SEPTEMBER 19, 26: COMPUTER HELP
6-7:45pm. Receive one-on-one computer help from our
computer experts. Practice searching the internet, sending
e-mails, and more. Drop-in or reserve a time. Reservations
given preference. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd.
510-758-2741.
SEPTEMBER 22: FREE BIRD FESTIVAL
11am-3pm. Fun for the whole family! A FREE community event
to celebrate and learn more about how birds benefit our lives.
This year we join the Audubon Society and National Geographic
in celebrating the International Year of the Bird (commemorating
the 100th anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act). Come
see and learn about real live birds such as parrots, doves, and
chickens, as well as California bats (OK, not birds, but they DO
fly!) See live birds of prey at 11:30am and 1:30pm. All people
are welcome but please leave your pets at home. 592 Tennent
Ave, Pinole, at Christ the Lord Church, across from Fernandez
Park. 510-691-0310 or email svmcneel@comcast.net.
SEPTEMBER 23: SEMINAR ON “WISDOM
TRADITIONS RESPOND TO THE SOUL’S HUMAN
CRY.”
9:30am. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley (UUCB)
(1 Lawson Road, Kensington, CA 94707) Come and hear
Carolyn West in the Fireside Room. She is the Associate
Minister for Worship and Director of Religious Education and a
teacher of “World Religions for Curious People” at Northbrae
Community Church. She is a published poet, essayist, and
storyteller, with an MFA from Warren Wilson College. All
Welcome.
SEPTEMBER 24: FINANCIAL EDUCATION SEMINAR
5:30pm. In partnership with the San Pablo EDC and Travis
Federal Credit Union: Jessica Leal will be leading a series of
Financial Education Seminars to the public. San Pablo Library,
13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
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.
Galileo Club, 371 S. 23rd St., Richmond
SONS IN RETIREMENT
510-685-3266 or whiterlp@aol.com for more information.
70 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM SEPTEMBER 2018
SEPTEMBER 25: SAN PABLO LIBRARY CLASSIC
MOVIE NIGHT
5:30pm. Join us as we watch the films inspired by each
month’s book club selection. Meetings meet on the 4th Monday
of the month. Contact the library for the current month’s film.
San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo,
510-374-3998.
SEPTEMBER 26: LENDER IN THE LIBRARY
10-12pm. Lender in the Library serves Contra Costa County
residents who might face challenges in the financial world
of home ownership. This no-cost educational series provides
resources to families who might not know what services are
available to them and opportunities for seasoned investors to
discuss current market conditions. Patrons can sign up for
first-come first-served 15 minute sessions with a licensed
loan officer for information and resources on credit reporting,
budgeting, down payment assistance programs, and more.
Register by calling or in person at the San Pablo Library. Adults
18+. San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo.
510-374-3998.
SEPTEMBER 26: S.T.E.A.M. ACTIVITY AFTERNOON
3:30pm. Come check out our monthly S.T.E.A.M. Lab! Once
a month, we feature one science, technology, engineering, art,
and math related activity or challenge! For children ages 5-11.
San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo.
510-374-3998.
SEPTEMBER 26: MAGICAL NATHANIEL
6:30-7:30pm. Magical Nathaniel returns to the Pinole Library
for an encore performance. Be amazed, be wowed, and enjoy
the magic of local magician Magical Nathaniel. This free
program will mesmerize audiences of all ages. Sponsored by
the Friends of the Pinole Library. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole
Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
SEPTEMBER 27: FILM NIGHT, DOCUMENTARY
5:30pm. We will screen “Bowling for Columbine” 120 min
(2002) by Michael Moore. The film explores the primary causes
for the Columbine High School massacre in 1999 and other
acts of violence with guns. At the Rodeo Library, 220 Pacific
Ave, Rodeo. 510-799-2606.
SEPTEMBER 28: VBC WOMEN’S BUNCO NIGHT
7-9pm. Valley Bible Church, 1477 Willow Ave., Hercules.
Meet other women at Valley, learn from God’s Word, worship
together, and play a crazy game of bunco! More info at
valleybible.org/women.