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Point Richmond Gazette
vol. 9 no. 5
March 1, 2010
Brickyard Realty
is proud to bring you the
Point Richmond Gazette,
an email newsletter designed to give you a
flavor of life in Point Richmond. Living and working here, we have come to
realize what a special place Point Richmond is - an unusual combination of
small-town living in the midst of a major metropolitan area. For ten years we
have helped our neighbors with their real estate needs. If you are considering
buying or selling a home in Point Richmond, we would very much appreciate the
opportunity to assist you.
Thanks for
stopping by - and WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD!
Ida Abelson,
Robert Kish
Brickyard Realty
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2010 Events
- Through March 19 "Animals
Everywhere" NIAD Art Exhibit. The
animal kingdom has been a constant source of inspiration for NIAD artists.
Come on over and see the world of animals from an artist's point of view.
551 23rd Street, Richmond, CA 94804 - phone: 510/620-0290
- Through March 13 New
Exhibits at the Richmond Art
Center. Main Gallery: The Art of Living Black; South Gallery: Amazing
Wonders, Quilts by African Americans of the Northern California Region;
Community Gallery: Quilting the Patch, Computer Graphic. 2540 Barrett
Avenue. 620-6772.
- Tuesday, March 2,
7:30 - 9:30 am Bay Trail Birding Miller/Knox Regional
Shoreline. Share your enthusiasm for bird life on a tranquil walk with EBRPD
naturalist Bethany Facendini during a Bay Trail walk in spectacular
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline. All levels of birding experience welcome.
Bring water, field guides and binoculars or scopes. Rain cancels. Phone:
544-2233 for specific meeting location.
- Wednesday, March 3, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Sweet and Savory Tasting. Library Fundraiser. Cookies, Chocolates, Cheeses,
mmmmm....Delectables from Galaxy Desserts, Zoe's Cookies and Rubicon Bakery.
Meet Ashley Wolff, popular children's author and artist, whose illustrations
decorate the Library Bookmobile! Enjoy music, a silent auction, and a
no-host wine bar. Contact the library at 510-620-6555 to purchase, or
www.rplf.org. Call Monique le Conge at 510-620-6555, or
Foundation President Sandi Genser-Maack at 510-237-5670. Memorial
Auditorium, Bermuda Room 325 Civic Center Plaza. $20 in advance, $25 at the
door.
- March 3 through March 7 The Wiz at
Contra Costa College. Call for performance times and prices: 510-235-7800
ext. 4274
- Friday, March 5, 8:00 pm $5 Live
Music Friday at the Craneway. Tornado Rider. 1414 Harbour Way South.
- Saturday, March 6,
10:00 am to 2:00 pm Bay
Trail Weed Removal and Plant Restoration. Meet on Bay Trail by bridge
west of end of Rydin Road off Central Avenue to remove fennel, mustard,
radish, french broom, pampas grass, etc. and try some new techniques to
suppress the re-growth of the fennel. Areas that have been cleared will be
revegetated with native plants supplied by East Bay Regional Park District.
For information, contact Tom Kelly of Kyoto USA at tel. 704-8628 or kyotousa@sbcglobal.net.
Juice, bagels, gloves, and tools will be provided. Please bring water,
hats & sunscreen.
- Saturday, March 6,
10:00 am to 12:00 pm Third Annual Book Blast at
Hilltop Mall. Read books to children at Hilltop Mall's 3rd annual Book
blast, focusing on literacy for youth. Books to read include Curious George
2: Follow that Monkey, Olivia Acts Out, & SpongeBob Squarepants. Call Keith
at 510.223.6900 Ext. 3007
- Saturday, March 6,
8:00 pm Bay Area Derby Girls. All Women’s Full Contact
Flat Track Roller Derby is back in the East Bay at the Craneway Pavilion.
Doors open at 6:30 pm. $12 at the door, children under 5 free. 1414 Harbour
Way South.
- Sunday, March 7, 5:30 pm
Point Richmond Business Association Oscar Party. Please join us for a night
of fun, food, drink and surprises. Champagne, wine and hors d'oeuvres are
catered by The Inner Cook. Celebrate the 82nd Academy Awards in HD on a big
screen. Cast your ballots to win prizes. Vertigo Software
503 Canal Boulevard. $50 per person. For reservations: Jack Mormon: 510
232-1894
- Tuesday, March 9 Steele Winery
Dinner at the Hotel Mac. 50 Washington Avenue. 233-0576.
- Friday, March 12, 8:00 pm $5 Live
Music Friday at the Craneway. Bernal Beat, Latin jazz, blues, funk, R&B. 1414 Harbour Way
South.
- March 12 through 14 Rakkasah -
Middle Eastern Folk Festival and Fantasy Bazaar Richmond Memorial Auditorium
24th St. and Macdonald, Civic Center Plaza. For more information go to
http://www.rakkasah.com/west/
- Saturday, March 13, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Bay View District Leadership Development Day - at Pinole
United Methodist Church, 2000 San Pablo Ave. in Pinole, 510-724-3312, bring
your own lunch
- Saturday, March 13, 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
Richmond's Third Annual Women's Day Celebration. Women in Solidarity;
Healing Our Beloved Community. Keynote speaker Lakota Harden, Native
American activist and host of KPFA's radio Bay Native Circle. More speakers
and performances. Lunch and childcare provided. To register, call 620-6502.
Lavonya DeJean School, 3400 MacDonald Ave. Free.
- Saturday, March 13, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Lunafest - a woman's film festival. Lunafest is a Film Festival by, for and
about women. For ticket information contact Jennifer Ounjian at
510-235-7800 extension 4407. All proceeds are forwarded to the American
Cancer Society and Student Activities Program at Contra Costa College. John
and Jean Knox Center for the Performing Arts.
- Sunday, March 14,
11:00 am to 12:30 pm Tela de la Vida at Miller/Knox
Regional Shoreline. Phone: 544-2233 for information
- Sunday, March 14,
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Low Tide Exploration on Keller Beach at
Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline. Phone: 544-2233 for information.
- Sunday, Mar. 14, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Dan Damon Quartet in Concert - jazz and sacred music from a jazz point of
view, celebrating the "Traveler Unknown" CD release, featuring Dan Damon at
piano, Kurt Ribak on bass, Randy Odell on drums and Lincoln Adler on sax.
Concert at Santa Maria Catholic Church, 40 Santa Maria Way in Orinda, (925)
524-2426,
http://www.santamariaparish.info/.
- Wednesday, March 17, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Arts of Point Richmond meeting. Featured Speaker is David O'Rourke, Local
author, documentarian and water colorist with a recent film on PBS. He is
also a Dominican Priest, Canon Lawyer for the Oakland Diocese & Parochial
Administrator for Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Point Richmond. Brasil 25 West Restaurant. 25 West Richmond Avenue. For more
information contact Linda Lee Calvan Drake (510) 672-0793.
- Wednesday, March 17 St. Patrick's
Day with Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey and Jameson Irish Whisky at the Hotel
Mac. 50 Washington Avenue. 233-0576.
- Thursday, March 18, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Richmond PAL Annual Lunch. Hal Holt Memorial Gym, 2200 Macdonald Ave. . $35
per person. Please RSVP by March 10th! Seating is limited.Tickets can be
purchased online
here
- Friday, March 19, 8:00 pm $5 Live
Music Friday at the Craneway. The Dave Matthews Blues Band, blues, soul, R&B. 1414 Harbour Way
South.
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Sunday, March 21, 9:00 am
to12:00 p.m. Please join us at Our Lady of Mercy pancake
breakfast fundraiser for good eats and good company. Menu includes
Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon and Sausage, Fruit, and Juice, Coffee or Tea. Cost is
$8.00 per person, a breakfast bargain! Great raffle prizes available
too – tickets are only $1 each, 6 for $5 and 12 for $10. Check out
our website:
http://www.pointrichmondcatholic.org/ for more information and
directions to this historic, century old church located one block from the
Pt. Richmond downtown triangle. Our Mass on Sunday morning is at 9:30 a.m.
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Sunday, March 21, 5:00 p.m.
Arts of Point Richmond Annual Dinner. No-host bar, entertainment, buffet
dinner (starts at 6:30). Brickyard Landing Clubhouse, 1223 Brickyard Cove
Lane.$20 per person. More information: Jean Brady, (415) 450-5062 or
jean2006brady@yahoo.com
- Friday, March 26, 8:00 pm $5 Live
Music Friday at the Craneway. Nell Robinson, blues and country. 1414 Harbour Way
South.
- March 26 through May 1
The Masquers
Playhouse presents The Apple Tree. This trio of short musical
comedies is about getting what we want and discovering what we really wanted
afterwards. It includes Adam and Eve, a little Mark Twain, some "Lady and
the Tiger," and a bit of Jules Feiffer. Here's your chance to see this
seldom-produced gem from 1966. Call
232-4031 for reservations or reserve
on line.
- Saturday, March 27, 10:00 pm Claudia's Walk Supporting Ovarian Cancer Research - meet at 10 a.m. at #2
group site, Lagoon View, at Miller-Knox Park thru the tunnel on Dornan
Drive, Point Richmond, to walk to the end of the spit at Brickyard Cove and
back to the park for a potluck barbeque at noon. Bring something to
barbeque if you like and a dish to share, to celebrate the memory of avid
walker, singer & church member Claudia LeGue.
- Saturday, March 27, 6:00 pm Mocha
Moms of West Contra Costa County. Tickets include: Three Course Dinner,
Entertainment and One Complimentary Raffle Ticket. Please Note: The last day
to purchase tickets is March 20th. Tickets cannot be purchased at the
event. Purchase tickets
here. $45 per person; $85 per couple.
- Sunday, March 28,
10:30 am to 3:00 pm Wheeling the
Watershed. Richmond BART, Wildcat Creek Regional Trail and Bay Trail on
former West County Landfill. Phone: 544-2233 for specific meeting location.
- Sunday, March 28, 5:00 pm Claudia
Russell and the Folk Unlimited Orchestra Concert, suggested donation $10.
United Methodist Church
201 Martina St (corner W. Richmond Ave.)
- Friday, April 2 (time TBA) Joint
Good Friday Evening Service, featuring musical selections from Easter
Section of Handel's "Messiah" by combined choirs of local Methodist
churches. Service at Pinole United Methodist Church, 2000 San Pablo Ave. in
Pinole, 510-724-3312.
- Sunday, April 4, 8:00 am Worship
Service in the Garden; 9 a.m. Breakfast; 10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages;
11 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary with special music; 12:30 p.m.
Children's Easter Egg Hunt in the garden.
United Methodist Church
201 Martina St (corner W. Richmond Ave.)
- Sunday, April 4 Easter Dinner
featuring Gloria Ferrer at the Hotel Mac. 50 Washington Avenue. 233-0576.
- Sunday, April 11, 5:00 pm Angel
Choir Concert - performance by the Angel Choir featuring the youth of 1st
United Methodist Church. $10 suggested donation.
United Methodist Church
201 Martina St (corner W. Richmond Ave.)
- Saturday, April 17, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Journey Farthest Out Day Retreat - Give Thanks in All Things! Registration
9:30-10 a.m. Speaker: Dan Damon; Singing with Donna McAvoy; Meditation led
by Beth Miller; Rhythms with Denby Adamson; Creative time led by Pat Morgan;
sharing with other campers, dreaming, visioning, and prayer groups, includes
lunch. Love offering will be taken to cover costs, no pre-registration
required. It would be helpful in planning to RSVP to Gloria Knapstad:
knapstad@earthlink.net. All are welcome.
United Methodist Church
201 Martina St (corner W. Richmond Ave.)
- Tuesday, April 27,
7:30 am to 9:30 am Bay Trail Birding at Albany Bulb. Share
your enthusiasm for bird life on a tranquil walk with EBRPD naturalist
Bethany Facendini during a walk at the Albany Bulb just off of the Bay Trail
east of Richmond.. All levels of birding experience welcome. Bring water,
field guides and binoculars or scopes. Rain cancels. Phone: 544-2233 for
specific meeting location.
- Saturday, May 1, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm ANNUAL JUNKTIQUE SALE - our biggest fund-raiser of the year - lowest prices
since Biblical times! Watch for more details.United Methodist Church
201 Martina St (corner W. Richmond Ave.)
- Sunday, May 2 Bringing Back the
Native Garden Tour. Register at www.BringingBacktheNatives.net
- Tuesday, May 4 Mother's Day Dinner
featuring Gloria Ferrer at the Hotel Mac. 50 Washington Avenue. 233-0576.
- Tuesday, May 11 Buena Vista Dinner
at the Hotel Mac. 50 Washington Avenue. 233-0576.
- June 4 through July 10
The Masquers
Playhouse presents Fuddy Meers. In this wacky comedy with as
many kooky characters as a carnival funhouse, an amnesiac wakes up each
morning remembering nothing. Her family must teach her anew who she is, each
day. When she is kidnapped, her zany adventures really begin. Call
232-4031 for reservations or reserve
on line.
- Tuesday, July 27 Wente Winery Dinner
at the Hotel Mac. 50 Washington Avenue. 233-0576.
- August 27 through October 2
The Masquers
Playhouse presents Other People's Money. There's conflict,
comedy, and a bit of romance in this moving story about hostile takeovers,
old fashioned vs. modern values, love and loyalty. Which cat will pounce on
which mouse? Who will win? Who will lose? Who will get the money? And will
he get the girl too? Call
232-4031 for reservations or reserve
on line.
- Tuesday, September 14 Featuring the
Italian wines of Ruffino, Banfi and Antinori at the Hotel Mac. 50 Washington
Avenue. 233-0576.
- Tuesday, October 12 Octoberfest at
the Hotel Mac. 50 Washington Avenue. 233-0576.
- Monday, November 1 "Day of the Dead"
featuring Sauza tequila at the Hotel Mac. 50 Washington Avenue. 233-0576.
- November 5 through December 8
The Masquers
Playhouse presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
This ingenious, delightful, Tony-winning musical centers around a spelling
bee. Six very special kids in the throes of puberty compete to see who can
spell the longest and most difficult word, and learn that winning isn't
everything. You'll want "to hang around for a good long spell." Call
232-4031 for reservations or reserve
on line.
Ongoing Events
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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.
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Every Tuesday, 6:00
pm to 7:30 pm Homework Help, grades 1-6, at the
Richmond Public Library 325 Civic Center Plaza.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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