program. El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave, El Cerrito.
510-526-7512.
JANUARY 6, 13, 20, 27 READ-TO-A-DOG
5:30-7pm. Spend 20 relaxing minutes reading to a dog!
Kobi and friends from TherapyPets love to listen to stories,
so curl up with a four legged buddy & read, read, read. El
Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave, El Cerrito.
510-526-7512.
JANUARY 6, 13, 20, AND 27: SCOUTS BSA
GIRL TROOP 2019 MEETINGS
7-8:45pm. WORK TOWARD EAGLE SCOUT RANK! Monthly
hiking/camping trips - river rafting, rock climbing, Point
Reyes, Black Diamond Mines, Camp Wolfeboro Summer
Camp. Winner of Camporee First Place Troop Award! For
all girls age 11 to 16. Elks Lodge #1251, 3931 San Pablo
Dam Rd, El Sobrante.
JANUARY 7, 14, 21, 28 ESL ENGLISH
CONVERSATION GROUP
4:30-6pm. Come to practice English, meet people, and
have fun! Our English Conversation Group is led by a
wonderful, experienced, certified ESL teacher, is free and
open to teens and adults with basic conversational English
skills. El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave, El Cerrito.,
510-526-7512.
JANUARY: 7, 14 & 28: THE ROTARY CLUB OF
EL SOBRANTE MEETS
Tuesdays from 12:15-1:30pm. At Café Soleil, 3550 San
Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante. Join us for lunch, enjoy the
fellowship, and learn how this club is supporting various
Rotary projects, including a robotics program at Olinda
Elementary School. For location on Jan 21. Contact Scott
Maskell at 510-223-4756.
JANUARY 7: BEADING WORKSHOP
5:30pm. Join local artist Kelly Plumb for an evening of
adult crafting at the Rodeo Library. FREE. Supplies will be
provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Rodeo Library. At
the Rodeo Library, 220 Pacific Ave, Rodeo.,
510-799-2606.
JANUARY 7, 14, 21, 28: DROP-IN READING
HELP
3:30-5:30pm. Is your child struggling with reading
comprehension, reading out loud, or word recognition?
Join us on Tuesday afternoons for FREE drop-in tutoring.
We’ll provide skill-building help in reading and phonics,
as well as sign-offs on required out loud reading time. No
registration necessary. Pinole Library.
JANUARY 8, 15, 22, 29: AFTER SCHOOL
GAME TIME FOR TEENS @ PINOLE LIBRARY
2:30-4:30pm. Teens: Join us after school for Wii and
board games. Sponsored by Friends of the Pinole Library.
Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd.
JANUARY 8, 15, 22, 29: COMPUTER HELP
6-7:45pm. Receive one-on-one computer help from our
experts. Practice searching the Internet, sending e-mails,
and more. Drop-in or call to reserve a time. Reservations
given preference. Pinole Library, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd.,
510-758-2741.
JANUARY 8, 15, 22, 29 MINDFUL
MEDITATION
10:15am. Join us for 45 minutes of guided meditation
in the peaceful morning library. New and experienced
practitioners welcome. El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton
Ave, El Cerrito, 510-526-7512.
JANUARY 9: TONI GATTONE, AUTHOR OF
“THE LIFELONG GARDENER,” WILL SPEAK ON
HOW TO GARDEN WITH EASE AND JOY AT
ANY AGE.
9:30am. In the El Cerrito Community Center, 7007 Moeser
Lane in El Cerrito. Members are free, and visitors cost $3
each. All are welcome! The presentation begins after a
short business meeting and refreshment break.
510-237-4654.
JANUARY 10: RICHMOND SENIOR CENTER
40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
10-12pm. Please RSVP to Tania Swartz at
510-620-6812. This event will be located at 5801
Huntington Ave., Richmond.