Ongoing Events 

• Every Monday, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Classes in Relax Taiso, a light aerobic exercise developed by Master Martial Arts teacher Koichi Tohei of Japan.  The routine is a 55 minutes long, practiced to high-energy music and can be learned within 6-12 classes while taking a lifetime to master. The exercise is very low to no impact and can be practiced by all ages including the physically handicapped. Classes will be taught by Pietro Yuji Maida, a direct student of  Koichi Tohei, the founder of Relax Taiso, and a professional martial artist with over 30 years of instructional experience. All Library sponsored classes are free and open to the public of all ages. Every Monday at the West Branch Library in Pt. Richmond. Please contact the Laura Pasternack at the West Branch Library 620-6567 for more information. 

• Every Tuesday, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Homework Help, grades 1-6, at the Richmond Public Library 325 Civic Center Plaza.

• Every Wednesday, 10:30 am to 11:00 am Children's Story Time at the Richmond Public Library 325 Civic Center Plaza  (510) 620-6561.

• Every Wednesday, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Farmers Market at Kaiser Permanente. A collaborative effort to bring sustainable and locally/regionally (generally Contra Costa, Marin, Solano Counties) grown produce at affordable prices to neighborhoods in West Contra Costa that have limited or no access to supermarkets  and farmers' markets.

• Every Wednesday, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Chess at the Richmond Public Library. Madeline F. Whittlesey Community Room. 325 Civic Center Plaza.

• Every Wednesday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Art Lounge offers a 10% discount if come by during the Farmer's Market and say you saw it on the web! 145 Park Place.

• Every Wednesday 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Yoga Class - a mindfulness-based asana class focusing on strengthening the core body and building flexibility. Detailed physical instruction and options are given to accommodate different bodies and levels of experience. Class open to all levels, $40 for series of four, or $13 drop-in rate, plus donation for the space. Ashley Sharp, instructor. United Methodist Church  201 Martina St (corner W. Richmond Ave.)

• Every Wednesday, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm Joyful Noise Choir, adult choir directed by Rev. Dan C. Damon, sings at all Sunday worship services First United Methodist Church, 201 Martina Street.

• First Wednesday of the month, 1:45 pm to 3:45 pm Knit & Such meets at the Community Center, Downtown Pt. Richmond. This group is for knitting, crochetting, crafts, mending, buttons, hems, etc. and a bit of gossip! Fun, too.

• Third Wednesday of the month, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Arts of Point Richmond meet monthly. Refreshments. Everyone welcome. Point Richmond Community Center, 139 Washington Ave. Free. 510-672-0793. 

• Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm How to Use  the Small Claims Court. Richmond Public Library 325 Civic Center Plaza. Call (925) 646-6109 to confirm schedule.

• Last Wednesday of the month, 12:00 pm Community Center Advisory Board meets at the Washington    Field House, 110 East Richmond Ave., (510) 620-6843.

• Last Wednesday of the month, 7:30 pm The Point Richmond Neighborhood Council meets,  Click here for their latest agenda and location of the next meeting. Click here for their latest minutes.

• Second Wednesday, 12:00 pm The Point Richmond Business Association meets at The Hotel Mac.

• First Thursday of the month, 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Join this local Toastmasters group led by Dr. Shirley Gilbert, experienced speaker who will help you gain confidence in public speaking. Fellowship Hall at the United Methodist Church. Call 510-412-0944 for more information. 

• Third Thursday of the month, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Open Mic Brown Bag Poetry Richmond Public Library    325 Civic Center Plaza Bring brown bag lunch and poetry to read (original or favorites) (510) 620-6561.

• Second Thursday of the month, 7:00 pm Latino Film Festival. Film in Spanish with English subtitles at the Richmond Public Library 325 Civic Center Plaza  (510) 620-6561.

• Every other week on Thursdays beginning October 4th from 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm We'll have a "library" in the Point while our library building is under construction. The City of Richmond Bookmobile will be parked behind the Community Center/Fire Station...complete w/ librarian Odette Batis. 

• Every Thursday and Friday, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm The Art Lounge will give 20% off to anyone who comes in and mentions the Pt Richmond Gazette. 145 Park  Place. (510) 232-0084

• Every Friday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Fantastic Free-For-All at the Point Richmond Community Center. 10:00 am: chat, jokes and free coffee. 10:30 am: stretch and get moving; Storytelling w/ Roberta Koski. 12:00 pm: brown bagging lunch discussion. 1:00 pm: general topics.

• Every Friday, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm Farmers Market at the Richmond Public Library 325 Civic Center Plaza.
  510 758-2336.

• First Friday of the month, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Meet with the mayor. Whittlesey Room, 325 Civic Center Plaza.

• Every Saturday, 10:00 am Angel Choir, children's choir directed by Rev. Dan C. Damon, First United Methodist Church, 201 Martina Street.

• Every Saturday, 11:00 am to 11:30 am Children's Story Time at the Richmond Public Library 325 Civic Center Plaza  (510) 620-6561.First United Methodist Church invites you to join them for Sunday school at 10:00 am and Sunday worship  at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. 9:00 am service is scent-free and candle-free. Invite a friend!

• Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church welcomes you every weekend with the Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00 p.m. and Sunday Mass at 9:30 a.m.  Check out our website for directions to this historic church located one block from the Pt. Richmond downtown triangle and for other Mass and Sacrament times.

• Point Richmond History Association is located at 139 1/2 Washington Avenue and is open with volunteers  on Thursday and Saturday, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. 

• Tours of the SS Red Oak Victory are available Tuesday thru Sunday, 11am to 4pm, weather permitting. We ask for a donation of $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for children under 5. For group tours please  call (510) 222-9200.

• East Brother Light Station needs volunteers for painting, landscape maintenance, repair of wood trim, window repair and replacement, gutter replacement, and repair of a redwood water tank. There is a need   for both skilled and unskilled people. To volunteer and receive additional information about the volunteer program, email Pete Martin.

• Click here to get information on PRAM, Parents, Resources And More.

• Click here to get the latest information on The Plunge.

Announcements

• Nation Storage has special offers on select units. Mention you saw this in the Gazette and receive 1/2 off the first 3 month's rent and a free lock! 720 National Court, Pt. Richmond. 550-7176.

• Washington Elementary School is in desperate need of copy paper (for the teachers' use) and cash to purchase toner for copy machines and printers.  They also need medical items such as Band-Aids, reusable or disposable ice packs, Kleenex, etc. Because of the economy and the state budget crisis, there are extreme shortages of these items. Please consider donating a ream of paper, or a case of paper, or anything you can. Also remember you can turn in your printer cartridge to some office supply stores and receive a free ream of paper! Please drop donations off at the school, 565 Wine Street.

• Document Services has finally returned to Point Richmond! Smith Office Solutions is located at 51 Washington Ave. Suite A – right across the street from the Hotel Mac. We offer color and B & W copying and printing, faxing, binding, lamination, and a notary. Please look at our website for all of our services or feel free to come in and say hi. Right now we are offering a 15% discount on orders of 50 copies or more. Stay tuned for our holiday special!

• Point Richmond finally has its own exercise studio! Body Wisdom Exercise Studio, located in the Brickyard Cove Marina, offers classes in various fitness levels, including Pilates, yoga, Qigong, and more.  Check the website for opening specials and holiday gift certificates.

• CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS. The Richmond Crime Prevention Group and General Chemical’s Citizen Advisory Panel need a volunteer participant each. The Richmond Crime Prevention Group meets monthly to inform the police about issues of concern in Richmond’s neighborhoods.  Attendees include, in addition to police, representatives of Neighborhood Councils and Neighborhood Watch groups.  Discussions are off-the-record and quite frank.  An oral report giving an overview of the group’s activities will be expected at the PRNC’s meetings. General Chemical’s Citizen Advisory Panel serves to enhance communication between the company and the community.  Panel members include neighborhood representatives and agency personnel. The Panel meets quarterly to learn about company operations with emphasis on safety plans and to convey to the company community concerns.   An oral report to the PRNC will be expected from time to time. If you are interested in serving on either of these groups, please contact Don Woodrow at 510-234-3107 or cardonwoodr@comcast.net.

• The Friends of the Richmond Public Library are seeking book donations for their book sales. If you have unwanted books that are in good condition please drop them off in the donation bin in the main library 325 Civic Center Plaza. If you are unable to take your books to the library, contact Ellen Liebman at 644-4296. CDs, DVDs and videos are also welcome.

• Free Parenting Classes at Kaiser Permanente. Discipline and Temperament Parenting Series: This covers learning and developing the skills needed to successfully parent 2 to 12 year olds. Topics covered include child temperament, effective discipline, setting limits, and parenting styles. The class is free of charge, offered quarterly, and open to the public. For dates, times, and location, please call Pediatrics at (510) 307-2508. Parenting Your Teenager: Here's one for parents of adolescents and teens. Topics covered include communication, schoolwork, sex and drugs. Teens are   invited to attend. The class is free, open to the public, and consists of six evening sessions. For dates, times, and location call Health Education at (510)307-2210.

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