short business meeting and a refreshment break. For questions, call Bonnie
MacKenzie at 510-237-4654.
SEPTEMBER 13: STORYWALK© AT REFUGIO VALLEY PARK –
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS
All Day. Go on a Storywalk® in Refugio Valley Park and read the book
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin as you get ready to watch the movie How
to Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World outside under the stars. The movie
will start shortly after sunset, but the Storywalk® will be available throughout
the day. Thank you to the Friends of the Hercules Library for making the
Storywalk® possible. Hercules Library, 109 Civic Drive.
SEPTEMBER 13: PT. RICHMOND MUSIC’S FREE SUMMER
CONCERT
5:30-6:30pm – Matt Jaffe www.mattjaffemusic.com
Matt Jaffee is a singer/songwriter from San Francisco. Cutting his teeth on
open mics around the Bay Area, Matt started pursuing music more seriously
when Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads offered to produce his first record. Matt
has opened for Mavis Staples, Wilco, and Blues Traveler, and co-written with
the likes of Chuck Prophet and Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T’s.
6:45-8pm – Extra Large www.extra-large.net
Voted Best Local Band in Santa Cruz County nine times running, Extra Large
splices together funk, Latin, reggae, and classic California rock. This veteran
six-piece ensemble has become a California coast staple adept at heating
up dance floors, concert stages, and festivals with their original dance
music. Downtown Point Richmond (Park Place between West Richmond and
Washington Avenues).
SEPTEMBER 14: PINOLE COMMUNITY TOWN HALL
10-12pm. Registration starts at 9:30am. Christ the Lord Episcopal Church,
592 Tennent Ave. Pinole. We Hear You! Join your neighbors for an update
on our city. Guests: Council members Vincent Salimi and Anthony Tave.
Moderated by Mellissa Breach, former Ex. Director League of Women Voters
Hosted by Pinole 4 Fair Government. For information or to RSVP,
ivette@pinoleforfairgovernment.org.
SEPTEMBER 14: PASF TRI TIP DINNER
Doors open at 5pm. Dinner served at 6pm. This dinner is a fundraiser by
The Pinole Area Senior Foundation to benefit the Homebound Program.
The Homebound Program transports individuals to the Pinole Senior Center
for a delcious lunch. Transporation is free! Participants only play the cost
of lunch. Menu: Kinder’s Tri Tip, Potatoes, Vegetables, Salad, Dessert and
Beverages. Join us for a great time as there will be bar service, raffles, and
entertainment! 2500 Charles Ave., Pinole. 510-724-9800.
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SEPTEMBER 15: TROOP 2019 WILL BE SERVING LUNCH AT
THE ELKS LODGE
12:30-4pm. Hot dogs, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and french fries ($5 -$7).
VETERANS and FIRST RESPONDERS EAT FOR FREE!
SEPTEMBER 16: READ TO A DOG, PRACTICE YOUR READING
WITH OUR EXPERT CANINE READING COACHES
3:30pm. Specially trained, loving “reading dogs” make the experience of
reading aloud worry free. Richmond Public Library Main Branch, 325 Civic
Center Plaza, Appointments recommended. 510-620-6557.
SEPTEMBER 16, 23: PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
10:30am. The Bay View Branch. Stories, songs and fingerplays suitable for
preschool age children. Siblings welcome. Richmond Library, 5100 Hartnett
Ave, Richmond. For more information call 510-620-6566 or 510-620-6557.
SEPTEMBER 16: UKE AND ME AT THE LIBRARY
6:30pm. Slow down and enjoy the sounds of the islands as you learn to make
beautiful music at the library. With monthly teacher-led ukulele classes you
will be a master in no time. Bring your own ukulele or use one provided by
the library. A limited number of instruments will be available to take home,
registration required to reserve a provided ukulele. Hercules Library,
109 Civic Drive.
SEPTEMBER 17: WILD THINGS
6pm. Wild Things presents: Animals of the World! Learn about exciting
mammals, birds, and reptiles from across the globe. They will also bring in a
6 1/2 ft Izod alligator for the kids to pet! Hercules Library, 109 Civic Drive.
SEPTEMBER 17: CLASSIC BOOK CLUB
2-4pm. Join us for a lively discussion of classical literature. Each month we
cover a different title of a classic novel. Meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday
of the month at the San Pablo Library. San Pablo Library, 13751 San Pablo
Ave, San Pablo. 510-374-3998.
SEPTEMBER 19: LIBRARY LECTURE
6:30pm. The Contra Costa District Attorney, Ms. Diana Becton, will present a
lecture on the effects mass incarcerations have on society. Richmond Public
Library, Whittlesey Room, 325 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond. Call 510-620-
6567 for more information.
SEPTEMBER 20: PAINT NIGHT
7 -9pm. Instructor Raven Iacono will lead you in a fun filled evening painting
your own original work of art at the Pinole Art Gallery. $35 (or 2 for $60)
(510) 629-1001
11720 San Pablo Avenue, Suite C, El Cerrito, CA 94530
(Next to the El Cerrito Del Norte BART Station)
www.thomasleelawyer.com
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
1st Thursday of each month at 11am.
LaStrada, Church Lane at San Pablo Ave., San Pablo
SONS IN RETIREMENT
510-685-3266 or whiterlp@aol.com for more information.
