick them up on Tuesday, September 13, and receive a Certificate of Participation and a photo of your animal. El Sobrante Library, 4191 Appian Way, El Sobrante. 510-374-3991. SEPTEMBER 12& 19: FREE GENTLE YOGA & PRAYER 10:30am. All are welcome, and there is no charge! Please bring a mat, but we always have a couple extras available. Come for 20 minutes of gentle stretching, balance, and strengthening, followed by 10 minutes of silent prayer. All spiritual seekers are welcome to join us. Christ the Lord Church is located at 592 Tennent Ave., Pinole, across from Fernandez Park. Please enter through the Tennent Ave. meeting room door by the deck. 510-724-9141 or email vicarsusan@hotmail.com. SEPTEMBER 12-30: PINOLE/HERCULES LITTLE LEAGUE SIGNUP Pinole Hercules Little League 2017 Spring Season online registration at pinoleherculesll.org/. The 2017 season will be March to June for Tee Ball, Softball, Baseball and Challenger. Discount for early bird registrants. SEPTEMBER 12 & 26: WRITE CLUB 6pm. Write Club meets the second and fourth Monday at the Crockett Library from 6pm to 7:45. Flash fiction / non-fiction or poetry. Led by timed exercises using prompts. No homework, pure instant freedom to just write fun, nutty, respectful to share or not share. Bring notebook and pen. 991 Loring Ave., Crockett. 510-787-2345. SEPTEMBER 13: DATE NIGHT AT PLAYLAND-NOT-AT-THEBEACH’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. Grown-ups only, no children or babies please. Cost is $10. 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-592-3002. playland-not-at-thebeach. org. SEPTEMBER 9,16,23,30 SILVER SNEAKERS FITNESS, EXERCISE 9am. Call the Centers front desk for more information 510-274 9800. SEPTEMBER 9, 16, 23, 30 ADVANCED AND BEGINNING GUITAR 9:30-10:30am. Must bring own guitar. Cost $1 Members - $2 Non- Members. Pinole Senior Center, 2500 Charles Avenue, Pinole. 510-724-9800. SEPTEMBER 10: CLASSIC CAR SHOW 10-3pm. Salesian College Preparatory’s Science Club is hosting its Second Annual Classic Car Show, to benefit students traveling to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. There will also be music, vendors, food trucks, and beverages. Car registration, vendor and sponsor forms are available at Salesian.com. For more information visit our Facebook page at Salesian Classic Car Show or contact Elizabeth Coscia at salesiancarshow@gmail.com. SEPTEMBER 10 & 11: GRANDPARENTS’ WEEKEND AT PLAYLAND-NOT-AT-THE-BEACH 10am-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 11: PLAYLAND-NOT-AT-THE-BEACH BOOTH AT THE SOLANO STROLL Who doesn’t love the Solano Stroll? Bring the whole family and stop by our booth at this annual parade and community celebration all along Solano Avenue. All-day events include magic shows, live music, street food, toy and game demos and amusement park rides. Come join the fun! solanoavenueassn.org/events/solano-avenue-stroll SEPTEMBER 11: PANCAKE BREAKFASTS ABOARD THE RED OAK VICTORY SHIP 9-12:30pm. It’s Grandparent’s Day so treat them 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. 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: $9 Children 8 and under: $5. 510-237-2933. 1337 Canal Blvd., Richmond. richmondmuseum.org. SEPTEMBER 11: FREE STORY HOUR… “HARVESTING THE STORIES OF OUR LIVES,” 9:30. Come hear renowned storyteller and recording artist Joel Ben Izzy. He will share stories about Rwanda and charm us with stories particularly suited to the arrival of fall, helping us think about how to reap and hold the tales from our own lives. He’ll also be sharing
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