FaceTime, take pictures, install apps –and more! El Cerrito
Library, 6510 Stockton Ave, El Cerrito. 510-526-7512
DECEMBER 5, 12, 19, 26: ESL
CONVERSATION GROUP
6:30pm. Join us as we improve our conversational English
through reading and discussion! Pinole Library,
2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
DECEMBER 6, 13, 20, 27: MINDFULNESS
MEDITATION
Fridays, 4:0pm. Open to all adults. Take the stress out of
the week with an hour of meditation. Pinole Library,
2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
DECEMBER 6: DUCT TAPE GIFT BAGS
2-3:30pm. Get ready for holiday gift giving by making
your own gift bags. We will use duct tape to decorate
plastic bags. This is an adult program. All materials will
be provided free of charge. Richmond Public Library,
Whittlesey Room, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond.
510-620-6561.
DECEMBER 6: PINOLE ARTISANS MONTHLY
MEETING
7pm. Come help celebrate the holidays at our annual
Holiday Potluck. Bring your favorite dish to share. All are
welcome to this event. Pinole United Methodist Church,
2000 San Pablo Ave., Pinole.
DECEMBER 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21: CHRISTMAS
SHOP 2019
11am-8pm. Open Friday, Saturday and by appointment.
Handmade holiday decorations, gifts and more! Presented
58 MARKETPLACECONTRACOSTA.COM DECEMBER 2019
by the El Sobrante Art Guild. 507 Kay Ann Court, El
Sobrante. 510-223-1402.
DECEMBER 6: PINOLE BOOK CLUB
First Fridays, 2:30 PM. Join us the first Friday of every
month for our book discussion. Check with staff at the
Pinole Library for this month’s title selection. Pinole
Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. 510-758-2741.
DECEMBER 7: WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS LUNCH
– JINGLE JINGLE, LET’S MINGLE
12pm-3pm. $10/ticket. Join us for a great time of
fellowship, crafts, singing, and encouragement from God’s
Word to help us get through the busy Christmas season!
Valley Bible Church, 1477 Willow Avenue, Hercules.
Tickets and information at valleybible.org/jingle-jingle.
DECEMBER 7-8: FUN HOLIDAY CRAFT SALE
Saturday 5-6:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-1:30pm. Hand
knits, crafty items, eco projects, baked goods etc. and
more - something for everyone on your list at St. Jerome
Church Hall, 308 Carmel Ave, El Cerrito.
DECEMBER 7, 14, 21, 28: BUILDERS CLUB AT
THE LIBRARY
Saturdays, Noon to 1:30pm. 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.
DECEMBER 7, 21: FINDING YOUR VOICE
Saturdays, 2:00pm. Open to all adults. Join our ongoing
creative writing group. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley
Rd. 510-758-2741.
DECEMBER 7: PACKING FOR THE MILITARY
TROOPS & MILITARY CHILDREN TOY DRIVE
11-1pm. Join Their Angels Military Support Group for their
troops packing to help us prepare care packages to send
to active duty military personnel. We are also doing a toy
drive for Military Children, please bring an unwrapped
toy for this event. Packing items are furnished and light
refreshments are served. Hilltop Church of Christ, 3301
Morningside Drive, Richmond. theirangels.org.
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Attorney at Law
Family Law • Divorce • Mediation
Certified Specialist, Family Law
The State Bar of California
Board of Legal Specialization
phone: (510) 222-1185
3260 Blume Drive #410
Richmond, CA 94806
www.pamelaljones.com