July 2010

July 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 26, 31: TEENS BE PART OF THE ADVENTURE The SEA SCOUT SHIP NORTHLAND is looking for males 14-18, to be part of our Sea Scout crew. We meet Tuesday evenings and Saturdays at our Richmond Seabase and on our ship at 1313 Canal Blvd.in Richmond. Learn valuable nautical and life skills including: rowing, sailing, navigation, small boat handling and ship operation, knot tying and rescue techniques, engine mechanics and repair, carpentry, painting, fishing, waterskiing and water sports. www.northlandnautical.org or call Doug Haight, at 510-685-7243, or Skipper Paul Hirsh, at 415-637-9619

JULY 6: CELEBRATE RECOVERY
7:00p.m.-9:00 p.m, 5435 San Pablo Dam RdEl Sobrante, CA. Be free from all your hurts, hang up & habits more info. Contact Mary A. (510) 932-8216

JULY 8: RICHMOND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE NETWORKING MIXER AT NO TRACE, INC. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. No Trace, Inc. Shredding at 3950 Bissell Avenue, Richmond. Bring 2 banker boxes of paper to shred for FREE! Join us for a time of mingling and networking with the business community. Refreshments and no-host bar provided. Bring your business cards to be entered to win a great drawing prize! Chamber Members $5| Non-Members $10. For more information call 510.234.3512 or visit www.RCOC.com.

JULY 9: COUNTRY WESTERN LINE DANCE
Pinole Senior Center, 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Cost: $8 per person Clint Qualls provides country and western tunes for everyone to enjoy dancing and listening. 510-724-9807

JULY 9: POINT RICHMOND MUSIC CONCERT
5:30-7:45PM. Park Place Avenue at Washington Avenue. Each concert features a no-host bar, raffle, face-painting for kids and art exhibitions by local arts organizations.

July 10: Help transform the closed El Sobrante elementary School into a community center and community resource
Join a group of El Sobrante residents to build a shared vision and action plan for this Center. Lunch and childcare will be provided. There is lots of parking on site. 10am - 4pm at El Sobrante United Methodist Church, 670 Appian Way, El Sobrante. When the El Sobrante Elementary School closed, a group of El Sobrante residents started meeting with each other, the school district, local officials, community groups and others to explore the possibility of transforming the facility and grounds into a community resource. The idea has attracted a broad positive response and the group has been developing a business plan that demonstrates that we can operated a self-supporting community center, park, garden and other community enhancing resources at the site. Participation and support is growing. There are strong indications that the county will help with renovation funds and the district will make the property available under terms based on our business plan.

JULY 10: PARKING LOT SALE
The women's Mary Martha Circle at Hope Lutheran Church in El Sobrante will host a sale of gently used items, with proceeds going to the fund to purchase a piano for worship and community concerts. For more information, contact: Hope Lutheran Church, 2830 May Rd., El Sobrante, (510) 222-6394, or email at hlutheran@yahoo.com

JULY 10: NO BUNNY LEFT BEHIND COMMUNITY READING PROJECT Special guest reader Kensington Police Chief Greg Harman reading Officer Buckle and Gloria, 11:30-12:30pm, RabbitEARS, 7523 Fairmount Ave, El Cerrito, 356-4233

JULY 12: WONDERFUL WHALES
The Marine Mammal Center, 3pm. Examine whale bones, baleen, and krill, and dress up a student as a whale to learn about body parts and adaptation. This fun and educational one-hour program is suitable for kids aged 3 and up. Sponsored by the Friends of the El Sobrante Library (4191 Appian Way El Sobrante)

JULY 12: LEGEND OF THE RING
7:00 p.m. Berkeley Opera. Fireside Room, Arlington Community Church, 52 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. This event is free Contact Louise O'Dea, lodea@ccclib.org, 510-524-3043 for more information.

JULY 14 & 28:. PINOLE LIBRARY TEEN ACTIVITIES
Two Wednesday afternoons a month at 3:00PM play wii, board games and more for the teen and tween crowd. 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. (510)758-2741

JULY 15: PINOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING
(OPEN TO PUBLIC) 6:30 P.M., Alex Clark Room, Pinole Public Safety Building, 880 Tennent Avenue. Free. Meetings feature a historical presentation or activity. For more information on Pinole Historical Society activities and the history of Pinole: www.PinoleHistoricalSociety.org.

JULY 16: MICHAEL JACKSON'S THIS IS IT MOVIE NIGHT
Come witness history as we take a journey through music through the life of the legendary Michael Jackson. Memorial Auditorium, 7 pm - 9 pm. Free. "This Is It" will offer Jackson fans and music lovers worldwide a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts that would have taken place in London's O2 Arena. Richmond Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center 403 Civic Center Plaza. Side Rooms, 2533 Nevin Avenue.

JULY 17: POKEMON PARTY
Pinole Library. Can't get enough of Pokmon? Neither can we! Join us for our monthly Pokmon party, call 758-2741 for details, 2935 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole (510)758-2741. JULY 17: ELECTRONICS RECYCLING Christ the Lord Church, 592 Tennent Ave. (at corner of Tennent Ave. and Park St., across from Fernandez park), 9am-4pm. For more info contact 510-724-9141 or vicarsusan@hotmail.com.

JULY 18: PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Pinole Senior Center, 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Cost: $6 for adults/ $3 for children (12 and under). Open to the whole community.

JULY 22 & 29: BABIES & TODDLERS STORYTIME
10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Ave. 20-25 minute long storytimes are packed full of lively stories, songs, and action rhymes. Come join the fun! Free. No registration required. For young children and their parents/ caregivers. 510-524-3043, www.ccclib.org

JULY 19: BEST PRACTICES IN EMAIL MARKETING
Best Practices in Email Marketing with speaker from Constant Contact 10:30-2pm with Lunch included Kaiser Permanente in Pinole Conference Rm 2a/b Free to Members/$15.00 non-members Register online at pinolechamber.org. Or call 510-724-4484 or pinolechamber@yahoo.com

JULY 21: MAGICIAN TIMOTHY JAMES
Pinole Library, 7pm. Combining formidable skill, humor and an active imagination, international award winning magician Timothy James has entertained audiences at top venues across the country. 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. (510)758-2741.

JULY 21: RICHMOND-PINOLE LION'S CLUB MEETING
La Strada Restaurant, 2215 Church Lane in San Pablo, (510) 237-9047. Dinner is available for $15. We are always seeking new members who are interested in performing community service. Questions may be directed to Jesse Battle at (510) 223-1903.

JULY 22: SUMMER MEGA MIXER
Crockett, El Sobrante, Hercules, Pinole, & Rodeo Chambers Present Summer Mega Mixer 5:30-7:30 Market Hall 4000 San Pablo Ave. (corner of San Pablo & Sycamore Ave.) In Hercules Free to attend! Enjoy gourmet appetizers, entertainment, and win prizes too! Network and socialize with hundreds of business owners and Professionals in a casual, energetic, and fun environment. Bring Business Cards. This venue is outdoors!

JULY 24: BROOKS ISLAND ADVENTURE
10:00 AM to 4 PM Join California Canoe & Kayak at the Richmond Marina for a short paddle in stable, double kayaks across sheltered bay water with spectacular views of San Francisco. Paddle along Brooks Island preserved shoreline, then come ashore to enjoy a naturalist guided two-mile hike around the island whicih is normally closed to visitors. A parking fee will be charged at the marina. Fee: Resident $85; Non-Resident $95 Registration Required: 1-888-EBPARKS (1-888- 327-2757)

JULY 26:- PUBLIC MEETING COMMUNITY ADVISORY
7pm-8:30pm Rodeo, Tormey, Crockett, Port Costa, Conoco Phillips . Held at the Rodeo Senior Center. All residents Invited. 510 -799-2067 for more info.

JULY 26: BOOK CLUB - THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET
This is Cisneros' heartbreaking, poignant yet joyful novel that tells the story of Esperanza Cordero, whose neighborhood is one of harsh realities and harsh beauty. Kensington Library, 61 Arlington Avenue, Kensington. Contact Louise O'Dea, 524-3043, lodea@ccclib.org

JULY 28: HOOKS & NEEDLES
Pinole Library. Knit something warm for the summer fog Wednesday the 28th at 6:00. 2935 Pinole Valley Rd. (510)758-2741

JULY 28: WEST COUNTY CHAMBERS BREAKFAST FOR BUSINESS
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. at Courtyard by Marriott, 3150 Garrity Way, Richmond. Members and Nonmembers of the West County Chambers of Commerce are welcome to attend.Chamber Members $20 | Non-Members $30 | Walk-in $35 (if space is available). Participants must pre-register to attend by July 26th online at www.RCOC.com or call 510-234-3512.

JULY 30: BALLROOM DANCING
Pinole Senior Center, 8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Cost: $8 per person. Manny Guiterrez provides ballroom dance sounds for a fun evening. Refreshments served. 510-724-9807 for more info.

JULY 31 & AUGUST 1: PLAYLANDS TIME MACHINE: 1968
Come enjoy the Summer of Love and the Sounds of San Francisco! The Doors, Jefferson Airplane, Lovin' Spoonful, and more. Wear a flower in your hair and save $5 off admission! 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-592-3002. www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org.