Come by the library to practice English, meet people, and have fun. The group is led by experienced, certified ESL teachers, is free and open to all levels.

Join City Poet Laureate Dani Gabriel for "El Cerrito Out Loud" at Off the Grid. Hear featured poets and participate in an open mic and writing activities. All ages encouraged to participate. No experience necessary. Food available for purchase at food trucks.

Free Public Tours of the City of El Cerrito Recycling and Environmental Resource Center for individuals and small groups. Please contact us for more information via email. Larger group tours can be scheduled - fee applies.

The City of El Cerrito Arts and Culture Commission is pleased to present "Painted Views of El Cerrito" by Amei Papitto in the El Cerrito City Hall Gallery Space through October 25, 2018.

The public is invited to attend a reception hosted by the artist on Thursday, October 4, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The El Cerrito Art Association's annual Art Show and Sale will be held Friday October 5 through Sunday October 7. To find out more see the Art Association’s website.

All Contra Costa Counties libraries will be closed today (holiday)

The NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN San Francisco HAS ISSUED a Red Flag Warning...WHICH IS IN EFFECT from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Monday for the the East Bay Hills and East Bay Interior Valleys and the Diablo Range. There is a potential for Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 55 mph in the hills Saturday night. Winds will ease during the day Sunday, but increase again Sunday night. The humidity will initially be above 50% Saturday night but lower into the teens on Sunday with little or no recovery Sunday night. All area that received little or no rain as well as the East Bay Hills could be affected and any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

The Financial Advisory Board meets in the Hillside Conference Room on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. Click on the link to the right for more information about the FAB.

Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the lower right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

The Crime Prevention Committee meets at City Hall on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Click on the link to the right for more information about the CPC.

Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the lower right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

Join in 30 minute guided meditations in the peaceful morning library. New and experienced practitioners welcome.

Join us for stories, songs, and fun! All children are welcome at this free program: babies, toddlers, young children to age 5.

Details to come.

The City of El Cerrito has teamed up with the City of Richmond and other Bay Area cities to provide a solar and electric vehicle (EV) group-buying program. The program, SunShares, makes it easier and more affordable for Bay Area residents to go solar or to purchase an electric vehicle by vetting contractors, offering discounts and free workshops, and helping renters learn more about their clean energy options. Plus, participants can still take advantage of the 30% Federal Tax Credit incentivizing clean energy upgrades. RSVP to attend the upcoming SunShares workshop at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-cerrito-workshop-tickets-48679963080

Join us for stories, songs, and fun! All children are welcome at this free program: babies, toddlers, young children to age 5.

The Committee on Aging meets at City Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 3:00pm. Click on the links to the right for more information about the Committee on Aging.

Regular meeting agendas are typically available at least 3 days prior to the meeting. An icon will appear in the lower right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

Join in 30 minute guided meditations in the peaceful morning library. New and experienced practitioners welcome.

This meeting has been cancelled. A special meeting has been set for Monday, October 29, 2018.

Come by the library to practice English, meet people, and have fun. The group is led by experienced, certified ESL teachers, is free and open to all levels.

Come write out your feelings about The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives, by Dashka Slater -- Kensington and El Cerrito's 2018 One City One Book selection. The 57 Bus is the true account of an agender teen set on fire by another teen while riding the bus in Oakland. This riveting, heartbreaking book delves into issues of race, class, gender, crime, and punishment, and will provoke thoughtful discussions on these topics from all who read it. Writing prompts and a safe space for writing and discussion will be provided. All are welcome. This program is co-sponsored by the El Cerrito Arts and Culture Commission.

Join in 30 minute guided meditations in the peaceful morning library. New and experienced practitioners welcome.

Our 6-week, 8 session program is designed to help our community members understand our department’s functions, capabilities, and limitations. This course helps to increase the level of trust, respect, and sense of understanding and awareness between the department and the community we serve. Participants will be presented with a variety of topics, including; patrol operations, communications, evidence collection, hiring and recruitment, traffic, laws of arrest, search and seizure, use of force, investigations, crime analysis, police procedures, ethical issues, and many others. We will also be going on two field trips. Overall, it is really fun and we would love for you to participate. The session starts September 19, 2018.

The Economic Development Committee meets on the 4th Thursday of the month at the El Cerrito City Hall in the Hillside (upstairs) Conference room. Click on the "Download Agenda" button to view the agenda.

Pool Closes at 12:00pm on Saturday, October 27, 2018 Modified schedule: 8-9am Masters & Water Aerobics and 9am-12pm Lap Swim Join us for the Halloween Carnival Haunted House in the Community Center from 1-5pm

Have a broken item you wish you could fix? Join Fixit coaches (and helpful neighbors) at the El Cerrito Library and they will guide you through the repair process. Fixit clinics celebrate the power of repair to reduce waste through fun, do-it-together, hands-on, fix-n-learn, community-based exploration and discovery. Fixit Coaches share their time, tools and expertise to consult with you on the disassembly, troubleshooting, and repair of items. To participate: 1) Bring a broken item with all parts necessary to recreate the symptoms. 2) Bring any parts and tools you already own that might be helpful. 3) Come ready to clearly describe what’s wrong and what you’ve tried (Tip: advance web research about your item is especially helpful). 4) Come eager to learn and to share your skills and knowledge with others. For more information please visit Fixit Clinic's website (http://fixitclinic.blogspot.com/) or contact City Staff at 510-525-7622.

Special meeting of the Arts & Culture Commission. An icon will appear in the upper right corner of this page when the agenda for this meeting is available for download.

Join us for stories, songs, and fun! All children are welcome at this free program: babies, toddlers, young children to age 5.

Come by the library to practice English, meet people, and have fun. The group is led by experienced, certified ESL teachers, is free and open to all levels.

Swim Center Halloween Modified Schedule -Wednesday, 10/31/18 Pool Closes at 2pm. All evening programs canceled.