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SEPTEMBER
THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER: DAILY LUNCHES
Monday thru Thursday 12pm, 11:30am Fridays. $5.50 per person.
Lunchroom is open to the community. Pinole Senior Center,
2500 Charles Ave. Pinole 510-724-9800.
SEPTEMBER 1 - 30: PINOLE ART CENTER GALLERY
The current show is “People, Pets and Places”, and the featured guest
artist is local artist Gabriela Nunez. Stop by for an opportunity to view
and buy quality art from local artists – a great place to get unique gifts!
1360 Fitzgerald Drive. Open Tues-Sat 11-5 and some Sundays.
510-724-2008 or pinoleartisans.weebly.com.
SEPTEMBER 1: PINOLE ARTISANS MONTHLY MEETING
7pm. Local artist and art historian Jean Brady will discuss several
“master” artists and point out their contributions to the art world and
how to apply their techniques and theories today. All are welcome
to this event. Refreshments will be served. Pinole United Methodist
Church, 2000 San Pablo Ave., Pinole.
SEPTEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: PASF BINGO
1pm. $8 buy in 10 game pack. $10 for 2 packs. $1 warm ups.
Pinole Senior Center 2500 Charles Ave. Pinole 510-724-9800.
SEPTEMBER 1: PINOLE BOOK CLUB
2:30pm. Join us the first Friday of every month for our book discussion.
Our selection for August is The Light Between Oceans, by M.L.
Stedman. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
SEPTEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
Fridays, 4:00 pm. Open to all adults. Take the stress out of the week
with an hour of meditation on Fridays. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley
Rd. 510-758-2741.
SEPTEMBER 1,8,15, 22, 29: GAME ON!
3:30-5pm - Bring your friends and get your game on at the library!
Chess instructor Nicholas from the West Coast Chess Alliance will be
providing lessons! All ages and abilities welcome. San Pablo Library,
13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo.
SEPTEMBER 2: 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. Donations are welcome. Hilltop Church of
Christ, 3301 Morningside Drive, Richmond. theirangels.org.
SEPTEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: ESL CONVERSATION GROUP
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,
13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo.
SEPTEMBER 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: LEGO @ THE LIBRARY
Noon to 1:30. The Pinole Library has Legos! Kids of all ages and the
young at heart are welcome to drop in and play with Lego blocks.
Creations will be displayed at the front of the library for one week!
Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
SEPTEMBER 2, 16: TELLING YOUR STORY
2 pm. Open to all adults. Join our ongoing creative writing group on 1st
and 3rd Saturdays. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd.
510-758-2741.
SEPTEMBER 3: BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL) WORSHIP
SERVICE AND PICNIC
11am. All are welcome to this Eucharist and Potluck Picnic. Todos
bienvenidos a este Missa y Picnic. Free Family Friendly Event. Worship
Service begins at 11am with picnic to follow in Fernandez Park, Pinole.
Please come to either or both. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided and
you may bring a dish to share. Sponsored by Christ the Lord Episcopal
Church, Pinole and Holy Trinity/La Santisima Trinidad Episcopal Church,
Richmond. 508-965-4098.
SEPTEMBER 3, 10, 17, 24, 30: VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH: A
PLACE TO BELONG
9am and 11am. Recharge your Sunday morning! We meet for worship
on Sundays and offer ministries and activities for all ages from newborn
to seniors. 1477 Willow Avenue, Hercules. valleybible.org.
SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25: FAMILY STORYTIME
6:30-7pm – Come to our evening family story time for parents/caregivers
and their children of all ages. Join us for stories, rhymes and songs!
Color and Craft program follows at 7pm. San Pablo Library,
13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo.
SEPTEMBER 5: GAME TIME
4:30pm. Come play board games, such as Rail Baron, chess, checkers,
and many more. All ages welcome. 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo.
510-799-2606.
SEPTEMBER 5: HERCULES LIBRARY – FAMILY STORYTIME
6pm., Welcome kids and their grownups to Family Story Time! Stories,
songs, finger plays! Stay for free play after Story Time to meet other kids
and their families. 109 Civic Dr, Hercules.
SEPTEMBER 5, 12, 19, 26: ALL-AGES STORYTIMES
10:15 & 11AM. This light-hearted storytime is designed for young
children, newborn to 4. Let your future reader learn early literacy skills