Arts & Entertainment
GET OUT: Break Out Your Glue Gun!
Crafts, opera, gardening ... and other events and activities to keep you busy this weekend in and near West County.
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit, operas to take in and dinners to attend.
Find out what's happening in Pinole-Herculesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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Where/When: March 19, 1 p.m., 190 Turquoise Dr., Hercules
Find out what's happening in Pinole-Herculesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Why Go: Learn how to grow this year’s crop of vegetables while conserving water and other resources.
Pricing: Free
2.
Where/When: March 19, noon–3:30 p.m., 2221 Pear St., Pinole, CA
Why Go: Learn how to use websites, social media and other online tools to sell handmade arts and crafts.
Pricing: $60
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Where/When: March 19, 6 p.m., , 2001 Refugio Valley Rd.
Why Go: Find out who won this year’s business, citizen, educator, fireman, police officer, woman and youth of the year, along with the special recognition.
Pricing: $35
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Where/When: March 18, 19 at Alameda Co. Fairgrounds, Pleasanton
Why Go: Retailers and scrap suppliers will be on hand selling their newest, hottest products
Pricing: $9, plus $8 parking, so carpool if you can
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Where/When: March 20, 3–5:30 p.m., Hillside Club, Berkeley
Why Go: Come hear one of the world’s most beloved operas.
Pricing: $10-$20